A Series of Unfortunate Events - Written by: Lemony Snicket

Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are particularly gifted children. They grow up in a happy, loving home filled with books and inventive genius . . . until their parents die in a terrible fire that destroys their house. Placed in the care of the wicked Count Olaf, the Baudelaire children must escape the clutches of their greedy guardian or risk losing their entire fortune - or worse, their lives.

Where to get it: Barnes & Noble, any public library, SAILS Library Network (Netflix TV series)

My Most Excellent Year - By: Steve Kluger

T.C. Keller is a Red Sox fanatic, while his brother Augie Hwong is more akin to Bette Midler. Their interests finally intermix when Ale Perez, daughter of the ambassador to Mexico, comes to town. Accompanied by a little deaf boy named Hucky and some magic from Mary Poppins, these three high school freshmen navigate their newfound independence in the streets of Brookline, MA.

Where to get it: Mansfield Public Library

Howl's Moving Castle 

By: Diana Wynne Jones

A fantasy novel featuring Sophie, a young hatter cursed to appear as an old hag. Eager to undo the curse, she seeks out the infamous womanizing wizard, Howl Pendragon, who resides in his mythical moving castle. However, Sophie learns her luck is low when the same witch who bewitched her is hunting after the legendary wizard as well.   

Where to get it: Amazon, Bookstores

Sherwood - By: Meagan Spooner

Catherine, Called Birdy - By: Karen Cushman

Catherine refuses to get married, despite her father forcing her to do so. She commits a few crimes to get what she wants, because not even the 12th century patriarchy can stop female rage.

Where to get it: Audible, Minuteman Library Network

Of Fire and Stars

Audrey Coulthurst

Magic, romance and fantasy politics abound. Lesbians. 10/10

If you like this one, the sequel, Of Ice and Shadows, is fantastic!

Wednesday

They're creepy and they're cooky, mysterious and spooky . . . the Addams family returns once again with this hit series about their macabre daughter, Wednesday. Now enrolled at Nevermore Academy, a school of outcasts and weirdos, Wednesday must investigate the series of attacks on students from an unknown predator, all the while being hunted down herself. 

Where to find it: Netflix

The Witcher

Geralt and Cirilla are finally united, but Ciri's seemingly limitless powers have yet to be controlled. Meanwhile, Yennefer is hopelessly dejected as she searches to recover her own magic, even if it means betraying her closest Allies.

Where to find it: Netflix

Young Sheldon

In this Big Bang Theory prequel, Sheldon Cooper, a scientific prodigy, navigates high school at the ripe old age of nine. His parents are torn back and forth between their three children, religion, and Meemaw Connie. You don't wanna miss this hilarious and heartwarming show.

Where to find it: CBS, HBO Max, Paramount+, Hulu, Netflix

Midnight Mass

A mysterious priest appears in a small town estranged from the US mainland to reinvigorate the "truth of Christianity". Seems like a typical Christain show? ...Right? WRONG. Unnatural miracles to sudden disappearances all lead back to the strange appearance of this priest. Is he really who he says he is? Is he really here to save the town, or destroy it?

Where to find it: Netflix

The Good Place

Eleanor is dead. She finds herself in the Good Place, an equivalent of Heaven, Nirvana, and the Sims World all at once. But a mistake has been made: Eleanor was not a good person on Earth. She was never supposed to be in the Good Place. Now she must advocate for her spot in this paradise or be sent away for all eternity. 

Where to find it: Netflix

The Great

Catherine the Great's story as told through witty dialogue and elegant satire. Stars Elle Fanning and Nicholas Hoult.  

Where to find it: Hulu