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When the Cranes Fly South
by Lisa Ridzen

“A heartwarming book for those of us in the ‘sandwich generation.’ The story follows an elderly man reflecting on his life and his desire to mend the relationship with his grown son before he dies.”

The Infinite Sadness of Small Appliances
by Glenn Dixon

“An absolutely enchanting story that will make you laugh, cry, and think very differently about small appliances!”

Potato Pants!
by Laurie Keller

Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast
by Josh Funk

The Mushroom of Doom!
by Becky Davies

Creepy Carrots!
by Aaron Reynolds

Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives it Changed
by Dashka Slater

This Summer Will Be Different
by Carley Fortune

In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
by Nathaniel Philbrick

Anxious People
by Fredrik Backman

Throne of Glass
by Sarah J. Maas

“I first read this book in college when all I had time for was textbooks, and the prospect of opening a novel felt like a chore. After having not read for fun in years, this book reminded me how joyful reading can be.” 

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion
by Beth Brower

“If you are looking for a witty protagonist who has a good head on her shoulders but somehow manages to find herself in the most ridiculous situations, Emma is your gal. She is undaunted, lovable, and honest. This is a quick-read, feel-good series that will remind you how beautiful friendships can be.”

Thistlefoot
by GennaRose Nethercott

“There is a house on chicken legs. There are puppets. It’s a crazy magical ride, and it is an absolutely beautiful novel that uses the medium of folklore to explore generational trauma.”

I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt: Everything I Wish I Never Had to Learn About Money
by Madeline Pendleton

“Don’t let the cover scare you! This is an incredibly interesting memoir about the hardships life throws at you, and how you can make your own way with hard work and creativity.”

Vagabond: A Memoir
by Tim Curry

“Tim Curry is a staple in my household. There isn’t anything I wouldn’t watch with him in it. In fact, he graces our television screen at least once a week as my toddler consumes Muppet Treasure Island. This was a heartwarming look back at all our Tim Curry favorites, and made me love him even more.” 

Gideon the Ninth
by Tamsyn Muir

“Necromancers, space, snarky humor, and LGBTQIA+ representation? What more could I ask for? Needless to say, I finished this book, quickly consumed the next two, and have joined the sad ranks of readers vigilantly awaiting the announcement of the next publication date.”

The Devils
by Joe Abercrombie

“I think Joe Abercrombie asked himself, ‘What if I took the best characters from five of the most riveting tabletop roleplaying games and made them all begrudgingly go on a quest together?’ and wrote a whole book about it. This was an incredibly fun read.”

The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi
by Shannon Chakraborty

“It’s so hard to find a book that checks all my favorite boxes, but this one does it. You’ve got pirates, a WOC main character, a plot where romance is not the main focus, magic, sea monsters, and a heavy dose of history that hasn’t been whitewashed. I am so excited to read the next book.”

Still Life (Inspector Armand Gamache Mysteries) by Louise Penny

The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway Mysteries)
by Elly Griffiths

Open Season (Joe Gunther Mysteries)
by Archer Mayor

A Is for Alibi (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries)
by Sue Grafton

Private Rites
by Julia Armfield

“This book is filled with incredible prose and it’s one of the most atmospheric books I’ve ever read. It’s so bleak and cold and damp and I felt transported into the drowning world of the book. I love a good literary horror, and this is definitely one of my favorites.”

Death Valley
by Melissa Broder

“I’m a big Melissa Broder fan, and this is probably my favorite of hers. This is one of my favorites in the ‘weird girl’ genre, and I think it’s criminally underrated. It takes place in the middle of a California desert and quickly becomes absurd.”

Permafrost
by Eva Baltasar

“This is one of my all-time favorite series, and it’s insanely underrated. I couldn’t pick a favorite of the three if I tried. They all feature cynical lesbians that probably aren’t very good people, and that’s right up my alley. I love the way she writes, and I hope more of her works are translated soon.”

Sunbirth
by An Yu

“The prose in this book is stunning, and it tackles a dystopian world in a unique way. The writing style devastated me in a way that hasn’t happened since, and I’m pretty sure I cried multiple times reading this, which is rare for me.”

The Escape Game
by Marissa Meyer

“Have you ever successfully completed an escape room? Well, the kids in this story are not only solving puzzles, but they are trying to solve a murder! Follow the TV show contestants on a trail of twists and turns to see who survives till the end. Great for fans of Jennifer Lynn Barnes.”

The Spell Shop by Sarah Beth Durst

“A librarian and her sentient spider plant assistant flee the capital amidst revolution. They are carrying an illegal contraband of books, saved from the library that was burning down around them. I really enjoyed this adventure, and cannot wait until I can get my hands on book 2!”

The Forget-Me-Not Library
by Heather Webber

“This book just made me happy! If I could choose a place to live where magic, friendship and love abounds, Forget-Me-Not would be my choice. If you are in any way a book or library person you will enjoy this read.””

The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest
by Aubrey Hartman

“What happens after we die? There are many answers out there to this question. This story posits another theory. When you enter Deadwood Forest, which realm will you choose to enter: peace, pleasure, progress, or pain? Follow along on Clare’s journey of self-revelation and see how it all ends up.”

North Woods
by Daniel Mason

“This historical fiction novel set in New England has been in my summer reading stack for a while now. I’m excited to dig in. The simple premise reminds me of some of my all-time favorite stories like The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende and One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.”

How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World
by Ethan Tapper

“This book follows in the tradition of nature writers exploring landscapes, forest ecology, and our relationship to the world around us. Tapper is a forester and native of Vermont who has recently risen to become a social media influencer through his educational outreach about forests and ecosystems in New England.”

Dungeon Crawler Carl
by Matt Dinniman

Daisy Jones & the Six
by Taylor Jenkins Reid

The Sunne in Splendour
by Sharon Kay Penman