Staff Picks Adult Fiction
July 2021
Spoiler Alert
by Olivia Dade
Spoiler Alert is a story about a plus sized woman who gets bullied for posting a photo of herself in a cosplay dress from her favorite show, and how an actor from the show sees the harassment and invites her out to dinner. Things go well, but they both have secrets that could threaten the relationship and their jobs. Full of fandom, fanfiction, and overall geekiness, you’ll fall in love with this romance.
Recommended by: Erin Faxel, Youth Services Teen Librarian
Posted in: Adult Fiction
June 2021
The Rose Code
by Kate Quinn
This historical fiction novel takes us back to both World War II and the wedding of then Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip. Mab, Osla and Beth are three young women who are all chosen to work on code breaking at Bletchley Park in England during World War II. They are sworn to secrecy regarding their work. As time and the war march onward, loyalties are broken, romantic liaisons are developed and emotions run high. This book, Playaway and CD audio is available at the library and on OverDrive as an ebook.
Recommended by: Becky McCormack Youth Services Assistant Manager
Posted in: Adult Fiction
May 2021
Once We Were Here
by Christopher Cosmos
Posted in: Adult Fiction
The Storyteller’s Secret
by Sejal Badani
Jaya has just suffered her third miscarriage. Her devastation is made more intense when her marriage starts deteriorating. She makes the decision to go to India to see her dying grandfather, who she has never met, in order to better understand her past. Told in two time periods, modern day and the 30’s and 40’s, this book brings you into another culture and time period with gripping results.
Recommended by: Becky McCormack, Youth Services Assistant Manager
Posted in: Adult Fiction
The Thursday Murder Club
by Richard Osman
Posted in: Adult Fiction
The Woman of Troublesome Creek
by Kim Michelle Richardson
Posted in: Adult Fiction
The Book of Lost Names
by Kristin Harmel
Eva, in her eighties, sees a photograph in a newspaper of a book that she hasn’t seen in over 60 years. The article says researchers are looking to reunite books stolen by the Nazis in World War II to their rightful owners. This particular book has a special code in it that they are eager to crack. Eva has the answers but is she willing to revisit all those past memories?
This book is available in the library and on OverDrive/Libby as an ebook and an audiobook on CD.
Recommended by: Becky McCormack, Youth Services Assistant Manager
Posted in: Adult Fiction
The Sun Down Motel
by Simone St. James
Two stories, separated by time and connected by location. In 1982, Viv stops in Fell, NY on her way to New York City. She trades working the night shift at the Sun Down Motel for a place to stay. Soon she gets pulled into the mystery and suspense of a small town with 3 recent murders and a haunted motel. In 2017, Carly heads to Fell, NY after her mother passes to see if she can uncover the truth about her Aunt Viv’s mysterious disappearance in 1982 and ends up working the same night shift in the motel. This dual timeline, alternating narrator novel is absolutely thrilling. Part murder mystery, part ghost story, this novel is bound to get you hooked.
This book is available in the library and on OverDrive as an ebook.
Recommended by: Brandi Smits, Youth Services Manager
Posted in: Adult Fiction
Mother May I
by Joshilyn Jackson
You won’t have to wait long for the action to begin in this fast-paced page turner. Bree Cabbat has it all, the handsome husband, three kids, beautiful home. Her world comes crashing in as she is forced to decide what truly matters to her. What is she willing to do to keep them all safe ? Well-developed storyline that will keep you guessing until the end.
This book is available in the library and on OverDrive as an ebook.
Recommended by: Theresa Hildebrand, Patron Services Manager
Posted in: Adult Fiction
April 2021
The Four Winds
by Kristin Hannah
Elsa feels unloved and unwanted by her family. Channeling her grandfather who told her to be brave, she buys red silk fabric and makes herself a dress. The events that follow show Elsa the importance of her grandfather’s advice. As she marries, has children and becomes a true farm wife, she also discovers the real meaning of family. When the Dust Bowl hits she must use every ounce of bravery she possesses to stay alive and protect her family.
This book is available in the library in regular and large print, as a Playaway, Book on CD and on OverDrive/Libby as an ebook and e audiobook.
Recommended by: Becky McCormack, Youth Services Assistant Manager
Posted in: Adult Fiction