Graphic Novel

Absolute Batman
by Scott Snyder
"What happens when Bruce Wayne isn't a billionaire anymore?"
-- Chris, Library Specialist
Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction

Sofi and the Bone Song
by Adrienne Tooley
"I have been drawn to fantasy stories that aren't based in traditional English settings lately, and this is a lovely example. It features a unique magic system, a mystery to unravel, and the surprise of first love where you didn't expect it."
-- Amma, Library Clerk
Horror, Science Fiction

Into the Drowning Deep
by Mira Grant
"Like mermaids? Like *creepy* mermaids? This story follows the main character who lost her sister in a crazy accident at sea and now she has the chance to go back out to the area where her sister died and finally solve what happened. Corporations, marine biologists, and gross mermaids = the best story."
-- Caitlyn, Custodian
Fantasy

The House in the Cerulean Sea
by T.J. Klune
"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
Horror

But Not Too Bold
by Hache Pueyo
"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
Horror

Breathe In, Bleed Out
by Brian McAuley
"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
Historical Fiction

A Calamity of Souls
by David Baldacci
"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
Science Fiction

Of Monsters and Mainframes
by Barbara Truelove
"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
Yakuza Thriller

The Night of Baba Yaga
by Akira Otani (Translated by Sam Bett)
"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



























