New Books in January

 We had a new order of books come in! Check out our lastest NEW books for your reading pleasure.

Nonfiction

Unthinkable: Trauma, Truth, And The Trials Of American Democracy by Jamie Raskin - The
Maryland congressman tells the story of the forty-five days at the start of 2021 that permanently changed his life--and his family's--as he confronted the painful loss of his son to suicide, lived through the violent insurrection in the Capitol, and led the impeachment effort to hold President Trump accountable for inciting the political violence.

Fiction

The Last House on the Street by Diane Chamberlain - A community’s past sins rise to the surface in New York Times bestselling author Diane Chamberlain’s The Last House on the Street when two women, a generation apart, find themselves bound by tragedy and an unsolved, decades-old mystery.

A Stranger's Game by Colleen Coble -Even though Torie Bergstrom hasn't been back to Georgia since she was ten, she's happy to arrange a job for her best friend at one of the family properties on Jekyll Island. But when Torie learns that her best friend has drowned, she knows it is more than a tragic accident: Lisbeth was terrified of water and wouldn't have gone swimming by choice. Torie goes to the hotel under an alias, desperate to find answers. When she meets Joe Abbott and his daughter rescuing baby turtles, she finds a tentative ally. The more Torie and Joe dig, the more elusive the truth seems. One thing is clear: someone will risk anything-even more murder-to keep their secrets buried.

Tidewater Inn by Colleen Coble - Welcome to Hope Beach. A place of intoxicating beauty . . . where trouble hits with the force of a hurricane.

Rosemary Cottage by Colleen Coble - Amy came to Rosemary Cottage to grieve, to heal, maybe even find love. But there’s a deadly undertow of secrets around Hope Island . . .

Seagrass Pier by Colleen Coble - Elin Summerall knows things she absolutely shouldn’t . . . and a killer will do everything in his power to silence her in this riveting romantic suspense.

The Last Thing HeTold Me by Laura Dave - Before Owen Michaels disappears, he smuggles a note to his beloved wife of one year: Protect her. Despite her confusion and fear, Hannah Hall knows exactly to whom the note refers—Owen’s sixteen-year-old daughter, Bailey. Bailey, who lost her mother tragically as a child. Bailey, who wants absolutely nothing to do with her new stepmother.

Go Tell the Bees that I Am Gone by Diana Gabaldon - The latest book in the Outlander Series. Jump into the story of the time-traveling Claire Randall and her family as they are once again reunited and facing the trials of the Revolutionary War.

Invisible by Danielle Steele - Suddenly thrust into the public eye, aspiring actress Antonia Adams--who has been "invisible" all her life--must decide whether she will remain center stage or hide again when tragedy strikes, forcing her to decide how high a price she is willing to pay to pursue her passion.

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham - When Chloe Davis was twelve, six teenage girls went missing in her small Louisiana town. By the end of the summer, her own father had confessed to the crimes and was put away for life, leaving Chloe and the rest of her family to grapple with the truth and try to move forward while dealing with the aftermath. Now twenty years later, Chloe is a psychologist in Baton Rouge and getting ready for her wedding. While she finally has a fragile grasp on the happiness she's worked so hard to achieve, she sometimes feels as out of control of her own life as the troubled teens who are her patients. So when a local teenage girl goes missing, and then another, that terrifying summer comes crashing back. Is she paranoid, seeing parallels from her past that aren't actually there, or for the second time in her life, is Chloe about to unmask a killer?

Juvenile Fiction

Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston - Thirteen-year-old Amari, a poor black girl from the projects, gets an invitation from her missing brother to join the Bureau of Supernatural Affairs and join in the fight against an evil magician. Ages 8-12.Grades 4-6.

Graphic Novels

Bad Guys in Attack of the Zittens by Aaron Blabey - It's a zombie kitten apocalypse! Can the Bad Guys save the world from evil Dr. Marmalade's meowing monsters?!? They'll need help from foxy Agent Fox, a swampy secret zombie antidote, and the feistiest, toothiest, hungriest granny around. Get ready to watch the fur fly!

