January 21 – new books at the 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
“How To Make A Fortune From The Biggest Bailout In U.S. History” by Ron Insana – A guide to the 7 greatest bargains from Main Street to Wall Street
“Mennonite In A Little Black Dress” by Rhoda Janzen – A hilarious and moving memoir about a woman who returns home to her close-knit Mennonite family after a personal crisis
FICTION
“Hastur Lord” by Marion Zimmer Bradley & Deborah J Ross – This is the last of Bradley’s work completed by Ross
“A Catered Birthday Party” by Isis Crawford – A fun and entertaining novel, combining a cleverly plotted mystery with great recipes
“Not My Daughter” by Barbara Delensky – A pregnancy pact between three teenaged girls puts their mothers’ love to the ultimate test
“Sizzle” by Julie Garwood – No one mixes life-and-death suspense with feverish desire better than Garwood; in this book, she burns hotter and brighter than ever, keeping the action and passion blazing till the incredible, unforgettable end
“Unfinished Desires” by Gail Godwin – A sweeping new novel of friendship, loyalty, rivalries, redemption and memory
“I, Sniper” by Stephen Hunter – Will satisfy Hunter’s legions of fans and win him new ones with its signature blend of brilliant plotting, vivid characters and extraordinary gunfights
“The Gathering Storm” by Robert Jordan & Randon Sanderson – The first of three novels that will cover the outline written by Jordan before his untimely passing in 2007
“Iron River” by T Jefferson Parker – An exciting Charlie Hood novel
“Impact” by Douglas Preston – Starts well and keeps getting better, all the way to a great finish; this fascinating thriller is full of surprises throughout
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