Absolutely Nat is a fantastic, graphic novel that sends favorite character Natalie off to summer camp. When camp fails to match the brochure, Natalie must confront her fears and navigate difficult social changes.
Balancing a tense murder investigation with the comforting warmth of bibliotherapy and female solidarity, this cozy contemporary mystery explores trauma, forgiveness, and community gossip.
The Daughters of Block Island is an ingenious, psychological thriller that completely subverts the classic gothic novel. When a young woman is murdered inside a haunted island mansion, her long-lost sister must unearth generations of family trauma and dark secrets before she is consumed next.
Answers in the Pages is a bold, contemporary novel tackling the real-world issue of book banning. When a mother attempts to censor a classroom book over perceived LGBTQIA+ themes, her son is caught in the crossfire.
Karyn Parsons’ Clouds Over California is a heartwarming, masterpiece set in 1970s Los Angeles. Through the eyes of a young girl navigating her parents’ crumbling marriage and the arrival of an activist cousin, this novel brilliant balances relatable domestic changes with the historical rise of the Black Panthers.