Welcome to our July Staff Picks, where the York Public Library team shares our favorite sun-soaked reads, perfect for long beach days at Short Sands or cozy summer afternoons on the porch.
Michelle:
Judy Blume: A Life by Mark Openheimer
For the serious Judy Blume fans among us. Judy Blume is a national treasure.
How to Be Okay When Nothing is Okay by Jenny Lawson
With her trademark snark and hilarity, this is a deeply relatable guide on how to get through a dumpster fire with your sanity intact. Also. Jenny Lawson is also a national treasure.
Jo:
Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
Just finished Theo of Golden. I was late to the party on this one. (Even a librarian has to wait their turn for a copy!) I enjoyed it immensely, although I thought it got slow in the middle. The ending, however, more than made up for it. A gorgeous story of connection and kindness, it is always important but now seems even more timely.
Barb:
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
I thought it was going to be armageddon and intense, which it was at times, but I was more enthralled with how he tried to survive in his shuttle and had me intrigued from beginning to end.
Devon:
All the Murmuring Bones by A. G. Slatter
Long ago Miren O’Malley’s family prospered due to a deal struck with the mer: safety for their ships in return for a child of each generation. But for many years the family have been unable to keep their side of the bargain and have fallen into decline. Miren’s grandmother is determined to restore their glory, even at the price of Miren’s freedom.
Terri:
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion by Beth Brower
Lynn:
Calamaity Club by Kathryn Stockett
It was a tough choice only because I have had the opportunity to consume so many books while I have been recovering! Not a bad problem to have!