"A heartwarming adventure filled with unforgettable characters! This book is all about being accepted and loved for who you are. I loved every page."

-- Amanda, Library Specialist

"The Shape of Water meets Mexican Gothic in this short, sapphic monster romance novella, wrapped in gothic fantasy trappings. Fair warning, if you're squeamish about spiders, this one probably isn't for you!"

-- Ian, RSC/Bookmobile Driver

"All they wanted was a relaxing retreat with friends; what they got was a killer on the loose and a fight for their lives."

-- Aisha, Library Clerk

"A gripping story that follows two lawyers -- a white man and a black woman -- as they fight to prove their black client's innocence in a murder trial. Set in the 1960s in Virginia at the height of the Civil Rights movement, this story gives a glimpse into a time when one's skin color determined your innocence or guilt. "

-- Kimberly Hernandez, Safety Specialist

"When the Demeter ends up in space rather than the water, nothing can go quite right. When Demeter awakens from a voyage in the stars to find her passengers dead under mysterious circumstances, she must realize that there are things hidden from her by their very nature. With the help of others, she must find the answer to the question that has cursed her from the beginning."

-- Emmi, Library Specialist

"A wild ride from beginning to end exploring a girl who loves fighting and perhaps, fights some Yakuza members and is forced to become 'The Princess's bodyguard.' If you love action and thrills then this is the book for you! A little bit of queer romance, too; added for a little spice. It really felt like I was watching a movie while I read it. "

-- Caitlyn, Custodian

"A story about growing into who you are across a valley of trial and tribulations. With the author being the main character, this feels so grounded and like I'm looking through the veil into their life."

-- Chris, Library Specialist

"Larkin has quickly become one of my favorite authors! This is a tender, somber, yet heartwarming story about the people we choose to call family, what that can look like, and how to heal old wounds."

-- Ian, RSC/Bookmobile Driver

"A man and his ex-girlfriend's cat traverse a dungeon created from a destroyed earth for the entertainment of the universe. If they win, they get to live. If the audience enjoys their escapades, they get prizes. Welcome to the end, it will be televised."

-- Emmi, Library Specialist