It’s an important day here at the Union University library! 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!