Adult Fiction
Scarlet in Blue by Jennifer Murphy.
"Part mystery, part
coming-of-age story, and part tragedy, Scarlet In Blue traces the lives of a
mother and daughter who, because of their fugitive lifestyle and the pain that
overshadows it, share a dependence and a love so strong neither can imagine
life without the other. Told through the alternating voices of Blue, Scarlet,
and Scarlet's psychoanalyst, Henry, it depicts the ramifications of past abuse,
and the art that holds their lives together."-- Provided by publisher.
Goodbye Again by Mariah Stewart.
In the wake of her
daughter's unexplained suicide and her husband Jim's sudden abandonment, Liddy
Bryant is determined to move on and make some positive changes in her life. In
her hometown of Wyndham Beach, the neglected and shuttered bookstore is also in
need of renewal, and Liddy recognizes an opportunity to get herself and the
bookshop back on track. With a little help from her friends, she's well on her
way.
Fool Me Once by Ashley Winstead.
"Lee Stone is a
twenty-first-century woman: she kicks butt at her job as a communications
director at a women-run electric car company (that's better than Tesla, thank
you), and after work she is "Stoner," drinking guys under the table
and never letting any of them get too comfortable in her bed . . . That's
because Lee's learned one big lesson: never trust love. Four major heartbreaks
set her straight, from her father cheating on her mom all the way to Ben
Laderman in grad school - who wasn't actually cheating, but she could have
sworn he was, so she reciprocated in kind. Then Ben shows up five years later,
working as a policy expert for the most liberal governor in Texas history, just
as Lee is trying to get a clean energy bill rolling. Things get complicated -
and competitive - as Lee and Ben are forced to work together. Tension builds
just as old sparks reignite, fanning the flames for a romantic dustup the size
of Texas."-- Provided by publisher.
Adult Non-Fiction
Life is Good by Bert & John Jacobs.
"From Life is Good
founders and brothers Bert and John Jacobs, this inspiring book of wisdom
outlines the ten key "superpowers" readers need to live their best
lives. Based on the brothers' personal and professional journey, this
whimsically illustrated guide captures the unique voice and profound optimism
that is the foundation of their beloved T-shirt and apparel company, now worth
more than $100 million. Life Is Good: The Owner's Manual will inspire readers
of all ages and passions to discover-- and embrace-- the good in their lives.
Entertaining yet profound, easygoing yet powerful, this engaging book reveals
how to tap into the hidden power of optimism. Beginning with their upbringing
in working class Boston and following the arc of their lives from postgrad
wanderlust to the birth of a small business, Bert and John use their
experiences to illuminate the ten superpowers on which optimism is founded-
-from humor and compassion to gratitude and authenticity. Capturing their
buoyant, community-focused outlook and supplementing with top-ten lists and the
company's iconic stick-figure illustrations, this book doesn't preach. Instead,
it offers lighthearted, practical self-help that will inspire and empower readers
to embrace their lives with delight and daring."-- Provided by publisher.
Split Decision by Ice-T, Spike, & Douglas Century.
"Ice-T rose to fame
in the late 1980s, earning acclaim for his music before going on to capture
television audiences as Odafin "Fin" Tutuola in Law & Order:
Special Victims Unit. But it could have gone much differently. In this
gripping and candid memoir, Ice-T and Spike, his former crime
partner--collaborating with New York Times bestselling author Douglas Century--relate
the shocking stories of their shared pasts, and how just a handful of decisions
led to their incredibly different lives. Both grew up in violent,
gang-controlled Los Angeles neighborhoods and worked together to orchestrate a
series of jewelry heists in LA and across the US. But while Ice-T was
discovered rapping in a club and got his first record deal, Spike was caught
for a jewel robbery and did three years in prison. As his music career began to
take off, Ice made the decision to leave the criminal life; Spike continued to
plan increasingly ingenious and risky jewel heists. And in 1992, after one of
Spike's robberies ended tragically, he was sentenced to thirty-five years to
life. While he sat behind bars, he watched his former partner rise to fame in
music, movies, and television. Harrowing, timely, and thoughtful, two men with
two very different lives reveal how their paths might have very well been
reversed if they made different choices. All it took was a Split
Decision." -- Amazon.com
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
Happy Halloween! by Lillian Jaine.
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It's Halloween night, and
Count von Count is dozing off in front of his fireplace. Suddenly, he hears
someone knocking at his castle door, but when he goes to open the door,
nobody's there! Is something spooky going on?
Tails from the Animal
Shelter by Stephanie Shaw. J NF
Did you know that more
than six million pets arrive annually at community animal shelters in the
United States? Of that number over three million are dogs. But of course it's
not just dogs and puppies that need homes. Shelters take in cats, kittens,
birds, reptiles, and even domestic farm animals. And there are many reasons why
these animals need to go to shelters. Some of the animals are strays and some
are lost; some are rescued from natural disasters or from mistreatment. Some
have been given up because their owners could no longer care for them. Using
poetic back stories and informative text, Tails From the Animal Shelter shines
a spotlight on the good work of community animal shelters. Ten different
fictional animals, including a handicapped dog, a magician's former rabbit, and
a pot-bellied pig, represent the millions of pets brought to shelters every
day. Whether they're known as Humane Societies, rescue services, or other names,
these organizations and their caring work remind us all of how a loving home
can change the life of a vulnerable animal.
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