Genre Variety Pack
June 30, 2025
Young Adult
Voice of the ocean
by Kelsey Impicciche

As the youngest daughter of the siren queen, Celeste's life is tightly controlled. Desperate to prove her worth and escape her destiny, she intends to join the Chorus, an elite group of siren warriors. But when Celeste encounters a seemingly harmless ship in Staria's waters, helmed by the intriguing Prince Raiden Sharp, her path veers toward forbidden waters.
Come as you are : a novel
by Dahlia Adler

After a broken heart and a mix-up that lands her in an all-boys dorm at Camden Academy, Evie Riley teams up with her grumpy, emo dorm mate Salem to navigate their complicated lives, learning about themselves and each other along the way.
Large Print
Summer light on Nantucket : a novel
by Nancy Thayer

Divorced mother of four Blythe Benedict takes her family to Nantucket, her island home-away-from-home, but she must contend with teenage angst, her ex-mother-in-law's declining health, and a troubling secret involving her ex-husband--meanwhile, she reconnects with former high school sweetheart Aaden, but their romance becomes complicated when another man enters the picture
The children of eve
by John Connolly

When private investigator Charlie Parker is hired to find Wyatt Riggins, who vanished after a cryptic message, he uncovers a sinister web involving the abduction of four children linked to relentless killers, a cartel boss, and the chilling truth about the enigmatic Children of Eve.
Death by Chocolate Pumpkin Muffin
by Sarah Graves

As Halloween decorations come down in Eastport, Maine, the town gathers for a waterfront party at TV home repair star Hank Rafferty’s crumbling mansion. But the celebration turns grim when Hank falls to his death just as bakers Jake and Ellie arrive with dessert. With Hank’s many local enemies—including a spurned admirer, an old bully, and an unhappy wife—the police launch a homicide investigation. Suspicion quickly falls on the hotheaded boyfriend of Police Chief Lizzie Snow, but Jake and Ellie believe the real killer lies elsewhere, possibly buried in Hank’s murky past.
Science Fiction/Fantasy
A far better thing
by H. G. Parry

The faeries stole Sydney Carton as a child, and made him a mortal servant of the Faery Realm. Now, he has a rare opportunity for revenge against the fae and Charles Darnay, the changeling left in his stead. It will take magic and cunning--cold iron and Realm silver--to hide his intentions from humans and fae and bring his plans to fruition...generations of violence-begetting-violence lead him to a heartbreaking choice in the shadow of the guillotine.
Western
Ride to the Bullet
by Wayne D. Dundee

 
Eight months into rebuilding his abandoned horse ranch, former Indian Scout Lone McGantry’s world takes a treacherous turn when he comes to the aid of ex-outlaw Wade Avril. Fending off three vengeful gang members from Wade’s past, Lone unwittingly draws the ire of gang leader Pike Grogan.
Mass Market Paperback
Last wool and testament
by Peggy Ehrhart

Pamela Paterson and Bettina Fraser of Arborville's Knit and Nibble group investigate the suspicious death of fiber artist Ingrid Barrick, unraveling clues tied to nature-themed sketches, a canceled tapestry exhibit, and a contentious neighbor to uncover the truth behind the supposed burglary. 
The Finders Keepers Library
by Annie Rains

Heading to Bloom, North Carolina, to spend the summer with her beloved aunt, a retired librarian, Savannah, with nothing but a car full of plants and a rescue kitten, finds hope and second chances when the Finders Keepers Library in her aunt’s beautiful garden leads her in unexpected new directions. 


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