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NEW ARRIVALS – AUGUST 2025

ADULT FICTION

“Back After This: A Novel” by Linda Holmes — “Holmes once again crafts an engaging, appealing tale of a woman coming into her own and learning to leave her people-pleasing ways behind. But it is not just Cecily who readers will connect with; all of the cast members are fully realized, with their own motivations and insecurities. Blending witty humor, a tender romance, and true character growth, this is a winner.” — Booklist, starred review

“Daikon: A Novel” by Samuel Hawley — “What if not two but three atomic bombs wound up in the Pacific theater?…Hawley’s impeccably detailed narrative offers an unnerving fictional answer…The novel’s tension mounts in highly cinematic fashion, despite our awareness of what the history books tell us.” —The New York Times

“Food Person: A Novel” by Adam Roberts — “In cookbook author and food blogger Roberts’ delightful debut novel, Isabella, a lost, twentysomething foodie agrees to ghostwrite a has-been actress’ cookbook….Roberts’ love for food shines….Filled with ‘salty surprise,’ Food Person is perfectly cooked.” —Booklist, starred

“Ordinary Love: A Novel” by Marie Rutkoski — “A raw and moving second-chance love story that tenderly tracks a woman’s determined efforts to regain self-worth as she heals from an abusive marriage and reunites with a past love…. Rutkoski tracks their slow rekindling in stunning prose that skillfully weaves past and present. The result is a brutal yet beautiful story that captures what it means to genuinely support, cherish, and love another person.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“People of Means: A Novel” by Nancy Johnson — “Johnson’s rich examinations of ambiguities in this moral dilemma take center stage, but institutional racism and its constant, draining impact are the boards these players stand on. And can’t escape…The Kindest Lie is an easy, accessible novel filled with hard, important truths.” — New York Times Book Review, Editor’s Choice

“Port Anna: A Novel” by Libby Buck — “Readers looking for an escape to coastal Maine, with both its bucolic and forbidding moods, will find that here, along with the depiction of a community where everybody minds everybody else’s business, and a touch of romance. A reassuring look at making peace with a rocky past and place.”—Kirkus

“So Far Gone: A Novel” by Jess Walter — “Propulsive…Walter serves up a rollicking and heartrending adventure about a broken man determined to set things right in an increasingly divided America….Walter offers an honest and even touching look at the [characters’] need for purpose while finding deadpan humor in their failings….This captivates.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“The Bright Years” by Sarah Damoff — “Social worker Damoff’s heartfelt debut focuses on the impact of alcohol addiction on a family over four generations…This family drama rings true.”—Publishers Weekly

“The Dirty Version: A Novel” by Turner Gable Kahn — “Set during heated nights on Florida’s coast, with characters who are flawed, fabulous, and forced to write sexy scenes together, this is a sizzling romance debut from Kahn.” — Library Journal, starred review

“The Girls Who Grew Big: A Novel” by Leila Mottley — “This striking novel tracks the friendships among a group of teen moms as they struggle and strive in a small, gossipy beach town in Florida’s sticky-hot panhandle.” —The New Yorker

“The Monkey Wrench Gang(50th Anniversary Edition)” by Edward Abbey — “A thing of beauty. . . . A wildly funny, infinitely wise, near to tragic tale of man against the bog god machine.” —Houston Chronicle

“Wild Dark Shore: A Novel” by Charlotte McConaghy — “Spellbinding…Captivating…McConaghy keeps the novel moving at a blustery pace, thanks to her deft plotting and shared point of view…To read this exceptionally imagined, thoroughly humane novel feels like following the last people on Earth as they prepare to leave some part of their souls to the most beautiful place they’ll ever know.” ―Washington Post

ADULT MYSTERY

“Edge of Honor:A Thriller (Scott Harvath, #24)” by Brad Thor — “After six months abroad, elite spy Scot Harvath returns to a shifting political landscape in America, where a powerful secret cabal threatens to destabilize the nation in the latest addition to the long-time series following Shadow of Doubt.” — Atlas Publishing

“Killer on the Road: The Babysitter Lives” by Stephen Graham Jones — Sixteen-year-old Harper’s friends, sister, and ex join her on the road to keep her from hitchhiking, but a serial killer has been trolling the highway and is after them all; when Charlotte babysits the Wilbanks twins, the house is filled with noises only the twins understand, echoes of horrors from years before.” — Atlas Publishing

“The Red Queen (Richard Jury Mysteries, #26)” by Martha Grimes — “A sudden murder in an English village pub sets off the twenty-sixth novel in the bestselling series starring superintendent Richard Jury, from bestselling author Martha Grimes, still “one of the most fascinating mystery writers today”” — Houston Chronicle

“The Woman in Suite 11 (Lo Blacklock, #2)” by Ruth Ware — “Journalist Lo Blacklock travels to a luxury Swiss hotel hoping to revive her career, but when a mysterious woman draws her into a dangerous chase across Europe, she must weigh ambition against survival in a world of wealth and shifting alliances.” — B & T Entertainment

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed and Lost Idealism” by Sarah Wynn-Williams — “Careless People is darkly funny and genuinely shocking…Not only does [Sarah Wynn-Williams] have the storytelling chops to unspool a gripping narrative; she also delivers the goods.” –Jennifer Szalai, The New York Times

“Deep House: The Gayest Story Ever Told” by Jeremy Atherton Lin — “A strong cocktail of memoir, legal history and sociology…Atherton Lin beautifully captures the Bay Area at the turn of the millennium: the creeping gentrification, the tech bros, the video shops, the aging hippies. He’s also not shy in his descriptions of sex of many kinds and configurations, with all the attendant sensations. (At times you can almost smell it.)”―The Washington Post

“Passing for Human: A Graphic Memoir” by Liana Finck –“This story is as tender as it is wry. . . . Becoming human is a lifelong task—but Finck illustrates it with humor and panache.”—Publishers Weekly

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free” — Elizabeth Dickinson — “In the hands of Dickinson, this is more than just the biography of a fashion revolutionary: It is a story of the fight for women’s identity and, incidentally, the birth of an American industry.”—The New York Times

“Every Living Thing: The Great and Deadly Race to Know All Life” by Jaxon Roberts — “[An] engaging and thought-provoking book, one focused on the theatrical politics and often deeply troubling science that shape our definitions of life on Earth.”—The New York Times

“Face with Tears of Joy: A Natural History of Emoji” by Keith Houston — “Houston knows that any language whose mascot is a smiling poop pile can be treated only so seriously, so the text is charmingly filled with emoji as illustrations and within sentences, making it both a product of a new way of communicating as well as a study of it. A pleasurable and well-researched journey into pop iconography.” ― Kirkus Reviews

“Garlic, Olive Oil + Everything Mediterranean: Simple Recipes for the Home Cook” by Daen Lia — “…Lia’s enthusiasm is infectious and the rustic photography appeals… Anyone looking to expand their Mediterranean repertoire will find this a handy resource.” —Publishers Weekly

