This Week’s Book Picks from Your Local Library

While school starts soon, there's still technically a month left of summer – plenty of time to find a new, favorite summer book. 

If you need an idea to get you started, why not try one of these suggestions from staff members 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:

Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson

In a future not too far away, a super artificial intelligence called Archos murders its creator and single-handedly starts the Robot War. With Archos in control of the global network, all machines turn malicious toward their human owners. Whether you love or loathe technological advancement, this new buzz-worthy title will give you something to think about the next time you boot up your laptop or surf the Web on your smartphone.

Thick as Thieves by Peter Spiegelman

Ex-CIA agent Carr isn’t quite sure how he let himself get wrangled into heading up a team of criminals planning an elaborate heist—think Ocean’s Eleven with more intricacies and seriousness. The payoff will be huge, but they have to get there first and with a team full of secrets, it’s hard to know who to trust.

For teens:

Just Listen by Sarah Dessen

Annabel Greene is a girl who has it all—at least, that's how it seems on the TV commercials. Annabel's life is far from perfect. Though some think that Annabel has everything, people often forget that what she wants most is to live a normal life. Then, she meets Owen Armstrong, a boy who has anger management problems and is obsessed with music. They form an unlikely pair but with his help, Annabel may start facing her fears and, more importantly, speaking the truth. Recommended for grades 9 and up.

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