“The book transported me to rural Ireland, and I loved getting to know the book’s characters who were subtly transformed by the arrival of a child in need of love and attention.” – Nancy, Adult & Teen Services
This beautifully written novella takes place in rural Ireland and tells the story of a young girl sent to live with distant relatives as her mother awaits the birth of yet another child. The girl experiences love and affection that she has not experienced before and is changed by it.
“I think Mayor Good Boy deserves a treat! This graphic novel about a dog-turned-mayor is funny, cute, and easy to read. Siblings Abby and Aaron are clever, hard-working, and have great attitudes- even when they are feeling nervous… or gassy!” – DG Library Staff
Good Boy, a dog, has been elected mayor of Greenwood! He hires two kids- siblings Abby and Aaron, who are nervous and goofy, respectively- to help out. Filled with silly fun, stinky socks, an escaped ape, and fleas!
“The Sign for Home is a heartfelt, sometimes humorous, look inside the Deaf-Blind community.” – Lora, Adult & Teen Services
Cyril Brewster and Arlo Dilly meet when Cyril is hired as one of Arlo’s sign language interpreters for a writing class that Arlo is taking at the local community college. Arlo is not given much freedom by his uncle, Brother Birch, and when Cyril realizes that Arlo is yearning to find out what happened to the love of his life, Cyril finds himself breaking the rules to help Arlo.
“This was one of the greatest books I have ever read. Kept you on the edge of your seat. Could not put it down.” – Gail, Circulation
The story surrounds a hijacked plane and backstories about the crew and families.
“A fiery feminist fairy tale!” – DG Library Staff
In the late 1800s, three sisters use witchcraft to change the course of history in this powerful novel that blends magic with the suffrage movement.
“Author Nixon crafts a heartbreaking, yet concise, story that’s perfect for those who enjoy Tana French and Belinda Bauer.” – Lora, Adult & Teen Services
In 1978, the Chamberlain family of six go missing on the South Island of New Zealand after their car crashes during a torrential rainstorm. Then in 2010, the bones of the oldest son, Maurice, are found, but the authorities say he didn’t die until 1982. What really happened to the family?
“The prose is gorgeous and it’s a terrific update of a classic story.” – Andrew, Adult & Teen Services
A girl works up from nothing to join King Arthur’s knights.
“This is narrative nonfiction at its best. It is an emotionally compelling story of an important part of American history.” – Mary, Adult & Teen Services
Wilkerson interviewed thousands of people to tell the story of the millions of blacks who fled the South for Northern, Midwestern, and Western states. Focusing on the journeys of three individuals who migrated in different decades to different places makes the book both deeply personal and historically broad.
“There’s just something about a food centric romance that always hooks me. Fun characters, yummy treats, and a spicy romance hit the trifecta here!” – DG Library Staff
Actor Ryan Kwok is back in Toronto after the promotional tour for his latest film, a rom-com that is getting less-than-stellar reviews. After the sudden death of his mother and years of constant work, Ryan is taking some much-needed time off. But as he tries to be supportive to his family, he struggles with his loss and doesn’t know how to talk to his dad-who now trolls him on Twitter instead of meeting him for dim sum. Innovative baker Lindsay McLeod meets Ryan when he knocks over two dozen specialty donuts at her bakery. Their relationship is off to a messy start, but there’s no denying their immediate attraction. When Ryan signs up for a celebrity episode of Baking Fail, he asks Lindsay to teach him how to bake and she agrees. As Lindsay and Ryan spend time together, bonding over grief and bubble tea, it starts to feel like they’re cooking up something sweeter than cupcakes in the kitchen.
“Let Me Fix You a Plate: A Tale of Two Kitchens brings you on a most heart-warming trip with a family going to visit their two culturally-distinct sets of grandparents: Mamaw and Papaw in mountainous West Virginia, and Abuela y Abuelo in warm southern Florida. The family members are all so welcoming and full of love; and of course they share their favorite nostalgic foods! I loved seeing how both Mother and Father were effortlessly comfortable in their cultural differences, and especially how the family honored traditions- from both sides- back at home.” – DG Library Staff
A family of five take a week-long trip to visit grandparents, and experience two distinct sets of wonderful (and tasty) traditions and cultures.