Seamlessly weaves together political intrigue, religious fanatacism, and giant sandworms. Rightfully earns its spot in the science fiction canon.

Come for the romance, stay for the escalating vengeance plots, godly scheming, shocking reveals, and epically tragic backstories. Comes with a handy index for beginners to the xia xia genre.

-Recommended by Jess, Library Assistant I

“Light matters just as much as darkness. Play matters as much as work, and kindness matters as much as cruelty, and hope matters as much as despair. More so, even. Because tragedy is a given, but joy is a choice.”

If you've ever felt like your brain is a dumpster fire you'll probably relate to Austin's anxiety-ridden protagonist. An incredibly fast-paced read that is hilarious, heart-breaking, validating, embarrassing, and cathartic in turns. I read this in one sitting.

-Recommended by Jim, Assistant Librarian

This is one of the finest documentaries I've ever had the pleasure to enjoy. It focuses on a man who finds a clutch of turkey eggs. When the birds hatch, they treat him as a parental figure. He deeply bonds with them, and his life changes for the better in ways he never would have guessed. You'll be surprised just how deeply you respond to this story.

-Recommended by Jesse, Librarian …More