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November 2026 LIBRARY NEWSLETTER |
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Card Making Workshop with Betty
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - 6:30 PM
Betty Saccocia will lead a workshop to make beautiful cards that are a gift in and of themselves. They will be fall themed and ready to give when the class is finished. This class is for adults. Registration is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.
Register online between 9/1/2026 12:00 AM and 11/3/2026 12:00 PM.
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All About Trusts
Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 6:30 PM
Join us for an informative evening learning about trusts. Get insights into common misconceptions about Trusts. And plenty of time to ask your questions of Lauren J. Caisse, Esq. of The Legacy Planners.
Register to let us know you are coming.
Register online between 8/1/2026 9:00 AM and 11/6/2026 9:00 AM.
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What you need to know about Medicare & Medicare Advantage
Saturday, November 7, 2026 - 11:00 AM
Marcia Sajewicz, who has worked for some of the big health care providers, will talk about traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Learn what you need to know about both and how to use it to the utmost to get your full benefits. This is a great time for this learning session as Medicare open enrollment is open until December 7.
This program is for informational purposes only and the presenter cannot provide individualized advice.
Register online between 8/1/2026 9:00 AM and 11/7/2026 10:30 AM.
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Vaccination Clinic
Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:30 AM—12:30 PM
Conference Room
Bring your health insurance card. You must register online for clinic for any of these vaccinations:
Influenza
Covid-19
Pneumonia
Shingles
This clinic is provided in partnership with CVS Pharmacy. A minimum of 20 people must register in advance for this clinic to occur.
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Open Mahjongg Beginner Play for Adults
Saturday, November 21 2026 at 10:00 AM
This session is intended for players who are beginners but familiar with American Mahjongg as play instruction is not provided. This is a beginner friendly game opportunity, where those attending may gain experience in the game as they play through the game together.
Registration is required. The library has a Mahjongg set to use for this session and 2025 cards to practice play with. We can accommodate up to 4 people per session. Registration is required
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Creative Writing Workshop for Kids
Thursday, November 5, 2026 - 4:30 PM
Miss Massachusetts Volunteer '26 Abigail Riggs is offering a creative writing workshop for kids in celebration of NaNoWriMo (National November Writing Month)! In this workshop for ages 8-12, kids will discuss character, setting, and conflict, and then brainstorm storytelling elements to create their own short story.
Register online between 10/5/2026 9:00 AM and 11/5/2026 4:30 PM.
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Applepalooza!
Saturday, November 7, 2026 9:00 AM—12:30 PM
It's beautiful, glorious fall! And that means... APPLES! Stop by the Children's Department for apple-themed games and sensory play, best suited for ages 3-8.
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Page Turners Book Club for Kids
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - 4:00 PM
Welcome to the Page Turners Book Club! This is a monthly program that runs from 4:00-4:30 pm in the Children's Department. We'll choose from the Transitional Chapter Book aisle in the library (the green dot books). These books are generally rated at a 2nd grade reading level, so this book club is best suited for Grades 1-3 or others who read comfortably at this level. No registration required.
For November's meeting, we'll be discussing the "Choose Your Own Adventure" book that we each selected at October's meeting. If you'd like to select your own, this particular version of CYOA is published by Dragonlark Books.
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Storytime (age 2-5) Mondays at 10:00am Rhyme Time (age 0-3) Tuesdays at 10:00am |
Lego Club (ages 5+) Friday 11/13: 3:00 - 4:45pm and Saturday 11/14 9:00am - 12:45pm |
Drop in Read to a Dog Wednesday 11/18 4:30 - 5:00PM Practice reading out loud to Mocha! |
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Senior Book Club
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 - 1:15 PM
Wednesday, November 4, 2026 1:15—2:00 PM Senior Center
9 School St. , Plainville, MA, 02762 Melissa Campbell leads a book discussion at the Plainville Senior Center once a month. All are welcome to attend. Books in large print and regular format are available at the Library to checkout. This month's title: American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins
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Molly's Book Club
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 6:00 PM
Molly will be leading a book club for adults on the second Thursday of each month. She has volunteered her time to lead a lively discussion, while you can meet new people who love reading as well. Feel free to bring a beverage and relax in our comfy chairs while you talk about the book. If you would like a reminder about this program, please register below
Discussing - The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson
Register online between 9/18/2026 12:00 AM and 11/14/2026 11:45 PM.
