Adult Fiction
The Warsaw Orphan by Kelly Rimmer.
In the spring of 1942,
young Elzbieta Rabinek is aware of the swiftly growing discord just beyond the
courtyard of her comfortable Warsaw home. She has no fondness for the Germans
who patrol her streets and impose their curfews, but has never given much
thought to what goes on behind the walls that contain her Jewish neighbors. She
knows all too well about German brutality--and that it's the reason she must
conceal her true identity. But in befriending Sara, a nurse who shares her
apartment floor, Elzbieta makes a discovery that propels her into a dangerous
world of deception and heroism. Using Sara's credentials to smuggle
children out of the ghetto brings Elzbieta face-to-face with the reality
of the war behind its walls, and to the plight of the Gorka family, who must
make the impossible decision to give up their newborn daughter or watch her
starve. For Roman Gorka, this final injustice stirs him to rebellion with a
zeal not even his newfound love for Elzbieta can suppress. But his recklessness
brings unwanted attention to Sara's cause, unwittingly putting Elzbieta and her
family in harm's way until one violent act threatens to destroy their chance at
freedom forever.
The Rookie by Kendall Ryan.
In order to save his
hockey career, Boston Titans rookie Logan Tate must meet with a sports
therapist before returning to the ice, but doesn't expect therapist Summer
Campbell to follow him to his family's home in Lost Haven, Colorado--or to find
their connection is much more than professional.
Mending Fences by Suzanne Woods.
Luke Schrock is a new and
improved man after a stint in rehab, though everyone in Stoney Ridge only
remembers the old Luke. They might have forgiven him, but nobody trusts him. Amos
and Fern Lapp allow Luke to live at Windmill Farm under two conditions. First,
Luke must make a sincere apology to each person he's hurt--a four-page,
single-spaced list. Second, he must ask each victim of mischief to describe the
damage he caused. Simple, Luke thinks. Offering apologies is easy. But discovering
the lasting effects his careless actions have caused . . . that isn't so
simple. It's gut-wrenching. And his list keeps growing. Izzy Miller, beautiful
and frustratingly aloof, also boards at Windmill Farm. Luke's clumsy efforts to
befriend Izzy only insult and annoy her. Eager to impress, Luke sets out to
prove himself to her by locating her mother. When he does, her identity sends
shock waves through Stoney Ridge.
Adult Non-Fiction
The Sisters of
Auschwitz by Roxane von Iperen.
The unforgettable story of
two unsung heroes of World War II: sisters Janny and Lien Brilleslijper who
joined the Dutch Resistance, helped save dozen of lives, were captured by the
Nazis, and ultimately survived the Holocaust. Eight months after Germany's
invasion of Poland, the Nazis roll into The Netherlands, expanding their reign
of brutality to the Dutch. But by the Winter of 1943, resistance is growing.
Among those fighting their brutal Nazi occupiers are two Jewish sisters, Janny
and Lien Brilleslijper from Amsterdam. Risking arrest and death, the sisters
help save others, sheltering them in a clandestine safehouse in the woods, they
called "The High Nest." This secret refuge would become one of the
most important Jewish safehouses in the country, serving as a hiding place and
underground center for resistance partisans as well as artists condemned by
Hitler. From The High Nest, an underground web of artists arises, giving hope
and light to those living in terror in Holland as they begin to restore
the dazzling pre-war life of Amsterdam and The Hague. When the house and
its occupants are eventually betrayed, the most terrifying time of the sisters'
lives begins. As Allied troops close in, the Brilleslijper family are rushed
onto the last train to Auschwitz, along with Anne Frank and her family. The
journey will bring Janny and Lien close to Anne and her older sister Margot.
The days ahead will test the sisters beyond human imagination as they are
stripped of everything but their courage, their resilience, and their love for
each other.
Frommer’s EasyGuide to
Washington, D.C. by Jess Moss &
Kaeli Conforti.
Washington, D.C. can be an overwhelming destination for visitors. With so many museums, so many historic sights, so many working government buildings to see―not to mention its scintillating foodie and nightlife scenes―just coming up with a plan can be stressful. That's where Frommer's comes in. We've hired local journalists to supply the advice and details you need to create the right vacation for you. These include strategies for seeing the iconic sights without fighting the crowds; places that only locals know about; and smart itineraries so you can make the most of your time in the city. Most importantly, this book was completely overhauled after the pandemic lockdowns to better reflect the city of today.
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
Harry Houdini by Maria
Isabel Sánchez Vegara. J NF
From the best-selling
Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this book profiles the life of Harry Houdini,
from his humble beginnings as a child living in poverty, to his transformation
into history's most famous magician and escape artist. When Ehrich emigrated to
the US, his family couldn't afford to send him to school. That didn't stop him
from learning-- he became a genius with cards, and even a trapeze artist! But
while working as a locksmith, he realized his talent for picking locks... and
the great Harry Houdini was born. He became one of the greatest escape artists
of all time, and performed incredible stunts that keep us guessing today.
One for All by Lillie Lainoff.
YA
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