February is the month of Valentine’s Day and is also National Library Lover’s Month! The staff at Crawfordsville District Public Library is ready with several book recommendations that they love. These books are all currently on display on the first floor of the library. Stop in and check them out, and perhaps you’ll fall in love with a few of these, too.
Brenda's Picks
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult
Like all of this author’s books, this story is well researched and takes a close look at current moral issues. Readers learn a lot about beekeeping and also addresses domestic abuse, secrets we keep, life choices, and why people do what they do. Great twist that I didn’t see coming! So good and a powerful story this turned out to be!
The Winners by Fredrik Backman
This story takes place in a small Swedish hockey town. The book is long–but stick with it and you won’t be sorry about this story that you won’t soon forget. I know very little about hockey–but the characters, their relationships and the complex circumstances of small town communities made this an enjoyable read!
Kaela's Picks
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Rule #1: The poison must never be used to harm another woman. Rule #2: The names of the murderer and her victim must be recorded in the apothecary’s register. Full of twists and turns, you won’t want to put it down!
Love Does by Bob Goff
Every once in a while you read a book that changes your life–drastically. Well this one is it for me! Through the author’s stories full of whimsy, you will laugh, cry, and want to connect more with others. The author even includes his phone number to call!! Simply put….Love Does!
Mary's Picks
Stolen from Her Mother by Rachel Wesson
In Ireland 1941, Kate is sent to a home for unwed mothers. Her baby is sold to a stranger. Kate promises to never stop looking for her daughter.
Walking in Tall Weeds by Robin W. Pearson
A family must deal with choices they have made and how those choices affected their relationships. Faith and the truth help them to get to the heart of what really matters.
Michelle's Picks
Playful Peg Loom Weaving
A great introduction for all ages to weaving. Some projects only require yarn and straws or sticks.
The Art Book from Dorling Kindersley
A great reference to learn about art styles and see famous works. Organized in chronological order.
Dennis' Picks
Smile
If you’re in the mood for a scary little horror flick, I’m confident Smile will get the job done!
Long Time Gone by David Crosby
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer David Crosby passed away recently at the age of 81. This is his autobiography from 1989 and gives you first hand info on his start in music and battle with drug addiction. Crosby was co-founder of two super groups, The Byrds and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young!
Joni's Pick
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King
9-year-old Trisha gets lost in the woods and finds an amazing source of courage to survive. This is King at his best–an often overlooked classic!
Megan's Pick
Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney
Lisa's Pick
Till
An emotional film about the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son Emitt Till.
Susanna's Pick
Trains and Lovers by Alexander McCall Smith
Dawn's Picks
A Christmas Memory by Richard Paul Evans
A touching story of the author’s recollection of an important part of his childhood in 1967. I fell in love with Mr. Foster and his dog.
All That is Secret by Patricia Raybon
Patricia Raybon’s storytelling includes faith, race, and class in this 1920s murder mystery.
Overground Railroad: the Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America
A beautifully put together and very interesting historical piece of work.
Black in the Middle: An Anthology of the Black Midwest
Poems, essays, and photographs.
Dellie's Picks
A Search for Redemption by Jo Ann Brown
An Amish romance story; part of the Secrets of Bliss Valley series.
Wyoming Homecoming by Diana Palmer
A great Wyoming Men series novel.
Ivette's Picks
The Highly Sensitive Person by Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.
How to thrive when the world overwhelms you.
Bloodchild and Other Stories by Octavia E. Butler
Featuring the Hugo and Nebula award-winning stories “Bloodchild” and “Speech Sounds.”
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