Adult Fiction
Summer Love by Nancy Thayer.
When four strangers rent
bargain-basement rooms in an old hotel near the beach, they embark on the
summer of their lives. First there's Ariel Spencer, who has big dreams of
becoming a writer and is looking for inspiration in Nantucket's high society.
Her new friend Sheila Murphy is a good Catholic girl from Ohio whose desire for
adventure is often shadowed by her apprehension. Then there's small-town
Missourian Wyatt Smith, who's immediately taken with Ariel. The last of the
four, Nick Volkov, is looking to make a name for himself and have a blast along
the way. Despite their differences, the four bond over trips to the beach,
Wednesday-night dinners, and everything that Nantucket has to offer. But
venturing out on their own for the first time, with all its adventure and
risks, could change the course of their lives. Twenty-six years after that
amazing summer, Ariel, Sheila, Wyatt, and Nick reunite at the hotel where they
first met. Now it's called The Lighthouse and Nick owns the entire operation
with his wife and daughter. Ariel and Wyatt, married for decades, arrive with
their son, and Sheila's back too, with her daughter by her side. Life hasn't
exactly worked out the way they had all hoped. Ariel's dreams have since faded
and been pushed aside, but she's determined to rediscover the passion she once
had. Nick has the money and reputation of a successful businessman, but is it
everything he had hoped for? And Sheila has never been able to shake the secret
she's kept since that summer. Being back together again will mean confronting
the past and finding themselves. Meanwhile, the next generation discovers
Nantucket- Their children explore the island together, experiencing love and
heartbreak and forging lifelong bonds, just as their parents did all those
years ago. It's sure to be one unforgettable reunion.
A Vineyard Crossing by Jean Stone.
"Martha's Vineyard
may be picturesque and peaceful, but even there, happily-ever-after has its
dark side... Annie Sutton is not only a bestselling mystery author, she's the
proprietor of the newly opened Vineyard Inn. Recently engaged to local police
sergeant John Lyons, instead of making wedding plans, Annie's fighting with him
about his older daughter, a troubled teen who has moved home--bringing chaos in
her wake. With Annie's beloved brother away on a troublesome journey of his
own, Annie needs a friend. She begins to confide in one of the Inn's guests, a
mysterious stranger named Mary Beth Mullen. Her mix of kindness and
vulnerability makes Annie trust her--until Mary Beth shares a secret that
leaves Annie torn between family loyalty and a promise she made. When a
handsome, internationally acclaimed journalist checks into the Inn, he too
unpacks a boatload of trouble for Annie, triggered by a provocative photo,
covertly snapped--and posted on the internet. Intrigued, as tensions mount
between her and John, Annie decides to eschew the police and get involved
herself--enlisting Mary Beth's help. But Annie is soon questioning whether
anyone on the Vineyard this season is who they seem--and realizing that any
chance of happiness rests in finding out just who her real friends are."--
Provided by publisher.
Collision of Lies by Tom Threadgill.
"Three years ago, a
collision between a fast-moving freight train and a school bus full of kids led
to devastation and grief on an unimaginable scale. But a fresh clue leads San
Antonio police detective Amara Alvarez to the unlikely conclusion that one of
the children may still be alive. If she's correct, everything law enforcement
believes about the accident is a lie. With time running out, Amara must
convince others--and herself--that despite all evidence to the contrary, the
boy lives. And she will do everything in her power to bring him home."--Provided
by publisher.
Adult Non-Fiction
Catching Hell by Allen Ricca & Joe Muto.
This book exposes the fact
that the American diner is being lied to on a regular basis. The culprit
varies - sometimes it's a chef or restaurant owner trying to cut corners to
save money; other times it's an unscrupulous supplier looking to pass off poor
product to an unwitting receiver. And the cost of that scam eventually gets
passed on to the consumer, whether it be in the form of higher prices at restaurants
and markets, lower quality (or even counterfeit) product getting delivered onto
your plate, or - God forbid - food poisoning. Furthermore, Ricca
argues, the pandemic has only increased corruption in this industry. This
book serves as both an exposé and a call to arms, empowering consumers with the
knowledge to make more informed choices when dining out.
Fly Girl by Ann Hood.
In 1978, in the tailwind
of the golden age of air travel, flight attendants were the epitome of glamor
and sophistication. Fresh out of college and hungry to experience the world and
maybe, one day, write about it Ann Hood joined their ranks. After a grueling
job search, Hood survived TWA's rigorous Breech Training Academy and learned to
evacuate seven kinds of aircraft, deliver a baby, mix proper cocktails,
administer oxygen, and stay calm no matter what the situation. In the air, Hood
found both the adventure she'd dreamt of and the unexpected realities of life
on the job. She carved chateaubriand in the first-class cabin and dined in
front of the pyramids in Cairo, fended off passengers' advances and found
romance on layovers in London and Lisbon, and walked more than a million miles
in high heels. She flew through the start of deregulation, an oil crisis,
massive furloughs, and a labor strike. As the airline industry changed around
her, Hood began to write even drafting snatches of her first novel from the
jump-seat. She reveals how the job empowered her, despite its roots in sexist
standards.
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
Princess Princess Ever
After by K. O’Neill. J GN
When the heroic princess
Amira rescues the kind-hearted princess Sadie from her tower prison, neither
expects to find a true friend in the bargain. Yet as they adventure across the
kingdom, they discover that they bring out the very best in the other person.
They'll need to join forces and use all the know-how, kindness, and bravery
they have in order to defeat their greatest foe yet: a jealous sorceress, who
wants to get rid of Sadie once and for all. Join Sadie and Amira, two very
different princesses with very different strengths, on their journey to figure
out what "happily ever after" really means--and how they can find it
with each other.
Diana and the Journey
to the Unknown by Aisha Saeed. J
Diana is tired of adults
underestimating her because she's only a girl! So when the opportunity strikes
for Diana to save a group of children kidnapped by an evil entity intent on
stealing their special powers for his own nefarious use, she takes the chance,
knowing that she'll have to undergo the journey alone. But she doesn't expect
that her adventure would take her straight to the world of humans! Diana must
save the stolen children and bring down the mysterious force who's been trying
to capture her all along--all the while running from a god squad, villainous
henchmen, and... kids with cameras who record Diana using her powers to post on
TikTok?! The fate of the worlds is on Diana's shoulders in her most thrilling
adventure yet!
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