Every month, staff from the Airdrie Public Library send the Airdrie City View a small collection of some of the titles available at the library, along with some short synopses. The titles include both adult fiction and non-fiction selections.
Here is the November submission, showcasing some of the library's books Airdrie readers can enjoy getting lost in this holiday season.
Adult Fiction
We Were Never Here
Andrea Bartz
Emily is having the time of her life. She's in the mountains of Chile with her best friend, Kristen, on their annual reunion trip, and the women are feeling closer than ever.
But on the last night of the trip, Kristen says a cute backpacker she brought back to the room attacked her, and she had no choice but to kill him in self-defense.
A Slow Fire Burning
Paula Hawkins
When a young man is found gruesomely murdered in a London houseboat, it triggers questions about three women who knew him.
Laura is the troubled one-night-stand last seen in the victim's home. Carla is his grief-stricken aunt, already mourning the recent death of yet another family member. And Miriam is the nosy neighbour clearly keeping secrets from the police. All three women share separate connections to the victim.
Adult Non-Fiction
Indian in the Cabinet
Jody Wilson-Raybould
This memoir of the Canadian government's former secretary general recounts how and why Jody Wilson-Raybould got into federal politics, her experience as an Indigenous leader sitting around the cabinet table, her proudest achievements, and the very public SNC-Lavalin affair that centred around her conflict with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
It also recounts how she got out and moved forward from the affair, and how she sat as an Independent Member in Parliament. Through her words, Wilson-Raybould showcases how she believes there is a better way to govern and a better way for politics – one that will make a better country for all.
The Enneagram at Work: Unlocking the Power of Type
Jim McPartlin
Use the power of the Enneagram to become a more effective, capable leader. Self-awareness can radically transform leadership, strengthen teams, and spark creative solutions.
From giving and accepting criticism to fostering strong mentorships and managing conflict, The Enneagram at Work will give you invaluable tools for growing and thriving in your career.
