Mid Summer 2025
 
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Mid Summer 2025
Summer Reading is in Full Swing
Drop in Programs
Puzzle Wall is Coming
Mini Book Sales
Juice & Jelly Fun Time Band
Herb Cutting Garden
Meet Local Author Rick Marino
Book Clubs
Virtual Author Events
Mango Languages
Selection of New Books
New Library of Things Items!
 
We have been lucky to partner with the Board of Health to use some grant money to purchase new Library of Things for people to borrow instead of buy!
 
We now have a Happy Birthday Lawn sign, hedge trimmer, Cricut heat press, popup 10x10 canopy tent, and coin sorter.
 
We also have two special kits we put together 2 very specific uses. One set has automatic plant watering spikes and 2 light timers for when you are away on vacation so we call it our While You Are Away kit. The second set had a foldable 2 wheeler, a 2 person lift harness and furniture slides for our Heavy Lifting Kit for when you need to move that dryer or slide a couch to another area. 
 
Did you know we have a Community Puzzle?
Drop in anytime to help us complete the puzzle on the table in front of the circulation desk. We have good AC now!
Summer Reading is in Full Swing
 
Kids ages 5-12 are coming with their reading logs and earning beads for every 15 minutes they read. The Early Lit BINGO kids will earn a free book if they complete a BINGO of activities on their sheet. 
 
Adults & Teens get to play Plinko when they checkout something for themselves (limit of once a day) and we've already had plenty of winners of a free $1 book from the book sale and grab bags!
So keep that summer reading going!
 
Drop in Programs
Summer Storytime
Mondays at 10:00 AM

Children's Room
Plainville Public Library
198 South St,, Plainville, MA, 02762
Every Monday Ms. Cailin will hold a storytime inside the Children's Department, followed by an outdoor activity and free play with the water table. Prepare to get messy and wet! This program is best suited for toddlers and preschoolers.
Movies
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

Town Hall Community Room
Every Tuesday we'll be showing a PG-rated movie in the wonderfully air-conditioned Community Room at Town Hall. Snacks and drink containers with lids are allowed, some come prepared to cozy up and beat the heat. No registration required.
Telford Park Storytime
Thursdays at 11:00 AM

Telford Park
142 South St. , Plainville, MA, 02762
Every Thursday morning, Ms. Cailin will be holding an outdoor storytime at the Telford Park Gazebo (weather permitting). Town Rec campers entering grades 1-3 will be in attendance, but the public is welcome, too! Enjoy 2-3 themed stories followed by a group activity. 
Puzzle Wall is Coming
Solve the Puzzle Wall! /all ages
Monday, July 21, 2025 through Friday July 25, During regular library hours

Plainville Public Library
Plainville Public Library
198 South St,, Plainville, MA, 02762
Drop in with your crew to solve the Elixir Mixer Puzzle Wall. By following the cryptic instructions of a missing Alchemist, you must assemble all of the ingredients to brew the Elixir of Life! Half of your crew on are each side of puzzle wall and you have the solve the clues together. Best for teams of 2-4 players. 
Mini Book Sales
Mini Book Sale - Fiction & classics
Starting Monday, July 14, 2025 - during regular library hours
MondaPM
Conference Room
Plainville Public Library
198 South St,, Plainville, MA, 02762
The Friends of the Plainville Public Library will hold their Summer Book Sales during normal library hours in the conference room. Prices are 50 cents for mass market, $1 for Trade/Hardcover, Graphic Novels, CDs, DVDs, and Books-on-CDs. CASH ONLY.
The sale will include the following genres:
July 14-18 - Fiction & Classics
July 21-25 - Suspense & Mystery
July 28- August 1 - Romance, Young Adult, Horror & Sci-Fi/Fantasy
August 4-8 - Non-Fiction
There will be a $5 bag sale on the last day of each sale July 18, 25, and August 1, 8 in the conference room only for the above genres. We supply the bag you fill it. CASH ONLY.
 Also available will be our on-going sale of children’s books, adult books in the Friends’ hallway, Best Sellers, books of gift-giving quality, books for High School Summer Reading and puzzles of which are not included in the bag sale. Prices range from $1- $5. CASH ONLY.
Juice & Jelly Fun Time Band
Juice and Jelly Funtime Band @ Telford Park
Saturday, August 2, 2025 - 10:30 AM

Telford Park
142 South St. , Plainville, MA, 02762
It's a great day for a concert in the park! The Juice and Jelly Funtime Band, a three-piece band from North Hampton, MA, will be performing their zany, original collection of children's songs at the Telford Park Gazebo. Their music is a mix of folk and rock-and-roll that's educational, silly, and highly interactive. Bring the whole family along!
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Plainville Cultural Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency. It is additionally supported by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc.
Herb Cutting Garden
YES, we let you take cuttings from our Herb garden.
You will see a blue garden stake with a sign and herb scissors for you to borrow.
We have a ton on mint - which is great for those watermelon salads and mojitos. Take a snip of our lavender, sage, thyme, oregano, chives or lemon verbena. Enjoy!
 
