Adult Summer Reading

Celtic Art in Cross Stitch By Hammet, Barbara 2002-09 - David & Charles Publishers 9780715312131 Check Our Catalog Designer Barabara Hammet combines both practical skill and interpretive vision in this new and exciting collection of cross stitch projects. Drawing her inspiration from the surviving examples of the art of ancient Celtic kingdoms, she's produced a series of stunning re-workings of the classical Celtic swirling shapes and sinuous forms that are at once both modern and timeless. Projects include …More

Our Souls at Night By Haruf, Kent 2015-05 - Knopf Publishing Group 9781101875896 Check Our Catalog A spare yet eloquent, bittersweet yet inspiring story of a man and a woman who, in advanced age, come together to wrestle with the events of their lives and their hopes for the imminent future. …More

Ivy By Hearn, Julie 2008-06 - Ginee Seo Books 9781416925064 Check Our Catalog Awards: Tayshas Reading (2009) The author of "The Minister's Daughter" and "The Sign of the Raven" has created a memorable tale of 19th-century England with a character destined to take her place alongside Dickens's Pip and Oliver Twist. …More

Scared Sick: The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Disease By Karr-Morse, Robin With Wiley, Meredith S. 2012-01 - Basic Books 9780465013548 Check Our Catalog The first years of human life are more important than we ever realized. Karr-Morse connects psychology, neurobiology, endocrinology, immunology, and genetics to demonstrate how chronic fear in infancy and early childhood--when we are most helpless--lies at the root of common diseases in adulthood. HPL patron: Lots of scientific studies show the long-term effects of child …More

We Are on Our Own By Katin, Miriam 2006-05 - Drawn & Quarterly 9781896597201 Check Our Catalog A stunning memoir of a mother and her daughter's survival in WWII and their subsequent lifelong struggle with faith In this captivating and elegantly illustrated graphic memoir, Miriam Katin retells the story of her and her mother's escape on foot from the Nazi invasion of Budapest. With her father off fighting for the Hungarian army and the German troops quickly approaching, Katin and her …More

You By Kepnes, Caroline 2014-09 - Atria Books 9781476785592 Check Our Catalog HPL patron: Fantastic. Incredibly twisted. The kind of book to get lost in. Joe and Beck are real, seemingly normal on the outside, bound by their own deamons inside. Just way stranger than most. Loved this book! HPL patron: OMG! Disturbing! …More

The Dirty Divorce By Kp, Miss 2012-06 - Life Changing Books 9781934230749 Check Our Catalog Drugs are a way of life for Rich Sanchez, a powerful sexy drug lord hailing from Washington, D.C. His desire for fast money and the extravagant things that it brings puts his family in harm's way. …More

The Dirty Divorce 2 By Miss KP 2010-11 - Life Changing Books 9781934230770 Check Our Catalog The most anticipated sequel...has readers drooling from the mouth In Dirty DivorcePart 1...the Sanchez family ended with a bang. Lisa, Rich, and Denie all fought treacherously to escape a harsh death sentence. Only time will tell who had the heart to survive. Dirty Divorce part 2 starts off with drama and violence as Rich learns that his son, Juan is dominating an industry where he used to be top …More

Motorcycling for Dummies By Kresnak, Bill 2008-05 - For Dummies 9780470245873 Check Our Catalog Insider tips for new and veteran riders The fun and easy way to become a safe, savvy motorcyclist Whether you're new to motorcycling or an experienced rider, this fun, informative guide gets you geared up and ready to ride! From selecting the right bike and performing routine maintenance to developing safe riding habits and fitting in with the biker crowd whether you're male or female, …More

Crack Head: Triple Crown Publications Presents By Lennox, Lisa Author Whitney, Leah Illustrator WWW Mariondesigns Com 2005-04 - Triple Crown Publications 9780974789538 Check Our Catalog …More

Crack Head II: Laci's Revenge By Lennox, Lisa 2008-09 - Triple Crown Publications 9780979951794 Check Our Catalog When we last visited the South Bronx, the South Bronx Bitches, an infamous drug ring, promoted lies, betrayal, and disloyalty resulting in drama and death. Nobody's lives were ever the same. Six weeks later, Dink and Laci are adjusting to life as college students at Boston University, but will their pasts keep them from moving forward? When Smurf joins up with the mysterious Dirty, who comes to …More

You Have Seven Messages By Lewis, Stewart 2011-09 - Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers 9780385740289 Check Our Catalog The acclaimed author of "Rockstarlet" delivers a gripping, voice-driven story about a teenage girl who learns her parents aren't who she thought they were, as she puts together the pieces of a mystery she never wanted to solve. HPL patron: This book was great! It had a fun mystery, and the author has a great connection to most teens. …More

