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New Adult Fiction!

*'Starling House' by Alix E. Harrow

*'Lies He Told Me' by James Patterson and David Ellis

*'Black River' by Nilanjana Roy

*'I'll Be Waiting' by Kelley Armstrong

*'Santa's Secret' by Fern Michaels

New Adult Nonfiction:

*'Sweet Home Macrame' by Casey Alberti

*'Creating the Black Utopia of Buxton, Iowa' by Rachelle Chase

*'The Beginner's Guide to Friendship Bracelets' by Maria Makarova aka Masha Knots

Hello western fans! I'm back with a brand new book (sort of), first published in 1964 but now republished by Golden West, Inc.

In a tale almost as old as time, we have the story of a young, impetuous boy who made some mistakes that landed him in prison for five years. Now he wants to go straight, having paid his debt to society. Unfortunately for him, trouble is brewing in the valley where he was raised, and a quick stop to put to rest some ghosts from the past turns into an all-out war with the same ruthless gang that sent him away and who are only too anxious to do it again!

Soon there is gunplay, engineered by the self-appointed 'Boss' of the town, and the weak, crooked sheriff. The Ghost Rider, Johnny Lang, is caught up in a false charge and must run for his life or be gunned down. But will Johnny run, or stay and fight? It seems that his dream of a quiet ranch in Oregon has been forgotten...or has it?

Stop in at the Vinton Public Library and pick up this shoot-em-up western from yesteryear! Scoring a 4.5/5 on goodreads.com, I thought it was a great book! Saddle up!

~Connie

I might just be Alison Espach's #1 fan. 'Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance' is a dark, coming-of-age character study on how grief shapes us. Enter: young Sally Holt. Sally narrates life after a traumatic car accident that kills her older sister, warps her parents lives into something almost unrecognizable, and leads her down a path that forever connects her to the boy driving the car that killed her sister. Check out this author; she is a keeper.

Happy reading, friends! ~Heather

I got caught up in this book because it's based in Waukon, Iowa, and other nearby towns including Red Wing and Rochester, Minnesota. The lady is trying to live up to her family's expectations of her without losing herself. How can she satisfy both? It's just very, very challenging. Book 2 is waiting!!!

~Cheryl

The Friends of the Vinton Public Library are pleased to partner with Virginia Gay Hospital and Clinics Gifts of Hope for the 2024 Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run Challenge! Register by clicking the link below; there is no charge to register. You can make an optional donation to Gifts of Hope and the Friends of the Vinton Public Library. Thank you for your support!

Gifts of Hope October Breast Cancer Awareness Walk/Run Challenge (runsignup.com)

Test your puzzle-solving skills this October at our library's escape room! Teams of 2-6 people, ages 8 and up, spend an hour trying to 'escape' by looking for clues and solving puzzles. Call 319-472-4208 to reserve your spot today!

Join us at Vinton's Celebration Park for lunch with the library staff! Bring a sack lunch and join us in the gazebo 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, October 7th
• Monday, October 14th
• Monday, October 21st
• Monday, October 28th

Join us for our monthly book club where you pick the book! This month pick a book with a one-word title and join us for a discussion. This is a great way to connect with fellow readers and learn about new authors and titles. We're meeting twice this month; pick the time that works best for you!

• Tuesday, October 15th at 6pm
• Thursday, October 17th at 12pm

As a result of our strategic planning, we have expanded our evening hours and increased staffing in order to be able to provide you with a robust programming calendar. We have something for everyone! If you have questions about anything listed, please stop in, call us (319-472-4208) or email us (library@vintonia.gov). See you at the library!

Our next Beanstack reading challenge begins October 1st! We have challenges for all ages; sign up today! Kids that complete the challenge win a prize. Adults that complete the challenge earn the chance to win a prize. Happy reading!

Meet Will, our October Kid Librarian! Stop by and check out his display.

Thank you, Tanager Expressive Arts, for a fun afternoon!

This lil' guy LOVES his books!! He has read 600 books.

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