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Watch us shine : a novel / by De los Santos, Marisa,1966-author.;
Marisa de los Santos returns to the world of her beloved, bestselling novels 'Love Walked In' and 'Belong to Me' in this standalone novel. Alternating between two timelines - Cornelias story in the present, and that of the young Eleanor Campbell in the 1960s - 'Watch Us Shine' explores the complicated bonds between sisters, the impossible demands of motherhood, and the power of human love to save us again and again.
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Mothers and daughters; Sisters;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The fox wife : a novel / by Choo, Yangsze,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A novel about dead bodies found in the snow, a mother seeking revenge, and old folk tales that may very well be true. New York Times bestselling author Yangsze Choo brilliantly explores a world of mortals and spirits, humans and beasts, and their dazzling intersection"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Detectives; Foxes; Missing persons; Murder; Revenge; Secrecy;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Lies he told me / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Ellis, David,1967-author.;
"An attorney and mother of two discovers her husband has a secret life-and it might cost them all their lives. Everyone in Hemingway Grove, Illinois, knows David and Marcie Bowers. David owns the local pub. Marcie is a former big-city lawyer who practices family law. When David jumps into Cotton River to save a drowning stranger, he's celebrated as a hero. His muscled physique, shaved head, and piercing blue eyes are broadcast on every news outlet. For most people, newfound fame is a lifeline. For David Bowers, it's a death sentence. For Marcie Bowers, it's a test. A wife knows the difference between a loving family man and a cold-blooded assassin, right?"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Assassins; Bar owners; Man-woman relationships; Married people; Secrecy; Truthfulness and falsehood; Women lawyers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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The secrets of Love Story Bridge / by Patrick, Phaedra,author.;
"A single father's act of bravery leads him to a surprise second chance at love in the heartwarming new novel from the author of The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper. It's summer in the city and passions are soaring along with the temperature--for everyone but Mitchell Fisher, who hates all things romance. He relishes his job cutting off the padlocks that couples fasten to the famous "love story" bridge. Only his young daughter, Poppy, knows that behind his prickly veneer, Mitchell still grieves the loss of her mother. Then one hot day, everything changes when Mitchell courageously rescues a woman who falls from the bridge into the river. He's surprised to feel an unexpected connection to her, but she disappears before he can ask her name. Desperate to find out her identity, Mitchell is shocked to learn she's been missing for almost a year. He teams up with her spirited sister, Liza, on a quest to find her again. However, she's left only one clue behind--a message on the padlock she hung on the bridge"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Chick lit.; Single fathers; Missing persons; Man-woman relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Mayim's vegan table : more than 100 great-tasting and healthy recipes from my family to yours / by Bialik, Mayim,author.; Gordon, Jay,1948-;
Who are we and why are we telling you what to eat? -- Is plant-based eating really better for us? Nutritional choices -- What do we actually eat? Easy meal tips -- What's in our kitchens and cupboards? Stocking a plant-based kitchen -- Breakfast -- Soups, salads and sandwiches -- Snacks, sauces and dips -- Veggies and sides -- Entrees -- Breads -- Desserts.Star of TV's "Blossom" and "The Big Bang Theory", Mayim Bialik is also a trained neuroscientist and mother of two sons who have been raised entirely vegan. In this cookbook Mayim shares her favorite plant-based recipes along with nutritional information and advice from a pediatrician and nutritionist.
