Month: May 2020

Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare: Cordelia Carstairs, a Shadowhunter trained to battle demons, travels with her brother to London where they reconnect with childhood friends but soon must face devastating demon attacks in the quarantined city.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson: Pretty and popular high school senior Andie Bell was murdered by her boyfriend, Sal Singh, who then killed himself. Now a senior herself, Pip decides to reexamine the closed case for her final project. Soon she discovers a trail of dark secrets that might actually prove Sal innocent. Someone in Fairview doesn’t want Pip digging around for answers, and now her own life might be in danger.

The Kingdom of Back by Marie Lu: Desperate to be forever remembered for her music, Nannerl Mozart makes a dangerous pact with a mysterious stranger from a magical land, which may cost her everything.  

All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace: Set in a kingdom where danger lurks beneath the sea, mermaids seek vengeance with song, and magic is a choice, Adalyn Grace’s All the Stars and Teeth is a thrilling fantasy for fans of Stephanie Garber’s Caraval and Sarah J. Maas’s Throne of Glass series.

The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski: Nirrim endures a grim and punishing life as a Half Caste until she encounters Sid, a rakish traveler from far away who whispers rumors that the High Caste possess magic and tempts Nirrim to seek that magic for herself.

Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen McManus: While true-crime aficionado Ellery and her twin brother are staying with their grandmother in a Vermont community known for murder, a new friend goes missing and Ellery may be next.

One of Us Is Next by Karen McManus: A year after the Bayview four were cleared of Simon Kelleher’s death, a new mystery has cropped up–a game with dangerous consequences that’s targeting students at Bayview again. And if the creator isn’t found soon, dangerous could prove deadly.

A Heart So Fierce and Broken: The curse is finally broken, but Prince Rhen of Emberfall faces darker troubles still. Rumors circulate that he is not the true heir and that forbidden magic has been unleashed in Emberfall. Loyalties are tested and new love blooms in a kingdom on the brink of war.

They Went Left by Monica Hesse: Zofia, a teenage Holocaust survivor, travels across post-war Europe as she searches for her younger brother and seeks to rebuild her shattered life.

Ruthless Gods by Emily Duncan: The voices that Serefin hears in the darkness, the ones that Nadya believes are her gods, the ones that Malachiasz is desperate to meet–those voices want a stake in the world, and they refuse to stay quiet any longer.

Straight on Till Morning by Liz Braswell: What if Wendy first traveled to Never Land… with Captain Hook? When an opportunity to travel to Never Land via pirate ship presents itself, Wendy makes a deal with the devil. But Never Land isn’t quite the place she imagined it would be. When Captain Hook reveals some rather permanent and evil plans for Never Land, it’s up to the two of them to save Peter Pan–and his world.

Stephen King’s Doctor Sleep: Still scarred by the trauma he endured as a child at the Overlook Hotel, Dan Torrance faces the ghosts of the past when he meets Abra, a courageous teen who desperately needs his help – and who possesses a powerful extrasensory ability called the “shine.”

Jumanji: the Next Level: In Jumanji: The Next Level, the gang is back but the game has changed. As they return to Jumanji to rescue one of their own, they discover that nothing is as they expect. With more action and surprises, the players will have to brave parts unknown and unexplored, from the arid deserts to the snowy mountains, in order to escape.

Richard Jewell: Directed by Clint Eastwood and based on true events, Richard Jewell tells the story of the security guard who discovers a bomb at the 1996 Atlanta Games and takes swift, heroic action, saving countless lives. But in a turn of events, he becomes the FBI’s number one suspect, vilified by the press and public alike.  

The Good Liar: Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark, recently widowed Betty, who’s worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two grow closer, what should have been another simple swindle becomes a game of cat and mouse in this suspenseful drama about the secrets people keep and the lies they live.  

Dark Waters: Inspired by a shocking true story, a tenacious attorney uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world’s largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything – his future, and his own life – to expose the truth.

Frozen II: Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf and Sven venture into the enchanted forest and dark seas beyond Arendelle – where Elsa discovers not only the truth about her past, but a threat to her kingdom.

Pain and Glory: Pain and Glory tells of a series of re-encounters experienced by Salvador Mallo, a film director in his physical decline.

The Handmaid’s Tale Season Three: June will struggle to strike back against the regime despite overwhelming odds. This season there are startling reunions, betrayals, and a journey to the terrifying heart of Gilead that will force all of the characters to take a stand, guided by one defiant prayer.

Cats: With a world-class cast of dancers, showcasing styles from classical ballet to contemporary, hip-hop to jazz, street dance to tap, this film reimagines the stage musical for a new generation.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in this a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love, and forgiveness from America’s most beloved neighbor.

Harriet: Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. Witness the story of a woman who defied impossible odds to change the course of her life and the fate of the nation.

