Our Monthly Picks June 2026

Summer officially kicks off this month, so the big question is: what are you reading? If you need some new picks to throw in a beach bag or take to the park, you're in luck! Our June Picks feature stories for everyone, including Our Children's and YA Awards winner A School for Thieves. Check out our monthly picks and dive in today. 

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Embracing life’s twists and turns,  Bug Hollow is a tender tale of a family falling apart and finding their way back to each other after an unthinkable tragedy. Michelle Huneven’s gloriously layered storytelling captures every heartbreak, every hidden truth, every love story with grace and empathy.

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“Murder Takes a Vacation has all Laura Lippman's trademark razor—sharp insight and effortlessly absorbing writing, plus huge amounts of warmth and fun.” — Tana French.  Devilishly clever and powered by a charming protagonist, this cozy caper through Paris is a fun and fruitful mystery with the perfect blend of playful and propulsive.

When life’s unexpected twists lead Steve Grant to a job as a mail carrier at fifty, he doesn’t realize he’ll be carrying more than letters and packages. By sharing stories with strangers and connecting neighbors and loved ones, he discovers a newfound sense of belonging. Grant's story is not just a memoir — it's a heartfelt ode to the everyday heroes in our lives. 

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Welcome to Mossley’s Rest. Oaklin Nettlewood swore they would never use magic again, but everything changes when Oaklin learns that friendship, kindness and a budding romance can heal past wounds in this charming fantasy.

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Chilling and thrilling, this horror retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray offers a new generation a fresh look at a classic story about beauty and identity.

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Gossip, drama and a dead body. This suburban town has it all. This sharp tale of wealth, community and secrets follows a small town that unravels after the mysterious death of a local mother.