THE ADVENTURES OF AMINA AL-SIRAFI: Lovers of pirates and magic rejoice! This epic pirate adventure set in the Middle East, follows the infamous captain Amina Al-Sirafi through the magic and mayhem that has been her life. Now retired, she has been living a comfortable quiet life with her family until she’s offered a job she can’t refuse. Getting the old crew back together is half the adventure, battling old enemies, a familiar demon, and winning her fortune will keep readers on the edge of their seats the entire time. — Caroline

THE WRITING RETREAT: An instant New York Times bestseller, this twisty romp of a thriller kept me up well into the night with it's edge-of-your seat action. Set deep in the Adirondacks, a group of aspiring writers find themselves locked in a literary challenge handed down by a legendary novelist who promises great rewards for the individual who can rise above the rest. A frayed friendship and romantic entanglements add to the building tension. Bonus: we have signed copies in stock! — Dorothy

I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU: Bodie returns to teach at the elite boarding school she attended in her youth. Through one of her students, she revisits a murder committed while she was at school and finds discrepancies that point to a different suspect than the one convicted. This riveting mystery from the author of The Great Believers examines justice, race, and gender and the roles they play in our assumptions and preconceptions. — Libby

THE CHINESE GROOVE: Okay, you all know that I bought it for the cover but I have to say, I'm really digging this story about a young immigrant with big visions and seemingly bigger obstacles. High hopes of a new life in San Francisco are bolstered by the idea that a "Chinese groove" will help him find his way. As reality sets in, dreams of a successful future are in danger of being dashed. I can't wait to see what happens. — Yvette

NINTH HOUSE: Taking a left turn in my usual reading, I decided to dive into the first in what is fast-becoming my favorite fantasy series. Alex, a Yale freshman, has carried around a lifelong secret that suddenly makes her of great use to a set of mysterious benefactors who claim to be keeping the world safe from more nefarious forces at work in Yale's secret societies. I cannot put this book down; it's a total treat and I can't wait to dive into Hell Bent, on our shelves now! — Page

HELLO BEAUTIFUL: The author of the best seller Dear Edward brings us a profound and moving family drama spanning 30 years. Paying tribute to Little Women, this sweeping saga tests sisterly bonds and the question of what can be forgiven. This not-to-be missed new novel lands on shelves March

28! — Tatum

IMMORTALITY is the eagerly-anticipated sequel to Dana Schwartz’s Anatomy: A Love Story. We follow Hazel as she becomes a skilled doctor treating Edinburgh’s poor with exciting twists and turns that lead her to the royal court in London and a secret society. Schwartz does a fantastic job at melding elements of mystery, gothic romance and historical fiction to create an atmospheric novel full of adventure and intrigue. — Rita

48 CLUES INTO THE DISAPPEARANCE OF MY SISTER: A thriller by genius Joyce Carol Oates tells the story of the mysterious disappearance of the the narrator’s beautiful older sister. Murder? Kidnapping? Or perhaps gone by choice. There are many questions to be answered in this artfully written page turner.  —Sally

SOMEONE ELSE'S SHOES: When Sam grabs the wrong gym bag in her rush to get back to her boring job, the pair of gorgeous Louboutin heels she discovers inside will change her life. What follows is a madcap adventure as the owner hunts her down with much more at stake than the outrageously expensive shoes. This fast-paced, witty story is filled with surprises. A great read! — Robin

PROMISE BOYS: Part thriller and part racial commentary, Promise Boys tells the story of 3 inner city boys who are accused of killing their principal. Their only hope is to clear their names. Told from multiple points of views and police transcripts, this fast paced book will keep you guessing to the last page. — Brianna

Join Darien Library + Barrett Bookstore on a culinary journey north to celebrate celebrity pastry chef and cookbook author Gesine Bullock-Prado's new book, My Vermont Table: Recipes for All (Six) Seasons. Gesine will be in conversation with Barrett Bookstore's Marketing + Events Director Page Berger. 

Wait, there are six seasons? We will let Gesine explain as she takes readers on a sweet and savory journey through each of these special Vermont seasons. Mouth-watering recipes like Vermont Cheddar Soup, Maple Pulled Pork Sliders and other quintessential Vermont flavors we know and love, are updated with ingredients and spices she grows in her backyard. With stunning photos, Vermonters and visitors alike will revel in a seat at this table. There is so much to talk about! As owner and baking instructor at her Sugar Glider Kitchen in Vermont, Gesine's classes sell out within minutes. Come join us for a very special gastronomical evening!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gesine Bullock-Prado is a renowned pastry chef, cookbook author, baking instructor and television personality. She is the author of five baking books, Sugar Baby, Pie It Forward, Bake it Like You Mean It, Let Them Eat Cake, Fantastical Cakes and her baking memoir My Life from Scratch. Her confections have been featured in such publications as Better Homes and Gardens and People Magazine, she has been the contributing food editor of both Runner’s World and Food + Wine, she has co-hosted Cooking Channel’s Unique Sweets and is a regular food presenter on the Today Show and NPR’s All Things Considered. She is the host of Food Network’s Baked in Vermont and has appeared as a judge on several Food Networkcompetitions. She is the owner and baking instructor at Sugar Glider Kitchen and is working towards getting her Vermont Master Gardener Certification in 2023.