Before "the novel" as we know it was even a thing, Sterne was already making it weird.
- Sam
A story that strikes, and strikes hard. It is difficult, gripping, but necessary to read.
- Kai
Things you will not be able to do while reading this novel: 1) believe it's a debut, and 2) anything on your to-do list. I couldn't put it down.
- Alyssa
Live the Artist's Way! I've been doing Morning Pages for 30 years, and you should too ;)
- Wendy
Animals try to rescue the last Attenborough (an endangered species & the last of his kind). Turkeys flirt. Crickets play tiny violins. Ants give each other pep talks. This pocket collection of webcomics is the perfect pick-me-up for anyone who enjoys birds or biology!
- Murphy
Acclaimed British actor Richard Armitage’s (The Hobbit, The Stranger, Fool Me Once) début novel is a fast-paced, intricate thriller set in the ruthless world of biotech. Picturesque Switzerland is the setting for this masterfully written novel which is like a downhill ski race taking the reader on an exhilarating up and down journey with a crafty cast of characters keeping the reader guessing up until the end.
- Nathan
How I wish I could sit with Mr. Putter and his fine cat, Tabby, drinking tea and sharing English muffins (with cream cheese, of course!). I've loved these books since I was four years old.
- Sophie
The voice of the civil rights movement, Fannie Lou Hamer, was “sick and tired of being sick and tired.” Refusing to be intimidated by violence, Hamer worked ceaselessly for civil rights and cofounded the National Women’s Political Caucus. This beautiful testament to her story features stunning collage by local artist Ekua Holmes and potent verse from Carole Boston Weatherford.
- Rachael
Can you guess?
- Robin
A refreshingly depressing children's book, inspired by the legend of the man who sells his soul to the devil. Adult readers can pair with Goethe's Faust I&II (also a staff pick this month), Mann's Doctor Faustus, and Bulgakov's Master & Margarita.
- James
I have been waiting for a book that rivals my favorite garden book from my childhood, and HERE IT IS. The audible gasp of delight when I discovered this book! I then handed it to everyone I could. I love Grandma, I love her garden, I lover her cat, and the rich, deep colors and line style make the veggies feel almost within grasp.
- Stacey
Following Liddy's dreamlike state through Fang's brilliant storytelling is just as (dare I say maybe even more?) delicious as having actual dim sum.
- Kai
Magic mixes with East Asian culture meets Iron Chef in a web of palace intrigue. Tea master in-training Ning competes to be the imperial master of tea and save her sister's life.
- Mia