New Adult Books - May
3 days to live
Patterson, James, 1947-, author
2023
"The people closest to you can be your most dangerous enemies in this heart-pounding collection of 3 brand-new thrillers from the master of suspense. 3 Days to Live: A CIA-agent bride is on her European honeymoon when she and her husband are poisoned--leaving her seventy-two hours to take revenge (with Duane Swierczynski). Women and Children First: When a deal goes bad on a tech executive in Washington, DC, he turns an order to kill his family into a chance to relive his military glory days (with Bill Schweigart). The Housekeepers: A Los Angeles doctor trusts her two housekeepers, but when she's murdered in a botched attempt to steal drugs, the pair of grifters vie to control their former employer's estate--facing off against the Russian mob (with Julie Margaret Hogben)"-- Provided by publisher.
Arnie : the life of Arnold Palmer
Callahan, Tom, author.
2017
"In this definitive biography, veteran sportswriter Tom Callahan shines a spotlight on one of the greatest golfers ever to play the game, Arnold Palmer. The winner of more than ninety championships, including four Masters Tournaments, Arnold Palmer was a legend in twentieth century sports: a supremely gifted competitor beloved for his powerful hitting, his nerve on the greens, and his great rapport with fans. Perhaps above all others, Palmer was the reason golf's popularity exploded, as the King of the links helped define golf's golden age along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player. In addition to his talent on the golf course, Palmer was a brilliant entrepreneur off it, and one of the first sportsmen to create his own successful marketing brand. Forging an alliance with sports agent Mark McCormick, Palmer parlayed his popularity into lucrative deals, and helped pave the way for the multi-million-dollar contracts that have become standard for stars across all sports. But beyond his business acumen, Palmer was always a larger-than-life character, and Arnie recounts a host of unforgettable anecdotes from a long life in the spotlight. Tom Callahan knew Palmer well for many years, and now pays tribute to this golfing icon. Filled with great stories from the key people in Palmer's life, Arnie is an entertaining and illuminating portrait of a remarkable man and his extraordinary legacy"-- Provided by publisher.
Baby crochet : 20 hand crochet designs for babies 0-24 months
Daykin, Lois, author
2007
Lois Daykin has created an ensemble of 20 wonderful designs for newborns and little toddlers in a fun-loving collection of garments and accessories, together with some cool ideas for decorating the nursery You can chose from cute hats and bootees, a scarf and a little wrap cardigan for baby to wear or pretty but practical bibs and bottle warmers. There are great ideas for the nursery, too, including strings of crochet hearts and a little rabbit diaper holder, along with some great toys, including a cat and a curly snake, and some big, soft crochet building blocks. Simple, bright colors make crocheting for baby fun to do, and many of the projects can be done in a few hours, easy enough for even novices to make successfully. The designs make great baby shower gifts, too. What better way to welcome a new arrival in the family than with a personalized hand-made gift?
Beth & Amy
Kantra, Virginia, author.
2021
"Four sisters face new beginnings in this heartfelt modern take on Little Women by New York Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra. Amy March is more like her older sister Jo than she'd like to admit. An up-and-coming designer in New York's competitive fashion industry, ambitious Amy is determined to get out of her sisters' shadows and keep her distance from their North Carolina hometown. But when Jo's wedding forces Amy home, she must face what she really wants...and confront the One Big Mistake that could upend her life and forever change her relationship with Jo. Gentle, unassuming Beth grew up as the good girl of the family. A talented singer-songwriter, she's overcome her painful anxiety to tour with country superstar Colt Henderson. But life on the road has taken its toll on her health and their relationship. Maybe a break to attend her sister's wedding will get her out of her funk. But Beth realizes that what she's looking for and what she needs are two very different things.... With the March women reunited, this time with growing careers and families, they must once again learn to lean on one another as they juggle the changes coming their way"-- Provided by publisher.
A blanket of steel
Johnston, Timothy S., 1970- author.
2024
Truman McClusky has led the underwater colonies in their fight against the world's superpowers. Climate change has devastated the surface; nations suffer famine, drought, rebellion, rising waters, and apocalyptic coastal flooding. But now, as Mac leads the underwater colonies to freedom and independence, he is faced with the gravest threat of his life: a Russian assassin, hellbent on killing Mac and everyone he cares for. Now Mac must uncover the identity of the killer, face him in combat, and at the same time lead people in battle against the largest underwater force ever assembled.
