Author: Taylor, Emily J., author.
Published: 2025
Call Number: Y TAYLOR
Format: Books
Summary: In order to investigate her father's past crimes, eighteen-year-old Maeve poses as a scriptomancy apprentice allowing her to send letters between worlds. Seven years ago, Maeve Abenthy lost her world, her father, even her name. Desperate to escape the stain of her father's crimes, she lives under a fake name, never staying in one place long enough to put down roots. Then she receives a mysterious letter with four impossible words Your father was innocent. To uncover the truth, she poses as an apprentice for the Otherwhere Post, where she'll be trained in the art of scriptomancy--the dangerous magic that allows couriers to enchant letters and deliver them to other worlds. But looking into her father's past draws more attention than she'd planned. Her secretive, infuriatingly handsome mentor knows she's lying about her identity, and time is running out to convince him to trust her. Worse, she begins to receive threatening letters, warning her to drop her investigation--or else. For Maeve to unravel the mystery of what happened seven years ago, she may have to forfeit her life.
Author: Goodman, Jessica, 1990- author.
Published: 2025
Call Number: Y GOODMAN
Format: Books
Summary: Told in alternating voices, seventeen-year-old Amy becomes the prime suspect in the murder of two students, including her best friend, and reluctantly teams up with school newspaper editor Liz to find the truth. "It's the first week of senior year at Meadowbrook Academy. For Amy and her best friend Sarah, that means late-night parties at the boathouse, bike rides through their sleepy Connecticut town, and the crisp beginning of a New England fall. Then tragedy strikes: Sarah and her boyfriend are brutally murdered in their dorm room. Now the week Amy has been dreaming about for years has turned into a nightmare, especially when all eyes turn to her as the culprit. She was Sarah's only roommate, the only other person there when she died--or so she told the police to cover for her own boyfriend's suspicious whereabouts. And even though they were best friends, with every passing day, Amy begins to learn that Sarah lied about a lot of things..." --Amazon.com
Author: Brennan, Sarah Rees, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F BRENNAN
Format: Books
Summary: "When her whole life collapsed, Rae still had books. Dying, she seizes a second chance at living: a magical bargain that lets her enter the world of her favorite fantasy series. She wakes in a castle on the edge of a hellish chasm, in a kingdom on the brink of war. Home to dangerous monsters, scheming courtiers and her favourite fictional character: the Once and Forever Emperor. He's impossibly alluring, as only fiction can be. And in this fantasy world, she discovers she's not the heroine, but the villainess in the Emperor's tale. So be it. The wicked are better dressed, with better one-liners, even if they're doomed to bad ends. She assembles the wildly disparate villains of the story under her evil leadership, plotting to change their fate. But as the body count rises and the Emperor's fury increases, it seems Rae and her allies may not survive to see the final page"--
Author: Stewart, Martha, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 641.5
Format: Books
Summary: "Culinary icon Martha Stewart celebrates her 100th book with an intimate collection of 100 favorite recipes and the memories behind them. With this highly curated collection of recipes, Martha Stewart fans will be delighted to have Martha's top recipes at hand. These recipes, each accompanied by stories and photos from her personal archives, represent the most pivotal moments in her life. The 100 recipes range from breakfast and brunch to soups and salads; from appetizers to garden sides; from simple to sumptuous main dishes; along with cocktails and desserts. Included are her mother's Potato Pierogies, her decadent Baked Potato with Créme Fraiche and Caviar, her famously delicious Herb Roasted Chicken, her summery Strawberry Shortcake, and the perfect Paella she makes for the luckiest house guests who visit her Maine estate every summer. Martha's 100 Favorite Recipes is the ultimate collection for devotees as well as newer fans who want to become more confident in the kitchen and do what Martha does best: start with the basics and elevate them. From timeless classics to contemporary delights, these recipes reflect storied moments from her legendary life and trailblazing career"--
Author: Simone, Gail, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F SIMONE
Format: Books
Summary: "The gutsy, wild, tortured free spirit, forged in pain yet unafraid of life or death, Red Sonja, the famous, fiery She-Devil and barbarian of Hyrkania has never concerned herself with the consequences of her actions. She's taken what she wanted, from treasure to drink to the companionship of bedfellows. She's fought who deserved it (and sometimes those who didn't). And she's never looked back. But when rumors start bubbling up from her homeland-rumors of unknown horrors emerging from the ground and pulling their unsuspecting victims to their deaths-and a strange voice begins whispering to her in her sleep, she realizes she may have to return to the country that abandoned her. And finally do the only thing that has ever scared her: confront her past."--
