Author: Berenson, Laurien, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F BERENSON
Format: Books
Summary: "When a typically closed-off Peg attempts online dating at Rose's strong urging, the experience plays out like an embarrassing mistake. At least, until she matches with Nolan Abercrombie--intelligent, attractive, and a self-proclaimed dog lover. The two share an instant connection that has Peg cautiously excited to finally bring someone special into her busy world of Standard Poodles and conformation shows. Before Peg can admit that Rose was right and let down her walls for the budding romance, a terrible accident claims Nolan's life. As details about his background and tragic death come to light, Peg has a serious hunch that someone successfully plotted to kill her first real date in decades . . .With suspects galore and a slew of puzzling clues to peel through, Peg and Rose team up to solve a dangerous mystery unfolding before their eyes. The question is: Can the unlikely duo turn their radically different personalities into an advantage as they scramble to ID the guilty culprit--or will they manage to work against each other and find themselves precisely where a meticulous murderer wants them to be?" --Amazon.
Author: Singh, Nalini, 1977- author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: F SINGH
Format: Books
Author: Pick-Goslar, Hannah, author. Kraft, Dina, author.
Published: 2023
Call Number: 940.5318
Format: Large print
Summary: In 1933, Hannah Pick-Goslar and her family fled Nazi Germany to live in Amsterdam, where she struck up a close friendship with her next-door neighbor, an outspoken and fun-loving young girl named Anne Frank. For several years, the inseparable pair enjoyed a carefree childhood of games, sleepovers, and treats with the other children in their neighborhood of Rivierenbuurt. But in 1942, Hannah and Anne's lives abruptly changed forever. As the Nazi occupation of Amsterdam progressed, Anne and the Frank family seemingly vanished, leaving behind unmade beds and dishes in the sink--but no trace of Anne's precious diary. Torn from her dear friend without warning, Hannah spent the next two years tormented by questions about Anne's fate, wondering if she had, by some miracle, managed to escape danger. In this long-awaited memoir, Hannah shares the story of her childhood during the Holocaust, from the introduction of anti-Jewish laws in Amsterdam to the gradual disappearance of classmates and, eventually, the Frank family, to Hannah and her family's imprisonment in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp. As Hannah chronicles the experiences of her own life during and after the war, she provides a searing look at what countless children endured at the hands of the Nazi regime, as well as an intimate, never-before-seen portrait of the most recognizable victim of the Holocaust. Culminating in an astonishing fateful reunion, My Friend Anne Frank is the profoundly moving story of childhood and friendship during one of the darkest periods in the world's history.
Author: Glass, Seraphina Nova, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F GLASS
Format: Books
Summary: "Cora thinks her husband, Finn, is cheating--she just needs to catch him in the act. That's where Paige comes in. Paige lost her son to a hit-and-run last year, and she's drowning in the kind of grief that makes people do reckless things like ... agreeing to Cora's plan to reveal what kind of man Finn really is. All the while, their reclusive new neighbor, Georgia, is acting more strangely every day. But what could such a lovely young mother possibly be hiding?"--
Author: Price, Tirzah, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y PRICE
Format: Books
Summary: Eighteen-year-old aspiring chemist Elinor Dashwood and her younger sister Marianne, a budding detective, work together to solve the mystery of their father's murder. Includes author's note. "When eighteen-year-old aspiring scientist Elinor Dashwood discovers her beloved father slumped over the desk of his office study, she knows his death means dire straits for the Dashwood women. To make matters worse, an outdated will entails his estate--including Norland & Company, the private investigation firm where her younger sister Marianne worked as her father's partner and protégé--to their half-brother and his haughty wife, who waste no time in forcing the Dashwoods out of their home and into a cramped apartment on London's Barton Street." --Amazon.com
Author: Lee, Min Jin author.
