“Unputdownable . . . White-hot suspense guaranteed to please his fans. This ranks with Connelly’s best.”―Publishers Weekly (starred)
Author: Mary Metcalf
Librarian at the Greensboro Free Library, a small, rural public library in northern Vermont.
“This book is so honest, reminding us that we are not alone in our parenthood journey, and that what our mind tells us is not always true. It is the perfect example of how showing up day after day, week after week, year after year is all the true love that our child needs. It won’t be easy, and it will be far from perfect, but it will be real. Kristina and this book could not set a better example.” —Dr. Neela Sethi, general pediatrics and adolescent medicine, teen mental health advocate
“The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable.” ―Booklist (starred review
ADULT FICTION
“The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern” by Lynda Loigman — “Augusta and Irving’s love story is charming without being saccharine, and Augusta’s tongue-in-cheek wit combined with her renewed hopefulness makes her the perfect unexpected heroine for new beginnings. . . . For anyone who believes in second chances.” ―Kirkus
“The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley — “A hilarious yet poignant take on dislocation, loss, and oddball community . . . A twisty plotline that incorporates plenty of John le Carré and Mick Herron spy-craft references . . . with the silly, incisive, and spot-on comedy of Douglas Adams.”—Daneet Steffens, The Boston Globe
“The Wedding People” by Alison Espach — “The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable.” ―Booklist (starred review)
ADULT MYSTERY
“A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Catching a Killer” by Maxie Dara — “This debut paranormal mystery offers humor, love, and a strong cast of characters who form a found family.” — Library Journal (starred review)
“In Too Deep: A Reacher Novel” by Lee Child — Fast action, bold but well-thought-out moves, fast-paced writing, and a hero who wants to be involved to help others.”—New York Journal of Books
“The Last One at the Wedding” by Jason Rekulak — “The ultimate middle-class Dad battles the 1% for his daughter’s soul in the best thriller I’ve read all year. I haven’t had this much fun with a book in a long time.” ―Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House
“We Solve Murders” by Richard Osman — “[Osman] introduces a beguiling new team of sleuths . . . and sends this crew on a globe-spanning investigation, enlivening his tale with dry wit, crisp dialogue, sharply drawn characters and a pinch or three of sentiment.” —Wall Street Journal
ADULT BIOGRAPHY
“What in the World?!: A Southern Woman’s Guide to Laughing at Life’s Unexpected Curveballs and Beautiful Blessings” by Leanne Morgan — “This book is the inspirational story that we all need. With hard work, determination, and a quick sense of humor, Leanne Morgan went from marriage to motherhood to realizing her dreams. And she tells you all about it—yes, all of it—in her signature tell-it-like-it-is southern style that will make you chuckle from start to finish. No one makes me laugh harder than Leanne Morgan!”—Reese Witherspoon
ADULT NON-FICTION
“Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Conviction” by John Grisham — “Grisham does a service by elevating Jim McCloskey, who can inspire all of us to use our privilege in the service of those ensnared in the moral scandal we call a criminal justice system. . . . Years before the Innocence Project began showing Americans that their prisons hold countless people who have committed no crime, he was quietly gumshoeing his way through hard, obscure cases. Without him, it’s hard to imagine Serial or Making a Murderer or the rest of our current wave of prosecution-skeptical nonfiction.”—The New York Times
“I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child” by Kristina Kuzmic — “This book is so honest, reminding us that we are not alone in our parenthood journey, and that what our mind tells us is not always true. It is the perfect example of how showing up day after day, week after week, year after year is all the true love that our child needs. It won’t be easy, and it will be far from perfect, but it will be real. Kristina and this book could not set a better example.” —Dr. Neela Sethi, general pediatrics and adolescent medicine, teen mental health advocate
