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Guinness World Records 2025. Guinness World Records Limited. Guinness World Records 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the publishing phenomena that has sold more than 150 million copies...
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Kill her twice Lee, Stacey (Stacey Heather), author. In in 1930s Los Angeles Chinatown, the Chow sisters, May, Gemma, and Peony, suspect foul play in the death of...
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Dog trouble Varner, Kristin, author, illustrator. "Ash is a good kid at heart. But his grades are slipping, and when he gets caught vandalizing an old...
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Leap Popescu, Simina, author. "A coming-of-age graphic novel following two dancers at a conservative performing arts school--exploring friendship, first love, and what it means...
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Dog trouble Varner, Kristin, author, illustrator. "Ash is a good kid at heart. But his grades are slipping, and when he gets caught vandalizing an old...
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Leap Popescu, Simina, author. "A coming-of-age graphic novel following two dancers at a conservative performing arts school--exploring friendship, first love, and what it means...
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Lorne : the man who invented Saturday Night Live Morrison, Susan, 1959 or 1960- author. "Ever since its debut in the fall of 1975, Saturday Night Live's impact on the culture has been lasting and...
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We do not part : a novel Han, Kang, 1970- author. "One morning in December, Kyungha receives a message from her friend Inseon saying she has been hospitalized in Seoul and...
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Water moon : a novel Sotto, Samantha, author. "A woman inherits a pawnshop where you can sell your regrets--and then embarks on a magical journey when a charming...
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Unmasking for life : the autistic person's guide to connecting, loving, and living authentically Price, Devon, author. "Most masked Autistics have spent a lifetime being told how to perform neurotypically: how to behave, how to carry themselves,...
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One good thing Hunter, Georgia, 1978- author. "From the New York Times-bestselling author of We Were the Lucky Ones, an unforgettable story of hardship and hope, courage...
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The filling station : a novel Miller, Vanessa, author. "From the author of The American Queen comes another important story about love, resilience, faith, and grit"-- Provided by publisher.
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The Jackal's mistress : a novel Bohjalian, Chris, 1962- author. "In this Civil War love story, inspired by a real-life friendship across enemy lines, the wife of a missing Confederate...
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Just our luck Williams, Denise, 1982- author. "A lottery ticket + donuts = love in this steamy new fake dating romance from beloved author Denise Williams. Sybil...
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Integrated : how American schools failed Black children Rooks, Noliwe, 1963- author. "A powerful, incisive reckoning with the impacts of school desegregation that traces four generations of the author's family to show...
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This is body grief : making peace with the loss that comes with living in a body Mattingly, Jayne, author. "A path to making peace with your ever-changing body At one time or another, all of us have grieved our...
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Onyx storm Yarros, Rebecca, author. "After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there's no more time for lessons. No more time...
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Black girls breathing : heal from trauma, combat chronic stress, and find your freedom Marie, Jasmine, author. "From breathwork practitioner and the founder of black girls breathing®, a practical path for Black women to heal trauma, combat...
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Greater secrets Hirsh, Ananth, author. A long time ago, Maya's family was given the ability to see a mysterious pillar of light in the distance,...
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Three days in June Tyler, Anne, author. "Gail Baines is long divorced from her husband, Max, and not especially close to her grown daughter, Debbie. Today is...
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Crush Quin, Tegan, 1980- author. "Tegan and Sara may have survived seventh grade, but their junior high jams are just beginning. Offstage, school is officially...
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A sea of unspoken things : a novel Young, Adrienne, 1985- author. "In this captivating atmospheric novel from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unmaking of June Farrow, a woman...
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The strange case of Jane O. : a novel Walker, Karen Thompson, author. "A woman born with perfect memory suddenly develops a series of eerie psychological symptoms--blackouts, hallucinations, premonitions, an inexplicable sense of...
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Blood in Sweet River Shirley, John, 1953- author. "After a long, hard journey west, Cleve Trewe is ready to settle down. He's got his beautiful wife Berry in...
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Monstrous mammals Pallotta, Jerry, author. "Which dangerous animals would win in a fight? Find out in this awesome bind-up of four books in the popular...
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More or less Maddy : a novel Genova, Lisa, author. "A novel about a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability and approval found in a traditionally...
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Alter ego : a novel Segura, Alex, 1980- author. "Alex Segura, LA Times Book Prize-winning author of Secret Identity, returns with a clever and escapist mystery set in the...
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Calling in : how to start making change with those you'd rather cancel Ross, Loretta J., 1953- author. This powerful memoir-manifesto from a Black feminist activist explores how "calling in" instead of "calling out" can transform conversations, hold...
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Strawberry Shortcake. Berry in the big city. Season two Strawberry Shortcake wants to be the GREATEST baker The Berrylands has ever seen. So she packs her bags, grabs her...
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Good dirt : a novel Wilkerson, Charmaine, author. "The daughter of an affluent Black family pieces together the connection between a childhood tragedy and a beloved heirloom in...
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Estiramientos : potencia tu flexibilidad, mantente activo y evita lesiones Malek, Leada, author. "Relaja tu cuerpo reduciendo la tensión en los músculos y elimina la rigidez en las articulaciones con más de 100...
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Last seen : the enduring search by formerly enslaved people to find their lost families Giesberg, Judith Ann, 1966- author. "Drawing from an archive of nearly five thousand letters and advertisements, the riveting, dramatic story of formerly enslaved people who...
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Y2K : how the 2000s became everything : essays on the future that never was Shade, Colette, author. "Y2K is a delightfully nostalgic and bitingly told exploration about how the early 2000s forever changed us and the world...
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Caring for your baby and young child : birth to age 5 "You want to provide the best possible care for your child. And when you have questions, the 67,000 member pediatricians...
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5-minute yoga fix. Learn how to combat the effects of aging in just five minutes a day. Each short period of stretching, strength-building,...
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Beating melanoma : the ultimate patient resource Wang, Steven Q., author. "The work updates the popular original with new information about screening, staging, treatments, prevention and more"-- Provided by publisher.
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Ex marks the spot Chao, Gloria, 1986- author. "For Gemma's whole life, it has always been her and her mom against the world. As far as she knew,...
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The cancer journey : understanding diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and prevention Nabhan, Chadi, author. "This work is a guide to everything cancer from A to Z, simplifying ALL cancer concepts for patients, families, and...
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J.K. Lasser's your income tax 2025 Provides practical advice for preparing 2024 income tax returns, with information about the latest changes to the tax code, advice...
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Games untold Barnes, Jennifer Lynn, author. "Novellas and short stories set before, during, and after the Inheritance Games series"-- Provided by publisher.
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Children's book of philosophy Tomley, Sarah, author. "Learn to think big and tackle life's tricky questions in this easy-to-understand guide to philosophy. Learn all about the great...
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Dog Man. Big Jim begins Pilkey, Dav, 1966- author, artist. Discover the origin of our beloved characters from the Dog Man series as they join forces to stop the Space...
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The grey wolf Penny, Louise, author. Relentless phone calls interrupt the peace of a warm August morning in Three Pines. Though the tiny Québec village is...
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Ernest & Celestine. Season 2 Ernest, a rather large and lonely bear who is a street musician and clown, invites Celestine, a mischievous little mouse,...
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By any other name : a novel Picoult, Jodi, 1966- author, narrator. In 1581, Emilia Bassano, like most young women of her day, is allowed no voice of her own. But as...
