Adult Fiction
Phantom Game by Christine Feehan.
Jonas "Smoke"
Harper has watched his brothers find their perfect mates, never imagining he'd
actually meet someone who complements every part of him--even the monster that
lurks within. But his instant connection with Camellia goes far beyond wanting
the intelligent, beautiful, and lethal woman in his bed. They are two parts of
a whole, linked to each other and to a larger network that exists everywhere
around them. Camellia has lived on her own for a long time, relying on her
unique psychic abilities to keep her safe. She knows that Jonas was literally
made for her, and that makes their addictive connection more dangerous than a
thousand enhanced super soldiers. Once the larger threat looming over them is
dealt with she's going to get far away as fast as she can. Life has taught her
that the only one she can truly trust is herself. Jonas can sense Camellia is
going to run--and the hunter inside doesn't want to let go. Not when he knows
how good they'll be together. So he'll just have to use all of his considerable
skills to convince her to stay....
A Family Affair by Robyn Carr.
Anna McNichol knows how to
take charge. Raised by a single mother, she's worked to ensure her three
children have every advantage she didn't. And while her marriage has its
problems, she values commitment and believes in "till death do us
part." Now an empty nester, she's at the peak of her career and ready to
seize the opportunity to focus on her future. But life can change in an
instant, and when her husband dies suddenly, Anna's carefully constructed world
falls apart. The mysterious young woman at the memorial service confirms her
husband had been keeping secrets, and Anna is determined to get to the truth. For
once, she doesn't have the answers. Her kids are struggling with their grief,
her mother's health is in decline and Anna needs closure. Faced with one
challenge after another, she finds support from an unexpected source. And as
she puts her life back together, Anna realizes the McNichols may not be perfect
but they'll always be family, and family is forever.
A Relative Murder by Jude Deveraux.
Bestselling novelist Sara
Medlar is skilled at sharing stories about other people, but she hoped the
truth about her own family would never surface. Her home in Lachlan, Florida,
is her refuge and she loves having her niece Kate and dear friend Jack Wyatt
together under her roof. The Medlar Three, as they are known around town, have
sworn off getting involved in any more murder investigations. When the sheriff
unexpectedly leaves on vacation, Jack is surprised to find himself appointed as
deputy. So when Kate stumbles upon a dead body while visiting a friend, the
Medlar Three are back in the sleuthing game. Kate also has a charming new real
estate client with a mysterious past. He seems to be followed by trouble and
that makes Sara and Jack uneasy. It doesn't take long to discover that the
murder and the new man in town are somehow related--the question is how. When
the stranger's true identity is revealed, Sara realizes her carefully crafted
story is about to unravel and she fears she'll lose Kate and Jack forever. But
she desperately hopes that love and honesty will win out over years of lies and
deceit. And besides, family is family--even if you sometimes want to kill them.
Adult Non-Fiction
What Are the Odds? by Mike Lindell.
"What Are the Odds?
From Crack Addict to CEO, is a memoir written by Mike Lindell describing his
entrepreneurial journey and how he overcame addiction to build one of America's
most successful brands. Woven throughout the book are themes of a "what
are the odds" outlook, as well as hope, and an unwavering spirit to never
give up."-- Amazon.
Overdue by Amanda Oliver.
Who are libraries for, how
have they evolved, and why do they fill so many roles in our society today? Based
on firsthand experiences from six years of professional work as a librarian in
high-poverty neighborhoods of Washington, DC, as well as interviews and
research, Overdue begins with Oliver's first day at an
"unusual" branch: Northwest One. Using her experience at this branch
allows Oliver to highlight the national problems that have existed in libraries
since they were founded: racism, segregation, and class inequalities. These
age-old problems have evolved into police violence, the opioid epidemic,
rampant houselessness, and lack of mental health care nationwide--all of
which come to a head in public library spaces. Can public librarians
continue to play the many roles they are tasked with? Can American society
sustain one of its most noble institutions?
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
A Horse Named Jack by Linda Vander Heyden. E
Jack is a rather silly
horse. And when bored, he takes it upon himself to unlatch his stall and go for
an adventure through the farm before escaping into the neighbor's garden for a
snack. This rhyming story counts up to ten as Jack makes his way across the
farm and then back down as he races home with the neighbor hot on his heels.
¡¡Manu!! by Kelly Fernández.
J GN
"Set at a magical
school for girls, a funny and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel adventure
about friendship, defying expectations, and finding your place. Manu is always
getting into trouble. The headmistress at school believes Manu has the
potential to help people with her magic, but Manu would rather have fun than
fit in. The other students claim she's secretly a demon and that she was raised
by wolves. Manu doesn't care what people say about her ... until an argument
with her best friend Josefina ends with Manu getting cursed so she can't
control her magic. Manu is determined to break the curse and prove she's the
best witchling at school. But great power comes at a cost, and it may be a
price Manu isn't able to pay!" -- Provided by publisher.
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