Author: Alford, Mary (Romance fiction writer), author. Published: 2024 Call Number: LP F ALFORD Format: Large print Summary: Innocent lives at stake... Can a former soldier and canine save them? Helping a pregnant woman he comes across in a mountain storm puts Axel Sterling right into the path of ruthless human traffickers. Now it's up to the ex-soldier and his dog to keep Summer and her unborn baby safe from the abductors she's finally escaped. But between the icy wilderness and the armed gunmen following them at every turn, one wrong move could cost Axel and Summer their lives.
Author: Greenfield, Chatham, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y GREENFIE Format: Books Summary: Stuck in a time loop, queer Jewish teens Phoebe and Jess start to fall for each other, causing chronically ill Phoebe to worry about a future that may never come. "Phoebe Mendel's day is never ending--literally. On August 6th, she woke up to find herself stuck in a time loop. And for nearly a month of August 6ths since, Phoebe has relived the same day: pancakes with Mom in the morning, Scrabble with Dad in the afternoon, and constant research into how to reach tomorrow and make it to her appointment with a doctor who may actually take her IBS seriously. Everything is exactly, agonizingly the same. That is, until the most mundane car crash ever sends Phoebe's childhood crush Jess crashing into the time loop..." --Amazon.com
Author: Bailey, Tessa, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: LP F BAILEY Format: Large print Summary: "Tallulah is smart, vivacious, and studying to be a marine biologist. She's also twenty-six and broke. So when Burgess, a battle-scarred hockey veteran and newly single dad, offers her a job as his live-in nanny, she jumps at the opportunity to get paid while living in a super fancy neighborhood and being around Lissa, his cool but introverted tween. Her tween charge isn't the only one who could use some help fitting in, though. According to ... well, everyone except Burgess, he needs to get back on the dating scene, and adventurous Tallulah is just the girl to show him how. But as boundaries are slowly crossed and Burgess finds himself pulled between his daughter, who wants her parents back together, and his insane chemistry with Tallulah, a huge rift is formed, and Tallulah does the 'right' thing--breaks her own heart and walks away. Though Burgess knows it's for the best--he's too jaded, with too much baggage--a chance meeting, and a new push from his daughter, forces him to put everything on the line and fight to prove he learned his lessons well and is worthy of a happily ever after with Tallulah"--
Author: Reeves, Keanu, author. Miéville, China, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: F REEVES Format: Books Summary: "An epic from Keanu Reeves and China Miéville, inspired by the world of the BRZRKR comic books"-- "There have always been whispers. Legends. The warrior who cannot be killed. Who's seen a thousand civilizations rise and fall. He has had many names: Unute, Child of Lightning, Death himself. These days, he's known simply as "B." And he wants to be able to die. In the present day, a U.S. black-ops group has promised him they can help with that. And all he needs to do is help them in return. But when an all-too-mortal soldier comes back to life, the impossible event ultimately points toward a force even more mysterious than B himself. One at least as strong. And one with a plan all its own."--Amazon.
Author: Billingham, Mark, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: F BILLINGH Format: Books Summary: "Unconventional Detective Declan Miller has a problem. Still desperate to solve the murder of his wife, a young man has just appeared on his doorstep with a briefcase . . . containing a pair of severed hands. Miller knows this case is proof of a contract killing commissioned by local ne'er-do-well Wayne Cutler--a man he suspects might also be responsible for his wife's death. Now Miller has leverage, but unfortunately, he also has something that both Cutler and a villainous fast-food kingpin are desperate to get hold of. Chuck in a Midsomer Murders-obsessed hitman, a psychotic welder, and a woman driven over the edge by a wayward Crème Egg, and Miller is in a mess that even he might not be able to dance his way out of"--
