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unCovered review
by Christine Szymanski, ACLS Somers Point Branch
Dear Santa,
I just finished a
lovely, little Christmas book by Debbie Macomber called Dear Santa. It’s
about a woman named Lindy Carmichael who arrives home for the Christmas holiday
after a not-very-good year. Her job is no longer creatively satisfying.
Even worse, she has recently discovered that her boyfriend, the one she thought
was “the one,” is cheating on her with her best friend.
After sharing her woes
with her mother, Mom brings out a box of Christmas letters Lindy wrote when she
was a kid. After reading them, Lindy decides to write a letter to Santa telling
him her wishes now. What follows are lessons in gratitude, friendship, and
love!
Dear Santa is
perfect for this time of year. It’s a fast read with lots of heart. You’ll love
it, Santa, especially because your character is so wise and wonderful!
Debbie Macomber’s Christmas
books remind us of the good things about Christmas, all the joys and blessings.
I hope you enjoy Dear Santa.
Merry Christmas, Santa,
and thank you!
PS. Copies are available with your ACLS card.
Fresh Air book critic Maureen Corrigan says 2021 was a spectacular year for literary fiction. As such, her annual Best Books list is exclusively composed of novels and short story collections.
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Author: Cretton, Destin Daniel, film director, screenwriter. Callaham, David, 1977- screenwriter. Lanham, Andrew (Screenwriter), screenwriter. Feige, Kevin, film producer. Schwartz, Jonathan (Film producer), film producer.
Published: 2021
Call Number: SHANGCHI
Format: Video disc
Summary: Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he's drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization controlled by his father, a man who gained immortality and the desire for unlimited power when he acquired an ancient artifact centuries ago.
Author: Wolfe, Katie, 1968- television director. Walker, Aidee, television director. Beesley, Mark (Director), television director. Cawthorn, Geoff, television director. Smith, Mike (Television director), television director.
Published: 2021
Call Number: BROKENWO SERIES 7
Format: Video disc
Summary: In the sleepy town of Brokenwood, New Zealand, the affable residents may seem harmless, but killers, blackmailers, and thieves lurk in every picturesque corner. To quell the community's alarming murder rate, Detective Mike Shepherd uses an unconventional style that contrasts with the methodical approach of his partner, Detective Kristin Sims, and the eager assistance of DC Sam Breen.
Author: Wan, James, 1977- film director, film producer, screenwriter. Clear, Michael, 1983- film producer. Bi?u, Ingrid, 1987- screenwriter, actor. Cooper, Akela, screenwriter. Wallis, Annabelle, 1984- actor.
Published: 2021
Call Number: MALIGNAN
Format: Video disc
Summary: Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.
Author: Cretton, Destin Daniel, film director, screenwriter. Callaham, David, 1977- screenwriter. Lanham, Andrew (Screenwriter), screenwriter. Feige, Kevin, film producer. Schwartz, Jonathan (Film producer), film producer.
Published: 2021
Call Number: SHANGCHI
Format: Video disc
Summary: Shang-Chi must confront the past he thought he left behind when he's drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization controlled by his father, a man who gained immortality and the desire for unlimited power when he acquired an ancient artifact centuries ago.
Author: Wolfe, Katie, 1968- television director. Walker, Aidee, television director. Beesley, Mark (Director), television director. Cawthorn, Geoff, television director. Smith, Mike (Television director), television director.
Published: 2021
Call Number: BROKENWO SERIES 7
Format: Video disc
Summary: In the sleepy town of Brokenwood, New Zealand, the affable residents may seem harmless, but killers, blackmailers, and thieves lurk in every picturesque corner. To quell the community's alarming murder rate, Detective Mike Shepherd uses an unconventional style that contrasts with the methodical approach of his partner, Detective Kristin Sims, and the eager assistance of DC Sam Breen.
Author: Wan, James, 1977- film director, film producer, screenwriter. Clear, Michael, 1983- film producer. Bi?u, Ingrid, 1987- screenwriter, actor. Cooper, Akela, screenwriter. Wallis, Annabelle, 1984- actor.
Published: 2021
Call Number: MALIGNAN
Format: Video disc
Summary: Madison is paralyzed by shocking visions of grisly murders, and her torment worsens as she discovers that these waking dreams are in fact terrifying realities.
Author: Han, MeiLan K., author.
Published: 2022
Call Number: 612.24
Format: Books
Summary: "An authoritative, accessible guide to how our lungs work and how to protect them. Most of us pay little attention to the workings of our lungs, but the COVID-19 pandemic has sparked interest in their functioning and fear about the risks they face. Dr. MeiLan K. Han, a leading pulmonologist and a national spokesperson for the American Lung Association, takes readers on a fascinating tour of this most vital organ. Han explains the wonder of breathing and reveals how the lungs serve as the body's first line of defense. She provides a timely overview of the latest scientific thinking about the leading respiratory risks--including indoor and outdoor pollution, smoking and vaping, wildfire smoke, and viruses like SARS-CoV-2--and offers a practical guide to keeping lungs healthy. And with authority as both practitioner and medical researcher, she argues powerfully for a social policy that makes a priority of preserving lung health nationwide"--
Author: Keegan, Claire, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F KEEGAN
Format: Books
Summary: "It is 1985 in a small Irish town. During the weeks leading up to Christmas, Bill Furlong, a coal merchant and family man faces into his busiest season. Early one morning, while delivering an order to the local convent, Bill makes a discovery which forces him to confront both his past and the complicit silences of a town controlled by the church. Already a bestseller in France and certain to be read worldwide for generations to come, Small Things Like These is a deeply affecting story of hope, quiet heroism, and empathy from one of our most critically lauded and iconic writers"--
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