The Bad Guys in Cut to the Chase by Aaron Blabey - A MYSTERIOUS DOORWAY! (Sure, it's in the grossest restaurant in the world, but that doesn't make it any less mysterious. OK?) Behold! What lies beyond?! An evil centipede? An alternate universe? A few decent explanations? VRRRING! NING! NING! NING! Hey, was that a CHAINSAW?! Let's see if you can read and run at the same time... GO!

Guts by Raina Telgemeier - Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom has one, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returns to school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends, not-friends, and classmates who think the school year is just one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina's tummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's going on?

Juvenile Nonfiction

Beasts and Beauty: Dangerous Tales by Soman Chainani - Twelve tales, twelve dangerous tales of mystery, magic, and rebellious hearts. Each twists like a spindle to reveal truths full of warning and triumph, truths that free hearts long kept tame, truths that explore life, and death. A prince has a surprising awakening. A beauty fights like a beast. A boy refuses to become prey. A path to happiness is lost, then found again. New York Times bestselling author Soman Chainani respins old stories into fresh fairy tales for a new era and creates a world like no other. These stories know you. They understand you. They reflect you. They are tales for our times. So read on, if you dare. Ages 10 & up.

New Books Added to Our Catalog

 The following books were purchased for our catalog in November.

Adult

The Stranger in the Lifeboat by Mitch Album
Adrift in a raft after a deadly ship explosion, nine people struggle for survival at sea. Three days pass. Short on water, food and hope, they spot a man floating in the waves and pull him in. The man, strange and quiet, claims to be the Lord. Is the man who he claims to be? What actually caused the explosion? Are the survivors already in heaven, or are they in hell? Years later, when the empty life raft washes up on the island of Montserrat-- the events recounted in a notebook-- it falls to the island's chief inspector to solve the mystery of what really happened.

The Autumn Throne by Elizabeth Chadwick
Imprisoned by her husband. Separated from her children. If King Henry II thought these things would push his queen into submission, he was wrong. Eleanor of Aquitaine refused to give into his tyranny. Freed by his death, she became dowager Queen of England. But the competition for land and power that Henry bred among his sons had grown into a dangerous rivalry that Eleanor must skillfully control. 

Cloud Cuckoo Land by Anthony Doerr
The heroes of Cloud Cuckoo Land are children trying to figure out the world around them, and to survive. In the besieged city of Constantinople in 1453, in a public library in Lakeport, Idaho, today, and on a spaceship bound for a distant exoplanet decades from now, an ancient text provides solace and the most profound human connection to characters in peril. They all learn the story of Aethon, who longs to be turned into a bird so that he can fly to the paradise of Cloud Cuckoo Land, a better world.

Black Ice by Brad Thor
Scot Harvath is having his best summer ever. With a cottage on the fjord, a boat, and his beautiful girlfriend Sølvi, he's got everything he could possibly want. But out of vacation days and long overdue back home, America's top spy has a decision to make-return, or submit his resignation.

Biography

Will by Will Smith
A product of a profound journey of self-knowledge, and a reckoning with all that your will can get you and all that it can leave behind, in this memoir, one of the most dynamic and globally recognized entertainment forces of our time opens up fully about his life.

NonFiction

How to Forage for Mushrooms Without Dying by Frank Hyman
The book for anyone who walks in the woods and would like to learn how to identify just the 29 edible mushrooms they’re likely to come across.

Young Adult

Gilded by Melissa Meyer
Long ago cursed by the god of lies, a poor miller's daughter has developed a talent for spinning stories that are fantastical and spellbinding and entirely untrue.

Or so everyone believes.

Juvenile Fiction

Monsters and Mold by Asia Citro
A girl, Zoey, and her cat, Sassafras use science experiments to help a monster with a problem.

Merhorses and Bubbles by Asia Citro
Making a terrible discovery at the stream about a mysterious threat that is endangering its magical creatures, Zoey and Sassafras race against time to discover the source of the problem and save the Merhorse species.

Caterflies and Ice by Asia Citro
When an unexpected snowstorm causes trouble for the magical creatures of the forest, Zoey and Sassafras come to the rescue. 

