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The Hangman and His Wife
Written by: Nancy Dougherty He was called the Hangman of the Gestapo, the “butcher of Prague,” with a reputation as a ruthlessly efficient killer. He […]
City of Orange
Written by: David Yoon He used to live in a place called California, but how did he wind up here with a head wound and […]
With a Mind to Kill
Written by: Anthony Horowitz Behind the Iron Curtain, a group of former Smersh agents want to use the British spy in an operation that will […]
Sleepwalk
Written by: Dan Chaon Sleepwalk’s hero, Will Bear, is a man with so many aliases that he simply thinks of himself as the Barely Blur. […]
Two Nights in Lisbon
Written by: Chris Pavone You think you know a person . . . Ariel Pryce wakes up in Lisbon, alone. Her husband is gone―no warning, […]
You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty
Written by: Akwaeke Emezi Feyi Adekola wants to learn how to be alive again. It’s been five years since the accident that killed the love […]
The Office Bffs
Written by: Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey Receptionist Pam Beesly and accountant Angela Martin had very little in common when they toiled together at Scranton’s […]
The Well
Written by: Jake Wyatt Illustrated by: Choo Li-Zhen’s life on the archipelago is simple. Known to friends and family as Lizzy, she takes care of […]
Primal Animals
Written by: Julia Lynn Rubin Protect the girls. Arlee Gold has always lived in the shadow of her successful mom; even after everything Arlee’s been […]
Milo and Marcos at the End of the World
Written by: Kevin Christopher Snipes Milo Connolly has managed to survive most of high school without any major disasters, so by his calculations, he’s well […]
How We Ricochet
Written by: Faith Gardner It seems sometimes a charade that we continue celebrating in the face of relentless tragedy. How dare we? But then . […]
Break This House
Written by: Candice Iloh Yaminah Okar left Obsidian and the wreckage of her family years ago. She and her father have made lives for themselves […]
I Guess I Live Here Now
Written by: Claire Ahn Melody always wanted to get to know the Korean side of her Korean American heritage better, but not quite like this. […]
Only on the Weekends
Written by: Dean Atta Fifteen-year-old Mack is a hopeless romantic—likely a hazard of growing up on film sets thanks to his father’s job. Mack has […]
Translating Myself and Others
Written by: Jhumpa Lahiri Translating Myself and Others is a collection of candid and disarmingly personal essays by Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jhumpa Lahiri, who reflects […]
My America
Written by: Kwame Onwuachi and Joshua David Stein Featuring more than 125 recipes, My America is a celebration of the food of the African Diaspora, […]
River of the Gods
Written by: Candice Millard For millennia the location of the Nile River’s headwaters was shrouded in mystery. In the 19th century, there was a frenzy of […]
His Name Is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice
Written by: Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa The events of that day are now tragically familiar: on May 25, 2020, George Floyd became the latest […]
The Lost Summers of Newport
Written by: Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White 2019: Andie Figuero has just landed her dream job as a producer of Mansion Makeover, a […]
How to Live without You
Written by: Sarah Everett When her sister Rose disappeared, seventeen-year-old Emmy lost a part of herself. Everyone else seems convinced she ran away and will […]
Gideon Green in Black and White
Written by: Katie Henry Gideon’s short-lived run as a locally famous boy detective ended when middle school started, and everyone else—including his best friend, Lily—moved […]
Twin Crowns
Written by: Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber Wren Greenrock has always known that one day she would steal her sister’s place in the palace. Trained […]
The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School
Written by: Sonora Reyes Sixteen-year-old Yamilet Flores prefers to be known for her killer eyeliner, not for being one of the only Mexican kids at […]
Once Upon a K-Prom
Written by: Kat Cho What would you do if the world’s biggest K-pop star asked you to prom? Perfect for fans of Jenny Han and […]
See You Yesterday
Written by: Rachel Lynn Solomon Barrett Bloom is hoping college will be a fresh start after a messy high school experience. But when school begins […]
The New Design Rules
Written by: Emily Henderson and Jessica Cumberbatch Anderson Photographs by: Sara Ligorria-Tramp Whether you’re embarking on a weekend refresh or complete renovation, interior designer Emily […]
