book talk for may 07 2024

Book Talk

Book Talk for May 7, 2024

Time and Tide
by Thomas J. Fleming

Historical World War II melodrama about a U.S. Navy cruiser, the USS "Jefferson City." As the lone survivor of a battle in the Solomon Islands, the ship is disgraced and considered jinxed until a new captain takes command. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1987.
DB26656

Shamed A Kate Burkholder novel
by Linda Castillo

The peaceful town of Painters Mill is shattered when an Amish grandmother is brutally murdered on an abandoned farm. When Chief of Police Kate Burkholder arrives on the scene, she learns that the woman's seven-year-old granddaughter is gone, abducted in plain sight. Violence and strong language. 2019.
DB95613 BR23608

Ghost Girl: The true story of a child in Peril and the teacher who saved her
by Torey L Hayden

Hayden's class of emotionally disturbed children includes Reuben, who is autistic; Philip, born to an addict and now in foster care; Jeremiah, a foul-mouthed fighter; and Jadie, a silent girl who walks hunched over. Hayden gets Jadie to speak, and she tells of sexual abuse and horrifying ritual acts. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1991.
DB37247

Magnificent Desolation The Long Journey hoe from the Moon
by Buzz Aldrin and Ken Abraham

Astronaut reflects on his notoriety after the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing: his alcoholism, clinical depression, and two failed marriages. Discusses his recovery from addiction, eventual acceptance of his celebrity status, and his loving and lasting marriage to Lois Driggs Cannon. 2009.
DB69784

It Ends With Us
by Colleen Hoover

Opening a flower shop in Boston was a dream come true for Lily, and meeting the handsome doctor Ryle was the cherry on top. When his jealousy leads to abuse, Lily struggles with a choice. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2016.
DB86517

The Julius Katz Collection
by Dave Zeltserman and Edward Gorman

Collection of seven short stories, six of which were previously published, featuring the characters of Julius Katz and his sidekick Archie--a computer program with the personality of a hard-boiled PI. In the introductory story, Julius and Archie are hired to intervene in a family dispute. Some violence and some strong language. 2014.
DB105595

Dark Tide: A Novel
by Elizabeth Haynes

Genevieve leaves her stressful software sales and pole-dancing jobs in London for a different life on a houseboat in Kent. But a friend is killed, the boat is ransacked, and Genevieve can't reach the man she thought would protect her. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2012.
BR19887 DB76303

The Liar's Girl
by Catherine Ryan Howard

Will Hurley--Ireland's most prolific serial killer--was locked away for life at nineteen. His horrified college girlfriend, Alison Smith, fled to the Netherlands. Ten years later, Garda detectives want Will's assistance in solving what looks like a copycat killing--but he will only speak to Alison. Violence, some strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. 2018.
DB93848

Web Of Evil
by Judith A. Jance
When her husband, Paul Grayson, is murdered on the eve of their divorce, former anchorwoman Ali Reynolds becomes the main suspect. Ali, her son Chris, and her high school friend Dave Holman, now a homicide detective, investigate. Contains descriptions of violence.
BRC00710 DB64483

Family of Lies
by Mary Monroe

His gold-digging wife made sure Kenneth Lomax never knew about the daughter his mistress had sixteen years ago. When Sarah Cooper's mother dies, however, Kenneth comes to the funeral to claim her. Unfortunately, her new stepmother isn't willing to share Kenneth's love or his money. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 2014.
DB81475

The Bright Spot
by Jill Shalvis

"Luna Wright is a lot of things, but sweet and trusting isn't on the list. However, she's a sucker for the underdog and a hard-luck story. Adopted at birth, with scant knowledge of her biological family, she's created her own inner circle, a motley crew which includes her bestie Willow, to help her run the struggling but charming Apple Ridge Farm. With a farm-to-table café as well as a menagerie of rescued animals (complete with a baby goat who keeps escaping to the pantry to eat the secret stash of decidedly not organic potato chips), it's the best home she's ever known. But when the owner Silas, who they secretly call The Grinch, passes away, Luna discovers the farm is now under control of his investment manager, the enigmatic Jameson Hayes....and her. And that Silas had many, many secrets. Now Luna's carefully controlled corner of the world is threatened and she along with some help from her friends has to dig deep to find true strength and the real meaning of love and family." -- Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB119178

Riverbend Reunion
By Carolyn Brown

"Riverbend, Texas, doesn't look like the crossroads of anywhere. But for four high school besties reuniting after twenty years, it's a place to unpack a lot of baggage. Risa's headed for divorce, Mary Nell's been kicked to the curb by her leech of a boyfriend, and Haley was just blindsided by a shocking family secret. But restless army veteran Jessica Callaway, looking to plant roots, has an idea: corral her fellow former cheerleaders and renovate an abandoned church smack-dab in the middle of three dry counties into a bar. Throw in a grill and Wade Granger a onetime nerd turned surprisingly crush-worthy investor and their lives are on tap for a turnaround. Amen to that. Except for one hitch: the white-clapboard dream is causing a ruckus. With a renewed bond, hard work, and the promise of romance, Jessica and her friends aren't backing down. For Riverbend, this is going to be a homecoming and a scandal to remember."--Amazon.com. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB119814