Monday, August 10, 2009

July's Picks

Kristy’s Pick
Hiking Wyoming: 110 of the State’s Best Hiking Adventures
By: Bill Hunger
WYOMING GV 199.42 .W8 H87 2008
- Lots of choices- get out there and see the sights!




Cory’s Pick
Marriage, a History
By: Stephanie Coontz
HQ 503 .C66 2005
- Love a marriage is a new concept. This author illustrates how the institution of marriage has evolved from necessary for economic stability to a luxury symbolizing the epitome of love. The farmer model lasted centuries; the new one has only been with us for 50. Can it last?

Melissa’s Pick
Persuasion
By: Jane Austen
PR 4034 .P4 2007
- Jane Austen was an amazing author. She was educated at home, and started writing with most women didn’t have education. Persuasion is a great love story about second chances!



Carlie’s Pick
A Tree grows In Brooklyn
By: Betty Smith
PS 3537 M2895 T7 1947
- A Tree grows in Brooklyn is a heartwarming coming of age story about a girl finding her way in Brooklyn. Fun summer read!