It’s an important day here at the Union University library, where I work! Most of the staff work here because of one united commonality, and that is our mutual love of books.
Here are some book recommendations from your friendly, neighborhood library staff:
Danielle Chalker, Circulation Student Assistant, enjoys historical fiction and the classics. She recommends this book:
Peace Like a River by Lief Enger
Ruth Duncan, Circulation Student Assistant, is a fan of fairy tales and science fiction and recommends this book:
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Cole Le Mahieu, Circulation Student Assistant, is a science fiction fan. He recommends this mind-blowing book:
Planet of the Apes by Pierre Boulle
Hannah Shea, Circulation Student Assistant, likes most genres (but not horror). She recommends these two books:
The Goose Girl by Shannon Hale
Enna Burning by Shannon Hale
Grant Wise, Circulation Student Assistant, enjoys classics, and recommends this book:
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne
Susan Kriaski, Cataloging Associate, recommends witty and fun reads like this book:
Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah Vowell
Beth Lynn, Collection Development Coordinator, recommends these two books:
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Melissa Moore, Director of the Library, loves high fantasy and recommends this book:
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
Stephen Mount, Library Systems Manager, enjoys true crime and classics and recommends these books:
The Man from the Train by Bill James
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Savannah Patterson, Public Services Librarian, is a fan of many genres. Her recommended books are:
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Anna Poore, Technical Services Librarian, recommends this book:
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Jordan Sellers, Library Associate, likes fantasy and mythology and recommends this book:
Till We Have Faces by C.S. Lewis
Sarah Zornes, Evening Circulation Supervisor, is a fan of the science fiction and fantasy genres and recommends this book:
Steelheart, by Brandon Sanderson
What are your favorite books? Do you recommend any in particular? Let us know in the comments!
*This post was originally published on The Logos Library Blog