 
Meet Local Author Rick Marino
Local Author Reading with Rick Marino on 
Wednesday, August 20 at 6:30PM

Rick Marino is a local author from Plainville. He will be reading from his novel Dracula - Hero (published 2025). Rick has always had an interest in the eternal battle between good and evil as well as the antiheros involved in it. He will be taking questions from the audience, as well.
 Join us as we hear from this local author. 
Book Clubs
Banned Book Club
Thursday, July 17, 2025 - 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 Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Register online between 3/1/2025 12:00 AM and 7/17/2025 11:45 PM.
Senior Book Club
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 - 1:15 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: Sisters under the Rising Sun by Heather Morris
Molly's Book Club
Thursday, July 10, 2025 - 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 Wedding People by Alison Espach
Register online between 5/15/2025 12:00 AM and 7/11/2025 11:45 PM.
Mystery Book Club
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 7:00 PM

Do you love a good mystery? Join the Mystery Book Club for a lively discussion of the book of the month. Feel free to bring your own refreshments to enjoy. Books will be available for checkout from the Library at the front desk or you can check for the eBook or eAudio version on Libby.
We will feature of an assortment of mystery genres and will meet the 4th Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm
This month's discussion is: I Found You by Lisa Jewell
Register online between 4/17/2025 12:00 AM and 8/1/2025 11:45 PM.
Virtual Author Events
Virtual Author: Smithsonian Tropical Institute Fellow, The Bird Book
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 - 2:00 PM

Jay Falk, Smithsonian Tropical Institute Fellow will discuss " The Bird Book: The Stories, Science, and History of Birds"
Register for Link Here 
Sponsored by the Friends of the Plainville Public Library, Inc. 
Mango Languages
Mango
Language Learning for all! Choose from over 70 world languages on desktop or mobile, from anywhere, at any time. Enjoy native speaker audio and cultural context that will fully immerse you in the language. You’ll get there in no time. All you need is a Plainville Public Library card to get started. Learn any (or many!) languages for free.
Selection of New Books
The Idaho four : an American tragedy
by James Patterson

Chronicles the murders of four innocent college students attending the University of Idaho in 2022 and looks at the investigation into the crime
The bewitching
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

"Three women in three different eras encounter danger and witchcraft in this eerie multi-generational gothic horror saga from the New York Times bestselling author of Mexican Gothic"
Coded justice : a thriller
by Stacey Abrams

"Avery Keene is back! The fan-favorite former Supreme Court clerk has finally gone out on her own, securing a prestigious position at a high-end law firm in Washington, D.C., where she is about to earn real money and get her life in order after a tumultuous run working as a clerk on the Supreme Court. With her reputation preceding her, Avery is quickly tasked at her new job with becoming a corporate internal investigator. Her new client is Camasca--a mega-tech firm that's on the forefront of developing anew integrated AI system poised to revolutionize the medical industry, particularly by delivering vastly improved health care to veterans. The AI potential is breathtaking, but some disturbing anomalies have plagued Camasca in early testing--including the mysterious death of a Camasca engineer. Avery and her colleagues, Jared, Ling, and Noah, find themselves on a journey to determine whether the anomalies are mere technical glitches, or something much more concerning. Full of twists, behind-the-scenes financial machinations, and the continued blossoming of Avery and her vibrant cast of friends, Coded Justice finds Stacey Abrams' riveting series to be in full swing"
Everyone is lying to you : a novel
by Jo Piazza

