Author: Bova, Ben, 1932- author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F BOVA
Format: Books
Summary: "In the outer settlements of the human-occupied solar system, there are rumors about what was found deep under Neptune's frozen seas when a Hungarian billionaire's ship was lost with all hands. But the rumors are far more tame than the reality. When the billionaire's daughter mounts a mission to find the truth, her discoveries will up-end humanity's understanding of our origins on Earth"-- Provided by publisher. In the future, humanity has spread throughout the solar system, on planets and moons once visited only by robots or explored at a distance by far-voyaging spacecraft. No matter how hostile or welcoming the environment, mankind has forged a path and found a home. In the far reaches of the solar system, the outer planets--billions of miles from Earth, unknown for millennia--are being settled. Neptune, the ice giant, is swathed in clouds of hydrogen, helium, and methane and circled by rings of rock and dust. Three years ago, Ilona Magyr's father, Miklos, disappeared while exploring the seas of Neptune. Everyone believes he is dead--crushed, frozen, or boiled alive in Neptune's turbulent seas. With legendary space explorer Derek Humbolt piloting her ship and planetary scientist Jan Meitner guiding the search, Ilona Magyr knows she will find her father--alive--on Neptune. Her plans are irrevocably altered when she and her team discover the wreckage of an alien ship deep in Neptune's ocean, a discovery which changes humanity's understanding of its future...and its past.
Author: Taylor, Devon, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: Y TAYLOR
Format: Books
Summary: After a mysteriously catastrophic incident shakes up their sleepy hometown, seventeen-year-old best friends Gabe, Kimberly, Charlie, and Sonya discover they are being hunted by a sinister presence.-- It knows your fear... Summer, 1989. Four best friends--Gabe, Kimberly, Charlie, and Sonya--are preparing for their last summer together before senior year, after which they'll all be splitting up to start college in different parts of the country. They make a promise to always find their way back to each other, no matter how far away from their sleepy Pennsylvania hometown they get. But their plans are destroyed when a plane crashes right on top of their favorite hangout outside of town--and right on top of them. In the catastrophic aftermath of the incident, Gabe, Sonya and Charlie are plagued by eerie visions and messages from an unknown watcher. They soon realize that the plane crash was no accident, and now they are being hunted by a sinister presence. And everyone is still searching for Kimberly, who has been missing ever since Gabe saw somebody wearing a gas mask carry her out of the woods the day the sky fell down on them...
Author: Gable, Michelle, author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F GABLE
Format: Books
Summary: "In 1942, London. Nancy Mitford jumps at the chance to manage the Heywood Hill bookshop while the owner is away at war. When a mysterious French officer insists that she has a story to tell, Nancy must decide if picking up the pen again and revealing all is worth the price she might be forced to pay. Eighty years later, Heywood Hill is abuzz with the hunt for a lost wartime manuscript written by Nancy Mitford. For one woman desperately in need of a change, the search will reveal not only a new side to Nancy, but an even more surprising link between the past and present." --
Author: Isaka, K?tar?, 1971- author. Malissa, Sam, translator.
Published: 2021
Call Number: F ISAKA
Format: Books
Summary: Lady Bird, an unlucky assassin, is tasked with grabbing a suitcase from a bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka and exiting at the next stop, but doesn't realize other dangerous passengers are trying to do the same. A dark, satirical thriller by the bestselling Japanese author, following the perilous train ride of five highly motivated assassins--soon to be a major film from Sony. Nanao, nicknamed Lady Bird--the self-proclaimed "unluckiest assassin in the world"--boards a bullet train from Tokyo to Morioka with one simple task: grab a suitcase and get off at the next stop. Unbeknownst to him, the deadly duo Tangerine and Lemon are also after the very same suitcase--and they are not the only dangerous passengers onboard. Satoshi, "the Prince," with the looks of an innocent schoolboy and the mind of a viciously cunning psychopath, is also in the mix and has history with some of the others. Risk fuels him, as does a good philosophical debate...like, is killing really wrong? Chasing the Prince is another assassin with a score to settle for the time the Prince casually pushed a young boy off of a roof, leaving him comatose. When the five assassins discover they are all on the same train, they realize their missions are not as unrelated as they first appear. A massive bestseller in Japan, Bullet Train is an original and propulsive thriller that fizzes with an incredible energy and surprising humor as its complex net of double-crosses and twists unwind. Award-winning author Kotaro Isaka takes readers on a tension-packed journey as the bullet train hurtles toward its final destination. Who will make it off the train alive--and what awaits them at the last stop?
