Cock‑a‑Moo‑Moo
By Juliett Dalla‑Conte
A rooster forgets the words to his morning crow and is mocked by all the other animals, but when a fox tries to sneak into the sleeping barnyard, the rooster comes through.
Recommended by Ana
West Kendall Regional
The Beginning of Everything
By Robyn Schneider
Golden boy Ezra Faulkner believes everyone has a tragedy waiting for them – a single encounter after which everything that really matters will happen. His particular tragedy waited until he was primed to lose it all: In one spectacular night, a reckless driver shatters Ezra's knee, his athletic career, and his social life. No longer a front‑runner for Homecoming King, Ezra finds himself at the table of misfits, where he encounters new girl Cassidy Thorpe. Cassidy is unlike anyone Ezra's ever met – achingly effortless and fiercely intelligent. As Ezra dives into his new studies, new friendships, and new love, he learns that some people, like books, are easy to misread. And now he must consider: If one's singular tragedy has already hit, what happens when more misfortune strikes?
Don't let the synopsis fool you… this book isn't the typical run of the mill YA romance novel. Love can make you happy, definitely, but the only person in charge of your happiness is yourself. If you like books with lots of wit, fun, and are full of zingers, pick this one up!
Recommended by Ricci
Main Library
Let’s Pretend This Never Happened:
(A Mostly True Memoir)
By Jenny Lawson
In an illustrated memoir, the creator of the Bloggess blog shares humorous stories from her life, including her awkward upbringing in Texas and her relationship with her husband.
Absolutely hilarious! Made me laugh out loud several times.
Recommended by Edda
West Kendall Regional
A Discovery of Witches
By Deborah Harkness
Witch and Yale historian Diana Bishop discovers an enchanted manuscript, attracting the attention of 1,500‑year‑old vampire Matthew Clairmont. The orphaned daughter of two powerful witches, Bishop prefers intellect, but relies on magic when her discovery of a palimpsest documenting the origin of supernatural species releases an assortment of undead who threaten, stalk, and harass her.
Recommended by Alisha
Main Library
This is Not My Hat
By Jon Klassen
When a tiny fish shoots into view wearing a round blue topper (which happens to fit him perfectly), trouble could be following close behind. So it's a good thing that enormous fish won't wake up. And even if he does, it's not like he'll ever know what happened.
Have you ever taken something that isn't yours? Well read this book to find out what can happen to you if you do.
Recommended by Mercy
South Dade Regional
The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict
By Trenton Lee Stewart
Nine‑year‑old Nicholas Benedict, a boy without parents and afflicted with an unfortunate nose and narcolepsy, is sent to a new orphanage where he encounters vicious bullies, selfish adults, strange circumstances, and a mystery that could change his life forever.
This is a great book to read out loud to 2nd - 4th graders. The vocabulary is advanced but the setting and topics are safe for young students.
Recommended by Eleanor
Main Library
Lady Chatterley’s Lover
By D.H. Lawrence
Inspired by the long-standing affair between D. H. Lawrence's German wife and an Italian peasant, Lady Chatterley's Lover follows the intense passions of Constance Chatterley. Trapped in an unhappy marriage to an aristocratic mine owner whose war wounds have left him paralyzed and impotent, Constance enters into a liaison with the gamekeeper Mellors.
This is one of the most often banned books. Come see what the fuss is all about.
Recommended by Alan
South Dade Regional
Beauty Queens
By Libba Bray
When a plane crash strands thirteen beauty contestants on a mysterious island, they struggle to survive, to get along with one another, to combat the island's other diabolical occupants, and to learn their dance numbers in case they are rescued in time for the competition.
A hilarious satire on gender and beauty.
Recommended by Edda
West Kendall Regional