January Staff Picks

Juli's Pick, The Graveyard Book
By: Neil Gaiman
"This suspenseful novel by the author of Coraline tells the story of Nobody, Nobody Owens, or Bod for short. It's a fun and intriguing tale about a toddler who survives the slaughter of his family only to be raised in a cemetery by ghosts. Gaiman's imaginative story reminds us many things: family, trust, respect, and acceptance. Don't let the lessons spoil the fun read though! Enjoy following Bod grow up and see if you're left wanting more!"





Kristy's Pick, Knots You Need
By: Buck Tilton
"Who knew there were so many knots?! Out of the 100's of knots that exist, this book illustrates over 100...for your tying pleasure. Enjoy!"

Alex's Pick, Breakfast of Champions
By: Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
"A little bit 'out there', this classic from Vonnegut will freak you out(in a good way, of course), make you laugh and make you think. Good times and fun to read."










Grey's Pick, So You Want To Be President
By: Judith St. George and David Small
"If you have any dreams of becoming president, I encourage you to read this. You will read about good things and bad things about being president."

Cory's Pick, She Flies Without Wings
By: Mary D. Midkiff
"She Flies Without Wings captures the magical, heretofore indescribable relationship between women and horses. Enjoy!"







Slobo's Pick, The Mind of Wall Street
By: Leon Levy
"An interesting book about Wall Street, its cooperatives and sales. If you are interested in world of business, economics and Wall Street itself, you should read this book."











Dietrich's Pick, Drinking Dry Clouds
By: Gretel Ehrlich
"If you are interested in stories about Wyoming you will really like this book. Gretel Ehrlich really does a great job on describing Wyoming in her stories and making them very interesting and enjoyable. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a western about Wyoming, and it is a short book so you will get done with it in no time!"




Tim's Pick, The Dark, Dark Night
By: M. Christina Butler and Jane Chapman
"This story is a thriller that will keep you guessing. You will be on the edge of your seat."

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November Staff Picks

Dane's Pick, Angels and Demons
By: Dan Brown
"This is a great book about the mythical Illuminati and a plot to destroy the Roman Catholic leadership for an age-old cendetta. Based before the The Da Vinci Code this book also starts Robert Langdon as he fantically works with CERN to find out who is behind a series of murders taking place after the Pope dies. Lots of action and just recently made into a Hollywood film starring Tom Hanks."



Dietrich's Pick, New Moon
By: Stephenie Meyer
"This is a great book for whoever enjoys a little vampire suspense. If you have read the first book or watched the movie Twilight, you will really be pleased when you read New Moon. This book has a lot of twists and turns and the author put a lot more action in it than the first book. It will really leave you hungry for the next one. I thought that there was a lot of mystery, suspense and action more than anything. The movie is about to come out on November 20, 2009 so you better hurry and read New Moon, because the books are always better than the movie!"

Alex's Pick, Michelangelo
Text By: Charles de Tolnay
"Michelangelo was a master painter and sculptor during the Renaissance. This book showcases his skills."


Jake's Pick, Death in the Afternoon
By: Ernest Hemingway
"This is one of only four works of nonfiction written by Nobel Laureate Ernest Hemingway, and is certainly worth taking a look at by anyone who enjoys the author's other works. The classic sparseness of language but bounty of meaning so endemic to Hemingway's work is present in full force and serves to illustrate the tradition of Spanish bullfighting, already a dying art upon the book's publication in 1932. In addition to a surprisingly detailed description of the intricacies necessary to the fight, this work examines the more philosophical question that arise when on person willingly risks their life in an unnecessary display of courage."

Cory's Pick,
By: Thames & Hudson
"We see thousands of images every day. What did those photographers bring to the process? What did they want us to see? to feel? An interesting explanation with amazing images."






Carlie’s Pick, The Count of Monte Cristo
By: Alexandre Dumas
"A long tale of revenge, Edmond Dantes searches the three people who made him suffer at the CHateau d 'If for over 15 years and seeks to destroy their successes, marriages, and families. In the end...I won't spoil the end, but don't watch the movie, read the book."









Slobo's Pick, Unity or Separation
Edited By: Daniel Kempton and Terry Clark
"Really good book about the Soviet Union, it's separation and the reasons that caused it."

Dane's Pick, Across the Nightingale Floor
By: Lian Hearn
"A great first book to a set of three, Across the Nightingale Floor is a great story about a young Japanese boy thrust into the middle of ancient warring Japan. He becomes orphaned and then adopted into a caring warlords family only to discover he is part of the Tribe, a group of assassins commonly known as ninja, and starts his transformation from a child to a man."


