The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera
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This one goes out especially to our young readers: Sarah from Public Services recommends The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera, a newly released middle grade novel. Keep reading to learn more about this book.
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The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel
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If you’re a fan of historical fiction, today’s staff book recommendation may interest you! Laura, one of our Public Services Library Associates, recommends The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel.
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The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table by Rick Bragg
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Love a good recipe? Our Youth Services Programming Associate Fran, known to storytime-goers as “Miss Fran,” recommends The Best Cook in the World: Tales from My Momma’s Table by Rick Bragg. Although we have the physical book in our non-fiction collection, Fran says that she and her mother listened to the audiobook from Libby. The author narrates this book in his “southern drawl,” which helps set the mood and tone of his stories.
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The Heartbeat of Trees: Embracing Our Ancient Bonds with Forests and Nature is the newest book published by Peter Wohlleben, author of many books, including The Hidden Life of Trees. Written in short chapters, this book explores a wide variety of topics relating to trees and forests. It begins by discussing human senses and why our sight, smell, touch, taste, and hearing have evolved because of our history of forest dwelling.
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Sincerely, Cornelius 