Hannah's February Staff Pick

Hiking Wyoming

Bill Hunger

WYOMING GV 199.42 .W8 H87 2008

This book happens to be a Falcon Guide which are not always the most specific, reliable books, but they do give a decent overview of their subject. This one is about hiking in Wyoming, something you can do even in the snow!! I highly recommend getting out and seeing our beautiful state this winter, it will keep you in good shape for those weekends you aren’t able to go skiing! It’s also a great time to hike because, although this is bear country, they’re all hibernating… If you are looking for some near-by hikes, look in the West-Central Wyoming portion of this book. Enjoy and remember to be prepared.

January Staff Picks: Hannah's Pick

Tao Te Ching

Laozi

BL 1900 L3 F46 1972

This is an excellent book of which the religion Taoism is based on. It’s sure to provide any reader with a lifetime of ancient wisdom. If you enjoy reading philosophical teachings, are trying to better yourself, or just want to learn about an eastern religion I recommend this book. One of my very great friends gave me this book and it is the gift that keeps on giving.

Hannah's December Staff Pick

Conditioning for Climbers!
A Falcon Guide

Eric J. Horst

GV 200.2 .H66 2008

This book is great for anyone looking to become a better climber, have a great bod, and interested in overall health and fitness. Anyone who feels healthy has more fun and is in general happier and that’s why I think fitness is important. This book has a lot of different exercises and not only will getting in better shape help boost your self esteem, as a climber you get more out of it the more you can progress! So.. check – it – out!
Hannah Hall

November Staff Picks

Staff Pick By: Hannah Hall

LANDER SPORT CLIMBS

Steve Bechtel

WYOMING GV 199.42 .W82 L363 2007

This book is great for anyone looking to climb around Lander; 175 pages of climbing merriment. Tons of pictures, tons of routes, pretty accurate ratings. Has climbs for Sinks, Wild Iris, Fossil Hill, Baldwin Creek and Suicide Point - Must have for any local climbers -

October Staff Picks

Hannah's Pick
Swedish Handcraft

Anna-Maja Nyen

OVERSIZE TT 89 N9513
This is a book about Swedish arts and handcrafts. I found it while shelving books one day. I think it's a great book to just flip through, there are so many cool knits and patterns and things in general that Swedish people have taken the time and effort to make.

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.