The Librarian Recommends - January 2023
January 9, 2023
Our Library Director curates great reads for our students every day. Now, she's sharing some recommendations for the rest of our community to enjoy. Stay tuned every month for new suggestions!
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
While Murder on the Orient Express may be famed detective Hercule Poirot's 9th adventure, the atmospheric mystery is perfect for a January evening read!
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Snowy days always make me want to curl up with a comforting book and that's just what Remarkably Bright Creatures is. Chock full of complicated yet endearing characters, this charming story takes you on a Puget Sound adventure and envelopes you in a hug only a great pacific octopus could give.
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times by Katherine May
January is a tough month. There is a reason so much of the natural world hibernates during this time. In Wintering, May reflects on her own hard times, as well as exploring the beauty of deep winter and touching on how seasons of hardship give way to growth.
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
January is also a time of trying out new hobbies and honing skills. Bird by Bird has been inspiring writers, would-be writers, and readers for decades with the candor and humor only Lamott can provide.