The following is a list of books recently added to the Brooke County Public Library’s Collection:
ADULT FICTION
MIDNIGHT MASQUERADE by Marcia Lynn McClure. “Stavos Voronin was not as blind-eyed as many nobles and royals. Evony’s physical gestures — even the simplest movement of her hands — revealed that she had not always been destitute. The same was true of the children — their polished manners and knowledge of horses and tendency to be bold and fearless of strangers. Ah yes, Stavos enjoyed a good mystery. After all, interest in the inexplicable circumstances surrounding the royals of Abawyth was the very thing that had lured him to the kingdom — the enigma of Abawyth’s twelve sleepy princesses. And yet now — now his mind was all the more intrigued. Not only was the obscurity of what had caused the profound and baffling torpidity of Abawyth’s princesses laid out before him, but also he found his curiosity intensely piqued over the riddle surrounding the very lovely Evony and her siblings. As Stavos strode through the village resting on the outskirts of Abawyth Castle, his mind reeled with possibilities. His musings were drawn back to why he had come to Abawyth at all — to solve the conundrum surrounding the twelve beautiful princesses of Abawyth kingdom — to solve the seemingly impenetrable crux and thereby win the hand of one of Abawyth’s princesses, as his father, King Letholdus of Ethiarien, had commanded.” — Provided by publisher.
TEXAS HOMECOMING by Carolyn Brown. “After traveling the world, Dr. Cody Ryan has finally come home to his foster family’s ranch in Honey Grove, Texas. But all his time in Doctors Without Borders couldn’t have prepared him for the sudden blizzard that forces him to take shelter in an old barn–or for the shock of watching Stephanie O’Dell yank open that same barn door minutes later. He’s barely seen the gorgeous veterinarian since he returned, so why is she icier than the wind outside? Stephanie–better known as Dr. Stevie around Sunflower Ranch–has been treating the cattle there for years…and not one of them is as bullheaded as Cody. He’s completely forgotten how he broke her heart, back when she was a teenager smitten by his easy charm and sharp wit. But as the blizzard rages on, trapping Cody and Stevie together, it’s clear that the fire they’ve built to keep warm isn’t the only source of sparks in that barn. Once the storm passes, will Stevie and Cody discover that they’ve fallen in love …and will either of them ever admit it?” — Provided by publisher.
MONTANA MAIL-ORDER BRIDE by Janet Tronstad. There’s no future in Chicago for Eleanor Fitzpatrick and her sister–but out West, she can have a fresh start as a sheriff’s mail-order match. She’ll be a good mother to Matt Baynes’s orphaned niece and nephew…but will she be a good wife? She’s never known an honorable man, and trusting Matt is a daily struggle. Yet as the children bond–and begin matchmaking–her resolve is tested. Can this kind, brave man teach her to trust her heart and his love?
ADULT NON-FICTION
A REPUBLIC UNDER ASSAULT by Tom Fitton. Fitton identifies the four major forces posing a continued threat to American democracy: the Deep State; Hillary Clinton; voter fraud; and illegal immigration. He shows how subversive Deep State collaborators with ties to the Clinton and Obama machines not only launched countless illegal operations to stop and then remove Trump, but are now working to transform the United States into something truly unrecognizable to all who believe in liberty and the rule of law.
FAITH STILL MOVES MOUNTAINS by Harris Faulkner. In Faith Still Moves Mountains, Harris Faulkner shares nineteen stories that speak to the miracle of devotion, the gift of vulnerability, and the unwavering grace of God.
EASY/JUVENILE/YOUNG ADULT/GRAPHIC NOVEL
SASHIKO by Barbara Ciletti and Maria Cristina Pritelli. The elegant textile art of sashiko is celebrated in this picture book about the embroidery style’s origins as a way to strengthen the jackets of fishermen from Awaji Island.
WHO IS ZENDAYA? by Kirsten Anderson. Zendaya began her acting career at age thirteen when she landed one of the starring roles in the Disney Channel’s Shake It Up. Since then, the actress has not slowed down, starring in action-packed superhero films, dazzling movie musicals, and highly acclaimed TV shows. At only twenty-four, Zendaya won her first Primetime Emmy Award for her performance in the hit TV show Euphoria. The Hollywood star is an actress, singer, model, style icon, and also an activist who advocates for causes like feminism, anti-bullying, anti-racism, and voter registration. Learn all about the star-studded career and the inspiring life of Zendaya in this new book that was voted for by young readers worldwide!