Adult Fiction
The Newcomer by Mary Kay Andrews.
Letty Carnahan is in
trouble. She's on the run from New York City; she has her four-year-old niece,
Maya in tow, and her sister was found dead in the entry hall of her glamorous
townhome. Letty believes she knows who did it: her sister's awful,
money-grubbing ex-husband, Evan Wingfield. Letty can't forget her sister Tara's
insistence: "if anything bad ever happens to me--It's Evan. Promise me
you'll take Maya and run. Promise me." But run where? The only clue Tara
has left behind is a faded magazine story about a sleepy mom-and-pop motel on
Florida's Gulf Coast. Certain that the police and Tara's ex are hot on her
trail, Letty leaves her own life behind without a backwards glance, knowing she
will somehow get justice for Tara, and sets out for her destination--The
Murmuring Surf. The Surf, as regulars call it, is the winter home of a
close-knit but quarrelsome group of retirees and snowbirds who regard this
newcomer and her adorable niece with suspicion and more than a little
curiosity. There's a No Vacancy sign swinging from the neon motel marquee, but
the motel's longtime owner Ava DeCurtis takes Letty in, offers her a room and
eventually a job, much to the disapproval of Ava's cynical son Joe, a local
police detective whose every instinct tells him that Letty is a dangerous fugitive,
possibly even a kidnapper and murderer. As Letty tries to settle into her new
life and help heal Maya's trauma, she's preoccupied as her late sister's
troubled past and connection to the motel are revealed, all while trying to
deal with the attractive detective's unwelcome advances. Is Joe a would-be
suitor? Or a cop determined to betray her confidence and put her behind bars?
The Druid by Steven A. McKay.
In the aftermath of a
surprise attack Dun Buic lies in smoking ruins and many innocent villagers are
dead. As the survivors try to make sense of the night's events the giant
warrior-druid, Bellicus, is tasked with hunting down the raiders and thwarting
their dark purpose. With years of training in the old ways, two war-dogs at his
side, and unsurpassed skill with a longsword, Bellicus's quest will take him on
a perilous journey through lands still struggling to cope with the departure of
the Roman legions. Meanwhile, amongst her brutal captors the little princess
Catia finds an unlikely ally, but even he may not be able to avert the terrible
fate King Hengist has in store for her. This, the first volume in a stunning
new series from the bestselling author of Wolf's Head, explores the rich
folklore and culture of post-Roman Britain, where blood-sacrifice, superstition
and warfare were as much a part of everyday life as love, laughter and song. As
Saxon invaders and the new Christian religion seek to mould the country for
their own ends one man will change the course of Britain's history forever. . . .
. . THE DRUID.
Flying Angels by Danielle Steel.
World War II brings
together six remarkable young flight nurses, who face the challenges of war and
its many heartbreaks and victories as unsung heroes. Risking their lives on
perilous missions, they join the elite Medical Air Evacuation Transport
Squadron and fly into enemy territory almost daily to rescue wounded soldiers
from the battlefield. Even knowing they will not achieve any rank and will
receive little pay for their efforts, the "Flying Angels" will give
their all in the fight for freedom.
Adult Non-Fiction
Forever Young by Hayley Mills.
The daughter of acclaimed
British actor Sir John Mills was still a preteen when she began her acting
career and was quickly thrust into the spotlight. Under the wing of Walt Disney
himself, Hayley Mills was transformed into one of the biggest child starlets of
the 1960s through her iconic roles in Pollyanna, The Parent Trap, and
many more. She became one of only twelve actors in history to be bestowed with
the Academy Juvenile Award, presented at the Oscars by its first recipient,
Shirley Temple, and went on to win a number of awards including a Golden Globe,
multiple BAFTAs, and a Disney Legacy Award. Now, in her charming and forthright
memoir, she provides a unique window into when Hollywood was still 'Tinseltown'
and the great Walt Disney was at his zenith, ruling over what was (at least in
his own head) still a family business. This behind-the-scenes look at the drama
of having a sky-rocketing career as a young teen in an esteemed acting family
will offer both her childhood impressions of the wild and glamorous world she
was swept into, and the wisdom and broader knowledge that time has given her.
Hayley will delve intimately into her relationship with Walt Disney, as well as
the emotional challenges of being bound to a wholesome, youthful public image
as she grew into her later teen years, and how that impacted her and her
choices--including marrying a producer over 30 years her senior when she was
20!
Robert E. Lee by Allen C. Guelzo.
Robert E. Lee is one of
the most confounding figures in American history. Lee betrayed his nation in
order to defend his home state and uphold the slave system he claimed to
oppose. He was a traitor to the country he swore to serve as an Army
officer, and yet he was admired even by his enemies for his composure and
leadership. He considered slavery immoral, but benefited from inherited slaves
and fought to defend the institution. And behind his genteel demeanor and
perfectionism lurked the insecurities of a man haunted by the legacy of a
father who stained the family name by declaring bankruptcy and who disappeared
when Robert was just six years old. In Robert E. Lee, the
award-winning historian Allen Guelzo has written the definitive biography of
the general, following him from his refined upbringing in Virginia high
society, to his long career in the U.S. Army, his agonized decision to side
with Virginia when it seceded from the Union, and his leadership during the
Civil War. Above all, Guelzo captures Robert E. Lee in all his complexity--his
hypocrisy and courage, his outward calm and inner turmoil, his honor and his
disloyalty.
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
Blancaflor by Nadja Spiegelman & Sergio García Sánchez. J GN
Raised by a mean ogre of a
father who eats his opponents for dinner, Blancaflor is often told not to show
off her own considerable powers for fear of scaring off suitors. When a prince
falls from the sky and wakes up in her lap, she is spellbound and moves heaven
and earth to help the endearing, yet not so clever, young man, all while trying
not to let him know.
Who is Queen Elizabeth
II? by Megan Stine. J NF
In 1936, the life of
ten-year-old Princess Elizabeth of York changed forever. Although she was a member
of the British Royal Family, she never expected to become queen. But when her
uncle Edward gave up the throne, suddenly her father was the new king, which
meant young Elizabeth was next in line! Queen Elizabeth has reigned since
1953, and while there are palaces galore, the crown jewels, and trips around
the world, her life has been one of strict discipline and duty. This
riveting chronicle follows the life of a woman who is a public figure and an
intensely private person and explores how she has kept the monarchy together
through good times and bad.
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