Subscribe to Staff Picks book recommendations at mcdl.info/newsletters. March The Great Divide by Cristina Henriquez (literary/historical) The fictionalized story of the Panama Canal and the people who forged both it and the nation. The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste (horror) Suspense, horror, and the paranormal combine in this novel about a town trapped in time. Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera (mystery) A podcast forces Lucy to return to her hometown, where she may have murdered her best friend. Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle (fiction) The men Daphne dates come with an expiration date. What happens when one does not? Annie Bot by Sierra Greer (science fiction) A dark, powerful novel about the relationship between a robot and her human owner. May The Last Murder at the End of the World by Stuart Turton (mystery/dystopian) Islanders race to solve a murder in this genre-bending dystopian/ mystery blend. Lies and Weddings by Kevin Kwan (fiction) Globetrotting romance and scheming from the author of Crazy Rich Asians. When We Were Silent by Fiona McPhillips (thriller) A suspenseful debut set in a prestigious private school. The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson (historical fiction) Constance is directionless after WWI, but finds a new community with the ladies of Hazelbourne. The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren (romance) Liam needs to resurrect his short-lived marriage of convenience to access his inheritance, but will wealth stand in the way of true love? April Table for Two: Fictions by Amor Towles (short stories) The author of Rules of Civility includes heroine Evelyn Ross and other new characters in short stories. The Sweet Blue Distance by Sara Donati (historical fiction) The epic saga of a young midwife making the dangerous trek from New York to Santa Fe in 1857. The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo (fantasy) Romantic historical fantasy set during the Spanish Golden Age. One of Us Knows by Alyssa Cole (thriller) Riveting closed-room suspense set in a historic home on an isolated island. Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez (romance) Two people trying to change their fates find themselves discovering real love. 6 Upcoming Books: Fiction
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