"The #tradwife murder mystery we've all been waiting for. From the bestselling author of The Sicilian Inheritance and the creator of the Under the Influence podcast comes an explosive thriller about two estranged friends, a grisly murder, a sudden disappearance, and the truly shocking revelation that everyone is lying to you about something . . . Lizzie and Bex were best friends in college. After graduation, Bex vanished, leaving Lizzie confused and devastated. Fifteen years later, Bex is now Rebecca Sommers, a "traditional" Instagram influencer with millions of followers who salivate over her perfect life on her ranch with her five children and handsome husband, Gray. Lizzie is a struggling magazine writer, watching reels while her young children demandher attention. One night out of the blue, Bex calls Lizzie with a career-making proposition--an exclusive interview with her about her multimillion-dollar business venture and an invitation to MomBomb, the high-profile influencing conference. At the conference, Bex goes missing and Gray is found brutally murdered on their ranch. Lizzie finds herself plunged into the dark side of the cutthroat world of social media that includes jealousy, sordid affairs, swingers, and backstabbing. She must learn who her old friend has become and who she has double-crossed to try to find her, clear her name, and maybe even save her life. Piazza's master storytelling and razor-sharp insight into the world of social media brings us a pulpy, juicy, and cleverly plotted read that will have you guessing all the way through and leave you gasping for more"
The Goldens : a novel
by Lauren Wilson

"A delicious, intoxicating debut thriller about a young woman who is swept into a glamorous world of fascinating influencers, glittering parties-and possibly murder. Chloe has always dreamed of becoming a bestselling writer. Then she meets Clara Holland,a prominent influencer, socialite, and model. Clara is enigmatic, dazzling, gorgeous. And at last, ordinary Chloe has something to write about. Bonding instantly, Chloe moves into Clara's grand family estate. They spend long afternoons together, writing Clara's memoir, polishing social media posts, and planning sumptuous, decadent parties: fairy lights in the orangery, themed cocktails, sequined backdrops, roaring bonfires. But as Clara opens her home to more girls who want to live like her and inspire one another, the media calls them a cult. As life becomes more claustrophobic, Chloe begins to hear unsettling rumors about Clara. When a girl goes missing after a spectacular New Year's Eve party, the rumors take on a sinister new meaning. If she can't escape Clara's influence, everything Chloe holds dear may be in danger. Dark, gut-wrenching, and simmering with danger and atmosphere, The Goldens is about to be your newest obsession"
An inside job : a novel
by Daniel Silva

"#1 New York Times bestselling author Daniel Silva delivers another action-packed tale of high stakes international intrigue. Featuring Gabriel Allon"
The lake escape
by Jamie Day

"Will this be the best week of their lives... or the last? Julia, David, and Erika grew up together spending summers at their idyllic Vermont lake homes for as long as they can remember. Now adults- with their own sullen teens, endless mortgages, and low-voltage sex lives- the three friends have amassed secrets over the years. This summer, David is eager to show off his newly renovated home-which now blocks his friends' cherished lake views-and his much-younger girlfriend. He also, unwittingly, brings a nanny with a hidden agenda. What could possibly go wrong? When David's girlfriend mysteriously vanishes after a shouting match, Julia and Erika wonder just how well they know their lifelong friend. The lake harbors a harrowing past: two young women, with no known connection, vanished without a trace thirty years ago. Did the lake take another? As a search is mounted, an intricate web of lies, deceits, and betrayals spanning generations starts to surface, and everyone finds themselves in danger of becomingthe next victim. Of the lake, or something darker"
Maid for each other
by Lynn Painter

"As a professional cleaner, Abi Mariano never thought her apartment would have any sort of infestation, but because of a floor-wide outbreak (thanks, Apartment 2B), she now needs somewhere to stay for a week. As a part-time student with two jobs, she doesn't have many options. Then the solution presents itself: the owner of the penthouse she cleans is out of town for the week. She normally wouldn't consider it, but he's literally never around (she's never even met him). It goes great...until she comes out of the bedroom one morning to find two strangers in the kitchen. They're the parents of the penthouse owner and they seem to think they've heard all about Abi--not as their son's maid, but as his girlfriend. Declan Powell has always put his career first, working his way up to executive vice president at Hathaway Holdings, but he still has his eyes set on the next level. When his parents mention they met his girlfriend Abi, he all but chokes on his escargot. As great as it sounds that she was just darling, he doesn't actually have a girlfriend--he made her up to get everyone off his back. When Dex finds out who Abi really is, he makes her a proposition: pretend to date him, and he'll provide everything she needs during their little arrangement. What harmwould it do? It's purely business, no pleasure...right?"
Matchmaking for psychopaths
by Tasha Coryell

