• Historical Non-fiction, Non-Fiction

    How the Word is Passed

    by Clint Smith

    "This is an incredible thought provoking book on the history of slavery in America and the ways is still resonates in our modern society. "

    -- Amanda, Library Specialist

  • Non-Fiction, Self Help

    How to Keep House While Drowning

    by KC Davis

    "This book changed how I looked at my home, cleaning, and chores. Care tasks can feel never ending and never good enough, and KC starts by reminding us that 'clean' and 'messy' are morally neutral. She looks at cleaning through a realistic lens, acknowledging that we are tired, busy, low income, and disabled in a myriad of ways. She also reminds us that we are living in our homes, and they need to work for us and our families."

    -- Amma, Library Clerk

  • Non-Fiction, Self Help

    Laziness Does Not Exist

    by Devon Price

    "This book is filled with practical and accessible advice for overcoming society's pressure to do more, and features interviews with researchers, consultants, and experiences from real people drowning in too much work."

    -- Reed, Library Specialist

  • Science Fiction, Young Adult Fiction

    Leviathan

    by Scott Westerfeld

    "The first part of a trilogy exploring an alternate history WW1. The series sees the "Clankers" warring against the "Darwinists", pitting diesel-powered war machines against genetically modified living weapons, the "Leviathan" itself being a massive airship made from a modified whale."

    -- Xander, Youth Services Specialist

  • Fantasy, Fiction

    Mefisto in Onyx

    by Harlan Ellison

    "A short, character driven novella great for an evening's read. A man is asked by his friend to interview a serial killer on death row because, though she successfully prosecuted him for multiple murders, she now is convinced of his innocence. ...but in a typical Harlan Ellison manner, there is a twist to the story."

    -- Trevor, Library Clerk

  • Children's Picture Book

    Michael Rosen’s Sad Book

    by Michael Rosen

    "A very transparent and direct book about being sad. Paired with beautiful art by Quentin Blake, it explores what the author does and thinks when he's sad, and how ultimately, it's ok to just be sad."

    -- Xander, Youth Services Specialist

  • Mystery

    Murder in an Irish Bookshop

    by Carlene O'Connor

    "Set in Kilbane, Ireland, this story features Siobhan O'Sullivan and Macdara Flannery, two engaged gardas. A new bookstore is opened by an eccentric owner, who only stocks literature. He hosts an event for rising Irish authors. One of the more abrasive authors is found dead in the back of the bookstore, and Siobhan & Macdara are tasked with solving the crime. "

    -- Tina, Library Specialist

  • Fantasy

    Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher

    Nettle & Bone

    by T. Kingfisher

    "This new fairy-tale follows Marra on her quest to save her older sister from an evil prince- along the way, she acquires new friends, new love, a bone dog, and the hope that maybe, just maybe, she can be the hero her family needs."

    -- Isa, Tech Services Clerk

  • Historical Fiction

    Sisters of the Resistence

    by Christine Wells

    "Paris, 1944: The war is nearly over, but for members of the Resistance in occupied France, it is more dangerous than ever before. Twenty-five-year-old Gabby Foucher loathes the Nazis, though as the concierge of 10 rue Royale, she does her best to avoid conflict--unlike her bolder sister Yvette, who finds trouble at every turn."

    -- Treva, Collection Development Librarian

  • Fantasy

    Skulduggery Pleasant

    by Derek Landy

    "Meet Skulduggery Pleasant, Ace Detective, Snappy Dresser, Razor–tongued Wit, Crackerjack Sorcerer, and Walking, Talking, Fire-throwing Skeleton,—as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old. These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil. The end of the world? Over his dead body."

    -- Emmi, Library Specialist