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The Boy from the Woods by Harlan Coben: Found as a boy living feral in the woods, Wilde is a mystery to everyone, including himself. When a local girl goes missing, famous TV lawyer Hester Crimstein–with whom Wilde shares a tragic connection–asks him to use his unique skills to help find her. Meanwhile, a group of ex-military security experts arrive in town, and when another teen disappears, the case’s impact expands far beyond the borders of the peaceful suburb.

Above the Bay of Angels by Rhys Bowen: Through a series of strange events, Bella Waverly arrives as Helen Barton from Yorkshire, to work in the kitchen of Buckingham Palace where she pursues her passion for creating culinary delights is chosen to accompany the queen to Nice. When the threat of blackmail shadows Bella to the Riviera, and a member of the queen’s retinue falls ill and dies, her new life just might come crashing down–if it doesn’t send her to the gallows.

Hidden Salem by Kay Hooper: As a longtime member of the FBI’s Special Crimes Unit, Grayson Sheridan has learned not to be surprised by the unusual and the macabre–but Salem is different. When Gray arrives to find his undercover partner vanished, he knows that whatever’s hiding in the seemingly peaceful town is deadly. But what actually hides in the shadows and secrets of Salem is unlike anything the agents have ever encountered.

Devoted by Dean Koontz: Woody Bookman hasn’t spoken a word in his eleven years of life. For Megan, keeping her boy safe and happy is what matters. But Woody believes a monstrous evil was behind his father’s death and now threatens him and his mother. And an ally unknown to him is listening. A uniquely gifted dog with a heart of gold, Kipp hears the boy who communicates like he does, without speaking, and knows he needs to find him before its too late.

Deacon King Kong by James McBride: From James McBride comes a wise and witty novel about what happens to the witnesses of a shooting. As the story deepens, it becomes clear that the lives of the characters–caught in the tumultuous swirl of 1960s New York–overlap in unexpected ways. When the truth does emerge, McBride shows us that not all secrets are meant to be hidden, that the best way to grow is to face change without fear, and that the seeds of love lie in hope and compassion.

Trace Elements by Donna Leon: When a dying hospice patient wants to speak to the police, Commissario Guido Brunetti and his colleague, Claudia Griffoni, waste no time in responding. “They killed him. It was bad money. I told him no.” Piecing together the tangled threads, in time Brunetti comes to realize the perilous meaning in the woman’s accusation and the threat it reveals to the health of the entire region.

The Number Game by Danielle Steel: Eileen Jackson was happy to set aside her own dreams to raise a family with her husband, Paul. When Eileen discovers that Paul’s late nights in the city are hiding an affair with a younger woman, she questions the years of sacrifice and compromise. On the brink of forty and wondering what she’s going to do with the rest of her life, is it too late for her to start over?

Hit List by Stuart Woods: When Stone Barrington finds his name on a hit list, he plans to lie low until the culprit is caught. But when this foe shows no signs of stopping until his deadly objective is realized in full, Stone is left with no choice but to face the problem head-on.

The K Team by David Rosenfelt: Andy Carpenter’s wife, Laurie, was a cop, a good one. Now she helps out on Andy’s cases while also raising Ricky, their son. But she’s been chafing to jump back into investigating on her own, and when her former partner and his German shepherd K-9 partner come to her with a proposal, she’s in.

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American Sherlock by Kate Dawson: From the acclaimed author of Death in the Air comes the riveting story of the birth of criminal investigation in the twentieth century.

The Hope of Glory by Jon Meachum: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jon Meacham explores the seven last sayings of Jesus as recorded in the Gospels, combining rich historical and theological insights to reflect on the true heart of the Christian story. Jon Meacham returns us to the moment that transformed Jesus from a historical figure into the proclaimed Son of God, worshiped by billions.

John Adams Under Fire by Don Abrams: On the night of March 5, 1770, shots were fired by British soldiers on the streets of Boston, killing five civilians. The Boston Massacre has been called the first shots of the American Revolution. Yet when the British soldiers faced trial, John Adams was determined that they receive a fair one. He volunteered to represent them, keeping the peace in a powder keg of a colony, and in the process created some of the foundations of what would become United States law.

Girl, Stop Apologizing! By Rachel Hollis: Rachel Hollis is sounding a wake-up call. With a challenge to women everywhere to stop talking themselves out of their dreams, Hollis identifies the excuses to let go of, the behaviors to adopt, and the skills to acquire on the path to growth, confidence, and believing in yourself.

Brain Wash by David Perlmutter: Based on the latest science, the book identifies the mental hijacking that undermines each and every one of us, and presents the tools necessary to think more clearly, make better decisions, strengthen bonds with others, and develop healthier habits. Featuring a 10-day boot camp program, including a meal plan and 40 delicious original recipes.

The Age of Entitlement by Christopher Caldwell: A sweeping 50-year history of how the Baby Boomers took the reforms of the 1960s too far, leading to a multitude of contradictions in American society and values that caused our current political polarization.

Pearls of Wisdom by Barbara Bush: The best advice First Lady Barbara Bush offered her family, staff, and close friends.

