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A Baker's Dozen of Staff PicksJune, 2017
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Check out what our staff is recommending this month!
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Cold Earth by Ann CleevesWhen a landslide in the dark days of a Shetland winter destroys a house in which the body of a mysterious woman in a red silk dress is found, Jimmy Perez becomes obsessed with identifying the woman and discovering how she actually died.
Dianne: Circulation Department "The latest Shetland mystery. A sudden mudslide near the cemetery during Magnus Tait's funeral destroys a uninhabited cabin. Quickly we learn the cabin wasn't uninhabited since the body of a beautiful woman is found inside. Did she die from the slide or was she murdered? Who is she? She's not a local. Jimmy Perez and his superior from Aberdeen, Willow Reeves work to keep their relationship professional as they (and Sandy) try to solve multiple murders."
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The Book of Strange New Things : a novel by Michel FaberCalled to perform missionary work in a world light years away where the natives are fascinated by the concepts he introduces, man of faith, Peter Leigh finds his beliefs tested when he learns of natural disasters that are tearing Earth apart.
Gerry: Administration
| "A pastor is badly needed on a colony to keep peace with the natives. The shock of arriving on another world and meeting his new flock is nothing compared to what he finds inside himself, and what happens at home in his absence. An interplanetary missionary tale about interpersonal values, personal demons, long-distance relationships, the rise and fall and fate of civilizations and the nature of God." |
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Off the Grid : My Ride from Louisiana to the Panama Canal in an Electric Car by Randy Denmon"Only a week after the nation’s newspapers were filled with headlines of the first cross-country trip in an electric car, two Louisianans slip quietly across the Rio Grande in south Texas in an attempt to do the unthinkable—drive a factory electric car across seven Third World countries to the “end of the road,” Panama City, Panama. (Amazon)" Jen: Technical Services "Can a Tesla Model S make the journey? Yes, it can, and you'll hear the narration of how the author and his sidekick made the ride and were able to "recharge" both the car and their minds along the way. An enjoyable "green energy" read."
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The End of the Story : The Collected Fantasies of Clark Ashton Smith by Clark Ashton SmithThe first of five volumes designed to bring the short fiction of the popular "Weird Tales" author back in print features twenty-five stories unavailable for decades.
Nick: Technical Services "This book contains a collection of fantastic short stories written in the style of the original pulp novels. If you like Robert E. Howard or HP Lovecraft you will love Clark Ashton Smith. His stories are wildly imaginative and well written. His descriptions of horrific otherworldly occurrences take the reader on a wonderful fun ride."
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The Dry by Jane HarperReceiving a sinister anonymous note after his best friend's suspicious death, federal agent Aaron Falk is forced to confront the fallout of a twenty-year-old false alibi against a backdrop of the worst drought Melbourne has seen in a century.
Liese: Substitute
| "The secrets of a small, drought ridden town in Australia are slowly revealed in the aftermath of a murder/suicide. The protagonist, Aaron Falk, returns to town 20 years after being accused of murder to attend the funerals of his best friend Luke and Luke's wife and son. He reluctantly ends up working with local law enforcement on the investigation. The drought and time has changed the town but people still have their opinions and secrets about current and past events and are not adverse to taking the law into their own hands. Do the current deaths have anything to do with the death of a friend of Aaron's and Luke's while they were in high school? A fascinating read with a surprise ending. The reader is advised to stay hydrated!" |
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Flying Lessons & Other Stories by Ellen OhAn anthology of short stories by such leading children's authors as Tim Federle, Grace Lin and Walter Dean Myers explores diverse themes ranging from basketball dreams and family fiascos to first crushes and new neighborhoods.
Carol: Children's Department "Each chapter is written by a different author. These stories of everyday life let you see things from a different perspective."
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The Thirst by Jo NesbøHarry Hole is inextricably drawn back into the Oslo police force by a serial murderer who has been targeting Tinder daters using methods reminiscent of a nemesis from Harry's past. By the award-winning author of The Snowman.
Dan: Page Supervisor "Released in May 2017, The Thirst pits criminal police detective Harry Hole (pronounced Hoo-leh) against a modern day vampire. Harry is retired, teaching and lecturing to future police officers; he is finally enjoying life. But this event pulls him back into the Oslo police department's investigation of several grizzly murders where the victims were drained of blood, sexually abused, and there was evidence of bite marks. Reading this will make you want to go back and pick up other Harry Hole books."
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The Story of Beautiful Girl by Rachel SimonDescribes the love story between a developmentally disabled young white woman and a deaf African American after being institutionalized in 1968, in this new novel from the author of Riding the Bus With My Sister.
Jess: Adult Services "A touching story about human kindness even if it is surrounded by cruelty."
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Simon StephensA dramatization of the book by Mark Haddon follows fifteen year-old Christopher, as he writes down every fact he learns during his investigation into the death of his neighbor's dog, Wellington
Margo: Adult Page "A story from the perspective of a 15 year old boy who is striving for “truth” and pursuing his dreams despite his autism. It’s smart, interesting, and sometimes just laugh-out-loud funny."
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Murder on the Serpentine : a Charlotte and Thomas Pitt novel by Anne PerryPrivately summoned by Queen Victoria when one of her closest confidantes is murdered, Thomas Pitt navigates the secretive world of London society in what becomes the most dangerous case of his career. By the best-selling author of the William Monk series.
Nadge: Adult Services On a covert mission for the Queen, Victorian detective Thomas Pitt again pursues a killer with discretion and stealth. His wife, Charlotte, is Thomas' restrained and observant side kick. With limited resources and a keen mind, Thomas could best our current day detectives, who are armed with a myriad of technological advances.
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Delicious! : a novel by Ruth ReichlWorking as a public relations hotline consultant for a once-prestigious culinary magazine, Billie Breslin unexpectedly enters a world of New York restaurateurs and artisanal purveyors while reading World War II letters exchanged between a plucky 12-year-old and James Beard.
Laura: Adult Services "This book has a little of everything - mystery, history, romance, libraries, and cooking! The author draws from her experience as a food writer and editor to weave together a rich, fascinating story that features the culinary history of the World War II era, a behind-the-scenes look at working at a food magazine, and engaging characters haunted by secrets."
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Build, Dogs, Build : a tall tail by James HorvathTop dog Duke and his crew of construction-worker canines team up to demolish an old building and build a shiny new one using cranes, bulldozers, dump trucks and cement mixers. Jill: Community Relations "This book fits in perfectly with our summer reading theme. It is also part of the Storybook Trail. Check it out with someone special!"
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My Name is Lucy Barton : a novel by Elizabeth StroutAfter an appendix operation puts her in the hospital, New York writer Lucy Barton reconnects with her estranged mother as the pair reminisce about the past. By the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Olive Kitteridge. Karen: Adult Services "This well-written short novel is a story of love between a mother and daughter."
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