The Wikkeling by Steven Arntson
Recommended by senior librarian Kathryn Zimmerman for older children
Henrietta lives in the Addition, where parents monitor their children day and night to make sure they’re safe. Despite this, Henrietta sometimes feels an invisible presence standing next to her just before she gets another terrible headache. One day, Henrietta crawls into her attic and finds a previously undiscovered room and a mysterious cat.
The Summer I Learned to Fly by Dana Reinhardt
Recommended by librarian Kay Drache for teens
Drew Robin Solo, 13, is living in California with her mother and helping at The Cheese Shop, Mom’s fledgling business. When Drew’s pet rat escapes, she discovers that a boy her own age, Emmett Crane, is dining off the cheeses and bread that are discarded nightly. As Emmett’s secrets are revealed, he and Drew embark on an adventure that violates both her mom’s rules and Drew’s sense of caution.
Best Staged Plans by Claire Cook
Recommended by librarian Ann Pieri for adults
When professional home stager, Sandra Sullivan, decides to stage (declutter and decorate) her own Boston home, she’s frustrated by a husband and son who don’t understand her need to sell and downsize. Sandra needs a break. She accepts a temporary job in Atlanta staging a hotel she names “Hot Chocolate” for the luscious design scheme she envisions. While trying to simplify her life, Sandra instead runs into nonstop complications. Whether Sandra’s arguing with her GPS or imagining her debut on Home and Garden TV, author Cook’s warm and wacky humor enlivens every scene.
