Reading News

This Princess Kills Monsters by Ry Herman– In this retelling of The Twelve Huntsmen, a princess is rescued by the Huntsmen and afterwards repeatedly has her life put at risk. 

A Legionnaire’s Guide to Love and Peace by Emily Skrutskie– Two friends must decide if they are meant to be more after deciding to spend a night together when they thought the world was ending. 

Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler– After becoming the Dark Lord to bring peace to her kingdom, Davi has a few battles left before the Kingdom truly achieves peace.

The Compound by Aisling Rawle– A young woman must survive a high stakes reality show as the competitions and situations become increasingly dangerous. 

Ecstasy by Ivy Pochoda– A retelling of Greek tragedy finds a recently widowed woman and her son at odds in Athens.

What Kind of Paradise by Janelle Brown– A teen flees from Montana to San Francisco after realizing her relationship with her father has made her an accomplice to a crime.

My Garden by Jacqueline Van Der Kloet– Following Van Der Kloet to her own garden, she gives tips on how she keeps her garden aesthetically cohesive while making sure to curate her plants along with the seasons.

Grass Isn’t Greener by Danae Wolfe– Wolfe teaches readers how to bring wildlife into their gardens and other tips for conservation. 

The Kindest Garden by Marian Boswell and Jason Ingram– The Kindest Garden focuses on regenerative gardening, which allows gardeners to make positive changes to the ecosystem as a whole.

Maine Characters by Hannah Orenstein– Two half sisters meet for the first time at their father’s lake house after his death.

Speak to Me of Home by Jeanine Cummins– A story spanning generations, a family reflects on the impact their decisions had on each other, after the 2023 hurricane in St. Louis, MI results in an injury of the youngest daughter. 

The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club by Martha Hall Kelly– Alternating between 2016 and 1942, the story of two sisters who started a women’s book club during World War II is told.

Sleep by Honor Jones– A young recently divorced woman contemplates her life and childhood during a game of hide and seek with her children.

Run for the Hills by Kevin Wilson– A young woman is approached one day by a man who claims to be her half brother, asking her to go on a cross country trip to find their other half siblings.

The Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong– After she finds him amidst a suicide attempt, a young man becomes a caretaker for an elderly woman with dementia.

Salt and Straw America’s Most Iconic Ice Cream by Tyler Malek and JJ Goode– The creators behind ice cream brand Salt and Straw share ice cream recipes that spin off of classic flavors. 

A Grain, A Green, A Bean by Gena Hamshaw– Hamshaw presents a series of vegan recipes that are simple and budget friendly. 

Easy Everyday by Jessica Merchant– Merchant presents over 100 recipes that are easy and time efficient.