Penthouse Prince
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Saturday, October 31, 2020
October 31, 2020 - Staff Reviews
Penthouse Prince
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
October 27, 2020 - Staff Reviews
Raintree: Haunted
Monday, October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020 - New Arrivals
October 26, 2020
Adult Fiction
Chaos by Iris Johansen.
When CIA agent Alisa Flynn
flaunts the rules by breaking into a mansion in the middle of the night, she
skillfully circumvents alarms and outwits guards only to find herself standing
in billionaire Gabe Korgan's study . . . busted by Korgan himself. This could
cost her her job unless, in a split second, she can turn the tables and try to
convince him to join her on the most important mission of her life. In a
ripped-from-the-headlines plot, schoolgirls in Africa have been kidnapped, and
Alisa knows that Korgan has the courage, financial means, and high-tech
weaponry to help rescue them. With so many innocent lives hanging in the
balance, what she doesn't reveal is that one of those schoolgirls is like a
little sister to her. But when the truth gets out, the stakes grow even higher.
Calling in additional assistance from renowned horse whisperer Margaret
Douglas, Alisa and Gabe lay their plans, only to see them descend into chaos as
the line between right and wrong wavers before them like a mirage. Every path
is strewn with pitfalls, each likely to get them -- or the hostages -- killed.
But with the help of a brave team and a horse with the heart of a warrior, they
might just get out of this alive.
Dark Song by Christine Feehan.
"Stolen from her home
at a young age and tormented for centuries, Elisabeta Trigovise is scared to
show herself to anyone. Even though she has been rescued and is now safe within
the Carpathian compound, she has lived in fear for so long she has no idea how
to survive without it. She wants to answer the siren call of her lifemate but
the very thought terrifies her. Before he found Elisabeta, Ferro Arany was an
ancient warrior without emotion. Now that his senses have come alive, he knows
it will take more than kind words and soft touches to convince the fractured
woman that they are partners, not master and prisoner. For now, he will give
her his strength until she finds hers, allowing the steady rhythm of his heart
to soothe Elisabeta's fragile soul. But even as she learns to stand on her own,
the vampire who kept her captive is desperate to claim her again, threatening
the song Elisabeta and Ferro are writing together." -- Amazon.com.
Tranquility Falls by Davis Bunn.
Six years ago, Daniel was
a Los Angeles financial analyst who was too handsome for his own good. Too
smart for his anchor job on the nightly news. And too enamored with the heady
addictions of the high life. That man died in a tragic accident with his
fiancée. With grief and guilt battling for control, Daniel moved to the quiet
California seaside town of Miramar Bay with his best friend--a rescue
Labradoodle who still sees him through rough times. Daniel's a different man
now. Clean, sober, and taking things one day at a time with no commitments to
anyone except himself. And just as his solitude begins to chafe, two souls in
need of fresh starts unexpectedly enter Daniel's life . . . Daniel's
self-centered sister has dissolved several longtime relationships. Theirs
included. The latest? Her restless teenage daughter, Nicole, whom she's dropped
off in Miramar Bay without a backward glance. For Nicole, who's never felt at
home in the world, it only confirms the disconnect she's always had with her mother.
Now, left with an uncle she barely knows, Nicole is more adrift than ever. Yet
to Daniel's surprise, playing surrogate father is forging a bond that he needs,
too. More difficult for Daniel is the possibility of romance with lovely and
fragile Jennifer Hanley. Struggling with a trauma of her own, the single mother
is as cautious about love as Daniel is--no matter how healing it could be. But
for Daniel, Stella, and Nicole there's still hope for a tomorrow they can call
their own. All they have do is to learn to trust in each other, and in
themselves.
Adult Non-Fiction
Raised Hunting by David Holder, Karin Holder, & Larry Dugger.
