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I Love Coffee! : Over 100 Easy and Delicious Coffee Drinks
by Susan M. Zimmer
Cookbook: This book features over 100 easy-to-make coffee drinks, including the Black Forest latte, sugar-free java chai latte, iced orange mochaccino, tiramisu martini, and candy cane latte.
Recommended by Gary, Ewing Branch
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Feast of Sorrow : A Novel of Ancient Rome
by Crystal King
Fiction: Purchased by infamous gourmet Marcus Gavius Apicius during the 26th year of Augustus Caesar’s reign, young chef Thrasius, whom Marcus believes is his key to serving as culinary advisor to Caesar, finds a family in his new household until Apicius’ reckless disregard for anyone who stands in his way takes a dangerous turn.
Recommended by Sharon, Hickory Corner Branch
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The Language of Flowers : A Novel
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Fiction: Discovering the symbolic meanings of flowers while languishing in the foster-care system, 18-year-old Victoria is hired by a florist when her talent for helping others is discovered, a situation that leads to a romantic prospect and the confrontation of a painful secret from her past.
Recommended by Emily, Hightstown Memorial Branch
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The Humane Gardener : Nurturing a Backyard Habitat for Wildlife
by Nancy Lawson
Non-Fiction: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.
Recommended by Christine, Hollowbrook Branch
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Murder with Macaroni and Cheese
by A. L. Herbert
Mystery: Catering her upcoming high-school reunion, soul food master Halia is embroiled in the suspicious death of a catty former classmate whose demise is complicated by extramarital affairs, mega-church scandals and sports secrets.
Recommended by Robin, Hopewell Branch
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The Gifted School
by Bruce W Holsinger
Fiction: The students and parents of a tight-knit community find their bonds nearly destroyed by competitiveness when an exclusive school for gifted children opens nearby, in a story told from both adult and child perspectives. By the author of A Burnable Book
Recommended by Ann, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
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The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes
by Anna McPartlin
Fiction: With only a short time left on the Earth, Rabbit Hayes, who loves her life and the people in it, has big plans for the world as she sets about leaving behind a wonderful legacy, in a story about laughing through life's surprises and finding the joy in every moment.
Recommended by Deborah, Robbinsville Branch
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American Gods
by Neil Gaiman
Science Fiction: Just released from prison, Shadow encounters Mr. Wednesday, an enigmatic stranger who seems to know a lot about him, and when Mr. Wednesday offers him a job as his bodyguard, Shadow accepts and is plunged into a dark and perilous world
Recommended by Christine, Twin Rivers Branch
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Good Behaviour
by Molly Keane
Fiction: Behind the gates of Temple Alice the aristocratic Anglo-Irish St Charles family sinks into a state of decaying grace. To Aroon St Charles, large and unlovely daughter of the house, the fierce forces of sex, money, jealousy and love seem locked out by the ritual patterns of good behaviour. But crumbling codes of conduct cannot hope to save the members of the St Charles family from their own unruly and inadmissible desires.
Recommended by Karen, Acquisitions & Cataloging
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