BPL Staff Picks: January 2019

The Life of Legendary Tornado Chaser Tim Samaras

by Hargrove, Brantley

Book - 2018

Biography. With this vivid biography, Hargrove brings you inside the core of monster tornadoes and into the life of "the king of the chasers." I...Show more Biography. With this vivid biography, Hargrove brings you inside the core of monster tornadoes and into the life of "the king of the chasers." It's like you're part of his team, experiencing the thrill of the chase. What a ride! What an incredible man! -DeniseD. Show less

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The Death of Mrs. Westaway

by Ware, Ruth

Book - 2018

Thriller. In this modern gothic tale, a young woman who barely makes a living telling fortunes on Brighton Pier and is in trouble with loan sharks, attemp...Show more Thriller. In this modern gothic tale, a young woman who barely makes a living telling fortunes on Brighton Pier and is in trouble with loan sharks, attempts to rescue her finances by claiming an inheritance that may, or may not, belong to her. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl. -EileenS. Show less

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The Travelling Cat Chronicles

by Arikawa, Hiro

eBook - 2018

Fiction. Deceptively simple this is the quirky and poignant story of a sassy intelligent cat and his beloved owner who must find a new home for him. Visit...Show more Fiction. Deceptively simple this is the quirky and poignant story of a sassy intelligent cat and his beloved owner who must find a new home for him. Visiting various friends and relatives they embark on a road trip through Japan to find just the right place. The journey is also a journey comprised of memories and relationships the man has had, in short a life well lived. -JoanneB. Show less

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The Last Sun

by Edwards, K. D.

Book - 2018

Urban Fantasy. Rune Saint John, last child of the fallen Sun Court, is hired to search for Lady Judgment's missing son, Addam, on New Atlantis. With his c...Show more Urban Fantasy. Rune Saint John, last child of the fallen Sun Court, is hired to search for Lady Judgment's missing son, Addam, on New Atlantis. With his companion and bodyguard, Brand, he questions Addam's relatives and business contacts. Uncovering more than a missing man, they also discover a legendary creature connected to the secret of the massacre of Rune's Court. The world-building is phenomenal, the characters are fantastic and realistic, making you want to root for them, the action scenes keep you turning pages, and the humor hits at just the right moments to make you laugh, even through the darkness that descends at times. There is a possibility of a romance between Rune and another man, that might blossom in the next book. I can't wait to see what happens next! -JordanD. Show less

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Twisted

by Kane, Andrea

Book - 2008

Romantic Suspense. New York Times bestselling novelist Andrea Kane leads you down a dark and twisted alleyway, littered with drugs, kidnapping, and murder...Show more Romantic Suspense. New York Times bestselling novelist Andrea Kane leads you down a dark and twisted alleyway, littered with drugs, kidnapping, and murder. Navigating expertly between the mind of a deranged serial killer and the FBI special agents racing to end his lethal spree. -NordiaF. Show less

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The Kiss Quotient

by Hoang, Helen

eBook - 2018

Contemporary Romance. An autistic econometrician hires an escort with a heart of gold (and the body of a movie star) to teach her how to succeed at dating...Show more Contemporary Romance. An autistic econometrician hires an escort with a heart of gold (and the body of a movie star) to teach her how to succeed at dating, but neither of them is expecting how quickly a simple business transaction will upend their lives. Can Stella's mathematical gifts help her find the equation to solve for love? If you like romance, you've probably been told to read this book already, but I'm here to tell you it really is that good and you should put yourself on the hold list right this second! -VeronicaKM. Show less

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Leaving Time (with bonus novella Larger Than Life)

A Novel

by Picoult, Jodi

eBook - 2014

Fiction. Alice Metcalf, a scientist who studied elephants in Boswana, vanished when her daughter Jenna was a mere three years old. Ten years later, thirte...Show more Fiction. Alice Metcalf, a scientist who studied elephants in Boswana, vanished when her daughter Jenna was a mere three years old. Ten years later, thirteen-year-old Jenna enlists the help of psychic Serenity Jones and former detective Virgil Stanhope to find her missing mother. However, the case is more difficult than she thought it would be, and the answer may be the last thing she ever wanted to hear... I was absolutely spellbound by this one, and the infamous Jodi Picoult twist made me gasp! I learned so much about elephants and psychics, an unusual but fascinating combination for a book. -KirstenD. Show less

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