In bow hunting, being at
full draw is the height of adventure, the moment when you're poised to take
your best shot. Hunting enthusiasts and popular Outdoor Channel personalities
David and Karin Holder believe you can live the same way you hunt--at full
draw, excited and ready for whatever God has in store for you. Each chapter is
designed to help you take aim spiritually, physically, mentally, and on the
hunt. You will go behind the scenes of David and Karin's television
show, Raised Hunting, join them in their thrilling outdoor journeys, and
learn how to prepare and cook healthy wild game with easy-to-follow recipes. This
book will help you become a better hunter. But more important, it will help you
become a better parent, spouse, friend, and child of God, which is what living
at full draw truly means. Discover that real fulfillment is a successful life,
not a successful hunt. However, when you can find a way bring those two things
together, now you've really got something to smile about.
Too Much and Never
Enough by Mary L. Trump, Ph.D.
In this revelatory,
authoritative portrait of Donald J. Trump and the toxic family that made him,
Mary L. Trump, a trained clinical psychologist and Donald's only niece, shines
a bright light on the dark history of their family in order to explain how her
uncle became the man who now threatens the world's health, economic security,
and social fabric. Mary Trump spent much of her childhood in her grandparents'
large, imposing house in the heart of Queens, New York, where Donald and his
four siblings grew up. She describes a nightmare of traumas, destructive
relationships, and a tragic combination of neglect and abuse. She explains how
specific events and general family patterns created the damaged man who
currently occupies the Oval Office, including the strange and harmful
relationship between Fred Trump and his two oldest sons, Fred Jr. and Donald. A
firsthand witness to countless holiday meals and interactions, Mary brings an
incisive wit and unexpected humor to sometimes grim, often confounding family
events. She recounts in unsparing detail everything from her uncle Donald's
place in the family spotlight and Ivana's penchant for regifting to her
grandmother's frequent injuries and illnesses and the appalling way Donald,
Fred Trump's favorite son, dismissed and derided him when he began to succumb
to Alzheimer's. Numerous pundits, armchair psychologists, and journalists have
sought to parse Donald J. Trump's lethal flaws. Mary L. Trump has the
education, insight, and intimate familiarity needed to reveal what makes
Donald, and the rest of her clan, tick. She alone can recount this fascinating,
unnerving saga, not just because of her insider's perspective but also because
she is the only Trump willing to tell the truth about one of the world's most
powerful and dysfunctional families.
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
Superman Smashes the Klan by Gene Luen Yang. YA GN
When Dr. Lee moves his family to
Metropolis, his son Tommy adjusts to the new neighborhood while daugher Roberta
feels out of place, so when the evil Klan of the Fiery Cross begins a string of
terrorist attacks on the city, Superman fights them, and Roberta and Superman
soon learn to embrace their own unique features that set them apart.
Primer by Jennifer Muro & Thomas Krajewski. C GN
"While living with
her latest set of foster parents, Ashley Rayburn mistakenly applies some found
body paints which give her a wide range of special powers, but soon the
military discovers what happened to their secret weapon and this puts Ashley
and her newfound family and friends in danger."-- Provided by publisher.
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Thursday, October 22, 2020
October 22, 2020 - A Book & A Recipe
Brooke County Libraries – A Book & A Recipe
October Theme – The Great Gatsby
Nearly 100 years after the Roaring Twenties, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic is still stunning readers with his memorable characters and sparkling narrative.
Fans of the novel will likely recognize these dishes, at least enough to get them in the mood to watch an adaptation on DVD tonight! Eh hem. We mean read the book. We invite the rest of you to dig up a copy of the novel one evening and find out where we got our inspiration.
Okay! Let’s have some fun…
All Courtesy of PopSugar website…
Ingredients
1 package crescent roll dough
4 chicken apple sausages, or another flavor of your choice
Yellow mustard, for dipping
Directions
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
Carefully unravel crescent dough and divide it into four rectangular pieces. Wrap each sausage around one piece of dough, pinching edges of dough to seal it tightly around sausage.
Use a serrated knife to cut dough-wrapped sausages into 6 equal pieces. There should be 24 pieces altogether.
