Two new adult novels:

• The Reunion by John Vaszko: 

  The decision to finally go to the reunion left him with a lot of trepidation as to how these people would see him, and the life he had chosen. The whole reunion experience would probably be dull, and he would be glad when it was over.

  Little did Bob know, by the time this reunion was over, he would remember it as one of the most memorable experiences of his life.



• The Past by Tessa Hadley: 

  In her most accessible, commercial novel yet, the “supremely perceptive writer of formidable skill and intelligence (New York Times Book Review) turns her astute eye to a dramatic family reunion, where simmering tensions and secrets come to a head over three long, hot summer weeks.

  With five novels and two collections of stories, Tessa Hadley has earned a reputation as a fiction writer of remarkable gifts. She brings all of her considerable skill and an irresistible setup to The Past, a novel in which three sisters, a brother, and their children assemble at their country house.

From the donor's website:

A Likely Story Bookstore, located in historic downtown Sykesville Maryland, is Carroll County's most exciting and only independent bookstore.

We are an independent shop with a friendly, knowledgeable staff dedicated to providing the best in customer service.  Opened in 2006, the store provides a wide variety of carefully selected books, events, discussion groups and community support. We are dedicated to keeping our community a SHOP LOCAL community.

In addition, A Likely Story Bookstore has a great selection of "Lightly Loved" Books.  We also carry many great gift ideas including cards, games, puzzles, mugs, journals and so much more. Our Book Clubs have continued to grow since our opening.  We offer a 15% discount on our "Book of the Month" picks.  We also have a Frequent Buyer Club - just ask us about it at the counter.