This Week’s Book Picks from Your Local Library

Instead of searching the shelves the next time you're looking for a new book, why not check out one of the suggestions from the staff at the ?

This week’s adult recommendations were written by public services assistant Rachel Vaughn. The teen’s book recommendation was written by teen librarian, Diane Wilson. 

For adults:

To Fetch a Thief by Spencer Quinn

Chet and Bernie are one of the latest sleuthing duos to hit the mystery scene. Bernie Little is a Private Investigator and his partner Chet is a dog! Chet narrates their adventures with his dog’s-eye view and this time they find themselves at a traveling circus show. A leisurely trip turns into serious business when they find out that Peanut, the star elephant, and her trainer have gone missing. This book is the third installment in this hilarious new series.

The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt

Looking for something different this summer? This genre-bending pick mixes literary fiction, western, and dark humor, giving off a Coen Brothers film vibe. Eli and Charlie Sisters are 1850s gunslingers and Hermann Kermit Warm is next on their list. Eli prefers to just get their jobs over with, whereas his alcoholic brother Charlie doesn’t mind spilling a little innocent blood along the way. Fast-paced and adventure-filled, readers unravel the complicated dynamic between the Sisters brothers as they encounter a colorful cast of characters along the way.

For teens:

The Order of the Poison Oak by Brent Hartinger

Sixteen-year old Russel spends the summer as a counselor in a camp for burn patients. Searching for a way to connect with his cabin full of unruly 10-year-olds, he comes up with the Order of the Poison Oak. Recommended for grades 7 to 10.

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