CRRL Picks: Hot New Titles for 12/24/24

by Dunlap, A. Rae

Book - 2025

In the tradition of The Alienist and Anatomy: A Love Story, a decadently macabre, dark and twisty Gothic debut set in 19th-century Scotland – when real-li...Show more In the tradition of The Alienist and Anatomy: A Love Story, a decadently macabre, dark and twisty Gothic debut set in 19th-century Scotland – when real-life serial killers Burke and Hare terrorized the streets of Edinburgh – as a young medical student is lured into the illicit underworld of body snatching. Show less

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The Case of the Missing Maid

A Novel

by Osler, Rob

Book - 2025

The first in a new historical mystery series set in turn-of-the-19th-century Chicago, as America is entering its Progressive Era and Harriet Morrow, a bik...Show more The first in a new historical mystery series set in turn-of-the-19th-century Chicago, as America is entering its Progressive Era and Harriet Morrow, a bike-riding, trousers-wearing lesbian, has just begun her new job as the first female detective at the Windy City's Prescott Agency... Show less

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Watch your Back

by Parlato, Terri

Book - 2025

Amid the depths of a bleak Boston winter, a recently married couple finds their lives and their relationship unraveling after a series of deadly accidents...Show more Amid the depths of a bleak Boston winter, a recently married couple finds their lives and their relationship unraveling after a series of deadly accidents, in this twisting domestic thriller perfect for fans of Stacy Willingham, Greer Hendricks, and Megan Miranda. Show less

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Knife Skills for Beginners

by Murrin, Orlando

Book - 2025

The Maid meets Knives Out with a dash of Top Chef in the debut locked-room culinary mystery set in a London cooking school by MasterChef semi-finalist and cookbook writer Orlando Murrin. The Maid meets Knives Out with a dash of Top Chef in the debut locked-room culinary mystery set in a London cooking school by MasterChef semi-finalist and cookbook writer Orlando Murrin. Show less

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Miss Amelia's List

by Lackey, Mercedes

Book - 2024

This magical alternative history novel follows Amelia Stonehold and Serena Meleva as they navigate property acquisition, marriage proposals, and other ancient horrors in Regency England, but with the help of elemental magic. Latest in the series. This magical alternative history novel follows Amelia Stonehold and Serena Meleva as they navigate property acquisition, marriage proposals, and other ancient horrors in Regency England, but with the help of elemental magic. Latest in the series. Show less

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Irish Soda Bread Murder

by O'Connor, Carlene

Book - 2025

It’s almost time for the delicious warmth of Irish soda bread, but be careful where you bite–some of these recipes call for murder in this delicious collection of cozy mystery novellas featuring the popular St. Paddy’s Day treat. It’s almost time for the delicious warmth of Irish soda bread, but be careful where you bite–some of these recipes call for murder in this delicious collection of cozy mystery novellas featuring the popular St. Paddy’s Day treat. Show less

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Mrs. Peanuckle's Love Alphabet

by Peanuckle

Board Book - 2024

Love is everywhere--even in the alphabet! Come along with Mrs. Peanuckle as she teaches young readers everything they need to know about love (and a little about the ABC's, too). Love is everywhere--even in the alphabet! Come along with Mrs. Peanuckle as she teaches young readers everything they need to know about love (and a little about the ABC's, too). Show less

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Wings of Fire

The Graphic Novel. Book Eight, Escaping Peril

by Sutherland, Tui

Graphic Novel - 2025

Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only...Show more Peril has been loyal to Queen Scarlet, who used her fatal firescales to kill countless dragons in the SkyWing arena. Now, Peril is loyal to Clay, the only dragonet who has ever been her friend. So when Scarlet threatens Jade Mountain Academy, Peril sets off to find her former queen, stop her, and save the day, no matter what it takes. Show less

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Heavenly Tyrant

by Zhao, Xiran Jay

Book - 2024

After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Book 2 in the Iron Widow series. After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Book 2 in the Iron Widow series. Show less

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More Bird-brained Than Ever!

by Weiner, Eric Daniel

Book - 2024

These brand-new adventures find our favorite duo deciphering Morse code, getting into trouble with the town judge, and even trying a new breakfast treat (...Show more These brand-new adventures find our favorite duo deciphering Morse code, getting into trouble with the town judge, and even trying a new breakfast treat (don't worry, waffles are still the best!). When things get tough Freddie Parrott knows that he can always count on his loyal butler and best friend, Peccary. Show less

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Who Was Shirley Chisholm?

by Hubbard, Crystal

Book - 20241224

Read all about about the first African American woman to be elected to Congress in this empowering addition to the Who Was? series. Read all about about the first African American woman to be elected to Congress in this empowering addition to the Who Was? series. Show less

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The Paris Girl

The Young Woman Who Outwitted the Nazis and Became A WWII Hero

by White, Francelle Bradford

Book - 2025

Movingly written by her own daughter, this captivating and intimate biography chronicles the astonishing courage Andrée Griotteray, a teenage girl in Nazi...Show more Movingly written by her own daughter, this captivating and intimate biography chronicles the astonishing courage Andrée Griotteray, a teenage girl in Nazi-occupied Paris who would become a hero of the French Resistance through her harrowing work as an underground intelligence courier. Show less

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Home and Away

by Alers, Rochelle

Book - 2025

Spanning more than 80 years, from Memphis in the 1930s and 1940s to present-day Chicago, this sweeping novel draws on the turbulent history of the Negro B...Show more Spanning more than 80 years, from Memphis in the 1930s and 1940s to present-day Chicago, this sweeping novel draws on the turbulent history of the Negro Baseball Leagues, as the great-granddaughter of a former player sets out to tell her family’s story—and redefine her own. Show less

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