Fiction
Rules of Civility by Amor Towles
"This author also wrote A Gentleman in Moscow and The Lincoln Highway. I am so glad I finally read his first book, with characters and writing I instantly fell in love with. The setting is New York City in the late 1930’s, it will remind you of Fitzgerald/Gatsby in some ways. A great sentimental story to savor." Recommended by Kelly Kuningas, Adult Services Librarian, Main Library.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
"Chloe Brown is a chronically ill, socially awkward control freak. Redford is a gentle, tattooed, emotionally intelligent artist who is recovering from an abusive relationship. Their love story is moving, hilarious, and steamy--and one of the best romances I've ever read. The other two books in the trilogy are just as good." Recommended by Rachel Ruetz, Adult Services Librarian, Main Library
"A fun behind the scenes Hollywood page-turner about the stars of a popular teen TV series who are reunited thirteen years after their show ended in a spectacular melt-down during the live season finale. With flawed but likable characters, plenty of backstage drama, betrayal and redemption, The Daydreams is the perfect summer vacation read." Recommended by Elizabeth Harmon, Adult Services Library Associate, Main Library
Lessons In Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
"Great historical fiction set in the 1950s and 1960s exploring what it was like for women in science, TV, and domestic situations. The dog named 3:60 was really funny, and I loved that his perspective was included throughout the book. His perspective gave some levity to an otherwise somewhat heavy book." Recommended by Jennifer Griffin, Librarian, Eastgate Branch
Non-Fiction
A very inspirational read for folks trying to break habits or create new ones. The realization that tiny changes, not major ones, create the foundation for lasting change, through a system of habit stacking and strategies for improvement. I listened to the audiobook which was narrated by the author, and I think that added to its appeal. Recommended by Kelly Kuningas, Adult Services Librarian, Main Library
A Mystery of Mysteries: The Death and Life of Edgar Allen Poe by Mark Dawidziak
This book dives into the mystery of how Edgar Allen Poe died. The chapters go back and forth between his early life and the days up until he died. If you don't know anything about him, this is the book for you! Recommended by Karrie Stewart, Library Associate, Eastgate Branch