How to Survive in the Woods
A Novel
by Kat Rosenfield
November 11, 2025
ReserveWild meets The Wife Between Us in this page-turning thriller, set in Maine's Hundred Mile Wilderness--the treacherous final stretch of the storied Appalachian Trail--an addictive tale of passion, betrayal, control, and what it means to survive.
Raised by a doomsday prepper and hardened by the startup world, Emma Sharp has learned how to endure--especially in her marriage to Logan Grant, a charismatic tyrant who keeps her under tight control. To Emma, her marriage is a cage: it keeps you in, but it also keeps you safe. Until it doesn't.
When Emma forms an unexpected bond with Logan's former girlfriend,...
The Killing Stones
A Detective Jimmy Perez Novel
by Ann Cleeves
July 09, 2025
ReserveThe Killing Stones marks the eagerly awaited return of Ann Cleeves' beloved detectives from the Shetland series, and a gripping new investigation with a stunning new setting, from the New York Times bestselling author and creator of three iconic detectives beloved in TV and print: DI Jimmy Perez (the Shetland series), DI Vera Stanhope, and DI Matthew Venn (The Long Call).
It's been several years since Detective Jimmy Perez left Shetland. He has settled into his new home in Orkney, the group of islands, off the northern coast of Scotland, with his partner Willow Reeve and their growing family. One stormy...
Dig Me a Grave
The Inside Story of the Serial Killer Who Seduced the South
by Richard A. Harpootlian,Shaun Assael
October 20, 2025
ReserveThe definitive true “Southern Gothic” account of the life, crimes, conviction, and execution of Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins, the charismatic, brutal, well-liked, remorseless South Carolina serial killer who was dubbed the Charles Manson of the South—written by the prosecutor who brought him to justice.
Of the hundreds of murder cases that noted South Carolina attorney Dick Harpootlian has prosecuted, one in particular haunts him. Donald “Pee Wee” Gaskins was a serial killer and rapist, a master manipulator who claimed to have killed over 100 people and is known to have murdered over a dozen, including a toddler, and his own teenage...
Crooks
A Novel about Crime and Family
by Lou Berney
September 03, 2025
Reserve"Lou Berney's Crooks stands with some of the finest crime novels ever written." -- Don Winslow, #1 Internationally bestselling author
"A panoramic, cross-generational look at a unique family pursuing their individual visions of the American dream." -- Joseph Finder, New York Times bestselling author
From award-winning author Lou Berney comes an electrifying new novel that follows a uniquely American crime family on an unforgettable journey across four decades.
You've never met a family like the Mercurios.
They say the American dream is going farther in life than your parents ever did. But how does that work if...
The Persian
A Novel
by David Mccloskey
July 23, 2025
ReserveKamran Esfahani, a dentist living out a dreary existence in Stockholm, agrees to spy for the Mossad after he's recruited by Arik Glitzman, the chief of a clandestine unit tasked with running targeted assassinations and sabotage inside Iran. At Glitzman's direction, Kam returns to his native Tehran and opens a dental practice there, using it as a cover for the Israeli intelligence agency. Kam proves to be a skillful asset, quietly earning money helping Glitzman smuggle weapons, run surveillance, and conduct kidnappings. But when Kam tries to recruit an Iranian widow seeking to avenge the death of her husband at...
Remarkably Bright Creatures
A Novel
by Shelby Van Pelt
January 11, 2023
ReserveAfter Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.
Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.
Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night...
The Sparrow
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July 23, 2020
ReserveA charismatic Jesuit priest and linguist, Emilio Sandoz leads a mission to make first contact with intelligent extraterrestrial life. The mission begins in faith, hope, and beauty, but a series of small misunderstandings brings it to a catastrophic end.
The Golem and the Jinni
A Novel
by Helene Wecker
June 25, 2020
ReserveA chance meeting between mythical beings takes readers on a dazzling journey through cultures in turn-of-the-century New York.
Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life to by a disgraced rabbi who dabbles in dark Kabbalistic magic and dies at sea on the voyage from Poland. Chava is unmoored and adrift as the ship arrives in New York harbor in 1899.
Ahmad is a jinni, a being of fire born in the ancient Syrian desert, trapped in an old copper flask, and released in New York City, though still not entirely free
Ahmad and Chava become...
The Beekeeper of Aleppo
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July 14, 2020
ReserveThe immigrant story of a Syrian beekeeper, his wife, and the triumph of spirit when the world becomes unrecognizable.
The Way of Kings
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July 23, 2020
ReserveIntroduces the world of Roshar through the experiences of a war-weary royal compelled by visions, a highborn youth condemned to military slavery, and a woman who is desperate to save her impoverished house.
Codebreaker
by Jay Martel
May 23, 2025
ReserveThis original, interactive thriller from debut author Jay Martel follows a brilliant teenage girl as she races across D.C. to decode the clues her father left behind, which may just be the key to saving the country from a devastating tragedy.
Mia Hayes has peaceful plans for the summer—find a part-time job at a coffee shop and work on her college applications. Those plans are shattered one night when government agents arrive unannounced at her home seeking something they believe her father has taken. When the dust settles, her mother is dead and her father is gone, a fugitive on the...
