Martin recommends "Charlie Brown's America"

If you think the classic comic strip featuring Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, Charlie Brown and the rest of the gang was just for children, this book will prove very enlightening.  In Charlie Brown's America: The Popular Politics of Peanuts, history professor Blake Scott Ball details how comics legend Charles Schulz tackled topics of gender, religion, racism, the Vietnam War and the environment all within the confines of his daily four-panel strip.

Recommended for those who like to dig deeper into their pop culture and those who grew up with the Peanuts strip which ran for over six decades in newspapers in America and around the world.

Adult / Nonfiction

Natalie recommends "Trejo: my life of crime, redemption, and Hollywood"

Going into this, I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. I am familiar with Danny Trejo and some of his roles, but I never knew a whole lot about his personal life. This story is a real one, filled with tragedy, addiction and the road to recovery. He didn't hold back punches with what he went through or where his mind was at growing up.

Though a bit of a quicker read for me, it was a great read and brutally honest. I'm glad that I was able to give this book a read and would recommend it for anyone looking for a good memoir/autobiography. 

ADULT

Uma Recommends "The Power of Positive Thinking"

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale

The Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale teaches the importance of believing in oneself and having the right attitude in life. Peale emphasizes the fact that success lies in the mind and that breaking the habit of worrying can help you take control of your life. Through faith and positive thinking, your life can be happy. This is a great book to help change our outlook on life.

ADULT