This year was full of delicious reads and BCPL staff is here to suggest a few of our fiction favorites. Whether you enjoy a light romance, a hearty historical adventure or would rather savor a suspenseful mystery, the library has something for every plate!
by Callie Hart
“A perfect read for anyone who loves history and libraries.”
– KATHY D.
by Suzanne Collins
“This book was a complete mix of emotions with an unpredictable plot, which makes it a great read in my opinion.”
– LAURA T.
by Gloria Chao
“A laugh-out-loud cozy mystery with a touch of romance.”
– JENNIFER G.
by Deanna Raybourn
“A fun and exciting story of a group of 4 retirement-aged, lady assassins.”
– JEFF S.
by Annie Hartnett
“A lonely lottery winner, his down-on-her-luck daughter, two orphans and a death-predicting cat meet at just the right time for a road trip that will make you laugh out loud and ugly cry.”
– EMILY S.
by Emma Pattee
“A fast-paced journey through the aftermath of an earthquake in Portland, with a complicated main character and a plot that will keep you turning the pages.”
– MEAGAN G.
by A.S. Webb
“As epic as the classic Greek tales themselves, this story follows a reluctant heroine as she begins a new and perilous journey set in the familiar world of gods, mythological creatures and heroes.”
– MARIA M.
by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
“You may never have imagined that a slow-burn fantasy version of ‘The Office’ would work, but the third book in the ‘Assistant to the Villain’ series hits all the right notes.”
– ADRIANNA W.
by Charlie Donlea
“A mystery/thriller about a killer, an obsessed woman, and how an unsolved missing girl affects the peoples lives in the small town.”
– GENA K.
by Nalini Singh
“The world Singh has built is amazing with well developed characters, great love stories and an overarching story that has carried through 24 books.”
– CARRIE H.
by Kaylie Smith
“This is a fast-paced romantasy following a family’s cursed game that kept me spellbound from the beginning!”
– MARISSA W.
by Karin Slaughter
“Slaughter knows how to write a compelling story; I enjoy her wit. The story had some interesting twists and I hope this is the first in a new series!”
– CINDY D.
More 2025 Book Picks:
The Compound
by Aisling Rawle
– SARAH K.
A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping
by Sangu Mandanna
– LACY H.
You Are Fatally Invited
by Ande Pliego
– EMILY K.S.
Sky Daddy
by Kate Folk
– KARIANA W.
Shield of Sparrows
by Devney Perry
– KAYLEE K.
The Missing Half
by Ashley Flowers
– EMILY K.S.
