Staff Picks
September 2026
FICTION
This Gilded Abyss by Rebecca Thorne
This Gilded Abyss
by Rebecca Thorne
 
 Follow Nix and Kessandra as they board a ship that descend to the underwater city of Fall. So they can investigate a massacre. Zombie like enemies are close behind them as these enemies to lovers find their way back to each other and begin to uncover mysteries that could get them killed.
--Recommended by Ashley C. 
 
The Firefall: A Murder in Yosemite by Mark Thielman
The Firefall: A Murder in Yosemite
by Mark Thielman

When a graffiti artist defaces part of Yosemite National Park, Special Agents Clarence Johnson and Alison Nance expect a straightforward case. But when the suspect falls to her death from Glacier Point, just as another member of her synagogue did years earlier, the investigation takes on a far more ominous meaning. The eerie coincidence hints at a deeper, darker truth behind the artist's final work. --Recommended by Aubrey.
                                                                                                                
NONFICTION 
Fearless and Free: A Memoir by Josephine Baker
Fearless and Free: A Memoir
by Josephine Baker

A series of conversational interviews between Jospehine Baker and French reporter Marcel Sauvage that take place over 20 years of Josephine's life, from her stardom in Paris, to espionage in WWII, and her active role in the civil rights movement. In learning about Josephine's life you also get a feel for her humor and charm, so by the end of the book, she is like an old friend.
--Recommended by Sydney M. 
What's So Great about the Great Books?: Why You Should Read Classic Literature (Even Though It Might Destroy You) by Naomi Kanakia
What's So Great about the Great Books?: Why You Should Read Classic Literature (Even Though It Might Destroy You)
by Naomi Kanakia

An excellent and nuanced take on why people should read classic literature. Even if the book doesn't convince you, you may discover a new perspective on reading in general.
--Recommended by Cameron W. 
                                                                                                                  
MOVIES

Sisu, Road to Revenge by null
Sisu, Road to Revenge
 
Returning to the house where his family was brutally murdered during the war, "the man who refuses to die" dismantles it, loads it on a truck, and is determined to rebuild it somewhere safe in their honor. When the Red Army commander who killed his family comes back hellbent on finishing the job, a relentless, eye-popping cross-country chase ensues a fight to the death, full of clever, unbelievable action set pieces. --Recommended by koh.
Copa 7 by null
Copa 71
 
The extraordinary story of the 1971 Women's World Cup, which was held in Mexico City and witnessed by more than 100,000 fans. This landmark tournament was dismissed by FIFA and written out of sports history - until now. COPA 71 weaves together dazzling archival footage and interviews with the former players.
--Recommended by Angelique D.
                                                                                                               
MUSIC

7 by Beach House
7
 
The 7th album by the indie dream pop band. I was sleeping on this album for years and I'm ashamed. The production is so cool and has so much texture. Listen to tracks: Lemon Glow, Drunk in LA, and Black Car. Also, make sure you're using a great pair of quality headphones for the best experience. --Recommended by Brandon D.
Welcome 2 America by Prince
Welcome 2 America

Recorded in the spring of 2010 and then mysteriously abandoned by Prince before its release, the statement album documents Prince's concerns, hopes, and visions for a shifting society, presciently foreshadowing an era of political division, disinformation, and a renewed fight for racial justice. --Recommended by koh.
                                                                                                               

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