Monday, August 19, 2019

What We're Reading

Here's a snapshot of what the library staff is reading.

What are you reading right now? Recommend books to others in the comments section.



Wild Bird
Wild Bird
By Van Draanen, Wendelin
2017-09 - Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
9781101940440 CHECK CATALOG
In her most incisive and insightful book yet, the award-winning author of The Running Dream and Flipped offers a remarkable portrait of a girl who has hit rock bottom, but begins a climb back to herself at a wilderness survival camp in the desert. 5 1/2 x 8 5/16. …More


Crisis in the Red Zone: The Story of the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History, and of the Outbreaks to Come
Crisis in the Red Zone: The Story of the Deadliest Ebola Outbreak in History, and of the Outbreaks to Come
By Preston, Richard
2019-07 - Random House
9780812998832 CHECK CATALOG
The 2013-2014 Ebola epidemic was the deadliest ever--but the outbreaks continue. Now comes a gripping account of the doctors and scientists fighting to protect us, an urgent wake-up call about the future of emerging viruses--from the #1 bestselling author of The Hot Zone, now a National Geographic original miniseries.
This time, Ebola started with a two-year-old child who likely …More


The house of Stone and Ivy
The house of Stone and Ivy
By Stansfield, Anita
2019-01 - Covenant Communications
9781524408565 CHECK CATALOG
Orphaned as children, Hennie and Lottie share an unbreakable friendship. Together, they suffered the horrors of orphanages and the workhouse, and now grown, they continue to rely on each other. When Lottie approaches Hennie about a possible position at a manor house, Hennie is eager to work alongside her dear friend. However, to secure their positions as stable hands, they will have to undergo a …More


Little Women
Little Women
By Alcott, Louisa May
2014-08 - Puffin Books
9780147514011 CHECK CATALOG
Louisa May Alcott's classic tale of four sisters in a deluxe hardcover edition, with beautiful cover illustrations by Anna Bond, the artist behind world-renowned stationery brand Rifle Paper Co.
Grown-up Meg, tomboyish Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. The four March sisters couldn't be more different. But with their father away at war, and their mother working to support the
…More


Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians
By Sanderson, Brandon
Illustrator Lazo, Hayley
2016-02 - Starscape Books
9780765378941 CHECK CATALOG

Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians is the first action-packed fantasy adventure in the Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians series for young readers by the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson. These fast-paced and funny novels are now available in deluxe hardcover editions illustrated by Hayley Lazo.
On his thirteenth birthday, foster child Alcatraz Smedry gets …More


The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts
The Five Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts
By Chapman, Gary
2010-01 - Northfield Press
9780802473158 CHECK CATALOG
Marriages may be made in heaven, but they must be nurtured here on earth. Dr. Chapman explains how people communicate love in different ways, and shares the wonderful things that happen when men and women learn to speak each other's language. …More


First Test
First Test
By Pierce, Tamora
2004-08 - Ember
9780375829055 CHECK CATALOG
In the medieval and fantastic realm of Tortall, Keladry of Mindelan (known as Kel) is the first girl to take advantage of the decree that permits females to train for knighthood. But Kel is not a girl to underestimate. . . .

"Part school story . . . part fantasy . . . part animal story . . . this is a splendidly rousing feast."--Booklist
…More


The Moroccan Girl
The Moroccan Girl
By Cumming, Charles
2019-02 - St. Martin's Press
9781250129956 CHECK CATALOG

"Charles Cumming has breathed new life into the spy novel." --Ben Macintyre, bestselling author of A Spy Among Friends



In this gripping contemporary thriller, reminiscent of the classic Casablanca, a successful spy novelist is drawn into a real-life espionage plot when he's ordered to find a mysterious fugitive on the alluring but deadly
…More


Finding Dorothy
Finding Dorothy
By Letts, Elizabeth
2019-02 - Ballantine Books
9780525622109 CHECK CATALOG
This richly imagined novel tells the story behind The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the book that inspired the iconic film, through the eyes of author L. Frank Baum's intrepid wife, Maud.
"A breathtaking read that will transport you over the rainbow and into the heart of one of America's most enduring fairy tales."--Lisa Wingate, author of Before We Were Yours
…More


The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
By Kamkwamba, William
Author Mealer, Bryan
Illustrator Hymas, Anna
2016-01 - Puffin Books
9780147510426 CHECK CATALOG
Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village.
When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to …More


