(10/9/2020)
DB 98222 Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries, Books 7-14 – by Samantha Price – Eight mysteries, written in 2016-17, feature Amish amateur sleuth Ettie Smith. Includes Betrayed, Amish False Witness, Amish Barn Murders, Amish Christmas Mystery, Who Killed Uncle Alfie?, Lost, Amish Cover-Up, and Amish Crossword Murder, in which Ettie must solve an Amish crossworder’s murder with clues left in the puzzles. 2017.
DB 98237 Buckhorn, Books1-3 – by William W. Johnstone & J.A. Johnstone – The first three books in the series, published in 2016. In Buckhorn, Joe Buckhorn is hired as a sharpshooter by a saloon owner. Buckhorn takes a shine to the man’s daughter even as suspicions about his employer’s character grow. Also includes Paid in Blood and Bloodthirsty. Violence and strong language. 2016.
DB 98247 The Spaces between Us – by Stacia Tolman – Outcasts and best friends Serena Velasco and Melody Grimshaw strive to survive high school and break away from their bleak factory town. But a quest for success and an independent study causes a rift between them. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2019.
DB 98244 And a Voice to Sing With: A Memoir – by Joan Baez – The singer, songwriter, and activist chronicles her life and career. She shares stories of her youth, including being bullied for her Mexican heritage. She tells of her sudden fame during the folk revival of the 1960s, and her political and social activism. Strong language. 1987.
DB 98261 Trouble Maker for Justice: The Story of Bayard Rustin, the Man behind the March on Washington – by Jacqueline Houtman & Others – Chronicles the life and accomplishments of Bayard Rustin (1912-1987), who was an influential leader in America’s civil rights movement. A strong believer in the power of non-violence, Rustin, an openly gay man, called on all races to find a way to work together. For junior and senior high readers. 2019.
DB 98294 Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything – by BJ Fogg – The founder of Stanford University’s Behavior Design Lab looks at human habits and how small changes can lead to large results. His model states that behavior happens when motivation, ability, and an external prompt converge at the same time. Breaking bad habits relies on starting small. 2020.
DB 98226 I, Cosmo – by Carlie Sorosiak – Thirteen-year-old Cosmo, a golden retriever, would do anything to make his boy happy. When twelve-year-old Max decides they should learn a dance routine to stave off his parents’ divorce, Cosmo hopes his arthritic body will be up for the challenge. For grades 3-6 and older readers. 2019.
DB 98238 The Ghost Collector – by Allison Mills – Shelly helps lost souls transition into the next world – a gift the Cree women in her family possess. When a terrible tragedy changes her perspective on death, Shelly begins to bring the ghosts home and hide them in her room. For grades 5-8. 2019.
DB98263 Elvis Is King! – by Jonah Winter – Presents the life and legacy of Elvis Presley. Raised by his parents in impoverished conditions in Tupelo, Mississippi, shy Elvis inspired others with his music and later became a cultural icon known as the “King of Rock and Roll.” For grades K-3. 2019.
