Shelf Sleepers (May 2025 edition)

Never borrowed, barely touched, and possibly wondering if they're invisible—these underdog books are ready for their big comeback. Crack one open and give it the dramatic rescue story it deserves. Who knows? You might just discover the literary equivalent of a hidden Netflix gem… minus the buffering.

Updated May 2, 2025
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City of Belmont Ruth Faulkner Library
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Delilah Green doesn't care
Blake, Ashley Herring
Paper Book
Delilah Green swore she would never go back to Bright Falls. Her life is in New York, with her photography career finally gaining steam and her bed never empty. Sure, it's a different woman every night, but that's just fine with her. When Delilah's estranged stepsister, Astrid, pressures her into...
The pearl
Steinbeck, John
Paper Book
"There it lay, the great pearl, perfect as the moon."   One of Steinbeck's most taught works, The Pearl is the story of the Mexican diver Kino, whose discovery of a magnificent pearl from the Gulf beds means the promise of a better life for his impoverished family. His...
Hello now
Valentine, Jenny
Paper Book
From Carnegie Medal finalist Jenny Valentine comes a bold new story about the boundlessness of love and second chances, perfect for fans of David Levithan's Every Day. Jude doesn't believe in love, or magic. Life is little more than ordinary. That is, until Jude's mother...

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