Author: Casomar, Jordan K., author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y CASOMAR
Format: Books
Summary: When sixteen-year-old Zeke expresses romantic interest in his best friend Imogen, her unexpected reaction sends their relationship into a tailspin. "For as long as anyone can remember, Zeke Ladoja and Imogen Parker have been best friends. Their classmates, their parents, and even the school custodian thinks that they're meant to be together. And that's exactly what Zeke wants: for Gen to be his girlfriend. Now that she's about to be sixteen (and allowed to date), Zeke is finally going to tell her how he feels-- in front of everyone at her birthday party. Imogen loves Zeke with all her heart, but only as a friend. The pressure to be with Zeke has sometimes been overwhelming, but up to this point, she’s been able to manage it. Then she falls for the new boy, Trevor Cook, and she knows the news will devastate Zeke. . ."--
Author: Meadows, Jillian, author.
Published: 2024 2023
Call Number: F MEADOWS
Format: Books
Summary: "A sweet and spicy holiday romance between a spirited artist who returns to her small town for Christmas and her older brother's best friend, a serious architect who pushes all her buttons--but whom she can't seem to stay away from. Now with exclusive bonus content! Lena's plans are simple. Surprise her family for Christmas, don't tell them she lost her job, and most importantly, spend the week relaxing with the people she cares about. But when she arrives in Juniper, she discovers she's not the only unexpected guest this year. Her older brother's best friend, Gavin, is back after disappearing three years ago without a word. He has the kind of charm Lena has always been drawn to. But she knows he's also the kind of temptation she needs to stay far away from. Gavin has built his architecture career out of planning strategies for dealing with the unexpected-but he didn't have a strategy for the possibility of seeing Lena again. Though he's been dreaming of her since the day he left, he can't risk giving in to his feelings when they could upend the only family and home he has ever known. New plan: try to be friends again. Just friends. But as the pieces fall into place about why Gavin left, staying friends is the last thing on his mind...and on Lena's. All the plans they've made might end up completely wrecked. And for once, maybe they want it that way"-- Provided by publisher.
Author: Deuker, Carl, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y DEUKER
Format: Books
Summary: "Nate plays soccer, but he doesn't love it. He plays because it's what his family expects. Then Lucas Cawley moves in across the street. Lucas isn't like any of Nate's sports friends--he's poor, his parents are mostly absent, and he's devoted to his sister, Megan, who has a learning disability. Lucas may be an outcast at school, but he and Nate find common ground in their fierce games of one-on-one basketball. It's not long before Nate realizes that basketball is his sport. But Nate has an ax to grind with star players Colin and Bo, who have disrespected him for years. Nate believes that outplaying those two is the most important thing . . . until he learns that life is about more than getting ready for the next game"--
Author: Cook, Robin, 1940- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F COOK
Format: Books
Summary: "Twenty-three-year-old Michael 'Mitt' Fuller starts his surgical residency with great anticipation at the nearly three-hundred-year-old, iconic Bellevue Hospital, following in the footsteps of four previous, celebrated Fuller generations. The pressure is on for this newly minted doctor, and to his advantage he's always had a secret sixth sense, a sensitivity to the nonphysical. But quickly one patient after another assigned to his care begin to die from mysterious causes. As he tries to juggle these inexplicable deaths with the demands of being a first-year resident, things rapidly spiral out of control. Visions begin to plague Mitt--visions of a little girl in a bloodstained dress, bloodcurdling screams in the distance, and worse. As bodies mount and Mitt's stress level rises, he finds himself drawn to the monumental, abandoned Bellevue Psychopathic Hospital building, which to his astonishment has somehow defied the wrecking-ball and still stands a few doors north of the modern Bellevue Hospital high-rise. Forcing an unauthorized entry into this storied but foreboding structure, Mitt discovers he's more closely tied to the sins of the past than he ever thought possible"--
Author: Patel, Sonia, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y PATEL
Format: Books
Summary: As memories of childhood sexual assault resurface in her first year of college, eighteen-year-old East Indian American Gita struggles to maintain her model student persona. "It's eighteen-year-old Gita Desai's first year at Stanford, and the fact that she's here and not already married off by her traditional Gujarati parents is a miracle. She's determined to death-grip her good-girl, model student rep all the way to med school, which means no social life or standing out in any way. Should be easy: If there's one thing she learned from her family, it's how to chup-re-to 'shut up,' fade into the background. . ."--
Author: Ku, Pyŏng-mo, 1976- author. Kim, Chi-Young, translator.
