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| The Girl in the Green Dress by Mariah FredericksIn 1920 New York, reporter Morris Markey seizes his chance to cover a big story when his neighbor is murdered. With help from Zelda Fitzgerald, who's looking for a diversion while her husband writes, Morris investigates the killing in this atmospheric, banter-filled mystery set at the dawn of the Jazz Age. Read-alikes: Sara DiVello's Broadway Butterfly; Barbara Hambly's Scandal in Babylon. |
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| Five Found Dead by Sulari GentillAuthor Joe Penvale celebrates finishing cancer treatment by taking his twin sister on the Orient Express. Fellow travelers include a retired French detective, true crime podcasters, travel bloggers, and two elderly women. When a blood-soaked cabin is discovered and the train is quarantined after a new COVID variant, the group investigates. But who can be trusted? Read-alikes: Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express; Benjamin Stevenson's Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect. |
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| The Last Death of the Year by Sophie HannahOn New Year’s Eve 1932, Hercule Poirot and Inspector Catchpool are staying in a rundown guesthouse on a small Greek island while Poirot investigates a threat against a fellow lodger. Then a note appears promising “the last and first death of the year." This clever latest by Sophie Hannah is authorized by Agatha Christie’s estate and will appeal to fans of Colleen Cambridge's Murder at Mallowan Hall. |
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| The Bone Thief by Vanessa LillieRhode Island Bureau of Indian Affairs archeologist Syd Walker, who’s Cherokee, returns in this compelling 2nd outing. Having received a promotion, she’s ready when the 300-year-old bones of a child are found at a summer camp run by the powerful Founders Society. But when the remains disappear and a young Indigenous woman goes missing, Syd has to work fast to find answers. Try this next: Marcie R. Rendon’s Cash Blackbear novels. |
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| Sherlock Holmes and the Real Thing by Nicholas MeyerThe game's afoot for Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in this latest cleverly plotted pastiche by Nicholas Meyer. In a blizzard-stricken 1890s London, Lady Glendenning hires Holmes to find her painter tenant, who's disappeared without paying the rent and left a bloody room behind. On the way to a surprising finale, the book examines art, ambition, forgery, and love. For other Victorian London mysteries, try: Charles Finch's Charles Lenox chronicles or Will Thomas' Barker and Llewelyn mysteries. |
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| Gray Dawn by Walter MosleyIn an evocative 1970s Los Angeles, 50-something PI Easy Rawlins runs a successful detective agency, lately letting his associates take most of the work. But he takes the lead in a case involving a dangerous woman who's gone missing. Meanwhile, he helps his secretary and his adopted son, who each have their own troubles, in this 17th entry in the acclaimed Easy Rawlins series. Try this next: Gary Phillips’ One-Shot Harry. |
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| A Murderous Business by Cathy PegauAfter her father's 1912 death, Margot Baxter Harriman takes over his business, despite the misgivings of the men around her. When her dad's secretary dies shortly afterwards with an odd note in her hand, Margot hires Loretta "Rett" Mancini to investigate. Rett, who helps at her dad's detective agency, goes undercover to find answers and also introduces lonely Margot to New York's queer scene. For fans of: Rob Osler's The Case of the Missing Maid; Stephen Spotswood's Pentecost and Parker mysteries. |
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| Murder by the Book by Amie SchaumbergWhen a college student is murdered in a small Oregon town, Detective Ian Carter isn't sure what to make of the way the victim has been posed. But his new friend, professor Emma Reilly, recognizes the tableau as a copy of a painting of Hamlet's Ophelia. As similar murders occur, Ian, Emma, and others combine their knowledge of crime, art, and literature to catch a killer. Read-alikes: Zoe B. Wallbrook's History Lessons; Susie Dent's Guilty by Definition. |
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| Murder on the Marlow Belle by Robert ThorogoodThough DI Tanika Malik asks them not to investigate, elderly crossword creator Judith, DJ and dogwalker Suzie, and vicar's wife and mom Becks can't help but look into things when a cruise chartered by the Marlow Amateur Dramatic Society includes a seemingly impossible murder. This fun 4th outing for the Marlow Murder Club will please fans of earlier books as well as the TV series based on them. Try this next: Simon Brett's Fethering mysteries. |
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| Seven Reasons to Murder Your Dinner Guests by KJ WhittleSeven Londoners receive elegant invites to an anonymously hosted dinner party at an out-of-the-way restaurant. The evening is intriguing, but the cards each guest receives at the end are menacing, listing the year they'll die. When two of them pass away as predicted, the others try to sort it all out before their time runs out. Try this next: Andreina Cordani's The Twelve Days of Murder. |
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Home Improvement Source
Looking to do it yourself? The Home Improvement Source provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
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Legal Forms Library
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Planting for Pollinators: Native Wildflower Prep
Wednesday, December 3, 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Warr Acres Library
Get ready to dive into the buzzing, fluttering world of native pollinators—and find out how you can turn your own backyard into a haven for these tiny eco-heroes! This lively and hands-on program will introduce you to the fascinating lives of native bees, butterflies, moths, birds, and more, plus the plants and habitats they depend on all year long. From dreamy moon gardens that attract nighttime moths to vibrant rain gardens buzzing with bees and butterflies, you’ll discover how to design and care for a variety of pollinator-friendly spaces. Each garden style is tailored to help different species thrive through every season—and you’ll leave inspired, empowered, and ready to grow something amazing! Registration required.
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Big Band Holiday Music
Saturday, December 6, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Edmond Library
Experience the magic of the season as the Classic Swing Big Band fills your afternoon with the warm, brassy sounds of holiday cheer, transforming traditional carols and winter favorites into swinging celebrations that will have you tapping your toes and humming along. Perfect for dancing or simply enjoying the music with loved ones! All ages welcome!
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Our Oklahoma History: The Frontier Drug Store
Sunday, December 7, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Bethany Library
Join us to learn more about the compelling history of the Frontier Drug Store in Guthrie, Oklahoma!
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Weather Camp is Back
Saturday, December 13, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Edmond Library
News 9 Meteorologist and Storm Chaser Jed Castles and Weather Camp are back for an all-new event! Jed will be talking about Winter Weather and Winter Weather safety, the Spring severe weather outlook and much more!
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Home Composting - Turning Trash into Treasure!
Wednesday, December 17, 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM
Warr Acres Library
Join us for an informative and practical lecture on home composting, designed to help you reduce household waste and enrich your soil naturally. This session will explore different composting methods including: hot composting, cold composting, and vermicomposting (composting with worms). This is a lecture-only, informational class—perfect for adults who are new to composting or looking to optimize their current setup. Whether you live in the city or the country, in a house or an apartment, this session will provide valuable guidance on making composting a sustainable part of your everyday life. Registration required.
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