About the Book A collection of must-read books as recommended by a librarian-- Book Synopsis Discover a librarians secret stash of great reads! Weve all been there: in the library, head tilted sideways, doing our best to navigate a blur of spines and titles to find one worth reading. Luckily, the hunt is over. Librarian, author, and book devourer Gina Sheridan has sorted through the stacks to compile a list of read-worthy titles you may have skipped over in your search. Check These Out is her secret stash of books that have captivated her mind and soul throughout the years. Inside, she reveals a wide range of extraordinary yet uncommon stories that will completely change the way you view the world, from Michael Dorriss A Yellow Raft in Blue Water to Herman Melvilles The Confidence-Man: His Masquerade . After each suggestion, Sheridan offers a hilariously clever summary as well as surprising details about the book or author. Complete with a checklist to keep track of the titles youve read, Check These Out will help you discover a whole new world of literature you wont believe you missed. About the Author Gina Sheridan is a librarian in St. Louis, Missouri, where she lives with her husband, Travis. When shes not collecting stories, shes exploring cemeteries, dressing up her cats, or taking pictures of things overlooked by regular people. You can visit her blogs at http: //iworkatapubliclibrary.com and www.ginasheridan.com.