Grab your library card and head to your nearest library branch April 19-25 to celebrate National Library Week. We tracked down 5 local librarians and asked them which titles they’re loving now. Bonus: all of their selections are available in holdings of the Palm Beach County library system.
Mike Laven
Librarian, Jupiter Branch
Patrick Rothfuss’s The Name of the Wind is a modern fantasy classic combining exceptional prose, deep world-building, a well-developed magic system, and a character-driven plot that leaves you wanting more. But be warned: this is the first in an eventual trilogy; fans have been waiting over 10 years for the third installment!
Elisabeth Trotta
Head of Children’s & Teen Services, Jupiter Branch
All the Blues in the Sky by Renée Watson is a powerful middle-grade novel that helps young readers understand the complex emotions that accompany grief—and the many ways healing can take shape. In recognition of its impact, the book won the 2026 John Newbery Medal for outstanding contribution to children’s literature.
Kari Smith
Library Associate III, Tequesta Branch
I’m currently reading The Martian by Andy Weir. It’s a comfort story for me when I feel beset by complicated problems, because it tells the story of one person’s triumph over adversity—man versus nature taken to the extreme, surviving alone on Mars. The humor, humanity, and commitment to scientific accuracy all make this book truly special.
Jake Moore
Research Librarian, Palm Beach Gardens Branch
Tress of the Emerald Sea is a whimsical foray into fantasy adventure, one made more memorable by Sanderson’s imaginative world-building and characters. As one of the author’s standalone stories, this book is perfect as either a shallow dip or the beginning of a plunge into his many works.
Danielle Marino
Research Librarian, Palm Beach Gardens Branch
Go as a River by Shelley Read is a historical coming-of-age novel about love, loss, and resilience. Inspired by the true story of a flooded Colorado town, it explores how people learn to move forward after enduring environmental change and upheaval.
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