Lily’s Promise
Written by: Lily Ebert and Dov Forman On Yom Kippur, 1944, fighting to stay alive as a prisoner in Auschwitz, Lily Ebert made a promise […]
Long Train Runnin
Written by: Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, and Chris Epting Only a very few rock bands have had the longevity, success, and drama of The Doobie […]
The High Sierra
Written by: Kim Stanley Robinson Kim Stanley Robinson first ventured into the Sierra Nevada mountains during the summer of 1973. He returned from that encounter […]
The Lioness
Written by: Chris Bohjalian Tanzania, 1964. When Katie Barstow, A-list actress, and her new husband, David Hill, decide to bring their Hollywood friends to the […]
Forbidden City
Written by: Vanessa Hua On the eve of China’s Cultural Revolution and her sixteenth birthday, Mei dreams of becoming a model revolutionary. When the Communist […]
Nate Plus One
Written by: Kevin Van Whye Nate Hargraves is a behind-the-scenes kind of guy. That’s why he dreams of being a songwriter instead of a singer. […]
The Ghosts of Rose Hill
Written by: R.M. Romero Sent to stay with her aunt in Prague and witness the humble life of an artist, Ilana Lopez—a biracial Jewish girl—finds […]
Bright
Written by: Jessica Jung Couture gowns, press parties, international travel. Rachel Kim is at the top of her game. Girls Forever is now the number-one […]
Café Con Lychee
Written by: Emery Lee Theo Mori and Gabriel Moreno have always been at odds. Their parents own rival businesses—an Asian American café and a Puerto […]
Some Mistakes Were Made
Written by: Kristin Dwyer Ellis and Easton have been inseparable since childhood. But when a rash decision throws Ellis’s life—and her relationship with Easton—into chaos, […]
The Summer of Bitter and Sweet
Written by: Jen Ferguson Lou has enough confusion in front of her this summer. She’ll be working in her family’s ice-cream shack with her newly […]
Hollow Fires
Written by: Samira Ahmed Safiya Mirza dreams of becoming a journalist. And one thing she’s learned as editor of her school newspaper is that a […]
Summer Love
Written by: Nancy Thayer When four strangers rent bargain-basement rooms in an old hotel near the beach, they embark on the summer of their lives. […]
Mi Cocina
Written by: Rick Martínez Join Rick Martínez on a once-in-a-lifetime culinary journey throughout México that begins in Mexico City and continues through 32 states, in […]
Companion Piece
Written by: Ali Smith “A story is never an answer. A story is always a question.” Here we are in extraordinary times. Is this history? […]
The Lazy Genius Kitchen
Written by: Kendra Adachi You want your kitchen to be the heartbeat of the home, but you’re overwhelmed and out of breath trying to make […]
The Hawk’s Way
Written by: Sy Montgomery When Sy Montgomery went to spend a day at falconer Nancy Cowan’s farm, home to a dozen magnificent birds of prey, […]
Outdoor Kids in an Inside World
Written by: Steven Rinella In the era of screens and devices, the average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors, and children are no […]
How to Tell a Story: The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth
Written by: The Moth Over the past twenty-five years, the directors of The Moth have worked with people from all walks of life—including astronauts, hairdressers, […]
The Last Days of the Dinosaurs
Written by: Riley Black Picture yourself in the Cretaceous period. It’s a sunny afternoon in the Hell Creek of ancient Montana 66 million years ago. […]
The Puzzler
Written by: A. J. Jacobs What makes puzzles—jigsaws, mazes, riddles, sudokus—so satisfying? Be it the formation of new cerebral pathways, their close link to insight […]
Finding Me
Written by: Viola Davis This is my story, from a crumbling apartment in Central Falls, Rhode Island, to the stage in New York City, and […]
I’ll Be You
Written by: Janelle Brown “You be me, and I’ll be you,” I whispered. As children, Sam and Elli were two halves of a perfect whole: […]
Dream Town: An Archer Novel
Written by: David Baldacci It’s the eve of 1953, and Aloysius Archer is in Los Angeles to ring in the New Year with an old […]
Shine Bright
Written by: Danyel Smith A weave of biography, criticism, and memoir, Shine Bright is Danyel Smith’s intimate history of Black women’s music as the foundational story of […]
I Kissed Shara Wheeler
Written by: Casey McQuiston Chloe Green is so close to winning. After her moms moved her from SoCal to Alabama for high school, she’s spent […]
The Agathas
Written by: Kathleen Glasgow and Liz Lawson Last summer, Alice Ogilvie’s basketball-star boyfriend Steve dumped her. Then she disappeared for five days. She’s not talking, […]
