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Staff Picks

Looking for your next book to read or movie to watch? Our staff have some suggestions from their favorites.

Children

Kelly Lamm - Children's Librarian, Beaumont Branch
by Weiss, Ellen

Length: 48 p. :

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Publisher: Random House, New York : c2010.

A selection of books about friendship for children of all ages.

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- Children's Librarian, Northside Branch
by Draper, Sharon M.

Length: 102 p. ;

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Publisher: Scholastic Press, New York : 2009.

Your children love to read about Junie B. Jones, but you'd like them to try something new.

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Theresa McCarty - Librarian, Beaumont Branch
by London, Jack

Length: 238 p. :

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Publisher: Baronet Books, New York : c1989.

Some of the all-time best stories around for young readers.  Read one of these, and you'll never forget it.

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Mary Landrum - Children’s Librarian, Northside Branch
by Woodson, Jacqueline.

Length: 133 p. ;

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Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons, New York : c2000.

The Coretta Scott King Award recognizes books that present positive images of African Americans. Here's a list of recent winners.

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Mary Landrum - Children's Librarian - Northside Branch
by Gibbons, Gail.

Length: [32] p. :

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Publisher: T.Y. Crowell, New York : c1987.

Read these great picture books before you go to the zoo this summer.

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Mary Landrum - Children's Librarian Northside Branch
by Schertle, Alice.

Length: 1 v. (unpaged) :

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Publisher: Harcourt, Orlando : c2007.

Winter means it's time to hibernate. Here are some picture books about our bear friends who hibernate. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.

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General Favorites

Kelli Dean - Outreach Services Manager

Reading about sports can be almost as exciting as watching them.  Here are some of my favorites.

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Naomi Clewett - Library Assistant, Tates Creek Branch
by Stoykova, Katerina.

Length: 141 p. ;

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Publisher: Fakel Express, Sofia, Bulgaria : 2009.

Kentucky has a rich literary tradition and a vibrant community of poets and other writers. Here is a sampling of works by Kentucky poets.

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Rebecca Montaño-Smith - Assistant Manager, Village Branch

These are the books that I buy and give away. These are the books that I recommend over and over again. Some are new, some are old but all of them made the cut.

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Erin West - Library Assistant, Northside Branch
by Billingsley, Franny

Length: 361 p. ;

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Publisher: Dial Books, New York : 2011.

I don't have a type. Really. I'll read just about anything if the story is compelling.

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Leila McGuire - Library Assistant, Central Library
by Paolini, Christopher.

Length: 509 p. ;

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Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, New York : 2003.

When I read stories, I typically get attached to the characters or the world that the author has so brilliantly created; while I enjoy stand-alone reads, some of the best journeys come from charact

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Randi Ray - Librarian Assistant, Eagle Creek Branch
by Hitchens, Christopher.

Length: xv, 104 p. ;

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Publisher: Twelve, New York : 2012.

Increase your science literacy, broaden your philosophical horizons, and stretch your critical thinking skills.   History and science for the win!

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Jamie West - Circulation Supervisor II - Beaumont Branch
by Hearne, Kevin.

Length: ix, 304 p. ;

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Publisher: Del Rey/Ballantine Books, New York : 2011.

As you can probably tell from my list, I like moody, atmospheric books along with some fun sci-fi and fantasy adventures.  One of the most enjoyable things to do when reading (to me at least)

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Lisa Taylor - Librarian Assistant, Northside Branch

These are my favorites out of the books I've read recently.

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Cathy Howell - Manager, Technical Services

As the manager of a department that orders all the new books for the library I see a lot of titles.  But anytime a “more than a cookbook” comes through I always take notice.

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Ann Hammond - Library Executive Director
by Mones, Nicole.

Length: 278 p. ;

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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, Boston : 2007.

I enjoy stories of people who manage to overcome obstacles and find happiness together.

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Heather Wingfield - Central Library Adult Services
by Le Guin, Ursula K.

Length: xiii, 362 p. ;

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Publisher: HarperCollinsPublishers, New York, NY : c2002.

I lead a  busy life.

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Caleb Dunaway - Librarian Assistant, Beaumont Branch
by Grimwood, Ken.

Length: 310 p. ;

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Publisher: Arbor House, New York : c1986.

