Wilco Reads

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.”

Dr. Seuss

Want to Know a Secret? by Freida McFadden (March 3): A twisty psychological thriller about an influencer whose “perfect” life begins to unravel when a stranger threatens to leak her darkest secrets.

Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser (March 3): A grounded, historical reimagining of the Cinderella story told from the perspective of the stepmother as she struggles to secure her daughters’ futures.

The Secret Lives of Murderers’ Wives by Elizabeth Arnott (March 3): A gripping mystery centered on a group of women united by a dark bond: their husbands are all notorious killers..

Now I Surrender by Álvaro Enrigue (March 3): A sprawling historical epic that reimagines the surrender of Geronimo and the complex, violent history of the American West.

A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman (March 3): From the author of The Light Between Oceans, this emotional novel follows an Australian family dealing with the consequences of a long-held secret.

The Future Book by Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris (March 3): A visionary and funny children’s picture book that explores imaginative and playful possibilities for what the future might hold.

Judy Blume: A Life by Mark Oppenheimer (March 10): The definitive biography of the literary icon, tracing her journey from a 1950s housewife to a revolutionary voice in children’s and adult literature.

Better Than a Touchdown by Jalen Hurts (March 10): An inspiring picture book by the NFL star about a boy who learns that teamwork and resilience are more important than winning the game.

The Fox and the Devil by Kiersten White (March 10): A dark gothic fantasy following a vampire hunter’s daughter who becomes entangled with a beautiful but dangerous serial killer.

Once and Again by Rebecca Serle (March 10): A high-concept romance about a woman who is given the chance to revisit the most pivotal moments of her past to see if she can change her future.

Innamorata by Ava Reid (March 17): A lush gothic romance set in a magical Venice, where a woman must navigate a web of secrets and curses to save her family from ruin.

Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg (March 17): A warm, reflective novel centered on a 92-year-old woman writing a letter to her former neighbor about the quiet richness of a life well-lived.

The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez (March 24): A soulful contemporary romance that explores fate and messy timing when a woman realizes she is falling for her boyfriend’s best friend.

Daughter of Egypt by Marie Benedict (March 24): A historical novel about the brilliant and defiant women behind the discovery of King Tut’s tomb and the preservation of Egyptian history.

The Keeper by Tana French (March 31): The atmospheric conclusion to the Cal Hooper trilogy, where a retired detective in a quiet Irish village is drawn into one last dark mystery.

Son of Nobody by Yann Martel (March 31): From the author of Life of Pi, this philosophical novel follows a man’s journey to understand his identity through the stories of those he encounters.

The Hybrid Prince by Tui T. Sutherland (March 3rd): The 16th installment in the Wings of Fire series, continuing the epic dragon adventures for middle-grade readers.

Westward Women by Alice Martin (March 3): A historical novel following a group of women traveling across the American West, exploring themes of survival and female friendship..

One Word, Six Letters by Adib Khorram (March 10): A contemporary YA novel that explores identity and the quiet struggle of coming to terms with one’s self in a complicated world.

Wolf Worm by T. Kingfisher (March 24): A unique 1800s historical mystery following a young woman illustrating insects who uncovers the insidious motivations of a dark collector.