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Banned Book Club
Thursday, November 19, 2026 - 6:30 PM
Are you interested in attending a book club where we read books that have been banned? Molly, our volunteer book club leader, has added this unique book club to our schedule. Are you Interested? Register here to let us know. The Banned Book Club would meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm at the Plainville Library.
Discussing: The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Register online between 8/20/2026 12:00 AM and 11/18/2026 11:45 PM.
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Ending Chronic Illness: A Revolutionary New Program to Reverse Inflammation and Heal Persistent Disease
by Richard I. Horowitz
For readers of David Perlmutter and Susan Blum, a groundbreaking guide from New York Times bestselling author of Why Can't I Get Better? Dr. Richard Horowitz detailing his revolutionary approach to solving the problem of chronic illness by finding what triggers the root cause: multiple sources of inflammation. Anyone with a chronic illness knows it can destroy your life. Symptoms for which no doctor can find a cause, or the treatment is worse than the disease itself. Days you are exhausted, wracked with pain, depressed, and so foggy you can't function punctuated by days you seem fine. The alarming truth is that while traditional medicine is good at treating most acute illnesses, it has no effective model to address chronic conditions. Richard Horowitz has made it his mission to change that. For decades, he has been helping to heal thousands of chronically ill patients. Now he brings us his proprietary program based on the Multiple Systemic Infectious Disease Syndrome (MSIDS) map to identify and treat a wide array of chronic conditions informed by new, cutting-edge scientific research. This revolutionary integrative approach provides novel answers for many autoimmune diseases (such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis); allergies; asthma; autism spectrum disorder; Alzheimer's disease; ADD/ADHD; chronic pain syndromes; Long Covid; chronic fatigue syndrome; fibromyalgia; chronic Lyme disease; cancer; cardiovascular disease; GI, hormonal, immune system and mood disorders; and more. At the heart of every chronic condition lies inflammation, but where is it coming from? The sixteen-point diagnostic map provides clear answers and a treatment program tailored to your specific condition. You'll find out what tests you might need, with a comprehensive list of lifestyle strategies like how to beat insomnia and reduce stress in as little as five minutes. Dr. Horowitz also takes a deep dive into scientifically proven natural solutions available over the counter, like nutritional supplements, as well as examines the pros and cons of prescription medication, both for short- and long-term use. Half of all Americans suffer from chronic illness. Here at last is an evidenced-based plan that works not just to restore your health and vitality but to give you hope for a brighter future.
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Whale Harbor
by Mary Beth Keane
From New York Times bestselling author of the magnificent (Fresh Air), propulsive (People), and profound (Vogue) Ask Again, Yes, a sweeping multigenerational saga inspired by the author's own family history, following eleven brothers as they are set on different paths between Ireland, England, Montana, and New York. 1960s, Ireland. In the wake of tragedy, a father makes choices for his eleven grieving sons. The older brothers will emigrate to England for work, while the younger ones will stay behind. The second eldest, Macdara, is offered a job on a Montana cattle ranch and sets off. His spirited younger brother Rian begs to come along and Mac promises to bring Rian to America as soon as he's old enough. But then one day Mac gets a call that Rian has gone missing. His disappearance will haunt Mac and his family across decades. Spanning lifetimes and continents, Whale Harbor is tender, immersive, and exquisitely written (Florence Knapp, author of The Names) with award-winning author Mary Beth Keane's signature wit, eloquence, and attention to the emotional resonance of family, brotherhood, and the choices that echo across generations.
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Not My Circus: Living with Courage, Conviction, and Compassion in a World of Chaos
by Mark Batterson
The pressure is unmistakable--conform or get cancelled. New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson invites you into a different way of living in the digital age with a call to Christlike nonconformity that doesn't withdraw from the world but transforms it.In Not My Circus, Mark Batterson pastors us through a cultural moment and relational challenges with wisdom, kindness, and conviction.--Annie F. Downs, author of That Sounds Fun Social media rewards outrage and punishes nuance. Algorithms decide what you see and who you hear. Mob culture stands ready to silence anyone who steps out of line. And the pressure to pick a side--and stay there--has never been greater. No one is immune from conformity bias, including those who follow Jesus. Somewhere along the way, many have traded holy courage for social comfort, spiritual discernment for tribal loyalty, and amazing grace for the same culture of cancellation they claimed to oppose. The result is a faith that looks less like Jesus and more like whatever side of the aisle we happen to sit on. Mark Batterson issues a rallying cry for a different kind of nonconformity--not withdrawal from culture but engagement with it on entirely different terms. In Not My Circus, he draws on Romans 12:2--Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed--to show how to resist cultural pressure without retreating from cultural engagement. After nearly thirty years pastoring just steps away from the halls of power in Washington, DC, Batterson brings hard-won wisdom to the defining challenge of our moment. You'll learn how to cultivate a non-anxious presence by developing - holy courage--the boldness to stand firm in your convictions without being controlled by others' opinions- spiritual discernment--the sense to know which battles are yours to fight and which ones aren't- amazing grace--the ability to engage those you disagree with, maintaining your witness without taking on their anxiety For anyone ready to stop reflecting culture and start transforming it, Not My Circus offers a road map to escape the cult of conformity--and live for the applause of nail-scarred hands.
