Sonia, an aspiring novelist who recently completed her studies in the snowy mountains of Vermont, has returned to her family in India. She fears that she is haunted by a dark spell cast by an artist to whom she had once turned for intimacy and inspiration. Sunny, a struggling journalist resettled in New York City, is attempting to flee his imperious mother and the violence of his warring clan. Uncertain of their future, Sonia and Sunny embark on a search for happiness together as they confront the many alienations of our modern world. \u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n
“Twice”<\/strong> by Mitch Albom\u2028- When he is 8 years old, Alfie Logan discovers the magical ability to get a second chance at everything. He can undo any moment and live it again. The one catch: he must accept the consequences of his second try\u2014for better or worse.\u2028He grows up correcting his mistakes and saving himself from adolescent embarrassments. He even takes foolishly dangerous risks, just to see what it\u2019s like to come close to death, before tapping back to safety.\u2028<\/p>\n Eventually, Alfie turns his gift to his love life, studying his crushes and going back to make himself more appealing. In time, he falls deeply in love with Gianna, the woman he believes is the one. He seems to find contentment.\u2028But as the years pass, Alfie\u2019s eye begins to wander. Which is when he learns a lone caveat to his power: once he undoes a love, that person can never fall in love with him again. Knowing if he gives into to temptation, he will risk losing what he has with Gianna, Alfie makes a choice that changes his life forever. \u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n “The Gales of November”<\/strong> by John U. Bacon\u2028- For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship represented the apex of the American Century better than the 729-foot-long Edmund Fitzgerald\u2014the biggest, best, and most profitable ship on the Lakes.\u2028But on November 10, 1975, as the \u201cstorm of the century\u201d threw 100 mile-per-hour winds and 50-foot waves on Lake Superior, the Mighty Fitz found itself at the worst possible place, at the worst possible time. When she sank, she took all 29 men onboard down with her, leaving the tragedy shrouded in mystery for a half century. \u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n “John Candy, A Life in Comedy”<\/strong> by Paul Myers\u2028- From his humble beginnings in sketch comedy with the Toronto branch of Second City, to his rise to fame in SCTV and Hollywood film classics like “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” “The Great Outdoors,” and “Uncle Buck,” John Candy captivated audiences with his self-deprecating humor, emotional warmth, and gift for improvisation. Now, for the first time since Candy\u2019s tragic death, bestselling biographer Paul Myers tells the full story of the man behind the laughs.\u2028Drawing on extensive research and exclusive interviews with many of Candy\u2019s closest friends and colleagues, including Dan Aykroyd, Chevy Chase, Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Steve Martin, Catherine O\u2019Hara, Martin Short, and many more, “John Candy: A Life in Comedy” celebrates the comedian\u2019s unparalleled talent, infectious charm, and generosity of spirit. Through ups and downs, successes and failures, and struggles with anxiety and self-doubt, Candy faced the world with a big smile and a warm demeanour that earned him the love and adoration of fans around the world. \u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n Large Print<\/p>\n “Apostle\u2019s Cove”<\/strong> by William Kent Krueger\u2028- A few nights before Halloween, as Cork O\u2019Connor gloomily ruminates on his upcoming birthday, he receives a call from his son, Stephen, who is working for a nonprofit dedicated to securing freedom for unjustly incarcerated inmates. Stephen tells his father that decades ago, as the newly elected sheriff of Tamarack County, Cork was responsible for sending an Ojibwe man named Axel Boshey to prison for a brutal murder that Stephen is certain he did not commit.\u2028Cork feels compelled to reinvestigate the crime, but that is easier said than done. Not only is it a closed case but Axel Boshey is, inexplicably, refusing to help. The deeper Cork digs, the clearer it becomes that there are those in Tamarack County who are willing once again to commit murder to keep him from finding the truth.