Staff Picks for August

Megan: The Day the Crayons Made Friends by Drew Daywalt

Duncan’s crayons are missing again! This time they go adventuring around Duncan’s room and make friends with his other toys. The crayons send Duncan letters telling him of their adventures. If you love the crayon books this is a must read!

Jennifer: The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden.

Lolly is bored doing the same thing every day in her life. She feels like she has been in a rut since her mother’s tragic death years ago which led to the break-up with her first love. She abandoned her dream of opening a restaurant in Europe to care for her younger sister and grieving father. She also helps bake the Diner's famous lemon meringue pies. Her dad, who also runs the diner, is hesitant to make any sort of changes, so the diner is struggling as the culinary world is evolving. One day Lolly comes across her seventh-grade journal and she finds a list of life goals.  She hasn't accomplished any of them. 

 As Lolly’s birthday approaches, her great-aunt gives her a mysterious gift of three lemon drops, each of which allows her to live a single day in a life that might have been hers. Each experience helps Lolly let go of her regrets and realize the key to transforming her life lies in having the courage to embrace her present.

Amee: The Escape Artist by Thor Hanson

The true story of Inky the Octopus who escaped the New Zealand Aquarium when the lid to his tank was not fastened. Fun nonfiction picture book with beautiful illustrations and facts about octopi.

Karen: Yellowstone Final season (DVD)

Wraps up the series in a satisfactory way. Just a great series to binge watch.