Bake for 12-14 minutes or until dough is golden brown and sausage is heated through. Serve hot with mustard for dipping.
https://www.popsugar.com/food/Chicks-Blanket-10781280
Who knew living large l ike Jay Gatsby himself could be so simple?
Recipe #2 (Cold) Fried Chicken
Courtesy of InLiterature website
Ingredients
2 pieces of chicken breast
~1 cup bread crumbs
1 egg
1 cup frying oil
Instructions
Wash the chicken breasts and slice into finger sized pieces.
In one bowl beat the egg. In another, place the bread crumbs.
Roll the chicken pieces in the egg to cover, then drop them into the bread crumbs and roll around until coated. Set aside.
Heat up a frying pan with the oil. When a small bit of chicken is dropped in and begins to sizzle, it is hot enough to cook with.
Place a few chicken pieces at a time into the frying pan and cook for ~3-4 minutes either side until golden to medium brown.
Remove onto a plate and continue cooking the rest of the chicken pieces.
https://www.inliterature.net/food-in-literature/2013/04/the-great-gatsby-fried-chicken.html
Now, if that’s too much work for an evening, there’s always a quick stop at Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Recipe #3 Lemon Cakes
Courtesy of the Little Library Café website
Makes 12 little cakes, or 1 loaf cake
Ingredients
240g butter
200g caster sugar + an extra 2tbsp for sprinkling
Zest and juice of 1 juicy lemon
3 eggs
300g plain flour
2.5tsp baking powder
Equipment
12-hole muffin tin
Bowl
Electric hand whisk
Spatula
Spoon
Cooling rack
1. Preheat the oven to 170C. Grease the muffin tray.
2. Cream the butter and sugar until smooth then mix in the lemon zest. Add the eggs, one at a time, adding a tablespoon full of the flour if the mixture separates. When the eggs are well incorporated, add the lemon juice and finally fold in the flour.
3. Divide the batter between the 12 muffin cups; each should be around 2/3 full.
4. Bake for 20-25mins (or around an hour for a loaf cake) until the sugar is cracked on top and a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool the cakes in the tin for 10 minutes until turning out onto the wire rack.
http://thelittlelibrarycafe.com/blog/2014/05/02/lemon-cakes-the-great-gatsby
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020 - Staff Reviews
The Best Man Plan
Monday, October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020 - New Arrivals
October 19, 2020
Adult Fiction
Broken Glass by V.C. Andrews.
Haylee and Kaylee
Fitzgerald are twin sisters who have been forced to be identical in every way
by their domineering mother. She insists they wear the same clothes, eat the
same food, get the same grades, and have all the same friends. But both are
growing weary of her obsession with their similarities, so when they finally
attend high school, they find little ways to highlight their independence. The
transition isn't as easy as expected, however, and soon both sisters are thrust
into a world that their mother never prepared them for—a world with far more
dangerous consequences than just upsetting Mother.
A Question of Betrayal by Anne Perry.
Britain's secret
intelligence service, MI6, has lost contact with its informant in northern
Italy, just as important information about the future plans of Austria and Nazi
Germany is coming to light. And young Elena Standish, to her surprise, is the
only person who can recognize MI6's man--because he is her former lover. Aiden
Strother betrayed her six years before, throwing shame on her entire family.
Now, with so much to prove, Elena heads to Trieste to track down Aiden and find
out what happened to his handler, who has mysteriously cut off contact with
Britain. As Elena gets word of a secret group working to put Austria in the
hands of Germany, her older sister, Margot, is in Berlin to watch a childhood
friend get married--to a member of the Gestapo. Margot and Elena's grandfather,
the former head of MI6, is none too happy about the sisters' travels at this
tumultuous time, especially when a violent event at home reminds him that even
Britain is growing dangerous. As his own investigation collides with his
granddaughter's, what's at stake on the continent becomes increasingly
frightening--and personal.
Shadows in Death by J.D. Robb.
