Make Me Love You

Make Me Love You by Johanna Lindsey Summary:  #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey delivers a sparkling, passionate tale of an earl’s daughter who must convince a mysterious viscount to marry her and end his vendetta against her brother. One duel could be considered a matter of honor, but three duels are attempted murder! With enlightened society outraged at such reckless behavior among young noblemen, the Prince Regent orders Robert Whitworth, the earl of Tamdon’s heir, and Lord Dominic Wolfe to end their dispute by allying their families through marriage. Whichever party refuses to comply will forfeit his lands and title. Whitworth relishes the idea of sending his younger sister Brooke to his enemy’s remote estate. He knows the Wolf will reject her as a bride, thereby losing his wealth and status. The Wolf, however, is determined to scare away the Whitworth chit. With dueling no longer an available means of destroying the man he abhors, he will be satisfied to see him lose his lands and title. But he hadn’t expected his enemy’s sister to be so resourceful or resilient. Brooke Whitworth has been dreaming of her first Season in London because she intends to win a husband who will take her far away from her unloving family. Instead, she is being sent to the Yorkshire moors to wed a mysterious nobleman whose family is cursed and who has thrice tried to kill her brother. But there’s no room in her heart for fear; this man is her means of escape. She will make him love her! Angie’s comments: This is a good escape read – it is not realistic in any sense. However, I absolutely adored Brooke’s willingness to make the best out of her situation. She is a very strong character! While this isn't Lindsey at her best, Brooke is at her best. Recommended for fans of Johanna Lindsey and historical romance readers.  Request this item

The After Party

The After Party by Anton DiSclafani Summary:  Joan Fortier is the epitome of Texas glamour and the center of the 1950s Houston social scene. Tall, blonde, beautiful, and strong, she dominates the room and the gossip columns. Every man who sees her seems to want her; every woman just wants to be her. But this is a highly ordered world of garden clubs and debutante balls. The money may flow as freely as the oil, but the freedom and power all belong to the men. What happens when a woman of indecorous appetites and desires like Joan wants more? What does it do to her best friend? Devoted to Joan since childhood, Cece Buchanan is either her chaperone or her partner in crime, depending on whom you ask. But as Joan’s radical behavior escalates, Cece’s perspective shifts—forcing one provocative choice to appear the only one there is. A thrilling glimpse into the sphere of the rich and beautiful at a memorable moment in history, The After Party unfurls a story of friendship as obsessive, euphoric, consuming, and complicated as any romance. Angie’s comments: This was a different book. I was never sure why Cece remained friends with Joan and why the relationship was so deep – even though Cece explains it, I still can’t comprehend the relationship. I definitely side with Cece’s husband on this issue! In the end, the book is about the role of women at that time at that place, and what happens when two friends decide on different roles and different values. Recommended for readers of fiction about women.  Request this item Request this item in large print

One More Day

One More Day by Kelly Simmons Summary:  Don't look away No one wants to be the mother whose child disappears. It's unthinkable, the stuff of nightmares. But when she turns her back to pay a parking meter, Carrie Morgan becomes that mother. Ben is gone, and more than a year later, it's clear that he is never coming back. Until he does...for just twenty-four hours, before once again vanishing from his crib without a trace. Rumors start to circulate through Carrie's small town. Whispers that she's seeing things. That her alibi doesn't quite add up. Her husband and friends start to think she's crazy. The police start to think she's guilty. As the investigation heats up, Carrie must decide what to share, and why. Because the crime is about to be solved... and her secret revealed. Angie’s comments: A spooky, bittersweet, sad, and uplifting (at the end) tale of a family. It’s a mystery, love story, and a ghost story all at once. The ending was too pat to match the rest of the story, but I liked the rest of the story. I didn’t know what type of story it was, and the confusing nature of the book made me sympathize more with Carrie. Recommended for readers who like mystery and relationship stories.  Request this item Request this item in large print

Tornado

With the recent weather and tornados, here are some books on tornados. Thomas P. Grazulis The Tornado: Nature's Ultimate Windstorm Request this item Mark Svenvold Big Weather: Chasing Tornadoes in the Heart of America Request this item  Mark Levine F5: Devastation, Survival, and the Violent Tornado Outbreak of the Twentieth Century Request this item If you want any more suggestions or ideas, please call or come in the library today!

Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs

Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs: The Astounding Interconnectedness of Universe by Lisa Randall Summary:  In this brilliant exploration of our cosmic environment, the renowned particle physicist and New York Timesbestselling author of Warped Passages and Knocking on Heaven’s Door uses her research into dark matter to illuminate the startling connections between the furthest reaches of space and life here on Earth. Sixty-six million years ago, an object the size of a city descended from space to crash into Earth, creating a devastating cataclysm that killed off the dinosaurs, along with three-quarters of the other species on the planet. What was its origin? In Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs, Lisa Randall proposes it was a comet that was dislodged from its orbit as the Solar System passed through a disk of dark matter embedded in the Milky Way. In a sense, it might have been dark matter that killed the dinosaurs. Working through the background and consequences of this proposal, Randall shares with us the latest findings—established and speculative—regarding the nature and role of dark matter and the origin of the Universe, our galaxy, our Solar System, and life, along with the process by which scientists explore new concepts. In Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs, Randall tells a breathtaking story that weaves together the cosmos’ history and our own, illuminating the deep relationships that are critical to our world and the astonishing beauty inherent in the most familiar things. Angie’s comments: Definitely full of information! I enjoyed the first part, especially when author Lisa Randall described how astronomers can find (or not find) celestial objects in the universe. I was never sure how astronomers did their work. Towards the end, I started getting more confused, but the beginning was worth the read. Recommended for readers interested in astronomy. Request this item