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How do you return your books?
For those living in Oklahoma County, if you are 65 years of age or older or Easy. Put the books back into the bag and fill out the re-order slip if you completely homebound, please call 405-606-3295 or 405-606-3297 to wish to order more books. Turn the address label (located in the pocket on the side of the bag) so that the library’s address is showing. Or, drop sign up for Books-by-Mail service and to place your order. off the bag at any Metropolitan Library System library.
How do you receive your books?
Your books will be mailed to you in a reusable canvas bag. No postage is required.
How long can you keep your books? You can keep books for up to three weeks. Of course, we hope when you finish your reading you’ll return them promptly so they will be available to others.
What if I have questions? No problem. Call us at (405) 606-3295 or 405-606-3297. We’re happy to help.
www.metrolibrar y.org
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supporting their families and famous husbands and even changing history. HIS
FICTION
By Taya Kyle The widow of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle shares their private story: an unforgettable testament to the power of love and faith in the face of war and unimaginable loss and a moving tribute to a true hero. BIO
Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland
By James Patterson As a rash of violent crimes sweep through San Francisco and public fear and anger grow, Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women’s Murder Club must risk their lives in the name of justice… before it’s too late.
American Wife
Death by Petticoat: American History Myths Debunked
By Amanda Berry & Gina DeJesus Two victims of infamous Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro share the story of their abductions, their decade in captivity, and their dramatic escape. Drawing upon their recollections and a diary, they describe the unimaginable torment they suffered and the strength and resourcefulness that helped them survive. BIO
By Mary Miley Theobald Did early Americans build kitchens separate from the main house because of fear of fire? Social Security for Discover the real answer to this Dummies and 62 other myths. Some are By Jonathan Peterson outright fabrications; others Are you confused about Social contain an embellished kernel of Security? This friendly, easy-totruth. HIS understand guide cuts through the complexities and gives you First Ladies the practical information you By Susan Swain need to navigate Social Security, An up-close historical look at the get benefits and make informed fascinating women who survived decisions about retirement. REF the scrutiny of the White House, often at personal cost, while
14th Deadly Sin
15 Seconds
By Andrew Gross In 15 seconds leading surgeon Henry Steadman gets pulled over by a cop for a minor traffic violation, the cop is shot by someone speeding by, and Henry gets blamed. Now he’s the target of a police manhunt as well as being pursued by a cunning perpetrator bent on vengeance.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
BIO...........Biography HIS...........History INSP.........Inspirational Fiction REF...........Reference
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BOOKS BY MAIL JULY 2015
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Titles available in large print and regular print.
The 500
By Matthew Quirk Fresh out of Harvard Law School, Mike Ford landed his dream job at Washington’s most powerful consulting firm. Now he’s being pursued by two of the world’s most dangerous men. To get out, he’ll have to lie, cheat, steal and this time, maybe even kill.
Crimson Cord
By Jill Eileen Smith Wife to a gambler who took one too many risks, Rahab is sold as a slave to cover his debt. Forced into prostitution, she fears never regaining her freedom or self-respect. When Israelite spies come to Jericho, Rahab sees an opportunity and glimmer of hope. INSP
Four Friends
By Robyn Carr Friends Gerri, Andy, and Sonja are struggling with personal upheavals. When BJ, the reserved newcomer to Mills Valley, steps into their circle, she changes everything. The woman with dark secrets opens up to her neighbors, and together they get each other back on track.
Hot Pursuit
The Liar
By Nora Roberts Shelby’s husband didn’t just die. He never really existed. She discovers his safe-deposit box filled with cash, a gun, and multiple IDs with her husband’s picture and other men’s names. She heads to her hometown but her old life isn’t over yet.
Matchmaker
By Elin Hilderbrand Forty-eight-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift for matchmaking. Determined to make use of her gift before it’s too late, she sets out to find perfect matches for those she loves most.
By Stuart Woods Stone Barrington meets a gorgeous pilot who’s soon moving to New York, and available for closer acquaintance. Their travels together lead them from Wichita to Europe; bur trailing them is his new lady love’s Seagrass Pier unstable, criminal ex-boyfriend. By Colleen Coble Dear Mr. Knightley When heart transplant recipient By Katherine Reay Last One Home Elin Summerall begins having When an anonymous By Debbie Macomber dreams of being strangled, she benefactor offers to put Growing up, Cassie Carter and realizes that her new heart is Samantha Moore through her sisters, Karen and Nichole, the cause. Her dreams land her school, with the stipulation were incredibly close—until in the public eye and attract the that she write frequent letters one fateful event drove them attention of the man from her to him on her progress, Sam apart. Then one day, Cassie nightmares. finds safety in the letters as her receives a letter from Karen, program and her peers force her offering what Cassie thinks may Sycamore Row to confront her past. be a chance to reconcile. By John Grisham Seth Hubbard is a wealthy man
dying of lung cancer. Before hanging himself from a tree, he leaves a new will leaving his fortune to his maid. Lawyer Jake Brigance finds himself embroiled in a controversial trial that exposes old racial tensions and forces Ford County to confront its tortured history.
