BostonPL_BPL Staff Picks: July 2019

by Smith, Dodie

Book - 2017

Fiction. Originally published in 1948, this story of the eccentric Mortmain family struggling to live in genteel poverty in a decaying castle in 1930s Eng...Show more Fiction. Originally published in 1948, this story of the eccentric Mortmain family struggling to live in genteel poverty in a decaying castle in 1930s England is narrated by the charming 17-year-old Cassandra who tells the story through her journal. - Denise Show less

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The Witch Elm

by French, Tana

Book - 2018

Mystery. A psychologically intense whodunit with lots of surprising twists and turns from French, author of the bestselling Dublin Murder Squad series. Perfect for readers of literary crime fiction. - Eileen Mystery. A psychologically intense whodunit with lots of surprising twists and turns from French, author of the bestselling Dublin Murder Squad series. Perfect for readers of literary crime fiction. - Eileen Show less

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Outer Order, Inner Calm

Declutter and Organize to Make More Room for Happiness

by Rubin, Gretchen

eBook - 2019

Nonfiction/Self-Help. For most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm, but we must tailor our approach to suit our own particular challenges and hab...Show more Nonfiction/Self-Help. For most of us, outer order contributes to inner calm, but we must tailor our approach to suit our own particular challenges and habits, in order to create the order that will make our lives happier, healthier, more productive, and more creative. This book gave me so many great ideas for organizing my home in an easy to digest and easy to implement way, and I appreciated her motto that one size definitely does not fit all. - Jordan Show less

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The Dark Half

by King, Stephen

Book - 1989

Horror. A series of gory murders are happening near the home of writer Thad Beaumont, who struggles to publish books under his own name but successfully p...Show more Horror. A series of gory murders are happening near the home of writer Thad Beaumont, who struggles to publish books under his own name but successfully publishes disturbing crime novels under the pseudonym George Stark. Even more disturbingly, the killer appears to be going by the name of this pseudonym... This is one of King's older novels, published in 1989. While I don't consider it to be the best one of his many novels, I think this is an underrated gem from the King of Horror that is well worth a read! - Kirsten Show less

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Standoff

by Brown, Sandra

Book - 2000

Suspense. An ambitious female television reporter gets caught up in a deadly hostage drama while investigating the kidnapping of a Texas millionaire's dau...Show more Suspense. An ambitious female television reporter gets caught up in a deadly hostage drama while investigating the kidnapping of a Texas millionaire's daughter. A page turner from beginning to end. Each chapter keeps you on the edge and that why it’s my recommendation. - Nordia Show less

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Red, White & Royal Blue

A Novel

by McQuiston, Casey

eBook - 2019

Contemporary Romance. The mainstream gay romcom we've all been waiting for! I read this at the beach and I think that's the absolutely perfect setting for...Show more Contemporary Romance. The mainstream gay romcom we've all been waiting for! I read this at the beach and I think that's the absolutely perfect setting for this confection of a book, in which Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the first woman President of the United States, must fake a friendship with Prince Henry of England to prevent an international scandal. (Naturally, they fall in love.) - Veronica Show less

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Big Sky

by Atkinson, Kate

eBook - 2019

Mystery. After a long hiatus (2011), Atkinson's beloved private investigator Jackson Brodie is back in this fifth entry in a bestselling mystery series. F...Show more Mystery. After a long hiatus (2011), Atkinson's beloved private investigator Jackson Brodie is back in this fifth entry in a bestselling mystery series. Fans of crime drama take note that there is also a BBC-TV series called Case Histories based on the Jackson Brodie novels. - Eileen Show less

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