The compelling story of the public health crisis and environmental disaster of Love Canal, both well told by the author and well read by the narrator. For readers who appreciated Blood in the Water and She Said.
We are the Baby-Sitters Club
If you grew up in the 90s, you were probably a fan of the BSC series. This essay collection is filled with nostalgia like how you dotted your i’s with hearts or tried to imitate Claudia’s wardrobe. Look back at the series with grown-up eyes and say hello to your old friends!
Blue-Skinned Gods
A complicated story that surprises and challenges the reader. What is faith? What is faith in the face of facts? What is identity? Who has the power to “name” an individual? This story brings to life beautifully the challenges of perception, reality, and belonging.
The All-Consuming World
Maya needs her mercenary crew back for one last stab at a heist gone wrong. Unfortunately, her shoot-first attitude might get in the way. Beneath the layers of unresolved grudges, murderous AI starship, and vulgar punk rock violence, the author delivers a tale of redemption.
The Lost Village
There are two entangled mysteries- what happened to the villagers in the past and what’s happening to the film crew now? It’s unsettling and creepy and will keep you guessing on where the threats lie and what threats could remain decades later. The audiobook is captivating.
Aces Wild
17-year-old Jack’s mother has been arrested for crimes related to the Las Vegas casino she runs. He turns to his four best friends—asexual teens he only knows from online—to help him investigate his mom’s rival. Pick this up if you are looking for a fast-paced heist!
My Life in France
Vibrant, witty, and bursting with delicious-sounding food, My Life in France is not only a memoir. It’s also biography of Julia Child’s transformative cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking and the years-long labor of love that led to its creation.
How We Got to Now
In this Young Reader’s Edition, Johnson describes how the developments surrounding glass, refrigeration, sound, cleanliness, time and light have shaped our current world. Learn how 19th century train routes impact the current time zones and other ways that we got to now.
Holiday Heroine
It’s not easy being your best friend’s personal assistant–especially when she’s also a superhero (and diva.) But when the world is about to end and Evie’s job duties reveal her own super powers? The fun, action-packed result will have you reaching for the sequel.
Replay
For fans of good time-travel yarns, this one deserves a look. What would you do differently if you started over again at 18? Does foreknowledge prevent us from making mistakes? Can you make your life better, or just different?