September Staff Picks

Kreig's Pick
The Bell Tower: The Case of Jack the Ripper Finally Solved...In San Francisco

Written by Robert Graysmith

HV 6533 .C2 G73 1999
The year is 1888. It is dangerous to walk the lonely and dark streets of the white chapel district of London. This is the scene set for the serial killer known only as "Jack the Ripper." During the year of eighteen eighty Jack the Ripper killed five prostitutes. Then the killings suddenly stopped. No one knows why. Did Jack die or was he arrested on a different count and the murders were not tied to him. Over the hundred years since the killings many theories have suggested. Robert Graysmith delves into a theory of Jack the Ripper that places the blame of two murders in a San Francisco church on the new pastor a man named Pastor Jack Gibson. Graysmith delves deeply into the case and explains the two murders in depth creating a very good claim for his theory. The book contains many twists in itself that leave the reader wondering whether or not Pastor Jack Gibson is in fact Jack the Ripper.

September Staff Picks

Jan's Pick
Lifting the Sky

Written by Mackie d'Arge

WYOMING PZ 7 .D2434 LIFT 2009
In her first book, Mackie d'Arge (a unique local writer) will introduce you to a young lady who faces typical teenage dilemmas, and yet has special gifts that enable her to view the world in ways that are fascinating. Don't skip this book because you see "young readers" in the inside cover or think it is a "horse" story because of the cover picture. It is much more of a study in dealing with the life situations you face and the gifts you are given. Enjoy!

September Staff Picks

Tim's Pick
Orion Magazine
Have you ever wanted to go to certain regions around the world, but you don't have the time to travel? Orion Magazine is just the magazine for you. Not only is this full of many interesting articles, but the pictures inside make you feel like you are actually at the place. Enjoy the magazine.

September Staff Picks

Cory's Pick
The Solace of Open Spaces

Written by Gretel Ehrlich

WYOMING PS 3555 H72 Z476 1985
Ehrlich's Solace is a tender and honest portrait of life in Wyoming. The characters are real and her descriptions of the landscape are memorable. This excerpt covers her experience of winter:
"Winter is smooth-skulled, and all our skids on black ice are cerebral. While we begin to feel cabin feverish, the brain pistons thump against bone and mind interrupts- literally invading itself- unable to get fresh air. With the songbirds gone only scavengers are left: magpies, crows, eagles. As they pick on road-killed deer we humans are apt to practice the same small cruelties on each other."

September Staff Picks

Ashley's Pick
Eclipse

Written by Stephenie Meyer

PS 3613 .E979 E19 2007
Eclipse is the third book of the popular Twilight saga about a strong, unbreakable romance between a vampire named Edward and a teenage girl, Bella. In this book, Bella is in danger by a malicious vampire who wishes for revenge. Meanwhile, she is torn between her love for Edward and her growing friendship with Jacob- though her decision has the potential to ignite the ageless struggle between vampire and werewolf. And with her graduation approaching, she still has the ultimate decision to make: life or death.

September Staff Picks

Ben's Pick
The Great Debaters

DVD PN 1995.9 .M45 G7438 2008
The great debater's movie is a great movie for youth and adults. It takes place down south in racial period of times. Denzel the teacher is the coach for the debate team and pushes these high school kids to debate some of the biggest white collar schools in America. It's just a great movie.

September Staff Picks

Grey's Pick
Fitness Walking

Therese Iknoain

GV 502 I45 1995
Fitness walking will show you how to walk your way to better health and fitness, no matter what your age or fitness level, this book will show you how to create a walking program tailored to your needs and abilities. Fitness walking book is a motivating workout guide that starts the beginner out on the right foot, as wells as giving new inspiration to the experienced walker.

September Staff Picks

Candy's Pick
Pests & Diseases

Pippa Greenwood

SB 603.5 .G74 2000
Hey there,
If you are a fan of a nicely tended garden, then this book is a big help. Personally, I like the few good bugs that help with the bad ones, but if you need more practical help, American Horticulture Society Pests & Diseases is yours. It is full of common sense help with plants and their particulars, and what to do if the bad guys get out of hand.

