Month: July 2020

Pretty Things by Janelle Brown: When that dream crashed, she turned to stealing from rich kids in L.A. alongside her wily Irish boyfriend, Lachlan. Vanessa is a privileged young heiress marked by tragedy who retreats to her family’s sprawling mountain estate. Nina, Vanessa, and Lachlan’s paths collide here, on the cold shores of Lake Tahoe, where their intertwined lives give way to a winter of aspiration and desire, duplicity and revenge.

Conjure Women by Afia Atakora: Conjure Women is a sweeping story that brings the world of the South before and after the Civil War vividly to life. Spanning eras and generations, it tells of the lives of three unforgettable women: Miss May Belle, a wise healing woman; her precocious and observant daughter Rue, who is reluctant to follow in her mother’s footsteps as a midwife; and their master’s daughter Varina. Magnificently written, brilliantly researched, richly imagined, Conjure Women moves back and forth in time to tell the haunting story of Rue, Varina, and May Belle, their passions and friendships

A Good Neighbor by Therese Fowler: A gripping novel that examines the American dream through the lens of two families living side by side in an idyllic neighborhood, and the one summer that changes their lives irrevocably. This book asks big questions about life in America today—what does it mean to be a good neighbor? How do we live alongside each other when we don’t see eye to eye?—as it explores the effects of class, race, and heartrending love in a story that’s as provocative as it is powerful.

28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand: When Mallory Blessing’s son, Link, receives deathbed instructions from his mother to call a number on a slip of paper in her desk drawer, he does not expect Jake McCloud to answer. Jake’s wife, Ursula DeGournsey, is the frontrunner in the upcoming Presidential election. There must be a mistake, Link thinks. How do Mallory and Jake know each other? 28 Summers explores the agony and romance of a one-weekend-per-year affair and the dramatic ways this relationship complicates and enriches their lives, and the lives of the people they love.  

Boys of Alabama by Genevieve Hudson: When German transplant Max meets Pan, the school “witch,” he feels seen, and the pair embarks on a consuming relationship: Max tells Pan about his supernatural powers, and Pan tells Max about the snake poison initiations of the local church. The boys, however, aren’t sure whose past is darker, and what is more frightening—their true selves, or staying true in Alabama. Boys of Alabama becomes a nuanced portrait of masculinity, religion, immigration, and the adolescent pressures that require total conformity.

The Second Home by Christina Clancy: After a disastrous summer spent at her family summer home on Cape Cod, seventeen-year-old Ann Gordon was left with a secret that changed her life forever, and created a rift between her sister, Poppy, and their adopted brother, Michael. Fifteen years later, her parents have died, and Michael re-enters their lives with a legitimate claim to the house. But more than that, he wants to set the record straight about that long ago summer.

Always the Last to Know by Kristan Higgins: Barb and John Frost are testy and bored with each other after fifty years of marriage. At least they have their daughters- Barb’s favorite, Juliet; and John’s darling, Sadie. The girls themselves couldn’t be more different, but at least they got along, more or less. Until the day John has a stroke, and their house of cards came tumbling down. And now Barb and John will finally have to face what’s been going on in their marriage all along

Sin Eater by Megan Campisi: In Elizabeth I’s England, a fourteen-year-old girl who steals a loaf of bread is sentenced to be a sin eater, a shunned woman who must assume the sins of the dead, and becomes drawn into a dangerous mystery at the heart of a corrupt and violent court.

The Persuasion by Iris Johanson: Forensic sculptor Eve Duncan and ex-Navy Seal Joe Quinn are about to give Seth Caleb their trust for the most important duty of his life: keeping their daughter, Jane, safe at any cost. Because Jane’s talent as an artist has brought her to the attention of a madman. As the two come face-to-face with danger, one thing is made clear: it will take both of them working together to confront and defeat this evil.

The Alliance Public Library has reopened to the public. Items may be reserved online for pickup using our digital catalog at https://alliancelibrary.org. For more information on current library procedures and services, please visit our website at http://libraries.ne.gov/alliance.

