Lindsay St Little Free Library

Lindsay St Little Free Library Our little free library on Lindsay St was a birthday gift for Princess Denise and her love of books, cookie monster and of course cookies.

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **"Eighteen months and 11 lost bidding wars into house-hunting in the overheated Washington...
05/30/2026

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **
"Eighteen months and 11 lost bidding wars into house-hunting in the overheated Washington, DC suburbs, 37-year-old publicist Margo Miyake gets a tip about the perfect house, in the perfect neighborhood, slated to come up for sale in one month. Desperate to escape the cramped apartment she shares with her husband Ian ― and in turn, get their marriage, plan to have a baby, and whole life back on track ― Margo becomes obsessed with buying the house before it’s publicly listed and the masses descend (with unbeatable, all-cash offers in hand).

A little stalking? Harmless. A bit of trespassing? Necessary. As Margo infiltrates the homeowners’ lives, her tactics grow increasingly unhinged―but just when she thinks she’s won them over, she hits a snag in her plan. Undeterred, Margo will prove again and again that there’s no boundary she won’t cross to seize the dream life she’s been chasing. The most unsettling part? You’ll root for her, even as you gasp in disbelief.

Dark, biting, and laugh-out-loud funny, Best Offer Wins is a propulsive debut and a razor-sharp exploration of class, ambition, and the modern housing crisis."

If a modern look at how the white picket fence has shifted from a symbol of success to an unhealthy obsession isn't your jam, be not afraid! Lindsay St Little Free Library has a book for every reader, whatever your tastes!

** GROWN-UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **"For the last decade, as she’s spent countless hours in doctor’s waiting rooms searching ...
05/21/2026

** GROWN-UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **
"For the last decade, as she’s spent countless hours in doctor’s waiting rooms searching for diagnoses, treatments, and relief, being the owner and operator of Lena Dunham’s body has felt, as she puts it, “like towing a wrecked car across town at midnight.” It’s not easy dragging a wrecked car anywhere, much less to the Met Gala while sewn into a gold lamé corset. Or to the set of the hit show that you—as a twenty-five-year-old—are writing, directing, producing, and starring in. Or to the White House, the Golden Globes, or your publicist’s office to discuss the latest internet disaster. But Dunham does it—even if it means interminable hospital stays, vomiting in the bathroom when she’s meant to be meeting Oprah, or terrifying those closest to her—because she can no longer tell the difference between fighting to do what she loves and being a servant to her own ambition. All the while, she is holding out for a love that can withstand her personal and public challenges and, more than anything, yearning to feel like herself again—if only she could remember who that self was.

As Dunham takes us through her journey, tracking her rise to fame—from selling the pilot of Girls to the present—in three acts, it becomes clear that the spotlight casts long shadows, distorting the relationships she once held dear and isolating everyone in its glare. When an endless supply of drugs can’t protect you from pain—and begins to control your every move—being famous doesn’t stand a chance against the darker corners of the human experience."

If you're curious what it's like to fulfill your big dreams while turning your regrets into wisdom, this is the book for you. And if not, fear not! There's a book for every reader at Lindsay St Little Free Library. New books are added weekly (sometimes more often) so stop by and check us out!

** GROWN-UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **"Upward Bound is not a place anyone dreams of spending their days. The dreary adult dayca...
05/17/2026

** GROWN-UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **
"Upward Bound is not a place anyone dreams of spending their days. The dreary adult daycare center for Los Angeles’s disabled community is, for many of its clients and staff, a place of last resort. This includes Carlos, a young aide who lost his mother as a boy and now works there alongside his beloved sister, Mariana; Jorge, the gentle nonspeaking giant whom Carlos seeks to befriend (and prevent from escaping); Tom, a beautiful young man with cerebral palsy who pines for Ann, the summer lifeguard at the center’s pool who feels out of her depth. Then there’s Dave, Upward Bound’s director, who came to L.A. to pursue an acting career but now channels his passion into staging an overly ambitious holiday show starring the center’s irrepressible clients. Framing these intertwined narratives—and connecting them in surprising, shattering ways—is the riveting and sometimes ironic testimony of Walter, a recent community college graduate who, after a family tragedy, must return to the company of his disabled peers.

In Upward Bound, Woody Brown has created an indelible, authentic, and profoundly moving group portrait of autism and other disabilities, all illuminated by his empathy, sly sense of humor, and enormous gifts as a novelist." If you're looking for a book with remarkable sophistication, insight, and creativity, look no further. But if not . . . fear not. Lindsay St Little Free Library has a book for every single reader, no matter what your cup of tea is!

