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 summarized from the publisher’s description on the back of the book, Goodreads, or the library catalog.

Have you been waiting for the next book in a series? These books all have another book in the series coming out in 2026!

The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez: Months ago, Larissa met her current boyfriend after choosing to ride home with him after a concert. But what she doesn’t seem to realize is that her boyfriend’s best friend, Chris, is the perfect man for her (because he also loves pumpernickel bread and books!). All Chris wants is for Larissa to be happy, but standing on the sidelines (eating his pumpernickel bread) is beginning to take its toll. Find out what happens when this book comes out on March 31, 2026. Read the first book in the series on Libby (e-book, audio) and Palace Project (e-book, audio).

And Now, Back to You By B.K. Borison: Jackson Clark loves structure. Delilah Stewart thrives in life’s spontaneity. When they are partnered to cover the snowstorm of the century, their clashing arguments spark undeniable chemistry. Read this contemporary romance on February 24, 2026. Read the first book in the series on Libby (e-book, audio) and Palace Project (audio).

The Daisy Chain Flower Shop by Laurie Gilmore: A flower shop that makes all its consumer’s relationships wilt, and two people who are unlucky in love. Elliot has been avoiding The Daisy Chain Flower Shop and its owner, Daisy, due to his own relationship turmoil. Daisy has given up on love. What is the worst that can happen when Elliot has no choice but to buy flowers from the cursed establishment? Find out in this sixth installment of the Dream Harbor series on May 5, 2026. Read the first book in the series on Libby (e-book, audio), Hoopla (audio), and Palace Project (e-book).

Heartstopper: Volume Six by Alice Oseman: In this final installment of the Heartstopper series, Nick and Charlie are trying to figure out their futures and what that means for them. While wondering who they will be with the possibility of the other not in their future, they realize what is most important to them and how to balance the beginning of their lives. Find out on July 2, 2026. Read the first book in the series on Libby (e-book), Hoopla (e-book English & Spanish), and Palace Project (e-book).

The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave: After settling into their new lives in Southern California, Hannah and Bailey are finally able to put their past to rest. But that comes to a screeching halt when Hannah sees Owen, her husband, five years after his disappearance. Hannah and Bailey are once again in danger, and Hannah will do anything to keep her daughter safe. This second installment will be released on January 26, 2026. Read the first book in the series on Libby (e-book, audio) and Palace Project (e-book, audio).

Game On by Navessa Allen: Tyler is trying to find his father. Stella is the key. These two hate each other with every fiber of their being, but the lines soon blur and Stella cannot decipher the meaning of their fake relationship versus their very real chemistry. Find out more in the third installment of the Into Darkness series on March 31, 2026. Read the first book in the series on Libby (e-book, audio).

Learn about someone’s life with these memoirs and biographies!

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy: In her memoir, Jennette recounts her experiences as a child star. She details her struggle to cope with her abusive and controlling mother, who not only forced her into acting but also introduced her to eating disorders and addiction. Available on Libby (audio) and Palace Project (e-book, audio).

The House of My Mother: A Daughter’s Quest for Freedom by Shari Franke: Shari Franke tells the shocking story of her childhood, and the trauma and abuse her mother inflicted upon her and her six younger siblings. Through this time in her life, Shari had to advocate for herself, fight against everything she knew, and ultimately find freedom. Available on Libby (e-book, audio) and Palace Project (e-book, audio).

King: A Life by Jonathan Eig: While fighting for justice, peace, and more for others, Martin Luther King Jr. is revealed to be a man who struggled to find peace within himself. With a new perspective into MLK’s life, we see how he wrestles with his own human frailties and dark moods as a citizen who is attacked by his own government. Available on Libby (e-book, audio), Hoopla (audio), and Palace Project (e-book). Join us for a virtual author talk with Jonathan Eig on January 13, and watch MLK/FBI with us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day followed by a discussion with the League of Women Voters of Greater Peoria.

Know My Name by Chanel Miller: Chanel Miller, formerly known as “Emily Doe” in the Brock Turner case, shares her powerful story of overcoming trauma, navigating the justice system, and ultimately finding peace and healing. Her book is a fight to reclaim her identity and story, exposing the cultural biases that shield perpetrators and the systemic failures of the justice system. Available on Libby (audio) and Palace Project (e-book).

In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado: This memoir details Carmen’s experience in an abusive relationship with another woman, using narratives from sources like Star Trek and Disney villains as a framework. By exploring the psychological abuse within an LGBTQ relationship, the book aims to shed light on this often-overlooked form of abuse. Available on Hoopla (audio).

These wintery covers set the mood for January. Hopefully we don’t have too much snow!

Shiver by Maggie Stiefvator: Grace has always watched the wolves in her backyard–specifically a yellow-eyed wolf she holds dear. Sam lives two lives: a human in the summer, and a yellow-eyed wolf when the colder months set in. When Grace meets Sam, she knows exactly who he is. As their relationship grows, Sam must learn how to keep himself from losing himself in the winter, and ultimately losing Grace. Available on Libby (audio) and Hoopla (e-book, audio).

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey: Drowning under the weight of work, loneliness, and despair, Jack and Mabel decide to create a snow child. The next morning, the snow child is gone and replaced with a young girl. They soon come to love the child as their own, but everything will soon transform in their lives. Available on Libby (e-book).

Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney: Do you really know the person you married? Adam has lived with face blindness his whole life, resulting in his not recognizing his family, friends, and his wife, Amelia. Amelia has been writing letters to Adam for years, and is finally letting him read them. This weekend everything will change for them. Available on Libby (e-book, audio), Hoopla (audio), and Palace Project (e-book, audio).

Frozen Detective by Amanda Flower: A murder has occurred at the ski resort, making every guest a suspect. Darby and Tate, initially hired to investigate threats, must now pivot to solving this new crime. Can they uncover the killer, or will this case, too, run cold?

Beartown by Fredrick Backman: The junior hockey team is what keeps this small town connected. After an incident involving two teenagers shatters the town’s peace, they must rekindle their community they once had. Available on Libby (audio) and Palace Project (e-book).