Just a few of the books we’re ordering this month. All titles listed below may be reserved. Call or come in to the library today!
Evans Branch: 336-6062
McGraw Branch: 336-6060
Fiction
Blood Trust by Eric Van Lustbader
Devoting herself to her training as an FBI agent, Alli Carson, the daughter of an assassinated President, is wrongly accused of murder in a plot reaching the highest levels of government, a situation for which she launches an international investigation at the side of friend and National Security Advisor Jack McClure.
Bride’s House by Sandra Dallas
Traces the experiences of three generations of women who live in a Victorian Colorado house, from Nealie, a hired girl torn between two suitors; to motherless Pearl, whose grieving father sabotages her happiness; to proud Susan, who resolves to protect the house’s secrets and legacy.
Butterfly’s Daughter by Mary Alice Monroe
The best-selling author of Time Is a River follows the transformational stories of four women inspired by the annual migration of monarch butterflies, including Luz, who returns to her late grandmother’s Mexican village and unexpectedly encounters the mother she had believed dead.
Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks
Forging a deep friendship with a Wampanoag chieftain’s son on the Great Harbor settlement where her minister father is working to convert the tribe, Bethia follows his subsequent Ivy League education and efforts to bridge cultures among the colonial elite.
Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris
After witnessing the firebombing of the bar where she works, clairvoyant Sookie Stackhouse has her attention diverted when she realizes her vampire lover, Eric Northman, and his “child,” Pam, are plotting to kill the vampire who is now their master.
Drop of the Hard Stuff by Lawrence Block
When a childhood friend is shot down while attempting to atone for past sins as per the dictates of Alcoholics Anonymous, Matthew Scudder is drawn in to a murder investigation that threatens to derail his own sobriety.
Face of Danger by Roxanne St. Claire
When she poses as a movie star to bait a serial killer, Vivi Angelino goes up against FBI agent Colton Lang, and together they discover that Vivi’s client has a dark secret and is linked to a high-profile crime.
Faith by Jennifer Haigh
When her older brother Art–the popular, dynamic pastor of a large suburban parish–finds himself at the center of the scandal, Sheila McGann, estranged from her family for years, returns to Boston, ready to fight for him and his reputation–until she discovers the truth.
Friendship Bread by Darien Gee
Receiving an unexpected gift of friendship bread and instructions for creating more to pass along, Julia Everts, a woman chronically depressed by the loss of her son, surprises her family by making the bread and sparking new friendships, setting in motion positive connections and healing throughout the community.
Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi
Discovering a gem node on a distant planet, contractor Jack Holloway believes he has become a wealthy man before encountering an indigenous race of small, furry and very sentient beings who his corporate partners would eliminate to secure their stake in the treasure.
Gods of Greenwich by Norb Vonnegut
When his hedge fund collapses after the start of a promising Wall Street career, Jimmy Cusack, a former blue-collar youth with a pregnant wife, desperately accepts a job with a powerful corporate fund only to discover his new employer’s criminally cutthroat business practices.
Hiss of Death by Rita Mae Brown
After a hospital employee ends up dead, Mary Minor “Harry” Haristeen–along with her sleuthing animal companions Mrs. Murphy, Pewter and Tucker–must find the murderer, all while Harry deals with a health crisis herself.
If You Were Here by Jen Lancaster
The author of the best-selling Pretty in Plaid and My Fair Lazy describes the humorous struggles of an author of Amish-zombie-teen romance novels and her husband as they navigate the process of buying their first home in the Chicago suburbs.
Just Wanna Testify by Pearl Cleage
When a group of five mysterious models captures the world’s attention and descends on the West End with an outrageous request, community leader Blue Hamilton risks everything he cares about to protect his family and discern the group’s real agenda.
Love of My Youth by Mary Gordon
Having not seen each other for more than 40 years, Miranda and Adam unexpectedly reunite in Rome–where they once spent a summer deeply in love–and agree to spend the Italian afternoons taking walks together, experiencing the city, bringing each other up to date–and reviewing the betrayal that drove them.
Red on Red by Edward Conlon
A first novel by the National Book Critics Circle Award finalist author of Blue Blood follows an unlikely partnership between two NYPD detectives, including one who is drawn to cases of rough urban combat and another who is compelled by suicide, missing persons and supernatural cases.
Spider Web by Earlene Fowler
When a mysterious sharpshooter with a vendetta takes aim at a local cop during a craft festival, Benni Harper fears for her loved ones, particularly her police chief husband, but still vows to make her hometown safe.
Those in Peril by Wilbur Smith
An adventure inspired by the violent world of 21st-century piracy and terrorism follows the kidnapping of an oil heiress’s daughter for a multi-billion-dollar ransom and the efforts of Cross Bow Security head Hector Cross to secure her release despite the interference of world governments.
Time for Patriots by Dale Brown
When the country explodes in violence after the newly elected president institutes an unprecedented austerity program, a citizen organization, led by retired Air Force general and aviator Patrick McLanahan, trains a new generation of dedicated patriots to hunt down those who threaten America.
Turn in the Road by Debbie Macomber
Three women–Bethanne Hamlin, her daughter Annie and her former mother-in-law Ruth–go on a road trip across the country, in an adventure that changes all of their lives as they each contemplate taking different paths in their romantic lives.
Worst Thing by Aaron J. Elkins
Bryan Bennet must grapple with his own past and deepest terrors when his boss asks him to teach his corporate level kidnapping and extortion seminar in Iceland in this new thriller from the Edgar Award-winning creator of the Gideon Oliver series.
Non-Fiction
Bottom of the 33rd: Hope, Redemption, and Baseball’s Longest Game by Dan Barry
Details the longest game in baseball history, a grueling minor-league matchup between the Pawtucket Red Sox and the Rochester Red Wings that lasted more than eight hours, with the last of the 33 innings being postponed until two months later.
Can You Get Hooked on Lip Balm?: Top Cosmetic Scientists Answer Your Questions About the Lotions, Potions and Other Beauty Products You Use Every Day by Perry Romanowski
Top cosmetic scientists from the blog TheBeautyBrains.com answer questions about everyday beauty products, discussing such topics as salon products versus store products and the pros and cons of organic products.
Flipping Burgers to Flipping Millions: A Guide to Financial Freedom Whether You Have Your Dream Job, Own Your Own Business, or Just Started Your First Job by Bernard Kelly
The author, who, starting his working life on the fryer at McDonald’s, quickly rose through the ranks and increased his personal wealth by managing his own money, presents a wonderfully candid and accessible personal finance and investing book based on his own success.
Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth: Quirk Theory and Why Outsider Thrive After High School by Alexandra Robbins
The best-selling author of The Overachievers explores how group identity theories play out among high-school cliques and the students they exclude, offering insight into the ostracism of categorized students while analyzing the long-term positive and negative effects of peer marginalization.
Last Gunfight: The Real Story of the Shootout at the O.K. Corral — And How It Changed the American West by Jeff Guinn
A revisionist history of the Old West battle challenges popular depictions of such figures as the Earps and Doc Holliday, tracing the influence of a love triangle, renegade Apaches and the citizens of Tombstone.
Last Men Out: The True Story of America’s Heroic Final Hours in Vietnam by Bob Drury & Tom Clavin
A moment-by-moment account of the heroic operation by U.S. marines to rescue thousands of American troops and allies in the final 24 hours of the Vietnam War focuses on the stories of eleven young Marines who were the last to leave, in a dramatic story based on first-hand testimonies and recently declassified information.
Lost in Shangri-La: The True Story of a Plane Crash into a Hidden World by Mitchell Zuckoff
In 1945, a sightseeing trip over “Shangri-La” turned deadly when the plane crashed, leaving only three survivors who, battling for their survival, were caught between man-eating headhunters and the enemy Japanese, in this real-life adventure drawn from personal interviews, declassified Army documents and personal photos and mementos.
No Biking in the House Without a Helmet by Melissa Fay Greene
The author describes the humorous and heartwarming moments from her and her husband’s life as perpetual adoptive parents.
Robert Redford by Michael Feeney Callan
Draws on the Academy Award-winning actor, director and producer’s personal documents to offer insight into his complex life behind his famous roles, covering such topics as the death of his son, his relationship with Sydney Pollack and his establishment of the Sundance Film Festival.
Self-Compassion: Stop Beating Yourself Up and Leave Insecurity Behind by Kristin Neff
A human development specialist presents a thought-provoking guide that offers proven exercises for developing a healthier way of relating to ourselves and others, revealing how to acknowledge and forgive imperfections and master the art of self-compassion.
Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan: Simple Rules for Losing Weight Through Better Sleep by Michael Breus with Debra F. Bruce
A specialist in clinical sleep disorders who has appeared on such programs as The Dr. Oz Show and The Rachael Ray Show identifies a link between sleep and the hormones that control appetite, in a reference that explains how to lose weight naturally through effective sleep practices.
Summer in a Glass: The Coming of Age of Winemaking in the Finger Lakes by Evan Dawson
Offers a thorough exploration of the denizens and libations that inhabit wine country in the Finger Lakes region of New York State.
Zero to Breakthrough: The 7-Step Battle-Tested Method for Accomplishing Goals That Matter by Vernice Armour
The first woman African-American combat pilot and Camp Pendleton Female Athlete of the Year shares inspirational strategies for succeeding in business and in life, counseling readers on how to create and tap inner resources in order to reach high-level goals and become an exceptional team member.
Published on May 24, 2011.
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