I remember the first time I suggested a book to a patron; I had only been working here a few months. She returned some books, and asked if I could help her. “Of course!” I told her.
“I am looking for a new book. I like historical fiction and mysteries, but nothing gory or raunchy. Can you recommend anything like that?”
I was so excited to be able to answer this request! I had recently finished a fantastic historical mystery called The Secret of Pembrooke Park by Julie Klassen, and I had enjoyed it immensely. I took her over to the aisle it was shelved in, handed it to her, and gave her a brief synopsis. She smiled, nodded and said “That sounds interesting!”
She brought it back a few days later, and made sure she found me and let me know how much she had enjoyed it! She then proceeded to check out another book by the same author.
This is the most fulfilling part of working in the library; sharing my love of literature and learning with others.
Julie Spivey, Library Assistant