Fiction
Never Look Away
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A fast-moving thriller that keeps you guessing until the very end. Excellent dialogue.
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Pat, East Shore Area Library
One for the Money
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First of the delightful Stephanie Plum novels. Read it and you'll be hooked!
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Pat, East Shore Area Library
On the Ropes: Round One
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A surprisingly good first book, fast paced and funny, with an involved plot that has little to do with boxing. Don't miss Round Two.
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Millie, East Shore Area Library
The Secret of Raven Point
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A young woman volunteers as a nurse during World War II.
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Ellen, East Shore Area Library
The Hopefuls
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This book shows how difficult a political campaign can b on a marriage.
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Ellen, East Shore Area Library
Beloved Poison
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Secrets abound in this victoria era crime novel. A rich cast of characters, scientific detail, & Gothic atmosphere. I didn't want it to end.
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Phyllis, East Shore Area Library
Falling
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Emma leaves behind her Manhattan life for a new start in Connecticut.
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Sydney, William H. & Marion C. Alexander Family Library
The Obstinate Pen
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The adventure of a pen and the chaos it creates.
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Kiri, East Shore Area Library
Out of My Mind
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Beautiful reminder to not make assumptions about those differently-abled than we are.
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Ginger, East Shore Area Library
The Matchmakers of Minnow Bay
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A light-hearted novel about second chances in love and life.
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Phyllis
Prayers for Sale
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A historical novel that takes you into the hard life of women in a small Colorado mining town during the 1800's. Characters are strong and lovable.
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Pat
The Memory Keeper's Daughter
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A lifelong secret creates emotional troubles and conflict in the lives of two families.
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Pat
Fatal Option
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One poor decision creates a domino effect in this intricate thriller.
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Ginger
Orphan Train
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A teenager "aging out" of foster care does community service helping an elderly woman and discovers answers to haunting mysteries.
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Diane
The Unquiet Grave
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This master storyteller gives us another gem. It's based on an incredible American ghost story set in 1896 West Virginia
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Pat
Mammy
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A delightful look at the life of working class families in the 1960's Dublin, Ireland. Delightful characters, funny and heart warming.
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Millie
The Red Hunter
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2 Women, both victims of horrible acts on intersecting courses. Great book read in 1 day!
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Priscilla
The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend
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Broken wheel, Iowa has never met anyone like Sara, who opens a book shop and revitalizes the dying little town.
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Phyllis
Poison : a wicked snow white tale
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The beginning of a trilogy - Snow White, with a twist.
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Alyssa
The Casual Vacancy
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Rumors fly, dark secrets are exposed and a village is divided following a town councilman's death.
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Ginger
The Daughter of Time
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Different, interesting and convincingly researched. A mystery in history... solved?
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Ginger
Whistling Past the Graveyard
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In 1963, a 9 year old girl runs away and accepts a ride that changes her life. Poignant, funny & Memorable.
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Millie
Stoner & Spaz
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Extremely well written story of a young man with cerebral palsy and his friendship with a "drugged out" woman. A quick, absorbing read.
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Connor
The Lost Order
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In this latest Cotton Malone adventure, author Steve Berry intertwines Confederate gold, the threat of shifting the balance of power in the U.S. Government, the Smithsonian Institution, and the mysterious Knights of the Golden Circle. A great read as you try to sort fact from fiction!
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Ray, Northern Dauphin Library
A Man Called Ove
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Delightful read! The main character seems to be a grumpy old man set in his ways, but slowly you begin to see a deeper connection to many people in some surprising ways. Don't judge a book by it's cover: some grumpy old men have big hearts!
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Marie, Northern Dauphin Library
Two Graves
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At last we learn about special agent pendergast's family. A past he didn't know he had now haunts him. Neo-nazis, eugenics, and southern-style detective work!
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Ray, Northern Dauphin Library
Orphan Train Girl
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Before "aging-out" of foster care, Molly takes a volunteer position helping an elderly womam. Their similarities are amazing.
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Millie, East Shore Area Library
The Last Midwife
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This author is a master at telling tales of the joys and struggles of a 19th century colorado mountain life. This is one of her best. Strong female characters.
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Pat, East Shore Area Library
A Man Called Ove
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A curmudgeon hides beneath a cranky exterior following a painful loss while developing and unexpected friendship with his new neighbors.
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Maryann, East Shore Area Library
Camino Island
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Jobless and in debt, a young writer gets caught up in the theft of rare manuscripts. Ingenious plot.
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Ginger, East Shore Area Library
Wishin' and Hopin'
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The innocence of 1964 America shines in this witty, charming tale of a 5th-grader's unforgettable Christmas
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Ginger, East Shore Area Library
Kissing Christmas Goodbye
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Light, amusing "whodunit" in a cozy english village, complete with an old manor house and all the trimmings.
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Ginger, East Shore Area Library
Keeping Christmas
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Empty nesters struggle with how to celebrate Christmas without their children. Moving ahead isn't easy.
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Millie, East Shore Area Library
How to be Single
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Better than the movie, about a young woman finding herself.
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Alyssa, East Shore Area Library
A Place for Us
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Will Hadia's wedding reuinte her family or are they too broken already?
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Ellen, East Shore Area Library
The Bullet Catcher's Daughter
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A steampunk mystery featuring a woman disguised as her "brother" prowling the dark streets of London.
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Leslie, East Shore Area Library
The Girl Before
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A quick read with a surprising ending!
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Priscille H, East Shore Area Library
The library at the Edge of the World
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Hanna Cosey regretfully returns from london to her rural Irish hometown to become its librarian. Told with wit and charm.
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Maryann, East Shore Area Library
Ready Player One
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A coming of age cyber-quest. The young hero is on a virtual treasure hunt.
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Meg, East Shore Area Library
Capital
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"We want what you have." A postcard from a londer realty company, or from someone with sinister intent?
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Ginger, East Shore Area Library
Big Magic
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The Author of Eat Pray Love inspires you to be creative.
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Alyssa, ESA
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A florist deals with love, grief and renewal in a small town.