A terrifying glimpse into the near future. Eight passengers are in self-driving cars that have been hacked. Now they are trapped in their vehicles going to an unknown destination. The twist, hidden cameras have been placed inside the cars and…
Absolutely one of my favorite reads this year. This is a beautiful, poignant exploration of the human experience of bittersweetness and its place in our lives. I felt so kindred with Susan's ideas, so validated in my emotional experiences. This…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…