January 14 – new books at Rourk library in Shallotte
The Friends of the Library offer these descriptions of the new book offerings at the Rourk branch library in Shallotte.
NON-FICTION
“Blessings” edited by Good Housekeeping – Featuring essays by Maeve Binchy, Jodi Picoult, Luanne Rice and others, reflecting on gratitude, love and what makes us happy
FICTION
“A Matter Of Class” by Mary Balogh – A classic historical tale that sizzles with romance and unforgettable drama
“Luck Of The Draw” by Anthony J Cardieri – It is Christmastime, and New York City has been cast into the throes of a terror not seen since the Son of Sam serial murders
“Remarkable Creatures” by Tracy Chevalier – An inspiring novel of how one woman’s gift transcends class and social prejudice to lead to some of the most important discoveries of the 19th century, with a revealing portrait of the intricate and resilient nature of female friendship
“Watchlist” based on an idea by Jeffery Deaver – Two serial thrillers in one killer book, with “The Chopin Manuscript” being the first novella and “The Copper Bracelet” being the second
“The 13th Hour” by Richard Doetsch – A mesmerizing thriller, a story told in reverse of a man given the chance to go back in time in one-hour decrements to prevent a vicious crime from destroying his life
“Eve” by Elissa Elliott – Eve comes to life in a way religion and myth have never allowed in a novel that explores the very essence of love, motherhood, faith and humanity
“Midnight Rainbow” by Linda Howard – Taken captive in the middle of a conspiracy of international proportions, wealthy socialite Jane Hamilton Greer finds hope in government agent Grant Sullivan, who finds his mission complicated by his feelings for Jane
“Nanny Returns” by Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus – A firsthand tour of what happens when a community that chose money over love finds itself with neither
“Altar Of Eden” by James Rollins – A shocking story of cruel genetic experiments done in the name of national security and, most disturbing of all, tied to a secret history of the Book of Genesis
“Dracula The Un-Dead” by Dacre Stoker & Ian Holt – A fast-paced, historically rich sequel that is as frightening and atmospheric as the original
“Noah’s Compass” by Anne Tyler – A wise, gently humorous, and deeply compassionate novel about a schoolteacher who has been forced to retire at sixty-one coming to terms with the final phase of his life
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