community bookshelf: April 2025 picks

3 great reads for all speeds

We’re excited to bring you this month’s community bookshelf. Each edition highlights three standout book picks — for youth, ESL learners, and adult readers — to spark curiosity and connection across all ages.

All titles are available online or in-store at The Bookworm of Edwards, making it easy to dive into your next great read.

youth pick: Echo by Adam Rex

Junior Junior's world is full of agreement—until a new neighbor challenges his perspective. This humorous and visually engaging picture book explores the value of differing opinions and the growth that comes from them. Perfect for sparking conversations about empathy and open-mindedness. Echo is available at The Bookworm of Edwards.

ESL pick: Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang & LeUyen Pham

Valentine’s Day leaves Val heartbroken—until the Lunar New Year sparks a journey of love, family, and healing. This warm, romantic graphic novel blends tradition with a modern coming-of-age story, making it a heartfelt read for teens and adults. A New York Times Bestseller and Goodreads Choice Awards finalist. Lunar New Year Love Story is available now at The Bookworm of Edwards.

adult pick: The Mighty Red by Louise Erdrich

A wedding, a love triangle, and a looming flood shake up life in small-town North Dakota. The Mighty Red blends sharp humor with deep emotional insight, exploring family bonds, environmental change, and the stubborn pull of home. A moving new novel from Pulitzer Prize winner Louise Erdrich.The Mighty Red is available at The Bookworm of Edwards.