Tess Gerritsen. Coast of Spies, Jotema, 2024
Coast of Spies is the latest book and series by the much-loved author Tess Gerritsen, where the character Megė Bird and others start their lives. “Coast of Spies” skillfully intertwines action-packed pages, unexpected plot twists and a whole host of charming characters.
Ex-spy Meg Bird has moved to Purity, a small seaside town in Maine, after a tragically failed mission, hoping to put the past behind her. Now she lives quietly on her chicken farm, still wary of possible revenge for the events that forced her early retirement.
However, when a body is thrown in Megė’s yard, the woman immediately understands that it is a message from her enemies who have not forgotten her. Who sends warnings to Meg and why? Megė turns to her old friends for help, also former CZA agents, to help them find out who wants her dead and why. Although all the members of this “Martini Club” are retired spies, they have still not lost useful skills that they can’t wait to use later to brighten up the quiet routine of their new life.
Complicating the group’s efforts is Purice’s interim police chief, Joanne Thibodeau. More used to dealing with rowdy tourists than murderers, she can’t understand why Megė is so unwilling to share information and how her strange friends manage to keep one step ahead of the authorities.
While, despite the maneuvers of the “Martini Club”, Joana will persistently try to investigate the case, looking for answers, Meg will be forced to remember her old job, for which she has messed up the whole world – from Bangkok to Istanbul, from London to Malta…
Luana Lewis. “The Perfect Patient”, “Sophoklis”, 2024
“The Perfect Patient” is the story of an experienced psychologist, Tara, who unexpectedly receives an offer to evaluate whether a minor accused of murder actually suffers from amnesia. Or maybe just pretending? The rich family of the girl has a lot of secrets, but Tara herself has more than one stain in her past. Read on to find out if she is an innocent girl or a dangerous killer after all?
“When I met Jade for the first time, I couldn’t help but be surprised. Young, smart and confident – the kind of person I dreamed of being when I was a teenager. But Jade is no ordinary seventeen-year-old. She is accused of killing a man twice her age in cold blood. And my job is to find out the truth.
When we sit down to talk, I notice changes in the girl’s behavior: her answers become stricter, her reluctance to communicate becomes evident. She claims she hasn’t killed anyone, but I’m not sure I can trust her. She starts avoiding further meetings, so I drop by her house unannounced. And I immediately regret it. Her father makes it clear that I’m unwanted, and her mother never comes out of the shadows. What are they hiding?..”
Before becoming a writer, Luana Lewis worked as a clinical psychologist for twenty years. Like Tara, the character in the book, she took on medico-legal cases. This experience became the inspiration for this psychological thriller. “The Perfect Patient” will draw you in and not let you go until the shocking end. Fans of books like The Maid and Train Girl will definitely like it.
Angela Petch. The Secret of Tuscany, Sophocles, 2024
Angela Petch presents a stunning, true-life story from World War II about the tragic effects of war that reverberate through generations and the love that endures even in the darkest of times.
Far away in the mountains of Tuscany, along a babbling river, a broken mill grinds. Now the winds whistle in it, whispering about things that have long since faded from memory: delicious meals, grandmother’s campfire stories, the Nazi invasion that followed, and a family torn apart by a terrible betrayal.
Ana, who lives in London, is grief-stricken over the recent death of her Italian mother. From her, the woman inherits a box full of hand-stained paper, yellowed with age. These notes lead Anna to Rofele, a secluded village surrounded by beautiful nature. It is a real relief for the grieving daughter: every corner is filled with memories of her mother’s happy childhood, which was brutally disrupted by the Second World War. However, many surprises appear before her eyes: Ana will learn about her mother’s activities in the resistance movement and the reasons that prompted her to leave for a foreign country. Was it a fateful decision?
The unanswered questions increase even more when you meet an elderly man who lives away from everyone. Why does he refuse to speak, even though he reacts extremely violently when he hears Anna’s mother’s name? Ana is convinced that the old man knows the secret that her mother carried all her life in the most secret corner of her heart. Or maybe it’s time to leave the troubles of the war in the past and start a new life among the rolling hills of Tuscany?
Immerse yourself in a story filled with stunning scenery, delicious food and heart-wrenching experiences.
FOR CHILDREN
Alf Ivanauskas. “Poop Poop. In the kitchen with Alf Ivanauskas”, “Alma littera”, 2024 m.
Alfs Ivanauskas is known as a culinary star who has written more than 20 books and hosts a culinary show about food discoveries and experiments.
The book “Käke Mäke. In the kitchen with Alf Ivanauskas” is intended for lovers to have fun, travel, cook, experiment, play and celebrate. Suitable for everyone – young and old. Inventive, but really simple recipes, bright illustrations and mouth-watering photos.
The famous character of Lina Žutautė’s books, Kakė Makė, knows very well that many delicious things happen in the kitchen. Together with food virtuoso Alf Ivanauskas, she invites you to explore the world of unexpected recipes. Offer to bake colored pancakes, make edible snow and fly corn rockets across America. Then climb the sky-supporting pancake tower into space and feast on a pink sloth. Be sure to try the fresh flower lemonade here. If that sounds like an adventure, you’ll be surprised, because the recipes in this book can still come to life! The book is interesting in that you can not only read it, but also watch it as a video – some recipes have QR codes, which after scanning you will be taken to the videos of Alfo’s show and in the videos you will hear and see as many as 13 funny stories and culinary secrets, as well as how the chef cooks and what tricks he knows.
And another little secret: everyone likes those who know how to cook deliciously, so feel free to experiment. And you will succeed the first time!
Sandra J. Paul.The Lost Fortress”, “Alma littera”, 2024 m.
Among the new books for teenagers, we suggest reading the book “The Lost Fortress” by Sandra J. Paul. This is the fourth book in the thrilling adventure series “Village of Crows”. You can also start reading from this part of the series, but we recommend not to miss the previous books: “The School of Darkness”, “The Abandoned House” and “The Forgotten Garden”. A story full of surprises and suspense will keep readers engaged until the last sentence! Intended for children from 10 years old.
The action takes place in the village of Varna, located in the middle of the fields, which will soon celebrate its 400th anniversary. Residents are diligently preparing for the celebration. The peace is disturbed by the unexpected appearance of the witch hunter Jorian Grutman. He claims that he knows everything about the immortal witch Kolete Zvart, who once lived in the village of Varna. According to legend, the source of Colette’s magic lies within the walls of a castle that disappeared without a trace four hundred years ago. And whoever finds the source will become the most powerful man in the world. The story of a witch hunter and his plans turns the whole life of the village upside down. Residents are scared, lost. Thirteen-year-old Quinten decides to search for the mysterious castle without telling anyone. However, he himself does not realize where he is going and what awaits him.
Chilling and suspenseful, The Lost Fortress will appeal to children who love mystery stories with a tense plot. The book is written in an easy, uncomplicated language, so the story will definitely involve even children who are less fond of reading.
Prepared by Rokiškis Juozas Keliuotis Public Library, Head of Funds Organization Department. librarian Vesta Kavaliauskienė and head of the Children and Youth Department Aušra Žukauskienė
2024-07-04 10:48:53