Meet someone new
Meet someone new without ever having to leave your couch through the power of memoirs, biographies, and biographical fiction. These eye-opening reads give you a peek at fascinating lives across time and place. Even better: they all count towards the first category in this year’s Branch Out reading challenge! Read more.
Recently released
Check out these new books:
The Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens
Released February 18
Upon a Starlit Tide by Kell Woods
Released February 18
Stone Yard Devotional by Charlotte Wood
Released February 18
Lorne by Susan Morrison
Released February 18
The Fourth Consort by Edward Ashton
Released February 25
Show Don't Tell by Curtis Sittenfeld
Released February 25
Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley
Released February 25
Back After This by Linda Holmes
Released February 25
Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Released March 4
One Good Thing by Georgia Hunter
Released March 4
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
Released March 4
The Last Days of Kira Mullan by Nicci French
Released March 4
Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
" A new book from the author of Americanah that examines the desires and dreams of four interlinked women." —Gina
The Librarians of Lisbon by Suzanne Nelson
"During World War II in neutral Portugal, spies are everywhere. This historical fiction novel follows two American women, career librarians trained by the OSS, as they navigate the tumultuous time and provide information for the US and all the Allies." —Mary
On the Hippie Trail by Rick Steves
"Rick Steves revisits his youth in as he shares his travel journal from his 1978 overland trip from Turkey to Nepal in this short four hour listen." —Laura
Funny Story by Emily Henry
"The story of a woman who tries to overcome her fear of commitment by running from love, only to find herself hilariously entangled in a whirlwind romance with an unexpected partner. She learns that love might just be the wild adventure she's been avoiding." —Lillian
The Resurrectionist by A. Rae Dunlap
"A gothic mystery set in regency Edinburgh that follows an aspiring surgeon who unwittingly falls in with a resurrection man." —Emily
Betrayal by Harold Pinter
"Told in reverse chronological order, this timeless play follows a woman as she starts an affair with her husband's best friend." —Jessica
The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown
" A fast-paced fantasy novel about a girl given a book that can open doors to any place or time. For fans of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue." —Gina
A Forty Year Kiss by Nickolas Butler
"Well-written novel based on an interesting concept—the author overheard a couple discussing their renewed relationship after 40 years apart and later wrote this sweet, reflective story of reconnection and small town life in the northern Midwest." —Mary
Good Material by Dolly Alderton
"Alderton blends humor with thought-provoking insights into human nature in this exploration of love, friendship, and the complexities of adult life as a struggling 35 year-old British comedian navigates a breakup with his long-term girlfriend.." —Lillian
Whiskey Tender by Deborah Jackson Taffa
"This book was on so many Best Books of 2024 lists! A candid memoir about growing up in the 70s and 80s on and off the reservation." —Laura
The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean
"A charming sapphic fantasy about a caretakers at a magical zoo." —Emily
Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain
"Audiobook fans will love Bourdain's gritty memoir as he reflects on his experiences in the restaurant and television industry." —Jessica
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Branch Out Reading Challenge
Branch Out is a new reading challenge for adults, designed to grow your reading. Learn more about this flexible self-paced program at VAPLD.info/BranchOut and discover some reading suggestions!