The Beatryce Prophecy by Katie DiCamillo 
In a time of war, a mysterious child appears at the monastery of the Order of the Chronicles of Sorrowing. Gentle Brother Edik finds the girl, Beatryce, curled in a stall, wracked with fever, coated in dirt and blood, and holding fast to the ear of Answelica the goat. As the monk nurses Beatryce to health, he uncovers her dangerous secret, one that imperils them all—for the king of the land seeks just such a girl, and Brother Edik, who penned the prophecy himself, knows why.

Easy

Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story by Kevin Noble Maillard
Told in lively and powerful verse by debut author Kevin Noble Maillard, Fry Bread is an evocative depiction of a modern Native American family, vibrantly illustrated by Pura Belpre Award winner and Caldecott Honoree Juana Martinez-Neal.

October Books Added

Non-Fiction

The Complete Psilocybin Identification Guide For Mushroom by Peter Smith, Ph.D - Mусоlоgу, оr thе ѕtudу аnd ѕсіеnсе of muѕhrооmѕ, іѕ a rеlаtіvеlу nеw fіеld. Thеrе аrе сurrеntlу over 10,000 knоwn muѕhrооm ѕресіеѕ, аnd роtеntіаllу hundreds оf thоuѕаndѕ thаt hаvе уеt tо bе dіѕсоvеrеd. Mаnу реорlе forage fоr muѕhrооmѕ for gоurmеt аnd mеdісіnаl rеаѕоnѕ, аnd аrе wеll аwаrе оf thе potential dаngеrѕ іn dоіng ѕо. Whаt аnу еxреrіеnсеd аnd ѕеnѕіblе muѕhrооm huntеr wіll tеll уоu іѕ thіѕ: “There аrе old muѕhrооm huntеrѕ and thеrе аrе bоld muѕhrооm huntеrѕ, but thеrе are nо оld аnd bоld muѕhrооm huntеrѕ”. Anоthеr common рhrаѕе wіthіn thе muѕhrооm-huntіng wоrld іѕ: “All muѕhrооmѕ аrе еdіblе, but some оnlу оnсе”.

Fiction

Aftermath by Terri Blackstock -  "Criminal attorney Jamie Powell will accept the consequences for defending her lifelong friend, Dustin, when he's accused of setting the bombs that killed dozens at a local political rally. But she hasn't seen him since he aged out of foster care, and he's always lived on the edge. Can she still trust him?"

Smoke Screen by Terri Blackstock

To the Bone, bk. 7 by Jeff Carson

Dire, bk. 8 by Jeff Carson

The Summer Queen: A Novel of Eleanor of Aquitaine by Elizabeth Chadwick - Young, golden-haired and blue-eyed Eleanor has everything to look forward to as the heiress to wealthy Aquitaine. But when her beloved father dies suddenly in the summer of 1137, her childhood is over. Forced to marry the young prince Louis of France, she barely adjusts before another death catapults them to being crowned King and Queen of France. Leaving everything behind, Eleanor must face the complex and vivacious French court.

A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins

Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty

Alloy of Law (A Mistborn Novel) by Brandon Sanderson

Shadows of Self (A Mistborn Novel) by Brandon Sanderson

Bands of Mourning (A Mistborn Novel) by Brandon Sanderson

Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is on the verge of modernity, with railroads to supplement the canals, electric lighting in the streets and the homes of the wealthy, and the first steel-framed skyscrapers racing for the clouds.

Kelsier, Vin, Elend, Sazed, Spook, and the rest are now part of history or religion. Yet even as science and technology are reaching new heights, the old magics of Allomancy and Feruchemy continue to play a role in this reborn world. Out in the frontier lands known as the Roughs, they are crucial tools for the brave men and women attempting to establish order and justice.

The Wish by Nicholas Sparks

Finding Ashley by Danielle Steel

Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ by Lew Wallace - The story follows Judah Ben-Hur, a Jewish nobleman whose childhood friend Messala betrays him. Accused of trying to murder the new Roman governor in Jerusalem, Judah is sentenced to the galley ships and vows to seek revenge against the Romans and Messala. But a chance encounter with a carpenter from Nazareth sets Judah on a different path. Rediscover the intrigue, romance, and tragedy in this thrilling adventure.

