December 22, 2025 - New Arrivals

December 22, 2025

Adult Fiction

The Stolen Child by Lisa Carey.

May 1959. From one side of St. Brigid's Island, the mountains of Connemara can be glimpsed on the distant mainland from the other, the Atlantic stretches as far as the eye can see. This remote settlement, without electricity or even a harbor, has scarcely altered since its namesake saint set up a convent of stone huts centuries ago. Those who live there, including sisters Rose and Emer, are hardy and resourceful, dependent on the sea and each other for survival.  Despite the island's natural beauty, it is a place that people move away from, not to--until an outspoken American, also named Brigid, arrives to claim her late uncle's cottage. Brigid has come for more than an inheritance. She's seeking a secret holy well that's rumored to grant miracles. Emer, as scarred and wary as Rose is friendly and beautiful, has good reason to believe in inexplicable powers. Despite her own strange abilities--or perhaps because of them--Emer fears that she won't be able to save her young son, Niall, from a growing threat. Yet Brigid has a gift too, even more remarkable than Emer's. As months pass and Brigid carves out a place on the island and in the sisters' lives, a complicated web of betrayal, fear, and desire culminates in one shocking night that will change the island, and its inhabitants, forever.

After Disasters by Viet Dinh.

An intricate story of love and loss weaves together the emotional and intimate narratives of Ted, a pharmaceutical salesman turned member of the Disaster Assistance Response Team; his colleague Piotr, who still carries with him the scars of the Bosnia conflict; Andy, a young firefighter eager to prove his worth; and Dev, a doctor on the ground racing against time and dwindling resources. Through time and place, hope and tragedy, love and lust, these four men put their lives at risk in a country where danger lurks everywhere.

Perfect Little Lives by Amber Brown & Danielle Brown.

Simone's mother was murdered when she was thirteen. When her father was convicted, everything changed. Overnight, Simone went from living in a wealthy white neighborhood to scraping by. Ten years later, Simone has given up on her dreams and lives a quiet life, writing book reviews and getting serious with her boyfriend. But with a true crime documentarian hounding her for a scoop and a surprise encounter with her childhood next-door neighbor, Hunter, the past seems set on haunting her. And after Hunter reveals that his father and her mother had a years-long affair, Simone is determined to find out who really killed her mother. Simone is convinced that all evidence points to Hunter's father, a renowned judge who had everything to lose if his affair--and his nascent love child--came to light. Playing the game from all sides, Simone enlists Hunter's help in her investigation into his family--whether he realizes it or not. But is she so desperate for closure that she'll risk imploding her carefully rebuilt life?

Adult Non-Fiction

Punch Me Up to the Gods by Brian Broome.

Punch Me Up to the Gods introduces a powerful new talent in Brian Broome, whose early years growing up in Ohio as a dark-skinned Black boy harboring crushes on other boys propel forward this gorgeous, aching, and unforgettable debut. Brian's recounting of his experiences--in all their cringe-worthy, hilarious, and heartbreaking glory--reveal a perpetual outsider awkwardly squirming to find his way in. Indiscriminate sex and escalating drug use help to soothe his hurt, young psyche, usually to uproarious and devastating effect. A no-nonsense mother and broken father play crucial roles in our misfit's origin story. But it is Brian's voice in the retelling that shows the true depth of vulnerability for young Black boys that is often quietly near to bursting at the seams.

Dungeons & Dragons: Monster Manual.

This revised and expanded Monster Manual contains a horde of creatures for the fifth edition Dungeons & Dragons game-a monstrous menagerie of familiar favorites like dragons, giants, and mind flayers, plus a host of new monsters like the arch-hag and the blob of annihilation. Populate your worlds and adventures with the hundreds of monsters provided, and let their stories, illustrations, and easy-to-use stat blocks fuel your D&D adventures for years to come.

Easy/Juvenile/Young Adult/Graphic Novel

Under Your Skin by Gary Jeffrey.  YA GN

Have a love for all the intrigue of a good murder mystery? Do you have a special interest in science and the law? In this book, young readers can explore just what it takes to be a detective and solve crimes using forensics. Filled with historic photographs and microscopic images, this book is sure to draw in even the most reluctant reader. These stories show all the science, attention to detail, and teamwork it takes to solve mysterious crimes.

What Happens When I Have Dyslexia? by Emiliya King.  J NF

Dyslexia is a disorder that makes it hard to read, which can make school a real challenge for children. This book introduces readers to this common learning disorder to demystify it and provide essential information about how to move forward after a dyslexia diagnosis. Through sensitive text and fact boxes, readers will learn the steps they can take to get the support they need to read.

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