Staff Picks

An eerie, creepy summer tale of two sisters, their everlasting bond, and the dead body found in the Upstate New York reservoir that threatens to tear them apart. This debut novel by Nova Ren Suma is full of suspense, mystery and keeps readers on their toes. It is the perfect read to chill your bones at the beach this summer! Recommended by Alex

An incredible trek that spans half a continent, so incredible that it remains to be seen if it’s entirely true. For fans of Hildenbrand’s Unbroken. Recommended by Andy

In Trumbo’s scathing anti-war novel, Joe Boeham lies in a hospital bed with no arms, legs, face, eyes, ears or tongue. His nightmares and waking reality one and the same, he is left with his thoughts: “They died whimpering for the voice of a mother, a father, a wife, a child. They died with only one thought in mind and that was, I want to live…” Recommended by Kent

I can’t remember the last time I read a novel that seemed so real to me. The characters are so wonderfully imagined. I felt that I could both see and hear each and every person in this extraordinary debut novel. Haley Tanner deserves all of the accolades that are sure to come her way with the publication of this book. I for one take great pleasure in recommending it. Recommended by Ariel

Miss-your-stop good! Recommended by: Liz

A haunting and deeply human story told by a masterful writer. Boll’s prose is exquisite and readable in this reissue of a 20th Century classic. One of the finest books I’ve ever read.

Recommended by: Faye

This book is surprising, amazing and heartwrenching. In Gilly, Megan hart has created an everywoman, a harried housewife who dreams of freedom. It is her journey that drives this book; from disbelief to understanding; from terror to strength. She learned what she is capable of, and most importantly, remembers what matters most. A woman on the verge, Gilly is carjacked along with her two children. Once her children are freed, she is held hostage by a troubled man. Even as she gets to know him, she remembers he is her only obstacle to freedom... and the most important people in her life. Recommended by: Stacey