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Sea of Tranquility
by Emily St. John Mandel

Publish date: 4.5.2022
 
Hired to investigate the black-skied Night City, Detective Gaspery-Jacques Roberts discovers an anomaly in the North American Wilderness where he encounters a strange group of individuals who have all glimpsed a chance to do something extraordinary that could disrupt the timeline of the universe.
Cover Story
by Susan Rigetti

Publish date: 4.5.2022
 
"Catch Me If You Can meets Sweetbitter in this debut novel about an ambitious young woman who gets caught up in a charismatic con artist’s scam. Composed of diary entries, emails, FBI correspondence, and more, Cover Story takes readers deep into the codependency and deceit found in a relationship built on power imbalance and lies."
The Investigator
by John Sandford

Publish date: 4.12.2022
 
Working with Homeland Security in Texas to investigate the thefts of crude oil, Letty Davenport, the brilliant and tenacious daughter of Lucas Davenport, is pitted against a militia group as the case quickly turns deadly.
 
Series: Letty Davenport (1)
Beautiful
by Danielle Steel

Publish date: 4.19.2022
 
"A renowned supermodel’s world is torn apart in an instant, sending her on an unexpected journey of discovery in this masterful novel from Danielle Steel."
Dream Town
by David Baldacci

Publish date: 4.19.2022
 
World War II veteran and private investigator Aloysius Archer becomes enmeshed in a lethal, extended web of murder and deceit in 1953 Los Angeles in the third novel of the series following A Gambling Man. 
 
Series: Archer (3)
Death of the Black Widow
by James Patterson & J.D. Barker

Publish date: 4.19.2022
 
A case from his very first night on the job, where a woman bludgeoned her kidnapper and then vanished, still haunts a Detroit detective years later and he discovers he is not alone in his search. 
I'll Be You : A Novel
by Janelle Brown

Publish date: 4.26.2022
 
An identical twin and former child TV star reassesses the complicated bond with her estranged sister after their panicked father says she stopped answering her phone and has checked into a mysterious spa in Ojai that might be a cult.
The Baxters : A Prequel
by Karen Kingsbury

Publish date: 4.26.2022
 
On Kari Baxter’s wedding day, a building storm brings conflict and doubt to the family until a moment of danger reveals important truths, which could bring them back together or tear them apart.
 
Series: The Baxters (0.5)
Such Big Dreams : A Novel
by Reema Patel

Publish date: 4.26.2022
 
When Rubina Mansoor, a fading former Bollywood starlet, becomes a celebrity ambassador for a struggling human rights law office, 23-year-old Rakhi Is forced to work with Rubina’s young friend who draws her into a world that sets ablaze everything she once knew to be true.
When We Fell Apart : A Novel
by Soon Wiley

Publish date: 4.26.2022
 
'When We Fell Apart' is a smart, debut thriller in which the suicide of a young woman in Seoul sets her boyfriend on a quest to find out why she died - one that becomes a soul-searching exploration of his own identity as a Korean-American.
A Tidy Ending : A Novel
by Joanna Cannon

Publish date: 4.28.2022
 
"Linda has lived in a quiet neighborhood since fleeing the dark events of her childhood in Wales. Now she sits in her kitchen, wondering if this is all there is: pushing the vacuum around and cooking fish sticks for dinner, a far cry from the glamorous lifestyle she sees in the glossy magazines coming through the mail slot addressed to the previous occupant, Rebecca. Linda's husband Terry isn't perfect--he picks his teeth, tracks dirt through the house, and spends most of his time in front of the TV. But that seems fairly standard--until he starts keeping odd hours at work, at around the same time young women in the town start to go missing. If only Linda could track down and befriend Rebecca, maybe some of that enviable lifestyle would rub off on her and she wouldn't have to worry about what Terry is up to. But the grass isn't always greener and you can't change who you really are. And some secrets can't stay buried forever..."
22 Seconds
by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

Publish date: 5.02.2022
 
22 seconds... until Lindsay Boxer loses her badge - or her life.
There's buzz of a last-ditch shipment of drugs and weapons crossing the Mexican border ahead of new restrictive gun laws. Before Sargeant Lindsay Boxer can act, her top informant tips her to a case that hits disturbingly close to home.
Former cops. Professional hits. All with the same warning scrawled on their bodies.  You talk, you die.  Now it's Lindsay's turn to choose.
 
Series: Women's Murder Club (22)
The Book Woman's Daughter : A Novel
by Kim Michele Richardson

Publish date: 5.03.2022
 
"This second entry of 'The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek' series follows Honey Lovett, the daughter of the beloved Troublesome book woman, who must fight for her own independence with the help of the women who guide her and the books that set her free."
 
Series: The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek (2)
The Change
by Kirsten Miller

Publish date: 5.3.2022
 
Big Little Lies meets The Witches of Eastwick in this gloriously entertaining and knife-sharp feminist revenge fantasy about three women whose midlife crisis brings unexpected new powers putting them on a collision course with the evil that lurks in their wealthy beach town.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt

Publish date: 5.3.2022
 
'Remarkably Bright Creatures' is a luminous debut novel about a widow’s unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium - and the truths she finally uncovers about her son’s disappearance 30 years ago. Perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove.
 
