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Picture perfect autumn : a novel / by Noble, Shelley,author.;
"Dani Campbell is the latest darling of the Manhattan art scene. As a self-taught photographer, Dani is loving every minute of her sudden popularity, but has no idea how she got there, or a clue as to how to stay. On a shoot at an antiques barn, she discovers an envelope of old photos and sees in them what her photos are missing. Her search for their source leads Dani to a small Rhode Island town, a dilapidated American Gothic beach house, and Lawrence Sinclair. Reclusive and bitter, the last thing eighty-year-old Lawrence wants to think about is photography, the thing that inadvertently led to his son's death and tore his family apart. But Dani is determined and persuasive, and Lawrence can't help but be intrigued by the girl with spiky hair who wants to learn from him, when almost everyone else just wants to relieve him of his substantial fortune. Dani and Lawrence's mentorship blossoms unexpectedly, but everything is put in jeopardy by the appearance of Lawrence's estranged grandson Peter"--
Subjects: Novels.; Families; Male lawyers; Man-woman relationships; Mentoring in the arts; Women photographers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A honey for the beekeeper / by Crespo, Nina,1967-author.;
"Brooke Bishop thrives on adventure, from skiing slopes to sailing yachts -- anything to avoid her family's bee farm. But when Brooke and her estranged sister inherit the farm, she's stuck there until her sister can buy her out. And then Brooke meets country singer Gable Kincaid -- and she finds herself wondering if wanderlust is a bit overrated ... Seeking refuge from fame and a painful past, Gable finds Brooke is just the balm he needs. As their budding attraction blossoms, the music industry he's trying to avoid threatens to reclaim Gable. And Brooke would rather head out of town than feel the sting of that loss. As they're pulled down separate paths, will Brooke and Gable discover that, sometimes, home is a place found in each other?"--
Subjects: Romance fiction.; Novels.; Beekeepers; Family-owned business enterprises; Man-woman relationships; Musicians;
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Capture the flag [videorecording] / by Calvell, Carme.; Gato, Enrique.; Jenner, Michelle.; Rovira, Dani.; Paramount Home Entertainment (Firm); Paramount Pictures.;
Dani Rovira, Michelle Jenner, Carme Calvell.Space travel runs in Mike Goldwing's family: both his father and grandfather were astronauts. But the plucky 12-year-old's estranged grandfather, Frank, has lived a life isolated from his family after missing out on the chance to make history as a member of the Apollo XI crew. However, when Mike discovers that an eccentric billionaire plans to fly to the moon, claim its vast, valuable mineral resources, and destroy the American flag planted by the Apollo XI astronauts, the countdown to a spectacular adventure begins! Mike, teamed with his grandfather, best friends Amy and Marty, and a clever chameleon, blasts off on an incredible moon-bound mission, determined to thwart the billionaire's evil plan, capture the flag, and reunite his divided family.Canadian Home Video Rating: G.DVD ; widescreen (16:9) presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.
Subjects: Animated films.; Astronauts; Billionaires; Children's films.; Feature films.; Grandfathers; Space flight to the moon; Video recordings for children.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.;
For private home use only.
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Night We Lost Him [electronic resource] : by Dave, Laura.aut; Whelan, Julia.nrt; cloudLibrary;
An instant New York Times bestseller from the author of The Last Thing He Told Me “Dave’s signature blend of twisty mystery, family drama, and moving love story is top-notch” (The Boston Globe) in this instant New York Times bestseller where estranged siblings chase a fifty-year-old family secret that shaped their father’s mysterious life—and death… “Pulse pounding suspense and moving family drama” —People “A master storyteller. You won’t want to miss this one.” —Harlan Coben “The perfect mix of heart-pounding and heartfelt…Dave delivers yet another suspenseful page-turner that should be a book club staple for a long time to come.” —New York Post Nora Noone’s father was many things to many people. To the public he was a self-made titan of industry, whose luxury boutique hotels were among the most coveted destinations in the world. To his three ex-wives, he was a loving yet distant family man who managed to keep his finances—and his families—separate. But, to Nora, he was always a mystery—especially after his suspicious death at his cliffside home. Though the authorities insist there was no foul play, Nora and her estranged brother, Sam, believe otherwise. As they form an uneasy alliance to unpack the mystery, they start putting together the pieces of their father’s past and uncover a family secret that changes everything. With Laura Dave’s “signature blend of pulse-pounding suspense” (People) and “trademark emotional heft” (New York Post), The Night We Lost Him is a “propulsive” (Oprah Daily) must-read, with a heartbreaking final twist you’ll never see coming.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Contemporary Women;
© 2024., Simon & Schuster,
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Union Square [videorecording] / by Armian, Neda.; Blanchard, Tammy.; Doyle, Mike(Actor); Guay, Richard.; LuPone, Patti.; Rispoli, Michael.; Rubin-Vega, Daphne.; Savoca, Nancy.; Sorvino, Mira.; Tobler, Mary.; Armian Pictures (Firm); Cine-Si (Firm); FilmBuff (Firm); Video Service Corp.;
Director of photography, Lisa Leone ; edited by Jennifer Lee.Mira Sorvino, Tammy Blanchard, Mike Doyle, Michael Rispoli, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Patti Lupone.After having rejected her tumultuous family and establishing a new and more ordered life for herself, Jenny finally seems ready to commit to her longtime fiance. When her estranged sister Lucy suddenly reappears in her life, everything Jenny hoped to escape from threatens to catch up with her. But Jenny and Lucy's combustible reunion might be just what they both needed, an opportunity to shatter and reconstruct the worlds they carefully constructed while trying to become someone they're not.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.DVD, NTSC, region 1; 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen; Dolby digital 2.0.
