Book Picks from Your Local Library for Nov. 5

Daylight Saving Time is going to give you an extra hour of free time this weekend.

If you want to spend that reading, but need a new book, check out these suggestions from the staff members at the .

This week’s children’s book recommendation was written by public services assistant II, Karen Schmidt, of the Children’s Department. And the adult recommendations were written by public services assistant Rachel Vaughn. 

For adults:

Austenland by Shannon Hale

Jane Hayes is waiting to meet her Mr. Darcy; the only problem is that she’s a few time periods too late for Pride and Prejudice’s romantic hero. Jane Hayes’ obsession is ruining her young New Yorker lifestyle, but a solution pop ups when she gets the chance to stay at a Jane Austen-themed resort—complete with Regency-era costumes, mannerisms, and eligible gentleman. Soon Jane finds herself falling for her own version of Mr. Darcy, but is he just part of the Austen resort experience?

The Case of the Missing Servant by Tarquin Hall

Vish Puri is on the case in India. He’s the top private investigator for running background checks on potential suitors, but his P.I. business takes a serious turn when his services are requested to clear the name of a public litigator accused of killing his servant. Travel with Vish Puri as he ventures through modern India, exploring the class clashes and uncovering the truth behind the missing servant.

For kids:

The Very Little Princess: Rose’s Story by Marion Dane Bauer 

The Very Little Princess: Rose’s Story is the best kind of doll book—funny, set in the real world, but full of the kind of details dear to the hearts of doll-lovers. When messy, forgetful Rose finds a tiny china doll named Princess Regina, life for both of them gets more interesting and more dangerous when the doll comes to life and starts to order around her “servant” Rose. Recommended for ages 7 to 11.

Summaries are based in part from information in the library's catalogue.