The Librarian Recommends - October 2021
By Rebecca Strauss, Library Director
October 12, 2021
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!
Nonfiction
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach
In this warm and witty read, Roach combines conservation and common sense into a humorous exploration of the animal "criminals" who share this world with us and how we can coexist.
My Broken Language: A Memoir by Quiara Alegría Hudes
Growing up in a down on its luck barrio in West Philadelphia, Hudes was surrounded by the vibrancy of her Puerto Rican family, struggling at times to find her own voice. Now, Hudes tells the stories of her female relatives and how they shaped her view of belonging and home.
Fiction
The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova
The matriarch of the Montoya clan, Orquídea Divina, left her relatives with mysterious gifts, blessings that have manifested differently for different members. However, a shadowy figure is targeting the family members, aiming to destroy the lineage. Three members now must race to uncover their matriarch's secrets and save the family before it is too late.
Revelator by Daryl Gregory
Just in time for spooky read season comes a southern gothic tale set in Prohibition-era Appalachia. Years after fleeing home and the strange religion her family created, Stella has returned but the darkness, secrets, and fear she left have only grown stronger in her absence.
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