Staff Picks
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The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe -recommended by Thea
The men of the drkon tribe try to hide their dangerous secret: they can change from human to dragon and back again. When the tribe's leader hears about a jewel thief in London, he knows the culprit is a rogue drkon--and astonishingly, a woman. - Book Jacket.


The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith - recommended by Christine
A very enjoyable series of books by Alexander McCall Smith. This is the first of four so far. I'm hooked! You'll learn lots about philosophy and Scotland.



The Third Secret by Steve Berry - recommended by Gayle
"Fatima, Portugal, 1917: The Virgin Mary appears to three peasant children, sharing with them three secrets, two of which are soon revealed to the world. The third secret is sealed away in the Vatican, read only by popes, and not disclosed until the year 2000. When revealed, its puzzling tone and anticlimactic nature leave many faithful wondering if the Church has truly unveiled all of the Virgin Mary's words - or if a message far more important has been left in the shadows." - Book Jacket.