“Strata: Stories From Deep Time” by Laura Poppick — “Making a convincing argument that understanding strata can help scientists better respond to climate change, Poppick movingly describes these layers of rock and sediment. … [Strata] provides an impressive look at how scientific ideas take shape and evolve as new data enters the picture. … Poetic and passionate, this is science writing with flair.”― Publishers Weekly

“The Furies: Women, Vengeance and Justice” by Elizabeth Flock — “Incisive. . . . In the hands of a less adept journalist, The Furies might read as a predictable, even formulaic feminist exposé. But Flock acknowledges the women’s fallibilities as readily as she does their strengths. . . . Flock clears space for opposing truths, demonstrating how many women embody myriad, simultaneous contradictions to survive. . . . Though Brittany, Angoori, and Cicek ultimately fall prey to systemic patriarchal forces, Flock’s work feels hopeful, even rebellious. Because, just as women confront similar challenges, so too can they stage analogous forms of resistance.” — Los Angeles Review of Books

PICTURE BOOK

“Sydney and Taylor Explore the Wide World” by Stuart Gibbs
“Through the Fairy Door” by Lars De Goor

JUVENILE FICTION

“Greatest Gift, (Heartwood Hotel #2)” by Kallie George — “Settle in a cozy chair and pass the cheese crumble! Mona’s adventures continue in this critter-crammed sequel that will pull at your heartstrings as well as your funny bone.” ―Cyndi Marko, author and illustrator of the Kung Pow Chicken series

“Goats for Christmas” by Jacqueline Kelly — “Callie and Travis need sheep for the town Christmas pageant. Travis is playing the shepherd in the Nativity scene, and what’s a shepherd without his flock? Unfortunately, Fentress is low on sheep–but not on goats. When Callie and Travis decide to borrow two goats from their neighbor, they don’t know what they’re in for. As it turns out, the main trouble with goats is that they’ll eat just about anything. This will be one Christmas pageant Fentress won’t forget!”– Baker & Taylor

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

“Evil Spy School The Graphic Novel” by Stuart Gibbs — “After being expelled from spy school, 12-year-old Ben Ripley accepts an offer to join evil crime organization SPYDER, crossing over to the dark side until he discovers their sinister plan and must get word to the good guys without getting caught.”– Atlas Publishing

“Spy Ski School The Graphic Novel” by Stuart Gibbs — “A 13-year-old Ben Ripley has been kidnapped, shot at and survived a bomb and missiles, so the CIA sends him on a mission to become friends with the daughter of a suspected Chinese crime boss and learn her father’s secrets.” — Atlas Publishing

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NEW ARRIVALS – JUNE 2025

ADULT FICTION

” Anima Rising: A Novel” by Christopher Moore — “Hilarious . . . [Moore’s] imagination swings into overdrive. He contemplates the sex lives of Klimt and Egon Schiele, writes pastiches derived from Frankenstein and the Freud-Jung correspondence, and even finds room to include a grating failed artist named Hitler. . . Plenty of fun to be had.” — Publishers Weekly

“Atmosphere: A Love Story” by Taylor Jenkins Reid — “Thrilling . . . heartbreaking . . . uplifting. . . Taylor Jenkins Reid’s novel, Atmosphere, is the fast-paced, emotionally charged story of one ambitious young woman finding both her voice and her passion as she fights to become one of the first female NASA astronauts in the 1980s. You’ll barrel through this electric novel, rooting for the women to not only succeed in the space program but to soar. A pitch-perfect ending . . . I loved it.”—Kristin Hannah, author of The Women

“Beach House Rules” by Kristy Woods Harvey — “Charming and beachy in the best way, Beach House Rules will appeal to those looking for an escape with emotional depth.” — Booklist, starred review

“Big Bad Wool” by Leonie Swann — “Witty . . . As in the previous book, Swann gives each of her animal protagonists a distinctive voice and personality, and she stirs up hilarious misunderstandings between the flock and their human counterparts. The mystery itself is brisk and surprising. Cozy mystery fans will be delighted.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“Consider Yourself Kissed” by Jessica Stanley — “Follows Coralie’s journey through a decade of love affair with single dad Adam, marriage and motherhood, exploring the complexities of balancing personal aspirations with the demands of family life against the backdrop of a tumultuous era in British history. ” — Atlas Publishing

“Crush” by Ada Calhoun — “[In Crush,] Calhoun’s cleverest feat is blowing us along in this whirlwind of desire and possibility. As ever, Calhoun suggests, women must carve some new path through a thicket of emotional briars. That may sound grim, but rest assured this is not another tale about women’s sexuality that’s so depressing.” —The Washington Post

“Death at the White Hart: A Novel” by Chris Chibnall — “Despite the contemporary setting, there’s a classic feel to this police procedural. The mystery is rooted in human emotions, like classic whodunits of a century ago. The cast of suspects is varied and interesting, much more than stereotype or even archetype, but the true delight is the introduction of Nicola and her team, a group of misfits who complement each other with dry humor and absolute commitment to their jobs. Hopefully, this is the start of a beautiful series.” —Kirkus

“Fever Beach: A Novel” by Carl Hiassen — “Carl Hiaasen’s Fever Beach turns, like many of his novels, on the actions of a collection of enthusiastic, comically unfocused malcontents….Mr. Hiaasen’s eye for the absurd, like his ear for dialogue, is as sharp as ever.” — Anna Mundow, Wall Street Journal

“Float Test” by Lynn Steger Strong — “Lynn Steger Strong’s exquisitely written fourth novel, The Float Test, is a piercing portrait of the Kenner clan … Steger Strong here experiments with point-of-view and memory, at times seeming to interrogate the validity of the novel form itself.” — Washington Post

“Great Big Beautiful Life” by Emily Henry — “Henry (Funny Story, 2024) continues to burnish her reputation for fashioning sublimely satisfying love stories with another perfectly calibrated, delectably witty tale featuring endearingly quirky, thoughtfully nuanced characters.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez — “This witty, emotion-filled novel from Jimenez isn’t one to just read, it’s one to sink into.” — Library Journal, starred review

“Mansion Beach” A Novel” by Meg Mitchell Moore — “Just as F. Scott Fitzgerald did, Moore looks critically at the spectacle of class and wealth. And though it’s fun for a Gatsby fan to note the ways the story follows and diverges from the original’s characters and plot, Mansion Beach stands on its own. It’s a summer read with a bite, like a cocktail with an extra shake of bitters.” — BookPage

“Open Season” by C. J. Box — “…an exciting nonstop ride…CJ Box has the uncanny ability to hold your full attention throughout this intriguing murder mystery….” — Dave Bragonier

“Run for the Hills” by Kevin Wilson — “In Kevin Wilson’s poignant, comic stories, the theatricality of family life often takes center stage. . . . This is Wilson’s special terrain, that sweet hurt where love and disappointment intersect. . . a slim, winsome story.” — Washington Post Book Review

