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Harnett County Public Library April 20, 2024

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Funny Story More Info  Borrow
By Emily Henry. From Berkley.
 
 
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.
James (Electronic Format) More Info  Borrow
By Percival Everett. From Doubleday.
 
 
In Electronic Format A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. From the “literary icon” (Oprah Daily), Pulitzer Prize Finalist, and one of the most decorated writers of our lifetime

When the enslaved Jim overhears that he is about to be sold to a man in New Orleans, separated from his wife and daughter forever, he decides to hide on nearby Jackson Island until he can formulate a plan.
Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life (Electronic Format) More Info  Borrow
By Jamie Kern Lima. From Hay House Inc..
 
 
In Electronic Format What has self-doubt already cost you in your life?

Imagine what you’d do if you FULLY believed in YOU! When you stop doubting your greatness, build unshakable self-worth and embrace who you are, you transform your entire life! WORTHY teaches you how, with simple steps that lead to life-changing results!
The Reappearance of Rachel Price More Info  Borrow
By Holly Jackson. From Delacorte Press.
 
 
From the author of the multimillion-copy bestselling A Good Girl's Guide to Murder series and Five Survive comes a new true-crime fueled mystery thriller about a girl determined to uncover the shocking truth about her mother’s disappearance while filming a documentary on the unsolved case.

Lights. Camera. Lies.

18-year-old Bel has lived her whole life in the shadow of her mom’s mysterious disappearance. Sixteen years ago, Rachel Price vanished and young Bel was the only witness, but she has no memory of it.
Think This, Not That: 12 Mindshifts to Breakthrough Limiting Beliefs and Become Who You Were Born to Be More Info  Borrow
By Josh Axe. From Thomas Nelson.
 
 
Are you feeling stuck? Wanting more out of life? Use twelve powerful mindshifts to break through limiting beliefs, spark personal transformation, and build a more meaningful life.

Perhaps you're busy but still feel empty. Maybe things haven't turned out how you'd hoped, and life seems stale and unfulfilling. What if you could wake up every morning excited about your purpose, knowing you're fulfilling your greatest potential?

A more meaningful life is within your reach, and it starts in one place: your mind.
The Rule Book More Info  Borrow
By Sarah Adams. From Dell.
 
 
College exes break all the rules when they reunite years later in this enemies to lovers, second chance romance, the highly anticipated companion novel to the TikTok sensation The Cheat Sheet—from the New York Times bestselling author of Practice Makes Perfect.

Nora Mackenzie’s entire career lies in the hands of famous NFL tight end Derek Pender who also happens to be her extremely hot college ex-boyfriend. Nora didn’t end things as gracefully as she could have back then, and now it’s come back to haunt her.
It Had to Be You More Info  Borrow
By Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke. From Simon & Schuster.
 
 
In the latest thrilling entry in the bestselling Under Suspicion series by Queen of Suspense Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke, television producer Laurie Moran investigates the unsolved murder of a beloved couple celebrating the college graduations of their successful twin sons.

The two identical brothers seemed perfect in every way—handsome, intelligent, popular—until a shocking summer night when one brother killed his parents in cold blood while the other brother had an iron-clad alibi. But which twin was where during the murders? And is it possible the two of them planned the perfect crime together?
The Backyard Bird Chronicles More Info  Borrow
By Amy Tan. From Knopf.
 
 
A gorgeous, witty account of birding, nature, and the beauty around us that hides in plain sight, written and illustrated by the best-selling author of The Joy Luck Club.

Tracking the natural beauty that surrounds us, The Backyard Bird Chronicles maps the passage of time through daily entries, thoughtful questions, and beautiful original sketches. With boundless charm and wit, author Amy Tan charts her foray into birding and the natural wonders of the world.
Fate Be Changed: A Twisted Tale More Info  Borrow
By Farrah Rochon. From Disney Hyperion.
 
 
What if the witch gave Merida a different spell? This New York Times best-selling series twists Disney•Pixar's Brave into a fast-paced story in which Merida is sent back in time.

If you could change your fate, would you? Merida understands that as princess of Clan DunBroch, she has certain obligations—but that doesn’t mean she has to like it. Especially when one of those obligations means losing her freedom by becoming betrothed to a man she has never met.
The Truth About the Couch More Info  Borrow
By Adam Rubin. From G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers.
 
 
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Dragons Love Tacos comes this hilarious picture book about everyone’s favorite piece of furniture.

Pssst! Hey. I'm here to tell ya what the furniture police don't want you to know... Listen close. I'll explain everything.

Most people think couches are just for sitting, or maybe napping, and don't give it a second thought. But did you know couches can go berserk if you don't feed them a steady diet of coins, cell phones, and remote controls? And did you know some couches are grown on a farm?
The Summer We Started Over More Info  Borrow
By Nancy Thayer. From Ballantine Books.
 
