This week on The Book Drop, we explore debut novels as part of OPL's Reading Challenge, designed to help you step outside your reading comfort zone. Plus, we highlight authors who set the bar high from the very beginning. This is The Book Drop.

All the books and resources we talk about in this episode can be found here.

Happening at the Library:
Unlocking the Genealogical Treasure in the Library of Congress (Virtual) | Tuesday, Jan. 14 | 6 to 7 p.m. | Online

Gratitude Workshop | Tuesday, Jan. 14 | 6 to 7 p.m. | Bess Johnson Elkhorn Branch

Container Gardening Workshop | Thursday, Jan. 16 | 6 to 7 p.m. | Downtown Branch

Explore all upcoming events at omahalibrary.org/events.