by James L. Swanson

The murder of Abraham Lincoln set off the greatest manhunt in American history. From April 14 to April 26, 1865, the assassin, John Wilkes Booth, led Union cavalry and detectives on a wild 12-day chase through the streets of Washington, DC, across the swamps of Maryland, and into the forests of Virginia. A gripping hour-by-hour account told through the eyes of the hunted and the hunters.

"In the not-too-distant future, astronauts land on what appears to be a planet just like Earth, with lush forests, a temperate climate, and breathable air. But while it appears to be a paradise, nothing is what it seems. They soon discover the terrifying truth."

by Abdi Nazemian

''Like a Love Story' by Abdi Nazemian is a heartfelt young adult novel set in 1989 New York City, following three teens - Reza, a closeted Iranian boy; Judy, an aspiring fashion designer; and Art, an out and proud activist - as they navigate love, identity, and friendship amid the fear and activism of the AIDS crisis.

ONE DAY WE'LL ALL

BE DEAD AND NONE OF
THIS WILL MATTER

by Scaachi Koul

A fiercely funny and unflinchingly honest collection of stories that explore identity, culture, and the contradictions of being a first-generation Indian-Canadian woman. With razor-sharp wit, Koul dissects everything from family expectations to internet trolls. Acerbic, insightful, and hilariously candid.  (A short novel)

FOSTER

'THE QUIET GIRL'

by Claire Keegan

A beautifully spare and emotionally powerful tale about a neglected young girl sent to live with her mother’s relatives for the summer in rural Ireland, where she experiences unexpected love and care that profoundly changes her understanding of family and belonging.