Recommendation

Homer by Elisha Cooper

Beth says:
Beautiful illustrations highlight the heart-warming story of a day in the life of Homer the dog. This book teaches the reader to be thankful for what you have.

Child 44

Lindsay says:
This movie is based on a true story, and it was one of the better true story movies I’ve seen in a long time. This story shows the struggle between doing what is right and finding justice for the victims, as well as the struggle of personal safety for yourself. Must watch for sure.

The Imitation Game

Beth says:
Mathematician Alan Turing works with other math whizzes to build a machine to break the Enigma code in WWII.

Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh

Beth says:
The adventures of 11-year-old Harriet M. Welsh, self-proclaimed spy, keep you laughing. From her Nanny “Ole Golly” to her friends Sport and Janie, to her parents, teachers, classmates, and the characters on her “spy route,” Harriet records all her thoughts and observations.

Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls

Brandy F. says:
I really liked this book! Lily Casey Smith was a force to be reckoned with. From her louse of a first husband to the flying lessons to the multiple one-room school houses she taught in, there was never a dull moment when she was around.

The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty

Susan says:
Imagine stumbling across a letter that your husband has kept hidden only to be read in the event of his death. It contains his deepest darkest, disturbing secret. The letter changes everything and shakes up the characters’ perfect marriage and lives.

Before the Fall by Noah Hawley

Susan says:
A small chartered plane plunges into the ocean off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. Only the painter and a young boy of a wealthy family survive. The plot thickens as the story untangles the lives of those on board and what caused the plane to crash.

I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi

Susan says:
After jumping to her death from a building, Maddy’s ghost cannot move on. She did not leave a note and showed no signs of being unhappy and had a great life. This was an enjoyable and somewhat heartbreaking read as her distraught family tries to figure out why she abruptly ended her life.

Sting-Ray Afternoons by Steve Rushin

Beth says:
Loved it!! A total flashback to my 1970s childhood. Wonderful writing, with a great sense of humor and much love for his family, Steve Rushin’s book makes me want to get a boom box and blast The Sugarhill Gang.

Frostfire by Amanda Hocking

Crystal says:
This book serves as a stunning introduction to the unique world previously established by Hocking in her Trylle series. Newcomers and returning readers alike are sure to enjoy this entire series.

Camino Island by John Grisham

Beth says:
Five original F. Scott Fitzgerald manuscripts have been stolen from Princeton University, and an independent bookstore owner on Camino Island, Florida may or may not be involved. Fast-paced, and a twist or two make this a great summer read!!

The Apartment by S.L. Grey

Lindsay says:
This book is very hard to put down. Not only is it extremely creepy, but it’s also a good story. To be truthful, I lost a bit of sleep after finishing it!

Big Cat by Ethan Long

Pam says:
Big Cat can do so many things, but how much fun can one cat have? This wonderfully illustrated story will make you laugh!

The DUFF by Kody Keplinger

Crystal says:
I love how this book was able to perfectly capture how cruel high-schoolers can be to one another, while still managing to provide readers with a strong and clear message about where his or her identity should come from.

All the Truth That’s in Me by Julie Berry

Tracy says:
After a two-year disappearance left her scarred and mute, Judith must find the courage to save the community that now shuns her. Poetic and gorgeously written, this stunning mystery is set in an alternate world reminiscent of 17th century New England Puritan settlements.