Staff Favorites... Selling new and used books, we work in the best of both worlds: surrounded by contemporary talents and inspired by enduring classics. Here are some of our current favorites: Barbara Science Verse by Jon Scieszka   Beware of being stricken by the “curse of science verse” as you enjoy Scieszka’s hilarious poetry (and bold collages by Lane Smith ) about the scientific method, human body, dinosaurs, astronomy, evolution and more…  Laurie Selected Poetry of Robinson Jeffers Jeffers wrote elegantly and fiercely about the harshness, tragedy and adamant beauty of the California coast, and of humanity’s place in nature. Laurie Collected Sonnets of Edna St.Vincent Millay She famously penned, “My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh,      my friends— It gives a lovely light!” But I particularly love Millay’s sonnets, which are full of feeling and surprising imagery. She brought freshness to an old form. Nancy Runny Babbit: A Billy Sook by Shel Silverstein I found this book to be a treasure. It’s perfect for a family read aloud: fun, silly and delightfully crafted. Even though it is written for kids, all ages will appreciate the humor. Morgan Beowulf: A New Verse Translation by Seamus Heaney Are you ready for a gripping epic adventure written in fantastic lyric verse? Beowulf the Scandinavian hero gallivants to Hrothgar to slay invincible monsters. Both exciting and emotional, Heaney’s beautiful verse translation of this classic epic is highly readable and poetically consistent.  Carole Delights and Shadows by Ted Kooser Poet Laureate 2004-2006 Simple, unadorned, often short poems that offer great insight and express strong feelings for place and life in the Great Plains.