Siren Queen by Nghi Vo/ Young actress Luli Wei uses dangerous magic to break into 1940s Hollywood with disastrous results. To place a hold go HERE!
Portrait of a Thief by Grace D Li/ Art student Will Chen plans a heist to steal centuries old Chinese art, enlisting classmates for help. To place a hold go HERE!
Seeking Fortune Elsewhere by Sindya Bhanoo/ A collection of short stories about Indian immigrants and the lives they left behind to come to America. To place a hold go HERE!
Forbidden City by Vanessa Hua- A teen in 1960s China is recruited by a member of the Communist Party and becomes their lover and a symbol of the political revolution. To place a hold go HERE!
The Grand Design by Joy Calloway- A fictionalized account of the life of interior designer Dorothy Draper and how her love life influenced her work. To place a hold go HERE!
Forever Texas by William W Johnstone- A battle over land in Santa Calina occurs when a war profiteer wants to claim the land for a ranch. To place a hold go HERE!
Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong- The second poetry collection by Ocean Vuong reflects on themes such as trauma and grief. To place a hold go HERE!
Sisters of Mokama by Jyoti Thottam- Tells the story of a group of nuns who took care of nursing students in India in the 1940s. To place a hold go HERE!
Translating Myself and Others by Jhumpa Lahiri- Author Jhumpa Lahiri reflects on the experience of writing and translating both her and others’ books. To place a hold go HERE!
Starting today and continuing through August 17th, teens can download two free audiobooks (to keep!) each week for the rest of the summer.
Macrame Made Easy by Harumi Kageyama- Introduces readers to basic macrame knots and includes over 20 different projects ranging from tote bags to friendship bracelets. To place a hold go HERE!
Foolproof Art Quilting by Katie Fowler- Fowler offers guidance with introductory quilting skills and how to use those skills for various art projects. To place a hold go HERE!
Artisan Air Dry Clay by Radka Hostasova- Instructs on how to make decorative home goods using air dry clay. To place a hold go HERE!