Published: 2022 2017
Call Number: PS3612 .E346 P33 2018
Format: Books
Summary: "A new tour de force from the bestselling author of Free Food for Millionaires, for readers of The Kite Runner and Cutting for Stone. PACHINKO follows one Korean family through the generations, beginning in early 1900s Korea with Sunja, the prized daughter of a poor yet proud family, whose unplanned pregnancy threatens to shame them all. Deserted by her lover, Sunja is saved when a young tubercular minister offers to marry and bring her to Japan. So begins a sweeping saga of an exceptional family in exile from its homeland and caught in the indifferent arc of history. Through desperate struggles and hard-won triumphs, its members are bound together by deep roots as they face enduring questions of faith, family, and identity"-- In early 1900s Korea, Sunja is the prized daughter of a poor yet proud family. Her unplanned pregnancy threatens to shame them all. Deserted by her lover, Sunja is saved when a young tubercular minister offers to marry and bring her to Japan. Caught in the indifferent arc of history, through desperate struggles and hard-won triumphs, Sunja's family members are bound together by deep roots as they face enduring questions of faith, family, and identity.
Author: Herzog, Lise, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 743.42
Format: Books
Summary: "With more than 150 easy-to-follow illustrations, Drawing faces is the perfect guide for aspiring artists looking to develop their portrait skills. Start off simple with directions to sketch basic facial features. By the end, you will have gained the knowledge you need to make your characters' faces as realistic as possible, including learning to draw: side profiles, lifelike portraits, vivid expressions, and much more!"--Back cover.
Author: Everhart, Donna, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F EVERHART
Format: Books
Summary: In Georgia's Swallow Hill turpentine camp in 1932, Rae Lynn Cobb, disguised as a man, hides out from those who would wrongly accuse her for murdering her husband and struggles to survive harsh, brutal conditions with the help of two individuals with their own tragic pasts. In the dense pine forests of North Carolina, turpentiners labor, hacking into tree trunks to draw out the sticky sap that gives the Tar Heel State its nickname, and hauling the resin to stills to be refined. Among them is Rae Lynn Cobb and her husband, Warren, who run a small turpentine farm together. Though the work is hard and often dangerous, Rae Lynn, who spent her childhood in an orphanage, is thankful for it--and for her kind if careless husband. When Warren falls victim to his own negligence, Rae Lynn undertakes a desperate act of mercy. To keep herself from jail, she disguises herself as a man named "Ray" and heads to the only place she can think of that might offer anonymity--a turpentine camp in Georgia named Swallow Hill. Swallow Hill is no easy haven. The camp is isolated and squalid, and commissary owner Otis Riddle takes out his frustrations on his browbeaten wife, Cornelia. Although Rae Lynn works tirelessly, she becomes a target for Crow, the ever-watchful woods rider who checks each laborer's tally. Delwood Reese, who's come to Swallow Hill hoping for his own redemption, offers "Ray" a small measure of protection, and is determined to improve their conditions. As Rae Lynn forges a deeper friendship with both Del and Cornelia, she begins to envision a path out of the camp. But she will have to come to terms with her past, with all its pain and beauty, before she can open herself to a new life and seize the chance to begin again.
