February 17, 2025
Adult Fiction
An Insignificant Case by Philip Margolin.
"Charlie Webb is a third-rate lawyer who graduated from a third-rate law school and, because he couldn't get hired by any of the major law firms, he's opened his own law firm. Described as a leaky boat floating down the stream of life, Charlie has led an unremarkable life, personally and professionally. Until he's appointed to be the attorney for a decidedly crackpot artist who calls himself Guido Sabatini (born Lawrence Weiss). Sabatini has been arrested -- again -- for breaking into a restaurant and stealing back a painting he sold them because he was insulted by where it was displayed. But as Lawrence Weiss, he's also an accomplished card shark and burglar and while he was there, he stole a thumb drive from the owner's safe. Not knowing what else Sabatini has stolen, Webb negotiates the return of the painting and "other items" in exchange for the owner dropping charges against Sabatini. But the contents of the flash drive threaten very powerful figures, and there are others who have a violent grudge against Sabatini. When a minor theft case becomes a major double homicide and more, Charlie Webb -- an insignificant lawyer assigned to an insignificant case -- is faced with the most important, and deadliest, case of his life."-- Provided by publisher.
Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout.
It's autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer Lucy Barton, who lives down the road in a house by the sea with her ex-husband, William. Together, Lucy and Bob go on walks and talk about their lives, their fears and regrets, and what might have been. Lucy, meanwhile, is finally introduced to the iconic Olive Kitteridge, now living in a retirement community on the edge of town. They spend afternoons together in Olive's apartment, telling each other stories. Stories about people they have known -- "unrecorded lives," Olive calls them -- reanimating them, and, in the process, imbuing their lives with meaning.
Peg and Rose Play the Ponies by Laurien Berenson.
While in Kentucky to sell her Thoroughbred broodmare's offspring at a high-stakes yearling sale, rival sisters-in-law Peg and Rose discover something seems off about Six Oaks farm, and when the yearling manager with serious anger issues is murdered, the ladies enter the ring to expose the culprit.
Adult Non-Fiction
Amateur Radio Contesting for Beginners by Doug Grant, K1DG.
“Contesting is one of the most exciting aspects of amateur radio. It’s called “radiosport” because it really is a sport — a competition to see who can contact the most stations in a given amount of time. Regardless of the size of your station, you can compete, too!” – Amazon.com
The Hobbyist’s Guide to the RTL-SDR by Carl Laufer.
The RTL-SDR is a super cheap software defined radio based on DVB-T TV dongles that can be found for under $$20. This book is about tips and tutorials that show you how to get the most out of your RTL-SDR dongle. Most projects described in this book are also compatible with other wideband SDRs such as the HackRF, Airspy and SDRPlay RSP.
Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel
Eerie Education by Natalie Lunis. J NF
Schools and libraries are places for knowledge. But what if they contain something even scarier than homework and tests? Travel around the country, visiting real schools and libraries with creepy legends and unbelievable paranormal events. Are the stories of strange figures and unexplained disturbances make-believe or signs of something more sinister? Decide for yourself . . . if you dare.
Academy for Roblox Pros: Attack of the Zombies by Louis Shea. J GN
Accidentally spilling his drink on his computer, which opens a door to his favorite video game--Roblox, Mitch and his friends are transported to Roblox Academy where they must get to the bottom of this blocky world before a mysterious villain turns them all into zombies.
Brooke County Public Libraries Wellsburg (304) 737-1551 Follansbee (304) 527-0860
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