What We're Reading: September 2024

Broken Harbor

by French, Tana

Book - 2013

In the fifth installment of the Dublin Murder Squad series, detective Mick "Scorcher" Kennedy finds himself investigating a murdered family in t...Show more In the fifth installment of the Dublin Murder Squad series, detective Mick "Scorcher" Kennedy finds himself investigating a murdered family in the same remote town where his mother drowned herself. It's less thriller than literary mystery, with so much good dialog and full of characters with great depth and secrets that haunt them. Show less

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Tim Burton's the Nightmare Before Christmas

The Offical Knitting Guide to Halloween Town and Christmas Town

by Gray, Tanis

Book - 2023

If you're a knitter and a "Nightmare Before Christmas" fan, then this book is for you! There are knitted projects requiring different levels of ...Show more If you're a knitter and a "Nightmare Before Christmas" fan, then this book is for you! There are knitted projects requiring different levels of expertise, and some of them are great ways to explore techniques. And what better time to knit up some things for Halloween or Christmas? Show less

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Burn

A Novel

by Heller, Peter

Book - 2024

This Colorado author gives us another environmental thriller following a pair of friends through the Maine woods when a civil war breaks out. Hunting trip turns into survival adventure. This Colorado author gives us another environmental thriller following a pair of friends through the Maine woods when a civil war breaks out. Hunting trip turns into survival adventure. Show less

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Rocky Mountain High

A Tale of Boom and Bust in the New Wild West

by Murphy, Finn

Book - 2023

This Colorado author tells us about his foray into the world of Colorado hemp farming. Oh yeah, did he mention that he knows nothing about farming or hemp? He is, however, a resourceful, creative entrepreneur. This Colorado author tells us about his foray into the world of Colorado hemp farming. Oh yeah, did he mention that he knows nothing about farming or hemp? He is, however, a resourceful, creative entrepreneur. Show less

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Year of Yes

by Rhimes, Shonda

Book - 2015

Writer and producer Shonda Rhimes ("Bridgerton," "Grey's Anatomy") decides to say, "Yes!" to most everything for one year. Inspiring, funny and enlightening results ensue. Writer and producer Shonda Rhimes ("Bridgerton," "Grey's Anatomy") decides to say, "Yes!" to most everything for one year. Inspiring, funny and enlightening results ensue. Show less

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The Crane Husband

by Barnhill, Kelly Regan

Book - 2023

With a new intruder forcing its way into their lives, a 15-year-old must go to new lengths to care for her younger brother and break the Crane's trance ov...Show more With a new intruder forcing its way into their lives, a 15-year-old must go to new lengths to care for her younger brother and break the Crane's trance over her mother. After all, "Mothers fly away like migrating birds. This is why farmers have daughters." An excellent novella retelling of the Japanese folklore, "The Crane Wife," though this one dives a little deeper and darker than its original counterpart. Show less

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Humble Pi

When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World

by Parker, Matt

Book - 2020

Parker explores the fascinating and often humorous ways math errors and miscalculations have led to real-world consequences. Through a mix of historical a...Show more Parker explores the fascinating and often humorous ways math errors and miscalculations have led to real-world consequences. Through a mix of historical anecdotes, personal stories and quirky examples, Parker shows how even simple math mistakes can cause significant problems in engineering, finance and daily life. The book emphasizes the importance of mathematical literacy and learning from past errors to prevent future mishaps. Show less

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All the Colors of the Dark

A Novel

by Whitaker, Chris

Book - 2024

A 13-year-old boy is kidnapped and held in a pitch-black cellar for a year. His only companion is a girl named Grace. When he is freed, he realizes he can...Show more A 13-year-old boy is kidnapped and held in a pitch-black cellar for a year. His only companion is a girl named Grace. When he is freed, he realizes he can't describe Grace because he never saw her. For the next 25 years, he and others commit to the search. Show less

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A Calamity of Souls

by Baldacci, David

Book - 2024

A murder mystery and courtroom story akin to a Grisham novel, taking place in racially-charged rural Virginia in the late-1960s. Powerful and gripping and full of twists and turns. A murder mystery and courtroom story akin to a Grisham novel, taking place in racially-charged rural Virginia in the late-1960s. Powerful and gripping and full of twists and turns. Show less

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The Caretaker

A Novel

by Rash, Ron

Book - 2023

A heartfelt story of a small town's lonely young cemetery caretaker, who is witness to sorrow, regret, angst and the deep impact of lies and betrayal. A heartfelt story of a small town's lonely young cemetery caretaker, who is witness to sorrow, regret, angst and the deep impact of lies and betrayal. Show less

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The Light We Carry

Overcoming in Uncertain Times

by Obama, Michelle

Book - 2022

Strategies and wisdom for staying grounded, positive and focused in times of challenge. A great book for all but especially young adults as they set their sights on the path forward. Strategies and wisdom for staying grounded, positive and focused in times of challenge. A great book for all but especially young adults as they set their sights on the path forward. Show less

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The Deep

by Katsu, Alma

Book - 2020

A woman survives the sinking of the Titanic and later finds herself serving on its sister ship, the Brittanic, as a nurse during World War I. She alone kn...Show more A woman survives the sinking of the Titanic and later finds herself serving on its sister ship, the Brittanic, as a nurse during World War I. She alone knows the horrible supernatural truth behind the first disaster, and sinister coincidences lead her to believe Brittanic is headed for a similar dark fate. Show less

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Lily's Promise

Holding on to Hope Through Auschwitz and Beyond--a Story for All Generations

by Ebert, Lily

Book - 2022

A 98-year-old Holocaust survivor tells the story of what happened to her family, how she and her sister survived camps such as Auschwitz and the struggles...Show more A 98-year-old Holocaust survivor tells the story of what happened to her family, how she and her sister survived camps such as Auschwitz and the struggles to rebuild her life. The story of how those survivors related to their family and friends years after the war, and, with the help of her great-grandson, she shares a message of hope. Show less

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The Art of Gathering

How We Meet and Why It Matters

by Parker, Priya

Book - 2018

Parker explains a "human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, large and small, for work a...Show more Parker explains a "human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, large and small, for work and for play. Drawing on her expertise as a facilitator of high-powered gatherings around the world, Parker takes us inside events of all kinds to show what works, what doesn't, and why." We think you'll love it as much as we do! Show less

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