LibraryAware February 2025

New Releases

The American No: Stories
by Rupert Everett

This debut story collection explores evocative, witty tales of vibrant characters, including Oscar Wilde in Paris and the harsh realities of a Los Angeles talent agency, blending poignant insights and the rich, cinematic experiences of the actor-writer's career.

Back After This
by Linda Holmes

A podcast producer agrees to host a new series about modern dating-but will the show jeopardize her chance at finding real love?

Big Name Fan
by Ruthie Knox

Sam and Bex were the leads in a cult-favorite crime show that was cancelled. When they start hosting a rewatch podcast, their chemistry takes off again, but so do more mysteries.

Black Woods, Blue Sky
by Eowyn Ivey

A struggling single mother in Alaska, Birdie, finds solace and love in the reclusive Arthur and his remote wilderness life, but as she embraces this idyllic escape, she uncovers his dark secret and the unforgiving nature of the wild.

The Bones Beneath My Skin
by TJ Klune

In 1995, after losing everything, Nate Cartwright retreats to his family's summer cabin in Roseland, Oregon, only to find it occupied by a man named Alex and a remarkable girl named Artemis Darth Vader; as cultists and government forces close in, Nate must choose between despair and hope.

Close Your Eyes and Count to 10
by Lisa Unger

A single mother joins a deadly island game set up by a charismatic daredevil and extreme adventurer, but a monstrous storm and an unseen menace transform the social media stunt into a ruthless fight for survival.

Dark Vector
by Ward Larsen

When a defecting Russian pilot crash-lands in Siberia, CIA rookie Tru Miller and a daring team race against a ruthless Russian general in a high-stakes pursuit where their survival hinges on their slyness and lethal skills.

Deep Cuts
by Holly Brickley

In a Berkley, California bar in 2000, an opinionated New Yorker, Percy, meets songwriter Joe, sparking a creative partnership that propels him toward indie-rock stardom and challenges her to reconcile her own ambitions with their complex, all-consuming collaboration.

The Dollhouse Academy
by Margarita Montimore

At the secretive Dollhouse Academy, a famed performer's diary reveals sinister truths as two aspiring stars navigate intense rivalries, unsettling threats, and the dark underpinnings of their dream institution, forcing them to uncover the academy's hidden cost before it's too late.

The Dressmakers of London
by Julia Kelly

After their mother's unexpected death, Isabelle Shelton and her estranged sister Sylvia inherit the family dressmaking shop, prompting Izzie to reluctantly seek Sylvia's help to save it while aiming to buy her out, leading to letters that explore old wounds and the possibility of reconciliation within their shared legacy.

Every Tom, Dick & Harry
by Elinor Lipman

Emma Lewis reluctantly takes over her parents' estate-sale business, facing her quirkiest job yet involving clearing a scandalous B&B, but as she navigates its colorful clients, she discovers unexpected paths to fulfillment and happiness.

Famous Last Words
by Gillian McAllister

Returning to work, new mom Camilla's life is upended when she learns her husband is the gunman in a London hostage crisis, leaving her to decipher his cryptic goodbye note and make a critical choice.

The Garden
by Nick Newman

In this gorgeous, eerie book, two elderly sisters live alone on a crumbling estate at the end of the world, tending to a large walled garden to survive. One day a boy breaches the walls and throws their lives into chaos, forcing them to confront the dark truths about their existence, the garden itself, and the world as they've known it.

Gliff
by Ali Smith

Set in the near-future, two children and a horse embark on a journey that shows why our messy, human stories and complexities matter more than fitting into data and labels.

Harlem Rhapsody
by Victoria Christopher Murray

In 1919 Harlem, literary editor Jessie Redmon Fauset is at the forefront of a Black cultural renaissance, discovering talents like Langston Hughes and Nella Larsen, but her ambition and a secret affair with W.E.B. Du Bois threaten her legacy.

Hungerstone
by Kat Dunn

Lenore and husband Henry travel to the British moorlands for a hunting party where an accident brings into their lives the mysterious Carmilla, who is weak during the day but vibrant at night, and Lenore must choose between her husband's affection and cravings that Carmilla has awakened.

Junie
by Erin Crosby Eckstine

Sixteen-year-old slave Junie tends to master's daughter Violet at Bellereine Plantation in Alabama, but when Violet's potential marriage leads Junie to commit a desperate act that rouses sister Minnie's spirit, she enlists coachman Caleb's help as horrifying secrets are revealed.

A Killing Cold
by Kate Alice Marshall

When Theodora Scott visits her fiancé's secluded family estate, she uncovers eerie ties to her forgotten childhood, unraveling a deadly secret the powerful Daltons will stop at nothing to protect, even if it puts her life at risk.