New Books for August

FICTION 

Light After the War by Anita Abriel It is 1946 when Vera Frankel and her best friend Edith Ban arrive in Naples. Refugees from Hungary, they escaped from a train headed for Auschwitz and were hidden by farmers until the end of the war while the rest of their families perished. Now, they want to start new lives abroad, and armed with a letter of recommendation from an American general, Vera finds work at the United States embassy and falls in love with Captain Anton Wight. But...

Gut Decision by Jeff Carson After six tours as an Army Ranger, David Wolf is finally back home in Rocky Points, Colorado, where he's in his third week of training for the Sluice County Sheriff's Department. His survival instincts and fresh memories of military action are wreaking havoc on his chances of making a good impression, and when he screws up during his first week on patrol, everyone has written him off as hopeless -- a dangerous kid without any self control. So when he thinks he sees trouble happening during a routine call, probie-deputy Wolf must decide if he can defy orders and trust the instincts that got him through six tours of death-defying military action, or if he's just seeing things again.

The Silversmith by Jeff Carson Deputy Sergeant David Wolf has been waiting sixteen years for today's opportunity to follow in the footsteps of his late father -- to become Sheriff of Sluice County, headquartered in the small ski resort town of Rocky Points, Colorado. What he's offered, however, isn't quite what he's expecting. And for Wolf, refusing turns out to be harder, and much deadlier, than he could have anticipated. When a rich and powerful enemy corrupts the SCSD from within, Wolf becomes hunted by his own department, along with a special forces killing machine who's psychotic lust for blood is never denied. 

America's First Daughter by Stephanie Dray As Thomas Jefferson's oldest daughter, Patsy becomes his helpmate, protector, and constant companion in the wake of her mother's death. She travels with him when he becomes American minister to France. It is in Paris that Patsy learns about her father's liaison with Sally Hemings, a slave girl her own age. Meanwhile, Patsy has fallen in love with her father's protégé William Short, a staunch abolitionist and ambitious diplomat. Her choices will follow her in the years to come, and as scandal, tragedy, and poverty threaten her family Patsy must decide how much she will sacrifice to protect her father's reputation.

Hamnet by Maggie OFarrell A young Latin tutor--penniless, bullied by a violent father--falls in love with an eccentric young woman who walks her family's estate with a falcon on her shoulder and is known throughout the countryside for her unusual gifts as a healer. Agnes understands plants and potions better than she does people, but settles with her husband on Henley Street in Stratford. She becomes a fiercely protective mother and a steadfast force in the life of her young husband, whose gifts as a writer are just beginning to awaken when their young son succumbs to bubonic plague.

Ocean Prey by John Sandford An off-duty Coast Guardsman is fishing with his family when he calls in some suspicious behavior from a nearby boat. It's a snazzy craft, slick and outfitted with extra horsepower, and is zipping along until it slows to pick up a surfaced diver . . . a diver who was apparently alone, without his own boat, in the middle of the ocean. None of it makes sense unless there's something hinky going on, and his hunch is proved right when all three Guardsmen who come out to investigate are shot and killed. They're federal officers killed on the job, which means the case is the FBI's turf. When the FBI's investigation stalls out, they call in Lucas Davenport. 

YOUNG ADULT

The Desolations of Devil's Acre by Ransom Riggs 

Sequel to: The conference of the birds. "The last thing Jacob Portman saw before the world went dark was a terrible, familiar face. Suddenly, he and Noor are back in his grandfather's house. Jacob doesn't know how they escaped from V's loop, but he does know one thing for certain: Caul has returned. Risen from the Library of Souls, Caul and his apocalyptic agenda seem unstoppable. Only one hope remains--deliver Noor to the meeting place of the seven prophesied ones, if they can decipher its secret location.

JUVENILE FICTION

Fans of “Percy Jackson” will love the story of Aru Shah, a girl who unexpectedly gets drawn into a world of adventure. Based on Hindu mythology, this enthralling tale will captivate anyone in the mood for a high-octane adventure.

Aru Shah and the End of Time bk. 1 by Roshani Chokshi

Aru Shah and the Song of Death bk. 2 by Roshani Chokshi

Aru Shah and the Tree of Wishes bk. 3 by Roshani Chokshi

Aru Shah and the City of Gold bk. 4 by Roshani Chokshi

GRAPHIC NOVELS

Sisters by Raina Telgemeier  Raina can't wait to be a big sister, but once Amara is born, things aren't quite how she expected them to be. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years. But when a baby brother enters the picture, and later, when something doesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they must figure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all.