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Borderlands Lilith, an infamous bounty hunter with a mysterious past, reluctantly returns to her home, Pandora, the most chaotic planet in...
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Rally road racers Zhi, a rookie race car driver, gets the opportunity to compete against the reigning champion of the rally car circuit....
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Asgardians. 2, Thor O'Connor, George, author, artist. "Welcome to the Nine Worlds, home of Gods, Valkyries, Dwarves, and more! Follow the journey of the mighty Thor as...
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Ash's cabin Wang, Jen, 1984- author, artist. Leaving modern society behind for the California wilderness, Ash searches for an escape from the miserable feeling of alienation that...
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How women made music : a revolutionary history from NPR music Based on the NPR series "Turning the Tables" this chronicle of the transformative impact of female artists on music history...
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The Bad Guys in one last thing Blabey, Aaron, author, illustrator. They may look like Bad Guys, but these wannabe heroes are doing good deeds... whether you like it or not....
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Despicable me 4 In the first Despicable Me movie in seven years, Gru, the world2s favorite supervillain-turned-Anti-Villain League-agent, returns for an exciting, bold...
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Harold and the purple crayon Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can make anything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up...
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Inside out 2 The little voices inside Riley's head know her inside and out - but everything changes with the introduction of a...
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Eleven houses Oakes, Colleen, author. "Mabel is one of the last surviving members of House Beuvry, one of the eleven houses on the haunted island...
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Light enough to float Seal, Lauren, author. "The story of a teenage girl's recovery, in a psychiatric hospital, from anorexia, told in poetry"-- Provided by publisher.
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No rules tonight Kim, Hyun Sook, author. Set in dictatorial South Korea in 1984, a group of teens experience a taste of freedom on a winter retreat...
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All the painted stars Denny, Emma, author. "Oxfordshire, 1362. When Lily Barden discovers her best friend Johanna's hand in marriage is being awarded as the main prize...
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The blue hour : a novel Hawkins, Paula, author. "Welcome to Eris: an island with only one house, one inhabitant, one way out. Unreachable from the Scottish mainland for...
book cover for By the fire we carry : the generations-long fight for justice on native land
By the fire we carry : the generations-long fight for justice on native land Nagle, Rebecca, author. "A powerful work of reportage and American history in the vein of Caste and How the Word Is Passed that...
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Counting miracles : a novel Sparks, Nicholas, author. Tanner Hughes was raised by his grandparents, following in his grandfather's military footsteps to become an Army Ranger. He has...
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The library mule of Córdoba Lupano, Wilfrid, 1971- author. At the end of the 10th century: the death of Alhakén III has left the caliphate of Córdoba in the...
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How it all ends Hunsinger, Emma, author, illustrator. "Thirteen-year-old Tara skips eighth grade to go directly to high school and struggles with adjusting, until she meets her classmate...
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Young Hag and the witches' quest Greenberg, Isabel, author, illustrator. "Once there was magic in Britain. There were dragons and wizards and green knights and round tables and kings that...
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The bikeriders "After a chance encounter at a local bar, strong-willed Kathy is inextricably drawn to Benny, the newest member of Midwestern...
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Greeking out. Heroes and Olympians : an official podcast tie-in Curtis, Kenny, author. "Behold 20 brand-new, hilarious adaptations of classic tales from Greek mythology, written by the dynamic duo behind the smash hit...
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The ultimate driving book : the essential guide for first-time drivers and car owners Berne, Emma Carlson, 1979- author. "From changing a tire, to merging onto a highway, to checking and filling your own oil, THE ULTIMATE DRIVING BOOK...
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Confessions of the dead Patterson, James, 1947- author. "Hollows Bend, New Hampshire, is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat...
book cover for Confessions of the dead
Confessions of the dead Patterson, James, 1947- author. "Hollows Bend, New Hampshire, is a picture-perfect New England town where weekend tourists flock to see fall leaves and eat...
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Barbie and Stacie to the rescue The Roberts family heads to a hot air balloon festival where Stacie finds is too young for the adult activities...
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Please be my star Elliott, Victoria Grace, author, illustrator. Erika knows that people find her weird and off-putting. Instead of making friends, she finds solace in talking to herself...
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Horse Clutton-Brock, Juliet, author. A photo essay introducing members of the horse family, their evolution, behavior, importance, history, breeding, and training. Includes major...
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Everything we never had Ribay, Randy, author. "Set in the 1930s to today, four generations of Filipino American boys grapple with identity, masculinity, and father-son relationships"-- Provided...
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The burning Castillo, Linda, author. Newlywed Chief of Police Kate Burkholder is awakened by an urgent midnight call summoning her to a suspicious fire in...
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The amazing Maurice Maurice is a sassy, street-smart cat with a sneaky disposition. Together with his band of rats and pied-piper friend, Maurice...
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Care Bears, unlock the magic. Share your care. 10 episodes While on new adventures in a strange world, the Care Bears have to lean on each other more than ever....
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Dragonkeeper Dragons, the mystical creatures once revered and loved across the land, are now being hunted to extinction in ancient China....
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Kosmix. Season 1 In this educational animated series, a curious and brave little service robot named Kit tells his robot buddies about his...
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The dark we know Lee, Wen-Yi, author. "Growing up in Slater, Isadora Chang never felt at ease in the repressive small town, even before she realized she...
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Death at Morning House Johnson, Maureen, 1973- author. "The fire wasn't Marlowe Wexler's fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the...
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Finding famous : a Mashad family novel Jalili, Candice, author. "An Iranian American girl discovers she is part of the most powerful family in reality tv history"-- Provided by publisher.
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The grandest game Barnes, Jennifer Lynn, author. "Players compete for millions in a game of riddles orchestrated by Avery and the Hawthorne brothers, but not everyone is...
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The Bad Guys in the serpent and the beast Blabey, Aaron, author, artist. "If their life was a series, this would be the end. Ready?"--Back cover.
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Blood City rollers Anderson, V. P., author. After ice-skater and Olympic hopeful Mina wipes out at her biggest competition she gets recruited by a squad of vampires...
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Cat on the run in cucumber madness! Blabey, Aaron, author, artist. Plunged into a diabolical mystery, Princess Beautiful, the World's #1 Cat Video Star, finds herself in a world where trending...
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Gamerville Christmas, Johnnie, author, illustrator. In Johnnie Christmas's newest offering, a video gamer's championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh,...
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Arctic & Antarctic Taylor, Barbara, 1954- author. "Become the next polar explorer with this picture-led encyclopedia and step into the frozen regions at the ends of the...
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How technology works Challoner, Jack, author. Blowing the lid off everyday technology, this exciting and entertaining journey into how the machinery and science of the modern...
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Better left buried Roach, Mary E., author. Told in alternating voices, teenagers Lucy and Audrey investigate a town full of secrets, a family full of mystery, and...
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Back to black The extraordinary story of Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame from her early days in Camden through the making of...
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Kung fu panda 4 Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take...
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Anyone but you "Bea and Ben look like the perfect couple, but after an amazing first date something happens that turns their fiery...
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Aquaman and the lost kingdom After failing to defeat Aquaman the first time, Black Manta wields the power of the mythic Black Trident to unleash...
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Arthur the king Over the course of ten days and 435 miles, an unbreakable bond is forged between pro adventure racer Michael Light...
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Mixed Ages Upcoming Event