While Eve examines a fresh
body in Washington Square Park, her husband, Roarke, spots a man among the
onlookers he's known since his younger days on the streets of Dublin. A man who
claims to be his half-brother. A man who kills for a living--and who burns with
hatred for him. Eve is quick to suspect that the victim's spouse--resentful
over his wife's affair and poised to inherit her fortune--would have happily
paid an assassin to do his dirty work. Roarke is just as quick to warn her that
if Lorcan Cobbe is the hitman, she needs to be careful. Law enforcement
agencies worldwide have pursued this cold-hearted killer for years, to no
avail. And his lazy smirk when he looked Roarke's way indicates that he will
target anyone who matters to Roarke...and is confident he'll get away with it. Eve
is desperate to protect Roarke. Roarke is desperate to protect Eve. And
together, they're determined to find Cobbe before he finds them--even if it
takes them across the Atlantic, far outside Eve's usual jurisdiction...
Adult Non-Fiction
The Walking Dead: The
Official Cookbook and Survival Guide
by Lauren Wilson.
The Walking Dead: The
Official Cookbook and Survival Guide details the skills and recipes you
need to survive (while avoiding being eaten) during a walker apocalypse.
Inspired by the hit AMC television series, the book features recipes for meals
featured on the show, plus food and drinks inspired by key characters and
locations, along with expert information on foraging, hunting wild game, and
outdoor cooking. Featuring familiar treats like Carl's pudding, Carol
Peletier's baked goods, and Hershel's spaghetti, this is the ultimate gift for
fans and walker-wary survivalists alike.
Stand All the Way Up by Sophie Hudson.
"Whenever you face the
hard stuff--the pieces and parts of life that keep you up at night,
relentlessly reminding you that the "simple and easy" path is somehow
a turn you've missed along the way --is your first instinct to try to make it
all simply go away? You might wonder if it's possible to just ignore it, or,
better yet, to burn it all down. During a particularly difficult stretch in her
own life, Sophie learned that the Lord, through His Word and His people, has
already provided all that we need to get up, straighten up, and stand all the
way up. This book is a collection of stories full of humor, sass, and spiritual
insight, revealing our God who teaches you to stand up for yourself, stand up
for the people you love, stand up for the people who can't, and stand up for the
Kingdom."--Amazon.com
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer. YA
"The story of Bella
and Edward from "Twilight" told from Edward's point of view takes on
a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and
intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn
more fascinating details about Edward's past and the complexity of his inner
thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can
he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?"--
Provided by publisher.
Voting: A Kid’s Guide by Nel Yomtov. CNF
"The votes are in! What is voting
all about? Readers find out why voting is important and how it plays a part in our
elections."-- Provided by publisher.
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Saturday, October 17, 2020
October 17, 2020 - Staff Reviews
Capitol Conspiracy
Friday, October 16, 2020
October 16, 2020 - BCPL Resume Tips
BCPL Resume Tips
Tip #1 – Resumes should be a single full page.
Keep your resume one page but fill the whole page, no matter how detailed. For those with a long work history, it’s okay to chose only the most recent and/or most relevant jobs. Gaps in job history will often not keep employers from calling back but will simply generate questions regarding it in your interview. If you have a short work history, use formatting to help you fill more space such as spacing or bullets. Volunteer history and community projects are also nice fillers.
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020 - Staff Reviews
Hidden
Monday, October 12, 2020
October 12, 2020 - New Arrivals
October 12, 2020
Adult Fiction
Zombie, Indiana by Scott Kenemore.
Zombie,
Indiana explores the impact of an invading zombie horde on a trio of
Hoosier protagonists . . . each of whom have some dark secrets to keep. When
the governor's daughter mysteriously disappears on a field trip, IMPD Special
Sergeant James Nolan, scholarship student Kesha Washington, and Governor Hank
Burleson must all come together not only to find the governor's daughter, but
also to undertake a quest to redeem the very soul of the state itself . . . all
while under constant attack from the living dead.
Wild Iris Ridge by RaeAnne Thayne.
