Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev
A boy shows up with tiny elephant only to discover that elephants are not allowed in pet club, just dogs, cats and fish. This beautifully illustrated book goes on to show how to be a real friend and that our…
The Fifth Season by N. K. Jemisin
Welcome to Stillness, a land devastated by disaster and whose people are no strangers to struggle. Essun, a woman with a secret power that must remain hidden, traverses this wasteland as she attempts to rescue her kidnapped daughter. N.K. Jemisin…
Sweety Pies : An Uncommon Collection of Womanish Observations, with Pie by Patty Pinner
Sweety Pies is a delightfully delicious collection of pie recipes gathered from the women in the author’s life. Each recipe is accompanied by a story about the woman known for making the pie. “Patty Pinner's recipes are just as good…
Be Kind by Pat Zietlow Miller
When Tanisha spills grape juice on her new dress and the other kids laugh, a classmate wonders what it means to be kind. This book gently walks a child through what kindness looks like in everyday situations and how one…
Plume by Isabelle Simler
This gorgeous picture book showcases a wide variety of birds with big bold illustrations. In each spread the author/illustrator has depicted a few of the species different types of feathers in careful detail on their pages. There is also a…
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston
A disillusioned millennial ghostwriter who, quite literally, has some ghosts of her own, has to find her way back home in this sparkling adult debut from national bestselling author Ashley Poston. "This is a perfect blend of supernatural and romance…
The Italian Ballerina by Kristy Cambron
The Italian Ballerina tells the story of Julia, a prima ballerina, stranded in Italy during WWII. While taking refuge at a hospital she learns of a deadly sickness, a fake disease known as Syndrome K, and is drawn into one…
The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci
A former soldier with a secretive past joins a prestigious investment firm as a low-level analyst. He is coerced by an army colonel into investigating the death of a colleague and other suspicious activity happening at his firm. This was…
The Last to Vanish by Megan Miranda
Megan Miranda's books have fantastic settings and "The Last to Vanish" is no exception. Set in a North Carolina mountain town, this book explores what it means to be an insider in a small town with an absorbing mystery haunting…
Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting by Sophie Irwin
The clock is ticking as a unconventional heroine rushes to find a wealthy husband so she can save her family from ruin. Fans of Jane Austin will adore this historical romance filled with strong characters and witty banter. -Melissa, Hawley…