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Fodor's Walt Disney World: With Universal and the Best of Orlando
by Fodor's Travel Guides
Whether you want to see everything that's new at Walt Disney World, experience Universal Orland's new Epic Universe theme park, or get out and about in Central Florida, the local Fodor's travel experts in Walt Disney World are here to help Fodor's Walt Disney World: with Universal and the Best of Orlando guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Walt Disney World travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 20 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED BEST OF FEATURES on Best Hotels in Orlando, Best Non Theme Park Restaurants, Best Theme Park Souvenirs, Best Theme Park Foods, and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, music, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on A Man, a Mouse, a Legacy and On the Calendar LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: The Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot, Disney Hollywood Studios, Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, Epic Universe, Volcano Bay, Winter Park, Cape Canaveral, Kennedy Space Center, and more.Planning on visiting other places in Florida? Check out Fodor's Florida or Fodor's InFocus Florida Keys.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us
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Mortal Things
by Marie Lu
Set in a world of insatiable immortals, their eternal rivalries, and the humans trapped between them, MORTAL THINGS is a cinematic and sweeping new fantasy from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu, perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter and A Darker Shade of Magic.
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The Heights
by Ian Rankin
#1 International bestselling author Ian Rankin returns with a razor-sharp, twisty standalone thriller--this one exposing the lives of the 1% in London's most exclusive high rise. Facing Hyde Park, The Heights is London's most coveted luxury high-rise apartment--designed to satisfy every need, with a gym, infinity pool, cinema, and more, where self-made owner-developer Allan Franklyn himself has claimed the penthouse duplex. His neighbors include some of Money London's biggest personalities: a wealthy art dealer, a young heartthrob pop star, a foreign heiress, a gangster's wife. The residents are used to service, deference, and privacy, all on their terms. But when nighttime concierge Dwayne Hogarth is found dead in the lobby, none of that is in their control anymore, and everyone's under the unwelcome scrutiny of Detective Sergeant Gillian Gish. Her questions begin with the party on the 4th floor the night Dwayne died, which ended with a fight; the missing key to one of the apartments; and a mysterious gap in the security camera footage. Before long, Gish uncovers the unsavory truths and dark secrets that lurk beneath the glittering facades of the building and its inhabitants. Filled with shocking twists and unforgettable characters, The Heights confirms Ian Rankin's status as one of the most original and compelling crime writers of our time.
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Read Your Color: Discover Your Reading Type and Build a Life-Changing Love of Books
by Steven J. Reese
Get more out of reading with this radical guide to shelf-improvement, which reveals your core preferences and helps you choose books based on why you read, not what you've read before. Includes the viral Read Your Color quiz taken by more than two million people A fun and insightful approach to cultivating both a habit of reading and a love of reading.--Karen Swallow Prior, author of On Reading Well Read Your Color introduces a six-type system that identifies the essential desires you have as a reader and builds a personalized plan from there. Are you a Red reader who craves intensity and stakes? A Blue reader seeking emotional resonance and truth? A Green reader looking for clarity and real-world application? Whoever you are, this framework gives you a vocabulary for your reading impulses and a map for reading well. The book isn't just a diagnostic manual; it's a step-by-step guide to transformation designed to help you fall (or fall back) in love with books. Think of it as a personal trainer for your reading life. In Read Your Color, you'll learn how to break free from algorithmic and genre-based reading habitsexpand your literary range without losing your core preferencesbuild a sustainable rhythm that makes reading feel less like a chore and more like a rewardWith honest cultural observations, tested psychological insights, and a practical 120-day plan, Read Your Color meets you where you are--scrolling, burned out, distracted--and shows you what's possible on the other side of a truly meaningful reading life. Read Your Color doesn't ask you to try harder. It gives you the tools to fall in love with reading, and with who you become when you read the right way.
