Book Lovers Day

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

Care to Try a Writing Challenge?

For all of you aspiring writers out there, November is National Novel Writing Month, lovingly known as NaNoWriMo to the online writing community.

From November 1st to November 30th, people all over the world gear up for a month full of writing. The goal is to write a novel, roughly 50,000 words, in 30 days’ time. According to veteran NaNo participants and winners, if you are smart and plan your novel out, it’s not too hard meeting your word count for each day. After making a [free] profile, participants can track their word count online and start pounding out a story! If you are the type that needs encouragement and accountability, you can find other writers in your region that will keep you on target and cheer you on!

If you’ve ever wanted to sit down and write a novel, now is your chance. Rise up to the challenge.

Find out more and sign up here.

*This was originally posted on The Logos Library Blog

Book Review: What Color is Your Parachute? 2018 Edition

Are you job searching? Breaking into the professional world? Do you think you might be in over your head at your current place of work?

The “What Color is Your Parachute?” Series by Richard N. Bolles releases annually, and advertises itself as “A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters and Career-Changers”. If you’re in a spot of professional transition, this book is a handy tool to have at your side.

Things are changing in the job hunting game – it’s not your parents’ game anymore. Your online presence is a part of your new résumé, and many employers would rather do the majority of the application and screening process online. Bolles gives us some insight into what sells (or hires).

For those who struggle with the interview process, there are bullet points that illustrate the most important questions to ask and answer, the benefits of researching a place of employment, and tips for not only impressing the company, but for judging whether or not you would like to work for them.

If you’re not looking for a job at the moment, but just want to sharpen your interviewing skills and knowledge, this book is a very good resource for professional development. The second half of the book involves a self-inventory that will not only help a job-seeker understand him or herself better, but can also help the professional that desires to take an objective look at his or her own strengths and weaknesses.

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*Originally posted on The Logos Library Blog