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **"When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there’s a birthday gift from her husb...
05/14/2026

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **
"When Tilly Nightingale receives a call telling her there’s a birthday gift from her husband waiting for her at her local bookshop, it couldn’t come as more of a shock. Partly because she can’t remember the last time she read a book for pleasure. But mainly because Joe died five months ago....

When she goes to pick up the present, Alfie, the bookshop owner with kind eyes, explains the gift—twelve carefully chosen books with handwritten letters from Joe, one for each month, to help her turn the page on her first year without him.

At first Tilly can’t imagine sinking into a fictional world, but Joe’s tender words convince her to try, and something remarkable happens—Tilly becomes immersed in the pages, and a new chapter begins to unfold in her own life. Monthly trips to the bookstore—and heartfelt conversations with Alfie—give Tilly the comfort she craves and the courage to set out on a series of reading-inspired adventures that take her around the world. But as she begins to share her journey with others, her story—like a book—becomes more than her own."

If it's a reading inspired journey to live, dream and love that you seek . . . look no further. And if not, be not afraid. Lindsay St Little Free Library offers a carefully curated selection of reading options, from mystery to memoir, from romance to renaissance fiction and a smattering of everything in between. New books are added weekly and every book has been selected and read by your steward!

** GROWN-UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **"In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia...
05/02/2026

** GROWN-UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **
"In the wake of a catastrophic storm, Cora sets off with her nine-year-old daughter, Maia, to register her son's birth. Her husband, Gordon, respected in the community but a controlling presence at home, intends for her to follow a long-standing family tradition and name the baby after him. But when faced with the decision, Cora hesitates...

Spanning thirty-five years, what follows are three alternate and alternating versions of their lives, shaped by Cora’s last-minute choice of name. In richly layered prose, The Names explores the painful ripple effects of domestic abuse, the messy ties of family, and the possibilities of autonomy and healing.

Through a prism of what-ifs, Florence Knapp invites us to consider the "one . . . precious life" we are given. Full of hope, this is the story of three names, three versions of a life, and the infinite possibilities that a single decision can spark. It is the story of one family and love’s endless capacity to endure, no matter what fate has in store."

If an imaginative structure, propulsive storytelling, and emotional power are what you seek - look no further! And if not, fear not! Lindsay St Little Free Library has a little something for everyone. Happy Reading!

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **"In the jubilant aftermath of the Allied victory in Europe, Cal Jenkins, a man wounded no...
04/17/2026

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **
"In the jubilant aftermath of the Allied victory in Europe, Cal Jenkins, a man wounded not in war but by his inability to serve in it, shares a single, life-altering moment with Margaret Salt, a woman determined to outrun her past. Cal is married to Becky, whose spiritual gifts help the living speak to the dead, while Margaret’s husband, Felix, is serving at sea, believed to be safe—until a telegram suggests otherwise.

What begins as a fleeting transgression becomes a complex secret that irrevocably binds all four of them in unexpected ways. As their small Ohio town remakes itself in the postwar boom, the Salt and Jenkins families remain in each other’s orbit, and the consequences of choices made long ago begin to emerge, reshaping their lives in ways that will forever impact the next generation."

Not in the mood for a sweeping yet intimate read that is resplendent with moments of deep emotion and unforgettable characters? Be not afraid! Lindsay St Little Free Library has a little something for everyone - and our loyal patrons know that we add new books at least weekly. We love our readers!

** GROWN-UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **"Sometimes the answers are worse than the questions. Sometimes it's better not to know.Se...
04/11/2026

** GROWN-UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **
"Sometimes the answers are worse than the questions. Sometimes it's better not to know.

Set in the poorest part of the Missouri Ozarks, in a small town with big secrets, The Familiar Dark opens with a murder. Eve Taggert, desperate with grief over losing her daughter, takes it upon herself to find out the truth about what happened. Eve is no stranger to the dark side of life, having been raised by a hard-edged mother whose lessons Eve tried not to pass on to her own daughter. But Eve may need her mother's cruel brand of strength if she's going to face the reality about her daughter's death and about her own true nature. Her quest for justice takes her from the seedy underbelly of town to the quiet woods and, most frighteningly, back to her mother's trailer for a final lesson.