The A.B.C. Murders
The A.B.C. Murders
By Christie, Agatha
2011-05 - William Morrow & Company
9780062073587 CHECK CATALOG

There's a serial killer on the loose, working his way through the alphabet and the whole country is in a state of panic.
A is for Mrs. Ascher in Andover, B is for Betty Barnard in Bexhill, C is for Sir Carmichael Clarke in Churston. With each murder, the killer is getting more confident--but leaving a trail of deliberate clues to taunt the proud Hercule Poirot might just prove to be the …More


The 5th Wave: The First Book of the 5th Wave Series
The 5th Wave: The First Book of the 5th Wave Series
By Yancey, Rick
2015-02 - Penguin Books
9780142425831 CHECK CATALOG
The #1 New York Times Bestseller, now a major motion picture starring Chlo Grace Moretz
The Passage meets Ender's Game in the first book in an epic series by award-winning author Rick Yancey.



"Remarkable, not-to-be-missed-under-any-circumstances."--Entertainment Weekly




"A modern sci-fi
…More


One Half from the East
One Half from the East
By Hashimi, Nadia
2018-02 - HarperCollins
9780062421913 CHECK CATALOG

Perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia, Thanhha Lai, and Rebecca Stead, internationally bestselling author Nadia Hashimi's first novel for young readers is a coming-of-age journey set in modern-day Afghanistan that explores life as a bacha posh--a preteen girl dressed as a boy.
Obayda's family is in need of some good fortune, …More


The Pearl That Broke Its Shell
The Pearl That Broke Its Shell
By Hashimi, Nadia
2015-01 - William Morrow & Company
9780062244765 CHECK CATALOG

Afghan-American Nadia Hashimi's literary debut novel is a searing tale of powerlessness, fate, and the freedom to control one's own fate that combines the cultural flavor and emotional resonance of the works of Khaled Hosseini, Jhumpa Lahiri, and Lisa See.
In Kabul, 2007, with a drug-addicted father and no brothers, Rahima and her sisters can only sporadically attend school, and can …More

Friday, May 17, 2019

What We're Reading

Here's a snapshot of what the library staff is reading.

What are you reading right now? Recommend books to others in the comments section.


Swing
Swing
By Alexander, Kwame
Author Hess, Mary Rand
2018-10 - Blink
9780310761914 CHECK CATALOG

New York Times bestselling authors Kwame Alexander and Mary Rand Hess (Solo) tell this lyrical story about hope, courage, and love that speaks to anyone who's struggled to find their voice. And the surprise ending shines a spotlight on the issues related to our current social divide, challenging perspectives and inspiring everyone to make their voice heard.
When America …More


Slathbog's Gold
Slathbog's Gold
By Forman, M. L.
2011-02 - Shadow Mountain
9781606416815 CHECK CATALOG
The sign is small, tucked into the corner of Mr. Clutters …More


Girls Like Us
Girls Like Us
By Giles, Gail
2015-10 - Candlewick Press (MA)
9780763680282 CHECK CATALOG
With gentle humor and unflinching realism, the author of "Shattering Glass" tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two teen girls who have just graduated from their school's special ed program and are entering the adult world. …More


Starved Stuff: Feeding the 7 Basic Needs of Healthy Relationships
Starved Stuff: Feeding the 7 Basic Needs of Healthy Relationships
By Townsend, Matt
2010-10 - Perfect Paperback
9780615351704 CHECK CATALOG
Creating a healthy and lasting relationship with your partner can be both wonderful and demanding. Acclaimed national speaker and relationship expert Matt Townsend explores both the challenges and solutions for healthier couples in this landmark book. …More


The Last Sin Eater
The Last Sin Eater
By Rivers, Francine
2013-06 - Tyndale House Publishers
9781414370668 CHECK CATALOG
In this story set in mid 19th-century Appalachia, young Cadi learns a valuable spiritual lesson about Jesus Christ after she confronts a mysterious man who comes to absolve her guilt over her grandmother's death. Now a major motion picture from Fox Faith, starring Henry Thomas ("E.T."), set for theatrical release on February 16. Photos. …More


The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man
The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man
By Jonasson, Jonas
Author Willson-Broyles, Rachel
2019-01 - William Morrow & Company
9780062846136 CHECK CATALOG

The hysterical, clever, and unforgettable sequel to Jonas Jonasson's international bestseller The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared.
He's back. Even older. Even funnier.
It all begins with a hot air balloon trip and three bottles of champagne. Allan and Julius are ready for some spectacular views, but they're not …More


Maisie Dobbs
Maisie Dobbs
By Winspear, Jacqueline
2014-06 - Soho Crime
9781616954079 CHECK CATALOG
"A female investigator every bit as brainy and battle-hardened as Lisbeth Salander."

