Fiction

The Art of Arranging Flowers

Author
Lynne Branard

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A florist deals with love, grief and renewal in a small town.

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Meg, East Shore Area Library

Never Look Away

Author
Linwood Barclay

Staff Comment
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

Author
Janet Evanovich

Staff Comment
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

Author
Tom Schreck

Staff Comment
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

Author
Jennifer Vanderbes

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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

Author
Jennifer Close

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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

Author
E. S. Thompson

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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

Author
Jane Green

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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

Author
Frank W. Dormer

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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

Author
Lauren Sabel

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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

Author
Kelly Harms

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A light-hearted novel about second chances in love and life.

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Phyllis

Prayers for Sale

Author
Sandra Dallas

Staff Comment
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

Author
Kim Edwards

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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

Author
Chris Beakey

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One poor decision creates a domino effect in this intricate thriller.

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Ginger

Orphan Train

Author
Christina Baker Kline

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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

Author
Sharyn McCrumb

Staff Comment
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

Author
Brendan O'Carrol

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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

Author
Lisa Unger

Staff Comment
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

Author
Katarina Bivald

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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

Author
Sarah Pinborough

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The beginning of a trilogy - Snow White, with a twist.

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Alyssa

The Casual Vacancy

Author
J K. Rowling

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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

Author
Josephine Tey

Staff Comment
Different, interesting and convincingly researched. A mystery in history... solved?

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Ginger

Whistling Past the Graveyard

Author
Susan Crandall

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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

Author
Ronald Koertge

Staff Comment
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

How to love

Author
Kate Cotugno

Staff Comment
A shockingly real love story of two teenagers.

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Ellen

The Lost Order

Author
Steve Berry

Staff Comment
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

Author
Fredrik Backman

Staff Comment
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

Author
Lincoln Child & Preston Douglas

Staff Comment
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

Author
Christina Baker Kline

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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

Author
Sandra Dallas

Staff Comment
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

Author
Fredrik Backman

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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

Author
John Grisham

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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'

Author
Wally Lamb

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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

Author
M.C. Beaton

Staff Comment
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

Author
Dan Walsh

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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

Author
Liz Tuccillo

Staff Comment
Better than the movie, about a young woman finding herself.

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Alyssa, East Shore Area Library

A Place for Us

Author
Fatima Farheen Mirza

Staff Comment
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

Author
Rod Duncan

Staff Comment
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

Author
JP Delaney

Staff Comment
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

Author
Felicity Hayes-McCoy

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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

Author
Ernest Cline

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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

Author
John Lanchester

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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

Author
Elizabeth Gilbert

Staff Comment
The Author of Eat Pray Love inspires you to be creative.

Suggested by
Alyssa, ESA

Before We Were Yours

Author
Lisa Wingate

Staff Comment
Based on the true story of a horrific scandal with adoptions at the Tennessee Children's Home in the 1930s.

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Rebecca