Sponsored by The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros
Chicago, 1893. For Alter Rosen, this is the land of opportunity, and he dreams of the day he’ll have enough money to bring his mother and sisters to America. But when Alter’s best friend, Yakov, becomes the latest victim in a long line of murdered Jewish boys, his dream begins to slip away. Alter is now living a nightmare: possessed by Yakov’s dybbuk, he is plunged into a world of corruption and deceit, and thrown back into the arms
Sponsored by Unearthing the Secret Garden by Marta McDowell
In Unearthing The Secret Garden, McDowell New York Times bestselling author Marta McDowell shares a moving account of how gardening deeply inspired Frances Hodgson Burnett, the author of the beloved children’s classic The Secret Garden. Complementing her fascinating account with charming period photographs and illustrations, McDowell paints an unforgettable portrait of a great artist and reminds us why The Secret Garden continues to touch readers after more than a century. This deeply moving and gift-worthy book is a must-read for anyone who loves the story behind the story.
Sponsored by Atria Books
“Initially satirical and then spectacularly creepy” (The Washington Post), The Other Black Girl is an electric debut about the tension that unfurls when two young Black women meet against the starkly white backdrop of Corporate America.
Sponsored by Flatiron Books, publisher of Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber
From the bestselling author of Caraval, the first book in a new series. For as long as she can remember, Evangeline Fox has believed in true love and happy endings…until she learns that the love of her life will marry another. Desperate to stop the wedding and to heal her wounded heart, Evangeline strikes a deal with the charismatic, but wicked, Prince of Hearts. How far would you go for happily ever after?
Sponsored by Steelstriker by Marie Lu, with Fierce Reads
Explosive action and swoon-worthy suspense collide in Steelstriker, the riveting conclusion to the Skyhunter duet from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marie Lu.
“A timely story of fighting for what’s right.” —POPSUGAR
“An action-packed, fun read that’s also very smart.” —BUZZFEED
Sponsored by Inkyard Press
For guys like Russell Boudreaux, football is the only way out of their small town. As the team’s varsity tight end, Rus has a singular goal: to get a scholarship and play on the national stage. But when his best friend is unfairly arrested and kicked off the team, Rus faces an impossible choice: speak up or live in fear.
Sponsored by Henry Holt & Co.
If your mother was missing, would you tell the police? Even if the most obvious suspect was your father? This is the dilemma facing the four grown Delaney siblings. Apples Never Fall follows the Delaney family as they grapple with the aftermath of their mother’s disappearance. When secrets start to unravel, the siblings reexamine their shared family history in a very new light.
Sponsored by Rebellion Publishing.
What if your pets could play D&D? And what if they were… kind of jerks about it?
If there are two things all geeks love, it’s roleplaying games, and their pets. So why not fuse the two? It’s time to grab your dice, dust off that character sheet, and let your cat or dog (or guinea pig, or iguana, or budgie) accompany you on an epic adventure! It’ll be great!
A hilarious collection of Dungeons & Dragons-themed pet jokes by acclaimed comics creators Andi Ewington, Rhianna Pratchett, Calum Alexander Watt and Alex de Campi.
Sponsored by Inkyard Press
When Jenna Dallas and Adam Cole find Colleen O’Dell’s body floating off the shore of their coastal town, the community of Gardiners Bay is shaken. But even more shocking is the fact that her drowning was no accident. As Jenna and Adam search for the truth they soon discover that everyone in Gardiners Bay has a secret. As lies unravel, the truth starts to blur. Only one thing is certain: somebody must take the fall.
Sponsored by The City Beautiful by Aden Polydoros
Chicago, 1893. For Alter Rosen, this is the land of opportunity, and he dreams of the day he’ll have enough money to bring his mother and sisters to America. But when Alter’s best friend, Yakov, becomes the latest victim in a long line of murdered Jewish boys, his dream begins to slip away. Alter is now living a nightmare: possessed by Yakov’s dybbuk, he is plunged into a world of corruption and deceit, and thrown back into the arms of a dangerous boy from his past. A boy who means more to Alter than anyone knows.