"An unbelievably gripping, completely original novel about a woman working as a matchmaker for a very specific clientele-psychopaths-who finds herself in danger...from the bestselling author behind Love Letters to a Serial Killer. Lexie was expecting a nice evening with her fiancâe for her birthday. Instead, her best friend is sitting next to her man, and what's worse: They're in love. To escape her relationship troubles, Lexie throws herself into her job where she works as a matchmaker for psychopaths--a label that the clients themselves are unaware of--and finds herself entangled with two of her most recent clients, both of whom have mysterious pasts that inspire Lexie to breech work protocol and spend time with them outside of the office. One of the clients, Rebecca, becomes a candidate to take the role of new best friend, while the other, Cole, insists that the two of them are soul mates and meant to be together despite Lexie's insistence that her fiancâe is going to return in time for their scheduled wedding. When her ex-fiancâe goes missing and threatening packages begin arriving at her doorstep, Lexie has to figure out who is trying to target her and how it relates to her own dark past. Can she trust her instincts as a matchmaker or has she set herself up with her enemy?"
Mrs. Plansky goes rogue
by Spencer Quinn

"This tale of the irresistible and unforgettable Mrs. Plansky, "a terrific character" (Stephen King), will lead her up and down coastal Florida and beyond in a brand-new, whirlwind adventure, Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue! Mrs. Plansky is fresh off of winning a thrilling senior tennis championship with her doubles partner, Kev Dinardo, and is gearing up to celebrate with him on his yacht. That is, until the yacht is destroyed in a fire. Kev claims the fire was caused by a lightning strike, pure bad luck, but there's one small problem-Mrs. Plansky didn't see any lightning. Already certain there's more going on than she's being told, Mrs. Plansky's curiosity turns to concern when Kev goes missing. Her suspicion gets the better of her and leads her to break into his house, only to find it ransacked. But Kev isn't the only person Mrs. Plansky has to worry about. A conversation with her dad reveals that not long ago, he'd introduced Kev to Jack, Mrs. Plansky's wayward tennis pro son. And now, her dad-distracted by arrangements for his upcoming wedding-either can't remember or has no interest in divulging any details. Worse? Now Jack has gone missing, too"
A resistance of witches
by Morgan Ryan

"Stubborn, plain-spoken and from an unimpressive family, Lydia Polk never expected to be accepted into the Royal Academy of Witches. Eight years later, with Hitler's army rampaging across Europe, the Witches of Britain have joined the war effort, and Lydia is key to the cause: she must use her magic to track down magical relics before Hitler-known to be obsessively seeking the artifacts himself-and his sycophants can. Then a Nazi witch infiltrates the Academy with heart-breaking consequences, leaving thecoven shaken, exposed and divided: the elder British witches have no interest in further loss of coven life in service of a government that has forced them into hiding for decades, no matter the consequences to the world. But with the discovery of the Grimorium Bellum, an ancient book that leaves a trail of death and destruction wherever it goes-one the Nazi coven is desperate to get their hands on-Lydia's mission has never been more urgent. Alone and woefully outnumbered, Lydia makes her way to the heart of occupied France, where she finds allies in Rebecca Gagne-a fierce French resistance fighter chockful of secrets-and Henry Boudreaux-a handsome Haitian-American art historian with a little magic of his own. Together, they traverse the country, stalkedby the natural and supernatural alike, in search of the grimoire. But, as Lydia soon discovers, finding the Grimorium Bellum is only half the battle: the book has a dark agenda of its own. Lydia must subdue it before the witches of the Third Reich can use it-but she'll have to survive the book herself, first"
The sands of Sea Blue Beach
by Rachel Hauck

"Highschool sweethearts Emery Quinn and Caleb Ransom both return to Sea Blue Beach for a fresh start, but painful memories resurface, and they're faced with new challenges. As they each work to preserve the divided town, they take a chance at joining forces to reunite the division between old and new while rekindling love in the process"
The unraveling of Julia : a psychological thriller
by Lisa Scottoline

