Adult Fiction

“The Unsinkable Greta James” by Jennifer E. Smith, 2022.

An indie musician reeling from tragedy decides her path forward and how to find her voice again. Compared by some reviewers to “Where’d You Go Bernadette” and “Daisy Jones & the Six.”

“Dear Edward” by Ann Napolitano, 2020.

A novel about the sole survivor of a plane crash, his coming-of-age, an unforgettable cast of characters, and an examination of some of life’s most profound questions

“We Begin at the End” by Chris Whitaker, 2021

An extraordinary crime novel about two kinds of families – the ones we are born into and the ones we create

Adult Nonfiction

“The Roughwood Book of Pickling” by William Woys Weaver

Homestyle recipes for chutneys, pickles, relishes, salsas, and vinegar Infusions

“From Garden to Glass” by David Hurst, 2019.

This book offers eighty recipes for botanical beverages and non-alcoholic infusions, cordials, and cocktail mixers using fresh garden herbs, fruits, and spices.

“Handbuilt; A Potter’s Guide” by Melissa Weiss, 2018.

A guide to techniques for handbuilt pottery, a perfect way for beginners to work without the need for a potter wheel. The author also covers harvesting and working with local clays and making glazes.

Juvenile Fiction

“In the Key of Us” by Mariama J. Lockington.

(Grade 5 & up) A coming-of-age story about loss and friendship. After losing her mother, thirteen-year-old Andi goes to a music camp where she meets Zora, and the pair begin to heal after loss and insecurities.

“Little Monarchs” by Jonathan Case.

(Grade 4 -7)A novel about a ten-year-old girl and her caretaker looking for a cure to save humanity from extinction in this exciting graphic novel adventure. An innovative approach uses coordinates and compass headings to follow the pars journey. Readers will learn basics about star navigation, knot tying, and other skills.

“Magnolia Flower” by Zora Neale Hurston and Ibram X. Kendi.

(PreK- 3 Grade) A moving picture book adaptation of her short story, which was first published in The Spokesman in 1925. Magnolia Flower is a girl who longs for freedom and depicts the connection between generations of Indigenous and Black people in America.

“Little Wonder” by Claire Keane.

(Reading level PreK-1st Grade) A love letter from a mother to her child accompanies him on a journey of unbelievable fantasies. Keane’s beautiful illustrations depict an underwater world with real and fantastic creatures.

Juvenile Nonfiction

“Sanctuary: Kip Tiernan and Rosie’s Place, the Nation’s First Shelter for Women” by Christine McDonnell. An inspirational story about a woman who found a way to care for those in need and overlooked.

“Listen to the Language of the Trees: A story of how forests communicate underground” by Tera Kelley.

This picture book explores how trees use an underground social network to communicate. This nature book helps readers understand the importance of staying connected and helping others.