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Must-Read Books April 2026 |
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A Far-Flung Life by M. L. StedmanSet in the Australian outback, this sweeping novel follows the MacBride family as a sudden tragedy unravels their lives and exposes long-buried secrets. In the aftermath, one family member must navigate impossible choices between love, duty, and forgiveness while grappling with the lasting consequences of a single moment.
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| Guilt by Keigo HigashinoAfter a lawyer is killed, the police talk to a man named Tatsuro Kuraki, who quickly confesses to this murder and a decades-old one, too. Tokyo detective Godai arrests Kuraki, but doubts remain for him as well as the confessed killer's son and the victim's daughter, leading them to separately investigate. This twisty complex standalone tale explores guilt in all its guises. |
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A Cruise to Die for by Heather GrahamSpecial Agent Chloe McMurray goes undercover on a cruise ship, posing as the wife of fellow agent Wesley Law to investigate a string of tech-linked murders tied to a powerful corporation. As they infiltrate a high-stakes corporate event at sea, they must uncover the killer before their identities are exposed and escape becomes impossible
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| The Glowing Hours by Leila SiddiquiIn 1816, British Indian housemaid Mehrunissa Begum accompanies her employers, Percy and Mary Shelley, to Lake Geneva, where Mary begins writing Frankenstein. But as the summer progresses, Mehrunissa begins to notice the supernatural events plaguing not only the villa, but Mary herself. |
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After the Fall by Edward AshtonIn a post-apocalyptic world where humans are treated as subordinates to the ruling “grays,” John is bonded to the unstable Martok, whose risky schemes put John’s freedom on the line. With only sixty days to save himself, John must survive dangerous factions, a deadly forest mystery, and Martok’s collapsing plans while trying to reclaim his life.
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Hazel Yen, down on her luck and desperate for change, meets Logan Wells and his chaotic cat, leading to a spontaneous kiss that seems to reverse her misfortune. As her life improves while his worsens, a shared lottery ticket forces them to question whether their luck can coexist without costing them their chance at love. |
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U.S. History at the 250th: From the Revolution to the History Wars by Sandra EnríquezMarking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 raises deeper questions about when the United States truly began. Whether in 1776 or earlier moments like 1619 or Indigenous settlement and what it means to define a national origin. This volume brings together leading historians, to explore how the nation’s history is shaped not just by events but by whose perspectives and narratives are told.
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Cookie Club: 80 Creative Cookies to Make, Swap, and Share by Mallory OnikiMallory Oniki’s Cookie Club cookbook features 80 recipes that range from classic favorites to bold, unexpected flavor combinations, all designed to elevate your baking. Along the way, she teaches the science of perfect cookies and shares tips for hosting fun, cookie-centered gatherings.
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Printing from the Garden: Create Stunning, One-Of-A-Kind Prints with Flowers and Leaves by Alison KellyThis guide teaches how to create beautiful botanical prints on fabric and paper using natural pigments from everyday plants, flowers, and leaves. With step-by-step instructions and examples from textile artist Alison Kelly, it shows beginners how to achieve striking results through techniques like bundle dyeing and mirror printing.
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Into the Wilderness by Haven IversonA child and their parents venture into the wilderness each summer, leaving roads behind. As they hike mountains and forests, the child grows stronger and carries more each year. Along the way, they learn independence, courage, and resilience, and discover that when life feels heavy, nature can help carry the weight.
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Mixed Feelings: A Graphic Novel by Sara AminiWhile sixth-grader Sara Amini can't find anyone who shares her Iranian-Colombian-American heritage, her best friend is abandoning her for another girl, making her feel more alone as a mixed-race, first-generation person with a desire to belong.
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A Celebration of You by Josh FunkAn uplifting celebration of the possibility that can be found in even the most ordinary day, if you only decide to embrace it.
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It's My Bird-Day! by Mo WillemsThe Pigeon has the hat. And the hot dog cake! He is ready for the presents! But ... do YOU think The Pigeon can handle his BIG bird-day surprise!? Pigeon gets emotional when he discovers he is not the only one celebrating their bird-day.
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Life on the Moon by Matthew SwansonWhen twelve-year-old Leo moves to the Moon with his father and stepmother, he soon discovers a conspiracy surrounding life there--human and nonhuman, past and present.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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