Reading News

Looking for something to read this summer but not sure where to start? Click this link for a list of staff picked book recommendations!

Mortal Follies by Alexis Hall- In 1814, a member of nobility teams up with an alleged witch so she can be freed of a curse.

On Earth As It Is On Television by Emily Jane- An ensemble of characters deal with life after the sudden appearance and disappearance of a UFO.

The First Bright Thing by JR Dawson- Post World War I, a circus troupe travels to the Midwest, where another dark magical circus shows up and threatens to destroy their group. 

A Little Ray of Sunshine by Kristan Higgins- A young man plans a family trip to Cape Cod to surprise his birth mother. 

Famous in a Small Town by Viola Shipman- Amidst a life crisis, Becky heads to a small town in Michigan and begins working at a local general store with an elderly woman. Mary, said elderly woman, has been waiting years to find the person who will take care of the store after her and believes Becky may be that person. 

Little Monsters by Adrienne Brodeur- Nearing their father’s 70s birthday, two siblings vie for their fathers affection by planning over the top gifts.

Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee- After her mom and brother are murdered by manitores, a young woman sets out on a journey to kill those who took her family from her.

The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart- Emperor Lin Sukai has won her first victory, but the joy is short-lived as her government plots treason and her nemesis sets out to kill her.

Arca by G.R. McAllister- As war threatens her country, Queen Heliane sets out to make her son the first king of Paxim.

Just As You Are by Camille Kellogg– A Pride and Prejudice inspired novel set in the magazine publishing industry, Liz finds herself frustrated by Daria, her new boss.

Famous for a Living by Melissa Ferguson– An internet influencer accepts a job working for her uncle in Montana after a scandal involving the crimes of her business partner. 

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams– A young woman sets out to prove she can be fun a fun person after getting dumped for being too boring.

Life Sentence by Mark Bowden– Journalist Mark Bowden reports on one of the deadliest gangs in Baltimore, focusing specifically on the gang’s leader, Montana Barronette.

There Will Be Fire by Rory Carroll– An investigation into the IRA’s attempt to kill former prime minister Margaret Thatcher.

Fire on the Levee by Jared Fisherman and Joseph Hooper– Authors Fisherman and Hooper investigate the death of Henry Glover, a man whose remains were found in New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina. Glover’s autopsy suspiciously listed no cause of death.