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The Courage to Be Yourself: An Enchanting Guide to Calm Anxiety, Discover Your Purpose, and Express Your Truth
by Fumitake Koga
A supportive and inspiring guide to staying true to yourself through life's challenges by the co-author of international bestseller THE COURAGE TO BE DISLIKED, with charming illustrations by Narano.What's the difference between feeling and thinking? Envision your feelings as a jellyfish, extending your thoughts down through its tentacles not only into the rest of your body, but out into the world - any positive, negative, or neutral message that leaves the mind has all this way to travel, and has an impact on others. This is one of many helpful pieces of advice provided by this special book you'll turn to again and again.Taking place in the imaginative and inventive world of Undersea, The Courage to Be Yourself follows a wise hermit crab and his young octopus pupil, Ockley, as they learn and experience the world together, debating meaningful philosophical questions in an accessible way. Our wise hermit crab guides us through the very real and familiar problems facing readers today, helping us to: see the big picture to alleviate anxiety, accept and support ourselves through mental health struggles, apply our personal discoveries to improve our relationships, finding our sense of purpose, andexpress our truth through journaling.Beautifully written and accompanied by lush illustrations by Narano, The Courage to Be Yourself uses vivid storytelling to help us apply ancient Japanese wisdom and practical philosophy in our daily lives.
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Fodor's Essential Scotland
by Fodor's Travel Guides
Whether you want to explore Edinburgh, sip Scottish whisky, or hike the Highlands, the local Fodor's travel experts in Scotland are here to help Fodor's Essential Scotland guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor's Essential guides were named by Booklist as the Best Travel Guide Series of 2020 Fodor's Scotland travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and doMULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your timeMORE THAN 45 DETAILED MAPS to help you navigate confidentlyCOLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCALS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, side-trips, and morePHOTO-FILLED BEST OF FEATURES on Scotland's Best Museums, Scotland's Best Whisky Distilleries, Scotland's Best Castles and moreTRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and moneyHISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, politics, art, architecture, cuisine, geography and moreSPECIAL FEATURES on Playing Golf in Scotland,Outlander Filming Locations, and moreLOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gemsUP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Dundee, Angus, the Trossachs, Loch Lomond, Aberdeen, Inverness, Speyside, Loch Ness, the Highlands, Isle of Skye, and morePlanning on visiting the rest of Great Britain? Check out Fodor's Essential Great Britain, Fodor's Essential England, and Fodor's London.*Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition.ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor's has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us
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Take My Word for It: A Memoir
by Levar Burton
The legendary actor behind Roots, Star Trek: The Next Generation, and Reading Rainbow shares never-before-told stories from a life that has shaped generations--told at last on his own terms. LeVar Burton's reverence, respect, and complete understanding of the power of story permeates this intimate weaving of his own life's narrative threads. The tapestry created depicts a man in full--spiritual seeker, literacy educator, artistic explorer, social justice warrior, and conscious human.--Noah Wyle This is my attempt to pull back the curtain. Not just on the roles I've played, but on the life I've lived. The fears. The fight. The survival. And yes, the joy. All of it. Tracing the different eras of his life--from Kunta Kinte to Geordi La Forge to Reading Rainbow and far beyond the camera--celebrated actor LeVar Burton fearlessly opens up about growing up during the Civil Rights Movement, being raised by a remarkable mother, and discovering his calling as a storyteller. He explores how acting has served as both a source of transformation and an escape from the most difficult parts of his past, while also confronting the challenges of being a parent, husband, and householder. As Burton honors the loved ones whose strength and resilience shaped him in this inspiring memoir, he also asks what we owe to our ancestors and to each other, reflecting on the deep necessity he's always felt advocating for liberation and equity. Generous, deeply moving, and illustrated with personal family photos, Take My Word For It is a courageous self-portrait of an iconic artist.
