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A lively, humorous adventure about an overlooked office worker who unwittingly triggers world‑ending chaos. Action‑filled with a charming LGBTQ romance thread. Perfect for readers who enjoyed “Assistant to the Villain” and “Boyfriend Material.”

André Leon Talley’s marvellous (spelled with two ll’s – the Vogue way) memoir that covers his entire life from the racially charged American South of his youth to the inner worlds of the elite fashion houses in 70’s/80’s Paris. Talley recalls it all with alacrity and poise.

Anna loved summer visits with Tūtū in Hawaii. Then her friends start teasing her so she decides it’s time to stop listening to Hawaiian myths. But when she loses her temper and insults Pele, a hawk kidnaps her friend Kaipo. Can she appease Pele and save Kaipo?

A fast-paced mystery featuring a funny and charming lead character who faces challenges such as single-parenting, racism, and the PTA all while investigating the disappearance of the school principal. Perfect for fans of “The Expectant Detectives” or “Trouble in Queenstown.”

A delightful romp through whimsical Regency England. Beatrice Steele has a scandalous secret: she’s fascinated by crime and murder. When a guest is killed at a dinner party, she gets her chance to test her sleuthing skills—with help from a beguiling London detective.

If you are a fan of cozy mysteries but think they should feature more hilarious, queer vampires, then this is the book for you! It’s filled with quirky humor and eccentric characters that are sure to make you laugh out loud. Solving a murder has never been so fun!

What happens after the fairy tales end? Years ago, Greta and her brother, Hans, escaped a witch in the woods. Now they are young adults living with trauma and village rumors of witchcraft. As winter and darkness return to the woods, Greta must learn to embrace her own magic.

An American film producer from Hollywood sets out to learn about his family’s history and ends up saving his ancestors’ castle. DePree’s lack of DIY skills and cultural knowledge lead to some hilarious moments. Great for Anglophiles and fans of HGTV.

An ode to books and their stories, this novel is a great palate cleanser after a heavy read or a demanding series. You will fall in love with Carl and 9 year old Sascha as the unlikely duo deliver books to a set of unique (and variously troubled) locals in their small town.

An initial quest to discover the origin of fortune cookies grows into a fascinating story of Chinese-Americans as seen through the lens of food. A can’t miss cultural history.