|
|
|
Ink blood sister scribe : a novel by Emma Tèorzs"Two estranged half sisters tasked with guarding their family's library of magical books must work together to unravel a deadly secret at the heart of their collection--a tale of familial loyalty and betrayal, and the pursuit of magic and power"
|
|
| Witness by Jamel BrinkleyWhat's inside: ten lyrical New York City stories that feature unforgettable characters -- children, siblings, grandmothers, delivery drivers, and ghosts -- and shows what happens when they either act, or don't, on things they've seen.
Stories include: "Blessed Deliverance," "Comfort," "Witness," "Bartow Station," and "The Happiest House on Union Street."
For fans of: atmospheric, perceptive short story collections, like Deesha Philyaw's The Secret Lives of Church Ladies. |
|
| Save What's Left by Elizabeth CastellanoThe beginning: When her husband, Tom, wants a break and sets out on a world cruise alone, middle-aged Kathleen Deane leaves Kansas for a New York coastal town and her own fresh start.
A new house: She arrives to find a massive modern monstrosity that breaks regulations being built next to the tiny cottage she's bought sight unseen. She teams up with a neighbor to fight town hall, and then Tom shows up in an Airstream that he parks in her driveway.
Read this next: Tara Conklin's Community Board, Amy Fusselman's The Means, or Beck Dorey-Stein's Rock the Boat. |
|
| Sun House by David James DuncanWhat it's about: Taking place over the course of many years, this nearly 800-page humorous epic ponders life, death, and spirituality, and features a large cast of characters, including an actor, a Jesuit, the victim of a violent assault, a folk singer, a woman learning Sanskrit, and others.
The first line: "Extremely implausible accidents do not feel innocent."
Author buzz: While this is the long-awaited third novel from David James Duncan after the bestsellers The River Why (1983) and The Brothers K (1992), he's also published short story and essay collections. |
|
|
Ripe : a novel
by Sarah Rose Etter
Trapped in a corporate nightmare, Cassie, plagued by a miniature black hole that feeds on her depression and anxiety, ends up unexpectedly pregnant after her CEO demands she cross an illegal threshold and must decide whether the tempting fruits of Silicon Valley are really worth it.
|
|
| The Apartment by Ana MenéndezWelcome to... The Helene, a 1940s art deco apartment building in South Miami Beach.
The people in 2B: Over seven decades, this apartment has had multiple residents, from Texas newlyweds to a troubled Vietnam veteran, and these interlinked tales showcase them all. But the book lingers longest on the latest to dwell there, a young Cuban woman.
Why you might like it: Featuring richly drawn characters and elegant writing, The Apartment examines memory, community, loneliness, and what makes a home. |
|
| The English Experience by Julie SchumacherThe setup: On short notice, professor Jason Fitger is voluntold to lead Payne University's "Experience: London" over winter break.
What happens: Beleaguered Jason navigates a foreign country and his own issues while keeping watch over 11 undergrads he doesn't know, including one who has never been away from her cat, another who is claustrophobic, one with a juvenile detention record, and an ex-couple.
Series alert: This is the delightful final entry in a smart, satirical trilogy that wryly depicts life in American academia. The first two books are Dear Committee Members and The Shakespeare Requirement. |
|
Contact your librarian for more great books!
|
|
|
Tacoma Public Library 1102 Tacoma Ave. South Tacoma, Washington 98402 253.280.2800tacomalibrary.org |
|
|
|