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THIS MONTH'S STAFF PICKS
Arlene
	Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear For years Maisie Dobbs has been recommended to me as a reading selection, now I know why. Maisie Dobbs is a Private Investigator, hanging out her shingle in 1929. She has been educated and lifted out of the London's working class, has served as a nurse in World War I and is now setting up her own business. This is one savvy women. The writing style is easy, comfortable and intelligent. Nothing too gruesome, yet still lots to think about. My favorite things about Maisie, she trusts her intuition, she's not afraid to speak her mind, she is loyal to her family and friends and best yet, she drives a roadster! If you were a Nancy Drew fan in your younger days , pick up a copy of Maisie Dobbs, you won't be disappointed!

Josh
	Dark Places by Gillian Flynn This book keeps you riveted from page one. Gillian Flynn has created fantastic and likeable characters, even at their dark moments. I couldn’t put this book (or her previous book Sharp Objects) down. If you like dark and twisted mysteries, you should definitely pick this book up.
	Last Known Address by Theresa Schwegel A personal favorite of mine, Theresa’s books are all fantastic and they just keep getting better! This book is great, though not for the weak at heart.
	The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman I have loved everything that Gaiman has put out. His characters seem to jump off the page and into your life. With the perfect mix of humor and suspense, this is the perfect twisted, off the wall story about growing up and finding out who you are. Also, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for our Graveyard Party, coming to the store in October!
	The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian by Sherman Alexie I have seen Sherman Alexie speak a few times and he is one of my favorite people to listen to. I had been meaning to read this for a while and upon hearing that this book was being challenged by the Antioch School District, I decided to move it up in the queue. I read this book in two days and loved every single second of it. I would recommend this book to anyone!

Leslie

Chelsea
	A Short History of Women by Kate Walbert Five generations of Townsend women are followed in Walbert's fictional piece. She describes each character’s uniqueness as well as exposing their similarities as women even across numerous decades. This novel is extremely well written and makes the reader feel connected to their stories. It’s the best novel I have read in a while.

Debbra

Kaitlyn
	The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fist Fight in Heaven by Alexie Sherman A brilliant collection of 22 short stories, Alexie Sherman writes about Native Americans living on a reservation in the Pacific Northwest. Through his flowing words, Sherman creates a picture of reservation life that is hard to ignore. Illustrating the struggles these Native Americans go through each and every day, Alexie Sherman creates stories that are relatable to those of all backgrounds.

Chel-C
	Life of Pi by Yann Martel An excellent read- one of my all-time favorites! Journey to India through the eyes of "Pi" Patel, where you will learn all about his struggle to make sense of religion, his father's occupation as a zookeeper, and his family's big move to Canada. Along the way, a disastrous twist occurs, leaving Pi stranded at sea in a lifeboat with only a Bengal Tiger as company. I could not put this book down - a fascinating tale that leaves you feeling as if you have gone through everything with Pi.
	The Symposium by Plato The perfect read for any philosopher at heart, Plato's "Symposium" dives deep into the conversations of Socrates at a party where he and fellow philosophers drink and discuss love for all it is worth. From where love originated to what love is, the characters in this play cover it all. With a plentiful balance of both humor and knowledge, this play is easy and fun to read. I strongly recommend it.

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