Author: Bergstein, Rachelle, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: B BLUME Format: Books Summary: Offers an intimate and expansive look at Judy Blume's life, work and cultural impact, focusing on her most iconic--and controversial--young adult novels, from Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret to Blubber. "Everyone knows Judy Blume. Her books have garnered her fans of all ages for decades and sold tens of millions of copies. But why were people so drawn to them? And why are we still talking about them now in the 21st century? In The Genius of Judy, her remarkable story is revealed as never before, beginning with her as a mother of two searching for purpose outside of her home in 1960s suburban New Jersey. The books she wrote starred regular children with genuine thoughts and problems. But behind those deceptively simple tales, Blume explored the pillars of the growing women?s rights movement, in which girls and women were entitled to careers, bodily autonomy, fulfilling relationships, and even sexual pleasure. Blume wasn't trying to be a revolutionary?she just wanted to tell honest stories?but in doing so, she created a cohesive, culture-altering vision of modern adolescence..." --Amazon.com
Author: Mager, Kim, author. Pulitzer, Lisa, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 364.152 Format: Books Summary: "In this fascinating & profoundly chilling account, Detective Kim Mager, a real-life version of Clarice Starling, reveals how she closed in on--and broke--one of Ohio's most infamous serial killers. On September 13, 2016, in the small town of Ashland, Ohio, emergency dispatchers received a 911 call from a terrified woman who claimed to be kidnapped. The man holding her hostage was Shawn Grate, a serial killer whom the press later dubbed "The Ladykiller." A key to his conviction and death sentence were Grate's extensive recorded confessions--all extracted by one woman: Detective Kim Mager. As an experienced specialist in sex offenses, Detective Mager was one of the officers assigned to Grate's case upon his arrest. Grate immediately latched onto her, repeatedly demanding to speak to her and presumably convinced that he could somehow exercise his power over her in much the same way that he'd overpowered and controlled his female victims. He was wrong. Over a period of eight days, Mager conducted one interview after another, risking her life by sitting alone in the interview room with a malevolent predator..."--
Author: Swinson, Kiki, author. Published: 2024 2018 Call Number: F SWINSON Format: Books Summary: After a bloody rampage and a ransom trap she never saw coming, Kira has managed to escape being kidnapped and getting caught in the crossfire of a vicious gunfight. But while her body is unscathed, her mind is another story. Because now, thanks to a vicious rival, she's lost everything. Her drug kingpin fiancé, Dylan, has been murdered, and Kira can't even spare the time to grieve because she's got to run for her life. On top of that, she's got zero dollars, and her car is off limits. With her whole family wiped out, there's only one person she can depend on--Dylan's right-hand man, Nick. With the brutal crime scene crawling with cops, and a possible capital murder charge on their backs, Kira and Nick need to get to a safe zone fast. But that journey will have risks of its own, while Kira struggles against a full-on nervous breakdown that edges closer with every panic attack, and Nick navigates the streets that are getting hotter with every passing second. Their best plan may not be good enough, and living another day could mean more casualties. But will there be anyone left to lose?
Author: Vuong, LySandra, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y GN VUONG V.1 Format: Books Summary: "In a world where priests are decked out in holy tattoos and brandish machine guns in the face of demons, a powerful exorcist and a mysterious boy cross paths...in a college classroom. Exorcist Ezra's faith is waning when God intervenes and sends him on a mission to protect Sunny, an outwardly normal human, from demonic forces. But as closed-off Sunny runs from a bloody past and Ezra attempts to fulfill his duty, the two find themselves drawn ever closer together. With his church under scrutiny and the threat of war on the horizon, will Ezra find his conviction in time to keep Sunny safe? Will Sunny even accepts his help? Or will they both suffer the consequences? From debut creator Lysandra Vuong comes the first volume of the supernatural action webcomic that explores religious faith, a slow burn queer romance, the weight of destiny, and what it means to be good in a world plagued by demons"--Volume 1 back cover.
Author: Roberts, Sarah Jakes, 1988- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 248.843 Format: Books Summary: The ability to determine your truth without judgment is the beginning of harnessing authentic power in Christ. When we do the work of embracing where we are, we create space for God's love to meet us in our most raw form and then polish us to shine like never before. Power does not lie in success, achievement, or performance. Power rests in humility, honesty, and the commitment to continuous growth. Open your eyes to the way that God sees you and awaken your boldness to effect change in the world by living out the truth of who God says you are with confidence.