\u2028At the same time, Cork\u2019s seven-year-old grandson has his own theory about the investigation: the Windigo, that mythic cannibal ogre, has come to Tamarack County\u2026and it won\u2019t leave until it has sated its hunger for human blood. \u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n “A Guardian and a Thief”<\/strong> by Megha Majumdar\u2028- In a near-future Kolkata beset by flooding and famine, Ma, her 2-year-old daughter, and her elderly father are just days from leaving the collapsing city behind to join Ma\u2019s husband in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After procuring long-awaited visas from the consulate, they pack their bags for the flight to America. But in the morning they awaken to discover that Ma\u2019s purse, containing their treasured immigration documents, has been stolen.\u2028Set over the course of one week, “A Guardian and a Thief” tells two stories: the story of Ma\u2019s frantic search for the thief while keeping hunger at bay during a worsening food shortage; and the story of Boomba, the thief, whose desperation to care for his family drives him to commit a series of escalating crimes whose consequences he cannot fathom. With stunning control and command, Megha Majumdar paints a kaleidoscopic portrait of two families, each operating from a place of ferocious love and undefeated hope, each discovering how far they will go to secure their children\u2019s future as they stave off encroaching catastrophe. \u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n Audiobooks<\/p>\n “It Was the Way She Said It<\/strong>” by Terry McMillan\u2028- Before Terry McMillan found success as a novelist in the early 1990s, she published provocative, boundary-pushing short stories, capturing the struggles and triumphs of Black life in America with vitality and honesty, from the workaday factory man\u2019s malaise in \u201cThe End\u201d to the cast-aside lover\u2019s resolve in \u201cTouching\u201d to the elderly woman\u2019s wiles in \u201cMa\u2019Dear.\u201d McMillan\u2019s inimitable voice bravely explores the dark corners of human relationships with compassion, humor, and nuance. This collection also features five unpublished stories that reveal how she wrestled with controversial topics rarely addressed in short fiction, from domestic abuse in \u201cMama, Take Another Step\u201d to extreme poverty in \u201cCan\u2019t Close My Eyes to It.\u201d\u2028Whether she\u2019s revealing life lessons, pontificating about aging, recalling her sources of inspiration, or laying bare the beginnings of her life as a writer, McMillan approaches every piece with enduring candor, wit, and fearlessness. \u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n “The Summer War”<\/strong> by Naomi Novik\u2028- Celia discovered her talent for magic on the day her beloved oldest brother, Argent, left home. Furious at him for abandoning her in a war-torn land, she lashed out, not realizing her childish, angry words would become imbued with the power of prophecy, dooming him to a life without love.\u2028While Argent wanders the world, forced to seek only fame and glory instead of the love and belonging he truly desires, Celia attempts to undo the curse she placed on him. Yet even as she grows from a girl to a woman, she cannot find the solution\u2014until she learns the truth about the centuries-old war between her own people and the summerlings, immortal beings who hold a relentless grudge against their mortal neighbors.\u2028Now, with the aid of her unwanted middle brother, Celia may be able to both undo her eldest brother\u2019s curse and heal the lands so long torn apart by the Summer War. \u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n Teen<\/p>\n “The Leaving Room”<\/strong> by Amber McBride\u2028- Gospel is the Keeper of the Leaving Room\u2015a place all young people must phase through when they die. The young are never ready to leave; they need a moment to remember and a Keeper to help their wispy souls along.\u2028When a random door opens and a Keeper named Melodee arrives, their souls become entangled. Gospel’s seriousness melts and Melodee\u2019s fear of connection fades, but still\u2015are Keepers allowed to fall in love? Now they must find a way out of the Leaving Room and be unafraid of their love. In a novel that takes place over four minutes, National Book Award finalist Amber McBride explores connection, memory, and hope in ways that are unforgettable and poignant.