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Kelli Dean - Outreach Services Manager

Reading about sports can be almost as exciting as watching them.  Here are some of my favorites.

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Naomi Clewett - Library Assistant, Tates Creek Branch

Length: vii, 114 p. ;

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Publisher: Western Kentucky University Press, Bowling Green, Ky. : 2000.

Kentucky has a rich literary tradition and a vibrant community of poets and other writers. Here is a sampling of works by Kentucky poets.

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Rebecca Montaño-Smith - Assistant Manager, Village Branch

These are the books that I buy and give away. These are the books that I recommend over and over again. Some are new, some are old but all of them made the cut.

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Erin West - Library Assistant, Northside Branch
by Homer.

Length: lxxxv, 462 p. :

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Publisher: Penguin Books, London ; 2003.

I don't have a type. Really. I'll read just about anything if the story is compelling.

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Leila McGuire - Library Assistant, Central Library
by Clare, Cassandra.

Length: 485 p. ;

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Publisher: M.K. McElderry Books, New York : c2007.

When I read stories, I typically get attached to the characters or the world that the author has so brilliantly created; while I enjoy stand-alone reads, some of the best journeys come from charact

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Randi Ray - Librarian Assistant, Eagle Creek Branch

Increase your science literacy, broaden your philosophical horizons, and stretch your critical thinking skills.   History and science for the win!

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Jamie West - Circulation Supervisor II - Beaumont Branch

As you can probably tell from my list, I like moody, atmospheric books along with some fun sci-fi and fantasy adventures.  One of the most enjoyable things to do when reading (to me at least)

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Lisa Taylor - Librarian Assistant, Northside Branch

These are my favorites out of the books I've read recently.

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Cathy Howell - Manager, Technical Services

As the manager of a department that orders all the new books for the library I see a lot of titles.  But anytime a “more than a cookbook” comes through I always take notice.

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Ann Hammond - Library Executive Director
by Horan, Nancy.

Length: 362 p. ;

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Publisher: Ballantine Books, New York : c2007.

I enjoy stories of people who manage to overcome obstacles and find happiness together.

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Heather Wingfield - Central Library Adult Services
by Gaiman, Neil.

Length: xxxi, 360 p. ;

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Publisher: William Morrow, New York : 2006.

I lead a  busy life.

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Caleb Dunaway - Librarian Assistant, Beaumont Branch
by Crowley, John

Length: 538 p., 16 p. :

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Publisher: HarperPerennial, New York : 2006.

Let's face it: life can often be downright weird.

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Caleb Ritchie - Computer Aide, Central Library
by Moon, Elizabeth.

Length: 339 p. ;

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Publisher: Baen Books, Riverdale, NY : 1996.

From real science that seems unreal, to speculative worlds that seem all too likely, this group of books is bound to give you food for thought as well as an engrossing reading experience.

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Susan Courtney - Librarian Assistant, Central Library

I enjoy books that take the reader on some type of journey, be it a visit to a new or unknown land or a more figurative quest of self-discovery.

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