10am-8pm Friends of Kent County Public Library's Spring Book Sale

Fri, May 16 | All day

Main Meeting Room

Excellent deals on books, movies, music, puzzles and more! Proceeds from the sale benefit Kent County Public Library. Cash and check only! Visit the Friends of Kent County Public Library's...

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Mixed Ages Booklist

Lake of darkness : a novel Kenemore, Scott, author.
The institute : a novel King, Stephen, 1947- author.
Imaginary friend Chbosky, Stephen, auteur.

Horror

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Kids Upcoming Event

Storytime with the Mayor

Mon, Jun 16 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

RH - Children's Area

Rock Hall Mayor James Cook joins us for a very special storytime! Kids (ages 2-5)

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Kids Booklist

Squished Lloyd, Megan Wagner
Boy-crazy Stacey Galligan, Gale, adapter, illustrator.
Karen's birthday Farina, Katy, author, artist.

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Barrier free real estate : achieving freedom at home Kerr, Jeffrey, author.
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book cover for Barrier free real estate : achieving freedom at home Barrier free real estate : achieving freedom at home Kerr, Jeffrey, author.

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book cover for Age in place at home : adapting the home environment for all generations Age in place at home : adapting the home environment for all generations Traut, David L., author.

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book cover for Build your space : how to create an accessible home that is perfect for you, your family and your future Build your space : how to create an accessible home that is perfect for you, your family and your future Sawchuk, Julie, author.

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book cover for Age in place : a guide to modifying, organizing and decluttering mom and dad's home keep them safe, keep you sane Age in place : a guide to modifying, organizing and decluttering mom and dad's home keep them safe, keep you sane Shrager, Lynda G., author.

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book cover for The accessible home : designing for all ages and abilities The accessible home : designing for all ages and abilities Pierce, D. (Deborah), 1938-

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book cover for Naturaleza y bienestar emocional : shinrin-yoku Naturaleza y bienestar emocional : shinrin-yoku Martul, Belén, author.

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book cover for Lake of darkness : a novel Lake of darkness : a novel Kenemore, Scott, author.
book cover for The ruins : a novel The ruins : a novel Smith, Scott, 1965 July 13-
book cover for The boatman's daughter The boatman's daughter Davidson, Andy, 1978- author. "A swampy literary horror novel about a young woman facing down drug dealers, a crooked cop, and a mad preacher on the banks of an Arkansas river"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for The big dark sky The big dark sky Koontz, Dean R. (Dean Ray), 1945- author. Drawn to a Montana homestead and to a strange childhood companion she'd long forgotten, Joanna Chase and others converge on this remote ranch where a madman lurks with a vision to save the future through murder, forcing them all to come together to save themselves--and humanity.
book cover for The deep The deep Katsu, Alma, author. "Surviving the sinking of the Titanic, Annie takes a job as a nurse on the Britannic before encountering a fellow survivor who forces her to reckon with past demons."- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Buffy the vampire slayer. Volume one, High school is hell Buffy the vampire slayer. Volume one, High school is hell Bellaire, Jordie, author. "This is the Buffy Summers you know, who wants what every average teenager wants: friends at her new school, decent grades, and to escape her imposed destiny as the next in a long line of vampire slayers tasked with defeating the forces of evil...only this time around her world looks a lot more like the one outside your window."--Provided by publisher.

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book cover for Outlawed : a novel Outlawed : a novel North, Anna, author. "The Crucible meets True Grit in this riveting adventure story of a fugitive girl, a mysterious gang of robbers, and their dangerous mission to transform the Wild West. In the year of our Lord 1894, I became an outlaw. The day of her wedding, 17 year old Ada's life looks good; she loves her husband, and she loves working as an apprentice to her mother, a respected midwife. But after a year of marriage and no pregnancy, in a town where barren women are routinely hanged as witches, her survival depends on leaving behind everything she knows. She joins up with the notorious Hole in the Wall Gang, a band of outlaws led by a preacher-turned-robber known to all as the Kid. Charismatic, grandiose, and mercurial, the Kid is determined to create a safe haven for outcast women. But to make this dream a reality, the Gang hatches a treacherous plan that may get them all killed. And Ada must decide whether she's willing to risk her life for the possibility of a new kind of future for them all. Featuring an irresistibly no-nonsense, courageous, and determined heroine, Outlawed dusts off the myth of the old West and reignites the glimmering promise of the frontier with an entirely new set of feminist stakes. Anna North has crafted a pulse-racing, page-turning saga about the search for hope in the wake of death, and for truth in a climate of small-mindedness and fear"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Blood Meridian Blood Meridian McCarthy, Cormac "The fulfilled renown of Moby-Dick and of As I Lay Dying is augmented by Blood Meridian, since Cormac McCarthy is the worthy disciple both of Melville and Faulkner," writes esteemed literary scholar Harold Bloom in his Introduction to the Modern Library edition. "I venture that no other living American novelist, not even Pynchon, has given us a book as strong and memorable." Cormac McCarthy's masterwork, Blood Meridian, chronicles the brutal world of the Texas-Mexico borderlands in the mid-nineteenth century. Its wounded hero, the teenage Kid, must confront the extraordinary violence of the Glanton gang, a murderous cadre on an official mission to scalp Indians and sell those scalps. Loosely based on fact, the novel represents a genius vision of the historical West, one so fiercely realized that since its initial publication in 1985 the canon of American literature has welcomed Blood Meridian to its shelf. "A classic American novel of regeneration through violence," declares Michael Herr. "McCarthy can only be compared to our greatest writers." From the Hardcover edition.
book cover for O pioneers! O pioneers! Cather, Willa, 1873-1947.
book cover for Dorn of the mountains : a western story Dorn of the mountains : a western story Grey, Zane, 1872-1939.
book cover for Black mesa Black mesa Grey, Zane, 1872-1939. Arriving in the desert at the foot of Black Mesa, two men, each with his own past, start a cattle ranch, but a ruthless trader and wild women could ruin their prospects.
book cover for Butch Cassidy : the lost years Butch Cassidy : the lost years Johnstone, William W. Asking the question "What if Butch Cassidy wasn't killed in the infamous Bolivian shootout in 1908?", an exciting novel of the Old West follows Butch as he, after fleeing South America, is pulled into the most dangerous train robbery he's ever attempted along with a new Wild Bunch.

