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Fort Scott Public Library Newsletter April 2019 |
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All the wrong places : a novel
by Joy Fielding
Driven to desperation by divorce, boredom, infidelity and loss, four women turn to online dating for companionship, only to find themselves in the crosshairs of a tech-savvy killer. By the New York Times best-selling author of The Bad Daughter
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California girls
by Susan Mallery
Three sisters wrestling with difficulties in their personal and professional lives tackle secrets and old wounds while helping their mother relocate from the family home to a condo. By the author of A Million Little Things. 10,000 first printing
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Cemetery Road : a novel
by Greg Iles
His father's terminal illness, his family's struggling newspaper and a politically charged murder trial force a Washington journalist to return to his small Mississippi hometown. By the #1 New York Times best-selling author of Mississippi Blood. 400,000 first printing
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Connections in death : An Eve Dallas Novel
by J. D. Robb
Helping to build a new school and youth shelter, homicide cop Eve Dallas and her husband enlist the aid of a child psychologist whose rehabilitated brother is found dead under suspicious circumstances. By the author of Echoes in Death
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Crashing heat
by Richard Castle
Nikki investigates the activities of a secret society when an invitation by Rook's alma mater is thrown into chaos by the scandalous death of a student reporter. By the New York Times best-selling author of Heat Storm. 35,000 first printing
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The border
by Don Winslow
Promoted by the DEA after a crucial victory, Art Keller is targeted by the power-hungry traffickers behind an American heroin epidemic. By the best-selling author of The Force. 250,000 first printing
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The chef
by James Patterson
Accused of committing murder in the line of duty, detective Caleb Rooney of the New Orleans PD uses the contacts from his moonlighting job as a celebrity food-truck chef to counter a terrorist plot. Co-written by a #1 best-selling author.
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The orphan keeper : a novel, based on a true story
by Camron Steve Wright
Kidnapped and adopted by an American couple, Chellamuthu learns enough English to tell his adoptive parents he has family back in India, but their efforts to find them are fruitless, until over a decade later when he meets a girl with ties to his past
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The perfect alibi
by Phillip Margolin
Two rape cases at the same bar are complicated by a prominent athlete's threats, baffling DNA evidence, suspicious attacks on case lawyers and a D.A.'s resolve to prosecute a killing in self-defense. By the best-selling author of Violent Crimes
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The silent patient
by Alex Michaelides
A therapist becomes dangerously obsessed with uncovering the truth about what prompted his client, an artist who refuses to speak, to murder her husband in a way that triggers mass public speculation. A first novel.
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Code name : Lise : the true story of World War II's most highly decorated spy
by Larry Loftis
Tells the true story of Odette Sansom, the British spy who operated in occupied France and fell in love with her commanding officer during World War II. By the internationally best-selling author of Into the Lion's Mouth. (military history). 50,000 first printing. (This book was also included in the December 2018 issue of Forecast.)
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First : Sandra Day O'Connor, an American life
by Evan Thomas
Based on exclusive interviews and access to archives, an authoritative portrait of America's first female Supreme Court justice includes coverage of her convention-breaking achievements and role in shaping decades of American law. By the best-selling author of Being Nixon
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The path made clear : discovering you life's direction and purpose
by Oprah Winfrey
The award-winning global media leader and philanthropist offers a guide for identifying one's purpose and creating a framework for a life that is both successful and meaningful, sharing inspirational quotes by some of today's most influential cultural figures.
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The Life of Captain Marvel
by Margaret Stohl
Collecting Issues 1-5 in the Captain Marvel origin-story arc, a fan's anthology traces how Carol Danvers experiences memories of another life before an investigation into her past and a devastating weapon threaten her sleepy coastal town.
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How She Died, How I Lived
by Mary Crockett
Struggling with survivor's guilt when a kindhearted classmate loses her life in a malevolent attack, a teen finds herself drawn to the victim's boyfriend and wonders if their relationship can survive their combined traumas.
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Deep Dark Blue: A Memoir of Survival
by Polo Tate
A memoir of a former United States Air Force Academy student chronicles the physical, sexual, and emotional abuse she suffered at the hands of her superiors and the harassment she received from peers who did not believe her story.
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Supergirl: Being Super
by Mariko Tamaki
"Kara Danvers isn't any different than any other teenager in her hometown. Problems with school. Problems with boys. Problems with friends. But while growing pains shake up Kara's world, a series of earth-shaking events hits her hometown, leaving her with with the choice of blending in with the crowd, or being different."
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The Warrior Maiden
by Melanie Dickerson
A reimagining of the classic Mulan tale follows the adventures of a girl soldier in disguise who protects her liege lord from a besieging army before a rival discovers her true gender. By the award-winning author of The Healer's Apprentice.
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Wizenard Series: Training Camp
by Kobe Bryant
The basketball legend and Academy Award-winning content creator presents a first entry in a series about five young athletes and their coach, who navigate personal struggles while discovering the transformative power of mental stamina, emotional clarity and teamwork.
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Boruto: Naruto Next Generations. Volume 1
by Ukyo Kodachi
Boruto, Naruto's son, would rather play video games than train to be a shinobi, but enters in the chuunin exam in order to prove himself to his father.
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Be Mindful, Donald!: A Mickey & Friends Story
by Victoria Saxon
"Temperamental, mischievous Donald Duck is not exactly the picture of mindfulness. So who better than this favorite Disney character to tackle this aspect of social and emotional learning? "What's the big idea?" It's mindfulness, Donald!"
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Coding with Anna and Elsa: A Frozen Guide to Blockly
by Kiki Prottsman
Discover coding with Blockly with the help of friends from Frozen. Step-by-step instructions guide readers through exercises to teach sequencing, debugging, and more. Readers can try out the skills they learn in a code.org companion site.
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Dinosaurs
by Romain Amiot
Presents illustrated scenes of the Mesozoic Era and modern-day paleontology, in which children may search for hidden pictures. Explanatory text accompanies each scene.
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Guy Stuff: The Body Book for Boys
by Cara Familian Natterson
Discusses the physical and psycholigical transitions that boys undergo during puberty, and shares information on how they can care for their changing bodies, from hair care to healthy eating.
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I (heart) Art: Art we Love from the Metropolitan Museum of Art
by Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.)
A chunky book featuring images of more than 120 beloved works from the Metropolitan Museum of Art is thematically organized under such subjects as people, animals, places and transportation and is complemented by brief introductory text.
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