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Fresh Off the Press:

 Your insider look at the best new books added to our collection. 

“No spring nor summer beauty hath such grace as I have seen in one autumnal face." - John Donne

 

FICTION

Fantasy

Birth of a Witch

Birth of a Witch by Nora Roberts 

The first in the trilogy - follows, In 1695 on Piety Island, 13-year-old Niamh McShane dies a witch at the moment of her hanging. 300 years later, Neve learns tales of her family's past lives aren’t just whimsical fantasies. They are witches, and so is she. Their lives–past and present–are bound together by that pivotal day centuries ago.  

Defy the Dusk

Defy the Dusk by Danielle Jensen 

The first in the series, Surrendering Duet, a gritty post-apocalyptic fantasy duology - When darkness means certain death and survival depends on reaching the dawn, the woman whose magic broke the world will carve another path.

 

Historical Fiction

Jane Austen's The Watsons

Jane Austen’s The Watsons by Claudia Gray 

The Watsons is an unfinished novel written by Jane Austen abandoned circa 1805 following the death of her father. - Nineteen-year-old Emma Watson was raised from the age of five by a wealthy aunt and uncle, receiving a refined education and expecting an independent fortune. After her uncle dies and her aunt remarries, Emma is forced to return to her estranged, impoverished biological family.

 

Literary Fiction

stations

Stations by Louise Kennedy 

Róisín and Red meet as teenagers in their hometown in Ireland. Red's reputation for trouble might precede him, but Róisín finds him to be a friend, albeit, an unlikely one. When a brush with the law pushes Red into a corner, he escapes their town and his family for good to start a new life in England. 

 

Mystery

Murder Trial

The Murder Trial by James Patterson 

A young woman stands trial for the double murder of her parents.  A perfect family destroyed by a daughter barely old enough to vote. From her cell at Westfall Justice Center, Janelle swears she’s innocent, that she loved her parents. If only she could convince someone—anyone—that she’s telling the truth. 

Robert B. Parker's Framed

Robert B. Parker’s Framed by Mike Lupica

The 54th installment of the Spenser series, follows Martin Quirk, the highly respected Superintendent-in-Chief of the Boston Police Department and a longtime friend of Spenser, who is falsely accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a confidential informant. 

 

Romance

Celebration

Celebration by Danielle Steel 

They say all you need is love, but is it ever too late to find it? In today's world, loneliness can happen for so many reasons and it knows no age limit. But love can often surprise us when we least expect it. 

Peculiar Stars

Peculiar Stars by Rebecca Yarros 

A slow-burn romance about love, family, and what it means to become the truest version of yourself. 

 

Thriller

All In

All In by David Baldacci 

In the newest thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci, the 6:20 Man is leaving U.S soil―this time drawn into a storm of billion‑dollar secrets and international power plays that could shatter the world order.

The Terrarium

The Terrarium by Katie Collum 

Annie takes a cat-sitting job for a mysterious, aloof client named Zoe, caring for a cat named Hades entirely through remote, handwritten instructions. When strange souvenirs linked to murder investigations turn up in the house and a forbidden room remains locked, Annie begins to suspect her unseen client is a serial killer.

 

NON FICTION

Memoirs

Look At Me

Look at Me by Dustin Hoffman

An intimate memoir by iconic actor Dustin Hoffman, exploring his storied career in film and theater alongside personal reflections on craft and life.

Promise Me, America

Promise Me, America by Joe Biden

A personal memoir by Joe Biden examining pivotal moments in American leadership, public service, family, and national purpose.

Take My Word For It

Take My Word for It by LeVar Burton

A personal reflection and memoir by beloved actor and literacy advocate LeVar Burton, sharing stories from his life, career, and passion for storytelling.

 

Culinary Arts

Come Here and Cook

Come Here and Cook by Jordan Howlett

Popular content creator Jordan Howlett shares accessible recipes, kitchen tips, and personal culinary humor.

Cookie Queen

Cookie Queen by Susan Spungen

A comprehensive baking guide by food stylist Susan Spungen, packed with creative cookie recipes and decorative techniques.

 

History/Politics

Castles

Castles by Dan Jones

Historian Dan Jones explores the architectural evolution, strategic importance, and dramatic history of medieval fortresses.

In The Room

In the Room by David Hume Kennerly

Pulitzer Prize–winning photojournalist David Hume Kennerly shares historic photographs and insider accounts of presidential politics.

Secrets

Secrets by Bob Woodward

Investigative journalist Bob Woodward offers a deep dive into behind-the-scenes political maneuvering, governance, and national secrets.