Author: George, Cori, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 746.6 Format: Books Summary: "The ultimate guide to today's hottest craft trend! Learn how to personalize your world with Sublimation Crafting! Join creative crafter, author, and sublimation expert Cori George as she demystifies this fast-growing art form and provides all the essentials needed to kick-start your sublimation journey. You'll get an easy-to-understand overview of sublimation, learn about the printers and supplies needed, and master the art of transferring images onto blank canvases to create vibrant items to keep, give, or sell. Inside you'll find: Unintimidating guidance: Craft with confidence as this guide empowers you to navigate sublimation crafting with ease, without technical jargon or confusion. Essential tools demystified: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the tools that drive sublimation, including printers and heat presses, unlocking the potential for limitless creativity. Step-by-step mastery: Follow expert instructions for safe and effective techniques, ensuring that every project you undertake showcases your skill and creativity. 18 dynamic projects: Elevate your crafting journey with 18 projects that span a spectrum of items, including a T-shirt, mug, mouse pad, photo panel, sequined pillow, flag, photo slate, glass cutting board, wood sign, and zippered pouch, as well as wine bags, coasters, stickers, earrings, patches, and even a trio of tumblers!"--
Author: Hollis, Myah, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y HOLLIS Format: Books Summary: Placed with a new foster family among Manhattan's elite--her last chance at adoption before she ages out of the system--17-year-old Mel must navigate through grief and depression as the anniversary of the worst day of her life approaches, before she loses herself and those she loves. "Amélie Cœur has never known what it truly means to be happy. She thought she'd found happiness once, in a love that ended in tragedy and nearly sent her over the edge. Now, at seventeen, Mel is beginning to piece her life back together. Under the supervision of Laurelle Child Services, the exclusive foster care agency that raised her, Mel is sober and living with a new family among Manhattan?s elite. It's her last chance at adoption before she ages out of the system, and she promised, this time, she'll try. But a casual relationship with a boy is turning into something she never intended for it to be, causing small cracks in her carefully constructed walls. Then the sister she has no memory of contacts Mel, unearthing complicated feelings about the past and what could have been..." --Amazon.com
Author: Armentrout, Jennifer L., author. Published: 2024 2012 Call Number: Y ARMENTRO Format: Books Summary: "Starting over sucks. When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I'd pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring...until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up. And then he opened his mouth. Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something...unexpected happens. The hot alien living next door marks me. You heard me. Alien..." --Amazon.com
Author: Yang, Andrew (Young adult novelist), author. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y YANG Format: Books Summary: Starting a film club at school, Felix Ma asks Cassie Chow, a bubbly high school senior who shares his anxieties about the future and parental expectations, to star in his short film, but his lighthearted mockumentary unexpectedly uncovers their most painful memories. "High school junior Felix Ma wants to prove to his parents that he's not a quitter. After crashing out of piano lessons and competitive ping-pong, Felix starts a film club at his school in a last-ditch attempt to find a star extracurricular for his college applications. Then he meets Cassie Chow, a bubbly high school senior who shares Felix's anxieties about the future and complicated relationship with parental expectations. Felix feels drawn to Cassie for reasons he can't quite articulate, so as an excuse to see her more, he invites Cassie to star in his short film..." --Amazon.com
Author: Harvey, Jennifer, 1971- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 305.8 Format: Books Summary: "Inspirational and wise, a step by step guide for white Americans to combat racism in their communities. Antiracism as Daily Practice illustrates the many ways white Americans--those newly waking to the crisis of racism in 2020 and those already aware--can choose behaviors in our everyday lives to grow racial justice. Full of real life stories, this book shows how vital it is for white people to engage in and with our families, through our social networks, in our neighborhoods, and at our jobs to make antiracism a daily living commitment. We have real power in our relationships with other white people--and not enough of us have used it. Dr. Harvey explains why we white people struggle with knowing what to do about racism, and explores the significance of emotions like grief and anger (as well as the harmful role of shame) in really reckoning with the transformation and change needed in our communities to become the partners in justice that Black communities and other communities of color need and deserve. Not only is such transformation vital to the well-being of U.S. democracy. It's vital to the freedom and wholeness of white people too"--