Author: Grandison, Whitney D., author.
Published: 2021
Call Number: Y GRANDISO
Format: Books
Summary: Working at the local community center, Guillermo Lozano meets the one girl who is off limits, and as friendship--and something more--blossoms between them, he decides to break the rules and be a little bit reckless. Guillermo Lozano never met a rule he didn't break, but he's getting a fresh start: new town, new school, and no more reckless behavior. He's done his time, and is working at the local community center. His work throws him into the path of the one girl who is off-limits--friendship sparks...and maybe more. Regan London needs a fresh perspective: pressure to stay in her "perfect" relationship and be the good girl all the time has worn her down. She finds unexpected understanding from Guillermo, but being together might get him sent away. -- adapted from jacket
Author: Linden, Caroline, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: PB LINDEN
Format: Books
Summary: Taking her sister's place at the altar, Biana Tate marries notorious rake Maximilian St. James and, determined to keep her family's prosperous ceramics business safe from her new husband, tries to deny the growing attraction between them. "Bianca Tate is horrified when her sister Cathy is obliged to accept an offer of marriage from Maximilian St. James, a notorious rake. Defiantly she helps Cathy elope with her true love, and takes her sister's place at the altar. Perched on the lowest branch of his family tree, Max has relied on charm and cunning to survive. But an unexpected stroke of luck hives him an outside chance at dukedom - and which Tate sister he weds hardly seems to matter. But could it be the perfect match? Married or not, Bianca is determined to protect her family's prosperous ceramics business, even when Max shows an affinity for it--not to mention dangerous ability to intrigue and tempt Bianca herself. And when Max realizes how beautiful and intelligent and desirable Bianca is, he'll have to prove he's no rogue, but the passionately devoted husband she craves ..."--Back cover.
Author: Rushnell, Squire D., 1938- author. Duart, Louise, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 636.7009
Format: Books
Summary: An inspirational and entertaining collection of dog-centric stories that provides examples of how miraculous coincidences, divine intervention, and the power of prayer can change the lives of humans and their beloved canine companions. Everyone knows dogs are loyal and loving companions, but is it possible that God uses our canine friends to deliver Godwinks-- sweet messages of comfort and encouragement? Rushnell and DuArt have collected anecdotes showing how God works in our lives through our furry friends-- just when we need them the most! -- adapted from jacket
Author: Ryan, Tom, 1977 February 26- author. Stevenson, Robin, 1968- author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: Y RYAN
Format: Books
Summary: "Follow cousins on a road trip to Pride as they dive into family secrets and friendships in this contemporary novel"-- As kids, Mark and his cousin Talia spent summers at the family cottage in Ontario, but a fight between their parents put an end to it. Living on opposite coasts-- Mark in Halifax and Talia in Victoria-- they haven't seen each other in years. Mark and Talia are both queer, but a trip to their grandfather's cabin after his death shows that they have nothing else in common. Talia wants to visit her old sweetheart Erin in Toronto, and Mark wants to see the Toronto Pride festival. With his younger sister Paige in tow they might just make it to the big city and find what they're looking for.
Author: Mock-Pike, Rita, author.
Published: 2020
Call Number: 641.568
Format: Books
Summary: "Make every meal magical with this cookbook created for the most devoted of Potterheads. Inside you'll discover delicious recipes ranging from traditional English fare to magic-inspired treats and sweets. Enchant your friends and family with sumptuous fall and winter feasts, delectable desserts, and teatime treats." -- Back cover.