The busy brain cure : the eight-week plan to find focus, tame anxiety, and sleep again
Mushtaq, Romie, author
2024
One evening, Khaled hears a bizarre short story that will foever change his life. Obsessed by the power of those words, Khaled embarks on a journey that will take him far from Benghazi, to pursue a life of the mind at the University of Edinburgh. When a chance encounter in a hotel brings Khaled face to face with the author, he is subsumed into the deepest friendship of his life - one that forces him, as the Arab Spring erupts, to confront agonizing tensions between revolution and safety, family and exile, and how to define his own sense of self against those closest to him.
Creating money : attracting abundance
Roman, Sanaya, author.
2008
This step-by-step guide to creating money and abundance was given to Sanaya and Duane by their guides, Orin and DaBen. These teachers have successfully helped thousands of people to manifest prosperity, find their life's work, and fulfill their life purpose.
Driving lessons
Fishman, Zoe, author
2014
An executive at a New York cosmetics firm, Sarah has had her fill of the interminable hustle of the big city. When her husband, Josh, is offered a new job in suburban Virginia, it feels like the perfect chance to shift gears. While Josh quickly adapts to their new life, Sarah discovers that having time on her hands is a mixed blessing. Without her everyday urban struggles, who is she? And how can she explain to Josh, who assumes they are on the same page, her ambivalence about starting a family? It doesn't help that the idea of getting behind the wheel--an absolute necessity of her new life--makes it hard for Sarah to breathe. It's been almost twenty years since she's driven, and just the thought of merging is enough to make her teeth chatter with anxiety. When she signs up for lessons, she begins to feel a bit more like her old self again, but she's still unsure of where she wants to go. Then a crisis involving her best friend lands Sarah back in New York--a trip to the past filled with unexpected truths about herself, her dear friend, and her seemingly perfect sister-in-law.
E³ : nine more energy experiments that prove manifesting magic and miracles is your full-time gig
Grout, Pam, author
2014
Fiber magick : a witch's guide to spellcasting with crochet, knotwork & weaving
Luna, Opal.
2021
"71 crochet, knotwork, and weaving patterns for use in spellcasting and personal spiritual practice"-- Provided by publisher.
The good neighbor : a novel
Kowalski, William, 1970-
2004
Purchasing a 150-year-old house in the country for different reasons, a Manhattan couple finds their relationship tested by what they learn about the house, its history, and its previous inhabitants.
The house on Lonely Street
Andrews, Lyn author.
2016
For Katherine Donovan, the Dublin slums are a lonely place and she longs to leave. So when her hated father is found murdered, a victim of local revenge for an act of cruelty, she unearths his money and flees, in fear of her life. She takes her young friend Ceppie Hely with her to Liverpool where, after finding a temporary haven with the Boland family, Katherine uses the last of her money to rent a ramshackle lodge. But far from finding refuge for herself and the little girl she promises to protect, she has put them into the path of terrifying danger.
Ill-fated fortune
Chow, Jennifer J., author
2024
"Felicity Jin grew up literally hanging onto Mom's apron strings in their magical bakery in the quaint town of Pixie, California. Her mother's enchanted baked goods, including puffy pineapple buns and creamy egg tarts, bring instant joy to all who consume them. Felicity has always been hesitant in the kitchen herself after many failed attempts, but a takeout meal gone wrong inspires her to craft some handmade fortune cookies. They become so popular that Felicity runs out of generic fortunes and starts making her own personalized predictions. When one customer's ill-fated fortune results in his murder, Felicity's suspiciously specific fortune has the police focusing on her as the main culprit. Now Felicity must find a way to turn her luck around and get cleared from suspicion"-- Provided by publisher of large print version.
In touch : how to tune in to the inner guidance of your body and trust yourself
Prendergast, John J., 1950- author
2015
The Jinn-Bot of Shantiport
Basu, Samit, author.