Author: Mickelwait, Laila, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 362.76 Format: Books Summary: "For years, it was an open secret that Pornhub was infested with child sexual abuse material, revenge porn, and illegal content. The billion-dollar website's executives happily took advantage of how difficult it was to moderate and discipline criminals, and for years they were rewarded financially. That is, until activist Laila Mickelwait decided to do something about it. Takedown is a shocking exposé of the criminal inner workings of the world's largest porn empire, and one activist's battle to destroy it. For years, Pornhub and its shadowy parent company MindGeek were complicit in a sex trafficking scheme that destroyed the lives of victims as young as twelve years old - all while Pornhub dubbed itself a champion of women. Readers will follow Mickelwait from her first horrifying discovery of unmoderated content on Pornhub to her fight with major credit card companies who ignored her petitions in favor of profit. Through accounts from firsthand witnesses like Pornhub moderators and industry executives, you'll meet the world's first online porn tycoon, AKA "the Zuckerberg of porn," and read his desperate pleas to take back his company after losing everything; as well as Mindgeek's top brass (known internally as "The Divas") who operate in shadowy secrecy. Mickelwait's journey to bring these men to justice takes her all the way to Washington D.C., where she bravely testifies before Congress on behalf of the millions of victims of Pornhub. Today, Pornhub has been forced to delete 80% of its content--and Mickelwait isn't stopping there. Takedown will forever transform the way we think about the pornography industry, challenging our beliefs about safety, freedom, and liberation. The ambitious culmination of years of activism, Takedown uncovers an intricate web of conspiracy amidst a lawless industry operating behind closed doors"--
Author: Franklin, Madeline Claire, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: Y FRANKLIN Format: Books Summary: "After being placed in foster care, Rhi is hungry for a fresh start and begins working at the Happy Valley Wildlife Preserve. While in the woods, she stumbles upon a surreal sight: a pack of wolves guarding four feral and majestic girls. After Rhi gains their trust, they reveal that they're princesses from another land, raised by a magical prophet they call Mother--and they're convinced Rhi is their lost fifth sister. Unsure what to believe, Rhi ushers the girls to civilization, where they're met with societal uproar and scrutiny, dubbed by the ravenous media and true crime junkies as "The Wild Girls of Happy Valley." Desperate to return to their kingdom, the girls look to Rhi for help. Rhi knows the girls are deluded, but at the same time she's drawn in by their boldness and authenticity--traits she is afraid she has lost within herself. And when Rhi witnesses strange phenomena she can't quite explain, the line between fantasy and reality blurs. As the hunt for answers intensifies, Rhi must make a decision that will change the course of her life and the lives of her Wild Girls forever"--
Author: Richards, Michael, 1949- author. Seinfeld, Jerry, writer of foreword. Published: 2024 Call Number: B RICHARDS Format: Books Summary: "The man who brought the kavorka to the Seinfeld show through one of the most remarkable and beloved television characters ever invented, Kramer, shares the extraordinary life of a comedy genius--the way he came into himself as an artist, the ups and downs as a human being, the road he has traveled in search of understanding"--Publisher's website.
Author: Coldstream, Catherine, author. Published: 2024 Call Number: B COLDSTRE Format: Books Summary: "An astonishing memoir of twelve years as a contemplative nun in a silent monastery. Cloistered takes the reader deep into the hidden world of a traditional Carmelite monastery as it approaches the third Millennium and tells the story of an intense personal journey into and out of an enclosed life of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Finding an apparently perfect world at Akenside Priory, in Northumberland, Catherine trusts herself to a group of twenty silent women, believing she is trusting herself to God. As the beauty and mystery of an ancient way of life enfold her, she surrenders herself wholly to its power, quite unaware of the complexity and dangers that lie ahead. Cut off from the wider world for decades, the community has managed to evade accountability to any authority beyond itself. When Sister Catherine realizes that a mesmerizing cult of the personality, with the distortions it entails, has replaced the ancient ideal of religious obedience, she is faced with a dilemma. Will she submit to this, or will she be forced to speak out? An exploration of the limits of trust, Cloistered shows us how far youthful idealism can take us along the road of self-surrender, and of how much harm is done when institutional flaws go unacknowledged. Catherine's honest account of her time in the monastery - and her dramatic flight from it - is both a love song to a lost community and an exploration of what is most compelling, yet most potentially destructive when closed human groups become laws unto themselves"--
Author: Scott, Andrew J., 1965- author. Published: 2024 Call Number: 305.26 Format: Books Summary: "Thanks to advances in medical science and public health, the fastest-growing demographic in the world is now people aged 100 or more. Rather than celebrating this extraordinary achievement, however, we often see an aging society as a threat. We worry about a growing care burden, the challenges of financing longer lives, a shrinking economy, and a society fractured by intergenerational conflict. These fears create a new imperative- instead of planning for an extended retirement, we must radically re-imagine our society. The Longevity Imperative shows how to change our health systems, economy, and personal finances, along with our assumptions and stereotypes about what it means to grow old. What new financial products and services will we need to fund and insure longer lives? What sectors of the economy might grow with an increasingly active older population? What institutional supports will young people need in the early stages of a longer life? Instead of seeing longevity as a problem, economist Andrew Scott challenges us to view longevity as an opportunity. We can tackle these social and political issues to create a future that is healthier, happier, and more productive for us all"--
