Discover a librarian's secret stash of great reads
We've all been there: in the library, head tilted sideways, doing our best to navigate a blur of spines and titles to find one worth reading. Luckily, the hunt is over. Librarian, author, and book devourer Gina Sheridan has sorted through the stacks to compile a list of read-worthy titles you may have skipped over in your search. "Check These Out" is her secret stash of books that have captivated her mind and soul throughout the years. Inside, she reveals a wide range of extraordinary yet uncommon stories that will completely change the way you view the world, from Michael Dorris's "A Yellow Raft in Blue Water" to Herman Melville's "The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade." After each suggestion, Sheridan offers a hilariously clever summary as well as surprising details about the book or author.
Complete with a checklist to keep track of the titles you've read, "Check These Out" will help you discover a whole new world of literature you won't believe you missed.