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July 28, 2022

New Fiction by Black Authors July 2022

New Fiction by Black Authors

An Olive Grove In Ends by Moses McKenzie- Trying to move out of his hometown and into a safer community with his girlfriend, Sayon decides to raise the funds for the move by dealing drugs, a choice with deadly consequences. To place a hold go HERE!

Dele Weds Destiny by Tomi Obaro- Three friends from college reunite for one of their daughters’ weddings as each woman recalls the events of the past thirty years of their lives. To places a hold go HERE!

Honey and Spice by Bolu Babalola- With her reputation as the host of a relationship based radio show on the line, a young woman finds herself faking a relationship with a man who is publicly known to be her enemy. To place a hold go HERE!

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July 22, 2022

New Non-Fiction July 2022

New Non Fiction

The Last Resort by Sarah Stodola- Mixing her personal travel notes with the darker realities of resort life, Stodola takes readers to a variety of coastal beaches and explains how the building of resorts has affected these communities. To place a hold go HERE!

Watermelon and Red Birds by Nicole Taylor- Part cookbook and part essay collection, the author explains the significance of Juneteenth and how observing the holiday for years has impacted her life. To place a hold go HERE!

The Summer Friend: A Memoir by Charles McGrath- Author Charles McGrath looks back on a summer in New England where he forged a friendship with a man from a different background than him. To place a hold go HERE!

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July 16, 2022

New House and Home Titles July 2022

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Pretty Good House by Michael Maines- A guide in building and refurbishing homes that are within one’s means and suit the home’s inhabitants. To place a hold go HERE!

Downton Shabby by Hopwood Depree- A film and TV producer relocates from Hollywood to England with the intent of restoring the castle that has been in his family for generations. To place a hold go HERE!

The Bunk Bed Book by Laura Fenton- Fenton provides the history of bunk beds, the various kinds of bunk beds, and how to utilize and decorate them. To place a hold go HERE!

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July 8, 2022

New Beach Reads

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It All Comes Down to This by Theresa Ann Fowler- Returning to Maine to sell their family’s summer cottage, sisters Claire, Sophie, and Beck run into issues with an ex-convict which complicates the sale. To place a hold go HERE!

The Beach Trap by Ali Brady- Two young campers’ friendship fall apart when they realize they are also half-siblings. Years later, they reunite when their father leaves them an inheritance in the form of a fixer upper beach house. To place a hold go HERE!

Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristin Higgins- Lillie finds a sense of community in Cape Cod after her husband leaves her for another woman. To place a hold go HERE!

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June 29, 2022

New LGBTQ+ Science Fiction

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Her Majesty’s Royal Coven by Juno Dawson- Four girls joined the queen’s coven during the summer solstice many years ago. In the present day, the coven is in shambles and facing a growing threat, and the girls must decide between tradition and doing the right thing. To place a hold go HERE!

A Mirror Mended by Alix E. Harrow- Zinnia, who has previously helped Sleeping Beauty find a happier ending to her story, is faced with the task of helping Snow White’s Evil Queen find one as well. To place a hold go HERE!

Vows of Empire by Emily Skrutskie- Two princes from battling kingdoms must finally choose between their love for each other or allegiance to their respective lands. To place a hold go HERE!

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June 22, 2022

New Coming of Age LGBTQ+ Fiction

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All the Things We Don’t Talk About by Amy Feltman- A teen’s life is shaken when their mother, who abandoned them as a baby, comes back into their life. To place a hold go HERE!

Body Grammar by Jules Ohman- An up and coming photographer becomes a model in New York while dealing with tragedy and the feelings she has for the friend she left behind. To place a hold go HERE!

Rainbow Rainbow: Stories by Lydia Conklin- A short story collection about various characters in the LGBTQ+ community looking for love and friendship. To place a hold go HERE!

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