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Roses, in the Mouth of a Lion by Bushra Rehman- While attending a Manhattan prep school, Razia, a young Muslim girl, must choose between her future and family when it is discovered she is in love with one of her classmates. To place a hold go HERE!

The Guest Lecture by Martin Riker- Unable to sleep due to anxiety the night before a presentation on optimism, economics expert Abby, who is struggling to remain optimistic in current day America, wonders what the world would look like with more honesty. To place a hold go HERE!

In the Upper Country by Kai Thomas – Set on the Underground Railroad, a young journalist is asked to investigate the story of a woman who shot a slave hunter. To place a hold go HERE!

Strega by Johanne Lykke Holme (Translated by Saskia Vogel)- A group of young women employed by the Olympic hotel in the fictitious town of Strega take comfort in their friendship when one of them suddenly disappears. To place a hold go HERE!

The Boy and the Dog by Seishu Hase (Translated by Alison Watts)- Being separated from his owner after a natural disaster, a dog named Tamon sets out on a five year journey to reunite with them, bringing happiness to those who care for him along the way. To place a hold go HERE!

Everything Calls for Salvation by Daniele Mencarelli (Translated by Wendy Wheatley)- A young man spends a week in a psychiatric ward after a violent outburst. To place a hold go HERE!

Woman, Captain, Rebel by Margaret Willson- The story of Icelandic Sea Captain and women’s rights activist Thuraidur Einarsdaottir, one of very few woman captains of the 1800s. To place a hold go HERE!

Cobalt Red by Siddharth Kara- An account of human rights violations that occur as a result of cobalt mining (a resource used in battery production) in the Congo and its global impacts. To place a hold go HERE!

Twice as Hard by Jasmine Brown- A history of nine black women physicians who pavedthe way for others in the medical field, going back to the 1800s. To place a hold go HERE!

Animal Life by Audur Ava Olafsdottir- Coming from a lineage of undertakers and midwives, Domhildur reads her grandmother’s letters written to her aunt while waiting for a major storm to hit Iceland. To place a hold go HERE!

Cursed Bunny by Bora Chung- A collection of short horror stories about the darkness that lurks in various ways throughout our modern society. To place a hold go HERE!

The Opportunist by Elyse Friedman- When her father becomes engaged to his significantly younger nurse, Alana, a single mom, sets out to get rid of the fiance. To place a hold go HERE!

Seasons of Love by Helena Greer- After inheriting her deceased aunt’s failing Christmas tree farm, Miriam clashes with the farm’s current manager Noelle. As they work together to save the farm, they develop feelings for each other. To place a hold go HERE!

Just Like Magic by Sarah Hogle- Broke and contemplating visiting her family for Christmas, Bettie accidentally invokes the Holiday Spirit, who comes to her in human form to grant her wishes. To place a hold go HERE!

You’re A Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy Janovsky- Sent to a small town in New England to visit his grandma, Matthew meets Hector. They are forced into close proximity when they are thrown together to plan the town’s upcoming holiday party. To place a hold go HERE!