WEEK 2 OF NOVEMBER’S NEW BOOKS SHOWCASE!
WEEK 2
BOOK 1
Suicide Med
“I don’t want to die like this. Not here, not now—in the anatomy lab on a Saturday night. I know I’ve done some bad things in my life, but I’m pretty sure I don’t deserve this…”
Nobody wants to go to a school nicknamed Suicide Med.
One suicide. Every year.
Heather McKinley has always dreamed of becoming a doctor. She doesn’t even care about her medical school’s grisly history of suicides—it can’t happen to her. But after Heather’s longtime boyfriend dumps her and she finds herself failing anatomy, her world starts to crumble.
The pressure is intense. People crack.
Thank goodness for Dr. Conlon, her quirky but beloved anatomy professor. He’ll do anything to help his students succeed. But is it a coincidence that the bespectacled professor joined the staff the same year the suicides began?
Or are they suicides at all?
All Heather knows is that one student will die this year.
And that student could be her.
“I don’t want to die like this. Not here, not now—in the anatomy lab on a Saturday night. I know I’ve done some bad things in my life, but I’m pretty sure I don’t deserve this…”
Nobody wants to go to a school nicknamed Suicide Med.
One suicide. Every year.
Heather McKinley has always dreamed of becoming a doctor. She doesn’t even care about her medical school’s grisly history of suicides—it can’t happen to her. But after Heather’s longtime boyfriend dumps her and she finds herself failing anatomy, her world starts to crumble.
The pressure is intense. People crack.
Thank goodness for Dr. Conlon, her quirky but beloved anatomy professor. He’ll do anything to help his students succeed. But is it a coincidence that the bespectacled professor joined the staff the same year the suicides began?
Or are they suicides at all?
All Heather knows is that one student will die this year.
And that student could be her.
WEEK 2
BOOK 2
DO YOU REMEMBER?
Now it’s fifteen years later: Helen has reluctantly returned to Ireland for her father’s wedding; Joe is a world-famous musician, newly back in town; and Mush has never left, too scared to venture beyond the counter of his mother’s café.
But human remains have been discovered in the woods. Two more girls have gone missing. And as past and present begin to collide, the estranged friends are forced to confront their own complicity in the events that led to Kala’s disappearance.
Against the backdrop of a town suffocating on its own secrets, in a story that builds from a smolder to a stunning climax, Kala brilliantly examines the sometimes brutal costs of belonging, as well as the battle in the human heart between vengeance and forgiveness, despair and redemption.
It’s time for summer camp, where every day is a new adventure! Join Grayson, Ava and pals as they dive into epic quests, from wild hikes to fishing challenges and campfire cooking showdowns. But this isn’t just any camp—it’s specially designed for warriors like Grayson and Ava who challenge life with diabetes. With the super-cool Nurse Sean, caring Dr. Woodland, and awesome camp counselors cheering him on, Grayson discovers the magic of true friendship and the kick-butt confidence to show diabetes who’s boss.
But the real action kicks off when camp’s over. Back at school, Grayson faces a new set of challenges, like nasty bullies and feeling like the odd one out. But he’s got secret weapons—the mega skills he picked up at camp and the rock-solid backup of his new buddy Owen. They give him the power and courage to take a stand, school others about diabetes, and show the world what he’s made of.
Dive into “Camp Lessons,” the first epic tale in The Sugar Squad Chronicles, and get ready for a roller-coaster ride of bravery, facing down bullies, and discovering the awesome strength of a Squad that’s got your back.
WEEK 2
BOOK 5
THE SUGAR SQUAD CHRONICLES: SEASONS CHANGE (BOOK 2 JUNIOR FICTION)
Dive back into the world of the Sugar Squad with Book 2: Season’s Change! As the magic of summer camp fades, Ava finds herself caught up in a whirlwind of emotions. The changing seasons reflect the changes in her own life, especially with her parents’ sudden divorce. Now, between two homes, Ava feels torn and out of place. But in the middle of all this confusion, she finds comfort in the power of friendship and the unconditional love of her new dog Buddy—who has more in common with her than she might realize!
As Ava struggles to figure out who she is and what is really important to her, she dives deeper into her love for cooking. The kitchen becomes her special place, where she learns to create amazing meals, enjoy new types of music and share fun stories. But, of course, life isn’t just about yummy food and giggles. There’s drama on the volleyball court and Ava has to learn to rely on a new coach with superpowers of her own.
Through it all, the power of friendship shines through, reminding Ava of the importance of love, trust and the courage to chase her dreams.
WEEK 2
BOOK 6
THE SUGAR SQUAD CHRONICLES: A SWEETWATER MYSTERY (BOOK 3 JUNIOR FICTION)
The Sugar Squad is back together for what they believe will be a fun spring cleanup weekend. These campers, bonded by their shared experiences with diabetes, have always managed the challenges of the great outdoors with basic persistence and companionship. But this weekend proves different.
Soon after their arrival, mysterious events begin to unfold. One of their own goes missing, and cryptic clues emerge in the most unexpected places. While the camp’s grownups were always their pillars of support, the Sugar Squad starts to wonder if they can truly trust the adults they once looked up to.
Harnessing the powers of friendship and teamwork, they delve deep into the mysteries, with Owen’s tech expertise propelling their puzzle-solving abilities to new heights. But as mysteries unfold, they discover that courage isn’t just about facing external threats. Sometimes, it’s about looking inward, understanding oneself, and realizing that the answers might just lie within.
In this gripping tale, the challenges of managing diabetes and living with a chronic illness become their strengths. The Sugar Squad showcases the true essence of friendship, teamwork, and adventure, demonstrating that when united, they can overcome any obstacle.
WEEK 2
BOOK 7
THE LIBYAN DIVERSION
Abu Nakba―the man responsible for lethal attacks in Washington, D.C., London, and Jerusalem―is finally dead. Marcus Ryker has been tasked with hunting down and destroying what’s left of the terror group Kairos.
But before Ryker can mobilize his team of CIA operatives with their new assignment, a disturbing report from Libya suggests all may not be as it seems. The U.S. bombing that should have taken out Nakba’s headquarters now appears to have been a disastrous mistake―and Ryker himself may be responsible.
With Kairos gearing up for a major retaliatory strike against the U.S., time is short, and terror cells may already be inside American borders. But Ryker won’t be able to stop this threat until he clears his own name, and his closest ally inside the White House can no longer help him.
The Libyan diversion threatens to leave Ryker on the sidelines just when his country needs him most.
Packed with action and intrigue, this thriller novel is everything Joel’s fans have come to expect.