New Crime and Mystery Novels
William Kent Krueger’s “Fox Creek,” the 19th book starring the detective Cork O’Connor, will delight fans — and it’s a good entry point for those new to the series, too.
New Crime and Mystery Novels
William Kent Krueger’s “Fox Creek,” the 19th book starring the detective Cork O’Connor, will delight fans — and it’s a good entry point for those new to the series, too.
Review: “Babysitter,” by Joyce Carol Oates
Her latest novel uses horror and a privileged white protagonist as vehicles for social critique.
Review: “Babysitter,” by Joyce Carol Oates
Her latest novel uses horror and a privileged white protagonist as vehicles for social critique.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
UnCovered review by Arlene Canale, ACLS Absecon Branch
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is the total package. It is the very best of classic Hollywood intrigue with a delicious twist. A glamorous romp through Hollywood in its heyday with a dazzling ambitious movie star who will break your heart.
Evelyn Hugo is a glamorous movie star, who is also a relentless fighter for what she wants. Her life story is heartbreaking and beautiful at the same time. This novel will keep readers fascinated till the very end.
This novel was first released in 2017 and has just recently become the book that everyone wants to read. Pulling inspiration from the collective lives of Elizabeth Taylor, Ava Gardner, and Rita Haworth, you’ll want to put Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo on your TBR now too.
Historical Fiction: August 2022
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Books We Love: Recommended reading for romance
NPR's Books We Love has reading recommendations from our staff and contributors. Today, we hear about three new romance novels: "An Arrow to the Moon," "Young Mungo" and "Ramon and Julieta."
Abdulrazak Gurnah Refuses to Be Boxed In: ‘I Represent Me’
Gurnah, who received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2021, has long rejected attempts to categorize him or his work. “The idea that a writer represents, I resist,” he said.
How a Wine Writer Spends Her Sundays
Alice Feiring devotes the day to her mother, her boyfriend, playing folk music, shopping for food and yes, visiting wine bars.
Review: ‘Diary of a Misfit,’ by Casey Parks
Casey Parks’s “Diary of a Misfit” pieces together the elusive history of a Louisiana musician who spent all his life in a community that misgendered him.
Writers Gather to Read Salman Rushdie and Support Free Speech
Authors including Paul Auster, Gay Talese, Kiran Desai and others reminded the Midtown crowd that without free expression, “literature is nothing but an echo chamber.”
Review: ‘Diary of a Misfit,’ by Casey Parks
Casey Parks’s “Diary of a Misfit” pieces together the elusive history of a Louisiana musician who spent all his life in a community that misgendered him.
New Romance Novels to Read
Lydia San Andres sets “Compromised Into a Scandalous Marriage” in the Edwardian-era Caribbean.
New Romance Novels to Read
Lydia San Andres sets “Compromised Into a Scandalous Marriage” in the Edwardian-era Caribbean.
Review: ‘My Government Means to Kill Me,’ by Rasheed Newson
In his debut, “My Government Means to Kill Me,” Rasheed Newson shines a vivid light onto underappreciated aspects of our history through the life of a gay Black teenager.
Review: ‘My Government Means to Kill Me,’ by Rasheed Newson
In his debut, “My Government Means to Kill Me,” Rasheed Newson shines a vivid light onto underappreciated aspects of our history through the life of a gay Black teenager.
