At the Library, December 4, 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: Crochet, Thursday’s at 1:00 pm (NOTE THE NEW TIME!) Story Time – Wednesdays at 10:00, every 1st Saturday at 10:00 December 12, 5:30pm – Diamond Art bookmark painting, ages 14 & up. Only 20 spaces available, please call to reserve your spot 304-538-6560 December 14, 10:00 – 11:30 – Christmas craft and a visit from Santa!
New fiction:
Trial by fire : a novel by Danielle Steel
Born to a French mother and American father, graceful Dahlia de Beaumont has been sole owner and CEO of the venerable family perfume business based in Paris since her early twenties, following the death of her parents. For twenty-five years, after losing her young skier husband in an avalanche, her life has centered on running Lambert Perfumes and being a devoted single mother to her four now-adult children: indecisive Charles, volatile Alexa, kind-hearted business visionary Delphine, and dreamy artist Emma. Now fifty-six, she has an “arrangement” with a married French man but has been questioning that relationship. Dahlia comes to San Francisco on a routine business trip to check on her stores in the States. But shortly after her arrival, brush fires ignite in Napa Valley. Watching the sweeping devastation on the news, Dahlia is moved to help. But doing so will bring unforeseen consequences that endanger not only her life, but her entire future.
Over the edge by Irene Hannon
As the sole witness to a murder, Lindsey Barnes is already on edge. Now she’s being targeted by someone who wants to discredit her testimony. Or is she? Police detective Jack Tucker must determine if it’s true, and if so, who’s behind the campaign to destroy her credibility–and perhaps her life.
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.
Now or never : thirty-one on the run : a Stephanie Plum novel by Janet Evanovich
She said yes to Morelli. She said yes to Ranger. Now Stephanie Plum has two fiancâes and no idea what to do about it. But the way things are going, she might not live long enough to marry anyone. While Stephanie stalls for time, she buries herself in her work as a bounty hunter, tracking down an unusually varied assortment of fugitives from justice. She can’t hold Ranger and Morelli at bay for long, and she’s keeping a secret from them that is the biggest bombshell of all. Now or never, she’s got to make the decision of a lifetime.
New Non-fiction
From under the truck : a memoir by Josh Brolin
Weaving a latticework of different strands, moving back and forth through time, Brolin captures a life marked by curiosity, pain, devotion, kindness, humor. He recounts an unconventional childhood far from Hollywood. Raised on a ranch in Paso Robles, California, he was surrounded as a child by the wolves, cougars, and other wild animals gathered by his fearless and explosive mother, Jane Agee Brolin. Her tragic, early death haunts this book, and the force of her unforgettable personality is felt throughout.
The small and the mighty : twelve unsung Americans who changed the course of history, from founding to the Civil Rights Movement by Sharon McMahon
Through meticulous research, McMahon discovers history’s unsung characters and brings their rich, riveting stories to light for the first time, proving that the stories of ordinary Americans who never make it into textbooks are often the most remarkable.
American heroes by James Patterson
U.S. soldiers who served in overseas conflicts– from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan–share true stories of the actions that earned them some of America’s most distinguished military medals, up to and including the Medal of Honor. They never acted alone, but always in the spirit of camaraderie, patriotism, and for the good of our beloved country. There has never been a better time for all of us to think about duty, sacrifice, and what it means to be an American hero.
The wall of life : pictures and stories from this marvelous lifetime by Shirley MacLaine
MacLaine shares a memoir in photographs, chronicling her life with 150+ images from her personal archive.
New Easy Readers
The helping sweater by Rachel Davisson Más
It’s finally cold enough for Maya to wear her favorite sweater! But when her cat pulls a thread loose, her beloved sweater quickly begins to unravel. Maya is heartbroken, but she doesn’t have time to fix it before school. She starts to realize that maybe her sweater can help other people–and that’s when the magic begins! Maya uses her sweater to help folks in her community throughout the day. But of course, what goes around, comes around and when Maya needs help, someone comes to her rescue.
Who took my lollipop? By Doug Cenko
Someone took Squirrel’s lollipop…and he’s BIG MAD. It was pink and blue and stripey and delicious. He bought it with his own lemonade stand money! And now it’s GONE! Can the lollipop thief be found before Squirrel loses his temper? Or will his friendship with the other playground animals be hurt by his anger as he madly searches for the culprit?
Wake up, moon! By Lita Judge
A playful squirrel defies bedtime, delighting in a playful snow romp with forest friends, until drowsy eyes and sleepy yawns signal the time for a cozy rest.
Tumblebaby by Adam Rex
A sleeping baby rolls out of the house and across the nation on a series of larger-than-life adventures.
