A round-up of staff favorites.
This charming, heartfelt novel is a love letter to bookstores, readers, and second chances. A.J. Fikry is a grumpy bookstore owner whose life is turned upside down by an unexpected delivery—and the result is a story that’s equal parts funny, poignant, and life-affirming. A perfect pick for anyone who believes in the transformative power of books.
Set in a mysterious seaside hotel, The Wedding People is a witty, tender, and slightly surreal story about strangers brought together by fate—and maybe a wedding or two. With sharp humor and unexpected heart, Espach explores love, loss, and the strange rituals that connect us. A perfect summer read for fans of literary fiction with a twist of the whimsical.
A beautifully written debut that blends small-town secrets, family ties, and emotional healing. Set against the hauntingly quiet backdrop of the woods, Black Woods, Blue Sky explores how grief and resilience shape the lives of its unforgettable characters.
This novel by Kristin Hannah is a powerful story about two French sisters' resilience and sacrifice during World War II, highlighting the often-overlooked bravery of women in wartime.
"Code Name Helene" tells the true story of Nancy Wake, a fearless Australian who became a key figure in the French Resistance during World War II, blending courage, espionage, and love across four gripping timelines. It's a vived, emotional tribute to an extraordinary woman's wartime heroism.
Lyrical, poignant and moving - "Precious Bane" tells the story of a woman living with a physical deformity in rural England, who finds strength, love and redemption despite prejudice and hardship.
A fast-paced, twisty thriller where tech surveillance meets high-stakes cat and mouse. Going Zero is sharp, timely, and totally addictive—you won’t want to put it down!
Lyrical and heartbreaking, this WWII novel follows a blind French girl and a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France. A beautifully crafted story about resilience, humanity, and the unseen connections that bind us.
For me this was a deeply moving story, highlighting ways in which family, love, vulnerability, grief, magic, and queerness intersect. Sometimes surreal, and sometimes a little too real.
An innovative and heartbreaking yet hopeful novel about two fathers, one Israeli, the other Palestinian, dealing with the violent deaths of their respective daughters. Blending fact and fiction, McCann does a beautiful job portraying shifting perspectives through a variety of symbols and themes.
A haunting, character-driven thriller full of heartbreak, hope, and suspense. Whitaker’s storytelling is masterful—dark, lyrical, and hard to put down.
A powerful, modern reimagining of David Copperfield, this novel follows Demon, a boy growing up in rural Appalachia, as he navigates poverty, addiction, foster care, and survival with grit, wit, and heart. Kingsolver’s storytelling is raw, compassionate, and unforgettable.
A merging of history, fiction, and fantasy. Set in WWI this deep, dark novel grapples with trauma, mental illness, love, and loss. A nurse searches for her brother in the trenches of France. A mythical violinist offers peace, for a price.
A lush, magical tale rooted in Russian folklore. The Bear and the Nightingale is perfect for fans of fairy tales, strong heroines, and wintery enchantment. A story that feels like it’s been told for centuries—beautiful, brave, and utterly spellbinding.
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