Fiction
 
Ghost Station
by S. A. Barnes

While part of a small space exploration crew on an abandoned planet, a psychologist confronts a gruesome murder and twisted secrets as she races to prevent history from repeating itself in the form of space-borne madness. 
The Editor 
by Steven Rowley

A struggling writer in 1990s New York City gets his big break from none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. 
Throne of Glass
by Sarah J. Maas

Appearing before the Crown Prince after a year of hard labor in the salt mines, 18-year-old assassin Celaena Sardothien is offered her freedom in exchange for representing the throne during a competition to find a new royal assassin, a challenge that is marked by grueling training and the murders of fellow contestants.
East of Eden
by John Steinbeck

The biblical account of Cain and Abel is echoed in the history of two generations of the Trask family in California.
The Echo of Old Books
by Barbara Davis

Rare-book dealer Ashlyn Greer's affinity for books extends beyond the intoxicating scent of old paper, ink, and leather. She can feel the echoes of the books' previous owners--an emotional fingerprint only she can read. When Ashlyn discovers a pair of beautifully bound volumes that appear to have never been published, her gift quickly becomes an obsession. Not only is each inscribed with a startling incrimination, but the authors, Hemi and Belle, tell conflicting sides of a tragic romance. With no trace of how these mysterious books came into the world, Ashlyn is caught up in a decades-old literary mystery, beckoned by two hearts in ruins, whoever they were, wherever they are. Determined to learn the truth behind the doomed lovers' tale, she reads on, following a trail of broken promises and seemingly unforgivable betrayals. The more Ashlyn learns about Hemi and Belle, the nearer she comes to bringing closure to their love story--and to the unfinished chapters of her own life.
Oil and Marble : A novel of Leonardo and Michelangelo
by Stephanie Storey

Follows the artistic rivalry of Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, as well each man's personal triumphs and failings.
Pride & Prejudice
by Jane Austen

Spirited Elizabeth Bennet matches wits and wiles with the arrogant Mr. Darcy in an entertaining portrait of matrimonial rites and rivalries in Regency England. 
The Heart's Invisible Furies
by John Boyne

Adopted by a well-to-do, if eccentric, Dublin couple that remind him that he is not a real member of their family, Cyril embarks on a journey to find himself and where he came from, discovering his identity, a home, a country and much more throughout a long lifetime.
Eleanore of Avignon
by Elizabeth DeLozier

Gorgeously drawn, full of captivating historical drama, and rich with unforgettable characters, Eleanore of Avignon is the story of a woman who is unwilling to bend to the limitations her society places upon her when she becomes the unlikely apprentice to the pope's physician at the most challenging and dangerous moment in medieval European history.
Margo's Got Money Troubles
by Rufi Thorpe

When an affair leads to an unexpected pregnancy, Margo, the child of a Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, finds herself on her own with an infant, and in desperate need of cash, starts an OnlyFans account that turns her into a runaway success, which soon comes with a high price.
The Unworthy 
by Agustina Marâia Bazterrica

In a dystopian convent sheltering women from a climate-ravaged world, a narrator yearning to ascend within the Sacred Sisterhood confronts her forgotten past and unsettling truths when a mysterious stranger breaches the convent's walls.
The Secret Book of Flora Lea 
by Patti Callahan Henry

When she receives a rare book linked to the disappearance of her sister, Flora, in 1939, Hazel, believing this is a sign Flora is still alive after all these years, embarks on a feverish quest, revisiting long-dormant relationships and bravely reopening wounds from the past to find the truth.
Shy Creatures
by Clare Chambers

In 1964 Croydon, art therapist Helen Hansford, involved in a secret affair with a married doctor, becomes intrigued by William Tapping, a mute artist discovered living in isolation with his deceased aunts; as she uncovers his past, her own life starts to unravel.
Second Chances in New Port Stephen 
by T. J. Alexander

Returning home to New Port Stephen, Florida, for Christmas after his career goes south, trans TV writer and comedian Eli Ward reconnects with his high school ex and they must decide whether to leave the past in the past or move on together. 
Triple Sec 
by T. J. Alexander