Published: 2024 2018
Call Number: F KU
Format: Books
Summary: "When Yojin moves with her husband and daughter into the Dream Future Pilot Communal Apartments, she's ready for a fresh start. Located on the outskirts of Seoul, the experimental community is a government initiative designed to boost the national birth rate. Like her neighbors, Yojin has agreed to have at least two more children over the next ten years. Yet, from the day she arrives, Yojin feels uneasy about the community spirit thrust upon her. Her concerns grow as communal child care begins and the other parents show their true colors. Apartment Women traces the lives of four women in the apartments, all with different aspirations and beliefs. Will they find a way to live peacefully? Or are the cultural expectations around parenthood stacked against them from the start? A trenchant social novel from an award-winning author, Apartment Women incisively illuminates the unspoken imbalance of women's parenting labor, challenging the age-old assumption that "it takes a village" to raise a child"--
Author: Lovesey, Peter, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F LOVESEY
Format: Books
Summary: "Detective Peter Diamond goes undercover at a seasonal festival in this delightful and bittersweet conclusion to the multi-award-winning series. Detective Peter Diamond, chief of the Avon and Somerset Murder Squad, is taking a short holiday in the country. His former colleague Julie Hargreaves has invited Diamond and his partner, Paloma, to visit the idyllic village of Baskerville (no relation to the Sherlock Holmes story, so he's told). It turns out Julie's invitation was not without ulterior motives. The woman who owns the village's largest dairy farm has been convicted of manslaughter following a terrible accident in her grain silo. Julie's ex-investigator instinct tells her there has been a miscarriage of justice and a murderer is on the loose-but Julie's been keeping secrets of her own, and can't take her inquiry any further. Diamond takes the bait; the case is a fascinating one, and he's quite enjoying his incognito information-gathering, getting to know the villagers as they prepare for their annual Harvest Festival. The deeper into the cow dung Diamond mucks, the more convinced he becomes there was foul play. But maintaining his innocent tourist facade becomes harder as he closes in on his suspects. To protect his alias, he might have to learn how to operate a tractor or drive a herd of wayward cows. He might even be forced to attend a hoedown-not that he'd dance, not even to catch a killer. Or would he? The curmudgeonly detective has plenty to learn about himself as he tries on some new hats: undercover private investigator; village detective; country gentleman"--
Author: Reeve, Philip, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y REEVE
Format: Books
Summary: "Killing Revenants is what Tamzin Pook does best. As a fighter in the Amusement Arcade, all she knows is survival, having arrived in the Arcade as a small child. She pushes away her memories, her hopes, and her fears, and she emerges into the arena to battle the Revenants--dead brains nestled in armored engine bodies. She doesn't dare to hope or wish for anything more than to survive another day. Meanwhile, a rebel faction has brutally commandeered the wheeled city of Thorbury. Its only hope is a teacher named Miss Torpenhow, who's determined to find the mayor's good-for-nothing sin and force him to take back what's rightfully his. But to get to him, she'll need to find someone who's skilled at fighting Revenants. With a daring abduction, the destinies of Miss Torpenhow and Tamzin Pook are entwined, and so begins their adventures together... This stand-alone novel set in the brilliant city-eat-city world of Mortal Engines follows an unlikely crew of fighters turned friends: Tamzin Pook, Hilly Torpenhow, mayor-to-be Max Angmering, and washed-up mercenary Oddington Doom. They must find a way to outwit the assassins who are determined to drag Tamzin back to the Arcade, and work together to save Thorbury." -- Provided by publisher.
