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Three-Body Problem
Posted on April 19, 2024 by mcconelibrary inSet against the backdrop of China’s Cultural Revolution, a secret military project sends signals into space to establish contact with aliens. An alien civilization on the brink of destruction captures the signal and plans to invade Earth. Meanwhile, on Earth, different camps start forming, planning to either welcome the superior beings and help them […]
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The Paleontologist
Posted on November 28, 2023 by mcconelibrary inA haunted paleontologist returns to the museum where his sister was abducted years earlier and is faced with a terrifying and murderous spirit in this chilling novel from the author of A History of Fear—perfect for fans of Simone St. James and Katy Hays. Curator of paleontology Dr. Simon Nealy never expected to return […]
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Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Lost Christmas
Posted on November 28, 2023 by mcconelibrary inThe Grinch is BACK and ready to prove to the residents of Who- ville that he’s changed. This heartwarming sequel is written and illustrated in the style of Dr. Seuss’s beloved holiday classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Grinch had been patiently waiting all year, To celebrate Christmas and bring the Whos cheer, […]
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He Who Drowned the World
Posted on November 28, 2023 by mcconelibrary inHow much would you give to win the world? Zhu Yuanzhang, the Radiant King, is riding high after her victory that tore southern China from its Mongol masters. Now she burns with a new desire: to seize the throne and crown herself emperor. But Zhu isn’t the only one with imperial ambitions. Her neighbor […]
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The First Ladies
Posted on July 6, 2023 by mcconelibrary inA novel about the extraordinary partnership between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and civil rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune—an unlikely friendship that changed the world, from the New York Times bestselling authors of the Good Morning America Book Club pick The Personal Librarian . The daughter of formerly enslaved parents, Mary McLeod Bethune refuses to back […]
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Zero Days
Posted on July 6, 2023 by mcconelibrary inAn adrenaline-fueled thriller that combines Mr. and Mrs. Smith with The Fugitive about a woman in a race against time to clear her name and find her husband’s murderer. Hired by companies to break into buildings and hack security systems, Jack and her husband, Gabe, are the best penetration specialists in the business. But after […]
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Cassandra in Reverse
Posted on July 6, 2023 by mcconelibrary inA REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK “A Time-Twisting Delight” —Reese Witherspoon (Reese’s Book Club June ’23 Pick) If you had the power to change the past…where would you start? Cassandra Penelope Dankworth is a creature of habit. She likes what she likes (museums, jumpsuits, her boyfriend, Will) and strongly dislikes what she doesn’t (mess, change, her […]
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Wolfsong: Green Creek #1
Posted on July 6, 2023 by mcconelibrary inThe beloved fantasy romance sensation by New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune, about love, loyalty, betrayal, and joy. The Bennett family has a secret: They’re not just a family, they’re a pack. Wolfsong is Oxnard “Ox” Matheson’s story. Ox Matheson was twelve when his father taught him a lesson: Ox wasn’t worth anything and […]
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Fire Strike
Posted on July 5, 2023 by mcconelibrary inJOIN JUAN CABRILLO AND THE OREGON CREW IN THE LATEST EXPLOSIVE THRILL-RIDE FROM THE GRAND MASTER OF ADVENTURE, CLIVE CUSSLER A hypersonic missile. A genetically engineered army. A worldwide plot of destruction . . . __________ When Juan Cabrillo, captain of the Oregon , is hired to extract an undercover operative in Kenya, he finds […]
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