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“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world”—J.R.R. Tolkien Cozy fantasy feels like the embodiment of this Tolkien quote. Books that warm and cheer us can be as valuable as ones that excite and terrify (not a surprising sentiment…
The Will of the Many was absolutely fantastic and had me hooked from the very first sentence. This is the kind of book you don’t rush through-not because it drags, but because you want to savor it while trying to piece everything together. I found myself constantly wondering how Vis…
Judge this book by its cover. Go ahead. It says it all. But if you want a little more… As many of us who jumped on the Dungeon Crawler Carl (DCC) train wait in agony for more books to come out, the author, Matt Dinniman, honored us with a new…
Science fiction is my favorite genre, and I’m so glad I finally picked up Project Hail Mary. This book is smart, engaging, and exactly the kind of sci-fi I enjoy the most. Andy Weir perfectly balances high-stakes science with humor. The sarcastic, dry wit works beautifully-even (and especially) when facing…
Sophie Cousens has a gift for writing stories that blend warmth, wit and a touch of the unexpected, and And Then There Was You is no exception. What begins as what seems to be a charming contemporary romance takes and intriguing turn with a surprising sci-fi element. At first I…
To the tune of Thrift Store, apparently: “I read my grandma’s books…they smell incredible! This one’s from the 40’s, these are all old stories, but they’re pretty awesome…” Katie John The Boxcar Children Brighty of the Grand Canyon The Mystery of the Caramel Cat A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning…
May is perfect for new adventures, and what better way than by getting caught reading! At Campbell County Public Library, we’re celebrating with exciting activities. From Star Wars fun to our “Color our World” summer reading kickoff, there’s something for everyone. Get Caught Reading: Join the Fun! May is “Get…
Dungeon Crawler Carl When the apocalypse slams the world to a stop all in a moment, Coast Guard vet Carl is one of the few survivors, along with his ex-girlfriend’s cat Princess Donut the Queen Anne Chonk (Donut for short, though Donut would prefer you use the honorific). Earth’s new…
If you want to go on an obscure mind-bending expedition, join the team that entered the Southern Reach. Jeff VanderMeer has quickly become a favorite author of mine. I read the Southern Reach trilogy when it first came out and it was unlike anything that I had read before. Veiled…
Are you a fan of the TV show Firefly like I am? Then you should pick up this book! This book was a fun and fast-paced adventure that I couldn’t put down. The blurb on the front cover says: “Gear up, strap in, and hold on. Fast, brash, and wickedly…