New Books that Are Catching Our Attention

The staff welcomes many of you back to the library as we fall into a new rhythm. Spring has brought an abundance of great reading choices and we can't wait to share our favorites with you. When the "ready for release book" cart comes up from technical services we are hoping, along with some of you, that our name comes up when we check it in. Anticipated reads are "talked about" months before they are released, therefore, often we have forgotten to place a hold on them and have to wait until many of you have read and pressed them into our hands. Here are a couple off the good reads off of recent carts that our staff we are eager to press into your

hands:

Brood by Jackie Polzin This is a sweet read as the narrator leads us through a year of change and reflection along with the interesting challenges and joys raising and caring for her chickens. Although the premise sounds a bit strange, the Goodread's description captures this novel: "Brood is a darkly witty, deeply moving and startling original debut novel of motherhood and grief, full of sorrow, joy and unrelenting hope. " Brood is a quick read that will capture your heart.

Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly A historical fiction set in three time periods following the lives of five women connected by the house and gardens of the Highbury House Estate. This was a book our staff member didn't want to put down and, although there are a lot of characters, the women's stories were presented well as the earlier time periods affected the stories of the later.

Want a change of pace? Read Who is Maud Dixon? by Alexandra Andrews. Enjoy this fast-read that starts as a story of a young woman, Florence, who is striving, albeit for all the wrong reasons, to become successful in the publishing business. The story takes a turn when Florence find herself recovering from an accident and her boss (a popular novelist who writes under a pseudonym) is now missing. Will Florence take on the missing novelist's identity. You'll be hooked in the story by then and won't be able to put it down until the end.

Just released last week. I'm enjoying reading Libertie by Kaitlin Greenidge and listening to it on Hoopla audio. This is a highly anticipated historical fiction set in Reconstruction Era Brooklyn, Libertie is a coming of age story of the daughter of one of the first Black female doctors in the United States. The book has a long hold list, but our Hoopla is offering both the audio and digital book so no one has to wait to enjoy this one.

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah has been very popular with patrons. People have liked it, but say it is very sad. I've enjoyed all her books, some of which are very different than others, so this one is going on my TBR for later.

Join the Duxbury Rural and Historical Society's discussion in May on Beheld by TaraShea Nesbit . Our staff members recommend this story set in Plimouth - Pawtuxet, the story is based on a murder and trial and features two women of different status and means. No need to place a hold. Visit the library prior to May 6 and ask for a copy in library. If you can't make the event, enjoy this story for the local interest and an all around good read.

What are we looking forward to in the near future new releases? Put your holds on now for these releases from authors that were very popular with Duxbury readers.

The Maidens by Alex Michaeldis , author of The Silent Patient