March Staff Recommendations

The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young

The Farrow women are different. They have the gift (or perhaps the curse) to travel through time with a special family heirloom locket. June Farrow, raised by her grandmother, grew up knowing very little of her family’s history until after her grandmother's passing. When she begins to see and hear things that she knows are not real, she thinks she has completely lost her mind. That is until her grandmother’s oldest friend shows up with the mysterious family heirloom and a letter containing two words, “Trust Me”.  June takes a leap of faith and travels through time to unravel the mystery that has plagued the women of her family for generations. She learns that nothing is quite what it seems; there are mysteries to solve and decisions to make before everything falls apart. This book is available at the library and on Libby. ~ Alesia

Come Fly With Me by Camille Di Maio

This is the story of two women who learn about the excitement and glamour of being a Pan-American stewardess in 1962. Each, for their own personal reasons, want to escape their current boring lives and enter the world of strict etiquette and fun worldly travel. As they become friends and enjoy the adventure and new technology of that time; they soon realize that they must confront the issues that caused them to flee from their previous life. This brand new book is available at the library. ~ Erin

Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister

A wonderful thriller full of twists and turns. But at the heart is a question. What can make a loving husband and father turn into a hostage taker and criminal? Do we really know the ones we love? This brand new book is available at the library in print and audio.

~ Leslie W.

A Forty Year Kiss by Nickolas Butler

Charlie & Viv were once married and haven’t seen each other in forty years. Charlie has returned in hopes of rekindling their romance. Sounds like a typical cheesy romance trope but that’s where you’d be very wrong. What follows is a gorgeous story of regrets, redemption, and healing. Nothing particularly exciting happens but in the hands of Nickolas Butler you can’t help but be completely immersed in their journey. He tackles hard things like alcoholism, abandonment, loneliness and poverty to name a few. Can love return forty years later with so much water under the bridge? And don’t miss the author’s note explaining the inspiration for Charlie & Viv’s story. I remember when Butler posted about it on Instagram a couple years ago. It’s been a long wait to hold the finished product in my hands but it was 100% worth it. This brand new book is available at the library.

~ Leslie M.

Hold Strong by Robert Dugoni

This is the love story of Sam & Sarah. The book takes you through their teenage years to the years they are separated due to World War II. Sam becomes a tank commander in the Philippines and later a POW. Sarah is a code breaker in Hawaii. Surviving unheard of conditions as a POW and the loss of so many soldiers, Dugoni brings you into their lives. Excellent read. This brand new book is available at the library. ~ Bonnie