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Meet our Reader's Advisory Team!
Veronica Hartley
Neva Lomason Memorial Library
Meet Veronica
Veronica is the Reference Specialist at Neva Lomason Memorial Library, where she also leads the Romance Book Club. She joined RA to help connect readers with books they will love.
Veronica's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- Adult Non-Fiction
- Science Fiction
- Romance
- History
- Fantasy
Favorite Authors:
- T. Kingfisher
- T.J. Klune
- Jessie Mihalik
- Bernd Heinrich
Katie Gordon
Manager | Dog River Public Library
Meet Katie:
Katie is the Manager of the Dog River Library in Douglas County. She has been a member of the Readers Advisory Team since 2017. She has been an avid reader her whole life, a habit and love that was passed down from her mother and grandmother. As a librarian and RA team member, she enjoys finding innovative and interesting ways to share the books we love with our patrons.
Katie's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- Survival Fiction
- True Crime
- Cults
- Fantasy
- Middle Grade
Favorite Authors:
- Jason Reynolds
- Kate Alice Marshall
- Kelly Yang
- Jessica Townsend
- Naomi Novik
- Mindy McGinnis
- Neal Shusterman
Elizabeth Wingo
Teen Program Specialist | Dog River Public Library
Meet Elizabeth:
Elizabeth is the Assistant Director for Technical Services for WGRLS. She has been a lover of reading since childhood and feels grateful to be able to share that love of reading through her work. She likes to believe her reading is well-rounded but has a habit of mood reading -- and the mood always seems to be for fantasy books! Elizabeth gives the advice of "read what you like" to people who wanted to get into the habit of reading because instilling the love of reading is the first step. As a member of the RA team, she loves curating book lists and helping people discover their next read.
Elizabeth's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- All things Fantasy (cozy, dark, magical realism, romantasy)
- Romance
- Young Adult
- Contemporary
Favorite Authors
- Abby Jimenez
- Seanan McGuire
- Heather Fawcett
- Sarah J. Maas
- Emily Henry
Mirna Zaher
Manager | Maude P. Ragsdale Public Library
Meet Mirna:
Mirna joined the RA Team because one of her favorite parts of being a librarian is sharing her love of reading with others. Recommending books to patrons that they end up loving is really the best. Reading unites people in so many ways, and being a part of that is amazing.
Mirna's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- Fantasy
- Romance
- Science Fiction
- Thrillers
- Historical Fiction
- Literary
Favorite Authors:
- Emily Henry
- Taylor Jenkins Reid
- Sherrilyn Kenyon
- Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou
- Chanel Cleeton
Kali Dallmier
Outreach Manager | WGRLS
Meet Kali:
Kali is the Marketing and Outreach Manager for WGRLS and serves as the Chair of the Readers' Advisory Committee. Like many librarians, she’s passionate about reading and building connections within the book community. Kali believes that books have the power to bring people together and foster a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. Through her work with Readers' Advisory, she loves helping people discover the perfect book for their interests and needs.
Kali's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- Cozy Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- Literary Fiction
- Graphic Novels
Favorite Authors:
- Diana Wynne Jones
- Becky Chambers
- Kurt Vonnegut
- Martha Wells
- Octavia E. Butler
- Seanan McGuire
Laura Buchanan
Admin/Bookmobile Librarian | WGRLS
Meet Laura
Laura is the regional bookmobile librarian and travels around to the five counties served by WGRLS spreading the love of books! Banned Books Week is her passion, and she believes in the freedom for everyone to choose whatever books they want to read. Find Laura at one of the bookmobile stops to receive some reading recommendations while you're out and about!
Laura's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- True Crime
- Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
- Cozy Mysteries
- Fantasy
Favorite Authors:
- Robert Jordan
- Glen Cook
- Gail Carriger
- Madeleine L'Engle
- Ellie Alexander
- Leigh Bardugo
Justine Delgado
Lithia Springs
Meet Justine:
Justine is the Adult Services Specialist at Lithia Springs Public Library. A child of the library, Justine has been a lover of reading since she was able to pick up a book on her own. She's in charge of the writing club Words on A Page and the New Romantics Book Club that specializes in romance books. When she's off the clock, she's attached at the hip to her kindle reading a romance book that'll eventually get recommended to many patrons and other fellow readers.
