Recommendation written by ChristiAnna Schmidt This is a cute little romance book about a determined woman who needs a job and a man who needs her help. I really enjoyed the plot and the humorous side of the writing. The characters were very likable and relatable. I would give this book an 8.5/10!
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For romance fans: Sweet Beginnings by Nicole Ellis
Recommendation written by Kayla Olson I read this book based on the recommendations of books I have previously read. I love quick reads on my Kindle app that are a little romantic and "happily ever after" that feature a strong female character who hasn't quite figured herself out in the beginning of the book, but … Continue reading For romance fans: Sweet Beginnings by Nicole Ellis
A psychological fiction based on a true story: Spilled Milk by K.L. Randis
Summary from GoodReads.com Brooke Nolan is a battered child who makes an anonymous phone call about the escalating brutality in her home. When social services jeopardize her safety condemning her to keep her father's secret, it's a glass of spilled milk at the dinner table that forces her to speak about the cruelty she's been … Continue reading A psychological fiction based on a true story: Spilled Milk by K.L. Randis
For fantasy fans: The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien
Recommendation written by Ben Braun I would like to recommend The Silmarillion by J.R.R. Tolkien. It tells of the epic history of the Elves that was only alluded to or mentioned in passing in The Lord of the Rings. It is a dense read but a necessary one for all fans of Tolkien.
Books by Clint Hill: Historical Memoirs
Recommendation written by an anonymous Beulah Library patron Clint Hill's stories are amazing, to say the least. You will feel every emotion possible while reading Five Presidents, that follows Clint's time with the secret service, mainly on the president's detail. Five Days in November will leave you heartbroken as Clint recalls the days prior, day of, and … Continue reading Books by Clint Hill: Historical Memoirs
For historical fiction fans: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
Recommendation written by Amanda Holder The Tattooist of Auschwitz is a wonderful read. It's based on a true story of a prisoner of Auschwitz who becomes the camp's tattooist. It is a very interesting story and told from a different perspective than most books I've read from this time in history. Recommendation written by … Continue reading For historical fiction fans: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
For autobiography fans: Cold Hands, Warm Heart by Jeff King
Recommendation written by Paula Battest This book is an easy and entertaining read that both men and women will enjoy. Jeff King lives in Alaska and has won the famous Iditarod Sled Dog Race numerous times. This book is a collection of entertaining, heart-warming, and hair-raising stories about his experiences. His sense of humor comes … Continue reading For autobiography fans: Cold Hands, Warm Heart by Jeff King
For historical fiction fans: Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris
Recommendation written by Sally Battest This story is based on a true newspaper article about how people gave away or sold their children in the 30s. Sometimes due to health or unavoidable circumstances, they were placed in children's homes and adopted, without the parents' consent. Though this story is fiction based on life of a … Continue reading For historical fiction fans: Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris