New eBooks and eAudiobooks-April 2025

Anima Rising: A Novel (unabridged) Christopher Moore, Mary Jane Wells Audiobook
The Beat I Drum: Life of a Cactus (unabridged) Dusti Bowling, Matt Godfrey Audiobook
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill Abbi Waxman, Emily Rankin Audiobook
Breaking Generational Silence: A Guide to Disrupt Unhealthy Family Patterns and Heal Inherited Trauma (unabridged) Nicole Russell-Wharton, Nicole Russell-Wharton Audiobook
Broken Country Clare Leslie Hall, Hattie Morahan Audiobook
Eliza, from Scratch Sophia Lee, Greta Jung Audiobook
High Road Leadership: Bringing People Together in a World That Divides (unabridged) John Maxwell, John Maxwell Audiobook
Like Mother, Like Mother: A Novel (unabridged) Susan Rieger, Rebecca Lowman Audiobook
The Lilac People Milo Todd, Max Meyers Audiobook
March: A Novel (unabridged) Geraldine Brooks, Richard Easton Audiobook
On Again, Awkward Again Erin Entrada Kelly, Kwame Mbalia, Jennifer Aquino, et. al. Audiobook
People of the Book Geraldine Brooks, Edwina Wren Audiobook
Right Beside You Tucker Shaw, Graham Halstead Audiobook
Salvación Sandra Proudman, Victoria Villarreal Audiobook
Say You’ll Remember Me Abby Jimenez, Christine Lakin, Matt Lanter Audiobook
This Moth Saw Brightness A. A. Vacharat, Elena Rey, Austin Ku, et. al. Audiobook
The Thrashers: A Novel (unabridged) Julie Soto, Eva Kaminsky, Jesse Vilinsky Audiobook
Titan of the Stars E.K. Johnston, Jen Zhao, Thom Nyhuus, et. al. Audiobook
Year of Wonders: A Novel (unabridged) Geraldine Brooks, Geraldine Brooks Audiobook
Behind the Mask: A Superhero Anthology Kelly Link, Cat Rambo, Carrie Vaughn, et. al. eBook
The Cornish Midwives Series 1-4 Jo Bartlett eBook
The Corruption of Hollis Brown K. Ancrum eBook
Eliza, from Scratch Sophia Lee eBook
I Hate Myself: Overcome Self-Loathing and Realize Why You’re Wrong About You Blaise Aguirre, Jewel eBook
I’m Sorry for My Loss: An Urgent Examination of Reproductive Care in America Rebecca Little, Colleen Long eBook
The Love Haters: A Novel Katherine Center eBook
On Again, Awkward Again: A Novel Erin Entrada Kelly, Kwame Mbalia eBook
The Street Ann Petry, Jones, Tayari eBook
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Books Coming to Screens May 2025

A Simple Favor / Darcey Bell

(Another Simple Favor)

Another Simple Favor (2025) - IMDb

Follows Stephanie Smothers and Emily Nelson as they head to the beautiful island of Capri, Italy, for Emily’s extravagant wedding to a rich Italian businessman.

May 1st/ Amazon/ Put on hold

Thunderbolts

Amazon cover imageThunderbolts* (2025) - IMDb
After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, an unconventional team of antiheroes must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

May 1st/ Theaters/ Put on hold

Sullivan’s Crossing / Robyn Carr

Amazon cover imageSullivan's Crossing (TV Series 2023– ) - IMDb

Neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan, reconnects with her small-town past after a scandal causes her to leave her professional and personal life behind in the city.

May 7th/ CW/ Put on hold

Forever / Judy Blume

Forever (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb
Two Black high schoolers in Los Angeles navigate first love and intimacy amidst social and parental pressures.
May 8th/ Netflix/ Put on hold

Clown in a Cornfield/ Adam Cesare

Clown in a Cornfield (film) - Wikipedia

A fading midwestern town in which Frendo the clown, a symbol of bygone success, reemerges as a terrifying scourge.

May 9th/Theaters/ Put on hold

All Systems Red/ Martha Wells

(Murderbot)

Murderbot (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb

A security android struggles with emotions and free will while balancing dangerous missions and desire for isolation, evading detection of its self-hacking as it finds its place.