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Season to Taste: Comforting Recipes You Won't Find in a Restaurant
by Corre Larkin
Discover must-make recipes that are decadently delicious yet simple enough to learn by heart, in this debut cookbook from the wildly popular @CocoLarkinCooks. Makes me desperate to get into the kitchen. Amber Guinness Corre Larkin knows that many of the world's most extraordinary dishes are simply too humble and honest to grace a fancy restaurant menu. Instead, the most comforting meals come from home kitchens where humble ingredients become unforgettable. In Season to Taste, Larkin shares nearly 100 recipes that unlock her casually elegant way of cooking. She draws inspiration from the family tables of Italy, France, and the U.K., where local classics are cooked from memory with whatever's on hand and served with joy. Some dishes come together in thirty minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners; others unfold slowly over a lazy Sunday afternoon, simmering into rich, layered meals. This food is special yet achievable by anyone. From Larkin's endlessly repeatable Spaghetti with Four Tomatoes and deeply savory Flavor Bomb Roast Chicken to her viral and beloved Braised Leeks and an entire chapter devoted to the pleasures of the potato, every recipe embodies the comfort of home. Share these dishes around a well-worn table and you'll know: the best meals are the simplest, made with care and enjoyed without pretense.
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This Wretched Alchemy: Ruinous Fate Saga: Book One
by Tina Mars
Preorder now and receive the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last, featuring a beautiful cover with foil details and colorful, designed edges, with more surprises to come I screamed, I cried, I was left absolutely breathless. - Nisha J. Tuli, USA Today bestselling author of Trial of the Sun Queen * * * BETRAYAL. In a fractured realm ruled by warring noble Houses and the tyrannical Prime, the most coveted power lies in god-shards - divine fragments that grant extraordinary abilities to those who possess them. Revel's brother was murdered in pursuit of one. A DEADLY GAME. For avenging him, Revel's life is on the line. Forced into a treacherous bargain, she must compete in the Call - a bloody contest of heirs vying for the throne - on behalf of her enemies, and assassinate the realm's most formidable alchemist, the Warbringer. Victory means her family's freedom. Failure means death. A MONSTROUS POWER. The Prime sets the heirs on a brutal race to find the god-shard that could shift the balance of the realms. Everyone wants the win, but Revel just wants the kill. Except, the Warbringer isn't the monster she was promised. Bound by secrets of his own, he is as dangerous as he is disarming. With betrayals mounting and desire warring with duty, Revel must decide who to trust in a game where even the gods have their favorites. This Wretched Alchemy by Tina Mars is a dark, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romantasy where love and loyalty become the very weapons that could destroy everything. A LOVE THAT CAN CUT DEEPER THAN ANY BLADE.
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Revenge Plot
by Stephanie Wrobel
A desperate writer's pursuit of a powerful literary agent takes a dark turn in this new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Hitchcock Hotel and Darling Rose Gold.All Arnie Tenderton wants this Christmas--all he's ever wanted--is to be a published author. For decades he has toiled over one novel after another. Each was missing something. Until now. He's finally written his perfect book. What he needs next is a literary agent, someone who can get his book into publishers' hands. Not just any agent will do, of course. Arnie wants the best. Arnie wants Claudia Conley. She already rejected him once, and Arnie has never forgiven her. He could move on. Instead, he finds out where Claudia is spending the holidays: alone in a remote house in the Catskill Mountains. He decides to show up there to make his pitch. Claudia may try to turn him down again, but this time Arnie won't take no for an answer. Because his book is about her. And he's not leaving until the story ends the way he wants.
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The Secrets of Clarence Manor (Standard Edition)
by Devney Perry
An elite university, billionaire, new adult romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author, Devney Perry, for fans of Gossip Girl and We Were Liars.Aston University might be teeming with prestigious and wealthy students, but the currency on campus isn't their millions. It's their secrets. And the three women living at Clarence Manor are filthy rich.Cassia came to Aston to escape the demons of her past.Elora pretends to be an ice princess to guard a shattered spirit.Ivy disguises the pain of her mistakes with a beautiful mask.Maybe they could have kept the skeletons in their closets neatly tucked away, except love has a way of lifting the veil. And as each woman meets a man determined to win her heart, there's no such thing as a buried secret.Who's hiding the ugliest truths?Step through the gates of Clarence Manor and judge for yourself.
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The Party in the Woods
by Fiona McPhillips
A gripping mystery. . . A riveting story of privilege, friendship, and the weight of guilt. Not to be missed --Amy Tintera, New York Times bestselling authorFrom the much-praised author Fiona McPhillips (Excruciating suspense -- Stephen King; Shocking --NYTBR), a novel of murder and betrayal, pulse-pounding music, and all the lives we leave behind Annie Fagan, one of Ireland's first female electronic DJs and producers, spent her early twenties hosting and playing illegal raves across Ireland. Part of a legendary free party crew, she was surrounded by loud music, beautiful people, and the alluring chaos of the dance floor. But after one of their huge parties in the woods, Annie's friend Se n disappeared without a trace, and Annie gave up that part of herself for good. Years later, when Se n's body is discovered in the Dublin mountains and new information about his disappearance comes to light, Annie reunites with her old group of friends--led by Fran Baker, the man she once believed she was destined to end up with--and feels inexplicably drawn back into the scene. Annie--and the police--starts to realize that, far from a tragic accident or random misadventure, Se n's death must have been caused by someone who was at their party. Someone who had a motive. One of her friends. As Annie investigates, her new and old worlds clash, another old friend is silenced, and she realizes that some people may not want the mystery of Se n's death to be solved. In fact, they might do anything to stop her from discovering what happened that night, when the party truly ended.
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Peregrine Hill
by Nina de Gramont
From the New York Times bestselling author of The Christie Affair comes a sweeping novel set in Gilded Age New York where a forced marriage, family secrets, and the fight for freedom collide in an unforgettable story about a desperate mother and headstrong daughter navigating a world built on men's appetites and women's silence. A luminous, entrancing novel...The Gilded Age springs to vivid life in these pages, but beware, for not all that glitters is gold. --Nita Prose, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid series At the dawn of the 20th century, widow Isabelle Bishop still believes in love--but she knows only money can save her. After losing her husband and three of her children in a shipwreck, she has one chance to rescue what remains of her family: her daughter Mariah and her elderly mother. When Isabelle captures the attention of John Whitten, one of New York's wealthiest men, she dares to hope that fortune might finally favor her. But Whitten's interest is not in Isabelle--it's in eighteen-year-old Mariah, still reeling from a romantic but disastrous scandal. When Whitten discovers the secret mother and daughter have tried to keep buried, he uses it to his advantage, threatening to expose them unless Mariah accepts his proposal. For the sake of their survival, Isabelle makes a devil's bargain: She will urge her daughter into a marriage she knows could destroy her. Mariah quickly realizes her husband's home is a gilded cage. Yet even under his watchful eye, she begins to carve out passions of her own, finding an unexpected ally in her ambitious maid, Hetty, and daring to imagine a life beyond her constricted world. Together, she and Hetty risk everything to claim a measure of power and self-determination in a world that attempts to deny them both. From the glittering parlors of Gilded Age New York to the windswept cliffs of Rhode Island, Peregrine Hill is a novel in the tradition of Edith Wharton and the Bront sisters, about unlikely love affairs and the impossible choices women have always been forced to make.
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Frommer's Rome, Florence, and Venice 2027
by Elizabeth Heath
There is no better introduction to Italy than the classic itinerary of Rome, Florence and Venice. But it is not dummy-proof, which is why we enlisted three of Italy's most knowledgeable, local experts--Elizabeth Heath, Donald Strachan and Stephen Keeling--to pen this guide. Their helpful advice, and honest, opinionated recommendations will allow you to find the hidden gems that other visitors miss, avoid crowds and lines, and, most importantly: plan the vacation of a lifetime.Frommer's Rome, Florence and Venice includes: Full color photos and tons of useful maps, including a detachable fold-out mapDetailed itineraries to help you make the most of your timeRestaurant choices that take you to the places Italians love--and tourists usually missRewarding day trips to fascinating destinations such as Pompeii, Verona, and the Tuscan hill townsCandid, impartial reviews, with star ratings, of the best places to eat, shop, stay, and sample the nightlife in each city, in all price ranges. No entity has paid to be in this guide--or any Frommer's guide. At Frommer's, we pride ourselves on decades of journalistic integrity.Exact prices so there's never any guessing, plus accurate and up-to-date info on, transportation, addresses, and everything else you will need to plan your tripA chapter of useful phrases including a pronunciation guideSmart advice for how to save money on airfare to Italy, on hotels and on attractionsAbout Frommer's: There's a reason that Frommer's has been the most trusted name in travel for more than 65 years. Arthur Frommer created the best-selling guide series in 1957 to help American servicemen fulfill their dreams of travel in Europe, and since then, we have published thousands of titles became a household name helping millions upon millions of people realize their own dreams of seeing our planet. Travel is easy with Frommer's.
