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eReads The newest titles added to our digital collection. November 2023 |
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Black River Orchard : a novel
by Chuck Wendig
Dark magic transforms a small town when strange trees bearing magical apples begin making residents happier, more confident, more powerful and only wanting to eat more apples in the new novel by the best-selling author of The Book of Accidents.
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Bright lights, big Christmas : a novel
by Mary Kay Andrews
"Newly single and unemployed Kerry Tolliver needs a second chance. When she moves back home to her family's Christmas tree farm in North Carolina, she is guilt tripped into helping her brother, Murphy, sell trees in New York City. She begrudgingly agrees, but she isn't happy about sharing a trailer with her brother in the East Village for two months. Plus, it's been years, since before her parents' divorce, that she's been to the city to sell Christmas trees. Then, Kerry meets Patrick, the annoying Mercedes owner who parked in her spot for the first two days. Patrick is recently divorced, a father to a six year old son, and lives in the neighborhood. Can Kerry's first impressions about the recently divorced, single father, and--dare she say, handsome--neighbor be wrong? Surrounded by warm childhood memories, sparkling possibility, and the magic of Christmas in the City, will Kerry finally get the second chance she needs to find herself... and maybe even find love?"
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Dirty thirty
by Janet Evanovich
Trenton, New Jersey's most underappreciated bounty hunter, Stephanie Plum, while taking care of her boyfriend's giant orange dog, tracks the former security guard of a local jeweler who supposedly stole a fortune of diamonds, and must keep herself clean when everyone else is playing dirty. Simultaneous.
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The exchange : after The Firm
by John Grisham
In this explosive sequel to The Firm, Mitch, a partner at the largest law firm in the world, is asked for a favor by a mentor in Rome that plunges him into a sinister plot that has global implications and once against places everyone he holds dear in danger. Simultaneous.
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The ex-mas holidays
by Zoe Allison
When she runs into Sam, the boy who broke her heart, at a holiday party, where he's serving drinks naked, Maya, now working alongside him at his daytime job as a ski instructor in the Scottish Highlands, discovers that being stuck together is melting both their icy hearts. Original.
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Flipping boxcars : a novel
by Cedric
Struggling to get by during the Great Depression and World War II, Babe, a gambler with a heart of gold and the gift of gab, when he endangers the little security his family has, risks everything for one big score—a make-or-break scheme involving railroad boxcars. Simultaneous.
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Judgement prey
by John Sandford
Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers team up to solve another challenging case in this edge-of-your-seat thriller. Simultaneous.
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The leftover woman : a novel
by Jean Kwok
Arriving in New York City from her rural Chinese village without money or family support, Jasmine Young, on the run from her abusive husband, desperately searches for the daughter taken away from her at birth, which forces her to make increasingly risky decisions.
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Let us descend : a novel
by Jesmyn Ward
In the years before the Civil War, Annis, sold south by the white enslaver who fathered her, struggles through the miles-long march, seeks comfort from memories of her mother and stories of her African warrior grandmother, opening herself to a world beyond this world
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Midnight is the darkest hour : a novel
by Ashley Winstead
When a skull found deep in the Louisiana bayou reunites her with a man from her past with a dark reputation, the daughter of the town's fire-and-brimstone preacher will do anything to protect those she loves from the real evil that walks among them.
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Obsession
by Stuart Woods
Brought in to recover a young Croatian billionaire's wife, who was kidnapped while her husband was making a deal with Centurion Studios, Teddy Fay quickly comes to realize dark forces are at play, while dealing with an obsessive fan with deadly intentions who weasels his way onto the film set. (action & adventure). Simultaneous.
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Penance : a novel
by Eliza Clark
Nearly 10 years after 16-year-old Joan Wilson was set on fire by three other schoolgirls, journalist Alec Z. Carelli has written the definitive account of the crime, drawn from interviews with witnesses and family members, historical research and correspondence with the killers themselves, but wonders how much of the story is true.
