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Funny and sad, these stories explore black culture through diverse yet relatable characters. Meet the funeral singer, mother of a private school girl, and young male victims of gun violence. Several characters appear in more than one story, intertwining grief with growth.

When Laurie Hernandez stood on the podium at the Summer Olympic Games, years of practice, injury, competition, and sacrifice went into getting her there—but her love of gymnastics kept her smiling through it all. A charming and fun memoir.

If you are a fan of books of personal essays, you should check this one out. Scaachi Koul is funny and insightful and this collection will keep you reading until you are disappointed it is over.

Exciting and fast-paced, Shutter Vol. 1 follows the adventures of explorer and photographer Kate Kristopher. I especially loved the narrative twists and the fantastic artwork from Leila Del Duca.

If you’ve always been a fan of darker fairy tales, this translation is for you. Disney’s Aladdin, this is not. Meet lazy and indolent Aladdin in China who is lured by a North African magician to retrieve a magical lamp. The story is as old as time but the feel is fresh.

Exiled prince Xander is back to repair his playboy reputation. He needs his ex-fiance to help him, but the events that drove him away had repercussions for Layna and the entire country. Can they find a way to work together and heal the kingdom—and themselves?

Adorable and inspiring illustrations depict the mind of an imaginative, often misunderstood school girl. This book is playful with an unexpectedly sinister twist.

Danny is a 24 year old, part-time summer boardwalk cop, who doesn’t know what he wants to do when he grows up. Ceepak is a former MP, just back from Iraq, who joins the Sea Haven police in search of a quiet life. Unfortunately, this summer they have a murder to solve.

Feel confident about car ownership and maintenance. Written by a female auto mechanic, this easy-to read and empowering guide will give you tips from DYI auto care, useful illustrations to understand the inner workings of a car, and how to talk an auto mechanic.

This autobiographic novel is a must-read for anyone interested in or personally affected by eating disorders or addiction. J.J. Johnson details her struggles as she receives treatment in a mental hospital and her journey of healing herself and those around her.