This Week’s Book Picks from Your Local Library

Looking for a great new book to read this fall?

You’re in luck – the staff at the has some suggestions for readers. (And with the addition of a , there are even more ways to find something good to read.)

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:

The Scent of Rain and Lightning by Nancy Pickard

When Jody Linder finds out that Billy Crosby is being set free and returning to town, it’s her worst nightmare coming true. Twenty-six years ago, Jody’s father was murdered and her mother went missing—their neighbor Billy Crosby was found guilty of the crimes. Now with the help of his lawyer son, Billy is getting a second chance to prove his innocence, forcing Jody to face her monster and her family’s past in small town Rose, Kansas.

With a Little Luck by Caprice Crane

DJ Beryl “Berry” Lambert is a superstitious girl. She knows that bad luck comes in threes, including bad relationships, and so far it’s two down and one to go before the fates will let her meet Mr. Right. Fellow DJ Ryan Riley is budding into what Berry expects to be unlucky relationship number three, but too bad everything seems to be going right! Will Berry let her superstitious beliefs get in the way of true romance?

For kids:

Ed Emberley's Complete Funprint Drawing Book by Ed Emberley

Ed Emberley’s Complete Funprint Drawing Book is a must-have for doodlers of all ages. Learn how to change a thumbprint into a turtle or a couple of fingerprints into a hockey player with just a few added lines. Recommended for ages 7 to adult.

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