Catch Your Death
by Ravena Guron
October 21, 2025
ReserveFrom the author of This Books Kills comes another twisty mystery that's part Agatha Christie, part Karen McManus. Trapped in a mansion with a murderer and a family of liars - how would you survive?
When Devi, Lizzie, and Jayne get snowed in and stranded at the grand Bramble Estate, home of the wealthy Vanforte family, they find themselves accidentally right in the middle of a murder plot. The matriarch, Emily Vanforte, has been poisoned at her own dinner party, and whoever did it is still on the loose.
The killer could only be one of four people: Charles, Emily's...
Best of All Worlds
by Kenneth Oppel
May 07, 2025
ReserveFrom award-winning author Kenneth Oppel a startling, can't-wait-to-talk-about-it-with-someone novel that defies genre to create a survival thriller unlike any you've read before. For fans of Leave the World Behind, A.S. King, M.T. Anderson, and Margaret Atwood.
Xavier Oaks doesn't particularly want to go to the cabin with his dad and his dad's pregnant new wife, Nia. But family obligations are family obligations, and it's only for a short time. So he leaves his mom, his brother, and his other friends behind for a week in the woods. Only... one morning he wakes up and the house isn't where it was before....
Children of Useyi
by Moses Ose Utomi
February 21, 2025
ReserveAn elite female fighter and her found family of sisters battle gods and monsters for their existence in this captivating West African–inspired young adult fantasy sequel to Daughters of Oduma, perfect for fans of The Gilded Ones and Legendborn.
Eat. Dance. Fight for your life.
The girls in the Mud Fam are used to fighting hard—it’s the only way to win in their elite, all-female sport of Bowing. Thanks to her legendary performance at the last tournament, Dirt has helped their ranks swell with a bevy of new recruits. She has finally achieved her lifelong dream of restoring glory to the...
They Bloom at Night
by Trang Thanh Tran
March 25, 2025
ReserveThe author of the New York Times bestselling horror phenomenon She Is a Haunting is back with a novel about the monsters that swim beneath us . . . and live within us.
Since the hurricane, the town of Mercy, Louisiana has been overtaken by a strange red algae bloom. Noon and her mother have carved out a life in the wreckage, trawling for the mutated wildlife that lurks in the water and trading it to the corrupt harbormaster. When she's focused on survival, Noon doesn't have to cope with what happened to her at the Cove or the monster itching...
Lion in Bed
by Darren Farrell
September 03, 2025
ReserveA gentle but silly picture book about mental health and the power of a good cuddle.
Papa Lion just can't convince Little Lion to get out of bed this morning! They have so much to do, so Papa Lion decides to bring all the activities to him in bed, no matter how big and wild they are. From a full-diner breakfast to a soccer game and surprise party for Grandma, can anything convince Little Lion to finally get up?
Award-winning author and illustrator duo Darren Farrell and Maya Tatsukawa have created a sweet story about a persistent Papa and his tuckered-out cub,...
If We Were Dogs
by Sophie Blackall
July 30, 2025
ReserveTwo-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall's follow-up to her bestselling If I Was a Horse explores the challenges of first friendships through imaginative play.
If we were dogs, what kind would we be?
I'd be a big dog! And you'd be little dog.
Woof!
Join two friends as they bark and growl, woof and howl - and maybe even quack - in a romp that makes room for everybody's ideas.
Sophie Blackall unleashes a marvelous game of pretend that explores navigating friendship and celebrates boundless imagination.
A Monstrous Bedtime
by Kerilynn Wilson
September 25, 2025
Reserve"Thoroughly charming. A creature feature worthy of every child's nightly routine." --Kirkus Reviews
Bedtime routines are important for a good night's sleep--even for the monster under your bed! Award-winning author-artist Kerilynn Wilson cleverly subverts expectations with this cozy and endearing read-aloud for fans of Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site and Good Night, Gorilla.
A glass of water, a fan whirring gently, a story, and a song. Close your eyes. Time to sleep.
But what if the monster under your bed can't fall asleep? How do you help it? Join one little girl determined to help her monster with a special--monster-sized!--version of...
Pete the Cat's Cool New Ride
by James Dean,Kimberly Dean
June 13, 2025
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Ride along with Pete and his friends in this STEM-themed picture book from the #1 New York Times bestselling classic series Pete the Cat!
"UGH! It's snug in the bug!"
Pete the Cat just got some new wheels. Beep, beep! And as he's grooving down the street, he bumps into 1 friend, 2 friends, 3!
When they pile up in the car, Pete can't keep count and wonders if there is room for everyone.
In his fifteenth hardcover picture book, Pete the Cat learns that there's always room for friends.
From the authors of the #1 New York...
Walt Disney's Cinderella
75th Anniversary Edition
by Brittany Mazique
July 30, 2025
ReserveRevisit the enchanting world of Walt Disney’s Cinderella in this stunning picture book retelling that celebrates the animated film’s 75th anniversary.
While under the careful eye of a cruel stepmother, Cinderella has held tightly to a dream—a future filled with love. On the night of a royal ball, Cinderella’s kind heart is rewarded with a visit from her fairy godmother. With a dash of magic and the help of her animal friends, Cinderella has until midnight to make her dream of happily ever after come true.
This beautiful princess picture book retells the film through stunning illustrations. Featuring full-color designed endpapers and...