--Maureen Corrigan, NPR's Fresh Air, on Maisie Dobbs

Maisie Dobbs got her start as a maid in an aristocratic London household when she was thirteen. Her employer, suffragette Lady Rowan Compton, soon became her patron, taking the remarkably bright youngster under her wing. Lady …More


Confessions of a Murder Suspect
Confessions of a Murder Suspect
By Patterson, James
Author Paetro, Maxine
2012-09 - Jimmy Patterson
9780316206983 CHECK CATALOG
Internationally bestselling author Patterson returns to the genre that made him famous with a thrilling teen detective series about the mysterious and magnificently wealthy Angel family . . . and the dark secrets they're keeping from one another. …More


Monstrous Beauty
Monstrous Beauty
By Fama, Elizabeth
2013-10 - Square Fish
9781250034250 CHECK CATALOG
In alternating chapters, this story tells of the mermaid Syrenka's love for Ezra in 1872 that leads to a series of horrific murders, and present-day Hester's encounter with a ghost that reveals her connection to the murders and to Syrenka. …More


The Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How Muslims Saved Jews During the Holocaust
The Grand Mosque of Paris: A Story of How Muslims Saved Jews During the Holocaust
By Ruelle, Karen Gray
Author DeSaix, Deborah Durland
2009-09 - Holiday House
9780823421596 CHECK CATALOG
Awards:
Middle East Book Awards (2009), William Allen White Childens Book Award (2012)

The story, in picture-book format, of how the Grand Mosque in Paris was used to hide Jews and escaped prisoners-of-war during the Nazi occupation. …More


Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers, Second Edition: How to Edit Yourself Into Print
By Browne, Renni
Author King, Dave
2004-04 - William Morrow & Company
9780060545697 CHECK CATALOG
Hundreds of books have been written on the art of writing. Here at last is a book by two professional editors to teach writers the techniques of the editing trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories. Renni Browne and Dave King are two of the country's best-known independent editors. In their years as president and senior editor of The Editorial Department, they …More


Malala's Magic Pencil
Malala's Magic Pencil
By Yousafzai, Malala
Illustrator Kerascoet
2017-10 - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
9780316319577 CHECK CATALOG
In this beautifully illustrated volume, the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize shares a story from her childhood in Pakistan that shows younger readers the world view that allowed her to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times. Full color. …More

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Audiobooks: Not Enough Time To Read? Listen To A New Book!

The Border
The Border
By Winslow, Don
Read by Porter, Ray
2019-02 - Blackstone Publishing
9781504719988 CHECK CATALOG
The explosive, highly anticipated conclusion to the epic Cartel trilogy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Force
What do you do when there are no borders? When the lines you thought existed simply vanish? How do you plant your feet to make a stand when you no longer know what side you're on?
The war has come home.
For over forty years, Art Keller …More


The Chef
The Chef
By Patterson, James
Author DiLallo, Max
Read by Ziants, Micheal
2019-02 - Little Brown and Company
9781549175855 CHECK CATALOG In the new stand-alone thriller from the World's Bestselling author comes a Police detective by day, celebrity food truck chef by night, now Caleb Rooney has a new title: Most Wanted.

In the Carnival days leading up Mardi Gras, Detective Caleb Rooney comes under investigation for a murder he is accused of committing in the line of duty--as a Major Crimes detective for the New
…More


The Department of Sensitive Crimes: A Detective Varg Novel
The Department of Sensitive Crimes: A Detective Varg Novel
By Smith, Alexander McCall
Read by Rintoul, David
2019-04 - Recorded Books
9781980031581 CHECK CATALOG From the beloved and best-selling author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a lighthearted comedic novel about a Swedish police department tasked with solving the most unusual, complicated, and, often, insignificant crimes.
The detectives who work in Malmo Police's Department of Sensitive Crimes take their job very seriously. The lead detective, Ulf Varg, prioritizes his …More


