Lost in the Stacks

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Cover of Moonflower Murders by Anthony Horowitz
  • Vicki J Kondelik
Moonflower Murders is the sequel to Anthony Horowitz’s clever mystery-within-a-mystery Magpie Murders. Like its predecessor, it is really two books in one. The first is set in the present day and features book editor Susan Ryeland. The second is a classic mystery in the style of Agatha Christie, set in the 1950s and featuring detective Atticus Pünd, the creation of the fictional, deceased author Alan Conway, whose murder Susan solved in Magpie Murders. As with the previous book, the fictional mystery set in the past provides clues to the “real” mystery set in the present.
Cover of Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
  • Vicki J Kondelik
Crocodile on the Sandbank is one of my favorite mystery novels of all time. It's the first in a series about Amelia Peabody, an unconventional Englishwoman in late 19th century Egypt. She and her traveling companion, Evelyn, meet the two Emerson brothers at an archaeological site, and sparks fly between Amelia and the older brother, Radcliffe Emerson. A walking mummy haunts the camp at night, and various accidents happen. Will Amelia figure out what's going on?
Book covers for 'Cooking Comics!: Simple Skills, Fantastic Food' by Laurie Thompson, 'Spy x Family, Vol. 1' by Tatsuya Endo, 'Only This Beautiful Moment' by Abdi Nazemian, and 'Can't Spell Treason Without Tea' by Rebecca Thorne
  • Krystel Anderson
September is just around the corner and with it comes Library Card Sign-Up Month — a perfect time to discover all the incredible resources the library has to offer! If you didn’t know, your MCard serves as your library card. While you don’t need to sign up for an additional card, this next month is a fantastic time to check out the array of streaming, gaming, and reading materials available here at the University of Michigan Library!

One such resource is the library’s OverDrive collection. Whether you’re searching for academic texts or just some leisurely reads, there’s something for everyone. Check out some of the highlights and discover new favorites!
Book covers of 'Hola Papi: How to Come Out in a Walmart Parking Lot and Other Life Lessons' by John Paul Brammer, 'Walking Practice' by Dolki Min, 'All Systems Red' by Martha Wells, and 'Lost in the Moment and Found' by Seanan McGuire
  • Krystel Anderson
With the beginning of the semester just under a week away, the move-in overwhelm is in full swing. It’s the perfect time to take a breather and relax before classes begin. Whether you would like to reach your reading goals or simply unwind with a short read, check out these OverDrive titles from the library’s collection - all under 300 pages.
Book covers of 'It's Not All Downhill From Here' by Terry McMillan, 'Radical Friendship: Seven Ways to Love Yourself and Find Your People in an Unjust World' by Kate Johnson, 'Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close' by Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman, and 'Miss Meteor' by Anna-Marie McLemore and Tehlor Kay Mejia
  • Krystel Anderson
July 30th is International Day of Friendship, a special occasion to celebrate the relationships and bonds that tie us together. Accessible through the Library’s OverDrive collection, these reads highlight the beauty of nurturing community, the joys and challenges of friendship, and how to nurture deeper connections.
Book covers of 'An Immense World' by Ed Yong, 'In Search of Mycotopia' by Doug Bierend, 'Walleye A Beautiful Fish of the Dark' by Paul J. Radomski, and 'Better Living Through Birding' by Christian Cooper
  • Krystel Anderson
July is Wild About Wildlife Month! As we soak in the sun’s warmth and explore the outdoors, why not take the opportunity to expand our knowledge about the incredible natural world we live in? Whether hiking through forests of towering trees or taking a dip in ocean waters, it becomes clear how interconnected we are with the living world surrounding us. Discover captivating, and sometimes hilarious, stories of the intricate, complex relationships and behaviors that shape the natural environments we know and love.
Book covers of 'Nothing but Blackened Teeth' by Cassandra Khaw, 'The Black Girl Survives in This One' by Various Authors, 'Camp Damascus' by Chuck Tingle, 'Such Sharp Teeth' by Rachel Harrison
  • Krystel Anderson
Are you someone who enjoys horror no matter the season? Well you’re in luck - Summerween is officially upon us! Popularized by the animated show Gravity Falls, Summerween invites those brave enough to indulge in all things eerie and spooky, perfect for those hot summer nights. If you’re in the mood for a scare, be warned of these chilling reads available digitally from the Library’s OverDrive collection.
Four book covers displayed: 'Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic' by Alison Bechdel, 'Gender Queer: A Memoir' by Maia Kobabe, 'The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South' by Michael W. Twitty,and 'All Boys Aren't Blue: A Memoir" by George M. Johnson
  • Krystel Anderson
June is Pride Month! Check out some LGBTQ+ memoirs available digitally from the Library’s Overdrive collection. If you are on campus, check out physical items selected for display on the first floor of the Shapiro Library.
Cover of The Beekeeper's Apprentice by Laurie R. King
  • Vicki J Kondelik
The Beekeeper's Apprentice is an outstanding mystery novel set in 1915-1919, featuring Sherlock Holmes and his new partner in crime-solving, the brilliant teenager Mary Russell. In this first novel in a long-running series, they are faced with a criminal mastermind who is targeting Holmes and everyone associated with him. This year marks the 30th anniversary of this novel, which is one of my favorite books of all time.
Cover of Marie Curie and Her Daughters by Shelley Emling
  • Vicki J Kondelik
This is a biography of the famous scientist Marie Curie that focuses on her relationship with her two daughters, Irène and Ève, who led fascinating lives in their own right. Irène followed in her mother's footsteps as a Nobel Prize-winning scientist, and Ève became a pianist, author, and humanitarian. It is a perfect read for Women's History month.