Autumn is a
great season for reading. It’s cooling off enough to sit outside and enjoy the
afternoon breeze, and as night creeps up earlier and earlier the demands of
yard work wane and kids are back in school. It’s too early in the season to
start worrying about the holidays, so embrace some time for yourself and dive
into a great story. This fall we’ve got some fascinating books arriving, and
they are already on order in our system, so on your mark, get set, and get your
holds placed now! Don’t be the last among your friends to read these and be
left out of the conversation.
First up
we’ve got Daughter of a Daughter of a
Queen by Sarah Bird, an amazing tale based on the true story of Cathay
Williams. Cathay was born in 1844 in Missouri to a free black man and a slave
woman, which made Cathay a slave also. During the civil war she was pressed
into service for the Union Army in a support role, but by 1866 she had enlisted
in the United States Regular Army as “William Cathay”, and became a Buffalo
Soldier. This fascinating true story illustrates the indomitable spirit of a
woman who was determined to be the master of her own fate; refusing to live a
life of servitude due to her race and gender.
Another tale
that takes us out west is the next installment in Craig Johnson’s Longmire
series, Depth of Winter. The Longmire
series has become very popular thanks to the TV series, and author Johnson has
written thirteen full-length novels about the Wyoming sheriff. In this
thrilling nail-biter, released September 4th, Longmire’s daughter is
kidnapped by drug cartel thugs and, receiving no assistance elsewhere, he must
travel to Mexico alone to rescue her. Please place a pillow next to your chair
in case you fall off the edge of your seat reading this one. Safety first!
Our last
showcased title is one of 2018’s must-read books: Stuart Turton’s The 7 ½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle.
This fascinating who-done-it is a blend of Agatha Christie, Downton Abbey, and
the movie Groundhog Day. The main
character attends a luxurious country house party, but must relive the same day
over and over from the perspective of different houseguest until he discovers a
killer. This dark and twisty tale is sure to give you some of your first
goosebumps of the season.
These are
just a few of the new titles arriving this fall, so come by and see what story
entices you to chill out, curl up, and dive in. We’ve got everything from
romance, mysteries, westerns, thrillers, science fiction and everything in
between. If you can’t swing by, you can visit us at rowanpubliclibrary.org or
call and reserve a title today! If ebooks are your thing, you can borrow them
free through the NC Digital Library using your electronic device. Just let us
know if we can assist! We are here to help.
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