Featured titles for adults

Brother Diaz arrives in the Sacred City expecting honor but instead must lead a congregation of killers and sorcerers on a brutal mission, navigating monstrous threats, political treachery and a perilous path where righteousness and damnation are disturbingly intertwined.

A larger-than-life biography of country music legend and philanthropist Dolly Parton.

Law student Tess and her influencer best friend are stalked by a masked man while exploring a remote Oregon cave system. After Tess is trapped in a narrow underground crawlspace, a high-stakes survival and investigation unfolds regarding dark secrets from Allie's past. 

In a tiny Beirut apartment, Raja and his mother live side by side. Raja relishes books, order and solitude, but his octogenarian mother views his desire for privacy as a personal affront.

An anthology of contemporary Black poets whose works explore joy, love, origin, race, resistance and praise.

Aly finds escape from her demanding career through fantasies involving masked men, which leads to interactions with Josh, known online as the "Faceless Man."

18 year-old Zoey Hennessey travels to an island to inherit her deceased mother's apartment and meets her new, quirky neighbors. When one of her new neighbors dies under odd circumstances the night Zoey arrives, she begins to explore these new connections and the grief that binds them.

Inheriting a small plot of land in the Dominican Republic, celebrated writer Alma Cruz creates a graveyard for the characters whose lives she tried and failed to bring to life, but they have other ideas as they rewrite and revise themselves, revealing their true narratives to those who will listen.

Feel the free wind blow through your hair on "Ventura Highway".

Celebrate the season with this treasure trove of cozy cooking and baking recipes, from soul-warming soups and simple dinners to showstoppers and weekend projects.

An immortal, grumpy ghost hunter cursed to wander eternally outlives everyone he loves. When he takes a job as a cemetery groundskeeper to banish a vengeful spirit, he unexpectedly finds a found family and a reason to live. 

Marshall, a journalist, is sent to a small town to look into an improbable rumor that a horse has given birth to a human baby. As she investigates, she discovers evidence of a murder and becomes drawn into an even deeper and stranger mystery than she expected.

Set in Ireland and inspired by the true story of the fight for contraception access in the 1970s, this novel is told through the perspectives of Maura, Bernie and modern-day Saoirse, who meets Maura decades later.

In May of 2020, a standoff between a small-town sheriff and mayor sparks a powder keg as neighbor is pitted against neighbor in Eddington, New Mexico.

In a Brussels apartment building, an architect and his art-student daughter, an art dealer and his 18-year-old son, a seamstress, a maid, a widowed colonel and others must navigate fear, shifting allegiances and daily life just before and during the Nazi occupation.

Darcy, a 32-year-old librarian, returns to work after a mental breakdown triggered by the death of her ex-boyfriend. Returning to work she faces local book bans, protests and more.

As Margit sets out to understand Sigrid and the secrets she has hidden, both sisters, in their own time and way, discover that reigniting their shared childhood imagination is the only way forward. Content warning for suicidality.

Intertwines the author's account of her recovery from an eating disorder with her look into family secrets tied to Palestinian displacement, exploring how her personal trauma reflects generational struggles with colonization and patriarchy in a journey through memory, survival and self-discovery.

A cynical Ratkin bookseller deals with midlife existential dread and moves to the city of Thune. After a drunken night, she stows away on a wagon with an elven bounty hunter and a chaos goblin, embarking on a transformative road trip. 

A humorous memoir by the acclaimed comedian, blending personal anecdotes with observational comedy, the author reflects on growing up in the South, his early struggles, quirky life experiences and his rise to comedy fame.

Barnett's fourth solo studio album documents a period of intense personal change following her move from Melbourne to Los Angeles and the closure of her label.

Spend some time with these hilarious historical ghosts and their living landlords.

In a mysterious convent, a lower member of the Sacred Sisterhood, deemed an unworthy, dreams of ascending to the ranks of the Enlightened. When a stranger passes the convent walls, the narrator is increasingly haunted by questions about her own past, the environmental future and her present life.