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The Baker's Bucket List: Make the Greatest Pastries, Cakes, Cookies, and Breads of All Time
by Heather Thomas
Bake the Best of the Best Whether it's a buttery, perfectly flakey croissant or an ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookie, there's magic in mastering iconic recipes. In this must-make collection, baking expert Heather Thomas reveals the secrets to perfecting 55 of the world's most iconic pastries, cakes, cookies, breads, and desserts. - Satisfy your carb cravings with French Baguettes, Classic Sourdough, New York-Style Bagels, or Fluffy English Muffins. - For days you need to impress, wow with Vanilla Bean Cr me Br l e, Black Forest G teau, or B che de No l. - When you're feeling nostalgic, Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp, Black & White Cookies, and Glazed Donuts are there to warm your kitchen. - And when you just need a really good cookie? Check out The Ultimate Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, Coconut Macaroons, or Lemon Madeleines. No matter if you're new to baking or looking to take your skills to the next level, Heather's easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step photos make epic baking a breeze. Whatever treats you're dreaming of mastering, this cookbook will turn your baking goals into a reality.
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The Many Faces of Johnny Depp
by Mark Seal
Step inside the mad, mad world of Johnny Depp--one of Hollywood's most famous, unique, and controversial actors of all time--and find the story of his unconventional life, career, and comeback from Mark Seal, the New York Times bestselling author of Leave the Gun, Take the Cannoli. In 1983, high-school dropout Johnny Depp and his rock band the Kids moved from Florida to Los Angeles to make it big. But after the band found little success, Depp stumbled into Hollywood practically by accident when in his first-ever audition, he secured a leading role in A Nightmare on Elm Street. From there, he became known as a teenage heartthrob on 21 Jump Street and then an idiosyncratic Tim Burton collaborator in Edward Scissorhands and seven other films, along with an astonishing array of other movies. But after his performance as Captain Jack Sparrow in the mega-blockbuster Pirates of the Caribbean, Depp was transformed overnight into, in the words of his former agent, the biggest star in the world. Pirates came at a steep cost--so much money and so much fame, and so very fast. Like his idols Hunter S. Thompson, Marlon Brando, and Keith Richards, Depp is one of the last true renegades, mixing his internal and external chaos with his art, his life rivaling the drama of the incredible collection of faces he's worn on-screen. In recent years, his real life has taken center stage, with his divorce from Amber Heard and defamation trial, a livestreamed court battle that rallied millions behind #JusticeForJohnnyDepp. He emerged, in his words, shunned, dumped, booted, deep-sixed, canceled. Now, he's making a comeback (though he rejects that word), appearing in at least two forthcoming films. With insights from almost a hundred individuals who have known Depp, this biography traces the timing, talent, trauma, and sheer luck that transformed a rock and roll kid from Florida into a celebrity supernova.
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The First Ladies' Guide to Murder
by Amanda Flower
Amid the lavish environs of Gilded Age-era Washington, the Capitol's most influential women - none other than First Lady Frances Cleveland and her predecessor, Julia Dent Grant - band together to solve the suspicious murder of a young maid in this dazzling new series from USA Today bestselling and multi-Agatha and Edgar Award-winning author Amanda Flower. A LibraryReads Selection for 2026 1894, Washington This is not the kind of homecoming Nellie Grant hoped for. The only daughter of former President Ulysses S. Grant, Nellie has left England after being granted a divorce from her abusive husband. She plans to hide away with her three children at the home of her mother, Julia Dent Grant. However, Julia, the unofficial queen mother of Washington's elite, has other ideas--and convinces Nellie to attend a White House dinner in honor of the current president, Grover Cleveland. The lavish event turns somber when First Lady Frances Cleveland discovers that her prized Tiffany brooch is missing. Young maid Kitty Thorn is accused of theft and dismissed on the spot. The next morning, Kitty is found drowned, her death ruled a suicide. Frances calls upon Nellie and Julia to implore them for help. She doesn't believe Kitty stole the brooch--or committed suicide. She believes Kitty was framed and murdered. For while the authorities deem the victim a woman of no consequence, despite her lowly status, Kitty saw and knew a great deal. She was a keeper of secrets--and in the capital, every secret has a price. Nellie especially feels a tie to Kitty, who years ago did her a kindness that she hopes to repay by finding her killer. But the risks will be great, for this crime has ramifications for all the First Ladies . . .
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