November 20, 2024
We are currently collecting recipes from our local folks for the publication of a Hardy County Public Library Cookbook! Please put together your favorite tried and true recipes to share with others and drop them off at the front desk.
Events: Story Time, Wednesday’s at 10:00. Every 1st Saturday at 10:00 Crochet, Thursday’s at 6:00 November 12 – November 22 Friends of the Library’s Silent Auction. Stop by and place your bids! November 16, Thanksgiving Craft November 19, 5:30pm – Diamond Art bookmark painting, ages 14 & up. Only 20 spaces available, please call to reserve your spot 304-538-6560
New fiction:
One last stand by Susan May Warren
When Air One Rescue pilot London Brooks finds herself falsely accused, her reputation tarnished, and her life in danger, she has no choice but to plunge back into the treacherous world of espionage she left behind. Shep Watson already saved London’s life once–and he’ll do everything in his power to bring her back home.
The author’s guide to murder : a novel by Beatriz Williams
There’s been a sensational murder at historic Castle Kinloch, a gothic fantasy of grey granite on a remote island in the Highlands of Scotland. Literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley has been found dead–under bizarre circumstances–in the castle tower’s book-lined study. Years ago, Presley purchased the castle as a showpiece for his brand and to lure paying guests with a taste for writerly glamor. Now it seems, the castle has done him in–or possibly, one of the castle’s guests has.
Midnight and blue : an Inspector Rebus novel by Ian Rankin
John Rebus spent his life as a cop putting Edinburgh’s most deadly criminals behind bars. Now having been convicted of a homicide, he’s joined them. A convict is brutally murdered in his locked cell deep in the heart of Scotland’s most infamous prison. Sleeping in a cell across the floor lies John Rebus, the equally notorious detective. Stripped of his badge and estranged from his police family, he is now fighting for his own life — protected by an old nemesis but always one wrong move away from the shank. As new allies and old enemies circle, and the days and nights bleed into each other, even this legendary figure struggles to keep his head. They say old habits die hard, though. The death stirs Rebus’s deductive — and manipulative — impulses, setting off a domino-chain of scheming criminals, corrupt prison guards and perhaps only one or two good souls who may see it all through. But how do you find a killer in a place full of them?
Raised by wolves by James Patterson
Two teens appear out of nowhere, ransacking a small-town grocery and attacking the police officers who come to investigate. Their clothes are torn and filthy, their hands and bare feet callused, they have fangs. They’re sister and brother, alone against the world. Where did they come from? Raised by wolves, they say. Kai and Holo are taken in by the police chief and his wife, and begin adjusting to life in a small town, attending school and going on dates. But humans, they find, are the most vicious animals. And the mystery of their upbringing brings dark and powerful forces to Kokanee Creek, tearing the town apart and threatening the lives of everyone they love.
To die for by David Baldacci
Travis Devine has become a pro at accomplishing any mission he’s given. But this time it’s not his skills that send him to Seattle to aid the FBI in escorting orphaned, twelve-year-old Betsy Odom to a meeting with her uncle, who’s under federal investigation. Instead, he’s hoping to lay low and keep off the radar of an enemy–the girl on the train. But as Devine gets to know Betsy, questions begin to arise around the death of her parents. Devine digs for answers, and what he finds points to a conspiracy bigger than he could’ve ever imagined. It might finally be time for Devine and the girl on the train to come face-to-face. Devine is going to find out the difference between his friends and his enemies–and in some cases, they might well be both.
New Non-fiction
What the chicken knows : a new appreciation of the world’s most familiar bird by Sy Montgomery
Montgomery takes readers inside the flock to reveal all the things that make chickens such remarkable creatures and explores the special relationship between humans and chickens.
John Lewis : a life by David Greenberg
A biography of Civil Rights icon John Lewis that draws on interviews with Lewis and approximately 275 others who knew him at various stages of his life, as well as never-before-used FBI files and documents.
Brothers by Alex Van Halen
In this intimate and open account, Alex Van Halen shares his personal story of family, friendship, music and brotherly love in a tribute to his beloved brother and band mate, Edward Van Halen.
Milk Street bakes by Christopher Kimball
A collection of 200 sweet and savory baking recipes from the team at Milk Street.
New Easy Readers
Snow is… by Laura Gehl
It’s dawn and there is snow all around. The wonder of winter’s first snowfall brings the magic of changing seasons and sees a family sharing the perfect snow day with coziness and togetherness from dawn to dusk.
Wonder & awe by Annie Herzig
After befriending a snowy friend, whom she names Wonder, a young girl’s sense of awe comes alive as she rediscovers the world through her new friend’s eyes.
An adventure for Lia and Lion by Al Rodin
Lia is off on an adventure, and she’d like a pet to take with her. In another corner of the meadow is Lion, who is also looking for an adventure and a pet of his own. But both Lia and Lion want to be in charge! Will their adventure be over before it begins?
Little Orange Pumpkin by Erin Guendelsberger
Little Orange Pumpkin explores a haunted mansion by herself on Halloween night, and gets a bigger scare than she bargained for.
