Thursday, September 18
The Martian by Andy Weir
Stranded alone on Mars after a deadly dust storm, astronaut Mark Watney is presumed gone by his crew—and with no way to contact Earth, he just might be. Facing limited supplies, life-threatening damage, and the harsh Martian environment, survival seems impossible. Armed with engineering know-how, sharp wit, and sheer determination, he takes on each challenge with grit and humor in this gripping, surprisingly funny survival story about beating the odds one step at a time.
Thursday, October 16
North Woods by Daniel Mason
Spanning centuries, North Woods tells the story of a single house in the New England wilderness and the lives of those who pass through it, from fugitive lovers to war survivors, painters, and even a panther. Each chapter reveals a new inhabitant, uncovering secrets, desires, and connections that echo across time. Richly atmospheric and deeply imaginative, this novel explores how history, nature, and memory intertwine, asking the haunting question: how do we endure, even after we’re gone?
Thursday, December 18
Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
In a dystopian America where prisoners challenge for a shot at freedom, Loretta Thurwar and Hamara “Hurricane Staxxx” Stacker are stars of the controversial CAPE program. As Thurwar nears release, she grapples with what it means to leave her team and her humanity behind. A bold, unflinching look at mass incarceration, capitalism, and the meaning of freedom, Chain-Gang All-Stars is as thrilling as it is thought-provoking.