Author: Bell, Ted, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F BELL
Format: Books
Summary: "Alex Hawke is sailing into trouble when an around-the-world journey becomes a fight against terror in the latest exciting adventure from New York Times bestselling novelist Ted Bell. After saving the kidnapped heir to the British throne, gentleman spy and MI6 legend Alex Hawke is due for some downtime. He's got a new custom built sailing yacht and a goal: to get closer to his son Alexei during an epic cruise across the seven seas. But fate and the chief of MI6, Sir David Trulove, have other plans. There's an unholy alliance of nations who are plotting to attack Western democracies. The wily intelligence leader plans to use Hawke to drive a knife into the heart of this conspiracy. From an island base off Cuba to a secret jungle lair deep in the Amazon, on the land and the seas, the master spy and his crew of incorrigibles are in for the fight of their lives-the fight for freedom"--
Author: Byler, Linda, author, compiler. Lapp, Laura Anne, author, compiler. Kauffman, Anna, 1937- author, compiler.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 641.5686 BYLER
Format: Books
Summary: Gathered from interviews with real Amish grandmothers, tattered recipe boxes, and diaries; this assortment of Christmas goodies are popular in eastern Pennsylvania, particularly in the Lancaster area. "Christmas is a special time in Amish country--candles in the windows, preparations for the school Christmas play, and gas-powered ovens filling homes with the smells of home-baked goodness. Now you too can experience the warm, comforting recipes of old order Amish cooks. Prepare to make wonderful treats such as: Shoofly pie, molasses cookies, frosted cinnamon rolls, breakfast casserole, baked french toast, red beet eggs, Christmas salad, Christmas cake, 'Roasht' or chicken filling, potpie noodles, oatmeal whoopie pies, and more!" --Back cover
Author: Warren, James A., author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 959.7043
Format: Books
Summary: "The Vietnam War was the greatest disaster in the history of American foreign policy. The conflict shook the nation to its foundations, exacerbating already deep cleavages in American society, and left the country baffled and ambivalent about its role in the world. Year of the Hawk is a military and political history of the war in Vietnam during 1965--the pivotal first year of the American conflict, when the United States decided to intervene directly with combat units in a struggle between communist and pro-Western forces in South Vietnam that had raged on and off for twenty years." --Front jacket flap
Author: Skeslien Charles, Janet, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: LP F SKESLIEN
Format: Large print
Summary: Based on a true story, describes how a lonely teenager in 1983 Montana befriends an elderly neighbor and uncovers her past as a librarian at the American Library in Paris who joined the Resistance when the Nazis arrived. "Paris, 1939. Young, ambitious, and tempestuous, Odile Souchet has it all: Paul, her handsome police officer beau; Margaret, her best friend from England; her adored twin brother Remy; and a dream job at the American Library in Paris, working alongside the library's legendary director, Dorothy Reeder. But when World War II breaks out, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear--including her beloved library. After the invasion, as the Nazis declare a war on words and darkness falls over the City of Light, Odile and her fellow librarians join the Resistance with the best weapons they have: books. They risk their lives again and again to help their fellow Jewish readers. When the war finally ends, instead of freedom, Odile tastes the bitter sting of unspeakable betrayal. Montana, 1983. Odile's solitary existence in gossipy small-town Montana is unexpectedly interrupted by Lily, her neighbor, a lonely teenager longing for adventure. As Lily uncovers more about Odile's mysterious past, they find they share a love of language, the same longings, the same lethal jealousy. Odile helps Lily navigate the troubled waters of adolescence by always recommending just the right book at the right time, never suspecting that Lily will be the one to help her reckon with her own terrible secret. Based on the true story of the American Library in Paris, The Paris Library explores the geography of resentment, the consequences of terrible choices made, and how extraordinary heroism can be found in the quietest of places"--
Author: Naigle, Nancy, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: LP F NAIGLE
Format: Large print
