HOW TO GET BOOKS BY MAIL Applying for service.
How do you return your books?
For those living in Oklahoma County, if you are 65 years of age or older or Easy. Put the books back into the bag and fill out the re-order slip if you completely homebound, please call 405-606-3295 or 405-606-3297 to wish to order more books. Turn the address label (located in the pocket on the side of the bag) so that the library’s address is showing. Or, drop sign up for Books-by-Mail service and to place your order. off the bag at any Metropolitan Library System library.
How do you receive your books?
Your books will be mailed to you in a reusable canvas bag. No postage is required.
How long can you keep your books? You can keep books for up to three weeks. Of course, we hope when you finish your reading you’ll return them promptly so they will be available to others.
AUGUST 2015
www.metrolibrar y.org
What if I have questions? No problem. Call us at (405) 606-3295 or 405-606-3297. We’re happy to help.
www.metrolibrar y.org
NONFICTION
Dead Wake
By Erik Larson The story of the last crossing of the Lusitania that was sunk by a German u-boat as told through the experiences of the passengers while painting a larger portrait of America at the height of the Progressive Era. HIS
H is for Hawk
By Helen MacDonald A Cambridge scholar and practiced falconer undertakes the training of a fierce goshawk named Mable after her father’s unexpected death. BIO
The Hearing Loss Guide
By John M. Burkey Audiologist Burkey presents clear, basic facts on hearing impairment and treatments, and recommendations from people who are coping successfully with hearing difficulties. HEA
Just Tell Me How It Works
By Paul Lance The author offers information on new technology. Sections summarize the pros, cons, and hidden costs to help you navigate in this new digital world. HAF
The Mercy of the Sky: The Story of a Tornado
By Holly Bailey An acclaimed reporter returns to her hometown in Moore, Oklahoma after the May 20, 2013 tornado and emerges with a story of human courage in the face of natural disaster.
You Can Paint Vibrant Watercolors in Twelve Easy Lessons
By Yuko Nagayama Complete with step-by-step illustrations, this book offers instructions on all the essential water color painting techniques. ARC
FICTION
Etta Mae’s Worst Bad-Luck Day
By Ann B. Ross Etta Mae Wiggins wants to move from the trailer park. She has her sights set on marrying a wealthy elderly man but is hampered by his scheming children, her ex-husband, and her former boyfriend.
Finding Me
By Kathryn Cushman After her father’s death, Kelli Huddleston discovers the entire life she’s known has been a lie. As she seeks to know more about her past, she finds family she’s never known, and ugly secrets threaten to stifle the truth and restoration she seeks.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
ARC.........Arts & Crafts BIO..........Biography HAF..........Home & Family HEA..........Health HIS...........History INSP.........Inspirational Fiction
Return Service Requested Books by Mail MLS Service Center 300 N.E. 50th, Suite 5 Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Oklahoma City, OK Permit No. 757
PAID
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BOOKS BY MAIL AUGUST 2015
BOOKS BY MAIL AUGUST 2015
Titles available in large print and regular print.
Girls of August
By Anne Rivers Siddon Four friends who used to meet for an annual summer beach vacation drift apart after a tragedy. Years later, a new marriage reunites them and they decide to gather once again, but they will be tested by the new and much younger addition to the group.
Keepers of the Covenant
The Nightingale
By Kristin Hannah The story of two sisters, separated by years, experiences, ideals, passions and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France.
NYPD Red 3
By James Patterson Members of the highly trained By Lynn Austin task force assigned to protect The lives of the exiles in Babylon the rich and famous, Detective are thrown into despair when Zach Jordan and his partner a decree from the king’s palace Kylie MacDonald are called calls for the annihilation of to the home of a billionaire every Jewish person in less businessman after he makes a than one year. Ezra, a quiet but grisly discovery in his garage. brilliant scholar, finds himself called upon to become the The Secret of Pembrooke Park leader of his people. INSP By Julie Klassen Meek and Mild As secrets come to light at By Olivia Newport the abandoned manor house, Clara Kuhn considers the Pembrooke Park, will Abigail marriage proposal of Andrew find the hidden treasure and Raber while coming to terms love she seeks...or very real with the possibility that they danger? will be shunned by their Old Order community, even as the community goes through changes of its own. INSP
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry
By Gabrielle Zevin A widowed middle aged owner of a failing bookstore is given a second chance with the arrival of a mysterious package that lands on his doorstep.
Your Next Breath
By Iris Johansen Catherine Ling is one of the CIA’s most prized operatives. She has created a brand-new life for herself, far from her rough beginnings on the streets of Hong Kong. But someone has followed her trail...and is playing a deadly game with her, striking closer to her heart with each blow.
