Author: Harrison, Margot, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: Y HARRISON
Format: Books
Summary: Celeste Bergstein moves to a small town in Montana to escape her past, only to become embroiled in her new home town's twisted secrets when the school's star athlete--who is also the subject of Celeste's writings--is found dead at the mouth of a cave. "Celeste is the talk of the town when she moves to Montana from Montreal, but the only friend she makes is Vivvy, the heir to the town's founder and a social pariah. Inspired by a passion-fueled school incident, they begin writing a love-story fanfic between the popular guy and the stoner, one that gradually reveals Celeste's past. While her bond with Vivvy makes Celeste feel safe and alive again, Vivvy keeps prodding Celeste to turn fantasy into reality." --Front jacket flap
Author: Simone, Naima, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F SIMONE
Format: Books
Summary: Zora owns a full service breakup company that provides clients with peaceful, drama-free termination of their relationships--by text, video, even singing telegram. When she meets Cyrus, they have instant chemistry, but it turns out his ex used Zora's company to dump him. And Cyrus doesn't know. How can Zora and Cyrus possibly have a future together? A sizzling novel about a breakup professional who embarks on a fake relationship with a client's ex--the one person she wasn't supposed to fall for. Zora. I'm Denver's unmatchmaker. Every city needs one. Why? Because people break up--and sometimes they should. But when I learn that entertainment attorney Cyrus Hart is someone else's mistake, I can't believe it. He's smart, successful, and sexy as hell. When a chance encounter with Cyrus turns into something more, I can't help but fall for him. Our chemistry is undeniable. But his ex used my company to send him that letter--and that's a problem. Especially since he doesn't know I own the company. How can this possibly work? I know from experience that the riskiest ventures are the worthiest ones...but falling for Cyrus Hart may be my biggest gamble yet. Cyrus. I'm a man with a plan--college, law school, a great career. So far, so good. Until a stranger shows up on my doorstep and reads me a breakup letter from my girlfriend. My carefully laid plans unravel. But then I meet someone new. It's spontaneous. It's electric. And it's not according to plan.
Author: Benson, Michael, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 364.106
Format: Books
Summary: "The stunning true story of the rise of Nazism in depression-era America--and the fearless Jewish gangsters and crime families who joined forces to fight back . . . and fight hard... In this thrilling blow-by-blow account, acclaimed crime writer Michael Benson uncovers the shocking truth about the insidious rise of Nazism in America--and the Jewish mobsters who stomped it out". --Front jacket flap
Author: Kress, Adrienne, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: Y KRESS
Format: Books
Summary: "An all-new original novel from the twisted world of the hit horror video game, Bendy! Atlantic City, 1946. Bill, Constance and Brant can't help but feel like they are missing out on life. Bill craves an existence outside of his father's influence. Brant is willing to play a dangerous game to further his career and make a name for himself. Constance yearns for the freedom to be herself and do exactly what she loves. What these three teens don't know is that their desires will lead them all to a dark secret. Something inky just came to town in the form of a curious machine and a visit from a man named Joey Drew. When mysterious ink stains begin permeating their lives, will these teens investigate and risk it all in the process? And what of the monster lurking in the shadows? Read and find out in this chilling sequel to Dreams Come to Life by Adrienne Kress! "--
Author: Goss, Rob, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 915.2 GOSS
Format: Books
Summary: "Japan exudes culture, natural wonders and history. In this Asian country, the modern lies next to the ancient. From tranquil zen gardens and peaceful pagodas to neon-lit cities and robot restaurants, Japan is a top destination for first-time and returning visitors. Take the new lightweight travel guide wherever you go on your journey through Japan. Inside the pages of Eyewitness Japan, you'll find: • A pick of Japan's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems. • The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay. • Detailed maps and walks make navigating the country easy. • Expert advice and easy-to-follow itineraries. • Color-coded chapters to every part of Japan, from Tokyo to Kyoto City, Hokkaido to Okinawa. Visit famous cities like Tokyo, see the cherry blossoms in Kyoto or shop until you drop in futuristic Shibuya. If history is what you're after, take a trip to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, or visit Nakanoshima Museum of Art. If you're keen on the countryside, jump a shinkansen and speed your way to bubbling hot springs, explore Japanese beaches or gasp at the majesty of Mount Fuji. And if that wasn't enough to entice you to visit, there's the food -- perfect noodles, delicate sushi and warming hotpots. The updated guide brings Japan to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does. It's packed with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page and our hand-drawn illustrations that place you inside the country's iconic buildings and neighborhoods." --Amazon.com.