Lucy Drake and Brendan
Caine have only one thing in common...And it's likely to tear them apart.
Because it was Brendan's late wife, Jessie--and Lucy's best friend--who'd
brought them together in the first place. And since Jessie's passing, Brendan's
been distracted by his two little ones...and the memory of an explosive kiss
with Lucy years before his marriage. Still, he'll steer clear of her. She's
always been trouble with a capital T. Lucy couldn't wait to shed her
small-town roots for the big city. But now that she's back in Hope's Crossing
to take care of the Queen Anne home her late aunt has left her, she figures
seeing Brendan Caine again is no big deal. After all, she'd managed to resist
the handsome fire chief once before, but clearly the embers of their attraction
are still smoldering....
Hard Edge by Pamela Clare.
Gabriela Marquez came to
her parents' homeland of Venezuela to help its people. Working undercover for
the CIA as Sister María, a Franciscan nun, she spends long days at the mission,
giving food to the poor, helping the sick-and keeping a close watch on local
drug trafficking. When a violent raid makes her a hostage together with two
American journalists, she finds herself the prisoner of the very cartel she's
been spying on. Fortunately for the journalists-but not so luckily for her
captors-Sister María is not what she seems to be. Hiding behind her nun's
habit, Gabriela puts her training to use to ensure the hostages' survival.
Dylan Cruz spent the better part of a decade with Seal Team Six, ridding the
world of scum. Now an operative with Cobra International Security, he's sent to
Venezuela with a small team to gather intel for a hostage rescue. Against all
expectations, he gets valuable information from one of the hostages-a beautiful
young nun. Sister María of the Gorgeous Brown Eyes puts R-rated thoughts in his
mind, thoughts he has no business thinking. Then again, he always figured he'd
end up in hell. When the rescue fails, Dylan finds himself trapped in hostile
territory with lovely Sister María. Together, they go underground to reach the
Colombian border, but Sister María is full of secrets-and enticing surprises.
Beneath that shapeless, gray habit is a woman whose abilities-and passions-are
a match for Dylan's. As the desire between them ignites, what should have been
a straightforward mission of evade-and-escape turns into a fight for survival
against a murderous cartel boss who wants them both dead.
Adult Non-Fiction
The Elder Scrolls: The
Official Cookbook by Chelsea
Monroe-Cassel.
Feast on all of the delicious
dishes found in Skyrim, Morrowind, and all of Tamriel in this beautifully
crafted cookbook based on the award-winning Elder Scrolls game series. Immerse
yourself in the diverse cuisines of the Nords, Bosmer, Khajit, and beyond with
these recipes inspired by food found in the Old Kingdom, across Tamriel, and
more. With over sixty delicious recipes for fan-favorite recipes including
Apple Cabbage Stew, Sunlight Soufflé, Sweetrolls, and more, The Elder Scrolls:
The Official Cookbook will delight every hungry Dragonborn.
The Moonlight Mill
Murders of Steubenville, Ohio by Susan
M. Guy.
Prohibition ended on
December 5, 1933, and Steubenville hoped that its reputation as "Little
Chicago" would end with it. That hope was short-lived when, eight weeks
later, the Phantom Killer made his midnight debut. Under the glow of a full
moon, in the mill yards of Steubenville's Wheeling Steel Plant, the killer
ambushed a rail worker, shooting him five times. The Steubenville Police
Department, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department and Wheeling Steel Mill
Police joined forces in the New Year to find the Phantom before he took another
victim. The strongest of millworkers on the midnight shift began to arm
themselves, wondering who would be next. As the investigation wore on,
Steubenville was once again thrust into the national spotlight as the Phantom's
reign of terror continued. Local historian Susan M. Guy delves into one of the
city's most infamous crimes. – Amazon.com.
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
Sunny the Bunny Goes to
Camp by Jace Higgins & Paige
Bekish. E
Sunny the Bunny is finding
it hard to say goodbye to home before she leaves for sleepaway camp--after all,
Mom and Dad won't even be there. Trying new things can sometimes be scary, and
Sunny is worried that she won't make any friends this summer and she'll be
lonely so far away from her family. Boy is she wrong!
