A real-life nightmare or a narrative slog? Richard Chizmar’s Chasing the Boogeyman attempts an ambitious blend of true-crime suspense and horror fiction by inserting the author directly into his own 1988 serial killer mystery.
Turn up the heat on post-grad anxiety! Jarrett Melendez’s Chef’s Kiss is an absolute triumph that masterfully blends the high-stakes stress of entering the workforce with a beautifully wholesome queer rom-com. Complete with a dreamy workplace crush and an adorable taste-testing pig, this graphic novel is the perfect, feel-good read for graduating seniors discovering their own path.
Dare to step beyond the midnight border! Abby Howard’s The Crossroads at Midnight is an atmospheric, anthology of chilling slice-of-life horror stories exploring the terrifying link between profound loneliness and the supernatural.
Navigate the stormy seas of friendship and grief! Ines L. Oliveira’s Calvin and the Sugar Apples delivers a deeply moving, emotional journey that beautifully validates the profound heartbreak of losing a pet.
A poignant, necessary entry into the children’s literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book!