This is one of those books that is spectacular on a multitude of fronts -- excellent writing, a beautiful story, and all the subtle and complicated issues and conflicts that are inherent with any family. Perfect for book clubs that love literary fiction.
Most of what we know about Circe is as a minor character in Homer's Odyssey. She's the nymph who turns men into pigs. But Madeline Miller takes a small footnote and weaves a fabulous story filled with egotistical Greek Gods and all their flaws. Definitely a story for #MeToo.
Historian Yuval Harari addresses some of the most provocative issues of our time in 21 separate chapters. Each chapter untangles a different issue ranging from the balance between freedom of choice when surrounded by Big Data to what will the future workforce look like. Accessible and thought provoking, this is the perfect book for the deep thinker in your life.
Disconnect the phone and lock the door. If you want a page turner that you can't put down, this is it. A dark and twisty psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
An unforgettable memoir about a young girl who is home-schooled throughout her childhood, leaves her survivalist family and goes on to earn a PhD from Cambridge University. This book will both alarm and inspire you.
YA Fantasy at its best, but don't worry - not-so-young adults will love this also. But beyond the fast-paced adventure in this fantasy world, there are some excellent messages to ponder about our society and the inevitable conflict with class inequality.
This is one of those picture books that both children and adults love. It's the story of being afraid of not fitting in and discovering the way that we all can make connections. Every teacher should have a copy of this book.
This award winning picture book just gets even better when it comes with an absolutely adorable, put a smile on your face, stuffed crayon. Perfect companion for story and cuddle time.
This stunning picture book describes the different boats on the bay and the various roles they play. The text is lyrical with interesting rhyming combinations, but the real gem is the gorgeous illustrations.
A boy and his friends set out to discover the aliens who have crash-landed near his farm in Roswell, New Mexico. This charming middle grade story is full of adventure and heart and perfect for a family read.
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