Latest Large Print Fiction

Readers who enjoy keeping up with the latest works by popular fiction authors will find many of these new books available in our large print section, including 15th Affair, by James Patterson; As Time Goes By, by Mary Higgins Clark; The Last Mile, by David Baldacci; Miss Julia Inherits a Mess, by Ann B. Ross; My Kind of Wonderful, by Jill Shalvis; and The Obsession, by Nora Roberts. Take one (or more) of these home, or place your request online or by phone!

Exploring Your Spiritual Self

Book lists, television programs, social media – everywhere we turn these days, it seems that there is a burgeoning interest in spirituality, both in connection with various religious paths and for its own sake. With this in mind, our lobby book display this month highlights some volumes that feature our spiritual side, including books by such famous writers as Anne Lamott, C.S. Lewis, and even Pope Francis. Curious about your spiritual self? Bring home one or more of these books and start exploring!

What’s New in Romance Fiction

Avid romance readers know that romance fiction reading is not limited just to Valentine’s Day – any time is the right time for romance! If you’d like to put a little literary romance in your life, here’s a list of some of our newest romance fiction books: Best of my Love (20^th in the “Fool’s Gold” series), by Susan Mallery; Eligible, by Curtis Sittenfeld; The Obsession, by Nora Roberts, 'Til Death Do Us Part, by Amanda Quick; and While You Were Mine, by Ann Howard Creel. Stop in and take a look!

New Audiobook Additions

If our recent lovely spring weather has you thinking about taking a road trip, why not take one of our newest audiobooks along? Here are some of our latest selections to consider: As Time Goes By, by Mary Higgins Clark; Family Jewels, by Stuart Woods; The Last Mile, by David Baldacci; Miller's Valley, by Anna Quindlen; and Private Paris, by James Patterson. Prefer a nonfiction audiobook? Consider Eruption: the Untold Story of Mount St. Helens, by Steve Olson; The Road to Little Dribbling: Adventures of an American in Britain, by Bill Bryson; and When Breath Becomes Air, by Paul Kalanithi.

Featuring New Nonfiction

Historical topics lead the way among our newest nonfiction selections this week, including Brilliant Beacons: a History of the American Lighthouse, by Eric Jay Dolin; The Naturalist: Theodore Roosevelt, a Lifetime of Exploration, and the Triumph of American Natural History, by Darrin P. Lunde; and Rightful Heritage: Franklin D. Roosevelt and the Land of America, by Douglas Brinkley. Not a history buff? Check out these other new nonfiction titles, including Becoming Grandma: the Joys and Science of the New Grandparenting, by noted journalist Lesley Stahl; Dream Home: the Property Brothers' Ultimate Guide to Finding & Fixing Your Perfect House, by Jonathan Scott; and First Women: the Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies, by Kate Andersen Brower.

New Mysteries by Popular Authors

Readers can never seem to get enough of good mystery fiction! If you’re a mystery fan, you’ll be delighted by the range of mysteries in our new fiction section. Our newest selections include As Time Goes By (the latest offering from the ever-popular Mary Higgins Clark), as well as additions to popular mystery series, including Family Jewels, by Stuart Woods (the latest in the “Stone Barrington” series); and Thursday's Children by Nicci French (fourth in Frieda Klein mystery series). If you enjoy mysteries that incorporate a touch of humor, try Miss Julia Inherits a Mess, by Ann B. Ross (the newest addition to the “Miss Julia” series); and if you’ve never stopped yearning for more tales of Sherlock Holmes, try The Murder of Mary Russell: a Novel of Suspense Featuring Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, by Laurie R. King, who picks up where Sir Arthur Conan Doyle left off.