Gathering Prey
MYSTERY
Rock with Wings
By John Sandford They call them Travelers. They move from city to city, panhandling, committing no crimes. And now somebody is killing them. Lucas Davenport is drawn into a unfamiliar subculture to solve the crime.
A Bride in Store
By Melissa Jagears With no money and no fiancé in sight, what’s in store for this mail-order bride? And what will happen when sparks fly between her and her future husband’s best friend?
The Great Escape
By Susan Elizabeth Phillips Ex-president’s daughter, Lucy Jorik, has just abandoned her fiancé at the altar. Now she’s embarking on a wild and hilariously unpredictable road trip that begins on the back of a rather menacing-looking stranger’s motorcycle.
By Anne Hillerman Navajo Tribal cops Jim Chee Blackberry Pie and Bernadette Manuelito, Murder investigate two perplexing By Joanne Fluke cases. Chee follows a series of While Hannah Swenson is seemingly random and cryptic preparing for her mother’s wedding, she becomes involved clues that lead to a missing in a car accident and is arrested woman while Bernie manages the fallout from a drug bust gone for murder. Hannah follows a Gunpowder Tea trail of pie crumbs to identify the wrong. By Margaret Brownley victim, find a murderous baker Assuming the identity of heiress and get to the church on time. Annie Beckman in order to find a bank robber, detective Miranda Dead, White, and The Beekeeper’s Son Hunt meets an attractive ranch Blue By Kelly Irvin hand, who unbeknowst to her By Carolyn Hart Phineas King hides his scarred is a Wells Fargo detective also Annie Darling has swarms of face away and tends his family’s working undercover. tourists at her mystery bookstore bees until beautiful newcomer, looking for beach reads. The Deborah, arrives. Deborah trophy wife of a local disappears eagerly awaits the letter from and a teenage girl is the only Aaron asking her to be his wife, one who notices. Annie thinks but it never comes. She gets to someone should be looking know Phineas and realizes she for her, then a second islander www.metrolibrar y.org no longer minds. INSP disappears…
ROMANCE
BOOKS BY MAIL JULY 2015
BOOKS BY MAIL JULY 2015
Titles available in large print and regular print.
The 500
By Matthew Quirk Fresh out of Harvard Law School, Mike Ford landed his dream job at Washington’s most powerful consulting firm. Now he’s being pursued by two of the world’s most dangerous men. To get out, he’ll have to lie, cheat, steal and this time, maybe even kill.
Crimson Cord
By Jill Eileen Smith Wife to a gambler who took one too many risks, Rahab is sold as a slave to cover his debt. Forced into prostitution, she fears never regaining her freedom or self-respect. When Israelite spies come to Jericho, Rahab sees an opportunity and glimmer of hope. INSP
Four Friends
By Robyn Carr Friends Gerri, Andy, and Sonja are struggling with personal upheavals. When BJ, the reserved newcomer to Mills Valley, steps into their circle, she changes everything. The woman with dark secrets opens up to her neighbors, and together they get each other back on track.
Hot Pursuit
The Liar
By Nora Roberts Shelby’s husband didn’t just die. He never really existed. She discovers his safe-deposit box filled with cash, a gun, and multiple IDs with her husband’s picture and other men’s names. She heads to her hometown but her old life isn’t over yet.
Matchmaker
By Elin Hilderbrand Forty-eight-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift for matchmaking. Determined to make use of her gift before it’s too late, she sets out to find perfect matches for those she loves most.
By Stuart Woods Stone Barrington meets a gorgeous pilot who’s soon moving to New York, and available for closer acquaintance. Their travels together lead them from Wichita to Europe; bur trailing them is his new lady love’s Seagrass Pier unstable, criminal ex-boyfriend. By Colleen Coble Dear Mr. Knightley When heart transplant recipient By Katherine Reay Last One Home Elin Summerall begins having When an anonymous By Debbie Macomber dreams of being strangled, she benefactor offers to put Growing up, Cassie Carter and realizes that her new heart is Samantha Moore through her sisters, Karen and Nichole, the cause. Her dreams land her school, with the stipulation were incredibly close—until in the public eye and attract the that she write frequent letters one fateful event drove them attention of the man from her to him on her progress, Sam apart. Then one day, Cassie nightmares. finds safety in the letters as her receives a letter from Karen, program and her peers force her offering what Cassie thinks may Sycamore Row to confront her past. be a chance to reconcile. By John Grisham Seth Hubbard is a wealthy man
dying of lung cancer. Before hanging himself from a tree, he leaves a new will leaving his fortune to his maid. Lawyer Jake Brigance finds himself embroiled in a controversial trial that exposes old racial tensions and forces Ford County to confront its tortured history.
