The Westport Library Resource Guides: Books &amp; Bites: May 2024

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The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin
“An enthralling tale of a secret resistance movement run by Black women in pre-Civil War New Orleans.”—Time
Butcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
The viral TikTok friends-to-lovers dark romantic comedy full of murder, chaos, and sizzling chemistry—unlike anything you’ve read before
Circe by Madeline Miller
Zeus banishes Helios' daughter to an island, where she must choose between living with gods or mortals.
Cujo by Stephen King
The #1 New York Times bestseller, Cujo “hits the jugular” (The New York Times) with the story of a friendly Saint Bernard that is bitten by a bat. Get ready to meet the most hideous menace ever to terrorize the town of Castle Rock, Maine.
A Death at Fountains Abbey by Antonia Hodgson
'In a tale that more than matches its predecessors for pace and atmosphere, Hawkins is forced into confrontation with a psychopathic killer...hugely enjoyable' The Sunday Times
Five-Carat Soul by James McBride
A collection of stories that are funny and poignant, insightful and unpredictable and imaginative and authentic, and explore the ways we learn from the world and the people around us.
Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin; Hildegarde Serle (Translator)
Incredible story of love, loss, and living keeping the reader captivated from start to finish. 5 stars from Pinky
The Fury by Alex Michaelides
ISBN: 9781250758989

A masterfully paced thriller about a reclusive ex–movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is upended by a murder ― from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient.
A Grave Robbery by Deanna Raybourn
This series is completely ridiculous, a historical fantasy, but so much fun. 5 Stars from ARW
Home Front by Kristin Hannah
In this powerhouse of a novel, Kristin Hannah explores the intimate landscape of a troubled marriage with this provocative and timely portrait of a husband and wife, in love and at war.

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The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Addictive psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that’s burning up Instagram and TikTok--Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell, and Verity.
Island of Mercy by Rose Tremain
In the city of Bath, in the year 1865 Jane Adeane, renowned for her restorative skills, is convinced that some other destiny will one day show itself to her.
But when she finds herself torn between a dangerous affair with a female lover and the promise of a conventional marriage to an apparently respectable doctor, her desires begin to lead her towards a future she had never imagined...
It All Comes down to This by Fowler, Therese Anne
Three sisters with secrets; a summer house in Maine to be sold off (or not); a sexy stranger from out of town who’s looking to buy; and no problem that can’t be satisfyingly resolved before the story ends.
James by Percival Everett
A reimagining of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” shines a different light on Mark Twain's classic, revealing new facets of the character of Jim.
Knife by Salman Rushdie
From internationally renowned writer and Booker Prize winner Salman Rushdie, a searing, deeply personal account of enduring—and surviving—an attempt on his life thirty years after the fatwa that was ordered against him
The Last Confession of Thomas Hawkins by Antonia Hodgson
In this spirited new adventure with the affable rogue and fallen gentleman Thomas Hawkins, our hero prays for a royal parson as he relives the espionage, underground dealings, and murder accusations that sent him to the gallows.
March by Geraldine Brooks
From Louisa May Alcott's beloved classic Little Women, Geraldine Brooks has animated the character of the absent father, March, and crafted a story "filled with the ache of love and marriage and with the power of war upon the mind and heart of one unforgettable man" (Sue Monk Kidd).
Mistress of the Court by Laura Purcell
Trapped in an abusive marriage, Henrietta Howard stakes everything on a new life in Hanover with its royal family, heirs to the British throne. As England erupts in Jacobite riots, her family falls apart. She vows to save the country for her children to inherit—even if it costs her pride and her marriage.
Three-Inch Teeth by C. J. Box
The 24th book in the Joe Pickett series. A man released from prison uses grizzly bear attacks to cover his acts of revenge.
True Colors by Kristin Hannah
True Colors, Hannah explores the poignant, powerful, complex world of sisters…