Flathead County Library

I'm Deidre—an avid book lover, Adult Programming Librarian for Flathead County Library, and Branch Manager of the Bigfork Library. I love when other people make monthly book plan lists, so I'd thought I'd share mine too! At our library, there will often be books that become highly checked out and requested as holds. Often certain titles will continue to be popular for years after they were published, and are rarely found just sitting on the shelf waiting for someone to find them while browsing. Thousands and thousands of books are checked out and in patron homes at any given time,…

I'm Deidre—an avid book lover, Adult Programming Librarian for Flathead County Library, and Branch Manager of the Bigfork Library. I love when other people make monthly book plan lists, so I'd thought I'd share mine too! August is the season of getting outside as much as possible for me in Montana, but there are still quite a few books I’m excited about this month. It’s also the start of the literary awards season, like the announcement of the Booker Prize Longlist. I love a good reading list, and love predicting which book might be the winner. I’m guessing John of…

I'm Deidre—an avid book lover, Adult Programming Librarian for Flathead County Library, and Branch Manager of the Bigfork Library. I love when other people make monthly book plan lists, so I'd thought I'd share mine too! Here are some books published in July that I’m excited about! Wisdom Corner by David Heska Wanbli Weiden - A mystery thriller set on the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The story has to do with vigilantes, gangs, tribal government and ties to the history of reservations, boarding schools, and even football. This is a sequel to the book Winter Counts, though it…

Looking for your next great read? We’ve got you covered! Checkout these Read-Alikes inspired by three of the top most-requested holds at Flathead County Library this June. If you’re waiting for one of these popular titles, try one of these great reads while you wait! Three of the Top Holds this June: 1. Theo of Golden by Allen Levi 2. Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke 3. Whistler by Ann Patchett   If you're waiting for Theo of Golden, try these books: The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson - strangers on a bus help a man find his lost love The…