“The Bombshell” by Darrow Farr — “Farr’s accomplished debut deftly balances heady ruminations on colonialism and revolution with relatable human moments…vibrant prose lends texture and urgency, while the fully fleshed characters’ increasingly thorny interpersonal relationships raise the story’s stakes and give it soul. A passionate powder keg of a novel.” —Kirkus Reviews

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“Notes to John” by Joan Didion — “An intimate chronicle of [Didion’s] struggle to help her daughter. . . . Written with her signature precision though without her usual stylistic, incantatory repetitions, it is the least guarded of Didion’s writing.” —NPR

“Sad Tiger” by Neige Sinno — “Sinno’s prose is equal parts raw and lucid, and it’s enriched by fascinating readings of the sexual abuse depicted in Lolita and other works of literature. This is brilliant.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Abundance” by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson — “A guide for liberals shaken by an age of factional polarization . . . [Klein and Thompson] are the best in the business at digesting and synthesizing expertise from a host of fields. . . . Abundance might inspire a demoralized Democratic Party to think big again.” —Samuel Moyn, New York Times Book Review

“Empty Vessel: The Story of the Global Economy in One Barge” by Ian Kumekawa — “A stellar account of a complex offshore world, as seen through the tangled history of a humble barge. . . . Throughout his epic telling, Kumekawa weaves in lucid and eye-opening explanations of the murky worlds of tax havens and loose regulations. The barge is at the heart of it all. The vessel has ‘no motor, no keel, no rudder,’ he writes, but his book has undeniable drive.” —Kirkus (starred review)

“Fatherhood: A History of Love and Power” by Augustine Sedgewick — “Sedgewick describes how thinking about dads has changed over time. What is striking is the sheer variety of nonsense that people have believed . . . [but he] concludes on a personal note. When he asks his young son what a father should be, the boy replies that a dad should be ‘funny and good at hugging.’ As parenting advice goes, that is hard to beat.” —The Economist

“Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves” by Sophie Gilbert — “Gilbert has earned a National Magazine Award and a spot on the Pulitzer Prize shortlist for her work as a critic with The Atlantic. In Girl on Girl, her first book-length work, Gilbert trains her gimlet eye on popular culture in the past 30 years and the ways that its pervasive images “calibrated to male desire” have reduced, distorted and ultimately undermined the promises of feminism.” —NPR.org

“Let’s Move the Needle: An Activism Handbook for Artists, Crafters, Creatives and Makers” by Shannon Downey — “This stimulating, thoughtfully-organized guide to craftivism will appeal both to activist-minded creatives and noncrafters looking for practical steps to help turn their intentions into action.” ―Library Journal, starred review

“Mother Media: Hot and Cool Parenting in the Twentieth Century” by Hannah Zeavin — “This is a brilliant exploration of mothers’ labor, which Zeavin illuminates as both subterranean and ubiquitous, both ignored and fundamental to a society’s conception of itself. Profound work for a profound topic.” —Lydia Kiesling, author of Mobility

“Murderland: Crime and Bloodlust in the Time of Serial Killers” by Caroline Fraser — “Murderland is, by design, an extremely disturbing book . . . The killers’ individual stories are skillfully intertwined with suspenseful accounts of the eventually successful efforts to catch (most of) them . . . This propulsive narrative is buttressed by extensive research documented in voluminous footnotes. This is a cautionary tale, not a triumphal one, and Fraser closes with a passionate, angry passage whose biblical cadences ring with righteous fury. Carefully documented though it is, Murderland is at heart a cry of outrage.” —Washington Post

“Native Nations: A Millenium in North America” by Kathleen DuVal — “An essential American history . . . Examining both past and present from an indigenous rather than a European perspective, [Kathleen] DuVal fuses a millennium of Native American history into a thought-provoking, persuasive whole.”””—The Wall Street Journal

“Night Magic: Adventures Among Glowworms, Moon Gardens, and Other Marvels of the Dark” by Leigh Ann Henion — “In Night Magic, darkness is revered, and its secrets are revealed . . . Henion’s vivid style of nature writing and complementary self-reflection are reminders that witnessing the extraordinary can be as easy as shifting your bedtime back an hour and going outside.”―Scientific American+

“Tequila Wars: Jose Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit of Mexico” by Ted Genoways — “I am amazed by the research that Ted Genoways has done on the Cuervo family. I treasure these stories of more than two hundred years of my ancestors, particularly the stories of the life of my great-uncle Jose Cuervo―and every word of it is true. . . . May Tequila Wars be read widely, now and for generations to come.” ― Luís Cuervo Hernández, author of La Familia Cuervo

“Twelve Trees: The Deep Roots of Our Future” by Daniel Lewis –“Lyrical and lovely . . . A mix of personal encounter and plea for conservation. The dozen species that fall under his gaze include the giant redwood, sequoia, bristlecone pine, and ebony. . . . Seriously, who doesn’t love a tree, especially at Christmas?” —The Guardian, “Best Science and Nature Books of 2024”

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NEW ARRIVALS – APRIL 2025

ADULT FICTION

“A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories” by Mariana Enriquez — “Entertaining, political and exquisitely gruesome, these stories summon terror against the backdrop of everyday horrors. . . . A queen of horror delivers more delightfully twisted stories.”—Los Angeles Times

“Beta Vulgaris” by Margie Sarsfield — “[An] ambitious and delightfully bizarre debut…This is a knockout.” ― Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Ephemera Collector: A Novel” by Stacy Natha Jackson — “An ambitious homage to Octavia Butler, this stunning near-future mosaic novel from debut author Jackson melds prose, poetry, memos, advertisements, and dream journal doodles… Jackson is an exciting new voice in Afrofuturism.”
― Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Flesh” by David Szalay — “The uncommonly gifted Hungarian-English novelist David Szalay… offers unvarnished scenes from a lonely, rags-to-riches life…Szalay’s simplicity is, like Hemingway’s, the fatty sort that resonates.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Insignificant Others: A Novel” by Sarah Jio — “An extraordinary and heartfelt tale that will stay with readers long after the last page is turned.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) on With Love from London

“Small Ceremonies: A Novel” by Kyle Edwards — “[A] spirited debut. . . . Propulsive. . . . Edwards excels at describing how the Native characters face challenges both personal and structural as the novel barrels toward [its conclusion]. This will stay with readers.” —Publishers Weekly

“Sour Cherry: A Novel” by Natalia Theodoridou — “Haunting and strangely beautiful….Theodoridou’s lyrical prose takes otherwise disposable lines and turns them into poetry…. this hallucinatory novel is a sad, violent, horrible delight.” ― New York Times Book Review

“The History of Sound: Stories” by Ben Shattuck — “In each arresting, surprising, gorgeously realized tale, Shattuck considers how art and stories are passed down, misconstrued, and lost; how love can be tragic and insufficient; how chance meetings and buried secrets resonate. Shattuck’s numinous stories shimmer with longing and loss, fate and beauty.”
—Booklist (STARRED review)

