Dr. Sleep

Title: Dr. Sleep
Author: Stephen King
Call Number: McNaughton
Location: 1st Floor McNaughton
Rating: Highly Recommended
Book Review: For those of you wondering what happened to Danny Torrance of REDRUM fame, King’s follow-up is as satisfying as a scary story told around a campfire. A grown-up Dan finds that evil never dies, and it takes the help of a child, Abra Stone, to put an end to a pack of soul-sucking baddies, bent on breathing in the psychic steam from those with special gifts. As always, King’s dialog crackles and the plot races at breakneck speed.

Department: Leatherby Libraries
Status: Staff 
Submitted By: Lugene Rosen 

Organizing Exhibitions: A Handbook for Museums, Libraries and Archives

Title: Organizing Exhibitions: A Handbook for Museums, Libraries and Archives

Author: Freda Matassa

Call Number: AM151 .M345 2014

Rating: Recommended

Review: An exceptional contribution to the field of museums, libraries and archives. Correctly labeled as such, his novel is a step-by-step handbook that covers each stage of the exhibition process, expertly setting “out a time-line from initial idea to the final legacy.” With a background of professional experience, Matassa’s guidebook is an essential read.

Department: Library

Status: Admin. Student Assist.
Submitted by:: Melanie Duke

Cross My Heart

Title: Cross My Heart

Author: James Patterson

Call Number: McNaughton

Location: 1^st Floor, NcNaughton

Rating: Recommended

Review: This is the latest in James Patterson’s Alex Cross series. When his family is kidnapped, Cross will go to any means to rescue them. One work of caution, don’t expect a tidy ending. This book will leave you hanging.

Department: Law Library

Status: Staff/Administrator
Submitted: Cathy Elliott

Something is out There

Title: Something is out There
Author: Richard Bausch
Call Number: PS3552.A846 S59 2010
Location: 2nd Floor Arts and Humanities
Rating: Highly Recommended
Review: A beautifully written collection of short stories about life and love. The richly-created characters will draw you in from the beginning and leave you wanting more.

Department: Strategic Marketing and Communications
Status: Staff
Submitted By: Sheri Ledbetter 

Someone

Title: Someone

Author: Alice McDermott

Call Number: MCNAUGHTON

Location: 1^st Floor McNaughton

Overall Rating: Recommended

Review: Beautifully Written! The story follows the life of Maria, the ups, the downs, the heartbreak, the curiosity and more. The imagery throughout the book is fantastic. I felt like I was right there with her the whole time. The story goes back and forth from present and past and it flows so smoothly. The pace is slow, but this isn't a bad thing in my opinion but some may. A lovely read!

Department: Advancement

Status: Staff/Administrator

Submitted By: Jami McCoy

The Husband's Secret

Title: The Husband's Secret

Author: Liane Moriarty

Call Number: MCNAUGHTON

Location: 1^st Floor McNaughton

Rating: Highly Recommended

Review: If you found a letter from your husband marked “open in the event of my death” and he was very much alive, would you open it? One woman did. The Husband’s Secret is the story or three families and how their lives are forever altered by the contents of that letter.

Department: Law Library

Status: Staff/Administrator
Submitted By: Cathy Elliott

Still Foolin' Em

Title: Still Foolin' Em

Author: Billy Crystal

Call Number: MCNAUGHTON

Location: 1st Floor McNaughton

Rating: Highly Recommended

Book Review: This is Billy’s autobiography as he’s landing on his 65th birthday and I enjoyed the book a lot.  There’s a lot of name dropping but that’s to be expected because it’s Billy Crystal.  Overall, it is a very, very, funny read, and it seems like he writes truthfully - without sugar coating - the awkward experiences he had.  Secondly, I enjoyed his humor with his Jewish heritage; he is hilarious page after page.

Department: ACER

Status: Staff
Submitted By: Linda Corcoran

Gather Together in My Name

Title: Gather Together in My Name

Author: Maya Angelou

Call Number: PS3551.N464 Z464 1974

Overall Rating: Highly Recommended

Review: This book is the second in a autobiographical series by Maya Angelou. It picks up at the end of WWII, she is in her teens, has a new baby and is trying to make a place for herself and her baby. It is a dark time for her, but one that she not only survives, but comes out stronger for the experiences.

Department: Law Library

Status: Staff/Administrator
Submitted By: Cathy Elliott

The Lovely Bones

Title: The Lovely Bones

Author: Alice Sebold
Call Number: PS3619.E26 L68 2002
Location: 2nd Floor Arts and Humanities
Rating: Recommended
Book Review: This book is told from the perspective of a young girl who was murdered and is now watching her family and friends from heaven. It is suspenseful, funny, hopeful and heartbreaking all at once. It was a very engaging read that kept me hooked!
Department: Law School
Status: Staff
Submitted By: Ashley Kemp

Galapagos at the Crossroads: pirates, biologists, tourists and creationists battle for Darwin’s cradle of evolution

Title: Galapagos at the Crossroads: pirates, biologists, tourists and creationists battle for Darwin’s cradle of evolution.
Author: Carol Ann Bassett
Call Number: F3741.G2 B37 2009
Location: 2nd Floor Arts and Humanities
Rating: Recommended
Book Review: This was a nice and fairly recent overview of the challenges facing the Galapagos as a result of increased tourism.  The best parts in my mind were the interviews with many of the early individuals involved as naturalists on the islands and hearing how tourists and the impacts of tourism have changed the islands so much.  The early chapters also provide a nice historical perspective showing how travelers' views of the islands have changed through time.

Submitted By: Jason Keller
Department: Biology
Status: Faculty 

Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

Title: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
Author: Susan Cain
Call Number: BF698.35.I59 C35 2012
Location: 2nd Floor Social Sciences
Rating: Highly Recommended
Book Review: As a true blue introvert, many of the ideas Susan Cain presents in "Quiet" really resonated with me and led to some interesting conversations with loved ones.  This is one of those books that provide plenty of food for thought even if you don't consider yourself an introvert.  Cain weaves together the latest research findings with personal anecdotes which make this a very accessible read that one can revisit again and again.
Submitted By: Ashley Bloomfield 

Department: Rodgers Center
Status: Staff

When You are Engulfed in Flames

Title: When you are Engulfed in Flames
Author: David Sedaris
Call Number:  PS3569.E314 W48 2008
Location: 2nd Floor Arts and Humanities
Rating: Highly Recommended
Book Review: This is the first book of David Sedaris' that I have read and I must say I plan to read more. This book consists of various humorous stories that were highly entertaining; a great casual read for anyone looking for something to lighten their day.

Submitted By: Jessica Bower 

Department: Leatherby Libraries
Status: Staff 

The Magic Barrel

Title: The Magic Barrel

Author: Bernard Malamud

Call Number: PS3563.A4 M37 1980 

Location: 2nd Floor Arts & Humanities

Rating: Somewhat Recommended

Book Review: This book of short stories was on President Doti's 2014 list of recommended reads. His favorite story was "The First Seven Years", but mine was "The Key". I found myself laughing at the craziness of the folks surrounding the desire to possess the one key which opened the door to an available apartment to rent. Most of the stories are interesting to read.

Submitted By: Linda Corcoran

Department: Anderson Center staff

Status: Staff