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Death by espresso / by Erickson, Alex.;
Krissy is meeting Vicki's parents at the Pine Hills, Ohio, airport--it's the least she can do as maid of honor, even if her relationship with Mr. and Mrs. Patterson is a bit strained. Besides, her own dad is coming in on the same flight. But there are a few additional arrivals, too. Her father's brought a date--and the Pattersons, both actors, seem to have an entire entourage trailing behind them. Uninvited guests are a headache--especially when one turns out to be, allegedly at least, the most important wedding planner in all the world. Though Vicki and Krissy have already made arrangements for a small, simple party, Vicki's snobby drama queen mother has her own ideas. Cathy the wedding planner is raring to go, possibly energized by the chocolate-covered espresso beans she compulsively munches. But while the caffeine keeps her awake, it doesn't keep her alive--and after Cathy chokes on an espresso bean after being hit in the head, Krissy has to find out who ended her supposedly stellar career...
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Bookstores; Coffeehouses; Weddings; Murder;
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With love from London : a novel / by Jio, Sarah,author.;
"A librarian inherits a bookshop from her estranged mother, leading her halfway across the world on a journey of self-discovery that transcends time and honors the unbreakable bonds of love and family. When librarian Valentina Baker was a teenager, her mother, Eloise, unexpectedly fled to her native London, leaving Val and her father on their own. Now in her thirties and fresh out of a failed marriage, Val feels a nagging disenchantment with her life--and knows she is still heartbroken over her mother's abandonment. In a bittersweet twist of fate, Val receives word that Eloise has passed away, leaving Val her Primrose Hill apartment and the deed to a bookshop Val never knew she'd owned. Though the news is devastating, Val finds herself more determined than ever to discover who her mother truly was. She jets across the Atlantic, departing Seattle for a new life in charming London. Slowly but surely, Val begins to piece together Eloise's life in the UK, falling in love with her pastel-colored flat, cozy neighborhood, and tucked-away storefront. But when she discovers that The Book Garden is in danger of going under, Val must work with its eccentric staff to get it in working order. In the process, she learns more about Eloise than she ever thought possible. And as Val races to save the shop, Eloise's own story unfolds, leading both mother and daughter to unearth revelatory truths"--
Subjects: Chick lit.; Psychological fiction.; Bookstores; Mothers and daughters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The last bookshop in London : a novel of World War II / by Martin, Madeline,author.;
Inspired by the true WWII history of the only bookshop to survive the Blitz, 'The Last Bookshop in London' is a sweeping story of wartime loss, romance, and the enduring power of literature. A Dewey Diva Pick.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Bookstores; World War, 1939-1945;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Estates large and small / by Robertson, Ray,1966-author.;
"Undefeated by decades of rent increases and declining readership, Phil Cooper's secondhand bookstore finally succumbs to COVID-19 and he reluctantly decides to move the business online. In the newfound quiet of cybercommerce, he starts to suspect he's been smoking a little too much pot, listening to a little too much Grateful Dead, and may be overdue on sorting out who he is and what he's doing here, and where, in fact we might all be going. So he makes another decision: to teach himself 2,500 years of Western philosophy. Thankfully, he's met Caroline, an ex-postal worker and fellow book lover, who agrees to join him on his quest. But they'll have to hurry: Caroline has stage 4 cancer. Thankfully, they've got plenty of books, a stash of potent medical marijuana, and the Dead to see them through. It's going to be a long, strange trip. Profound, perceptive, and wryly observed, Estates Large and Small is the story of one man's reckoning and an ardent defense of the shape books make in a life."--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Bookstore owners; Bookstores; Man-woman relationships; Terminally ill;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Peril on the page / by Loudon, Margaret.;
"Penelope Parish is ready to close the book on her amateur sleuthing--from now on, The Open Book's writer-in-residence will be sticking to villains of the fictional variety while she puts the final touches on her new novel. But when an author is murdered inside the bookshop, all of Upper Chumley-on-Stoke goes on high alert. Now it's up to Pen and the quirky citizens of Chumley to stop a killer and protect the charming British town she's begun to call home"--
Subjects: Cozy mysteries.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Women novelists; Americans; Bookstores; Murder;
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The Book Haters' Book Club / by Anthony, Gretchen,author.;
All it takes is the right book to turn a Book Hater into a Book Lover. That was Elliott's belief and the reason why he started The Book Haters' Book Club, a newsletter of reading recommendations for the self-proclaimed "nonreader." As the beloved co-owner of Over the Rainbow Bookstore, Elliott's passion and gift was recommending books to customers. Now, after his sudden death, his grief-ridden business partner, Irma, has agreed to sell Over the Rainbow to a developer who will turn the cozy bookstore into high-rise condos. But others won't give up the bookstore without a fight. When Irma breaks the news to her daughters, Bree and Laney, and Elliott's romantic partner, Thom, they are aghast. Over the Rainbow has been Bree and Laney's sanctuary since childhood, and Thom would do anything to preserve Elliott's legacy. Together, Thom, Bree and Laney conspire to save the bookstore, even if it takes some snooping, gossip and minor sabotage.
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Books and reading; Bookstores; Gentrification;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Camino winds : a novel / by Grisham, John,author.;
"#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham returns to Camino Island in this irresistible page-turner that's as refreshing as an island breeze. In Camino Winds, mystery and intrigue once again catch up with novelist Mercer Mann, proving that the suspense never rests-even in paradise"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Hurricanes; Authors; Antiquarian booksellers; Bookstores;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Camino winds [sound recording] : a novel / by Grisham, John,author.; Beck, Michael,narrator.; Random House Audio Publishing,publisher.;
Read by Michael Beck."#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham returns to Camino Island in this irresistible page-turner that's as refreshing as an island breeze. In Camino Winds, mystery and intrigue once again catch up with novelist Mercer Mann, proving that the suspense never rests-even in paradise"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Audiobooks.; Antiquarian booksellers; Authors; Bookstores; Hurricanes;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Diary of a Tuscan bookshop : a memoir / by Donati, Alba,author.; Pala, Elena,translator.; translation of:Donati, Alba.Libreria sulla collina.English.;
Alba Donati was used to her hectic life working as a book publicist in Italy, a life that made her happy and allowed her to meet prominent international authors, but she was ready to make a change. One day she decided to return to Lucignana, the small village in the Tuscan hills where she was born. There she opened a tiny but enchanting bookshop in a lovely little cottage on a hill, surrounded by gardens filled with roses and peonies. With fewer than 200 year-round residents, Alba's shop seemed unlikely to succeed, but it soon sparked the enthusiasm of book lovers both nearby and across Italy. After surviving a fire and pandemic restrictions, the "Bookshop on the Hill" soon became a refuge and destination for an ever-growing community. The locals took pride in the bookshop, from Alba's centenarian mother to her childhood friends and the many volunteers who help in the day-to-day running of the shop. And in short time it has become a literary destination, with many devoted readers coming from afar to browse, enjoy a cup of tea, and find comfort in the knowledge that Alba will find the perfect read for them.
Subjects: Diaries.; Autobiographies.; Biographies.; Personal narratives.; Donati, Alba; Donati, Alba.; Booksellers and bookselling; Bookstore owners; Women booksellers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A deadly dedication / by Loudon, Margaret,author.;
A murder in her quaint British bookshop drops American Gothic novelist Penelope Parish into her deadliest caper yet.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Novels.; Americans; Bookstores; Murder; Women novelists;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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