Book Lover's Challenge for April - Take a chance on the first book of a series

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - JK Rowling
A Game of Thrones - George RR Martin - A Song of Ice and Fire
Leviathan Wakes - James SA Corey - The Expanse
Annihilation - Jeff VanderMeer - Southern Reach Trilogy
My Brilliant Friend - Elena Ferrante - Neapolitan Novels
Casino Royale - Ian Fleming - James Bond
The Fellowship of the Ring - JRR Tolkien - Lord of the Rings
The Gunslinger - Stephen King - Dark Tower
In the Woods - Tana French - Dublin Murder Squad
Wolf Hall - Hillary Mantel - Wolf Hall (Thomas Cromwell Trilogy)
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - Stieg Larsson - Millenium Trilogy
Dune - Frank Herbert - Dune Chronicles
Beartown - Fredrik Backman - Beartown
The Shadow of the Wind - Carlos Ruiz Zaffon - Cemetery of Forgotten Books
The Hunt for Red October - Tom Clancy - Jack Ryan
1st to Die - James Patterson - Women's Murder Club

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Staff Book Review by Connor

The Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic by Mike Duncan Julius Caesar, Cicero, Marc Antony, Cleopatra, and Octavian; the figures that dominated the period as Rome transitioned from Republic to Empire will echo through history. It is one of the most widely studied periods in Western History and yet it was only the culmination of over a hundred years of political upheaval. In Storm Before the Storm , Mike Duncan, from the hit podcast “History of Rome,” covers this often-overlooked period in Roman history. Beginning with the reforms of the Gracchi Brothers through to the devastating Civil War between Marius and Sulla, Duncan crafts an epic narrative of how a republic can slip into tyranny. From political battles in the forum, to military conquests across the Mediterranean, Storm is an exciting and easy read, suitable for beginner and expert alike. To read the ebook CLICK HERE

Staff Book Review by Liz

Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman "The moment hung in time like a drop of honey from a spoon, heavy, golden. Despite covering some very complex themes, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine is actually an uplifting story about one women's journey back into the world of love and self-acceptance. A social misfit with a traumatic past, the novel follows the interior workings of Eleanor's mind as she is determined to find her way out of isolation and into the world we call "mainstream". Quirkiness and deadpan humor abound as the novel begs the question what it really means to be human. A light read, that touches upon universal truths everyone can relate to, I highly recommend this book for it's portrayal of what it means to persevere!

PAUMANOK: Long Island’s Original Name ("land that gives tribute")

Long Island’s historical roots begin with the North American tribes who lived here and whose influence can still be felt today. What better time to start your exploration than Native American Month and what better place than your Library! Browse our multi-media display and check out our Long Island History Collection. Feeling adventurous? Take a drive this weekend to Garvies Point (museum pass coming soon or Southold Indian Museum .

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