New for Children
Little Fox in the Forest
by Stephanie Graegin
“Little Fox in the Forest” is a wordless picture book in which two friends follow a young fox deep into the woods and discover a wondrous and magical world.
A Dog in the Cave
by Kay Frydenborg
The author explores the connection between dogs and humans, from hunter-gatherer partners to modern-day pets, focusing on how humans have influenced dogs’ evolution and raising new questions about the species’ shared future.
First Class Murder
by Robin Stevens
On holiday with Hazel’s father, Daisy and Hazel secretly investigate a murder on the Orient Express, rushing to solve it before another murder occurs, or someone else finds the killer. This is the third of the Wells & Wong Mystery series.
New for Young Adults
The One Memory of Flora Banks
by Emily Barr
For the past seven years, when a tumor was removed from her brain at the age of 10, Flora Banks has had no short-term memory. Her mind resets itself several times a day. Then, when she kisses Drake, her best friend’s boyfriend, the night before he moves away, this one memory breaks through Flora’s fractured mind and sticks. She’s convinced that Drake is making her whole again.
Renegades
by Marissa Meyer
The Renegades emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone … except to the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and is on a mission for vengeance. Adrian is a Renegade boy who believes in justice—and in Nova. But Nova’s allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both.
New for Adults
How to Break Up With Your Phone
by Sophie Kinsella
A science journalist describes the negative effects that constant connectivity has on human brains, bodies, and relationships and encourages readers to identify goals and priorities in their lives and become more mindful of how they use their phones.
Surprise Me
by Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard
After being together for 10 years, Sylvie and Dan have all the trimmings of a happy life and marriage—a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, and beautiful twin girls. However, a trip to the doctor projects they will live another 68 years together, and panic sets in. They never expected “until death do us part” to mean seven decades.
In the name of marriage survival, they quickly concoct a plan to keep their relationship fresh and exciting: They will create little surprises for each other so that their years together will never become boring. But in their pursuit to execute “Project Surprise Me,” mishaps arise and secrets are uncovered that start to threaten the very foundation of their unshakable bond. With colorful characters and razor-sharp observations, Sophie Kinsella crafts a humorous, yet thoughtful, portrait of a marriage.
