Other Birds
by Sarah Addison Allen
Fiction - Magical Realism When Zoey comes to claim her deceased mother’s apartment at the Dellawisp she meets her quirky and secretive neighbors, including a young woman with a past, two estranged middle-aged sisters, and a lonely chef, and three ghosts. The sudden death of one of Zoey's new neighbors sets off a search that leads to the island's famous author and to a long-estranged relative of the sisters. Each of them has a story, and each story has an ending which hasn't yet been written.
For readers who enjoy:
- Heartwarming and whimsical tales
- Southern fiction
- Character-driven stories
Wish You Were Here
by Jodi Picoult
Fiction - Romance Diana O'Toole is perfectly on track. She will be married by thirty, done having kids by thirty-five, and move out to the New York City suburbs, all while climbing the professional ladder in the cutthroat art auction world. She's not engaged just yet, but she knows her boyfriend, Finn, a surgical resident, is about to propose on their romantic getaway to the Galápagos—days before her thirtieth birthday. Right on time.
For readers who enjoy:
- Twists and surprises
- Real life issues
- Character development
The Winners
by Fedrik Backman
Fiction - Contemporary / Sports Two years have passed since the events that no one wants to think about. Everyone has tried to move on, but there’s something about this place that prevents it. The residents continue to grapple with life’s big questions: What is a family? What is a community? And what, if anything, are we willing to sacrifice in order to protect them?
For readers who enjoy:
- Small town settings
- Sports as metaphor
- Emotionally resonant themes