Readers rejoice—because today is an extra day to read.
Check out our staff picks and find out what we’re reading this leap year.
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Sharnell’s Staff Pick:
Hello, Friends!: Stories of Dating, Destiny, and Day Jobs by Dulcé Sloan
Sharnell Says:
“Dulcé Sloan’s debut memoir is a hilarious mix of stories about her life adventures, from growing up in various cities to running a toy company. She shares funny memories of school, finding comedy gold at clubs and on The Daily Show, and spilling the tea on her dating misadventures. This book is a delightful fusion of entertainment and relatable cultural moments.”
Welcome to a comedic trip through the life of one of the country’s most exciting comedians. Meet Dulcé Sloan, whose life has been an incredible journey filled with lessons and laughter.
Available in Hardcover.
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Kelly’s Pick:
On Locations: Lessons Learned from My Life on Set with the Sopranos and in the Film Industry by Mark Kamine; Foreword by Mike White
Kelly Says:
“I might be one of the only (half) Italians from New Jersey who hasn’t watched The Sopranos, but I am about to start it and would love a little insight before I dive in.”
The executive producer of The White Lotus shares how he got his big break in film and television production on “the greatest TV show of all time” (Rolling Stone).
Available in Hardcover and eBook Editions.
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Miriam’s Pick:
Letters to Isabella Stewart Gardner by Henry James
Miriam Says:
“James records ‘delightful hours—not only pleasures, but treasures, of memory’ in this gem of a collection.
Henry James’s beautiful letters to his friend and inspiration, the unconventional art collector Isabella Stewart Gardner.
Available in Trade Paperback and eBook Editions.
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Rachel’s Pick:
Nightwatching: A Novel by Tracy Sierra
Rachel Says:
“With this extra day of the year, I want a one-sitting read that’ll stick with me. Nightwatching is the perfect pick—a smart, pulse-pounding thriller that turns the ‘whodunit’ trope on its head.”
A mother is forced to the breaking point when her life and the lives of her children are threatened by an intruder.
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Maureen’s Pick:
The Fetishist: A Novel by Katherine Min
Maureen Says:
“Revenge, a punk rock singer, and a take on Lolita? Sounds like the perfect combination for an extra day of reading.”
In this hilariously savage, poignant novel by acclaimed author Katherine Min, a grieving daughter’s revenge on the man who caused her mother’s death sets off a series of unexpected reckonings.
Available in Hardcover, eBook, and Audio Editions.
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Elizabeth’s Pick:
First Lie Wins: A Novel by Ashley Elston
*A LibraryReads and Reese’s Book Club Pick*
Elizabeth Says:
“After the Reese Book Club Pick, I had to check it out. Filled with twists and turns, secrets, and betrayals, First Lie Wins is perfect for thriller readers looking for a clever, fun, and propulsive read.”
Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn’t exist.
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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Jen R.’s Audiobook Pick:
The Maid: A Novel by Nita Prose; Read by Lauren Ambrose
*A LibraryReads and Good Morning America Book Club Pick*
Jen R. Says:
“I am ‘cleaning up’ my TBR list by finally pressing play on The Maid! Lauren Ambrose has gotten rave reviews for her portrayl of Molly the maid, and it’s fun to know the follow-up listen, The Mystery Guest, is already waiting for me when I’m finished!”
A Clue-like, locked-room mystery and a heartwarming journey of the spirit, The Maid explores what it means to be the same as everyone else and yet entirely different—and reveals that all mysteries can be solved through connection to the human heart.
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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Kate’s Pick:
Good Material: A Novel by Dolly Alderton
*A Read with Jenna Book Club Pick*
Kate Says:
“I’m so excited to dig into Dolly Alderton’s new novel, especially after loving her nonfiction! Leap day feels like the perfect time to start on this rom-com from the male perspective.”
From the New York Times bestselling author of Ghosts and Everything I Know About Love: a story of heartbreak and friendship and how to survive both.
Available in Hardcover, eBook, Audio, and Large Print Editions.
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Jen C.’s Pick:
A Lady’s Guide to Scandal: A Novel by Sophie Irwin
*A LibraryReads Pick*
Jen C. Says:
“This delightful historical romance is just what i needed to get me through until the premiere of season three of Bridgerton! And it was a LibraryReads pick too, so I’m not the only one to adore it!”
Internationally bestselling author Sophie Irwin brings us another delightful, escapist historical romance, led by an audacious heroine who has suddenly inherited a fortune—but it has strings attached.
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