Max Einstein Saves the
Future by James Patterson & Chris
Grabenstein. J
Max is back with a
thrilling new adventure that involves time travel, creepy bad guys, killer
drones, and a shocking mystery about her past that she will stop at nothing to
solve! Under constant danger of being kidnapped by the shadowy Corporation, Max
is on the run from New York to London and beyond. But soon the call comes for
the Change Maker kids' next mission: make sure no kid ever goes hungry again!
If anyone can tackle a problem this big, Max and her genius friends can. But
mysterious clues about her past keep distracting Max's focus. She always wanted
to know who her parents were and why they abandoned her as a baby. If she
manages to build a time machine, she could find them and get all the answers!
What's more important - her past, or the future of the Change Makers?
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Friday, October 9, 2020
October 9, 2020 - Book Club Preview
Brooke County Libraries Book Club – October 2020
Our selection is The Coast of Chicago by Stuart Dybek. We will be holding our virtual discussion Thursday October 29th.
The stolid landscape of Chicago suddenly turns dreamlike and otherworldly in Stuart Dybek's classic story collection. A child's collection of bottle caps becomes the tombstones of a graveyard. A lowly rightfielder's inexplicable death turns him into a martyr to baseball. Strains of Chopin floating down the tenement airshaft are transformed into a mysterious anthem of loss. Combining homely detail and heartbreakingly familiar voices with grand leaps of imagination, The Coast of Chicago is a masterpiece from one of America's most highly regarded writers.
About the author Stuart Dybek -
Stuart Dybek has published three short story collections: Childhood and Other Neighborhoods, The Coast of Chicago, and I Sailed With Magellan; and two volumes of poetry: Brass Knuckles and Streets in Their Own Ink. He has been anthologized frequently and regularly appears in magazines such as the New Yorker, the Atlantic, Harper’s Magazine and the Paris Review.
He has received numerous awards, including: a 1998 Lannan Award; the 1995 PEN/Bernard Malamud Prize "for distinctive achievement in the short story"; an Academy Institute Award in Fiction from the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 1994; a Guggenheim Fellowship; two fellowships from the NEA; a residency at the Rockefeller Foundation's Bellagio Center; and a Whiting Writers Award. He has also received four O. Henry Prizes, including an O. Henry first prize for his story, "Hot Ice." Dybek's story, "Blight," was awarded the Nelson Algren Prize and his collection, Childhood and Other Neighborhoods, which was nominated for the National Book Critics' Circle Award, received the 1981 Prize for Fiction from the Society of Midland Authors and the Cliff Dwellers Award from the Friends of Literature.
Dybek grew up on Chicago’s South Side in a Polish-American neighborhood called Pilsen or Little Village, which is also the main setting for his fiction. He received an M.A. in Literature from Loyola University in Chicago and an M.F.A. from the University of Iowa. He teaches at Western Michigan University when he is not in Chicago.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
October 6, 2020 - Staff Reviews
Wylde
Monday, October 5, 2020
October 5, 2020 - New Arrivals
October 5, 2020
Adult Fiction
The Cliff House by RaeAnne Thayne.
"After the death of their mother,
sisters Daisy and Beatriz Davenport found a home with their aunt Stella in the
beautiful and welcoming town of Cape Sanctuary. They never knew all the dreams
that Stella sacrificed to ensure they had everything they'd ever need. Now,
with Daisy and Bea grown, it's time for Stella to reveal the secret she's been
keeping from them--a secret that will change their family forever. Bea thought
she'd sown all her wild oats when she got pregnant far too young. The marriage
that followed was rocky and not destined to last, but it gave Bea her
wonderful, mature, now eleven-year-old daughter, Marisol. But just as she's
beginning to pursue a new love with an old friend, Bea's ex-husband resurfaces
and turns their lives completely upside down. Then there's Daisy--sensible,
rational, financially prudent Daisy. She's never taken a risk in her
life--until she meets a man who makes her question everything she thought she
knew about life, love and the power of taking chances. In this heartwarming
story, Stella, Bea and Daisy will discover that the path to true happiness is
filled with twists and turns, but love always leads them back home"-- Dust
jacket.
