July 6, 2026 - New Arrivals

July 6, 2026

Adult Fiction

The Library of Fates by Margot Harrison.

"The Library of Fates was designed to show you who you are--and who you could become. Its rarest book, The Book of Dark Nights, holds a secret: when you write an intimate confession on its pages, you'll receive a prediction for your future, penned in your own handwriting. For Eleanor, whose childhood was defined by a senseless tragedy, the library offers a world where everything makes sense. She's spent most of her life there as an apprentice to the brilliant librarian, showing other people how to find the meaning of their lives in stories. But when her mentor dies in a freak accident and The Book of Dark Nights goes missing--along with the secrets written inside--Eleanor is pulled out of the library and into a quest to locate it with the last person she expects: the librarian's estranged son, Daniel, who Eleanor once loved. Together, as they hunt down clues from Harvard to Paris, Eleanor and Daniel grow closer again, regaining each other's trust. But little do they know that they're entangled in a much larger web. Someone else wants the book, and they'll go to dark lengths to get it . . ."-- Provided by publisher.

Her Cold Justice by Robert Dugoni.

In a quiet South Seattle neighborhood, a suspected drug smuggler and his girlfriend are murdered in their home. When a young man named Michael Westbrook is accused of the brutal double homicide, his uncle JP Harrison turns to Keera Duggan to defend him. JP is Keera's trusted investigator, and he desperately needs Keera to save his nephew against escalating odds. The evidence is circumstantial--Michael worked with one of the victims, drugs were found in his possession, and he bolted from authorities. Ruthless star prosecutor Anh Tran has gotten convictions on much less. With the testimony of two prison informants, the case looks grave. But Keera never concedes defeat. To free her client, she must dig deep before Tran crushes both of them. As the investigation gets more twisted with each new find, Keera is swept up in a mystery with far-reaching consequences. This case isn't just murder. It's looking like a conspiracy. And getting justice for Michael could be the most dangerous promise Keera has ever made.

The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout.

"Artie Dam is living a double life. He spends his days teaching history to eleventh graders, expanding their young minds, correcting their casual cruelties, and lending a kind word to those who need it most. He goes to holiday parties with his wife of three decades, makes small talk with neighbors, and, on weekends, takes his sailboat out on the beautiful Massachusetts Bay. He is, by all appearances, present and alive. But inside, Artie is plagued by feelings of isolation. He looks out at a world gone mad--at himself and the people around him--and turns a question over and over in his mind: How is it that we know so little about one another, even those closest to us? And then, one day, Artie learns that life has been keeping a secret from him, one that threatens to upend his entire world. Once he learns it, he is forced to chart a new course, to reconsider the relationships he holds most dear--and to make peace with the mysteries at the heart of our existence."-- Provided by publisher.

Adult Non-Fiction

Nothing is Impossible with God by Shannon Bream.

If your life doesn't look the way you expected, that doesn't mean God can't use you. The Christian life often doesn't feel like the stained-glass images we remember from childhood--happy, holy, hopeful. But God never promised that we won't have trouble. Rather, He promises to be with us through the storm.

The Civilian Rights Handguide by John Lang.

From routine traffic stops to unexpected encounters on the street, facing law enforcement can be an intimidating experience. "The Civilian Rights Handguide" empowers you with the tools you need to navigate these interactions confidently and safely. With practical advice, engaging real-world examples, and a clear breakdown of the law, this book strips away the jargon to give you a real understanding of your rights and how to assert them. Ever wondered if you can record an officer during a stop? Are you required to show ID when approached in public? Can a police officer stop you outside their jurisdiction, or refuse your request for a supervisor? Whether you're dealing with a simple question or a complex legal dilemma, this handguide makes sure you're informed before the flashing lights appear.

Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel

The Court of the Dead by Rick Riordan & Mark Oshiro.  J

A few months after returning from the depths of Tartarus, demigods Nico di Angelo and Will Solace agree to join Nico's half-sister Hazel Levesque at Camp Jupiter on the West Coast. She needs their help in managing a situation that the boys inadvertently brought about: the demigods showed the monsters of the Underworld that they have options; they don't have to be evil. Now some of those monsters have taken up residence at Camp Jupiter to seek refuge. Nico and Will are on site assisting Hazel when one by one monsters start disappearing from camp. A mysterious dark force is at work, and its plan is to punish all monsters for their past crimes. Things only get worse when Nico, Will, and Hazel learn that they're all connected to it . . .

Where is Maryland? by Jennifer Marino Walters.  J NF

Visit famous landmarks like the Ocean City Boardwalk. Meet important people like Harriet Tubman. Read about the biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the place where "The Star-Spangled Banner" was written. Not to mention the invention of the bottle cap!

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