January 28 – 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
“Life After Death” by Dinesh D’Souza – The truths in this book are foundations on which you can build a meaningful life of purpose
“You Can’t Drink All Day If You Don’t Start In The Morning” by Celia Rivenbark – Her laugh-out-loud observations about our life and times are so refreshing, plus some of Celia’s favorite slacker-mom recipes
FICTION
“Death Of A Valentine” by M C Beaton – A Hamish Macbeth mystery; another terrific whodunit
“First Lord’s Fury” by Jim Butcher – Book six of the Codex Alera
“The Secret Life Of God” by Ray Cullis – Enlightening and adventurous, it will make non-believers think twice about God
“Foolproof” by Barabra D’Amato, Jeanne M Dams & Mark Zubro – A jolting political thriller for a post-9/11 world
“Burn” by Ted Dekker & Erin Healy – Janeal has long felt trapped in her father’s Gypsy culture. A powerful man, Sanso promises her the life she longs for, if she will help recover a vast sum of money tied to her father. When the plan implodes, Sanso and his men attack the Gypsy settlement and burn it to the ground. Janeal is faced with a staggering choice.
“Days Of Gold” by Jude Deveraux – A dazzling story that spans two continents and unites two people who are separated by class, wealth, and education
“The Merry Wives Of Maggody” by Joan Hess – An Arly Hanks mystery, fast-paced and entertaining
“The Wolf At The Door” by Jack Higgins – A real thriller, filled with suspense and driven by characters of complexity and passion
“Treasure Hunt” by John Lescroart – An intricate thriller set against San Francisco’s glamorous charity circuit
“Kisser” by Stuart Woods – Stone Barrington is back in New York looking forward to some downtime working cases in this exciting page-turner