Traitor's dance : a Sam Capra novel
Author: Abbott, Jeff, author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: F ABBOTT
Format: Books
Summary: "Ten years since the events of The First Order, Sam Capra (focused more on being a suburban dad and a businessman than a "spy on call") has moved his son Daniel to Austin, and continued to run his collection of bars and nightclubs around the world. He's had no contact with his former partner Mila, or anyone he worked with at the now disbanded independent espionage group, The Round Table. One day, he gets a phone call he never expected: Marcus Bolt is missing. Bolt was the last American traitor, who had turned over allied agent names and military secrets to the Russians. He fled when he was discovered, but now a trusted source inside Russia tells the CIA that Marcus Bolt has vanished from Moscow-a shattering development that sparks an international manhunt. Sam is charged with making contact with Bolt's abandoned American daughter, Amanda, determining if she's had any contact with her father, and discovering the reason behind what he did thirty years ago and determine what he's planning now. And in the unlikely event Marcus shows up: capture him. But as the hunt for Bolt narrows, Daniel is captured, and Sam, working with his former partner Mila, must save both from a rising threat born of long ago secrets-one that could change his life forever"--
Published: 2022
Call Number: F ABBOTT
Format: Books
Summary: "Ten years since the events of The First Order, Sam Capra (focused more on being a suburban dad and a businessman than a "spy on call") has moved his son Daniel to Austin, and continued to run his collection of bars and nightclubs around the world. He's had no contact with his former partner Mila, or anyone he worked with at the now disbanded independent espionage group, The Round Table. One day, he gets a phone call he never expected: Marcus Bolt is missing. Bolt was the last American traitor, who had turned over allied agent names and military secrets to the Russians. He fled when he was discovered, but now a trusted source inside Russia tells the CIA that Marcus Bolt has vanished from Moscow-a shattering development that sparks an international manhunt. Sam is charged with making contact with Bolt's abandoned American daughter, Amanda, determining if she's had any contact with her father, and discovering the reason behind what he did thirty years ago and determine what he's planning now. And in the unlikely event Marcus shows up: capture him. But as the hunt for Bolt narrows, Daniel is captured, and Sam, working with his former partner Mila, must save both from a rising threat born of long ago secrets-one that could change his life forever"--
The book of hops : a craft beer lover's guide to hoppiness
Author: DiSorbo, Dan, author. Christiansen, Erik (Photographer), photographer.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 663.42
Format: Books
Summary: "The first fully illustrated guidebook for craft beer drinkers, pairing hyper-detailed photography with profiles of fifty of today's most sought-after hop varieties"-- Hops are the most important ingredient in the beer we love, offering a spectrum of distinct aromas, flavors, and bitterness. Whether it's a floral Cascade, spicy Saaz, juicy Citra, or a combination of different varieties, hop character has become the driving force behind craft brewing. The Book of Hops profiles fifty of the most sought-after hops from around the world, with intricate photography and notes on taste, composition, use, and origin, plus examples of the wonderful beers that showcase them. With contributions from today's most important brewers and growers; a handy primer that breaks down the science, story, and production of beer; and hand-picked craft beer recommendations throughout, this fully illustrated guidebook is all you need to discover and fully savor your next favorite brew.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 663.42
Format: Books
Summary: "The first fully illustrated guidebook for craft beer drinkers, pairing hyper-detailed photography with profiles of fifty of today's most sought-after hop varieties"-- Hops are the most important ingredient in the beer we love, offering a spectrum of distinct aromas, flavors, and bitterness. Whether it's a floral Cascade, spicy Saaz, juicy Citra, or a combination of different varieties, hop character has become the driving force behind craft brewing. The Book of Hops profiles fifty of the most sought-after hops from around the world, with intricate photography and notes on taste, composition, use, and origin, plus examples of the wonderful beers that showcase them. With contributions from today's most important brewers and growers; a handy primer that breaks down the science, story, and production of beer; and hand-picked craft beer recommendations throughout, this fully illustrated guidebook is all you need to discover and fully savor your next favorite brew.
Unforgettable New Jersey characters : heroes, scoundrels, politicians and more
Author: Bilby, Joseph G., author. Ziegler, Harry F., author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 974.9
Format: Books
Summary: Discover sensational personalities from throughout Garden State History. New Jersey has long punched above its size in producing some of America's leading figures, but for every household name are dozens of unforgettable yet overlooked colorful characters. Jersey City's treasurer, Alexander D. Hamilton, fled the state in 1894 with over one hundred thousand dollars and was apprehended by a Jersey City police sergeant after a stint with a band of outlaws in Mexico. Mary Teresa Norton overcame prejudice to be elected the first woman from the state to serve in Congress, becoming a powerful chair of three Congressional Committees over five terms. Infamous Newark Gangster Abner "Longie" Zwillmann ran gambling circles, labor rackets and prostitution rings while hobnobbing with Joe DiMaggio and stuffing ballot boxes for local politicians. Joseph Bilby and Harry Ziegler present profiles of memorable characters from the Garden State.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 974.9
Format: Books
Summary: Discover sensational personalities from throughout Garden State History. New Jersey has long punched above its size in producing some of America's leading figures, but for every household name are dozens of unforgettable yet overlooked colorful characters. Jersey City's treasurer, Alexander D. Hamilton, fled the state in 1894 with over one hundred thousand dollars and was apprehended by a Jersey City police sergeant after a stint with a band of outlaws in Mexico. Mary Teresa Norton overcame prejudice to be elected the first woman from the state to serve in Congress, becoming a powerful chair of three Congressional Committees over five terms. Infamous Newark Gangster Abner "Longie" Zwillmann ran gambling circles, labor rackets and prostitution rings while hobnobbing with Joe DiMaggio and stuffing ballot boxes for local politicians. Joseph Bilby and Harry Ziegler present profiles of memorable characters from the Garden State.
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