Our March Picks are Here!

Our Monthly Speculative Fiction Pick  
The First Sister 
Linden A. Lewis 
“The fight for humanity in a broken society underscores the thrilling action in Lewis’ debut speculative novel The First Sister. Compelling characters, diverse representation, rich world-building, superb plot development, and phenomenal twists all combine to form the space opera you didn’t know you were waiting for. A must-read!” —Shannon D, Fiction Buyer

Our Monthly Fiction Pick 
The Girl with the Louding Voice 
Abi Daré 
“Powerful and unforgettable. This is the type of novel that will stay with you long after you finish it and make you immediately recommend it to your closest friends. Adunni’s tale is one of heartbreak, but also of perseverance, resilience, and a light that cannot be dimmed. The Girl with the Louding Voice is told with such an original voice that it will most likely inspire you to find your own.” —Shannon D, Fiction Buyer

Our Monthly Mystery & Thriller Pick 
The Chill 
Scott Carson 
“Memory and disaster (both natural and man-made) haunt this story of ghosts creeping their way into each of the characters’ lives. We often think of ghosts haunting a home. The Chill reminds us that nature is our original home; and that, too, is not off-limits to the other world. It is an eeriness that seeps into the novel; the way water drips slowly so you don’t notice the flood.” —Jules H, Mystery & Thriller Buyer

Our Monthly Nonfiction Pick 
A Most Beautiful Thing: The True Story of America’s First All-Black High School Rowing Team 
Arshay Cooper 
“The true story of the first all-Black high school crew team that went on to do great things. An inspirational story of Arshay Cooper and students from Manley High School in Chicago’s West Side who stumble upon crew, learn to row, and become champions. The sport, and the conditioning it requires, bring about physical changes to their bodies, but it’s the positive mental and emotional benefits they discover that are the best part.” —Edward A, Nonfiction Buyer

Our Monthly YA Pick 
The Lake 
Natasha Preston 
“Esme and Kayla are back at Camp Pine Lake as counselors-in-training, years after they agreed to cover up a terrible incident that occurred while they were campers there themselves. Unfortunately, it’s not all fun and games at camp, and when mysterious threats aimed at the counselors start getting more and more violent, the girls know they aren’t the only ones who know their secret. Preston’s latest thriller is dark, gripping and, wait for it — a bit campy (in the best way possible).” —Stephanie P, YA Buyer

Our Monthly Young Reader Pick 
Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox 
Michael Buckley
“What do you get when your little sister’s pink unicorn lunchbox turns out to be a portal to another part of the galaxy? Giant alien bugs, seven-foot-tall robots, and a quest to save the universe, of course! Finn and the Intergalactic Lunchbox is a rollicking, non-stop adventure that will leave young readers begging to pick up the next installment.” —Stephanie P, Young Readers Buyer