All titles can be requested/checked out through the library.
If you’d like to go the traditional route to request a title on this list and drop by the library, or give us a call – please do!
Our telephone number is: 607-936-3713
You can also request titles through StarCat found at https://starcat.stls.org
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THE BESTSELLERS
FICTION
1. THE SECRET OF SECRETS by Dan Brown: As he searches for the missing noetic scientist he has been seeing, Robert Langdon discovers something regarding a secret project.
2. WILD CARD by Elsie Silver: The fourth book in the Rose Hill series. Gwen gets close to her ex-boyfriend’s dad, who is trying to repair his relationship with his son.
3. CLOWN TOWN by Mick Herron: The ninth book in the Slough House series. Lessons from old spies may come to bear as the ugly side of state security is threatened with exposure.
4. THE SURROGATE MOTHER by Freida McFadden: Abby’s personal assistant, who offers to be her surrogate, also carries an unspeakable secret.
5. KATABASIS by R.F. Kuang: A pair of rival graduate students descend into the underworld to save their late professor and secure his recommendation.
6. LOVER FORBIDDEN by J.R. Ward: The 23rd book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Devlin’s secret may sour Lyric’s new zest for life.
7. FRAMED IN DEATH by J.D. Robb: The 61st book of the In Death series. Eve Dallas investigates the murder of a woman found in the doorway of two gallery owners’ home.
8. PITCHER PERFECT by Tessa Bailey: The fourth book in the Big Shots series. A hockey player poses as the boyfriend of a softball pitcher.
9. CLIVE CUSSLER: THE IRON STORM by Jack Du Brul: The 15th book in the Isaac Bell series. During the Great War, evil forces want to take the fight to the streets of the United States.
10. BUCKEYE by Patrick Ryan: Consequences created by a secret forged between members of two families in a small Ohio town affect a new generation.
11. THE HALLMARKED MAN by Robert Galbraith: The eighth book in the Cormoran Strike series. A dismembered corpse found in a silver shop sets off an investigation.
12. PROJECT HAIL MARY by Andy Weir: Ryland Grace awakes from a long sleep alone and far from home, and the fate of humanity rests on his shoulders.
13. MY FRIENDS by Fredrik Backman: A young woman looks into the story behind a painting that was made 25 years ago and a small group of teens depicted in it; translated by Neil Smith.
14. PEOPLE WATCHING by Hannah Bonam-Young: A relationship between Prudence and Milo in a small Ontario town may shift to something beyond their expectations.
15. ATMOSPHERE by Taylor Jenkins Reid: In the summer of 1980, Joan Goodwin begins training with a group of candidates for NASA’s space shuttle program.
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NON-FICTION
1. CONFRONTING EVIL by Bill O’Reilly and Josh Hammer: O’Reilly and Hammer profile some of history’s nefarious characters.
2. ALL THE WAY TO THE RIVER by Elizabeth Gilbert: The author of “Eat, Pray, Love” depicts her journey through a cycle involving self-destructive tendencies.
3. LISTENING TO THE LAW by Amy Coney Barrett: The Supreme Court justice explains her approach to interpreting the Constitution and recounts some personal and professional experiences.
4. THE BOOK OF SHEEN by Charlie Sheen: The actor, known for his roles in “Platoon” and “Two and a Half Men,” shares stories about his life in Hollywood.
5. THE ANXIOUS GENERATION by Jonathan Haidt: A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.
6. THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE by Bessel van der Kolk: How trauma affects the body and mind, and innovative treatments for recovery.
7. TIME FOR A TURNING POINT by Charlie Kirk with Brent E. Hamachek: The late founder of Turning Point USA gives his take on the direction of the country.
8. SISTER WIFE by Christine Brown Woolley: Known for her appearances on the reality TV series “Sister Wives,” Woolley chronicles how she moved away from polygamy.
9. SHADOW CELL by Andrew Bustamante and Jihi Bustamante: A married couple portray some cat-and-mouse games they encountered while working at the C.I.A.
10. AMERICAN KINGS by Seth Wickersham: A senior writer at ESPN characterizes the phases of a professional football quarterback’s career.
11. LIONS AND SCAVENGERS by Ben Shapiro: A co-founder of The Daily Wire and conservative podcast host shares his views on inequality.
12. ART WORK by Sally Mann: The photographer and author of “Hold Still” gives insights into some of the challenges and delights of making art.
13. A FINE LINE BETWEEN STUPID AND CLEVER by Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer with David Kamp: Behind-the-scenes stories of the cult film “This Is Spinal Tap” and its sequel.
14. FRAMED by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey: Our criminal justice system viewed through the struggles of 10 wrongfully convicted people to achieve exoneration.
15. THE FORT BRAGG CARTEL by Seth Harp: An Iraq war veteran and investigative reporter delves into unsolved murders connected to drug trafficking at the Special Operations base.
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Have a great Sunday!
Linda
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New York Times Bestseller lists are shared via blog post on Sundays.
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LIBRARY CATALOGS:
The Digital Catalog aka Libby: https://stls.overdrive.com/
The Digital Catalog, is an online catalog containing eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines. You can use your library card and checkout content on a PC; you can also use the companion app, Libby, to access titles on your mobile devices; so you can enjoy eBooks and eAudiobooks on the go!
All card holders of all Southern Tier Library System member libraries can check out items from the Digital Catalog.
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Hoopla Catalog: https://www.hoopladigital.com/
The Hoopla Catalog features on demand checkouts of eBooks, eAudiobooks, comic books, albums, movies and TV shows. Patron check out limit is 10 items per month.
Hoopla is a Southeast Steuben County Library service available to all Southeast Steuben County Library card holders.
The Hoopla companion app, also called Hoopla is available for mobile devices, smart TVs & media streaming players.
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Kanopy Catalog: https://www.kanopy.com/en
The Kanopy Catalog features thousands of streaming videos available on demand.
The Kanopy Catalog is available for all Southern Tier Library System member library card holders, including all Southeast Steuben County Library card holders!
You can access the Kanopy Catalog through a web browser, or download the app to your phone, tablet or media streaming player (i.e. Roku, Google or Fire TV).
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StarCat: The catalog of physical/traditional library materials: https://starcat.stls.org
Card holders of all Southern Tier Library System member libraries can access StarCat to search for and request materials available at libraries through out the Southern Tier Library System.
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For more information on library materials and services, including how to get a library card call the library at 607-936-3713.
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*The Southern Tier Library System includes the public libraries in Steuben, Chemung, Yates, Schuyler & Allegheny counties.
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