Author: Harper, Damian, author. Morgan, MaSovaida, author. O'Malley, Thomas (Lifestyle writer), author. Tang, Phillip, author. Whyte, Rob, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 915.19 HARPER
Format: Books
Summary: "Lonely Planet's Korea is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Explore the dramatic landscape of Jeju-do, feast on bibimbap in Jeonju, and wander the streets of Bukchon; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Korea and begin your journey now!"--Amazon.com
Author: Heyer, Patricia, author. Heyer, Robert, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: NJC 597.33 HEYER
Format: Books
Summary: Every summer, thousands flock to the Jersey Shore for its beaches and boardwalks, but lurking in the depths beyond is a historic threat to tranquility. Dozens of shark attacks and interactions have occurred throughout Jersey Shore history that reveal bravery, heartbreak and the hubris of man. A boy paid a gruesome price for teasing a trapped shark in the first recorded attack in 1842. The three bloody attacks of 1960 left one man's limb amputated. The horrific summer of 1916 included seven attacks in a two-week span and crafted the caricature of the killer shark that remains in popular culture today. Authors Patricia and Robert Heyer dive into the history of when two apex predators, man and shark, cross paths on the shores of New Jersey.
Author: Joubert, Irma author. Silke, Elsa translator.
Published: 2015
Call Number: F JOUBERT
Format: Books
Summary: "A sweeping international love story that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit over the inhumanities of war and prejudice. Six-year-old Gretl and her sister jump from a train bound for Auschwitz, her mother and grandmother unable to squeeze between the bars covering the windows. The daughter of a German soldier, Gretl understands very little about how her grandmothers Jewishness brought her first to the ghetto, then to the train, and now, to the Polish countryside where she wanders, searching for food and water for her dying sister. Soon, Gretl finds refuge with Jakob, a Polish freedom fighter, and his family, where she is sheltered until the end of the war; Gretl is then sent away to a new life, a new name, and a new faith in Apartheid-era South Africa. As she comes of age in this strange place, she confronts its prejudices as she hides the truth of her past from her new family. When Jakob makes his way to South Africa many years later, Gretl and Jakob are reunited in a love story that transcends time and distance and survives the ravages of hatred and war"--
Author: Stockett, Kathryn.
Published: 2011 2009
Call Number: F STOCKETT
Format: Books
Summary: In Jackson, Mississippi, in 1962, there are lines that are not crossed. With the civil rights movement exploding all around them, three women start a movement of their own, forever changing a town and the way women--black and white, mothers and daughters--view one another.
Author: Schoffer, Leo B.
Published: 2009
Call Number: NJC 974.985 SCHOFFER
Format: Books
An early writer for Rolling Stone, he traveled in the same circles as the Beatles, Janis Joplin and other stars, witnessing and documenting a time of cultural transformation.
Three new books describe Blacks engaged in politics in the South.
Three new books describe Blacks engaged in politics in the South.
Elamin Abdelmahmoud talks about his new memoir, and Sally Denton discusses “The Colony: Faith and Blood in a Promised Land.”
Elamin Abdelmahmoud talks about his new memoir, and Sally Denton discusses “The Colony: Faith and Blood in a Promised Land.”
This is why we don’t trust algorithms to design hardcovers.
This is why we don’t trust algorithms to design hardcovers.
Looking for a long read? These novels are worth their weight.
Looking for a long read? These novels are worth their weight.
Lying and “breaking and entering” are the alleged crimes at the heart of three witty new picture books.
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