Harlem LIBRARY

 

February 28, 2018



“The Wife” is a new novel by Alafair Burke. Angela and Jason meet in East Hampton and the next summer they are married. Angela and her son are finally able to move out of her mother’s home and leave a tragic past behind. Six years later Jason is in the spotlight thanks to a bestselling book and a successful media career. But their perfect life starts to unravel when Jason is accused of inappropriate behavior and other troubling allegations. Angela is forced to take a closer look at the man she married. Will she stand by his side, even if he drags her down with him?

The latest from Susan Mallery is “Sisters Like Us.” Told with warmth and humor this book is a delightful look at two sisters, Harper and Stacey, as they face their indomitable mother, overwhelming maternity stories, and exes’ weddings.

“Hellbent” is the latest Orphan X novel by Gregg Hurwitz. Evan Smoak was raised and trained as a government assassin: Orphan X. When he broke with the Orphan Program he became Nowhere Man, reachable only at a secret phone number and who is dedicated to helping the truly desperate. Evan receives a call from Jack Johns, the man who raised and trained him. Secret government forces are trying to destroy the Orphan Program and the remaining survivors. Evan must accept his final assignment: find and protect the last recruit for the Program.

Karen Cleveland has written “Need to Know.” CIA analyst Vivian Miller is in pursuit of a Russian sleeper cell on American soil. When she uncovers a dangerous secret her job, her husband, her children and her life are threatened.

“Oliver Loving” is by Stefan Merrill Block. On a November night in a West Texas town shy Oliver Loving attends the school’s annual dance hoping to see his crush, junior Rebekkah Sterling. When a troubled young man sneaks in the back door of the school the town of Bliss is torn apart from the choices he makes and the unspoken story he carries.

Rising country singer Joanne Lover is set to become the next big thing in Nashville. But her perfect world is threatened when her former heartthrob, J.D. Gunn comes back into her life. Growing up together they parted ways to make their own paths to stardom. When sparks ignite and tabloid rumors fly, Joanne asked herself: What drove them apart? What secrets are they hiding? Why don’t they ever go back to their hometown? “The Whole Way Home” is by Sarah Creech.

Other new titles include “Dangerous Minds” by Janet Evanovich, “Fall from Grace” by Daniel Steel, and “Dark in Death” by J.D. Robb.

If you have read a book with food in title for the Feb. Book Challenge let the library know so you can be entered into the drawing to win a gift certificate from a local business. The Book Challenge for March is to read a book about books!

Don’t forget about the on-going used book sale in the Reading Room. Check out our Facebook page and website to keep up with the library happenings

 
 

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