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book cover for Interview with the vampire Interview with the vampire Rice, Anne, 1941-2021, author.
book cover for The Southern book club's guide to slaying vampires The Southern book club's guide to slaying vampires Hendrix, Grady, author.
book cover for Abraham Lincoln : vampire hunter Abraham Lincoln : vampire hunter Grahame-Smith, Seth.
book cover for Sunshine Sunshine McKinley, Robin.
book cover for The casebook of Victor Frankenstein : a novel The casebook of Victor Frankenstein : a novel Ackroyd, Peter, 1949-
book cover for The dead girls club : a novel The dead girls club : a novel Walters, Damien Angelica, author.

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book cover for Me talk pretty one day Me talk pretty one day Sedaris, David. David Sedaris describes the struggles he has had in life due to his voice problems, discussing how his voice has affected his personal relationships, his career, and his family life.
book cover for Bossypants Bossypants Fey, Tina, 1970- From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoon, comedian Tina Fey reveals all, and proves that you're no one until someone calls you bossy.
book cover for Talking as fast as I can : from Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls, (and everything in between) Talking as fast as I can : from Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls, (and everything in between) Graham, Lauren, 1967- author. "This book contains some stories from my life: the awkward growing-up years, the confusing dating years, the fulfilling work years, and what it was like to be asked to play one of my favorite characters again. Also included: tales of living on a houseboat, meeting guys at awards shows, and that time I was asked to be a butt model. A hint: all three made me seasick."
book cover for The princess diarist The princess diarist Fisher, Carrie, author. In 1976, Carrie Fisher was a teenager filming a movie, with an all-consuming crush on her costar. And it just happened to become one of the most famous films of all time -- the first Star wars movie. When she recently discovered the journals she had kept, she found them full of plaintive love poems, unbridled musings with youthful naiveté, and a vulnerability that she barely recognized. In revisiting her diaries, Fisher ponders the joys and insanity of celebrity as well as the absurdity of a life spawned by Hollywood royalty whose lofty status has ultimately been surpassed by her own outer-space royalty.
book cover for We are never meeting in real life : essays We are never meeting in real life : essays Irby, Samantha, author. With heartfelt candor and her usual side-splitting bite, humorist, essayist, and blogger at bitchesgottaeat.com Samantha Irby captures powerful emotional truths while chronicling the disaster that has been her life. An ill-fated pilgrimage and romantic vacation to Nashville to scatter her estranged father's ashes, awkward sexual encounters, a Bachelorette application gone awry, and more-- sometimes you just have to laugh, even when your life is a dumpster fire.
book cover for I feel bad about my neck : and other thoughts on being a woman I feel bad about my neck : and other thoughts on being a woman Ephron, Nora.

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book cover for Lavender morning Lavender morning Deveraux, Jude.
book cover for Wine and punishment Wine and punishment Fox, Sarah (Mystery writer), author. Booklover Sadie Coleman knows that in life, as in fiction, the right setting can make a world of difference. The small town of Shady Creek, Vermont, seems like the perfect place to start over after losing her Boston job to a merger and her relationship to her ex's gambling addiction. She's bought and redecorated the old grist mill pub, transforming the Inkwell into a cozy spot where tourists and regulars alike can enjoy a pint or a literary-themed cocktail, or join one of several book clubs.
book cover for The gutter prayer The gutter prayer Ryder-Hanrahan, Gareth, author.
book cover for Emperor : the gates of Rome Emperor : the gates of Rome Iggulden, Conn. Two boyhood friends, Gaius Marius and Marcus, now grown to manhood, are thrust into the grip of bitter conflict as every Roman prepares to take sides in the coming civil war between Sulla and Marius. Their friendship is further tested as they vie for the the love of an extraordinary slave girl.
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book cover for The ruins : a novel The ruins : a novel Smith, Scott, 1965 July 13-
book cover for Interview with the vampire Interview with the vampire Rice, Anne, 1941-2021. Recounting his first two hundred years of life, a vampire tells of his erotic alliance with Claudia, whose passions are forever locked up in the body of a child.
book cover for Where'd you go, Bernadette : a novel Where'd you go, Bernadette : a novel Semple, Maria.
book cover for A raisin in the sun A raisin in the sun Hansberry, Lorraine, 1930-1965.
book cover for Call the midwife : a memoir of birth, joy, and hard times Call the midwife : a memoir of birth, joy, and hard times Worth, Jennifer, 1935-2011.
book cover for Deadendia : the watcher's test Deadendia : the watcher's test Steele, Hamish, author, artist. When Barney gets a job at Dead End, a theme park haunted house, he discovers it is also a portal to hell, and must battle demonic party poopers with help from his best friend Norma and his talking dog Pugsley.

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book cover for The case for books : past, present, and future The case for books : past, present, and future Darnton, Robert.
book cover for The bromance book club The bromance book club Adams, Lyssa Kay, author. When his wife asks for a divorce, Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott finds help from an unlikely source: a secret romance book club made up of Nashville's top alpha men. With the help of their current read, a steamy Regency titled Courting the Countess, the guys coach Gavin on saving his marriage. But it'll take a lot more than flowery words and grand gestures for this hapless Romeo to find his inner hero and win back the trust of his wife.-- Publisher's description.
book cover for The writer's library : the authors you love on the books that changed their lives The writer's library : the authors you love on the books that changed their lives With a Foreword by Susan Orlean, twenty-three of today's living literary legends, including Donna Tartt, Viet Thanh Nguyen, Andrew Sean Greer, Laila Lalami, and Michael Chabon, reveal the books that made them think, brought them joy, and changed their lives in this intimate, moving, and insightful collection from "American's Librarian" Nancy Pearl and noted playwright Jeff Schwager that celebrates the power of literature and reading to connect us all. Before Jennifer Egan, Louise Erdrich, Luis Alberto Urrea, and Jonathan Lethem became revered authors, they were readers. In this ebullient book, America's favorite librarian Nancy Pearl and noted-playwright Jeff Schwager interview a diverse range of America's most notable and influential writers about the books that shaped them and inspired them to leave their own literary mark. Illustrated with beautiful line drawings, The Writer's Library is a revelatory exploration of the studies, libraries, and bookstores of today's favorite authors--the creative artists whose imagination and sublime talent make America's literary scene the wonderful, dynamic world it is. A love letter to books and a celebration of wordsmiths, The Writer's Library is a treasure for anyone who has been moved by the written word. -- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Isn't it bromantic? Isn't it bromantic? Adams, Lyssa Kay, author. "With his passion for romance novels, it was only a matter of time before Vlad took up the pen to write the love story of a lifetime. Elena Konnikova has lived her entire adult life in the shadows. As the daughter of a Russian journalist who mysteriously disappeared, she escaped danger the only way she knew how: She married her childhood friend, Vladimir, and moved to the United States, where he is a professional hockey player in Nashville. Vlad, aka the Russian, thought he could be content with his marriage of convenience. But it's become too difficult to continue in a one-sided relationship. He joined the Bromance Book Club to learn how to make his wife love him, but all he's learned is that he deserves more. He's ready to create his own sweeping romance--both on and off the page. The bros are unwilling to let Vlad forgo true love--and this time they're not operating solo. They join forces with Vlad's neighbors, a group of meddling widows who call themselves the Loners. But just when things finally look promising, Elena's past life intrudes and their happily ever after is cast into doubt"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Fahrenheit 451 Fahrenheit 451 Bradbury, Ray, 1920-2012. Nowadays firemen start fires. Fireman Guy Montag loves to rush to a fire and watch books burn up. Then he met a seventeen-year old girl who told him of a past when people were not afraid, and a professor who told him of a future where people could think. And Guy Montag knew what he had to do ...
book cover for The binding : a novel The binding : a novel Collins, Bridget, author. "In the tradition of Sarah Waters, Helene Wecker, and Jessie Burton, an atmospheric and mystery-laden historical novel set within a magical world where books are not stories but the repository of individual lives"-- Provided by publisher.

