Readers Advisor

Readers Advisor

I’m Mary K.–librarian, mom, blogger, reader. I believe there’s no such thing as too many books–if you do, too, you’re in the right place! Browse this page for great finds from across our collection. What will you read next?

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Book Buzz
Fall's Big Books - SciFi & Fantasy Print Email

Speculative fiction readers have lots to celebrate this season, with plenty of familiar names back in the spotlight. There's something for everyone, from traditional fantasy to edgy scifi. Greg Bear kicks off a new trilogy with War Dogs, a near-Earth scifi adventure packed with tension and thrills (that sets you up for the next volume, of course). For urban fantasy on the lighter side, the Agent of Hel series by Jacqueline Carey wraps up with Poison Fruit -- a great choice for readers who miss Sookie Stackhouse and her clan. Patrick Rothfuss novels are praised by critics and fans alike, so the anticipation for his new book is huge. Luckily there's not long to wait, as The Slow Regard of Silent Things hits shelves next week. And William Gibson returns to his roots with The Peripheral, a razor-sharp scifi that'll leave your head spinning. Escape the dark days of fall with these action-packed titles that take you into realms unknown!

 
Politics as Usual Print Email

DVD cover for House of Cards - Kevin Spacey sitting in Abraham Lincoln memorial

Politics makes for great television, whether it's campaign predictions on the evening news or White House drama in primetime. And TV lineups are capitalizing on that trend, with tons of terrific shows that will pull you right into the action. For political scheming at its finest, you won't want to miss Kevin Spacey in House of Cards. Hint: he really will stop at nothing to get what he wants. Peek behind the scenes of Scandal, starring DVD cover for Veep, showing Julia Louis-Dreyfus sitting behind a deskKerry Washington as a crisis management professional who cleans up all that dirty laundry, hopefully before it gets aired. Talk about suspense! Like your government on the lighter side? Check out Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Veep, HBO's comedy take on life in the country's second most powerful office ("Did the President call?"). No matter which side you're on, our curated list of political TV stand-outs is sure to get your vote!

 
Lessons in Love Print Email

Book cover of Saving Simon, with gray donkey standing against backdrop of farm

Rescue dogs, yep. Rescue cats, sure. But a rescue donkey? That's probably a new one to most people. It's all taken in stride, though, for Jon Katz, whose new book Saving Simon: How a Rescue Donkey Taught Me the Meaning of Compassion, chronicles the story of finding an overlooked donkey and restoring him to health. Katz is best known for his books about dogs; with Simon, Katz took on a new challenge and learned some unexpected lessons about humanity, empathy and love. Of Simon, Katz writes, "I knew I had to bring him back, heal him, to reaffirm the better parts of being human. . . . Simon is a teacher sent to me in the form of a donkey." Check out our list for Saving Simon and more books about animals, humans, and the many ways they rescue one another.

 
Congratulations Malala! Print Email

Book cover of I Am Malala, with headshot of Malala wearing pink headscarf

Congratulations to Malala Yousafzai, the recipient of the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize! Together with activist Kailash Satyarthi, Malala received the award due to her fight for the rights of children worldwide. Her story, as told in her memoir I Am Malala, is incredible. When the Taliban began restricting education for girls in Pakistan's Swat Valley, Malala spoke out, first anonymously and then publicly. In 2012, Malala was shot by a Taliban gunman for her activism. She has since made a full recovery, and her activism inspired a movement to educate all Pakistani children -- a truly inspiring story that is changing lives worldwide. For more about Malala's life, and that of other Nobel Peace Prize Winners, check out our curated list of resources.

 
Ghost Stories for Grown-ups Print Email

Book cover for A Sudden Light by Garth Stein - blue background with vines surrounding small boy

A creak on the stair, a flickering candle, voices in the distance - signs that your house is haunted? Or maybe just that you've read one of the books on our list of Grown-up Ghost Stories. We've combed our catalog for picks perfect for readers who love that shivery feeling you get when reading about realms unknown. Check out new titles like A Sudden Light by Northwest author Garth Stein, set around a crumbling mansion on the Puget Sound. Or reread a classic like The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson (guaranteed to make you check the locks at bedtime!). Hauntings abound in these books -- just don't say we didn't warn you!

 
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