Let's face it: life can often be downright weird.

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Caleb Ritchie - Computer Aide, Central Library
by Russell, Mary Doria

Length: 408 p. ;

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Publisher: Villard Books, New York : 1996.

From real science that seems unreal, to speculative worlds that seem all too likely, this group of books is bound to give you food for thought as well as an engrossing reading experience.

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Susan Courtney - Librarian Assistant, Central Library
by McLarty, Ron.

Length: 358 p. ;

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Publisher: Viking, New York : c2004.

I enjoy books that take the reader on some type of journey, be it a visit to a new or unknown land or a more figurative quest of self-discovery.

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Teen

Caleb Dunaway - Librarian Assistant, Beaumont Branch

An expansive buffet of literary selections for young adults, drawn from all varieties and flavors of books.

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Rebecca Proudfoot - Library Associate, Central Library
by Ottaviani, Jim.

Length: 272 p. :

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Publisher: First Second, New York : 2011.

Here is a list of exceptional comic books/graphic novels from our Young People's Department.

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Katie Camp - Children's Librarian, Tates Creek Branch
by Noël, Alyson.

Length: 306 p. ;

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Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin, New York : 2009.

Are you looking for an unconventional love story to follow Twilight?  Do you prefer characters that aren’t entirely human?  All of these stories include the element of roma

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Leila McGuire - Library Assistant, Central Library
by Aguirre, Ann.

Length: 262 p. ;

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Publisher: Feiwel and Friends, New York : 2011.

I am an avid reader and reviewer of Young Adult Literature.

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Movies

Derek - Librarian Assistant, Central Library Circulation and Computers

Length: 1 videodisc (117 min.) :

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Publisher: Criterion Collection, [Irvington, N.Y.] : c2011.

After creating a list of my recent favorites I thought it would be fitting to share a selection of my all-time favorite movies.

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Derek - Librarian Assistant, Central Library Circulation and Computers

Length: 1 videodisc (108 min.) :

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Publisher: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment, Beverly Hills, Calif. : [2011]

Having in the past worked outside of the library at a video rental store, then five years at a major entertainment retailer, and currently spending a few evenings

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Robyn Wade - Librarian Assistant, Central Library

Length: 2 videodiscs (ca. 343 min.) :

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Publisher: BBC Video ; [United States] : [2010]

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence and tv is always better on the other side of the pond.

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Non-Fiction

Jenny Lewis - Circulation Supervisor II - Tates Creek Branch
by Bryson, Bill.

Length: 324 p. ;

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Publisher: Morrow, New York : 1995.

I like reading non-fiction that reads like a great story. When non-fiction is done well you feel connected to the people being written about and you feel like you are right there with them.

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Kimball Winters - Library Associate, Tates Creek Branch

These titles present Christian teachings geared toward enjoying the fullness of human life.

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Tonya Head - Central Library Manager

I love history, so I have been riveted by the BBC series, Downton Abbey.  As many of you probably know, it takes place during the Edwardian period in England right before and during World War

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Kathy Phillips - Adult Services, Central Library

I love reading non-fiction. As a librarian, I admire the amount of research an author must undertake to write a book on any subject.

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Fiction

Virginia McClure - Reference Librarian, Central Library
by Cook, Robin

Length: 418 p. ;

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Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons , New York : 2011.

Looking for a Patricia Cornwell read-a-like? Do you love to watch “Bones,” “CSI” or “The Mentalist”? Then this list is for you!

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- Circulation Supervisor II - Tates Creek Branch
by Fielding, Helen

Length: x, 271 p. ;

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Publisher: Viking, New York : 1998, c1996.

My picks are a little bit all over the place, but I don't really have a favorite genre or style. I like to read a wide variety and I'm always open to suggestions.

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Rob Parmley - Reference Librarian, Beaumont
by Pratchett, Terry.

Length: 377 p. :

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Publisher: HarperCollins, New York : 2004.

Do you know Zaphod Beeblebrox, If so the following list of books might be for you.  Like Mr. Beeblebrox these books are somewhat eclectic but filled with their fair share of humor, pointless drivel, imagination, and possible a lesson or two.  So sit back and enjoy a Pan-Galactic Gargle Blaster and one of these fine titles, Mr. Beeblebrox would definitely  approve.       

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