May 16th/Apple/ Put on hold

Nine Perfect Strangers / Liane Moriarty

Season Two

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Nine stressed city dwellers visit a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation. The resort’s director is a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies.

May 21st/Hulu/ Put on hold

The Prom Queen / R.L. Stine

 Fear Street: Prom Queen - Wikipedia

When the “it” girls competing for prom queen at Shadyside High start to disappear, a gutsy outsider discovers she’s in for one hell of a prom night.
May 23rd/Netflix

Department Q/ Jussi Adler-Olsen

Amazon cover imageDept. Q (TV Series 2025– ) - IMDb

Carl, a former top-rated detective who is wracked with guilt following an attack that left his partner paralyzed and another policeman dead. On his return to work, Carl is assigned to a cold case that will consume his life.

May 29th/Netflix/ Put on hold

The Better Sister/ Alafair Burke

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 Chloe navigates life with husband Adam and son Ethan while her sister Nicky battles addiction. Adam’s murder unveils long-hidden family secrets, shaking their world.

May 29th/Amazon/ Put on hold

 

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Picture Books by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander authors and illustrators

Amazon cover imageWe Who Produce Pearls

by Joanna Ho ; illustrated by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya

“This uplifting anthem for Asian America celebrates the richness and diversity within the Asian American identity and serves as a reminder of their self-worth, their legacy and, most of all, their destiny, reminding readers to rise up, speak out and step into power.”

 

Amazon cover imageBindu’s Bindis

 

by Supriya Kelkar

“A little girl who loves her bindis (and the many creative shapes they come in!). The bindis are also a connection to her Nani who lives in India. When Nani comes to visit Bindu and brings the bindis to her, it is just in time to wear something new to the school talent show. Bindu and Nani work together to shine their brightest and embrace their sparkle, even when they stand out from the crowd”

 

Amazon cover imageDrawn Together

by Minh Lê

“A boy and his grandfather cross a language and cultural barrier using their shared love of art, storytelling, and fantasy.”

 

 

Amazon cover imageCat On the Bus

by Aram Kim

“Searching the city for food and shelter, a homeless cat is shooed away by several impatient people, until the cat dashes onto a bus and meets a kind man.”

 

 

 

Amazon cover imageA Big Mooncake for Little Star

By Grace Lin

“Reimagines the cycles of the moon as a mother bakes a Big Moon Cookie and, despite Mama’s request to wait, Little Star begins nibbling at it every night.”

 

 

 Amazon cover imageThe Paper Kingdom

by Helena Ku Rhee

“Accompanying his parents to their night-shift jobs as office cleaners, young Daniel reluctantly joins in as they use their imaginations to transform the deserted building into a magnificent paper kingdom where he might one day rule.”

 

Amazon cover image Love in the Library

by Maggie Tokuda-Hall

“Based on a true story of love and resilience at the Minidoka incarceration camp.”

 

Amazon cover image The Heart’s Language

by Lois-Ann Yamanaka

“A young mute boy and his parents learn the language of love.”

 

 

Amazon cover imageA Gift for Amma

by Meera Sriram

“A young girl explores the vibrant rainbow of items for sale in a southern Indian street market as she searches for a gift for her mother. Includes facts about the items mentioned and markets around the world, as well as photographs taken by the author in her hometown of Chennai, India.”

 

Amazon cover imageMagic Ramen

by Andrea Wang

“Shares the story of how Ando Momofuku created instant ramen noodle soup in an effort to feed hungry people.”

 

 

Amazon cover imageSeven Golden Rings

by Rajani LaRocca

In ancient India, a boy named Bhagat travels to the rajah’s city, hoping to ensure his family’s prosperity by winning a place at court as a singer. Includes author’s note about binary numbers.

 

Amazon cover image Do You Even Know Me?

by Reem Faruqi

“My name is Salma, which means peace. Islam also means peace. I wish more people knew that. Salma is Muslim, an identity she takes pride in. But not everyone understands Salma’s religion the way she does, including news reporters, and even a boy in her class, who bullies Salma for belonging to the culture and faith she loves. However, when things go too far, Salma says, “Enough is enough!” and finds the courage to defend herself while also spreading a message of peace”

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