“It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health” by Dr. Karen Tang — “First-rate debut . . . The tone is compassionate throughout and the in-depth coverage of gender-affirming care options distinguishes this from other health manuals that assume a cis readership. The result is a comprehensive resource for understanding gynecological health.” ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Life’s Sweet Moments: Simple, Stunning Recipes and Their Heartwarming Stories: A Charming Guide to Baking with Stories That Warm the Heart, Perfect … Share the Sweetness…” by Dominique Ansel — “From legendary and award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel, a baking book of more than 40 simple dessert recipes paired with heartwarming stories celebrating life’s sweetest moments”–Baker & Taylor
“My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method (15th Anniversary Edition)” by Jim Lahey — “It’s bread above all that [Lahey] knows and loves…The man can do wonders with flour and water, massaged or not…He can do fluffy, crunchy, supple, dense. He can do pizza Bianca―man, oh man, can he do pizza Bianca―those salty squares of almost entirely naked crust.” ― Frank Bruni, New York Times
“Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders and the Rise of Social Engineering” by Malcom Caldwell — “An astute and bracing appraisal of how cultures succeed or fail…Gladwell deftly demonstrates how attention to statistics and data points can shape a business, school, or community.”―Booklist
“Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I’m Learning to Say” by Kelly Corrigan — “Tell Me More is a testament to the idea that the things we say matter, that our words have the power to comfort and uplift, empower and inspire. Kelly Corrigan takes on all the big, difficult questions here, with great warmth and courage. As life unfolds, this is a book I will go back to again and again.”—Glennon Doyle
“The Joy of Connections: 100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life” by Dr. Ruth Westheimer — “Dr. Ruth brings her decades of therapeutic experience to offer a practical approach for building relationships. Her Menu for Connection is a how-to guide for anyone struggling with loneliness. If you have ever found yourself wondering, ‘How can I do this?,’ now you literally have 100 ways!”—Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, director of the Social Connection & Health Lab and lead scientific editor for the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on loneliness and isolation
“The Small and Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, From the Founding Fathers to the Civil Rights Movement” by Sharon McMahon — “With shimmering research, an observant eye, and a bright moral compass, Sharon McMahon leads us through the thickets of the past until we can see where we came from and where we are going.” ―David Grann, New York Times bestselling author of The Wager and Killers of the Flower Moon
“Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures” by Katherine Rundell — “[Vanishing Treasures] consists of loving, playful essays about animals that are endangered or hold a subspecies that is endangered: sea horses, lemurs, golden moles and more. It’s pervaded with both wonder and worry, as indeed is much of [Rundell’s] work.” —Sarah Lyall, The New York Times
JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS
“Hilo Rise of the Cat” by Judd Winick
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ADULT FICTION
“Counting Miracles” by Nicholas Sparks — “The romance between Tanner and the doctor sizzles, and Sparks is a master at creating fully developed, sympathetic characters with complete and compelling backstories. Readers will be drawn into this touching story of hope, faith, and love, and Spark’s many fans will find just what they’re looking for.”—Booklist, starred review
“Funny Story” by Emily Henry — “Bestseller Henry takes on fake-dating in this equally poignant and charming tale of love after loss… Henry perfectly balances sorrow and discord with love and humor, and romance fans will appreciate watching the growth of the characters’ relationships and of Daphne as a person. This is a heartwarming take on summer love.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Here One Moment: A Novel” by Liane Moriarty — “If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? Aside from a delay, there will be no problems. The flight will be smooth, it will land safely. Everyone who gets on the plane will get off. But almost all of them will be forever changed…” — Publisher Annotation
“Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney — ““Wise, resonant and witty . . . There is so much restraint and melancholy profundity in her prose that when she allows the flood gates to open, the parched reader is willing to be swept out to sea . . . Rooney has an exquisite perceptiveness and a zest for keeping us reading . . . Intermezzo wears its heart on its sleeve.”
