Demon Copperhead
by Kingsolver, Barbara
Book - 2022
Lost boy turned legend, Demon Copperhead is about a boy born to a single mother in Appalachia who faces modern challenges like foster care, child labor, poverty, and addiction. Lost boy turned legend, Demon Copperhead is about a boy born to a single mother in Appalachia who faces modern challenges like foster care, child labor, poverty, and addiction. Show less
Lost boy turned legend, Demon Copperhead is about a boy born to a single mother in Appalachia who faces modern challenges like foster care, child labor, poverty, and addiction. Lost boy turned legend, Demon Copperhead is about a boy born to a single mother in Appalachia who faces modern challenges like foster care, child labor, poverty, and addiction. Show less
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The Round House
by Erdrich, Louise
Book - 2012
On the Ojibwe reservation in North Dakota, a terrible crime has happened to Joe's mother. As his mother falls silent about the crime, Joe and his father, a tribal judge, seek answers and justice. On the Ojibwe reservation in North Dakota, a terrible crime has happened to Joe's mother. As his mother falls silent about the crime, Joe and his father, a tribal judge, seek answers and justice. Show less
On the Ojibwe reservation in North Dakota, a terrible crime has happened to Joe's mother. As his mother falls silent about the crime, Joe and his father, a tribal judge, seek answers and justice. On the Ojibwe reservation in North Dakota, a terrible crime has happened to Joe's mother. As his mother falls silent about the crime, Joe and his father, a tribal judge, seek answers and justice. Show less
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Once Upon A River
by Setterfield, Diane
Book - 2018
Margo embarks on a dangerous journey to the Stark River, searching for her missing mother, navigating her natural surroundings and deciding the price she will pay for her choices. Margo embarks on a dangerous journey to the Stark River, searching for her missing mother, navigating her natural surroundings and deciding the price she will pay for her choices. Show less
Margo embarks on a dangerous journey to the Stark River, searching for her missing mother, navigating her natural surroundings and deciding the price she will pay for her choices. Margo embarks on a dangerous journey to the Stark River, searching for her missing mother, navigating her natural surroundings and deciding the price she will pay for her choices. Show less
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Bluebird, Bluebird
by Locke, Attica
Book - 2017
Darren Mathews, a Black Texas Ranger, must solve two murders in Lark, Texas, to save himself and the town from racial tensions. Darren Mathews, a Black Texas Ranger, must solve two murders in Lark, Texas, to save himself and the town from racial tensions. Show less
Darren Mathews, a Black Texas Ranger, must solve two murders in Lark, Texas, to save himself and the town from racial tensions. Darren Mathews, a Black Texas Ranger, must solve two murders in Lark, Texas, to save himself and the town from racial tensions. Show less
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Gilead
by Robinson, Marilynne
Book - 2006
A personal account of three generations spanning the Civil War to the 20th century; a narrative of fathers and sons and the ongoing spiritual struggles at the core of America. A personal account of three generations spanning the Civil War to the 20th century; a narrative of fathers and sons and the ongoing spiritual struggles at the core of America. Show less
A personal account of three generations spanning the Civil War to the 20th century; a narrative of fathers and sons and the ongoing spiritual struggles at the core of America. A personal account of three generations spanning the Civil War to the 20th century; a narrative of fathers and sons and the ongoing spiritual struggles at the core of America. Show less
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Homestead
by Moustakis, Melinda
Book - 2023
In 1956 Anchorage, Marie and Lawrence marry at Moose Lodge, focusing on homesteading. As Alaska moves towards statehood, they face challenges in securing a deed and creating something new. In 1956 Anchorage, Marie and Lawrence marry at Moose Lodge, focusing on homesteading. As Alaska moves towards statehood, they face challenges in securing a deed and creating something new. Show less
In 1956 Anchorage, Marie and Lawrence marry at Moose Lodge, focusing on homesteading. As Alaska moves towards statehood, they face challenges in securing a deed and creating something new. In 1956 Anchorage, Marie and Lawrence marry at Moose Lodge, focusing on homesteading. As Alaska moves towards statehood, they face challenges in securing a deed and creating something new. Show less
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No Country for Old Men
by McCarthy, Cormac
Book - 2005
