Staff Picks by category.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
As the American Civil War nears its conclusion, a free man of color-Britt Johnson-and his family head to Texas. Joining them are other free people of color. The hardscrabble life on the plains and battling Indians has to be better than the constant looking-over-the-shoulder they endured in Kentucky. Such is the premis of Paulette Jiles' latest novel.
Not long after the Johnsons arrive at Elm Creek, the men are in another town buying supplies when a force of seven hundred Comanche and Kiowa pour into the area, slaughtering or capturing the women and children. Britt's wife, Mary, and two of his three children are taken captive. One child is killed.
The backbone of the story is true. There really was a Britt Johnson who went to the west with his family, who were captured by the Indians. Britt, in his hardheaded manner, went to get them back.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Gina's friend Celeste drags her to a preview of a new bed-and-breakfast the day Gina's divorce is final. The B&B owner and widower, Max, with the help of his aunt Sophia, is about to open the business his wife always dreamed of opening. Gina's helpful comments about what would improve the B&B lead to her working with Max and beginning a relationship. But her teenage daughter just wants her parents to get back together and is willing to do what she can to keep Max away.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
Annotation by: St. Louis Public Library staff.
|
The world is turned upside-down for actress and singer Yancey, making her comeback more exciting and dangerous than she... |
As the American Civil War nears its conclusion, a free man of color-Britt Johnson-and his family head to Texas. ... | ||
|
Best friends Annette and Rhoda are about to learn that even the rockiest relationships can survive just about... |
Gina's friend Celeste drags her to a preview of a new bed-and-breakfast the day Gina's divorce is final. The B&B... | ||
|
This book includes two tantalizing novella about sex, revenge, and getting what you deserve. |
NASCAR Driver Cameron Dunlap is at the top of his game when he is slightly injured in a test drive and ends up in the... | ||
|
Some of the best mystery and crime fiction ever produced by African-American writers. |
The secret boyfriend of NBA star Drayton Jones is threatened by a new woman who comes into Dray's life. | ||
|
Reverend Curtis Black's daughter is all grown up and finding more trouble than her father. |
Set in the 17th century, a slave at a plantation in Maryland offers up her daughter to a relatively humane farmer as... | ||
|
Gideon discovers that teams of hired assassins are after him. |
Sister Souljah, renowned hip-hop artist, political activist, and bestselling author, delivers a powerful story about... | ||
|
Ex-con Socrates Fortlow acquires a community center where a weekly dialogue takes place. |
Nate Kenny paid a man to seduce his wife, but now Nate wants revenge. | ||
|
Two teens get caught in a web of deadly secrets after one kills the other's stepfather. |
The "New York Times" bestselling author of "The First Lady" and "So You Call Yourself a Man" presents a straight-up... |
