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Car and driver

MAY / JUNE 2026

Date Published:

November 9

Hoover, Colleen,

"Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring novelist, the day before her scheduled cross-country move. Their untimely attraction leads them to spend Fallon's last day in L.A. together, and her eventful life becomes the creative inspiration Ben has always sought for his novel. Over time and amidst the various relationships and tribulations of their own separate lives, they continue to meet on the same date every year. Until one day Fallon becomes unsure if Ben has been telling her the truth or fabricating a perfect reality for the sake of the ultimate plot twist. Can Ben's relationship with Fallon and simultaneously his novel be considered a love story if it ends in heartbreak?"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2015

The first survivor : life with Canada's deadliest mass shooter

Banfield, Lisa,

"On April 18, 2020, Lisa Banfield's life shattered. After nineteen years in a controlling and often abusive relationship, she escaped a violent assault by her partner, Gabriel Wortman -- unaware he was about to carry out the deadliest mass shooting in Canadian history. In 'The First Survivor,' Banfield tells her story for the first time: of being groomed and surviving years of intimate partner violence, and of the horrific night she fled barefoot into the freezing woods as Wortman began a murderous rampage that left twenty-two people and an unborn child dead. Told with raw honesty and courage, Banfield's memoir is more than a personal account of life with a man she tried to heal -- it's a call to action. With intimate reflections and her own transformation, she exposes the failures in how society sees, supports, and judges survivors of domestic abuse. This is a powerful story of trauma, survival, and one woman's journey reclaiming her voice and redefining her life."--Jacket.

Date Published:2026

It's my bird-day

Willems, Mo,

Pigeon gets emotional when he discovers he is not the only one celebrating their bird-day.

Date Published:2026

Garden for life : strategies for easier, greener, more joyful gardening as we age

Hayes, Rhonda Fleming, 1956-,

"From an award-winning writer and photographer comes the perfect guide to help you evaluate your garden situation, redesign your garden, and right-size your space to make gardening easier! In a recent survey, Forbes magazine found that 77 percent of adults over 50 prefer to age in place -- as a way to preserve independence, familiarity, community, and quality of life. Many of them don't want to leave gardens that in some cases they've spent a lifetime nurturing but now find daunting to maintain. As people approaching retirement age experience physical changes, they are also encountering financial and family changes, and differing priorities that can affect the amount of time and energy they allot to gardening. Garden for Life will help older gardeners evaluate their garden situation, suggesting ways to redesign an existing garden or to design a new one when downsizing (or "right-sizing"), new techniques and tools to make gardening easier, how to select appropriate plants, and also how and when to ask for help to lighten the load -- so that they can focus on the life-enhancing aspects of gardening. Hayes has long written about the how-to of gardening and is also keenly aware of the why. Gardening is a simple way to answer the human need to connect with nature; that craving, called biophilia is so powerful that doctors in many cases have started prescribing time in nature over drugs. Gardening offers a low-intensity workout with a variety of natural movements. Time spent tending plants can produce a meditative state that decreases stress while giving the gardener a sense of purpose. Growing your own food is a recipe for improved nutrition and better brain health. Gardening grows social connection and community. In short, gardening is excellent for health and longevity. Nowadays older gardeners are leading efforts on garden-related environmental action, food access, habitat creation, and community involvement. Many see gardening as their legacy. The book will feature five to seven short profiles of inspiring older gardeners and their gardens. In addition, there will be a section featuring some of the simple "garden-adjacent" exercises shared by the author's trainer (a certified senior fitness expert and Master Gardener) that mimic movements in the garden, helpful for warming up before gardening and for downtime in winter. The book will conclude with an appeal to honor and celebrate older gardeners and their collective wisdom, along with a call to action, highlighting the many ways that older gardeners can grow new gardeners"--

Date Published:2026

The summer proposal

Keeland, Vi,

"Originally self-published in 2022 by Vi Keeland."--Title page verso. "The first time I met Max Yearwood was on a blind date. Max was insanely gorgeous, funny, and our chemistry was off the charts. He also had the biggest dimples I'd ever laid eyes on. Exactly what I needed after my breakup. Or so I thought until my real date arrived. Turned out, Max wasn't who I was there to meet. He only pretended to be until my real date showed up. To say I was disappointed would be an understatement. Before he left, he slipped me a ticket to a hockey game a few blocks away, in case things didn't work out on my actual date. I tossed the ticket into my purse and went about trying to enjoy the man I was supposed to meet. But my real blind date and I had no connection. So on my way home, I decided to take a chance and stop by the game. When I arrived, the seat next to me was empty. Disappointed again, I decided to leave at the end of the period. Just before the buzzer, one of the teams scored, and the entire arena went crazy. A player's face flashed up on the Jumbotron. He was wearing a helmet, but I froze when he smiled. You guessed it: Dimples. Apparently, my fake blind date hadn't invited me to watch hockey with him, he'd invited me to watch him play. And so began my adventure with Max Yearwood. He was everything I needed at the time-fun, sexy, up for anything, and only around for a few months since he'd signed with a new team three-thousand miles away. Max proposed we spend the summer helping me forget my ex. It sounded like a good plan. Things couldn't get too serious when we had an expiration date. Right? Though, you know what they say about the best-laid plans"--

Date Published:2025

The mortal Thor : No gods, no masters. No gods, no masters /

Ewing, Al, 1977-,

"Thor created by Stan Lee, Larry Lieber & Jack Kirby"--Copyright page. "Contains material originally published in magazine form as MORTAL THOR (2025) #1-5."--Copyright page. The Norse myths tell of Gods who walked the Earth, doing great deeds for the mortals who believed in them. But Asgard isn't real and never was. The Gods never soared in our skies, never stood with our heroes, never fought for kindness or justice. It was all just a story. Nobody's coming to help us. But somewhere in the city ... a man is waking up. A man with a hammer.

Date Published:2026

A woman's place : a novel

Steel, Danielle,

Originally published in standard print format: New York : Delacorte Press, 2026. In April 1912, twenty-three-year-old Lady Victoria Oldbrooke is traveling with her beloved father from England on the maiden voyage of the Titanic. But when the ship strikes an iceberg and lifeboats are lowered with women and children first, Lord Alfred gives his place to another, and they are separated. Before he goes down with the ship, he asks his friend Bert Banning, a mill owner from Manchester, to promise he'll marry his daughter and care for her. Devastated by the loss of Lord Alfred, Victoria and Bert take comfort in their growing friendship. Bert accepts his role as her guardian but, as friendship turns to deeper feelings, hesitates to propose. Not only is he forty years her senior, but her marrying an industrialist will cause Victoria to be ostracized by the aristocratic world she comes from. But she marries Bert and--cruelly shunned by everyone she knows, even family friends--moves to his home in Manchester. Isolated from her familiar universe and peers, she becomes fascinated by Bert's business and learns all she can about it. When he meets a tragic end, she steps into his shoes and applies everything she has learned, in spite of opposition from all sides. Taking on the risks, the hard decisions, and the responsibilities, Victoria has the sheer grit that it takes to make a difference in a man's world and change the limitations women have had to face and defy for centuries.

Date Published:2026

Someday perfect

Schneider, Kat,

Simultaneously published in hardcover: New York : RH Graphic, 2026. "A high school girl at a Christian summer camp deals with crushes and her faith"--

Date Published:2026

Paradox

Preston, Douglas J.,

Simultaneously published in hardcover: New York : Forge, Tor Publishing Group, 2026. "One of the holiest relics in Christendom, inexplicably defaced ... paranoid old prospector, ritualistically murdered ... A controversial exobiologist, tortured and dismembered ... When a reclusive man is found dead under grisly circumstances in the Colorado wilderness, CBI Agent Frankie Cash and Eagle County Sheriff Jim Colcord ... team up again on their most enigmatic and dangerous case yet. Their investigation uncovers a trail of bizarre killings, baffling money transfers, and a fanatical secret society. And all the while, the resurrected Neanderthals, who vanished into the Colorado mountains, seem to be biding their time for something ... spectacular"--

Date Published:2026

The novice of Holloway Hall : a novel

Johnston, Wayne,

Returning to her home in Newfoundland after failing to become a nun, Vivvy Holloway must navigate family tensions and care for a five-year-old orphan, Ivan. Over the course of a single turbulent week, Vivvy faces off against her domineering sister, her ten cleric brothers, and a host of meddling hangers-on, unearthing long-buried secrets that threaten not only her and Ivans place in the family, but the fate of the entire Holloway name. Wayne Johnston was born and raised in Goulds, NL.

