CRRL Picks: Hot New Titles for 12/31/24

A Novel

by Miller, Linda Lael

Book - 2024

Madison Bettencourt has tried to assemble all the pieces of a perfect life, but nothing fits quite the way it should. She’s moved back home to Montana to ...Show more Madison Bettencourt has tried to assemble all the pieces of a perfect life, but nothing fits quite the way it should. She’s moved back home to Montana to care for her grandmother, who is slipping further and further away. And she’s called off her wedding and worries her dreams of a family are fading with it. In the course of solving haunting questions from her past, Madison may just find the perfect future after all. Show less

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Sisters in Science

How Four Women Physicists Escaped Nazi Germany and Made Scientific History

by Campbell, Olivia

Book - 2024

In the 1930s, Germany was a hotbed of scientific thought. But after the Nazis took power, Jewish and female citizens were forced out of their academic pos...Show more In the 1930s, Germany was a hotbed of scientific thought. But after the Nazis took power, Jewish and female citizens were forced out of their academic positions. Hedwig Kohn, Lise Meitner, Hertha Sponer and Hildegard Stücklen were eminent in their fields, but they had no choice but to flee due to their Jewish ancestry or anti-Nazi sentiments. This is the story of their harrowing journey out of Germany and how they went on to revolutionize the field of physics. Show less

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Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love

A Novel

by Cronin, Marianne

Book - 2024

A true gentleman and incurable romantic, 90-year-old Eddie spends his days volunteering at a charity shop. It is here that he meets Bella, a troubled youn...Show more A true gentleman and incurable romantic, 90-year-old Eddie spends his days volunteering at a charity shop. It is here that he meets Bella, a troubled young woman who, at 24 years old, has just lost the love of her life. When Bella learns that Eddie is yet to have his first kiss, she resolves to help Eddie Winston finally find love in this tale of friendship and kindness that reminds us that those we love are never forgotten, and it is never too late to try again. Show less

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Money for Couples

No More Stress, No More Fights, Just A 10-step Plan to Create your Rich Life Together

by Sethi, Ramit

Book - 2024

Sethi’s program addresses the most common money issues in relationships without using boring budgets or restricting plans. Discover the "Rich Life&qu...Show more Sethi’s program addresses the most common money issues in relationships without using boring budgets or restricting plans. Discover the "Rich Life" by learning to stop fighting over money, getting both partners to participate in finances, reconciling with one partner being the Saver and the other the Spender, and taking control of debt. Show less

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The Let Them Theory

A Life-changing Tool That Millions of People Can't Stop Talking About

by Robbins, Mel

Book - 2024

"Mel Robbins—New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches how to st...Show more "Mel Robbins—New York Times bestselling author and one of the world's most respected experts on motivation, confidence, and mindset—teaches how to stop wasting energy on what you can't control and start focusing on what truly matters: YOU. Your happiness. Your goals. Your life." Show less

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Open When

A Companion for Life's Twists and Turns

by Smith, Julie

Book - 2024

Dr. Julie teaches her millions of readers and clients how to navigate life’s toughest occurrences while they’re happening, rather than moments or years after the fact. Dr. Julie teaches her millions of readers and clients how to navigate life’s toughest occurrences while they’re happening, rather than moments or years after the fact. Show less

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Between You and Me

by Sanders, Rob

Book - 2024

Two young kids meet for the first time, and a playful friendship begins. From their backyard to the rolling hills of their neighborhood to the unlimited d...Show more Two young kids meet for the first time, and a playful friendship begins. From their backyard to the rolling hills of their neighborhood to the unlimited dreamscape of their imaginations, the two discover what it's like to connect with a true friend in real life and make-believe. Show less

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I Am Powerful

A Positive Power Story

by Capozzi, Suzy

Book - 2024

Even a young kid can make a difference in their community! I Am Powerful follows a young girl as she learns to trust in her abilities. In this installment...Show more Even a young kid can make a difference in their community! I Am Powerful follows a young girl as she learns to trust in her abilities. In this installment of the Positive Power early reader series, children will learn the affirmation "I am powerful" through an encouraging story of self-confidence, self-empowerment, and activism. Show less

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Ex Marks the Spot

by Chao, Gloria

Book - 2024

For Gemma's whole life, it has always been her and her mom against the world. Until one day when a mysterious man shows up at her door with two shocking t...Show more For Gemma's whole life, it has always been her and her mom against the world. Until one day when a mysterious man shows up at her door with two shocking things: the news that her grandfather has just recently passed, and the first clue to a treasure hunt that Gemma hopes will lead to her inheritance. There's just one major problem: to complete the hunt, she has to go to her grandfather's home in Taiwan. And the only way Gemma can get there is by asking her ex and biggest high-school rival, Xander, for help. Show less

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Dating and Dragons

by Boyce, Kristy

Book - 2024

Quinn Norton is starting over at a new high school and hopes that joining a D&D game will be the trick to making friends. The plan sounds even better ...Show more Quinn Norton is starting over at a new high school and hopes that joining a D&D game will be the trick to making friends. The plan sounds even better when she’s invited into a group that includes Logan Weber, the cute and charming guy she met on her first day of class. But this isn’t your average D&D campaign— this group livestreams their games and enforces strict rules: no phones allowed--and no dating other group members. Show less

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We Are Lion Dancers

by Shum, Benson

Book - 20241231

As Lunar New Year approaches, a colorful costume catches the eye of siblings Lily and Noah—the lion dancers are practicing for the parade! As they learn w...Show more As Lunar New Year approaches, a colorful costume catches the eye of siblings Lily and Noah—the lion dancers are practicing for the parade! As they learn what the lion dance means, the duo dives into helping prepare, even making their own lion costume for fun. Show less

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Fluent Forever

How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It

by Wyner, Gabriel

Book - 2024

Wyner shares his foolproof method for learning any language. It starts by hacking the way your brain naturally encodes information. You’ll discover how to...Show more Wyner shares his foolproof method for learning any language. It starts by hacking the way your brain naturally encodes information. You’ll discover how to hear new sounds and train your tongue to produce them accurately. You’ll connect spellings and sounds to images so that you start thinking in a new language without translating. With spaced-repetition systems, you’ll build a foundation for your language in a week and learn hundreds of words a month—with just a few minutes of practice each day. Show less

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