Summer Reads
A new novel following a young woman entwined in the opulent lives of her neighbors, set against a backdrop of scandal, secrets, and a not-so-subtle love triangle, perfect for readers of The Wedding People and Pineapple Street.
A sophisticated escapist novel filled with light humor and surprising observations, Mansion Beach explores the depth of human relationships, our cruelly classist society, and the price of secrets that refuse to stay buried.
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Beach Vibes
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Call Number: LP FICISBN: 9781420521276Publication Date: 2025-03-05Love and loyalty collide with secrets and betrayal in this witty and emotional tale about the lengths we’ll go to for family, from Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author of The Boardwalk Bookshop. -
A Day at the Beach
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Call Number: J FICISBN: 9780063380929Publication Date: 2025-04-01From two-time Newbery honoree Gary D. Schmidt and two-time PEN Award winner Ron Koertge comes a moving and often laugh-out-loud funny middle grade novel about family, friendship, and belonging, told by a group of kids spending a day at the beach. Thoughtful vignettes brilliantly weave together an irresistible tale of tween conflict and connections. -
Beach House Rules
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ISBN: 9781668074800Publication Date: 2025-05-27Will the skeletons in the mommune closets help Charlotte and Iris reclaim their place in the Juniper Shores community--or shatter the sisterhood forever? "Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Jennifer Weiner" (Country Living), Beach House Rulesis a charming exploration of the joy of friendship, the true meaning of family, and reclaiming the power to reshape our own destiny.
NC Humanities, NC READS Book Selections
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The Girls We Sent Away
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ISBN: 9781728257181Publication Date: 2024-03-05The Girls We Sent Away is a timely novel that explores autonomy, belonging, and a quest for agency when the illusions of life-as-you-know-it fall away.
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