WooReads Spring Reading Challenge For Adults: Patron Book Reviews

 

Hello WooReaders! We're back with a new challenge for the spring-which will hopefully be here soon! Join the WooReads: Spring Reading Challenge for Adults for a chance to win a L.L. Bean tote bag featuring the WPL logo. All you have to do is log at least 9 books from March 1- May 31 to be entered into the drawing. 

To find your next great read, check out Reader's Corner for books recommended by WPL librarians. Looking for gardening tips? No matter if you're a seasoned pro or trying to make your thumb a little greener, our Gardening eBooks list has everything you need. 

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Enjoy these book reviews submitted by your fellow patrons through our WooReads challenge.

Light Years From Home by Mike Chen

When drug addicted Jakob disappeared 15 years ago, his father was convinced it was an alien abduction. His sisters and mother each have a different opinion. Now Jakob has returned with a crazy story of UFOs, invasion plans and alien technology. His family must decide: is he mentally ill, running a con or telling the truth? How can they help him? The underlying themes of family and forgiveness make this a story that speaks to all of us. Outstanding novel! ~ Mary R. 

Clean by James Hamblin

Hamblin brilliantly moves from the micro-our skin microbiome -to the meso- soap and hygiene products industry-to the macro-the role of clean water, sanitation, clean air, and getting out into nature in our health and the development of public facilities for that, and the global inequities, where those in developed countries can spend lots of money on questionable skin care products, while those in undeveloped countries don't have access to the basics: clean water and soap. ~ Amy W. 

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir 

Enjoyed reading this book. Loved the science, problem solving and unexpected twists and turns. ~ Sandra B. 

The Bogleheads' Guide to the Three-Fund Portfolio by Taylor Larimore

This is a thin book highlighting the advantages of investing in a Three-Fund Portfolio. Investing shouldn't be complicated and investing in Total (i.e. Stock, Bond, International Stock) Market Index Funds allows for a diversified portfolio, reducing overall risk. ~ Mary T.

Reading Resources

Coming to the Main Library to browse? Stop by our Urban Fiction collection on the first floor. Featuring today's most prolific Urban Fiction writers, including India, Honey, Kiki Swanson and JaQuavis Coleman, you're sure to find a thrilling story from this action packed genre.