Author: Hughes, Langston, 1902-1967, author. Smith, Danez, editor.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 818.5209
Format: Books
Summary: "Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes was most well-known for his poems, novels, and plays that highlight Black American life in post-slavery America. James Mercer Langston Hughes was born on February 1, 1901, in Joplin, Missouri and began writing poetry when he moved to Lincoln, Illinois. After graduating from high school, he spent a year in Mexico followed by a year at Columbia University. During this time, he worked as an assistant cook, a launderer, and a busboy. He also traveled to Africa and Europe working as a seaman before finishing his college education at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania three years later. Setting the stage for an enduring and genre-defining career, Hughes wanted to tell the stories of his people in ways that reflected their actual culture, including their love of music, laughter, and language, alongside their suffering. He began writing short pieces in his personal notebooks before seeking a home for his resonant verse. Over the course of his four-decade career, Hughes published his first book of poetry with Knopf in 1926 as well as poems with Yale University and small, grassroots literary magazines. Today, he stands as one of the greatest literary innovators. But how did this literary giant rise to such heights? Blues in Stereo zooms in on Hughes's early work (1919-1929). National Book Award finalist Danez Smith joins as curator for this work, offering an introduction on Hughes's lyrical, evocative, and award-winning poetry and notes on the formation of his signature style and craft. Collected from libraries and little-known publications across the country, Blues in Stereo features some of Hughes's earliest undiscovered writings; the collection of his poems published in The Crisis, a monthly publication form the NAACP edited by W.E.B. DuBois from 1910-1934; and even an original unreleased play co-written with DuBois, complete with a full score. This beautifully rendered collection of Hughes's early works is sure to become a bookshelf staple"--
Author: Reid, Sarah, author. Barber, Kat (Travel writer), author. D'Arcy, Jayne, author. Dragicevich, Peter, author. Ham, Anthony, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 919.4
Format: Regular print
Summary: Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Australia. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from surfing the waves on Byron Bay's iconic beaches to watching little penguins waddle ashore at the famous Penguin Parade, and touring the famous rock art sites of Kakadu National Park with an Aboriginal guide.--
Author: Echo Hawk, Crystal, writer of introduction. IllumiNative (Organization), editor.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 305.897
Format: Books
Summary: A collection of twenty essays, poems, and other works that capture and celebrate modern Native American experiences, highlighting the depth and complexity of Native American identity, resiliency, and joy. "With heart, pathos, humor, and insight, twenty renowned writers, performers, athletes, and activists explore what it means to be Native American today. Through a series of essays and poems, these luminaries give voice to their individual experiences while shedding light on the depth and complexity of modern Native American identity, resiliency, and joy. The topics are as fascinating and diverse as the creators. From Mato Wayuhi, award-winning composer of Reservation Dogs, honoring a friend who believed in his talent to New York Times bestselling author Angeline Boulley exploring what it means to feel Native enough, these entries are not only an exploration of community, they are also a call for a more just and equitable world, and a road map toward a brighter future..." --Amazon.com
Author: Williams, Niall, 1958- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F WILLIAMS
Format: Books
Summary: Doctor Jack Troy was born and raised in Faha, but his responsibilities for the sick and his care for the dying mean he has always been set apart from the town. His eldest daughter, Ronnie, has grown up in her father's shadow, and remains there, having missed one chance at love -- and passed up another offer of marriage from an unsuitable man. But in the Advent season of 1962, as the town readies itself for Christmas, Ronnie and Doctor Troy's lives are turned upside down when a baby is left in their care. As the winter passes, father and daughter's lives, the understanding of their family, and their role in their community are changed forever. Set over the course of one December in the same village as Williams' beloved This Is Happiness, Time of the Child is a tender return to Faha for readers who know its charms, and a heartwarming welcome to new readers entering for the very first time.
Author: Lohmann, Bill, author.
