Quiet in Her Bones by Nalini Singh
Readers will enjoy this mystery set in New Zealand, which focuses on how a family and their neighborhood dealt with the discovery of the body of a person who was missing for 10 years.
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
I enjoyed the intimacy and intelligence of this inside picture of a woman living somehow, miraculously and somewhat secretly, outside of accepted circumstances. I loved her boldness and intellect, her heart and sense of responsibility, and felt the hurts of…
Goldenrod by Maggie Smith
Maggie’s clear and cutting poetry grapples with motherhood, divorce, grief, nature, and healing. As an Ohio poet, her Midwestern heart shone through to my own. I loved this most recent collection, her observations and growth through heartbreak and change in…
Striking Distance by Sarah Rees Brennan
A fun story in the Fence universe created by C.S. Pacat with great character development. It was fun to see the characters interact outside of what we got with the graphic novels. However, I do wish there was more romance…
Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu
The artwork in this charming graphic novel will steal your heart. Eric "Bitty" Bittle is a former ice skater turned hockey player with a successful baking vlog. He chronicles his first year in college and his journey finding his place…
The Dry by Jane Harper
This is a slow burning small town mystery that unravels piece by piece. Aaron Faulk returns home to Australia for the funeral of Luke Hadler a childhood friend. Hadler's death brings about old grudges and secrets the town never let…
Fence by C.S. Pacat
The first volume of Fence covers issues 1-4 and is full of angst, drama, and sports. Nicholas is a newcomer to the prestigious and competitive school King's Row, and his roommate is going to be his biggest competition. There is…
The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
"I lifted the blush-colored paper, illuminated by the dying flame of a single rush wick candle. I ran my fingers over the ink of her words, imagining what despair brought the woman to seek out someone like me. Not just…
All Systems Red by Martha Wells
Murderbot is my Sanctuary Moon. Guess you'll have to read the series to understand that reference, you won't regret it. Reserve a copy of All Systems Red in the Library’s Catalog.
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
Need a nice humorous mystery to lift your spirits? Revisit (or discover for the first time) the much loved Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters! Amelia Peabody is an unforgettable character and the books are an irresistible mix of mystery, humor, family…