Escape from Pretoria: Escape from Pretoria is the true story of Tim Jenkin and Stephen Lee, young, white South Africans branded “terrorists” and imprisoned in 1978 for working covert operations for Nelson Mandela. With breathtaking ingenuity, meticulous surveillance, and wooden keys crafted for 10 steel doors, they make a bid for freedom. This is the story of an oppressed majority’s struggle, and two ordinary men who stood up to be counted in the pursuit of equality for all.

Brahms: The Boy II: Unaware of the terrifying history of Heelshire Mansion, a young family moves into a guest house on the estate where their son soon makes an unsettling new friend, an eerily life-like doll he calls Brahms. Katie Holmes stars as a mother who increasingly becomes uneasy and terrorized by her son’s new supernatural “friend.”

The Last Full Measure: This is the true story of William H. Pitsenbarger who personally saved over sixty men before making the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam’s bloodiest battle. Three decades later, Pentagon staffer Scott Huffman investigates a Congressional Medal of Honor request made by Pitsenbarger’s mission partner and parents. Huffman interviews Army vets to learn more about Pitsenbarger’s courageous acts – and uncovers a high-level conspiracy behind the medal’s denial.

The Invisible Man: Trapped in a violent, controlling relationship with a wealthy scientist, Cecilia escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding. But when her abusive ex suddenly dies, Cecilia suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of eerie coincidences turns lethal, threatening the lives of those she loves, Cecilia’s sanity begins to unravel while she desperately tries to prove she’s being hunted by someone nobody can see.

Emma: Jane Austen’s beloved comedy about finding your equal and earning your happy ending is re-imagined in this delicious new film adaptations of Emma. Handsome, clever and rich, Emma Woodhouse is a restless “queen bee” without rivals in her sleepy little English town. In this glittering satire of social class, Emma must navigate her way through the challenges of growing up, misguided matches and romantic missteps to realize the love that has been there all along.

World on Fire: Season One: Summer 1939. Harry, a translator at the British Embassy in Warsaw, is falling in love with Polish waitress Kasia. When German tanks roll into Poland, and Britain declares war on Germany, Harry and Kasia face terrible choices. With her life in grave danger, can Harry help her – and if he can, how will he ever explain himself to Lois Bennett, the girl he left behind in Manchester?

Bumblebee: Cybertron has fallen. When Optimus Prime sends Bumblebee to defend Earth, his journey to become a hero begins. Charlie Watson, a teenager trying to find her place in the world, discovers and repairs the battle-scarred robot, who’s disguised as a Volkswagon Beetle. As the Decepticons hunt down the surviving Autobots with the help of a secret agency led by Agent Burns, Bumblebee and Charlie team up to protect the world in an action-packed adventure that’s fun for the whole family.

Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn: This twisted tale is told by Harley Quinn herself, as only Harley can tell it. When Gotham’s most nafariously narcissistic villain, Roman Sionis, and his zealous right hand, Zsasz, put a target on a young girl named Cass, the city is turned upside down looking for her. While on the trail, Harley clashes with the Birds of Prey, but the unlikely foursome may have to team up to take Roman down.

The Lies That Bind by Emily Giffin: It’s 2 AM on a Saturday night in the spring of 2001, and as Cecily reaches for her phone, she hears a guy on the barstool next to her say, “Don’t do it–you’ll regret it.” Over the next several hours–and shots of tequila–the two forge an unlikely connection, and for the first time in her carefully-constructed life, Cecily follows her heart over her head. Then Grant disappears in the chaos of 9/11. Fearing the worst, Cecily spots his face on a missing person poster, and realizes she is not the only one searching for him.

The Alliance Public Library has reopened to the public. Items may be reserved online for pickup using our digital catalog at https://alliancelibrary.org. For more information on current library procedures and services, please visit our website at http://libraries.ne.gov/alliance.

The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner: Just after the Second World War, in the small English village of Chawton, an unusual but like-minded group of people band together to attempt something remarkable. One hundred and fifty years ago, Chawton was the final home of Jane Austen, one of England’s finest novelists. Now its home to a few distant relatives and their diminishing estate. With the last bit of Austen’s legacy threatened, a group of disparate individuals come together to preserve both Jane Austen’s home and her legacy.

