October 2022 New Items (1 of 3)
Adeline
2022
A small Midwestern community becomes the epicenter of miracles when a mysterious woman brings a healing horse to town.
Along the Rio Grande
Peterson, Tracie, author
2022
When bankruptcy forces widow Susanna Jenkins to follow her family to New Mexico, what they see as a failure she sees as a fresh start. Owen Turner is immediately attracted to Susanna, but he's afraid of opening up his heart again, especially as painful memories are stirred up. But if Owen can't face the past, he'll miss out on his greatest chance at love.
The attic child : a novel
Jaye, Lola, author
2022
Early 1900s London. Taken from his homeland, twelve-year-old Celestine spends most of the time locked away in the attic of a large house by the sea, except when acting as an unpaid servant. 1974: Lowra, a young orphan girl born into wealth and privilege, finds herself trapped in the same attic. Searching for a ray of light, Lowra finds under the floorboards an old-fashioned pen, a porcelain doll, a beaded necklace, and a message carved on the wall. Providing comfort for her when all hope is lost, these clues will lead her to uncover the secrets of the attic.
The brighter the light
Taylor, Mary Ellen, 1961- author
2022
When a shipwreck surfaces, old secrets are sure to follow. Or so goes the lore in Ivy Neale's hometown of Nags Head, North Carolina. When Ivy inherits her family's beachfront cottage upon her grandmother's death, she knows returning to Nags Head means facing the best friend and the boyfriend who betrayed her years ago. But then a winter gale uncovers the shipwreck of local legend--and Ivy soon begins to stumble across more skeletons in the closet than just her own. Amid the cottage's clutter are clues from her grandmother's past at the enchanting seaside resort her family once owned. One fateful summer in 1950, the arrival of a dazzling singer shook the staff and guests alike, and not everyone made it to fall. As Ivy contends with broken relationships and a burgeoning romance in the present, the past threatens to sweep her away. But as she uncovers the strength of her grandmother and the women who came before her, she realizes she is like the legendary shipwreck: the sands may shift around her, but she has found her home here by the sea.
Dark objects : a novel
Toyne, Simon, 1968- author
2022
A glamorous woman is murdered and her husband goes missing. But according to public records, neither of them exists. The only leads police have are several objects arranged around the woman's body, including a book called "How to Process a Murder" by Laughton Rees - a book that appears to have helped the killer forensically cleanse the crime scene. The presence of her book at this scene draws Laughton unwillingly into the high-profile investigation. Now, Laughton has to face her darkest fears and help catch a killer before this one is destroyed too.
Dreamland : a novel
Sparks, Nicholas, author
2022
Colby Mills once felt destined for a musical career, until tragedy grounded his aspirations. But when he meets Morgan Lee, his world is turned upside-down, making him wonder if the responsibilities he has shouldered need dictate his life forever. Meanwhile, Beverly is trying to piece together a life for her and her son in a small town far off the beaten track. In the course of a single unforgettable week, fate will draw all three people together in a web of life-altering connections - forcing each to wonder whether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past.
Dreamland
Sparks, Nicholas, author, narrator.
2022
Colby Mills once felt destined for a musical career, until tragedy grounded his aspirations. But when he meets Morgan Lee, his world is turned upside-down, making him wonder if the responsibilities he has shouldered need dictate his life forever. Meanwhile, Beverly is trying to piece together a life for her and her son in a small town far off the beaten track. In the course of a single unforgettable week, fate will draw all three people together in a web of life-altering connections - forcing each to wonder whether the dream of a better life can ever survive the weight of the past.
Edge of dusk
Coble, Colleen, author
2022
Nine-year-old Annie Pederson's life changed the night her sister was kidnapped. The two had been outside playing on a dock, and Annie never forgave herself for her role in her sister's disappearance. Twenty-four years later and now a law enforcement ranger, Annie is still searching for answers as she grieves a new loss: the death of her husband and parents in a boating accident. While managing the property around the Tremolo Resort and Marina she inherited, Annie discovers a dead body floating in the cold Superior surf and begins to work with the sheriff's office to tie the death to a series of other mysterious reports in the area. At the same time, her first love, Jon Dustan, returns after nine years away, reigniting the town's memory of a cold case he'd been suspiciously linked to before he left to pursue his orthopedic residency.
Elysium tide
Hannibal, James R., author
2022
"When the Royal London Hospital orders a top neurosurgeon and workaholic to take a week off in Maui, he stumbles upon a murder and becomes obsessed with finding the killer. His efforts confound and irritate local detective Lisa Kealoha, but once they join forces, they uncover a destructive plot that runs far deeper than either of them could have imagined."-- Provided by publisher.
Farmhouse
Blackall, Sophie, author, illustrator
2022
"A farmhouse where twelve children grow up holds evidence of their stories long after they are gone"-- Provided by publisher.
Here comes the rain! : can animals predict the weather?
Clarke, Ginjer L., author
2022
"Did you know that sharks can tell when hurricanes are coming? Or that you can tell when it's about to rain when sheep start huddling together after they sense a storm on the wind? These animals are real-life weather predictors! With simple language and vivid photographs, this book is perfect for emerging readers curious about the natural world and the fascinating abilities of the animals that live within it"-- Provided by publisher.
The Hop : a novel
Clarke, Diana, author
2022
Sex worker Kate Burns heads to Nevada where she lands a job at America's largest and most successful brothel, "The Hop," but when ten street workers are killed in a nearby city, Kate begins to see things differently as success breeds scandal and unwanted fame.
