Staff Picks
A highly entertaining, exciting read that make you want to teleport to the Frick ASAP and imagine all the history and drama that actually happened there.
Recommended by Kimi
I think I've already found my favorite release for 2022! This dystopian multi perspective scifi book is expertly woven. We jump through time and from character to character experiencing a terrifying pandemic and end of days. Though reading about a pandemic in midst of pandemic seems daunting, Nagamatsu managed to create a heartfelt and intriguing saga that elicits all of your emotions in a short 256 pages.
Recommended by Kimi
This is a must read for all book lovers and especially for those who enjoy historical fiction. Kerri Maher has created an enchanting novel based on Silvia Beach and the Shakespeare and Company bookstore in the 1920's. Be prepared to be transported in time with our beloved authors and artists of that time period.
Recommended by Susan
Sex in the City, but with much-needed new characters! Three Anglo-Nigerian best friends, each with their own struggles, navigate life together, until trouble (wahala) comes when a fourth "friend" enters the mix.
Recommended by Laurie
A highly addictive read, this book is not for the faint of heart but you will be rewarded in the end.
Recommended by Kimi
This book swept me away from the first few words! It was a gorgeously written and engaging story about young love and disappointment set against the terrorizing first days of the Muslim Travel Ban. Each sentence packs a punch and Zgheib proves you don't need 800 pages to write a masterpiece. Perfect for fans of Tayari Jones and Hala Alyan, this book is filled with rich characters who keep fighting against whatever the world throws at them.
Highly recommended by Kimi
This beautifully written novella was a joy to read. A true Christmas story for the season.
Highly Recommended by Mary Kay
I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of essays by the brilliant Ann Patchett. Friendship, marriage, knitting, writing, life, death, and much more, the essays are a beautifully written window into Patchett's life and the lessons it has taught her.
Recommended by Laurie
A taut, suspenseful novel that traces the cause of death of a 17 year old student on a secluded beach in Scituate, MA. The question is … accident or foul-play? Reeves story is infused with complex characters against the backdrop of a Performing Arts High School in Boston. Her story is sprinkled with interesting tidbits about theater life as well as a plethora of salutes to notable productions.
Recommended by Totsie
Tookie, the protagonist, is a brilliant character. I love her life and her loves, her insecurities and her worries. And the book store vibe was spot on! Erdrich is a brilliant writer and the facts she blended with the fiction are appreciated and much needed by readers.
Recommended by Kristine
One of our favorites is back with a collection of short stories!
Recommended by Laurie