September 6, 2021
Adult Fiction
Billy Summers by Stephen King.
"When Billy Summers
was twelve years old, he shot and killed his mother's boyfriend after he kicked
Billy's sister to death. At 17, he enlisted in the army. At 18, he was a sniper
in Iraq and involved in the deadly battle to recapture Fallujah. For nearly
twenty years, he's worked as a paid assassin. He's a good guy in a bad job, and
he wants out. He takes on a very complicated, very lucrative job that he hopes
will be his last. He's got a perfect new identity lined up and a scrupulously
orchestrated, flawless escape plan. And then something happens that changes
everything for Billy. A stranger needs rescuing, and Billy sacrifices the
safety of his own perfectly devised new life to offer her protection. And then
the two of them-the most compelling and surprising duo in King fiction-set out
on one last mission, to rectify the injustices of one extraordinarily evil man."--
Provided by publisher.
Class Act by Stuart Woods.
"After a rocky jaunt
in Maine, Stone Barrington is settling back in New York City when an old client
reaches out for help with a delicate matter. A feud they thought was put to
rest long ago has reemerged with a vengeance, and reputations—and money—are now
on the line. As Stone sets out to unravel a tangled web of crime and secrets,
his mission becomes even more complicated when he makes an irresistible new
acquaintance. In both the underbelly and upper echelons of New York, everyone has
something to hide—and if Stone has learned anything, it’s that history has a
way of repeating itself…"-- Amazon.com.
The Children’s Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin.
The morning of January 12,
1888, was unusually mild, following a punishing cold spell. It was warm enough
for the homesteaders of the Dakota Territory to venture out again, and for
their children to return to school without their heavy coats -- leaving them
unprepared when disaster struck. At the hour when most prairie schools were
letting out for the day, a terrifying, fast-moving blizzard blew in without
warning. Schoolteachers as young as sixteen were suddenly faced with life and
death decisions: Keep the children inside, to risk freezing to death when fuel
ran out, or send them home, praying they wouldn't get lost in the storm?
Adult Non-Fiction
Way Out in West
Virginia by Jeanne Mozier.
“The latest edition of
this very popular guidebook features 72 new pages, making it a must-have for
all Way Out devotees. In case you hadn’t heard, author, star-gazer and
entrepreneur Jeanne Mozier has compiled the ultimate insider s guide to all
that is wild, wacky and wonderful about West Virginia. Way Out takes you on an
incredible tour of the Mountain State, whether in an armchair as a great read
or on the ultimate WV road trip. Enjoy a slightly skewed look at the state’s
best bathing, best driving, best dining, best pool halls and best shopping.
Visit sites of UFO activity, moldy mummies, and ancient Indian curses. Learn
about the state’s incredible geology, amazing history, white water rafting,
remarkable collections, and fun festivals. Travel with her on her quest for WV
s best pepperoni roll, five-star restaurant and ramp dinner. With Jeanne s
help, you too can visit the baths and spas where George Washington took his
historic soaks. Open Way Out in West Virginia to almost any page and find
strange and strangely useful information, in this case about a state whose
borders, not to mention its voting residents, consistently defy straight-edged
rulers.” – Amazon.com
The Science of Wine by Jamie Goode.
A thoroughly revised and
updated third edition of this essential and groundbreaking reference gives a
comprehensive overview of one of the most fascinating, important, and
controversial trends in the world of wine: the scientific and technological
innovations that are now influencing how grapes are grown and how wine is made.
Jamie Goode, an authority on wine science, details the key scientific
developments relating to viticulture and enology, explains the practical
application of science to techniques that are used around the world, and
explores how these issues are affecting the quality, flavor, and perception of
wine. The only complete and accessibly written resource available on the
subject, The Science of Wine engagingly discusses a wide range of
topics including terroir, the influence of soils on wine flavor, breeding new
resistant grape varieties, the effects of climate change on grape growing, the
role of yeasts and bacteria in winemaking, and much more. A must-have reference
for a wide audience of students, winemakers, wine professionals, and general
readers interested in the science of wine.
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
Key City on the River by Greta Gorsuch.
YA
On a cold November
afternoon in 1833, two wagons are about to cross the dark Mississippi River
into Iowa Territory on a tiny boat. Penny Cooper, Nate Tilden, Aunt Sunday, and
Jonathan and Ella Butterman are full of questions. Aunt Sunday just wants to
know if they're going to drown. Jonathan and Ella wonder if they will succeed
in the new Territory. And Penny and Nate are eager to learn if they are going
to be free--to marry, to prosper, to live as free people. Aunt Sunday, Penny,
and Nate were slaves in Kentucky, not a year before. What will the new Iowa
Territory decide on the question of owning human beings? No one yet knows. The
little group survives the Mississippi crossing and settles in Key City. There
isn't much to the town: a few log cabins and modest buildings in a forest
opening. And very rough, very tough lead miners, including the mad Ginn
brothers who hate Nate and his dark skin. They can't forget he stopped them
from stealing Jonathan's horse. Storm clouds are brewing. Key City on the River
is based on fact and takes place in a real town. It explores a little known
time in early American history as well as the timeless issue of otherness mixed
with hope for the future.
The Story of Kamala Harris by Tonya Leslie, Ph.D. J NF
"Kamala Harris is the first woman, Black American, and South Asian American to become vice president of the United States. Before she made history, Kamala was a passionate kid who enjoyed traveling and attended civil rights protests with her family. She always wanted to help people, so she worked hard to become a lawyer, then a U.S. senator, and now, vice president! Explore how Kamala went from being a young girl to an American leader and role model. Watch Kamala progress from a little girl to vice president of the United States with a visual timeline marking the major milestones in her life."-- Provided by publisher.
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