Our August Picks are Here!

Our Monthly Fiction Pick
Something to Live For
Richard Roper
A perfectly fabricated life is suddenly not so perfect once real happiness gets in the way. This smart and life-affirming debut about love and loneliness is utterly charming and a must-read for fans of A Man Called Ove and Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine. “Gives resiliency and the triumph of the human spirit a good name.”—The Wall Street Journal
“Something to Live For is both an uplifting and heartbreaking look at loneliness and life’s second chances. Roper’s debut is smart, funny and explores the need for human connection.”—Madalyn A, Bookseller, Fresno, CA

Our Monthly Mystery & Thriller Pick
The Long Call
Ann Cleeves
Looking for a new series with a new brooding detective to root for? Meet Detective Matthew Venn—the clever, rebellious and haunted center of The Two Rivers Series, and someone you’ll fall for from the very start. This tense, atmospheric thriller will make your blood run cold and have you counting down the days until the next spine-tingling installment.
“Ann Cleeves writes a very empathetic novel and you’ll be instantly invested in the well-being of her main character, Detective Matthew Venn. This is one series (and character) you will not want to miss out on.”—Jules H, Bookseller, B&N Home Office

Our Monthly Nonfiction Pick
The Order of the Day
Éric Vuillard
An extraordinary book that takes as its focus two historical events—one seemingly innocuous but profound in its impact, another epically cinematic. Here lies not only a rich history lesson, but a sharp and urgent warning. “Vuillard’s writing is spare, angry and powerful…a chilling, brilliant look at the rise of fascism…”—NPR
“A brilliantly crisp meditation on human history: good and evil, banal and momentous, truth and bluff. I read start to finish, in one sitting!”—Sallye L, Bookseller, B&N Home Office

Our Monthly YA Pick
Emergency Contact
Mary H. K. Choi
An honest and witty story of two complicated young adults who find themselves in an unlikely textual relationship. Readers will find it hard not to relate to the main characters as they navigate their unsettled lives separately, but together. “Smart and funny, with characters so real and vulnerable, you want to send them care packages.”—Rainbow Rowell, author of Eleanor & Park.
“A charming story of first love that offers a great escape from the monotony of our current reality. A true love story for the ‘modern age.’”—Alynn D, Bookseller, Pembroke Pines, FL

Our Monthly Young Reader Pick
The Train to Impossible Places: A Cursed Delivery
P. G. Bell
A wildly imaginative ride filled with whimsical creatures, magical mail deliveries and beautifully detailed illustrations perfectly placed throughout. This story pulls you right in for a nonstop adventure you’ll never want to end. With its charming cast of unforgettable characters and playful humor, readers can rejoice that this is just the first in a series.
“Train to Impossible Places was such a fun ride from start to finish! As a huge Harry Potter fan, this is exactly the type of book I would have loved as a kid.”—Stephanie P, Bookseller, B&N Home Office