December 2024 staff picks

Amee- We Solve Murders by Richard Osman

Author Osman of the Thursday Murder Club series has written a new book with quirky characters, bodyguard Amy, famous novelist, Rosie, and former detective Steve who travel across the world to solve the murders of social media influencers. A quick read and seems like it could be the beginning of a new series.

Jennifer-The Story Collector by Evie Woods

Part historical fantasy and part mystery, this story takes you back and forth in time to a magical place. One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life. In New York in the present day, Sarah Harper boards a plane bound for the West Coast of Ireland. But once there, she finds she has unearthed dark secrets and secrets that tread the line between the everyday and the otherworldly, the seen and the unseen.

Karen- The Murderess by Laurie Notaro

Novel of the Arizona trunk murders. Woman is guilty of killing her 2 friends, butchering, and packing them in trunks.

Megan- Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh by Mo Willems

The Pigeon really wants to drive the sleigh this holiday.  Will he get to drive? Read and find out! This funny book will become a family favorite!

The Santa Clause (DVD) – A definite must-see movie this holiday season! This is one of my favorite Christmas movies.  A great family movie for the holiday season!

Dawn- The Coworker by Freida McFadden

Yes, another Freida McFadden book but I just can't help myself. Two women. An office filled with secrets. One terrible crime that can't be taken back. I love the twists and turns of Freida McFadden's books.