\u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n “A Riddle of Thorns”<\/strong> by Sarena Nanua and Sasha Nanua\u2028- Sana Gupta has waited years to return to her ancestral home in Paris, with its labyrinthine halls and overgrown gardens. Sent away as a child when her mother disappeared, Sana has long puzzled over whether her mother’s departure was just another of her famously unsolvable riddles. Now eighteen and ready to claim her inheritance, Sana arrives at the dark and dilapidated estate to find three strangers awaiting her: Fox, an eccentric prodigy who models himself after Sherlock Holmes; Isabelle, a seemingly innocent girl who shares an icy history with Sana; and Minho, a handsome young genius always wearing half a smirk. Per her mother\u2019s will, they\u2019ve each received a cryptic invitation to compete in a contest of riddles for the deed to Razorthorn Manor\u2014and the rumored treasure hidden within: a flower created by the gods themselves, able to grant any wish.\u2028Feeling betrayed by her mother, Sana sets out to uncover the truth of where her mother really went, what links the competitors together, and what secrets the crumbling and disquieting house conceals. But her task won\u2019t be easy\u2014for her competitors will do anything to win this twisted game . . . Set in a darkly shimmering Edwardian Paris where worship of the Roman gods never ended, A Riddle of Thorns drips with Gothic atmosphere, sizzles with romantic tension, and confounds with intricate puzzles and long-buried mysteries, perfect for fans of Divine Rivals and The Inheritance Games.\u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n Children\u2019s<\/p>\n “Mistaco”<\/strong> by Eliza Kinkz – After an awful day at school (including a tragic but plausibly deniable mishap with a pudding cup), Izzy wants to be left alone. But it’s Friday, and that means making tortillas with Lito.\u2028\u2028As the mistakes pile up, they come tumbling out of Izzy\u2014and Lito surprises her by saying\u00a0everyone\u00a0makes mistakes, and if she makes a tortilla out of her mistakes, he will EAT it.\u2028\u2028”Mmmm. . .spicy! And boogery! With a hint of courage. My favorite taco EVER!”\u2028\u2028Suddenly, the whole family is confessing and getting mistakes off their chests with a feast of mistacos! A delightfully silly picture book for fans of “Dragons Love Tacos” and “The Book of Mistakes.” Includes instructions on how to make and enjoy your own mistacos!\u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n “A Sky That Sings”<\/strong> by Anita Sanchez – Mia and her t\u00eda are spending a sunny afternoon at the park bird-listening! Some people enjoy bird-watching but as a blind person, Mia uses her other senses to identify different birds by their unique calls and songs. She calls it\u00a0bird-listening.<\/p>\n Mia loves naming each of the birds that she hears.\u00a0Sweet! Sweet! Sweet!\u00a0Is that the chipper call of a yellow warbler? At first Mia’s aunt doesn’t know what to expect, but with Mia’s guidance, she learns to listen and enjoy the bright melodies pouring from the sky. Their adventure will take them past a lively pond, through the hush of the quiet woods, and up a breezy hilltop for a soaring encounter with Mia’s favorite bird of all!<\/p>\n Perfect for bird lovers of every feather,\u00a0A Sky That Sings\u00a0invites us to open our senses to life’s everyday treasures–the delights of nature and spending time with loved ones.\u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n “Graciela in the Abyss”<\/strong> by Meg Medina – In the deepest recesses of the ocean, Graciela\u2014once an ordinary girl\u2014now makes sea glass and assists her friend, Amina, as she welcomes newly awakened sea ghosts from their death sleep. Though Graciela\u2019s spirit is young, she has lived at the bottom of the ocean for more than a hundred years. Meanwhile, in the mortal world on land, twelve-year-old Jorge Leon works in his family\u2019s forge. He\u2019s heard of the supernatural spirits living beneath the ocean\u2019s waves\u2014tales that do nothing to quell his fear of the water. But when Jorge discovers a hand-wrought harpoon with the power to spear a sea ghost, he knows he must destroy it any way he can.\u2028\u2028When the harpoon is accidentally reunited with its vengeful creator, unlikely allies Graciela and Jorge have no choice but to work together to keep evil spirits from wreaking havoc on both the living and the dead. If only the answer to saving what they care about didn\u2019t lie within the depths of the abyss . . . Newbery Medal winner Meg Medina and illustrators Anna and Elena Balbusso have crafted a thoughtful tale infused with magic and high-stakes adventure that will leave readers wondering what power lies in the depths of the ocean\u2014and inside each of us.\u2014from the publisher<\/p>\n “Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave”<\/strong> by Ally Russell – 13-year-old Mystery\u2014who was abandoned in a cemetery and raised in a funeral home\u2014is plagued by sleep paralysis and the smell of ghosts, but she’s used to that. 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