“Usual Desire to Kill” by Camilia Barnes — “Empathetic… intimate… Barnes explores long marriage, sibling rivalry, truths behind shifting memories, and family secrets as well as examining the decisions people make in life, the long-term effects of those decisions, and how well one truly knows the people they love.” —Booklist, STARRED review

“World’s Fair Quilt: A Novel” by Jennifer Chiaverini — “This is an outstanding series of novels about a fascinating craft. Quilting, in the hands of Chiaverini, allows us to explore human relationships in all their complexity.” — Booklist on the Elm Creek Quilts series

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“Children of Radium: A Buried Inheritance” by Joe Dunthorne — “[Dunthorne’s] animated narrative voice is often funny without ever seeming facile or irreverent, and without trivializing—or losing sight of—the gravity of his subject. . . . Beneath the book’s lively surface are a number of complex and serious themes: courage, self-delusion, conscience, the unreliability of memory, and the folly of believing romantic family stories about the past.” —New York Review of Books

“Guts for Glory The Story of Civil War Rosetta Wakeman” by Joanna Lapati — “A fascinating, well-told, close-up glimpse into women’s, military, and Civil War history; Rosetta’s story will inspire. The exceptional scratchboard illustrations, with some color digitally added, resemble wood engravings and beautifully capture period details and settings. An excellent work that brings history home for readers and will make them ponder: What might I have done?” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“My Good Bright Wolf: A Memoir” by Sarah Moss — “[My Good Bright Wolf] presents a compelling portrait of a sensitive, deeply intelligent woman struggling to reconcile a difficult emotional past with the misogyny that tainted the social and intellectual environments she inhabited. Rich, complex reading.” ―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Woods and Words: The Story of Poet Mary Oliver” by Sara Holly Ackerman — [A] rare and graceful profile of the much-loved nature poet. — Booklist ― 3/1/2025

ADULT NON-FICTION

“40 Projects for Building your Backyard Homestead: A Hands-on, Step-by-Step Sustainable-living Guide” by Davie Toht — “A great book for homesteading beginners as well as those looking for a new, practical gardening project that can save them money in the long run.” — “Library Journal”

“Big Enough” by Regina Linke — “Tasked with bringing home his grandfather’s ox, a young boy overcomes his fear and trusts his intuition to bring home the gigantic animal.” — Baker & Taylor

“Creatures Need: Writers Respond to the Science of Animal Conservation” by Christopher Kondrich — “A thought-provoking and emotionally resonant read that stands out for its lyrical prowess and formal innovation, making it a significant contribution to contemporary literature as well as a key volume bridging the gap between the worlds of science and art.”–Library Journal

“Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for Creative Life” by Maggie Smith — “Like some seminal texts for writers by writers (Eudora Welty’s One Writer’s Beginnings, Virginia Woolf’s A Letter to a Young Poet), this is at once pure craftmanship and a glimpse of the gut-wrenching, visceral ways great writers feel the world around them. A lovely invitation into Smith’s processes that is luminous and shimmering, designed to make writing feel accessible yet magical!” —Library Journal (starred review)

“Making the Best of What’s Left: When We’re too Old to Get the Chairs Reupholstered” by Judith Viorst — “Writer and poet Viorst may be in what she calls the ‘Final Fifth of Life,’ but she’s every bit as witty and observant as she always was. . . . Readers of a similar age will be nodding along and be reminded to be grateful for the time they have left.” ― Booklist (starred review)

“Pastoral Song: A Farmer’s Journey” by James Rebanks — ““”Thank the gods of agriculture for James Rebanks. … A lyrical narrative of experience, tracing 40 years and three generations of farming on his family’s land as it is buffeted by the incredible shifts in scale, market, methods and trade rules that have changed farming all over the world. … We experience that esoteric life through Rebanks’s evocative storytelling, learning with him to appreciate not only the sheep and crops he’s learning to tend, but the wild plants and animals that live among and around them.” — New York Times Book Review, Editor’s Choice

“Rare Flavours” by Ram V. — “The creative team behind The Many Deaths of Laila Starr serves up a tempting blend of supernatural horror and foodie fantasy that doubles as a love letter to India. Mohan, a down-on-his-luck filmmaker, is hired by Rubin Baksh, an elegant gourmand of Nero Wolfe proportions, to collaborate on a documentary about South Asian food. Together they set off across India, filming busy outdoor markets, sun-drenched deserts, and palm-shaded beaches as they sample the tastes of each locale. What Mohan doesn’t know is that Rubin is an ancient demon who enjoys human flesh along with daal, roasted goat, and masala chai. Rubin sees himself as an appreciator of “people and flavours” and asks, “Of what value is a world that cannot allow its artists some misbehavior?” Meanwhile, two ruthless demon hunters tail the duo across the country. Andrade’s vibrant, Moebius-influenced art, drenched in rich, daring colors, lends equal vitality to the mouthwatering food, the stunning locations, and the moments of blood-soaked horror. Rubin, presiding over the adventure in voluminous white suits and tiny sunglasses to conceal his demonic eyes, cuts an unforgettable figure. Peppered with myths, culinary history, and recipes, this is a terrifying trip to savor.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2024.

“Sun Bird: The Amazing Journey of the Arctic Tern” by Lindsay Moore — “Text and pictures soar in this view of the longest annual migration in the natural world. . . . With contagious wonder and a memorable observation that the Arctic tern sees more sunlight than any other creature, Moore retraces the long yearly journey of small birds. . . from Arctic summer waters to Antarctic ones. . . . Sure to leave budding naturalists enthralled and impressed. Natural science at its most visually and verbally lyrical.””” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Valley of Forgetting: Alzheimer’s Families and the Search for a Cure:” by Jennie Erin — “Valley of Forgetting reminds us that scientific progress is measured not only in breakthroughs but also through the sacrifices people make, the trust that is built. It is a tender story of the unshakable will to make meaning in the face of inexorable loss—one that begins long before death itself. In her willingness to sit with contradictions—hope and despair, progress and stagnation, science and faith—Smith elegantly captures what it means to love, to belong, to hold on to one another when so much is uncertain.” —Washington Post

PICTURE BOOK

“A Chest Full of Words” by Rebecca Gugger
“A Walk in the Woods” by Hudson Talbott
“Bird Watch” by Christie Matheson
“Cat Way” by Sara Lundberg
“Idea Jar” by Adam Lehrhaupt
“In the Land of Mermaids” by Daniela Descher
“Mice Skating” by Annie Silvestro
“Sea of Constellations” by Melissa Martinez Marquez
“Stalactite & Stalagmite: A Big Tale from a Little Cave” by Drew Beckmeyer
“Time for School, A Little Blue Truck” by Alice Schertle
“Tractor Mac Arrives at the Farm” by Billy Steers
“Walkies: A Dog’s Tale” by Estrela Lourenco

JUVENILE FICTION

“Bird Nerd” by Jennifer Richter — “With clear, descriptive writing, a tight storyline, and plenty of bird-related information, readers may feel inspired to explore birding, too.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Perilous Performance at Milkweed Meadow” by Elaine Demopoulos — “A group of turkeys arrives in Milkweed Meadow planning to put on a dazzling stage performance, but Butternut the rabbit has learned that the play is not what the meadow animals are expecting–and she calls on her human friend, Thalia, to help her exposethe turkeys’ plan and try to save the meadow”–Provided by publisher.

