Kerry Pettis

This is a true story about events surrounding the U.S. evacuation of Kabul, Afghanistan in 2021. “The sudden collapse of Kabul defied predictions by … experts, who expected a monthslong siege, not a sudden collapse of the capital city.”

This novel is built around the disappearances of two siblings, 14 years apart.

Shelby Van Pelt will speak about “Remarkably Bright Creatures” at the Broomfield Library Thursday.

“The Rom-Commers,” by Katherine Center Romantic comedies are everywhere these days, both in the library and in movies and television shows.

“Worst Case Scenario,” by T.J. Newman T. J. Newman is a former flight attendant, and her first two novels (“Falling” and “Drowning”) both featured airline-related incidents.

“Sipsworth,” by Simon Van Booy An 80-year-old Helen Cartwright has returned to her native England after living in Australia for 60 years.

In addition to a California travelogue, Daphne's journey through her many romances and boyfriends makes up the bulk of the story. In the last third of the book, the reader learns of an unexpected element in Daphne's life. This major twist helps explain her actions and decisions.

“Here One Moment,” by Liane Moriarty A crowded flight from Hobart to Sydney, Australia, has spent 90 minutes on the tarmac, and the passengers are restless.

“One Perfect Couple,” by Ruth Ware Layla is a British scientist, struggling with an unsuccessful research project.

Prolific author Gerritsen is beginning a new series with this book.