eLibraryNJ  Titles
December 2022
 
For your holiday reading pleasure, here's a list of the latest titles on eLibraryNJ that Cranbury Public Library has purchased in
Adult Fiction and Non-fiction.
 
REMEMBER:  When a member library buys a copy of a book, that library's
patrons "go to the head of the line" if there is a reserve list.  By requesting
one of these books, your wait time will be minimized. 
 
Fiction A to Z eBooks
All That Glitters : a Novel
by Danielle Steel

When her life of privilege is upended by a terrorist attack that ends her parents lives, a college senior struggles to rebuild on her own terms, learning uplifting and heartbreaking life lessons throughout a series of relationships and opportunities.
Demon Copperhead : a Novel
by Barbara Kingsolver

The son of an Appalachian teenager uses his good looks, wit and instincts to survive foster care, child labor, addiction, disastrous loves and crushing losses, in the new novel from the best-selling author of Unsheltered. 
The High Notes : a Novel
by Danielle Steel

After years of enduring the hardship of the road, exploitation and abuse, Iris Cooper, a young woman with an unforgettable voice, fights for her freedom to follow her dreams and let the whole world hear her undeniable talent.
It Starts With Us : a Novel
by Colleen Hoover

Atlas Corrigan, Lily's first love and the person who returned suddenly and interrupted her romance with neurosurgeon Ryan Kincaid, tells his side of the story in the sequel to It Ends with Us. 
Less Is Lost
by Andrew Sean Greer

In this highly anticipated follow-up to the Pulitzer Prize-winning Less: A Novel, Arthur Less, after the death of an old lover and a sudden financial crisis, sets out on a literary adventure across the U.S. during which he must finally face his personal demons. 
Mad Honey : a Novel
by Jodi Picoult

Her life upended when her husband revealed a darker side, Olivia MacAfee and her teenage son Asher move back to her New Hampshire hometown for a new beginning until Asher is implicated in the death of his girlfriend and she realizes he has hidden more than he has shared with her.
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Zevin

Embarking on a legendary collaboration launching them to stardom, two friends, intimates since childhood, have the world at their feet until they discover that their success, brilliance and money wont protect them from their own creative ambitions or the betrayals of the heart.
Historical Fiction eBook
Trust
by Hernán Díaz

Told from the perspective of one woman bent on disentangling fact from fiction, this unrivaled novel about money, power, intimacy and perception is centered around the mystery of how the Rask family acquired their immense fortune in 1920s-1930s New York City.
Mystery, Thriller and Suspense eBooks
The Boys from Biloxi
by John Grisham

Keith Rudy and Hugh Malco grew up in Biloxi in the sixties and were childhood friends, but as teenagers, their lives took them in different directions. Keith’s father became a legendary prosecutor, determined to clean up the city's vice and corruption. Hugh’s father became the boss of Biloxi’s criminal underground.  Keith went to law school and followed in his father’s footsteps. Hugh preferred the nightlife and worked in his father’s clubs. The two families were headed for a showdown, one that would happen in a courtroom.
 
 
 
Desert Star
by Michael Connelly

After quitting the force in disgust, Renee Ballard is persuaded to return to rebuild the cold case unit in the elite robbery-homicide division.  First priority for Ballard is to clear the unsolved rape and murder of a sixteen-year-old girl. The decades-old case is essential to the councilman who supported re-forming the unit, and who could shutter it again—the victim was his sister.
Emma in the Night
by Wendy Walker

When one of two teen sisters who disappeared three years earlier returns with an astonishing tale about how they were held on a mysterious island, skeptical forensic psychiatrist Dr. Abby Winter investigates the young woman's family and uncovers disturbing evidence of violated boundaries, betrayals and narcissistic parenting. 
The Fifth Witness : a Novel
by Michael Connelly

Mickey Haller must defend a client who is accused of killing the banker involved with her foreclosure, a case that reveals strong suspicions, black-market dealings and a threat to Mickey's own life. By the #1 best-selling author of the The Lincoln Lawyer. 
Going Rogue : Rise and Shine Twenty-Nine
by Janet Evanovich

