Staff picks For October

The Gifted School by Bruce Holsinger

Four families have been friends since infant swim class. Flash forward 10 years to when a magnet school opens for the gifted. The gloves are off as they try to outmaneuver each other to get their kids in the school. ~CS

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The Lady from the Black Lagoon by Mallory O’Meara

This is a delightful, entertaining, and at times horrific account of a little known Hollywood actress, animator, and artist named Milicent Patrick. While Patrick endured abuse from men in her industry, she was still hugely successful. She designed the monster outfit worn in the classic horror movie THE CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON. ~KC

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The Daughter of a Daughter of a Queen by Sara Bird

Freed slave Cathy Williams is determined to head out west so she joins the Army’s 1st Colored Cavalry Unit, the Buffalo Soldiers, as a man. Cleverness and strength from her warrior queen grandmother’s spirit see her through. Based on a true character. Bahni Turpin’s brilliant reading makes for a compelling audiobook. ~JF

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Lock Every Door by Riley Sager

Jules’ new dream job as an apartment sitter in the upscale Bartholomew turns into a nightmare when she discovers the building has a history of people disappearing without a trace and several unforeseen deaths. When Jules starts uncovering the dark secret, she realizes she must get out of there fast-but is it too late for her? ~SR

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