Our October Picks Are Here!

Our Monthly Mystery & Thriller Pick
A Solitude of Wolverines
Alice Henderson
“A biologist pursues her dream of tracking wolverines in a wildlife sanctuary. In turn, she is pursued by someone. A clandestine group? The people from town? Who? From the first shot of a gun in the initial pages through the beautiful Montana landscape, our hero, Alex Carter will stop at nothing to do her job and also find out the fiends who are doing their job. Her questions are our questions. Seeing the world through her eyes is a non-stop adventure.” —Jules H, Mystery & Thriller Buyer

Our Monthly Speculative Fiction Pick
The Once and Future Witches
Alix E. Harrow
“A witch origin story set in 1893, The Once and Future Witches follows the Eastwood sisters, together after unwanted separation, as they join the suffragists of New Salem. The suffrage movement soon starts to parallel a bubbling witch’s movement that only the sisters can lead, if they can bind the wounds between themselves. Harrow follows up her Hugo Award win with a highly enjoyable and inherently feminist sophomore novel.”—Shannon D, Speculative Fiction Buyer

Our Monthly Fiction Pick
Out of Love: A Novel
Hazel Hayes
“This touching novel begins at the end of a relationship and takes readers from an unnamed woman’s tear-inducing breakdown through to the firework-worthy first kiss. A bittersweet tale that boasts characters who immediately feel like your friends, Hazel Hayes connects the threads we all try to work out at the end of a partnership. Hayes is one of the many talented authors to come to us recently from the shores of Ireland, and her first foray sparkles with warmth and hope.”—Shannon D, Fiction Buyer

Our Monthly Non-Fiction Pick
The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Memoir of Friendship, Loyalty, and War
John “Chick” Donohue, J. T. Molloy
“The plot of this memoir MIGHT sound like a shaggy dog story told in a bar. Part Gonzo journalism of Hunter S. Thompson, the hit-the-dirt reporting of a Ken Burns documentary, and the twinkle of an eye from Frank McCourt of Angela’s Ashes fame. Donohue’s story is wild, nearly unbelievable, and full of heart. We were riveted. From NYC to Vietnam — our pulse increased as he raced from location to location. This book will show you how to make friends all over the world as you celebrate your very own friends back home and abroad — no matter the extenuating circumstances.”—Jules H., Buyer

Our Monthly Young Adult Pick
None Shall Sleep
Ellie Marney
“Two teenagers team up with the FBI to interview juvenile serial killers in this spine-tingling psychological thriller set in 1982. Things get dangerous when one manipulative felon takes interest in survivor-turned-interviewer Emma. This darkly gripping tale described as Silence of the Lambs meets Mindhunter is perfect for fans of true crime, crime fiction, or anyone looking for a chilling read.”—Stephanie P, YA Buyer

Our Monthly Young Reader Pick
Ghost Squad
Claribel A. Ortega
“A little bit spooky and a whole lot of fun, Ghost Squad is the story of two young girls who accidentally cast a spell that stirs evil spirits in their Florida town. With the help of one witchy grandmother and a naughty feline friend, it’s up to the girls to reverse the curse and save the day. This sweet and not-too-scary ghost story is perfect for spooky season — or any season, for that matter.”—Stephanie P, Young Reader Buyer