Author Archives: Walpole Town Library

“A servant and former slave is accused of murdering her employer and his wife in this astonishing historical thriller that moves from a Jamaican sugar plantation to the fetid streets of Georgian London—a remarkable literary debut with echoes of Alias Grace, The Underground Railroad, and The Paying Guests. All of London is abuzz with theContinue reading “The Confessions of Frannie Langton by”

“A profoundly moving novel about two neighboring families in a suburban town, the friendship between their children, a tragedy that reverberates over four decades, the daily intimacies of marriage, and the power of forgiveness. How much can a family forgive? Francis Gleeson and Brian Stanhope, rookie cops in the NYPD, live next door to eachContinue reading “Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane”

Join us at Town Hall for a presentation by Chris Schadler on Eastern Coyotes this Friday, June 14th at 7pm. “The Real Eastern Coyote” Learn the true story of the eastern coyote – how and when it arrived in New England, how it lives among us but is rarely seen and how it contributes toContinue reading “Coyote Presentation Friday June 14th”

“The murder of a small-time drug dealer snowballs into the most complex case ever faced by Joe Gunther and his VBI team. It is said a bright and clear bomber’s moon is the best asset to finding one’s target. But beware what you wish for: What you can see at night can also see you.Continue reading “Bomber’s Moon by Archer Mayor- Coming this September”

“From the New York Times bestselling author of Dark Matter and the Wayward Pines trilogy comes a relentless thriller about time, identity, and memory—his most ambitious, mind-boggling, irresistible work to date. “An action-packed, brilliantly unique ride that had me up late and shirking responsibilities until I had devoured the last page . . . a fantastic read.”—Andy Weir, #1 NewContinue reading “Recursion by Blake Crouch”

“A stunning tour de force following three fierce, unforgettable Southern women in the years leading up to the Great Depression It’s 1924 South Carolina and the region is still recovering from the infamous boll weevil infestation that devastated the land and the economy. Gertrude, a mother of four, must make an unconscionable decision to saveContinue reading “Call Your Daughter Home by Deb Spera”

“A modern-day Muslim Pride and Prejudice for a new generation of love. Ayesha Shamsi has a lot going on. Her dreams of being a poet have been set aside for a teaching job so she can pay off her debts to her wealthy uncle. She lives with her boisterous Muslim family and is always beingContinue reading “Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin”

“A Nantucket woman returns home to find that reunions aren’t always simple, in this heartwarming novel from the New York Times bestselling author of A Nantucket Wedding and Secrets in Summer. “Nancy Thayer is the queen of beach books.”—The Star-Ledger Keely Green always dreamed of leaving the beautiful shores of Nantucket to become a writer.Continue reading “The Latest Nancy Thayer Novel Coming July 2nd”

“From Jennifer Weiner, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Who Do You Love and In Her Shoes comes a smart, thoughtful, and timely exploration of two sisters’ lives from the 1950s to the present as they struggle to find their places—and be true to themselves—in a rapidly evolving world. Mrs. Everything is anContinue reading “Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner”

Beginning today, June 3rd, the library will be operating from the second floor of Town Hall. We can’t wait to see you in our temporary location! We will be open our normal business hours. We have books, movies, audio books and magazines to check out plus our public computers, laptops, printer, scanner, copier and faxContinue reading “Visit the Library at Town Hall”