Honor Bound by B.J. Daniels.
Ainsley Hamilton has
always been the responsible one in the family. As the oldest daughter of
presidential candidate Buckmaster Hamilton, she's also a potential target. For
months she's sensed someone following her. When an expedition to scout
locations for a commercial takes a terrifying turn, she's rescued by a
natural-born cowboy who tempts the good girl to finally let loose. Sawyer Nash
knows just how reckless it is to fall for someone he's gone undercover to
protect. Yet masquerading as an extra on set, he starts to see beneath
Ainsley's controlled facade. And with the election--and a killer--drawing
closer, Sawyer stands to lose not just his job and his life but the woman for
whom he'd gladly risk both.
The Little Teashop on
Main by Jodi Thomas.
"Redheaded, curly-haired Zoe is
openhearted, kind and free-spirited, and dreams of becoming a famous actor in
New York City. Shy Emily struggles with mental health but has the heart and
soul of a writer. And Shannon - tall, athletic, strong - has a deep sense of
loyalty that will serve her well when she heads off to military college. As
Zoe, Emily and Shannon grow into women - forging careers, following dreams and
finding love - they'll learn that life doesn't always unfold the way they want
it to, but through it all, the one constant is each other, and their regular
tea parties. And when the unthinkable happens, the girls must come together to
face the greatest test of all." -- Publisher description.
Adult Non-Fiction
Return from Siberia by John Shallman.
In the midst of running a
long-shot political campaign, Democratic political consultant John Simon
discovers a 100-year-old manuscript written by his grandfather Joseph--a
brilliant young revolutionary whose exile to Siberia by the last czar of Russia
is just the beginning of an extraordinary tale of survival, romance, and
revolution. Return from Siberia chronicles not only the Simon
family's relationship to each other and the past, but also the remarkable story
of a young man who sacrificed everything for his political ideals. As Joseph's
manuscript is translated, chapter-by-chapter, the Simon family is pulled deep
into their ancestor's story-- in particular, the bitter rivalry between two
brothers, whose competing visions of the American Dream are played out on the
campaign trail and in their lives. Return from Siberia is a timely
appraisal of modern politics and society juxtaposed with an inside look into
the machinations of a young political mind 100 years ago.
Killing Crazy Horse by Bill O’Reilly & Martin Dugard.
"The bloody Battle of Tippecanoe was
only the beginning. It's 1811 and President James Madison has ordered the
destruction of Shawnee warrior chief Tecumseh's alliance of tribes in the Great
Lakes region. But while General William Henry Harrison would win this fight,
the armed conflict between Native Americans and the newly formed United States
would rage on for decades. Bestselling authors Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
venture through the fraught history of our country's founding on already
occupied lands, from General Andrew Jackson's brutal battles with the Creek
Nation to President James Monroe's epic "sea to shining sea" policy,
to President Martin Van Buren's cruel enforcement of a "treaty" that forced
the Cherokee Nation out of their homelands along what would be called the Trail
of Tears. O'Reilly and Dugard take readers behind the legends to reveal
never-before-told historical moments in the fascinating creation story of
America. This fast-paced, wild ride through the American frontier will shock
readers and impart unexpected lessons that reverberate to this day"--
Provided by publisher.
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
Department of
Mind-Blowing Theories by Tom Gauld.
GN
A collection of one
hundred and fifty comic strips topical and funny enough to engage any layperson
with a rudimentary recall of their old science classes as well as those who
consider themselves boffins of the contemporary physical and natural world.