Author: Lefebvre, Emma, author, illustrator.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 751.422
Format: Books
Summary: "This beautifully illustrated instructional watercolor book will be perfect for beginning watercolor artists, artists who want to improve their watercolor skills, and visual creatives"--
Author: DeWilde, Jordan, author. Sánchez Gómez, Eva, 1986- illustrator.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 741.2
Format: Books
Summary: "Build basic drawing skills with easy 30-minute lessons. Anyone can learn to draw! 30-Minute Drawing for Beginners is the perfect place to get started, with easy lessons that you can do in half an hour or less. Even if you have no drawing experience, you'll grow your skills and confidence over the course of this book with short, simple exercises that break down the basics of sketching, shading, composition, perspective, and more. A step-by-step approach : Clear, illustrated instructions let you see your progress as you start with sketching simple forms like a cube, then move into drawing a landscape or a self-portrait. Simple materials : You'll only need basic, affordable art supplies like pencils, paper, erasers, a ruler, and 30 minutes set aside for drawing. Essential art concepts : Each chapter explains a key element of drawing, like line, shape, texture, and form, and includes activities to apply what you learned, for a good balance of theory and practice" --
Author: Scott, Scotty, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 641.5929
Format: Books
Summary: "Get ready to shake up your home cooking with the most soul-satisfying dishes you've ever encountered. From chef Scotty Scott comes a deep dive into the delicious world of soul food, showcasing traditional recipes as well as awe-inspiring remixes on the classics"-- "Prepare to fall in love with the wholesome beauty of soul food, with Scotty Scott's approachable and unique take on the cuisine's key dishes. Each flavor has a story, and every recipe in this book is infused with a family anecdote that highlights its significance to Scotty's life. Raised in Detroit but with cooking roots firmly planted in Georgia, Scotty now shares new takes on family classics, like his mother's "Mac and Quiche" or his grandma's 100-year-old sweet potato pie (officially the World's Best). From outstanding appetizers to tempting desserts, New Soul Food Cooking will have readers of all levels creating crowd-pleasing dishes and their own unforgettable memories." --Goodreads.com
Author: Ciesielski, J'nell, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F CIESIELS
Format: Books
Summary: "Amid the violent last days of the glittering Russian court, a Russian princess on the run finds her heart where she least expects it"-- 1917, Petrograd. Fleeing the murderous flames of the Russian Revolution, Princess Svetlana Dalsky hopes to find safety in Paris with her mother and sister. But the city is buckling under the weight of the Great War, and the Bolsheviks will not rest until they have erased every Russian aristocrat from memory. Svetlana and her family are forced into hiding in Paris's underbelly, with little to their name but the jewels they sewed into their corsets before their terrifying escape. Born the second son of a Scottish duke, the only title Wynn MacCallan cares for is that of surgeon. Putting his talents with a scalpel to good use in the hospitals in Paris, Wynn pushes the boundaries of medical science to give his patients the best care possible. After treating Svetlana for a minor injury, he is pulled into a world of decaying imperial glitter. Out of money and options, Svetlana agrees to a marriage of convenience with the handsome and brilliant Wynn, who will protect her and pay off her family's debts. When Wynn's life takes an unexpected turn, so does Svetlana's--and soon Paris becomes as dangerous as Petrograd. And as the Bolsheviks chase them to Scotland, Wynn and Svetlana begin to wonder if they will ever be able to outrun the love they are beginning to feel for one another. --
Author: Vance, Claudia, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F VANCE
Format: Books
Summary: "October is approaching, and it's the perfect time to be in Cape May, where thousands of monarch butterflies stop during their famous migration south for the winter. A Pittsburgh gardening club has rented out the entire Seahorse Inn to see the monarch butterflies, but the problem is Margaret and Liz are not prepared for the viewing activities that were promised to them. On top of scrambling to come up with ways for the group to see the butterflies, a hurricane looms, headed straight down the coast towards Cape May. In the midst of the chaos, Dave wonders if he and Margaret will ever get around to planning their wedding. Meanwhile, Sarah is in for a rude awakening when she and Chris attempt to ride the hurricane out inland at Chris's parents' house. Donna and Dale agreed to start over with their relationship, and their first order of business is to redo their first date-but how many redos will it take?"--Page 4 of cover.
Author: Vance, Claudia, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F VANCE
Format: Books
Summary: "The leaves have changed color, pumpkins line the front steps of the old Victorians, the smell of wood-burning stoves permeate the air, and the nights are cooler and crisper. It's autumn in Cape May. Margaret and Dave decide last-minute to go on an extended vacation in their hometown of Cape May at the Black Horse Inn, which ends up being a spooky experience they weren't prepared for. Liz is up to her elbows in home DIY projects, and is blindsided when she discovers Greg has been meeting up with an unknown woman. Donna undergoes big changes-her first day as a substitute teacher ends up being more difficult than she'd imagined, and she contends with anxiously awaiting the news of the rental application she submitted for her dream home. While Harper and Abby stay with their grandparents, Judy and Bob realize they have to enforce tough love when the girls don't want to listen or follow rules. Sarah takes Chris's son, Sam, out for one-on-one bonding time, and when he takes off with his friends, she discovers that something bigger might be going on."--Page 4 of cover.
