TCPL Staff: Books We Love

TCPL Staff: Books We Love

Ah, February. A short month, long on things to celebrate. Black History Month, Valentine's (and Galentine's) Day, Groundhog Day, the Super Bowl, and of course, National Library Lovers Month. 

So instead of asking our staff what books they recommend for you, we asked them to share some books or films that they adore, which is technically still a recommendation, but with extra love! Take a look:

Sorcery and Small Magics  by Maiga Doocy. It has been a long time since I DEVOURED a book in less than 48 hours but this one was low-stakes with creative worldbuilding and characters that I adored. It was a fabulous read, and with it being the first of a trilogy, I can't wait for the others to come out. With casual LGBT representation and acknowledgement of privilege, it is a topical and enjoyable read.  Sorcery and Small Magics is Also available on Libby

Ally, Access & Circulation Department


The film Harold and Maude!  Because who doesn’t love an odd couple story ❤

Susanna, TCPL Foundation


The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle  by Haruki Murakami. I read this in high school, and it was my first foray into literary fiction. Wind-Up Bird introduced me to Dostoyevsky, which in turn set me on a long reading journey that continues to this day. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle is Also available on Libby

Kat, Youth Services Department


Star Trek, in all its forms over the past 58 years (and counting!), just speaks to me. Its optimistic view that humanity has within itself the strength and power to make a better future. A world without hunger. A world without bigotry and hatred. That we can celebrate infinite diversity in infinite combinations. It’s a future I hope humanity sees come to pass, even if it comes without warp drive, transporters, and holodecks. You can find many Star Trek books, series, comics, and films on Hoopla and Libby

Brian, Communications Manager


I'm going to go with  Arsenic and Old Lace. It’s a 1944 Frank Capra film starring Cary Grant. Grant plays a newly engaged man who has just discovered that his kindly spinster aunts have a murderous hobby. It’s quite funny and wholesome, despite the dark subject matter.

Melisa, Access & Circulation Department


Gosh, what to choose? A Book and a Movie maybe?  Killer Underwear Invasion: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation, and Conspiracy Theories by Elise Gravel. This came out in 2022 but its as timely as ever. Gravel's humor and art style make learning about media literacy easy and fun. It's a book for kids but honestly, everyone should read this. I love the films of Powell and Pressburger and recently saw  A Matter of Life and Death for the first time and fell in love with it. The idea that true love just might beat death when argued before a heavenly jury is put to the test in this rom-com filmed in glorious technicolor. Killer Underwear Invasion is available on Libby and Hoopla. 

Woody, Youth Services Department