Ruth Tuttle has achieved what looks like success: an engineering degree from Yale, a good job at a Chicago consumer-goods company, and an equally successful, charming husband. She has come a long way from her modest roots in Ganton, Indiana. What people don’t see, though, is that she left a child behind in Indiana when…
"… This is perhaps the most insidious aspect of Guantanamo Bay's legacy— just how easy it is to forget. Even though the camps still house prisoners, the entire place feels like something from a prior epoch, a piece of ancient history, buried now beneath the daily scandals and calamities that have come to define the…
February 12 is Abraham Lincoln's birthday. Born in 1809, he's lookin' pretty good for 212! If you're a fan or would like to learn more about Lincoln, here are a few recent additions to our shelves that you might enjoy. Click on the title of each book to find it in our online catalog. For…
With Valentine's Day right around the corner, Cook Library's Romance book selector Erica O'Rourke shares a few of her favorite titles. Erica talks about what differentiates a romance from a love story then suggests books for fans of Bridgerton, those looking for something contemporary, and even some titles for anyone celebrating Galentine's Day. MENTIONED IN…
February is Black History month, defined as “an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.” Below are a selection of new books and videos in our collection that will help us observe Black History Month. Click on the title to check availability in our…
After rereading Paulette Jiles’ outstanding News of the World for the library’s morning book club, I was reminded of how much I enjoy books set in the Old West, especially if they have unusual twists. When I heard about a new novel described as a feminist western, I knew I had to read it. I…
While it is a well-known fact that I adore winter (and loathe temps above 70 degrees), I also recognize that most people do not share my feelings, especially not after the holidays have wound down and we’re looking at several more months of frigid weather. This year in particular, in the middle of a pandemic…
Are you a fan of the British royal family? Love to read the latest on what’s happening with the House of Windsor? Here are a couple books for you! HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style by Elizabeth Holmes In this beautifully designed book, fashion reporter Elizabeth Holmes breaks down the wardrobe choices of four…
Readers' Advisor Jo is back for our annual episode on Cook Library's favorite books of the year! Astute listeners will note it is no longer 2020, but with so many great books published and our annual library booklets being released despite a worldwide pandemic, we figured better late than never to do a little celebrating…
Be Gay, Do Comics! Queer History, Memoir, and Satire from The Nib is an Ignatz Award-winning comic anthology edited by Matt Bors, featuring contributions by Sasha Velour, Matt Lubchansky, Melanie Gillman, Maia Kobabe, and many, many other indie cartoonists. The book explores a wide variety of different aspects of the LGBTQIA+ experience, containing autobiographical comics,…
