Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
Relatable main character Odd Thomas just wants to live a simple, uncomplicated life, but there’s nothing uncomplicated about the ghosts that appear to him, seeking his help to get justice and find peace.
Adult Assembly Required by Abby Waxman
A delightful story centered around Laura Costello, who’s just moved to LA and finds herself welcomed into a house full of quirky roommates while she works to rebuild her life and grow from her past. A great read for those who like an uplifting, humorous story with an ensemble cast.
Dining On a Dime by Tawra Jean Kellam and Jill Cooper
This is the cookbook for all those things you “should” know how to make but call your mom for instructions anyway! All the basics are here, with tips and suggestions to stretch the food budget just a little bit more.
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman
Eleanor struggles with social settings while navigating a solitary life – no family, no friends, but plenty of traumatic past to work through. But she’s fine, she insists. Eleanor’s life changes after she and a coworker help a stranger on the street, as her world begins to expand, and her heart begins to heal.
Uprising by Margaret Peterson Haddix
This juvenile historical fiction title brings to life the history of the 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire. Readers come to know Bella and Yetta, immigrant women working in terrible conditions at the factory, and wealthy Jane, who becomes involved with the workers’ efforts to unionize.
This is the cookbook for all those things you “should” know how to make but call your mom for instructions anyway! All the basics are here, with tips and suggestions to stretch the food budget just a little bit more.