SHELF HELP

Staff from your Monroe County Public Library recommend some of their favorites from the collection.

What: “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan

Why: Meddling gods? Check. Can-do, semi-unwilling hero? Check. Sarcasm out the wazoo? Check! Overall, a great book for children and adults. The sarcasm is well written and I personally found it made Percy extremely relatable and likable. The mythology aspect of the book is fantastic. Not only do you have your classically famous guys like Zeus and Poseidon, but you’ve got your lesser-known myths like the Fates and Charon. The way the mythology is woven into the modern world is not only entertaining, but also educational. It is easy to see why this book has become a well-loved read.

Where: This is available as a print book, audiobook on CD, ebook, e-audiobook and graphic novel from the Monroe County Library system.

How: You can request books online by logging in to www. keyslibraries.org and get ebooks and e-audiobooks 24/7 at www. estuff.keyslibraries.org. If you don’t have a card, you can visit your local branch or register online to get one. Questions? info@ keyslibraries.org

Recommended by: Haley Kilgour, library assistant, Key Largo branch