Alaxandra introduces listeners to two current favourite suspense reads: Long Bright River by Liz Moore and The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld. These two books will keep you guessing the whole way through!

In this episode, Margarita introduces listeners to four heartwarming picture books that celebrate culture and diversity: “The Day You Begin” by Jaqueline Woodson, illustrated by Rafael López; “The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story” by Aya Khahil, illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan; “The Name Jar” by Yangsook Choi; and “Not Quite Snow White” by Ashley Franklin, illustrated by Ebony Glenn.

Danay discusses the picture book Salma the Syrian Chef by Danny Ramadan, a story about a Syrian family and their struggle to find happiness again after their move to Canada.

Janet introduces listeners to the classic story of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. If you love a philosophical and magical tale, check out The Little Prince from the library collection!

Have you ever read a book with no words? Wordless picture books are great fun because we get to figure out the story and make up new ones to go along with the pictures! Jacque shares some of her favorite wordless picture books.

Katie tells us about the young adult romance novel The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon, a thought-provoking and beautifully written book that will leave you rooting for teenagers Daniel and Natasha despite the odds that are stacked against them.

Joann shares prehistoric themed page-turners for readers in grades four and up: Clan by Sigmund Brouwer, The Wolf's Boy by Susan Williams Beckhorn, and Lug and the Dawn of the Ice Age by David Zeltser.

Brenna introduces readers to three humorous books that will make you laugh and add levity to your life: The Book of Delights by Ross Gay; Ali Wong’s biography Dear Girls: Intimate Tales, Untold Secrets & Advice for Living Your Best Life; and The Joy of Leaving Your Sh*t All Over the Place: The Art of Being Messy by Jennifer McCartney.

FVRL has three new graphic novels, and Cindy is here to tell us all about them! The new titles are Mr. Corbett Is in Orbit, Animorphs: The Invasion, and The Witches: A Graphic Novel. Each of these started out as a kids' chapter book, and now you can enjoy them in graphic novel format.

Joann introduces listeners to Paradox Bound: a fast-paced, thrilling and, at times, heart breaking read that will hook you right from the start! Readers of Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere would certainly enjoy this delightful page turner.