The Guest List by Lucy Foley: On an island off the coast of Ireland, guests gather to celebrate two people joining their lives together as one. As the champagne is popped and the festivities begin, resentments and petty jealousies begin to mingle with the reminiscences and well wishes. And then someone turns up dead. Who didn’t wish the happy couple well? And perhaps more important, why?

A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones: Del Sol native Sunshine Vicram has returned to town as the elected sheriff – thanks to her adorably meddlesome parents who nominated her – and she expects her biggest crime wave to involve an elderly flasher named Doug. But a teenage girl is missing, a kidnapper is on the loose, and all of this is reminding Sunshine why she left Del Sol in the first place.

Walk the Wire by David Baldacci: When Amos Decker and his FBI colleague Alex Jamison are called to London, North Dakota, they instantly sense that the thriving fracking town is ripe for trouble — and now murder. It’s a town replete with ruthless business owners, shady government officials, and religious outsiders, all determined to keep their secrets from coming out, and Decker will need all of his extraordinary memory and detective skills to root out a killer before the boom town explodes.

Hard Cash Valley by Brian Panowich: As a life-long resident and ex-arson investigator for McFalls County, Dane has lived his life in one of the most chaotic and crime-ridden regions of the south. When he gets called in to consult on a brutal murder in a Jacksonville, Florida, motel room, he and his FBI counterpart, Special Agent Roselita Velasquez, begin an investigation that leads them back to the criminal circles of his own backyard.

Who Speaks for the Damned by C.S. Harris: It’s June 1814, and the royal families of Austria, Russia, and the German states have gathered in London at the Prince Regent’s invitation to celebrate the defeat of Napoleon and the restoration of monarchical control throughout Europe. But the festive atmosphere is marred one warm summer evening by the brutal murder of a disgraced British nobleman long thought dead. Several nervous Londoners had reason to fear that Nicholas Hayes had returned to kill them. One of them might have decided to kill him first.   

Simon the Fiddler by Paulette Jiles: On the eve of the Confederate surrender, Simon and his bandmates are called to play for officers and their families from both sides of the conflict. There the quick-thinking, audacious fiddler can’t help but notice the lovely Doris Mary Dillon, an indentured girl from Ireland, who is governess to a Union colonel’s daughter. After the surrender, Simon and Doris go their separate ways. But Simon cannot forget the fair Irish maiden, and vows that someday he will find her again

Fair Warning by Michael Connelly: Veteran reporter Jack McEvoy has taken down killers before, but when a woman he had a one-night stand with is murdered in a particularly brutal way, McEvoy realizes he might be facing a criminal mind unlike any he’s ever encountered. As he races to clear his name, McEvoy’s findings point to a serial killer working under the radar of law enforcement for years, and using personal data shared by the victims themselves to select and hunt his targets

The Lies That Bind by Emily Giffin: It’s 2 AM on a Saturday night in the spring of 2001, and as Cecily reaches for her phone, she hears a guy on the barstool next to her say, “Don’t do it–you’ll regret it.” Over the next several hours–and shots of tequila–the two forge an unlikely connection, and for the first time in her carefully-constructed life, Cecily follows her heart over her head. Then Grant disappears in the chaos of 9/11. Fearing the worst, Cecily spots his face on a missing person poster, and realizes she is not the only one searching for him.

The Alliance Public Library has reopened to the public. Items may be reserved online for pickup using our digital catalog at https://alliancelibrary.org. For more information on current library procedures and services, please visit our website at http://libraries.ne.gov/alliance.

Me and Patsy Kickin’ Up Dust by Loretta Lynn: Loretta Lynn and the late Patsy Cline are legends–country icons and sisters of the heart. For the first time ever Loretta tells their story: a celebration of their music and their relationship up until Patsy’s tragic and untimely death.

Our Time Is Now by Stacey Abrams: Celebrated national leader and bestselling author Stacey Abrams offers a blueprint to end voter suppression, empower our citizens, and take back our country. A recognized expert on fair voting and civic engagement, Abrams chronicles a chilling account of how the right to vote and the principle of democracy have been and continue to be under attack.