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Practice makes perfect : a novel
by Sarah Adams
When she overhears her latest date say she is boring, Annie Walker, on a quest to find her perfect match, turns to emotionally unavailable Will Griffin for tutoring lessons in how to become flirtatious and fun and as the lines of their friendship become blurred, she soon reconsiders her dream guy. Original.
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The reformatory : a novel
by Tananarive Due
In the Jim Crow South, 12-year-old Robbie Stephens, Jr., who can see ghosts, is sent to The Reformatory where boys forced to work to remediate their so-called crimes have gone missing, while his sister Gloria rallies everyone in Florida to get him out before it's too late.
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The secret
by Lee Child
In 1992, when eight respectable, upstanding people are found dead across the US, Jack Reacher, assigned as the Army's representative, must discover the link between these victims and who killed them, navigating around the ulterior motives and deciding if he should bring the bad guys to justice the official way—or his way.
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Silence for the dead
by Simone St. James
"In 1919, Kitty Weekes, pretty, resourceful, and on the run, falsifies her background to obtain a nursing position at Portis House, a remote hospital for soldiers left shell-shocked by the horrors of the Great War. Hiding the shame of their mental instability in what was once a magnificent private estate, the patients suffer from nervous attacks and tormenting dreams. But something more is going on at Portis House--ts plaster is crumbling, its plumbing makes eerie noises, and strange breaths of cold waftthrough the empty rooms. It's known that the former occupants left abruptly, but where did they go? And why do the patients all seem to share the same nightmare, one so horrific that they dare not speak of it? Kitty finds a dangerous ally in Jack Yates, an inmate who may be a war hero, a madman, or maybe both. But even as Kitty and Jack create a secret, intimate alliance to uncover the truth, disturbing revelations suggest the presence of powerful spectral forces. And when a medical catastrophe leaves them even more isolated, they must battle the menace on their own, caught in the heart of a mystery that could destroy them both"
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Sisters under the rising sun
by Heather Morris
Prisoners of war in 1942, Australian nurse Nesta James and Norah Chambers—held in the notorious Camp Palembang, deep in the jungle of Sumatra—battle disease, starvation and unimaginable brutality meted out by Japanese soldiers, but find, in themselves and in each other, the courage and resourcefulness to survive.
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Sword catcher
by Cassandra Clare
"Two outcasts find themselves caught in a web of forbidden love, dangerous magic, and dark secrets that could change the world forever in the start of an epic fantasy series from the author of The Shadowhunter Chronicles"
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Wellness : a novel
by Nathan Hill
Alongside the challenges of parenting, married couple Jack and Elizabeth encounter cults disguised as mindfulness support groups, polyamorous would-be suitors, Facebook wars and something called Love Potion Number Nine as they undertake separate, personal excavations in their quest to find health and happiness.
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Wildfire : a novel
by Hannah Grace
After a passionate one-night stand, Russ and Aurora are stunned when they bump into each other on the first day of the summer camp where they are both counselors and must learn to peacefully coexist while trying to deny the attraction that lingers between them. Original.
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Wreck the halls : a novel
by Tessa Bailey
Stepping out of her comfort zone with her former best friend Beat Dawkins to convince their mothers to perform one last concert on Christmas Eve, Melody Gallard, the daughter of music royalty, discovers a decades-old scandal threatens to wreck everything--the reunion, their relationships with their mothers and their newfound love
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You can trust me : a novel
by Wendy Heard
Grifting their way through sunny California, best friends Summer and Leo target Michael Forrester, a self-made billionaire and philanthropist who invites Leo to his private island, but when Leo disappears, Summer infiltrates the island to find the truth—and becomes trapped in a scheme she helped initiate.
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Begin again
by Oliver Jeffers
An award-winning artist offers a thought-provoking exploration of human existence from the dawn of history to the present through art and patterns that aim unite readers in their shared motivations challenge each to create new stories for a better future. Illustrations.
