Tuesday, May 3, 2016

Here Come the New Books for May 2016! (part 5)

The Last Execution by Jesper Wung-Sung
Historical Fiction 
Based on the true story of the last execution in Denmark's history, this novel asks a question that plagues a small Danish town in 1853: does a fifteen-year-old boy deserve to be put to death?
 
 The Last Full Measure by Trent Reedy
Action/Adventure 
Trent Reedy brings his action-packed, provocative trilogy about the second American Civil War to a stunning and stirring close in The Last Full Measure.
Now, in this third book, the Second Civil War has come to an end in Idaho. The Feds have taken the fight to other fronts, and Danny and his friends are free of US. dominance. But that freedom comes with considerable costs, from Danny's disturbing flashbacks to the war, to the Brotherhood of the White Eagle, whose "security" for Freedom Lake looks more like outright thuggery. After Danny makes a shocking discovery about the Brotherhood's final aims, he and his friends lead a group of townspeople on a dangerous journey across a ravaged Idaho, hoping to build a better society of their own, and fulfill the dreams they had in what once was the United States.
 
The Lifeboat Clique by Kathy Parks
Action/Adventure 
Some people might say that Denver had a death wish. Why else would she have dared to sneak into a Malibu beach party where she’d be surrounded by enemies, namely including her ex-BFF Abigail? Oh yeah. Croix. Denver never thought in a million years he’d ask her out, but who was she to question this miracle of fate? Well, that wasn’t the only surprise fate had in store. During the party a tsunami hit the coast of California, wiping out everything in its path. Denver and a handful of others escaped death by holding onto the roof of the house and were swept out to sea. Of course, one of her fellow castaways was none other than Abigail, who could barely stand the sight of her. Now that she’s floating in the ocean, stuck on a small boat with the most popular kids in school and waiting to be rescued, Denver wonders what might kill her first-dehydration, sunstroke, or the girl she used to think of as a sister?
 
 Lumberjanes vol 3: A Terrible Plan by Noelle Stevenson
Graphic Novel 
This New York Times Bestselling series continues with Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley as they take on everything that goes bump in the night. From scary stories to magical portals that lead to a land untouched by time, it's definitely not your average summer.
 
Macbeth #killingit by William Shakespeare & Courtney Carbone
Contemporary Fiction 
William Shakespeare's tragedy told in the style of texts, tweets, and status posts.
 
 A Midsummer Night #nofilter by William Shakespeare & Brett Wright
Contemporary Fiction 
A retelling of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream--with emojis.
 

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