2023
"Shantiport was supposed to be a gateway to the stars. But the city is sinking, and its colonist rulers aren't helping anyone but themselves. Lina, a daughter of failed revolutionaries, has no desire to escape Shantiport. She loves her city and would do anything to save its people. This is, in fact, the plan for her life, made before she was even born. Her brother, Bador, is a small monkey bot with a big attitude and bigger ambitions. He wants a chance to leave this dead-end planet and explore the universe on his own terms. But that would mean abandoning the family he loves-even if they do take him for granted. When Shantiport's resident tech billionaire coerces Lina into retrieving a powerful artifact rumored to be able to reshape reality, forces from before their time begin coalescing around the siblings. And when you throw in a piece of sentient, off-world tech with the ability to grant three wishes into the mix... None of the city's powers will know what hit them."-- Provided by publisher.
Like thunder
Okorafor, Nnedi, author.
2023
"This brand-new sequel to Nnedi Okorafor's Shadow Speaker contains the powerful prose and compelling stories that have made Nnedi Okorafor a star of the literary science fiction and fantasy space and put her at the forefront of Africanfuturist fiction"-- Provided by publisher.
Love and hot chicken : a delicious Southern novel
Hartong, Mary Liza, author
2024
When PJ Spoon returns home for her beloved daddy's funeral, she doesn't expect to stick around. PJ impulsively takes a job as a fry cook at Pennywhistle's beloved Chickie Shak, where locals gather for Nashville-style hot chicken. Fate shakes up PJ's life again when the town rallies around the terribly retro and fun Hot Chicken Pageant. PJ finally notices her cute redheaded coworker Boof. As PJ and Boof fall for each other, Boof's search for her birth mother catapults the budding couple into a mystery that might be better left unsolved.
Mason jar cocktails : over 150 delicious drinks for the home mixologist
Carley, Shane, author
2022
Combine the best aspects of your favorite creative cocktails with the rustic simplicity of the Mason jar
The other woman's shoes
Parks, Adele.
2003
The Evergreen sisters are united - in envy of each other's love life." "Martha and Michael have the perfect home, the perfect family and the perfect life. Until one day, he leaves her. Eliza and Greg rent a one-bedroom flat where they make music and lots of love. Until one day, she leaves him." "Now the Evergreen sisters are united by separation. And suddenly, they're free to pursue the relationships they think they've always wanted." "Martha wants fun, and lots of it. Great sex and high excitement, courtesy of Jack-the-unpredictable-lad. Eliza wants the ideal husband, and fast. Sensible conversation and dinner parties with a man who doesn't buy groceries at the local garage." "So when both women find exactly what they're looking for, everybody's happy ... aren't they? Or does chasing the perfect love only get more complicated when you're wearing another woman's shoes?
Poor things : episodes from the early life of Archibald McCandless M.D. Scottish Public Health Officer
Gray, Alasdair, author, illustrator.
2023
"In the 1880s in Glasgow, Scotland, medical student Archibald McCandless finds himself enchanted with the intriguing creature known as Bella Baxter. Supposedly the product of the fiendish scientist Godwin Baxter, Bella was resurrected for the sole purpose of fulfilling the whims of her benefactor. As his desire turns to obsession, Archibald's motives to free Bella are revealed to be as selfish as Godwin's, who claims her body and soul. But Bella has her own passions to pursue.
Saving Ruth
Fishman, Zoe, author
2012
When Ruth returns home to the South for the summer after her freshman year at college, a near tragedy pushes her to uncover family truths and take a good look at the woman she wants to become. Growing up in Alabama, all Ruth Wasserman wanted was to be a blond Baptist cheerleader. But as a curly-haired Jew with a rampant sweet tooth and a smart mouth, this was an impossible dream. Not helping the situation was her older brother, David, a soccer star whose good looks, smarts, and popularity reigned at school and at home. College provided an escape route and Ruth took it. Now home for the summer, she's back lifeguarding and coaching alongside David, and although the job is the same, nothing else is. She's a prisoner of her low self-esteem and unhealthy relationship with food, David is closed off and distant in a way he's never been before, and their parents are struggling with the reality of an empty nest. When a near drowning happens on their watch, a storm of repercussions forces Ruth and David to confront long-ignored truths about their town, their family, and themselves.
