Must-Read Books
                                            September 2025
Adult Fiction
The wilderness : a novel by Angela Flournoy
The wilderness : a novel
by Angela Flournoy

Five young Black women - Desiree, Danielle, January, Monique, and Nakia navigate strained family ties, motherhood, ambition, and identity as they support and challenge each other while forging their adulthoods in New York and Los Angeles across two turbulent decades.
Shadow play by Sara Driscoll
Shadow play
by Sara Driscoll

As Chicago physical therapist Krista Evans finds online fame with a Twitch advice show, a rejected follower's obsession turns dangerous, forcing her and cohost Hailey to confront a terrifying stalker whose threats soon leap from the screen into their real lives.
All this could be yours by Hank Phillippi Ryan
All this could be yours
by Hank Phillippi Ryan

Debut author Tessa Calloway's book tour becomes a nightmare when a stalker, threatening to expose her dark past and destroy her family, demands she pay the price for a chilling deal with the devil.
The righteous by Ronald H. Balson
The righteous
by Ronald H. Balson

During the throes of World War II and the Holocaust, Theresa Weissbach, a professor at the University of Michigan, hasn't heard from her parents in Budapest for over a year. Her best friend, Julia Powers, recently awarded a Distinguished Service Medal for her OSS service in occupied Holland, joins with her to locate and rescue Theresa's family.
Only Lovers in the Building
by Nadine Gonzalez

Looking for a fresh start after quitting her job in corporate law, New Yorker Lily Lyon books a summer rental at a gorgeous apartment building in Miami. She meets author Ben Romero, a fellow bibliophile who suggests they form a poolside book club. When their co-written book reviews go viral, they land a podcast deal. With summer ending Lily's afraid to make the jump from friendship to something more.
Fiend by Alma Katsu
Fiend
by Alma Katsu

When the powerful Berisha family's long-standing“blessing” starts to unravel, three siblings begin plotting against each other, exposing a deadly pact and revealing the dark forces that helped build their fortune and that may now be demanding a price.
Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes
by Sandra Jackson-Opoku

Recently widowed Savvy Summers runs a Chicago soul food restaurant and catering business in this engaging series opener. But after a customer dies and people blame her, she must figure out what really killed the man to save herself and her livelihood. Thankfully she has help from her gossipy sous-chef and her cop ex-husband.
The man who died seven times by Yasuhiko Nishizawa
The man who died seven times
by Yasuhiko Nishizawa

Hisataro, a young member of the wealthy Fuchigami family, has a mysterious ability. Every now and then, he falls into a time-loop in which he is obliged to re-live the same day a total of nine times. One day, his grandfather mysteriously dies and as he returns to the day of the murder time and again, Hisataro begins to unravel its secrets.
Adult Nonfiction
Baldwin: A Love Story
by Nicholas Boggs

Drawing on interviews and previously unreleased archival materials, National Humanities Center fellow Nicholas Boggs’ moving and intimate biography of writer and civil rights activist James Baldwin examines how his personal relationships impacted his life and career.
They all came to Barneys : a personal history of the world's greatest store by Gene Pressman
They all came to Barneys : a personal history of the world's greatest store
by Gene Pressman

Telling the intertwined story of a legendary New York retailer, the fashion world's evolution, and the Pressman family's ambitions and conflicts, this book recounts Barneys' rise from a 1923 suit shop to a global fashion force—and its eventual unraveling.
Weeknight wonders : 52 weeks of fun themed dinners the whole family can make together by Ashley Craft
Weeknight wonders : 52 weeks of fun themed dinners the whole family can make together
by Ashley Craft

Featuring 52 globally and seasonally inspired weekly themes, this cookbook offers 156 family-friendly recipes with age-specific kitchen tasks, aiming to involve children in cooking while introducing new cuisines and creating shared mealtime traditions. 
Lonely Planet Georgia & the Carolinas by Amy C. Balfour
Lonely Planet Georgia & the Carolinas
by Amy C. Balfour

This guide includes itineraries for extended journeys; a toolkit for making the most of your time and money with full-color photography and maps. Discover off-the-beaten track experiences from Hilton Head to Congaree National Park to Charleston.
Cricut craft : 25 beautiful makes for your home by Paula Milner
Cricut craft : 25 beautiful makes for your home
by Paula Milner

Introduces Cricut digital cutting machines through 25 step-by-step projects for decorative and household items, providing accessible instructions, exclusive SVG files, and detailed information on tools, materials, and the Design Space software used to create custom designs.
Youth Fiction
Junius Leak and the spiraling vortex of doom
by Allan Wolf

Stuck on a houseboat for ten days, 13-year-old Junius Leak finds himself in the middle of a mystery involving pirates, treasure, and a family secret. As he faces his fear of water and uncovers why his mom left Louisiana, the lake throws him into a fight for survival—and a chance to become an unexpected hero.
My grandma and grandpa rock!
by Pat Benatar

A celebration of grandparents from all walks of life, highlighting their unique talents, passions, and ability to rock in their own way.
The dark times of Nimble Nottingham
by Ryan James Black

Set during World War II, a twelve-year-old orphan who accidentally unleashes a shadow monster onto the streets of London must team up with unlikely allies to hunt it down.
Sundust
by Zeke Peña

Following a blazing pink streak of sundust into the desert outside their city, two siblings marvel at the wonders they find there. Illustrated in sun-soaked earth tones, this tale blends fantasy with real-life beauty to create a surreal exploration of the way the natural world endures and transforms.
The Weirdies
by Michael Buckley

After being left behind when everyone from Deadeye Manor goes on a doomed vacation, the Weirdie triplets learn to fend for themselves as they navigate life at their new adoptive home on Sunshine Circle
Luna and the case of the missing mooncakes
by Natasha Yim

When mooncakes disappear during the Mid-Autumn Festival, Luna and Mina become detectives! As they follow clues and eliminate suspects, kids explore logic and problem-solving. This Storytelling Math book blends culture, curiosity, and everyday math into a fun mystery.
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