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Perfume & pain : a novel / by Dorn, Anna,author.;
"A controversial LA author attempts to revive her career and finally find true love in this hilarious nod to 1950s lesbian pulp fiction. Having recently moved both herself and her formidable perfume bottle collection into a tiny bungalow in Los Angeles, mid-list author Astrid Dahl finds herself back in the Zoom writer's group she cofounded, Sapphic Scribes, after an incident that leaves her and her career lightly canceled. But she temporarily forgets all that by throwing herself into a few sexy distractions -- like Ivy, a grad student researching 1950s lesbian pulp who smells like metallic orchids, or her new neighbor, Penelope, who smells like patchouli. Penelope, a painter living off Urban Outfitters settlement money, immediately ingratiates herself in Astrid's life, bonding with her best friends and family, just as Astrid and Ivy begin to date in person. Astrid feels judged and threatened by Penelope, a responsible older vegan, but also finds her irresistibly sexy. When Astrid receives an unexpected call from her agent with the news that actress and influencer Kat Gold wants to adapt her previous novel for TV, Astrid finally has a chance to resurrect her waning career. But the pressure causes Astrid's worst vice to rear its head -- the Patricia Highsmith, a blend of Adderall, alcohol, and cigarettes -- and results in blackouts and a disturbing series of events. Unapologetically feminine yet ribald, steamy yet hilarious, Anna Dorn has crafted an exquisite homage to the lesbian pulp of yore, reclaiming it for our internet and celebrity-obsessed world. With notes of Southern California citrus and sultry smokiness, Perfume and Pain is a satirical romp through Hollywood and lesbian melodrama."--
Subjects: Lesbian fiction.; Queer fiction.; Humorous fiction.; Novels.; Authors; Lesbians; Substance abuse; Women authors;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The Oregon Trail [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.A modern twist on the trials and tribulations of the road to Oregon, this official successor to the global phenomenon will immerse players in exhilarating journeys ranging from the historically accurate to the totally extreme. Players will pick their traveling party, stock the wagon with supplies, and embark on an adventure filled with tough choices, new dangers, and unexpected situations. Surviving blizzards, broken limbs, snakebites, exhaustion, starvation, and the dreaded dysentery is no small feat; all the while navigating an untamed frontier to get your party to their new life in Oregon before the winter. Track down a missing party in the aftermath of a fierce blizzard, transport volatile gunpowder through blistering desert heat, compete in challenging hunting mini-games, and meet a broad cast of historic figures. With procedurally selected random events where players' choices affect their party and future game events, there's always a new adventure on the horizon every time you play.ESRB Content Rating: E10, Everyone, 10+ (Mild violence, mild language, alcohol reference, tobacco reference, crude humour).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Online membership, Nintendo account and internet connection required for online play/features ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Nintendo video games.; Adventure video games.; Role playing video games.; Video games.; 2D video games.; Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Frontier and pioneer life; Pioneers; Oregon Trail (Game); Wilderness survival;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Grand theft auto. [electronic resource] : & episodes from Liberty City. by Rockstar Games (Firm); Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Grand theft auto IV -- The lost and damned -- The ballad of Gay Tony.Game.The perfect choice for both players coming to Rockstar Games' open-world third-person action-adventure masterpiece for the first time, as well as fans of the series looking for the most complete GTA IV experience possible, Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete has everything players need to delve into every inch of terrain, every story and every character lurking in the crime-ridden streets of the fictional Liberty City. This complete edition contains the original GTA IV game, both stand-alone game episodes originally released as downloadable content, plus extras included in this special edition. Niko Bellic, fresh off the boat from Europe, and his cousin Roman, try to find fortune in Liberty City. As they slip into debt and get dragged into a criminal underworld by a series of shysters, thieves and sociopaths, they discover that the reality is very different from the dream in a city that worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.ESRB Content Rating: M, Mature, 17+ (blood and gore, intense violence, nudity, strong language, strong sexual content, use of drugs and alcohol).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 3 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; Playstation Network compatible ; 2-16 player online multiplayer with voice (broadband internet connection required).
