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Two steps forward / by Simsion, Graeme C.,author.; Buist, Anne,author.;
Zoe, a sometime artist, is from California. Martin, an engineer, is from Yorkshire. Both have ended up in picturesque Cluny, in central France. Both are struggling to come to terms with their recent past--for Zoe, the death of her husband; for Martin, a messy divorce. Looking to make a new start, each sets out alone to walk two thousand kilometres from Cluny to Santiago, in northwestern Spain, in the footsteps of pilgrims who have walked the Camino--the Way--for centuries. The Camino changes you, it's said. It's a chance to find a new version of yourself. But can these two very different people find each other? In this smart, funny and romantic journey, Martin's and Zoe's stories are told in alternating chapters by husband-and-wife team Graeme Simsion and Anne Buist.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Divorced men; Widows; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Family style [graphic novel] : memories of an American from Vietnam / by Pham, Thien,author,illustrator.;
Thien's first memory isn't a sight or a sound. It's the sweetness of watermelon and the saltiness of fish. It's the taste of the foods he ate while adrift at sea as his family fled Vietnam. After the Pham family arrives at a refugee camp in Thailand, they struggle to survive. Things don't get much easier once they resettle in California. And through each chapter of their lives, food takes on a new meaning. Strawberries come to signify struggle as Thien's mom and dad look for work. Potato chips are an indulgence that bring Thien so much joy that they become a necessity. Behind every cut of steak and inside every croissant lies a story. And for Thien Pham, that story is about a search-- for belonging, for happiness, for the American dream.
Subjects: Graphic novels.; Nonfiction comics.; Biographical comics.; Pham, Thien; Vietnamese Americans; Vietnamese; Refugees; Food habits; Food habits;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Blue Labyrinth / by Preston, Douglas J.; Child, Lincoln.;
"A long-buried family secret resurfaces when one of Aloysius Pendergast's most implacable enemies shows up on his doorstep as a murdered corpse. The mystery has all the hallmarks of the perfect murder, save for an enigmatic clue: a piece of turquoise lodged in the stomach of the deceased. The gem leads Pendergast to an abandoned mine on the shore of California's desolate Salton Sea, which in turn propels him on a journey of discovery deep into his family's sinister past. But Pendergast learns there is more at work than a ghastly episode of family history: he is soon stalked by a subtle killer bent on vengeance over an ancient transgression. In short order, Pendergast is caught in a wickedly clever plot, which will leave him stricken in mind and body ... and may well end with his death"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Suspense fiction.; Mystery fiction.; Family secrets; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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The hungry season : a journey of war, love, and survival / by Hamilton, Lisa M.,author.;
"In THE HUNGRY SEASON, award-winning journalist Lisa M. Hamilton tells the unforgettable story of a life lost and regained through grit and resilience, and against incredible odds. Stretching from the jungles of Laos to the treacherous waters of the Mekong River to a refugee camp in Thailand and the sprawl of California's Central Valley, it is an expansive tale of survival and determination: about the ways in which we overcome trauma and heartbreak, and about the nourishment that matters most. It is one Hmong woman's stunning tale of survival: the female protagonist is a refugee, mother, and farmer, but most of all she is an unforgettable character. You will fall in love with her larger-than-life personality, and cheer her on as she overcomes seemingly impossible odds to build a new life for herself and her family in the United States"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Moua, Ia.; Farmers; Hmong American farmers.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Cork dork : a wine-fueled adventure among the obsessive sommeliers, big bottle hunters, and rogue scientists who taught me to live for taste / by Bosker, Bianca,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Professional journalist and amateur drinker Bianca Bosker didn't know much about wine--until she discovered an alternate universe where taste reigns supreme, a world of elite sommeliers who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of flavor. Astounded by their fervor and seemingly superhuman sensory powers, she set out to uncover what drove their obsession, and whether she, too, could become a "cork dork." With boundless curiousity, humor, and a healthy dose of skepticism, Bosker takes the reader inside underground tasting groups, exclusive New York City restaurants, California mass-market wine factories, and even a neuroscientist's fMRI machine as she attempts to answer the most nagging question of all: What's the big deal about wine? What she learns will change the way you drink wine--and, perhaps, the way you live--forever.
