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The book club for troublesome women : a novel / by Bostwick, Marie,author.;
"By 1960s standards, Margaret Ryan is living the American woman's dream. She has a husband, three children, a station wagon, and a home in Concordia -- one of Northern Virginia's most exclusive and picturesque suburbs. She has a standing invitation to the neighborhood coffee klatch, and now, thanks to her husband, a new subscription to A Woman's Place -- a magazine that tells housewives like Margaret exactly who to be and what to buy. On paper, she has it all. So why doesn't that feel like enough? Margaret is thrown for a loop when she first meets Charlotte Gustafson, Concordia's newest and most intriguing resident. As an excuse to be in the mysterious Charlotte's orbit, Margaret concocts a book club get-together and invites two other neighborhood women -- Bitsy and Viv -- to the inaugural meeting. As the women share secrets, cocktails, and their honest reactions to the controversial bestseller The Feminine Mystique, they begin to discover that the American dream they'd been sold isn't all roses and sunshine -- and that their secret longing for more is something they share. Nicknaming themselves the Bettys, after Betty Friedan, these four friends have no idea their impromptu club and the books they read together will become the glue that helps them hold fast through tears, triumphs, angst, and arguments -- and what will prove to be the most consequential and freeing year of their lives."--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Feminist fiction.; Novels.; Book clubs (Discussion groups); Female friendship; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Orwell's roses / by Solnit, Rebecca,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A fresh take on George Orwell as a far more nature-loving figure than is often portrayed, and a dazzlingly rich meditation on roses, gardens, and the value and use of beauty and pleasure in the face of brutality and horror. "In the spring of 1936 a man planted roses." That man was George Orwell, shortly before he went off to fight against fascism in Spain. Today, those rosebushes are still thriving. This is the starting point for Rebecca Solnit's new book, which presents another side of Orwell, a neglected arcadian Orwell who took enormous pleasure in the natural world and found great meaning and value in it. Orwell's planting of the roses is an axle from which Solnit's chapters radiate out like spokes as she brilliantly explores its various contexts, perspectives, and meanings, following the contours of Orwell's life and tracking how deeply enmeshed the love of nature is in all his writing. Journeying to the cottage in Wallingford where Orwell lived in 1936, she examines his desire to be agrarian and settled, how gardening restored him, and how planting something can be an act of fidelity and faith. Probing at the beauty and meaning of roses, she draws in the revolutionary photography and politics of Tina Modotti and makes a clandestine visit to a Columbian rose factory, where 80% of America's roses for sale are grown. She tracks the history of gardening, showing how the desire to garden is culturally determined and often rooted in class, recounts the immense battles over breeding and genetics in Russia during Stalin's time, and probes into the colonialist roots of Orwell's forebears, who worked in opium production in India and profiteered from sugar and slavery in Jamaica. Solnit shows how these points of intersection illuminate Orwell's work, and how that illumination shines forth on larger questions about beauty, pleasure, meaning, relationship, and hope. Her book establishes that "Orwellian" could stand for something more than ominous, corrupt, and sinister"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Orwell, George, 1903-1950; Orwell, George, 1903-1950.; Authors, English; Gardening.; Nature.; Roses.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Justice League. [graphic novel] / by Snyder, Scott,author.; Tynion, James,IV,author.; Manapul, Francis,artist,colourist.; Porter, Howard,artist.; Janín, Mikel,artist.; Jiménez, Jorge,1986-artist.; Irving, Frazer,artist,colourist.; Redondo, Bruno,1981-artist.; Godlewski, Scott,artist.; Cox, Jeromy,colourist.; Sanchez, Alejandro,1985-colourist.; Gho, Sunny,colourist.; Napolitano, Tom,letterer.; Hi-Fi Colour Design,colourist.;
"The Justice League clashes against the Legion of Doom! Hawkgirl takes wing against leader Lex Luthor; John Stewart faces off with old foe Sinestro; the Flash must run down the Still Force-empowered Gorilla Grodd; and Wonder Woman tackles the tag team of Black Manta and Cheetah--underwater, no less! Spinning out of the cataclysmic events of Dark Nights: Metal and the universe-defining No Justice, the core members of the Justice League--Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, the Flash and more--are finally reunited. But standing in opposition to them? The Legion of Doom, led by Lex Luthor. And they're not alone. With them? The Ocean Masters of the Universe. Who are these new beings? And what secrets of the DCU do they hold?"--
Subjects: Superhero comics.; Graphic novels.; Superman (Fictitious character); Wonder Woman (Fictitious character); Batman (Fictitious character); Aquaman (Fictitious character); Justice League of America (Fictitious characters); Superheroes;
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Unreliable narrator : me, myself, and impostor syndrome / by Nancherla, Aparna,author.;
"A hilarious and insightful collection of essays exploring imposter syndrome, from the inside and out, by the most successful fraud in comedy. Aparna Nancherla is a superstar comedian on the rise--a darling of Netflix and Comedy Central's comedy special lineups, a headliner at comedy shows and music festivals, a frequenter of late night television and the subject of numerous profiles, all while co-hosting a regularly sold-out comedy show. She's also a successful actor who has written a barrage of thoughtful essays published by the likes of the New York Times. If you ask her, though, she's a total fraud. She'd hate to admit it, but no one does imposter syndrome quite like Aparna Nancherla"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Essays.; Personal narratives.; Nancherla, Aparna.; Actresses; Women comedians;
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All this could be yours / by Ryan, Hank Phillippi,author.;