MYSTERY Death Wears a Beauty Mask and other stories
By Mary Higgins Clark Revisit the short story highlights from the “Queen of Suspense” including 1956’s Stowaway and classic tales featuring Alvirah and Willy, My Gal Sunday and many more.
Every Fifteen Minutes
-and win the heart of the former survive to find dreams fulfilled on the trail? owner’s daughter.
By Lisa Scottoline Psychiatrist and newly separated dad, Dr. Eric Parrish, has a new high-risk teenage patient. When a girl is murdered and the patient goes missing, Eric investigates and becomes a person of interest in the case. Then he’s accused of sexual harassment. Is someone trying to destroy his life?
Country
Ghost Wanted
Every Bride Needs a Groom
By Carolyn Hart What began as pranks at the library ended in the theft of a rare book and an attack on a night watchman. Ghostly gumshoe Bailey Ruth is aided by the library’s resident ghost, the elegant and lovely Lorraine Marlow, who hides a secret sorrow.
ROMANCE The Brickmaker’s Bride
By Judith Miller In post-Civil War West Virginia, Ewan needs to overcome a bad business deal to save his West Virginia brick making operation-
By Danielle Steel Struggling to achieve an independent life when her stale marriage abruptly ends, Stephanie Adams embarks on an impulsive road trip and discovers herself in the course of a whirlwind relationship with a famous country music star.
By Janice Thompson Even though her boyfriend has yet to propose, Katie enters a contest to win her dream dress. She wins the contest and loses her boyfriend on the same day and can’t decide how to proceed without embarrassing herself in front of the hunky bridal shop owner.
The Lady’s Maid
By Susan Page Davis Lady Anne Stone is determined to find the new Earl of Stoneford who disappeared into America’s Wild West. Her maid, Elise Finster, has resolved to be her chaperone. Will they succumb to the dangers of their quest or
WESTERN The Last Gunfighter: Sudden Fury
By William Johnstone Frank Morgan decides to get to the bottom of the logger deemed “Terror of the Redwoods.” A local timber baron has put a bounty on the hide of this man-beast. The woods are teeming with so many triggerhappy dolts and half-cocked drunkards that someone’s bound to get hurt - and bad.
The Last Gunfighter: Montana Gundown
By William Johnstone As a young man rumored to be his son sets out to kill him, Frank Morgan tracks down a woman he once loved to find out if the claim is true and winds up in the middle of a vicious range war.
www.metrolibrar y.org
BOOKS BY MAIL AUGUST 2015
BOOKS BY MAIL AUGUST 2015
Titles available in large print and regular print.
Girls of August
By Anne Rivers Siddon Four friends who used to meet for an annual summer beach vacation drift apart after a tragedy. Years later, a new marriage reunites them and they decide to gather once again, but they will be tested by the new and much younger addition to the group.
Keepers of the Covenant
The Nightingale
By Kristin Hannah The story of two sisters, separated by years, experiences, ideals, passions and circumstance, each embarking on her own dangerous path toward survival, love and freedom in German-occupied, war-torn France.
NYPD Red 3
By James Patterson Members of the highly trained By Lynn Austin task force assigned to protect The lives of the exiles in Babylon the rich and famous, Detective are thrown into despair when Zach Jordan and his partner a decree from the king’s palace Kylie MacDonald are called calls for the annihilation of to the home of a billionaire every Jewish person in less businessman after he makes a than one year. Ezra, a quiet but grisly discovery in his garage. brilliant scholar, finds himself called upon to become the The Secret of Pembrooke Park leader of his people. INSP By Julie Klassen Meek and Mild As secrets come to light at By Olivia Newport the abandoned manor house, Clara Kuhn considers the Pembrooke Park, will Abigail marriage proposal of Andrew find the hidden treasure and Raber while coming to terms love she seeks...or very real with the possibility that they danger? will be shunned by their Old Order community, even as the community goes through changes of its own. INSP
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry
By Gabrielle Zevin A widowed middle aged owner of a failing bookstore is given a second chance with the arrival of a mysterious package that lands on his doorstep.
Your Next Breath
By Iris Johansen Catherine Ling is one of the CIA’s most prized operatives. She has created a brand-new life for herself, far from her rough beginnings on the streets of Hong Kong. But someone has followed her trail...and is playing a deadly game with her, striking closer to her heart with each blow.
MYSTERY Death Wears a Beauty Mask and other stories
By Mary Higgins Clark Revisit the short story highlights from the “Queen of Suspense” including 1956’s Stowaway and classic tales featuring Alvirah and Willy, My Gal Sunday and many more.
Every Fifteen Minutes
-and win the heart of the former survive to find dreams fulfilled on the trail? owner’s daughter.
By Lisa Scottoline Psychiatrist and newly separated dad, Dr. Eric Parrish, has a new high-risk teenage patient. When a girl is murdered and the patient goes missing, Eric investigates and becomes a person of interest in the case. Then he’s accused of sexual harassment. Is someone trying to destroy his life?
