New Books 6
The au pair affair
Bailey, Tessa, author
2024
Smart, vivacious Tallulah is studying to be a marine biologist. She's also twenty-six and broke, so she jumps at the opportunity to be a live-in nanny for Burgess, a battle-scarred hockey veteran and newly single dad. According to…well, everyone except Burgess, he needs to get back on the dating scene, and adventurous Tallulah is just the girl to show him how. But as boundaries are slowly crossed and Burgess finds himself pulled between his daughter, who wants her parents back together, and his insane chemistry with Tallulah, a huge rift is formed, and Tallulah does the "right" thing-breaks her own heart and walks away. Though Burgess knows it's for the best-he's too jaded, with too much baggage-a chance meeting, and a new push from his daughter, forces him to put everything on the line and fight to prove he learned his lessons well and is worthy of a happily ever after with Tallulah.
Baby-sitters little sister. 8, Karen's sleepover
Farina, Katy, author, artist
2024
Karen is having her first sleepover! She and her friends are going to tell spooky stories, bake cookies, and raid the refrigerator. But then Karen and Nancy get into a big fight, and Karen doesn't want Nancy to come to her party. A new girl, Pamela, comes instead and she isn't any fun. What is Karen going to do?
Blue period. 6
Yamaguchi, Tsubasa, author, artist.
2022
"A surprising setback before the second exam shakes Yatora up, but after everything he's been through, he must persevere. This time, the subject turns out to be something both new and familiar...But does an average guy like Yatora stand a chance against the geniuses and prodigies vying for a spot in the nation's most competitive art school?"-- Provided by publisher.
The burning
Castillo, Linda, author
2024
Chief of Police Kate Burkholder arrives at the scene to discover a charred body. According to the coroner, the deceased, an Amish man named Milan Swanz. From what she's able to piece together, Swanz led a deeply troubled life and had recently been excommunicated. When her own brother is implicated in the case, Kate must dive deep into the Anabaptist culture, peering into all the dark corners of its history, only to uncover a secret legacy that shatters everything she thought she knew about the Amish themselves - and her own roots.
By any other name : a novel
Picoult, Jodi, 1966- author
2024
"A captivating novel about two women, centuries apart, fighting to be heard--one of whom may be the real author of Shakespeare's plays. As an undergraduate, Melina Green had a rare opportunity to have one of her first plays judged by famous theater critic Jasper Tolle, only to be publicly humiliated by a harsh and biased critique. Now it's ten years later, and her confidence as a playwright has never recovered, even though she has just completed a work that she thinks is her best yet. It is based on the life of her ancestor Emilia Bassano, the first published female poet in England--and rumored to be the “Dark Lady” of Shakespeare’s sonnets--but whom some scholars suspect may be the real author of a number of his plays. Melina wonders if she dares risk failure again, and then her best friend takes the decision out of her hands and submits it to a festival under a male pseudonym. In 1581, the young orphan Emilia Bassano is being raised in the ways of English aristocracy by the Baron Willoughby and his sister. Her lessons on languages, reading and writing have endowed her with a sharp wit and a gift for storytelling. But like most women of her day, she has no control over her fate, and is ripped from her old life and forced to become a courtesan to Lord Hunsdon, a man knighted by Queen Elizabeth as the Lord Chamberlain in charge of all theatre in London. Though she has no other freedoms, she pseudonymously sets her own pen to paper, inspired by the work of the most brilliant playwrights of the time. Told in dual intertwining timelines, this sweeping tale of ambition, courage and desire centres two women who are determined to create something beautiful despite the prejudices they face. As Emilia alters the course of her life, she blazes a trail. Centuries later, will Melina face the same terrible fate--to have her work celebrated, but only at the price of letting another take credit?"-- Provided by publisher
A calamity of souls
Baldacci, David, author
2024
"When two wealthy white landowners are found dead, the whole country immediately thinks it must be Jerome Washington, the hired help, who killed them. He was standing over the bodies when the police responded to an anonymous call and the only one on the property at the time of death. As far as the state is concerned, it's an open and shut case. Jack Lee, born and raised in Freeman County, knows that every man deserves a solid defense and agrees to be Jerome's lawyer, against everyone's better judgement. But as the facts of the case unfold, it becomes more and more obvious to Jack that this trial isn't about uncovering the truth and is instead a racially charged set up. And the whole town is calling for Jerome to receive the death penalty. Jack is soon ensnared in a system that's doing everything it can to prevent him from saving Jerome's life, and even he thinks all is lost. Then Desiree DuBose, a lawyer from up North with a social justice agenda, comes to town and quickly joins as co-council, blasting the case all over the news to gain support. But the citizens of Freeman County don't want to wait for the final verdict and Jack and Desiree find themselves in the crosshairs. Jack will need to stop at nothing to prove that Jerome is innocent even at the risk of his own life... and his family's"-- Provided by publisher.
The city beyond the sea
Thomson, Pari, author
2024
Eager to rescue her mother and the missing Botanists, Daisy's next adventure finds her at sea in search of the lost city of Iffenwild, where green magic runs deep.
Close knit : a novel
Colgan, Jenny, author
2024
In the northernmost reaches of Scotland, where a string of little islands in the North Sea stretches towards Norway, lives Gertie MacIntyre. Her social circle is small but tight - particularly the women in her knitting circle. The knitting circle is a precious source of gossip, home, laughter, and comfort for them all. When Gertie develops a crush on Callum Frost, who owns the local airline, she dares herself to take a job as an air stewardess on the little plane that serves the local islands. Terrifying at first, the sixteen-seat puddle jumper also offers the first taste of real freedom she's ever known.
Closer together : knowing ourselves, loving each other
Grégoire Trudeau, Sophie, author
2024
As a passionate advocate for mental health, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau believes that in order to know and accept ourselves fully, we need to understand why we think and feel the way we do, and recognize the experiences, attitudes, and patterns that may be holding us back. This book is enriched by exclusive interviews with experts as she delves into the science behind brain health and our unique emotional signatures. Drawing on her own mindfulness and yoga practices, Sophie also offers journalling prompts and other tools that will guide readers as they explore these questions in their own lives.
Confessions of the dead
Patterson, James, 1947-, author
2024
Hollows Bend, New Hampshire, is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat breakfast at the Stairway Diner. The crime rate - zero - is a point of pride for Sheriff Ellie Pritchett. The day the stranger shows up is when the trouble starts. The sheriff and her deputy investigate the mysterious teenage girl. None of the locals can place her. She can't - or won't - answer any questions. While the girl is in protective custody, the officers are called to multiple crime scenes leading them closer and closer to a lake outside of town that doesn't appear on any map.
Finding you
Clipston, Amy, author
2024
Mechanic Carter Donovan seems to have everything going for him at first glance. But Carter’s seemingly perfect exterior hides a host of secrets. After a rough breakup and mounting medical bills from a medical emergency that left him drowning in debt, he doesn’t feel like the catch everyone says he is. When Darcy’s Lexus breaks down in her doctor’s parking lot, Carter appears on the scene to try to jump-start her car—and her heart. But despite their immediate connection right from the start, the two have perhaps too many obstacles to overcome.
A game of lies
Mackintosh, Clare, author
2024
Stranded in the Welsh mountains, seven reality show contestants have no idea what they've signed up for. Each of these strangers has a secret. If another player can guess the truth, they won't just be eliminated - they'll be exposed live on air. The disappearance of a contestant wasn't supposed to be part of the drama. Detective Ffion Morgan has to put aside what she's watched on screen, and find out who these people really are - knowing she can't trust any of them. And when a murderer strikes, Ffion knows every one of her suspects has an alibi - and a secret worth killing for.
Girl dinner : 85 snack plates & hassle-free meals
Diaz-Imlah, Alejandra, author
2024
Whether you're a busy woman on the go, a student in need of quick meal solutions, or a food lover who appreciates the art of casual cooking, this book offers a treasure trove of recipes to suit your needs. Learn how to create balanced charcuterie boards that will satisfy your cravings and fuel your lifestyle. Features 75+ delicious recipes for snack plates and bites, Instagram-worthy photography, and quick, easy, and cost-effective meals.
I will ruin you : a novel
Barclay, Linwood, author
2024
English teacher Richard Boyle never thought he would find himself talking down a former student intent on harming others, but when Mark LeDrew shows up at Richard's school with a bomb strapped to his chest, Richard immediately jumps into action. Thanks to some quick thinking, he averts a major tragedy and is hailed as a hero. Richard's brief moment in the spotlight puts him in the sights of a deranged blackmailer with a score to settle. The situation rapidly spirals out of control, drawing Richard into a fraught web of salacious accusations and deadly secrets.