The Lamb
by Lucy Rose

In their secluded forest cottage, Margot and her mother welcome “strays,” lost travelers whom Mama feeds and ultimately consumes, but when a striking stranger named Eden arrives during a snowstorm, Margot must confront her family's dark practices and assert her own desires.

Last Twilight in Paris
by Pam Jenoff

In London, 1953, a secondhand shop necklace bears the name Lévitan, a Paris department store-turned-Nazi prison camp, leading Louise and former romantic partner Ian to investigate her friend Franny's war death and the fate of Helaine, a woman imprisoned at Lévitan when the Germans invaded France.

Maya & Natasha
by Elyse Durham

Twins Maya and Natasha are Kirov Ballet dancers in 1958 during the Soviet regime, but when only one sister can join the company's American tour, the sisters compete until one betrays the other, and the Cold War tests their loyalties to the East, the West, and each other.

Nothing Serious
by Emily J Smith

Tech executive Edie Walker's best friend and crush Peter Masterson is implicated in the death of feminist writer Anaya Thomas, and as Edie's obsession with the investigation grows, so do her doubts in Peter, and when truth is revealed, she must decide where her loyalties lie.

People of Means
by Nancy Johnson

From the acclaimed author of The Kindest Lie, a propulsive novel about a mother and daughter, Freda and Tulip, each seeking justice and following their dreams during moments of social reckoning—1960s Nashville and 1992 Chicago.

The Queens of Crime
by Marie Benedict

In 1930 London, the Queens of Crime, a secret society of renowned women writers led by Dorothy L. Sayers investigates the murder of nurse May Daniels, found strangled in a park, and must navigate a web of intrigue and danger as they challenge societal norms.

The Quiet Librarian
by Allen Eskens

In Minnesota, quiet librarian Hana Babic, once known as Nura Divjak, must confront her violent past as the legendary warrior Night Mora when a detective informs her of her best friend's murder, forcing her to protect her grandson while unraveling a deadly mystery tied to her family's tragic history in war-torn Bosnia.

Red Clay
by Charles B. Fancher

An astounding multigenerational saga, Red Clay chronicles the interwoven lives of an enslaved Black family and their white owners as the Civil War ends and Reconstruction begins.

Show Don't Tell
by Curtis Sittenfeld

Stories of complex, realistic characters confronting transformative moments, including a divorced woman reconnecting with friends, an artist challenging gender norms, and a reunion with a beloved character from the novel Prep, all woven with humor, insight, and an intimate portrayal of personal growth.

The Snowbirds
by Christina Clancy

Kim and Grant, a longtime couple navigating midlife challenges, face new opportunities and tensions in a quirky Palm Springs community, but when Grant disappears on a hike, Kim must confront her fears about their relationship and the possibility of rediscovering herself.

Star Wars: Reign of the Empire: The Mask of Fear
by Alexander Freed

In the early days of the Empire, Mon Mothma, Bail Organa, and Saw Gerrera navigate the oppressive regime in the wake of Chancellor Palpatine's proclamation, grappling with their personal struggles and hidden motivations while laying the groundwork for the Rebel Alliance amid the galaxy's increasing tyranny and despair.

This is a Love Story
by Jessica Soffer

As Jane faces the end of her life, her husband Abe reflects on their 50 years together—revisiting their courtship, careers, family challenges, and estranged son, Max—while Central Park, a constant witness to their relationship, holds their memories in this tribute to love, loss and New York City.

Three Days in June
by Anne Tyler

As Gail navigates the chaos of her daughter Debbie's wedding preparations—including a job loss, exclusion from family events, and the unexpected arrival of her ex-husband Max—she faces a crisis that threatens the wedding and forces both parents to confront unresolved issues from their past.

Upon a Starlit Tide
by Kell Woods

In 1758 Saint-Malo, Lucinde Leon, the rebellious daughter of a wealthy shipowner, discovers a world of faerie magic, love, and betrayal after rescuing a drowning man, drawing her into a dangerous web of secrets, power and the pull of the sea.

Victorian Psycho
by Virginia Feito

In Grim Wolds, England, Winifred Notty takes on the role of governess at Ensor House, where she must navigate the twisted dynamics of the dysfunctional Pounds family while suppressing her own violent past; as Christmas approaches, she plans sinister gifts for her charges, revealing her true nature.

We All Live Here
by Jojo Moyes

Lila Kennedy juggles a broken marriage, rebellious daughters, a crumbling house, and an elderly stepfather when her estranged father unexpectedly shows up after thirty-five years, forcing her to confront unresolved feelings and discover unexpected lessons about love and family amidst her chaotic life.