Published: 2024 2010
Call Number: 917.5504 VIRGINIA
Format: Books
Summary: "Want to get to know Virginia, gateway to the South and a state steeped in history? In the revised and updated Backroads & Byways of Virginia, you'll find 19 itineraries for scenic drives, day trips, and longer adventures for the whole family. Follow the Crooked Road Heritage Music Trail; hit all the points in the historic triangle of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown; and wend your way along the Blue Ridge Parkway through some of the loveliest scenery the region has to offer. Visit Mount Vernon, where George Washington really slept; witness the genius of Thomas Jefferson at Monticello. If you're looking for great places to go beyond the DC suburbs and Virginia Beach, reach for this guide. Interstate highways will bring you through Virginia, but only the backroads will bring Virginia to you!"
Author: Mays, Jill Howlett, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 635
Format: Books
Summary: Vulnerable populations, such as the neurodiverse or physically challenged, are at an elevated risk of suffering from isolation and stress-related illnesses. Gardening is a good answer, as it has been proven to be especially beneficial to physical, cognitive, and emotional health. This book shows how the uninitiated can begin gardening: from the smallest pot of flowers to a large, flourishing plot of land. The guide outlines why gardening is critical to everyone's health and provides step-by-step instructions on how to go about creating a garden. Specific activities, ways to adapt tasks to accommodate special needs, and benefits gained from the activities are reviewed. Finally, recent findings on the health benefits of gardening are reviewed.
Author: Stringfield, Ravynn K., author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y STRINGFI
Format: Books
Summary: "Whitney Curry is primed to have an epic semester abroad. Having collected every detail possible about Paris, she has created the perfect itinerary and many, many to-do lists. She anticipates a grand adventure filled with vintage boutiques, her idol Josephine Baker's old stomping grounds, and endless plays sure to inspire the ones she writes and--ahem--directs! But all is not as she imagined when she's dropped off at her posh Parisian lycée. A fish out of water, Whitney struggles to juggle schoolwork, homesickness, and mastering the French language. Luckily, she lives for the drama. Literally.Cue French tutor Thierry Magnon, a grumpy yet très handsome soccer star, who's determined to show Whitney the real Paris. Is this type-A theater nerd ready to see how lessons on the City of Lights can turn into lessons on love?"--Back cover.
Author: Comer, James, 1972- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 973.934
Format: Books
Summary: "An investigation into the Biden family's finances"-- "In All the President's Money, Congressman James Comer takes readers on a captivating journey through the murky world of the Biden family's business dealings. This explosive exposé delves deep into allegations of corruption, influence peddling, and money laundering. If no one else goes to prison, it will only be because of abuse of power..." --Amazon.com
Author: Johansson, Filip, author. Olsson, Alice E., translator.
Published: 2024 2021
Call Number: 635.0286
Format: Books
Summary: Every gardener needs clever ideas to make the most of their green space, whether it's big or small. The tips and tricks in this book take you through each season of the gardening year in a friendly way, with clear step-by-step instructions. Hacks include making a spiral frame for tomatoes using an old garden hose, a clever way to repot plants, how to keep seeds moist with old cardboard, and how to make your own seed bombs. Garden Hacks is your go-to guide to clever shortcuts, fresh inspiration and fun in the garden while recycling, saving money and thinking sustainably.