Subjects: Dysfunctional families; Feature films.; Man-woman relationships; Sisters;
© c2013., Film Buff ; Distributed by Video Service Corp.,
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Flashlight : a novel / by Choi, Susan,1969-author.;
"One summer night, Louisa and her father take a walk on the breakwater. Her father is carrying a flashlight. He cannot swim. Later, Louisa is found on the beach, soaked to the skin, barely alive. Her father is gone. She is ten years old. Louisa is an only child of parents who have severed themselves from the past. Her father, Serk, is Korean, but was born and raised in Japan; he lost touch with his family when they bought into the promises of postwar Pyongyang and relocated to North Korea. Her American mother, Anne, is estranged from her Midwestern family after a reckless adventure in her youth. And then there is Tobias, Anne's illegitimate son, whose reappearance in their lives will have astonishing consequences. But now it is just Anne and Louisa, Louisa and Anne, adrift and facing the challenges of ordinary life in the wake of great loss. United, separated, and also repelled by their mutual grief, they attempt to move on. But they cannot escape the echoes of that night. What really happened to Louisa's father? Shifting perspectives across time and character and turning back again and again to that night by the sea, Flashlight chases the shock waves of one family's catastrophe, even as they are swept up in the invisible currents of history. A monumental new novel from the National Book Award winner Susan Choi, Flashlight spans decades and continents in a spellbinding, heartgripping investigation of family, loss, memory, and the ways in which we are shaped by what we cannot see."--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Families; Fathers and daughters; Grief; Loss (Psychology); Memory; Missing persons;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Been wrong so long it feels like right / by Mosley, Walter,author.;
"Joe King Oliver is at a crossroads: with his grandmother on death's door, he tasked with tracking down his estranged father, a man he discovers has been out of prison for more than a decade. He also seeks to protect another family, a mysterious woman and her young daughter on the run from an abusive billionaire who'll stop at nothing to retrieve them. Heartfelt, pulse-pounding, and undeniably sexy, Been Wrong So Long It Feels Like Right shows Walter Mosley at his very best"--
Subjects: Detective and mystery fiction.; Novels.; African American detectives; Ex-police officers; Fathers and sons; Man-woman relationships; Missing persons; Private investigators;
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Look on the Bright Side [electronic resource] : by Higgins, Kristan.aut; cloudLibrary;
From the author of Pack Up the Moon comes a funny, romantic, and deeply moving novel about the unexpected rewards that come from life’s detours. Lark Smith has always had a plan for her life: find a fantastic guy, create a marriage as blissful as her parents’, pop out a couple of kids and build a rewarding career as an oncologist. Things aren’t going so well. For one, the guy didn’t work out. Theoretically, she’d love to find someone else, but it hasn’t happened. Two, she’s just been transferred out of oncology for being too emotional. (Is it her fault she’s a weeper?) Three, her parents just split up. Deviating from the plan was…well, not in the plan. A potential solution comes from the foul-tempered and renowned surgeon Lorenzo Santini (aka Dr. Satan). He needs a date this summer for his sister’s wedding. His ancient Noni wants to see him settled. In exchange, he could make a few introductions and maybe get Lark back into the field of her choice. As a sucker for old people and fake relationships, Lark agrees. Teeny problem—she instantly falls for his big, warm family. Especially his estranged brother. Meanwhile, Lark’s mom has moved in with Lark’s colorful landlady, Joy, and an unlikely friendship blossoms. The three women have a long summer and a big beautiful house on the ocean to figure out what’s next…and quite possibly learn that the best things in life aren’t planned at all.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Romantic Comedy; Family Life; Contemporary Women;
© 2024., Penguin Publishing Group,
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My darling girl / by McMahon, Jennifer,1968-author.;
"Alison has never been a fan of Christmas. But with it right around the corner and her husband busily decorating their cozy Vermont home, she has no choice but to face it. Then she gets the call. Mavis, Alison's estranged mother, has been diagnosed with cancer and has only weeks to live. She wants to spend her remaining days with her daughter, son-in-law, and two granddaughters. But Alison grew up with her mother's alcoholism and violent abuse and is reluctant to unearth these traumatic memories. Still, she eventually agrees to take in Mavis, hoping that she and her mother could finally heal and have the relationship she's always dreamed of. But when mysterious and otherworldly things start happening upon Mavis's arrival, Alison begins to suspect her mother is not quite who she seems. And as the holiday festivities turn into a nightmare, she must confront just how far she is willing to go to protect her family"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Domestic fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Family violence; Mothers and daughters; Psychic trauma; Victims of family violence;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Phoenix Pencil Company : a novel / by King, Allison,author.;
"Monica Tsai spends her days analyzing data for a new computer program that seeks to connect strangers with the world around them. But one day the very program she's helping to build pings a result for her beloved grandmother Yun's long-estranged cousin: a photograph of two women in Shanghai. One of them, Louise Sun, is a digital archivist who holds keys to Yun's past, and whose gift of a single pencil upends Monica's day-to-day. Monica's discoveries of a hidden family history are exquisitely braided with her grandmother Yun's own memories, recounting her time growing up in the Phoenix Pencil Company in the 1940s. While Japan invades China, Yun's cousin Meng moves in with them-but when the government discovers their family can Reforge a pencil's words, magically reviving the memories they hold, the cousins are separated and forced into a life of betraying stories in order to survive. Combining the cross-generational family saga and epistolary form of Ruth Ozeki's A Tale for the Time Being with the uplifting magic of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library, King's stunningly layered debut novel asks: who owns a story? The answers and secrets that surface on the page have the unerasable power to unite or threaten Monica, Yun, and their most valued relationships for good"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Magic realist fiction.; Novels.; Chinese Americans; Espionage; Families; Family secrets; Intergenerational relations; Magic; Memory; World War, 1939-1945;
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