Staff Picks for April 2026

Amee: The Widow by John Grisham

The widow, Eleanor Barnett, visits small town attorney, Simon Latch for her will. Eleanor shares she is secretly a multimillionaire and Simon sees dollar signs and a way out of debt. But everything is not as it seems and Simon will need to prove his innocence.

Karen: The Storm by Rachel Hawkins

True crime writer is interested in a local woman accused of murder while an incoming storm descends on a hotel in Alabama.

Jennifer: Wizard of Most Wicked Ways (Whimbrel House #3) by Charlie N. Holmberg

A historical fantasy sequel. A great continuation in the Whimbrel House series with main characters, Merritt, Hulda and Owein. This book is filled with magic shenanigans, English nobility, druids, dogs, premonitions, body swapping, and romance. Merritt and Owein travel to England at Queen Victoria's request.  Owein is a dog with the soul of a human. The Royal Family in England is full of strong magic, but with every subsequent generation, magic dwindles. Owein’s magic is stronger because it is older magic; the Queen offers to find him a human body in exchange for his marrying into her family. Cora, who would be marrying Owein, if a suitable body can be found, is only thirteen but appears willing to abide by whatever her queen demands.  When strange things start happening that threaten Merritt’s and Owein's safety, like the ceiling in the bedroom he was to sleep in collapsing, the whole process is in jeopardy. Hulda (Merritt's fiancée) follows Merritt to England to make sure that he and Owein are safe.

Boy of Chaotic Making (Whimbrel House #4) by Charlie N. Holmberg

Continues the story of Owein, who must defend his home from the returned, vengeful, and powerful wizard, Silas Hogwood (carry over plot from book #2 of the series), while dealing with complex relationships involving Lady Cora and the shape-shifting druid, Fallon, leading him to seek help from Queen Victoria's League of Magicians. Can't wait for book #5!

Megan: Goodnight, Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins

Bruce is back in a new adventure! Bruce is ready for his family to go to bed, but they rather stay up. Will he ever get them to sleep? Read and find out!

Dawn: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir.

I am not a huge sci-fi fan but I took a chance on this book. This book was so good! I loved it so much that I saw the movie. (In theaters now) Take your Kleenex's.