Staff Picks: Cozy Winter Reads
Are you looking for a cozy winter read as we head into the holidays? Look no further! Check out what LARL staff are reading during this time of year. "The Christmas Sisters" by Sarah Morgan "One Day in December" by…
Sadie by Courtney Summers
Fans of true crime podcasts and mysteries prepare to be sucked into Sadie's world. Sadie's sister is murdered and Sadie is positive she knows who's responsible. Sadie's story is told first person as she narrates her hunt for her sister's…
The Good Girl by Mary Kubica
A twisty thriller partially set in Minnesota! Mia goes home with Colin expecting a romantic encounter and finds herself kidnapped and being kept in an isolated cabin in Minnesota. However, Colin was only supposed to take Mia and then deliver…
Providence by Caroline Kepnes
Jon and Chloe are forever at a crossroads of poor timing. Their near meetings left me reeling and anxious for what was coming. I think it's best to delve into this blind as it really is an odd and fascinating…
I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith
I Capture the Castle is quintessentially English and ever so delightful. So cuddle up in a blanket, pour a cuppa, and enjoy this cozy classic. Check out I Capture the Castle here.
The Princess and the Pony by Kate Beaton
Who could say “neigh” to a book about a tubby pony and his warrior princess? Beaton's adorable illustrations make this a must-read for kids and adults alike. Check out The Princess and the Pony here.
My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan
Don't let the cover fool you, this is one of the most serious and heart-wrenching "chick-lit" books I've ever had the pleasure to read. I loved it for the vivid Oxford setting, chemistry between Ella and Jamie, and Whelan's engaging…
Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman
All you need are two words to describe this book -- Gothic Western. It's such an odd combination, but I absolutely loved reading about Carol's death-like coma and Moxie's determination to save her from her scheming husband. I blazed through Unbury…
Vox by Christina Dalcher
Set in a modern dystopia, Vox by Christina Dalcher draws out the question: What if women were limited to speaking only 100 words a day? This book is thrilling, horrifying, and absolutely designed to make you question how women are viewed in…
101 Books to Read Before You Grow Up
"This book is a great guide for what to read with your kids or recommend to them next. It breaks the titles down into different genre and gives the age ranges the book would be a best fit for. It…