2010
G'Day to Die, by Maddy Hunter
This fifth installment in the Passport to Peril series has tour guide Emily Andrew escorting a group of seniors from Iowa around Australia.
Borderline, by Nevada Barr
This fast-paced thriller is part of a series featuring National Park Service ranger Anna Pigeon, but can easily be read as a stand-alone.
There Goes the Bride, by M.C. Beaton
Agatha Raisin finds herself in mortal danger when she sets out to investigate the murder of her ex-husband's fiancee.
In the Woods, by Tana French
Set in a small Irish village, this police procedural cum psychological thriller examines complex issues and motives in which no one who goes “in the woods” escapes harm.
A Short History of Women by Kate Walbert
A brilliant (and short) history of American women in the 20th century, told through five generations of a single family
Monkeewrench by P. J. Tracy
...the scrawled red message appeared on her screen... WANT TO PLAY A GAME?
Wild Ride by Jennifer Crusie & Bob Mayer
It would have been easier if the statue knocking her over had been a hallucination.
The Morgue and Me by John C. Ford
Murder, mayhem, and a teenaged sleuth in northern Michigan make this a must-read.
I’d Tell You I Love You, But Then I’d Have To Kill You by Ally Carter
Being a spy isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
The Lonely Hearts Club by Elizabeth Eulberg
Inspired by the Beetles, Penny starts a Lonely Hearts Club to get over a bad breakup.
No One You Know by Michelle Richmond
20 years after Lila’s murder her sister, Ellie, is forced to rethink the case after a chance meeting with the man accused of the crime.
Pronto by Elmore Leonard
If the FX series “Justified” has caught your attention then check out U. S. Marshall Raylan Givens in print.
Bitter Angels by C. L. Anderson
Intrigue, mystery, and strong characters are the foundation of this award-winning space opera.
Fancy White Trash by Marjetta Geerling
Abby is sick and tired of being defined by her trashy family.
Girl v. Boy by Yvonne Collins
When a journalism competition becomes a battle of the sexes, nothing’s off limits.
The Serialist by David Gordon
A hack writer working on a serial killer’s biography must clear his own name
Black Hole by Charles Burns
A creepy (but beautiful!) graphic novel about alienated, mutated teens in 1970s Seattle.
American Subversive by David Goodwillie
A cynical gossip blogger is on the trail of the woman who has become one of America’s most wanted terrorists. But what happens when her cause becomes his own?
Market Day by James Sturm
A beautifully drawn story about an Eastern European weaver carries subtle echoes of our current economic recession.
The Solitude of Prime Numbers by Paolo Giordano
A striking and unusual twin-portrait of two lost and lonely young people finding their way through a hostile world.
Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet by Joanne Proulx
A teenage underachiever in small-town Michigan discovers the ability to predict people’s deaths.
Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery
Former pro-cyclist Josh Golden has caught Charity Jones’s eye, but he’s everything she wants to avoid… gorgeous, charming, and perfect.
Purge by Sofi Oksanen
This epic tale of war’s impact on women’s lives is unflinching and sometimes frightening
Sweet Tooth: Out of the Woods by Jeff Lemire
A post-apocalyptic road comic starring a nine-year old boy with antlers
Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor
Born of violence with a fiery and willful spirit Onye is driven to stop the bloodshed that dominates her world.
Cold Earth by Sarah Moss
Six archaeologists are working on a poorly-organized dig in a remote area of Greenland when news hits that a devastating pandemic is sweeping the globe.
The Case of the Missing Servant by Tarquin Hall
A charming, old-fashioned whodunit set in modern Delhi – perfect for fans of the No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency
The Sorcerer's House by Gene Wolfe
A creepy tale of magic with a seemingly haunted house and a bequest too good to be true…
Meanwhile by Jason Shiga
Each reading of this graphic novel will provide you with another chance to save the world!
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David Levithan
Two Wills, one Tiny Cooper, and an epic musical...
The Poacher's Son by Paul Doiron
A promising debut mystery set in the woods of Northern Maine, perfect for fans of Nevada Barr and C.J. Box
Dangerous by Diana Palmer
Kilraven will do anything and use anyone to solve the murder of his daughter…
Rock Paper Tiger by Lisa Brackmann
Page-turning suspense that moves from Iraq to Beijing to an online gaming universe
50 Ways to Hex Your Lover by Linda Wisdom
Paranormal romantic comedy with witches, vampires and ferocious bunny slippers…
Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis
Katie came to Wishful looking for adventure; she finds it in Cam Wilder.
