Once Upon a Time… at the Stuart Public Library 9/19/24

SEPTEMBER 2024 CALENDAR 

Cribbage Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00 a.m. – noon. Come when you can, stay as long as you are able.

Toddler Time Thursdays 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Books & Badges Thursday, September 19th 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

PALS Meeting Monday, September 23rd @ 6:00 p.m.

Home Educators/School Families Meet & Greet Thursday, September 26th 1:00 -2:00 p.m.

NEW BOOKS

The Dark Wives by Ann Cleeves. ‘Cleeves’s Northumberland novels are strong on atmosphere, combing old-fashioned detective work with a modern take on class’ – The Sunday Times

Fatal Intrusion by Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado. Carmen Sanchez is a tough Homeland Security agent who plays by the rules. But when her sister is attacked, revealing a connection to a series of murders across Southern California, she realizes a conventional investigation will not be enough to stop the ruthless perpetrator.

Ghost Soldier by Clive Cussler and Mike Maden. When African jihadis attack a Nigerian regiment using American weapons, Cabrillo and the Oregon crew are on the case, investigating from Afghanistan to Kuala Lumpur to track a mysterious arms dealer – a genius, or perhaps a devil – known only as the Vendor.

I Need You to Read This by Jessa Maxwell.”What a perfect title because I need you to read this book! Jessa expertly explores the world of an advice columnist who is desperately in need of some of her own advice – like stay out of murder investigations if you don’t want to put yourself in danger! I enjoyed every minute of this twisty, original tale.” – Catherine Mack

The Liar by R.M. O’Brien (Ruby O’Brien) A story of teen-age girl in the late fifties, living a life of turmoil. Dixie hides her feelings of hate and anguish-and a secret from her past that could destroy all friendships-revealing only a face of laughter and fun.

Passions in Death by J.D. Robb. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. On a hot August night, Lt. Eve Dallas is called to a downtown club, where a joint bachelorette party full of love, friendship and laughter has taken a darker turn and ended in a crime scene.

Proof by Fern Michaels. Even though Luna and her brother Cullen seem like complete opposites, they’re identical in two ways: they’ll never let injustice stand and they always have each other’s back…

Safe Enough by Lee Child.Twenty intriguing, thrilling, and rapid-fire fictions are intimate portraits of humanity at its best and worst, sure to please new and longtime fans of Child and to illuminate a side of the author’s work unknown to Reacher devotees. Featuring a colorful new introduction from the author, the collection stands as the first book written entirely by Child in four years.

Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell. “Sexy, sweet, wise, and nostalgic – Jane Austen’s Persuasion for our times.” — Gabrielle Zevin, New York Times bestselling author of Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow.

Tom Clancy Shadow State by M.P. Woodward. The vibrant economy of the new Vietnam is a shiny lure for Western capital. Companies are racing to uncover ideal opportunities. Not wanting to be left behind, Hendley Associates has sent their best analyst, Jack Ryan, Jr., to mine for investment gold. And he may have found some in a rare earth mining company—GeoTech.