Staff Picks

Picked by Isaac R
8 ½ is a film that examines the trials and tribulations of Guido Anselmi, a narcissistic film director struggling with writer’s block. Fellini portrays Guido as a person with lofty ambitions and available resources, but one who cannot seem to make his fleeting thoughts tangible or realized. And through this conflict, the audience is shown not only the extravagant lifestyle led by Guido and those around him, but surreal interpretations of their thoughts, fantasies, and memories. With Fellini’s ability to portray the most mundane state of being as one of unfathomable magnitude, 8 ½ feels like a true ode to the idea of artistic vision as a whole.

Picked by Layla from Outdoor Rec
It shares the story of a sled dog during the Gold Rush, a perspective we rarely hear from. As a reader you follow Buck through all the care, abuse, and madness from human beings, and in the end, you hear the call of the wild along with him.

Picked by Shasha from IIDF/MOPA
Inspiring, heartbreaking, and honest. This book will stay with you forever.

Picked by Sabrina Z from RADP
To me, this book is a masterpiece that drags you in from the moment you start reading it. It is a good thriller and a love story (depends on who is reading it), and a whole lot of crazy. House of Leaves is one of those books where you can find something new every time you read it. It was a unique reading experience.

Picked by Gabriel's from Arts & Science
An engrossing narrative with a highly unusual structure.

Picked by Brendan from Arts
A chilling book about Frankl's experiences in the Nazi concentration camps, and how one can find meaning while suffering. A must read for anyone feeling depressed or lost.

Picked by Tyler from MOPA
It's a great story filled with amazing imagery and well written characters. It changes the structure of the common fantasy tale and introduces some very fresh ideas to the genre. I wish I could read this for the first time again.

Picked by Zoia
Inspiring, heartbreaking, and honest. This book will stay with you forever.