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What Baton Rouge librarians are reading this summer

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.

— NATALIE REINA


Yes Please book coverTameka Roby
Outreach Services Division/“Booktalker”

Yes Please by Amy Poehler

“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.’”


The Return of George Washington book coverSpencer Watts
Main branch director

The Return of George Washington: 1783-1789 by 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.”


The Sellout book cover

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!”


I Regret Nothing book cover

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.”

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