Someday We’ll Find It
Written by: Jennifer Wilson Seventeen-year-old Bliss Walker has been stuck in a home that doesn’t feel like hers for six years. Ever since Mama dropped […]
Debating Darcy
Written by: Sayantani DasGupta It is a truth universally acknowledged that Leela Bose plays to win. A life-long speech competitor, Leela loves nothing more than […]
Heartbreak Symphony
Written by: Laekan Zea Kemp Aarón Medrano has been haunted by the onstage persona of his favorite DJ ever since his mother passed away. He seems […]
Youngbloods
Written by: Scott Westerfeld IT’S TIME TO COME OUT OF HIDING Frey has spent her life in a family of deceivers, a stand-in for her […]
Skyward Flight: The Collection: Sunreach, Redawn, Evershore
Written by: Brandon Sanderson Journey with Skyward Flight to Detritus—humanity’s final refuge from the hostile Galactic Superiority government. In Skyward, Spensa Nightshade became a starfighter pilot in […]
Robert B. Parker’s Payback
Written by: Mike Lupica PI Sunny Randall has often relied on the help of her best friend Spike in times of need. When Spike’s restaurant […]
Every Vow You Break
Written by: Peter Swanson Abigail Baskin never thought she’d fall in love with a millionaire. Then she met Bruce Lamb. He’s a good guy, stable, […]
New Children's Books
Steve L. McEvil
Written by: Lucas Turnbloom Hi! My name is Steve L. McEvil, and I am THE GREATEST SUPERVILLAIN IN THE WORLD! Or…I will be. It’s hard […]
The Problem with Prophecies
Written by: Scott Reintgen Most people inherit eye colors or heirlooms, but for Celia Cleary, the gift of prophecy has been passed down in her […]
Cookie & Milk
Written by: Shawn Amos Eleven-year-old Ellis Johnson has the summertime blues. He dreamed of spending the summer of 1976 hanging out with friends, listening to […]
Hot Dog
Written by: Doug Salati It’s summer in the city, and this hot dog has had enough! Enough of sizzling sidewalks, enough of wailing sirens, enough […]
Luli and the Language of Tea
Written by: Andrea Wang Illustrated by: Hyewon Yum When five-year-old Luli joins her new English as a Second Language class, the playroom is quiet. Luli […]
Maisy Goes on a Nature Walk
Written and Illustrated by: Lucy Cousins Hooray! Maisy is packed up and ready to go on a nature walk. Everyone is excited when her friends […]
Little Houses
Written by: Kevin Henkes Illustrated by: Laura Dronzek When a young girl visits her grandparents at the beach, she stays in a little house and […]
The Lantern House
Written by: Erin Napier Illustrated by: Adam Trest Imagine a house’s early days as a home: A young family builds a picket fence and plants […]
Lucky
Written and Illustrated by: Christy Mandin In this humorous and meaningful picture book by debut author-illustrator Christy Mandin, a pearl named Lucky sets off in […]
The Queen of Kindergarten
Written by: Derrick Barnes Illustrated by: Vanessa Brantley-Newton MJ is more than ready for her first day of kindergarten! With her hair freshly braided and […]
My Life at the Bottom
Written by: Linda Bondestam Translated by: A. A. Prime In a forest of seaweed there was ME, a rare and beautiful little axolotl, going for […]
Wildflower
Written by: Melanie Brown Illustrated by: Sara Gillingham Daisy is new to the garden and just opening her petals to the sun when Rose tells […]
Sarah Rising
Written by: Ty Chapman Illustrated by: DeAnn Wiley Sarah starts her day like any other day: she eats her toast and feeds her bugs. But […]
Ready! Said Rabbit
Written and Illustrated by: Marjoke Henrichs It’s a lovely day to visit the park and play outside, but will Rabbit and Dad ever be ready […]
Galaxy: The Prettiest Star
Written by: Jadzia Axelrod Illustrated by: Jess Taylor Taylor Barzelay has the perfect life. Good looks, good grades, a starting position on the basketball team, […]
Lines of Courage
Written by: Jennifer A. Nielsen World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, where five young people, each from different backgrounds and nations, face […]
Join the Club, Maggie Diaz
Written by: Nina Moreno Illustrated by: Courtney Lovett Everyone in Maggie Diaz’s life seems to be finding their true passion. The one thing that defines […]
The Castle of Tangled Magic
Written by: Sophie Anderson Twelve-year-old Olia knows a thing or two about secrets. Her parents are the caretakers of Castle Mila, a soaring palace with […]
Kiki Kallira Conquers a Curse
Written by: Sangu Mandanna Fresh from the exciting discovery that the beautiful kingdom and band of rebel kids she drew in her sketchbook exists in […]
Last Ride at Luna Park
Written by: Geronimo Stilton Illustrated by: Tom Angleberger A new ride is opening at Luna Park! Every mouse in New Mouse City has come for […]