No Ordinary Dog by Will Chesney: The powerful true story of a SEAL Team Six member and military dog handler, and the dog that saved his life. Two dozen Navy SEALs descended on Osama bin Laden’s compound in May 2011. After the mission, only one name was made public: Cairo, a Belgian Malinois and military working dog. This is Cairo’s story, and that of his handler, Will Chesney, a member of SEAL Team Six whose life would be irrevocably tied to Cairo’s.

Revolver by Jim Rasenberger: Patented in 1836, the Colt pistol with its revolving cylinder was the first practical firearm that could shoot more than one bullet without reloading. For many reasons, Colt’s gun had a profound effect on American history. While Revolver is a riveting and revealing biography of Colt, a man who made significant contributions to our country during the nineteenth century, it’s also a lively and informative historical portrait of America during a time of extraordinary transformation.

The Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils by Christina Anthis: The Beginner’s Guide to Essential Oils puts the power of natural healing in your hands. This simple guide distills the knowledge you need to unlock the potential of commonly found essential oils. Start making remedies for a variety of conditions – as well as personal care and even home care products – that are nourishing, all-natural, and affordable.

Hollywood Park by Mikel Jollett: Mikel Jollett was born into one of the country’s most infamous cults, and subjected to a childhood filled with poverty, addiction, and emotional abuse. At first told through the limited perspective of a child, the story broadens as Jollett begins to understand the world around him. Although Mikel Jollett’s story is filled with heartbreak, it is ultimately an unforgettable portrayal of love at its fiercest and most loyal.   

The Great Awakening Is Coming by Mike Evans: In 1986 David Wilkerson gave Mike Evans an incredible prophecy: “I see a plague coming on the world, and the bars and churches and government will shut down. The plague will hit New York City and shake it like it has never been shaken…And out of it will come a third Great Awakening that will sweep America and the world.” In A Great Awakening Is Coming, Dr. Evans shares how God is working to stir revival in the hearts of people during a time of struggle.

American Crusade by Pete Hegseth: The Fox News senior political analyst and co-host of the television program, “Fox & Friends Weekend,” explores whether the election of President Donald J. Trump was sign of a national rebirth, or instead the final act of a nation that has surrendered to Leftists who demand socialism, globalism, secularism, and politically-correct elitism.

Green Witchcraft by Paige Vanderbeck: Green witchcraft is a school of witchcraft for those who want to live in harmony with the earth and its green things–and this book is your how-to guide. Open yourself up to everything from growing herbs and plants for magic and medicine, to honoring the spirits of trees and animals, and using crystals for power and healing.

Countdown 1945 by Chris Wallace: From Chris Wallace, the veteran journalist and anchor of Fox News Sunday, comes an electrifying behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading up to the American attack on Hiroshima. April 12, 1945. Told with vigor, intelligence, and humanity, Countdown 1945 is the definitive account of one of the most significant moments in history.

Plague of Corruption by Judy Mikovitz: Dr. Judy Mikovits is a modern-day Rosalind Franklin, a brilliant researcher shaking up the old boys’ club of science with her groundbreaking discoveries. And like many women who have trespassed into the world of men, she uncovered decades-old secrets that many would prefer to stay buried. Recounting her nearly four decades in science, this is a behind the scenes look at the issues and egos which will determine the future health of humanity.

The Alliance Public Library has reopened to the public. Items may be reserved online for pickup using our digital catalog at https://alliancelibrary.org. For more information on current library procedures and services, please visit our website at http://libraries.ne.gov/alliance.

Hello, Summer by Mary Kay Andrews:Star reporter Conley is about to take a fancy new position in Washington, D.C. When the new job goes up in smoke, Conley finds herself right back where she started, working for her sister, who is trying to keep The Silver Bay Beacon afloat. Then Conley witnesses an accident that ends in the death of a local congressman—a beloved war hero with a shady past. The more she digs into the story, the more dangerous it gets.

