Hell is a World Without You by Jason Kirk is a starkly comical look at the life of a teenage evangelical Christian. It is the early 2000s when a 13.9-year-old teenage boy begins to seriously question the church lifestyle he has been brought up in....

Things are going very well, and the possibility of love warms her heart, but can she forget her past and trust a man? Hanna has been through various challenges in life. Growing up, she had been named John by her parents, who could not accept...

Half a Cup of Sand and Sky by Nadine Bjursten is a masterfully crafted novel that seamlessly blends personal narratives with the backdrop of political upheaval and cultural nuances. Amineh's character is the heart and soul of the story, and readers become deeply invested in...

Hope Knocking by Nova Mann is based on the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic of the past three years. We follow the thoughts, fears, and adventures of a small family grouping in the mountains of East Tennessee. Amantha, her husband Matthew, and her aging mother,...

Hands Across the Sea by Brian Cook is a law enforcement novel that explores the complexities and biases within a sheriff's office and the journey of Sheriff Brendan Callaghan and rising leader Seth Alexander. Promotions, particularly of Black officers, are scrutinized, revealing systemic biases and...

Hate Hunters is a work of fiction in the literary, interpersonal drama, and social, political, and cultural writing subgenres. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and was penned by author Mari Georgeson. Taking a satirical and gently critical look at today’s...

Homeless Bear by Claire Carey follows an army veteran's struggles to navigate civilian life. After his mother abandoned him at a tender age, Sean grew up raised by his adoptive mother, Aunt Josephine, and his older siblings, Khan, Vy, May, and Jon. An army veteran...

Headstrong II is a work in the coming-of-age, interpersonal drama, and social issues subgenres. It is best suited to the mature end of the young adult reading spectrum owing to some non-explicit scenes of a sexual nature and more developed adult themes than the first...

Hear Them Roar is a historical, coming-of-age romance drama. It is best suited to the general adult reading audience and features moderate sexual references but nothing graphic. Penned by Anastacia Hawkins and inspired by the memories of her father’s life as a Chicago entertainer...

Hold Circulation: Trial and Redemption is the latest installment in Syntell Smith’s Call Numbers series. The book follows the staff of the 58th Street Branch Library as their lives are complicated by lost loves, estranged parents, cheating boyfriends, imminent births, and bereavement. It doesn’t take...