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Historical Fiction June 2024
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| Rough Trade by Katrina CarrascoThis descriptive and stylistically complex follow-up to The Best Bad Things returns readers to the Washington Territory in the late 1880s, where they first met ex-Pinkerton agent Alma Rosales. This time, Alma (living undercover as a man named Jack) must solve a string of murders which are drawing attention to the opium smuggling operation she runs with high-society lover Delphine. |
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| The Girls We Sent Away by Meagan ChurchSeventeen-year-old Lorraine wants to be first female valedictorian at her high school and the first woman in space, unusual dreams for a girl in 1960s North Carolina. Her dreams only become more distant when she's sent to a "maternity home" after discovering she's pregnant, but the ambitious and driven Lorraine is determined to make the best of a seemingly dwindling list of possibilities for her future. |
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| All the World Beside by Garrard ConleySet in a small Massachusetts village during the First Great Awakening, this well-researched, heartwrenching tale of faith and forbidden love centers on the very passionate (and equally dangerous) romantic connection that develops between devout preacher Nathaniel Whitfield and the town doctor Arthur Lyman. For fans of The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. and The Disenchantment by Celia Bell. |
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| The Sweet Blue Distance by Sara DonatiResourceful nurse and midwife Carrie Ballentyne (granddaughter of Elizabeth Middleton, who readers first met in Into the Wilderness) leaves her position at a New York charity hospital in 1857 for a job in the New Mexico Territory, embarking on a journey as rife with danger and distress as it is rich with possibility and opportunities to save lives. |
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| The Book of Thorns by Hester FoxThis atmospheric and magical realism-tinged tale set during the Napoleonic Wars is narrated from the alternating perspectives of two women who don't know they're sisters -- the English Cornelia, who escapes the possibility of an arranged marriage by traveling with the French Army as a botanical healer, and Belgian servant Lijsbeth, who makes the most of her own connection with flowers on the other side of the conflict. |
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| In the Shadow of the Greenbrier by Emily MatcharBeginning in the early 1900s, this richly detailed and sweeping saga follows the ups and downs of a single Jewish family and their complex (and sometimes mysterious) ties to the iconic luxury resort of the title, located in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. |
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| Double Lives by Mary MonroeIn this atmospheric and compelling 4th entry in Mary Monroe's series of novels set in the status-obsessed, Jim Crow era Black community of Lexington, Alabama, identical twin sisters Fiona and Leona take their childhood trick of occasionally switching places into much more fraught territory as adults, with much higher stakes to match. |
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| I Am Rome by Santiago PosteguilloDramatic and well-researched, this series opener by Spanish crime and historical fiction author Santiago Posteguillo delves into the early life and career of Roman statesman Gaius Julius Caesar, framed around his first big political move -- serving as prosecutor in the corruption trial of Dollabella, a senator and former governor of Macedonia. |
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| Wolf at the Table by Adam RappIn this creepy and atmospheric family saga, award-winning playwright Adam Rapp meditates on violence, mental illness, and the nature of evil, starting with 13-year-old Myra Lee Larkin's brief run-in with a strange man who would later murder an entire family in her neighborhood in 1951, and following her uncanny connections to real-life killers like Richard Speck and John Wayne Gacy. |
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| A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose SutherlandThis queer retelling of classic Celtic folktale The Selkie Wife takes place in 1830s Nova Scotia, where midwife Jean Langille assists Muirin, a woman going into labor on a nearby beach. The two form a strong bond despite a language barrier, which only grows deeper when Jean mistakes Muirin's behavior for postpartum depression. |
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Composting for Kids
Monday, July 1,
11:00am
Midwest City
Learn how to turn everyday trash into nature's treasure! Kids will learn about the many ways we can use our waste to work for us and not against us. Crystal is a passionate compost and garden educator and consultant. She has over 5 years of experience curating compost and gardening through trial & error and personal research. For the past 3 years, she has spent time educating folks about the importance of creating nutrient-dense compost and growing healthy foods. She is an Oklahoma County Master Composter and Master Gardener. She also has a small business named Compost Fairy where she offers compost education and consultations. Her ultimate goal is to aid & encourage folks to return their waste to the Earth through composting and grow healthy foods while doing so.
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DIY Squishmallow Buddy
Tuesday, July 2,
6:00pm
Southern Oaks
Come unleash your creativity and make your own Squishmallow-like Reading Buddy! We will decorate a stuffed reading buddy that resembles the popular Squishmallow friends we all adore. Registration required as supplies are limited. Ages 8-12
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Coffee for the Community
Saturday, July 6,
9:00am
Wright
Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee at the historic Wright Library in OKC's Stockyard City. Peruse and checkout available materials, get a library card, or use our computers or free Wi-Fi.
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Puzzle Palooza!
Sunday, July 7,
2:00pm
Belle Isle
Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and immerse yourself in the calming world of jigsaw puzzles. Our library invites you to unwind and connect over a delightful array of jigsaw puzzles, all provided for your enjoyment. 🔸 All Skill Levels Welcome: Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or a curious beginner, there's a puzzle waiting for you. 🔸 Peaceful Atmosphere: Enjoy the serene environment of our library, perfect for focusing and relaxing. 🔸 Community Connection: Meet fellow puzzle enthusiasts and share tips, stories, and smiles. 🔸 Variety of Puzzles: From picturesque landscapes to our furry friends, our selection caters to all tastes. No registration required—just drop in and find your perfect piece. Bring a friend, or come solo and make new ones. Let’s piece together moments of joy, one puzzle at a time! Rediscover the simple pleasure of jigsaw puzzles at the library. See you there!
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Resources at Your Library
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Summer Reading Program
Our Summer Reading Program (June 1-July 31) is open to ALL ages, from pre-readers to adults, so sign up today for a chance to win some great prizes this summer!
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Adult Learning Center
Learn foundational, career-enhancing skills by using the expert writing lab, study tools and more. The Adult Learning Center offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test) and a unique academic skills center featuring live, online tutors.
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Consumer Health Complete
Designed to support the information needs of patients, Consumer Health Complete provides access to easily understandable health and medical information. You can search and browse medical encyclopedias, reference books, fact sheets and pamphlets, magazine articles, and more.
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Cypress Resume
Create professional resumes, cover letters and reference lists in minutes by simply entering basic information about yourself.
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Fold3
Provides access to historic U.S. military records, including the stories, photos and personal documents of the men and women who served. You can also search archives for African Americans, Native Americans and the U.S. Bureau of Investigation case files, historical newspapers, historical documents, U.S. Census records, U.S. naturalization records, and city directories.
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Contact your library for more great books!
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