New Fiction
Earthly joys by Philippa Gregory.
Sir Robert Cecil, advisor to the newly crowned King James I, relies on his loyal gardener for practical advice. Combining beautifully ordered landscapes with the turmoil of a country teetering toward civil war, the author brilliantly brings the past to life through the eyes of one remarkable man and his family.
Julie and Romeo get lucky by Jeanne Ray.
This long-awaited sequel to the New York Times bestseller "Julie and Romeo" reunites readers with the endearing characters and their lively families.
The moon witch by Linda Winstead Jones.
Middle Fyne sister Juliet is kidnapped by the Emperor's men--only to be rescued by a man whose animal instincts tell him he's found the only woman to call his own.
Something blue by Emily Giffin.
Darcy knows what is important in life: being the most beautiful. She has chosen to live life on the surface, picking a fiancé who looks great next to her and a job in public relations that showcases her talents. Everything is perfect—just the way Darcy likes it. Until she finds herself pregnant, alone, and dumped by two men. Darcy can think of only one thing to do—run away to London, inviting herself to stay indefinitely in her childhood friend Ethan's apartment. There, she learns more about motherhood and herself than she ever thought possible—and discovers the true meaning of friendship and love. Something Blue is a charming and complex portrait of a woman discovering that sometimes even perfection is overrated and that a messy life can be more satisfying than she ever dreamed.
That anvil of our souls: a novel of the Monitor and the Merrimack by David Poyer.