The summer season is heating up!  Check out our latest books to take with you to the shore or wherever you plan to chill.

FICTION

The silent bride by Shalini Boland ~ “In this chilling story from the bestselling author of The Secret Mother, it’s the wedding day of Alice’s dreams. Until it becomes a nightmare…” – AmazonBeware the woman a novel by Megan Abbot ~ “By the ‘master of thinly veiled secrets often kept by women who rage underneath their delicate exteriors’ (Kirkus Reviews), Beware the Woman is Megan Abbott at the height of her game.” – AmazonKilling moon by Jo Nesbø ~ “Brilliant rogue police investigator Harry Hole is back, this time as an outsider assembling his own team to help find a serial killer who is murdering young women in Oslo in the next novel in the New York Times best-selling series.” – AmazonThe celebrants : a novel by Steven Rowley ~ “A Big Chill for our times, celebrating decades-long friendships and promises—especially to ourselves—by the bestselling and beloved author of The Guncle.” – Amazon Ink blood sister scribe : a novel by Emma Törzs ~ “In this spellbinding debut novel, two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family’s library of magical books must work together to unravel a deadly secret at the heart of their collection—a tale of familial loyalty and betrayal, and the pursuit of magic and power.” – AmazonCentral Park West : a crime novel by James B. Comey ~ “In the thrilling first crime novel from the former director of the FBI, a murder investigation reveals deadly connections between high-ranking politicians and the mafia.” – AmazonLeave it to the March sisters by Annie Sereno ~ “This modern take on Little Women features “Bronte brooding and rom-com banter”—a classic romance with a contemporary twist.” – Jenny HolidayThe Paris deception by Bryn Turnbull ~ “From internationally bestselling author Bryn Turnbull comes a breathtaking novel about art theft and forgery in Nazi-occupied Paris, and two brave women who risk their lives rescuing looted masterpieces from Nazi destruction.” – Amazon 

NON FICTION

The last secret of the secret annex : the untold story of Anne Frank, her silent protector, and a family betrayal by Joop Van Wijk-Voskuijl ~ “A riveting historical investigation and family memoir that intertwines the iconic narrative of Anne Frank with the untold story of Bep Voskuijl, her protector and closest confidante in the Annex, bringing us closer to understanding one of the great secrets of World War II.” – AmazonLife B : overcoming double depression : a memoir by Bethanne Kelly Patrick ~ “A bracing and fresh look at a lifelong struggle with depression and mental illness” – AmazonWhen the heavens went on sale : the misfits and geniuses who put space within reach by Ashlee Vance ~ “…the spectacular chaos of the new business of space, and what happens when the idealistic, ambitious minds of Silicon Valley turn their unbridled vision toward the limitless expanse of the stars.” – AmazonLong illness : a practical guide to surviving, healing, and thriving by Meghan Jobson ~ “From COVID-19 and autoimmune disease to chronic pain and inflammation, this new integrative approach and practical guide from two UCSF doctors is an essential guide to living with long illnesses.” – Amazon 

YOUNG ADULT

The weight of everything by Marcia Argueta Mickelson ~ “It’s been six months since Sarah’s mom died. Three months since her dad fell apart. Sarah has left her fine arts boarding school to take care of her dad and her little brother, and now she’s trying to hold everything together at home while adjusting to the local public high school.” – AmazonIf tomorrow doesn’t come by Jen St. Jude ~ “If Tomorrow Doesn’t Come is a celebration of queer love, a gripping speculative narrative, and an urgent, conversation-starting book about depression, mental health, and shame.” – AmazonChasing Pacquiao by Rod Pulido ~ “Experience the extreme joys, sorrows, and triumphs of a queer Filipino-American teenager struggling to prove himself in an unforgiving world.” – AmazonPainted devils by Margaret Owen ~ “A scrappy former maid and jewel thief must outwit gods, injustice, and her own past in this sequel to the Indie Next Pick, Little Thieves” – Amazon For a full list of the latest books added to our library, check out this list!