Summary: "Two years after her husband's death, Amanda Whittier has two children to raise alone, an abandoned dream of starting a business, and a fixer-upper cottage by the sea. She has no room in her life for anything else and little interest in moving on after losing the man she loved. Paul Grant is a relative newcomer to the area, and his work with former military dogs needing rehabilitation has been good for the town. Though he loved once before, he's convinced he's not suited for romance and is determined to find meaning--alone--through his work and role in the community. Widowed Maeve Lindsay was born and raised on Whelk's Island. Spirited, kind, and a little mischievous, she pours her life into the town. But she carries a secret that shapes her every move. Together, these three souls find encouragement in the most mysterious places and discover a love that's bigger than their pain, healing their wounded hearts in ways none of them could have hoped for or expected"--
Author: Beckstrand, Jennifer, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: LP F BECKSTRA
Format: Large print
Summary: During this holiday season, Anna Yoder can't help hoping that she and her old schoolmate Felty Helmuth, who is being ostracized by their Amish community for his Korean War army service, can find a way to be the perfect match. "Anna Yoder would much rather help people than be a well-behaved pretty face and proper Amish maidel. So she reaches out to Felty Helmuth, when their Amish town ostracizes him for his army service. He's the only one who's ever understood Anna. And she can't help hoping she and Felty can find a way to be the perfect match. Troubled by his wartime experiences, Felty is resigned to being an outsider avoided by most eligible Amish girls. But Anna has grown into a warm-hearted woman who accepts Felty for who he is. And in the face of opposition, he and Anna will take a leap of faith to prove they are made for each other." --Back cover
Author: Maguire, Gregory, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F MAGUIRE
Format: Books
Summary: "Ten years ago this season, Gregory Maguire wrapped up the series he began with Wicked by giving us the fourth and final volume of the Wicked Years, his elegiac Out of Oz. But "out of Oz" isn't "gone for good." Maguire's new series, Another Day, is here, twenty-five years after Wicked first flew into our lives. Volume one, The Brides of Maracoor, finds Elphaba's granddaughter, Rain, washing ashore on a foreign island. Comatose from crashing into the sea, Rain is taken in by a community of single women committed to obscure devotional practices. As the mainland of Maracoor sustains an assault by a foreign navy, the island's civil-servant overseer struggles to understand how an alien arriving on the shores of Maracoor could threaten the stability and wellbeing of an entire nation. Is it myth or magic at work, for good or for ill? The trilogy Another Day will follow this green-skinned girl from the island outpost into the unmapped badlands of Maracoor before she learns how, and becomes ready, to turn her broom homeward, back to her family and her lover, back to Oz, which -- in its beauty, suffering, mystery, injustice, and possibility -- reminds us all too clearly of the troubled yet sacred terrain of our own lives."--
Author: Gorman, Amanda, 1998- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: 811.6 GORMAN
Format: Books
Summary: The presidential inaugural poet--and unforgettable new voice in American poetry--presents a collection of poems that includes the stirring poem read at the inauguration of the 46th President of the United States. Formerly titled The Hill We Climb and Other Poems, the luminous poetry collection by #1 New York Times bestselling author and presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman captures a shipwrecked moment in time and transforms it into a lyric of hope and healing. In Call Us What We Carry, Gorman explores history, language, identity, and erasure through an imaginative and intimate collage. Harnessing the collective grief of a global pandemic, these poems shine a light on a moment of reckoning and reveal that Gorman has become our messenger from the past, our voice for the future.
Author: MacLeod, Alison, 1964- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F MACLEOD
Format: Books
Summary: Recreates the origins of D.H. Lawrence's "Lady Chatterley's Lover" from its private publication by Lawrence through the 1960 obscenity trial that sought to suppress the full, uncensored edition, reimagining its journey to freedom through the story of Jackie Kennedy, who was known to be an admirer. "On the glittering shores of the Mediterranean in 1928, a dying author in exile races to complete his final novel. Lady Chatterley's Lover is a sexually bold love story, a searing indictment of class distinctions, and a study in sensuality. But the author, D. H. Lawrence, knows it will be censored. He publishes it privately, loses his copies to customs, and dies bereft." --Front jacket flap
Author: Vargas Llosa, Mario, 1936- author. West, Adrian Nathan, translator.
