Las Vegas–Clark County Library District: Staff Picks: April 2026

FICTION

Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame
by Olivia Ford

Jenny decides she wants a little something for herself. So she secretly applies to be a contestant on the prime-time TV show Britain Bakes. --Recommended by Sara A.

Heart-Shaped Box
by Joe Hill

Recommended for adults, this is a fun ride of suspense & horror! A collector of obscure & macabre artifacts, unscrupulous metal band musician Judas Coyne is unable to resist purchasing a ghost over the Internet, which turns out to be the vengeful spirit of his late girlfriend's stepfather. --Recommended by Madeline T.

NONFICTION

Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything: A Memoir
by Alyson Stoner

A memoir by actor and dancer Alyson Stoner, detailing their life as a child star & their journey through family trauma, religious struggles, substance abuse, & self-discovery, offering a candid look at the child entertainment industry & a roadmap for healing. --Recommended by Carla D.

Living with ADHD: Simple Exercises to Change Your Daily Life
by Thom Hartmann

A practical system for those with ADHD to take back their personal power & embrace their unique talents for success in the modern world. --Recommended by koh.

MOVIES

Waterworld

In a future where Earth is covered with water, the human race struggles to survive. --Recommended by Sara A.

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington by Frank Capra

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

Jimmy Stewart plays new senator Mr. Smith who is unknowingly sent to WA to cover up corruption in the house. He faces attacks on his character and forges ahead to fight the good fight.

--Recommended by Kim Newsom.