―Dwight Garner, The New York Times
“Mighty Red” by Louise Erdich — “[A] finely woven tale of anguish and desire, crimes and healing. With irresistible characters, dramatic predicaments, crisp wit, gorgeously rendered settings, striking ecological facts, and a cosmic dimension, Erdrich’s latest tale of the plains reverberates with arresting revelations.” — Booklist
“Northern Light in Provence” by Elizabeth Birkelund — “Birkelund sets her enchanting tale of love and loss in exotic Greenland and sun-dappled Provence. . . . [She] constructs a rich world replete with real emotional stakes and lovely insights on how translation relates to life. . . . This sumptuous tale deserves a wide audience.” —Publishers Weekly
“Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout — “A generous, compassionate novel about the human need for connection, understanding and love, and the damage that occurs when those things are denied.”—San Francisco Chronicle
“The Bog Wife” by Kay Chronister — “An immersive, haunting, and compelling tale of a family being crushed by the weight of their secrets and held hostage by their traditions. It’s a lush and uneasy tale that leaves both characters and readers at the mercy of the land itself.” —Booklist
“The Half-Life of Guilt” by Lynn Stegner — “”In this beautiful and layered novel Lynn Stegner takes us on a passionate tour of self-discovery and family history written so closely and with such astonishing sincerity that the entire novel becomes a kind of surprising tenderness. Stegner has the writer’s gift of creating a dear victory from the uneasiness of pristine places. This is a rich, rich book.”–Ron Carlson, author of Return to Oakpine
“The Summer Pact: “ by Emily Griffin — “Want to indulge in juicy, page-turning escapism? The Summer Pact is about a group of friends . . . [and] a reunion tour, a decade after college, inspired by a long-ago promise to turn to one another in times of need. [They] take turns narrating their trip to the Italian island of Capri, where closure may or may not await.”—The New York Times
ADULT MYSTERY
“First Frost: A Longmire Mystery” by Craig Johnson — “Sheriff Walt Longmire tries to manage his increasingly complicated personal life while staving off the violent underworld that is encroaching on the Old West, in the 20th novel of the series following The Longmire Defense.” — Atlas Publishing
“Locked in Pursuit” by Ashley Weaver — “With many well-deployed historical mystery tropes on offer, including a juicy love triangle and a host of elegant gowns, it’s an enjoyable, fast-paced lark. Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal and Rhys Bowen will have fun.” ―Publishers Weekly
“Shattered” by James Patterson — “When his partner and best friend, FBI abduction specialist Emily Parker, is murdered, NYPD master homicide investigator Michael Bennett takes on the most intensely personal investigation of his career.” — Baker & Taylor
“Stargazer” by Anne Hillerman — “It’s been a while since Officer Bernadette Manuelito has seen old roommate Maya, whose enchantment with drugs forced them apart. Now Maya’s brother wants Bernie to find the missing Maya, but Bernie’s husband, Jim Chee-struggling with new job responsibilities-isn’t sure she should investigate. Enter their mentor, the redoubtable Joe Leaphorn.” — Library Journal
“The Grey Wolf” by Louise Penny — “Foiling this sinister plan rests on the actions of a fallible group of mortals who must choose between good and evil, action and inaction, courage and cowardice. The motto on Gamache’s office wall helpfully reminds: ‘Be not afraid.’”―The Wall Street Journal
“Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murders” by Jesse Suntanto — “A mystery with warmth, humor, and many descriptions of delicious teas and foods. Recommended for fans of Sutanto and of character-driven cozy mysteries.” — Library Journal, starred review
ADULT NON-FICTION
“Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life” by Ferris Jabr — “A convincing, mind-opening case that ‘the history of life on Earth is the history of life remaking Earth” —The Atlantic
“DK Italy 2025” by Paula Hardy — “Inside the pages of this Italy travel guide, you’ll discover: Our pick of Italy’s best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay. Detailed maps and walks make navigating the city easy. Easy-to-follow itineraries to help you plan your trip. Expert advice and travel tips to help you get ready, get around, and stay safe. Color-coded chapters to every part of Italy, from Venice to Rome, and Sicily to Sardinia.” — Penguin Putnam
“Food Gifts: 150 Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents” by Elle Scott — “There’s no more meaningful way to connect with others than to give a personalized food basket or homemade gift! Elle Simone Scott—food stylist, ATK cast member, and author of the best-selling Boards cookbook—expands the boundaries of what food gifts are (endlessly customizable!) and when they can be given (literally, anytime!).” — Amazon.com
“Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution” by Richard Brookhiser –“Succinct, both scholarly and direct. . . . Wonderful art history.”—Brian T. Allen, National Review
“How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World” by Ethan Tapper — “Tapper’s writing is eloquent and thoughtful while also being informative and briming with lush descriptions of his work to restore Bear Island…Readers will see forests through new eyes after reading Tapper’s compelling and compassionate call to action.” —Booklist
“How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days” by Kari Leibowitz — “Even the most winter-averse reader will be hard-pressed not to hitch their breath at Leibowitz’s description of sinking into a steaming Japanese bath as the snow begins to fall, or of gazing into a crackling fire as the wind howls outside a traditional thatched cottage in the hinterlands of Scotland. Peppered with activities and tips for incorporating similar comforting winter practices into your own life, How to Winteris a cozy field guide for not just surviving, but flourishing, in the long dark.”—Book Page
