staff recommendations

~Melissa Albert

This young adult dark fantasy mystery has not only a beautiful cover, but also a fantastical story that evokes Marilyn Monroe and the Grimm brothers' fairy tales

~Julie Leong

Novice Certainty has been studying hard to reach her goal of joining the Mage's Guild with little success. When offered the chance to earn her mage's circles in the form of quest to secure a variety of magical artifacts, she jumps at the chance, but an unexpected travelling companion will make things very interesting. A cozy queer romantasy sure to make your season merry and bright!

~V. E. Schwab

If you're looking for something to hit those same feels as a Gaiman novel did but without the Gaiman, Schwab seems to be the author for you. Dark fairy tale trappings in this young adult (but fit for adults, too!) novel make a happy ending seem just barely not impossible. Will it all work out in the end? Who can say. Who can say.

~Laura Lippman

Former private investigator Muriel Blossom just wants to take a vacation. She's booked a cruise on the Seine, and meets a nice man named Allan who captures her attention on the flight to France. Everything seems to be looking up until Allan shows up dead on board the boat the next day. Now Muriel is thrown onto the case and must solve the mystery of his death.

~Donna Kelly

Looking for something different to bring to the holiday table this season? Look no further than this delicious cookbook! Filled with all types of sweet and savory recipes that are sure to please everyone.

~M. T. Anderson

Theft, sacrilege, and humor abound as an unexpected duo travel through Italy on a quest to help cure the city of Bari from a deadly plague. In the year 1087, a monk and a treasure hunter go on an adventure to ‘liberate’ the 700-year-old remains of Saint Nicholas, believed to produce a special healing oil.