by Gayle Forman18-year-old Cody’s world is shaken to the core when her best friend, Meg, commits suicide while away at college. Cody and Meg were so close that they grew up like sisters, so it is no wonder that Cody’s grief is amplified by the fact she had no idea her best friend was suicidal. […]
Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Sweeping love story meets meditation on race relations: this is Adichie at her best. Ifemelu grows up in Nigeria and in high school, meets Obinze, the love of her life. Sounds cliché, but Adichie’s writing makes it so real, so heartfelt, that even the most jaded readers will want […]
By Amanda LeeWhen a Bollywood starlet is found murdered all suspicion is on Beverly, the costume designer. What does this have to do with our main character Marcy, you might be asking yourselves. Well Beverly just happens to be Marcy’s mother. Set in quiet Tallulah Falls; Beverly suggested the location for the filming of a […]
By Erin DionneDo you love a good mystery? Well then, Moxie and the art of Rule Breaking by Erin Dionne may just be what you’re looking for. This treasure-hunt story is based on the real events of an art heist. Our main character, Moxie, and her best friend Ollie have a great summer planned. They […]
The husband’s secretby Liane MoriartyCecilia Fitzpatrick accidentally comes across a letter her husband wrote to her after the birth of their first child. However, the envelope says not to open the letter unless he’s dead, and he’s very much alive. What would you have done? The decision Cecilia makes may not only ruin the life […]
AntigoddessBy Kendare BlakeAntigoddess is the first installment in a new series by Kendare Blake, acclaimed author of Anna Dressed in Blood. This first in the Goddess War series. We are in a world where gods and goddesses live among us undetected. They always thought they were immortal until one day when they all start getting […]
By Cristin Terrill Em is being held prisoner on a secret military base. All that keeps her going is the voice of the boy in the cell next door and a list of instructions she finds inside the drain, written in her own handwriting. It appears that she and the neighbouring prisoner have made multiple […]
By Tedd ArnoldWill Fly Guy make a good pet? Read this Easy Reader to find out!This easy reader is recommended for step 2 readers. There are many great pictures and Tedd Arnold has created simple chapters so this is a wonderful introduction to chapter books. Author Tedd Arnold has won many awards and praise for […]
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild By Peter Brown Mr. Tiger lives in a proper town with proper buildings. He and all his animal friends wear fancy clothes and hats, and know just how to behave at all times. They walk on two feet instead of four, and they say things like “Good day” and “I suppose”. […]
by Anne Berest, Audrey Diwan, Caroline De Maigret, and Sophie MasI studied fashion and even received a degree in it but I still feel like my style is lacking that certain “je ne sais quoi.” I picked up this book on a recommendation from one of our customers here at the library. She is a […]