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Harnett County Public Library April 13, 2024

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Table for Two: Fictions More Info  Borrow
By Amor Towles. From Viking.
 
 
From the bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway, A Gentleman in Moscow, and Rules of Civility, a richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories set in New York and Los Angeles.

The millions of readers of Amor Towles are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories set in New York City and a novella in Los Angeles.
Funny Story (Electronic Format) More Info  Borrow
By Emily Henry. From Berkley.
 
 
In Electronic Format A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Emily Henry.

Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He really was good at telling it…right up until the moment he realized he was actually in love with his childhood best friend Petra.
Toxic Prey (A Prey Novel) More Info  Borrow
By John Sandford. From G.P. Putnam's Sons.
 
 
Lucas Davenport takes on another challenging case in this thrilling new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.
Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share More Info  Borrow
By Valerie Bertinelli. From Harvest.
 
 
Beloved actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli returns with her most indulgent cookbook yet; a collection of 100 recipes to nourish the body and the soul.

in·dulge: to allow oneself to enjoy the pleasure of.

When Valerie Bertinelli turned 60, she said “Enough already!” and ended her battle with the scale for good. She stopped counting calories. She stopped thinking of certain foods as good or bad. She quit saying no and began saying yes, finally learning how to enjoy the pure pleasure of being alive – starting in the kitchen.
Wish More Info  Borrow
From WALT DISNEY ANIMATION.
 
Young Asha makes a wish so powerful that it's answered by a cosmic force, a little ball of boundless energy called Star. With Star's help, Asha must save her kingdom from King Magnifico and prove that when the will of one courageous human connects with the magic of the stars, wondrous things can happen.
City in Ruins (The Danny Ryan Trilogy, Book 3) More Info  Borrow
By Don Winslow. From William Morrow & Co.
 
 
Sometimes you have to become what you hate to protect what you love.

Danny Ryan is rich.

Beyond his wildest dreams rich.

The former dock worker, Irish mob soldier and fugitive from the law is now a respected businessman – a Las Vegas casino mogul and billionaire silent partner in a group that owns two lavish hotels. Finally, Danny has it all: a beautiful house, a child he adores, a woman he might even fall in love with.

Life is good.

But then Danny reaches too far.
The Husbands (Electronic Format) More Info  Borrow
By Holly Gramazio. From Doubleday.
 
 
In Electronic Format An exuberant debut, The Husbands delights in asking: how do we navigate life, love, and choice in a world of never-ending options?

When Lauren returns home to her flat in London late one night, she is greeted at the door by her husband, Michael. There’s only one problem—she’s not married. She’s never seen this man before in her life. But according to her friends, her much-improved decor, and the photos on her phone, they’ve been together for years.
Hooked: A Dark, Contemporary Romance (Never After Series) More Info  Borrow
By Emily McIntire. From Emily McIntire.
 
 
He wants revenge, but he wants her more.

Once upon a time, there was a little boy.
His belly full of laughter, his life full of joy.
Until one day, something changed; stripped his innocence away.
The hole inside making space for the devil to come and play.
His dreams gone forever, he grew up way too fast.
An endless night of crocodiles, and watches made of glass.
He grew into a villain, the taste of vengeance on his tongue.
Little Blue Truck Feeling Happy More Info  Borrow
By Alice Schertle. From Clarion Books.
 
 
A touch-and-feel board book starring the New York Times #1 bestselling Little Blue Truck!

Soft and wooly, shiny and smooth…this Little Blue Truck book for the youngest fan provides fun and sensory exploration, while gently sharing that we don’t have to be the same to be the best of ourselves—and the best of friends.

The touch-and-feel for Little Blue’s youngest fans features touchable elements for little fingers to explore in a large, sturdy board book.

With a different texture on each spread, young readers can learn to associate touch with written descriptions of popular farm animals.
The Pool (Bluey) More Info  Borrow
From Penguin Young Readers Licenses.
 
 
Join Bluey and Bingo on a trip to the pool for some fun in the sun!

Based on the on the wildly successful animated series, Bluey, as seen on Disney+

Bluey, Bingo, and Dad head to the pool. What could go wrong? Find out in this beautiful picture book adventure.
Star Wars: The Living Force More Info  Borrow
By John Jackson Miller. From Random House Worlds.
 
 
In the year before The Phantom Menace, Yoda, Mace Windu, and the entire Jedi Council confront a galaxy on the brink of change.

