Book of the Week:

My Squirrel Days

by Ellie Kemper

This collection of personal essays by the star of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt is just as kooky and charming as that character and other adorable ditzes she played in Bridesmaids and The Office.  Yet in recounting scenes from her life–the backyard squirrel she once tried to befriend, her secret history as a pants-wetter, politics on The Office set–Kemper reveals herself as a sharply intelligent observer as well.  She’s happy to burst the self-important bubble of celebrity, including her own.–People

Dear Evan Hansen

Val Emmerich with Steven Levenson, Benj Pasek & Justin Paul

Evan Hansen is a lonely, deeply anxious boy who becomes famous online as the best friend of a classmate who committed suicide.  Except…Evan wasn’t his friend.  If you’ve seen the Broadway show, you’ll enjoy revisiting the timely story, here including interesting additions.  If not, put on the album and prepare to be moved.

The Kennedy Debutante

by Kerri Maher

It’s 1938 and JFK’s sister Kathleen “Kick” Kennedy is captivating London with her wicked wit and considerable charms.  As war looms, she falls for Billy Hartington, the future Duke of Devonshire and a staunch Protestant.  Will she choose her Catholic faith–and disapproving family–or follow her heart?  A riveting reimagining of a true tale of forbidden love.