“Resist: A Story of D Day” by Alan Gratz — “Gratz makes the danger of being a civilian caught between occupiers and invaders on that fateful night (or any other time) breathlessly palpable… Tense, nonstop adventure in a historic setting.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Return of the Dragon Slayers” by Brandon Mull — “This conclusion to the epic Dragonwatch series finds Seth on his most dangerous quest yet, while halfway across the world, Kendra is torn between her duty to Dragonwatch and her desire to rescue Bracken.” — Atlas Publishing

“Rise of the Earth Dragon” by Tracey West — “In this first of the Dragon Masters series, vocabularly is accessible; sentences, paragraphs, and chapters are short; and dialogue moves the story along rapidly. Black-and-white sketch-type drawings add depth to the story and feelings to the characters (both children and dragons). Emergent readers will find happy success here.” — Booklist

“Stella and Marigold” by Annie Barrows — “As always, Barrows offers a spot-on childlike perspective that is both funny and keenly observant. Blackall’s whimsical illustrations capture the sisters’ individual personalities and their shared adoration. [A] very witty, very tender ode to sisterhood.” ―School Library Journal

“Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall” by Jasmine Warga — “Warga’s spare prose, sweet characters, and gentle narration offer early middle-graders an accessible, even poetic read. This is a story with a sense of wonder. The budding relationship between reserved Rami and upbeat Veda illustrates the power of affirming friendship in an uncertain period of life. A treat for bighearted, bookish sleuths.” — Booklist

“When Sally O’Malley Discovered the Sea” by Karen Cushman — “An engrossing historical journey, filled with shenanigans that support trust and growth.” —Kirkus Reviews

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

“Cartoonists Club” by Raina Telgemeier — “Capture(s) the intensity of friendships forged through shared creative passions and pursuits…Telgemeier has earned legions of fans with her heartfelt, relatable portrayals of adolescence, and that talent is on full display here as well… McCloud has helped generations understand the power and potential of comics — and the inventive ways in which he and Telgemeier unpack the genre’s formal elements are impressive.” — The New York Times

“Haru Book 2: Summer” by Joe Latham — “Continuing their quest to reach The Beacon, Haru and Yama discover more challenges (and find more answers) along their way. Meet new figures such as Blight’s new relentless hunter and the bothersome Void Fly, while we discover what happened to Goose and Herb. With more beautiful illustrations by author and artist Joe Latham, Haru Book 2: Summer is full of adventure, friendship, and magic for readers to enjoy.” — Amazon.com

“I Survived the American Revolution, 1776” by Lauren Tarshis — “Tarshis successfully blends historical fact with an involving narrative.” — School Library Journal

“Looking for Peppermint, or, Life in the Forest” by Maxwell Eaton — “The best kind of nature walk, with an entertaining guide out front, and yet one more blurred line between fiction and nonfiction that offers children more than the sum of its parts.”—School Library Journal, Starred Review

“Song for You and I” by K. O’Neill — “Readers who love emotionally grounded comics will be enchanted by this contemplative, gorgeously rendered story of the slow but steady path to self acceptance.” —Booklist

“The Night Librarian” by Christopher Lincoln — “[A] love letter to libraries and to literature, Lincoln’s absolutely delightful graphic tale incorporates influences from many recognizable literary work . . . The fluid artwork features scribbly lines, interestingly laid-outpanels, and creative use of a strikingly unusual color palette . . . Charming, highly original, and sure to secure its own place in the graphic canon.” —Kirkus, starred review

JUVENILE NON FICTION

“Life after Whale: The Amazing Ecosystem of a Whale Fall” by Lynn Brunelle — “”…the work meticulously and sensitively portrays the countless sea creatures sustained by a single carcass over more than a century. It’s a thoughtful breakdown of death supporting life and a brilliant exposition of the way that populations grow and are sustained.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

YOUNG ADULT GRAPHIC NOVEL

“Four for the Road” by K. J. Reilly — “Reilly explores the avenues of grief most people don’t encounter until they are older, and she does it with bright, funny characters who hold onto one another and the truths that unfold on their trip.” — Booklist, Starred Review

“Sunrise in the Reaping” by Suzanne Collins — “Raw, shocking, and deeply bittersweet, Haymitch’s backstory pulls the pieces of the Hunger Games universe together with ease….Collins has mentioned in past interviews that she would not return to this series unless she had something to say―and she has a lot to say.” — Booklist, Starred Review

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NEW ARRIVALS – FEBRUARY 2025

ADULT FICTION

“Godwin” by Joseph O’Neill – “The next Pelé’ or ‘the next Messi’ are words sure to ignite the fantasies of soccer fans anywhere. When tech writer Mark is contacted by his sports agent, half-brother Geoff, Mark leaves Pittsburgh to join him on a madcap adventure to find such a phenom: an African teenager known only as Godwin. O’Neill combines the brothers’ exploits with sharp observations about international business and issues like greenwashing and corruption that have tarnished the world’s game.” —Los Angeles Times

“My Friends” by Hisham Matar — “Dazzling . . . a personal, deeply felt work . . . tightly structured and controlled, looping back and forth through time and memory, building on itself in a process of gradual expansion and revelation.”—Toronto Star

“One Good Thing” by Georgia Hunter — “Epic, intimate, thrilling and beautiful. One Good Thing is a story of unbreakable friendship, of remarkable resilience, of how love and hope can shine through even the darkest, most unimaginable horrors. Stunning.” —Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark

“Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros — “Get ready to fly or die in the breathtaking follow-up to Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.” Empyrean series, Publisher Annotation

“The Book of Love” by Kelly Link — “[The Book of Love] pushes our understanding of what fantasy can be.”—The New York Times, 100 Notable Books of 2024

“The Most” by Jessica Anthony — “An expertly compressed, post-modern historical novella set over the course of a single, unseasonably warm day in November of 1957. Kathleen, a standout college tennis player, mother of two boys and wife to flagrantly handsome, aimless life insurance salesman, Virgil, decides to get into the pool in their Delaware apartment complex instead of going to church. And she won’t come out. As Sputnik 2 orbits the earth carrying that poor little doomed Soviet space dog, Kathleen and Virgil hurtle toward each other, and toward a reckoning that will either shatter the smooth edifice of their marriage or transform it, at last, into something real”– Baker & Taylor

“There are Rivers in the Sky” by Elif Shafak — “There Are Rivers in the Sky explodes into a roaring journey through ecology and memory… genuinely moving.”—The New York Times Book Review

ADULT MYSTERY

“Black River” by Nilanjana Roy — “…Offering readers a gripping mystery and a sweeping state-of-the-nation saga, Black River stands as a searing critique of modern India, weaving an intricate narrative that captures the essence of a nation grappling with its own complexities and contradictions.” — Random House, Inc.

