The graphic novel adaptation of the hit D&D podcast The Adventure Zone, this series is perfect for both fans and newcomers to the hilarious and heartfelt fantasy adventure story. - Elizabeth Graham, Epiphany

A travelogue following an Icelandic horse trader to Asia Minor incorporating elements of early sagas, language, and poetry traditions. Ghosts and magic add fantasy to the historical mix telling the importance of horses to the industry of man. - Jessica Cline, Picture Collection

Chilean students Julio and Emilia fall in love through great literature. Even after they separate, their lives mirror each other as they continue through young adulthood. Translated from Spanish, this quick read is a literary masterpiece. Kameron Morton, High Bridge

I've never quite met characters who captured my heart, like Agnès and Fabienne. This story of childhood prodigies bound by a fraught adolescent friendship is perfect for fans of  "My Brilliant Friend." - Isaac Sorell, Hamilton Grange

A Portuguese captain in a German WWI POW camp details the hunger, boredom, filth, and intense interpersonal relationships that he endured with patient silence to a friend years later. His philosophical perspectives are delivered with dark humor and clear fluid language. - Jessica Cline, Picture Collection

Thirty-four years old and single, Ms. Shibata is made to do menial tasks at a paper core company - until one day, she tells her co-workers that she's pregnant. Except she's not. Written in the form of a maternity journal, we follow Ms. Shibata's journey as she explores the perks of pregnancy and the time she is given to learning about herself.

While largely unknown in the US, Alejandra Pizarnik is considered a master in Latin America, on par with Sylvia Plath and Emily Dickinson. This collection of her middle and late work explores themes of childhood, madness, and death with startling intensity. - Kameron Morton, High Bridge

It may only be spring, but that's the start of the road leading to the Fall Classic! Tyler Kepner takes an extensive look at the history of the World Series, highlighting those who've thrived under the pressure, those who caved under it, and everyone else in between. - Joe Pascullo, 53rd St

Readers interested in scholarship on imperialism and African economic history can check out Rodney's detailed work. He details how Europe's exploitation through the slave trade and colonialism benefited Europe's development to Africa's detriment. - Evan Jones, Westchester Square

If you've ever struggled to grasp philosophy, Schur makes understanding it simple and fun in the (achievable?) quest to be perfect. - Elizabeth Graham, Epiphany

This chilling story of two siblings trying to exorcise their childhood home after their parents' death has everything: vivid characters, rich settings, and terrifying puppets. It's heartwarming, heartrending, and not for the faint of heart. - Rae Shevchuk-Hill, Staten Island Bookmobile

An orc and a succubus set up a fantastical village's first coffee shop. The mouse-man baker creates some delightful treats, but nothing is as delicious as the sweet, innocent romance between our two leads. Lord of the Rings meets a fun first date at Starbucks. - Emily Petit, Macomb’s Bridge

Taking a closer look at a seemingly boring couple living in suburban Chicago reveals a twisting thriller of revenge best served cold. - Thaddeus Krupo, Sedgwick

We follow Death as she's dropped into a recently vacated body in the mortal realm and begins her journey through a new *mortal* life. Through her many deaths, she slowly learns what it means to live and, essentially, what life's true meaning is. This graphic novel was beautifully illustrated and you become so invested in her story - you find yourself rooting for her to find her way and you may even find that you learn something as well. - Michelle Rosario, Macomb's Bridge

This novel follows alternating timelines. In one, a girl flees war in Syria with her family. In the other, 800 years earlier, a young woman leaves home and apprentices to a renowned mapmaker. A stunning exploration of pain, loss, and wonder perfect for fans of The Kite Runner. - Rae Shevchuk-Hill, Staten Island Bookmobile

A lonely housewife has an affair with a 6'7" amphibian creature that escaped the nearby Oceanographic Institute. But Shape of Water is not, it explores Dorothy Caliban's detached marriage, her penchant for hearing strange messages on the radio, and her conversations with Larry (her green-skinned lover) about a life of repetition and dissatisfaction.

A necessary and insightful contribution to our understanding of Black women's political analysis in the mid-twentieth century. Local history lovers will find particular interest in Marvel Cooke and Ella Bakers' article on "The Bronx Slave Market," recently highlighted in Makoroba Sow NYPL blog post: Help Wanted: The Bronx Slave Markets and the Exploitation of Black Women Domestic Workers. - Qualia Sway, Belmont

Vividly imagined journey across the Atlantic featuring a tanalizing affair between two magical young women. An excellent pick for fans of romance who like a dash of swashbuckling magic. - Emily Petit, Macomb’s Bridge

 An Australian writer writing about murder writes about an Australian writer writing about murder. Thrilling - readers won't want it to end! - Emily Petit, Macomb’s Bridge

Alaa Abd el-Fattah's ideas and analysis are made all the more urgent as three consecutive regimes in Egypt attempted to silence him through years of imprisonment. Writing on everything from Uber and the 2011-2012 revolution to tender moments shared between families across prison walls, readers are asked to think beyond national divides and imagine what international solidarity could look like. An engrossing read for anyone interested in building a world without prisons and dictators and where freedom is a possibility for all of us. - Qualia Sway, Belmont