This Week’s Book Picks from Your Local Library

If you’ve been looking for your next favorite book, you’re in luck – the staff members at the have some suggestions. Check them out and then leave your suggestions for great books in the comments. 

This week’s adult recommendations were written by public services assistant Rachel Vaughn. The children’s book recommendation was written by public services assistant II, Karen Schmidt, of the children’s department.

For adults:

To Be Sung Underwater by Tom McNeal

Twenty years ago, Judith Whitman left home and left behind Willy Blunt, the man of her dreams. Now in a struggling marriage with another man, Willy is becoming ever present in her mind. She has always thought about him and the life that could have been. Willy is only a phone call away; does Judith have the nerve to dial?

The Restorer by Amanda Stevens

When cemetery restorer Amelia Gray finds the body of a murder victim in the graveyard where she is working, she feels compelled to help the detective that has been assigned the case. Amelia does have one issue with the detective though: He is, unknowingly, being followed by two ghosts and she can see them. Amelia has always been able to see ghosts, but it’s a world she’d rather keep at a distance. Will she break down her paranormal walls and communicate with these entities for the sake of the case?

For kids:

It’s the First Day of School…Forever! by R.L. Stine

R.L. Stine, the author of the popular children’s series Goosebumps, has just written the ultimate horror story for kids — It’s the First Day of School…Forever! Eleven-year-old Artie seems doomed to re-live his first day of middle school over and over again. Recommended for children in grades 4 to 6.

Summaries are based in part from information in the library's catalogue.