WHISTLER
by Ann Patchett

The latest novel from store favorite, Ann Patchett, starts with a chance encounter at NYC's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Daphne and her husband reunite with the stepfather she hasn't seen since she was nine years old. What unfolds is an exquisite, quiet exploration of family history and the ties that bind them. This is a quintessential Patchett novel: full of humor, beautiful storytelling and a profound personal connection.

-Laura

THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE

by David Sedaris

David Sedaris is back with a new essay collection that crackles with the wit, biting commentary, self deprecation and pathos that we expect and love from him. The book opens with Hugh needing hip replacement surgery with David in the role as caretaker and races on from there. I gobbled this one up!

-Laura

CHILDREN OF THE WILD

by Kevin Powers

A sweeping saga set in the Blue Ridge mountains and the battlefields of France during WWI. A story of family, sacrifice, friendship, perseverance, childhood love and so much more. The characters of Roy, Ennis (the wild child of the title) and Samantha are so well-drawn and profound; I will be thinking about this one for months. One of my favorite quotes (of many) “Tell somebody that you’ll love them until you die, then make it true. Tell them that after you die you will love them still." Kevin Powers is a veteran and a Virginian, and his descriptions of time and place are perfection.

-Di

WE BURNED SO BRIGHT

by TJ Klune



From the author of The House in the Cerulean Sea comes the story of the end of the world. A black hole is coming to swallow the universe, but not before husbands Don and Randy hit the road to finish an important family event. A story of humanity, love, parenting, joy, devastating lows and so much more. Oh this book tugged at our heartstrings. Don’t let the premise deter you; we loved it!

-Morley & Kathy

VILLA COCO

by Andrew Sean Greer

The latest from the Pulitzer winning author of staff favorite, Less, is back with a highly entertaining novel set in the hills of Tuscany. An American, recently graduated, is hired to archive a Baronessa’s extensive collection of art and artifacts and off to Villa Coco he goes. Our narrator speaks no Italian and the fun begins as he tries to navigate life in the villa and the myriad characters that are part of his time there. There seems to be no hurry to actually begin his assignment, yet all will be revealed in due time. You will be transported into the mayhem and be glad for it! 

-Di & Karina

GIRL'S GIRL

by Sonia Feldman

Have you ever lived through the whirlwind that is being a teenage girl? Or perhaps you've simply observed the complexities of that phase from afar? If either resonates with you, then Girl's Girl is a must-read. From the first page, we were captivated by this novel's unflinching portrayal of the beautifully messy journey of coming of age. The author weaves together layers of teenage friendships, the intoxicating highs and lows of first love, and the often-fraught, yet always essential, bonds of family, creating a narrative that is hard to put down. In particular, we were struck by the poignant observation, "One of the benefits of mothers is the permanent availability of a person with whom to disagree." Isn't that the absolute truth when you are a teen? PS. The Midwest setting hits home!

-Morley & Katie

A PRIVATE MAN

by Stephanie Sy-Quia

A lyrical, beautiful debut novel of a forbidden love between David and Margaret—a Catholic priest and a progressive theology teacher. Based on the true story of the author’s grandparents. Riveting!

-Diana

THE CHILDREN

by Melissa Albert

It’s the late 1990s and the Sharpe family moves into an old home among peach orchards and wild woods. The house is haunting, with a room at the end of the hall that seems to hold its breath. When the mother, Edith, retreats into that room to write her first novel everything changes. 

Fast forward to now. The daughter Guinevere and her brother Ennis are estranged, their mother Edith's bestselling fantasy series The Ninth City has trapped them in worldwide fame for decades, and yet Edith and the father Llewelyn lost their lives 20 years ago during a mysterious fire.

The Children is eerie, unsettling and layered. As you jump time between past and present, you struggle to understand what's real. This is a book for fans of A Secret History, haunted house stories and literary fairytales. It will sink its teeth in, follow you, and have you asking yourself 'what did I just read?'

-Katie

SHE WALKS AT NIGHT

by Seishi Yokomizo

She Walks at Night is a gripping, atmospheric mystery set in post–World War II Japan, where a quiet family retreat at a country estate turns chilling with the discovery of a headless body and a missing relative. Blending classic “closed circle” suspense with rich cultural undertones, the novel weaves together an ominous samurai sword, buried family secrets, and shifting suspicions into a tightly constructed puzzle.

-Karina

DOG PERSON

by Camille Pagán

Dog Person by Camille Pagán is a tender, heartfelt story about grief, love, and the quiet ways we find our way back to connection.

After Amelia’s death, she leaves behind an unusual final wish: that her loyal dog, Harold, look after Miguel and help him find his “person.” As Miguel sinks into grief—neglecting both himself and his struggling bookstore—Harold grieves in his own way, yet remains steadfast in his promise. When he becomes convinced he’s found the right person for Miguel, the question becomes how to bridge the gap between instinct and human hesitation. This is a gentle, uplifting story that explores whether love is ever truly lost or simply transformed. With warmth and a touch of whimsy, it highlights the importance of staying open to new beginnings, even after heartbreak. A sweet, clean read that will especially appeal to romantics.

-Karina

DOLLY ALL THE TIME

by Annabel Monaghan

Dolly returns to the seaside town of Whitfield for the summer to help her father with his fish store when a fire damages his home. After a brief encounter, the dashing Stewart Whitfield requests her help to be his “make believe” girlfriend to get back at his ex. Beach read extraordinaire, with love in all the right places. Another not-to-be-missed story by Annabel Monaghan.

-Diana