Adult Fiction
The Bookseller’s
Promise by Beth Wiseman.
Yvonne Wilson makes the
trek from Texas to Indiana with just one goal in mind: to convince Amishman
Jake Lantz to sell her client a rare book from his collection. But Jake is as
strong-willed as Yvonne. On the eve of his grandfather's death, Jake vowed
never to sell the book, and he intends to keep that promise. But he can't say
more than that, having never read it and not knowing why it was so dear to his
grossdaadi. Eva Graber has loved Jake since he hired her to work in his
bookstore years ago, but he doesn't seem to notice she's blossomed into a
beautiful woman. When Yvonne shows up and seems like she might turn Jake's eye,
Eva suggests she and Jake should read the book together. What happens after
that surprises them all, and the book leads the trio deep into mysterious
questions about life and death, love and loss, and the impenetrable purposes of
God.
The Jackal by J. R. Ward.
The location of the
glymera's notorious prison camp was lost after the raids. When a freak accident
provides Nyx clues to where her sister may still be doing time, she becomes
determined to find the secret subterranean labyrinth. Embarking on a journey
under the earth, she learns a terrible truth -- and meets a male who changes
everything forever. The Jackal has been in the camp for so long he cannot
recall anything of the freedom he once knew. Trapped by circumstances out of
his control, he helps Nyx because he cannot help himself. After she discovers
what happened to her sister, getting her back out becomes a deadly mission for
them both. United by a passion they can't deny, they work together on an escape
plan for Nyx--even though their destiny is to be forever apart. And as the
Black Dagger Brotherhood is called upon for help, and Rhage discovers he has a
half-brother who's falsely imprisoned, a devious warden plots the deaths of
them all...even the Brothers.
To the River’s End by William W. Johnstone & J. A. Johnstone.
"Luke Ransom was just
eighteen years old when he answered an ad in a St. Louis newspaper that would
change his life forever. The American Fur Company needed one hundred
enterprising men to travel up the Missouri River--the longest in North
America--all the way to its source. They would hunt and trap furs for one, two,
or three years. Along the way, they would face unimaginable hardships: grueling
weather, wild animals, hunger, exhaustion, and hostile attacks by the Blackfeet
and Arikara. Luke Ransom was one of the brave men chosen for the job--and one
of the few to survive...Five years later, Luke is a seasoned trapper and
hunter, a master of his trade. The year is 1833, and the American Fur Company
is sending him to the now-famous Rendezvous at Green River. For Luke, it may be
his last job for the company. After facing death countless times, he is ready
to strike out on his own. But when he encounters a fellow trapper under attack
by Indians, his life takes an unexpected turn. A new friendship is forged in
blood. And a dangerous new journey begins."-- Provided by publisher.
Adult Non-Fiction
Good Enough by Kate Bowler & Jessica Richie.
In their first-ever
devotional book, Kate Bowler and co-author Jessica Richie offer 40ish short
spiritual reflections on how we can make sense of life not as a pursuit of
endless progress but as a chronic condition. This book is a companion for when
you want to stop feeling guilty that you're not living your best life now. Written
gently and with humor, Good Enough is permission for all those who
need to hear that there are some things you can fix--and some things you can't.
And it's okay that life isn't always better. In these gorgeously written
reflections, Bowler and Richie offer fresh imagination for how truth, beauty, and
meaning can be discovered amid the chaos of life. Their words celebrate
kindness, honesty, and interdependence in a culture that rewards ruthless
individualism and blind optimism. Ultimately, in these pages we can rest in the
encouragement to strive for what is possible today--while recognizing that
though we are finite, the life in front of us can be beautiful.
The Impossible First by Colin O’Brady.
Prior to December 2018, no
individual had ever crossed the landmass of Antarctica alone, without support
and completely human powered. Yet, Colin O'Brady was determined to do just
that, even if, ten years earlier, there was doubt that he'd ever walk again
normally. From the depths of a tragic accident, he fought his way back. In a
quest to unlock his potential and discover what was possible, he went on to set
three mountaineering world records before turning to this historic Antarctic
challenge. O'Brady's pursuit of a goal that had eluded many others was made
even more intense by a head-to-head battle that emerged with British polar
explorer Captain Louis Rudd--also striving to be "the first."
Enduring Antarctica's sub-zero temperatures and pulling a sled that initially
weighed 375 pounds--in complete isolation and through a succession of whiteouts,
storms, and a series of near disasters--O'Brady persevered. Alone with his
thoughts for nearly two months in the vastness of the frozen continent--gripped
by fear and doubt--he reflected on his past, seeking courage and inspiration in
the relationships and experiences that had shaped his life.
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
Pirate Ships by Kenny Abdo.
J NF
This title focuses on
Pirate Ships! It takes a deep look into famous pirates like Black Bart, Henry
Avery, and William Kidd along with their flagships.
Squidding Around by Kevin Sherry.
J GN
When a silly prank lands
Squizzard in deep trouble, he comes down with a case of the barnacle blues.
Instead of going to the Coral Carnival with his friends, he'll have to do the
swim-possible and turn Seaweed Elementary's junk-filled basement into an
activity room for after-school clubs. But there just may be hidden treasures to
discover if Squizzard can stop all the funny business long enough to find
them...
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