Catholic sci fi alert! Centuries in the future, a motley group of nuns brings spiritual comfort to the far end of the galaxy. Each sister has her own reasons for joining the mission, which come to a head when Earth sends a new priest to join them (and tighten control).

An incredibly sweet YA romance, this book follows the relationship between plus size blogger Abby and photographer Jordi as they intern together at a fashion boutique. Perfect for fans of Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda.

In art deco Montreal, Mems are memories personified, repeating in infinite loops. Elsie is an exception—she can learn and interact outside of the memory she was created from. A beautifully haunting look at memory, identity, and autonomy.

What starts as a very boring summer turns into an unforgettable and meaningful adventure for Candice Miller as she and her neighbor Brandon team up to solve a mystery that could redeem Candice’s grandmother’s memory.

You may have heard of Attica, but do you know what went down that day in 1971 and what led up to it? It’s a fascinating story and Thompson has done a lot of research to bring that story to the page. It’s a long book, but I was never bored, and I learned a lot.

In the early 1970s, two idealistic young people decided to leave civilization and re-create the vanished simple life of their great-grandparents, building and living on a houseboat for eight years in the heart of Louisiana’s million-acre Atchafalaya River Basin Swamp.

Meticulously researched and painstakingly argued, this book unfolds like a real world dystopian novel. It made me think about technology, democracy, and society in a whole new light.

If you’re looking for a bit of an escape and mystery than “Real Murders” is for you. It’s a great audio listen for your morning walks. You’ll be right there with Aurora mulling of over details and working to solve the murder. Can’t get enough? There are 9 more in the series!

This short essay provides examples of what it was like to live as a Black man in the civil rights era, how to evolve our way of thinking less of someone, and what Americans need to do to achieve lasting change. It is a warning and it is about hope.

What kind of scary stories do foxes tell? The yellow disease…Mr. Scratch…the witch with the silver claw… Each interlocking story reads like a folk tale, but describes a very real threat to the fox heroes. Did you love “Watership Down” or “Charlotte’s Web”? Try this!