Butter by Asako Yuzuki (Translated by Polly Barton)– A journalist attempts to discover the secret behind a convicted murderer’s beef stew recipe.
The Paris Novel by Ruth Reichl– A woman travels to Paris after her mother leaves her a plane ticket and instructions to do so.
Indian Burial Ground by Nick Medina– After a series of suicides occur on tribal land, Noemi calls upon her uncle to see if she can find answers.
Native Nations by Kathleen Duval– Tells the history of the Native Americans from over 1000 years ago through to modern times.
Every Living Thing by Jason Roberts– The story of Carl Linnaeus and Georges-Louis de Buffon, two men who rivaled each other in trying to identify all living species on earth.
Revolusi by David Van Reybrouck– The history of Indonesia and how it decolonized after World War II.
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan– Amy Tan recalls the peace she discovered by spending time in nature and watching birds in her backyard.
The Unfiltered Enneagram by Elizabeth Orr– Orr explain the different personality types of the Enneagram and the positives and negatives aspects of of each.
Mind Your Manners by Sara Jane Ho– Ho’s book covers the topics of social and digital etiquette that are reflective of modern times.
Bad Animals by Sarah Braunstein– A small town librarian enlists the help of an esteemed author to help her clear her name after being laid off. The author agrees to speak at the library, but has a separate set of motives in doing so.
Flight of the Wild Swan by Melissa Pritchard– A fictionalized account of the life of Florence Nightingale.
Fruit of the Dead by Rachel Lyon– A modern re-imagining of the story of Persephone and Demeter featuring a teenager who works as a nanny for a wealthy middle-aged man.
Finding Sophie by Imran Mahmood– When a couple’s daughter goes missing, they suspect a neighbor who refuses to speak about the case. Following their suspicion, the neighbor winds up dead and the couple is charged with the murder, while their daughter remains missing.
Bye, Baby by Carola Lovering– The relationship of two lifelong best friends is put to the test when the baby of one of the women goes missing.
The Dredge by Brendan Flaherty– Two estranged brothers must deal with their past when a contractor plans to dredge the pond where they stored a secret years before.
Jang by Mingoo Kang– 60 different recipes featuring different types of Jang, a sauce that is used in Korean cooking.
Cooking in Real Life by Lidey Heuck– Having worked under Ina Garten, Heuck shares a series of recipes meant to please both the consumer and the cook.
Islas by Von Diaz– A close look at the lives and recipes of those who live on islands located in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans.