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Bear A Novel [electronic resource] : by Phillips, Julia.aut; cloudLibrary;
From the celebrated, bestselling author of Disappearing Earth comes a tale of family, obsession, and a mysterious creature in the woods—“a mesmerizing story about hope, sisterhood, and survival with a truly shocking twist at the end” (People, Book of the Week). One of the Most Anticipated Books of the Summer: The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, People, Vulture, Elle, Bustle, LitHub, Parade, Publishers Weekly, WBEZ Chicago “Thrilling and propulsive, glorious and terrifying. Julia Phillips is a brilliant writer.”—Ann Patchett “Beautiful and haunting . . . this is brilliant.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review) They were sisters and they would last past the end of time. Sam and Elena dream of another life. On the island off the coast of Washington where they were born and raised, they and their mother struggle to survive. Sam works on the ferry that delivers wealthy mainlanders to their vacation homes while Elena bartends at the local golf club, but even together they can’t earn enough to get by, stirring their frustration about the limits that shape their existence. Then one night on the boat, Sam spots a bear swimming the dark waters of the channel. Where is it going? What does it want? When the bear turns up by their home, Sam, terrified, is more convinced than ever that it’s time to leave the island. But Elena responds differently to the massive beast. Enchanted by its presence, she throws into doubt the desire to escape and puts their long-held dream in danger. A story about the bonds of sisterhood and the mysteries of the animals that live among us—and within us—Bear is a propulsive, mythical, richly imagined novel from one of the most acclaimed young writers in America.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Literary; Psychological;
© 2024., Random House Publishing Group,
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The Patron Saint of Second Chances A Novel [electronic resource] : by Simon, Christine.aut; Frances, Tim.nrt; cloudLibrary;
SELECTED FOR THE RUSA 2023 LISTEN LIST FOR OUTSTANDING AUDIOBOOK NARRATION! The self-appointed mayor of a tiny Italian village is determined to save his hometown no matter the cost in this “charming farce that highlights the triumph of hope and community” (People). Vacuum repairman and self-appointed mayor of Prometto, Italy (population 212) Signor Speranza has a problem: unless he can come up with 70,000 euros to fix the town’s pipes, the water commission will shut off the water to the village and all the residents will be forced to disperse. In a desperate bid to boost tourism—and revenue—he spreads a harmless rumor that movie star Dante Rinaldi will be filming his next project nearby. Unfortunately, the plan works a little too well, and soon everyone wants to be a part of the fictional film—the village butcher will throw in some money if Speranza can find roles for his fifteen enormous sons, Speranza’s wistfully adrift daughter reveals an unexpected interest in stage makeup, and his hapless assistant Smilzo volunteers a screenplay that’s not so secretly based on his undying love for the film’s leading lady. To his surprise—and considerable consternation, Speranza realizes that the only way to keep up the ruse is to make the movie for real. As the entire town becomes involved (even the village priest invests!), Signor Speranza starts to think he might be able to pull this off. But what happens when Dante Rinaldi doesn’t show up? Or worse, what if he does? A “warmhearted, original gem of a novel” (Amy Poeppel, author of Musical Chairs), The Patron Saint of Second Chances is perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman and Maria Semple.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Literary; Humorous;
© 2022., Simon & Schuster,
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Too Soon : A Novel. by Shamieh, Betty.;
'Too Soon' is a literary debut that follows one Palestinian familys journey as they flee war-torn Jaffa in 1948, chasing the American Dream in Detroit and San Francisco in the 60s and 70s, hustling in the New York theatre scene post-9/11, and daring to stage a show in Palestine in 2012. Upon learning one of them is living on borrowed time, three women fight to live, make art, and love on their own terms. #diversity.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Feminist; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Women;
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The Garden : A Novel. by Newman, Nick.;
'The Garden' is a haunting novel about two elderly sisters living alone on the edge of the world, and how their lives unravel when their sanctum is breached. Perfect for fans of 'The Testaments' and 'We Have Always Lived in the Castle'. Nick Newman is the adult pen-name of children's author Nicholas Bowling. Book Club.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Romance fiction.; FICTION / Dystopian; FICTION / Gothic; FICTION / Literary;
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Atmosphere : A Love Story. by Jenkins Reid, Taylor.;
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Subjects: FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Sagas; FICTION / Women;
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Remember You Will Die A Novel [electronic resource] : by Robins, Eden.aut; cloudLibrary;
"Can the absence of words tell a story? Like a pattern in lace, the holes as important as the threads?" A search. A puzzle. Sixty protagonists—all of whom are dead. Told entirely through obituaries and ricocheting through time, Remember You Will Die is an innovative, genre-bending epic about the messy tapestry of human history and the threads that connect us, told through the eyes of Peregrine, an AI mother grappling with the unexpected death of her human daughter, Poppy. And from the newspaper clippings of individual lives emerges something else unexpected: generations entwined through blood and art and the consequences of their actions, betrayals and redemptions that traverse our dying world and beyond. Spanning continents, centuries, planets, and genres, and centering a diverse mix of human experiences, Remember You Will Die is a provocative exploration of who we are and what we could be.
Subjects: Electronic books.; Science Fiction; Epistolary; Literary;
© 2024., Sourcebooks,
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Audition : A Novel. by Kitamura, Katie.;
Two people meet for lunch in a Manhattan restaurant. Shes an actress in rehearsals for an upcoming premiere. Hes attractive, troubling, and young enough to be her son. In 'Audition', two competing narratives unspool, rewriting our understanding of the roles we play every day and the truths every performance masks, especially from those who think they know us most intimately.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Psychological; FICTION / Women;
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Tilt : A Novel. by Pattee, Emma.;
Set over the course of one day, this debut novel follows Annie as she walks home after an earthquake hits Portland, Oregon, leaving the city in chaos. Annie experiences human desperation and kindness, and as she walks, she reflects on her struggling marriage, her disappointing career, and her anxiety about having a baby. If she can just make it home, shes determined to change her life.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Disaster; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Women;
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Fun for the Whole Family : A Novel. by Smith, Jennifer E.;
The Endicott siblings were once close, but they havent spoken in years, until a text arrives from Jude Endicott summoning them to a small town in North Dakota. As the weekend unfolds, and the siblings wrestle with their shared past and uncertain futures, theyll discover that Jude has been keeping secrets which could change everything. From the author of 'The Unsinkable Greta James'. Goodreads Marketing Campaign.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: Romance fiction.; FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Sagas; FICTION / Women;
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The Safekeep [electronic resource] : by van der Wouden, Yael.aut; cloudLibrary;
* SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2024 BOOKER PRIZE * Longlisted for the 2025 Aspen Words Literary Prize • A Best Book of 2024: The Washington Post, Time, Kirkus Reviews, BookPage, The Sunday Times (London) “Remarkable…Compelling…Fine and taut…Indelible.” —The New York Times • “Moving, unnerving, and deeply sexy.” —Tracy Chevalier, author of Girl with the Pearl Earring • “A brilliant debut, as multi-faceted as a gem.” —Kirkus Reviews A “razor-sharp, perfectly plotted” (The Sunday Times, London) tale of desire, suspicion, and obsession between two women staying in the same house in the Dutch countryside during the summer of 1961—a powerful exploration of the legacy of WWII and the darker parts of our collective past. A house is a precious thing... It is 1961 and the rural Dutch province of Overijssel is quiet. Bomb craters have been filled, buildings reconstructed, and the war is truly over. Living alone in her late mother’s country home, Isabel knows her life is as it should be—led by routine and discipline. But all is upended when her brother Louis brings his graceless new girlfriend Eva, leaving her at Isabel’s doorstep as a guest, to stay for the season. Eva is Isabel’s antithesis: she sleeps late, walks loudly through the house, and touches things she shouldn’t. In response, Isabel develops a fury-fueled obsession, and when things start disappearing around the house—a spoon, a knife, a bowl—Isabel’s suspicions begin to spiral. In the sweltering peak of summer, Isabel’s paranoia gives way to infatuation, leading to a discovery that unravels all Isabel has ever known. The war might not be well and truly over after all, and neither Eva—nor the house in which they live—are what they seem. Mysterious, sophisticated, sensual, and infused with intrigue, atmosphere, and sex, The Safekeep is “a brave and thrilling debut about facing up to the truth of history, and to one’s own desires” (The Guardian).
Subjects: Electronic books.; Jewish; Literary; Historical;
© 2024., Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster,
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