Our February Picks Are Here!

 “Joshua Moehling’s debut is on solid ground in its writing and suspense. The opening gambit is simple – two teens go missing after breaking into someone’s house. ‘Propulsive’ and ‘atmospheric’ are two words that will alternate in your brain as you read this novel about a Deputy Sheriff, his secrets and the small town that holds even more secrets. It’s perfect for fans of Moehling’s fellow Minnesota writers John Sandford and William Kent Krueger.” —Jules H, Mystery & Thriller Buyer

“Is magic a gift … or a curse? This contemporary fantasy set in a London rich with hidden magic is full of twists, treachery, and familial secrets. Raised to believe magic is a sin, we enter a lush underground world of secret libraries and covens seen through the eyes of a young woman on the verge of binding her magic forever. Romance, danger and revenge swirl in this propulsive debut.” —Kat S, Speculative Fiction Buyer 

“The ever-delightful Amy Poeppel is back with a cast of quirky characters caught in a messy situation. When three women find a baby on their doorstep, they resolve to put their differences aside to find his parents. What comes next is a journey of forgiveness, family, and friendship.” —Shannon D, Fiction Buyer

“Remember the 90s? Think you have that decade sized up neatly in your rearview mirror? After all, the 90s weren’t that long ago, or that consequential, right? Think again! Blending cultural observation and historical clue gathering, Chuck Klosterman, with his inimitable talent for relishing the hidden and reconciling the incongruous, teases out the zeitgeist of a deceptive era, one surprise connection after another.” —Sallye L, Nonfiction Buyer

“When Tillie moves Willow Creek to start over, the last thing she expects is to form a connection with Madison, Willow Creek’s popular Queen Bee. And then even more unexpected – Madison is murdered, and everyone blames her death on Tillie. This slow burn thriller about revenge, obsession, and toxic relationships begs to be read in a single sitting.” —Stephanie P, YA Buyer

 “After visiting a forest of monarch butterflies, future Princess Solimar is gifted with the ability to see the near future and finds she has also been anointed as protector of the butterflies themselves. This enchanting adventure from Newbery Honor book author Pam Muñoz Ryan is infused with Mexican culture and, of course, magic, as Solimar uses her gifts to help save her kingdom.” —Stephanie P, Young Reader Buyer