Book Talk for Feb 4 2025

A Storm of Infinite Beauty: A Novel
by Julianne Maclean

"Gwen Hollingsworth is the curator at a museum in Nova Scotia dedicated to the Hollywood legend Scarlett Fontaine's life. Gwen is also sole descendant and heir to Scarlett's fortune. Gwen is dealing with a messy marital separation and is struggling to move forward. So when Peter Miller, a biographer and photojournalist, come to the museum with shocking claims about Scarlett, which include a life of exile in Alaska and a baby born in secret, Gwen's whole world is turned upside down. Gwen and Peter set out for Alaska together to uncover the truth, but they soon find themselves on a path toward something far deeper and meaningful than either of them ever expected."-- OCLC. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB119628

One Child
by Torey L Hayden

When six-year-old Sheila, the unwashed, unkempt daughter of a migrant worker injures another child, she is temporarily placed in the author's class of retarded and handicapped preadolescents. Hayden soon realizes that this troubled child, whom the court wants to commit to a state institution, is gifted with the IQ of genius. 1980.
DB16782

Dog Day Afternoon
by David Rosenfelt

"Paterson, New Jersey's favorite reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter returns in Dog Day Afternoon, the next mystery in this fan favorite series from National Bestselling Author David Rosenfelt. Retired lawyer Andy Carpenter has run the Tara Foundation - the dog rescue organization named after his beloved golden retriever - for years. It's always been his calling, even as Andy's pulled into representing clients in court. His investigator, Marcus Clark, has been at Andy's side for a long time. Even though they've known each other for years, Marcus keeps his personal life a mystery. So it's a shock when Marcus arrives at the Tara Foundation with two strangers in tow. Turns out Marcus takes disadvantaged young men under his wing, gets them jobs, a place to live, and a chance at a different life. And they want a dog. Andy's specialty. One of the young men, Nick Williams, instantly falls in love with one of the dogs, Daisy. When there's a mass shooting at Nick's work, leaving six dead, all signs point to Nick. Marcus, who's never asked Andy for anything, asks Andy for help. Despite Nick's troubled background, Andy trusts his friend and takes the case"-- Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.
DB122212