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.
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with books written by Indigenous authors!
Never Whistle at Night by various authors, edited by Shane Hawk & Theodore C. Van Alst Jr.: Many Indigenous people believe that you should never whistle at night. Whistling at night can cause evil spirits to appear—and even follow you home. This anthology of original tales celebrates Indigenous peoples’ survival and imagination while reveling in all the things an ill-advised whistle might summon. Available on Palace Project (audio, e-book).
Woman of Light by Kali Fajardo-Anstine: Luz Lopez begins to have visions that transport her to her Indigenous homeland in the nearby Lost Territory. She recalls five generations of ancestors, including how they flourished and were threatened. It is up to Luz to make sure her family’s stories don’t disappear into oblivion.
A Voice like Mine by Deb Haaland: Deb Haaland is one of the first two Native American women elected to Congress, the first Native American to serve in a presidential cabinet, and is running for governor of New Mexico in 2026. She tells stories that define her life; from her grandfather’s cornfield, where she learned the importance of hard work and care for the earth, to Washington DC. Haaland draws on her heritage in her activism and service, leading with humility, purpose, and a commitment to “leave the ladder down” for those who follow.
Girl Warrior: On Coming of Age by Joy Harjo: Three-term US poet laureate, Joy Harjo shares stories of her coming of age to bring attention to pivotal moments of becoming. Informed by her own experiences and those of her ancestors, she offers advice for anyone navigating the challenges of maturing, in its many forms.
Bad Cree by Jessica Johns: Night after Night, Mackenzie’s dreams take her back to a memory before her sister Sabrina’s untimely death: a weekend at her family’s lakefront campsite. As she travels to her hometown, she finds her family still seeped in the grief she ran away to forget. Her dreams lead her on a perilous journey of self-discovery, forcing her to confront the toll of the violence against her family, community and the land they call home. Available on Palace Project (audio).
The Serviceberry by Robin Wall Kimmerer: Indigenous scientist, Robin Wall Kimmerer, explores a bold and inspiring vision for orienting our lives around gratitude, reciprocity and community, based on the lessons of the natural world. Comparing the Serviceberry’s relationship with the natural world to interconnectedness, gratitude, and abundance. Available on Libby (audio, e-book), Hoopla (e-book), and Palace Project (audio, e-book).
The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava: After thirty-seven rejections, Ember decides that no one wants Native American Ember and answers the ethnicity question on her next application with “half-lie.” After getting the job, and beginning a secret relationship with Danuwoa the IT guy, her lies begin to snowball. Available on Palace Project (audio, e-book).
Get ready for gatherings with family and friends with these food themed books & cookbooks!
Best Served Hot by Amanda Elliot: Turn up the heat with two rival restaurant critics who are forced to work together to further the buzz from a viral social media post. Julie and Bennett begin to connect over their shared love for food, but the competition between them might be too much heat to handle. Available on Libby (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).
The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook by Meredith Hayden: Learn to cook, host, and eat like a private chef! Celebrate every season of life with unfussy but elegant food fit for your next dinner party. Recipes range from Blueberry BBQ Grilled Chicken Salad to the Ultimate Italian Sandwich to an Heirloom Tomato Galette. Rediscover the joy in cooking with this whimsical book. .
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai: Koishi and her father Nagare are “food detectives.” Through ingenious investigations, they are able to recreate dishes from a person’s treasured memories. The Kamogawa Diner provides a link to vanished moments, creating a present full of possibility. First book in a series. Available on Libby (audio).
The Reservation by Rebecca Kauffman: In the middle of preparations for the most important reservation in the restaurant’s history, 22 ribeye steaks go missing from Aunt Orsa’s. Follow along with a vibrant cast of restaurant workers as they navigate the high-stakes day in the life of a bustling restaurant. Available on Hoopla (audio).
Yes, Chef by Grace Reilly: After a public meltdown in an elite NYC restaurant, Chef Jack Hartman returns to his small Florida hometown intent on turning the unloved restaurant of his childhood into the newest dining hotspot. Poppy Winfield, his former boss’s beautiful and infuriating daughter, is also desperate for escape, and sets to work using her social media skills to sell out his grand opening. Is this going to be a recipe for disaster? Available on Palace Project (audio, e-book).
Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman: A delicious introduction to modern indigenous cuisine of the Dakota and Minnesota territories. Indigenous American fruits and vegetables, wild and foraged ingredients, and game and fish, are some of the ingredients Sean Sherman, the Oglala Lakota chef, shares with us in his book.