September's list of recommended books include some fabulous new titles. In fiction we are recommending Laura Moriarty's The Rest of Her Life, a powerful and original novel about a family that has to cope after a terrible tragedy. Fans of Jodi Picoult will enjoy it.

If Today Be Sweet by Thrity Umrigar is the poignant tale of an Indian woman living in Cleveland Ohio. This novel transcends culture and will appeal to a wide variety of readers.

Mystery fans, take a look at Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. It is a charming mystery about a flock of sheep who try to solve the mystery of their shepherd's death. This book was a big bestseller overseas, but not in the U.S. We think it is original, funny, and smart.

In Non-fiction, Museum by Danny Danziger is a fascinating look at the inner workings of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The author interviews employees, trustees, and curators about their lives and their work. They all love art and they all love the Met itself, and that comes across in each interview. I love the Met, too, and I can't wait to go visit after reading this book. I think I will look at the people and the art with a fresh eye.

Chasing Kangaroos is a blend of science and travel writing. Tim Flannery (author of The Weather Makers) traces the development of the marsupial, and along the way tells entertaining tales of desert and rainforest journeys. This book will appeal to those readers interested in conservation and environmental issues.

The College Hook by Pam Proctor is recommended for those of you who are in the college application process. Ms. Proctor, a consultant, reveals secrets that will help students increase their chance of acceptance at the school of their choice. We are pleased that Ms. Proctor will be speaking at the Library on September 19.

Please call 594-5003 if you would like to come to hear Pam Proctor on the 19th...and check our website for a full list of Authors on Stage.

If you have recommendations for books that you have read "Beyond the Best Seller List" let us know!