November Staff Recommendations

The Hitchcock Hotel by Stephanie Wrobel

College friends get together at the hotel their old friend, Alfred opened. He invited them for a free weekend to get together. They all have secrets they never shared. Alfred is an obsessed fan of Alfred Hitchcock and his hotel is filled with film memorabilia. Secrets, lies & twists to the very end. Hitchcock would be proud. This brand new book is available at the library and through Libby. ~ Bonnie

Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris

Jack and Grace are the perfect couple...or are they? The story unfolds as each chapter bounces from the past to the present, piecing together a twisted game of cat and mouse. Jack and Grace work to outwit each other behind closed doors until an unsuspecting accomplice completely changes the game. This fast-paced psychological thriller will have you holding your breath until the very last page! This book is available at the library and through Libby. ~ Alesia

The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

This is the story of two college students who decide to get married in order to get subsidized housing in college. Anna is a starving artist and Liam is from a wealthy family who wants nothing to do with his corporate family business and has become a college professor. When Liam graduates, he and Anna agree to divorce since their marriage was a business arrangement. Liam learns that in order to collect his inheritance, he must bring Anna to his youngest sister's wedding on a private island in Indonesia to meet and get acquainted with his elitist family. Will Anna and Liam be able to convince everyone they are happily married couple? This book is available at the library and through Libby. ~ Erin

The Lost Manuscript by Cathy Bonidan

The Lost Manuscript is a love letter to books and their power to bring people together. When Anne-Lise finds an abandoned manuscript in the drawer of her hotel room, she sets out on a quest to find the original author. Her journey is captured in letters that are an absolute delight to read! This is a book in translation originally published in France. Beautiful language and character development. Truly a huggable book.  Available at the library. ~Leslie M.

The Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware

I really enjoyed this nanny thriller. It has a creepy gothic yet smart house and a lovely family that seems too good to be true. The story begins with the nanny protesting her innocence from jail. She didn't kill the child. This book is available at the library and through Libby. ~ Leslie W.