Continuing Series - New Releases

The Antique Hunter's Death on the Red Sea
by C. L. Miller

Freya Lockwood and Aunt Carole are on the hunt once again to return priceless stolen antiques and catch a dangerous criminal aboard a cruise ship.

#2 in Antique Hunter's Series

Battle Mountain
by C. J. Box

The campaign of destruction that Axel Soledad and Dallas Cates wreaked on Nate Romanowski and Joe Pickett left both men in tatters, especially Nate, who lost almost everything. Wondering if the civilized life left him vulnerable to attack, Nate dropped off the grid with his falcons in tow to prepare for vengeance. When Joe gets a call from the governor asking for help finding his son-in-law, who has gone missing in the Sierra Madre mountain range, he enlists the help of a local, a rookie game warden named Susan Kany. As Nate and fellow falconer Geronimo Jones circle closer to their prey, Joe and Susan follow the nearly cold trail to Warm Springs. Little do Nate and Joe know that their separate journeys are about to converge . . . at Battle Mountain.

#25 in Joe Pickett

Bonded in Death
by J. D. Robb

Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates the mysterious murder of an elderly man linked to the Urban Wars while being targeted by a vengeful killer, in the latest addition to the long-running series following Passions in Death.

#60 in In Death series

Dead in the Frame
by Stephen Spotswood

Willowjean “Will” Parker races against time to clear her boss, famed detective Lillian Pentecost, of a murder she didn't commit, while Lillian fights to survive in prison.

#5 in Pentecost & Parker

Death of a Smuggler
by M. C. Beaton

Hamish's hopes for a peaceful break are dashed when a murder, a missing man and a family feud disrupt his Highland village, in the latest addition to the long-running series following Death of a Spy.

#37 in Hamish Macbeth

A Dragon of Black Glass
by James Rollins

Nyx and her allies race against time to unearth an ancient weapon buried beneath a sun-scorched desert while facing enemies, growing madness and an impending war.

#3 in Moon Fall

Dream Girl Drama
by Tessa Bailey

Hockey player Sig falls for Chloe, only to discover she's his soon-to-be stepsister, forcing them to navigate family tensions and a growing attraction.

#3 in Big Shots

Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales
by Heather Fawcett

Renowned faerie scholar Emily Wilde must navigate the deadly intrigues of a faerie realm as they seize Wendell's throne and race to break a deadly curse.

#3 in Emily Wilde

The Medici Return
by Steve Berry

The search for a 16th-century Vatican debt known as the Pledge of Christ leads Cotton Malone into a high-stakes quest involving the lost Medici lineage, while the future of Italy's prime minister and the papacy hang in the balance, all depending on the Medici's possible return.

#19 in Cotton Malone

Midnight Black
by Mark Greaney

The Gray Man, aka assassin Court Gentry, must face miles of frozen wasteland and the Russian police state to free his lover, ex-spy Zoya Zakharova, from Penal Colony IK22.

#14 in Gray Man

Nemesis
by Gregg Hurwitz

Evan Smoak is dedicated to his assassin's 10 Commandments, but when Tommy Stojack, gifted gunsmith and possibly his best friend, crosses a line while helping a dead friend's son, Smoak is ambushed when trying to confront him, and the dispute explodes into open warfare.

#10 in Orphan X

Not Who We Expected
by Lisa Black

Rock star Billy Diamond enlists crime experts Ellie Carr and Rachael Davies to find his missing daughter, Devon, whose boyfriend Carlos was found dead near the Nevada ranch retreat they were attending; Devon is thriving at the ranch but follows leader Galen slavishly, and Rachael wonders why Billy knows her late sister, Isis, whose son she's raising.

#4 in Locard Institute

Open Season
by Jonathan Kellerman

The body of an aspiring actress is found, another victim is shot by a sniper, and then more bodies pile up, and psychologist Alex Delaware and homicide detective Milo Sturgis must face a highly complex killer that will require all their skills to decipher.

#40 in Alex Delaware

Paranoia
by James Patterson

NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is on special assignment, chasing a killer who feeds on isolation and paranoia, and he will stop at nothing to protect family: his wife, his kids—and his fellow officers.

#17 in Michael Bennett

Robert B. Parker's Buried Secrets
by Christopher Farnsworth

Police Chief Jesse Stone investigates the mystery behind a dead body found strewn with photos of murder victims and placed on top of $2 million in cash, before a mob of hit men converge on Paradise.

#22 in Jesse Stone

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