 

Literary Studies

The Book Was Better

The Book Was Better by Louise Willder

A witty exploration of literature, publishing, book covers, and the enduring debate between original books and their adaptations.

 

Culture

Influenced

Influenced by Aarron Atkinson-Toal

An examination of social media culture, modern digital influence, and how online dynamics shape human behavior and society.

 

Self Help

How To Be Bored

How to Be Bored by Lona Aalders

A guide to embracing stillness, slowing down, and discovering the creative benefits of unplugging from digital overload.

 

Large Print

As requested, we are building our large print collection. These are our latest acquisitions: 

  • All In by David Baldacci: A fast-paced, high-stakes thriller featuring intense investigative plotlines and sharp action sequences that Baldacci fans adore.

  • Calamity Club by Karen Stockett: A highly engaging mystery that perfectly balances an intricate plot with character-driven suspense, making it a stellar fit for amateur-sleuth enthusiasts.

  • Celebration by Danielle Steel: They say all you need is love, but is it ever too late to find it? In today's world, loneliness can happen for so many reasons and it knows no age limit. But love can often surprise us when we least expect it. 

  • The Correspondent by Virginia Evans: A beautifully paced piece of historical fiction that weaves personal drama into a rich, thoroughly researched historical backdrop.

  • The French Illusion by John Grisham: Combining international legal intrigue and tension-filled prose, this Grisham addition is perfect for readers who like smart, gripping suspense. 

  • Into the Blue by Emma Brodie: A deeply moving, decades-spanning Reese’s Book Club pick charting the explosive, cosmic chemistry between a small-town video store clerk and a Hollywood heartthrob.

  • Peck & Peck by Bonnie Garmus: From the bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry, this brings another incredibly sharp, witty, and heartwarming exploration of resilient women pushing against societal norms.

  • Promise Me Never: by Liv Constantine: A heart-pounding psychological thriller where an aspiring writer marries her handsome literary idol, only to find herself isolated in a remote house dealing with dark control and the eerie legacy of a missing first wife.

  • Queen of Lombard Street by Lisa Kleypas:  A highly anticipated addition for your historical romance readers, bringing Kleypas' signature lush period atmosphere and deep emotional resonance.

  • The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren: A unique, emotional contemporary romance where a top-secret scientific do-over forces a grieving wife to win back her resurrected husband's erased memories. 

  • Verity by Colleen Hoover: A staple for any psychological suspense shelf; this twisty, dark story of a struggling writer discovering a horrifying hidden manuscript is sure to stay constantly checked out.

  • Whistler by Ann Patchett: A masterfully written, rich piece of literary fiction showcasing Patchett's uncanny ability to map the intricate dynamics of human relationships and communities.

  • Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke: A brilliant and biting GMA Book Club satire. It follows an ultra-popular social media "trad-wife" influencer who suddenly wakes up stripped of modern luxury and forced into the brutal, filthy reality of 1855 frontier life.

 

BOOK CLUBS

Main Book Club - RML - Kennedy Room

Saturday, November 7th, 12 - 1 pm 

100 Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez  The story of the rise and fall, birth and death of a mythical town of Macondo through the history of the Buendia family. Inventive, amusing, magnetic, sad, alive with unforgettable men and women, and with a truth and understanding that strike the soul.

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Book Share Discussion

Saturday, November 7th,  1 - 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!

 

Genre Book Club Meet-Up

Hudson's Mill

Thursday, November 19th 6 -8 pm

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The Sci-Fi Book Club is meeting to discuss the following books: 

  •  SCI FI: All Systems Red - Martha Wells - In a corporate, spacefaring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company and shadowed by a Company-supplied ‘droid—a self-aware AI that refers to itself as “Murderbot.” Scornful of humans, all it wants is to be left alone to figure out who it is. But when a mission goes dark, it's up to the scientists and their Murderbot to get to the truth.
  •  FANTASY: The Other Valley - Scott Alexander Howard -  A speculative novel about an isolated town that is neighbored on either side by its own past and future.
  • DYSTOPIAN: The Running Man - Richard Bachman - In 2025, Ben Richards is out of work and out of luck. For a man from the poor side of town with no cash and no hope, there's only one thing to do: become a contestant on the Network's game show where you can win more money than you've ever dreamed of - or die trying. 
 

MAIN BOOK CLUB -  RML - Kennedy Room

Saturday, December, 5th - 1 pm 

Invisible Man

The Improbable Victoria Woodhull -  Eden Collinsworth

The Improbable Victoria Woodhull takes the reader on a whirlwind tour of 19th-Century America in this rags to riches tale of two beautiful con artists who rose from the backwaters of Ohio to conquer British society.  — Debby Applegate

 

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