Posted by Melody on Wednesday, Mar 6, 2013
I am a cataloger here at ICPL. As such, I get to see many of the books we have before they ever get put on a shelf. I’ve found myself oooh’ing and ahhh’ing at some of these books—often spending a wee bit too much time fawning over the book before I finish working on its catalog record. This week, here are a few that caught my attention and were hard to put down.
Underwater Dogs
Oh my goodness. Dogs. Underwater. High-resolution. Enough said.
Hopper: A Journey into the American Dream
New biography of actor Dennis Hopper (Apocalypse Now, Blue Velvet, Speed) written by Tom Folsom. Beautifully grainy cover photo of Hopper holding a film reel, the image itself reminiscent of a film cell.
Heart of Darkness: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Invisible Universe
Black text on a black background rarely catches the eye. But with the glossy text of this book about dark matter in the cosmos? It’s perfect. Come check it out in person.
Restoration Agriculture : Real World Permaculture for Farmers
Perhaps I’m just ready for spring, or to see *any* color on the trees, but the lovely foliage collage against a black, matte background made me long for warmer days. As a bonus, the book jacket was terrifically smooth to the touch, which made it extra hard to put down.
About the Author
I've been at the library for more than 10 years now, and I still find joy when choosing the best books for our readers. My current reading journey is taking me book by book through different genres. I'm challenging myself to find books that are enough outside my wheelhouse that I'd pass them by on first glance. The genre I'm looking forward to... more
This is the final book in the Sunshine Vicram series by Darynda Jones. I added the first book, A Bad Day for Sunshine, some time ago. After speeding through the second in the series, it felt like I had to wait forEVER for the third. It finally came out on December and I was able to read it over my holiday staycation. Once again, Jones had me turning pages one after another. I was invested in the series, the mystery, and the characters--once I put it down I couldn't wait to pick it back up again. Some of the tying up of loose ends felt a bit cliche and melodramatic for me, but hey, I can tolerate that if it keeps me laughing and has that happy ending. -Melody