Author: Joiner, David, 1970- author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F JOINER
Format: Books
Summary: "The Heron Catchers is an intimate, understated look at an American and his attempt to recover his life after his marriage to a Japanese woman has failed. It is the author's second novel set in and around the fabled city of Kanazawa in western Japan. After Nozomi abandons Sedge and their marriage, taking all their money and leaving him with a ceramics shop he can't manage alone, her brother and his wife offer him a lifeline at their Japanese hot spring inn until he can get back on his feet. As he proceeds forward from this devastation in his life, he becomes involved with the wife of the man Nozomi ran off with as well as her stepson, a troubled 16-year-old whose jealousy and potential for violence contrasts with his interest in birds, origami, and the haiku of Matsuo Basho. What unfolds in the shadow of 'the immortal mountain of cranes' will change their lives forever"--Back cover.
Author: Whedon, Joss, 1964- author. Cassaday, John, artist. Martin, Laura, colorist. Eliopoulos, Chris, letterer.
Published: 2023
Call Number: GN WHEDON
Format: Books
Summary: "Cyclops and Emma Frost re-form the X-Men as the world's greatest super-team -- with Wolverine, Kitty Pryde and Beast completing the initial roster. They plan to astonish the world -- but when unexpected news about the mutant gene hits the airwaves, will it derail their dreams? As demand for the 'mutant cure' reaches near-riot levels, the X-Men go head-to-head with the enigmatic Ord -- but a startling surprise awaits them in the heart of their enemy's stronghold! Then, a tragic death at the Xavier Institute reveals a powerful enemy living among the X-Men that they could never have suspected. Reunited with Professor X, the team will face this dangerous new foe in the ruins of Genosha -- but secrets from the past might derail the team's future! Plus: The debut of S.W.O.R.D.!"--Back cover.
Author: Bell, Lenora, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: PB BELL
Format: Books
Summary: "Raised by an overprotective mother, bookish romantic Sandrine Oliver craves adventure, but nothing exciting ever happens in her sleepy seaside village. Until a handsome, mysterious stranger arrives and sweeps her off her feet...only to leave suddenly with no explanation. Lord Dane Walker, brother to the Duke of Rydell, is infamous for racing fast carriages and breaking hearts. But when his brother is mortally injured, Dane inherits the responsibilities of the dukedom--duties that come with a dangerous secret which threatens everyone close to him. In London, Sandrine is astonished to learn that the charming..." --
Author: Lee, Stan, 1922-2018, author. Romita, John, 1930-2023, penciler, inker. Buscema, John, penciler Lieber, Larry, penciler. Severin, Marie, penciler.
Published: 2023
Call Number: Y GN LEE
Format: Books
Summary: "Two of the fiercest crime lords in New York City's underworld are on a quest to decipher an ancient petrified tablet whose secrets promise great power! It's an indisputable classic by two of our greatest creators, Stan Lee and John Romita - and that's not all they have in store! J. Jonah Jameson has the Daily Bugle working overtime to brand Spider-Man Public Enemy No. 1, the Prowler hits the scene, the origin of Peter's parents is revealed and the Kingpin comes back for more, and this time it's a family affair! Also featuring Gwen Stacy and the gang, who are really gonna wonder what's going on when a delirious Peter Parker strolls into a party in his Spider-Man costume without his mask on!"--Back cover.
Author: Vellani, Iman, author. Pirzada, Sabir, author. Wilson, G. Willow, 1982- author. Gomez, Carlos, 1985- artist. Gorham, Adam, artist.
Published: 2023
Call Number: Y GN VELLANI
Format: Books
Summary: "Kamala Khan is back - and she's an X-Man! Ms. Marvel bursts into the next phase of her life in an exciting adventure co-written by Iman Vellani, the MCU's own Kamala, and Sabir Pirzada of both DARK WEB: MS. MARVEL and her Disney+ series! That's right - the good news is that in the wake of her recent world-saving sacrifice, Ms. Marvel has been resurrected via Krakoan technology! What a way to learn she's both an Inhuman AND a mutant! The bad news is that her debut at the Hellfire Gala didn't go exactly as planned, and now all of mutantkind is being hunted worldwide! Plunged into a world of hate and fear, Kamala has a secret mission to pull off for the X-Men! Can an undercover Kamala infiltrate Orchis itself even as she struggles to acclimate to this new part of her identity?"--Amazon.com.
Author: Cassandra Jean, author, artist. Mosskat, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: Y GN JEAN
Format: Books
Summary: "Murry Summerfield, relentlessly decent son of the farmstead, meets Jacob Durris, charming but troubled new neighbor. When he discovers why Jacob has moved out to the countryside, Murry has his hands full keeping his friend happy and dealing with his own blossoming feelings"--Back cover.
Author: Kashiwaya, Cocco, 1970- adapter. author, illustrator. Itoh, Makiko, translator. Based on (work): Dazai, Osamu, 1909-1948. Shayō.
