New Books for October 2025!

 Happy Spooky Season! Fall has arrived and with it comes cozy reading weather!

The New Books section is all about learning more about the great outdoors, with a special focus on the Appalachian region. 

Interested in oral history? Check out Young men and fire by Norman Maclean. This book describes the events of August 5, 1949, when a crew of fifteen of the US Forest Service's elite airborne firefighters, the Smokejumpers, were sent to tackle a remote forest fire in the Montana wilderness. A beautiful and haunting work of nonfiction, this book allows readers a glimpse into a world simultaneously familiar and alien.  

Or perhaps you want to learn how to forage and cook? The Foxfire book of Appalachian cookery edited by T.J. Smith has got you covered. With Appalachian culinary culture at the forefront, this revised edition is a must-read for food-lovers with an interest in cultural-specific cooking.

Have you ever been curious about the wildlife native to the state of Virginia? Chesapeake Bay: nature of the estuary: a field guide by Christopher P. White or Birds of Virginia: field guide by Stan Tekiela may be up your alley. These field guides are full of information and pictures that can help jumpstart your birding journey. They are both small and lightweight, perfect to pack for a hike or camping trip!

Find these titles and so many more in the New Book section. If there’s something specific you’re looking for, librarians are always available to connect you with the right resource.

- PVCC library staff