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Monday, September 20, 2021
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New Fiction
Your Guide to Not Getting Murdered in a Quaint English Village
(Ten Speed Press)
by Maureen Johnson and Jay Cooper
hardcover
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Considering a trip to a quaint English village? You’ll think twice after learning about the countless murderous possibilities lurking behind the bucolic façades, thanks to this illustrated guide... perfect for fans of cozy mysteries.
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New Nonfiction
Read Until You Understand: The Profound Wisdom
of Black Life and Literature
(W.W. Norton & Co.)
by Farah Jasmine Griffin
hardcover
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"...Farah Jasmine Griffin in full and mighty sail. Keen cultural analysis, storytelling, and gorgeous lyricism combine in this book that makes a genre of its own... This book is a talking book, a teaching book, and a treasure."
― Elizabeth Alexander
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New Middle Reader
Rat Rule 79
(Yonder)
by Rivka Galchen
paperback
(ages 8-13)
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“It’s impossible to read Galchen’s novel without being reminded of Norton Juster’s The Phantom Tollbooth. It revels in wordplay and the off-kilter logic that governs the fantastic land that Fred, a nearly 13-year-old girl, enters by stepping through a giant paper lantern in pursuit of her mother... It is an immensely imaginative, mind-bending journey...”
―Julia Smith, Booklist
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New Fiction
Apples Never Fall
(Henry Holt & Co.)
by Liane Moriarty
hardcover
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"A wifty tale of domestic suspense, and a satisfying, layered family drama where the tension comes from the treachery of memory, the specter of generational violence and the effects of decades’ worth of unspoken resentments that have curdled over time..."
―The New York Times Book Review
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New Nonfiction
Water: A Biography
(Pantheon)
by Giulio Boccaletti
hardcover
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“A leading expert has now shown us he's also a great storyteller. Giulio Boccaletti tackles the most important story of our time: our relationship with water in a world of looming scarcity.”
— Kelly McEvers,
NPR Host
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New Picture Book
Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever!
(Clarion Books)
written by
Beth Ferry
illustrated by
Tom Lichtenheld
hardcover
(ages 4-7)
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"With bright, engaging illustrations from best-selling creator Tom Lichtenheld, Beth Ferry's story explores the importance of learning about our roots, as well as the ability of friends and found family to help us grow strong in heart and mind."
-School Library Journal
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New Fiction
The Lying Life
of Adults
(Europa Editions)
by Elena Ferrante
paperback
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“Ferrante once again, with undiminished skill and audacity, creates an emotional force field that has at its heart a young girl on the brink of womanhood.”
—Wall Street Journal
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New Local Interest
Lost Restaurants
of Downtown Cleveland
(American Palate)
by Bette Lou Higgins
paperback
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Fill your cup with the libation of your choice, grab a snack and join author Bette Lou Higgins on a historical tour of the restaurants that kept Clevelanders fed.
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New Picture Book
The Wind May Blow
(Tiger Tales)
written by
Sasha Quinton
illustrated by Thomas Hegbrook
hardcover
(ages 3-7)
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This stunning picture book, which features peek-through pages, engaging artwork, and gentle, lyrical text, celebrates every parent's wish for his or her child in the face of life's challenges.
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