“The Oligarch’s Daughter” by Josephv Finder — “The excitement in The Oligarch’s Daughter comes from its ever-surprising plot, as Paul navigates a world where friends become foes, villains can be allies and the path to salvation runs through his own past.” — Wall Street Journal

“The Wolf Tree” by Laura McCluskey — “McCluskey is masterful at building suspense around a sense of place and a feeling of otherness. And George, fretfully uncomfortable in her skin and her partnership, is a prickly, vulnerable, completely engaging heroine with a cop’s instincts through and through, a stubborn streak that nearly gets her into trouble and the courage to risk herself in the quest for truth. Idealistic, maybe. But properly gothic as well.” —Kirkus

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“Cold Crematorium” Reporting from the Land of Auschwitz” by Josef Debreczeni — “[Debreczeni’s] powers of observation are extraordinary. Everything he encounters in what he calls the Land of Auschwitz―the work sites, the barracks, the bodies, the corpses, the hunger, the roll call, the labor, the insanity, the fear, the despair, the strangeness, the hope, the cruelty―is captured in terrifyingly sharp detail…Debreczeni has preserved a panoptic depiction of hell, at once personal, communal and atmospheric.”
―New York Times (10 Best Books of 2024)

“I Heard Her Call My Name” by Lucy Sante — “Reading this book is a joy. Sante is funny and warm . . . I Heard Her Call My Name has much to say about the trans journey and will undoubtedly become a standard for those in need of guidance. But the book speaks to a wider audience, too: for anyone who needs to break out of their self-imposed ‘prison of denial,’ as Sante puts it, or to stop punishing themselves for wanting what they want.” —The Washington Post

“The Survivor: How I Survived Six Concentration Camps and Became a Nazi Hunter” by Josef Lewkowicz — In this memoir, Josef Lewkowicz shares a poignant and gripping account of his life, capturing the indomitable spirit and enduring soul—the neshama—of the survivor. It is a testament of the resilience of the human spirit and a tribute to those who defied the darkest moments of our history.” — Amazon.com

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here: The United States, Central America, and the Making of a Crisis” by Jonathan Blitzer — “The new book every American needs to read before they vote . . . The masterstroke accomplishment of Everyone Who Is Gone Is Here is the way that Blitzer weaves the gripping stories of refugees with the 45-year history of policymaking in Washington, where elected officials and key bureaucrats—some craven and nakedly political, others well-meaning—repeatedly fought the wrong wars and worried about the wrong things to spin the tangled web of policies that caused a humanitarian nightmare.” —Philadelphia Inquirer

“Lonely Planet’s Guide to Death, Grief’ and Rebirth” by Anita Isalska — ‘Organized around themes of celebration, commemoration, mourning, and offering, this book by journalist Isalska (Offbeat North America) shares themes, food practices, traditions, music, monuments, and burial practices, finding commonalities and differences in how cultures address death and their beliefs in what lies beyond. Three- to five-page entries with ample photos explore Mexico’s Dia de Muertos, Irish wakes, pet cemeteries, Lakota soul keepers, Swedish death cleaning, green burials, Papua New Guinea’s mummies, and more. VERDICT Fascinating, uplifting, and often beautiful coverage of a topic that touches everyone.” — Maggie Knapp. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2024.

“Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist” by Liz Pelly — “Pelly has written a groundbreaking examination of the music-streaming giant Spotify and its effects on 21st-century music. . . . A provocative, insightful, disturbing, and well-researched indictment of Spotify, the music industry, and streaming platforms, which daily mine billions of data bits from listeners/viewers to maximize profits and churn out musical formulas. Highly recommended.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“Valcour: The 1776 Campaign That Saved the Cause of Liberty” by Jack Kelly — “Must reading for everyone interested in how a critical military campaign and pivotal battle on Lake Champlain set the stage for American victory in the War for Independence. Beautifully written, Valcour deserves and will command a wide readership. Highly recommended.” ―James Kirby Martin, author of the award-winning Benedict Arnold, Revolutionary Hero

“We Were Once a Family: A Story of Love, Death, and Child Removal in America” by Roxanna Asgarian — “Asgarian debuts with a comprehensive and searing look at systemic issues within the foster care and adoption systems . . . Emotional and frequently enraging, it adds up to a blistering indictment . . . Sensitive, impassioned, and eye-opening, this is a must-read.” ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

PICTURE BOOK

“Bear Snores On” by Karma Wilson
“Hush, Hush Forest” by Mary Casanova
“Jumper” by Jessica Lanan
“The Dark was Done” by Lauren Stringer
“The Young Teacher and the Great Serpent” by Irene Vasco
“This is a Story” by John Schu
“To Make” by Daneille Davis
“Vulture View” by April Sayre
“Who I Am” by Susan Verde

JUVENILE FICTION

“The Grace of Wild Things” by Heather Fawcett — “An inventive and fantastical reimagining of Anne of Green Gables—with magic and witches!—that explores found family, loss, and the power of a girl’s imagination, from the acclaimed author of The Language of Ghosts and The School Between Winter and Fairyland. — Amazon.com

“Will’s Race for Home” by Jewell Rhodes — “Ripe with historical facts and moments of high tension, this adventurous story reflects on the aftereffects of violence on soldiers and what life looked like for Black citizens following the conclusion of the Civil War. It’s an empowering read that never loses sight of Will’s profound exploration of adolescence.”―Publisher’s Weekly, starred review

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

“Unicorn Boy” by Dave Roman — “The story zigzags between characters and mini-challenges, providing thrills even as Brian’s quest and Avery’s fate seem dire. Gentle throughlines emphasize the value of devoted friendship and the joy of understanding oneself through storytelling.” –Kirkus

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NEW ARRIVALS – JANUARY 2025

ADULT FICTION

“Definitely Better Now” by Ava Robinson — “Robinson debuts with an appealing chronicle of a 20-something woman as she enters her second year of sobriety…There’s raw honesty on every page, and the narrative ends with a moment of well-earned hope. Readers will find much to like.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar — “Incandescent . . . Akbar has created an indelible protagonist, haunted, searching, utterly magnetic. But it speaks to Akbar’s storytelling gifts that Martyr! is both a riveting character study and piercing family saga . . .  Akbar is a dazzling writer, with bars like you wouldn’t believe . . . What Akbar pulls off in Martyr! is nothing short of miraculous.” —The New York Times Book Review

“Pride and Prejudice in Space” by Alex Lampley — “One of those rare books that is exactly what it says it is: Jane Austen’s most well-known novel with a science-fiction twist. Lampley has created a whole new world in the stars…Taking on the themes of family, caste-based societies, and yes, pride and prejudice in an entirely new backdrop, this novel is perfect for people who love creative adaptations of classics, such as Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” – Booklist

