Our May Picks Are Here!

“Think of this book as the most intense game of “What If?” you’ve ever played. Here is the question: What if you helped your friend dispose of a dead body? Notice how we skipped over the “Would you?” and went right to “What If?” Sit with that a moment or two. Is your pulse racing? Your breath shallow, or maybe you’re holding it? Exactly. And, that’s the book you’ll hold in your hands soon.” —Jules H, Mystery & Thriller Buyer

“This may look like another Cinderella retelling, but The Shadow in the Glass offers a bit of a mashup — part historical fiction, part gothic horror, part fantasy, wrapped up in a very twisted mystery. If you thought the Brothers Grimm version was dark, the Faustian spin woven through this tale will leave you gobsmacked. Atmospheric and slightly terrifying, this chilling take on a classic makes you rethink the whole “A dream is a wish your heart makes” fantasy.” —Kat S, Speculative Fiction Buyer 

“A Hollywood romance for the ages, Birds of California is a read-in-one-sitting, swoony read that showcases the lives of two former child stars who find their way to each other as adults. A timely rom-com set in a post #MeToo Hollywood, Cotugno’s adult debut is unsurprisingly both witty and full of heart. The perfect book to slip into your tote and escape into on the beach.” —Shannon D, Fiction Buyer 

“Charles Wheelan, an economist, and Leah Wheelen, a math teacher, took a trip together around the world in their youth. Clearly this was an extraordinary experience, because they decided to re-create it, only this time with their three children. We Came, We Saw, We Left: A Family Gap Year is the result — a breezy, feel-good memoir of this nine-month adventure. The children are all distinctly colorful characters in their own right, and they endure, sometimes just barely, the trials of a life in motion. This is a delightfully entertaining homage to the classic road trip.” —Sallye L, Non-fiction Buyer 

“Tarot reading takes center stage in this mystical tale following 16-year-old Maeve after she finds a deck of tarot cards while cleaning out an old closet in her Catholic school. Things take a turn for the worse when Maeve draws an unknown card for her ex-best friend Lily — who then goes missing. All Our Hidden Gifts combines paranormal elements with real-life issues for a delightfully page-turning read.” —Stephanie P, YA Buyer

“This first book in Graci Kim’s A Gifted Clans series infuses Korean folklore with magic, humor, and heart to create a fantastical adventure story about sisterhood and the power of belonging. This enchanting debut is a brilliant addition to the Rick Riordan Presents line.” —Stephanie P, Young Reader Buyer