A Novel Imagines the Life of the Man Who Discovered Camus
In “Our Riches,” the Algerian novelist Kaouther Adimi revisits Edmond Charlot and his legendary bookshop, as well as her country’s turbulent past.
New & Noteworthy, From Galileo to ‘Dunces’
A selection of recent books of interest; plus, a peek at what our colleagues around the newsroom are reading.
When Airplanes and Zeppelins Competed to Conquer the Skies
Alexander Rose’s “Empires of the Sky” recounts the race to dominate the air.
How Do You Explain Henry Kissinger?
In “The Inevitability of Tragedy,” Barry Gewen traces the roots of political realism to the generation of Jewish intellectuals who fled Nazi Germany.
Teen Candy Sushi
Open to teens. Registration requested. Create sweet candy sushi. Please advise staff of food allergies. Sponsored by the Atlantic County Library Foundation.
John Grisham Returns to Camino Island, This Time in Hurricane Season
In “Camino Winds,” a bookstore owner and two other characters team up to solve a murder and the mystery behind it.
A Virus Upends the World in a Sweeping New Novel
Lawrence Wright’s “The End of October” is about the scientific challenge, political turmoil and social horror of a pandemic.
Preschool Storytime
Recommended for ages 3 1/2-5. Registration requested. The latest books & some old favorites will help introduce vocabulary & reinforce learning.
Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literacy skills.
Children and their caregivers will enjoy stories, songs, crafts, games & movement while building language & literacy skills.
Tech Help By Appointment
Open to adults. Registration required. Please contact the library to schedule an appointment. Receive personalized one-on-one training from a librarian.
Amid Family Upheaval, a Heroine Finds Comfort in the Concrete
The protagonist of Rebecca Stead’s “The List of Things That Will Not Change” ends in a different place than she began, but her essential self remains.
A Deaf Girl Finds Her Voice in 19th-Century Martha’s Vineyard
“Papa was right,” Mary Lambert tells herself and the world in Ann Clare LeZotte’s “Show Me a Sign.” “We are fine as we were made.”
Gay Literature Is Out of the Closet. So Why Is Deception a Big Theme?
Until recently, gay literary characters had to hide their identities. But even now the closet — and the lies and concealment it implies — remains a surprisingly potent metaphor.
'Girl Gone Viral' Is A Peach Of A Read
In Alisha Rai's latest, a former model escapes unwanted viral fame by hiding out with her bodyguard, on his family's peach farm. It's packed with humor, drama — and a pair of very sexy eyebrows.
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The Queen's secret
Author: De la Cruz, Melissa, 1971- author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: Y DELACRUZ
Format: Books
Summary: "The Queen's Assassin is forced to take on a mysterious apprentice on his most dangerous mission yet, pulling them both into a vicious web of secrets and lies"--
Published: 2020
Call Number: Y DELACRUZ
Format: Books
Summary: "The Queen's Assassin is forced to take on a mysterious apprentice on his most dangerous mission yet, pulling them both into a vicious web of secrets and lies"--
The scent keeper
Author: Bauermeister, Erica, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: F BAUERMEI
Format: Books
Summary: Emmeline lives an enchanted childhood on a remote island with her father, who teaches her about the natural world through her senses. What he won't explain are the mysterious scents stored in the drawers that line the walls of their cabin, or the origin of the machine that creates them. As Emmeline grows, however, so too does her curiosity, until one day the unforeseen happens, and Emmeline is vaulted out into the real world--a place of love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. To understand her past, Emmeline must unlock the clues to her identity, a quest that challenges the limits of her heart and imagination.
Published: 2020
Call Number: F BAUERMEI
Format: Books
Summary: Emmeline lives an enchanted childhood on a remote island with her father, who teaches her about the natural world through her senses. What he won't explain are the mysterious scents stored in the drawers that line the walls of their cabin, or the origin of the machine that creates them. As Emmeline grows, however, so too does her curiosity, until one day the unforeseen happens, and Emmeline is vaulted out into the real world--a place of love, betrayal, ambition, and revenge. To understand her past, Emmeline must unlock the clues to her identity, a quest that challenges the limits of her heart and imagination.
The Kingdom of Back
Author: Lu, Marie, 1984- author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: Y LU
Format: Books
Summary: "Desperate to be forever remembered for her music, Nannerl Mozart makes a dangerous pact with a mysterious stranger from a magical land, which may cost her everything"-- Born with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish: to be remembered forever. She delights audiences with her masterful playing, but has little hope she'll ever become the acclaimed composer she longs to be. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her. She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age-- her tyrannical father has made that much clear. Meanwhile the talents of her beloved younger brother, Wolfgang, shine brighter. His brilliance begins to eclipse her own, until one day a mysterious stranger from a magical land appears with an irresistible offer. He has the power to make her wish come true-- but his help may cost her everything. -- adapted from jacket
Published: 2020
Call Number: Y LU
Format: Books
Summary: "Desperate to be forever remembered for her music, Nannerl Mozart makes a dangerous pact with a mysterious stranger from a magical land, which may cost her everything"-- Born with a gift for music, Nannerl Mozart has just one wish: to be remembered forever. She delights audiences with her masterful playing, but has little hope she'll ever become the acclaimed composer she longs to be. She is a young woman in 18th century Europe, and that means composing is forbidden to her. She will perform only until she reaches a marriageable age-- her tyrannical father has made that much clear. Meanwhile the talents of her beloved younger brother, Wolfgang, shine brighter. His brilliance begins to eclipse her own, until one day a mysterious stranger from a magical land appears with an irresistible offer. He has the power to make her wish come true-- but his help may cost her everything. -- adapted from jacket
The sinner
Author: Ward, J. R., 1969- author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: F WARD
Format: Books
Summary: Syn takes another hit job and crosses the path of the vampire race's new enemy and a half-breed in danger of dying during her transition. Butch O'Neal is the Dhestroyer, supposedly fulfilling the prophecy that forces the end of the Omega.