Author: Carlisle, Kate, 1951- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: LP F CARLISLE
Format: Large print
Summary: "Christmas has come to Lighthouse Cove, but business hasn't slowed down for Shannon Hammer. She's been contracted to renovate a local hotel owned by the Garrisons, a family that serves a seven-course dinner every night from Thanksgiving through Christmas. Everyone in town loves the hotel's spirit, except the Garrisons' children and their spouses, who are hum-bugged by the money being wasted on holiday cheer while their inheritance goes up the chimney. Things turn nasty when a mischief-maker close to the family is found dead. It's up to Shannon and Mac to catch a sinister Scrooge before all of Lighthouse Cove receives coal for Christmas"--
Author: Sears, Michael, 1950- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F SEARS
Format: Books
Summary: "Ted Molloy has hit his stride with a foreclosure investment scheme that brings him into contact with a cast of shady characters across New York's most diverse borough, from Hollis to Howard Beach. On the side, he helps his activist girlfriend, Kenzie, with her work to halt construction on "the Spike"-a corporate-backed development project in Corona that would displace the largely immigrant communities surrounding it. Stop the Spike is heating up: Kenzie spends most of her waking hours fending off smear campaigns and touring community spaces in Queens to spread the word, which she can do thanks to Mohammed, Ted and Kenzie's close friend, a recent Yemeni immigrant and most expedient cab driver. But when Kenzie learns that Mohammed's immigration lawyer may be taking advantage of him financially, she decides to snoop around at the law offices-and comes face to face with a dead body and a shadowy figure, fleeing the scene. Now Kenzie is the sole witness to a potential murder. Can Ted and his team get to the bottom of the murder so they can stop the Spike once and for all? Explore every shady corner of Queens in this keen mystery, the second installment of award-winning author Michael Sears's critically acclaimed series"--
Author: Ferguson, Jenny, 1985- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y FERGUSON
Format: Books
Summary: "Before that awful Saturday, Molly used to be inseparable from her brother, Hank, and his best friend, Tray. The indoor climbing accident that left Hank with a traumatic brain injury filled Molly with anger. While she knows the accident wasn't Tray's fault, she will never forgive him for being there and failing to stop the damage. But she can't forgive herself for not being there either. Determined to go on the trio's postgraduation hike of the Pacific Crest Trail, even without Hank, Molly packs her bag. But when her parents put Tray in charge of looking out for her, she is stuck backpacking with the person who incites her easy anger. Despite all her planning, the trail she'll walk has a few more twists and turns ahead. . . ."--
Author: Gorton, Stephanie, 1984- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 363.96
Format: Books
Summary: "In the 1910s, as the birth control movement was born, two leaders emerged: Margaret Sanger and Mary Ware Dennett. While Sanger would go on to found Planned Parenthood, Dennett's name has largely faded from public knowledge. Each held a radically different vision for what reproductive autonomy and birth control access should look like in America ... Meticulously researched and vividly drawn, [this book] reveals how and why these two women came to activism, the origins of the clash between them, and the ways in which their missteps and breakthroughs have reverberated across American society for generations"--
Author: Cantor, Jillian. author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F CANTOR
Format: Books
Summary: Fledgling actress Amelia Grant is at rock bottom when offered the opportunity of a lifetime: to star in a biopic about the world-renowned romance author Gloria Diamond, who used her own tragic love story as inspiration for her bestselling books. To prepare for the role, she'll spend a week with Gloria at her secluded Washington estate. It's a chance to get out of LA, away from her cheating ex-boyfriend, and to make her recently deceased mother proud. Amelia's excitement is short-lived, however, once she actually meets Gloria, who is cold, verging on rude and mostly unavailable. If not for Gloria's frustratingly handsome son Will, the visit might be a complete waste of her time. But when Amelia stumbles upon a secret from Gloria's past, she realizes Gloria's life story is more fiction than fact. And as the movie's filming date draws nearer, Amelia must decide how much she's willing to sacrifice to uncover the truth.
Author: Quigley, Mindy, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: PB QUIGLEY
Format: Books
Summary: "Pizza chef Delilah O'Leary and her kitty companion, Butterball, get into the holiday spirit as Geneva Bay, Wisconsin hosts the nation's premier snow sculpting championship. The annual event transforms the charming resort town into a wonderland of snow castles, ice rinks, and cozy cups of cocoa. On the eve of the festival though, a too-good-to-be-true Chrismukkah catering gig brings some frosty tidings and heralds an unexpected visit from Delilah's high-intensity older sister. Suddenly it seems that the holidays may not be the hap-happiest season of all. And when a missing party guest's frozen corpse turns up inside one of the town's snowy sculptures, murder threatens to put the celebrations--and Delilah's crew--on ice for good." --
Author: Revis, Beth, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F REVIS
Format: Books
Summary: "Sparks fly when Ada and Rian just-so-happen to find themselves at the same charity gala-but there's something rotten behind the sparkling gowns and dazzling wealth on display. Ada had no intention whatsoever to continue working for the rebel group that hired her to retrieve the government's plans for a nanobot climate cleaner if they weren't willing to pay her for it, but then they offer a different perk. . ."--
Author: Laroux, Harley, author.