Mary and the Trail of
Tears by Andrea L. Rogers. J
Twelve-year-old Mary and
her Cherokee family are forced out of their home in Georgia by U.S. soldiers in
May 1838. From the beginning of the forced move, Mary and her family are
separated from her father. Facing horrors such as internment, violence,
disease, and harsh weather, Mary perseveres and helps keep her family and
friends together until they can reach the new Cherokee nation in Indian
Territory. Featuring nonfiction support material, a glossary, and reader
response questions, this Girls Survive story explores the tragedy of forced
removals following the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
Brooke County Public Libraries Wellsburg (304) 737-1551 Follansbee (304) 527-0860
Friday, October 2, 2020
October 2, 2020 - Afraid of the "Dark"
Check out these “dark” novels available at Brooke County Libraries. All titles are available at either Wellsburg or Follansbee locations or WV Reads Ebooks.
Dark Sacred Night by Michael Connelly
From the blurb - Along the way, the two detectives forge a fragile trust, but this new partnership is put to the test when the case takes an unexpected and dangerous turn. Dark Sacred Night for the first time brings together these two powerhouse detectives in a riveting story that unfolds with furious momentum.
Dark Watch by Clive Cussler & Jack Du Brul
From the blurb - Cabrillo and his motley crew aboard the clandestine spy ship Oregon have made a very comfortable and very dangerous living working for high-powered Western interests. But their newest clients have come from the Far East to ask for Cabrillo's special brand of assistance.
Dark Tribute by Iris Johansen
From the blurb - Cara will have to use every instinct she has to stay one step ahead, or else she’ll pay the deadly tribute of her family’s dark past.
The Dark Side by Danielle Steel
From the blurb - When Zoe falls in love and has her own child, she is determined to be a perfect mother as well. But before long, old scars long dormant begin to pull Zoe to the edge of an abyss too terrifying to contemplate.
Dark Harbor by David Hosp
From the blurb - Rising from his disadvantaged youth, lawyer Scott Finn works for the defense of a high-profile client after the murder of a former flame, a case involving his own credibility and a determined police lieutenant.
Dark Eye by William Bernhardt
From the blurb - White-knuckling her way to the center of the case, she becomes the key player in a desperate hunt for a killer who believes he has found divine inspiration in the works of Edgar Allan Poe. But even with the assistance of Darcy’s astonishing skills, Pulaski is in even more danger than she knows.
Afraid of the Dark by James Grippando
From the blurb - Sergeant Vince Paulo held his best friend's daughter, McKenna, bleeding in his arms as she uttered the name of her murderer and ex-boyfriend, Jamal. That was minutes before a blast made everything go black for Vince—forever
Darkness, Take My Hand by Dennis Lehane
From the blurb - Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro’s latest client is a prominent Boston psychiatrist, running scared from a vengeful Irish mob. The private investigators know about cold-blooded retribution. Born and bred on the mean streets of blue-collar Dorchester, they’ve seen the darkness that lives in the hearts of the unfortunate.
Dark Rites by Heather Graham
From the blurb - The search for Alex will take them deep into the wilderness of Massachusetts on the trail of a serial killer, and it will take everything they have to survive the ancient evil that awakens and threatens not just the man they’re striving to save but their very souls.
Darkest Fear by Harlan Coben
From the blurb - A surprise visit from an ex-girlfriend is unsettling enough. But Emily Downing’s news brings Myron to his knees. Her son Jeremy is dying and needs a bone marrow transplant from a donor who has vanished without a trace.
Dark Song by Christine Feehan
From the blurb - Stolen from her home at a young age and tormented for centuries, Elisabeta Trigovise is scared to show herself to anyone. Even though she has been rescued and is now safe within the Carpathian compound, she has lived in fear for so long she has no idea how to survive without it.
Whiskers in the Dark by Rita Mae Brown
From the blurb - Death stalks the Blue Ridge Mountains as a centuries-old mystery resurfaces and murder mars the lead-up to an annual beagle competition, in a thrilling new tale from Rita Mae Brown and her feline co-author Sneaky Pie Brown.