Published: 2021 2019
Call Number: F VARGASLL
Format: Books
Summary: "The true story of Guatemala's political turmoil of the 1950s as only a master of fiction can tell it"-- "Guatemala, 1954. The military coup perpetrated by Carlos Castillo Armas and supported by the CIA topples the democratic government of Jacobo Arbenz. Behind this violent act is a lie that will have drastic consequences for the entire region: the accusation by the Eisenhower administration, determined to protect American commercial interests in Central America, that Arbenz encouraged the spread of Soviet Communism in the Americas." --Front jacket flap
Author: Clayton, Meg Waite, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: LP F CLAYTON
Format: Large print
Summary: As German tanks roll across the border and into Paris, an American heiress joins the resistance and becomes known as the Postmistress because she delivers information to those in hiding and uses her charms and skill to house the hunted and deliver them to safety. "Wealthy, beautiful Nanee was born with a spirit of adventure. For her, learning to fly is freedom. When German tanks roll across the border and into Paris, this woman with an adorable dog and a generous heart joins the Resistance. Known as the Postmistress because she delivers information to those in hiding, Nanee uses her charms and skill to house the hunted and deliver them to safety." --Back cover
Author: Byler, Linda, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: LP F BYLER
Format: Large print
Summary: Liz had been in love once, had even been engaged. Just two weeks before the day she was to exchange vows with her beloved, he changed his mind, and that was that. When the wedding was canceled, the humility was as bad as the heartbreak. She vowed never to be such a fool again, and made peace with her life as a single woman, a "leftover blessing" as the Amish say. Matthew, the owner of the Amish restaurant at the market where she works, is handsome, but he's her boss and that's it. So why can't she make her heart beat at a normal pace when he comes near? -- adapted from back cover
Author: Shroff, Mona, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: PB SHROFF
Format: Books
Summary: Maya Rao is the owner of a bustling café and bakery in New York and the mother of a teenage daughter, Samantha. But when Samantha lands in legal trouble over a misdemeanor she didn't commit, Maya is desperate enough to call Samantha's dad, Sam Hutcherson, whom Maya left abruptly many years ago, and who is now a successful lawyer. Sam doesn't know he has a daughter. As Maya and Sam reconnect, those old sparks begin to fly.--
Author: Carr, Robyn, author.
Published: 2020 2007
Call Number: PB CARR
Format: Books
Summary: "Virgin River became a safe haven for Sacramento prosecutor Brie Sheridan after she nearly lost her life at the hands of a crazed criminal. Though tough and courageous, she has some fears she can't escape. LAPD officer Mike Valenzuela was badly wounded in the line of duty. When he agrees to become Virgin River's first cop, he does so knowing it's time he settled down. Twice divorced and the lover of too many women, he secretly longs for the kind of commitment and happiness his marine buddies have found--a woman who can tie up his heart forever. Mike will do anything to help Brie free herself from painful memories. Passionate, strong and gentle, he vows to give back to her what she's so selflessly given him--her heart, and with it, a new beginning." --
Author: Spencer, Charles Spencer, Earl, 1964- author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 910.9163
Format: Books
Summary: The sinking of the White Ship on the 25th November 1120 is one of the greatest disasters that England has ever suffered. Its repercussions would change English and European history forever. King Henry I was sailing for England in triumph after four years of fighting the French. Congregating with the king at the port of Barfleur on that freezing night was the cream of Anglo-Norman society, including the only legitimate heir to the throne. By 1120, Henry was the most formidable ruler in Europe with an enviable record on the battlefield, immense lands and wealth and unprecedented authority in his kingdoms. Everything he had worked for was finally achieved, and he was ready to hand it on to his beloved son, William AEtheling. Henry I and his retinue set out first. The White Ship--considered the fastest afloat--would follow, carrying the young prince. Spoilt and arrogant, William had plied his comrades and crew with drink from the minute he stepped aboard. It was the middle of the night when the drunken helmsman rammed the ship into rocks. There would be only one survivor from the gilded roll call of passengers...
Author: Dodson, DeAnna Julie, 1961- author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F INN
Format: Books
Summary: "Spring has sprung in Magnolia Harbor, South Carolina, and the owners of Magnolia Harbor Inn--sisters Grace Porter and Charlotte Wylde--are preparing to welcome new guests who can't help but bring their real-world problems along on vacation. Madison Fields knows she's supposed to have fun at her college reunion, but she's filled with dread. What if she encounters the guy whose life she ruined with one cruel move fifteen years before? She certainly doesn't deserve his forgiveness, especially when she can't even forgive herself. Can the mysterious letters she finds in an old hatbox in the lobby help her come to terms with the past? Sarah O'Donnell has been planning the wedding of her dreams her entire life, but just before her big walk down the aisle, her fiancé called the whole thing off. Groom or no groom, she is determined to enjoy the trip planned for the honeymoon. When Sarah's now ex-fiancé has the audacity to follow her to Magnolia Harbor, she must choose between her pride and her heart. Meanwhile, inn co-owner and chef, Charlotte, has problems of her own. After a difficult breakup, she decides to hire a matchmaker to help her find true love. She reconsiders that decision when she walks in to her first blind date and finds the last man she ever wanted to see waiting at the table--the man who tried to ruin her career years earlier"--Dust jacket.