Swim Team
Written and Illustrated by: Johnnie Christmas A splashy, contemporary middle grade graphic novel from bestselling comics creator Johnnie Christmas! Bree can’t wait for her first […]
Let the Monster Out
Written by: Chad Lucas Bones Malone feels like he can’t do anything right in his new small town: He almost punched the son of the […]
I’m Not Small
Written and Illustrated by: Nina Crews Time to play outside! It’s easy for a young boy to feel small in a world that is made […]
Lion Needs a Shot
Written and Illustrated by: Hyewon Yum Little lion Luka is NOT worried about a visit to the doctor. He’s NOT scared of getting a shot. […]
I’m Not Missing
Written by: Kashelle Gourley Illustrated by: Skylar Hogan Humans don’t realize the stresses of pet life. Working hard to meet every command. Trying to be […]
Tisha and the Blossoms
Written by: Wendy Meddour Illustrated by: Daniel Egnéus Tisha was catching a blossom in her backyard. “Hurry up,” cried Mommy. “You’ll be late for school.” […]
The Best Bed for Me
Written and Illustrated by: Gaia Cornwall Mama and Mommy would like Sweet Pea to settle into bed, but it’s not quite time. Even though the […]
The Science of Being Angry
Written by: Nicole Melleby Eleven-year-old Joey is angry. All the time. And she doesn’t understand why. She has two loving moms, a supportive older half […]
Wildseed Witch
Written by: Marti Dumas Hasani’s post-seventh-grade summer to-do list is pretty simple: get a bigger following for her makeup YouTube channel and figure out how […]
Duet
Written by: Elise Broach Illustrated by: Ziyue Chen Welcome to the world of Mirabelle, a young goldfinch who loves to sing and dreams of becoming […]
The First Cat in Space Ate Pizza
Written by: Mac Barnett Illustrated by: Shawn Harris Something terrible is happening in the skies! Rats are eating the MOON! There’s only ONE hero for […]
Yonder
Written by: Ali Standish Danny Timmons has looked up to Jack Bailey ever since Jack saved two small children from drowning during the Great Flood […]
Jo Jo Makoons: Fancy Pants
Written by: Dawn Quigley Illustrated by Tara Audibert First grader Jo Jo Makoons knows how to do a lot of things, like how to play […]
Hazard
Written by: Frances O’Roark Dowell Everybody knows Hazard Stokes has mad football skills. A defensive back, he’s never played dirty (no need for that when […]
Dear Friends
Written by: Lisa Greenwald Eleni is the kind of person who’s always had a BFF—an automatic, guaranteed by-her-side person—at home, at school, and at camp. […]
Answers in the Pages
Written by: David Levithan When Donovan left his copy of The Adventurers on the kitchen counter, he didn’t think his mom would read it—much less […]
Vampire Vacation
Written by: Laura Lavoie Illustrated by: Micah Player The last thing Fang wants is another vacation in Transylvania. He’s toured Dracula’s castle and the coffin […]
The World Belonged to Us
Written by: Jacqueline Woodson Illustrated by: Leo Espinosa It’s getting hot outside, hot enough to turn on the hydrants and run through the water–and that […]
A Gift for Nana
Written by: Lane Smith A thoughtful little Rabbit sets out to find the perfect gift for his Nana. He knows she will love anything he […]
Layla the Last Black Unicorn
Written by: Tiffany Hadish and Jerdine Nolen Illustrated by: Jessica Gibson It’s not easy to fit in when you stand out. When Layla arrives for […]
Old Wood Boat
Written and Illustrated by: Nikki McClure Old wood boat remembers the wind. Dilapidated and parted from the sea, she remembers and waits as her mast […]
The Art of Magic
Written by: Hannah Voskuil ZuZu’s first summer without her best friend is looking pretty grim, until she meets new kid Andrew at a visit to […]
Marcus Makes It Big
Written by: Kevin Hart Illustrated by: Geoff Rodkey and David Cooper Marcus’s movie, Toothpick vs. the Doom, is a HIT! But the only thing harder than making […]
The Patron Thief of Bread
Written by: Lindsay Eager Fished from the river as an infant and raised by a roving band of street urchins who call themselves the Crowns, […]
Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Written by: A.F. Steadman Skandar Smith has always yearned to leave the Mainland and escape to the secretive Island, where wild unicorns roam free. He’s […]
The Prince of Nowhere
Written by: Rochelle Hassan Roda isn’t afraid of the monsters that roam the wilds of the Aerlands. She’s safe in her small town, which is […]
The Golden Swift
Written by: Lev Grossman A lot has changed for Kate in a year. She and Tom are now full-fledged conductors of the steam-powered, animal-saving Great […]
Shine On, Luz Veliz!
