Bookmarks from the Westerville Public Library: September/October 2015
Recommended Reads from Megan Chrusciel, Adult Services Librarian
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
By Rachel Joyce
Recently retired Harold Fry decides to walk 600 miles to deliver a letter to a dying friend, stirring past recollections as he searches for peace and acceptance.
Retirement Heist
By Ellen E. Schultz
This scathing indictment of the way companies exploit loopholes and accounting regulations to dwindle away their employees’ pensions sheds light on the little-understood crises of our time.
One Last Dance: It’s Never Too Late to Fall in Love
By Mardo Williams
At ages 89 and 79, Morgan and Dixie begin a business-only relationship that changes and strengthens as the couple unites to combat illness, scandal and a near-fatal accident.
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love
By Larry Levin
When a family becomes determined against all odds to adopt the ugliest pit bull ever seen, they never imagine the impact this outcast – missing an ear and badly scarred – will have on their lives.
A Dog’s Purpose
By W. Bruce Cameron
Bailey the dog finds himself pondering life’s greatest question: Why are we here? Over the course of multiple reincarnations, he begins to wonder if he’ll ever find his purpose.
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
By Vicki Myron
On a bitter cold evening in a small Iowa town, a librarian finds a bedraggled kitten in the book slot. Over the next 19 years, Dewey will impact the lives of nearly every citizen in the community.
Recommended Reads from Susan Carr, Youth Services Librarian
The Secret Life of Walter Kitty
By Barbara Jean Hicks (picture book)
To Mr. and Mrs. Biddles, he’s Walter or Kitten, but most of the time, he’s Fang – a cat who lives for danger and adventure. Dan Santat’s award-winning illustrations add to the hilarious text.
The Buddy Files: The Case of the Lost Boy
By Dori Hillestad Butler (chapter book)
King the dog puts his detective skills to the test when he becomes his own mystery. He is now “Buddy” and belongs to Connor instead of Kayla. Where is his real family? And why does Connor smell so sad?
Fablehaven
By Brandon Mull (juvenile fiction)
What happens when you break one of the strict rules that govern the magical creatures of Fablehaven? Their grandfather warned them, but Seth and Kendra find out the hard way!
Gus and Grandpa
By Claudia Mills (reader)
Gus is 7 and Grandpa is 70, and they have fun! Beginning readers and their grandparents will enjoy sharing these sweet, funny stories filled with enthusiasm and affection.
Gus and Me: The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar
By Keith Richards (non-fiction)
Without Granddad Gus, there would be no Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. This charming memoir is truly a family affair: Daughter Theodora drew the illustrations. An audio CD with reading by the author is included.
