Hoopla allows unlimited simultaneous checkouts, which means no holds queue and no waiting to read popular titles. Check out up to 16 ebooks or audiobooks each month with your Bloomfield Township Public Library card. If you’re just getting started with this platform, view our guide.
My Brilliant Friend / Elena Ferrante
Beginning in the 1950s in a poor but vibrant neighborhood on the outskirts of Naples, Elena Ferrante’s four-volume story spans almost sixty years, as its main characters, the fiery and unforgettable Lila and the bookish narrator, Elena, become women, wives, mothers, and leaders, all the while maintaining a complex and at times conflicted friendship. This first novel in the series follows Lila and Elena from their fateful meeting as ten-year-olds through their school years and adolescence. Through the lives of these two women, Ferrante tells the story of a neighborhood, a city, and a country as it is transformed in ways that, in turn, also transform the relationship between two women. Ebook
Summer of Broken Rules / K. L. Walther
Meredith’s family’s annual game of assassin at Martha’s Vineyard during a summer wedding is the perfect chance to honor her sister’s legacy, and finally join the world again. But when she forms an alliance with a cute groomsman, she’s at risk of losing both the game . . . and her heart. Ebook and audiobook
Remarkably Bright Creatures / Shelby Van Pelt
For fans of A Man Called Ove, a luminous debut novel about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium—and the truths she finally uncovers about her son’s disappearance thirty years ago. Ebook and audiobook
A Daughter of Fair Verona / Christina Dodd
Knives Out meets Bridgerton in Fair Verona, as New York Times bestselling author Christina Dodd kicks off a frothy, irreverent, witty new series with an irresistible premise-Romeo and Juliet’s daughter as a clever, rebellious, fiercely independent young woman in fair Verona-told from the delightfully engaging point of view of the captivating Rosie Montague herself. Ebook
Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis / J.D. Vance
Vance presents a memoir about his upbringing in a poor Rust Belt town. It explores his family’s struggles with poverty and addiction, and his journey from a troubled childhood to graduating from Yale Law School. The book examines the broader social and economic issues facing working-class white Americans. Ebook
Demon Copperhead / Barbara Kingsolver
From the New York Times bestselling author of Unsheltered and Flight Behavior, a brilliant novel which enthralls, compels, and captures the heart as it evokes a young hero’s unforgettable journey to maturity. Ebook and audiobook
Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes / Suzanne Collins
Set sixty-four years before The Hunger Games, this novel follows eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow as he mentors a tribute in the Tenth Hunger Games, facing a desperate struggle for his family’s survival. Assigned to the lowly District 12 tribute, Coriolanus must navigate treacherous choices both inside and outside the arena, balancing rules with the instinct to survive. Ebook and audiobook
If Only I Had Told Her / Laura Nowlin
If only I’d told her that I loved her years ago, then I wouldn’t be here now. Finn has always loved Autumn. She’s not just the girl next door or his mother’s best friend’s daughter, she is his everything. But she’s not his girlfriend. That’s Sylvie, and Finn would never hurt her, so there’s no way Autumn could know how he truly feels. Jack, Finn’s best friend, isn’t so sure. He’s seen Finn and Autumn together. How could she not know? And how is he supposed to support and protect Finn when heartache seems inevitable? Autumn surrounds herself with books and wants to write her own destiny-but one doesn’t always get a new chapter and fate can be cruel to those in love. Told through three different perspectives, If Only I Had Told Her is a love story brimming with truth, tragedy, and the unexpected bonds that heal us. Ebook and audiobook
Never Never / Colleen Hoover & Tarryn Fisher
Charlize Wynwood and Silas Nash have been best friends since they could walk. In love since they were fourteen. Complete strangers as of this morning. Charlize and Silas must work together to uncover the truth about what happened to them and why. But the more they learn about the couple they used to be, the more they question why they were ever together in the first place. Ebook
She’s Not Sorry / Mary Kubica
In this gripping thriller, ICU nurse Meghan Michaels inadvertently uncovers a patient’s haunting past. While caring for Caitlin, who arrives in a coma after a bridge fall, Meghan learns unsettling details suggesting foul play. Struggling to balance her job and single parenthood, Meghan becomes emotionally invested in Caitlin’s case. As she delves deeper, she unwittingly puts herself and her daughter in danger. With suspenseful twists, the novel explores Meghan’s race to unravel the truth behind Caitlin’s fall and protect her family from becoming the next targets. From the bestselling author of “Local Woman Missing,” this chilling tale keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Audiobook
The Reaper Follows / Heather Graham
In the Florida Everglades, the discovery of dismembered bodies hints at a sadistic killer wielding a blade. FDLE agent Amy Larson and FBI agent Hunter Forrest uncover a sinister pattern reminiscent of the apocalypse. As they race to identify victims and track the killer, their partnership is tested. With clues pointing to a looming apocalypse, they must confront their past and sacrifice everything to prevent catastrophe. Amidst the chaos, Amy and Hunter face their toughest challenge yet, realizing the true extent of the danger and the sacrifices necessary to stop it. Audiobook
The Coworker / Freida McFadden
At Vixed, an unsettling disappearance disrupts the routine when Dawn Schiff, the odd yet punctual accountant, vanishes. Popular colleague Natalie Farrell receives an ominous call, linking her to Dawn’s mysterious fate. As Natalie delves into Dawn’s life, she uncovers a web of deception and realizes she’s entangled in a dangerous game. Someone close to Dawn harbors deadly intentions, leaving Natalie to question who the true victim is. Amidst the chaos, one thing remains certain: someone at Vixed harbors a deep-seated hatred for Dawn Schiff, enough to resort to murder. Audiobook
The Teacher / Freida McFadden
Eve leads a seemingly perfect life with her husband Nate until rumors of a scandal involving student Addie surface at her high school. Despite warnings about Addie’s deceitfulness, Eve suspects there’s more to the story. Addie’s secrets threaten to unravel lives, but nobody truly knows her. As Eve delves deeper, she discovers hidden truths and the lengths Addie will go to protect herself. The intricate web of deception challenges perceptions and forces characters to confront their biases, showcasing the complexity of human nature and the consequences of assumptions. Audiobook
The Things We Leave Unfinished / Rebecca Yarrows
After a devastating divorce, Georgia Stanton returns to her Colorado ancestral home, determined to rebuild her life. There, she clashes with Noah Harrison, a bestselling author tasked with finishing her great-grandmother’s last novel. Despite their mutual animosity, they uncover Scarlett Stanton’s unfinished manuscript, based on a real WWII romance with a tragic ending. As they delve into Scarlett’s story, Georgia wrestles with her own cynicism about love while Noah confronts the challenge of crafting a fitting conclusion. Their undeniable chemistry complicates matters, leading Georgia to grapple with her great-grandmother’s mistakes and potentially jeopardize Noah’s career to protect her heart. Audiobook
RN: July 2024
