This Week’s Book Picks from Your Local Library

If you’re hoping to stop by the library today and pick up a new book for the weekend, check out these suggestions from staff members at the .

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

For adults:

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline

Wade Watts lives in the year 2044 and the world is a destitute place. OASIS has become a savior to many—a virtual reality that lets people hook in and check out of the problems that plague the real world. Watts is one of many obsessed with searching for the puzzles that OASIS creator and 1980s pop culture enthusiast, James Halliday, has hidden within the game—the winner will receive his millions. The puzzles have proved elusive so far, until Watts discovers the first one and it’s GAME ON! If you love the '80s, you will love this book!

Room by Emma Donoghue

Unnervingly reflective of the Jaycee Dugard case, Room is narrated by five-year-old Jack who has lived his entire life in a single room with his mother. This room is his world—it is all he has ever known, but to his mother it is a living nightmare. She was kidnapped seven years ago by “Old Nick” and now works constantly to keep Jack safe from him while she plans their escape.

For kids:

Ms. Todd is Odd! by Dan Gutman

Ms. Todd is Odd! is the latest in the “My Weird School” series. In this latest installment, A.J. and his friends are convinced that odd Ms. Todd, the substitute teacher, has kidnapped crazy Miss Daisy. And so the sloppy sleuthing begins! Recommended for children aged 7 to 9.

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