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New in Adult Fiction:

~'The Dark Wives' by Ann Cleeves (#11 in the Vera Stanhope series)

~'A Happier Life' by Kristy Woodson Harvey

~'Black Butterflies' by Priscilla Morris

~'Murder Your Employer' by Rupert Holmes

~'Fatal Intrusion' by Isabella Maldonado and Jeffery Deaver (#1 in the Sanchez & Heron series)

~'Daydream' by Hannah Grace (#3 in the Maple Hills series)

You know that a few weeks ago I read 'Before We Were Yours' by Lisa Wingate, and I learned that many of you had read it as well! I needed to know more about the victims and adoption scandals. As an adoptee myself, I could relate to the emotions and feelings of these older adoptees wanting to know their history, where they came from, and possible medical concerns that could be passed down to future generations. 'Before & After: The Incredible Real-Life Stories of Orphans Who Survived the Tennessee Children's Home Society' was written by Judy Christie and Lisa Wingate. Once people got ahold of 'Before We Were Yours' it became a bestselling novel and some of the remaining victims of Georgia Tann read it as well. One survivor was brave enough to reach out to Lisa Wingate and request a gathering for the people that were adopted to share their own stories and to possibly connect to people and/or family members that they may or may not have known about. This book takes you on the journey of 15 adoptees' real-life stories and how these victims were able to come together for an emotional weekend. If you liked 'Before We Were Yours' you would definitely enjoy this one!

Anastasia Allen is a fierce, dedicated, and competitive figure skater at UCMH, determined to make it into the Olympics. Every day, every meal, every practice session, is carefully planned with precision. Until she starts to fall for the captain of the hockey team, Nathan Hawkins. Both have aspirations of making it pro, but they cannot deny their mutual attraction. *WARNING* THIS BOOK IS SPICY! 10/10 on the spicy meter. I really enjoyed this book. The story is easy to follow. The characters are extremely endearing and loveable. I've seen this book advertised on Booktok (with unfortunately tons of negative reviews). But I loved it. 10/10 would definitely recommend.

~Micah

This weekend I read Willy Vlautin's lastest novel 'The Horse.' It is a sorrowful yet inspiring homage to the pain that often precedes truly great song lyrics. It appeals to me as both a reader and a music lover. Ann Patchett provides this praise: "Willy Vlautin writes about people overlooked by society and overlooked by literature. In "The Horse," he tells the story of a tenderhearted man who has a steady talent and a crushing addiction. It is both a work of extraordinary compassion and a really great novel."

This book is available at VPL in regular type.

Happy reading!

~Kelly Henkle, Library Director

Join us at Vinton's Celebration Park for lunch with the library staff! Bring a sack lunch and join us for a casual conversation about books; we’ll have a limited number of adult fiction titles available for checkout. We'll meet every Monday in September and October, beginning September 9th, from 12:00pm to 1:00pm. Everyone is welcome. Scheduling subject to staff availability and the weather.

• Monday, September 9th
• Monday, September 16th
• Monday, September 23rd
• Monday, September 30th

Join us for our monthly Adventures in Bookclubbing where you pick the book! This month's theme is 'Football.' We're now meeting two times each month; choose your book, and then choose the time that works best for you.

• Tuesday, September 17th at 6pm
• Thursday, September 19th at 12pm

We are so pleased to welcome Lisa and Rachel as new Library Assistants here at the Vinton Public Library--Stop in and say hi!

This little guy is unstoppable and has read 500 books in just 5 months!

Need a new book for the weekend? Fans of Riley Sager's 'Middle of the Night' might just like Lucy Foley's 'The Midnight Feast!'

Join us for our regularly scheduled coloring times or pick a time that works for you! We are pleased to provide a quiet space for our community.

We're now open late on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and early on Fridays! Put a visit to the library on your weekly to-do list for a successful school year!

Looking for a book suggestion? We've got you covered! Fans of David Baldacci's 'A Calamity of Souls' might just enjoy 'Camino Ghosts' by John Grisham! Check them both out today!

Whether you’re off to college for the first time or simply missing those campus vibes, check out these 10 books all set on college campuses available at the library!

~'Begin Again' by Emma Lord

~'The Professor' by Lauren Nossett

~'Hemlock House' by Katie Cotugno

~'The Current' by Tim Johnston

~'Bright and Tender Dark' by Joanna Pearson

~'Life, Loss, and Puffins' by Catherine Ryan Hyde

~'Tangled Up in You' by Christina Lauren

~'Legendborn' by Tracy Deonn

~'Only if You're Lucky' by Stacy Willingham

~'Among the Bros' by Max Marshall

Did you love Kristin Hannah's 'The Women'? Check out Ariel Lawhon's 'The Frozen River'!

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