Central Skagit Library District

"Malka, the black sheep of her family, finds out that her quirky and estranged relatives have made elaborate plans to leave the States and reunite in Poland to finally investigate their Jewish roots...and she wasn't invited. After managing to guilt her way onto the trip as the self-appointed Keeper of the Family Archives, it becomes clear that everyone brought more baggage than suitcases. When confronted with their reflection in the ruins of their...

""The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed." With these unforgettable words, millions were introduced to Stephen King's iconic character Roland Deschain of Gilead. Roland is the last of his kind, a "gunslinger" charged with protecting whatever goodness and light remains in his world--a world that "moved on," as they say. In this desolate reality--a dangerous land filled with ancient technology and deadly magic, and yet...

"Welcome to the world of Krynn-- formerly a place of beauty and peace, now poisoned by fear and paranoia. Neighbors glare at each other in suspicion. Religious strife tears once tranquil communities apart. Creatures of myth and legend stalk the countryside, sowing terror. As their world descends into darkness, a group of lifelong companions are reunited. Only this ragtag band can save Krynn from the dark forces looming on the horizon-- but the bonds...

Una guerra cruel divide a las tribus desde hace generaciones, y la única esperanza recae en cinco jóvenes dragones destinados a traer la paz. La profecía dice que los cinco elegidos deben permanecen ocultos, esperando el momento preciso para actuar. Determined to end a generations-long war among the seven dragon tribes, a secret movement called the Talons of Peace draws on a prophecy that calls for a great sacrifice, compelling five appointed...

Chaos reigns in Olympus as Zeus publicly declares Persephone a traitor and issues a warrant for her arrest. But Hades defies his brother's decree, sheltering Persephone in the Underworld--and as the pair spend more time together, they are able to speak openly about their pasts. The goddess of spring admits the truth behind the bloody secret that led to Zeus's ire, and the king of the Underworld shares the trauma he suffered at the hands of his power-hungry...

"Suiren Shibazeki is often compared to a beautiful flower--but one that grows on the tallest peak of a mountain, forever out of reach. When Suiren develops feelings for the quiet Taichi Kawasumi, however, she doesn't want to be a distant flower. She'd rather leave her lofty perch and fly toward him like a butterfly. After Kawasumi rescues her from an unwelcome admirer, Suiren finds herself captivated by him. However, Suiren is too shy to speak to...