New for Children
The Parker Inheritance
by Varian Johnson
Twelve-year-old Candice Miller is spending the summer in South Carolina, in the old house that belonged to her grandmother, who died after being dismissed as city manager for having the city tennis courts dug up looking for buried treasure. When Candice finds the letter that sent her grandmother on the treasure hunt, she becomes caught up in the mystery and sets out to exonerate her grandmother and expose an injustice.
Warbler Wave
by April Pulley Sayre
Discover the magic and the science behind the migration of warblers with this photographic picture book. The migrating warblers have arrived, to feed and preen, to refuel and rest before continuing on their amazing journey of thousands of miles. “Warbler Wave” captures the story of these tiny, colorful, and diverse birds.
New for Young Adults
Court of Shadows
by Madeleine Roux
In this “House of Furies” novel, 17-year-old Louisa Ditton has settled into her role as a maid at Coldthistle House after the frightful events of the previous autumn. But she has not settled into what that means for her humanity. As Louisa struggles to figure out whether she is worthy of redemption, the devilish Mr. Morningside plans a fete—one that will bring new guests to Coldthistle House, all with their own brand of self-righteous justice. Even a man claiming to be Louisa’s father has a role to play. Conflicts eventually come to a head, and the stakes include Louisa’s very soul.
The Brink of Darkness
by Jeff Giles
In this sequel to “The Edge of Everything,” X is determined to break the lords’ hold on him once and for all, but being stripped of his power pushes him toward a darkness he’s never experienced and a past he’s never known. The secrets that surface could be the key to reuniting X and Zoe, or they could mean the destruction of everything they have been fighting for.
New for Adults
Little Comfort
by Edwin Hill
Harvard librarian Hester Thursby knows that even in the digital age, people still need help finding things. Using her research skills, Hester runs a side business tracking down the lost. Her newest case is finding the handsome and charismatic Sam Blaine.
But Sam has no desire to be found. As a teenager, he fled his small New Hampshire town with his friend, Gabe, after a haunting incident. For a dozen years, Sam and Gabe have traveled the country, reinventing themselves and manipulating their way into the lives of wealthy, lonely marks.
As Hester’s investigation closes in on the brutal truth, the bond between Sam and Gabe is tested and Hester jeopardizes her own safety.
Unbeaten: Rocky Marciano’s Fight for Perfection in a Crooked World
by Mike Stanton
The son of poor Italian immigrants, Rocky Marciano never lost a professional fight—a feat that eluded heavyweight champions like Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson. Marciano’s record was a perfect 49-0. “Unbeaten” is the story of this remarkable champion who overcame injury, doubt, and the schemes of corrupt promoters. As the champ, he came to know presidents, movie stars, and the organized crime figures who dominated the sport.
“Unbeaten” is more than just a boxing story. It’s an American tale of immigrant dreams, exceptional talent wedded to exceptional ambitions, compromises in the service of a greater good, astounding success, disillusionment, and a quest to discover what it all meant.
