Selections for Mature Readers

What happens when you do the right thing for the wrong reason?

When Emira, a Black babysitter, is falsely accused of kidnapping the child she cares for, Alix, the wealthy white mother springs into action to fight racism on Emira's behalf. But Emira's not sure she wants Alix's "help." And when the viral video brings in someone from Alix's past, things get very complicated. 

Content warnings: Sexual content, language

A group of wealthy, elite college students murder one of their classmates. But why?

Content warnings: Violence, sexual content

Days before he is released from prison, Shadow's wife dies in a tragic car accident. On the way home, he encounters a man named Mr. Wednesday, who claims to be a war refugee, a former god, and king of America. Working for Wednesday, Shadow finds himself sucked into a war of epic proportions, as gods battle for the hearts of a country.

Content warnings: Sexual content, violence, language

A retelling of the myth of Medusa, the infamous monster who turns men to stone. 

Content warning: Sexual assault, violence

The world first met Chanel Miller as Emily Doe, the anonymous victim in Brock Turner's rape and sexual assault trial. In this memoir, we see her as a writer, artist, survivor, and fighter. Her courage to speak out about her own experience of sexual assault gave many other victims the courage to do the same.

Content warning: Sexual assault

This true crime classic presents an inside look at serial killer Ted Bundy, written by a woman who was his friend before she knew what he did.

Content warning: rape, murder

The story of Charles Manson--a serial killer--and the investigation and trial that put him in prison.

Content warnings: Murder, violence, racial slurs