Ravenous Readers Staff Picks: March 2026Like this list

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• Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold

  Clark, P. Djèlí

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  This middle grade title chock-full of adventure had our RR team member asking "Did you really just escape death AGAIN?" The answer, luckily, was yes! Magic, mystical gods, good and evil- oh my! Recommended by Karen @ Joel D. Valdez Main Library.

• All Other Nights

  A Novel

  Horn, Dara

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  A gorgeously written work of historical fiction that weaves captivating fictional characters into the very real politics, intrigue, drama and trauma of the Civil War. Fun fact, this novel originated from a shorter piece first published in the famous…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Gingerbread Monster

  Gemeinhart, Dan

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  This "cute-spooky" picture book is a silly and charming read for all seasons. Recommended by Kelsey @ W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library.

• The Golem and the Jinni

  Wecker, Helene

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  Our RR team member said she wanted to stay in the world created in this beautifully written book! Recommended by Georgia @ Martha Cooper Library.

• The Husbands

  a Novel

  Gramazio, Holly

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  Recommended by Ben @ Himmel Park Library.

• The Midnight Library

  Haig, Matt, 1975-

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  When the protagonist of this impactful book dies by suicide, she finds herself in the titular midnight library- a sort of limbo- where the titles on the shelves contain stories of the alternate paths her life could have taken, had she made other…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Poppy Fields

  Erlick, Nikki

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  Scientists have discovered a way to put mourning individuals into a coma out of which they will awaken healed from their grief- but there is a 25% chance to be left with zero emotional ties whatsoever to those they were grieving... would you take…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Project Hail Mary

  a Novel

  Weir, Andy

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  Recommended by Ben @ Himmel Park Library.

• Silver & Blood

  Mihalik, Jessie

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  This romantasy title by Tucson Festival of Books 2026 presenting author Mihalik, the first in an upcoming series, has "Beauty and the Beast" vibes. The compelling story follows a strong female protagonist who, when tasked with hunting down the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Spoiler Alert

  A Novel

  Dade, Olivia

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  An empowering "celebrity X normal person" romance that champions self-love, found family and community, and the power of popular culture and fandom to band people together. Our RR team member says she only wishes she found this book sooner!…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Star Shipped

  a Novel

  Sebastian, Cat

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  'Star Shipped' is Tucson Festival of Books 2026 presenting author Sebastian's first contemporary romance- though this quiet book with a "brain-based plot" that our RR team member describes as narrated "like you're walking around in the head of an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• To Be Taught, If Fortunate

  Chambers, Becky

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  Recommended by Ben @ Himmel Park Library.

• Unmask Alice

  LSD, Satanic Panic, and the Imposter Behind the World's Most Notorious Diaries

  Emerson, Rick

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  If you're anything like our RR team member, you read and re-read "Go Ask Alice" by Anonymous as a teen- the supposed real-life diary of a young woman's tragic path into addiction. However, in this shocking nonfiction title, Emerson uncovers the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Way of the Writer

  Reflections on the Art and Craft of Storytelling

  Johnson, Charles

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  Our RR team member read Johnson's autobiographical writer's guide, which stems from what originally started as a series of blog posts, as part of her "self-guided MFA for writing". Recommended by Jessica in the Collection Development Office.

• Zoe Rosenthal Is Not Lawful Good

  Werlin, Nancy

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  Werlin's novel explores and reflects on what it means to be part of a fandom, and the joy, love, and sense of belonging people gain from participation. Titular Zoe Rosenthal is a rule follower and lives life exactly the way you "should"- until she…Read moreRead more of this annotation