Date Published:2026

The Mother-Daughter Book Club

Patterson, Sue,

Includes recipes. Originally published in standard print format: New York : Little, Brown and Company, 2026. "Between their busy lives and their far-flung residences, the Mother-Daughter Book Club-four longtime college friends and their five daughters-more often discuss the books on their nightstands via 2 a.m. texts than in-person meetings. And maybe it's just as well, after what happened at their last get-together ... So it's an emotional reunion when they finally gather again, this time on the spectacular shores of Italy's Lake Como. Sightseeing excursions, reminiscing fueled by "Como-politans," and a hint of vacation romance all build toward the book club's trademark "Night of Secrets." These friends, and sometime rivals, are close readers-of novels, memoirs, and of each other. But as the years and the distance cast shadows and doubt, confidences and sympathies turn into surprising revelations"--

Date Published:2026

So she went ahead : 50 trailblazing women of the Canadian Prairies

Healey, Haley,

"An uplifting, beautifully illustrated collection of short biographies of fascinating historical women from the Canadian Prairies. So She Went Ahead introduces young readers to a group of powerful, diverse women who followed their dreams, challenged norms, and lived life on their own terms. This inspiring collection of concise biographies reveals the under-reported history of Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba through the stories of female artists, writers, entrepreneurs, adventurers, pioneers, doctors, midwives, activists, politicians, journalists, community leaders, and more! The incomparable women in this collection include: war veteran and Indigenous-rights activist Bertha Clark-Jones, prolific northern photographer Geraldine Moody, Anishinaabe inventor Olivia Poole, Canada's first Black female lawyer Violet King Henry, silk merchant and business owner Kimi Wakabayashi, and iconic suffragist and politician Nellie McClung. Although they came from different backgrounds, these women all faced obstacles and inequalities on their path to success. Some broke glass ceilings, rose to fame, or became immortalized in history books and popular culture, while others lived quietly, finding personal fulfillment through meaningful work and creative pursuits. All deserve to be remembered and celebrated in this stunning collection designed for the next generation of trailblazers"--

Date Published:2026

The mountains we call home : the book woman's legacy : a novel

Richardson, Kim Michele,

Includes discussion questions. Includes recipe. Simultaneously published in hardcover: Naperville, IL : Sourcebooks Landmark, 2026. "In this standalone and companion novel to the The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek series, our heroine for the ages, legendary book woman, Cussy Lovett, returns home. A powerful testament of strength, survival, and the magic of the printed word, The Mountains We Call Home is wrapped into a vivid portrait of Kentucky life: examining incarceration and criminalization, exploring the effects on the poor and powerless, and tracing the societal consequences of fractured family bonds, along with nostalgic glimpses of a bustling, multifaceted Louisville, and heartwarming portraits of reading efforts in every facet of life. Meticulously researched and richly detailed with a new cast of absorbing and complex characters, this beautifully rendered, authentic Kentucky tale is gritty and heartbreaking and infused with hope, spirit, and courage known only to those with no way out"--

Date Published:2026

The haircut

Heras, Theo, 1948-,

Board book. On board pages. Cover title. "With hair flopping in his eyes, it's time for this toddler's first haircut. He is nervous at first, but his father's hand is a comfort and the barber's chair is fun. Soon his milestone first haircut is complete."--