Convinced love doesn't exist, Mel, a bartender at a swanky NYC cocktail lounge, changes her mind when she becomes a throuple with Bebe and Kade, a fun romp that gives her the self-confidence to try things she's never thought possible, discovering real love is more expansive than she ever thought possible. 
The Apartment Across the Hall 
by Jack Dane

They say you can't pick your neighbors… but can you survive them? When Salem Ripley moves into her apartment in New York City, she's disheartened to find it isn't exactly like the pictures. Still, with her past, she's lucky to find a place at all. Her neighbor across the hall is tall, dark and handsome. After seeing his beautiful girlfriend, Salem can't help but obsess over the couple and their perfect life. Then Salem sees her neighbor with another girl. And another. And another. The strangest part? She never sees the women leave. Salem should ignore it… After all, it's really none of her business. But she can't shake the strange feeling that something is wrong–and that lives are at stake. She has no choice–she has to find out what's going on in the apartment across the hall…
My Sister Rosa
by Justine Larbalestier

When his father's business takes the family to New York City, an Australian boy must balance his desire to protect his sister, a diagnosable psychopath, from the world with the desperate need to protect the world from her.
Sunrise on the Reaping
by Suzanne Collins

It's the 50th annual Hunger Games and as the games begin, District 12 tribute Haymitch Abernathy realizes he's been set up to fail, but something in him wants to fight, in the fifth book in the Hunger Games series. 
The Last Devil to Die
by Richard Osman

When a dangerous package goes missing on Boxing Day, the Thursday Murder Club, when one of their own is murdered, take on their most deadly opponents yet.
The Clinic 
by Cate Quinn

Checking into a remote rehab facility on the Pacific Northwest coast as a patient to investigate her famous sister's death, Meg, battling her own addictions, searches for the truth, which is much more difficult than she imagined, especially since there's no one who can help her.
Burn the Negative
by Joshua Winning

A journalist reporting on the remake of a notorious 1990s slasher flick in which eight cast and crew died in ways that eerily mirrored the on-screen deaths begins experiencing strange, disturbing events and attempts to finally end the curse.
Dear Wife
by Kimberly Belle

A woman who has changed her identity to escape domestic abuse and a woman who has gone missing under suspicious circumstances find their lives connected in unexpected ways. 
Bright Young Women
by Jessica Knoll

In 1978, Tina Cannon, when two women vanish without a trace, believes they are targets of the All-American Sex Killer and learning about the massacre at a Florida State University sorority, heads to the Sunshine State where she is on a collision course with one last impending tragedy.
The Therapist
by B. A. Paris

When a mysterious man turns up on her doorstep, claiming that a murder took place 18 months before in her new home, Alice becomes obsessed with finding the truth. 
Shelterwood 
by Lisa Wingate

In 1990 Oklahoma, Valerie, a Law Enforcement Ranger reporting for duty at Horsethief Trail National Park, is immediately faced with the long-hidden burial site of three children, and working with the neighboring Choctaw Tribal Police, unearths old secrets and the tragic and deadly history of the land itself.
 
Non-Fiction
 

Atlas of the Heart : Mapping meaningful connection & the language of human experience
by Brenâe Brown

In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 85 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and lays out an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances - a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection. Over the past two decades, Brown's extensive research into the experiences that make us who we are has shaped the cultural conversation and helped define what it means to be courageous with our lives. Atlas of the Heart draws on this research, as well as Brown's singular skills as a researcher/storyteller, to lay out an invaluable, research-based framework that shows us that naming an experience doesn't give the experience more power, it gives us the power of understanding, meaning, and choice. 
The Third Gilmore Girl : A memoir
by Kelly Bishop

An award-winning and actress chronicles her six decades in show business, from Broadway to Hollywood with A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, Gilmore Girls and much more. 
The House of My Mother : A daughter's quest for freedom
by Shari Franke

Exposes the hidden abuse the author endured from her mother, Ruby Franke, behind the scenes of the popular 8 Passengers YouTube channel, detailing Ruby's strict control, influence from relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, and Shari's path to healing after her mother's 2023 arrest for child abuse.
Be Ready When the Luck Happens : A memoir
by Ina Garten

