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Drop dead gorgeous : a novel / by Gibson, Rachel,author.;
"From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gibson comes another hilarious and moving fish-out-of-water tale about what happens when a small-town Texas girl is forced to swap bodies with a filthy rich socialite"--
Subjects: Humorous fiction.; Chick lit.; Domestic fiction.; Novels.; Body swapping; Identity (Psychology); Man-woman relationships; Near-death experiences; Socialites;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The Devil Is a Southpaw : A Novel. by Hobson, Brandon.;
'The Devil in Southpaw' is an unforgettable novel of obsession, pride, and forgiveness, exploring the friendship and rivalry between two gifted boys in harrowing circumstances. Brandon Hobson is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation Tribe of Oklahoma. From the author of 'The Removed'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: FICTION / Indigenous/General (see also Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island or AI/AN); FICTION / Literary; FICTION / Psychological;
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Expiration dates : a novel / by Serle, Rebecca,author.;
"Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan in store for her. Ever since she was young, whenever she met a new guy, Daphne would find a slip of paper with exactly how long they'd spend together--4 months, two weeks, one night. That's how she met her ex-boyfriend and current best friend, Hugo, the only person in Daphne's life who knows of her secret. Followed by a string of men and countless dates, Daphne resigned herself to the fact that she was never meant to find the one, to be in love, until one night when she receives a paper on her way to a blind date, except this time, the paper is blank. Jake is everything you want in a guy--kind, hard-working, and perfectly handsome. But as they get to know each other and their relationship becomes increasingly more serious, Daphne wonders if this is the right path for her, and worries about the secrets she's hiding from Jake. When part of Daphne's past becomes a part of her present, she is forced to confront everything she's been hiding from the those she loves most and must make a pivotal decision to choose whether to live her life according to others, or herself. This story is about being single and searching for love, but it's also a story about destiny and what people mean to us."--
Subjects: Magic realist fiction.; Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Choice (Psychology); Decision making; Man-woman relationships; Secrecy; Truthfulness and falsehood;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Expiration dates [sound recording] : a novel / by Serle, Rebecca,author.; Whelan, Julia,1984-narrator.; Simon & Schuster Audio (Firm),publisher.;
Read by Julia Whelan."Daphne Bell believes the universe has a plan in store for her. Ever since she was young, whenever she met a new guy, Daphne would find a slip of paper with exactly how long they'd spend together--4 months, two weeks, one night. That's how she met her ex-boyfriend and current best friend, Hugo, the only person in Daphne's life who knows of her secret. Followed by a string of men and countless dates, Daphne resigned herself to the fact that she was never meant to find the one, to be in love, until one night when she receives a paper on her way to a blind date, except this time, the paper is blank. Jake is everything you want in a guy--kind, hard-working, and perfectly handsome. But as they get to know each other and their relationship becomes increasingly more serious, Daphne wonders if this is the right path for her, and worries about the secrets she's hiding from Jake. When part of Daphne's past becomes a part of her present, she is forced to confront everything she's been hiding from the those she loves most and must make a pivotal decision to choose whether to live her life according to others, or herself. This story is about being single and searching for love, but it's also a story about destiny and what people mean to us."--
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Magic realist fiction.; Novels.; Psychological fiction.; Choice (Psychology); Decision making; Man-woman relationships; Secrecy; Truthfulness and falsehood;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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Edie [videorecording] / by Brannigan, Paul,1986-actor.; Guthrie, Kevin,1988-actor.; Hancock, Sheila,1933-actor.; Hunter, Simon,1969-film director.; Manson, Amy,1985-actor.; Music Box Films,publisher.;
Sheila Hancock, Kevin Guthrie, Paul Brannigan, Amy Manson, Wendy Morgan.Following the death of her husband, Edie breaks free from years of his control and rebels against her daughter's wish for her to move into assisted living by embarking on an adventure she and her father had always longed for: a trip to the Scottish Highlands to climb the world-famous Mt. Suilven. Along the way, she hires young camping shop owner Jonny to be her guide. Despite the generational differences, Jonny encourages Edie to fulfill her dream.PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Fiction films.; Feature films.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Control (Psychology); Hiking; Older people; Widows; Life change events;
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Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Becoming a queen / by Clay, Dan,1984-author.;
Reeling from a family tragedy, seventeen-year-old Mark finds his escape in a purple, sequenced, puff-sleeved princess dress, which becomes an unexcepted outlet for his grief as well as a path towards love and self-expression.012+.
Subjects: Young adult fiction.; Gay fiction.; Novels.; Brothers; Drag queens; Families; Gay teenagers; Grief; Identity (Psychology); Brothers; Drag queens; Family life; Families; Gay teenagers; Grief; Identity;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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You can! / by Strick, Alexandra.; Antony, Steve.;
"You can . . . be brave, challenge yourself, overcome your fears, be kind, be YOU! Come on an amazing journey with fourteen young people as they grow from birth to eighteen, learning new skills, exploring new worlds, standing up for their own and others' rights, and following their dreams. Created in consultation with real young adults, Alexandra Strick's groundbreaking narrative will inspire and empower young people of all ages and abilities to believe in themselves and follow their own path, especially during tough times. Complemented by Steve Antony's exuberant and inclusive artwork, which introduces fourteen comparable fictional characters and tracks their growth page by page, You Can! is a timely and meaningful gift for graduates or any reader marking significant milestones."--Provided by publisher.LSC
Subjects: Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-realization;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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A great marriage : a novel / by Mayes, Frances,author.;
"Dara Willcox, up in New York for a weekend, meets Austin Clarke at an art gallery. If love at first sight can happen, it happens to them. These two vivid, ambitious people are on different trajectories - he's British, working temporarily in New York. She's set on law school. They don't care. They will make their lives together happen. At their engagement dinner at Dara's family home, her mother Lee sets a beautiful table and the family and close friends gather to celebrate. Rich, Dara's father, raises a toast. Suddenly, Lee spills the wine, a brilliant red stain splashing onto the tablecloth and onto Austin. Days later, Austin hears unsettling news from London that threatens to wreck his plans. When Dara learns of the problem, she abruptly cancels the wedding. She refuses to reveal the reason, not even to her parents or grandmother, disrupting their family tradition of openness. As everyone knows, Lee and Rich have a great marriage, and Charlotte, her grandmother, had a colossal one, to the late Senator Mann. Charlotte has even "written the book on marriage," as the acclaimed author of numerous non-fiction bestsellers on the topic. Chaos ensues as the romantic wedding plans unravel. Dara's failure cuts deep. She heads to California, finding solace with friends and driving the coastal highway. Austin, back in London, faces not only his culpability but a major tragedy, the consequences of which are far-reaching and life-altering. Is their once-great romance over? Can a great marriage still be forged?"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Choice (Psychology); Families; Intergenerational relations; Life change events; Love; Man-woman relationships; Marriage;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Stones on a grave / by Kacer, Kathy,1954-;
Jewish Sara travels to Germany to search for traces of her mothers existence.
Subjects: Secrecy; Psychological fiction, Canadian.; Historical fiction, Canadian.; Canadians; Orphans; Secrets; Jews;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The summer of songbirds : a novel / by Harvey, Kristy Woodson,author.;
"Four women come together to save the summer camp that changed their lives and rediscover themselves in the process"--
Subjects: Psychological fiction.; Novels.; Camps; Female friendship; Self-actualization (Psychology) in women;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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