After a mysterious illness Martin is left trapped in his body, mentally alert, but unable to control even the tiniest of movements to communicate that he was still in there. This is a story of the return to life through…
Absolutely fascinating memoir. I couldn't put it down. I hadn't heard of Judith Heumann and her work before reading this and I learned so much about her and the movements and legislation she helped shape. Highly recommend! Borrow Being Heumann: Book…
Simon is a research librarian who is frantically searching for the reason all the women in his family die young. All he has left are his sister and a mysterious book he received in the mail which may hold the…
The desire to find the perfect mate has driven Don, a genetics professor and all around genius to take a unique approach to solving his problem. Along the way he meets Rosie, the antithesis of what he is looking for,…
Discussing topics such as how the Sweet Valley Confidential book would have been better written by fans of the series and what it's like to be a first time professor, this is a great collection of funny and thoughtful essays…
This middle-grade graphic novel is a treat for adults too! Witches, family ties, old secrets, a three-legged dog! With themes of finding one's own identity but also recognizing and respecting the past, I'd recommend this book to almost anyone. Borrow Snapdragon:…
Being Mortal really gets you thinking about the process of dying and how it is currently handled in the US. It goes into how we currently treat dying from old age as a medical condition that needs to be treated by…
Set the Stars Alight by Amanda Dykes is a whimsical and beautiful time split novel. I enjoyed it very much! Borrow Set the Stars Alight: Book
There is something for everyone in The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker. This captivating novel combines Yiddish and Middle Eastern folklore into Historical Fiction with a a magical element and a sweet love story. It sounds crazy, but…
Betty White is always entertaining. In If You Ask Me (And of Course You Won't) she sets the record straight that she does indeed like animals better than people, dishes about her crush on Robert Redford, and takes us behind the…