Book Talk for October 31, 2023
Carry on: a story of resilience, redemption, and an unlikely family
by Lisa Fenn
An ESPN producer went home to Cleveland to cover the local story of legally blind Dartanyon Crockett and Leroy Sutton, who lost his legs in an accident. The two became like brothers when brought together by wrestling. In following the story, the author became close with the boys. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2016.
DB97064
Running with Sherman: the donkey with the heart of a hero
by Christopher McDougall
The author rescued Sherman, a donkey who had been abused by his former owner. As a way of rehabilitating the animal, he trained Sherman for the World Championship of burro racing, with the help of friends, neighbors, and family. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2019.
DB97259
Storm clouds rolling in: the Bregdan chronicles book 1
by Ginny Dye
Historical Fiction
Carrie Cromwell comes of age as the dark clouds of the Civil War swallow the country. As the daughter of a slave owner, she finds that the activities of the Underground Railroad and her close friendships with the Cromwell Plantation slaves create difficult choices. Violence and strong language. 1996.
DB103780
Small Spaces
by Katherine Arden
After the school bus mysteriously breaks down on a field trip, Ollie and her friends must go through the scary woods as night falls. But before they leave, the bus driver creepily warns them to stick to small places. For grades 5-8. 2018.
BR22859 DB92614
Dead Voices
by Katherine Arden
Trapped at a haunted ski resort, Ollie, Coco, and Brian must rely on their friendship and sharp minds if they want to escape. Sequel to Small Spaces (BR xxxxx). For grades 5-8. 2019.
BR22895 DB96432
Dark Waters
by Katherine Arden
Stuck on a mysterious island, Ollie, Coco, and Brian must band together if they hope to escape the creature that haunts them on land and sea. Sequel to Dead Voices (BR 22895). For grades 5-8. 2021.
BR23932 DB105069
Empty Smiles
by Katherine Arden
"When the carnival arrives in town Coco, Brian, and Phil must work together to save Ollie from the smiling man." -- Provided by publisher. For grades 5-8.
BR24473 DB109808
All about Ham Radio
by Harry L Helms
Helms argues that the elimination of the Morse code requirement for amateur radio licensees should encourage more people to take up his hobby of ham radio. After dispelling the mythical deterrents such as equipment costs, complex tests, and operating difficulty, Helms discusses the pleasures, the new lingo, the regulations, and the technology involved in speaking with other ham operators around the world.
BR09265 DB36341
Absolute power
by David Baldacci
Political Fiction
At sixty-six, with several jail terms behind him, Luther Whitney has decided this will be his last robbery. Everything goes according to plan--until Christine Sullivan comes home unexpectedly. Luther quickly hides in the walk-in safe and discovers it contains a one-way window. Soon Luther finds himself witnessing a brutal murder involving the president of the United States. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller.
DB41882
Monster: a novel
Kellerman, Jonathan.
Mystery and Detective Stories
Psychological Fiction
Bestsellers
Psychologist Alex Delaware teams up with L.A. homicide detective Milo Sturgis to solve two related murders. One victim, a psychologist, had worked with criminally insane prisoners. An inmate appears to know about the crimes, but he's in for life, for butchering a family. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 1999.
DB49306