Victoria by Daisy Goodwin

Victoria by Daisy Goodwin

Alexandrina Victoria ascends the throne of Great Britain in 1837, less than a month after her eighteenth birthday. Most were not happy: Victoria had spent her life under her mother’s watchful eye, her every move tightly controlled, and what would a young girl know of running a country? But, much to the surprise of her handlers, the queen quickly grows into her new role.

Still, rumors persist about Victoria’s martial status, though Victoria decides she would rather rule like Elizabeth I, alone and, most importantly, in charge of her own destiny. That doesn’t stop people from whispering about her prime minister and private secretary, Lord Melbourne, or her cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha….

404 pages.

Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Cordova

Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Cordova

Ariel del Mar and her sisters, collectively known as Siren Seven, are famous worldwide. Ariel has known little but life on the stage, in her iconic red wig and bright sequins. But as Siren Seven wraps up their final tour, Ariel finds she wants more. Her father, Teo del Mar, has other plans for her: a solo career, to be announced the next day on a morning talk show. 

Longing for a normal life, Ariel and her sisters sneak out for a night at a rock concert in Brooklyn. Ariel literally bumps into Eric Reyes, the handsome lead singer of a promising band. She dreams of being part of his world and experiencing his band's upcoming tour from an entirely different perspective. When Eric spontaneously invites her to join them, she jumps at the chance and finds her voice along the way.  

381 pages. Book #3 in the Meant to Be series.

The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones

The Drowned Woods by Emily Lloyd-Jones

Eighteen-year-old Mererid is the last living water diviner. Many would kill for her power, and she has spent the last several years running from the prince who once used her powers to destroy his enemies. One night, Mer's old handler returns with a way they can bring down the prince who used them both: destroy the magical well that keeps the prince's lands safe. If all goes according to plan, they and their allies may finally be able to gain freedom and peace ... but things rarely go according to plan.

346 pages. 

By the Book by Jasmine Guillory

By the Book by Jasmine Guillory

Isabelle had hoped for more from her career in publishing than her gig as an editorial assistant, which has left her overworked and underpaid with no promotion in sight. When her boss complains about a beastly author who has yet to deliver a long sought after manuscript for his tell all memoir, Izzy sees an opportunity to finally get her promotion. All she has to do is give the reclusive Beau Towers a few pep talks. It can't be hard, right?

320 pages. Book #2 in the Meant to Be series.

If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy

After graduation from fashion school, Cindy is feeling adrift. As she tries to get settled, she decides to help out her stepmother, who is an executive producer on a reality dating show. When the crew are desperate to fill a spot last minute, Cindy volunteers, thinking it will be a good way to jump start her career. No one really falls in love on these things, do they? 

304 pages. Book # 1 in the Meant to Be series.

We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter

We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter

The shadow of war lurks over the Kurc family in the spring of 1939, though they do their best to maintain normalcy. This is why the family talks of new romances and new babies as they gather for Seder, not how life is becoming increasingly dangerous for Jews in Radom, Poland. However, soon war arrives on their doorstep, flinging the Kurcs around the globe as they try to escape its horrors. Separated, exiled and struggling to escape what must be certain death, the Kurcs must find the hope and inner strength to endure.

403 pages. 

The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman

The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman

Will Parry's father entrusts him with a mission: deliver the powerful and dangerous knife in his possession to Lord Asriel. A war is brewing, and it is essential he deliver it soon. But how can he do so without Lyra?  Lyra is missing, and Will knows he must find her before the two great powers of the worlds unleash open warfare.

465 pages. Book #3 in the His Dark Materials trilogy.

The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman

Lyra finds herself in another world, this one known as Cittagazze, where Spectres haunt the streets, hunting for adults or those nearing adulthood, and the distant beat of angel wings can be heard in the air. There she meets Will Parry, fleeing from his world after taking another's life, and they become allies. As they move from one realm to another, nearing their destiny, they discover a weapon with extraordinary and fearsome power. 

370 pages. Book #2 in the His Dark Materials trilogy. 

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman

Lyra is seeking hurried passage to the freezing North, land of witch clans and armored bears, where her friend Roger has been taken hostage by Gobblers. Her brilliant, formidable uncle is also far North, attempting to build a bridge to a parallel world. There is a link between all the children who have suddenly disappeared and this bridge, and only Lyra can put a stop to all of it. 

399 pages. Book #1 in the His Dark Materials trilogy. 

Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, edited by Alan Taylor

Madly, Deeply: The Diaries of Alan Rickman, edited by Alan Taylor

The diaries of actor Alan Rickman, spanning 1993-2015. 

469 pages.

Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates by Eric Jay Dolin

Black Flags, Blue Waters: The Epic History of America's Most Notorious Pirates by Eric Jay Dolin

During the Age of Exploration, the "Golden Age" of American piracy arrived, spanning from the 1600s to 1700s. At first, colonists supported pirates in a show of solidarity against the Crown. Later, they would vehemently oppose them. Vignettes reveal the true stories behind infamous pirates such as Blackbeard, Stede Bonnet, Captain Kidd, Henry Morgan, and Edward Low, as well as the involvement of well-known historical characters like John Winthrop, Cotton Mather, and Ben Franklin in his printing and publishing days. The tales of these seafaring marauders, stripped of their usual misconceptions and stereotypes, reflect the precarious nature of life in colonial America.  

380 pages.

The Taming by Jude Deveraux

The Taming by Jude Deveraux

Liana Neville was the wealthiest heiress in medieval England. The most valiant knights tried to win her hand, but Liana vowed she would only settle for a spouse of her own choosing. As soon as she set eyes on Rogan Peregrine, she decided she would have no one other than him, much to her family's dismay. But Rogan was bound to a bitter family feud with the nearby Howards and had little to show for it other than his war-ravaged ancestral land. Liana, however, intends to completely upend Rogan's life, as well as that of the villagers and all those involved in the long-running feud. Cleaning up the castle in the meantime certainly wouldn't hurt.

384 pages. Book #1 in the Peregrine series.   

Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton

Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton

Tom Felton first rose to fame as a child actor with parts in The Borrowers and Anna and the King, but those couldn’t prepare him for his role as Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter, which he would win at the age of 12. He would portray the blond villain on screen for the next decade, returning to a normal life between movies. But how normal can your life be when your alter ego is Harry Potter’s school nemesis? 

With great charm and humor, Tom tells stories of his early days in the business, details his life in both the Wizarding and Muggle worlds, what it was like to work with cinematic legends such as Maggie Smith, Alan Rickman, and Ralph Fiennes, and shines a light on his enduring friendships with Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe. 

288 pages.

Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Caroline Fraser

Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Caroline Fraser

Everyone believes they know Laura Ingalls Wilder to a certain extent. But there are gaps left out of her famous Little House books, and author Caroline Fraser pulls from unpublished manuscripts, letters, diaries, and land and financial records to fills in those holes. Fraser explores every angle, from Laura's pioneering childhood to her turbulent relationship with her daughter, author and editor Rose Wilder Lane. 

640 pages.

Mad About You by Mhairi McFarlane

Mad About You by Mhairi McFarlane

Despite being an in demand wedding photographer, Harriet Hatley isn't exactly in love with the idea of romance and weddings. After a disastrous proposal from her now-ex, she is desperate to move out and move on. Cal Clarke has very different views on romance and marriage, but after his own wedding-related catastrophe, he finds himself with a room to sublet. Cal and Harriet are total opposites with their own secrets to hide. When Harriet's deepest secret comes to light, her world is left in pieces, which Cal helps her put back together. If Harriet can face her past with her career, friendships, and reputation at stake, happiness might just be waiting on the other side.

432 pages.

Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe

Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper and Katherine Howe

At the age of eleven, Cornelius Vanderbilt set out to forge a path in the shipping and railroad industries, and he would eventually become the richest man in America. After his death in 1877, his heirs would quarrel over his vast wealth, creating discord among the remaining family members that can be felt as recently as 2018, when the last Vanderbilt was forced out of The Breakers, the enormous summer home built by Cornelius’s grandson. Anderson Cooper, the great-great-great grandson of the Commodore, as Cornelius was called, chronicles the rise and fall of his ancestors.

317 pages.

Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman

Agnes Nutter’s prophecies are the world’s only reliable guide to the future, and according to Agnes the world is set to end next Saturday. This time, the armies of Good and Evil seem to be taking it seriously, as do the four Bikers of the Apocalypse. Naturally, they would all prefer the apocalypse didn’t happen, particularly one carousing demon and a somewhat fussy angel. Someone also seems to have misplaced the Antichrist, but that’s just a drop in the bucket, really.  

491 pages.

The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls Wilder is starting a new life with her husband, Almanzo, in their own little house on the prairie. They work hard to carve a life for themselves on their farm, and soon their daughter Rose is born. But the first four years of their marriage leads to many trials and hardships Laura and Almanzo never could have prepared for. 

Book #9 in the Little House series. 134 pages.

These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder

These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Laura Ingalls is teaching on a claim shanty twelve miles away from her family in Dakota Territory. She is desperately homesick and unhappy, but perseveres to help Ma and Pa pay for her sister Mary’s education at a college for the blind. Every Sunday Almanzo Wilder comes to bring her home, and soon Laura is happily home again, where she can join in singing lessons and sleigh rides—and, perhaps best of all, go on buggy rides with Almanzo.

Book #8 in the Little House series. 289 pages.

Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder

With the end of the long winter comes spring socials, dances, and literaries. Despite an active social life, Laura remains as busy as ever on the farm and working at various odd jobs so Pa and Ma can afford for Laura's sister Mary to go to a special college for the blind.

Book #7 in the Little House series. 307 pages.