Date Published:2026

The chambermaid's key : a novel

Graham, Genevieve,

Welcome to the Dominion, where secrets lurk behind every locked door. 1929: Rosie Ryan wants nothing more than to escape the poverty of The Ward, Toronto's roughest neighbourhood, and become a chambermaid at the brand-new Dominion Hotel. Until she meets Damien, that is--a charming and ambitious waiter who promises her a better life--and adds him to the top of her list. The Dominion offers her a chance to do well, but behind the gleaming chandeliers and polished marble lurk dangerous secrets involving its most notorious guest, a wealthy gangster who's about to profit from The Crash that will decimate the economy. When a friend is murdered, Rosie finds herself tangled in a web of betrayal--one that just might cost her everything. Present Day: City building Inspector Bridget Kelly is assigned to scrutinize the recent renovations at the elegant old Dominion Hotel, a task she relishes as a lover of history and architecture, and that gets even better once she starts working with a brilliant and fascinating archivist. But when a routine inspection uncovers mysterious boxes, locked doors, and secret corridors, bringing to light a long-buried clue to a decades-old murder, her inspection is thwarted, and threats rise round her on every side. Bridget soon realizes someone doesn't want the truth to surface--and they'll do anything to keep it buried. Spanning nearly a century, The Chambermaid's Key is a gripping dual-timeline novel about ambition, betrayal, and the secrets that bind us across generations.

Date Published:2026

A footnote to freedom : reclaiming the life and legacy of a Black battalion soldier

Dixon, Lance B.,

"Lance B. Dixon tells the story of his grandfather, one of 600 men who served in Canada's only all-Black battalion during World War I. The book explores the deep legacy of systemic racism and the intergenerational effects of identity, shame, and service." ... Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

The Baby-Sitters Club : Dawn on the coast. 19, Dawn on the coast :

Nopra, Arley,

"Dawn can't wait for her trip to California. Aside from all the sun and fun, it's her first visit since her brother, Jeff, moved back to live with their dad. California is better than Dawn ever remembered it. The beaches are beautiful, the local theme park is a blast, and Dawn is enjoying all her favorite foods. Plus, Dawn's best friend, Sunny, has even started her own baby-sitting club! Things are going so well that Dawn begins to wonder if she might want to stay in California with her dad and Jeff. Dawn is a California girl at heart, but could she really leave Stoneybrook--and her mom and The Baby-sitters Club--for good?"--

Date Published:2026

The brink of something beautiful

French, Bobbi, 1968-,

"For readers of Miriam Toews and Claire Keegan, an immersive and deeply poignant new novel set on the Rock about female friendship and found family. Ruby Nolan is a new widow. Hidden in her grief and guilt for her husband, Joe, is a sense that she is free from a marriage she never wanted. But how can she possibly begin again? An encounter with Maxine, a pregnant teen who reminds Ruby of her own sorry past, and a shocking revelation from her mother, Vera, send Ruby on a collision course with old truths and regrets and on a mission to help Maxine whether she wants it or not. While a friend warns Ruby that you can't help anyone until you help yourself, it's a lesson Ruby has to learn the hard way if she's going to find any real peace. Set over the course of one winter in 1990s St. John's and infused with the rich culture and characters of the Rock, The Brink of Something Beautiful is the life-affirming, ultimately hopeful story about how women lift each other up and figure themselves out."--

Date Published:2026

Mad Mabel

Hepworth, Sally,

"Sanity is subjective."--Cover. "Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick is eighty-one years old. She's lived on her idyllic street, Kenny Lane, for sixty years -- longer than anyone else. Aside from being a curmudgeon who minds everyone else's business, few would suspect that Elsie has a past that she has worked exceedingly hard at concealing. Because when it comes to murder, no one ever suspects little girls or old ladies. And Elsie Mabel Fitzpatrick, once a little girl and now an old lady, has a strange history of people in her life coming to a foul end. When a new little girl (talkative, curious, nosy) moves into the neighborhood and stops at nothing to befriend Elsie, her carefully-constructed life threatens to come crashing down as the secrets in Elsie's past start coming to light. Who was "Mad Mabel" fifty years ago? Who is Elsie Fitzpatrick today? And if the past has a habit of repeating itself, who as the most to lose?"--

Date Published:2026