Librarians Share Their Top Reads
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As a small token of thanks to Library supporters, San Diego Public Library librarians are sharing their top book picks this holiday season. These hand-selected books are a great mix of fiction, non-fiction and child/young adult selections. They make great holiday gifts or can be checked out at your library (follow the links below to find them in the Library’s catalog)!
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The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
"This mystery is beautifully written. It's about books. It's about words. And it's about life." -- Deborah Barrow, San Diego Public Library Director
Evolution: the First Four Billion Years, by Michael Ruse and Joseph Travis
“More than 100 authors contributed to this book marking the 150th anniversary of Darwin’s The Origin of Species.” – Marc Chery, Literature & Language Librarian, Central Library
Assisted Loving: True Tales of Double Dating with My Dad, by Bob Morris
“A funny and bittersweet story about dating and love.” – Jack Albrecht, Branch Manager, San Carlos Branch Library
Churchill, by Paul Johnson
“An outstanding new biography of Winston Churchill written with insight and charm.” – Catherine Greene, Branch Manager, La Jolla/Riford Branch Library
Sum: Forty Tales from the Afterlives, by David M. Eagleman
“A neuroscientist explains concepts of infinity and death in human terms.” – Jennifer Geran, Librarian, History & World Affairs, Central Library
The Last Embrace, by Denise Hamilton
“Fans of Film Noir will enjoy this edgy mystery set in 1949 Los Angeles.” – Barbara Schwartz, Branch Manager, Rancho Penasquitos Branch Library
The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears, by Dinaw Mengestu
“Beautifully crafted debut novel from an Ethiopian émigré.” – Marc Chery, Literature & Language Librarian, Central Library
Bartimaeus Trilogy, by Jonathan Stroud
“Nathaniel, a magician's apprentice, summons up the djinni Bartimaeus and instructs him to steal the Amulet of Samarkand from the powerful magician Simon Lovelace. A great teen read!” – Vanassa Goodman, Young Adult Librarian, Central Library/Teen Space
Goodnight Goon and The Runaway Mummy, by Michael Rex
“Fun twists on popular children’s classics.” – Melissa Martin, Librarian, Science Section, Central Library
The Polar Express, by Chris Van Allsburg
“A terrific holiday story for children.” – Mark Harryman, Youth Services Librarian, Point Loma/Hervey Branch Library
