This was my favorite fiction read of the year. The story has a fable-like quality which I enjoyed. The language is beautiful and poetic. The author does a wonderful job of exploring universal themes and questions, such as place and time, change and the choices we make, and the crossing of borders, both real and imagined. But also, at the same time, it was an intimate story about the lives and relationship of two people, Saeed and Nadia.
This was my favorite nonfiction read of the year. This historical true-crime story tells of the mysterious and horrifying serial murders of members of the Osage Nation in Oklahoma during the 1920s. Paralleling the story of the murders, is the story of the rise of the FBI and the shaping of some of the federal investigative techniques and practices which endure today. This book sheds light on a brutal and disturbing social injustice in American history while telling a fascinating story.
This was my favorite audiobook of the year. Author Neil Gaiman takes on the retelling of Norse myths. As in the best of oral traditions, these tales are meant to be listened to and the author does a wonderful job of bringing the tales of the gods and giants that inhabit Asgard and Midgard to life with his lively narration.
This was my favorite short read of the year. This is well written historical fiction that really draws you in and makes you care about the characters. A slender novel that can be read in an afternoon.
This was my favorite graphic novel read of the year. A wonderfully imaginative story about creativity and overcoming the fear and insecurity that can sometimes go along with having a very creative nature. Appealing for all ages. The artwork is absolutely gorgeous. Bold and vibrant colors and the use of light and shadow bring the story to life and add a dream-like quality.
Kim Tomblin
Collection Development Librarian
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