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Paris for one & other stories [sound recording] / by Moyes, Jojo,1969-author.; Moyes, Jojo,1969-Short stories.Selections.; Penguin Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by a full cast."From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Me Before You and After You, a sensational collection featuring the title novella and eight other stories. Quintessential Jojo Moyes, Paris for One and Other Stories is an irresistibly romantic collection filled with humor and heart. Nell is twenty-six and has never been to Paris. She's never even been on a romantic weekend away--to anywhere--before. Everyone knows travelling abroad isn't really her thing. But when Nell's boyfriend fails to show up for their romantic mini-vacation, she has the opportunity to prove everyone--including herself--wrong. Alone and in Paris, Nell uncovers a version of herself she never knew existed: independent and intrepid. Could this turn out to be the most adventurous weekend of her life? Funny,charming, and irresistible, Paris for One is vintage Moyes--as are the other stories that round out the collection"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Short stories.; Women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Animal friends of Pica Pau : gather all 20 colorful amigurumi animal characters / by Schenkel, Yan,author.;
"Meet Pica Pau and her amigurumi friends! They're charming, cheerful and cute, and once you get to know them, they'll never leave your heart. The gentle rhino, the energetic otter, the chatty crocodile, the dreamy donkey and many more: each and every one is a happy member of the Pica Pau band. Toy maker, character designer and crochet knitter Yan Schenkel has gathered many colorful amigurumi around her. In this book, she shares her love and knowledge of amigurumi crochet in 20 new designs, and she also gives away the secret ingredients that go into every single project. All patterns contain detailed instructions and are accompanied by step-by-step pictures and explanations of all techniques used, so both beginners and advanced crocheters can easily get acquainted with her amigurumi companions. Immerse yourself in the wonderful world and marvelous magic of Pica Pau and friends"--Back cover.
Subjects: Amigurumi; Crocheting; Soft toy making.; Stuffed animals (Toys);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Lost and Found Bookshop : a novel / by Wiggs, Susan,author.;
Heartbroken Natalie Harper inherits her mother's charming, cash-strapped bookshop and finds herself the carer for her ailing grandfather Andrew. She thinks it's best to move him to an assisted-living home to ensure his care, but to pay for it, Natalie will have to sell up the bookshop. However, Grandpa Andrew owns the building and refuses to budge. Moving into the studio apartment above the shop, Natalie hires a contractor, Peach Gallagher, to do some repairs. His young daughter becomes a regular at the shop, and she and Natalie begin reading together while Peach works. Slowly, Natalie's sorrow begins to dissipate as her life becomes an unexpected journey of new friendships. From unearthing hidden artifacts in the bookshop's walls, to learning the truth about her family, the bookshop is full of surprises. Can Natalie reveal her own heart's desire and turn a new page ...?
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Books and reading; Bookstores; Caregivers; Family secrets; Friendship; Grandfathers; Grandparent and child; Grief; Man-woman relationships; Mothers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Jungle cruise [videorecording] / by Blunt, Emily,actor.; Collet-Serra, Jaume,1974-film director.; David, John,film producer.; Falcón, Veronica,actor.; Ficarra, Glenn,screenwriter.; Flynn, Beau,film producer.; Fox, John(Producer),film producer.; Garcia, Hiram,1976-film producer.; Green, Michael(Screenwriter),screenwriter.; Johnson, Dwayne,1972-film producer,actor.; Ramírez, Édgar,1977-actor.; Requa, John,screenwriter.; Buena Vista Home Entertainment (Firm),publisher.; Walt Disney Pictures,production company.; Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment (Firm),production company.;
Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramirez, Veronica Falcón, Paul Giamatti, Jack Whitehall, David Lengel, Sulem Calderon.Come along on a rollicking thrill-ride down the Amazon with wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff and intrepid researcher Dr. Lily Houghton. Lily travels from London, England to the Amazon jungle and enlists Frank's questionable services to guide her downriver on La Quila, his ramshackle-but-charming boat. Lily is determined to uncover an ancient tree with unparalleled healing abilities, possessing the power to change the future of medicine. Thrust on this epic quest together, the unlikely duo encounters innumerable dangers and supernatural forces, all lurking in the deceptive beauty of the lush rainforest. But as the secrets of the lost tree unfold, the stakes reach even higher for Lily and Frank, and their fate and mankind's hangs in the balance.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.MPAA rating: PG-13; for sequences of adventure violence.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Action and adventure films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Boats and boating; Jungles; Man-woman relationships; Medicinal plants; Rain forests; River boats;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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Stranger in the lake / by Belle, Kimberly,author.;