In Memory of Mary E. Adcock

We are sadden with the news of our friend and patron Mrs. Mary Adcock having left this world. Mary loved our library and enjoyed coming here with her grand daughter.

We will miss you Mary.

A donation of books has been made in memory of Mary Adcock to our children's book section.

The following books were donated:

Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang

Jim the chimpanzee is in a terrible mood for no good reason. His friends can't understand it--how can he be in a bad mood when it's SUCH a beautiful day? They have lots of suggestions for how to make him feel better. But Jim can't take all the advice...and has a BIT of a meltdown. Could it be that he just needs a day to feel grumpy?

Suzanne and Max Lang bring hilarity and levity to this very important lesson on emotional literacy, demonstrating to kids that they are allowed to feel their feelings.

Grumpy Monkey Party Time! by Suzanne Lang

Have you ever been a little anxious about going to a party? Jim Panzee feels that. Porcupine is having a big party, and according to Jim's best friend Norman, there will be--gulp--dancing. Jim can DEFINITELY not dance. When he tells his friends, they all try to teach him cool moves--surely that's the only reason Jim isn't excited about this party!

Now, their job complete, the other animals sweep Jim along, all the way to the dance floor. Jim is dipped, swayed, and twirled until he can't take it anymore--he just doesn't like to dance! When he lets everyone know, he's met with disbelief...until Water Buffalo reveals that he doesn't much care to dance, either. As more and more animals have the courage speak their truths, does this mean there's no place for them at this party?

In this hilarious sequel to GRUMPY MONKEY, kids will learn that it's okay not to go with the flow if they're uncomfortable, and that speaking up about what they need can help others speak up, too--and maybe they need the same thing!

The One and Only Sparkella by Channing Tatum

Ella is excited for her first day at a new school.

Glimmering pencil case? Check!

Shimmering backpack? Check!

Glittery ribbons in her hair? Check!

She can't wait to meet the other kids and share her sparkly personality. But her first day doesn't go quite as planned: Her new classmates don't like her disco-ball shoes, her PB&J-with-sprinkles sandwich, or her rainbow-y unicorn painting.

Ella decides to try to be less sparkly at school the next day so the other kids won't make fun of her. But with a little help from her dad, she soon learns the importance of just being herself, no matter what other people say.

New Additions for June

 Our recent arrivals for the month of June are sure to grab attention. We have a diverse group of books that have made it to the NEW shelves. 

Fiction

2034: A Novel of the Next World War by Elliot Ackerman

Walk the Wire by David Baldacci

Sunflower Sisters by Martha Hall Kelly

The Palm Beach Murders by James Patterson

We Begin at the End by Chris Whitaker

Nonfiction

Murder Thy Neighbor by James Patterson (364)

The Well-Trained Mind by Susan Wise Bauer (373)

Liftoff: Elon Musk and the Desperate Early Days That Launched SpaceX by Eric Berger (629)

The Light of Days by Judy Batalio (940)

Biography

Untamed by Glennon Doyle

No Time Like the Future: An Optimist Considers Mortality by Michael J. Fox

A Very Punchable Face by Colin Jost

Young Adult

Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley

CD-Books

Long Range by C.J. Box

The Other Emily by Dean Koontz

These just in...

 New books for May!

Fiction

Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews  Florence Darrow is a low-level publishing employee who believes that she's destined to be a famous writer. When she stumbles into a job the assistant to the brilliant, enigmatic novelist known as Maud Dixon -- whose true identity is a secret -- it appears that the universe is finally providing Florence's big chance.

The Bitterroots by C.J. Box  Former police officer Cassie Dewell is trying to start over with her own private investigation firm. Guilty about not seeing her son and exhausted by the nights on stakeout, Cassie is nonetheless managing, until an old friend calls in a favor. 

Win by Harlan Coben  Over twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family's estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors.

Someone Like You by Karen Kingsbury  When Maddie West discovers that she was adopted as an embryo and may have a sister, she feels betrayed, angry, and confused. Maddie moves away, leaving her job, fiancé, and family.