After tracking down fugitive Oswald Wednesday with a fellow apprehension agent, Stephanie Plum faces a new obstacle as she tries to bring in her latest bounty.  She must retrieve a mysterious missing coin in order to pay the ransom for her co-worker who has been kidnapped.
Long Shadows
by David Baldacci

When Amos Decker is called to South Florida to investigate a double homicide, the case appears straightforward: A federal judge and her bodyguard have been found dead, the judge's face sporting a blindfold with two eye holes crudely cut out, a clear sign that she'd made one too many enemies over her years on the bench. What at first seems cut and dry is anything but: Not only did the judge have more enemies than Decker can count--from violent gang members, drug dealers, and smugglers to a resentful ex-husband--but the bodyguard presents additional conundrums that muddy the waters even further.
The Maze : a John Corey Novel
by Nelson DeMille

Called out of retirement by his former lover to investigate a serial killer targeting prostitutes, former NYPD Homicide Detective John Corey, as he digs deeper into these killings, which have garnered national attention, discovers that there are sinister forces at work that don't want this case solved.
A World of Curiosities
by Louise Penny

Chief Inspector Gamache investigates after a 150-year-old letter points to the discovery and opening of a bricked-up room in an attic that's filled with curiosities, in the 18th novel of the series following The Madness of Crowds. 
Non-fiction eBook
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing : a Memoir
by Matthew Perry

The beloved Friends star shares candid behind the scenes stories from the legendary sitcom, as well as detailing his own struggles with addiction that threatened to derail his career. 
Upcoming @ Your Library!
For Youth
 
Weekly Wednesday Storytime
Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m.
Join Ms. Laura for stories, songs, and fun Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. in the children's room.
  
Thursday Crafternoon
Thursday, Jan. 5, 3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
 
Get your creative juices flowing and drop by the library's Maker Space after school every first Thursday of the month for a new craft! Any supplies left over will be made available for Take-and-Make crafts the following Thursdays of the month.
 
Second Saturday Storytime
Saturday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m.

 
Join us in the Children's Area every second Saturday of the month for stories, play and more for kids of all ages!  
 
 
For Adults
 
Introduction to Mobile Wallets and Digital Payments
Tuesday, January 10 at 11:00 a.m.
 
Have you ever wondered how payments can be made so easily? Do you normally pay for things in cash? Are you covering the bill at a restaurant and then not getting paid back? Welcome to the world of mobile payments and digital wallets! Register Here
 
iPhone 101 Basics
Tuesday, January 24 at 11:00 a.m.
 
Learn all about how to use your iPhone or iPad!  In this workshop we will discuss all the new features and benefits of iOS 16 along with the general uses of an iPhone! No experience is  necessary but it is recommended to have an Apple iPhone or Apple iPad to attend this workshop.  Register Here
 
 
Regular Events
 
Spinning Yarns
Tuesdays, January 3 and January 17 at 6:30 p.m.
 
Join us for an hour of knitting, crocheting, crafts and conversation. All levels welcome. This group will meet in person in the new library. 
 
 
Evening Book Discussions
Tuesday, January 20 at 7:00 p.m.
 
This month we are discussing  Horse by Geraldine Brooks.  This discussion will be in person in the new library.
 
 
Afternoon Book Discussion
Wednesday, December 21 at 1:30 p.m.
 
In December we are discussing The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick. This discussion will be in person in the new library.
 
 
Interfaith Book Discussion
Thursday, January 19 at 11:00 a.m.
 
Join this new interfaith book group to discuss spiritual reads, memoirs and similar books. The discussion will be led by Rev. Hannah Lovaglio, Senior Pastor at the First Presbyterian Church of Cranbury.  The group will be reading authors from a variety of faith traditions and meet once a month on the third Thursday at 11:00 a.m.  Register Here
 
 
Tech Talk @ the Library
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Library Hours
Monday thru Thursday - 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 
Library Closed December 24, 25, 26, 31 and January 1 & 2, 2023 
 
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609-722-6992

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