Book Recommendations

…with the help of the Connecticut Walk Book. The Walk Book is Connecticut’s definitive trail guide, published by the Connecticut Forest & Park Association. The book is split into two volumes: Connecticut Walk Book: East, and Connecticut Walk Book: West. The books include clear, updated trail maps of over 400 miles of trails; engaging commentary … Read more

We have a display of fiction titles that may be of particular interest to men in the Rand Room. This is a changing display and more books are added daily. We have had titles from Clive Cussler, John Grisham, Patrick O’Brian, and Scott Turow, among others, and it’s proved to be popular. All the books … Read more

Anyone looking for some recommended reading this summer should visit Perrot’s second floor, where the Reference Librarians have put up a display of non-fiction books: stories of true adventures, true crime and history, to name a few topics. We have Savage Summit, by Jennifer Jordan; Fire, by Sebastian Junger; The Hungry Ocean, by Linda Greenlaw; … Read more

The Downhill Lie: A Hacker’s Return to a Ruinous Sport, by Carl Hiaasen [Non-Fiction] Mr. Hiaasen decided to return to golf after 30 years of not playing. This is a journal of his progress. It is laugh out loud funny, especially to all golfers who have been there, done that. This reader could not help … Read more

Vineyard Chill, by Phillip R. Craig For fans of the Martha’s Vineyard Mystery series written by Philip R. Craig, this is a sad moment: it’s the last book of the series, since the author passed away last year. Vineyard Chill has everything I want in a mystery: good characters, a fast moving plot, and not … Read more

Looking for a career? Are you trying to make a job change or simply get your first job? The VGM Careers for You series of books will help narrow down the possibilities so you can turn your passion and personality into a way to earn. Consider Careers for Homebodies & Other Independent Souls and Careers … Read more

From Belly Fat to Belly Flat: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life by C.W. Randolph, M.D. and Genie James A must-read, particularly for anyone over 30 who’s even remotely interested in health and well-being. Don’t be fooled by the title; this is not just “another diet … Read more

If you plan on taking your dog on your vacation or just want to keep him or her entertained during the summer, here are some helpful books that have recently arrived: DogFriendly.com’s Lodging Guide for Travelers with Dogs (United States and Canada) (917.304 KAIN) DogFriendly.com’s East Coast Dog Travel Guide: Includes New England, New York, … Read more

The Now Habitby Neil Fiore, Ph.D. Self-improvement time on the beach this week. After all, too much brain candy may be hazardous to your attention to other tasks in your life– I mean, who wants to clean out closets when there’s a new beach-worthy paperback just waiting to while your day away? (Yeah, if you … Read more

Now that the weather is getting better and Father’s Day is just around the corner, it’s grillin’ time! Come see some of our latest cookbooks and barbecue grilling books that have recently arrived. First, there’s BBQ Bash, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig. Here you’ll find techniques for grilling, smoking or making a rotisserie for … Read more