Febuary Staff Picks

Juli's Pick

The Pilot's Wife
By: Anita Shreve

PS 3569 .H7385 P55 1998
Tragedy. Suspense. Romance. Intrigue. Grab a pint of ice cream and enjoy this page turner that makes you wonder how well you know the people you love. Note-I read this before Oprah added it to her book club and before it was a movie.










Kristy's Pick

The Cold Dish
By: Craig Johnson

WYOMING PS 3610 .O325 C65 2005
"With lifelong friend Henry Standing Bear, Deputy Victoria Morretti, and a cast of characters tragic and humorous enough to fill in the cast emptiness of the high plains, Walt Longmire attempts to see that revenge, a dish best served cold, is never served at all." Enjoy!!

Dane's Pick

Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee
By: Dee Brown

AMIND E 81 B75 1971
This is a very depressing book from the perspectives of different Native American tribes about treatment from the U.S. Government. This book helps put in perspective the serious atrocities committed against the Native American people by our govt. and how this shaped Native Americans to what they are today. A very sad book that talks about an important time in American History. You won't be disappointed.





Alex's Pick

Breakfast of Champions
By: Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

PS 3572 .O5 1973 C.2
"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

Kenya: A Visitor's Guide
By: Arnold Curtis

DT 433.52 C87 1988
Hey! Do you have plans to visit Africa? Then don't hesitate, read this book now! You will know more about the Bantu people or Kenya, their land, food they eat and many more.

Cory's Pick

Broken
By: Lisa Jones

AMIND PN 4874 .J656 A3 2009
"An honest tale about Stanford Addison, Arapaho horseman."













Dietrich's Pick

How Can One Sell the Air?
By: Chief Seattle

AMIND E 99 S85 H68 1992
If you are interested in Native American culture then you will really like this book. It is very interesting and gives readers a good understanding of what Chief Seattle's vision was. Chief Seattle had a vision of peace on earth and for everyone to live in harmony. Enjoy reading the relationship Native Americans have as humans on this earth.


Tim's Pick

The Hobbit
By: J.R Tolkien

PZ 7 T5744 HO 1966
The Hobbit is what put J.R Tolkien on the map. This story isn't so much a prequel as it is a story on its own. If you like adventure and fantasy, this is the book for you.

January Staff Picks

Juli's Pick

The Graveyard Book
By: Neil Gaiman

PZ 7 .G1273 GRA 2008
"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

WYOMING VM 533 .T55 2008
"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.

PS 3572 .O5 1973 C.2
"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

PZ 7 .S139 SO 2000
"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

SF 284.4 .M43 2001
"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

HG 4910 .L463 2002
"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

WYOMING PS 3555 .H72 D75 2005

"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

OVERSIZE PZ 7 .B97738 DAR 2008
"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

PS 3613 .E979 N532 2006
"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

ND 623 B9 D4313
"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

GV 1107 H48 1960
"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

Image Makers, Image Takers
By: Thames & Hudson

TR 139 .J34 2007
"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

PQ 2226 E5 1946
"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

JN 6693.5 .S8 U55 2002
"Really good book about the Soviet Union, it's separation and the reasons that caused it."

October Staff Picks

Dane's Pick

Across the Nightingale Floor
By: Lian Hearn

PR 9619.3 .H3725 A65 2002
"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

WYOMING BF 1472 .U6 M85 1989
"Read some Wyoming ghost stories for a good scare this Halloween."

Alex's Pick

Screens and Scrolls
Text By: Sherman E. Lee

OVERSIZE ND 2071 .A28 1997
"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

PR 6039 O32 P74
"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

Q 162 .B88 2003
"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

F 595 .D38 2006
"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

E 185.97 .O23 D771 2004
"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

TX 714 M555 1996
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

OVERSIZE PZ 7 .H389 KI 2004
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

NC 1055 L5 C383
"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

NETLIBRARY AUDIOBOOKS
"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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