"Lately, Julia Pritzker is beginning to think she's cursed. She's lost her adoptive parents, then her husband is murdered. When she realizes that her horoscope essentially foretold his death, she begins to spiral. She fears her fate is written in the stars, not held in her own hands. Then a letter arrives out of the blue, informing her that she has inherited a Tuscan villa and vineyard - but her benefactor is a total stranger named Emilia Rossi. Julia has no information about her biological family, so she wonders if Rossi could be a blood relative. Bewildered, she heads to Tuscany for answers. There, Julia is horrified to discover that Rossi was a paranoid recluse with delusions of grandeur, who believed herself to be a descendent of Duchess Caterina Sforza, a legendary Renaissance ruler. Julia is stunned by her uncanny resemblance to Rossi and even to Caterina, then she unearths eerie parallels between them, including an obsession with astrology. Before long, Julia suspects she's being followed, and strange things begin to happen. Not even a chance meeting with a handsome Florentine can ease her disturbed mind. When events turn deadly, she breaks with reality. Julia's harrowing struggle becomes a search for her identity, a race to save her sanity, and ultimately, a question of her very survival"
Wayward girls : a novel
by Susan Wiggs

"From New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs, a wrenching but life-affirming novel based on a true story of survival, friendship, and redemption when six girls come together in a Catholic reform school in 1960s Buffalo, NY. Perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Orphan Train, and The Berry Pickers"
A witch's guide to magical innkeeping
by Sangu Mandanna

After resurrecting her great-aunt and befriending a half-villainous talking fox, Sera Swan is exiled from the magical Guild and loses her magic, but an old spell book mentioned by a handsome historian may hold the key to restoring her power.
The Hamptons lawyer
by James Patterson

"The Hamptons on Long Island is known for its beautiful beaches, its luxury lifestyle--and its exclusive legal advice. When Jane Smith takes on a famous celebrity client, she's armed and ready: with brilliant arguments, hard evidence--and two Glocks. Yetshe's chased down, shot at, and risks contempt of court. That's when mounting a legal defense turns into self-defense. Knowing every day in court could be her last, she's a survivor. For now"
Dead of summer : a novel
by Jessa Maxwell

"When Orla returns to Hadley Island to confront the ghosts of her best friend's long-ago disappearance, she is drawn into another mystery alongside a suspicious girlfriend and a reclusive observer as they work to uncover the island's eerie, long-held mysteries"
Fodor's Essential England
by Fodor's Travel Guides

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Fodor's Maine, Vermont & New Hampshire : With the Best Fall Foliage Drives & Scenic Road Trips
by Fodor's Travel Guides

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The list
by Steve Berry

"Brent Walker is returning home to Concord, a quaint town in central Georgia nestled close to the Savannah River. Ten years ago, after the sudden death of his wife, Brent closed his law practice, said goodbye to his parents, and moved three hundred milesaway to a self-imposed exile. His father died two years ago, and now Brent's coming back to take care of his ailing mother, hired by Southern Republic Pulp and Paper Company as an assistant general counsel. For decades Southern Republic has invested heavily in Concord, building a paper mill and creating a thriving community, one where its employees live, work, and retire. Unlike countless other mills that have closed Southern Republic survived, becoming a model for the paper industry. But Southern Republic's success is based largely on something called the Priority program, a highly unorthodox way to secretly control costs, one that provides a huge edge over its competition. Only the three owners of the company are aware of the program's existence, but one of them, Christopher Bozin, has had a change of heart. Brent's return to Concord, a move Bozin personally orchestrated, provides a chance at redemption that Bozin desperately wants before cancer takes his life. So a plan is set into motion-one that will not only criminally implicate Bozin's two partners-it will also place Brent Walker right in the crosshairs of men who want him dead. With only one course left available: Find and reveal the shocking secret of the list"
Love Is a War Song
by Danica Nava

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That last Carolina summer : a novel
by Karen White

"As a child, Phoebe Manigault developed the gift of premonition after she was struck by lightning in the creek near her Charleston home. Plagued throughout her life by mysterious dreams, and always living in the shadow of her beautiful sister, Addie, Phoebe eventually moves to the West Coast, as far from her family as possible. Now, years later, she is summoned back to South Carolina, to help Addie care for their ailing mother. As Phoebe's return lures her back into deep-rooted tensions and conflicts, she is drawn to Celeste, whose granddaughter went missing years ago. Their connection brings comfort to Phoebe, while Celeste's adult grandson Liam resurrects complicated emotions tied to Phoebe's past. But the longer Phoebe spends in her childhood home, the more her recurring nightmares intensify--bringing her closer to the shocking truth that will irrevocably change everything. Unfolding against the lush backdrop of the South Carolina Lowcountry, That Last Carolina Summer is an unforgettable story about the unbreakable bonds of family and the gift of second chances"
Cold Canning : An Easier Way to Preserve the Seasons Without Hot Water Processing: a Cookbook
by Bruce Weinstein

