Staff Picks for Adult Fiction
Why is it a pick?
Love an adult murder mystery? So does the author. In this first novel she introduces you to Scotland Yard detectives that you’ll definitely be intrigued with. George immerses you in the English countryside and the characters who live there as you read this gripping “who done it”. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Robin
Why is it a pick?
The latest in the Inspector Rutledge series finds him searching for a killer who might be connected to the British War Office. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Susana
Why is it a pick?
As the global war on terror heats up, the U.S. needs a team of highly trained special operators to deploy overseas to locate and neutralize threats, bringing EOD expertise to the dirty, deadly missions that have no room for error. For the men of Task Force Valor, life is a blast. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Sarah
Why is it a pick?
This is the first book in a new series by Utah author Linda Weaver Clarke dealing with archaeological topics. Taking place in the area around St. George, Julia (a woman reporter) investigates cyanide poisoning, flood damage and community support, inadvertently uncovering more than she bargained for in the process, including artifacts. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Diane
Why is it a pick?
Deep friendships form around a group of neighborhood women when they start a monthly book club. Follow their book club selections and the events in their lives over a 40 year time span. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Beth
Why is it a pick?
If you are looking for the "perfect" small town setting and a variety of colorful and heart-warming characters this is the first book in a series of 7 books that you will love to read! Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Beth
Why is it a pick?
In this light, funny romance, heroine Flora inherits half of a failing auction house. While trying to bring it into the 21st century, she stumbles upon love. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Marti
Why is it a pick?
And who wouldn’t want it both ways? Some of the people in these eleven thought-provoking and compelling stories might agree with that as they drift along in the opposing forces of longing, families, relationships, fidelity and innocence. Scenes of Montana wilderness and other unnamed locales provide additional flavor to her second book of short stories. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Terri
Why is it a pick?
An archaeological mystery set in 1927 around Burgundy, France, main character Laetitia Talbot is a feisty young woman who chooses her own path first to Egypt then to a private estate with crumbled ruins from Celtic and Roman times as well as a Christian abbey. Finding adventure, artifacts and a fresh corpse while investigating her godfather’s murder makes a good tale. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Diane
Why is it a pick?
A home-schooled 17 year old is gradually realizing the depths of his father’s control over him. A young woman is reaching the end of being hit at home. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Xan
Why is it a pick?
The latest book in the Hamish MacBeth series set in Scotland finds the constable investigating the death of a popular lady in the village. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Susana
Why is it a pick?
A clear-eyed account by an 11 year old Southern orphan. Humor and survival. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Xan
Why is it a pick?
A young woman Chey, dropped by helicopter into the Arctic wilderness, is swept into a flash flood. Stranded as night falls, wild inhabitants of the woods begin to pursue her. Inevitably an encounter with a large wolf-like being changes her life as this strong resilient participant becomes involved in a sequence of events beyond her control. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Diane
Why is it a pick?
Dragons in the Napoleonic Wars! This well-written blend of fantasy and alternate history will appeal to fans of either genre. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Dylan
Why is it a pick?
Great book about how a mom and family are effected by Autism. A lot of the moms of autistic kids, or kids with learning disabilities like me, are so consumed with being their child's advocate that there's no room for anything else--least of all ourselves. Follow this amazing journey of heartbreak and joy. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Mary
Why is it a pick?
Apocalyptic science fiction packed full of twists and turns, Idlewild is a gripping start to a unique trilogy of books. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Dylan
Why is it a pick?
On his 125th trip as a guide traveling the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, J.T. Maroney is leading 14 people of various ages on three rafts for a two week adventure. A series of unexpected events become challenges along the way while this unique trip as seen through many different pairs of eyes offers opportunities to strengthen and change. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Diane
Why is it a pick?
This collection of four paranormal romance and crime author’s short stories contains a common theme of tattoos in some of the characters, both good and bad. Original and startling differences in their approach make it an enjoyable introduction to their longer individual series including werewolves, vampires and demons of many varieties. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Diane
Why is it a pick?
I check this one out every Christmas. My favorite story in the collection is “Star Across the Tracks”. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Kendra
Why is it a pick?
Follow real-life faerie princess Merideth Gentry as she navigates the dangers and intrigues of the Unseelie Court. This is the first book in the series. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Anna
Why is it a pick?
The Nazis have occupied Italy. Then the Americans do, too. Lucia Fantini who sings opera at her husband’s restaurant is looking for her son who has formed his own group of waiter partisans. “What kind of a partisan are you,” she says, “blowing something up without telling your mother?” This is a lovely, sad, and funny novel. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Ann
Why is it a pick?
A husband's sudden death puts his wife and daughter to the test of dealing with well kept secrets and piecing their lives back together. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Julie
Why is it a pick?
This is my favorite Louis L’Amour book! A departure from his usual Western fare, this contemporary adventure novel tells the survival tale of Joe Mack, a US test pilot shot down over Siberia by the Russians. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Kendra
Why is it a pick?
When Catherine Grace Cline, the preacher’s daughter, is grounded from the Dairy Queen for the whole summer, she thinks her life just might end. But an unusual cast of characters teaches her that there’s more to her small town than meets the eye. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Jessica
Why is it a pick?
Mamah Borthwick Cheney had a scandalous affair with Frank Lloyd Wright. This fictionalized account of their love story is also about Mamah’s struggles as an educated woman trying to find her place in early twentieth century America. Mamah’s tragic story will stay with you long after you finish this incredible book. Collection
Adult Fiction
Picked by
Julie
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