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The friend / by Nunez, Sigrid,author.;
A moving story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog. When a woman unexpectedly loses her lifelong best friend and mentor, she finds herself burdened with the unwanted dog he has left behind. Her own battle against grief is intensified by the mute suffering of the dog, a huge Great Dane traumatized by the inexplicable disappearance of its master, and by the threat of eviction: dogs are prohibited in her apartment building. While others worry that grief has made her a victim of magical thinking, the woman refuses to be separated from the dog except for brief periods of time. Isolated from the rest of the world, increasingly obsessed with the dog's care, determined to read its mind and fathom its heart, she comes dangerously close to unraveling. But while troubles abound, rich and surprising rewards lie in store for both of them. Elegiac and searching, The Friend is both a meditation on loss and a celebration of human-canine devotion.
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Human-animal relationships; Female friendship; Grief; Dogs;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Flowers of darkness / by Rosnay, Tatiana de,1961-author.; translation of:Rosnay, Tatiana de,1961-Fleurs de l'ombre.English.;
"New York Times bestselling author Tatiana de Rosnay's Flowers of Darkness explores how artificial intelligence tampers with love, sex, and the basis of artistic creation in a new future Paris. CASA is a brand new artist residency in an ultra-modern apartment, with a view of all of Paris. A dream for any novelist in search of tranquility. But is this residency a dream or a nightmare? Since moving in, Clarissa Katsef has had ominous discomfort, the feeling of being watched. Who is behind CASA? Is Clarissa right to be wary or does she too easily give in to paranoia, falling victim to an overly fertile imagination? Meanwhile, Clarissa is still haunted by the betrayal that led her to divorce. Staying true to her favorite themes--the imprint of the place, the weight of secrets--de Rosnay weaves an intrigue of thrilling suspense to explore the threats hanging over a precious asset: our privacy"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Dystopian fiction.; Women novelists; Artificial intelligence; Creative ability; Privacy; Secrecy;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Turning secrets / by Chapman, Brenda,1955-author.;
"Former teenage runaway and new single mother Nadia Armstrong moves to Kingston to turn her life around. But six months after she rents a low-end apartment, her body is found on a concrete slab in an isolated construction site. Major Crimes begins piecing together her last days, uncertain if this is a case of suicide or murder. To make matters more difficult, a member of the team is leaking information to reporter Marci Stokes, putting Staff Sergeant Rouleau in a precarious position. Meanwhile, Officer Kala Stonechild's niece, Dawn, is secretly corresponding with her father, who's out on early parole. Dawn isn't sure what he wants, especially when he turns up in town uninvited. Dawn's friend Vanessa is also keeping a dangerous secret - her relationship with an older man named Leo, who preys on young girls. And it's not long before he has Dawn in his sights ..."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Police; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Where she went / by Forman, Gayle.;
Adam, now a rising rock star, and Mia, a successful cellist, reunite in New York and reconnect after the horrific events that tore them apart when Mia almost died in a car accident three years earlier.LSC
Subjects: Rock musicians; Violoncellists; Interpersonal relations; Emotional problems of teenagers;
© 2012, c2011., Speak,
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Text for you : a novel / by Cramer, Sofie,1974-author.; Yarbrough, Marshall,translator.; translation of :Cramer, Sofie,1974-SMS für dich.English.;
"Soon to be a major motion picture starring Sam Heughan and Priyanka Chopra Jonas, a heartwarming story of love, loss, serendipity, and texting. After a heated argument, Clara's fiance stormed out of their apartment, but before they have a chance to reconcile, he died a tragic accident. It's been two years, but she's still paralyzed with grief, and her friends are worried about her. So, to try to say what was left unsaid, she start's texting his old phone. What she doesn't realize is that the number has been reassigned. Across town, Sven's phone begins receiving mysterious but heartfelt text messages. He doesn't respond, but is captivated by the sender. His own relationship has been on the rocks, and when it ends he sets out to find the person who has been texting him. Neither Sven nor Clara knew what they were setting out to find, but it would change both of their lives forever"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Grief; Man-woman relationships; Text messages (Cell phone systems);
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The Christmas town / by VanLiere, Donna,1966-author.;