Author: Hall, Rachel Howzell, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F HALL
Format: Books
Summary: "Thrown into a desolate land of sickness and unnatural beasts, Kai wakes in the woods with no idea who she is or how she got there. All she knows is that if she cannot reach the Sea of Devour, even this hellscape will get worse. But when she sees the village blacksmith fight invaders with unspeakable skill, she decides to accept his offer of help"--
Author: Josaphat, Fabienne, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F JOSAPHAT
Format: Books
Summary: "The story of a young Haitian woman in California who becomes involved with the Black Panthers and discovers that being part of the revolution may not always mean equal justice for women"-- "Nettie Boileau joins the Black Panthers' Free Health Clinics in Oakland in 1968 and is soon swept up in an all-consuming love affair with Melvin Mosley, a defense captain of the Black Panther Party. When Nettie and Melvin head to Chicago to help launch the Illinois chapter of the Panthers, they find themselves targets of J. Edgar Hoover's famous covert campaigns against civil rights leaders. As she learns more about the inner workings of the Panthers, Nettie discovers that fighting for social justice may not always mean equal justice for women." --Amazon.com
Author: Harrod-Eagles, Cynthia, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F HARRODEA
Format: Books
Summary: "England, 1936. The reign of Edward VIII has begun, but danger for the monarchy already looms on the horizon. At home in Morland Place, Polly Morland feels alone and abandoned, with her brother summoned to France by his old employer. James soon finds himself travelling to Russia, whereas Polly will voyage on the Queen Mary with New York - and a long-lost love - her destination. Soon the family are scattered to the four winds, from Hollywood to war-torn Spain. Working for the Air Ministry on new fighter planes, Jack fears that his children are not taking the increasingly tense situation in Europe seriously enough. The nation is divided over which is the greater thread: Communist Russia, or Fascist Germany. As the storms of war gather, they will threaten to overwhelm the Morlands and destroy all that they have worked for"--
Author: Aleman, Daniel, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F ALEMAN
Format: Books
Summary: "A suspenseful dark comedy about a struggling writer who wakes up to find his date from the night before dead--and must now decide how far he's willing to go to spin the event into his next big book. A few years ago, David Alvarez had it all: a six-figure book deal, a loving boyfriend, and an exciting writing career. His debut novel was a resounding success, which made the publication of his second book-a total flop-all the more devastating. Now, David is single, lonely, and desperately trying to come up with the next great idea for his third manuscript, one that will redeem him in the eyes of readers, reviewers, the entire publishing world...and maybe even his ex-boyfriend. The issue is, good ideas are hard to come by, and the mounting pressure of a near-empty bank account isn't helping. But when David connects with a sexy stranger on a dating app, he figures a wild night out in New York City may be just what he needs to get his creative juices flowing. Lucky for him, his date turns out to be handsome, confident, and charming-everything David's been looking for, really-not to mention the perfect distraction from yet another evening staring at a blank screen. After one of the best nights of his life, David wakes up hungover but giddy-only to find prince charming dead next to him in bed. Horrified, completely confused, and suddenly faced with the implausible-but-somehow-plausible idea that he may have actually killed his date, David calls the only person he can trust in a moment of crisis: his quirky literary agent, Stacey. Together, David and Stacey must untangle the events of the previous night, cover their tracks, and spin the entire misadventure into David's career-defining novel-if only they can figure out what to do with the body first."--
Author: Lev, Gidon, 1935- author. Gray, Julie, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: B LEV
Format: Books
Summary: "Gidon Lev is eighty-eight years old. He's been a dance teacher and a farmer. He loves soccer, his kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids, his beloved wife of forty years, Susan, who died at age sixty-nine, and his unexpected late-in-life partner, Julie, who he met when he was eighty-one. He's a self-identified rascal and optimist. Gidon Lev is also a Holocaust survivor who was imprisoned for nearly four years in the concentration camp of Theresienstadt. Liberated when he was ten, he lost at least twenty-six members of his family in the Holocaust, including his father, grandfather, aunts and uncles. After decades of silence, Gidon first told his story of being imprisoned in Theresienstadt concentration camp at age six to a group of German high school students. What followed was nothing less than extraordinary: from that one talk, Gidon has spoken to celebrities and diplomats, took social media by storm, all with his signature bluntness, charm, and wisdom. Gidon's life is extraordinary not only because he is one of the few living survivors, but because of his lessons learned over nearly a century. As Gidon says, "you don't get the life you want, you get the life you get"-and it's what you do with it that counts. "Let's Make Things Better" is the calling card of an indomitable spirit-sharing timeless simple beliefs and truths, from reconciling with the past, standing up to hate, living for the moment, bringing people together, and where to find hope for the future. Gidon's ultimate lesson for all of us is that we have many opportunities, large and small, in front of us every day. And our single most readily available and possibly best purpose is to make things better-to incrementally improve what is in front of us and to leave something better behind us. This is a power that we all have, at any moment, and Gidon's life is a lesson of how to do it, even in the face of astonishing adversity"--
Author: Turshen, Julia author. Garten, Ina, author of foreword. Gentl & Hyers, photographer.
Published: 2016
Call Number: 641.5
Format: Books
Summary: How do you become a confident cook? Turshen believes you master one thing at a time, and take pleasure in each small victory. Her recipes and their variations will demystify the process of truly great cooking without flashy techniques. Create delicious food-- and celebrate your own cooking triumphs!
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