What We're Reading - February 2025 Edition

We believe school breaks provide a great opportunity to get lost in a good story. Which is why this month's featured team members, who support our summer reading initiatives, are sharing the titles they're currently devouring.  Here's What We're Reading: 

America Redux 

By Ariel Aberg-Riger

Reviewed by Rayna York, Titlewave and Sales Support Manager

“Ariel Aberg-Riger’s book offers a fresh perspective on American history, blending visual art with concise historical summaries. Focusing on significant moments from the 1800s to today, the book highlights history’s interconnected nature. Its engaging ‘then vs now’ visuals and thought-provoking insights invite us to explore the cyclical themes of progress and repetition and make history feel accessible.”

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About Rayna

Rayna is the Manager of the Titlewave and Sales Support Specialists teams at Follett Content, where she’s worked since 2016. Starting her journey as a Titlewave Support Specialist, she has a passion for engaging with customers and solving challenges related to library and classroom needs. She takes great pride in helping both the Sales team and her own team deliver exceptional service to customers. Rayna resides in McHenry, Illinois, with her husband and two rescue dogs. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, crafting, going to the movies (always reading the book first!), traveling, and spending quality time with friends and family. She’s passionate about contributing to the education of future generations.

The God of the Woods

By Liz Moore

Reviewed by Mark Perugini, Inventory Program Analyst

“The God of the Woods is about the disappearance of a girl from summer camp that mirrors the unsolved case of her brother’s disappearance years prior. It takes place in the Adirondacks, and is told from multiple points of view, giving different insights into the situation, which has made it a fun and challenging read so far.”

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About Mark

Mark was born and raised in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and now resides in Waukesha. He’s a proud parent to two wonderful children – Brennan, 23, who works in adventure sports in Park City, Utah, and Olivia, 20, a hairstylist who lives nearby. He also shares his home with Puma, a 7-year-old Shih Tzu-Cocker Spaniel mix. Outside of work, he’s a high school soccer coach, where he finds joy mentoring student-athletes and making a positive impact in their lives. He also enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time with his girlfriend, Melissa. He’s been with Follett Content for nine months and is excited for the future, eager to continue helping provide reading opportunities for young people.

Change Your Words, Change Your Life

By Joyce Meyer

Reviewed by Brenda Noll, Customer Service Manager

“This book focuses on the power of words and how what you say and how you say it can have a significant impact on any conversation you have. A few of my favorite quotes from this book are:

• ‘If you want to keep a problem you have, then just keep talking about it. But if you want to get rid of it, then talk about the answer as if you expect it to manifest at any moment.’
• ‘Words are powerful and should not be spoken frivolously.’
• ‘We cannot see attitudes, thoughts, or words, but they are also seeds that operate in the spiritual (unseen) realm and they also produce a harvest based on what was planted.’”

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About Brenda

Brenda was born and raised in the tiny town of Sanborn, Iowa, located way in the upper northwest corner of the state. Married with three children, she’s also the proud grandmother of eight, the oldest being 11 and the youngest being four. She cherishes her time with her grandchildren and is a true green and gold Green Bay Packers fan. She’s been with Follett Content for 27 years and is proud to have seen firsthand what the company does for education.

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