Country
Ghost Wanted
Every Bride Needs a Groom
By Carolyn Hart What began as pranks at the library ended in the theft of a rare book and an attack on a night watchman. Ghostly gumshoe Bailey Ruth is aided by the library’s resident ghost, the elegant and lovely Lorraine Marlow, who hides a secret sorrow.
ROMANCE The Brickmaker’s Bride
By Judith Miller In post-Civil War West Virginia, Ewan needs to overcome a bad business deal to save his West Virginia brick making operation-
By Danielle Steel Struggling to achieve an independent life when her stale marriage abruptly ends, Stephanie Adams embarks on an impulsive road trip and discovers herself in the course of a whirlwind relationship with a famous country music star.
By Janice Thompson Even though her boyfriend has yet to propose, Katie enters a contest to win her dream dress. She wins the contest and loses her boyfriend on the same day and can’t decide how to proceed without embarrassing herself in front of the hunky bridal shop owner.
The Lady’s Maid
By Susan Page Davis Lady Anne Stone is determined to find the new Earl of Stoneford who disappeared into America’s Wild West. Her maid, Elise Finster, has resolved to be her chaperone. Will they succumb to the dangers of their quest or
WESTERN The Last Gunfighter: Sudden Fury
By William Johnstone Frank Morgan decides to get to the bottom of the logger deemed “Terror of the Redwoods.” A local timber baron has put a bounty on the hide of this man-beast. The woods are teeming with so many triggerhappy dolts and half-cocked drunkards that someone’s bound to get hurt - and bad.
The Last Gunfighter: Montana Gundown
By William Johnstone As a young man rumored to be his son sets out to kill him, Frank Morgan tracks down a woman he once loved to find out if the claim is true and winds up in the middle of a vicious range war.
www.metrolibrar y.org
HOW TO GET BOOKS BY MAIL Applying for service.
How do you return your books?
For those living in Oklahoma County, if you are 65 years of age or older or Easy. Put the books back into the bag and fill out the re-order slip if you completely homebound, please call 405-606-3295 or 405-606-3297 to wish to order more books. Turn the address label (located in the pocket on the side of the bag) so that the library’s address is showing. Or, drop sign up for Books-by-Mail service and to place your order. off the bag at any Metropolitan Library System library.
How do you receive your books?
Your books will be mailed to you in a reusable canvas bag. No postage is required.
How long can you keep your books? You can keep books for up to three weeks. Of course, we hope when you finish your reading you’ll return them promptly so they will be available to others.
AUGUST 2015
www.metrolibrar y.org
What if I have questions? No problem. Call us at (405) 606-3295 or 405-606-3297. We’re happy to help.
www.metrolibrar y.org
NONFICTION
Dead Wake
By Erik Larson The story of the last crossing of the Lusitania that was sunk by a German u-boat as told through the experiences of the passengers while painting a larger portrait of America at the height of the Progressive Era. HIS
H is for Hawk
By Helen MacDonald A Cambridge scholar and practiced falconer undertakes the training of a fierce goshawk named Mable after her father’s unexpected death. BIO
The Hearing Loss Guide
By John M. Burkey Audiologist Burkey presents clear, basic facts on hearing impairment and treatments, and recommendations from people who are coping successfully with hearing difficulties. HEA
Just Tell Me How It Works
By Paul Lance The author offers information on new technology. Sections summarize the pros, cons, and hidden costs to help you navigate in this new digital world. HAF
The Mercy of the Sky: The Story of a Tornado
By Holly Bailey An acclaimed reporter returns to her hometown in Moore, Oklahoma after the May 20, 2013 tornado and emerges with a story of human courage in the face of natural disaster.
You Can Paint Vibrant Watercolors in Twelve Easy Lessons
By Yuko Nagayama Complete with step-by-step illustrations, this book offers instructions on all the essential water color painting techniques. ARC
FICTION
Etta Mae’s Worst Bad-Luck Day
By Ann B. Ross Etta Mae Wiggins wants to move from the trailer park. She has her sights set on marrying a wealthy elderly man but is hampered by his scheming children, her ex-husband, and her former boyfriend.
Finding Me
By Kathryn Cushman After her father’s death, Kelli Huddleston discovers the entire life she’s known has been a lie. As she seeks to know more about her past, she finds family she’s never known, and ugly secrets threaten to stifle the truth and restoration she seeks.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
ARC.........Arts & Crafts BIO..........Biography HAF..........Home & Family HEA..........Health HIS...........History INSP.........Inspirational Fiction
Return Service Requested Books by Mail MLS Service Center 300 N.E. 50th, Suite 5 Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Oklahoma City, OK Permit No. 757
PAID
Non-Profit U.S. Postage