Coast to Coast Murders by James Patterson  There's a killer on the road, and nobody is safe. Michael and Megan Fitzgerald are siblings who share a terrifying past. Both adopted, and now grown - Michael is a long-haul truck driver, Megan a college student majoring in psychology - they trust each other before anyone else. They've had to.

The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner  Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary's fate is jeopardized when her newest patron makes a fatal mistake.

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn  1940. As England prepares to fight the Nazis, three very different women answer the call to Bletchley Park, where the best minds in Britain train to break German military codes. Osla puts her fluent German to use.

Non-Fiction

Nothin' But a Good Time by Tom Beaujour  The definitive, no-holds-barred oral history of 1980s hard rock and hair metal. 1980s hard rock was a hedonistic and often intensely creative wellspring of escapism that perfectly encapsulated--and maybe even helped to define--a spectacularly over-the-top decade. 

Forgiving What You Can't Forget by Lysa TerKeurst  You deserve to stop suffering because of what other people have done to you. Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but you don't know what to do next.

Biography

Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson   As Jenny Lawson's hundreds of thousands of fans know, she suffers from depression. In Broken (in the best possible way), she explores her experimental treatment of transcranial magnetic stimulation with brutal honesty. But also with brutal humor.

The Beauty of Living Twice by Sharon Stone  The Nobel Peace Summit Award-winning actress, activist, and humanitarian chronicles her efforts to recover and rebuild after a massive stroke, discussing how her health challenges were also shaped by industry standards, childhood traumas, and family bonds.

The Last Days of John Lennon by James Patterson   John Lennon was one of the world's most influential people. Mark David Chapman was one of the most invisible. By the end of 1980, the Beatles had been broken up for a decade -- a decade John Lennon had spent in search of his true identity: singer, songwriter, activist, burn out. "It's the perfect time to be coming back," he declared. Except that Lennon was a marked man.

Young Adult

Lore by Alexandra Brackyn   Every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals, hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god.

Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas  When children start to go missing in the local woods, eighteen-year-old Wendy Darling must face her fears and a past she cannot remember to rescue them in this novel based on Peter Pan. It's been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods.

In Memory of Joyce England

A memorial donation has been made to the Jennie Woodworth Library in memory of Mrs. Joyce England. 

 

This donation includes four books added to the collection in our Children’s Room that encourages inclusion and diversity.

Star Fish by LisaFipps - Bullied and shamed her whole life for being fat, twelve-year-old Ellie finally gains the confidence to stand up for herself, with the help of some wonderful new allies. -- Ages 10 up.

Eyes that Kiss in the Corners by Joanna Ho - "A young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers'. They have big, round eyes and long lashes. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother's, her grandmother's, and her little sister's. They have eyes that kiss in the corners and glow like warm tea, crinkle into crescent moons, and are filled with stories of the past and hope for the future. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self-love and empowerment. This powerful, poetic picture book will resonate with readers of all ages and is a celebration of diversity."--Provided by publisher. Ages 4-8.

Sadie SprocketBuilds a Rocket by Sue Fliess - "Sadie Sprocket is a girl with a big dream ... to go to Mars! No one has been to Mars (yet!), so of course, that's where Sadie sets her sights. She learns everything she can about the planet and space, then assembles her crew of trusty stuffed animals. Together they build a rocket and prepare for the historic journey. And then finally ... blastoff!" -- Amazon.com.

We Belong to Each Other by Liz Marie and Jose Galvan - A lamb named Grace searches longingly for a family until she finds others like her at White Cottage Farm. 

We appreciate James and Brenda Buchanan for allowing the Jennie Woodworth Library to be a part of their memorial to Mrs. Joyce England.

Need something to Read? Check out these new additions...

NEW BOOKS!!

Our latest book order has come in! Plenty of books on our shelves to focus on reading for Read Across America Month.