The Goodbye Man by Jeffrey Deaver:Colter Shaw infiltrates a sinister cult after learning that the only way to get somebody out . . . is to go in. Undercover, Shaw joins the mysterious group, risking everything despite the fact that no reward is on offer. He soon finds some people will stop at nothing to keep their secrets hidden . . . and to make sure that he or those close to him say “goodbye” forever.

Camino Winds by John Grisham: Welcome back to Camino Island, where anything can happen – even a murder in the midst of a hurricane, which might prove to be the perfect crime. The local police are overwhelmed in the aftermath of the storm and ill equipped to handle the case. Bruce begins to wonder if the shady characters in Nelson’s novels might be more real than fictional. As he starts to investigate, what he discovers between the lines is more shocking than any of Nelson’s plot twists – and far more dangerous.

Miss Austen by Gill Hornby: Moving back and forth between the vicarage and Cassandra Austen’s vibrant memories of her years with Jane, interwoven with Jane’s brilliantly reimagined lost letters, Miss Austen is the untold story of the most important person in Jane’s life. With extraordinary empathy, emotional complexity, and wit, Gill Hornby finally gives Cassandra her due, bringing to life a woman as captivating as any Austen heroine.

The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd: Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to Jesus’s life that focuses on his humanity, The Book of Longings is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman’s bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her. It is a triumph of storytelling both timely and timeless, from a masterful writer at the height of her powers.

The Streel by Mary Logue: The year is 1880, and a young Irish woman turned reluctant sleuth as she tries to make her way in a strange and often dangerous new world. From the famine-stricken city of Galway to the bustling New York harbor, to the mansions of Summit Avenue in St. Paul, and finally to the raucous hustle of boomtown Deadwood, Logue’s new thriller conjures the tricky everyday realities of a young immigrant surviving by her wits and grace in nineteenth-century America.  

Savage Son by Jack Carr: Deep in the wilds of Siberia, a woman is on the run, pursued by a man harboring secrets–a man intent on killing her. A traitorous CIA officer has found refuge with the Russian mafia with designs on ensuring a certain former Navy SEAL sniper is put in the ground. Half a world away, James Reece is recovering from brain surgery, unbeknownst the Russian mafia has set their sights on Reece in a deadly game of cat and mouse.

Someone Like You by Karen Kingsbury: Maddie West is shaken to the core when she finds out everything she believed about her life was a lie. Dawson Gage’s life is destroyed when London Quinn, the only girl he had ever loved, is killed. Then he discovers she may have a sibling — the frozen embryo donated decades ago. When Dawson invites Maddie to Portland to connect with her long-lost relatives, the Quinns, her biological parents, welcome her into their lives. Maddie is intrigued by their memories of London, who was so much like her. Is this the family and the life she was really meant to have?

The Wedding Dress by Danielle Steel: From the glamorous San Francisco social scene of the 1920s, through war and the social changes of the ’60s, to the rise of Silicon Valley today, this novel takes us on a family odyssey as each generation faces the challenges of their day. From inherited fortunes at the outset to self-made men and women, the wedding dress remains a cherished constant for the women who wear it in each generation and forge a destiny of their own.

The 20^th Victim by James Patterson: Three victims, three bullets, three cities. The shooters’ aim is as fearsomely precise as their target selection. When Lindsay realizes that the fallen men and women excel in a lucrative, criminal activity, she leads the charge in the manhunt for the killers. As the casualty list expands, fear and fascination with this suspicious shooting gallery galvanizes the country. The victims were no angels, but are the shooters villains . . . or heroes?

Sorry I Missed You by Suzy Krause: When Mackenzie, Sunna, and Maude move into a converted rental house, they are strangers with only one thing in common—important people in their lives have “ghosted” them. So when a near-indecipherable letter arrives in their shared mailbox—hinting at long-awaited answers—each tenant assumes it’s for her. But the more they learn about each other, the more questions (and suspicions) they begin to have. All the while, creepy sounds and strange happenings around the property suggest that the ghosts from their pasts might not be all that’s haunting them

The Alliance Public Library has reopened to the public. Items may be reserved online for pickup using our digital catalog at https://alliancelibrary.org. For more information on current library procedures and services, please visit our website at http://libraries.ne.gov/alliance.