Written by: Rebecca Belcarcel Have you ever been the best at something . . . only to lose it all? Luz Véliz is a soccer […]
Daddy-Daughter Day
Written by: Pierce Freelon Illustrated by: Olivia Duchess A daddy and daughter can’t let this perfect day go to waste—so what will they do and […]
Not So Small
Written by: Pat Zietlow Miller Illustrated by: Paolo Escobar This joyful book celebrates the many ways people can join together to become something bigger—an unstoppable […]
Big Truck Little Island
Written and Illustrated by: Chris Van Dusen When a big truck and its big load get stuck on a narrow road, traffic on the little […]
The Hair Book
Written by: LaTonya Yvette Illustrated by: Amanda Jane Jones Covered hair, Bun Hair, Party Hair… No matter your hair—YOU are welcome anywhere! Author and lifestyle […]
The Blur
Written by: Minh Lê Illustrated by: Dan Santat From the very beginning, there was something different about this child… An ultrasonic voice. Fantastically elastic limbs. […]
Lizzy and the Cloud
Written and Illustrated by: The Fan Brothers It’s a little out of fashion to buy a pet cloud, but Lizzy doesn’t mind. She’s not looking […]
New Movies
Licorice Pizza
“Licorice Pizza” is the story of Alana Kane and Gary Valentine growing up, running around and falling in love in the San Fernando Valley, 1973. […]
Sundown
Neil and Alice Bennett (Tim Roth, Charlotte Gainsbourg) are the core of a wealthy family on vacation in Mexico with younger members Colin and Alexa […]
The Batman
A killer targets Gotham’s elite sending Batman on an investigation. As evidence mounts, he must forge new relationships, unmask the culprit, and bring justice to […]
The Evening Hour
Cole Freeman maintains an uneasy equilibrium in his Appalachian town, looking after the old and infirm in the community while selling their excess painkillers to […]
Ray Donovan: The Movie
A showdown decades in the making brings the Donovan family legacy full circle as they find themselves drawn back to Boston to face the past. […]
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In 1979, a group of young filmmakers set out to make an adult film in rural Texas, but when their reclusive, elderly hosts catch them […]
Dog
In this road-trip comedy, two hard-charging former Army Rangers paired against their will – Briggs (Channing Tatum) and a Belgian Malinois named Lulu – race […]
Uncharted
Treasure hunter Nathan Drake, a descendent of explorer Sir Francis Drake, learns the whereabouts of El Dorado, the fabled South American golden city. Reserve the […]
Moonfall
Oscar winner Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, and John Bradley star in Roland Emmerich’s out of this world action-adventure about a last-ditch mission to stop the […]
Blacklight
Travis Block (Liam Neeson) is a covert operative whose past and present collide when he discovers a shadowy FBI program that hunts citizens to keep […]
The Outfit
The Outfit is a gripping and masterful thriller starring Academy Award® winner Mark Rylance as Leonard, an English tailor who gets caught up with a […]
Turning Red
Mei tries to balance friends, family, and an uncontrollable ability to poof into a giant red panda. Some flashing lights sequences or patterns may affect […]
The Undoing
In this HBO limited series, a successful therapist, wife and mother tries to survive in the wake of a spreading and very public disaster. Reserve […]
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