February
Staff Pick Reads
Linda Frenzel, MSLS
Camden Library Director
Linda's Picks:
The pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, one hundred and eighteen cardinals from all over the globe will gather to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election. They are holy men. But they are not immune to the human temptations of power and glory. And they are not above the tribalism and factionalism that consumes humanity. When all is said and done, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on Earth.
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Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim—the Thursday Murder Club—are still riding high off their recent real-life murder case and are looking forward to a bit of peace and quiet at Cooper’s Chase, their posh retirement village.
But they are out of luck.
An unexpected visitor—an old pal of Elizabeth’s (or perhaps more than just a pal?)—arrives, desperate for her help. He has been accused of stealing diamonds worth millions from the wrong men and he’s seriously on the lam.
Then, as night follows day, the first body is found. But not the last. Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim are up against a ruthless murderer who wouldn’t bat an eyelid at knocking off four septuagenarians. Can our four friends catch the killer before the killer catches them? And if they find the diamonds, too? Well, wouldn’t that be a bonus? You should never put anything beyond the Thursday Murder Club.
Richard Osman is back with everyone’s favorite mystery-solving quartet, and the second installment of the Thursday Murder Club series is just as clever and warm as the first—an unputdownable, laugh-out-loud pleasure of a read. Amazon
It is an ordinary Thursday, and things should finally be returning to normal. Except trouble is never far away where the Thursday Murder Club are concerned. A decade-old cold case—their favorite kind--leads them to a local news legend and a murder with no body and no answers.
Then a new foe pays Elizabeth a visit. Her mission? Kill or be killed. Suddenly the cold case has become red hot.
While Elizabeth wrestles with her conscience (and a gun), Joyce, Ron, and Ibrahim chase down the clues with help from old friends and new. But can the gang solve the mystery and save Elizabeth before the murderer strikes again?
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Erin's Picks
I will admit, I was hesitant to read this one. I have loved ALL of Mr. Cutters books, but I was wary of the plot. I am so happy I went through and read it anyway. Your skin will crawl, your eyes won't be able to read fast enough to get to the next page and the ending will leave your jaw on the floor. I did NOT want this book to end! Full of high stakes big money plans, a friendship to the end? A LOT of bees and one "glorious" night that is reminiscent of "Carrie". And it will leave you wondering. Are you who you think you are? And is anyone around you who they think they are?
My first time reading author, Michallon and I was immediately hooked. We follow "Rachel" as she navigates life in a kidnapped situation for over 5 years. 5 years spent in a shed while the man outside lives a quiet and lovely life. Until one day that all changes, and she transfers from "woman in the shed" to "woman in the house. Her strength, wit and will to live keep you rooting for her until the end.
Another author I had never read before this book! If you are looking for a good old fashioned paranormal story with some cultist action in it. You have found your book (And I am keeping my fingers crossed for a sequel). Three friends in college on a road trip to visit and document roadside memorials for a project. What could go wrong? Everything. Everything goes wrong. But in the most intense and page turning fashion. I can say that it begins slowly but that really helps develop the characters as the book goes on. I also teared up in the final 20 pages or so. So, get ready for a ride of your life.
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