Biography

Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics by Robert K. Oermann
     For the first time ever, legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton brings you behind the lyrics of 175 of her songs to reveal the personal stories and vibrant memories that have inspired sixty years of songwriting. Lushly illustrated and told in Dolly's inimitable voice, this rich collection offers an intimate, exclusive look at the colorful life, prolific career, and rags-to-rhinestones journey of one of the most revered entertainers of our time

Non-Fiction

A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection by Steve Martin
     The multitalented comedian Steve Martin in his introduction to A Wealth of Pigeons: A Cartoon Collection. In order to venture into this lauded territory of cartooning, he partnered with the heralded New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss. Steve shared caption and cartoon ideas, Harry provided impeccable artwork, and together they created this collection of humorous cartoons and comic strips, with amusing commentary about their collaboration throughout. The result: this gorgeous, funny, singular book, perfect to give as a gift or to buy for yourself.

Fiction

The Push by Ashley Audrain 

    Blythe Connor is determined that she will be the warm, comforting mother to her new baby Violet that she herself never had. But in the thick of motherhood's exhausting early days, Blythe becomes convinced that something is wrong with her daughter—she doesn't behave like most children do.

Send for Me by Lauren Fox
     An achingly beautiful work of historical fiction that moves between Germany on the eve of World War II and present-day Wisconsin, unspooling a thread of love, longing, and the powerful bonds of family.

The Witch Elm by Tana French
     Toby is a happy-go-lucky charmer who’s dodged a scrape at work and is celebrating with friends when the night takes a turn that will change his life—he surprises two burglars who beat him and leave him for dead. Struggling to recover from his injuries, beginning to understand that he might never be the same man again, he takes refuge at his family’s ancestral home to care for his dying uncle Hugo. Then a skull is found in the trunk of an elm tree in the garden—and as detectives close in, Toby is forced to face the possibility that his past may not be what he has always believed.

Before She Disappeared by Lisa Gardner

     A propulsive thriller featuring an ordinary woman who will stop at nothing to find the missing people that the rest of the world has forgtten ... Frankie Elkin is an average middle-aged woman, a recovering alcoholic with more regrets than belongings. But she spends...

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah
     From the number-one bestselling author of The Nightingale and The Great Alone comes a powerful American epic about love and heroism and hope, set during the Great Depression, a time when the country was in crisis and at war with itself, when millions were out of work and even the land seemed to have turned against them.

The Survivors by Jane Harper
     Kieran Elliott's life changed forever on the day a reckless mistake led to devastating consequences. The guilt that still haunts him resurfaces during a visit with his young family to the small coastal community he once called home. Kieran's parents are struggling in a town where fortunes are forged by the sea. Between them all is his absent brother, Finn.

The Russian by James Patterson
     Investigating a trio of horrifying murders in three major U.S. cities against a backdrop of his impending nuptials, Detective Michael Bennett risks getting caught in a deadly trap set by a particularly elusive killer.

The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse
     Half-hidden by forest and overshadowed by threatening peaks, Le Sommet has always been a sinister place. Long plagued by troubling rumors, the former abandoned sanatorium has since been renovated into a five-star minimalist hotel.

The Mask Falling (The Bone Season bk. 4) by Samantha Shannon
     From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Season and The Priory of the Orange Tree, the stunning fourth novel set in the world of Scion. Dreamwalker Paige Mahoney has eluded death again....

Young Adult

Tales from the Hinterland by Melissa Albert
     In this companion book to "The Hazel Wood" and "The Night Country," the author presents a collection of dark fairy tales by Alice's reclusive grandmother Althea Proserpine.

Empire of Storms ( Throne of Glass, 5 ) by Sarah J. Maas
     The long path to the throne has only just begun for Aelin Galathynius. Loyalties have been broken and bought, friends have been lost and gained, and those who possess magic find themselves at odds with those who don't.

Tower of Dawn ( Throne of Glass, 6 ) by Sarah J. Maas

       Chaol and Nesryn visit Antica hoping the legendary healers of the Torre Cesme can enable Chaol to walk again, and to persuade the rulers to ally with them to save Erilea.

Juvenile

The Lemonade War Three Books in One: The Lemonade War, the Lemonade Crime, the Bell Bandit by Jacqueline Davies

     Join the unforgettable brother-sister duo in this collected edition of the first three books from the bestselling Lemonade War series: The Lemonade War, the Lemonade Crime, and The Bell Bandit. Family, fairness, and lemonade!

Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog by Tom Watson

     Stick Dog and his friends return, and they're hungrier than ever! As the dogs embark on their quest for hot dogs, they learn they're not the only ones on a mission--a band of raccoons is following close behind, and they're ravenous, too! In this second book in the series, Stick Dog and his four friends, Poo-Poo, Mutt, Stripes, and Karen, must execute a master plan for stealing hot dogs.

Stick Dog Chases a Pizza by Tom Watson
     Stick Dog and his friends are on a funny quest for pizza! In the follow-up to Stick Dog and Stick Dog Wants a Hot Dog, Stick Dog returns with the same crazy crew.

Easy

The World Needs More Purple People by Kristen Bell     

     What is a purple person? Great question. I mean, really great! Because purple people always ask really great questions. They bring their family, friends, and communities together, and they speak up for what's right. 

Classical Additions to our Catalog

 We love including classic literature in our collection. Having the tales that have withstood time available is a treasure. We want to thank our patron, Toni Tilley for donating the following books for the community's enjoyment.

Mansfield Park by Jane Austen

     Fanny Price is born to a poor family, but is sent to her mother's rich relations to be brought up with her cousins. There she is treated as an inferior by all except her cousin Edmund, whose kindness ...

Pride and Prejudice: a novel in three volumes by Jane Austen

     The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen's radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a de...

Lorna Doone: a romance of Exmoor by R.D. Blackmore

     Lorna Doone is the story of John Ridd, a farmer who finds love amid the religious and social turmoil of seventeenth-century England. He is just a boy when his father is slain by the Doones, a lawless...

Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte

     Having lost the family savings on risky investments, Richard Grey removes himself from family life and suffers a bout of depression. Feeling helpless and frustrated, his youngest daughter, Agnes, appl...

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

     In early nineteenth-century England, an orphaned young woman accepts employment as a governess at Thornfield Hall, a country estate owned by the mysteriously remote Mr. Rochester.

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

     A ten-year-old orphan comes to live in a lonely house on the Yorkshire moors and discovers an invalid cousin and the mysteries of a locked garden.

The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode in the American Civil War; The Veteran by Stephen Crane

     In 1863, Henry Fleming is a young Union soldier waiting to see his first battle during America's bloodiest conflict.

The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

     The notorious Professor Challenger claims that dinosaurs still walk the earth. When the press and the scientific community ridicule him, Challenger vows to show them proof. And so he sets off for Sout...

Middlemarch by George Eliot

     Taking place in the years leading up to the First Reform Bill of 1832, Middlemarch explores nearly every subject of concern to modern life: art, religion, science, politics, self, society, human relat...

Far from the Madding Crowd by Thomas Hardy

     Independent and spirited Bathsheba Everdene has come to Weatherbury to take up her position as a farmer on the largest estate in the area. Her bold presence draws three very different suitors: the gen...

The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling

     Presents the adventures of Mowgli, a boy reared by a pack of wolves and the wild animals of the jungle.

The Call of the Wild by Jack London

     The adventures of an unusual dog, part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, that is forcibly taken to the Klondike gold fields where he eventually becomes the leader of a wolf pack.

Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

     Anne, an eleven-year-old orphan, is sent by mistake to live with a lonely, middle-aged brother and sister on a Prince Edward Island farm and proceeds to make an indelible impression on everyone around...

The Scarlet Pimpernel by Emmuska Orczy

     An elusive figure is threatening the rulers of France during the French Revolution.

Black Beauty: the Autobiography of a Horse by Anna Sewell

     A horse in nineteenth-century England recounts his experiences with both good and bad masters.

The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson

     Dr. Henry Jekyll, fascinated by the dichotomy of good and evil, no longer wants to inhibit his dark side. He concocts a potion to create the alter ego of Mr. Edward Hyde. With the burden of evil place...

Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

      Shocking his stodgy colleagues at the exclusive Reform Club, enigmatic Englishman Phileas Fogg wagers his fortune, undertaking an extraordinary and daring enterprise to circumnavigate the globe in eig...

The Time Machine by H.G. Wells

     A scientist builds a machine with the capabilities to take him traveling into the future or back in time.



While there are plenty of new books coming out every day, reading a time tested classic book can bring a new perspective. So make sure to check out these books as well as the other books we have in our Classics section.