During Louisiana’s warmest months, there’s nothing like sitting poolside with a good book. 225 headed to the East Baton Rouge Parish Library’s main branch on Goodwood Boulevard to see what some employees are recommending for great summertime reading.
“A collection of stories, thoughts, ideas, lists and haikus from the mind of one of our most beloved entertainers, Yes Please offers Amy’s thoughts on everything from her ‘too safe’ childhood outside of Boston to her early days in New York City, her ideas about Hollywood and the biz, the demon that looks back at all of us in the mirror, and her joy at being told she has a ‘face for wigs.’”
Spencer Watts Main branch director
The Return of George Washington: 1783-1789by Edward Larson
This 2014 historical book chronicles the first president of the United States’ coming out of retirement to serve the country.
“It was only with Washington’s support and his willingness to serve as president that the states were brought together and ratified the Constitution, thereby saving the country.”
Andi Abraham Technical services division coordinator
The Sellout by Paul Beatty
“[I’m looking forward to reading] The Sellout, which showcases a comic genius at the top of his game. It challenges the most sacred tenets of the U.S. Constitution, urban life, the civil rights movement, the father-son relationship … Satire—gotta love it!”
Louise Hilton “Booktalker”
I Regret Nothing: A Memoir by Jen Lancaster
“Lancaster has made a career out of writing about the highs and lows of her life, and this latest memoir is about conquering her bucket list.”