"Lauren Gabriel spent many years of her childhood in foster homes, wishing her mother would come back for her and be the family she needs. Now twenty-years-old, she still longs for a place that she can truly call home. Her work as a cashier is unfulfilling, and at Christmas it's unbearable with the songs and carols and chatter of Christmas that she hears throughout the day. When Lauren ends her shift one night, she finds herself driving aimlessly in order to avoid returning to her lonely apartment. And when she witnesses a car accident she is suddenly pulled into the small town of Grandon, first as a witness but then as a volunteer for the annual fundraiser for Glory's Place, a center for single mothers and families who need assistance. Could this town and its people be the home she has always longed for? The New York Times bestselling author of the timeless The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Hope is back with this moving and uplifting story about finding love, hope, and family in unexpected places."--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Self-realization in women; Christmas;
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The cot in the living room / by Burgos, Hilda Eunice.; D'Alessandro, Gaby.;
A young Dominican American girl in New York City moves from jealousy to empathy as her parents babysit children whose families work the overnight shift in this picture book debut. Night after night, a young girl watches her mami set up a cot in the living room for guests in their Washington Heights apartment, like Raquel (who's boring) and Edgardo (who gets crumbs everywhere). She resents that they get the entire living room with a view of the George Washington Bridge, while all she gets is a tiny bedroom with a view of her sister (who snores). Until one night, no one comes, and it's finally her chance! But as it turns out, sleeping in the cot in the living room isn't all she thought it would be. A celebration of the ways a Dominican American community takes care of one another while showing young readers that sometimes the best way to be a better neighbor is by imagining how it feels to spend a night sleeping on someone else's pillow.LSC
Subjects: Empathy; Envy; Babysitting; Dominican Americans;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Thoroughbreds [videorecording (BLURAY)]. by Taylor-Joy, Anya; Cooke, Olivia; Yelchin, Anton;
Anya Taylor-Joy, Olivia Cooke, Anton Yelchin.Director, Cory Finley.Blu-ray.OFRB rating: 14A.Two upper-class teenage girls in suburban Connecticut rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of growing apart. Together, they hatch a plan to solve both of their problems-no matter what the cost.
Subjects: Drama.; Drama.;
© 2018., Universal,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Lift / by Le, Minh,1979-; Santat, Dan.;
From the award-winning and bestselling creators of Drawn Together comes the fantastic tale of a magical elevator that will lift your spirits--and press all the right buttons! Iris loves to push the elevator buttons in her apartment building, but when it's time to share the fun with a new member of the family, she's pretty put out. That is, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious new button opens up entire realms of possibility, places where she can escape and explore on her own. But when she's forced to choose between going at it alone or letting her little brother tag along, Iris finds that sharing a discovery with the people you love can be the most wonderful experience of all. Using their dynamic comics-inspired storytelling, acclaimed author Minh L©® and Caldecott Medal-winning artist Dan Santat carry readers on a journey of ups, downs, and twists and turns that will send hearts--and imaginations--soaring.LSCCaldecott Medalist
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Brothers and sisters; Elevators; Explorers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Man's best friend / by Lytle, Alana B.,author.;
"Ever since her year as a scholarship student among the ultra-wealthy at a Manhattan private school, El knows what it is like to feel rich-to feel chosen. And being not chosen is her current living nightmare: at age thirty, she has given up her dream of becoming a famous actress, she has no passions, no great love, nothing to look forward to. Then El meets a mysterious trust-fund Cambridge grad who holds the keys to the world she has long dreamed of. Bryce may not be particularly good-looking, charming, or interesting, but he has chosen her. El allows herself to be lulled by the ease and safety that his wealth provides, becoming Bryce's little pet, and giving up her job, friends, and apartment in short order. But when a series of disturbing and slightly surreal events reveal that Bryce is not quite what he seems, but something entirely more sinister, El must face the consequences when his darkness-and her own-are unleashed"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Man-woman relationships; Rich people; Social classes; Stalking;
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