On the Texas-Mexico border, drug runners replace rustlers and small towns become free-fire zones. Llewellyn Moss discovers a truck surrounded by dead men. Is $2 million worth so much trouble? On the Texas-Mexico border, drug runners replace rustlers and small towns become free-fire zones. Llewellyn Moss discovers a truck surrounded by dead men. Is $2 million worth so much trouble? Show less
On the Texas-Mexico border, drug runners replace rustlers and small towns become free-fire zones. Llewellyn Moss discovers a truck surrounded by dead men. Is $2 million worth so much trouble? On the Texas-Mexico border, drug runners replace rustlers and small towns become free-fire zones. Llewellyn Moss discovers a truck surrounded by dead men. Is $2 million worth so much trouble? Show less
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The Great Alone
by Hannah, Kristin
Book - 2018
In 1974, Ernt Allbright, a former POW, decides to move his family to Alaska. Despite the initial support from the local community, Ernt's mental state deteriorates and the family begins to fracture, realizing they are alone in the wilderness. In 1974, Ernt Allbright, a former POW, decides to move his family to Alaska. Despite the initial support from the local community, Ernt's mental state deteriorates and the family begins to fracture, realizing they are alone in the wilderness. Show less
In 1974, Ernt Allbright, a former POW, decides to move his family to Alaska. Despite the initial support from the local community, Ernt's mental state deteriorates and the family begins to fracture, realizing they are alone in the wilderness. In 1974, Ernt Allbright, a former POW, decides to move his family to Alaska. Despite the initial support from the local community, Ernt's mental state deteriorates and the family begins to fracture, realizing they are alone in the wilderness. Show less
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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe
by Flagg, Fannie
Book - 2016
In 1986, Evelyn Couch joined her husband on his weekly visits to her mother-in-law's nursing home. There she befriends Mrs. Threadgoode, who recounts her stories of love, laughter, and an occasional murder at the Whistle Stop Café. In 1986, Evelyn Couch joined her husband on his weekly visits to her mother-in-law's nursing home. There she befriends Mrs. Threadgoode, who recounts her stories of love, laughter, and an occasional murder at the Whistle Stop Café. Show less
In 1986, Evelyn Couch joined her husband on his weekly visits to her mother-in-law's nursing home. There she befriends Mrs. Threadgoode, who recounts her stories of love, laughter, and an occasional murder at the Whistle Stop Café. In 1986, Evelyn Couch joined her husband on his weekly visits to her mother-in-law's nursing home. There she befriends Mrs. Threadgoode, who recounts her stories of love, laughter, and an occasional murder at the Whistle Stop Café. Show less
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Flawless
by Silver, Elsie
Book - 2023
Rhett Eaton, the golden boy of professional bull riding, doesn't need a babysitter, especially one that runs her mouth and causes more trouble than she's worth. Summer Hamilton doesn't want another broken heart. Rhett Eaton, the golden boy of professional bull riding, doesn't need a babysitter, especially one that runs her mouth and causes more trouble than she's worth. Summer Hamilton doesn't want another broken heart. Show less
Rhett Eaton, the golden boy of professional bull riding, doesn't need a babysitter, especially one that runs her mouth and causes more trouble than she's worth. Summer Hamilton doesn't want another broken heart. Rhett Eaton, the golden boy of professional bull riding, doesn't need a babysitter, especially one that runs her mouth and causes more trouble than she's worth. Summer Hamilton doesn't want another broken heart. Show less
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The Book of Lost Friends
by Wingate, Lisa
Book - 2020
Inspired by actual "Lost Friends" advertisem*nts from slaves trying to find their loved ones. The story follows three young women who embark on a journey to Texas to find family after the Civil War. Inspired by actual "Lost Friends" advertisem*nts from slaves trying to find their loved ones. The story follows three young women who embark on a journey to Texas to find family after the Civil War. Show less
Inspired by actual "Lost Friends" advertisem*nts from slaves trying to find their loved ones. The story follows three young women who embark on a journey to Texas to find family after the Civil War. Inspired by actual "Lost Friends" advertisem*nts from slaves trying to find their loved ones. The story follows three young women who embark on a journey to Texas to find family after the Civil War. Show less
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Some Luck
by Smiley, Jane
Book - 2014
