MY LIBRARIAN MALLORY – Batavia Public Library

My Librarian Mallory

I think books are like people, in the sense that they’ll turn up in your life when you most need them.

—Emma Thompson

Becoming a Librarian seemed like a no brainer to everyone but me. All the typical signs were there (loves reading, long TBR list, always carries a book), but it seemed too good to be true. I am so happy that I went down this path because I love my job. Besides recommending and reviewing books, I love helping people and being creative. To this day, I don’t people watch, but I book watch. I enjoy seeing what people are reading and talking to them about it. I will read anything (horror and science fiction is iffy unless it is really recommended and not too scary). You can find me lost in a meaty historical fiction, a swoon worthy romance, a literary classic, or a new/popular fiction novel. I am fortunate to have a mom who loves reading and this love flows through me. Now that I have a son, I am instilling my love of reading onto him and is there anything better than that?

On Mallory's Bookshelf

The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

You’ll Never Believe What Happened to Lacey: Crazy Stories about Racism by Amber Ruffin

The Spanish Love Deception (#1) by Elena Armas

Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol

Mallory’s Top 10 Favorite Books

Anne is a quirky, passionate, intelligent orphan who is adopted by two elderly siblings. She moves to a farm. Shenanigans ensue.

An epic tale of love, heartbreak, betrayal, and greed set in 12th century England. Centered around the building of a cathedral, Ken Follett beautifully weaves the love of Tom and Aliena within the corrupt motives of people.

A coming-of-age story about “greasers” (poor) and “socs” (rich) kids in the 1960s.

Landon Carter is trouble. Jamie Sullivan is the minister’s daughter. Fate and a date to the homecoming dance brings them together. Can a troubled teen reform his ways and fall in love with the religious girl?

Henry is a time traveler that can’t be controlled. He meets Clare throughout different periods of her life. The two finally meet up in present day and juggle their relationship with the knowledge that Henry is unpredictable.

An inspirational memoir about a dying professor. Morrie instills his knowledge and insights onto everyone he meets. To keep his legacy alive, a past student records their Tuesday meetings.

Hadley Richardson meets the famous Ernest Hemingway and is swept away to Paris. Set during the 1920’s, we follow the ups and downs of Hadley and Ernests relationship.

Set in France during WWII, two sisters are separated due to the war. Vianne’s husband is at war while she is tending the farm. Isabelle is 18, and the more rebellious sister. She joins the resistance, and her decision turns dangerous.

A private jet traveling from Martha’s Vineyard to New York holding 11 passengers’ crashes into the ocean. Only two people survive: a painter and a four-year-old boy. Was it an accident or planned?

A famous rock band from the 70’s is explored through interviews. A mixture of Behind the Music meets behind the scenes drama of how a band came together and fell apart. Amazing on audio.

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Famous men of Nashville start a book club to help them in their relationships. Each book (5+) centers around a different man and his relationship problems.

The Bridgertons are an aristocratic family in Regency London. The eight books center around one of the eight siblings finding love.

Nine books (and counting) follow the story of Clare and Jamie who are from different time periods.

A heart wrenching series dealing with realistic issues in dating, friendship, and health. (3 books)

Friends to lovers, second chance love, and enemies to lovers make up this 3 book series.

A 3 book series centered around characters with Autism Spectrum Disorder, anxiety, depression, and loss of self.

In this 6 book (and counting) series, Guillory explores chance meetings and what it takes to make relationships work.

A 4+ enemies to lovers book series centered around a Renaissance Faire. Perfect for late summer early fall reads.

Romcom movie nostalgia in this 2 book series. Centered around screen writing and movie magic.

Three books for each Brown sister. Chronic illness, mental health, LGBT, and loss of self are explored.

The Bellinger Sisters are cut off and sent to a small fishing town in Washington. This fishing town holds a lot of their family history.