A Few of Our Favorite Things 2023

Wake County Public Libraries wishes you a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year. Our Adult Services Librarians have created our annual gift to you - this list featuring some of our favorite recent books. From novels of all genres to nonfiction and biographies, you are sure to find some books to love among these librarian favorites.
 

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1. The murders at Fleat House

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Author:
Riley, Lucinda, 1965-2021
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Cary Regional - Mystery
RILEY
Duraleigh Road - Mystery
RILEY
East Regional - Mystery has 2
RILEY
Description:
"The sudden death of a pupil in Fleat House at St Stephen's - a small English private boarding school in deepest Norfolk - is a shocking event that the headmaster is very keen to call a tragic accident. But the local police cannot rule out foul play and the case prompts the return of high-flying Detective Inspector Jazmine 'Jazz' Hunter to the force. Jazz has her own private reasons for stepping away from her police career in London but reluctantly...

2. The St. Ambrose School for Girls

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Author:
Ward, Jessica
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3.8 stars
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Athens Drive Community - Adult Fiction
WARD
Cary Regional - Adult Fiction has 2
WARD
Duraleigh Road - Adult Fiction
WARD
Description:
"When Sarah Taylor arrives at the exclusive St. Ambrose School, she's carrying more baggage than just what fits in her suitcase. She knows she's not like the other girls-if the shabby, all-black, non-designer clothes don't give that away, the bottle of lithium hidden in her desk drawer sure does. St. Ambrose's queen bee, Greta Stanhope, picks Sarah as a target from day one-the most popular, powerful, horrible girl at school is relentless in making...