Published: 2023 2010
Call Number: GN KASHIWAY
Format: Books
Summary: "This is the first manga edition in English of The Setting Sun, Osamu Dazai's classic novel, often considered his masterpiece. Set in the aftermath of World War II, this is the story of Kazuko, a strong-willed young woman from an aristocratic family that has fallen into poverty since the war. The book follows Kazuko's journey as she and her family struggle to survive and adapt to the harsh new conditions. In addition to having to move from Tokyo to the countryside, where she is forced to work in the fields to support the family, she has to deal with a difficult divorce, the birth of a stillborn child, and the return of her drug-addicted brother from the war. This gripping and inspiring portrait of one woman's determination to survive in a society that is in the grip of a social and moral crisis tells one story in a fast-changing world, with universal themes that resonates with readers today." --
Author: Brown, Alexandra, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F BROWN
Format: Books
Summary: In the Golden Age of Hollywood, Kelly Sinclair is on the cusp of becoming the next big movie star. Until then, she's spending the summer of 1953 on the magical island of Capri.... Sixty years later, on a visit to her elderly grandmother's cottage, photographer Maddie Williams unearths a box of old film memorabilia featuring a glamorous and beautiful young woman with platinum blonde hair. She also finds a postcard from the island of Capri, detailing the heart-breaking end of a passionate love affair. Her grandmother now has trouble remembering anything from all those years ago...
Author: Everett, Percival, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F EVERETT
Format: Books
Summary: "The protagonist of Percival Everett's puckish new novel is a brilliant professor of mathematics who goes by Wala Kitu. (Wala, he explains, means "nothing" in Tagalog, and Kitu is Swahili for 'nothing.') He is an expert on nothing. That is to say, he is an expert, and his area of study is nothing, and he does nothing about it. This makes him the perfect partner for the aspiring villain John Sill, who wants to break into Fort Knox to steal, well, not gold bars but a shoebox containing nothing. Once he controls nothing he'll proceed with a dastardly plan to turn a Massachusetts town into nothing. Or so he thinks. With the help of the brainy and brainwashed astrophysicist-turned-henchwoman Eigen Vector, our professor tries to foil the villain while remaining in his employ. In the process...'" -- Amazon.com.
Author: Mayo, William (Bill), author. Mayo, Kathryn, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 001.944
Format: Books
Summary: "Horror fans will delight in these terrifying tales about haunted happenings, as well as harrowing reports of shipwrecks and animal attacks. They’re based on reportedly true accounts, proving that Lake Superior is the setting for some of the most compelling ghostly tales ever told. The short stories are ideal for quick reading, and they are sure to captivate even the most reluctant of readers. Share them with friends around a campfire, or try them alone at home—if you dare." --Amazon.com.
Author: Szal, Jeremy, author.
Published: 2022 2021
Call Number: F SZAL
Format: Books
Summary: Vakov Fukasawa is a Reaper. An elite soldier injected with a dangerous drug called stormtech: the DNA of a genocidal alien race, the Shenoi. It makes him stronger, faster, more aggressive. At a price. A price that, if the House of Suns cult isn't stopped, all of humanity will have to pay. Vakov saved his estranged brother from the cult and killed their leader. Now they want his head on a spike, and they're hunting him and his friends down to get it, while continuing their mission to awaken the Shenoi and plunge the galaxy into mindless violence and chaos. There's a dangerous journey ahead, but Vakov and his misfit crew of eccentric aliens, troubled bounty hunters and rogue hackers will take any risk to stop the alien awakening...
Author: Riddle, A. G., author.
Published: 2021 2019
Call Number: F RIDDLE
Format: Books
Summary: Can humanity survive on a new world? The last survivors of the human race escaped a ruined Earth. Their new homeworld--Eos--seemed perfect at first. Warm. Hospitable. Safe from the grid. But everything isn't as it seems. The first colony of settlers--from the Carthage--have disappeared. Their settlement is still there, but everyone is gone. As James digs into the mystery of the lost colony, he discovers a series of spheres, buried on Eos. Are they the key to finding the lost colonists? Or are they responsible for their deaths? Just as James is unravelling the secrets of the spheres, a storm hits Jericho City. Emma, recently elected mayor, struggles to lead her people to safety while James tries to make his way home. In the middle of the chaos, a new danger emerges--a threat no one saw coming. With time running out to save the colonists, James and Emma face their hardest choice yet in the final pulse-pounding instalment in the Long Winter trilogy.
Author: America's Test Kitchen (Firm), editor.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 641.5636 AMERICA
Format: Books
Summary: "500 Inspired, Flexible Recipes for Eating Well without Meat"-- Whether you want to eat entirely vegan or mostly vegan, the staff at America's Test Kitchen have you covered! Their guide offers hundreds of uncomplicated, foolproof recipes for every meal and occasion, as well as practical tips and techniques for cooking with plant-forward ingredients. Flexible options allow you to tailor recipes to suit your preferences, or your dietary restrictions. From plan-centric plates to plant-based meat and dairy, you'll find everything you need to prepare and enjoy varied, satisfying meals. -- adapted from back cover.
