The Book of Lost Names by Kristin Harmel Inspired by an astonishing true story from World War II, a young woman with a talent for forgery helps hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis in this unforgettable historical novel. An Continue reading New Fiction Titles Featured This Month at Steele
Conjure Women by Afia Atakora Conjure Women is a sweeping story that brings the world of the South before and after the Civil War vividly to life. Spanning eras and generations, it tells of the lives of three unforgettable women: Continue reading New Fiction Titles Featured This Month at Steele
Magical, remarkable, one-of-a-kind, heartbreaking and brilliant have all been used to describe Max Porter’s astounding debut novella Grief Is the Thing with Feathers. This astonishing and bizarre (in the best sense of the word), book is a poignant, life-affirming meditation Continue reading BOOK REVIEW: “Grief Is the Thing with Feathers”, a novel written by Max Porter
The Egyptian Antiquities Murder (High Society Lady Detective #3) by Sara Rosett An opulent London townhouse, a mummy curse . . . and a plucky lady detective. It’s October, 1923, and Olive Belgrave has a new case. Her client, Lady Continue reading New Fiction at Steele – July Recommendations
Do you remember the classic books from your childhood? Have you thought about reading them again or reading them with your kids now? Why not download a classic to read together with your children. Bring back some favorite childhood memories Continue reading Don’t Forget the Children’s Classic Books!!
CCLD has a Podcast! Our Book Bundle Podcast features the newest titles each month. Check the front page on our website (https://ccld.lib.ny.us/), scroll to the bottom to see the Soundcloud icon— Click to go directly to the site, and start Continue reading CCLD’s Podcast: The Book Bundle
Newly discovered authors are always an exciting notion. The following have been recently added to the CCLD catalog: Lighthouse beach, by Shelley Noble (2018) When Lillo pulls up to the hotel wearing a borrowed dress, she’s not sure why Jessica Continue reading New Authors at CCLD
A Woman Is No Man, by Etaf Rum In Brooklyn, eighteen-year-old Deya is starting to meet with suitors. Though she doesn’t want to get married, her grandparents give her no choice. History is repeating itself: Deya’s mother, Isra, also had Continue reading Great Debut Books of 2019
Here are my top ten picks for both Adult Fiction and Non-Fiction for 2019; all titles are owned by Steele Library and can be put on hold for your listening pleasure. Happy Listening! Adult Fiction: “The Dutch House” by Ann Continue reading Top Audiobook Picks of 2019
We are now carrying these series at the Steele Memorial Library: Ace Security series, by Susan Stoker State and government protection can only stretch so far, meaning some people are more than willing to pay private security companies to go Continue reading New Fiction Series at Steele Library