Author Archives: Walpole Town Library

“A young boy is haunted by a voice in his head in this “haunting and thrilling” epic of literary horror from the #1 NYT bestselling author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower (John Green). Christopher is seven years old. Christopher is the new kid in town. Christopher has an imaginary friend. We can swallowContinue reading “Imaginary Friend by Stephen Chbosky”

“SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2019 BOOKER PRIZE Baking a multitude of tartes tatins for local restaurants, an Ohio housewife contemplates her four kids, husband, cats and chickens. Also, America’s ignoble past, and her own regrets. She is surrounded by dead lakes, fake facts, Open Carry maniacs, and oodles of online advice about survivalism, veil toss duties,Continue reading “Ducks, Newburyport by Lucy Ellmann”

“From the author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a new novel based on a riveting true story of love and resilience. Her beauty saved her ― and condemned her. Cilka is just sixteen years old when she is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in 1942, where the commandant immediately noticesContinue reading “Cika’s Journey by Heather Morris”

“Winner of the Dzanc Books Prize for Fiction An Indies Introduce pick A September Indie Next pick “Hugely important, hauntingly brutal―Englehardt has just announced himself as one of America’s most talented emerging writers.” ―Kirkus starred review Bloomland opens during finals week at a fictional southern university, when a student walks into the library with hisContinue reading “Bloomland by John Englehardt”

“Inspired by her blockbuster phenomenon Wonder, R. J. Palacio makes her graphic novel debut with an unforgettable story of the power of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war. “I was captivated by White Bird. It tells the hardest truths with honesty and calm (so that young readers can hear them). R.J. PalacioContinue reading “White BIrd by R. J. Palacio”

“From the New York Times bestselling author of The Proposal and a “rising star in the romance genre” (Entertainment Weekly) comes a dazzling new novel about a spontaneous holiday vacation that turns into an unforgettable romance. Vivian Forest has been out of the country a grand total of one time, so when she gets the chance to tag alongContinue reading “Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory”

“Nineteen Arab women journalists speak out about what it’s like to report on their changing homelands in this first-of-its-kind essay collection, with a foreword by CNN chief international correspondent Christiane Amanpour “A stirring, provocative and well-made new anthology . . . that rewrites the hoary rules of the foreign correspondent playbook, deactivating the old clichés.” —DwightContinue reading “Our Women on the Ground: Essays by Arab Women Reporting from the Arab World”

“From the National Book Award–winning author of Between the World and Me, a boldly conjured debut novel about a magical gift, a devastating loss, and an underground war for freedom. Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was sold away, Hiram was robbed of all memory of her—but was gifted with a mysterious power.Continue reading “The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates”

“The storm of the century is about to hit Little Bridge Island, Florida—and it’s sending waves crashing through Sabrina “Bree” Beckham’s love life… When a massive hurricane severs all power and cell service to Little Bridge Island—as well as its connection to the mainland—twenty-five-year-old Bree Beckham isn’t worried . . . at first. She’s already escaped one storm—herContinue reading “No Judgments by Meg Cabot”

“Ann Patchett, the New York Times bestselling author of Commonwealth and State of Wonder, returns with her most powerful novel to date: a richly moving story that explores the indelible bond between two siblings, the house of their childhood, and a past that will not let them go. “’Do you think it’s possible to ever see the past as itContinue reading “The Dutch House by Ann Patchett”