Author: Penney, Elizabeth, author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: F INN
Format: Books
Summary: "Something exciting is happening in Magnolia Harbor, South Carolina--the charming coastal village is hosting its first annual Strawberry Fest. Sisters Grace Porter and Charlotte Wylde, who own the Magnolia Harbor Inn, are ready, willing, and able to embrace a full house of guests who've come to town for the food and fun. But the cozy bed-and-breakfast has a way of providing more than just the comforts of home to its inhabitants...New Englander Bridget O'Brien is researching a new novel, set in Magnolia Harbor's Victorian past. It isn't just the story that's brought Bridget to the inn, though. She yearns to find her biological mother. With nothing more than an antique locket to go on, Bridget fears her quest for answers will only lead to more disappointment--but she won't leave without at least trying to learn the truth
Author: Christian, Mary Blount, author.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F ANTIQUE
Format: Books
Summary: "Maggie Watson's quiet empty-nester life is a lot less peaceful since inheriting Sedgwick Manor and the adjacent antiques shop and she's still not sure it suits her. To help her decide, Maggie sets out to restore an old humpback trunk. After uncovering one page of a love letter tucked inside, she definitely can't leave town...not until she finds out who wrote it. In the letter, the writer--a vaudeville performer--confesses to a bank robbery. Maggie asks James Bennett for help researching but his attitude about the trunk quickly grows dark. Is there something he's not telling her? After someone breaks into her house and tries to steal the letter, Maggie is determined to get to the bottom of things. [...] Will Maggie be able to expose the history of the letter without losing James as a friend? And to what lengths will someone in this small town go to keep the secrets of the past buried?"--Dust jacket.
Author: Sleeman, Susan, author.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F ANTIQUE
Format: Books
Summary: "Maggie Watson, a recent transplant to the idyllic seaside town of Somerset Harbor, Maine, has been tasked with organizing a 25-Miles Antiques sale and auction as part of the town's annual Arts and Music Festival. She's adjusting well to her new life in her beloved late aunt's hometown, but she's anxious about making her mark as chairwoman of one of the area's biggest annual events. Initially, everything seems to be going as planned. Several antique dealers along the scenic New England coast participate in the sale, and the auction generates a lot of buzz. On opening night, excited tourists vie for their favorite pieces at the auction. But when the auction ends, one disgruntled employee is found in a dark alley nearby, having lost something far more valuable than a bid...his life"--Dust jacket.
Author: Dodson, DeAnna Julie, 1961- author.
Published: 2016
Call Number: F ANTIQUE
Format: Books
Summary: "When a nervous young girl arrives at Carriage House Antiques looking to sell an extravagant gold-and-emerald ring, owner Maggie Watson is intrigued. Where would the teen have come across such a valuable relic? Why is she so desperate to sell it? Maggie soon learns that the fascinating ring bears the insignia of Solomon Zane, a bloodthirsty pirate who terrorized the coastal town of Somerset Harbor, Maine, in the 18th century. Zane's fate is a mystery, but one that seems irrevocably linked to the family history of one of the town's wealthiest and most well-connected matrons, Willa Ravenhurst. [...] Willa Ravenhurst has been known to tell her family's story of adventure on the high seas to anyone who would listen, but lately she seems reluctant to discuss the event. Have recently unearthed secrets made her change her tune? Maggie's investigation is hampered when a local blogger bent on circulating salacious gossip about the town's past closes in on her latest acquisition. With each new development, the mystery of the ring - and the fate of its murderous owner - continues to slip through Maggie's fingers. She turns to the local historical society, her dear friend June McGillis, and handsome town alderman James Bennett for help. But as her search continues, will she find the truth or just more questions?"--Dust jacket.
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