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Eat : Easy, Affordable, Tasty: 100 Recipes With All of the Flavor and None of the Fuss - a Cookbook
by Frankie Celenza

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The game is murder
by Hazell Ward

"A fresh meta murder mystery that riffs on crime classics and puts the reader in the role of Great Detective, reinvestigating an infamous never-before-solved case. You are invited to a very special murder mystery party. The game is simple: Listen to the witnesses. Examine the evidence. Solve the case. Be careful. Trust no one. All might not be as it seems. If you agree to play the role of the Great Detective, you must undertake to provide a complete solution to the case. A verdict is not enough. We need to know who did it, how they did it, and why. Are you ready? Can you solve the ultimate murder mystery - and catch a killer? A word of warning: Unsolved mysteries are not permitted..."
Mean moms : a novel
by Emma Rosenblum

"A deliciously satisfying and suspenseful story about what happens when a clique of wealthy Manhattan private school moms start getting a taste of exactly what they deserve, instead of just what they can pay for. Meet Frost, Morgan, and Nell-a wealthy, gorgeous group of New York City moms, the queen bees of downtown Manhattan. Their children attend Atherton Seminary, the top private school in the city, and their social lives revolve around elaborate themed parties. On the first day of school, the arrivalof a new mom and mysterious beauty from Miami named Sofia shakes up their world. When Sofia quickly integrates herself into their clique, inexplicably bad things start to happen to the women. Frost is the victim of a hit-and-run electric scooter incident. Nell's dream of launching a fashion line is thwarted when the clothing samples cause people to break out in a rash. Morgan's new sound bath spa is robbed at gunpoint by a moped-driving thief. Morgan declares it all a "negative event cluster," but the other women aren't so sure. Is someone at school out to get them? Another mom with a vendetta? Let's not forget to mention the handsome headmaster, Dr. Broker, who every mom has a crush on (and one of them might be sleeping with). Spanning the course of oneeventful Fall in New York, ending with a Surrealist New Year's Eve Ball-and a possible death, Mean Moms is part satire of upper crust mom-ing and part mystery, interrogating the line between friendship and jealousy, and getting at the question of: What would happen if the woman standing next to you at school pick up was actually a sociopath?"
The Bourne Escape
by Brian Freeman

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She didn't see it coming
by Shari Lapena

"When a beloved wife and mother disappears, a luxurious condo building transforms into a potential crime scene, and the investigation begins: can the detectives find her before it's too late?"
Something whiskered
by Miranda James

"A dead baron, an Irish castle, and two unexpected ghosts . . . Charlie Harris, Helen Louise Brady, and his feline friend Diesel find themselves hot on the trail of not one but two mysteries in this delightful Cat in the Stacks Mystery from New York Times bestselling author Miranda James. Charlie Harris and his wife, Helen Louise Brady, have arrived in Ireland for their three-week honeymoon. After a few days in Dublin, they head west to County Clare, ancestral home to Helen Louise's extended family, the O'Bradys. Her cousin, Lorcan O'Brady, is the current owner of Castle O'Brady, which he runs as a bed-and-breakfast with his wife Caoimhe and daughter and son-in-law, Bridget and Rory Kennedy. Upon arrival at the castle, the newlyweds are shocked to see a body falling from the roof. The dead man is centenarian Finn, Baron Brady, Lorcan's great-uncle. Lorcan becomes the new Baron Brady. But how did the late baron come to plummet to his death? Was someone in a hurry for Lorcan to assume the title and ownership of the estate? Or is there another reason for wanting Finn dead? Charlie and Helen Louise find themselves asking these questions and more as they realize the local garda won't be able to solve the crime alone-Charlie and Helen will have to investigate themselves. Meanwhile, Charlie's feline friend Diesel is home in Athena, Georgia, and encounters his own mystery, one unknown to his human hosts. The spirit of Charlie's grandmother lingers on in the attic of the old farmhouse, and Diesel plans to find out why"-- Provided by publisher
Tea With Jam & Dread
by Vicki Delany

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Under the stars : a novel
by Beatriz Williams

"When a daughter and her famous mother return to Winthrop Island to confront their complicated past, they discover a secret trove of paintings that connect them to a mysterious woman who vanished on a luxury steamship two centuries earlier. From the New York Times bestselling author of Husbands & Lovers comes an epic tale of family legacy, love, and truths that echo down generations"-- Provided by publisher
You Belong Here
by Megan Miranda

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