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30 Aug 202230 Aug 2022 Rockwall County Library Adults, Book review

The Metal Heart by Caroline Lea [Book Review]

Lea's novel grew out of little known incident--Italian POWs were made to build barriers during World War II to protect the Orkney islands. During their time in the Orkneys, the … Continue reading The Metal Heart by Caroline Lea [Book Review]

28 Jun 202228 Jun 2022 Rockwall County Library Adults, Book review

History of Bees by Maja Lunde [Book Review]

What is fascinating is the way Lunde compares the disappearance of bees, also known as colony collapse disorder, with the disintegration of family and natural bonds. This is a chilling speculative novel about what may happen if red flags about pollinators and the climate are ignored.

2 Oct 20213 Feb 2023 Rockwall County Library Adults, Book review, fiction, perfect for book clubs

The Book of Strange New Things by

NoveList calls The Book of Strange New Things "leisurely paced and lush." A husband and wife face huge challenges in this speculative novel. Hired by USIC, Peter is a Christian … Continue reading The Book of Strange New Things by

28 Aug 202124 Sep 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, Book review, fiction, historical fiction

The Lost Carousel of Provence by Juliet Blackwell

by Chantal W. This narrative switches back and forth from the point of view of Cady, a contemporary woman from San Francisco who finds herself drawn to Provence; Maelle, a … Continue reading The Lost Carousel of Provence by Juliet Blackwell

5 Aug 202111 Aug 2021 Rockwall County Library Book review

Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Daisy is that girl for whom everything comes easily. She has natural beauty, vibrant vocals, and a gift for song writing. Even with all this going for her, she self-destructs … Continue reading Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

3 Aug 20213 Aug 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, Book review, reader's advisory

NoveList

Have you used NoveList yet? NoveList recommends these books (listed below) that are bittersweet and hopeful. You can find books on NoveList by "appeal" factors. For instance, find books that … Continue reading NoveList

17 May 202117 May 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, Book review, fiction

Book Review: Black Rabbit Hall by Eve Chase

 When a couple chooses an ancient mansion, Pencraw Hall (aka Black Rabbit Hall) as their wedding venue, strange things come to light. Neither knows the history of the house--the Altons' … Continue reading Book Review: Black Rabbit Hall by Eve Chase

29 Apr 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, Book review, fiction, Uncategorized

Book Review: Evergreen by Rebecca Rasmussen

Evergreen by Rebecca Rasmussen  In one of the best novels of 2014, Rebecca Rasmussen describes both the joy and the loneliness of the Minnesota wilderness. Eveline, joins her German husband, Emil, in … Continue reading Book Review: Evergreen by Rebecca Rasmussen

26 Apr 202126 Apr 2021 Rockwall County Library Book review, fiction

Book Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black.

In a town called Fairfolk, which lies close to the woods,  mysterious things always happened. Things get even stranger after someone breaks into a glass coffin that holds a strange, … Continue reading Book Review: The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black.

21 Apr 2021 Rockwall County Library Adults, Book review, mystery, thrillers

Book Review: What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan

Rachel deeply regrets letting her eight-year-old  run ahead of her while walking in the woods. Ben Finch disappears, leaving almost no clues except his clothing, which was found near a pond.  Britain's … Continue reading Book Review: What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan

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