Mustique Island : a novel
by 1980- McCoy, Sarah

Publish date: 5.10.2022
 
"From bestselling author Sarah McCoy, a sun-splashed romp about a rich divorcee and her two wayward daughters in 1970s Mustique, the world's most exclusive private island, where Princess Margaret and Mick Jagger were regulars and scandals stayed hidden from the press..."
The Summer Place
by Jennifer Weiner
 
Publish date: 5.10.2022

"The Summer Place is a testament to family in all its messy glory; a story about what we sacrifice and how we forgive. Enthralling, witty, big-hearted, and sharply observed, this is Jennifer Weiner’s love letter to the Outer Cape and the power of home, the way our lives are enriched by the people we call family, and the endless ways love can surprise us."
The Lioness
by Christopher A. Bohjalian

Publish date: 5.10.2022
 
A luxurious African safari turns deadly for a Hollywood starlet and her entourage in this riveting historical thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Flight Attendant
 
Holding Her Breath : A Novel
by Eimear Ryan

Publish date: 5.17.2022
 
"A keenly observant and "whip smart" (Sunday Telegraph) debut novel, following a former competitive swimmer and granddaughter of a famous Irish poet as she comes of age in the shadow of her family's tragic past, perfect for fans of Sally Rooney, Lily King's Writers & Lovers, and Elif Batuman's The Idiot"
Take Your Breath Away
by Linwood Barclay

Publish date: 5.17.2022
 
From the New York Times bestselling author of Find You First and Elevator Pitch comes a gripping psychological thriller about a formerly missing woman who has suddenly returned under mysterious circumstances.
 
Nightwork
by Nora Roberts

Publish date: 5.24.2022
 
"In 'Nightwork', thief Harry Booth takes a lucrative job commissioned by Carter LaPorte, but LaPorte sees a tool he can use and decides he wants to own Harry. But no matter what name he uses or where he goes, LaPorte casts a shadow over Harry’s life. To truly free himself, he must face down his enemy once and for all. Only then can he hope to possess something more valuable than anything he has ever stolen."
Sparring Partners
by John Grisham

Publish date: 5.31.2022
 
Bestselling author John Grisham is the master of the legal thriller. In his first collection of novellas, law is a common thread, but America’s favorite storyteller has several surprises in store.

Homecoming: Jake Brigance is back, but he’s not in the courtroom.

Strawberry Moon: A young death row inmate only three hours away from execution. As the clock winds down, Cody has one final request.

Sparring Partners: A dysfunctional legal family gets their day in court - but maybe not the way they envisioned it.  
A Rip Through Time
by Kelley Armstrong

Publish date: 5.31.2022
 
In this series debut from New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong, a modern-day homicide detective finds herself in Victorian Scotland-in an unfamiliar body-with a killer on the loose.
 
Outlander meets The Alienist in this utterly compelling series; mixing romance, mystery, and fantasy with thrilling results"
 
Series: A Rip Through Time (1)
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Arrival stories : women share their experiences of becoming mothers
by Amy Schumer

Publish date: 4.5.2022
 
This collection of essays from first-time mothers features contributions from actors, athletes, academics, small-business owners, physicians and activists examining how they felt when they first realized there were a mother. 
22 Murders : The RCMP, the Killer They Couldn't Catch and the Rampage That Shocked a Nation
by Paul Palango

Publish date: 4.12.2022
 
As news broke of a killer rampaging across the tiny community of Portapique, Nova Scotia, late on April 18, 2020, details were oddly hard to come by. '22 Murders' is the shocking exposé of the deadliest killing spree in Canadian history, and how police tragically failed its victims and survivors.
Lily's Promise : Holding on to Hope Through Auschwitz and Beyond—a Story for All Generations
by Lily Ebert

Publish date: 5.10.2022
 
In this heartbreaking yet life-affirming intergenerational memoir, a Holocaust survivor and her great-grandson share her remarkable story. It is an unforgettable tale of resilience and resistance in the face of extreme hardship, the importance and bravery of starting over, the power of healing, and the gift of keeping memories alive from generation to generation.
Living Untethered : Beyond the Human Predicament
by Michael A. Singer

Publish date: 5.10.2022
 
From beloved spiritual teacher Michael A. Singer, 'Living Untethered' is the transformative and highly anticipated guide that will be your compass on an exciting new journey toward self-realization and unconditional happiness.
Back to the Prairie : A Home Remade, a Life Rediscovered
by Melissa Gilbert
 
Publish date: 5.10.2022

The New York Times best-selling author and star of Little House on the Prairie recounts her return to rustic life with her new husband in a cottage in the Catskill Mountains during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
Happy-go-lucky
by David Sedaris

Publish date: 5.31.2022
 
The best-selling, award-winning author of Calypso and regular contributor to The New Yorker is back with a whole new collection of satirical and humorous essays that chronical his own life and ordinary moments that turn beautifully absurd. 

 
At ECL, we're an eclectic team of readers who are passionate about the books on our shelves.
Here's a look at what our staff are reading and loving right now!
 
The Music of Bees
Eileen Garvin
I Must Betray You
Ruta Sepetys
The Girl Behind the Wall
Mandy Robotham
Far From the Tree
Robin Benway
Stranger in the Life Boat
Mitch Albom
Call Us What We Carry
Amanda Gorman
The Book of Cold Cases
Simone St. James
The Seven Husbands of
Evelyn Hugo 
Taylor Jenkins Reid
Yearbook
Seth Rogen 

The Night She Disappeared
Lisa Jewell

Still Life
Sarah Winman
 

The Spectacular
Zoe Whittall
Check out the archive of staff picks on our catalogue! 
 
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