Author: Smith, Chris, 1982- author.
Published: 2019
Call Number: 641.656 SMITH
Format: Books
Summary: The Whole Okra includes classic recipes like okra fries (as well as unexpected delights like okra seed pancakes and okra flower vodka), along with dishes from some of America's most beloved chefs, including: Spicy Okra by Marcus Samuelsson, Okra Soup by culinary historian Michael Twitty, Limpin' Susan by chef BJ Dennis, and Bhindi Masala by chef Meherwan Irani. A must-have for gardeners and food-lovers alike--The Whole Okra is a roving and rich collection of okra history, lore, recipes, craft projects, growing advice, and so much more.
Author: Sanmao, author. Fu, Mike, translator. Teo, Sharlene, writer of introduction.
Published: 2019 1976
Call Number: B SANMAO
Format: Books
Summary: The book that has captivated millions of Chinese readers, translated into English for the very first time. 'Hypnotic . . . A record of one person's fierce refusal to follow a path laid down for her by the rest of the world' Tash Aw, Paris Review Books of the Year Sanmao: author, adventurer, pioneer. Born in China in 1943, she moved from Chongqing to Taiwan, Spain to Germany, the Canary Islands to Central America, and, for several years in the 1970s, to the Sahara. Stories of the Sahara invites us into Sanmao's extraordinary life in the desert: her experiences of love and loss, freedom and peril, all told with a voice as spirited as it is timeless. At a period when China was beginning to look beyond its borders, Sanmao fired the imagination of millions and inspired a new generation. With an introduction by Sharlene Teo, author of Ponti, this is an essential collection from one of the twentieth century's most iconic figures.
Author: Bradford, Chris, author.
Published: 2018 2016
Call Number: Y BRADFORD
Format: Books
Summary: "When surfing champion Charley Hunter is assigned to protect teenage rock idol Ash Wild on his sold-out US tour, she soon finds out what it really means to live the rock star lifestyle. Faced with a growing number of death threats, several suspicious accidents, and an unruly celebrity, Charley has her work cut out for her keeping Ash alive on the tour"--
Author: Bradford, Chris, author.
Published: 2018 2016
Call Number: Y BRADFORD
Format: Books
Summary: Young bodyguard Charley Hunter is all that stands between demanding rock star Ash Wild and his would-be killer as his sold-out U.S. tour continues. Charley Hunter learns the hard way that it's not easy to keep up with teen rock star, Ash Wild--even though she is supposed to be protecting him. Yet she is all that stands between him and the business end of a gun...and fame makes for an easy target. Can she spot a killer in a crowd of fifty thousand screaming fans before it's too late? --adapted from back cover
Author: Ragnar Jónasson, 1976- author. Bates, Quentin, translator.
Published: 2017 2013
Call Number: F JONASSON
Format: Books
Summary: Two days before Christmas, a young woman is found dead beneath the cliffs of the deserted village of Kálfshamarsvík. Did she jump, or did something more sinister take place beneath the lighthouse and the abandoned old house on the remote rocky outcrop? With winter closing in and the snow falling relentlessly, Ari Thór Arason discovers that the victim's mother and young sister also lost their lives in this same spot, twenty-five years earlier. As the dark history and its secrets of the village are unveiled, and the death toll begins to rise, the Siglufjordur detectives must race against the clock to find the killer, before another tragedy takes place. Dark, chilling and complex, Whiteout is a haunting, atmospheric and stunningly plotted thriller from one of Iceland's bestselling crime writers.
Author: Gaiman, Neil author.
Published: 2017
Call Number: 293.13
Format: Books
Summary: Neil Gaiman has long been inspired by ancient mythology in creating the fantastical realms of his fiction. Now he presents his fashioning of the primeval Norse myths into a novel, which begins with the genesis of the legendary nine worlds, delves into the exploits of the deities, dwarves, and giants, and culminates in Ragnarok, the twilight of the gods and the rebirth of a new time and people. Gaiman stays true to the myths while vividly recreating the characters--the gods with their fiercely competitive natures, their susceptibility to being duped and to dupe others, and their tendency to let passion ignite their actions--and making these long-ago myths breathe pungent life again.--
Author: Bradford, Chris, author.
