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If you enjoy mysteries intertwined with family drama and emotion, then you will love The Last Anniversary (2025), based on the novel by Liane Moriarty.

Inesa lives in a post-apocalyptic world in which a major corporation, Caerus, is in control of society. When Inesa's mother accumulates too much debt, Inesa is chosen for the Lamb's Gauntlet, a live-steamed event that will showcase Inesa running for her life from one of Caerus' brutally trained assassins, Melinoe. But Melinoe isn't just a cold-blooded killer, and as the two embark on this cat-and-mouse hunt to the death, they might even be falling in love.

In 1898, Harriet Morrow has just been hired as an investigator at the Prescott Detective Agency in downtown Chicago. She is given a week to find Agnes Wozniak, a maid who has disappeared from the home of her employer, Pearl Bartlett. Harriet starts by delving into the life of Agnes and whose paths would have crossed Agnes', since Agnes worked six days a week and only had Wednesdays off. In addition, many of Harriet's fellow detectives and the secretaries at the Prescott Agency resent Harriet's presence there, making her job even tougher.

I really enjoyed the first season of the British TV series, Outrageous, which follows the scandal-plagued Mitford family, especially the 6 sisters: Nancy, Pamela, Diana, Unity, Jessica, and Deborah.

Show Off Your Decorating Skills at Our Gingerbread Extravaganza

Saturday, Dec. 13 • 11 am–1 pm • In-Person

All ages are invited to participate in our Gingerbread House Contest! After voting for your favorite cookie creation, stop by our Student Craft Sale and Model Train Display on the library's 1st floor. 

In Winging It With You (2025) by Chip Pons, Asher Bennett and his boyfriend are on their way to compete on the fictional, Amazing Race-inspired reality show The Epic Trek when Asher’s boyfriend abruptly dumps him in the middle of the airport.

Gripping and moving, heartbreaking and hopeful, this memoir is a must-listen. Child star Alyson Stoner details their life from childhood in Ohio to a move to Hollywood at age 7 to chase a dream of stardom. From a breakthrough performance as a dancer in Missy Elliot's "Work It" music video to a host of Disney Channel appearances and one of the Baker children in the Cheaper By the Dozen remakes, Alyson was a familiar face in the early 2000s.

The Midnight Library is a novel about 30-year-old Nora Seed whose life did not end up how she imagined it would be twenty years ago. Nora's life is full of regret, plagued by what-ifs and missed opportunities. Unexpectedly, Nora comes across a rare and mystical opportunity that allows her to live through all those what-ifs and find her perfect fit. 

If you’re looking for an audiobook that feels like both a story and a retreat, The River Has Roots (2025) by Amal El-Mohtar is a beautifully woven tale you won’t want to miss. The soothing background noises transport you into the world of the narrative—like drifting along a riverbank, every sound adding depth and warmth.

The Great Gatsby, written by Francis Scott Fitzgerald, is an American classic that follows the story of Nick Carraway, and his revolutionary encounter with Jay Gatsby. In the novel, Nick moves into a new neighborhood, where he encounters his peculiar neighbor named Gatsby. Following his introduction, Nick is pulled into Gatsby's world, and he seeks to unveil Gatsby's mysterious past and motives.

Too Old for This (2025), by Samantha Downing, is told from the perspective of Lottie Jones, a “retired” serial killer in her 70s. Her quiet life, mostly consisting of church social events, is upended when a documentary filmmaker knocks on her door and asks to interview her about her past, when she was “wrongfully” accused of murder many years ago.

In this romantic dramedy, Naveen and Jay meet, date, fall in love, and plan to marry. But Naveen has never brought anyone home to meet his South Asian family, and especially not a white man. Full of laugh-out-loud and tender moments, misunderstandings and redeeming actions, A Nice Indian Boy (2024) will tug on your heartstrings while calling back to classic Bollywood tropes.