Books (34)

The Giver of Stars - Reese's Book Club - By Jojo Moyes, 1 Each, $15.74

Alice Wright marries handsome American Bennett Van Cleve, hoping to escape her stifling life in England. But Kentucky quickly proves equally claustrophobic, especially living alongside her overbearing father-in-law. When a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of Eleanor Roosevelts new traveling library, Alice signs on enthusiastically.The leader, and soon Alice's greatest ally, is Margery, a smart, self-sufficient woman who's never asked a man's permission for anything. They will be joined by three other singular women who become known as the Packhorse Librarians of Kentucky. What happens to them becomes an unforgettable drama of loyalty, justice, humanity, and passion. These women refuse to be cowed by men or by convention. And though they face all kinds of dangers, theyre committed to their job: bringing books to people who have never had any, arming them with facts that will change their lives.Based on a true story rooted in Americas past, The Giver of Stars is unparalleled in its scope and epic in its storytelling. Funny and heartbreaking, it is destined to become a modern classic--a richly rewarding novel of womens friendship, of true love, and of what happens when we reach beyond our grasp.

The Last Days Of Marilyn Monroe - - A True Crime Thriller, By James Patterson, 1 Each, $29.40

In life, Marilyn Monroes superstardom defies classification. In death, she remains shrouded in mystery. In the months before her death, Marilyn finishes the script for her ultimately unfinished film, Somethings Got to Give. In the weeks before her death, she drinks champagne on Santa Monica Beach with the last photographer to take her picture. In the days before her death, shes a guest of Frank Sinatra in the Celebrity Room at the Cal Neva Lodge. In the hours before her death, she argues with US Attorney General Bobby Kennedy and his brother-in-law Peter Lawford. In an emergency session with her psychiatrist, she confesses: Here I am, the most beautiful woman in the world, and I do not have a date for Saturday night. On June 1, 2026, the world will celebrate Marilyn Monroes one hundredth birthday.Without her.

To Bleed A Crystal Bloom - By Sarah A. Parker, 1 Each, $20.29

Nineteen years ago, I was taken from the heart of a bloody massacre that spared nobody else.Now ward to a powerful High Master, I lead a simple life, never straying from the confines of an imaginary line I've drawn around the castle grounds. Stay within. Never leave. Out there, the monsters lurk. Inside, I'm safe ... though at a cost far greater than the blood I drip into a goblet daily.Toxic, unreciprocated love for a man who's unavailable. My savior. My protector.My almost executioner.When vicious beasts spill across the land and threaten to fray the fabric of my tailored existence, the petals of reality will peel back to reveal an ugly truth. But in a castle of secrets, none are greater than the one I've kept from myself.No tower is tall enough to protect me from the horror.

Woman Down - By Colleen Hoover, 1 Each, $19.49

Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a break, resulting in missed deadlines and overdue bills. Labelled a fraud and fame-hungry opportunist, she learned the hard way what happens when the internet turns on you. She has no desire to write ever since.Now, with her next suspense novel outlined and savings nearly gone, she retreats to a secluded lakeside, hoping to find inspiration. Its Petras last-ditch attempt to save her careerand herself.Then he shows up.Detective Nathaniel Saint arrives with disturbing news, his presence igniting a creativity in her she thought long since burned out. Petras words return in a rush, and her fictional cop character begins to mirror the very real cop whos becoming her muse.Their research sessions blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Each glance, every touch pulls Petra deeper into a world she thought shed never lose herself in again. Shes never felt more alive. But inspiration this powerful comes at a cost.When Saint starts taking his role in her career a little too seriously, Petras forced to confront the chaos she helped create. Doing so could cost her more than the reputation shes been trying to salvage.