Published: 2017 2014
Call Number: Y BRADFORD
Format: Books
Summary: As the son of a British bodyguard who sacrificed his life in the line of duty, teenage kickboxing champion Connor Reeves is proud to join the ranks of a top-secret young bodyguard squad, but his first assignment, to guard the First Daughter, may test his limits. Connor Reeves, a teenage kickboxing champion, is determined to make his father, a former special forces soldier, proud. Connor is in a top-secret young bodyguard squad known as Guardian, where he is doing anti-bush exercises, hostage survival and unarmed combat. He is preparing for dangerous missions, including when he will need to protect the president's daughter. --adapted from back cover
Author: Bradford, Chris, author.
Published: 2017 2015
Call Number: Y BRADFORD
Format: Books
Summary: After their convoy is ambushed by rebel soldiers, teenage bodyguard Connor along with Amber and Henri, whom he is sworn to protect, must fight for their lives in the African plains, evading lethal hunters, both human and animal. With their safari vacation cut short, and a band of heavily armed rebel soldiers in hot pursuit, Connor must use every skill and trick he's learned during his Guardian training to ensure their survival. However, Connor realizes the gunmen are the least of their problems--no amount of bodyguard training can prepare him for the bloodthirsty predators who roam the savanna. --adapted from back cover
Author: Bradford, Chris, author.
Published: 2017 2015
Call Number: Y BRADFORD
Format: Books
Summary: Teenage bodyguard Connor is assigned to protect a French diplomat's family on safari in Africa, but deep in the savanna the journey takes a terrifying turn when their convoy is ambushed by brutal gunmen. Connor Reeves is selected to protect a French diplomat's family on a safari in Africa. Their convoy is ambushed by brutal gunmen seeking bloodshed and riches. Connor and those under his protection become the prey in a deadly hunt across the African plains. --adapted from back cover
Author: Bradford, Chris, author.
Published: 2017 2014
Call Number: Y BRADFORD
Format: Books
Summary: Teenage bodyguard Connor Reeves continues to put his life on the line for Alicia, the U.S. President's daughter, while the terrorist plot to kidnap her proceeds. Connor Reeves battles to protect the US president's daughter, Alicia, from mortal danger...even if it means putting his own life at risk. Connor is an invisible shield kept secret from everyone, to protect the president's daughter. Alicia doesn't even know about him. Yet danger lurks around every corner, and the terrorist plot to kidnap Alicia is already under way, the net tightening as the enemy prepares to strike. -- adapted from back cover
Author: Apatow, Judd, 1967- author.
Published: 2016 2015
Call Number: 792.76 APATOW
Format: Books
Summary: "Before his name became synonymous with a new style of comedy; before he had written, directed, or produced his first movie or TV show; before he and his roommate Adam Sandler were performing stand up at dive bars in LA; before all that, Judd Apatow was a kid in Syosett, Long Island who was utterly obsessed with comedy. At 16, he started hosting a radio show for his local high school station, and he would call up the biggest comics of the day - comics like Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Steve Allen, Sandra Bernhard; none of whom, by the way, had any idea they were talking to a kid in his parents' garage -- and talk to them about what got them into comedy, and what made them stay in. Thirty years later, Apatow is still that comedy nerd, and still interviewing comics about what drives them and why they do what they do. That obsession has made him one of the most recognizable and influential comedic filmmakers working today. This book is a collection of 30 years worth of conversations -- always funny, often poignant, and incredibly intimate -- that not only span Apatow's career, but his adult life. Featuring interviews with luminaries like Mel Brooks and Chris Rock and modern icons like Louis CK and Amy Schumer, this is a book for fans of comedy, from the nerdiest fan of all" --Provided by publisher.
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