The following books and audio books have been purchased and added to the Daviess County Library collection through the generous donations given in Janet Selby’s memory. Please stop by or call the library at 660-663-3222 if you’d like to reserve a book.
Adult Fiction Titles
“Still Me” by Jojo Moyes – #3 in the Me Before You series;
“The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah – former Vietnam POW moves his family to Alaska for the ultimate test of survival;
“I Am I Am I Am” by Maggie O’Farrell – an extraordinary memoir of the near death experiences that have defined this author’s life; best selling author Ann Patchett read it and said, “I will never forget this book”;
“Force of Nature” by Jane Harper – #2 in the Aaron Falk series;
“The Monk of Mokha” by Dave Eggers – a riveting tale of escape, true story of a young Yemeni-American man;
“The Grave’s a Fine and Private Place” by Alan Bradley – book and audio CD, #9 in the Flavia de Luce series;
“Surprise Me” by Sophie Kinsella – audio CD, a light read with a humorous take on life and love;
“A Light on The Hill” by Connilyn Cossette – #1 in the Cities of Refuge series. A “must read” for lovers of biblical fiction. Author also wrote the Out of Egypt series.
Children’s & Junior’s Books
“Tinyville Town; I’m a Police Officer”, “TinyVille Town; I’m A Librarian”, and “Tinyville Town; I’m A Veterinarian” by Brian Biggs – part of the Tinyville town children’s series;
“The Moon” by Seymour Simon – children’s nonfiction book with incredible images of the moon;
“When Pigasso Met Mootisse” by Nina Laden – delightful children’s book with a lesson on friendship;
“Where Is Our Solar System” by Stephanie Sabol – children’s nonfiction belonging to the Who was/What was series;
“Baby Loves to Rock” by Wednesday Kirwan – a humorous and playful music-themed board book;
“Grandma in Blue with Red Hat” by Scott Menchin – a young boy learns what makes art special;
“What Do You do With a Chance?” by Kobi Yamada – what do chances become? Beautifully illustrated children’s book;
“Orion and the Dark” by Emma Yarlett – children’s book that helps those who are afraid of the dark;
“Big Questions from Little People and Simple Answers from Great Minds” by Gemma Elwin Harris – a handbook for curious children and their perplexed parents;
“Hug Me” by Simona Ciraolo – a young little cactus needs a really big hug.
Additionally, in anticipation of our upcoming bridge classes, we have purchased “A Fun Way to Serious Bridge” by Harry Lampert.
