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A Baker's Dozen of Staff Picks October, 2017
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Check out what our staff is recommending this month!
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Glass Houses : a novel by Louise PennyA suspicious figure that appears on the village green on a cold November day leaves a dead body in its wake, compelling Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec to pursue an investigation that has difficult consequences. Nadge: Adult Services "Have you ever watched a murder trial and did not know who the defendant was? Is it even the right defendant? Is the prosecution perjuring themselves? Intricate, suspenseful, and astonishing twists and turns compete with an elaborate murderous and drug smuggling plot."
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Mississippi Blood by Greg IlesA conclusion to the best-selling trilogy that includes The Bone Tree finds a shattered Penn Cage shut out by his once-revered Southern doctor father, who is about to be tried for murder in the wake of revelations about a mixed-race child and KKK associations.
Laura: Adult Services "This novel, the sixth in Iles' Penn Cage series, is a page turner that blends history, romance, suspense, and murder. Not only was I entertained, but I also learned much about the political and social history of the American Deep South. If you've exhausted all of John Grisham's extensive works, check out Greg Iles. You won't be disappointed."
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Fifty Inventions That Shaped the Modern Economy by Tim HarfordDescribes the history of economic change through the 50 inventions that had the most impact and explores the hidden connections they share, from paper money and the horse collar, to bar codes and spreadsheets.
Gerry: Administration Department "This is not just a bound "listicle," there is a story and a theme. Some are obvious (plow?, paper?) some are not (disposable razor - King Camp Gilette was an unconventional thinker in every sense) and some you might not have heard of (M-pesa anyone?) but these ideas changed how millions lived in ancient and modern times."
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Yorkie Doodle Dandy : a memoir by William A. Wynne
Yorkie Doodle Dandy is Corporal William A. Wynne's story about Smoky, a tiny Yorkshire Terrier found in a New Guinea foxhole during World War II. Smoky helped save the lives of servicemen who were faced with imminent airfield attack. Wynne's own life was spared while under a shipboard kamikaze attack--led by Smoky--Smoky is credited internationally for her therapy work in hospitals and care facilities. (Amazon)
Jen: Technical Services "A remarkable Yorkshire terrier and her story during WWII in the Pacific arena to appearing on Cleveland television, and so much more! How did she end up in New Guinea? And how did Animal Planet credit her with being a "first" in the animal therapy field? Find out for yourself through a Bill Wynne's eyes that everyone can appreciate and enjoy."
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The Lying Game by Ruth WareIn the wake of a woman's horrifying discovery of human remains along a scenic tidal estuary, the members of a once-inseparable clique from a second-rate boarding school near the English Channel reflect on their participation in a dangerous game of deception that contributed to the death of a teacher. By the best-selling author of In a Dark, Dark Wood. Dianne: Circulation Department "Four girls at boarding school for various family situations become friends for life. Their lying game is good fun until it isn't. Full of suspense, this is quick read keeps the reader guessing who done it and why."
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The One-in-a-Million Boy by Monica WoodAfter his eleven-year-old son dies, guitarist Quinn Porter does yard work for an aged Lithuanian immigrant, Ona Vitkus, whom his son had often visited and comes to a resolution about his son's death as Ona discusses his son's capacity to listen and learn.
Jess: Adult Services "Although this novel deals with the struggles of parents recovery from a son's death, it also offers a story of compassion and love between family and extended family. At the end of the book you will appreciate the true meaning of the story."
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The Glass Castle : a memoir by Jeannette WallsThe child of an alcoholic father and an eccentric artist mother discusses her family's nomadic upbringing, during which she and her siblings fended for themselves while their parents outmaneuvered bill collectors and the authorities.
Maureen: Administration "I saw the author on a T.V. show and was intrigued by her story. She gives an autobiographical account of growing up dirt poor in a large family with little hope of the future. Good story about overcoming tremendous odds, and hard work paying off handsome rewards. Walls has a way of telling a story that really pulls you in. I've just started my second book by this talented author. The Glass Castle was a delightful read."
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The Good Daughter : a novel by Karin SlaughterDecades after a shattering confrontation that left her mother dead and her sister traumatized, a New York-based lawyer returns to her Atlanta hometown to help her father save the life of a young woman accused of a school shooting. By the best-selling author of the Grant County series. Karen: Adult Services "This is a great mystery that is fast paced and keeps you on the edge of your seat."
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The Vanishing Year : a novel by Kate MorettiLeading the perfect life after becoming someone else, Zoe Whittaker, married to a handsome Wall Street tycoon and a member of Manhattan's social elite, finds her past coming back to haunt her and must decide who she can trust before she vanishes completely. By the New York Times best-selling author of Binds That Tie.
Julie: Children's "Manhattan + Tribeca= the ultimate New York mysterious experience."
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Lab Girl by Hope JahrenA memoir by an award-winning paleobiologist traces her childhood in her father's laboratory, her longtime relationship with a colleague, and the remarkable discoveries they've made both in the lab and during extensive field research assignments.
Kristen: Children's "Sometimes it is difficult for a memoir to hold my attention. This story of Hope Jahren held my interest from beginning to end. A truly inspirational memoir."
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The Vietnam War : an intimate history by Geoffrey C WardA vibrantly photographed companion to the multi-part PBS film examines the Vietnam War's role in debates that continue in today's world, drawing on extensive interviews with contributors at all levels in America and Vietnam to explain why and how the war happened as well as its complicated legacy. Movie tie-in. Dan: Circulation "This was an "eye-opener' as to the actual timeline involved in the Vietnam War. (This country's struggle for freedom started in the 1800s.) A detailed account of the lies and deals of the governments involved are discussed. Details you may not have been aware of are presented."
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The Boston Girl by Anita DiamantRecounting the story of her life to her granddaughter, octogenarian Addie describes how she was raised in early-twentieth-century America by Jewish immigrant parents in a teeming multicultural neighborhood Ann: Adult Page "85 year old Addie tells her story of how she became the woman she is today with great warmth and a sense of humor."
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The Girl Who Never Made Mistakes by Mark PettBeatrice is so well-known for never making a mistake that she is greeted each morning by fans and reporters, but a near-error on the day of the school talent show could change everything Carol: Children's "This is a story for those children (and adults!) that are always striving to be perfect. Beatrice will show them that no one can be perfect all the time."
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