Once There were Wolves by Charlotte McConaghy

Must read for winter! Literary fiction meets murder mystery in this fascinating story. A unique novel that is hard to put down. McConaghy is a beautiful writer!

Inti Flynn leads a team of biologists tasked with reintroducing gray wolves to the remote Highlands. She hopes to heal the dying landscape, but the town is against reintroducing wolves near their livestock. When a farmer is found dead, Inti knowns who the town will blame. But if the wolves didn’t make the kill, then who did? Inti has a unique ability that could help her uncover the truth, but it also makes her vulnerable. And what if the prime suspect is a man she's falling for? A story of family, love and the wilderness around them.

The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown

Cassie, a bookseller, receives a gift from her favorite customer: "The Book of Doors." This isn't just any book, it's capable of unlocking any door, anywhere in the world. Soon, Cassie and her best friend, Izzy, are stepping through portals to places previously only dreamed of. Unbeknownst to Cassie, she now holds an artifact that formidable collectors would stop at nothing to possess. And this isn't the only magical book out there, there are others that grant its owner’s unique, sometimes dangerous, powers. Join Cassie on a thrilling journey through time, and across thresholds, as she races to protect her book from falling into the wrong hands. 

This is a delightful twisty-turny magical adventure, a smartly written story that will have you utterly hooked from the first page. 

How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley

This book is an absolute delight!  I found myself captivated by each character. Each person is lovable and charming in a unique way. Pooley has officially claimed a spot as one of my favorite authors!

Lydia embarks on an unexpected journey as she takes a job running the Senior Citizens Social Club. What she anticipated as peaceful afternoons filled with knitting and tea quickly spirals into delightful chaos, as the club members defy all her expectations. When the city council threatens to close their beloved community center, the spirited seniors rally together, teaming up with the daycare next door to hatch an unorthodox plan. With time running out and the police closing in on a suspect, their feisty plot unfolds in a whirlwind of excitement.