A round-up of staff favorites.
"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.
Thoughtful, honest, and surprisingly uplifting—Being Mortal takes a hard look at how we deal with aging and the end of life, and why it matters. Gawande writes like a friend who’s been there, asking all the right questions about what really makes life worth living.
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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