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book cover for The book of forgiving : the fourfold path for healing ourselves and our world The book of forgiving : the fourfold path for healing ourselves and our world Tutu, Desmond.
book cover for Not "a nation of immigrants" : settler colonialism, white supremacy, and a history of erasure and exclusion Not "a nation of immigrants" : settler colonialism, white supremacy, and a history of erasure and exclusion Dunbar-Ortiz, Roxanne, 1938- author. "The common assumption that the United States is a "nation of immigrants" camouflages the reality that the US is a colonialist settler state"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Slow birding : the art and science of enjoying the birds in your own backyard Slow birding : the art and science of enjoying the birds in your own backyard Strassmann, Joan, author. "Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or 'exotic' birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann introduces readers to the joys of birding right where they are. In this inspiring guide to the art of slow birding, Strassmann tells colorful stories of the most common birds to be found in the United States--birds we often see but might not have considered deeply before"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for The Blue Zones American kitchen : 100 recipes to live to 100 The Blue Zones American kitchen : 100 recipes to live to 100 Buettner, Dan, author. With wisdom from more than fifty food experts, chefs, and cooks around the country, the best-selling Blue Zones Kitchen author follows the acumen of heritage cooks who have passed their recipes from generation to generation, uncovering the regions and cultures that have shaped America's healthiest food landscapes.
book cover for Dinner with the president : food, politics, and a history of breaking bread at the White House Dinner with the president : food, politics, and a history of breaking bread at the White House Prud'homme, Alex, author. "Perhaps the most significant meals in the world have been consumed at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue by the presumptive leaders of the free world. Thomas Jefferson had an affinity for eggplant and FDR for terrapin stew. Nixon ate a lump of cottage cheese topped with barbecue sauce every day and Obama regularly had arugula. Now, Alex Prud'homme takes us to the dining tables of the White House to look at what the presidents chose to eat, how the food was prepared and by whom, and the context in which the meals were served, making clear that every one of these details speaks volumes about both the individual president and the country he presided over. We see how these gustatory messages touch on not only sometimes curious personal tastes, but also local politics, national priorities, and global diplomacy--not to mention all those dinner-table-conversation-taboos: race, gender, class, money, and religion. The individual stories are fascinating in themselves, but taken together--under the keen and knowledgeable eye of Prud'homme--they reveal that food is not just food when it is desired, ordered, and consumed by the President of the United States"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for A city on Mars : can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? A city on Mars : can we settle space, should we settle space, and have we really thought this through? Weinersmith, Kelly, author. The authors of the best-selling popular science book Soonish discuss the future of space settlements, explore what would be needed to have space kids, build space farms and create nations, ultimately questioning whether or not it's actually a good idea.

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book cover for I'm glad my mom died I'm glad my mom died McCurdy, Jennette, 1992- author. A heartbreaking and hilarious memoir by iCarly and Sam & Cat star Jennette McCurdy about her struggles as a former child actor - including eating disorders, addiction, and a complicated relationship with her overbearing mother - and how she retook control of her life. -- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Grant Grant Chernow, Ron, author. "Ulysses S. Grant's life has typically been misunderstood. All too often he is caricatured as a chronic loser and inept businessman, or as the triumphant but brutal Union general of the Civil War. But these stereotypes don't come close to capturing him, as Ron Chernow shows in his masterful biography, the first to provide a complete understanding of the general and president whose fortunes rose and fell with dizzying speed and frequency."--Book jacket.
book cover for The autobiography of Malcolm X The autobiography of Malcolm X X, Malcolm, 1925-1965.
book cover for Maybe you should talk to someone : a therapist, her therapist, and our lives revealed Maybe you should talk to someone : a therapist, her therapist, and our lives revealed Gottlieb, Lori, author. "From a New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, and national advice columnist, a hilarious, thought-provoking, and surprising new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapist's world--where her patients are looking for answers (and so is she)"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for What the dead know : learning about life as a New York City death investigator What the dead know : learning about life as a New York City death investigator Butcher, Barbara, author. "Reflecting on twenty years of investigating more than 5,500 death scenes, an NYC death investigator, the second woman ever hired for this role, shares how, in dealing with death every day, she learned surprising lessons about life--and how some of those lessons saved her from becoming a statistic herself"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Becoming a citizen activist : stories, strategies, & advice for changing our world Becoming a citizen activist : stories, strategies, & advice for changing our world Licata, Nick, 1947- author.

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book cover for No plan B No plan B Child, Lee, author. Witnessing a woman pushed to her death in front of a bus, Jack Reacher, following the killer on foot, is unaware that this is part of a secret conspiracy with many moving parts with no room for error and any threats will be permanently removed, including Reacher.
book cover for There there There there Orange, Tommy, 1982- author. "Not since Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven and Louise Erdrich's Love Medicine has such a powerful and urgent Native American voice exploded onto the landscape of contemporary fiction. Tommy Orange's There There introduces a brilliant new author at the start of a major career. "We all came to the powwow for different reasons. The messy, dangling threads of our lives got pulled into a braid--tied to the back of everything we'd been doing all along to get us here. There will be death and playing dead, there will be screams and unbearable silences, forever-silences, and a kind of time-travel, at the moment the gunshots start, when we look around and see ourselves as we are, in our regalia, and something in our blood will recoil then boil hot enough to burn through time and place and memory. We'll go back to where we came from, when we were people running from bullets at the end of that old world. The tragedy of it all will be unspeakable, that we've been fighting for decades to be recognized as a present-tense people, modern and relevant, only to die in the grass wearing feathers." Jacquie Red Feather is newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind in shame in Oakland. Dene Oxendene is pulling his life together after his uncle's death and has come to work the powwow and to honor his uncle's memory. Edwin Frank has come to find his true father. Bobby Big Medicine has come to drum the Grand Entry. Opal Viola Victoria Bear Shield has come to watch her nephew Orvil Red Feather; Orvil has taught himself Indian dance through YouTube videos, and he has come to the Big Oakland Powwow to dance in public for the very first time. Tony Loneman is a young Native American boy whose future seems destined to be as bleak as his past, and he has come to the Powwow with darker intentions--intentions that will destroy the lives of everyone in his path. Fierce, angry, funny, groundbreaking--Tommy Orange's first novel is a wondrous and shattering portrait of an America few of us have ever seen. There There is a multi-generational, relentlessly paced story about violence and recovery, hope and loss, identity and power, dislocation and communion, and the beauty and despair woven into the history of a nation and its people. A glorious, unforgettable debut"-- Publisher's description.
book cover for Righteous prey Righteous prey Sandford, John, 1944 February 23- author. When a mysterious vigilante group known only as "The Five" starts targeting the very worst of society, using their unlimited resources to offset the damage done by those they've killed, Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers are called in to investigate, and destroy, this virtually untraceable group.
book cover for The favor : a novel The favor : a novel French, Nicci, author. "In this twisty new stand-alone novel from internationally bestselling author Nicci French, a young woman agrees to do a favor for her first love--but when things go horribly wrong, one small task turns into a murder investigation that completely upends her life, ensnaring her in a deadly web of secrets and lies"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Defending Jacob : a novel Defending Jacob : a novel Landay, William. Andy Barber has been an assistant district attorney in his suburban Massachusetts county for more than twenty years. When a shocking crime shatters their New England town, Andy is blindsided by what happens next: his fourteen-year-old son is charged with the murder of a fellow student. As the crisis reveals how little a father knows about his son, Andy will face a trial of his own-- between loyalty and justice, between truth and allegation, between a past he's tried to bury and a future he cannot conceive.
book cover for Distant thunder Distant thunder Woods, Stuart, author. "During an intense storm in Dark Harbor, Maine, a perplexing murder lands a dead man on Stone Barrington's doorstep. As secrets swirl around this mystery man's identity, Stone quickly sets out to unravel a web of cunning misdirections and lies. Soon enough, he is embroiled in an elaborate game of cat and mouse between the CIA and nefarious foreign forces, including a bewitching new companion who comes under his protection. But when Stone's actions draw the attention of an old enemy, one who will stop at nothing to prevent the truth from getting out, Stone realizes he may have finally met his match"-- Provided by publisher

