Haynes's retelling of Medusa's story is beautiful, sad, and witty. She seamlessly writes from multiple characters' points of view.
Pearl
Relatable story for children (or adults) who feel insignificant. Beautiful message that small, intentional, and persistent actions can have huge impacts. Also beautifully illustrated.
The girl who circumnavigated Fairyland in a ship of her own making
Valente tells a fantastic and enchanting story with fun and sophisticated word play.
Clifford
Northport
The untethered soul : the journey beyond yourself
This comes as an audiobook on Libby, as well. Michael has you ask yourself some of the Big Questions.
If you want to be happy, then read this!
Chatter
Pretty self explanatory....
This also comes in several formats.
Monte Walsh
If you like reading Westerns, this one IMHO is the ultimate.
Christine
Kettle Falls
All-of-a-kind family
A delightful glimpse into an ethnic neighborhood in 1912 New York.
The Medici manuscript
2nd book of the Glass Library series. Magical realism in post WWI London. Light and enjoyable.
My dark Vanessa
Difficult topic, well handled. See my full review in the LOSC Catalog reviews.
Ella
Colville
Twelve sharp : Stephanie Plum Series, Book 12
Silly, exciting and a very talented reader. The whole series is great.
The dead bird
Death from a kids point of view, just the right amount of sadness.
The bear's song
Intricate, beautiful illustrations, plus a bear & bee to find on each page!
Jessica
Loon Lake
Demon Copperhead
One of her best and winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize - fast-paced adventure & insight. Deep emotions. I recommend the audiobook.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Unforgettable. A real treat.
I'm glad my mom died
Exposes the horrors and pressures of child actors and their families. A must-read.
Loresa
Kettle Falls
The priory of the orange tree
A high fantasy wonder that brings its various characters alive with intriguing politics, magic, a forbidden romance, and, of course, dragons.
Gearbreakers
Giant robots, man-made gods, a love story between an up-and-coming pilot and a rebellious outlaw, and a hint of found family makes this a fast paced, light sci-fi read to scratch any giant mecha itch.
Klara and the sun
A beautiful dive into humanity and what it means to live and love, it's a story that sticks with you long after the pages have stopped.
Matt
Chewelah
The bodyguard
Hatchet Island
The last house on the street
Mary
Loon Lake
Cold light of day
Fable
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse
Sarah
Chewelah
Lemon Curd Killer
Caramel pecan roll murder
Riverbend Gap
Sarah
Colville
Daughter of the emperor. 1
Great Father and Daughter bonding in this most excellent Korean Comic, where the father is a tyrant and his daughter teaches him how to be human.
Lady Tan's circle of women
Great historical novel about the politics and inner workings of women in the Ming Dynasty.
Cocaine Bear
Hilarious horror movie on par with Zombieland.
Wright
Kettle Falls & Northport
A brightness long ago
A rich novel combining fantasy and historical fiction elements, French author Kay brings something different to the table.
The land across
Gene Wolfe always brings the unexpected, and this is no exception. Mysterious and gripping, with plenty of surprises.
Leviathan wakes : The Expanse Series, Book 1
The Expanse is some of the best hard sci-fi to come out in recent years; believable and gritty, full of great political intrigue and action-packed moments.