Gathering Prey
MYSTERY
Rock with Wings
By John Sandford They call them Travelers. They move from city to city, panhandling, committing no crimes. And now somebody is killing them. Lucas Davenport is drawn into a unfamiliar subculture to solve the crime.
A Bride in Store
By Melissa Jagears With no money and no fiancé in sight, what’s in store for this mail-order bride? And what will happen when sparks fly between her and her future husband’s best friend?
The Great Escape
By Susan Elizabeth Phillips Ex-president’s daughter, Lucy Jorik, has just abandoned her fiancé at the altar. Now she’s embarking on a wild and hilariously unpredictable road trip that begins on the back of a rather menacing-looking stranger’s motorcycle.
By Anne Hillerman Navajo Tribal cops Jim Chee Blackberry Pie and Bernadette Manuelito, Murder investigate two perplexing By Joanne Fluke cases. Chee follows a series of While Hannah Swenson is seemingly random and cryptic preparing for her mother’s wedding, she becomes involved clues that lead to a missing in a car accident and is arrested woman while Bernie manages the fallout from a drug bust gone for murder. Hannah follows a Gunpowder Tea trail of pie crumbs to identify the wrong. By Margaret Brownley victim, find a murderous baker Assuming the identity of heiress and get to the church on time. Annie Beckman in order to find a bank robber, detective Miranda Dead, White, and The Beekeeper’s Son Hunt meets an attractive ranch Blue By Kelly Irvin hand, who unbeknowst to her By Carolyn Hart Phineas King hides his scarred is a Wells Fargo detective also Annie Darling has swarms of face away and tends his family’s working undercover. tourists at her mystery bookstore bees until beautiful newcomer, looking for beach reads. The Deborah, arrives. Deborah trophy wife of a local disappears eagerly awaits the letter from and a teenage girl is the only Aaron asking her to be his wife, one who notices. Annie thinks but it never comes. She gets to someone should be looking know Phineas and realizes she for her, then a second islander www.metrolibrar y.org no longer minds. INSP disappears…
ROMANCE
HOW TO GET BOOKS BY MAIL Applying for service.
www.metrolibrar y.org
How do you return your books?
For those living in Oklahoma County, if you are 65 years of age or older or Easy. Put the books back into the bag and fill out the re-order slip if you completely homebound, please call 405-606-3295 or 405-606-3297 to wish to order more books. Turn the address label (located in the pocket on the side of the bag) so that the library’s address is showing. Or, drop sign up for Books-by-Mail service and to place your order. off the bag at any Metropolitan Library System library.
How do you receive your books?
Your books will be mailed to you in a reusable canvas bag. No postage is required.
How long can you keep your books? You can keep books for up to three weeks. Of course, we hope when you finish your reading you’ll return them promptly so they will be available to others.
What if I have questions? No problem. Call us at (405) 606-3295 or 405-606-3297. We’re happy to help.
www.metrolibrar y.org
JULY 2015
NONFICTION
supporting their families and famous husbands and even changing history. HIS
FICTION
By Taya Kyle The widow of “American Sniper” Chris Kyle shares their private story: an unforgettable testament to the power of love and faith in the face of war and unimaginable loss and a moving tribute to a true hero. BIO
Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland
By James Patterson As a rash of violent crimes sweep through San Francisco and public fear and anger grow, Detective Lindsay Boxer and the Women’s Murder Club must risk their lives in the name of justice… before it’s too late.
American Wife
Death by Petticoat: American History Myths Debunked
By Amanda Berry & Gina DeJesus Two victims of infamous Cleveland kidnapper Ariel Castro share the story of their abductions, their decade in captivity, and their dramatic escape. Drawing upon their recollections and a diary, they describe the unimaginable torment they suffered and the strength and resourcefulness that helped them survive. BIO
By Mary Miley Theobald Did early Americans build kitchens separate from the main house because of fear of fire? Social Security for Discover the real answer to this Dummies and 62 other myths. Some are By Jonathan Peterson outright fabrications; others Are you confused about Social contain an embellished kernel of Security? This friendly, easy-totruth. HIS understand guide cuts through the complexities and gives you First Ladies the practical information you By Susan Swain need to navigate Social Security, An up-close historical look at the get benefits and make informed fascinating women who survived decisions about retirement. REF the scrutiny of the White House, often at personal cost, while
14th Deadly Sin
15 Seconds
By Andrew Gross In 15 seconds leading surgeon Henry Steadman gets pulled over by a cop for a minor traffic violation, the cop is shot by someone speeding by, and Henry gets blamed. Now he’s the target of a police manhunt as well as being pursued by a cunning perpetrator bent on vengeance.
KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS
BIO...........Biography HIS...........History INSP.........Inspirational Fiction REF...........Reference
Return Service Requested Books by Mail MLS Service Center 300 N.E. 50th, Suite 5 Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Oklahoma City, OK Permit No. 757
PAID
Non-Profit U.S. Postage