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NPL Staff Picks June/July 2019 (Please send recommendations to aref@newmarketpl.ca)
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"Unique setting, great characters...what more can you ask for." -Sheila
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A constellation of vital phenomena
by Anthony Marra
A first novel by a Pushcart Prize-winning writer is set in a rural village in December 2004 Chechnya, where failed doctor Akhmed harbors the traumatized 8-year-old daughter of a father abducted by Russian forces and treats a series of wounded rebels and refugees while exploring the shared past that binds him to the child.
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"This short debut novel is a dark and disturbing look at one woman's downward spiral as she loses touch with reality. I was both drawn to it and repelled by it. Warning: cat violence." -Jennifer
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Looker : a novel
by Laura Sims
In this taut and thrilling debut, an unraveling woman, unhappily childless and recently separated, becomes fixated on her neighbor--the beautiful, famous actress. The unnamed narrator can't help noticing with wry irony that, though she and the actress live just a few doors apart, they are separated by a chasm of professional success and personal fulfillment. When an interaction with the actress at the annual block party takes a disastrous turn, what began as an innocent preoccupation spirals quickly, andlethally, into a frightening and irretrievable madness
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"I really enjoyed this novel...the suspense keeps you on your toes. I rarely find time to finish a book these days, and this story had me going to bed earlier just so I could read more and find out what happened." -Denise
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Her one mistake : a novel
by Heidi Perks
What should have been a fun-filled, carefree day takes a tragic turn for the worse for one mother when her best friend's child goes missing in this suspenseful, compulsively readable, and darkly twisted psychological thriller. It all started at the school fair. Charlotte was supposed to be looking after the children, and she swears she was. She only took her eyes off of them for one second. But when her three kids are all safe and sound at the school fair, and Alice, her best friend Harriet's daughter,is nowhere to be found, Charlotte panics. Frantically searching everywhere, Charlotte knows she must find the courage to tell Harriet that her beloved only child is missing. And admit that she has only herself to blame. Harriet, devastated by this unthinkable, unbearable loss, can no longer bring herself to speak to Charlotte again, much less trust her. Now more isolated than ever and struggling to keep her marriage afloat, Harriet believes nothing and no one. But as the police bear down on both women trying to piece together the puzzle of what happened to this little girl, dark secrets begin to surface--and Harriet discovers that confiding in Charlotte again may be the only thing that will reunite her with her daughter. This breathless and fast-paced debut--perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and The Couple Next Door--takes you on a chilling journey that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
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"Pleasant summer read." -Kathryn
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The last anniversary : a novel
by Liane Moriarty
When she inherits a house from her former boyfriend's aunt, Sophie finds herself caught in the middle of upheaval that helps uncover a mystery, bring a family back together, create new friendships, and build true love. Sophie moves onto the island and begins a new life as part of an unconventional family, where it seems everyone has a secret. Grace, a beautiful young mother, is feverishly planning a shocking escape from her perfect life. Margie, a frumpy housewife, has made a pact with a stranger, while dreamy Aunt Rose wonders if maybe it's about time she started making her own decisions. As Sophie's life becomes increasingly complicated, she discovers that sometimes you have to stop waiting around—and come up with your own fairy-tale ending.
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"Now available online to answer all your local history needs." -Angele
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The Memorable Merchants and Trades, 1930-1950; The Main Street Story 1800 to 1950
by Eugene McCaffrey and George Luesby
From the preface: "The outline of the history of the Town of Newmarket is written to show 'HOW' and "WHY" the municipality came into existence and to chronicle the events which contributed to its advancement. advancement. Objectives: -To provide community interest in the background history of the town.-To acquaint 'Newcomers' to the district of the previous conditions which led to the present-day status. -To enliven the memory of 'Old-timers' for recollection of their heritage. -To enlighten the younger generation for an awareness of their environment.
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