Into the goblin market
VanSickle, Vikki, 1982- author
2024
Millie loves her quiet life on the farm, but Mina longs for adventure. When the Goblin Market comes to town, Millie knows it's a bad idea. They've been told stories their whole lives about the dangers of the Goblin Market. But Mina just can't resist . . . When Mina doesn't come back, it's Millie's turn to brave the market to bring her home. She will use all her smarts and all her courage to try to outwit the goblins and save her sister . . . but will it be enough? This gorgeous and intriguing tribute to both "Goblin Market" by Christina Rossetti and classic fairy-tale villains is also a story about the bond between sisters and a celebration of courage, intelligence and resilience.
Joy
Steel, Danielle, author.
2024
Attending boarding school, life takes a turn for Allegra Dixon when she meets dashing young West Point cadet Shep Williams. When Shep receives a posting to Afghanistan, they decide to marry before he goes. Each time he leaves, Shep promises the separations will soon come to an end. But soon Allegra realizes that the horrors of war have begun to change her husband into a man she no longer recognizes. The trauma he has experienced proves to be too harrowing, and Allegra will find herself feeling utterly alone again just when she thought she'd finally found happiness.
The lightning path
Hunter, Erin, author
2024
"The three Dragon Speakers have once again been separated, and worse--the Great Dragon has been split into three parts after the Dark Sun. Can the pandas unite to challenge the golden monkeys who want to rule the Kingdom? Or will infighting and a mysterious killer stop their quest in its tracks?"--Back cover.
The lost coast : a novel
Kellerman, Jonathan, author
2024
It's been almost a year since Clay Edison was forced out of his job at the coroner's bureau. Now he's on his own, working as a private eye. When a client brings him a fraud case, Clay dives into a decades-old scheme targeting the vulnerable. His investigation leads him to a bizarre town buried in the remote California wilderness. The residents don't care much for outsiders. They certainly don't like Clay asking questions. And they'll do just about anything to shut him up.
Mind games
Roberts, Nora, author
2024
Twelve-year-old Thea and her grandmother Lucy both awaken from the same nightmare. And though the two have never discussed the special kind of sight they share, they know something terrible has happened. Thanks to Thea's vision, their parents' killer will spend his life in supermax. But that ability to see into minds and souls still lurks within her - because the inmate who shattered her childhood has the same ability. Thea can hear his twisted thoughts and witness his evil acts from miles away. A long, silent battle will be waged between them - and eventually bring them face to face, and head to head.
Minecraft : zombies unleashed!
Eliopulos, Nick, author
2024
"On the ground, a rampaging army of armor-clad zombies is roving across the biomes. In the sky, a wicked Wither is leaving a path of destruction--and Wither roses--wherever it goes. And in Bobbie's party, the tension is tighter than a skeleton's bowstring . . . because, somehow, Logan just became its newest member. The same Logan who set zombies on Bobbie's village and turned her little brother, Johnny, into one of the walking dead. Who bullied her friend Ben and wrecked his adventuring career. Who was mean to his minion, Other Ben... But as the Wither skulls start flying, this not-so-merry band needs all the help it can get."-- Publisher description.
Tower of God. 4
SIU (Comic book writer and artist), author, illustrator
2024
The surviving Regulars are preparing for their next major test, and Bam is making shockingly fast progress in training. While Khun and Bam are focused on forging new alliances and friendships, Anaak and Rachel keep quiet about their big secrets. And now the fractured group will have to join new teams to take on their most dangerous opponent yet: someone who has already made it to the top of the Tower.
Waiting for the long night moon : short stories
Peters, Amanda, author
2024
Amanda Peters describes the Indigenous experience from an astonishingly wide spectrum in time and place - from contact with the first European settlers, to the forced removal of Indigenous children, to the present-day fight for the right to clean water. A young man returns from residential school only to realize he can no longer communicate with his own parents. A young woman finds purpose and healing on the front lines as a water protector. An old man remembers his life as he patiently waits for death. And a young girl nervously dances in her first Mawi'omi.
Young blood
Sheinmel, Alyssa B,, author
2024
The teenaged Hargreeves siblings, craving normalcy after Five's disappearance, embark on a seemingly ordinary night out that spirals into a chaotic adventure involving newfound foes, unexpected missions, and the eternal quest for their adoptive father's approval.