Justine's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- Romance
- Science Fiction
- Contemporary Fiction
- Literary Fiction
- Manga
- Biographies
- Cozy Fantasies
Favorite Authors:
- Kennedy Ryan
- Tia Williams
- Tessa Dare
- Talia Hibbert
- Olivia Dade
Kelsey Morgan
Lithia Springs Public Library
Meet Kelsey:
Kelsey is a Library Assistant at the Lithia Springs Public Library. She attended Agnes Scott College for her undergrad and recieved her MLIS from the University of Washington. Helping patrons find the perfect book for them is her passion. When not behind the desk, she enjoys snuggling with her cat Rasputin, staying up past her bedtime reading just one more page, working on jigsaw puzzles, and playing more video games than is probably healthy.
Kelsey's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- Horror
- Dystopian Fiction
- Indie Comics
- Realistic Sci-fi
- Queer Lit
- Comedy Fiction
- Speculative Fiction
Favorite Authors:
- Lemony Snicket
- Bentley Little
- S. A. Barnes
- Junji Ito
- Junji Ito
Katherine McDonald
Dallas Public Library
Meet Katherine
Katherine is the Children's Specialist at the Dallas Library in Paulding County. She can often be found reading children's books of all kinds in preparation for Story Time, Toddler Time, and Baby Time. She enjoys writing reviews and reading ARCS, reading debut novels, and sharing her love of books and reading. There isn't a genre she won't read from!
Katherine's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- Children's books of all kinds
- Horror
- Nonfiction
- Dark Romance, Spicy Romance
- Manga, Graphic Novels
- Biographies, Autobiographies
- True Crime, Cults
Favorite Authors:
- Gail Carson Levine
- Tae Keller
- Roshani Chokshi
- Sid Sharp
- Sandra Boynton
Leslie Stokes
Meet Leslie:
Leslie is the Library Manager at the Heard County Public Library in Franklin. Her mother was the media specialist at Roopville Elementary School, so Leslie grew up in libraries. She is always willing to talk about books and she joined the Readers' Advisory team because she has a passion for connecting readers with books they want to read.
Leslie's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- Romance
- Science Fiction
- Young Adult
- Fantasy
Favorite Authors:
- Andy Weir
- Diana Gabaldon
- Anne Bishop
- Ernest Cline
- Matthew Reilly
Nubia Peña
Villa Rica
Meet Nubia:
Nubia is a bilingual Library Assistant at the Villa Rica Public Library, specializing in adult services and art programming. She previously worked with a literacy nonprofit that curated and provided home libraries for BIPOC families, helping introduce literacy at a young age. Her love of literacy led her to the wonderful world of libraries where she enjoys sharing her favorite books with patrons. Nubia is part of the Readers’ Advisory team because she loves helping readers discover their next favorite read.
Leslie's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- Picture Books
- Romantasy
- Cozy Fantasy
- Fantasy
Favorite Authors:
- Eric Carle
- Paolo Coelho
- Rachel Gillig
- Rebecca Yarros
- TJ Klune
Emily McDougal
Villa Rica
Meet Emily:
Emily is a library assistant and game-master for the Villa Rica Public Library. When she’s not running switch tournaments or hosting game nights, she loves to talk with patrons about what they’re reading and watching. Her favorite projects are the ones that give her a chance to combine her creative skills with her literary know-how to connect readers with all the library has to offer, like curating book displays and book dates, or designing bingo cards to track reading across genres. Being a part of the Reader’s Advisory team is another opportunity to share her experience and learn from other regional libraries.
Leslie's Top Reads of 2025
Favorite genres:
- Literary fiction
- Works in Translation
- Speculative fiction/Sci-Fi
- Short Story Collections
- Graphic Novels/Manga
Favorite Authors:
- Mary Shelley
- Virginia Woolf
- Ursula K Le Guin
- Ruth Ozeki
- Mieko Kawakami
- C Pam Zhang
- Ocean Vuong
- Jhumpa Lahiri
- Elif Batuman
- Elena Ferrante
- Ai Yazawa
- Kabi Nagata
- Nikki Giovanni