Mackenzie Public Library

10/17/2026

The Empyrean #3.5
Threshing Day

Rebecca Yarros

"Welcome to Threshing Day, the brutal, high-stakes trial where would-be riders at Basgiath War College fight to earn the bond of a dragon or die trying. Amid ruthless competition and dragon fire, these thirteen cadets must survive a battlefield where desperate rivals will do anything to gain an advantage and dragons decide one’s ultimate fate―and where a single choice can forge a rider…or destroy them.

Xaden Riorson, the powerful leader. Rhiannon Matthias, the clever friend. Dain Aetos, the dutiful rule-follower. Liam Mairi, the kindhearted protector. Ridoc Gamlyn, the jokester. Sawyer Henrick, the underdog. Garrick Tavis, the dependable aide. Imogen Cardulo, the impulsive fighter. Bodhi Durran, the second-in-command. Mira Sorrengail, the fearless rider. Brennan Sorrengail, the brilliant tactician. Aaric Graycastle, the restless royal. Sloane Mairi, the determined sister.

On Threshing Day, there’s only one rule: don’t die."https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/251172932

10/16/2026

The library is closing early due to power problems causing our lights to be flashing off and on. We will reopen tomorrow at 10 am.

10/16/2026

The Radiance

Ayad Akhtar

"Most Anticipated Books of the Year by Time · Best Books of September by The New York Times and NPR · Best Books of Fall by The Boston Globe · A Must-Read of September by Vulture

“Alive...vivid...heartfelt.” —AO Scott, The New York Times
“A towering accomplishment.” —Theo Baker, New York Times bestselling author of How to Rule the World

A mysterious accident along a country road sparks an awakening and an investigation in Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright and acclaimed novelist Ayad Akhtar’s most daring work yet—a visionary novel of spiritual transformation in an age of fracture—“bordering at times on the ineffable” (Mary Gaitskill, bestselling author of Bad Behavior).

When a hit-and-run shatters more than his body, a writer is plunged into a spiritual awakening he can’t tell from madness. In its grip, he’s drawn to a brilliant campus colleague by an uncanny pull, and into a scandal that threatens to destroy them both. What begins as a provocative portrait of academic and cultural warfare deepens into erotic entanglement, the exposure of a family secret, and the mystery surrounding the narrator’s accident—both the violence and its aftermath.

Moving between rural America and Europe, Islam and Christianity, the intimate and the metaphysical, The Radiance is of our American moment and beyond it—asking not only what has broken, but what radiance remains."https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/244797299

10/15/2026

A Year of Jewish Joy: Inspired Recipes, Rituals, and Traditions for Beautiful Celebrations

Rebekah Lowin

"Blending ancient traditions with modern elegance—and featuring more than 75 delicious Jewish recipes—this inspired guide to celebrating Shabbat and the major holidays will infuse your life with more Jewish joy and meaning, every day of the year.

Imagine a year of Jewish joy, anchored with welcoming, weekly Shabbat dinners, and punctuated with holidays imbued with depth and beauty—all enjoyed, of course, with plenty of delicious food.

In A Year of Jewish Joy, Rebekah Lowin—affectionately dubbed a "Jewish Martha Stewart" by her readers—gently explains the various traditions, blessings, and rituals for Shabbat and the major holidays, and shares menu ideas, entertaining tips, DIY crafts, and tablescape inspirations, along with more than 75 delicious Kosher recipes, blending beloved traditions and whimsical new ideas so you can create celebrations that are entirely your own. From Rosh Hashanah to Tu B’Av, Rebekah takes you on a journey through the Jewish calendar, infusing each holiday with creativity, elegance, and infectious enthusiasm."https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/244780972

10/14/2026

Dear Library Patrons,
Libby now requires users to sign in with a PIN.
This PIN is the password that you set when you signed up for your library card.
If you are not sure what your PIN is, please call the library at 997-6343, or stop by, and we would be happy to set up a new password/PIN for you!
Happy Reading!

10/14/2026

PlantYou Quickies: 140+ Nourishing Plant-Based Recipes for Busy People

Carleigh Bodrug

"The instant #1 New York Times bestselling author and creator of PlantYou is back with her easiest recipes yet!

Thirty minutes or less. Five-minute prep. Batch cooking. Dump-and-bake meals everyone will love. No matter how little time you have for the kitchen, Quickies has you covered with healthy, delicious meals.

PlantYou: Quickies is your go-to guide for fast, easy, plant-based cooking on days when you feel like doing anything but. Designed for real life and real schedules, Carleigh’s recipes will help you get a fabulous meal on the table.
In Quickies you’ll find:

Approachable, speedy recipes, many doable in 30 minutes or less
Carleigh’s signature “Got This, Make That” visual guide to help you use what you have in your fridge and pantry
Dump & Bake and S.O.S. (Save Our Sanity) Suppers sections for minimal mess and maximum ease
Shortcuts and meal prep tips for when your time and energy are limited
Gluten, nut, and oil-free options, giving you the flexibility to adapt to your own dietary needs
A Plant Point counter with each recipe, so you can eat healthier without the stress.

With recipes for every meal, Quickies will make plant-based cooking simple, speedy, practical, and truly delicious!"https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/249499693-plantyou-quickies?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_17

10/13/2026

10/13/2026

Preschool Storytime
October 15th @ 10:30 am
Ages: 3-5
Crafts, Stories, Songs, and Dance

10/13/2026

Our Noble Selves

Kate Atkinson

"It’s the summer of 1951 and everyone is looking to put the dark days of the war behind them. The government’s The Festival of Britain, a celebration of the country’s creativity, grit and ingenuity.

For foreign correspondent turned war reporter Harry Flynn, it might offer the chance of redemption after a bad war in the Far East and a peace that is proving no easier to negotiate. Having failed to resume his journalistic career, he reluctantly joins an oddball team of misfits, ne’er-do-wells and downright chancers helping to ready the Festival of Britain for launch.

Flynn’s attempts to resume some semblance of a romantic life also founder when one of his dates goes missing and he is deemed to be the last person to have seen her alive. Could he have been in some way responsible for her disappearance?

Little does he realize that the answer to some of his mounting problems may lie in the hands of a precocious, straight-talking thirteen-year-old called Veronica and a rather scruffy terrier who goes by the name of Mrs Betty…

Brilliantly plotted, witty and compelling, Our Noble Selves reaffirms Kate Atkinson’s place as one of the greatest chroniclers of our times."https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/245319597-our-noble-selves?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16

10/12/2026

Die Famous

Michael Koryta

"“I loved the man and I wanted to kill him. What’s so hard to understand about that?”

On the day Savannah Cody spots her first gray hair, she decides it’s time to murder the father of her only child. Edward “Nickel” Terhune is the getaway driver for the Brady Gang, one of the FBI’s most wanted criminals—with an enticing bounty set on his head. Dragging her son and her father, Wendell, a retired railroad detective, along for the quest, Savannah embarks to find the man she once loved and the nation now fears, journeying across an America transformed by the Great Depression. But Alford—and soon, the FBI—notice that the closer the family gets to Nickel, the less clear Savannah’s motivations seem to be.

As the Brady Gang races to escape the law—or get rich trying—Nickel realizes he might not be able to outrun his mistakes. He dreams of a route that will lead him to peace, but no map shows one like that. Will Savannah find him before the police do? And if so, who will return home alive?

Cleverly layered and emotionally taut, perfect for readers of The Lincoln Highway, The Frozen River, and The Alice Network, Die Famous follows a remarkable family as they race toward an impossible reunion—and asks us to consider where our own loyalties lie when ambition, devotion, and truth mean something different to each person telling the story."