Hello, CMRLS patrons! We know it has been a crazy year, and with things slowing down due to COVID, our staff has had more reading time on our hands. We would like to share with you what we've been reading lately. If you have read any of the following or want to recommend new picks, please let us know in the comments!
First up, we have Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
Pearl Circulation Supervisor Amy Lee writes: Wow! I highly recommend this read! At first, I thought the title was overhyped because it was part of Reese’s book club, but then curiosity eventually got the best of me. Therefore, I had to see what the fuss was all about. I am so glad I did! The characters are unforgettable, and the plot and storyline are brilliant. I literally could not put this book down because it drew me in. It is such a bittersweet, unforgettable story that makes you cheer for Kya, the heroine, in all her trials. This is a must-read!
Kya has been living
on her own since she was abandoned by her family as a small child. Living in an old shack outside of a charming
North Carolina beach town, Kya only leaves her house to boat to the local gas
station for groceries, as well as study local coastal wildlife. As a result, she has been given the nickname
“Marsh Girl” by most of the town, many disapproving of her wild living and failure
to blend in with society and its ways. One day, a young man, from a respected family
in town, is discovered dead in the marsh.
No one, not even the sheriff, can figure out how he died. Was it simply a tragic accident, or was there
foul play?
Brenda Martin-Campbell, circulation, said the following about Stephenie Meyer's Midnight Sun:
Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer is Edward’s perspective from
the Twilight series. It is interesting to see a different point of view from
such a popular series. It is much different than Bella’s point of view which
was how the original series was written. It helps us understand Edward and his
actions better. I noticed a few things were different from how the original was
written, but it was still very interesting and a great read. I would recommend
to any Twilight fan!
Samantha Dinnella, our newest staff member read Blood Heir by Amelie Wen Zhao and writes:In Blood Heir, there are two types of people: humans and affinites. Affinites are people with special gifts; however, they are often abused and sold into slavery. The main character is Anastacya Mikhailo (Ana). She is the Crown Princess and a Blood Affinite. After being framed for murdering her father, Ana flees for her life. She spends a year growing stronger and hunting the man that really killed her father. She also learns of a darker conspiracy that could annihilate her entire kingdom.
I recommend this book, and I am waiting for the sequel, Red Tigress, to come out on March 2, 2021.
Morgan Hedglin, Pearl branch manager, recommends Darling Rose Gold and writes:
Don’t let the pretty cover fool you, this book is creepy and sinister. Based on the true story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a victim of Münchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) who eventually murdered her abusive mother with her online boyfriend, Stephanie Wrobel reimagines what may have happened if the titular Rose Gold sent her mother to prison instead of killing her.
The events of the book go back and forth between present-day and 5 years earlier when the mother Patty was sent to prison. Rose Gold has agreed to let Patty have a second chance and live with her upon release, but does she or Patty have revenge in mind?
Excellent read for fans of The Act on Hulu or Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn.
Have you read any of these books? What did you think? Do you have any book recommendations for us?
Until next time,
Happy reading!
-MLH
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