This week, Joseph R. Biden will be inaugurated as our nation’s 46th president, which makes it a great time to read a book written by or about a president, his family or his legacy. AAPLD has a large collection of books devoted to American history, current events, and also biographies. If you’re taking part in Reading Resolutions, January is the […]
The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton “Imagine the movie Groundhog Day, except this time Aiden Bishop wakes up each day in a deteriorating manor house, as a different person, and must work out who he is and how he relates to everyone else at the party commemorating the long ago death of a child. If he can’t […]
Vox by Christina Dalcher “In the future world depicted in Vox, women are limited to speaking 100 words per day. Readers will want to shout every word in their heads, hoard every book in their libraries, and second guess the words of every person in their lives. A captivating, timely book that explores women’s rights in a fast-paced, compelling story.” […]
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik “A wonderful reimagining of the Rumpelstiltskin story. A tale of love, family, magic, and destiny, told from the perspective of three strong female characters.” Melanie Liechty, Logan Library, Logan, UT Clock Dance: A Novelby Anne Tyler “Willa Drake gets a second act when she steps in to care for a nine-year-old in a complicated situation. […]
Bring Me Back: A Novelby B.A. Paris “Intensifying psychological suspense. Twelve years after Finn’s girlfriend Layla disappeared, a discovery raises new questions.” Catherine Coyne, Mansfield Public Library, Mansfield, MA There Thereby Tommy Orange “A large cast of interwoven characters depicts the experience of Native Americans living in urban settings. Perfect for readers of character-driven fiction with a strong sense of […]
Furybornby Claire Legrand “Fierce, independent women full of rage, determination, and fire. The first novel in the Empirium trilogy holds appeal for both young adult and adult readers. For fans of Game of Thrones, Once Upon a Time, and The Hunger Games.” Kristin Friberg, Princeton Library, Princeton, NJ The Other Lady Vanishes by Amanda Quick “Historical romantic suspense. Who would suspect that the […]
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz“Susan Ryeland is a London book editor who has just received the latest manuscript from one of her most irascible authors, Alan Conway. But the manuscript’s ending appears to be missing and she learns that Conway has committed suicide. As Ryeland learns more about his death, she starts to question whether a murder has occurred and […]
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine:A Novel by Gail Honeyman“I loved this book about the quirky Eleanor, who struggles to relate to other people and lives a very solitary life. When she and the new work IT guy happen to be walking down the street together, they witness an elderly man collapse on the sidewalk and suddenly Eleanor’s orderly routines are […]
Anything Is Possible: A Novel by Elizabeth Strout“Strout does not disappoint with her newest work. Her brilliant collection takes up where her novel, My Name is Lucy Barton, leaves off. The chapters read like short stories with Lucy Barton as the thread that runs between them. The characters populate Amgash, Illinois and their stories are woven together carefully and wonderfully. […]
Check out these books we are discussing in May! Pick up a copy today @ the Harnish Adult Services desk! WonderBy: R.J. PalacioDate: Thursday, May 4th, 2017 @ HarnishStart Time: 7:00 pmAugust (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now. He’s about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and […]