“Starter Villain” by John Scalzi — “Witty dialogue, clever world-building and engaging secondary characters make this a satisfying escape from the real world. And of course, if you’ve got a feline companion, Starter Villain is a perfect lazy Cat-urday read.”–Wall Street Journal

“The Heartbeat Library” by Laura Messina — “A tender, contemplative and uplifting novel about grief, friendship and the many ways we heal, by the internationally bestselling author of The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World.” — Atlas Publishing

“The Last One” by Rachel Hall — “Hall’s strong female protagonist―also a hallmark of her previous mystery novels―leads an action-filled journey through a diverse and richly imagined world.” ―The Washington Post

“The Memory of Animals” by Claire Fuller — “Fuller excels in examining the everyday moments at the heart of a life. . . . A memorable meditation on how the human struggle to survive in captivity is not so different than that of our animal kin.”
― Kirkus Reviews

ADULT MYSTERY

“The Black Loch” by Peter May — “The Black Loch takes us on a journey through family ties, hidden relationships and unforgiving landscapes, where suspense, violent revenge and revelation converge in the shadow of the Black Loch.” — Amazon.com

“The Main Character” by Jaclyn Goldis — “Fans of Agatha Christie may want to check out this homage to MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS . . . . Deeply engaging and set in a glamorous, must-read-about setting. It’s the perfect balance between a picturesque summer novel and an engaging story.” ― The New York Post

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“Lovely One: A Memoir” by Ketanji Jackson — “A well-written, intriguing, and quintessentially American story about a fascinating woman who is truly the embodiment of what is possible in the United States because of its freedoms and in spite of its flaws—lovely indeed. A terrific memoir.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The Elements of Marie Curie: How the Glow of Radium Lit a Path for Women in Science” by Dava Sobel — “Ms. Sobel takes the familiar story of Marie Curie and crosscuts it. The journey of the Polish-French physicist who helped unlock the secrets of radioactivity was never straightforward, but it was also never taken alone. Woven into the account of Curie’s life are the lives of other women . . . What sets Ms. Sobel’s biography apart isn’t the timeline or the events of her subject’s life; it’s those women of science whose lives intersected with Curie’s, a cast of brilliant researchers and thinkers that the author skillfully weaves into her narrative.”—Brandy Schillace, Wall Street Journal

“Vision: A Memoir of Blindness and Justice” by David Tatel — “Vision is charming, wise, and completely engaging. This memoir of a judge of the country’s second highest court, who has been without sight for decades, goes down like a cool drink on a hot day. With quiet humanity and candor, Judge Tatel discusses his upbringing, his career in the law, his deep disapproval of today’s highly politicized Supreme Court, and the passions that dominate his life today, for his wife, his family—and his guide dog.”―Scott Turow, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Suspect

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Everyday Utopia: What 2,000 Years of Wild Experiments Can Teach Us About the Good Life” by Kristen Ghodsee — “A spirited tour through 2,500 years of utopian thinking and experiments to tease out better ways of imagining our domestic lives – from childrearing and housing to gender roles and private property – and a look at the communities putting these seemingly fanciful visions into practice today”– Baker & Taylor

“From Salt to Jam: Make Kitchen Magic With Sauces, Seasonings And More Flavour Sensations” by Katrina Meynink — “Supercharge your kitchen with 20 flavor bomb sauces, spices, relishes, and jams that unlock 100 fantastic dinner ideas in condiment-loving cookbook From A to Zhug. Featuring easy and delicious recipes based on bang-for-buck condiments – from harissa tochermoula, chicken salt to chocolate fudge sauce – this family-friendly, beautifully-photographed book will elevate your everyday cooking with ease. …”– Baker & Taylor

“Keeping the Faith: God, Democracy and the Trial That Riveted a Nation” by Brenda Wineapple — “[A] gripping and expansive reexamination of the Scopes Monkey Trial . . .”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions of People Can’t Stop Talking About” by Mel Robbins — “A simple, transformative approach to improving personal and professional relationships by shifting focus from controlling others to accepting them, offering science-backed strategies to reduce stress, enhance happiness, foster healthier connections, and empower individuals to prioritize their well-being and achieve personal fulfillment.:A simple, transformative approach to improving personal and professional relationships by shifting focus from controlling others to accepting them, offering science-backed strategies to reduce stress, enhance happiness, foster healthier connections, and empower individuals to prioritize their well-being and achieve personal fulfillment.” — Atlas Publishing

CHILDREN’S KIT

“A Sea of Gold” by Patricia Polacco
“Artificial Intelligence” by David Biedrzycki
“Don’t Think of Tigers” by Alex Latimer
“Drawn Outward” by Daniele Nayeri
“I Quit” by Kristen Tracy
“Kiki Kicks” by Jane Yolen
“Over and Under the Wetland” by Kate Messner
“Perfect” by Waka Brown
“Ten Word Tiny Tales of Love” by Joseph Coelho
“The Christmas Calf” by George Woodard
“The Digger and the Butterfly” by Joseph Kuefler
“The Snow Thief” by Alice Hemmings
“Wally and Freya” by Lindsay Pointer
“When Little Owl Met Little Rabbit” by Przemslaw Wechterowicz

JUVENILE FICTION

“A Horse Named Sky” by Rosanne Parry — “Parry’s moving story follows the pattern of her recent animal tales, A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild, chronicling a wild animal’s life in the first person, imagining its point of view, and detailing and appreciating the natural world it inhabits. . . . As Sky grows from wobbly newborn to leader of his family, he faces more than the usual challenges for colts who must fight their stallions or leave their herds when they are grown up. . . . A feel-good tale of a clever and determined stallion set against a well-developed landscape.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Sylvia Doe and the 100-Year Flood” by Robert Beatty — “A resident since toddlerhood at the North Carolina Highland Home for Children, 13-year-old Sylvia Doe has run away from multiple foster placements. As she makes her way back to HHFC from her latest family, she is caught up in a cataclysmic 100-year hurricane and flood that unearth all sorts of creatures that are out of place and time. After saving a young teen from drowning, she becomes involved in getting him back home, which is more difficult than she anticipates. The quick-paced story combines adventure, mystery, history, sci-fi, and Earth advocacy to give a variety of readers a memorable ride. In Beatty’s exciting tale, text and interspersed drawings provide excellent animal studies. Fans of the author’s previous …, will applaud Beatty’s latest and appreciate its characterizations–especially that of Sylvia, who is a headstrong and heart-driven heroine with broad appeal. Trigger warnings for foster care, murder, student deaths, and violent weather. Beth Rosania. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2024.

