Kate McKean

This candid and philosophical memoir explores the complex decision to reproduce, starting off in an abortion clinic and following Leslie Stein through a year of her life. Through conversations with loved ones and strangers, Stein weaves a continuing conversation with herself about what makes life meaningful and where we find joy. Instead of focusing on trauma, this story is about unpredictability, change, and adaptability, adding a new perspective to a topic often discussed through a black-and-white lens. Stein holds the human condition with grace and humor, embracing the cosmic choreography of life.

A timely debut novel that takes us into the charged territory of a beloved English professor facing multiple accusations against her professor husband by former students. With the arrival of a married young novelist, the professor's world becomes dangerously close to exploding as she becomes infatuated with him. The author, Julia May Jonas, captures the personal and political minefield of our current moment, exposing the nuances and the grey area between power and desire in this provocative, darkly funny, and wildly entertaining read.

"Discover the challenges and triumphs of a literary career in this charming graphic novel. Follow the journeys of three Asian-American women as they navigate their first jobs in publishing, facing systemic racism and daily microaggressions. When they meet their Booker Prize-winning neighbor, they find inspiration to continue on their paths, resulting in twists and revelations that will surprise readers. With wry humor and fantastic illustrations, this modern ode to The Best of Everything is perfect for fans of Good Talk, Younger, and The Bold Type."

This contemporary YA novel follows seventeen-year-old Minerva Gutiérrez as she plans revenge on her predatory boss in her seaside hometown of Nautilus. Fueled by grief and anger, Minerva and her neighbor team up to find hidden money at the local ice cream stand in order to escape their dead-end lives. A thrilling tale of fighting for what you deserve, perfect for fans of Tiffany D. Jackson and Erika L. Sánchez.

This captivating memoir follows an acclaimed writer's journey to uncover the truths about her eccentric Southern family. Mental illness, religious fanaticism, slavery, and intergenerational trauma all play a role in Maud Newton's ancestry. Her search delves deep into genealogy, DNA, and the power of reckoning with our ancestors. Ancestor Trouble is a powerful exploration of how our obsession with our ancestry can lead to new insights about ourselves.

Embark on a thrilling adventure in the midst of a forbidden prison island with The Prisoner of Shiverstone! Join 11-year-old Helga Sharp as she sets out to free a mad scientist from a crystal prison. Helga's a brilliant inventor, but with science outlawed on the Mainland, she must secretly work on her projects. However, her efforts aren't in vain, for she receives mysterious radio communication from the missing Erasmus Lope. Follow Helga on a journey filled with long-lost secrets, forbidden territories, and marvelous twists and turns. With charismatic illustrations, this thrilling middle-grade graphic novel is perfect for fans of Red’s Planet and Suee and the Shadow.

A young writer lands an internship at ELLE magazine and befriends the charming Cat, daughter of a clean-energy mogul. When Cat proposes Lora drop out of NYU to become her ghostwriter, Lora agrees, but soon finds herself caught up in Cat's world of deceit and fraud. Cover Story is an inventive and humorous caper that explores the codependency and lies in a relationship built on power imbalance.

Transport yourself into the sinister world of a little-known gothic romance novel with "The Book of Living Secrets" by Madeleine Roux. Best friends Adelle and Connie are tempted to enter the world of their favorite book, Moira, by a mysterious stranger. Suddenly living among characters they've obsessed over for years, they find that the world has been turned upside down and is now interlaced with unspeakable horrors. They must rewrite their own arcs in order to escape this nightmare with their lives. Perfect for fans of "The Hazel Wood," this genre-bending page-turner is not to be missed.

Get ready to laugh and nod your head in agreement as you read Am I Overthinking This? This book is filled with questions, over-answers, and cleverly designed charts that address the little dilemmas that weigh heavily on the minds of adults. Michelle Rial’s playful take on life’s big and small problems is like chatting with a non-judgmental best friend. Her relatable and humorous approach to topics like achieving work-life balance, eating too much cheese, and having too many plants will leave you feeling less stressed and more validated. Am I Overthinking This? is perfect for fans of Adulting and It’s OK to Feel Things Deeply. This book reminds us that there isn’t always one right answer and sometimes the only answer is to pick a path and keep moving. Give this book as a gift to a friend who thinks a little too much about life’s questions.