A searing novel by acclaimed novelist, Charlotte McConaghy, Migrations explores the topics that daunt humankind.
Book Review: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
After learning that her husband has been faithful, Caroline goes on a trip to London by herself. Even though the trip was supposed to be an anniversary trip with her husband, Caroline goes alone and embarks on a personal quest. The novel is empowering because it features a character who wants to reshape her circumstances: … Continue reading Book Review: The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
Staff Picks
Blackwell, Juliet. The Lost Carousel of Provence. Briggs, Patricia. Blood Bound. Bryant, Chuck and Josh Clark. Stuff You Should Know. Fowler, Karen Joy. We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves. Gerard, Tieghan. Half Baked Harvest Super Simple. Groff, Lauren. Fates and Furies Hastings, Reed. No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention. Kamal, Soniah. Unmarriageable. King, … Continue reading Staff Picks
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 missionary who offers to bring the Christian faith to the planet's inhabitants. Their former pastor, Kurzberg, has mysteriously gone missing. While most of the company … Continue reading The Book of Strange New Things by
Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15 to October 15th. Try these outstanding works of fiction and non-fiction written by notable Hispanic writers. Alvarez, Julia. Afterlife. (F ALV) Cordova, Zoraida. Incendiary. (YA F COR) Cornejo, Villavicencio Karla Undocumented Americans. (364.137 COR) Engel, Patricia. Infinite Country. (F ENG) Fajardo-Anstine, Kali. Sabrina & Corina. (eBook) … Continue reading Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Voices for Kids
National Hispanic Heritage month is coming soon. Look for these juvenile and YA titles at Rockwall County Library. Cartaya, Pablo. Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish (J F Car, eBook, eAudiobook) de la Pena, Matt. Carmela: Full of Wishes. (E de la Pen). de la Pena, Matt. Los Deseos de Carmela. (Span E de la Pen). … Continue reading Hispanic Voices for Kids
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 young woman from Bretagne who wants to carve carousel figures; and Patrice Clement, a young man from Paris whose family owns Chateau Clement. The stories … Continue reading The Lost Carousel of Provence by Juliet Blackwell
New Large Print Titles
Benjamin, Melanie. The Children's Blizzard. Bentley, Don. Tom Clancy. Target Acquired. Berry, Flynn. Northern Spy. Karon, Jan. Somewhere Safe With Someone Good. Keefe, Patrick. Empire of Pain. Louis, Lia. Dear Emmie Blue. Lupica, Mike. Robert B. Parker's Payback. Oyeyemi, Helen. Peaces. Swann, Stacey. Olympus, Texas. Thayne, RaeAnne. The Path to Sunshine Cove. Thor, Brad. Black … Continue reading New Large Print Titles
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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 have a "strong sense of place" or books that are "funny and banter-filled." Come up with your own combinations in the appeal mixer. To use … Continue reading NoveList