The cold weather has you homebound? Well, you can still travel and have some fun with these KDL staff picks. Just watch out for the ghosts and dragons!
Adult
The Curse of Oak Island
The Story of the World’s Longest Treasure Hunt
By Randall Sullivan
I want to be believe there’s treasure buried on Oak Island in Nova Scotia, Canada, and this nonfiction book only further tantalizes the possibility! Sullivan does a great job of distilling the 200-year mystery, beginning with the discovery of the storied Money Pit and catching us up to the most recent search efforts by the Lagina brothers from Michigan. (NOTE: “The Curse of Oak Island” show is on the History Channel?
– Vivi at the KDL Service Center
The Need
By Helen Phillips
This story is sort of a blend of horror, thriller, and musing on the mundane joy of caring for small children. As a parent of a toddler and a baby, I read it at the perfect time because her language and descriptions of parenting ring so true. But even if you aren’t a parent, the tension around the plot is also very compelling and makes it a fascinating, creepy ride.
– Anna at East Grand Rapids
Graphic Teen
Delicious in Dungeon
By Ryoko Kui
I recently read a good Graphic Novel called “Delicious in Dungeon. It’s a great teen series with a new twist on exploring when the adventurers lose all of their gear and have to eat the monsters that they slay and make them into meals like “Dragon Ham” and “Roasted Basilisk”. Sounds good right?
– Tabby at Wyoming
Children’s
Giraffes Can’t Dance
By Giles Andreae
Moby and friends on the bookmobile have been enjoying Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andrede and Guy Parker-Rees. It’s filled with charm and affirmation.
– Kevin Kammaraand on the Bookmobile
For more KDL Staff Picks, go the Kent District Library website, kdl.org, and click the “Recommendations” tab” on the left side of the page.