In her first memoir, the bestselling cookbook author and host of the beloved Food Network show “Barefoot Contessa” offers a personal, engaging and motivating narrative of her extraordinary journey from a difficult childhood to becoming a cultural icon.
The Queen of Wands : The story of Pamela Colman Smith, the artist behind the Rider-Waite tarot deck
by Cat Willett

Discover the life, work, and magic of Pamela Colman Smith, the visionary artist behind the Rider-Waite-Smith Tarot Deck, the most popular and renowned divination deck in the world. With rich imagery, stunning colors, and an iconic place in the realm of divination, the Rider-Waite Tarot is perhaps the best known deck in the world. Seasoned readers and fledgling diviners alike turn to these cards in search of inspiration, understanding, and even a hint at the future. But the story of their origin is less well known, with their brilliant creator's name stripped away from them for decades. Now, for the first time, mystics, art-lovers, and fortune-tellers will uncover the magical story of Pamela Coleman Smith, rendered in full-color illustrations by artist Cat Willett, and inspired by the work of Pamela herself. Though she received little money and almost no credit for her contributions to the magical realm in her lifetime, Pixie's impact on tarot, divination, and the worlds of mysticism and the arts have reverberated for nearly 150 years, and her story serves as an enchanted spark. Depicted in whimsical, full-color detail, with interludes tying Pamela to the resurgence of modern magic and the world of tarot throughout, this singular work is a must-read for witches, creatives, and activists.
What to do When I'm Gone : A mother's wisdom to her daughter
by Suzy Hopkins

An illustrator and writer created this heartfelt manual of quirky, colorful step-by-step instructions and advice from her mother to follow after she was no longer going to be alive to provide it, from choosing a life partner to baking a quiche.
Unrig the Game : What women of color can teach everyone about winning
by Vanessa Priya Daniel

Studies the challenges faced by women of color leaders in social justice movements, highlighting their unique strengths, systemic obstacles and strategies for transformative leadership while offering actionable insights to allies on supporting their impact for a more equitable and just world.
On Call : A doctor's journey in public service
by Anthony S. Fauci

The memoir by the doctor who became a beacon of hope for millions through the COVID pandemic, and whose six-decade career in high-level public service put him in the room with seven presidents.
Men Have Called Her Crazy : A memoir
by Anna Marie Tendler

Recounting her experience in a psychiatric hospital as well as pivotal moments in her life that preceded and followed, a popular artist, in this stunning literary self-portrait, examines the unreasonable expectations and pressures women face in the 21st century as well as the insidious ways men impact their lives.
 
Young Adult
 

The Raven Boys
by Maggie Stiefvater

Developing her mother's clairvoyant powers for seeing visions of people who are about to die, Blue is drawn into the life of rich private school boy, Gansey, who has involved three of his classmates in a quest that Blue believes will end with her involvement in Gansey's death. By the best-selling author of the Shiver trilogy.
 
Juvenile
 

Satchel Paige : Striking out Jim Crow
by James Sturm

Told through the eyes of a sharecropper, a graphic novel follows Leroy "Satchel" Paige--arguably one of the Negro Leagues' hardest pitchers--from game to game as he travels throughout the segregated South. 
Beyond the Pond
by Joseph Kuefler

A stunning picture book about the power of imagination, perfect for fans of Extra Yarn and Journey, from debut author-illustrator Joseph Kuefler. Just behind an ordinary house filled with too little fun, Ernest D. decides that today will be the day he explores the depths of his pond. Beyond the pond, he discovers a not-so-ordinary world that will change him forever.
A Friend for Eddy
by Ann Kim Ha

When lonely Eddy the goldfish spies two new friends on the other side of his fishbowl glass, he decides to leap out to meet them and gets quite a surprise to learn that friendship can be found in unexpected places.
To See an Owl
by Matthew Cordell

Janie has always dreamed of finding an owl, and her teacher, Mr. Koji, a fellow bird-lover, tells her that if she is patient and looks closely, she might find them, in a story that encourages patience and perseverance. 
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them : The original screenplay
by J. K Rowling

Fans are invited to relive the wonder of Magizoologist Newt Scamander's world in a series of collectible movie guidebooks and original J. K. Rowling screenplays comprised of essential film details, character profiles, location facts and script quotes. 

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