New for Children
The Winner Is…
by Charise Mericle Harper
The finalists in the last week of competition for the title of Next Best Junior Chef face surprises as they find their culinary knowledge, ingenuity, and friendship tested.
A Prickly Problem
by Jacqueline Kelly
When the Tate family dog, Ajax, has a run-in with a porcupine, it will take Callie’s quick thinking and all her veterinary skills to save her beloved pet. This is the fourth book in the “Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet” series.
Fox and the Bike Ride
by Corey R. Tabor
Fun-loving, mischievous Fox from “Fox and the Jumping Contest” is back in this tale of friendship, adventure, and snacks. It’s the day of the animals’ annual bike ride, and Fox is not excited. Every year it’s the same old, same old.
New for Young Adults
Royals
by Rachel Hawkins
When Daisy’s older sister gets engaged to the Crown Prince of Scotland, Daisy makes the royal rulebook all her own.
A Reaper at the Gates
by Sabaa Tahir
Beyond the Empire and within it, the threat of war looms ever larger as the Blood Shrike, Helene Aquilla, Laia of Serra, and Elias Veturius face increasing dangers.
War Storm
by Victoria Aveyard
Victory comes at a price. Mare Barrow learned this all too well when Cal’s betrayal nearly destroyed her. Now determined to protect her heart—and secure freedom for Reds and newbloods like her—Mare resolves to overthrow the kingdom of Norta once and for all, starting with the crown on Maven’s head.
New for Adults
Day of the Dead
by Nicci French
A decade ago, psychologist Frieda Klein was sucked into the orbit of Dean Reeve, a killer able to impersonate almost anyone, a man who can disappear without a trace, a psychopath obsessed with Frieda herself. In the years since, Frieda has worked with the London police in solving their most baffling cases. But now she’s in hiding, driven to isolation by Reeve. When a series of murders announces his return, Frieda must emerge from the shadows to confront her nemesis. And it’s a showdown she might not survive. This cat-and-mouse thriller pits one of the most fascinating characters in contemporary fiction against an enemy like none other.
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Nodding Off: The Science of Sleep from Cradle to Grave
by Alice Gregory
Sleep is vital to the way we learn, remember, and forget, to how we feel about family and partners, our well-being, and our mental and physical health. In “Nodding Off,” sleep researcher Alice Gregory explores every aspect of sleep, from the different stages of sleep and how our sleeping patterns change throughout our lives, to what happens when getting some shut-eye becomes more of a trial than a pleasure.