A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell: The never-before-told story of one woman’s heroism that changed the course of the Second World War In 1942, the Gestapo sent out an urgent transmission: “She is the most dangerous of all Allied spies. We must find and destroy her.” This spy was Virginia Hall, a young American woman who talked her way into the spy organization dubbed Churchill’s “ministry of ungentlemanly warfare.” Told with Purnell’s signature insight and novelistic panache, A Woman of No Importance is the breathtaking story of how one woman’s fierce persistence helped win the war

The Game of Forgiveness by Katherine Schwarzenegger:Written with grace and understanding and based on more than twenty in-depth interviews and stories as well as personal reflections from Schwarzenegger Pratt herself, The Gift of Forgiveness is about one of the most difficult challenges in life: learning to forgive.

While the Alliance Public Library remains closed to the public, patrons wishing to pick up materials may login at https://alliancelibrary.org using their patron number and phone number to browse our collection and electronically place holds on items. Patrons will be notified by staff when their items are ready, after which they may be picked up inside the West entrance during the following times: Monday-Friday: 10:00 to 10:15; 12:00 to 12:15; 2:00 to 2:15; 4:00 to 4:15; 5:00 to 5:15; and Saturday: 10:00 to 10:15. Items placed on hold after 4 p.m. will not be available for pick up until the next business day, and items placed on hold on Fridays after 4 p.m. will not be available for pick up until Monday.

A Long Petal of the Sea by Isabel Allende: In the late 1930s, civil war gripped Spain. When General Franco and his Fascists succeed in overthrowing the government, hundreds of thousands are forced to flee in a treacherous journey over the mountains to the French border. Among them is Roser, a pregnant young widow, who finds her life irreversibly intertwined with that of Victor Dalmau, an army doctor and the brother of her deceased love.

Long Range by C.J. Box: When Joe Pickett is asked to join the rescue efforts for the victim of a startling grizzly attack, he reluctantly leaves his district behind. One survivor of the grizzly’s rampage tells a bizarre story, but just as Joe begins to suspect the attack is not what it seems, he is brought home by an emergency on his own turf.

When You See Me by Lisa Gardner: FBI Special Agent Kimberly Quincy and Sergeant Detective Warren have built a task force to follow the digital bread crumbs left behind by deceased serial kidnapper Jacob Ness. When a disturbing piece of evidence is discovered in the hills of Georgia, they bring Flora Dane and true-crime savant Keith Edgar to a small town where something seems to be deeply wrong.

The Last Passenger by Charles Finch: London, 1855: A young and eager Charles Lenox faces his toughest case yet: a murder without a single clue. Pursuing the investigation against the wishes of Scotland Yard, the detective encounters every obstacle London in 1855 has to offer, from obstinate royalty to class prejudice to the intense grief of his closest friend.

The Other Mrs. by Mary Kupica: Sadie and Will Foust have only just moved their family from bustling Chicago to small-town Maine when their neighbor Morgan Baines is found dead in her home. As the eyes of suspicion turn toward the new family in town, Sadie is drawn into the mystery of what really happened that dark and deadly night. But Sadie must be careful, for the more she discovers about Mrs. Baines, the more she begins to realize just how much she has to lose if the truth ever comes to light.

Long Bright River by Liz Moore: A suspense novel that looks at the anatomy of a family rocked by the opioid crisis and the relationship between sisters–one, suffering from addiction, who has suddenly gone missing amid a series of murders; the other a police officer who patrols the neighborhood from which she disappeared. This a story about the formidable ties between place, family, and fate

Texas Outlaw by James Patterson: Texas Ranger Rory Yates is not keen for hero status. But it’s unavoidable once his girlfriend, country singer Willow Dawes, writes a song about his bravery. Rio Lobo Detective Ariana Delgado is the one who requested Rory, and the only person who believes a local councilwoman’s seemingly accidental death is a murder. Then Rory begins to uncover a tangle of small-town secrets, favors, and lies as crooked as Texas law is straight.

The Two Lives of Lydia Bird by Josie Silver: Lydia and Freddie. Freddie and Lydia. They’d been together for more than a decade, and Lydia thought their love was indestructible. But she was wrong. On her twenty-eighth birthday, Freddie died in a car accident. But Lydia knows that Freddie would want her to try to live fully, happily, even without him. So, enlisting the help of his best friend, Jonas, and her sister, Elle, she takes her first tentative steps into the world, open to life–and perhaps even love–again.

After Sundown by Linda Howard:If anyone can pierce Sela Gordon’s shy, protective shell, it’s the handsome and mysterious ex-military man living alone in the wilds of Cove Mountain. For two years, he’s kept his distance—until the day he appears to warn her that a catastrophic solar storm capable of taking down the power grid is coming. As panic spreads, Sela and Ben discover that in the dark, cut off from the outside world, there’s no more playing it safe—in life or in love.

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