The Accidental Veterinarian: Tales From a Pet Practice by Philipp Schott.
With insight and humor, Dr. Schott shares tales from the unlikely path he took into his career of veterinary science and anecdotes from his successful small-animal clinic.
Looking for your next read? Check out some new titles added to our Large Print collection.
Dead Sea Rising by Jerry B. Jenkins
Leading her first archaeological dig in Jordan to search for concrete evidence from the life of biblical patriarch Abraham, Nicole discovers a 4,000-year-old complex with ties to an ancient puzzle and modern-day Jewish-Islamic peace efforts.
Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber
Distancing herself from her brutally unhealthy family to the point that
she lies about her identity to her partner, Josie is forced to confront the past and her own choices when an investigative reporter’s mega-hit podcast reopens Josie’s father’s murder case.
The Winters by Lisa Gabriel
Moving into the opulent estate of her senator husband after a whirlwind romance, a second wife navigates the ire of his manipulative teen daughter and her husband’s cutthroat political ambitions.
[Read more…]Our What Should I Read Next? list is now available for new bestselling and notable fiction titles being published from May through August 2019. A copy is available online, or you may pick up a print copy at the adult reference or Main desks. All titles on the list are available to reserve through our catalog, some in multiple formats such as large print and audiobook. Returning favorites include new books by Louise Penny, Nora Roberts, Ruth Ware, and Jennifer Weiner. And what would an upcoming bestseller list be without at least one James Patterson book? This quarter he has no fewer than 4 books coming out! Try Sophia, Princess Among Beasts, The Inn, The Warning, or Unsolved. And since it’s summer a couple of books that take place in the Hamptons might pique your interest. Why not try Montauk by Nicola Harrison, a historical novel of life among the elite during the summer of 1938, or It’s Hot in the Hamptons by Holly Peterson, a contemporary story of wives taking revenge on their cheating husbands. If you are looking for a newer author try Anthony Horowitz’s The Word Is Murder, another of his homages to the classic mystery novel. This time his story is based on the Holmes and Watson theme. Please keep in mind that since this list is published so far in advance, that some publication dates and titles may be subject to change.
Celebrating love, in its many forms – these books take place on Long Island.
Love Invents Us by Amy Bloom (eBook)
Elizabeth is the only child of parents whose indifference to her is the one sure thing in her life when real love – exhilarating, passionate, heartbreaking – enters her life in the gorgeous shape of Huddie Lester.
The High Season by Judy Blundell (Book) (Large Print) (eBook) (Electronic Audiobook)
Forced to rent out her family’s seaside Long Island home every summer just so they can afford to keep it, Ruthie goes to extreme lengths to protect the life she loves in the wake of a suddenly estranged marriage, the return of an old flame, and her teen daughter’s destructive relationship.
Heaven’s Price by Sandra Brown (Book)
Dancer Blair is confronted with a difficult choice when a career-threatening injury forces her to put her life on hold and recuperate on Long Island, where she encounters Sean, her passionate and provocative new landlord.
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