New books at the Library

Adult Fiction

"Heartfire" by Orson Scott Card - "With delicacy and insight, incorporating folk tales and folk magic with mountain lore and other authentic details, Orson Scott Card has evoked a vision of America as it might have been."--Greensboro Tribune Review

"Handle with Care" by Jodi Picoult - "Perennial bestseller Picoult (Change of Heart) delivers another engrossing family drama, spiced with her trademark blend of medicine, law and love." -- Publishers Weekly

"Six Seconds" by Rick Mofina - Echoing Ludlum and Forsythe, author Molina has penned a bit, solid international thriller that grabs your gut-and your heart- in the opening scenes and never lets go." --Jeffrey Deaver, New York Times bestselling author

"Torn" by Chris Jordan - "Jordan's full-throttle style makes this an emotionally rewarding thriller that moves like lightening."--Publishers Weekly

"Deadly Gift" by Heather Graham - "Graham peoples her novel with genuine, endearing characters....[and gives] a unique paranormal twist to this able romantic suspense." -- Publishers Weekly

"Betrayals" by Carla Neggers - "A believable, gripping story that will keep armchair sleuths guessing..Here is intelligent writing that remains highly entertaining." -- Publisher's Weekly

"Final Justice" by Fern Michaels - Delectable...deliver[s] revenge that's creatively swift and sweet, Michaels-style." -- Publishers Weekly

"Lost Souls" by Lisa Jackson - "Jackson creates relentless suspense...builds the tension to an unbearable and satisfying pitch." -- Booklist


Juvenile Fiction

"Diamond Willow" by Helen Frost - "Set in a remote part of Alaska, this story in easy-to-read verse blends exciting survival adventure with a contemporary girl’s discovery of family roots and secrets." -- Booklist

Juvenile Non-Fiction

"Fairies and Magical Creatures" by Matthew Reinhart and Robert Sabuda - "The kings of pop-up return with the magical new "Encyclopedia Mythologica" series!In the first of a thrilling new pop-up trilogy, the masterminds behind the phenomenal "Encyclopedia Prehistorica" explore the characters of magic and myth with glittering special effects." -- Amazon

Picture Books

"Silent Music" by James Rumford - "A boy’s ingenuous voice introduces American readers to the beauty and discipline of Arabic calligraphy in this mood piece set in Baghdad." -- Kirkus Reviews