Author: Cash, Adam (Psychologist), author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 150
Format: Books
Summary: "Psychology For Dummies takes you on the challenging and thrilling adventure into the astonishing science of why we do the things we do. Along the way you'll find out how psychology helps us improve our relationships, make better decisions, be more effective in our careers, and avoid stress and mental illness in difficult times. In a friendly, jargon-free style, clinical psychologist and teacher Adam Cash uses practical examples to delve deep into the maze of the human mind: from the basic hardware, software, and "wetware" of our brains to the mysteries of consciousness and the murkier reaches of abnormal behavior. He also provides profound insights into our wants and needs, the differences between psychological approaches, and how positive psychology can help you lead the "good life" that fulfills you most"--Amazon
Author: Harrow, Alix E. author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F HARROW
Format: Regular print
Summary: In this captivating, lyrical debut, January Scaller is the ward of the wealthy Mr. Locke. In a sprawling mansion filled with peculiar treasures,she finds a strange book. A book that carries the scent of other worlds, and tells a tale of secret doors, of love, adventure and danger. Each page turn reveals impossible truths about the world and January discovers a story increasingly entwined with her own.
Author: Loigman, Lynda Cohen, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F LOIGMAN
Format: Books
Summary: Two estranged sisters, raised in Brooklyn and each burdened with her own shocking secret, are reunited at the Springfield Armory in the early days of WWII. While one sister lives in relative ease on the bucolic Armory campus as an officer's wife, the other arrives as a war widow and takes a position in the Armory factories as a "soldier of production." Resentment festers between the two, and secrets are shattered when a mysterious figure from the past reemerges in their lives.
Author: Wingate, Lisa author.
Published: 2019 2005
Call Number: F WINGATE
Format: Books
Summary: After Karen Sommerfield is suddenly forced to deal with the threat of cancer at the same time her company downsizes her, she returns to the rural Missouri Ozarks and her grandmother's old farm on an odyssey to find herself. Karen Sommerfield has been hiding from big questions--the emotional distance in her marriage, her inability to have children, and her bout with cancer. Getting lost in her high-powered career gives her purpose--until the day she's downsized out of her job and the doctor tells her the cancer may be back. It's a double blow that would send anyone reeling. --adapted from back cover
Author: Wingate, Lisa author.
Published: 2018 2001
Call Number: F WINGATE
Format: Books
Summary: When Kate and her husband and baby son move to her grandmother's Missouri farm in an effort to influence the grandmother to move to a nursing home, Kate is helped by the discovery of her grandmother's journal. When Kate Bowman temporarily moves to her grandmother's Missouri farm with her husband and baby son, she learns that these lessons that most enrich our lives often come unexpectedly. Kate has to convince Grandma Rose, who has become stubborn and forgetful, that she should move off her beloved land and into a nursing home. But Kate knows such a change would break her grandmother's heart. --adapted from back cover
Author: Smith, Danez, author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: 811.6
Format: Books
Summary: Smith's unflinching poetry addresses race, class, sexuality, faith, social justice, mortality, and the challenges of living HIV positive at the intersection of black and queer identity. The collection opens with a heartrending sequence that imagines an afterlife for black men shot by police, a place where suspicion, violence, and grief are forgotten and replaced with the safety, love, and longevity they deserved on earth. "Dear White America," which Smith performed at the 2014 Rustbelt Midwest Region Poetry Slam, has as strong an impact on the page as it did on the spoken word stage. Smith's courage and hope amidst the struggle for unity in America will humble and uplift you.
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