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Behind the seams : my life in rhinestones
by Dolly Parton
Showcasing the music legend's most unforgettable looks from the 1960s until now, this stunningly photographed book displays Dolly Parton's iconic sense of style along with entertaining personal anecdotes that, for the first time, reveal the full story behind her lifelong passion for fashion. Illustrations.
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Differ we must : how Lincoln succeeded in a divided America
by Steve Inskeep
The host of NPR's Morning Edition illuminates Abraham Lincoln's life through 16 encounters, some well-known, some obscure, expanding our understanding of a politician who held strong to his moral compass while navigating between corrosive political factions—and who succeeded in uniting a nation. Illustrations.
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Energy follows thought : the stories behind my songs
by Willie Nelson
The legendary singer and songwriter celebrates his 90th birthday by exploring the stories behind the lyrics of 160 of his favorite songs, with never-before-seen photos and ephemera. 150,000 first printing.
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If you would have told me : a memoir
by John Stamos
The three-time Emmy nominee, producer and musician reflects on his long career and how he beat the odds to become one of today's most successful and beloved actors. 400,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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Thicker than water : a memoir
by Kerry Washington
In this profoundly moving and beautifully written memoir, the award-winning actor and activist provides an intimate view into both her public and private worlds as she chronicles her life's journey thus far, sharing how she discovered her truest self and, with it, a deeper sense of belonging. 250,000 first printing. Illustrations.
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The woman in me
by Britney Spears
The noted pop star offers a moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.
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Worthy
by Jada Pinkett Smith
Pulling no punches, the global superstar chronicles the lessons of her storied life, from her rebellious youth to Hollywood success, taking us from the depths of suicidal depression to the heights of self-love, spiritual healing and authentic feminine power, in this impactful and rare memoir that engages and educates.
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Space shuttle stories : firsthand astronaut accounts from all 135 missions
by Tom Jones
With more than 600 photos from the NASA archives, this major contribution to the historical record of a momentous era of spaceflight invites readers to experience all 135 NASA space shuttle missions, from Columbia's maiden flight in 1981 to the final launch of Atlantis in 2011. Illustrations.
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The sisterhood : the secret history of women at the CIA
by Liza Mundy
In this thrilling new perspective on history, the New York Times bestselling author of Code Girls turns her attention the women of the CIA who fought to become operatives, transformed spy craft and provided the data analysis that helped track down Bin Laden in his Pakistani compound. Illustrations.
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Alfie & me : what owls know, what humans believe
by Carl Safina
"A moving account of raising, then freeing, an orphaned screech owl, whose lasting friendship with the author illuminates humanity's relationship with the world. When ecologist Carl Safina and his wife, Patricia, took in a near-death baby owl, they expected that, like other wild orphans they'd rescued, she'd be a temporary presence. But Alfie's feathers were not growing correctly, requiring prolonged care. As Alfie grew and gained strength, she became a part of the family, joining a menagerie of dogs andchickens and making a home for herself in the backyard. Carl and Patricia began to realize that the healing was mutual; Alfie had been braided into their world, and was now pulling them into hers"
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Baking yesteryear : the best recipes from the 1900s to the 1980s
by B. Dylan Hollis
A popular social media baker who shares treats made from antique cookbooks helps readers create baking recipes from the last century in a delicious decade-by-decade tour from Chocolate Potato Cake from the 1910s to Avocado Pie from the 1960s. Illustrations.
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How to know a person : the art of seeing others deeply and being deeply seen
by David Brooks
Drawing from the fields of psychology and neuroscience and from the worlds of theater, philosophy, history and education, one of the nation's leading writers and commentators helps us become more understanding considerate toward others, and to find the joy that comes from being seen. Simultaneous.
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Emperor of Rome : ruling the ancient Roman world
by Mary Beard
The best-selling The Fires of Vesuvius presents a comprehensive history of the social and political world of the Roman emperors including Julius Caesar, Nero, Alexander Severus, Caligula and Marcus Aurelius. Illustrations.
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