A tender story with sympathetic protagonists whose connection spans class differences and economic uncertainty to get at the heart of friendship. The central relationship between Marianne and Connell feels genuine and meaningful and holds the story together through a series of miscommunications and misunderstandings. A highly satisfying read!

A story of racial violence that inspired a landmark court decision and led to the integration of the U.S. Armed Forces. Army Sergeant Isaac Woodard was blinded during a beating he received while in police custody, but after the acquittal of the police chief, Judge J. Waties Waring was moved to take action. Fascinating and thoroughly researched, Unexampled Courage details the long-overlooked story of one man’s blinding and its transformative effect on civil rights history.

Just in time for the historic 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing, this gripping tale highlights the dangers and challenges faced by the more than 410,000 men and women who dedicated their professional lives to winning the space race. An exhilarating look at the power of determination with enough behind the scenes details to amaze even those who are already familiar with this feat of exploration.

Told through the eyes of author L. Frank Baum's wife, Maud. This is her story, including tales of her marriage, her on-set friendship with Judy Garland, and other scenes from the making of the legendary movie The Wizard of Oz. For anyone who loves behind the scenes tales and still feels the emotion of the iconic song “Over the Rainbow.” We couldn't put it down!

Tracker is here to tell several stories: of kings, of monsters, and of mothers and sons, all the while telling the reader “but that is not the story.” For fans of fantasy, Marlon James’s first book in a planned trilogy creates different types of worlds drawn from African history and mythology. Filled with power and imagination, we recommend this for anyone wanting the escape of a sprawling, epic fantasy.

The tale of how two estranged sisters, Ruth and Millie Kaplan, struggle to make their peace during WWII. Great dialogue keeps the pace moving throughout this novel as we follow the rivalry between the sisters set against the backdrop of life during the wartime manufacturing boom.

A witty and surprising story about young Abraham Lincoln. Told in alternating chapters from the points of view of Lincoln’s best friend Joshua Speed and his future wife Mary Todd, the novel follows the three during Todd and Lincoln’s courtship. Speculation and mystery surround the question: just who is courting Lincoln anyway?

Published in 2018, if you haven’t read this delightfully fun rom-com yet, you should! Female protagonist Stella finds comfort in patterns and the predictability of numbers, but nothing could have prepared her for the incredibly patient and kind Michael Phan who she initially hires as an escort to help her improve her kissing technique. Flirty, funny, and contemporary, the perfect summer read for anyone looking for some light-hearted escapism.

From the author of the popular Lilac Girls, this vividly descriptive novel follows the life of Eliza Ferriday in the lead up to WWI. Taking the reader on journeys through St. Petersburg and Paris, this is an exciting tale of friendship and survival during a time of revolution. We highly recommend it!