The Editor
The Editor
By Rowley, Steven
Read by Urie, Michael
2019-04 - Penguin Audiobooks
9781984839596 CHECK CATALOG From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus comes a novel about a struggling writer who gets his big break, with a little help from the most famous woman in America.
After years of trying to make it as a writer in 1990s New York City, James Smale finally sells his novel to an editor at a major publishing house: none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Jackie--or Mrs. …More


Gunmetal Gray
Gunmetal Gray
By Greaney, Mark
Read by Snyder, Jay
2017-04 - Audible Studios on Brilliance
9781536694383 CHECK CATALOG
Mark Greaney, the New York Times best-selling coauthor of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan novels, delivers another breakneck thriller following the world's deadliest assassin - the Gray Man.
After five years on the run, Court Gentry is back on the inside at the CIA. But his first mission makes him wish he had stayed on the outs when a pair of Chinese agents try to take him down in Hong …More


The First Lady
The First Lady
By Patterson, James
With DuBois, Brendan
Read by McBride, Deborah
2019-03 - Grand Central Publishing
9781549119385 CHECK CATALOG In James Patterson's new stand-alone thriller, one secret can bring down a government when the President's affair to remember becomes a nightmare he wishes he could forget.
Sally Grissom is a top secret service agent in charge of the Presidential Protection team. She knows that something is amiss when she is summoned to a private meeting with the President and his Chief …More


Keto Diet: Your 30-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Balance Hormones, Fight Inflammation, and Reverse Disease
Keto Diet: Your 30-Day Plan to Lose Weight, Balance Hormones, Fight Inflammation, and Reverse Disease
By Axe, Josh
Read by Martin, Eric
2019-03 - Little Brown and Company
9781549119217 CHECK CATALOG From the author of the national bestseller Eat Dirt, a 30-day healthy plan -- including more than 80 delicious recipes -- to burn fat, fight inflammation, and reverse disease using the keto diet.
Today, the ketogenic diet is the world's fastest growing diet, and with good reason. When practiced correctly, it has been proven to burn fat, reduce inflammation, fight cancer, …More


Lost Roses
Lost Roses
By Kelly, Martha Hall
Read by Gati, Kathleen
Read by Gilbert, Tavia
2019-04 - Random House Audio Publishing Group
9781984845375 CHECK CATALOG The million-copy bestseller Lilac Girls introduced the real-life heroine Caroline Ferriday. Now Lost Roses, set a generation earlier and also inspired by true events, features Caroline's mother, Eliza, and follows three equally indomitable women from St. Petersburg to Paris under the shadow of World War I.
"A nuanced tale that speaks to the strength of …More


The Malta Exchange
The Malta Exchange
By Berry, Steve
Read by Brick, Scott
2019-03 - MacMillan Audio
9781250316530 CHECK CATALOG
"Brick is a masterful narrator, raising the tension in the action scenes while keeping the listener engaged in the slower historical segments." -- AudioFile Magazine



In this audiobook, Steve Berry and Macmillan Audio team up again to bring listeners an expanded, annotated Writer's Cut edition of The Malta Exchange. This Writer's Cut
…More


Silent Night
Silent Night
By Steel, Danielle
Narrated by Frangione, Jim
2019-03 - Recorded Books
9781980027591 CHECK CATALOG A shocking accident. A little girl struggling to survive. And the childless aunt who transforms her own world to help her Danielle Steel's latest novel is a deeply moving story of resilience and hope.
Paige Watts is the ultimate stage mother. The daughter of Hollywood royalty, Paige channels her own acting dreams into making her daughter, Emma, a star. By the age of nine, Emma is …More


Storm Cursed
Storm Cursed
By Briggs, Patricia
Read by King, Lorelei
2019-05 - Penguin Audiobooks
9781524756697 CHECK CATALOG In this powerful entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Mercy Thompson must face a deadly enemy to defend all she loves...
My name is Mercedes Athena Thompson Hauptman, and I am a car mechanic.

And a coyote shapeshifter.

And the mate of the Alpha of the Columbia Basin werewolf pack.

Even so, none of that would have gotten me into trouble …More


The Tale Teller: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel #05
The Tale Teller: A Leaphorn, Chee & Manuelito Novel #05
By Hillerman, Anne
Read by Delaine, Christina
2019-04 - HarperCollins
9780062898685 CHECK CATALOG …More