Hampton Library Weekly Reads

Here's three great picks from the Capt. Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library.

ADULT

"Pirate King" by Laurie R. King

In this latest adventure featuring the intrepid Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes, New York Times bestselling author Laurie R. King takes readers into the frenetic world of silent films — where the pirates are real and the shooting isn’t all done with cameras. 

KIDS

"Dork Diaries: Tales From A Not-So-Talented Pop Star" by Rachel Renee Russell

Nikki Maxwell has been doing everything she can to keep everyone at school from learning the truth — that she's there on scholarship in exchange for her Dad working as the school's exterminator. The last thing Nikki needs is having her friends and — worst case scenario — her crush, Brandon, associating her with the humongous roach on top of her Dad's van! Now it looks like her secret could be about to come out, and Nikki's willing to go to any zany and wacky length to prevent that from happening. The timing seems perfect when a major talent competition is announced with a school scholarship offered as the top prize. Nikki loves to sing and dance and now she gets to have tons of fun with her friends while competing for a chance to free her Dad from his obligation! (And free herself from all that potential damage to her reputation . . .) Once again, hijinks and misunderstandings aplenty ensue, as well as more hilarious and heartwarming moments with Nikki and her friends.

TEENS

"Montooth 2 : Race for the Ryland Ruby" by Robert Jay

This new series for teens features a contest to help steer the course of the plot for the next title. The Montooth series is a charming and mesmerizing Adult/Young Adult suspense series featuring Catherine “Carty” Andersson, who is 16 years old at the start of the second book. Featuring true-to-life characters living in an era without television, cell phones, and iPods, the Montooth series harkens back to a simpler era. Rich with historical detail, and potentially deadly suspense, the Montooth books are sensational stories about the capable, captivating and clever Carty and her three brave male friends, with whom she shares a tremendous bond of courage, loyalty and respect — and some incredible adventures.