Subjects: Computer adventure games; Computer games.; Gangs; Grand Theft Auto games.; Grand theft auto IV (Game); Playstation 3 (Video game console); Video games.;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Killer look / by Fairstein, Linda A.,author.;
"New York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein delivers a heart-pounding thriller that explores the dark secrets of Manhattan's iconic fashion scene in her latest Alexandra Cooper novel. New York City is one of the fashion capitals of the world, well-known for its glamour and style. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the runway, where American haute couture continually astounds with its creativity, daring, and innovation in the name of beauty. Yet high fashion means high stakes, as Alex Cooper quickly discovers when businessman and designer Wolf Savage is found dead in an apparent suicide, mere days before the biggest show of his career. When the man's daughter insists Savage's death was murder, the case becomes more than a media sensation: It is a race to find a killer in a world created entirely out of fantasy and illusion. With her own job at the DA's office in jeopardy, and the temptation to self-medicate her PTSD with alcohol almost too strong to resist, Alex is not anyone's first choice for help. But she is determined to uncover the grime--and the possible homicide--beneath the glitz. Along with detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace, Alex must penetrate the twisted roots and mixed motives among the high-profile players in the Garment District.The investigation takes the trio from the missing money in Wolf Savage's international fashion house to his own recovery from addiction; from the role of Louisiana Voodoo in his life to his excessive womanizing; and to the family secrets he kept so well-hidden, even from those closest to him--just as things are about to get deadly on the catwalk."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Cooper, Alexandra (Fictitious character);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The flight attendant : a novel / by Bohjalian, Chris,1962-author.;
"From the New York Times bestselling author of The Guest Room, a powerful story about the ways an entire life can change in one night: A flight attendant wakes up in the wrong hotel, in the wrong bed, with a dead man - and no idea what happened. Cassandra Bowden is no stranger to hungover mornings. She's a binge drinker, her job with the airline making it easy to find adventure, and the occasional blackouts seem to be inevitable. She lives with them, and the accompanying self-loathing. When she awakes in a Dubai hotel room, she tries to piece the previous night back together, counting the minutes until she has to catch her crew shuttle to the airport. She quietly slides out of bed, careful not to aggravate her already pounding head, and looks at the man she spent the night with. She sees his dark hair. His utter stillness. And blood, a slick, still wet pool on the crisp white sheets. Afraid to call the police - she's a single woman alone in a hotel room far from home - Cassie begins to lie. She lies as she joins the other flight attendants and pilots in the van. She lies on the way to Paris as she works the first class cabin. She lies to the FBI agents in New York who meet her at the gate. Soon it's too late to come clean-or face the truth about what really happened back in Dubai. Could she have killed him? If not, who did? Set amid the captivating world of those whose lives unfold at forty thousand feet, The Flight Attendant unveils a spellbinding story of memory, of the giddy pleasures of alcohol and the devastating consequences of addiction, and of murder far from home"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Flight attendants; Murder;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Bravely default. [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.Embark on a search for four crystals in the latest entry in the bravely series. Explore a new world filled with new characters-- with the atmosphere and gameplay The series is known for. A new world, a new story, and all-new heroes of light ready to save excillant! Engage in turn-based RPG combat with a risk/reward system in the next entry of square enix's bravely series. The saga begins when our hero Seth, a young sailor, washes up on the shore of one of excillant's five kingdoms. Here, he meets Gloria of Musa, a princess who fled her kingdom when it was destroyed by evil forces bent on stealing its crystals. He also encounters Elvis and adelle, two travelers determined to decipher a mysterious and magical book. It's up to you to stop the forces that threaten these heroes and all of excillant. Select from many different jobs, skills, and abilities to customize each party member to fit your strategy. The more you learn, the more tactics you'll wield. Find and defeat an enemy who holds an asterisks to take on even more jobs, like thief or Black mage!ESRB Content Rating: T, Teen (Mild blood, mild suggestive themes, use of alcohol, violence).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Role playing video games.; Adventure video games.; Fantasy video games.; Video games.; Nintendo video games.; Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Bravely default 2 (Game); Computer adventure games; Adventure and adventurers; Magic;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The good father : a novel / by Grady, Wayne,author.;
"From award-winning, bestselling author Wayne Grady comes The Good Father, his first contemporary novel, which comically and tragically reckons with a father and daughter's estrangement, the failures brought on by hubris, the limits of perception and the price we pay for second chances. Every story has two sides, two perspectives. And when it comes to a relationship between a daughter and her father, separated first by divorce and then by both generational gaps and physical and emotional distance, those perspectives can colossally diverge. Such is the case with Harry Bowes and his only daughter, Daphne. Harry is a mild mannered journalist turned teacher turned wine merchant who is content to putter around his home in Toronto eating things straight out of the fridge that both his doctor and his second wife, Elinor, would disapprove of, and procrastinate calling his daughter even though he senses something is amiss. Meanwhile, in Vancouver, Daphne seems intent on a course of nihilism, having gone from being a loving girl to a top student to a hostile young woman who is determined to destroy her life and relationships by self-medicating with drugs and alcohol. When a catastrophic event wrenches them out of their states, one of stasis and one of chaos, Harry and Daphne are forced to examine the ways in which their self-absorption has eroded their connection and discover whether a family's bond is truly ironclad or if their damage is irreparable. Told in alternating perspectives, The Good Father delivers a deeply satisfying and layered novel of love, perception, family and domesticity. Propelled by regret, compassion, frustration and comfort, this novel gives us Wayne Grady at the height of his powers."