Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle. Daphne Bell has an unusual insight into her dating life that comes from a mysterious phenomenon: when she meets a new man, she receives a note listing the man’s name and how long their relationship will last. When Daphne meets Jake, a note appears on her windshield. It’s Jake’s name, and no date. Without an expiration date, can Jake truly be The One? An unusual romance with just a touch of magic.
Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. Emma and Justin share the same love curse. When they break up with someone, that someone immediately finds their soulmate. Emma is a traveling nurse spending the summer lakeside in Minnesota, where she and Justin agree to share a cabin and expenses. Maybe they could even date each other briefly, break up, and cancel the curse. After all, it’s just for the summer. Abby Jimemez will be visiting Medina and Brunswick Libraries on Monday, September 9. Registration begins August 15 at mcdl.info/Readers.
The Framed Women of Ardemore House by Brandy Schillace. Jo Jones is having a rough go. She has recently lost her mother, her job, and her marriage. She is surprised and delighted to learn that she is the sole inheritor of a home in the English countryside—a home in bad disrepair and occupied by a strange caretaker. When Jo arrives, anxious to start a fresh chapter, she is shocked to discover the caretaker has been murdered in her home. The locals suspect her immediately. With the help of unlikely friends and allies, can Jo, who is on the autism spectrum, navigate this and other mysteries and clear her name?
The Princess of Las Vegas by Chris Bohjalian. A highly suspenseful thriller for anyone who was, or still is, obsessed with Princess Diana. In a run-down casino in Las Vegas, Crissy Dowling takes the stage night after night as a Princess Diana impersonator. Every detail down to her accent and feathered hairstyle has been carefully honed over decades. But Crissy is about to become embroiled in a cryptocurrency heist that puts her life in danger. A tense and original page turner!
The Women by Kristin Hannah. A beautiful and brutal novel about a young American woman coming of age in Vietnam as a combat nurse. Back at home, deep trauma and rejection by her family, country, and medical establishment sets Frankie on a course toward complete
breakdown. By the powerful strength of friendship, and her calling to serve and help others, Frankie survives. It’s Kristin Hannah’s best novel yet.
How to Be Old: Lessons in Living Boldly from the Accidental Icon by Lyn Slater. Lyn Slater founded her “Accidental Icon” presence on Instagram when she was 61 years old. In this memoir, she shares her wisdom about fashion, aging fabulously, and reinventing herself.
As the vibrant season of Spring unfolds, bringing a renewal of energy, it’s the perfect time to explore a captivating book that aligns with your interests while enjoying the the change of seasons.
