Sam is an ordinary office drone, with an unsatisfactory,  mediocre life. Until one day he wakes up to find the world is falling apart. A pandemic, terrorist attacks, and a dirty bomb have led to societal collapse. But the next day, Sam’s back in his ordinary life: commuting, dreading work, and avoiding his boss. As his days continue to alternate…

Review By Sarah Mecklenburg This weekend, while having dinner at a local restaurant, I had a lengthy discussion with my husband about bird art. There were a few pieces in the room that I found particularly good – one of Carolina Parakeets, and extinct species of parrot native to eastern North America, and a wild…

Review by Lisa Navidi, Davis Library What do you think you would miss the most if suddenly all electricity were shut off? How would you adapt? Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel explores this question through a well-written, character driven novel. At its base, it is science fiction. But there are no spaceships or…

A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher Review by Elizabeth Lang, Public Services For decades, most people have been unable to bear children. The global population has plummeted- it is believed that there are only a few thousand people left worldwide- and there are no cities, no nations,…