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Fathers and daughters; Life change events;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Killer look [sound recording] / by Fairstein, Linda A.,author.; Rosenblat, Barbara,narrator.; Penguin Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Barbara Rosenblat."New York Times bestselling author Linda Fairstein delivers a heart-pounding thriller that explores the dark secrets of Manhattan's iconic fashion scene in her latest Alexandra Cooper novel. New York City is one of the fashion capitals of the world, well-known for its glamour and style. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the runway, where American haute couture continually astounds with its creativity, daring, and innovation in the name of beauty. Yet high fashion means high stakes, as Alex Cooper quickly discovers when businessman and designer Wolf Savage is found dead in an apparent suicide, mere days before the biggest show of his career. When the man's daughter insists Savage's death was murder, the case becomes more than a media sensation: It is a race to find a killer in a world created entirely out of fantasy and illusion. With her own job at the DA's office in jeopardy, and the temptation to self-medicate her PTSD with alcohol almost too strong to resist, Alex is not anyone's first choice for help. But she is determined to uncover the grime--and the possible homicide--beneath the glitz. Along with detectives Mike Chapman and Mercer Wallace, Alex must penetrate the twisted roots and mixed motives among the high-profile players in the Garment District.The investigation takes the trio from the missing money in Wolf Savage's international fashion house to his own recovery from addiction; from the role of Louisiana Voodoo in his life to his excessive womanizing; and to the family secrets he kept so well-hidden, even from those closest to him--just as things are about to get deadly on the catwalk."--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Thrillers (Fiction); Cooper, Alexandra (Fictitious character);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cuphead [electronic resource]. by Sony Computer Entertainment.;
Game.Come one, come all, to witness an interactive entertainment spectacle for the ages. Presenting ... the all-cartoon Wondergame Cuphead!! In this classic run and gun action game, play as brothers Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or local co-op) as you traverse strange worlds and take on massive, screen-filling bosses to earn your souls back from The Devil himself! It's no exaggeration to say there really isn't any other experience like this worldwide phenomenon from developer Studio MDHR. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, Cuphead's visuals and audio are meticulously created with the same techniques of the era: traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Cuphead truly is a playable cartoon that feels plucked from the golden era of animation. But that's not all! This raucous retail edition includes the incredibly popular DLC expansion "The Delicious Last Course" on-disc/cartridge, offering players a bevy of additional bosses, wondrous weapons & charms, and all-new playable character Ms. Chalice. Add in a set of delightful pack-ins lovingly crafted by the artists at Studio MDHR, and you get quite simply the most complete Cuphead experience ever, perfect for long-time fans and newcomers alike!ESRB Content Rating: E10, Everyone, 10+ (Fantasy violence, mild language, use of alcohol, use of tobacco).Blu-ray disc compatible with Playstation 4 console ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; 6 GB storage required.
Subjects: Sony video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Adventure video games.; Video games.; 2D video games.; Platform video games.; Playstation 4 (Video game console); Video games.; Computer games.; Cuphead (Game); Brothers; Soul; Good and evil; Computer adventure games;
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Cactus Jack : a novel / by Smith, B. J.(Brad J.),author.;
"Brad Smith's latest is a terrific novel about a thirty-something single woman, the untried colt she inherits, a horse crazy little girl, and their band of misfits and has-beens who stick it to the establishment in the cutthroat world of horse racing. Billie Masterson is a chronic underachiever, drowning herself in alcohol and bad relationships in Ohio. She hasn't been home to the family's broken-down thoroughbred farm in Kentucky since college. Her mother committed suicide when Billie was a teen and she blames her father, Will Masterson. When Will drops dead while working on the farm, Billie returns to rural Kentucky for the funeral, intending only to pay her respects before high-tailing it back to Ohio. However, she's informed by her father's lawyer, the garrulous David Mountain Clay, that she now owns the farm ... and all the debt that goes with it. Determined to sell everything, settle the debts and get out of town, Billie discovers that her father's colt, a horse named Cactus Jack, is the object of obsession for billionaire Reese Ryker, the louche scion of a department store dynasty and now owner of Double R Racing, one of the top thoroughbred stables in the world. Billie is willing to sell everything to Ryker-until she realizes that he's an entitled misogynist and a not-so-subtle racist. Against her better judgment, she decides to keep the farm and the untested horse. To do that she needs to race the animal-and beat Ryker at his own game. Assisted by a team of misfits, including a washed-up trainer with whom she has a bit too much history, the horse-crazy little girl next door, and her father's ex-girlfriend, Billie and Cactus Jack take the track by a storm"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Horse racing; Race horses;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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