New books in the library
We have been adding lots of exciting new print books to the library and ebooks to our Sora collection!
Many of the print books are related to Black History Month, where the theme was Black labor, and to Women's History Month, where we chose to highlight women in sports.
The new ebooks are all recently published novels. If you've not used Sora before, here are the unbelievably simple instructions.
Ebook fiction
All Better Now by When an infectious virus leaves its survivors in a state of utter contentment, those in charge find their position of power and wealth threatened. Just how dangerous is it to be eternally happy?
The Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King by Aspiring teen actor, Patch, has big plans for the year: get the lead role in the school musical and find a boyfriend by prom. Of course, nothing goes according to plan.
She Drives Me Crazy by To get back at her ex-girlfriend, star basketball player Scottie asks the cheerleading captain, Irene, out on a pretend date. The plan works but maybe a little too well (also in the library).
Under the Same Stars by Three generation of teens - in 1940's Germany, 1980 Berlin, and 2020 Brooklyn - are connected by a decades-old mystery.
We Are Villains by Ari's death at boarding school was ruled an accident, but for her best friend Milo, it's shrouded in mystery. When he returns to school, Milo starts to investigate in this twisty mystery.
New fiction in the library
Bruised by As Daya tries to navigate life after the death of her parents, she finds comfort and community in roller derby.
Dream Count by In this much anticipated novel from the author of Americanah and Purple Hibiscus, four women pursue their different dreams.
The Great Cool Ranch Dorito in the Sky by Brett is managing his grief over his mother's illness by writing comics, drinking, and eating fast food. Enter Mallory, a fat classmate, who helps him out of his spiral (also available in Sora).
Heartstopper #5 by Nick and Charlie are in love. But what happens next? (also available in Sora)
Sunrise on the Reaping by For the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, the districts must send twice as many tributes to the Capitol. In District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is one of the unlucky ones (also available in Sora)
New nonfiction in the library
Mayor of the Tenderloin by Many of you will have met Del Seymour and heard about his advocacy for the unhoused. This is the true story of how he turned round his own life and now helps others to do the same.
One Life by Soccer star Rapinoe combines her memoir with a discussion of social justice and politics.
Pioneer Urbanites by A study of the social and cultural development of the Black community in San Francisco.
Rising from the Ashes by A compelling account of the 1992 uprising in Los Angeles and its impact on LA's Korean and Black communities (also available in Sora)
The Wild Trees by Coast redwoods can grow up to 350 feet tall, forming a cathedral-like canopy in the air. The author writes about this world and the few people have ever ascended ithere.