Kristy’s Pick, Ghosts on the Range: Eerie True Tales of Wyoming
By: Debra D. Munn
"Read some Wyoming ghost stories for a good scare this Halloween."

Alex's Pick, Screens and Scrolls
Text By: Sherman E. Lee
"The fine art of the Japanese culture has been refined through the ages. Also, art and swordsmanship have been a majority of daily life in Japan. This book has many great works from Japan."



Tim’s Pick, Poems and Songs of Middle Earth
By: J.R.R Tolken
"Looking to relax and have some of the pressure taken off? This is the record for you. Listen to poetry about tales of old that occurred in Middle Earth and the adventures that took place. Listen to tales not only in English, but Elvish as well. Enjoy going on an epic adventure."

Cory's Pick, A Short History of Nearly Everything
By: Bill Bryson
"A Short History of Nearly Everything is one of those books that makes you thankful the author took the time to write it. Classic Bill Bryson, the narrative is witty, engaging and memorable. One segment will get you hooked."~The soap operas of science~


Carlie’s Pick, The Worst Hard Time
By: Timothy Egan
"Timothy Egan’s The Worst Hard Time graphically portrays the hardships of a few families through the Dust Bowl period. In reading this book, I came to have a better understanding of what my grandparents lived through and why they still stock pile on dry goods, re-use aluminum foil, turn their drinking glasses upside down, and reminisce about the “hard times.” Not only is the book interesting from the historical perspective, but Egan’s writing is crisp and engaging. I didn’t want to put this book down."

Slobo's Pick, Dreams from My Father
By: Barack Obama
"Obama showed his inheritance in this book and explained what difficulties his family had in their lives. One more interesting aspect of the book is his religious view, what may be a little bit controversial for a president of the United States. So I absolutely recommend you to read this book."

September Staff Pick's

Kristy’s Pick, Help! My Apartment has a Kitchen, a Cookbook
By: Kevin Millis
Author Kevin Millis says "My mom had the idea for this cookbook...We agreed there might be others like me who were forced into the kitchen by circumstances beyond their control, and these people needed a cookbook on their level." Cooks of all levels may find something in here-the book includes many tips in addition to 100+ recipes. Enjoy!!

Tim’s Pick, Kitten's First Full Moon
By: Kevin Henkes
This is the trying tale of a kitten, who is fighting to reach his goal. By overcoming many obstacles in his path, he learns the true tale of a person who never quits. By reading this book, you can apply the lesson, to never give up, to your life as well.

Alex's Pick, Drawings By Leonardo da Vinci
Selected by: Giorgio Castelfranco
"Da Vinvi's drawings were the beginings of his great paintings and his many inventions. His drawings captivate the eye and mind."


Carlie’s Pick, Ceremony
By: Leslie Marmon Silko
"Leslie Marmon Silko's book Ceremony is a beautiful read about redemption and healing for a broken WWII veteran named Tayo. I highly recommend it!"


Slobo's Pick, Sporting News Oct. 27, 2008
"I recommend you guys (who are reading this) to read this issue of Sporting News because besides a couple of good reports about the NFL there is a really interesting interview with Kobe Bryant and some interesting NBA facts. So, read it, you won't regret it."

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August staff picks

Kristy’s Pick, The way we will be 50 years from today: 60 of the world's greatest minds share their visions of the next half century
By: Mike Wallace

Cory’s Pick, Broken: A Love Story
By: Lisa Jones
"I read this cover to cover. I found Lisa's story of meeting and spending time with Arapaho paraplegic horseman Stanford Addison more honest than anything else I've read about the Wind River Reservation."

Melissa’s Pick, Beginning College 101: How to Achieve Real Success in College
By: J.B. Robson
"This book has great ideas of how to start and end college successfully! College is a big change - in this book, it goes over many situations that every student should know. Enjoy!"

Carlie’s Pick, Letters on an elk hunt: by a woman homesteader
By: Elinore Pruitt Stewart
"Letters on an Elk Hunt by a Woman Homesteader gives a unique view into Wyoming's wild past. It's a quick summer read. Enjoy!"

Tim's Pick, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
By Mark Twain
"Take a trip down the mighty Mississippi river and relive childhood adventures. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn follows the legendary character Huck Finn as he goes on adventures that will ultimately shape his life. Whether you are young or young at heart this story will capture you imagination and have you set sail down the mighty Mississippi."

Alex’s Pick, The Inferno
By Dante Alighieri
"Dante's way with words creates an entire world by itself. He manages to create stunning images while unnoticeably pushing his beliefs of Heaven, Hell and Purgatory."