Staff picks August 2024

Amee: In the Hour of Crows by Dana Elmendorf

Weatherly can reverse death, a skill passed onto her from her grandfather. After years of her gift’s exploitation by her grandmother, Weatherly uses it to discover who killed her best friend and why. This is Elmendorf’s debut novel for adults. She has previously published Young adult fiction.

The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center (romance)

Emma, an aspiring screenwriter, finally has an opportunity to meet and write with her screenwriting hero, Charlie Yates. She just has to believe in herself and not be distracted by her homelife or Charlie.

Jennifer: The Other Side of Disappearing by Kate Clayborn

Hairstylist Jess Greene has spent the last decade raising her younger half-sister, Tegan-and keeping a shocking secret. Ever since their reckless mother ran off with a boyfriend, Jess has been aware that he's the same accomplished con man who was the subject of a wildly popular podcast, The Last Con of Lynton Baltimore. When her sister pieces together the connection for herself and plans to leave their safe, stable home to search for their mother accompanied by the prying podcast host and her producer, Adam Hawkins. Jess reluctantly joins them.  I really appreciated the way Jess gradually opens up over the course of the book. Salem's producer, Adam was key in helping Jess find herself. Yet Adam was fighting his own demons. The storylines that were woven together in this book were well written and thought out. It was a gentle and emotional read and it really made you think.

Megan: The Digger and the Dark by Joseph Kuefler

It’s the end of the work day and Digger and his friends are ready for bed. Before they fall asleep two raccoons appear and want to play. Digger and his friends decide to stay up a little bit longer to play with them. It won’t hurt right?

Karen: DVD Wicked Little Letters

Someone is sending profanity laced letters to the small-town neighbors.

Based on true events.

Dawn: The Locked Door by Freida McFadden

Once again, I am picking another Freida McFadden book. If you are into sychological/Domestic Thrillers, you have to check out her books.