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By: Kristina McMorris A scrawled sign on a farmhouse porch reads "2 Children for Sale," capturing the desperation sweeping the country in 1931, during the Great Depression. Struggling reporter Ellis Reed's photograph of the children leads to his big break, but the consequences are unimaginably devastating. Haunted by secrets of her own, newspaper secretary Lillian […]
The Guncle by Steven Rowley Patrick O’Hara has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant — from a safe distance. His Palm Springs home and reclusive lifestyle aren’t exactly welcoming to children. But when tragedy strikes, Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian. Patrick has no idea what to expect, […]
The Circus Train by Amita Parikh When all is lost, how do you find the courage to keep moving forward? 1938. Lena Papadopoulos has never quite found her place within the circus, even as the daughter of the extraordinary headlining illusionist, Theo. Brilliant and curious, Lena—who uses a wheelchair after a childhood bout with polio—yearns […]
This will be the Book Club's Christmas Party. Bring a book for the Grab Bag Book Exchange. There will be no Book Club in December. ~ The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss ~ When it comes to relationships, thirty-four-year-old Kate Turner is ready to say "Bah, humbug." The sleepy town of Blexford, England, […]
Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War by Steve Sheinkin In 1964, Daniel Ellsberg was a U.S. government analyst, helping to plan a war in Vietnam. It was the height of the Cold War, and the government would do anything to stop the spread of communism―with or without the consent […]
Thursday, March 28th 7:00 PM at the library. Stop in and grab a copy to check out! Synopsis: Woodrow Wilson Nickel, age 105, feels his life ebbing away. But when he learns giraffes are going extinct, he finds himself recalling the unforgettable experience he cannot take to his grave. It’s 1938. The Great Depression lingers. […]
Join us Thursday, April 25th for our monthly bookclub! Copies will be available to checkout early March. "Older women often feel invisible, but sometimes that's their secret weapon. They've spent their lives as the deadliest assassins in a clandestine international organization, but now that they're sixty years old, four women friends can't just retire - […]
ASSISTANT WANTED: Notorious, high-ranking villain seeks loyal, levelheaded assistant for unspecified office duties, supporting staff for random mayhem, terror, and other Dark Things In General. Discretion a must. Excellent benefits. With ailing family to support, Evie Sage's employment status isn't just important, it's vital. So when a mishap with Rennedawn’s most infamous Villain results in […]
Cassie Andrews works in a New York City bookshop, shelving books, making coffee • for customers, and living an unassuming, ordinary life. Until the day one of her favorite customers a lonely yet charming old man dies right in front of her. Cassie is devastated. She always loved his stories; and now she has nothing […]
Adult Book Club September 26 @ 7PM Walnut Library Get your copy today! Jake volunteers at a nursing home because he likes helping people. He likes skating and singing, playing Bingo and Name That Tune, and reading mysteries and comics aloud to his teachers. He also likes avoiding people his own age... and the cruelty […]
October 24 at 7pm Stop in to get your сору! I dream sometimes about a house l've never seen.... Opal is a lot of things-orphan, high school dropout, full-time cynic and part-time cashier-but above all, she's determined to find a better life for her younger brother Jasper. One that gets them out of Eden, Kentucky, […]
