Coralville Public Library Adult Summer Reading Program PATRON PICKS 2019 We asked about some books you enjoyed over the past year. Here’s what you told us…. FICTION The Power by Naomi Alderman—The Power is the best book I have read this year. While the content make for a difficult read, Alderman has crafted a book with so much nuance and many levels of understanding. The Power tackles the issue of power and explores gender dynamics. I cannot stop talking about this book and examining what it means to me. [F A361, ebook, eaudio] The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie—Great book to read alongside my 13-year-old and 11-year-old. It brought us together to discuss some tough issues about growing up and Hull Zero Three by Greg Bear—The vast ship left race. [YA A389, CD book, ebook, eaudio] doomed Earth’s solar system centuries ago, carrying the genes of all Earth’s flora and fauna in search of a Hag-Seed by Margaret Atwood—This is my favorite new home star. Now, one cold, wet, naked man on Margaret Atwood book yet. [F A887, CD book, board wakes to find the mission has gone terribly ebook, eaudio] wrong. Freezing deep space thriller. [ON ORDER, ebook] Long Road to Mercy by David Baldacci—In this book Baldacci introduced a new character, Atlee Pine. Savage Run by C.J. Box—I have been reading the Joe She is an FBI agent assigned to remote places. Atlee Picket, Game Warden series of books. C.J. Box is a is investigating a death of a mule in Grand Canyon, native of Wyoming and he brings the beauty of this which turns out to be much more complicated than part of the country out in his books. The people in it seems. It is another great, enjoyable gook from the stories emerge realistically and honestly. [Mys Baldacci. [F B175, LP, CD book, ebook, eaudio] B788, CD book, ebook, eaudio] The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Origin by Dan Brown—A thought-provoking page- Bauermeister—What a joy to read! The plot line turner. [F B877, CD book, ebook, eaudio] connects a diverse group of individuals in a cooking class. Through the main character the reader is Magic & Macaroons by Bailey Cates—Fifth in a series given a tour of the senses, mostly surrounding food about a magical bakery where the baker solves a and memories. The author writes with amazing murder involving voodoo. [Mys C359, ebook, endless poetry-like clarity. [F B344, ebook, eaudio] eaudio] All images in these pages come from NASA’s Hubble Telescope and can be viewed online at https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/hubble/multimedia/index.html. Jane Bites Back by Michael Thomas Ford—This book projected a theme of Jane Austen as a modern-day vampire, seduced by the poet Lord Byron. I identified with her work as a bookstore owner trying to publish one last book. This story made me laugh. [F F711, ebook] The American Heiress by Daisy Goodwin—I could not put this book down. First I loved it, then hated it, then loved it again. I like how the story line followed not just the duchess but her maid as well. There was a nice contrast between the two women. [F G656, ebook, eaudio] The Perfect Couple by Elin Hildebrand—This is a great story of how life may not always be what it Some Enchanted Éclair by Bailey Cates—An seems to be and how love is shown in many forms. impromptu catering for a movie set turns into The story talks place partly in Iowa City. [F H643, detective work for the baker. While she is growing LP, ebook, eaudio] adept at including magic in her baking to help people, this time the magic needs to protect and Killer Choice and One Fatal Mistake by Tom Hunt— help her solve the who-did-it, and why. [Mys C359, The first is a top-notch thriller from a fellow Iowan. ebook, eaudio] The follow-up is a great read set in and around Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. [F H943, ebook, A Hope Divided by Alyssa Cole—This historical eaudio] fiction is set in North Carolina during the Civil War. The plot is well developed, interesting, fast- Untouchable by Jayne Ann Krentz. This is how a paced, and at times very intense with several twists sequel should be written. It has enough of the and turns. The characters are well developed and backstory to satisfy, yet takes you in a new engaging. This thought-provoking novel leaves the direction with fresh new characters. [F K92, LP, reader feeling as if one is actually there. I look ebook] forward to reading more novels by this author. [ON ORDER, LP, ebook] The Things She’s Seen by Ambelin and Ezekiel Kwaymullina—Honestly, this was such a strange The Woman in the Window by A. J. Finn—This story and bizarre read that I enjoyed. This book follows kept me on the edge of my chair. [F F514, LP, CD the format of The Lovely Bones where our main book, ebook, eaudio] character is dead but can talk to her dad to help solve a mystery that has happened in the town. It’s The Whole Town’s Talking by Fannie Flagg—Excellent! also a short book which makes it fly by super fast. A novel about the creation of a small Swedish town Overall a rather weird tale with a great mystery in Missouri beginning in the 1890s tracing its plot. [YA] development to the present day and the relationship between community members both The Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena—Couldn’t living and in death. Gives a new perspective on put it down! I thought I had it figured out right death. [F F574, LP, ebook, eaudio] until the very end, but the last few pages shocked me! [F L311, ebook, eaudio] coralvillepubliclibrary.org | find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube! | 319.248.1850 Roomies by Christian Lauren—This was a fun The Perfect Mother by Aimee Molloy—A great summer read! The plot was a little far-fetched—a mystery. New moms gather for supper and support. rich girl living in New York marries and Irish Then a baby disappears and suspicion falls on musician who’s in the country illegally after only several people. Molloy keeps us guessing until the knowing him a short time. But the characters were end! [F M727, ebook, eaudio] fun and nothing terrible happens, so it’s just a fun, stress-free book. It would make a cute romantic Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery—I enjoy comedy movie. [F L378, ebook, eaudio] the simple, classic, and honest story of Anne and of how her light touches those around her. It’s easy to My Favorite Half Night Stand by Christina Lauren— see why this book is a classic! [F M788, jCD book, Cute little rom-com about a group of friends… but ebook, eaudio] two of them become more than friends, which is complicating but fun. [F L378, ebook, eaudio] Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty—A raw and Mercury by Margot Livesey—Compelling story of unflinching perspective of domestic violence in a grief, obsession, relationships, and horses. [F L785, suburban setting that lets the reader know that yes, ebook, eaudio] it can happen to anyone. Loved the varying perspectives. [F M854, CD book, ebook, eaudio] The Story of My Teeth by Valeria Luiselli—Thought- provoking humorous fable-like fiction. [ON ORDER] The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. This book is based on a true story of survival during a Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin—This book is the horrific time in our history. It is also a love story. It perfect example of why adults should read is very interesting, hear-warming, and a compelling junior/young adult books. I loved all the homonyms story. [F M876, CD book, ebook, eaudio] throughout the story. I love the lesson of teaching doing what’s right even though it could be the hardest thing to do. We all need to have an Uncle Weldon in our lives. [jF M379, CD book, ebook, eaudio] Cut by Patricia McCormick—I sat down to read a chapter and ended up reading the whole book! It was completely captivating and not at all my usual read. [YA M478 McCo, eaudio] The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers—I am not sure how I never read this before now, but it is a wonderful book and she is such a gifted writer. I will go back and reread A Member of the Wedding now. [F M478 McCu, CD book, ebook, eaudio] Hazards of Time Travel by Joyce Carol Oates—This story really captured my imagination, even though The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson—This it was yet another dystopian novel. Adriane is a book was hard to put down. It’s part riddle, part young woman about to graduate from high school. mystery and part family drama. [ON ORDER, LP, She pushes the boundaries and shows original ebook, eaudio] thought and questions authority. She is taken from her family and is sentenced to go back in time to Red War by Kyle Mills—If you like shoot-em-up spy 1959 to live as Mary Ellen. She tries to lay low and novels, this continuation in the Mitch Rapp series not be noticed as she attends college in Wisconsin. started by Vince Flynn is excellent.