What We're Reading

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

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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