Big Trouble on Sullivan’s Island
Big Trouble on Sullivan’s Island. Boyer, Susan M. Holland : Stella Maris Books, LLC, 2023.
This is a big, juicy Southern mystery/romance where the setting (Charleston, S.C.) is almost a character of its own! The library has purchased this in electronic formats only; I recommend the audiobook (through Libby), because the Southern accents …
Little Thieves and Painted Devils
Little Thieves. Owen, Margaret. New York, NY : Henry Holt and Company, 2021.
Painted Devils. Owen, Margaret. New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2023.
Content warnings: physical and emotional child abuse and abandonment, rape (off page), manipulation, bloody violence, the death of a horse (off-page).
Sometimes a random choice of reading/listening material can catch …
Spooky Season Calls for Great YA Graphic Novels
With spooky season upon us, we’re going to highlight five young adult graphic novels for Halloween to get you in the mood. These are good for teenagers and adults alike!
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell:
Everything in this book is in-your-face fall! It follows two characters who work at a fall festival and includes every …
New Cookbooks to Make Fall Cooking Easier
I love a good cookbook. Even if I only get one recipe out of a cookbook, it is worth it to me to look through it! That’s why using the library’s collection is so wonderful – you don’t have to purchase the cookbooks to find those great recipes. Here are six of …
Rick Riordan Presents
Fury of the Dragon Goddess. Chadda, Sarwat. Los Angeles : Disney Hyperion, 2023.
The Spirit Glass. Chokshi, Roshani. Los Angeles : Disney/Hyperion, 2023.
Most likely, your kids know all about Rick Riordan’s books (Percy Jackson series, The 39 Clues, Kane Chronicles, Magnus Chase and many more). He champions writers who use stories to share …
The Twyford Code
The Twyford Code. Hallett, Janice. New York : Atria Books, 2023.
Content Warnings: Death, Violence, Gun Violence, Murder, Death of Parent, Abandonment, Domestic Abuse, Kidnapping
Steven “Smithy” Smith has recently been released from prison and can’t remember the last time anything truly good happened in his life – except Miss Iles. The problem is …
Great New Books to Enjoy During National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15 each year. One way to celebrate is to read Hispanic fiction, and we have a great list for you!
Adult Fiction
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
Flor has a unique gift – she knows the day when someone is going to die. When she brings her …
Five Back to School Books for Young Elementary School Readers
Since Alamance-Burlington schools are finally back in session, we’re going to celebrate this week with five great picture and easy reader books about school!
Fiona Goes to School by Richard Cowdrey, illustrated by Donald Wu. Fiona the hippo, from the Cincinnati Zoo, is probably the best-known hippo in the country! Now she and …