The Familiar Dark is a story about the bonds of family—women doing the best they can for their daughters in dire circumstances—as well as a story about how even the darkest and most terrifying of places can provide the comfort of home."

If you're not in the mood for a spell-binding story of a mother with nothing left to lose on a quest for justice, be not afraid. Lindsay St Little Free Library has a book for every reader. New books are added weekly (sometimes more often) so stop by and check us out!

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **"Stefan Merrill Block was nine when his mother pulled him from school, certain that his t...
04/03/2026

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **
"Stefan Merrill Block was nine when his mother pulled him from school, certain that his teachers were “stifling his creativity.” Hungry for more time with her boy who was growing up too quickly, she began to instruct Stefan in the family’s living room. Beyond his formal lessons in math, however, Stefan was largely left to his own devices and his mother’s erratic whims, such as her project to recapture her twelve-year-old son's early years by bleaching his hair and putting him on a crawling regimen.

In this “stunning debut memoir” (Jenna Bush Hager, The Today Show), Block beautifully reflects on his experiences in both traditional and at-home education systems, delving into:
* The inception of the homeschooling movement and its massive rise throughout America
* Early memories of Block’s mother, and a poignant look into their dysfunctional mother-son story
* Block’s reentry into the public school system, both jarring yet insightful, and the bullying he withstood
* His emotional journey towards forgiveness, love, and hope as he becomes a parent himself

At once a novelistic portrait of mother and son, and an illuminating window into an overlooked corner of the American education system, Homeschooled is a moving, funny and ultimately inspiring story of a son’s battle for a life of his own choosing, and the wages of a mother’s insatiable love."

If a heartbreaking, empowering and often hilarious debut memoir isn't on your reading BINGO card, be not afraid. Lindsay St Little Free Library has memoir, mystery, mayhem and a little bit of everything in between. New books are added weekly (sometimes more often) and every book has been read by your steward. Stop by and check us out!

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **"Eliot and his wife Claire have been happily married for nearly four decades. They’ve rai...
03/28/2026

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **
"Eliot and his wife Claire have been happily married for nearly four decades. They’ve raised two children in their sleepy Connecticut town and have weathered the inevitable ups and downs of a long life spent together. But eight years after Claire was diagnosed with cancer, the end is near, and it's time to gather loved ones and prepare for the inevitable.

Over the years of Claire’s illness, Eliot has willingly—lovingly—shifted into the role of caregiver, appreciating the intimacy and tenderness that comes with a role even more layered and complex than the one he performed as a devoted husband. But as he focuses on settling into what will be their last days and weeks together, Claire makes an unexpected request that leaves him reeling. In a moment, his carefully constructed world is shattered.

What if your partner’s dying wish broke your heart? How well do we know the deepest desires of those we love dearly? As Eliot is confronted with this profound turning point in his marriage and his life, he grapples with the man and husband he’s been, and with the great unknowns of Claire’s last days."

If profound, moving and real aren't on your spring reading list, don't despair. We have a little something for everyone at Lindsay St Little Free Library

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **"How far would you go to belong? Maya has returned to Princeton for her college reunion—i...
03/21/2026

** GROWN UP BOOK OF THE WEEK **
"How far would you go to belong? Maya has returned to Princeton for her college reunion—it’s been a decade since she graduated, and she is looking forward to seeing old faces and reminiscing about her time there. This visit is special because Maya will also be attending the graduation of her little sister, Naomi.

But what should have been a dream weekend becomes Maya’s worst nightmare when she receives the news that Naomi is dead. The police are calling it an accident, but Maya suspects that there is more to the story than they are letting on.

As Maya pieces together what happened in the months leading up to her sister’s death, she begins to realize how much Naomi hid from her. Despite Maya’s warnings, Naomi had joined Sterling Club, the most exclusive social club on campus—the same one Maya belonged to. And if she had to guess, Naomi was likely tapped for the secret society within it.

The more Maya uncovers, the more terrified she becomes that Naomi’s decision to follow in her footsteps might have been what got her killed. Because Maya’s time at Princeton wasn’t as wonderful as she’d always made it seem—after all, her sister wasn’t the first young woman to turn up dead. Now every clue is leading Maya back to the past . . . and to the secret she’s kept all these years."

If a dark and haunting exploration of secret societies and the bonds of sisterhood isn't your jam, be not afraid! Lindsay St Little Free Library has a little something for everyone. New books are added weekly (sometimes more often) so stop by and check us out!

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