New books in the library
Just in time for Winter break, we have a heap of new books in the library. I've highlighted some below but there are many more. Come and browse the First Look display and check out some reading for the Holidays.
Nonfiction
Accountable by Chronicles the fallout of a high schooler's bigoted Instagram and explores the real-world consequences of online choices and what accountability means in this world. (also available as an ebook)
The Art of Ruth E. Carter by Ruth E. Carter has designed costumes for iconic movies from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther. In this luscious book, she explains her process and the roots of her vision.
The Heat Will Kill You First by Journalist Goodell looks at the causes and consequences of the rising temperature of the planet.
MCU by The unauthorized story of the rise to world dominance of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Pageboy by This moving memoir from Oscar-nominated Page looks at what it really means to be one's self.
Spirits of San Francisco by Beautifully illustrated by Paul Madonna, this new book from the author of the beloved Cool Gray City of Love takes a new look at places in the city, both well-known and hidden away.
Who Cooked the Last Supper? by Along with this author's The Women's History of the Modern World, this book re-examines history through the lens of the women who are central to it.
Fiction
System Collapse by This 7th novella in the Murderbot Diaries series continues the adventures of everyone's favorite lethal SecUnit. Start with All Systems Red for the full experience.
If We Were Villains by The seven Shakespeare scholars in their final year at Dellecher University are as self-absorbed, high strung, and dramatic, as you imagine theater students would be. When one of them is found dead, the others all become suspects.
One of Us Is Back by In this third "One of Us..." book, characters from the previous two novels band together when a new mystery arises. Not as good as the original, but still a nifty mystery. (Also available as an ebook)
Check and Mate by Swoony romance set in the cutthroat world of championship chess from the STEMinist romcom queen, Hazelwood.
Graphic novels
Inside the Mind of Sherlock Holmes by As Sherlock attempts to solve The Case of the Scandalous Ticket, this intricately illustrated graphic novel portrays the inner workings of his mind.
Monica by From graphic novel great Clowes, this is a complex series of interconnected stories telling the life story of Monica.
Dictatorship: It's Easier Than You Think! by A handy dandy playbook for becoming a dictator, written by the hosts of Gaslit Nation.
Roaming by Old friends meet up to explore New York City, but a new friend threatens the balance of their relationship. The Tamaki cousins triumphantly re-unite for this tension-filled novel set against the glorious backdrop of NYC.
Family Style by Through the medium of food, both Vietnamese and Californian, the author tells the story of his childhood and his search for the American dream. (also available as an ebook)
