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Dear Mrs. Bird : A Novel
by A. J . Pearce
"London, 1940. Emmeline Lake is Doing Her Bit for the war effort, volunteering as a telephone operator with the Auxiliary Fire Services. When Emmy sees an advertisement for a job at the London Evening Chronicle, her dreams of becoming a Lady War Correspondent suddenly seem achievable. But the job turns out to be working as a typist for the fierce and renowned advice columnist, Henrietta Bird. Emmy is disappointed, but gamely bucks up and buckles down. Mrs. Bird is very clear: letters containing any Unpleasantness must go straight in the bin. But when Emmy reads poignant notes from women who may have Gone Too Far with the wrong men, or who can't bear to let their children be evacuated, she is unable to resist responding. As the German planes make their nightly raids, and London picks up the smoldering pieces each morning, Emmy secretly begins to write back to the readers who have poured out their troubles"
"Charming WWII London novel, for fans of Chilbury Ladies Choir and Guernsey Literature and Potato Peel Pie Society." -Jennifer A
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A Duke By Default
by Alyssa Cole
When her gruff new boss, Scottish swordmaker Tavish McKenzie, discovers that he is a Duke and needs her help, New York city socialite and perpetual hot mess Portia Hobbs puts her skills to good use despite her growing attraction to this man who drives her crazy.
"Fun, sexy, and charming. Contemporary with Scots and swords!" - Megan R.
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Meet me at the museum
by Anne Youngson
A disenchanted farmer's wife and a widowed museum curator begin a correspondence over their mutual fascination with poet Seamus Heaney's "The Tollund Man" and gradually share details from their lives, forging an unexpected bond along the way.
"A gentle and introspective novel in the form of letters between kindred spirits connecting in mid-life." -Stacey P
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Kill the Farm Boy
by Delilah S Dawson
While on a mission to stop LOCHER and figure out the conundrum of The Chosen One, Gustave the Talking Goat, Fia the Unusually Tall, Argabella the Ensorcelled Bird and Grinda the Sand Witch are joined by two others who have their own evil agendas.
"If you mourn the passing of Adams, Pratchett and other humorous leaders, check out this book. American wit, puns, jokes and double entendre's in every line. Extra wonderful in audio!" - Karen T
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My Year of Rest and Relaxation
by Ottessa Moshfegh
After losing her parents, a young college graduate in New York City spends a year alienating the world under the influence of a crazy combination of drugs.
"Smart, snarky, dark and yet also weirdly comforting...for some people at least." - Emily V
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The Great Believers
by Rebecca Makkai
A 1980s Chicago art gallery director loses his loved ones to the AIDS epidemic until his only companion is his daughter, who, decades later, grapples with the disease's wrenching impact on their family.
"The AIDS crisis gripped Chicago during the 1980's. Decades later, it continues to haunt a group of friends" - Mike H.
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Pieces of Her
by Karin Slaughter
The daughter of a woman who has wanted nothing more than a quiet life in her small beachside home embarks on a desperate search for answers when she discovers the explosive truth about her mother's true identity.
"A mother's secrets come to light and her daughter has no idea who she really is." - Carrie F
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Circe : A Novel
by Madeline Miller
A highly anticipated follow-up to the award-winning The Song of Achilles follows the banished witch daughter of Titans as she hones her powers and interacts with famous mythological beings before a conflict with one of the most vengeful Olympians forces her to choose between the worlds of the gods and mortals.
"Well paced historical fiction that follows characters from Greek mythology. You will devour this one!" - Margita L
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The Romance Reader's Guide to Life
by Sharon L Pywell
Left with few options when the end of World War II costs them their jobs, two sisters—one flirtatious, the other bookish—launch a makeup business that is upended when one of them disappears on what may be a romantic adventure on the high seas.
"A historical coming of age story that turns into suspense featuring themes of sisterhood and feminism." - Sonia R
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KThe kiss Quotient
by Helen Hoang
A 30-year-old math whiz with Asperger's tries to make her love life as rich as her career by hiring an escort to help her with her lack of knowledge and experience in the dating department.
"Pretty Woman with a twist - a delightfully frothy and hot romantic comedy." - Jennifer A
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My Best Friend's Exorcism
by Grady Hendrix
After witnessing a series of strange incidents combined with her best friend's increasingly bizarre behavior, Abby comes to the conclusion that Gretchen has become possessed by a demon and embarks on a quest to save her.
"A hilarious and gory tale of two life long friends battling evil when one of them becomes possessed during their sophomore year. Circa late 1980's. Can a Go-Go's incantation drive the demon out?" - Bill S
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Hate to Want You
by Alisha Rai
Meeting once a year for a single, illicit night of pleasure, parting ways before dawn, sworn enemies Nicholas Chandler and Olivia Tanaka cannot stop wanting each other as secrets from the past threaten to come to light.
"A positively delightful contemporary romance." - Elizabeth H
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I'll Be Gone in the Dark : one woman's obsessive search for the Golden State Killer
by Michelle McNamara
An account of the unsolved Golden State Killer case, written by the late author of the TrueCrimeDiary.com website and featuring an afterword by her husband, comedian Patton Oswalt, traces the rapes and murders of dozens of victims and the author's determined efforts to help identify the killer and bring him to justice.
"True crime that is as beautifully written as it is terrifying." - Heather B
"Love reading about the case that is currently heating things up in the Golden State Killer case." - Margita L
"If you haven't read this book already, now is the time to read it." - Emily V
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Silver Girl : A Novel
by Leslie Pietrzyk
Set against the backdrop of Chicago—a city terrorized by the Tylenol Killer—in the early 80s, a dramatic novel—contrasting obsession and longing, need versus desire—follows a nameless young college student as she conceals her deeply troubled past and lives a new life not in any way her own.
"A slow-burning and atmospheric story about a girls experiences at college and the secrets she carries with her." - Mike H
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All Systems Red
by Martha Wells
A team of scientists and their security android, who unbeknownst to the scientists has hacked its own governor module, must investigate a neighboring mission that has gone dark.
"A great cyberpunk space opera! The entire Murderbot series promises to be face-paced, action filled and through provoking. Amazing on audio!" - Karen T
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