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book cover for The book thief The book thief Zusak, Markus. Trying to make sense of the horrors of World War II, Death relates the story of Liesel--a young German girl whose book-stealing and story-telling talents help sustain her family and the Jewish man they are hiding, as well as their neighbors.
book cover for Heartstopper. Volume 1 Heartstopper. Volume 1 Oseman, Alice, author, artist. "Boy meets boy. Boys become friends. Boys fall in love. Shy and softhearted Charlie Spring sits next to rugby player Nick Nelson in class one morning. A warm and intimate friendship follows, and that soon develops into something more for Charlie, who doesn't think he has a chance. But Nick is struggling with feelings of his own, and as the two grow closer and take on the ups and downs of high school, they come to understand the surprising and delightful ways in which love works."--Page 4 of cover
book cover for A court of mist and fury A court of mist and fury Maas, Sarah J., author. Though Feyre now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, but as she navigates the feared Night Court's dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms--and she might be key to stopping it.
book cover for A Court of Thorns and Roses A Court of Thorns and Roses Maas, Sarah J. The sexy, action-packed first book in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series from Sarah J. Maas. When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a terrifying creature arrives to demand retribution. Dragged to a treacherous magical land she knows about only from legends, Feyre discovers that her captor is not truly a beast, but one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world. At least, he's not a beast all the time. As she adapts to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, transform from icy hostility into a fiery passion that burns through every lie she's been told about the beautiful, dangerous world of the Fae. But something is not right in the faerie lands. An ancient, wicked shadow is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or doom Tamlin-and his world-forever. From bestselling author Sarah J. Maas comes a seductive, breathtaking book that blends romance, adventure, and faerie lore into an unforgettable read.
book cover for A good girl's guide to murder A good girl's guide to murder Jackson, Holly, 1992- author. As her senior capstone project, Pippa Fitz-Amobi is determined to find the real killer in a closed, local murder case, but not everyone wants her meddling in the past.
book cover for The summer I turned pretty The summer I turned pretty Han, Jenny, author. Belly spends the summer she turns sixteen at the beach just like every other summer of her life, but this time things are very different.

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book cover for Boy-crazy Stacey Boy-crazy Stacey Galligan, Gale, adapter, illustrator. Accompanying the Pike family during a two-week vacation to the Jersey Shore, baby-sitter Stacey falls head over heels for a handsome lifeguard despite Mary Anne's warning that he is too old for her.
book cover for Karen's birthday Karen's birthday Farina, Katy, author, artist. "It's Karen's birthday! She can't wait for all those presents. Karen is even going to have two parties--one at Daddy's house and one at Mommy's. But what Karen really wants for her birthday is one big party and to celebrate the special day with her whole family together. Will Karen's birthday wish come true?"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Karen's haircut Karen's haircut Farina, Katy, author, artist. Deciding a new haircut will give her the boost she needs, Karen is devastated when the hairstylist cuts her hair all wrong and wonders if she will ever get back to feeling like her usual confident self.
book cover for Cat Kid comic club Cat Kid comic club Pilkey, Dav, 1966- author, artist. "Li'l Petey, Flippy, and Molly introduce twenty-one rambunctious, funny, and talented baby frogs to the art of comic making. As the story unwinds with mishaps and hilarity, readers get to see the progress, mistakes, and improvements that come with practice and persistence"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Cat Kid comic club. Collaborations Cat Kid comic club. Collaborations Pilkey, Dav, 1966- author, illustrator. "Excitement and imagination run wild as Naomi, Melvin, Poppy, Gilbert, Curly, and their siblings get back to making comics with originality and laughter. But wait--have they cleaned their rooms yet?! After their chores, the rambunctious group presents even more amazing mini-comics. By working together, the baby frogs discover that small things can have a huge impact."-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Karen's Roller Skates Karen's Roller Skates Martin, Ann M. It's going to be a great weekend! Karen has new roller skates and is a very good skater. She's looking forward to trying some new tricks. But, oh no! Karen falls down and has to go to the hospital. Her wrist is broken! Karen is determined to get everyone she knows — plus someone famous — to sign her cast. It isn't going to be easy, but she won't give up until the job is done.

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book cover for Construction site : road crew, coming through! Construction site : road crew, coming through! Rinker, Sherri Duskey, author. Told in rhyming text, seven new road-building machines set out on a job--building, rolling, paving, and painting a brand new road.
book cover for Nobody likes unicorns Nobody likes unicorns Kilpatrick, Karen, author. A llama provides six reasons that llamas are better than unicorns.
book cover for The day the crayons quit The day the crayons quit Daywalt, Drew. When Duncan arrives at school one morning, he finds a stack of letters, one from each of his crayons, complaining about how he uses them.
book cover for How do dinosaurs learn to be kind? How do dinosaurs learn to be kind? Yolen, Jane, author. It is not always easy for a dinosaur to learn how to be kind, but with a little practice, and keeping other people firmly in mind, he can become a one-of-a-kind, very kind dinosaur.
book cover for Oona and the shark Oona and the shark DiPucchio, Kelly, author. "A curious and inventive mermaid attempts to befriend a shark with sensory issues"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for 10 cats 10 cats Gravett, Emily, author, illustrator. Follow the lives of ten kittens as they playfully pounce, bat, and swat while their mother sleeps. Buckets of paint quickly turn the kittens--and their sleeping mother--into brilliant works of art. When mama cat wakes up, playtime turns into bath time. Full of playful and engaging art, this inventive cat book creates page after page of spot-the-difference fun perfect for repeat reading.

