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New Books Added to our Collection No images? Click here Fresh Off the Press:Your insider look at the best new books added to our collection.“A tale begun in other days, when summer suns were glowing— A simple chime, that served to time— The rhythm of your rowing—Whose echoes live in memory yet, though envious years would say 'forget.” ― Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass FICTIONFantasyDream Landby Olivie BlakeAspiring actress Anya Morris takes a mysterious, high-paying job with the powerful de Witt family after a career setback. Tasked with watching over the family's reclusive and troubled heir, Jude, she soon discovers the gilded Hollywood estate is plagued by a bloodstained past and a potential occult curse. These Godly Liesby Rachelle RaetaThe sweeping conclusion to the Peaches & Honey romantic historical fantasy duology. Set in 1955, the story follows an immortal woman, Anna, and Khiran, the shapeshifting god who gave her eternal life, as they are forced to flee when her stolen immortality is finally discovered. Literary FictionThe Seekers of Deer Creekby Thao TaiAn emotional family saga about two estranged, contrasting Vietnamese sisters—Vivi and Calla—who embark on a globe-spanning quest for a mysterious, lost painting by a forgotten artist. The search unearths buried family secrets, tracing their journey from the woods of Wisconsin to France and Vietnam. Under the Fallsby Richard RussoFamous rock star Tyler Sinclair returns to his depressed Rust Belt hometown of Stone Mountain, New York, to play a benefit concert for a childhood friend who was paralyzed in a stunt Tyler witnessed. The nostalgic visit quickly turns deadly, unraveling buried secrets, betrayals, and deep-seated local corruption. Literary Fiction (LGBT)MysteryThrillerThe Secrets We Hideby Karin SlaughterThe 2nd installment in the North Falls series, follows Sheriff Emmy Clifton as she investigates the murder of a former police officer. When Emmy and her sister, Jude Archer, discover a brutal crime scene, they are plunged into a sprawling, high-level local conspiracy that ties into a controversial trial from the past. NON FICTIONCookBooksCoffee Shop at HomeBy Katerina DiazSay goodbye to your pricey coffee shop habit with the ultimate beginner’s guide to making delicious, creative lattes, mochas, cold brews, and more at home—with 60 recipes for your favorite classic and seasonal drinks plus approachable info about the basics of brewing. General Non-FictionThe Story of Your Lifeby Kathryn JezerJournalist and New York magazine columnist Kathryn Jezer-Morton examines how these algorithm-driven platforms not only change the way we share information but also shape the content itself. What stories do we choose to tell, and how do these choices reflect and shape our evolving identities? How To GuidesThe Modern Guide to Querying Literary Agentsby Alyssa MatesicA step-by-step handbook that replaces outdated publishing myths with actionable, data-driven insights. The book draws on statistics from Query-Tracker to demystify the submission process, teaching writers how to draft compelling query letters, strategically target the right agents, manage expectations, and interpret rejections. Literary CritisismVonnegut’s War: The Making of Slaughterhouse-Fiveby Susan FarrellExamines the grueling 23-year journey Kurt Vonnegut took to write his 1969 masterpiece. The book details Vonnegut’s real-life POW experiences in Dresden and how he merged biography, anti-war sentiment, and Tralfamadorian time travel to craft the iconic novel. MemoirScienceBiological Warby Annie JacobsenExplores the aftermath of a weaponized pathogen released either through a lab accident or a deliberate bio-attack. Drawing on extensive interviews with high-level experts, she maps out how infrastructure would collapse, leading to mass death and worldwide dystopian anarchy within days. Science and NatureTrue CrimeBOOK CLUBS
Main Book Club Saturday, August 1st at noon in RML Kennedy Room Let's come together this summer and discuss both July's Pick, Huckleberry Finn By Mark Twain & August's Pick, James by Percival Everett. Two books that speak to each other. It will be interesting to analyze side by side. Book Share Discussion Saturday, August 1, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm in RML Kennedy Room Join us to share the book(s) you've just read or find out what your friends & neighbors are recommending… or NOT recommending!
GENRE BOOK CLUB MEETUPThursday, August 13th, 6 -8 pm The Non-Fiction Book Club is meeting on Thursday, August 13th at Raices in Tomkins Cove to discuss the following books: Please read at least one of the following book selections:
MAIN BOOK CLUB -Saturday, September 5th, 12 - 1 pm in the RML Kennedy RoomAnd Then There Were None - Agatha Christie First, there were ten - a curious assortment of strangers summoned as weekend guests to a little private islnd off of the coast of Devon. Their host, an eccentric millionaire unknown to all of them, is nowhere to be found. All that the guests have in common is a wicked past they’re unwilling to reveal - and a secret that will seal their fate.
Book Share Discussion Saturday, September 5, 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Join us to share the book(s) you've just read or find out what your friends & neighbors are recommending… or NOT recommending! |