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Big Little Lies

Another great and engaging tale spun by Liane.  It centers around a typical suburban town and how the families living there all interact.  It follows the lives of three women, their secrets, and their struggle to survive the daily grind.  The bonus is that there is a murder or perhaps just a tragic accident and this event blows everyone's well- kept secrets and lies out into the open.   Sue

A Court of Thorns and Roses 

I read this book because of a very enthusiastic reader, big fan of Sarah J. Maas' books and frequent customer at my bookstore. I can honestly say although this is not my usual genre, I enjoyed this book immensely. The stark and bleak landscape of young Feyre's mortal world and the lush beautiful world of the Spring Court of High Lord Tamlin were vividly described and brought to life through Maas' talented writing. The "Beauty & the Beast" theme, horrid curses, truly evil villains, frightening creatures and the many faces of love weave together to make a truly wonderful story. This may have been my first Sarah J. Maas book but it will not be my last.

-Lisa

Gallows Hill

 

Salem Detective Andrew Lennox is having a difficult time lately-personal problems & a department imposed leave of absence following a shooting- have left him anxious & doubting his instincts. On his first day back on the job, he has a murder to greet him: a man left hanging on Salem's infamous Gallows Hill- the site where the Salem Witch Trials victims were executed & buried. As Lennox & his partner, the intriguing

Detective Sergeant Michelle Ouellette, proceed with their investigation they find clues which lead them to believe there is a possible occult connection to the murdered man. Meanwhile, the city of Salem is gearing up for it's biggest night of the year, Halloween, & the influx of thousands of tourists for the festivities only compound the difficulties facing the detectives as they try to narrow their list of suspects.

A compulsively readable detective novel with well developed characters, O'Brien weaves the notorious history of Salem into the narrative so the reader feels as though he is leading you through the city, street by street. Highly recommended!
-Kim

Being Mortal

by Atul Gawande

An important book, that seems to be directed toward medical professionals yet is very accessible to any reader. It's an exploration of aging, death and dying and how, in his opinion, the medical field mishandles both. We've made unbelievable advances in medicine, yet more than ever it seems indifferent to quality of life and has made it harder than ever to die with dignity. A fascinating and moving book that may not have all the answers, but it certainly asks the right questions. This is a book I think everyone should read.

-Bob

Coloring books for adults have seen a surge in popularity this year. Coloring is no longer just for kids. They can be a means of creativity, relaxation , and a form of stress relief. Come see our great display of challenging and diverse books and get coloring!

Down the Point
by Cindy Follett Guldemond  

The commercial fishing port of Point Judith is rich in history. Men and Women toiled both ashore and at sea for over a century to make it one of most important fishing centers in Rhode Island. The personalities and their stories come to life in interviews conducted by the author, a daughter of one of the fisherman and sister to three others. As the industry shrinks under today's harsh realities, this book serves as a reminder of the importance of our maritime past by introducing us to the people who for decades traveled down to the point. 


Hope Realized:    
by William R. Holland

Four students graduated in 2009 from a small poverty stricken, low performing urban city high school in Central Falls and attended four different colleges. Fifty-two percent of their classmates had dropped out of high school, and after a union dispute in 2010 caused by a federal and state mandate, all high school teachers were fired. This action resulted in the school becoming the national poster child for high school "drop-out factories." Hope Realized goes beyond the research and rhetoric as the students describe the highs and lows of their college journeys.Teachers and school reformers can learn much from their compelling and insightful stories.


Seasons of the Heart 
by  Nancy R. Brown

"During the past few weeks since Donn died, I've met a couple of widows (they were my patients). One of them said that she had been a widow for several months and how difficult it was. The other had been a widow for a year or so.

I was speaking with them at different times, and they both said, "You wouldn't understand anyway. No one understands unless they have experienced this." I told them that I recently had become a widow, and they both said, " Isn't it awful?" One of them added, "Doesn't life deal an unfair hand of cards?"

I thought to myself, Is there something wrong with me? Am I crazy? (I can hear Donn laughing now and saying, "Yes, bud, you are crazy. But I love you anyway!") But I don't feel that way. I have been dealt a wonderful set of cards, and I have been blessed.

 

 

 

A Key Into The Language of America   

by Roger Williams    

 

  Yes, That Roger Williams. Written in 1643 at a time of great turmoil between Native Americans and the English settlers, A Key into the Language of America is an anthropological study of 17th century American Indian culture, a phrase book of the Narragansett language, and a commentary on American Indian life during the early colonial period. Written by an advocate of Native American rights and treatment, the book presents a number of ideas that seem anti-English and bring to light the prejudices held by the pilgrims. The book was the first study of Native American language written in English, and the commentary on Indian ways of life make it a worthwhile read. 

 

May 5th

14th Deadly Sin by James Patterson
God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson
Fall by John Lescroart
Waterloo by Bernard Cornwell
Wright Brothers by David McCullough
Pedro by Pedro Martinez
Invention of Wings (PB) by Sue Monk Kidd
Miracle at Fenway (PB) by Saul Wisnia

May 12th
Forgotten Room by Lincoln Child
Guest Cottage by Nancy Thayer
Solitude Creek by Jeffrey Deaver
Lucky Life Interrupted by Tom Brokaw
Quartet by Joseph Ellis
Things that Matter (PB) by Charles Krauthammer

May 19th
Seveneves by Neal Stephenson
Beach Town by Mary Kay Andrews
Scarlet Gospels by Clive Barker
Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith
Who Built That by Michelle Malkin
Boston Mob (PB) by Marc Songini
Hope to Die (PB) by James Patterson

May 26th
Radiant Angel by Nelson Demille
Piranha by Clive Cussler
Make Something Up by Chuck Palahniuk
Gumption by Nick Offerman
Taking a Stand by Rand Paul
Losing the Signal by Jackie McNish
Top Secret 21 (PB) by Janet Evanovich
In the Kingdom of Ice (PB) by Hampton Sides