New Books for July 2
Accidentally Wes Anderson
Koval, Wally, author.
2020
"Accidentally Wes Anderson began as a personal travel bucket list, a catalog of visually striking and historically unique destinations that capture the imagined worlds of Wes Anderson. Now, inspired by a community of more than one million Adventurers, Accidentally Wes Anderson tells the stories behind more than 200 of the most beautiful, idiosyncratic, and interesting places on Earth.This book, authorized by Wes Anderson himself, travels to every continent and into your own backyard to identify quirky landmarks and undiscovered gems: places you may have passed by, some you always wanted to explore, and many you never knew existed. Fueled by a vision for distinctive design, stunning photography, and unexpected narratives, Accidentally Wes Anderson is a passport to inspiration and adventure. Perfect for modern travelers and fans of Wes Anderson's distinctive aesthetic, this is an invitation to look at your world through a different lens."--Amazon.
Be dazzled
La Sala, Ryan, author
2021
Seventeen-year-old Raffy is determined to win a cosplay competition that could lead to art school admission and respect for his talent, but being paired with his main competitor, ex-boyfriend Luca, complicates things.
Body stories : in and out and with and through fat
2020
This book is not a "how-to" guide for fat confidence. It's simply a collection of narratives about what it's like to survive in a weight-hating world. Writing about fat and about bodies outside of medicalized narratives, without ignoring the impact of race, sexuality, class, ability, gender, fashion, appearance and beyond, is radical and rigorous. The stories in this book display the ways that liberation isn't a finish line or a thing we can complete - rather it is a million small actions and understandings in aid of a renewed and hopeful world.
The Divines : a novel
Eaton, Ellie, author
2021
The girls of St. John the Divine were fiercely loyal, sharp-tongued, and cuttingly humorous in the way that only teenage girls can be. For Josephine, now in her thirties, the years at St. John were a lifetime ago. She hasn't spoken to another Divine in fifteen years, not since the day the school shuttered its doors in disgrace. Ruminating on the past, Josephine circles closer to the violent secret at the heart of the school's scandal. But the more Josephine recalls, the further her life unravels, derailing not just her marriage and career, but her entire sense of self.
The Dutch house : a novel
Patchett, Ann, author
2019
Two wealthy siblings are thrown back into the poverty their parents had escaped from and find that all they have to count on is one another. It is this unshakeable bond between them that both saves their lives and thwarts their futures. Despite every outward sign of success, Danny and Maeve are only truly comfortable when they're together. Throughout their lives they return to the well-worn story of what they've lost with humor and rage. But when at last they're forced to confront the people who left them behind, the relationship between an indulged brother and his ever-protective sister is finally tested.
Eat good fat : nourish your body with over 100 healthy, fat-fuelled recipes
Capatina, Lee, author
2020
We have finally realized what our ancestors knew all along - that fats are incredibly healthy and nutritious. Good fats provide a rich source of energy for the mind and body, balance blood sugar levels, help with the absorption of vitamins, lower bad cholesterol, and keep you full and satisfied for longer. This cookbook features over 100 delicious recipes that use whole food ingredients and plenty of good fats. Each recipe is part of a road map to help guide you toward using fats correctly and in a healthy way.
The favorite daughter : a novel
Rouda, Kaira Sturdivant, 1963- author
2019
Jane Harris lives in a sparkling home in an oceanfront gated community in Orange County. It's a place that seems too beautiful to be touched by sadness. But exactly one year ago, Jane's oldest daughter, Mary, died in a tragic accident and Jane has been grief-stricken ever since. It's time for Jane to reclaim her life and her family. Yet as she reemerges into the world, it's clear her family has changed without her.
Flowers in the attic : a novel
Andrews, V. C. (Virginia C.), author.
2019
Chris, Cathy, and the twins are to be kept hidden until their grandfather dies so that their mother will receive a sizeable inheritance, however, years pass and terrifying things occur as the four children grow up in their one-room prison.
Forgive me
Lewis, Susan, 1956-, author
2021
"Archie Colbrook spends his time writing letters. Letters to the stranger to whom he committed terrible harm. Archie knows he doesn't deserve forgiveness. Yes, he didn't mean to hurt anyone. But does that matter? He still did it. Claudia Winters hopes to feel safe for the first time in years, it's her chance for a new beginning. But Claudia knows that the past won't stay hidden for long - and she can't help but feel that it's all about to catch up with her..."--Publisher.
Frogs & French kisses
Mlynowski, Sarah.
2006
Love spells run amok in New York City when high school freshman Rachel asks her younger sister, who is a witch, for magical help in winning the affection of heartthrob Raf Kosravi.
Honey girl
Rogers, Morgan (Morgan A.), author
2021
With her newly completed PhD in astronomy in hand, 28-year-old Grace Porter goes on a girls' trip to Vegas to celebrate. She is not the kind of person who goes to Vegas and gets drunkenly married to a woman whose name she doesn't know, until she does exactly that. This one moment of departure from her stern ex-military father's plans for her life has Grace wondering why she doesn't feel more fulfilled from completing her degree. Staggering under the weight of her parent's expectations, Grace flees her home in Portland for a summer in New York with the wife she barely knows. In New York, she's able to ignore all the constant questions about her future plans and falls hard for her creative and beautiful wife, Yuki Yamamoto. But when reality comes crashing in, Grace must face what she's been running from all along, the fears that make us human, the family scars that need to heal and the longing for connection, especially when navigating the messiness of adulthood.
It's been a pleasure, Noni Blake : a novel
Christian, Claire, author.
2021
What if you made yourself your number one priority? Of all the women and men Noni Blake has pleased in her life, there's one she's often overlooked--herself. After the end of a decade-long relationship, Noni decides it's time for that to change. She's finally going to prioritize her wants and desires and only do things (and people) that feel good in the moment. As she embarks on a pleasure-seeking quest that takes her halfway around the world, she discovers that maybe she can have everything, and everyone, she's ever wanted. Claire Christian spins a fresh, feel-good tale about starting over as a thirtysomething woman who's been living life for everyone else. A story of self-discovery for the ages, Noni's journey serves as a sparkling reminder that life is what we make of it--so why not enjoy it?
The new great depression : winners and losers in a post-pandemic world
Rickards, James, author
2021
"The current crisis is not like 2008 or even 1929. The New Depression that has emerged from the COVID pandemic is the worst economic crisis in U.S. history. Most fired employees will remain redundant. Bankruptcies will be common, and banks will buckle under the weight of bad debts. Deflation, debt, and demography will wreck any chance of recovery, and social disorder will follow closely on the heels of market chaos. The happy talk from Wall Street and the White House is an illusion. The worst is yet to come."--Amazon.
Shame and prejudice : a story of resilience = Honte et prejuges : une histoire de resilience
Monkman, Kent, artist, writer of additional text
2020
Artist Kent Monkman's all-encompassing project takes viewers on a journey through Canada's history, starting in the present and going back to before Canadian confederation. This collection challenges predominant narratives of Canadian history and honours the resilience of First Nations peoples. This book accompanies Monkman's largest solo exhibition to date, which is currently travelling across Canada.
Something happened in our town : a child's story about racial injustice
Celano, Marianne, author.
2018
After discussing the police shooting of a local Black man with their families, Emma and Josh know how to treat a new student who looks and speaks differently than his classmates.
Star wars. A galaxy for everyone
Evans, Lois, author.
2021
Some are big, and some are small. Some are young, and some are old. Some are queens, and some are scavengers. All off the aliens and beings from the Star Wars saga are very different, but each and every one of them plays an important role in the galaxy.
This is the way
Nicholas, Christopher, author.
2020
An all-new Little Golden Book based on Star Wars: The Mandalorian on Disney+. Featuring stunning retro illustrations, this Little Golden Book based on The Mandalorian on Disney+ is perfect for Star Wars fans of all ages!
Yo-kai watch. 16
Konishi, Noriyuki, author, artist
2021
"Join Nate as he befriends the Yo-kai of the hit video game YO-KAI WATCH! Nate Adams is just an average kid until the mysterious Whisper gives him the Yo-kai Watch. Now he can see what others cannot: Yo-kai of all shapes and forms! Nate returns with a totally different Yo-kai Watch and the amazing Yo-kai Keystones! Get ready to meet a whole bunch of bizarre new Yo-kai!"--Provided by publisher.