The Jedi have always traveled the stars, defending peace and justice across the galaxy. But the galaxy is changing, and the Jedi Order along with it. More and more, the Order finds itself focused on the future of the Republic, secluded on Coruscant, where the twelve members of the Jedi Council weigh crises on a galactic scale.
Table for Two: Fictions More Info  Borrow
By Amor Towles. From Random House Large Print.
 
 
From the bestselling author of The Lincoln Highway, A Gentleman in Moscow, and Rules of Civility, a richly detailed and sharply drawn collection of stories set in New York and Los Angeles

The millions of readers of Amor Towles are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories set in New York City and a novella in Los Angeles.
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 3 More Info  Borrow
By Gege Akutami. From VIZ Media LLC.
 
 
Yuji Itadori is resolved to save the world from cursed demons, but he soon learns that the best way to do it is to slowly lose his humanity and become one himself!

In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna were lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna’s body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it. Fortunately, there exists a mysterious school of Jujutsu Sorcerers who exist to protect the precarious existence of the living from the supernatural!
Food Gifts: 150+ Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents More Info  Borrow
By America's Test Kitchen and Elle Simone Scott. From America's Test Kitchen.
 
The only all-occasion guide to homemade food gifts that look as fabulous as they taste, with more than 150 recipes, hundreds of packaging ideas, and insider tips from best-selling author and food stylist Elle Simone Scott

Food fosters connection, and there's no more meaningful way to connect with others than to give a personalized food gift that you’ve prepared and packaged yourself.
Spy X Family 2 More Info  Borrow
By Tatsuya Endo. From VIZ Media LLC.
 
 
An action-packed comedy about a fake family that includes a spy, an assassin and a telepath!

Master spy Twilight is the best at what he does when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions in the name of a better world. But when he receives the ultimate impossible assignment—get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!

Twilight must infiltrate the prestigious Eden Academy to get close to his target Donovan Desmond, but does his daughter Anya even have the academic prowess to get in to the school?
Where Sleeping Girls Lie More Info  Borrow
By Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. From Feiwel & Friends.
 
 
In Where Sleeping Girls Lie ― a YA contemporary mystery by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, the New York Times-bestselling author of Ace of Spades ― a girl new to boarding school discovers dark secrets and coverups after her roommate disappears.

It’s like I keep stumbling into a dark room, searching for the switch to make things bright again...

Sade Hussein is starting her third year of high school, this time at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school after being home-schooled all her life.
House of War and Bone More Info  Borrow
By Leia Stone. From Bloom Books.
 
 
From USA Today bestselling author Leia Stone comes the next book in the addictive Gilded City series, about a girl who must battle curses, dark powers, and her own heart. This world of dazzling fae magic and romantic pining is perfect for fans of Wednesday and Holly Black.

The only guy in the world who could kiss me was about to be taken out by some Nightling with a vendetta against his family.
It Is Finished: A 40-Day Pilgrimage Back to the Cross More Info  Borrow
By Charles Martin. From Thomas Nelson.
 
 
Across forty days of vivid storytelling, It Is Finished offers you a unique and vital roadmap to trace the power and necessity of the cross throughout the Bible, from the book of Genesis all the way to your present-day reality.
Before It's Gone: Stories from the Front Lines of Climate Change in Small Town America More Info  Borrow
By Jonathan Vigliotti. From Atria/One Signal Publishers.
 
 
In the vein of This Changes Everything and Saving Us, a character-driven and shocking up-close look at the way climate change is affecting America, right now, and a call to action to protect the people and places we stand to lose if nothing is done to preserve our planet.

Discussion of the climate crisis has always suffered from a problem of abstraction. Data points and warnings of an overheated future struggle to break through the noise of everyday life. Deniers often portray climate solutions as inconvenient, expensive, and unnecessary.
The Amish Wife: Unraveling the Lies, Secrets, and Conspiracy That Let a Killer Go Free More Info  Borrow
By Gregg Olsen. From Thomas & Mercer.
 
 
In 1977, in an Ohio Amish community, pregnant wife and mother Ida Stutzman perished during a barn fire. The coroner’s report: natural causes. Ida’s husband, Eli, was never considered a suspect. But when he eventually rejected the faith and took his son, Danny, with him, murder followed.

What really happened to Ida? The dubious circumstances of the tragic blaze were willfully ignored and Eli’s shifting narratives disregarded. Could Eli’s subsequent cross-country journey of death—including that of his own son—have been prevented if just one person came forward with what they knew about the real Eli Stutzman?
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