September Staff Picks

Juli's Pick
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Written by Mark Haddon

PR 6058 .A245 2003
Christopher John Francis Boone is the fifteen-year-old, autistic, protagonist of Mark Haddon's debut novel. He knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow.

This suspenseful story of Christopher's investigation of the suspicious death of a neighbor's dog makes for one fun, yet chaotic, read!

September Staff Picks

Hannah's Pick
Into the Wild

Written by Jon Krakauer

CT 9971 M38 K73 1997
I love this book; it's about a young guy named Chris McCandless who didn't want to live a "conventional American life." So, he ditches his car and belongings, donates the $25,000 dollars in his college fund, and starts hitchhiking and camping around the U.S. One interesting thing about this book is that the author, Jon Krakauer, had to write this book based on information he collected after Chris' death. Krakauer also includes stories of other people who held lifestyles similar to Chris', to try and provide insight as to why a smart, young, well-to-do guy would choose to live in what many people consider an unconventional way.

One County One Book 2010: Lifting the Sky

Come get a book and join us Oct. 11 at 12:30 pm for a lunchtime discussion. All the details are available here: http://fremontcountyreads.blogspot.com/.

August Staff Picks'

Tim's Pick

Have you ever wondered what Vice-President Joseph Biden looked like? Well, this is a picture of him that you can find in our wonderful Federal Document Collection. The collection is full of many interesting topics that you can use for research or just to learn for fun. Check out our collection!!

August Staff Picks'

Jan's Pick

Silent Spirit

by Margaret Coel

AMIND PS 3553 .O347 S55 2009

Margaret Coel writes about people you feel you know in places you DO know. This book connects an old mystery with a current murder and draws you into both. After you have read this, you want to know more about the true events that are the background of the story. There is a neat little meeting on page 299 you will appreciate!

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August Staff Picks

Juli's Pick

One for the Money

by Janet Evanovich

NETLIBRARY AUDIOBOOKS

Stephanie Plum has fumbled and stumbled through the pages of sixteen books in this popular series by Janet Evanonich. And although they're not intense whodunits, they are fun, fluff reads with elements of humor, romance, and mystery. Perfect for no-brain reading and escape!

Our accidental heroine becomes a bounty hunter in her hometown of Trenton, NJ, once she finds herself unemployed and out of money. Her first assignment sends her on a hunt for Joe Morelli, a former vice cop on the run from a charge of murder one. Morelli just happens to be the hunka hunka burnin' love who took Stephanie's virginity at age sixteen AND bragged about it graffiti-style in the sub shop in the 'burg they call home.

This book is merely the first of her manhunts that lead her through an interesting cast of criminal characters and into the arms of a couple of hot catches. After reading the first few books in the series you'll find yourself trying to choose between Morelli and Ranger...it's inevitable and pure Evanovich fun!

August Staff Picks

Candy's Pick

Pogo: We Have Met the Enemy and He is Us

by Walt Kelly

PN 6727 K4 P6

This book will take very little time to read, and it will make you laugh and think. Walt Kelly's cartoon about the animals in the Okefenokee Swamp, Georgia, was printed in newspapers back in the 1950s and generated comments now more commonly seen on the editorial page. There is more to his cartooning than meets the eye though. He has a story to tell and the drawings tell the rest of the story. Laugh and Enjoy!!

August Staff Picks

Cory's pick

On Food and Cooking

by Harold McGee

TX 651 .M27 2004

Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking is nearly always mentioned as a staple resource for anyone learning to understand food and the chemistry behind cooking. Twenty years after it was originally published, McGee issued a completely revised and significantly expanded edition. Enjoy!

August Staff Picks

Kristy's Pick

Birds of Wyoming

By Douglas W. Faulkner

WYOMING QL 684 .W8 F38 2010

Check out Birds of Wyoming by Douglas W. Faulkner to learn more about the birds you see across the state. Find out which ones live here and who just visits... Enjoy!!