Death Comes to the Village By Lloyd, Catherine 2013-11 - Kensington Publishing Corporation 9781496707680 Check Our Catalog HPL patron: I have another mystery series to follow. These have the well worn attraction/antagonism of the two protagonists. Thoroughly enjoyable/quick read. …More

The Gloriously Gluten-Free Cookbook: Spicing Up Life with Italian, Asian, and Mexican Recipes By Maltin, Vanessa 2010-04 - Houghton Mifflin 9780470440889 Check Our Catalog HPL patron: Looked like some good recipes but not what I could use with my food sensitivities. …More

A Treacherous Paradise By Mankell, Henning 2014-05 - Vintage Books 9780345802521 Check Our Catalog From the internationally acclaimed author of the Kurt Wallander crime novels, a powerful stand-alone novel set in early-twentieth-century Sweden and Mozambique, whose vividly drawn female protagonist is awoken from her naivete by her exposure to racism and by her own unexpected inner strengths. …More

The Millionaire and the Bard: Henry Folger's Obsessive Hunt for Shakespeare's First Folio By Mays, Andrea 2015-05 - Simon & Schuster 9781439118238 Check Our Catalog Today it is the most valuable book in the world. Recently one sold for over five million dollars. It is the book that rescued the name of William Shakespeare and half of his plays from oblivion. "The Millionaire and the Bard" tells the miraculous and romantic story of the making of the First Folio, and of the American industrialist whose thrilling pursuit of the book became a lifelong obsession. …More

My Favorite Husband By McCutcheon, Pam 2003-12 - Zebra 9780821775097 Check Our Catalog When Chaz Vincent disappeared years ago in the Amazon, his wife Kelly waited but finally had him declared legally dead. When Chaz reappears on the day of Kelly's second wedding, trouble--and true love--abound. Original. HPL patron: Tough situation but the heroine handles it gracefully. Just love the interactions between characters in this book. Want to read the one …More

Coming Into the Country By McPhee, John 1991-04 - Farrar, Straus and Giroux 9780374522872 Check Our Catalog "Coming into the Country "is an unforgettable account of Alaska and Alaskans. It is a rich tapestry of vivid characters, observed landscapes, and descriptive narrative, in three principal segments that deal, respectively, with a total wilderness, with urban Alaska, and with life in the remoteness of the bush. Readers of McPhee's earlier books will not be unprepared for his surprising …More

Wicked Witch Murder By Meier, Leslie 2011-01 - Thorndike Press 9781410431608 Check Our Catalog As Halloween rolls around again in Tinker's Cove, Maine, a murderer is dishing out some very nasty tricks. It's up to Lucy Stone to unmask the killer. HPL patron: Very good book, held my interest. …More

Twenty West: The Great Road Across America By Nelson, Mac 2008-05 - State University of New York Press 9780791474693 Check Our Catalog Awards: Independent Publisher Book Awards (2009) Traces the route, history, and geography of US 20, America's longest road. …More

Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy: Advice from Rock's Ultimate Survivor (Large Type / Large Print Edition) By Osbourne, Ozzy With Ayres, Chris 2011-10 - Grand Central Publishing 9781455507245 Check Our Catalog Wondering if science could explain how he survived his 40-year avalanche of drugs and alcohol, Ozzy Osbourne became one of a handful of people in the world to have his entire DNA mapped in 2010. It was a highly complex, $65,000 process, but the results were conclusive: Ozzy is a genetic anomaly. 352 pp. (Biography/Autobiography) HPL patron: Not as good as his bio, Ozzy …More

Reptiles and Amphibians By O'Shea, Mark Author Halliday, Tim 2002-02 - DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) 9780789493934 Check Our Catalog Smithsonian Handbooks are the most visually appealing guides on the natural world in the book marketplace. Featuring more than 500 full-color illustrations and photographs, along with detailed annotations, Smithsonian Handbooks make identification easy and accurate. …More

Become a Better You Journal: A Guide to Improving Your Life Every Day By Osteen, Joel 2008-04 - Free Press 9781416573067 Check Our Catalog The perfect companion to Osteen's #1 "New York Times" bestseller "Become a Better You," this journal helps readers integrate his seven simple yet profound principles into their hearts on a day-to-day basis. HPL patron: Very positive-nice to hear a positive voice in your ear. HPL patron: It was ok, probably need to read it again. …More

Robert B. Parker's Slow Burn By Atkins, Ace 2016-05 - G.P. Putnam's Sons 9780399170850 Check Our Catalog Boston PI Spenser faces a hot case and a personal crisis in the latest adventure in the iconic "New York Times" bestselling series from author Ace Atkins. The fire at a boarded-up Catholic church raged hot and fast, lighting up Boston's South End and killing three firefighters who were trapped in the inferno. A year later, as the city prepares to honor their sacrifice, there are still …More