“Love in the Age of Loneliness” by Bill Pendergraft — “(Bill Pendergraft’s) second book of poetry, Love in the Age of Loneliness, describes his biophilia, the term coined by Harvard naturalist Edward O. Wilson to describe one’s love of living things; plants, animals and people. His book shares his wide-eyed confrontation with environmental destruction and the loneliness that may be our response. He lives in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.” — Amazon.com
“Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI” by Yuval Noah Harari — “Nexus is ambitious, bold and at times, unsettling. . . . For anyone interested in the intersection of history, technology and power, Harari once again provokes deep thought.”—The Conversation
“Oath and Honor” by Liz Cheney — “A gripping first-hand account of the January 6th, 2021, insurrection from inside the halls of Congress, from origins to aftermath, as Donald Trump and his enablers betrayed the American people and the Constitution—by the House Republican leader who dared to stand up to it.” — Harper Collins
“Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling” by Jason De Leon — “A harrowing account of the work of human smugglers in bringing aspirational immigrants to America’s southern border…[and] an exemplary ethnography of central importance to any discussion of immigration policy or reform.”—Kirkus *Starred Review*
“The Ikaria Way: 100 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by My Homeland, the Greek Island of Longevit” by Diane Kochilas — “An impressive array of recipes packed with vegetables and herbs known for their wellness benefits… There’s no denying the appeal of many of these meals. This unique vegetarian approach inspires.” ― Publisher’s Weekly
PICTURE BOOK
“Barnaby Unboxed” by Terry Fan
“Du Iz Tak” by Carson Ellis
“Little Ghost Makes a Friend” by Maggie Willis
JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY
“Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children’s Books” by Michele Markel — “The historical moment of this innovation is captured with verve and verb-forward flourishes in this lively portrait of a person whose illustration style still inspires contemporary picture book creators.” ― Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS
“Alexander Hamilton: The Graphic History of an American Founding Father” by Jonathan Hennessey –“There’s loads to be learned here, and any Hamilton addict will eagerly eat it up. . .worthy of high praise.” —Booklist
JUVENILE NON-FICTION
“Children’s Book of Birdwatching” by Dan Rouse — “A fun, engaging birdwatching book for kids, full of information, activities, and tips on how to spot, identify, and care for birds. ” — Amazon.com
“Starlight Symphony” by Buffy Silverman — “Young readers will be fascinated by the beautiful images of animals; educators and older readers will enjoy the notes in the back matter that provide more specific information about each of the animals, as well as the musical instruments.”―School Library Journal
YOUNG ADULT GRAPHIC FICTION
“Alexander Hamilton: The Graphic History of an American Founding Father” by Jonathan Hennessey — “Unpacking the history behind the high-energy Broadway megahit Hamilton, this focused biography will get teen through adult readers to ask questions about the country’s past and
present.” —Library Journal (Review)
“How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World” by Ethan Tapper — “Tapper’s writing is eloquent and thoughtful while also being informative and briming with lush descriptions of his work to restore Bear Island…Readers will see forests through new eyes after reading Tapper’s compelling and compassionate call to action.” —Booklist
“Young readers will be fascinated by the beautiful images of animals; educators and older readers will enjoy the notes in the back matter that provide more specific information about each of the animals, as well as the musical instruments.”―School Library Journal
“If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? Aside from a delay, there will be no problems. The flight will be smooth, it will land safely. Everyone who gets on the plane will get off. But almost all of them will be forever changed…” — Publisher Annotation
ADULT FICTION
“Creation Lake” by Rachel Kusner — “A profound and irresistible page-turner about a spy-for-hire who infiltrates a commune of eco-activists in rural France. The prose is thrilling, the ideas electrifying.” —The Booker Prize 2024 judges on Creation Lake
“Somewhere Beyond the Sea” by TJ Klune — “[A] heart-wrenching tale of being perceived as different, finding acceptance, and having a place in the world.” ―Library Journal, starred review
“Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan — “Irish story writer Keegan’s gorgeously textured second novella (after Foster) centers on a family man who wants to do the right thing…Keegan beautifully conveys Bill’s interior life as he returns to the house where he was raised…It all leads to a bittersweet culmination, a sort of anti–Christmas Carol, but to Bill it’s simply sweet. Readers will be touched.”—Publishers Weekly
“Playground” by Richard Powers — “Prepare to be awed… A mind-blowing reflection on what it means to live on a dying planet… I wasn’t prepared for the astonishing resolution that Powers delivers. In the now-vast library of fiction and nonfiction books reminding us of the planet’s imperiled condition, I can’t think of another novel that treats the Earth’s plight with such an expansive and disorienting vision… Powers manages to entwine our longing for friendship, paradise and immortality with the algorithms of artificial intelligence that surpass all understanding.”