Author: Grisham, John, author.
Published: 2020 1989
Call Number: PB GRISHAM
Format: Books
Summary: "Near the rural town of Clanton, Mississippi, little Tonya Hailey is brutally raped, beaten, and left for dead by two drunken and remorseless men. The rapists are almost immediately caught in a roadside bar, where they have been bragging of their exploits. When the men appear in court days later, Tonya's father Carl bursts out of the courthouse basement, and executes them with an assault rifle. Murder or executions? Justice or revenge? Carl trusts his life to only one man in town - local criminal lawyer Jake Brigance, who dreams of famous cases, headlines, and the big time. Jake is about to face the fight of his life, and he knows it..."--Publisher.
Author: Weiner, Jennifer author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: LP F WEINER
Format: Large print
Summary: "A smart, thoughtful, and timely exploration of two sisters' lives from the 1950s to the present as they struggle to find their places--and be true to themselves--in a rapidly evolving world"--
Author: Walker, Boo, author.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F WALKER
Format: Books
Summary: Red Mountain in eastern Washington is home to a community of eccentrics. Otis Till, the area's visionary winemaker, has been known to howl at the moon--fully nude. Single mother Margot Pierce moved across the country to build an inn, but so far all she does is binge on gelato, the Hallmark Channel, and fantasies of murdering her ex. High school senior Emilia Forester is the daughter of celebrity parents struggling to build her own life outside of their shadow. And Brooks Baker is a man haunted by his past spent living on the streets as an orphan. Somehow, everyone lives together harmoniously, their lives intertwined like the vines in Red Mountain's beautiful and renowned vineyards. But in a place where everyone knows each other, secrets are like poison ...
Author: Bivald, Katarina, 1983- author. Menzies, Alice translator.
Published: 2016 2015
Call Number: F BIVALD
Format: Books
Summary: "Broken Wheel, Iowa, has never seen anyone like Sara, who traveled all the way from Sweden just to meet her pen pal, Amy. When she arrives, however, she finds that Amy's funeral has just ended. Luckily, the townspeople are happy to look after their bewildered tourist--even if they don't understand her peculiar need for books. Marooned in a farm town that's almost beyond repair, Sara starts a bookstore in honor of her friend's memory. All she wants is to share the books she loves with the citizens of Broken Wheel and to convince them that reading is one of the great joys of life. But she makes some unconventional choices that could force a lot of secrets into the open and change things for everyone in town. Reminiscent of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, this is a warm, witty book about friendship, stories, and love"--
Author: Amis, Martin author.
Published: 2015 2014
Call Number: F AMIS
Format: Books
Summary: "From one of England's most renowned authors, an unforgettable new novel that provides a searing portrait of life-and, shockingly, love-in a concentration camp. Once upon a time there was a king, and the king commissioned his favorite wizard to create a magic mirror. This mirror didn't show you your reflection. It showed you your soul-it showed you who you really were. The wizard couldn't look at it without turning away. The king couldn't look at it. The courtiers couldn't look at it. A chestful of treasure was offered to anyone who could look at it for sixty seconds without turning away. And no one could. The Zone of Interest is a love story with a violently unromantic setting. Can love survive the mirror? Can we even meet each other's eye, after we have seen who we really are? In a novel powered by both wit and pathos, Martin Amis excavates the depths and contradictions of the human soul"--
Author: Andrews, V. C. (Virginia C.), author. Andrews, V. C. (Virginia C.). Seeds of yesterday.
Published: 2010 1981
Call Number: F ANDREWS
Format: Books
Summary: An old woman in the house next door gives Chris and Cathy's youngest son, Bart, a strange book that drives him to the brink of madness, and then their family moves into the reconstructed Foxworth Hall, which has been left to Bart.
Author: Mallon, Thomas, 1951- author.
Published: 2008 2007
Call Number: F MALLON
Format: Books
Summary: Historical novel about the competing claims of faith, love, and politics during the McCarthy era. Washington, D.C., early 1950s: a world of bare-knuckled ideology, hard drinking, and secret dossiers, dominated by such outsized characters as Richard Nixon, Drew Pearson, Perle Mesta, and Joe McCarthy. Timothy Laughlin, recent Fordham graduate and devout Catholic eager to join the crusade against Communism, meets a handsome, profligate State Department official, Hawkins Fuller, leading to Tim's first job and--after Fuller's advances--his first love affair. Now, as McCarthy mounts an increasingly desperate bid for power and internal investigations focus on "sexual subversives" in the government, Tim and Fuller find it ever more dangerous to navigate their double lives...--From publisher description
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