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Adult Services Staff Picks March 2025 |
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Back After This
by Linda Holmes
Recommended by: Laura
A podcast producer agrees to host a new series about modern dating-but will the show jeopardize her chance at finding real love? From the New York Times bestselling author of Evvie Drake Starts Over and Flying Solo.
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Broken Country
by Clare Leslie Hall
Recommended by: Sarah R.
When her brother-in-law's actions reconnect her with a former love, Gabriel, whose son eerily resembles her deceased child, Beth's carefully constructed life unravels as past secrets and jealousies resurface, leading to deadly consequences and a difficult choice.
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Confessions
by Catherine Airey
Recommended by: Anna Jayne
Three generations of women are bound by family secrets, lost memories and an enigmatic boarding school game as they unravel mysteries spanning from 1970s Ireland to post-9/11 New York, which threaten to tear them apart forever.
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The Curse of Pietro Houdini
by Derek B. Miller
Recommended by: Grace
In 1943, 14-year-old Massimo, rescued by a mysterious man called Pietro Houdini who preserves the treasures within the Benedictine abbey's wall, accompanies him on a World War II art-heist adventure where they lie, cheat, steal, fight, kill and sin to survive, while smuggling Renaissance masterpieces they've rescued from the“safe keeping” of the Germans.
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Every Tom, Dick & Harry
by Elinor Lipman
Recommended by: Cathy
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.
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Somewhere Beyond the Sea
by TJ Klune
Recommended by: Joanna
In the sequel to The House in the Cerulean Sea, Arthur Parnassus, headmaster of a strange orphanage, and the other inhabitants of Marsyas Island must fight to save the dangerous and magical children of the orphanage or risk the entire island falling apart.
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Tilt
by Emma Pattee
Recommended by: Sarah V.
Nine months pregnant and stranded in a chaotic, earthquake-ravaged Portland, Annie journeys home on foot, navigating human desperation and kindness while reflecting on her struggling marriage, stalled career and hopes for a fresh start with her baby.
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Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old : Thoughts on Aging as a Woman
by Brooke Shields
Recommended by: Brandee
The former child star reflects on aging with confidence and empowerment, challenging societal stereotypes about women growing older, while sharing personal experiences and insights to encourage women to reclaim their power and redefine the narrative around aging.
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Cone of Shame
by Winnie Au
Recommended by: Lori
The hard plastic post-surgery cone is every dog's worst nightmare. But in this stunning collection by celebrated photographer Winnie Au and designer Marie-Yan Morvan, it becomes an iconic statement of personality and visual wit. Each dog featured in this book models a bespoke cone made from unique materials - everything from eggshells to repurposed pool noodles to luxe suede and silk flowers. As hilarious as it is beautiful, Cone of Shame is a showcase of the unmatched power of dogs to inspire joy, devotion and unconditional love.
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