Lincoln Parish Library discussion

Staff Member Laura Recommends
My Lovely wife by Samantha Downing

The Book is narrated very well by the "protagonist." I enjoyed how the story developed-but the last half of the book was pretty intense/gripping. People who like mysteries, especially murder mysteries with an excellent twist will love this book! Other books I've read that are similar to this are: The Patient by Jasper Dewitt.


LPL Patron Terion recommends
Deadly Emotions by Dr. Don Colbert

It addresses emotions(which is something everyone has) & educates the reader on how they positively and negatively affect the body and drive human sickness and health. People who like managing your emotions by Joyce Meyer will love this book!

LPL Staff Member Kris recommends
Here Lies the Librarian by Richard Peck

It has quirky, lovable characters. It's funny and also serious. It's a coming of age story set in 1914, about a brother and sister living in a small southern town. People who like Grace Livingston Hill and Nancy Naigle will love this book!

LPL Patron Amber recommends
A Street Cat Named Bob by James Bowen

This is a true story based on how a person got out of drug addiction and homelessness. It's a heartwarming story for anyone to read. People who like Dewy by Vicki Myron and books by James Herriot will love this book!

LPL Staff Member AnneMarie recommends
The Harpy by Megan Hunter

It is written so beautifully and describes the main character's sense of betrayal so well, I lost my breath. Normally I don't read science fiction but it read like a poem to me. People who like Susanna Moore will love this book!

LPL Patron Brenda recommends
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

This books takes me back to my childhood. This is my favorite book. People who like the classics and books set in a historical southern setting.

LPL Staff Member Robin recommends
Gone by Michael Grant

This is the first in a YA series by Michael Grant. If you like anything supernatural, fantasy and dystopian, you will want to read this one. It's a page turner. Anyone over 15 just disappear one day and everyone under that age are learning to take care of themselves. Eventually some of them learn they have powers. People who like I am Number Four, the 5th wave, the Maze Runner, Matched and the Uglies series will love this book! Books similar to this are The Reckoners series by Brandon Sanderson.

LPL Patron Greg recommends
Lost Gold of the Republic by Priit J Vesilund

It is a true story with Louisiana connections. Had the ship made it to New Orleans its post civil war fortunes may have changed. People who like treasure hunters, ship wreck enthusiasts and lost history will love this book! Other books similar to this are Thunderstruck by Erik Larson, Beyond the Ice Limit by Preston and Child and Isaac's Storm by Erik Larson.

LPL Patron Anna Recommends
The Maidens by Alex Michaelids

I picked this book up because I enjoyed his first book, The Silent Patient. It kept me guessing-a page turner! Also, I loved the Cambridge setting and ties to Greek mythology. People who like thrillers will love this book! Other books similar to this are The Madwoman Upstairs, The Silent Patient, and The Secrets we Keep.

LPL Staff Member Robin recommends

Ellie's Story by W. Bruce Cameron

I read A Dog's purpose and enjoyed it. This is a story of Ellie, which is from A Dog's Purpose. Ellie was my favorite when I read the book, so when I found out there was a whole book about Ellie, I had to read it. People who like A Dog's Purpose, A Dog's Journey, Marley, Max and Hero will love this book!

LPL Patron Joan recommends

The Wish by Nicholas Sparks

I picked this book up because I like the author Nicholas Sparks. He has a way of telling this story that impresses me. One of my favorite authors. People who like good, clean romance that have really good endings will love this book!

LPL Staff Member Kris recommends
Night of the Trekkies by Kevin Davis Anderson
I picked this book up because of the cover. I'm a big Trekkie fan. This was my first zombie book. It is a great story about friendship, fandom and surviving all that during a zombie out break. It's about finding strength and courage from within. People who like The Walking Dead and Feed by Mira Grant will like this book. I've not read any book similar to this, this was the first of its kind. I gave it 5 stars.

LPL Patron Greg recommends
The Black Hand by Stephen Talty

I picked this book up because it's about a history changing event that had consequences for the U.S. This book is great because it is a true account of how close America came to being overthrown by anarchists. People who like non-fiction historical events will like this book. Other books I've read that are similar are "The Man on the Train."

LPL Staff Member Laura recommends
The Patient by Jasper Dewitt

I picked this book up because of a book review I read by Kirkus sparked my interest. The book was also on our Gold Nugget display. I have always enjoyed a good mystery. This book in particular is more of a psychological thriller that will have you guessing what the "true" scenario is until the last chapter. People who like trying to piece together scary scenarios; or a "who done it" will like this book. Other books I've read that are similar are books by Agatha Christie. If you have not picked from our Gold Nugget, you should try it out. That is where I get most of my books.

My Lovely Wife is an amazing read. I really enjoyed it. lot's of twists and turns.