― Ron Charles, Washington Post
ADULT BIOGRAPHY
“Soil” by Camille Dungy — “Gardening, poetry, motherhood, history—dirty and beautiful, difficult and sublime, the agony of failure, the exhalation of a spring bloom. . . Dungy’s poetic ear illuminates her language, whether listing botanical names or reflecting on the tumult of the 2020s. A significant, beautiful, meditative, and wholly down-to-earth memoir with high appeal for book groups and nature lovers.”–BOOKLIST (Starred Review)
ADULT NON-FICTION
“Big Vegan Flavor: Techniques and 150 Recipes to Master Vegan Cooking” by Nishqa Vora — “Big Vegan Flavor is Nisha’s best work yet! She shares tons of insanely delicious vegan recipes along with techniques and tips to make you a confident, creative plant-based cook. This book is an incredible resource for anyone who wants to make vibrant, nourishing meals that are PACKED with flavor.”
—Jeanine Donofrio, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Lemons Simple Feel Good Food
“Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space” by Adam Higginbottom — “With its emotional scope and exacting resonance, writer Adam Higginbotham has truly crafted the ultimate tribute to the Challenger and its place in space exploration history. . . . Told with a remarkable storytelling flair, Higginbotham’s exhaustive volume is a brilliant effort of investigative journalism that stands as a riveting examination of the complex costs of innovation, imagination, political positioning, clashing personalities, mismanagement and a series of fateful internal NASA decisions that partly led to the spacecraft’s sudden destruction upon liftoff.” —Space.com
“Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections” by Emily Nagoski — “Empowering and pragmatic . . . Nagoski’s prose is spry and inviting as she marshals research and anecdotes (many featuring nonbinary couples) to dispel notions of ‘normal’ sex, ban sexual expectations and judgments, and advocate ‘liv[ing] with confidence and joy’ in one’s body. It’s a valuable resource for anyone looking to spruce up a subpar sex life or make a good one better.” — Publishers Weekly
“Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives” by Sami Sage — “This upbeat, extremely accessible guide to managing political anxiety offers reassurance and hope.” —Booklist
“I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine” by Daniel Levitin — “Exuberant…. Enriching lucidly explained neuroscience with ebullient musical appreciation (a Billy Pierce saxophone solo is “in turns thrilling, heartbreaking, bustling, radiant, and always, always moving forward”), Levitin makes a persuasive case for music’s therapeutic potential that gives due to its medical promise without undercutting its mysteries. The result is a fascinating take on the tuneful raptures of the mind.” ― Publishers Weekly
“Private Revolutions: Four Women Face China’s New Social Order” by Yuan Yang — “A portrait of the country through four women who grew up there in the eighties and nineties and refused to accept the life laid out for them. Activists, factory workers, pig farmers turned students: they provide incredible insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese people.” —The Sunday Times Best Books of 2024
“Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood” by Jessica Grose — “Melding personal narrative with clear-eyes reportage from the front lines, [Grose] works to redefine what exactly a ‘mother’ is, or should be, in a society that demands so much more from its childbearing women than it has to offer.” — Los Angeles Times
“The Birds That Audubon Missed: Discovery and Desire in the American Wilderness “ by Kenn Kaufman — “Splendid . . . A high-flying study of Audubon’s scientific contributions and major missteps . . . The discerning attention Kaufman pays to overlooked corners of his subject’s biography reveals Audubon’s fabulist streak (he ginned up funds for his first book by inventing an eagle with a rumored 10-foot wingspan) and ethical lapses (he once passed off a hawk specimen from a fellow Academy of Natural Sciences member as his own). Kaufman includes his own illustrations of the birds discussed, gamely mimicking Audubon’s style while bringing a sensibility distinctly his own.” —Publishers Weekly