Tess Bright just scored her dream role starring in an adaptation of Jane Austen's Northanger Abbey, but one very tall, annoyingly handsome person-- Hugh Balfour-- is standing in her way.

A recipe developer and professional food stylist helps home cooks bring flair, joy and deliciousness to family gatherings and parties with tasty dishes that include Spicy Maple Sweet Potatoes with Cinnamon Pepitas, Ultimate Chili con Queso and Maple Hazelnut Pie.

The book's 14 essays delve incisively into the interconnected themes of mental illness, mortality, creative work, class and bike mechanics.

Drink less and feel better the next morning by swapping your favorite cocktails with these plant-based mocktail alternatives-- thoughtfully developed by two registered dietitians.

An illustrated guide to practical advice for the modern age, filtered through a queer lens.

Grieving the loss of her husband to Alzheimer's, Maggie embarks on a dangerous quest to uncover the truth behind his illness, leading her on a mind-bending adventure through time and memory to save him and change the course of history.

Rawia shares the flavors of her Palestinian childhood-- with recipes passed down from her mother and recreated by Rawia, as well as dishes influenced from summers spent in Spain, and from living and cooking in the historically Italian neighborhood of Bay Ridge, in New York City.    

Packed with over 150+ whole-food, plant-based recipes that show readers how to make the most of the food they have in their fridge and pantry with easy and approachable vegan recipes anyone can make.

An author and culture journalist argues that doomsday beliefs, deeply rooted in American history, have shaped the nation's culture, from its fascination with heroism and consumerism to its susceptibility to cult-like thinking and strongman leaders.

Eniiyi must shake off a family curse and the widely held belief that she is the reincarnation of her dead cousin, Monife, fated to follow in her footsteps in all ways, including Monife's tragic end.

The sole survivor of a zombie apocalypse is immune to the zombie virus and chooses to live alongside the undead-- including his zombified husband and daughter. He tries to maintain a peaceful, everyday family routine while protecting those precious to him.

A collection of personal essays blends humorous and insightful anecdotes from the renowned culinary figure's diverse career, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, reflections on food culture and memorable experiences from this work on television and in the kitchen.

The bestselling author returns with an urgent call to reimagine the essentials of courageous leadership. This is a playbook for everyone from senior leaders developing and executing complex strategies to Gen Z-ers entering and navigating turbulent work environments.

A non-speaking autistic college graduate is forced back into an adult daycare following a family tragedy. Following the narratives of staff and clients alike, this novel explores the often-overlooked disabled community.

Born to a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish father, the author shares her remarkable journey from outsider to one of America’s most influential rabbis.

Brave, witty and empowering, this graphic memoir follows Rebecca as they navigate their asexual identity and mental health in a world obsessed with sex.

Baker Justin Burke shares his favorite recipes for a variety of baked goods and his love for potluck dinners and the queer communities that host them.

Harry Dresden has been through a lot, and so has his city. After he and his allies narrowly managed to save Chicago, everything is different.

The Kennedy name has long been synonymous with wealth, power, glamor and integrity. But this carefully constructed veneer hides a dark truth: the pattern of Kennedy men physically and psychologically abusing women and girls, leaving a trail of ruin and death in each generation's wake.

FBI Agent John Jones' brain has been infected by an alien consciousness calling itself "the Martian". Now he must navigate this new status quo, all while balancing the deeply grounded and important duties of his day job! 

Set in a world where white people no longer exist, college professor Charlie Brunton receives a call from his estranged daughter Sidney, setting off a chain of events as they journey across a truly "post-racial" America in search of answers.

Monti Carlo features over 65 recipes blending continental American comfort classics with the traditional flavors of Puerto Rico. Interwoven with personal essays, she explores bicultural identity, her upbringing and the healing power of food.

Aw, beans! Hurry up and acquaint yourself with this modern classic full of gentle magic, catchy tunes and spooky surrealism.

One night, Jess, a struggling actress, finds a five-year-old runaway hiding in the bushes outside her apartment. After a violent, bloody encounter with the boy's father, she and the boy find themselves running for their lives.