CRRL Picks: Hot New Titles for 10/24/23

The Secret

A Novel

by Child, Lee

Book - 2023

1992. All across the United States respectable, upstanding citizens are showing up dead. These deaths could be accidents, and they don’t appear to be conn...Show more 1992. All across the United States respectable, upstanding citizens are showing up dead. These deaths could be accidents, and they don’t appear to be connected. Until a fatal fall from a high-floor window attracts some unexpected attention--from the Secretary of Defense, who picks young Jack Reacher to be one of the investigators. Show less

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Let Us Descend

A Novel

by Ward, Jesmyn

Book - 2023

In this reimagining of American slavery, readers meet Annis, sold South by the white enslaver who fathered her. During her journey away from all she knows...Show more In this reimagining of American slavery, readers meet Annis, sold South by the white enslaver who fathered her. During her journey away from all she knows, she seeks comfort from the memories of her mother and stories of her African warrior grandmother, opening herself to the world of spirits, both nurturing and harmful. Show less

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The Woman in Me

by Spears, Britney

Book - 2023

Britney Spears' autobiography explores the pop singer's experiences with fame, motherhood, survival, faith, freedom, and hope. Britney Spears' autobiography explores the pop singer's experiences with fame, motherhood, survival, faith, freedom, and hope. Show less

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Tupac Shakur

The Authorized Biography

by Robinson, Staci

Book - 2023

This is a story of a mother and son bound together by a love for each other and for their people, and the relationship that endured through their darkest ...Show more This is a story of a mother and son bound together by a love for each other and for their people, and the relationship that endured through their darkest times... It is a story of dizzying success and its devastating consequences. And, of course, it is the story of Tupac’s music, his timeless, undying message as it continues to touch and inspire audiences today. Show less

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If You Would Have Told Me

A Memoir

by Stamos, John

Book - 2023

A universal story about friendship, love, loss, and the courage to embrace love once more, John Stamos’s memoir is filled with some of the most memorable ...Show more A universal story about friendship, love, loss, and the courage to embrace love once more, John Stamos’s memoir is filled with some of the most memorable names in Hollywood, both old and new. Register to join John for a live online author talk on 11/1/23 or check back later to watch the recording: https://libraryc.org/crrl/32823/register Show less

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Hidden Potential

The Science of Achieving Greater Things

by Grant, Adam

Book - 2023

Grant explores how to build the character skills and motivational structures to realize our own potential, and how to design systems that create opportunities for those who have been underrated and overlooked. Grant explores how to build the character skills and motivational structures to realize our own potential, and how to design systems that create opportunities for those who have been underrated and overlooked. Show less

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Ordinary Days

The Seeds, Sound, and City That Grew Prince Rogers Nelson

by Joy, Angela

Book - 2023

There was a young boy named Prince Rogers Nelson, who had parents who fought, nowhere to call home, and a collection of memories turned into sound: the sh...Show more There was a young boy named Prince Rogers Nelson, who had parents who fought, nowhere to call home, and a collection of memories turned into sound: the shouts of anger, the purr of pigeons, the roar of cars down a busy Minneapolis street, and the whisper of cold wind on budding lilac bushes. Other sounds joined in as he taught himself to play the guitar, piano, drums, and much more, leading to the day this ordinary boy began to make music—and became extraordinary. Show less

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Diary of A Wimpy Kid

No Brainer

by Kinney, Jeff

Book - 2023

Up until now, middle school hasn’t exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he’s not too broke...Show more Up until now, middle school hasn’t exactly been a joyride for Greg Heffley. So when the town threatens to close the crumbling building, he’s not too broken up about it. But when Greg realizes this means he’s going to be sent to a different school than his best friend, Rowley Jefferson, he changes his tune. Can Greg and his classmates save their school before it’s shuttered for good? Or is this the start of a whole new chapter for Greg? Show less

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A Curse for True Love

by Garber, Stephanie

Book - 2023

Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She’s married to a handsome prince and live...Show more Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She’s married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she’s paid for this fairytale. She doesn’t know what she has lost, and her husband is determined to make sure she never finds out. . . . but first he must kill Jacks, the Prince of Hearts. Final book in the trilogy. Show less

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At the Poles

by Elliott, David

Book - 2023

Lively poems and evocative artwork bring the north and south poles and the creatures who live there between the pages of this picture book for children to enjoy during storytime or reading time. Lively poems and evocative artwork bring the north and south poles and the creatures who live there between the pages of this picture book for children to enjoy during storytime or reading time. Show less

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Hercule Poirot's Silent Night

by Hannah, Sophie

Book - 2023

It’s December 19, 1931. Hercule Poirot and Inspector Edward Catchpool are looking forward to a much-needed, restful Christmas holiday, when they are calle...Show more It’s December 19, 1931. Hercule Poirot and Inspector Edward Catchpool are looking forward to a much-needed, restful Christmas holiday, when they are called upon to investigate the murder of a man in a Norfolk hospital ward. Cynthia Catchpool, Edward’s mother, insists that Poirot stay with her in a crumbling mansion by the coast, so that they can all be together for the festive period while he solves the case. Show less

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Sisters Under the Rising Sun

A Novel

by Morris, Heather

Book - 2023

Norah, an English musician, wife, and mother, and Nesta, a Welsh Australian nurse, find friendship and sisterhood as they fight to survive, while being held in a notorious Japanese POW camp during WWII. Norah, an English musician, wife, and mother, and Nesta, a Welsh Australian nurse, find friendship and sisterhood as they fight to survive, while being held in a notorious Japanese POW camp during WWII. Show less

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Christmas Presents

A Novella

by Unger, Lisa

Book - 2023

Madeline Martin has built a life for herself as the young owner of a thriving business, The Next Chapter Bookshop, despite her tragic childhood and now ne...Show more Madeline Martin has built a life for herself as the young owner of a thriving business, The Next Chapter Bookshop, despite her tragic childhood and now needing to care for her infirm father. When Harley Granger, a failed novelist turned true crime podcaster, drifts into her shop in the days before Christmas, he seems intent on digging up events that Madeline would much rather forget. But, as a blizzard bears down on them, the past refuses to stay buried as Harley's investigation reveals more victims. Show less

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America Fantastica

A Novel

by O'Brien, Tim

Book - 2023

Behold, the adventure of Boyd Halverson—star journalist turned notorious online disinformation troll turned JCPenney manager turned bank robber—and his ir...Show more Behold, the adventure of Boyd Halverson—star journalist turned notorious online disinformation troll turned JCPenney manager turned bank robber—and his irrepressible hostage, Angie Bing. Haunted by his past and weary of his present, Boyd has one goal before the authorities catch up with him: settle a score with the man who destroyed his life. Within a couple of days, the pair reach Mexico; by winter, they are in a lakefront mansion in Minnesota. On their trail are hitmen, jealous lovers, ex-cons, an heiress, a billionaire shipping tycoon, a three-tour veteran of Iraq, and the ghosts of Boyd’s past. Everyone, it seems, except the police. Show less

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