Sara’s Pick: Father’s Day by Simon Van Booy Orphaned when her parents are killed in a car accident, six-year-old Harvey discovers her lone relative is an uncle, a recovering alcoholic and disabled felon. With the aid of Wanda, an unconventional social worker, Jason is convinced to take in Harvey and the novel then moves back and…
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The Passage
Kathryn’s Pick: The Passage by Justin Cronin This is a work of fiction that uses the popular literary elements of an apocalyptic setting and vampires but it weaves them in such a way that you almost forget you’re reading sci-fi. Throughout the book, multiple characters share their journey as a mutating virus outbreak threatens to change…
The Canon Cocktail Book
Jane’s Pick: The Canon Cocktail Book by Jamie Boudreau Cocktail recipes from Seattle’s famous Canon: Whiskey and Bitters Emporium. This book features more than a 100 cocktail recipes, both classic and unique. The glossy photos helped me decide which creations to mix up first. The book also features practical advice like how to set up…
Stranger in the Woods
Cori’s Pick: Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit by Michael Finkel I can’t stop talking (and thinking) about this book! The title alone made me pick it up. This is the truly amazing story about a young man that, for no other reason than preferring to live on his own,…
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