Recommended Reads

November 2025

Want to Know a Secret? by Freida McFadden

As the weather begins to chill, it’s the perfect time to dive into a captivating mystery! Keep an eye out for Freida McFadden’s book, Want to Know a Secret?, available on your Libby app. This book offers not just one secret, but an entire collection. The story is narrated primarily by April, who takes you on a thrilling journey through her life as a YouTuber. She shares the behind-the-scenes secrets of her mouthwatering baked creations, as well as her experiences as a mom who longs for a friend for herself and her son, Bobby. April also navigates the challenges of being part of the PTA. But that’s just the beginning: there are many exciting twists ahead. By the time you reach the last page, you’ll discover that not everything is as it seems. Husbands keep secrets, and the people in the suburb have their own hidden truths. Who can you trust when secrets come to light? How far will you go to protect your own? This book reveals that everyone is hiding something. It blends suburban life with drama and a touch of stalking. Prepare yourself for a riveting read that is sure to keep you guessing!

Book of Lives by Margaret Atwood

At 85, Margaret Atwood—literary icon, cultural commentator, and conjurer of dystopias—turns her formidable gaze inward in Book of Lives, her first full-length memoir. Subtitled “a memoir of sorts,” the book is anything but conventional. It’s sprawling, witty, and deeply reflective, offering readers a kaleidoscopic view of a life lived in tandem with literature. Atwood structures her memoir around the concept of the “body double”—the writer who lives and the writer who writes. This duality threads through the book, allowing her to explore the tension between public persona and private self with characteristic irony and insight. Her childhood in the wilds of northern Quebec, where her entomologist father and dietician mother raised her off-grid, is rendered with both nostalgia and stark realism. “The forest was the great teacher,” she writes, “It taught you to look.” Despite her reputation for dark fiction, Atwood’s memoir is also suffused with humor. She pokes fun at her own verbosity (“logorrhea,” she calls it), recounts bohemian escapades, and dishes literary gossip with a twinkle in her prose. Her anecdotes—like recommending a six-foot-eight ex-biker and fire-eater as a babysitter—are as unexpected as they are delightful. In summary, Book of Lives is not just a memoir—it’s a literary excavation, a performance of revelation and concealment, and a celebration of a life steeped in storytelling. Atwood’s voice remains sharp, funny, and wise, making this one of the most compelling autobiographies in recent memory.

Remain: A Supernatural Love Story by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan

Tate Donovan, a New York architect, retreats to Cape Cod after being discharged from a psychiatric facility, still grieving the loss of his sister Sylvia. Her final revelation—that she could see spirits—haunts him. At a historic bed-and-breakfast, Tate meets Wren Tobin, an enchanting woman with an ethereal presence. As their bond deepens, Tate begins to suspect that Wren may not be entirely of this world. The story unfolds with subtle supernatural elements, gradually revealing Wren’s tragic past and her ghostly existence. Tate must confront his own trauma while helping Wren find peace, leading to a journey that challenges the boundaries between the livingand the dead.

The Lake Michigan Triangle by Gayle Soucek

Did you know we have a Michigan collection in the library? Have you ever pondered the mysteries that linger over our very own Lake Michigan? While many are familiar with the Bermuda Triangle and even the Alaska Triangle, how many have heard of the Lake Michigan Triangle? This spooky phenomenon awaits your exploration! If you’re someone who revels in the intrigue of real-world mysteries—those that spark curiosity beyond mere whodunits—this book is just for you. It delves deep into the fascinating history of lost ships and planes, uncovering tales of the unexplained—where each incident raises questions and speculation. If you have a passion for history, a thirst for knowledge, or a love of the inexplicable, this book is set to become an essential part of your reading list.