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Author: Cassie Shelton

January 2026 staff picks for Adult, YA, and Kids books featuring thrillers, romances, history, and thought-provoking reads.

January 2026 Staff Recommendations

Cassie SheltonJan. 13 2026
November and December 2025 staff picks for Adult, YA, and Kids books featuring thrillers, romances, history, and thought-provoking reads.

November & December 2025 Staff Recommendations

Cassie SheltonOct. 22 2025
October 2025 staff recommendations poster — see below for full list of book titles and categories.

October 2025 Staff Recommendations

Cassie SheltonSep. 29 2025
September 2025 staff recommendations poster — see below for full list of book titles and categories.

September 2025 Staff Recommendations

Cassie SheltonAug. 22 2025
August 2025 staff recommendations poster — see below for full list of book titles and categories.

August 2025 Staff Recommendations

Cassie SheltonAug. 13 2025
Library staff recommendations for July 2025. Sixteen books are displayed with titles, age categories, and brief descriptors. Deep End by Ali Hazelwood – Adult fiction. Described as spicy, light-hearted, and a romance. Never Never by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher – Kids fiction. Described as engaging, imaginative, and tantalizing. The Wedding Crasher by Mia Sosa – Adult fiction. Described as funny, sexy, and features fake dating. John Adams by David McCullough – Adult nonfiction. Described as riveting, colossal, and informative. The Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley – Kids fiction. Described as dynamic, entertaining, and devious. Death in Fine Condition by Andrew Cartmel – Adult fiction. Described as suspenseful, darkly humorous, and intricately plotted. An Elderly Lady Must Not Be Crossed by Helene Tursten – Adult fiction. A murder mystery with humorous short stories. The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center – Adult fiction. Described as romantic comedy, winsome, and charming. Edge of Collapse by Kyla Stone – Adult fiction. A dystopian thriller focused on survival. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros – Adult fiction. Described as dramatic, a tragedy, and action-filled. Murder Past Due by Miranda James – Adult fiction. Described as charming, delightful, and compelling. Kills Well With Others by Deanna Raybourn – Adult fiction. Described as fast-paced, with a strong plot and spirited female characters. 10 Marchfield Square by Claire Douglas – Adult fiction. A cozy British mystery with a twist at the end. The Bodyguard by Katherine Center – Adult fiction. A romantic comedy with fake dating and witty dialogue. The Favorites by Layne Fargo – Adult fiction. Involves ice skating, and is described as enjoyable with strong characters.

July 2025 Staff Recommendations

Cassie SheltonJul. 29 2025
June 2025 staff recommendations poster — see below for full list of book titles and categories.

June 2025 Staff Recommendations

Cassie SheltonJun. 13 2025
May 2025 staff recommendations poster — see below for full list of book titles and categories.

May 2025 Staff Recommendations

Cassie SheltonMay. 13 2025
April 2025 staff recommendations poster — see below for full list of book titles and categories.

April 2025 Staff Recommendations

Cassie SheltonApr. 13 2025
March 2025 staff recommendations poster — see below for full list of book titles and categories.

March 2025 Staff Recommendations

Cassie SheltonMar. 13 2025
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