Subjects: Bosker, Bianca.; Wine and wine making; Sommeliers.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Obsession [electronic resource] : by Woods, Stuart.aut; Battles, Brett.aut; Roberts, Tony.nrt; cloudLibrary;
Teddy Fay must put all his skills to the test in this electrifying new adventure in the New York Times bestselling series. While filming on location in scenic Santa Barbara, California, Peter Barrington and Ben Bacchetti look to expand Centurion Studios' business by making a deal with a young Croatian tech billionaire. But when the magnate’s wife is kidnapped, Teddy Fay is brought in to assess the threat and recover the young woman. As Teddy unravels the threads of her disappearance, he quickly comes to find an old vendetta seethes at the center, one that puts them all at risk. And danger is lurking even nearer to home as an obsessive fan with perilous intentions weasels his way onto the film set. It’s only Teddy who can stop him from getting too close for comfort.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Action & Adventure; Suspense;
© 2023., Penguin Random House,
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The grapes of wrath / by Steinbeck, John,1902-1968.;
This book is part of our Book Sanctuary collection. A Book Sanctuary is a physical or digital space that actively protects the freedom to read. It provides shelter and access to endangered books. Launched by Chicago Public Library in 2022, The Book Sanctuary initiative brings attention to challenged titles, and commits to making these books accessible. Innisfil ideaLAB & Library's Book Sanctuary Collection represents books that have been challenged, censored or removed from a public library or school in North America. More than 50 adult, teen, and children's books are in our collection and are available for browsing and borrowing in our branches and online. Explore the collection to learn more about why these books were challenged.Depicts the hardships and suffering endured by the Joad family as they journey from Oklahoma to California during the Depression.Includes bibliographical references (p. xli-xlvii).Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature.Pulitzer prize for fiction winner, 1940.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Fiction.; Domestic fiction.; General fiction.; Banned book sanctuary.; Classics; Literary; Migrant agricultural laborers; Rural families; Depressions; Labor camps;
© 2000., Penguin,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 4
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Neighbors : a novel / by Steel, Danielle,author.;
Meredith White was one of Hollywood's most recognizable faces. But a personal tragedy cut her acting career short and alienated her from her family. For the last fifteen years, Meredith has been living alone in San Francisco with two trusted caretakers. Then, on a muggy late summer day, a massive earthquake strikes Northern California, plunging the Bay Area into chaos. Without a moment's hesitation, Meredith invites her stunned and shaken neighbors into her mostly undamaged home as the recovery begins. These people did not even realize that movie star Meredith White was living on their street. Now, they are sharing her mansion, as well as their most closely kept secrets. Without the walls and privacy of their own homes, one by one, new relationships are forged. In the heart of the crisis, Meredith finds herself venturing back into the world.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Motion picture actors and actresses; Recluses; Neighbors; Earthquakes;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 5
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50 states, 5000 ideas : where to go, when to go, what to see, what to do / by Yogerst, Joseph R.;
Includes bibliographical references, filmographies, Internet addresses and index."Organized state-by-state then province-by-province, 50 States, 5000 Ideas showcases the best travel experiences in every state and province, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sights include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and the list goes on and on. You'll discover the world's longest yard sale in Tennessee; swamp tours in Louisiana; dinosaur trails in Colorado; America's oldest street in NYC; a string of lighthouses in Nova Scotia; authentic Chinese night markets in British Columbia; and the best spot to watch for sea otters on the central California coast. Each entry provides detailed travel information, as well as fascinating facts about each state, that will help fuel your wanderlust and ensure the best vacation possible"--Provided by publisher.LSC
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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The other Emily / by Koontz, Dean R.(Dean Ray),1945-author.;
"A decade ago, Emily Carlino vanished after her car broke down on a California highway. She was presumed to be one of serial killer Ronny Lee Jessup's victims whose remains were never found. Writer David Thorne still hasn't recovered from losing the love of his life, or from the guilt of not being there to save her. Since then, he's sought closure any way he can. He even visits regularly with Jessup in prison, desperate for answers about Emily's final hours so he may finally lay her body to rest. Then David meets Maddison Sutton, beguiling, playful, and keenly aware of all David has lost. But what really takes his breath away is that everything about Maddison, down to her kisses, is just like Emily. As the fantastic becomes credible, David's obsession grows, Maddison's mysterious past deepens--and terror escalates."--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Missing persons; Man-woman relationships; Cold cases (Criminal investigation);
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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