 
A heartwarming new novel from the New York Times bestselling author and beloved Nantucket storyteller, Nancy Thayer.
The Gathering More Info  Borrow
By C. J. Tudor. From Ballantine Books.
 
 
Deadhart, Alaska. Population: 673. Living.

In a small Alaskan town, a boy is found with his throat ripped out and all the blood drained from his body. The inhabitants of Deadhart haven’t seen a killing like this in twenty-five years. But they know who’s responsible: a member of the Colony, an ostracized community of vampyrs living in an old mine settlement deep in the woods.

Detective Barbara Atkins, a specialist in vampyr killings, is called in to officially determine if this is a Colony killing – and authorize a cull.
Olivetti More Info  Borrow
By Allie Millington. From Feiwel & Friends.
 
 
A heartfelt debut middle-grade told from the unique vantage points of a witty typewriter and an introverted boy―for fans of Wishtree and A Rover’s Story.

Being a typewriter is not as easy as it looks. Surrounded by books (notorious attention hogs) and recently replaced by a computer, Olivetti has been forgotten by the Brindle family―the family he’s lived with for years. The Brindles are busy humans, apart from 12-year-old Ernest, who would rather be left alone with his collection of Oxford English Dictionaries.
Ian Fleming: The Complete Man More Info  Borrow
By Nicholas Shakespeare. From Harper.
 
 
A fresh portrait of the man behind James Bond, and his enduring impact, by an award-winning biographer with unprecedented access to the Fleming family papers.

Ian Fleming's greatest creation, James Bond, has had an enormous and ongoing impact on our culture. What Bond represents about ideas of masculinity, the British national psyche and global politics has shifted over time, as has the interpretation of the life of his author. But Fleming himself was more mysterious and subtle than anything he wrote.
The Sicilian Inheritance More Info  Borrow
By Jo Piazza. From Random House Large Print.
 
 
From bestselling author and award-winning journalist Jo Piazza, comes a transporting novel rooted in the author’s own family history about a long-awaited trip to Sicily, a disputed inheritance, and a family secret that some will kill to protect . . .

Sara Marsala barely knows who she is anymore after the failure of her business and marriage. On top of that, her beloved great-aunt Rosie passes away, leaving Sara bereft with grief.
Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes More Info  Borrow
By Edith Hamilton. From Grand Central Publishing.
 
 
Since its original publication by Little, Brown & Company in 1942, this author's Mythology has sold millions of copies throughout the world & established itself as a perennial bestseller in its various available formats: hardcover, trade paperback, & mass market paperback. Mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern readeer the Greek, Roman & Norse myths & legends that are the keystone of Western culture - the stories of gods & heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present.
Beyond Getting By: The Financial Diet's Guide to Abundant and Intentional Living More Info  Borrow
By Holly Trantham. From Crown Currency.
 
 
A beautiful, full-color guide to living with money, not for money, packed with fun, tangible advice from the women behind The Financial Diet.

“Beyond Getting By will make you feel better, not worse, about your money and your life.”
—Tiffany “the Budgetnista” Aliche, New York Times bestselling author of Get Good with Money

The girlboss came in many forms, and she struggled valiantly against our increasing exhaustion at her brand of pinkwashed-capitalism-as-liberation—but it’s time to put her to rest. Yes, money is essential to life, and managing it well can be the difference between freedom and constraint.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 4--Diamond Is Unbreakable, Vol. 3 More Info  Borrow
By Hirohiko Araki. From VIZ Media LLC.
 
 
A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!

The legendary Shonen Jump series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles.

Let’s go eat some Italian food! Josuke and the gang find themselves in hot water in a brand-new Italian restaurant thanks to its overly aggressive chef. Is he an enemy Stand user or just a foodie gone off the deep end?
All We Were Promised More Info  Borrow
By Ashton Lattimore. From Random House Large Print.
 
 
The paths of three young Black women in pre–Civil War Philadelphia unexpectedly—and dangerously—collide in this debut novel inspired by the explosive history of a divided city.

“A beguiling story of friendship, deception, and women crossing boundaries in the name of freedom.”
—Lisa Wingate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Lost Friends

Philadelphia, 1837. After Charlotte escaped from the crumbling White Oaks plantation down South, she’d expected freedom to feel different from her former life as an enslaved housemaid. After all, Philadelphia is supposed to be the birthplace of American liberty.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Part 4: Diamond Is Unbreakable, Vol. 7 More Info  Borrow
By Hirohiko Araki. From VIZ Media LLC.
 
 
A multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!

The legendary Shonen Jump series is now available in deluxe hardcover editions featuring color pages! JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is a groundbreaking manga famous for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles.

Josuke’s bizarre adventure reaches new heights! Who is this person who claims to be an alien? Did Rohan really witness a grisly murder in a tunnel on the highway? Has Yoshikage Kira finally met his match after all these years—and is it a cat or a plant?
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