Staff Picks

We like to read, and we like to share what we read! This is a list of recent favorites. STAFF PICKS

A Haunting Debut If you'd like to sample the work of a talented new writer, consider first-time novelist Yangsze Choo. In her debut novel, The Ghost Bride, Choo crafts a delightfully original story embracing Chinese folklore, romance, ghost stories and superstitions. Following the ancient Chinese tradition of spirit marriages, Li Lan receives an offer of marriage from the wealthy family of a young man. The only catch? The groom is deceased. Li Lan is visited every night in her dreams by her prospective husband, whose life ended suspiciously early. Caught in the afterlife every night, Li Lan must find the answers to the man's mysterious death before she is stuck in the ghost world forever.

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Three Little Words By Mallery, Susan 2013-07 - Harlequin 9780373777785 Check Our Catalog Can first love turn into the real deal? Anything can happen in a sizzling new Fool's Gold story from "New York Times" bestselling author Susan Mallery. …More

Hunting Eve By Johansen, Iris 2013-07 - St. Martin's Press 9781250019998 Check Our Catalog The stakes are raised even higher in "Hunting Eve" as Eve battles the man who is holding her prisoner. Secrets about why Eve has been targeted come into the light, bringing Eve even closer to danger. With its cliffhanger ending, "Hunting Eve" sets up perfectly for the finale, "Silencing Eve." …More

America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great By Carson, Ben With Carson, Candy 2012-01 - Zondervan 9780310330714 Check Our Catalog From his personal ascent from inner-city poverty to international medical and humanitarian acclaim, Dr. Carson shares experiential insights that help readers understand what is good about America, where it has gone astray, and which fundamental beliefs have guided America from her founding into preeminence among nations. …More

Requiem By Oliver, Lauren 2013-03 - HarperCollins 9780062014535 Check Our Catalog While Lena navigates the increasingly dangerous Wilds, her best friend, Hana, lives a safe, loveless life in Portland. …More

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap...and Others Don't By Collins, James C. Author Collins, Jim 2001-10 - HarperBusiness 9780066620992 Check Our Catalog 2003 Top Twelve Selling Title The coauthor of the bestselling "Built to Last" now presents a blueprint for transforming good companies into great ones. Charts & graphs throughout. …More

The Lost Symbol By Brown, Dan 2009-09 - Doubleday Books 9780385504225 Check Our Catalog The eagerly awaited follow-up to his #1 international phenomenon "The DaVinciCode, The Lost Symbol" once again features Brown's unforgettable protagonist, Harvard symbol expert Robert Langdon. …More

Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls By Sedaris, David 2013-04 - Little Brown and Company 9780316154697 Check Our Catalog A new collection of essays from the #1 "New York Times" bestselling author who has been called "the preeminent humorist of his generation" ("Entertainment Weekly"). From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra, Sedaris shares the absurdity and delight of a curious traveler's experiences. HPL patron:  Entertaining, good humor …More

The Weird Sisters By Brown, Eleanor 2012-02 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425244142 Check Our Catalog A major new talent tackles the complicated terrain of sisters, the power of books, and the places we decide to call home. Lovely . . . This novel should appeal to Shakespeare lovers, bibliophiles, fans of novels in academic settings, and stories of sisterhood. The narration is a creative and original blending of the three 'Weird Sisters' as one."--"Library Journal." …More

Entree to Entrelac: The Definitive Guide from a Biased Knitter By Bortner, Gwen Photographer Xenakis, Alexis 2010-08 - XRX Books 9781933064192 Check Our Catalog Revisiting a forgotten technique, this resource guides knitters through the steps, skills, and concepts necessary for mastering etrelac stitching. Though this way of knitting may intimidate beginning crafters, this reference explains the simple ways to build an understanding of the basics, how to master advanced techniques, and even combine entrelac with other knitting methods. Projects include scarves, bags, mittens, slipper socks, hats, and other garments, all worked in a wide range of yarn types. …More