"Is a debut author's blockbuster bestseller about to ruin her life? A glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase in this new and captivating thriller by "master of suspense" (Publishers Weekly) and USA Today bestselling author Hank Phillippi Ryan. Debut sensation Tessa Calloway is on a whirlwind book tour for her instant bestseller, All This Could Be Yours. In a different city every night, Tessa receives standing ovations from adoring fans while her husband Henry and their two children cheer her on from their brand-new dream house. But there's a chilling problem with Tessa's triumphant book tour -- she soon discovers she is being stalked by someone who's obsessed not only with sabotaging her career, but also with destroying her perfect family back home. Tessa fears the fallout from an impossible decision she once made -- what felt like a genuine deal with the devil -- appears to be coming due. And she's realizing that every high-stakes bargain comes with a high-stakes price. If Tessa can't untangle who's threatening to expose her darkest secrets, she'll lose her career, her family -- and possibly her life"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Authors; Extortion; Families; Stalkers; Secrecy; Women authors;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Devil's Bible : A Cotton Malone Novel. by Berry, Steve.;
Steve Berry is the New York Times and #1 internationally bestselling author of nineteen Cotton Malone novels, six stand-alone thrillers, two Luke Daniels adventures, and several works of short fiction. He has over twenty-six million books in print, translated into forty-one languages. With his wife, Elizabeth, he is the founder of History Matters, an organization dedicated to historical preservation. He serves as an emeritus member of the Smithsonian Libraries Advisory Board and was a founding member of International Thriller Writers, formerly serving as its co-president.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / Action & Adventure; FICTION / Thrillers / Historical; FICTION / Thrillers / Political;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Cut, shape, assemble : easy woodworking crafts for small spaces / by Paterson, Boo,author.;
"Step-by-step projects for all skill levels to spruce up your home, from bookends to breakfast trays to birdhouses. With the right tools, guidance, and attitude, anyone can create beautiful and useful home goods from wood. In Cut, Shape, Assemble, award-winning artist Boo Paterson empowers you to craft with confidence and embark on your own creative journey. With information on tools and materials, clear instructions, full-color photography, and one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn blueprints, she guides you through easy-to-make projects that can be pulled together on the floor of a small apartment. All the designs in this book are stylish and modern, with everything a homeowner needs, like a knife block, plant stand, and even a table! Cutting boards, bookends, and serving platters make for wonderful additions to your home or great gifts for friends and family. Whether you're a woodworking enthusiast, hobbyist crafter, or complete newcomer, this encouraging guide will inspire you to elevate your living space, your creativity, and your confidence as you experience the joy of making something of your own out of wood.
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Apartments.; Woodwork; Woodwork;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The amazing Spider-Man, Worldwide. [graphic novel] / by Slott, Dan,author.; Gage, Christos,author.; Immonen, Stuart,artist.; Smallwood, Greg,artist.; Von Grawbadger, Wade,artist.; Gracia, Martegod,colourist.; Bellaire, Jordie,colourist.; Beredo, Rain,colourist.; Caramagna, Joe,letterer.; Ross, Alex,1970-artist.; Lee, Stan,1922-creator.; Ditko, Steve,creator.;
What will Secret Empire mean for the Amazing Spider-Man? The return of Otto Octavius! But this isn't the old Doc Ock - he's back as the Superior Octopus! He's allied himself with Steve Rogers and Hydra, and he has a personal mission - to take down the company that he helped create: Parker Industries! Spider-Man is already overwhelmed from the chaos of Secret Empire - but now, facing one of his greatest enemies who's back from the grave, more powerful than ever before and following orders from Captain America himself, does Spider-Man stand a chance? Peter must use the full force of his company, every asset at his disposal, to stop Ock and Hydra - but will it be enough?Marvel, T.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Superhero comics.; Science fiction.; Spider-Man (Fictitious character); Superheroes;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Better than new : tips for upcycling and refinishing furniture / by Kempster, Chloe,author.;
Renovating tired and shabby furniture can make it as good as new--or even better! It is cheaper than buying replacements; it is sustainable. It engages your creative spirit and produces totally unique pieces of furniture. Yet it can seem a little daunting. In this stunningly colourful illustrated guide by upcycling expert Chloe Kempster, you can learn all the tricks of the trade to repurpose old furniture, whether a fondly loved but battered old piece, or an irresistible deal from a charity shop. Through the 15 upcycling projects in this book, ranging from chalk-painted chests to hand-dyed armchairs and wallpapered sideboards, there is plenty of advice regarding design and preparation, the types of paint and modes of decoration that can be used, and how to make your piece really stand out. Whether you are tailoring something to fit a new look in your home or revamping pieces to sell on to others, this book offers inspiration and advice both to keen beginners and those starting out in the business, and includes helpful tips for sellers about how to photograph their wares to optimum effect.
Subjects: Furniture finishing.; Furniture painting.; Furniture; Upcycling (Waste, etc.);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The framed women of Ardemore House : a novel / by Schillace, Brandy,author.;
Jo Jones has always had a little trouble fitting in. As a neurodivergent, hyperlexic book editor and divorced New Yorker transplanted into the English countryside, Jo doesn't know what stands out more: her Americanisms or her autism. After losing her job, her mother, and her marriage all in one year, she couldn't be happier to take possession of a possibly haunted (and clearly unwanted) family estate in North Yorkshire. But when the body of the moody town groundskeeper turns up on her rug with three bullets in his back, Jo finds herself in potential danger--and she's also a potential suspect. At the same time, a peculiar family portrait vanishes from a secret room in the manor, bearing a strange connection to both the dead body and Jo's mysterious family history. With the aid of a Welsh antiques dealer, the morose local detective, and the Irish innkeeper's wife, Jo embarks on a mission to clear herself of blame and find the missing painting, unearthing a slew of secrets about the town--and herself--along the way. And she'll have to do it all before the killer strikes again.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; Americans; Autism; Book editors; Hyperlexia; Manors; Murder; Painting; Secrecy; Suspects (Criminal investigation);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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