Collection Development Corner

Submitted by Alexa Martin, Molly Moore, and Kim Tomblin

Hello from your Collection Development team! We are excited to bring you a monthly check-in of what’s going on in Materials. Every month, we’ll share some of our favorite recent titles, trending genres, author read-a-likes or news and updates. 

Alexa:

Fall Themed Titles for Kids:

• Millie Fleur’s Pumpkin Problem by Christy Mandin - EF 

Another installment in the Millie Fleur series.

• Lilly’s Surprise Pumpkins by Beth Charles -EF 

A perfect story for young gardeners.

• Pokémon Pumpkin Party - ERN 

Pokémon facts for young readers.

• Froggy: Autumn Antics by Paige Walshe - JGN 

Froggy and his sweet friends return for another adventure!

• Jazzy the Witch: Friend Fiasco by Jessixa Bagley - JGN 

Fall vibes abound in this cozy JGN series.

Molly:

Fall Themed Titles - Adult Fiction:

• Autumn at the Cat Cafe by Kathleen Fuller
  
  
• The Cozy Nook Bookshop by Jeanine Chin
  
  
• Meet Cute Magic by Morgan Elizabeth 
  
  
• Fall Too Well by Erin Branscom (Cozy Creek Collection series - various authors)
  
  
• Big Bad Wolf by Laurie Gilmore
  
  
• Cat Dragon by Samantha Birch

Kim:

Getting Cozy for Fall - Adult Nonfiction

• Autumn Artwork: Fall Embroidery Patterns and Techniques for Cozy Crafting by Alyssa Ploof
  
  
• Burn & Brew: Rituals: Incense Blends & Cozy Drinks for Balance, Healing, and Inner Peace by Rhonda Kuykendall-Jabari
  
  
• Cozy Hobbies: Joyful Activities for Play & Leisure by Kennedy Rose
  
  
• A Cozy Kitchen Cookbook: 100 Easy, Comforting Recipes for Every Mood and Desire by Adrianna Adarme

Be on the lookout for these upcoming Fall Releases!

New Releases for Kids:

• Rosie Gets Ready by Sergio Ruzzier - EF

Would be perfect for storytime!

• Tiana’s Bayou Adventure by Ridley Pearson - JF 

A new release from the Disney Magical Map series! Perfect for kids who love the theme park.

• Kiki and the New Magic by Eiko Kadono - JF 

A new sequel to Kiki’s Delivery Service!

• Pia in the Forest by David Bruggink - JGN 

Understated art with Bluey-esque humor.

New Releases Adult Fiction:

• Desert Heist by Alex Dekker 
  
  
• Fallen for France by Elizabeth Letts 
  
  
• Harbinger by Geneva Lee
  
  
• Scion by James Islington
  
  
• Taipei Story by RF Kuang 
  
  
• They Say a Girl Died Here by Sarah Pinborough 

New Releases Adult Nonfiction:

September releases:

• Situated: Find the People and Places That Bring Out Your Best by Angela Duckworth
  
  
• Profits, Prophets, Coaches, and Kings: (When) Do Leaders Matter? by Jared Diamond
  
  
• Rock*: A Mainstream Alternative History of Alternative Mainstream Music by Chuck Klosterman
  
  
• The Vanishing Family: Love, Fate and the Quest to End Dementia by Robert Kolker
  
  
• The Castle: Adventures in the World of Unraveling Men by Jon Ronson
  
  
• The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic by Malcolm Gladwell
  
  
• Redwood: The Untold Story of the Cold War’s Most Extraordinary Spy by Ben MacIntyre

October releases:

• Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World by Adam Grant
  
  
• Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State by Michael Lewis 
  
  
• Uniting the States: Six Crucial Moments That Forged the American Miracle by Brian Kilmeade
  
  
• The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World by Nathaniel Philbrick
  
  
• Co-Existence: The Next Phase of AI by Ethan Mollick
  
  
• Simply Ina: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten