Amee: My staff pick this month is a debut novel by Christina Dalcher, titled Vox. The US government has been taken over by a ultraconservative movement. The government now limits women to speaking a 100 words in a day. The whole dynamic of the US changes with the subversion of half of the population. The government party strictly controls all members of the population. However, there is a small underground faction attempting to subvert the government and prevent their plan to expand control throughout the world.
Karen: Royal Art of Poison: A History of Filthy Palaces, Fatal Cosmetics, Deadly Medicine and Murder Most Foul, by Eleanor Herman.
Mary: The Willing Murder by Jude Deveraux, Deverauz makes her debut in the world of mystery with a story of old secrets, deadly grudges and in improbable group of friends who are determined to uncover the truth regardless of the consequences. The Book of Books celebrates America's 100 best-loved novels-the books whose ideas, characters, and themes have shaped our country and reflect it back to us.
Megan: Veteran’s Day, America’s White Table by Margot Theis Raven, a wonderful story! Thanksgiving Day, Turkey Trouble by Wendi J. Silvano, a hilarious read that the kids will enjoy!
Susan: Everything Happens for a Reason: and other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler. The Beekeeper’s Daughter by Santa Montefiore. Ebook: The Girl with the Red Balloon by Katherine Locke, part of the World Big Library Read.