November 9, 2020
Adult Fiction
Mimi Lee Gets a Clue by Jennifer J. Chow.
Mimi Lee is in over her
head. There's her new Los Angeles pet grooming shop to run, her matchmaking
mother to thwart, her talking cat Marshmallow to tend to -- oh, and the murder
of a local breeder to solve . . . if only Mimi hadn't landed herself on top of
the suspect list!
The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner.
“Just after the Second
World War, in the small English village of Chawton, an unusual but like-minded
group of people band together to attempt something remarkable. One hundred and
fifty years ago, Chawton was the final home of Jane Austen, one of England's
finest novelists. Now it's home to a few distant relatives and their
diminishing estate. With the last bit of Austen's legacy threatened, a group of
disparate individuals come together to preserve both Jane Austen's home and her
legacy. These people--a laborer, a young widow, the local doctor, and a movie
star, among others--could not be more different and yet they are united in
their love for the works and words of Austen. As each of them endures their own
quiet struggle with loss and trauma, some from the recent war, others from more
distant tragedies, they rally together to create the Jane Austen Society.” --
Provided by publisher.
Murder on Pleasant
Avenue by Victoria Thompson.
“A young woman is missing
in the upper Manhattan neighborhood called Italian Harlem, and everyone knows
who’s responsible--the Black Hand, a notorious group known for terrorizing
their own community with violence and kidnappings. Gino and Frank set out to
learn more about the disreputable gang and soon find a lead: a saloon-owning
gangster named Nunzio Esposito. Gino hates that a fellow immigrant would stoop
so low and decides to confront his wayward countryman. But he quickly discovers
the man can't be reasoned with--because he's been murdered. The police have
only one suspect: Gino Donatelli. Frank and Sarah know Gino is no killer, but
someone has pulled out all the stops to make it look like he is guilty. They
also must now face the Black Hand, who are honor-bound to avenge the death of
one of their own. With evidence mounting against their friend and a group of
bad guys out for blood, Sarah and Frank race to unravel a treacherous plot
before Gino's time runs out."-- Provided by publisher.
Adult Non-Fiction
Guinness World Records
2021
“All aboard the 2021
edition of the world’s best-selling annual book! With this year’s fully updated
edition, we want you to “Discover Your World” by taking you on a tour of the
most astonishing, surprising and inspiring achievements from across the globe
and beyond – everything from amazing human bodies and awe-inspiring animals to
the latest entertainment and videogame achievements!” – Amazon.com
Women Making History:
The 19th Amendment by The
National Park Services.
"The National Park
Service is excited to commemorate the 100th year anniversary of the passage of
the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution that abolished sex as a basis for
voting and to tell the diverse history of women's suffrage-the right to
vote-more broadly. The U.S. Congress passed the 19th Amendment on June 4, 1919.
The states ratified the amendment on August 18, 1920, officially recognizing
women's right to vote. This handbook demonstrates the expansiveness of the
stories the NPS is telling to preserve and protect women's history for this and
future generations. The essays included within tell a broad history of various
women advocating for their rights. Sprinkled throughout are short biographies
of notable ladies who devoted their time to the women's suffrage movement along
with summaries of events important to the cause."-- Provided by publisher.
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
12 Women in the Arts by Brianna L. DeVore. NF
From playwright Lorraine
Hansberry to conceptual artist Yoko Ono, designer Coco Chanel, and contemporary
composer Missy Mazzoli, this book profiles 12 important women artists from
around the world. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos, biographical
details, and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts
invite readers to think for themselves. An Out of the Shadows section features
mini-bios of women in the arts who never got the recognition they deserved.
Shhh! I’m Reading! by John Kelly. E
Bella is reading the best
book ever! She's just gotten to the most amazing part when suddenly, Captain
Bluebottom appears and invites her on an adventure. "I'm sorry,
Captain," Bella tells him, "but today, I'd rather just sit and read
my book." So Bella returns to her book and is just about to read the best
part when Maurice Penguin shows up and invites her to perform on stage with all
the penguins. But Bella just wants to read today! Will she ever have the chance
to finish her book?
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