Follow the Langdon family as they branch out from their little farm in Denby, Iowa, across America, from 1920, when Walter returns home from World War I, until the 1950s, when their children are fighting their own battles. Follow the Langdon family as they branch out from their little farm in Denby, Iowa, across America, from 1920, when Walter returns home from World War I, until the 1950s, when their children are fighting their own battles. Show less
Follow the Langdon family as they branch out from their little farm in Denby, Iowa, across America, from 1920, when Walter returns home from World War I, until the 1950s, when their children are fighting their own battles. Follow the Langdon family as they branch out from their little farm in Denby, Iowa, across America, from 1920, when Walter returns home from World War I, until the 1950s, when their children are fighting their own battles. Show less
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Done and Dusted
by Sage, Lyla
Book - 2023
Clementine Ryder returns to Meadowlark after an accident, unsure of her future. Luke Brooks, a notorious bad boy and unofficial Ryder family member, becomes drawn to her, causing tension between them. Clementine Ryder returns to Meadowlark after an accident, unsure of her future. Luke Brooks, a notorious bad boy and unofficial Ryder family member, becomes drawn to her, causing tension between them. Show less
Clementine Ryder returns to Meadowlark after an accident, unsure of her future. Luke Brooks, a notorious bad boy and unofficial Ryder family member, becomes drawn to her, causing tension between them. Clementine Ryder returns to Meadowlark after an accident, unsure of her future. Luke Brooks, a notorious bad boy and unofficial Ryder family member, becomes drawn to her, causing tension between them. Show less
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Stoner
by Williams, John
Book - 2003
William Stoner, born into a poor Missouri farming family, falls in love with English literature and pursues a scholar's life. Despite disappointments, he rediscovers his past and becomes an unlikely existential hero. William Stoner, born into a poor Missouri farming family, falls in love with English literature and pursues a scholar's life. Despite disappointments, he rediscovers his past and becomes an unlikely existential hero. Show less
William Stoner, born into a poor Missouri farming family, falls in love with English literature and pursues a scholar's life. Despite disappointments, he rediscovers his past and becomes an unlikely existential hero. William Stoner, born into a poor Missouri farming family, falls in love with English literature and pursues a scholar's life. Despite disappointments, he rediscovers his past and becomes an unlikely existential hero. Show less
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The Longest Ride
by Sparks, Nicholas
Book - 2013
Ira Levinson, stranded in a car crash, reminisces about his wife Ruth, who passed away nine years ago. Meanwhile, Sophia Danko, a Wake Forest College senior, meets a cowboy named Luke and falls in love. Ira Levinson, stranded in a car crash, reminisces about his wife Ruth, who passed away nine years ago. Meanwhile, Sophia Danko, a Wake Forest College senior, meets a cowboy named Luke and falls in love. Show less
Ira Levinson, stranded in a car crash, reminisces about his wife Ruth, who passed away nine years ago. Meanwhile, Sophia Danko, a Wake Forest College senior, meets a cowboy named Luke and falls in love. Ira Levinson, stranded in a car crash, reminisces about his wife Ruth, who passed away nine years ago. Meanwhile, Sophia Danko, a Wake Forest College senior, meets a cowboy named Luke and falls in love. Show less
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The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Missouri Humanities Council, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition e...Show more The Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street, in cooperation with Missouri Humanities Council, presents “Crossroads: Change in Rural America.” The exhibition examining the evolving landscape of rural American opens at the Mid-Continent Public Library Kearney Branch on Friday, May 10, 2024. “Crossroads” will be on view through Friday, June 21, 2024. Show less
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At the nation's crossroads, Missouri has played a major role in US history. Missouri was central to national conflicts over slavery's expansion as well as...Show more At the nation's crossroads, Missouri has played a major role in US history. Missouri was central to national conflicts over slavery's expansion as well as the starting point for the western trails and Pony Express. It also was home to railroad networks, notorious outlaws, a World’s Fair, bellwether presidential politics, political bosses, the I70 World Series, and the King of Beers. Knowing how we got here is crucial to understanding where we might be headed. Show less