Jekel Loves Hyde by Beth Fantaskey
Everyone else thought Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was fiction. They knew better.
Strength In What Remains by Tracy Kidder
A Burundian medical student escapes the horrific violence of civil war and ends up sleeping in Central Park.
Just Like Us by Helen Thorpe
Why should two teenagers labor over their homework if they will just end up working at McDonald's?
Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork
A teen discovers the best and worst of human nature in this coming- of-age story.
The Beautiful Between by Alyssa Sheinmel
If life is a fairy tale, where’s Connelly’s happily ever after?
Why I Fight by J. Adams Oaks
Does Wyatt have the strength to end the cycle of violence that has defined him?
Cinderella Society by Kay Cassidy
There’s more to these girls that fabulous footwear and looking for Prince Charming.
Unwritten Rule by Elizabeth Scott
There’s one cardinal rule all girls must follow: don’t have a crush on your best friend’s boyfriend.
My Boyfriends’ Dogs by Dandi Daley Mackall
Three different dogs, three different tales of love and heart break…
Graceling by Kristen Cashore
Can Katsa overcome her past as a murderous assassin, or will the violence always remain within her?
Ten Cents a Dance by Christine Fletcher
Dancing for a living seems like easy money, until Ruby realizes the job isn’t as glamorous as it seems.
The Passage by Justin Cronin
The first in a smart, chilling post-apocalyptic vampire trilogy - and these monsters don’t sparkle.
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman
An emergency room visit for a Hmong baby girl sets in motion endless misunderstandings that no one recovers from.
Liar by Justine Larbalestier
I will not tell a lie. I will not tell a lie. I will not tell a lie. I will not tell a lie.
Red Hats by Damon Wayans
“Alma opened the box and pulled out a beautiful, large brimmed, red-feathered hat accented with gorgeous strawberry-red brocade.”
Instructions by Neil Gaiman, illustrations by Charles Vess
Ready for a fantastic adventure? Don’t forget these instructions…
Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell
As outrageously funny as it is gruesome, written by a first-time novelist who knows his anatomy
Wolves, Boys and Other Things That Might Kill Me by Kristen Chandler
Controversy turns to violence as the wolves return to Yellowstone.
As Easy as Falling Off the Face of the Earth by Lynne Rae Perkins
A new book by the Newberry award-winning author of Criss Cross.
Dork Diaries: Tales From a Not-So-Fabulous Life by Rachel Renee Russell
Nikki Maxwell's diary of her eighth-grade year describes the highs and lows of middle school.
Foiled by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Mike Cavallaro
"... I can see color... and a small red dragon..." in New York's Grand Central Station
Seth Baumgartner's Love Manifesto by Eric Luper
A teen love cynic broadcasts his misgivings on a podcast.
Young Romantics by Daisy Hay
A biography that reads like a novel in which community, free love, rebellion, politics, and art are the ideals that govern the tumultuous lives of English literature’s “greatest generation.”
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba & Bryan Mealer
If you want to make it, all you have to do is try.
Somebody Everybody Listens To by Suzanne Supplee
In order to be a star, Retta Lee will need to find her own voice.
Death of a Valentine by M.C. Beaton
This humorous cozy, with its quirky characters, will appeal to fans of Rhys Bowen’s Evan Evans series
The Overlook by Michael Connelly
A murder investigation becomes anything but routine when the FBI learns the victim had access to radioactive materials
The Private Patient by P.D. James
Well-developed characters, an evocative setting, and complex psychological motives
The Weed That Strings the Hangman’s Bag by Alan Bradley
Adult readers will quickly find themselves rooting for the feisty young sleuth in this delightful British cozy
The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyin
When a man has three wives what harm is there in adding just one more?
Life's Too Short to Fold Fitted Sheets by Lisa Quinn
“an assortment of domestic shortcuts, rationalizations, cheats, compromises, contradictions, and confessions…”
The Wild Girl: The Notebooks of Ned Giles, 1932 by Jim Fergus
Coming of age in the vanishing Old West
Necessary As Blood by Deborah Crombie
Engaging characters and contemporary social issues in a mystery series featuring Scotland Yard inspectors
Echo Park by Michael Connelly
After thirteen years, detective Harry Bosch may finally be able to close the case