Published: 2024 2021
Call Number: F LAROUX
Format: Books
Summary: "Leon: My reputation among magicians is unblemished. Killer, they call me; killing is what I'm best at. One wrong move and you're dead. Except her. The one I was supposed to take, the one I should have killed. The cult that once controlled me wants her, but I'm not about to lose my new toy to them. Rae: I've always believed in the supernatural. Hunting for ghosts is my passion, but summoning a demon was never part of the plan. Monsters are roaming the woods, and something ancient-something evil-is waking up . . . and calling my name. I don't know who I can trust, or how deep this darkness goes. All I know is my one shot at survival is the demon stalking me, and he doesn't just want my body-he wants my soul"--
Author: Cagan, Michele, author. Adams Media Inc., publisher. Simon and Schuster, Inc.
Published: 2024
Call Number: 343.7304
Format: Books
Summary: "If you want to understand your finances, you need to understand your taxes. Learn everything you need to know about the US tax system and become more financially independent with Taxes 101. As people become more motivated to be as financially literate as possible, understanding every part of their financial wellness is key. With Taxes 101, you will learn the basics of the US tax system, from the system structure and kinds of taxes to all the tax laws that lead to deductions and credits and the forms associated with filing. This all-in-one financial resource lays the foundation with basic information about the tax system so you can make better choices about your financial wellness"--
Author: Lowham, Elizabeth, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y LOWHAM
Format: Books
Summary: After Crown Princess Aria tries to save her kingdom from war by negotiating with the magic-wielding Widow Morton, her failure punishes her with one hundred days without sleep and a slow death, a curse that only the charming Baron Reeves can break. "When Crown Princess Aria sees her kingdom on the brink of war with the magic-wielding Casters, she takes it upon herself to speak with the Widow Morton, the most dangerous Caster in the realm. If successful, Aria will not only endure peace but also prove to her father that is a worthy heir. But when her negotiations fail, Aria is dealt a terrible curse: Over the course of one hundred days she will be unable to sleep, her body and mind doomed to waste away. . ."--
Author: Evans, Richard Paul, author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: Y EVANS
Format: Books
Summary: "After saving Tara and Jack--and losing a few of their own--in a dramatic battle in the Peruvian jungle against the Chasqui, the Electroclan has returned to the US to regroup. But their downtime is brief, as Abi, who was abducted from outside her college dorm, is still missing. Piecing together what few clues they have from video footage of the abduction, as well as some additional information from Grace, they determine that Abi is being held somewhere in Peru by the leader of a group of other electrics, who live in a place known as the colony. Once again joining forces with Alpha Team for a dual-pronged attack, they return to South America for a rescue. The Electroclan has fought--and won--against incredible odds before. But they've never had to face others with powers similar to--and potentially stronger than--their own. Still, with the life of one of them at stake, failure is simply not an option as they take on their final mission"--Provided by publisher.
Author: Barker, Pat, 1943- author.
Published: 2024
Call Number: F BARKER
Format: Books
Summary: "From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Regeneration Trilogy comes the powerful third installment to the Women of Troy series. I never saw Cassandra as a victim. I saw a woman as focused on a single aim as any raptor stooping to its prey; but then, I had more opportunities to observe her ruthlessness than most. I was in her power, you see. I was her slave. Pat Barker has crafted the latest in a brilliant reimagining of Greek mythology, and The Voyage Home is the work of a writer at the height of her powers. In this third outing, she follows the young Ritsa and the unpredictable Cassandra on their perilous return journey to Mycenae. Cassandra has acquired the powers of prophecy from the kiss of Apollo, but the very same god has taken away the people's belief in her abilities. Though she warns of the carnage that awaits the Greek warrior king Agamemnon-who numbs himself with alcohol on the storm-plagued trip home-her shipmates disregard her. While Cassandra's prophecies fall on deaf ears, Ritsa instead remains focused on surviving once they make land. When a mysterious young girl begins to shadow them, and Agamemnon's cruelty takes a new turn, Ritsa must find a safe place for Cassandra, whose mood alternates between cruelty and frenzy. But it's the ongoing ire between Queen Clytemnestra and Agamemnon that could prove fatal for everyone. In The Voyage Home, Barker elevates myth and legend and asks us to examine the stories we hold dear through a feminist lens, and in doing so she has crafted a tale that upholds her legacy as one of our finest contemporary novelists"--
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