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book cover for Everyone on this train is a suspect : a novel Everyone on this train is a suspect : a novel Stevenson, Benjamin, author. "On a famous Australian train between Darwin and Adelaide for the Mystery Writers' Society one of the attendees is murdered for real in the new mystery from the author of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for What we kept to ourselves : a novel What we kept to ourselves : a novel Kim, Nancy Jooyoun, author. "From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Story of Mina Lee comes a propulsive new novel of a family that unravels when a stranger is found dead in their backyard, only to find he might hold the key to finding their mother who disappeared a year ago"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for Murder at Barclay Meadow : a mystery Murder at Barclay Meadow : a mystery Eckel, Wendy Sand, author. "Rosalie Hart's world has been upended. After her husband confesses to an affair, she exiles herself to her late aunt's farmhouse on Maryland's Eastern Shore. With its fields untended and the house itself in disrepair, Barclay Meadow couldn't be more different than the tidy D.C. suburb she used to call home. Just when Rosalie feels convinced things couldn't get any worse, she finds a body floating in her marsh grasses."-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for The lock-up : a novel The lock-up : a novel Banville, John, author. In 1950s Dublin, renowned pathologist Dr. Quirke and DI John Strafford investigate the murder of a young history scholar with the help of her journalist sister, and as they close in on the killer, their personal lives put the case, and the lives of everyone involved, in danger.
book cover for After the hurricane : a novel After the hurricane : a novel Franqui, Leah, author. "Reminiscent of Gabriela Garcia's Of Women and Salt, Leah Franqui brings us an engrossing, deeply personal novel with a mystery at its heart as a daughter returns to Puerto Rico to search for her troubled father, who has gone missing after Hurricane Maria"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for The birdcage The birdcage Chase, Eve, author. "In the spirit of Lisa Jewell and Kate Morton, an emotional mystery set in the rugged remote landscape of north Cornwall full of dark secrets and twists, about three unusual sisters forced to confront the past"-- Provided by publisher.

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book cover for American demon : Eliot Ness and the hunt for America's Jack the Ripper American demon : Eliot Ness and the hunt for America's Jack the Ripper Stashower, Daniel, author. "New York Times bestselling author and Edgar Award-winner Daniel Stashower returns with American Demon, a historical true crime starring legendary lawman Eliot Ness."-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for What the Dead Know What the Dead Know Butcher, Barbara A riveting, deeply personal memoir of more than twenty years of death-scene investigations by New York City death investigator Barbara Butcher. Barbara Butcher was early in her recovery from alcoholism when she found an unexpected lifeline: a job at the Medical Examiner's Office in New York City. The second woman ever hired for the role of Death Investigator in Manhattan, she was the first to last more than three months. The work was gritty, demanding, morbid, and sometimes dangerous—she loved it. Butcher (yes, that is her real name, and she has heard all the jokes) spent day in and day out investigating double homicides, gruesome suicides, and most heartbreaking of all, underage rape victims who had also been murdered. In What the Dead Know , she writes with the kind of New York attitude and bravado you might expect from decades in the field, investigating more than 5,500 death scenes, 680 of which were homicides. In the opening chapter, she describes how just from sheer luck of having her arm in cast, she avoided a boobytrapped suicide. Later in her career, she describes working the nation's largest mass murder, the attack on 9/11, where she and her colleagues initially relied on family members' descriptions to help distinguish among the 21,900 body parts of the victims. This is the fascinating and stunning real-life story of a woman who, in dealing with death every day, learned surprising lessons about life—and how some of those lessons saved her from becoming a statistic herself. Fans of Kathy Reichs, Patricia Cornwell, and true crime won't be able to put it down.
book cover for Scoundrel : how a convicted murderer persuaded the women who loved him, the conservative establishment, and the courts to set him free Scoundrel : how a convicted murderer persuaded the women who loved him, the conservative establishment, and the courts to set him free Weinman, Sarah, author. "From the author of The Real Lolita and editor of Unspeakable Acts, the astonishing story of a murderer who conned the people around him-including conservative thinker William F. Buckley-into helping set him free"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for The Wager : a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder The Wager : a tale of shipwreck, mutiny and murder Grann, David, author. "From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Killers of the Flower Moon and The Lost City of Z, a mesmerizing story of shipwreck, survival, and savagery, culminating in a court martial that reveals a shocking truth On January 28, 1742, a ramshackle vessel of patched-together wood and cloth washed up on the coast of Brazil. Inside were thirty emaciated men, barely alive, and they had an extraordinary tale to tell. They were survivors of His Majesty's Ship the Wager, a British vessel that had left England in 1740 on a secret mission during an imperial war with Spain. While the Wager had been chasing a Spanish treasure-filled galleon known as "the prize of all the oceans," it had wrecked on a desolate island off the coast of Patagonia. The men, after being marooned for months and facing starvation, built the flimsy craft and sailed for more than a hundred days, traversing 2500 miles of storm-wracked seas. They were greeted as heroes. But then ... six months later, another, even more decrepit craft landed on the coast of Chile. This boat contained just three castaways, and they had a very different story to tell. The thirty sailors who landed in Brazil were not heroes - they were mutineers. The first group responded with countercharges of their own, of a tyrannical and murderous captain and his henchmen. It became clear that while stranded on the island the crew had fallen into anarchy, with warring factions fighting for dominion over the barren wilderness. As accusations of treachery and murder flew, the Admiralty convened a court martial to determine who was telling the truth. The stakes were life-and-death-for whomever the court found guilty could hang. The Wager is a grand tale of human behavior at the extremes told by one of our greatest nonfiction writers. Grann's recreation of the hidden world on a British warship rivals the work of Patrick O'Brian, his portrayal of the castaways' desperate straits stands up to the classics of survival writing such as The Endurance, and his account of the court martial has the savvy of a Scott Turow thriller. As always with Grann's work, the incredible twists of the narrative hold the reader spellbound. Most powerfully, he unearths the deeper meaning of the events, showing that it was not only the Wager's captain and crew who were on trial - it was the very idea of empire"-- Provided by publisher.
book cover for A Gentleman and a Thief A Gentleman and a Thief Jobb, Dean Catch Me If You Can meets The Great Gatsby  meets Cary Grant in To Catch a Thief in this captivating Jazz Age true-crime caper about "the greatest jewel thief who ever lived" ( Life Magazine ), Arthur Barry, who charmed celebrities and millionaires—everyone from Rockefellers to members of the royal family—while simultaneously planning and executing the most audacious and lucrative heists of the 1920s.  “A master of narrative nonfiction. In this mesmerizing tale about a Jazz Age gentlemanly thief, Jobb has found his own perfect jewel.” ―DAVID GRANN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wager and Killers of the Flower Moon “An enthrallingly propulsive, unpredictably twisty biography of one of the most fascinating criminals of the 20th Century.  I was hooked from the very first heist.” ―MICHAEL FINKEL, New York Times bestselling author of The Art Thief and The Stranger in the Woods   A skilled con artist and one of the most successful burglars in history, Arthur Barry was adept at slipping in and out of bedrooms undetected, even when his victims slept only inches away. He became a folk hero, a gentleman bandit touted in the press as the “Prince of Thieves” and an “Aristocrat of Crime.” Think Cary Grant in To Catch a Thief.  In a span of seven years, Barry stole pearls, diamonds, and other precious gems worth almost $60 million today. Among his many victims were a Rockefeller, an heiress to the Woolworth Department Store fortune, an oil magnate, Wall Street bigwigs, a top executive of automotive giant General Motors, and a famous polo player. He befriended the Prince of Wales, Harry Houdini, and other luminaries. The rollicking, caper-filled rise and dramatic downfall of this master thief is a high-speed ride told in stylish prose. A Gentleman and a Thief is also a love story. Barry confessed to dozens of burglaries to protect his wife, Anna Blake (and was the prime suspect in scores of others on Long Island and across Westchester County). Sentenced to a twenty-five-year term, he staged a dramatic prison break—triggering a bloody inmates' riot—when Anna became seriously ill, so they could be together for a few more years as fugitives. Page-turning, escapist, and sparkling with insight into the allure of gemstones and our fascination with well-planned heists and the suave, clever criminals who pull them off, A Gentleman and a Thief is perfect for true crime fans who relish the exploits of con artists and high-class crooks.
book cover for Gator country : deception, danger, and alligators in the Everglades Gator country : deception, danger, and alligators in the Everglades Renner, Rebecca, author. "David Grann meets Susan Orlean in this page-turning true story of an underground operation into the mysterious world of alligator poaching and its larger than life Floridian characters To catch a Florida Man, you have to become one, and that's what Officer Jeff Babauta did. As his ponytailed, whiskey-soaked alter ego, he established Sunshine Alligator Farm. His goal? Infiltrate the shady world of illegal poachers in the Florida Everglades in order to protect the natural world. A head-spinning adventure soon unfolds. Jeff deals with glow-in-the-dark alligators and high-speed airboat rides, but quickly learns that not all poachers are villains. They're simply people trying to survive, fighting against the poverty and greed holding them down. Jeff wants to solve the mystery of alligator poachers, and in doing so he must venture deeper into a strange ecosystem where right is wrong, and justice comes at the cost of those who've welcomed him into their world. Gator Country is the twisting true story of the impossible choices individuals must make to stay afloat in this world. Through its wholly unique blend of reporting, nature writing, and personal narrative, this book transports readers to vibrant and dangerous Florida landscapes and offers intimate portraits of those who call the region home. Broad in scope and vivid in detail, Gator Country is a fast paced tale of the risks people will take to survive in one of the world's most beautiful yet formidable landscapes and the undercover investigation that threatens to topple the whole scheme"-- Provided by publisher.

