Make Magic
Author: Brad Meltzer
Year: 2025
ISBN: 9780063440715
Abstract: "Based on bestselling author Brad Meltzer's viral commencement speech for his son's graduating class at the University of Michigan, Make Magic is the little book of hope for anyone who has ever wished for more. More authenticity. More empathy. More gratitude. A more fulfilling life. With charming, thoughtful insights from his remarkable life and career, Meltzer uses magic as allegory, sharing the secret that there are only four types of magic tricks: 1. you make something appear, 2. you make something disappear, 3. you make two things switch places, and 4. you turn one thing into something else-the hardest trick of all, transformation. Embracing each of these easy-to-follow tricks-and unleashing your kindness and empathy-will inspire you to craft a life filled with wonder and awe. Make Magic is an uplifting message from one of today's most inspiring voices"-- Provided by publisher.
Chosen by: Elizabeth K
3/5/2026
Kaiju Preservation
Author: John Scalzi
Year: 2022
ISBN: 9780765389121
Abstract: "The Kaiju Preservation Society is John Scalzi's first standalone adventure since the conclusion of his New York Times bestselling Interdependency trilogy. When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls "an animal rights organization." Tom's team needs a last-minute grunt to handle things on their next field visit. Jamie, eager to do anything, immediately signs on. What Tom doesn't tell Jamie is that the animals his team cares for are not here on Earth. Not our Earth, at at least. In an alternate dimension, massive dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a warm and human-free world. They're the universe's largest and most dangerous panda and they're in trouble. It's not just the Kaiju Preservation Society whose found their way to the alternate world. Others have, too. And their carelessness could cause millions back on our Earth to die"-- Provided by publisher.
Chosen by: Paris
3/5/2026
The Marriage Portrait
Author: Maggie O'Farrell
Year: 2022
ISBN: 9780593320624
Abstract: "A novel set in Renaissance Italy, and centering on the captivating young duchess Lucrezia de' Medici"-- Provided by publisher.
Chosen by: Margo
3/5/2026
Demon Slayer
Author: story and art by Koyoharu Gotouge ; translation, John Werry ; English adaptation, Stan! ; touch-up art & lettering, John Hunt
Year: 2018
ISBN: 9781974700523
Abstract: In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. learning to slay demons won't be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what's going on, might provide some answers--but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first! -- From back cover.
Chosen by: Elliot
3/5/2026
The Third Gilmore Girl
Author: Kelly Bishop, with Lindsay Harrison ; foreword by Amy Sherman-Palladino
Year: 2024
ISBN: 9781668023778
Abstract: A candid and captivating memoir from award-winning and beloved actress Kelly Bishop, spanning her six decades in show business from Broadway to Hollywood with A Chorus Line, Dirty Dancing, Gilmore Girls, and much more.-- Provided by publisher.
Chosen by: Misty
3/5/2026
Long Way Down
Author: Jason Reynolds
Year: 2017
ISBN: 9781481438254
Abstract: There are three rules in the neighborhood: Don't cry ; Don't snitch ; Get revenge. Will takes his dead brother Shawn's gun, and gets in the elevator on the 7th floor. As the elevator stops on each floor, someone connected to Shawn gets on. Someone already dead. Dead by teenage gun violence. And each has something to share with Will.
Chosen by: Lisa
3/5/2026
Jaws
Author: Peter Benchley
Year: 1991
ISBN: 9780449219638
Abstract: It's out there in the water--waiting. Nature's most fearsome predator. It fears nothing. It attacks anything. It devours everything. And the seaside community of Amity is at its mercy.
Chosen by: Robert
3/5/2026
We Go Slow
Author: Mariahadessa Ekere Tallie ; illustrated by Aaron Becker
Year: 2025
ISBN: 9781665950602
Abstract: A multigenerational family takes a mindful walk in the city.
Chosen by: David
3/5/2026