Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Jan's February Staff Pick


The Camel Club
Written by David Baldacci
Audio book

Talk about a condensed - fast paced political intrigue/terrorist plot, presented in a way that doesn’t lose you along the way!! There are quite a few characters to sort out at first, which is tricky when it is an audio book. You can’t just flip back a few pages to remember who is who, but it is worth the time. Packs lots of conspiracy in a few disks. This is one of a series, and it makes you want to read more.

Wes' February Staff Pick


Charlie Chaplin in "The Great Dictator
DVD PN 1997 .G727 2003

If you like old movies, you are gonna love this one. Charlie Chaplin does a great job playing a dual role of the good guy and the bad guy. Don't worry, It's not a silent movie. However, it is in black and white.

Cory's February Staff Pick


My Stroke of Insight
Written by Jill Bolte Taylor
RC 388.5 .T387 2009

This is one of those books that makes you thankful the author took the time to write it. Taylor’s story would have been remarkable even if she hadn’t had a stroke at age 37 and healed from it.

The stroke cut off Taylor’s ability to think with the linear, logical way we’re used to; instead, she was suddenly much more connected to the unseen forces that unite us.

Taylor wrote the book to help stroke victims and their families, but it helps all of us understand the truth of our depths and expanse of our beings.

Coralina Daly

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Kristy's February Staff Pick


Month by Month Gardening in Wyoming:
What to do Each Month to Have a Beautiful Garden All Year
Written by John L. Cretti
WYOMING SB 453.2 .W9 C74 2007

Want to take the guesswork out of gardening? With this book, you'll know what to do each month to have gardening success all year. This book is organized into 10 categories of plants and then each month you find out what advice is given about planning, planting, watering, problems, etc. It’s not too soon to start planning your garden for this growing season and this book will start you on the right path.

Casey's February Staff Pick


Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Written by Aaron Ralston

GV 199.42 .U82 B587 2004

Even if you’re not a hardcore outdoor junkie, this amazing tale of misadventure and survival will leave you with a new sense of the fragility of life. Aron Ralston tells the story of his sorely miscalculated adventure into the slot canyons of Utah’s San Rafael Swell area where he was pinned by a chockstone and forced to amputate his own arm to escape after 127 hours of entrapment. Don’t miss out on this tale!

Shawnte's February Staff Pick


The Time Traveler's Wife
Written by Audrey Niffenegger
PS 3564 .I362 T56 2004

Two people who share a passionate love affair endure across a sea of time and it will capture the two lovers in an impossible romantic trap. An adventurous librarian is involuntarily traveling through time trying every step of the way to be with the one his heart beats for. This enchanting novel will make you yearn for more heart wrenching adventure.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Tim's February Staff Pick


The King's Speech
Written by Mark Logue and Peter Conradi
Audio book

You may by now have heard of last year’s Oscar winner “The King’s Speech” but now you can get more of a feel of the characters with this story. This story is based around Lionel, who served as speech therapist to the King of England, and his personal diaries that he kept. Take a moment and enjoy this wonderful listen and look into history.