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book cover for History of Kent County, Maryland, 1630-1916 History of Kent County, Maryland, 1630-1916 Usilton, Fred G. (Frederick G.)
book cover for Chestertown and Kent county Chestertown and Kent county Keiser, R. Jerry.
book cover for Maryland's great outdoors Maryland's great outdoors Evans, Middleton.
book cover for Plantations, Slavery & Freedom on Maryland's Eastern Shore Plantations, Slavery & Freedom on Maryland's Eastern Shore Hedberg, Jacqueline Simmons, author.
book cover for The vanishing landscape : Documenting a changing way of life : Kent County, Queen Anne's County, Talbot County and the waterways of the eastern shore of Maryland The vanishing landscape : Documenting a changing way of life : Kent County, Queen Anne's County, Talbot County and the waterways of the eastern shore of Maryland Hunt, Shirley Hampton. Contains color and black-and-white photographs of landscapes, waterways, and buildings in the Mid-Shore area.
book cover for Betterton : jewel of the Chesapeake Betterton : jewel of the Chesapeake Crew, Larry D.

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book cover for Are u ok? : a guide to caring for your mental health Are u ok? : a guide to caring for your mental health Morton, Kati, author. "Get answers to your most common questions about mental health and mental illness--including anxiety, depression, bipolar and eating disorders, and more. [This book] walks readers through the most common questions about mental health and the process of getting help--from finding the best therapist to navigating harmful and toxic relationships and everything in between. In the same down-to-earth, friendly tone that makes her videos so popular, licensed marriage and family therapist and YouTube sensation Kati Morton clarifies and destigmatizes the struggles so many of us go through and encourages readers to reach out for help."--Back cover.
book cover for Brain on fire Brain on fire Susannah Cahalan The book narrates Cahalan's issues with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis and the process by which she was diagnosed with this form of encephalitis. She wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the events of the previous month, during which time she would have violent episodes and delusions. Her eventual diagnosis is made more difficult by various physicians misdiagnosing her with several theories such as "partying too much" and schizoaffective disorder. The book also covers Cahalan's life after her recovery, including her reactions to watching videotapes of her psychotic episodes while in the hospital.
book cover for Little panic : dispatches from an anxious life Little panic : dispatches from an anxious life Stern, Amanda, author. The ordinary world never made sense to Amanda, who grew up certain her friends and family would die or disappear if she quit watching them, compulsively treating every parting as a final good-bye. Shuttled between divorced parents, from a barefoot bohemian existence in Greenwich Village to a sanitized, stricter world uptown, this smart, sensitive little girl experienced life through the distorting lens of an undiagnosed panic disorder. Her darkly funny memoir is at once a love letter to 1970-80s New York City, a coming-of-age story of an anxious, unusually perceptive child, and a window into adult life and relationships lived on the razor's edge of panic.
book cover for Bedlam: An Intimate Journey Into America's Mental Health Crisis Bedlam: An Intimate Journey Into America's Mental Health Crisis Kenneth Paul Rosenberg A psychiatrist and award-winning documentarian sheds light on the mental-health-care crisis in the United States.
book cover for The body keeps the score : brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma The body keeps the score : brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma Van der Kolk, Bessel A., 1943- author. An expert on traumatic stress outlines an approach to healing, explaining how traumatic stress affects brain processes and how to use innovative treatments to reactivate the mind's abilities to trust, engage others, and experience pleasure-- Publisher's description.
book cover for Toxic positivity : keeping it real in a world obsessed with being happy Toxic positivity : keeping it real in a world obsessed with being happy Goodman, Whitney, author. "Every day, we're bombarded with pressure to be positive. From "good vibes only" and "life is good" memes, to endless advice, to "look on the bright side, "" we're constantly told that the key to happiness is silencing negativity wherever it crops up, in ourselves and in others. Even when faced with illness, loss, breakups, and other challenges, there's little space for talking about our real feelings-and processing them so that we can feel better and move forward. But if all this positivity is the answer, why are so many of us anxious, depressed, and burned out? In this refreshingly honest guide, sought-after therapist Whitney Goodman shares the latest research along with everyday examples and client stories that reveal how damaging toxic positivity is to ourselves and our relationships, and presents simple ways to experience and work through difficult emotions. The result is more authenticity, connection, and growth-and ultimately, a path to showing up as you truly are"-- Provided by publisher

Mental Health Awareness

A collection of mental health subject books and memoirs. 

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