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Calvert Library's Book Bites for Adults

Calvert Library's Book Bites for Adults

Podcast Calvert Library's Book Bites for Adults
Podcast Calvert Library's Book Bites for Adults

Calvert Library's Book Bites for Adults

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Calvert librarians share some of their favorite books by reading a chapter or two to whet your appetite. We will cover a wide variety of genres, so you are sure... More
Calvert librarians share some of their favorite books by reading a chapter or two to whet your appetite. We will cover a wide variety of genres, so you are sure... More

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  • If I Disappear by Eliza Jane Brazier
    Enjoy our presentation of If I Disappear written by Eliza Jane Brazier and published by Berkley. When her favorite true-crime podcast host goes missing, an adrift young woman plunges headfirst into the wild backcountry of Northern California and her own dangerous obsession. Sera loves true crime podcasts. They make her feel empowered in a world where women just like her disappear daily. She's sure they are preparing her for something. So when Rachel, her favorite podcast host, goes missing, Sera knows it's time to act. Rachel has always taught her to trust her instincts. Sera follows the clues hidden in the episodes to an isolated ranch outside Rachel's small hometown to begin her search. She's convinced her investigation will make Rachel so proud. But the more Sera digs into this unfamiliar world, the more off things start to feel. Because Rachel is not the first woman to vanish from the ranch, and she won't be the last... Rachel did try to warn her.Please be advised, If I Disappear contains depictions or discussions of animal abuse, alcoholism, drug use and violence.This title is available as an ebook and audiobook on Libby by Overdrive.Libby ebook: https://bit.ly/IfIDisappear_ebookLibby audiobook: https://bit.ly/IfIDisappear_audio Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information. Music:  Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
    2021/09/29
    7:56
  • The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian
    Enjoy our presentation of The Flight Attendant written by Chris Bohjalian and published by Random House. When binge-drinking flight attendant Cassandra wakes up in a Dubai hotel next to a body, she has no idea what happened, and all she can think to do is lie about it. She lies to her coworkers, and eventually to the FBI agents who question her. Could she have killed him? If not, then who did?Please be advised, The Flight Attendant contains depictions or discussions of alcoholism, death and strong language.This title is available as an ebook and audiobook on Libby by Overdrive.Libby ebook: http://bit.ly/FlightAttendant_ebookLibby audiobook:http://bit.ly/FlightAttendant_audiobook  Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information. Music:  Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
    2021/09/22
    16:45
  • The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
    Enjoy our presentation of The Night Circus  written by Erin Morgenstern and published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. The circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, when yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazements. It is called Le Cirque des Rêves, and it is only open at night.But behind the scenes, a fierce competition is underway: a duel between two young magicians, Celia and Marco, who have been trained since childhood expressly for this purpose by their mercurial instructors. Unbeknownst to them both, this is a game in which only one can be left standing. Despite the high stakes, Celia and Marco soon tumble headfirst into love, setting off a domino effect of dangerous consequences, and leaving the lives of everyone, from the performers to the patrons, hanging in the balance.The Night Circus was given the Alex Award and was named the top Fantasy book of 2012.Please be advised, The Night Circus contains depictions or discussions of violence, death and parental abuse.This title is available as an ebook and audiobook on Libby by Overdrive. Libby eBook -  https://bit.ly/NightCircus_ebookLibby Audio -   https://bit.ly/NightCircus_audio Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information. Music:  Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 
    2021/09/15
    35:33
  • The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths
    Enjoy our presentation of The Stranger Diaries written by Elly Griffiths  and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.  Clare Cassidy is no stranger to murder. A high school English teacher specializing in the Gothic writer R. M. Holland, she teaches a course on it every year. But when one of Clare's colleagues and closest friends is found dead, with a line from R. M. Holland's most famous story, "The Stranger," left by her body, Clare is horrified to see her life collide with the storylines of her favorite literature. To make matters worse, the police suspect the killer is someone Clare knows. Unsure whom to trust, she turns to her closest confidant, her diary, the only outlet she has for her darkest suspicions and fears about the case. Then one day she notices something odd. Writing that isn't hers, left on the page of an old diary : Hallo Clare. You don't know me. Clare becomes more certain than ever: "The Stranger" has come to terrifying life. The Stranger Diaries was given the 2020 Edgar Award for Best NovelPlease be advised, The Stranger Diaries contains depictions or discussions of death.This title is available as an ebook on Libby by Overdrive and an ebook and audiobook on Hoopla .Libby ebook:  https://bit.ly/StrangerDiaries_LibbyHoopla ebook:  https://bit.ly/StrangerDiaries_Hoopla_ebook Hoopla audiobook:  https://bit.ly/StrangerDiaries_Hoopla_audio Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information.Music:  Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
    2021/09/08
    16:18
  • Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
    Enjoy our presentation of Nothing to See Here, written by Kevin Wilson and published by HarperCollins.  Lillian and Madison were unlikely, yet inseparable friends at their boarding school. Then Lillian had to leave the school unexpectedly in the wake of a scandal, and they have barely spoken since. Years later, Lillian gets a letter from Madison pleading for her help. Madison's twin step-kids are moving in, and she wants Lillian to be their caretaker. However, there's a catch: the twins spontaneously combust when they get agitated. Lillian is convinced Madison is pulling her leg, but it's the truth. Thinking of the life that has consistently disappointed her, Lillian figures she has nothing to lose. Over the course of one demanding summer, Lillian and the twins learn to trust each other while also staying out of the way of Madison's uptight husband. Surprised by her intense feelings of protectiveness she feels for them, Lillian ultimately begins to accept that she needs these strange children as much as they need her. Could this be the start of the amazing life she'd always hoped for?Please be advised: This title contains some strong language.Nothing to See Here is a New York Times BestsellerThis title is available as an ebook on Libby by Overdrive and an audiobook and ebook on Hoopla.  Hoopla Audiobook: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12341717Hoopla Ebook: https://www.hoopladigital.com/title/12510333Overdrive Ebook: https://www.overdrive.com/media/4559196/nothing-to-see-here Please visit www.calvertlibrary.info for more information. Music:  Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ 
    2021/09/01
    6:32

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Calvert librarians share some of their favorite books by reading a chapter or two to whet your appetite. We will cover a wide variety of genres, so you are sure to find something to sink your teeth into. All titles shared are available through Calvert Library’s Digital Collection: https://bit.ly/CalvertLibraryDigitalPlatforms
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