Subjects: Cookbooks.; Bialik, Mayim.; Vegan cooking.; Veganism.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The girls who grew big / by Mottley, Leila,2002-author.;
"Adela is sixteen years old. When she tells her parents she's pregnant, they send her from their home in Indiana to her grandmother's in Padua Beach, Florida, "a town built on y'all bein good now? and babies havin babies, said in the rasp of a loud whisper in the back of a church." There, Adela meets Emory, who has a baby of her own she brings to high school, strapped to her chest; and Simone, ringleader of "the Girls," a group of teenage mothers who hang out with their growing brood in the back of her red truck -- dancing defiantly, breastfeeding, watching the kids and having each other's backs. The town thinks they've lost their way, but really they are finding it: looking for love, making and breaking friendships, navigating the miracle of motherhood and the paradox of girlhood. But before long they will find themselves on a collision course with one another."--
Subjects: Bildungsromans.; Novels.; Families; Female friendship; Pregnancy; Teenage girls; Teenage mothers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The book of moods : how I turned my worst emotions into my best life / by Martin, Lauren(Founder of Words of Women),author.;
"For most of her life, Lauren Martin thought that she was the only one who experienced insecurity, inferiority, and self doubt that could detail her entire day. But after a chance encounter with a (beautiful, successful) stranger who revealed that she felt it, too, Lauren realized that she wasn't alone in mood swings. She set out to better understand the hold that her moods had on her, and began to blog about the wisdom she uncovered. Quickly, it exploded into an international online community of women who felt like she did: lost, irritable, depressed, anxious, moody, and desirous of change. Inspired by her audience to press even deeper, The Book of Moods shares Lauren's journey to infuse her life with a sense of peace and stability. With observations that will resonate and inspire, this conversational compendium of moods has something for everyone, whether what gets under your skin is your relationship with your mother, the relentless grind at your job, days when you wish the mirror had a Valencia filter, or all of the above. Blending cutting-edge science, timeless philosophy, and effective forms of self-care, Martin has written a powerful, intimate, and incredibly relatable chronicle of transformation"--
Subjects: Emotions.; Mood (Psychology); Self-acceptance in women.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A man of honor / by Bradford, Barbara Taylor,1933-author.; prequel to:Bradford, Barbara Taylor,1933-Woman of substance.;
"The prequel to Barbara Taylor Bradford's New York Times bestselling and dazzling saga A Woman of Substance. Opening five years before the start of A Woman of Substance, A Man of Honor begins with 13-year-old Blackie O'Neill facing an uncertain future in rural County Kerry. Orphaned and alone, he has just buried his sister, Bronagh, and must leave his home to set sail for England, in search of a better life with his mother's brother in Leeds. There, he learns his trade as a navvy, amid the grand buildings and engineering triumphs of one of England's most prosperous cities, and starts to dream of greater things ... And then, high on the Yorkshire moors, in the mists of a winter morning he meets a kitchen maid called Emma Harte. In A Man of Honor, the true Blackie O'Neill is revealed. For the first time, readers discover his story: his tumultuous life, the obstacles facing him, the desire he has to throw off the impotence of poverty and move up in the world. Like his friend Emma, he is ambitious, driven, disciplined, and determined to make it to the top. And like Emma Harte, he is an unforgettable character for the millions who loved the book"--
Subjects: Domestic fiction.; Historical fiction.; Businessmen; Irish; Man-woman relationships; Orphans; Women household employees;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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The swimmers / by Otsuka, Julie,1962-author.;
"A novel portraying a group of dedicated recreational swimmers and what happens when a crack appears at the bottom of their community pool"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Dementia; Friendship; Japanese Americans; Mothers and daughters; Swimmers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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In the shadow of lightning / by McClellan, Brian,1986-author.;
"From Brian McClellan, author of The Powder Mage, comes In the Shadow of Lightning, a brand-new epic fantasy where magic is a finite resource-and it's running out. Demir Grappo is an outcast-he fled a life of wealth and power, abandoning his responsibilities as a general, a governor, and a son. Now he will live out his days as a grifter, rootless, and alone. But when his mother is brutally murdered, Demir must return from exile to claim his seat at the head of the family and uncover the truth that got her killed: the very power that keeps civilization turning, godglass, is running out. Now, Demir must find allies, old friends and rivals alike, confront the powerful guild-families who are only interested in making the most of the scraps left at the table and uncover the invisible hand that threatens the Empire. A war is coming, a war unlike any other. And Demir and his ragtag group of outcasts are the only thing that stands in the way of the end of life as the world knows it."--
Subjects: Fantasy fiction.; Novels.; Families; Imaginary wars and battles; Kings and rulers; Magic; Murder; Outcasts;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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