All recommended fiction titles are sorted vertically into columns on this page by genre, then alphabetically by title.
(Genres in order: General Fiction, Mystery, Science Fiction).
This under-read gem from Michael Ondaatje (author of The English Patient) tells the story of a young boy alone aboard a 1950s cruise liner as he discovers the strange and mysterious world of adults along with a ragtag cast of characters. Hazy, dreamlike, nostalgic, and curious, this tale is never quite nailed down to brilliant effect as the mysteries of the boat and life itself slowly reveal themselves to our adolescent protagonist.
Audience: Adult/General Content
"A Discovery of Witches" is the thrilling tale of Diana Bishop, a witch who has long ignored her powers after the mysterious death of her parents, and Matthew Clairmont, a vampire on the search for an ancient book detailing the origins of all magical creatures. Matthew and Diana find each other through it all and must stick together to remain safe from a faction of daemons, vampires, and witches hell-bent on keeping the status quo of the supernatural community and tearing them apart. The search for their magical book intensifies as they learn Diana is the key to retrieving it from the archives of Oxford's Bodleian Library.
Audience: Adult/General Content
Book 1 of the All Souls series.
Related media: Adapted into TV series (Season 1, Season 2, Season 3 available on DVD).
This was so good! I loved the whole thing and read it in just a few days. It's a great story that dives into love, acceptance, grief, and the importance of joy. Patrick is a "retired" sitcom actor hiding from grief in Palm Springs. Sadly, when his best friend and sister-in-law passes away he is forced back into real life to help care for two adorable young children. The story draws the reader in with plenty of laughter to balance the heavy parts. I can't wait to read the next book in the series.
Audience: Adult/General Content
Book 1 of The Guncle Series.
This book was fantastic. I was immediately drawn into the characters and absolutely loved the Easter eggs that tied all of Jimenez's books together. I was rooting for Emma and Justin to make their love story work despite all the trauma and grief they had both experienced. It's such an engaging story for anyone looking to escape for a few hours.
Audience: Adult/General Content
Book 3 of the Part of Your World series.
Horror-obsessed teenager Jade Daniels discovers eerie similarities between her small town's recent murders and classic slasher films. As the body count rises, Jade's encyclopedic knowledge of horror movies becomes crucial in uncovering the killer and saving her community. For fans of intense, genre-savvy thrillers.
Audience: Adult/General Content.
Book 1 of The Indian Lake Trilogy.
Available in Large Print and as E-book.
This novel is great for fans of stories featuring Old Hollywood glam, secret love affairs, and strong lead women characters. It follows the events that take place when aging Hollywood star Evelyn Hugo decides to tell her life story and publish a memoir, but will only do it if Monique Grant, a relatively unknown reporter - is the one to write it for her. As the two get to know each other, more and more secrets from Evelyn's life spill out.
Audience: Adult/General Content
Related media: Loosely connected to Daisy Jones & The Six by the same author.
Available as E-book and CD Audiobook.
A thoughtful retelling of a classic story, Madeline Miller weaves a new perspective on the story of the Greece’s mythological hero in The Song of Achilles! This story will immerse readers in the human experience of the Trojan War as it explores the backstories and relationship of Achilles and Patroclus. Experience the revival of this legendary story with new insights provided through the point of view of Patroclus who humanizes his demigod counterpart and fills in the missing pieces of their story from beginning to end.
Audience: Adult/General Content
Detective Mick "Scorcher" Kennedy investigates a brutal family murder in a troubled suburban development, uncovering dark secrets and personal demons along the way. Tana French crafts a gripping psychological thriller that explores the complexities of human nature. A must-read for fans of atmospheric and thought-provoking crime fiction.
Audience: Adult/General Content
Part of French's interconnected Dublin Murder Squad series, but they can be read in any order.
The Thursday Murder Club is the first in a cozy-mystery series that follows a group of spunky and diverse retirees who meet up weekly to discuss unsolved murders until they are faced with a real one right in their retirement village that needs solving. With short chapters and lots of action, this book is one of those that is hard to put down until you're finished. Great for fans of cozy-mysteries, murder-mysteries and found-family friend groups that stick together no matter what.
Audience: Adult/General Content
Book 1 of the Thursday Murder Club series.
This book is the start of an action packed series, full of magic, fantasy, and romance. If you're a fan of the "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series, or "Fourth Wing" you will love this series.
Audience: Young Adult/Teens
Book 1 of Throne of Glass series.