All the books listed here are available at the library. Stop in, give us a call, or use the online catalog to place a hold and check one out. All book descriptions are provided by the publisher on the back of the book, on Goodreads, or through the library catalog.

We’re over halfway through 2024. Check out some of this years most popular titles:

There’s Always this Year by Hanif Abdurraqib: Growing up in Columbus in the 1990s, Abdurraqib witnessed a golden era of basketball, one in which legends like LeBron were forged, and countless others weren’t. His lifelong love of the game leads to a lyrical, historical, and emotionally rich exploration of what it means to make it, who we think deserves success, the tensions between excellence and expectation, and the very notion of role models. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book)

The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley: A time travel romance, a spy thriller, a workplace comedy, and an ingenious exploration of the nature of power and the potential for love to change it all: Welcome to The Ministry of Time. An exquisitely original and feverishly fun fusion of genres and ideas. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (e-book)

First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston: Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist. The stakes couldn’t be higher—but then, Evie has always liked a challenge… Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (audio/e-book)

James by Percival Everett: A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn told from Jim’s point of view. While many narrative set pieces of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn remain in place, Jim’s agency, intelligence and compassion are shown in a radically new light. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (audio)

Bride by Ali Hazelwood: A dangerous alliance between a Vampyre bride, Misery, and an Alpha Werewolf becomes a love deep enough to sink your teeth into. Misery has her own reasons to agree to this marriage, reasons that have nothing to do with alliances, and everything to do with the only thing she’s ever cared about. She is willing to do whatever it takes to get back what’s hers, even if it means a life alone in Were territory…alone with the wolf. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (audio/e-book)

Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan: A forbidden affair erupts dramatically amid a decadent Hawaiian wedding in this hilarious, sophisticated, and thrillingly plotted story of love, money, murder, sex—and the lies we tell about them all. Lies and Weddings reveals an enthralling family saga that is as scandalous and satirical as it is full of heart. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (e-book)

Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange: Wandering Stars traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through to the shattering aftermath of Orvil Red Feather’s shooting in Tommy Orange’s best-seller, There There. Extending his constellation of narratives into the past and future, Tommy Orange delivers a story that is shattering and wondrous, a book piercing in its poetry, sorrow, and rage. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (audio/e-book)

Come and Get It by Kiley Reid: It’s 2017 at the University of Arkansas. Millie Cousins, a senior resident assistant, wants to graduate, get a job, and buy a house. So when Agatha Paul, a visiting professor and writer, offers Millie an easy yet unusual opportunity, she jumps at the chance. But Millie’s starry-eyed hustle becomes jeopardized by odd new friends, vengeful dorm pranks and illicit intrigue. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (e-book)

Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose: After their mother passes, three estranged siblings reunite to sort out her estate. While going through their parent’s belongings, they stumble upon a collection of home videos and decide to revisit happier memories. However, one of the VHS tapes reveals a night back in 1999 that none of them remember. Beth, Nicole, and Michael must now decide whether to leave the past in the past or uncover the dark secret their mother took to her grave. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (audio/e-book)

Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides: On July 12th, 1776, Captain James Cook, already lionized as the greatest explorer in British history, set off on his third voyage in his ship the HMS Resolution. Two-and-a-half years later, on a beach on the island of Hawaii, Cook was killed in a conflict with native Hawaiians. How did Cook, who was unique among captains for his respect for Indigenous peoples and cultures, come to that fatal moment? Available on Boundless (audio/e-book)

Learn something new regardless of if you’re going back to school or not! Check out one of these nonfiction titles:

Running and Growing a Business by Ken Colwell: You’ve started a brand-new business. Are you ready to crush the competition? Drawing on nearly three decades of hands-on experience, Colwell lays out the clearest path yet for new entrepreneurs who need to manage hiring, daily operations, and business growth while developing critical leadership, time management, and growth mindset skills. Available on Hoopla (e-book)

Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg: This book unravels the secrets of the supercommunicators to reveal the art – and the science – of successful communication. Unpicking the different types of everyday conversation and pinpoints why some go smoothly while others swiftly fall apart and revealing the conversational questions and gambits that bring people together. Above all learn the techniques we can all master to successfully connect with others, however tricky the circumstances. Available on Boundless (audio/e-book) and Libby (audio/e-book)

American Grill by Tyler Florence: The grilling cookbook for foodies, with techniques and recipes for upping your skillset and learning how to make a perfect steak, grill vegetables, fruit, fish, and more. With delicious reimaginings of your favorite staples from mouth watering Barbeque Chicken Lollipops to spicy Calabrian Chile Buffalo Shrimp Skewers, American Grill is the perfect cookbook to up the ante and create smokin’ hot recipes. Available on Hoopla (e-book)

Marie Kondo’s Kurashi at Home by Marie Kondo: At its core, the KonMari philosophy focuses not on what to get rid of, but on what sparks joy in your life. In this inspirational visual guide, beautiful photographs and Kondo’s unique suggestions empower you to embrace what you love about your life and then reflect it in your home, activities, and relationships.

But Have You Read the Book by Kristen Lopez: For film buffs and literature lovers alike, Turner Classic Movies presents an essential guide to 52 cinema classics and the literary works that served as their inspiration. Kristen Lopez explores just what makes these works classics of both the page and screen, and why each made for an exceptional adaptation—whether faithful to the book or exemplifying cinematic creative license. Available on Libby (e-book)

Daily Spanish for Beginners by Celestino Rivas: Through daily repetition, tasks like learning a new language become automatic and take less cognitive energy to complete, as it is now a part of your routine. This guide uses this approach and teaches you the fundamental words, phrases, and concepts in short lessons, so you can easily add it to your routine! Begin learning Spanish for less than 12 minutes a day!

Card Night by Will Roya: Learn when to hold ’em and when to fold ’em with Card Night , a collection of 52 classic card games, including rules and strategies.Featuring step-by-step, illustrated instructions, and two indexes that organize each game by difficulty and number of players needed, Card Night includes directions for playing all the most popular card games, including Hearts and Bridge, Rummy and Go Fish.

You: The Story by Ruta Sepetys: A powerful how-to book for aspiring writers that encourages you to look inward and excavate your own memories to discover the authentic voices and details waiting to be put on the page. Masterfully weaving in humorous and heartfelt stories from her own life that illustrate an aspect of the craft of writing (such as plot, character development, or dialogue), Sepetys then inspires readers with a series of writing prompts and exercises. Available on Libby (audio)

The Embroidery Handbook by Dhara Shah: Embroidery expert Dhara Shah provides you with simple-to-follow tutorials and step-by-step photographs to help you get the hang of each one, no matter your skill level. Then, you can put your proficiency to the test with her 20 exciting patterns that are as achievable as they are striking!

Slow Birding by Joan E Strassmann: Slow Birding is the perfect guide for the birder looking to appreciate the beauty of the birds right in their own backyard, observing keenly how their behaviors change from day to day and season to season. Evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann introduces readers to the joys of birding right where they are.