Tag: cathy recs

  • “The Promise” by Bobby DePalo

    Cathy recommends: The Promise by Bobby DePalo

    Genre: Fiction

    Reading level: Adult

    Summary: One man’s journey to complete a promise decades old.

    Cathy says: The adage ‘What goes around, comes around’ is perfectly exemplified here. This novella is so concisely written that it packs an emotional punch with almost every turn of a page. At the end of the book, the reader is left asking oneself, “What just happened?!” Of interest, Mr. DePalo, the author, was Foster’s Citizen of the Year in 2019.

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library and Foster Public Library.

  • “Dewey” by Vicki Myron

    Cathy recommends: Dewey by Vicki Myron

    Genre: Nonfiction

    Reading level: 12+

    Summary: A true biography of a library cat and those who loved him.

    Cathy says: This book would appeal to anyone who is familiar with small towns, dealing with coworkers, family and personal challenges, libraries, and especially anyone who loves cats. It is written in first person by the director of a small town library who saves the life of an extraordinary kitten and Dewey Readmore Book’s affect on the director, staff, townspeople, and eventually individuals around the world. A truly fascinating book.

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library.

  • “Boxes for Katje” by Candace Fleming

    Cathy recommends: Boxes for Katje by Candace Fleming

    Genre: Fact-based fiction

    Reading Level: Picture book

    Summary: One well-meaning child benefits an entire town in a foreign country.

    Cathy says: This book left me with a smile on my face. A child who joined USA’s Children’s Aid Society after WWII devastated parts of Europe sends a bar of soap, a pair of socks, and a bar of chocolate to a child in a small town in Holland. As the needs of these townspeople become known to the Indiana town, the generosity blossoms, as does the Dutch child and her community. How can a poor town repay such kindness? They do so in a clever way. The author’s mother is the little girl from Indiana.

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library.

  • “Shiver” by Maggie Stiefvater

    Cathy recommends: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

    Genre: Paranormal romance

    Reading Level: YA

    Summary: If you’re like me and think Bella chose the wrong one in Twilight…

    Cathy says: Concise story about an independent student with overly preoccupied parents; all too often the case in recent times. She has to find her own way, with the help of a few good friends. Some say she has an obsession with wolves, but there’s a reason. Plenty of interesting action which quickly moves the plot along. Read it in a day.

    This title is available at Tyler Free Library.

  • “Reminders of Him” by Colleen Hoover

    Cathy recommends: Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover

    Genre: Romance

    Reading Level: Adult

    Summary: One mistake does not an evil person make.

    Cathy says: This book brought such waves of emotion. It’s about a mother separated from her child whom she loves with all her heart. It’s about finding ways to deal with depression, untenable situations, living with disappointments and loneliness. It’s about good people and bad assumptions. It’s about love.

  • “Waiting for Tom Hanks” by Kerry Winfrey

    Cathy recommends: Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey

    Genre: Contemporary fiction

    Reading Level: Adult

    Summary: Don’t look for love in all the wrong places.

    Cathy says: This is the quintessential rom-com. The protagonist, Annie, has blinders on about whom she should love and, as a result, is not even in the race. The reader is both amused and frustrated by Annie’s mulishness. As with most rom-coms, this easy read has a happy ending.

    This book is available at Tyler Free Library.

  • “Butterfly Kisses and Wishes on Wings” by Ellen McVicker

    Cathy recommends: Butterfly Kisses and Wishes on Wings by Ellen McVicker

    Genre: Junior nonfiction

    Reading Level: Age 3-8

    Summary: How a child can deal with a loved one’s cancer diagnosis and treatment.

    Cathy says: When my sons were 10 and 4, I had cancer and was very sick with the treatments. This book would have been helpful. It’s written with insight as to the questions a child would come up with, not the least of all, “Will you die?” This came from my 10 year old and it echoes in my heart to this day.

    This book is available at Tyler Free Library.

  • “Little Pink Pup” by Johanna Kerby

    Cathy recommends: Little Pink Pup by Johanna Kerby

    Genre: Picture book

    Reading Level: Age 1-6

    Summary: For children who think they are different from the rest of their families; they love you just the same.

    Cathy says: Many children today are living with nonbiological parents and/or siblings. This book shows that even though you may look different, you’re still family. It’s about acceptance; receiving it and giving it.