Published: 2020
Call Number: F WARD
Format: Books
Summary: Syn takes another hit job and crosses the path of the vampire race's new enemy and a half-breed in danger of dying during her transition. Butch O'Neal is the Dhestroyer, supposedly fulfilling the prophecy that forces the end of the Omega.
Fearless [large print]
Author: Michaels, Fern, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: LP F MICHAELS
Format: Large print
Summary: On a singles cruise, Anna Campbell meets divorced professor Ryan Robertson. Back home in West Texas, Anna and Ryan continue their romance, and Anna decides it's time for their families to meet. Anna is delighted when her daughter, Christina, hits it off with Ryan's daughter, Renée. Ryan's son, Patrick, is college-bound and somewhat aloof, but Anna feels sure they'll grow closer in time. She happily accepts Ryan's proposal, confident in the bond they've formed. But the idyllic relationships Anna is hoping for are quickly thrown into doubt. Ryan and his children may not be all she thinks they are. And as the situation grows more desperate, Anna must reach deep within and draw on all her courage and self-reliance to fight for the family and home she deserves.
Published: 2020
Call Number: LP F MICHAELS
Format: Large print
Summary: On a singles cruise, Anna Campbell meets divorced professor Ryan Robertson. Back home in West Texas, Anna and Ryan continue their romance, and Anna decides it's time for their families to meet. Anna is delighted when her daughter, Christina, hits it off with Ryan's daughter, Renée. Ryan's son, Patrick, is college-bound and somewhat aloof, but Anna feels sure they'll grow closer in time. She happily accepts Ryan's proposal, confident in the bond they've formed. But the idyllic relationships Anna is hoping for are quickly thrown into doubt. Ryan and his children may not be all she thinks they are. And as the situation grows more desperate, Anna must reach deep within and draw on all her courage and self-reliance to fight for the family and home she deserves.
Darling Rose Gold
Author: Wrobel, Stephanie, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: F WROBEL
Format: Books
Summary: For the first eighteen years of her life, Rose Gold Watts believed she was seriously ill. She was allergic to everything, used a wheelchair and practically lived at the hospital. Neighbors did all they could, holding fundraisers and offering shoulders to cry on, but no matter how many doctors, tests, or surgeries, no one could figure out what was wrong with Rose Gold. Turns out her mom, Patty Watts, was just a really good liar. After serving five years in prison, Patty gets out with nowhere to go and begs her daughter to take her in. The entire community is shocked when Rose Gold says yes. Patty insists all she wants is to reconcile their differences. She says she's forgiven Rose Gold for turning her in and testifying against her. But Rose Gold knows her mother. Patty Watts always settles a score. Unfortunately for Patty, Rose Gold is no longer her weak little darling... And she's waited such a long time for her mother to come home.
Published: 2020
Call Number: F WROBEL
Format: Books
Summary: For the first eighteen years of her life, Rose Gold Watts believed she was seriously ill. She was allergic to everything, used a wheelchair and practically lived at the hospital. Neighbors did all they could, holding fundraisers and offering shoulders to cry on, but no matter how many doctors, tests, or surgeries, no one could figure out what was wrong with Rose Gold. Turns out her mom, Patty Watts, was just a really good liar. After serving five years in prison, Patty gets out with nowhere to go and begs her daughter to take her in. The entire community is shocked when Rose Gold says yes. Patty insists all she wants is to reconcile their differences. She says she's forgiven Rose Gold for turning her in and testifying against her. But Rose Gold knows her mother. Patty Watts always settles a score. Unfortunately for Patty, Rose Gold is no longer her weak little darling... And she's waited such a long time for her mother to come home.
Finally a bride
Author: Woods, Sherryl, author. Container of (work): Hailstock, Shirley. His love match. Hailstock, Shirley. His love match.
Published: 2020 1995
Call Number: PB WOODS
Format: Books
Summary: When Luke Cassidy proposed to his best friend, Katie Jones was relieved that she was finally going to trade bridesmaid taffeta for bridal silk. Unfortunately, Luke had business not love on his mind. He only wanted a mother for his five-year-old son, and Katie's dreams of bridal bliss were turning into her worst nightmare. She had loved Luke for as long as she could remember, so she'd just have to convince him that she was more than a temporary business partner she was a marital partner for life!
Published: 2020 1995
Call Number: PB WOODS
Format: Books
Summary: When Luke Cassidy proposed to his best friend, Katie Jones was relieved that she was finally going to trade bridesmaid taffeta for bridal silk. Unfortunately, Luke had business not love on his mind. He only wanted a mother for his five-year-old son, and Katie's dreams of bridal bliss were turning into her worst nightmare. She had loved Luke for as long as she could remember, so she'd just have to convince him that she was more than a temporary business partner she was a marital partner for life!
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