Now Read This!
MAY 2025
 
Our Now Read This! newsletters offer suggestions for your next favorite read, from hidden gems to the latest hot pick. In this issue, you will find a featured book of the month, a blog post worth checking out, a curated selection of newly acquired and upcoming titles, and booklists for further reading. Whether you prefer epic fantasies or hard sci-fi, your friendly BPL Reader Services Librarians have recommendations for every reader.
 
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Book of the Month
Siren Queen
by Nghi Vo

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - the perfect time to read this great historical fantasy about a Chinese American actress in pre-Code Hollywood! Luli Wei, desperate to become a star, bargains with blood and ancient magic to realize her dreams, but the steep price for success may turn her into something she despises.
Event Spotlight
Parker Hill Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, May 24, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
 
Explore a diverse selection of gently used books, from bestsellers to timeless classics, across all genres. Whether you're a book lover, a casual reader, or searching for the perfect gift, there's something for everyone. Enjoy a day of literary discovery and contribute to the growth and sustainability of our community library. Don’t miss out on this chance to make a difference with every book you buy!
 
New and Upcoming Titles
This Monster of Mine
Shalini Abeysekara
 
"Four years ago, Sarai barely survived her attempted murder. Now, she's determined to become a mage who can read truth and see memories to find out what happened and bring the perpetrators to justice."
 
Overgrowth
Mira Grant
 
"Since she was three years old, Anastasia Miller has been telling everyone that she's an alien disguised as a human being, and that the armada that left her on Earth is coming for her. If only humanity had listened..."
 
Gifted & Talented
Olivie Blake
 
"The three telepathic and electrokinetically gifted children of a recently deceased tech mogul — a biotech fraud, a struggling congressman, and a former ballerina — vie for control of their father's empire."
 
A Palace Near the Wind
Ai Jiang
 
"Bound by duty to marry a human king, Liu Lufeng plans his assassination, but uncovering her people's origins forces her to risk everything."
 
Down in the Sea of Angels
Khan Wong
 
"In this intense time-travelling dystopian fantasy, three psychically-linked individuals fight enslavement, exploitation, and environmental collapse."
 
Where the Axe Is Buried
Ray Nayler
 
"A disintegrating Western world races to take control of the mysterious technology that could hold the key to the brewing revolution against tyranny."
 
Esperance
Adam Oyebanji
 
"This whip-smart thriller in the vein of Blake Crouch, Andy Weir, and Neal Stephenson plumbs the depths of a seemingly impossible crime."
 
The Incandescent
Emily Tesh
 
"After a student at Chetwood School unleashes an archdemon, the director of magic and the chief marshal must work together."
 
Metallic Realms
Lincoln Michel
 
"A sci-fi writing group's fictional universe and personal dramas collide, blurring the line between real life and fiction."
 
Find Your Next Great Read
Take Me to Your Reader: Novels that Welcome Our Alien Overlords
Are we alone in the universe? Humans have been asking that question for centuries: just look at H.G. Wells' 1898 novel War of the Worlds, which kicked off the classic sci-fi trope of space invasions. From the benevolent to the terrifying, the extraterrestials in these novels have made first contact with Earth. Check one out today for a read that's truly out of this world!
 
 
 
   

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