Fiction
City on Fire by Garth Risk Hallberg
“The other kids at school seemed to carry some inner map of where they were going, who they were becoming, that stabilized them through all the outward transformations, but Richard, the world’s first 6’3” thirteen-year-old, felt as if he’d been cast into the wilderness without so much as a stick of gum.” This debut novel is a story of New York City in the 70’s with punk rock, economic downturn, and the 1977 blackout that turned the whole world to darkness.
The Bazaar of Bad Dreams by Stephen King
This new collection from story-telling genius Stephen King is filled with never-before-seen stories, alongside King’s thoughts behind them – a must-read for any lover of terror.
Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
The young Jean-Louise Finch we knew as a feisty tomboy called Scout returns to her hometown of Macomb, Alabama, to find it transformed in the wake of the civil rights movement. Although released over summer, put this sequel to Lee’s American classic To Kill a Mockingbird at the top of your list…but if you didn’t actually read it the first time, start there!
Magnus Chase and the Gods of Ansard, Book 1: The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan
The man who brought us Percy Jackson has created a new mythological world based on the tales of the Vikings. The gods of Asgard are assembling for war, and Magnus Chase must search the Nine Worlds for a long-lost weapon.
Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith (J.K. Rowling)
Cormoran Strike and fierce companion Robin race to find the individual who left a grim package on their doorstep, whilst trying to solve the mysteries of their own personal lives. This third installment of the Cormoran Strike novels by one of literature’s favorite women (under her new pseudonym) is destined to thrill.
Non-Fiction
Sounds Like Me: My Life (so far) in Song by Sara Bareilles
Ben Folds writes in the foreword, “This book, like her songs, is like having a conversation with the lady herself.” Sara Bareilles reveals information about music, creativity, and saying true to yourself.
Wildflower by Drew Barrymore
Each chapter of Barrymore’s new memoir is a tale of her past, infused with inspiration on self-acceptance and freedom – the perfect easy read for a college girl!
Binge by Tyler Oakley
One of our favorite YouTube guys has even more fun and enlightening things to say in his brand-new book you won’t want to miss.
Must-Have Fun
“The stories we love best live in us forever.” J.K. Rowling