The hotel on the Riviera
Kirkwood, Carol,, author
2022
Heiress Ariana Theodosis wanted everything that Hollywood had to offer, took it all, and is now paying the price. When she inherits a hotel on the beautiful French Riviera, she hopes it's a chance to start again. Elizabeth and Robert Chappell were Hollywood's fiery English golden couple. Their legendary breakups and passionate make-ups were tabloid gold, but now they are headed for divorce. Will they say their last goodbyes by the sparkling waters of the Mediterranean? Madame du Lac has watched the rich and famous pass through the faded doors of the Hotel du Soleil for over four decades, and has kept its secrets too. As the past catches up with her, is it time to break her silence, or are some things best left buried?
I'll be seeing you : a novel
Hatcher, Robin Lee, author
2022
"In a captivating split-time romance from beloved author Robin Lee Hatcher, will one family's biggest secret haunt the generations to come or will God's grace be free to shine?"-- Provided by publisher.
Inventions of the heart
Connealy, Mary, author
2022
After her sister's marriage, Michelle Stiles is left hiding at Two Harts Ranch with the handsome but stubborn Zane Hart. She's managed to stay one step ahead of her stepfather and his devious plans, but if he finds her, she will no longer be safe. Zane has problems of his own. Having discovered a gold mine on his property, he must figure out how to harvest it without kicking off a gold rush. Michelle, educated and trained to run her father's business, wants to manage all aspects of the mine, but Zane thinks for a person so smart she can have some misguided ideas.
Leaves
Munsch, Robert N., 1945- author
2022
It's fall, and the yard is full of colourful leaves. Dad asks Sydney and Alex to rake them all up, and when they find Dad's fancy new leaf blower in the garage, they are excited to try it out. What could possibly go wrong?
Leech
Ennes, Hiron, author
2022
For hundreds of years the Interprovincial Medical Institute has grown by taking root in young minds and shaping them into doctors. The Institute is here to help humanity, to cure and to cut, to cradle and protect the species from the apocalyptic horrors their ancestors unleashed. A parasite is spreading through the baron's castle, already a dark pit of secrets, lies, violence, and fear. The two will make war on the battlefield of the body. Whichever wins, humanity will lose again.
The matchmaker's gift : a novel
Loigman, Lynda Cohen, author
2022
Even as a child in 1910, Sara Glikman knows her gift: she is a maker of matches and a seeker of soulmates. But among the pushcart-crowded streets of New York's Lower East Side, Sara's vocation is dominated by devout older men-men who see a talented female matchmaker as a dangerous threat to their traditions and livelihood. After making matches in secret for more than a decade, Sara must fight to take her rightful place among her peers, and to demand the recognition she deserves. Two generations later, Sara's granddaughter, Abby, is a successful Manhattan divorce attorney, representing the city's wealthiest clients. When her beloved Grandma Sara dies, Abby inherits her collection of handwritten journals recording the details of Sara's matches. But among the faded volumes, Abby finds more questions than answers. Why did Abby's grandmother leave this library to her and what did she hope Abby would discover within its pages?
Mr. Malcolm's list
2022
In nineteenth-century England, jilted by London's most eligible bachelor, Julia convinces her friend to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he's found the perfect woman or the perfect hoax.
Nitram
2022
Based on the 1996 Port Arthur massacre in Tasmania, Australia, an isolated young man who lives with his parents unexpectedly befriends an heiress, but events lead to tragedy.
Pam & Tommy
2022
Set in the Wild West early days of the Internet, the series is based on the incredible true story of the Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee sex tape. Stolen from the couple's home by a disgruntled contractor, the video went from underground bootleg-VHS curiosity to full-blown global sensation when it hit the Web in 1997. A love story, crime caper, and cautionary tale rolled into one, the eight-part original series explores the intersection of privacy, technology, and celebrity, tracing the origins of our current reality-TV era to a stolen tape seen by millions but meant to have an audience of just two.
Shrines of gaiety : a novel
Atkinson, Kate, author
2022
1926, and in a country still recovering from the Great War, London has become the focus for a delirious new nightlife. The notorious queen of this glittering world is Nellie Coker. But success breeds enemies, and Nellie's empire faces threats from without and within. For beneath the dazzle of Soho's gaiety, there is a dark underbelly, a world in which it is all too easy to become lost.
We spread : a novel
Reid, Iain, 1981- author
2022
Penny, an artist, has lived in the same apartment for decades. Unbeknownst to her, a room in a unique long-term care residence had been reserved for you--where Penny finds herself after one too many "incidents." Initially, all is well. But as the days start to blur together, Penny - with a growing sense of unrest and distrust--starts to lose her grip on the passage of time and on her place in the world. Is she succumbing to the subtly destructive effects of aging, or is she an unknowing participant in something more unsettling?
The winners : a novel
Backman, Fredrik, 1981- author
2022
As the locals of Beartown struggle to overcome the past, great change is on the horizon. Someone is coming home after a long time away. Someone will be laid to rest. Someone will fall in love, someone will try to fix their marriage, and someone will do anything to save their children. Someone will submit to hate, someone will fight, and someone will grab a gun and walk towards the ice rink. So what are the residents of Beartown willing to sacrifice for their home? Everything. The long-awaited conclusion to the Beartown series.