When Charlotte married the wealthy widower Paul, it caused a ripple of gossip in their small lakeside town. They have a charmed life together, despite the cruel whispers about her humble past and his first marriage. But everything starts to unravel when she discovers a young woman's body floating in the exact same spot where Paul's first wife tragically drowned. At first, it seems like a horrific coincidence, but the stranger in the lake is no stranger. Charlotte saw Paul talking to her the day before, even though Paul tells the police he's never met the woman. His lie exposes cracks in their fragile new marriage, cracks Charlotte is determined to keep from breaking them in two. As Charlotte uncovers dark mysteries about the man she married, she doesn't know what to trust--her heart, which knows Paul to be a good man, or her growing suspicion that there's something he's hiding in the water.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Widowers; Remarriage; Gossip;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Witch and famous / by Sanders, Angela M.;
"Josie and all of Wilfred are buzzing with excitement. A-list movie star Daphne Morris has chosen to interview Roz, assistant librarian and novelist, for her book club. But when the glamorous actress quickly charms both Roz's long-time love and Sheriff Sam, the object of Josie's unrequited affection, Josie turns to the whispers from her beloved books for ideas on revising the plot. Yet soon there's another twist...At a party to celebrate the interview, Daphne's personal chef is found dead in a scene that all too closely echoes one in Roz's novel. It's clear to Josie that someone's idea of a happy ending means framing her friend. She'll have to read between the lines with the help of the library's enchanted stacks, guidance from her magical grandmother's letters, and her cat familiar, Rodney, to solve this murder before someone decides to stage a deadly sequel"--
Subjects: Cozy mysteries.; Detective and mystery fiction.; Women librarians; Witches; Murder;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Death at Holly Lodge / by Innes, Louise R.;
Ooh La La hair salon owner Daisy Thorne adores the Christmas cheer in her picturesque hometown of Edgemead, England. Excitement is extra high this year, as international pop star, Mimi Levanté , the village's newest resident, begins renovating historic Holly Lodge. But the charming country home's makeover is cut short by a shocking discovery--the body of a man, dressed as Santa Claus, jammed inside the house's chimney! The secreted Santa is identified as Gregory Pearce, a local father who vanished on Christmas Eve two years ago. As the case moves from missing to murder, Daisy and dashing DCI Paul McGuinness begin combing through the clues of Christmases past. But the killer will go to great lengths to keep old crimes under wraps. Now, DCI McGuinness must protect Daisy as she tries to untangle the mystery before a merry murderer embarks on another slay ride.
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Cozy mysteries.; Beauty operators; Murder; Christmas;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Time of the child / by Williams, Niall,1958-author.;
Doctor Jack Troy was born and raised in Faha, but his responsibilities for the sick and his care for the dying mean he has always been set apart from the town. His eldest daughter, Ronnie, has grown up in her father's shadow, and remains there, having missed one chance at love - and passed up another offer of marriage from an unsuitable man. But in the Advent season of 1962, as the town readies itself for Christmas, Ronnie and Doctor Troy's lives are turned upside down when a baby is left in their care. As the winter passes, father and daughter's lives, the understanding of their family, and their role in their community are changed forever. Set over the course of one December in the same village as Williams' beloved This Is Happiness, Time of the Child is a tender return to Faha for readers who know its charms, and a heartwarming welcome to new readers entering for the very first time.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Abandoned children; Fathers and daughters; Physicians; Small cities;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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My Three Dogs A Novel [electronic resource] : by Cameron, W. Bruce.aut; cloudLibrary;
My Three Dogs is a charming and heartfelt new novel from the #1 bestselling author of A Dog's Purpose, about humankind's best, most loyal friends, and a wonderful adventure of love and finding home. When a tragic accident separates three dogs from their human, they find themselves up for adoption -- separately. But Riggs, a dedicated, loyal Australian Shepherd, refuses to see his family torn apart. After the exuberant and fun-loving doodle Archie and quick-witted Jack Russell Luna are taken to new homes, Riggs' powerful herding instincts send him on a journey to bring his pack back together again. Cameron's signature style shines in this whirlwind of a novel that showcases how determination, instinct, and love can make a family whole once more. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.General adult.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Family Life;
© 2024., Tor Publishing Group,
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The bride goes rogue / by Shupe, Joanna.;
"The charismatic and vivacious Katherine Delafield should be married by now. Her father arranged an engagement to the much sought-after tycoon Preston Clarke ages ago. The only problem is Preston refuses to acknowledge it. But this isn't going to stop Katherine from living life to the fullest as she ditches all silly notions of love and marriage and sets out to sample all the excitement New York City has to offer . . . the more scandalous the better. Because no matter what happens, she and Preston will never marry. After his family nearly lost everything, Preston is done letting his late father ruin his life--including choosing his bride. But when a mysterious lover at a masquerade turns out to be his would-be fiancée, Preston's resolve begins to crumble. He hadn't expected Katherine to be so charming. Or beautiful. Or passionate. What happens when the wrong bride turns out to be the right woman after all?"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Romance fiction.; Rich people; Arranged marriage;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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