Fans of CJ Box rejoice - the 12th and newest book in his "Joe Pickett" series, Force of Nature, is finally available! The book, which earned a starred review from Publishers Weekly, tells the story of a former Special Forces agent who hides a dangerous secret. If you're new to the series or just need a refresher, here is the complete "Joe Pickett" series in reading order:
Assassins in Love
Teen book-into-movie alerts
Harry Potter, Twilight, The Hunger Games - many of this decade's most popular movies were first published as books for young readers. Here are four more teen books being turned into feature films:
- The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater - Nineteen-year-old returning champion Sean Kendrick competes against Puck Connolly, the first girl ever to ride in the annual Scorpio Races, both trying to keep hold of their dangerous water horses long enough to make it to the finish line.
- Earthseed by Pamela Sargent - Before Zoheret and her companions can populate a new planet, they must learn to conquer those same instincts that almost destroyed their ancestors on Earth over one hundred years ago.
- Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs - After a family tragedy, Jacob feels compelled to explore an abandoned orphanage on an island off the coast of Wales, discovering disturbing facts about the children who were kept there. Illustrated with haunting vintage photography, this book will delight anyone who relishes an adventure in the shadows.
- City of Bones by Cassandra Clare - The first in the 4-book "Mortal Instruments" series. Suddenly able to see demons and the Darkhunters who are dedicated to returning them to their own dimension, fifteen-year-old Clary Fray is drawn into this bizzare world when her mother disappears and Clary herself is almost killed by a monster.
Animals, Economics, and Crime: New nonfiction at MMSCL
Looking for some quality nonfictional reads at Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library? Try one of these five new releases, including two heartwarming animal stories, two perspectives on economics, and one true crime story.
- Giant George: Life with the World's Biggest Dog by Dave Nasser
- Eclipse: The Horse that Changed Racing History Forever by Nicolas Clee
- America's First Great Depression: Economic Crisis and Political Disorder After the Panic of 1837 by Alasdair Roberts
- The Clash of Generations: Saving Ourselves, Our Kids, and Our Economy by Laurence J. Kotlikoff and Scott Burns
- The Mark Inside: A Perfect Swindle, a Cunning Revenge, and a Small History of the Big Con by Amy Reading
New cozy wedding mysteries: 'Buried in Buttercream' & 'Till Death Do Us Purl'
Enjoy cozy mysteries? Here are two new wedding-themed installments in cozy mystery series for bakers and knitters. In Buried in Buttercream, plus-sized P.I. Savannah Reid must put her impending nuptials on hold to solve the murder of her (admittedly annoying) wedding planner. In Till Death Do Us Purl, the Black Sheep Knitters are shocked when the groom dies days after the marriage ceremony, and they work to prove the accused bride's innocence. New to the Savannah Reid series? Start with Just Desserts. New to the Black Sheep Knitters series? Start with While My Pretty One Knits. And remember, library members can sign up for free monthly e-newsletters for their favorite genres, including mysteries, here.
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