“White House Clubhouse: White House on Fire” by Sean O’Brien — “Packed with nonstop action… While the rollicking narrative is full of humor, it doesn’t shy away from hard questions… Timely and wildly entertaining.”
― Kirkus Reviews

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

“Dog Trouble” by Kristen Varner — “Varner’s (Horse Trouble) graphic-novel storytelling is well paced and compelling… A tender story of friendship (human and animal), family, and growing into oneself.” –Horn Book Magazine

JUVENILE NONFICTION

“Whose Tracks in the Snow?” By Alexandra Milton — “ade with shredded and torn handmade paper and colored pencil, the spreads are filled with gorgeous textures, encouraging the eye to pore over not just the tracks, but the animals’ habitats as well…. Sure to lure children into the woods.” — Kirkus, Starred Review

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NEW ARRIVALS – DECEMBER 2024

ADULT MYSTERY

“Alex Cross Must Die : A Thriller” by James Patterson — “Detective Cross and his partner John Sampson are hot on the trail of the Dead Hours Killer, who is targeting commercial pilots, in the latest addition to the long-running series following Deadly Cross.” — Baker & Taylor

“Murder Island (Doc Savage #2)” by James Patterson — “When professor turned crime-fighter Brandt ‘Doc’Savage and his girlfriend Kira Sunlight land on a desert island in the middle of the Atlantic, they think they’ve found a perfect utopia. An escape from their tumultuous pasts. But they don’t have long to enjoy their newfound peace before they are violently separated and dragged to opposite ends of the Earth. Doc’s search for Kira takes him from the coast of Brazil to northern Europe and the jungles of the Congo, and he discovers they are entangled in a global conspiracy that is bigger he ever could have imagined”– Baker & Taylor

“The Waiting (Renee Ballard, #6; Harry Bosch, #25, Harry Bosch Universe #39)” by Michael Connelly — “Unputdownable . . . White-hot suspense guaranteed to please his fans. This ranks with Connelly’s best.”―Publishers Weekly (starred)

PICTURE BOOK

“Alice in a Winter Wonderland” by Jan Brett
“Construction Site: Garbage Crew to the Rescue: Make 25! by Sherri Rinker
“The Bakery Dragon” by Devin Kurtz

JUVENILE FICTION

“Beti and the Little Round House” by Atinuke — “Atinuke’s accomplished storytelling is rich with vivid descriptions and an easygoing patter. Hughes’ gently drawn pencil vignettes appear throughout. Warmly inviting, this book has a timeless appeal.” —Booklist

“Orris and Timble: The Beginning” by Kate DiCamillo — “The spirits of Frog and Toad are alive and well in this moving and funny first volume in an early reader trilogy by DiCamillo (Ferris), which chronicles the unlikely blossoming friendship between a cynical rat and a curious, naive owl. . . . DiCamillo expertly wraps humor, kindness, the courage that purpose ignites, and a love of story into a concise, welcoming package. Quiet watercolor-and-pencil scenes by Mok (Cone Dog) are rendered in shadowy nighttime grays, blacks, and browns that crisply contrast Timble’s bright plumage.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Tales from Muggleswick Wood: A magical bedtime treasury” by Vicky Cowie — “Vicky Cowie’s sweet fairytale Tales from Muggleswick Wood ventures into a magical world of gnomes, pixies, and stink-resistant moles. The watercolor and ink illustrations are cheery and quiet, evoking wonder over nature and the magic of make-believe. With unexpected humor, Tales from Muggleswick Wood is an enchanting collection of fairy stories for bedtime and beyond.” Foreword Reviews, starred review

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

“Rube Goldberg’s Big Book of Building: Make 25 Machines That Really Work! ” by Tori Cameron — “Readers learn how to build machines that solve simple problems in complex ways, from machines that fit on a tabletop to ones that take up yards, in a book with jokes, fun facts and building tips.” — Atlas Publishing

“We Celebrate the Light” by Jane Yolen — “A tribute to seven luminous holidays: Diwali,winter solstice, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, and Lunar New Year.”  —Publishers Weekly

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NEW ARRIVALS – NOVEMBER 2024

ADULT FICTION

“The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern” by Lynda Loigman — “Augusta and Irving’s love story is charming without being saccharine, and Augusta’s tongue-in-cheek wit combined with her renewed hopefulness makes her the perfect unexpected heroine for new beginnings. . . . For anyone who believes in second chances.” ―Kirkus

“The Ministry of Time” by Kaliane Bradley — “A hilarious yet poignant take on dislocation, loss, and oddball community . . . A twisty plotline that incorporates plenty of John le Carré and Mick Herron spy-craft references . . . with the silly, incisive, and spot-on comedy of Douglas Adams.”—Daneet Steffens, The Boston Globe

“The Wedding People” by Alison Espach — “The Wedding People is so much more than a funny story (though it is very funny). Espach has penned a keenly observed novel about depression, love, the ways women make themselves small, and how one woman got over it. Fully realized and completely memorable.” ―Booklist (starred review)

ADULT MYSTERY

“A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Catching a Killer” by Maxie Dara — “This debut paranormal mystery offers humor, love, and a strong cast of characters who form a found family.” — Library Journal (starred review)

“In Too Deep: A Reacher Novel” by Lee Child — Fast action, bold but well-thought-out moves, fast-paced writing, and a hero who wants to be involved to help others.”—New York Journal of Books

“The Last One at the Wedding” by Jason Rekulak — “The ultimate middle-class Dad battles the 1% for his daughter’s soul in the best thriller I’ve read all year. I haven’t had this much fun with a book in a long time.” ―Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author of How to Sell a Haunted House

“We Solve Murders” by Richard Osman — “[Osman] introduces a beguiling new team of sleuths . . . and sends this crew on a globe-spanning investigation, enlivening his tale with dry wit, crisp dialogue, sharply drawn characters and a pinch or three of sentiment.” —Wall Street Journal

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“What in the World?!: A Southern Woman’s Guide to Laughing at Life’s Unexpected Curveballs and Beautiful Blessings” by Leanne Morgan — “This book is the inspirational story that we all need. With hard work, determination, and a quick sense of humor, Leanne Morgan went from marriage to motherhood to realizing her dreams. And she tells you all about it—yes, all of it—in her signature tell-it-like-it-is southern style that will make you chuckle from start to finish. No one makes me laugh harder than Leanne Morgan!”—Reese Witherspoon

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Framed: Astonishing True Stories of Wrongful Conviction” by John Grisham — “Grisham does a service by elevating Jim McCloskey, who can inspire all of us to use our privilege in the service of those ensnared in the moral scandal we call a criminal justice system. . . . Years before the Innocence Project began showing Americans that their prisons hold countless people who have committed no crime, he was quietly gumshoeing his way through hard, obscure cases. Without him, it’s hard to imagine Serial or Making a Murderer or the rest of our current wave of prosecution-skeptical nonfiction.”—The New York Times

“I Can Fix This: And Other Lies I Told Myself While Parenting My Struggling Child” by Kristina Kuzmic — “This book is so honest, reminding us that we are not alone in our parenthood journey, and that what our mind tells us is not always true. It is the perfect example of how showing up day after day, week after week, year after year is all the true love that our child needs. It won’t be easy, and it will be far from perfect, but it will be real. Kristina and this book could not set a better example.” —Dr. Neela Sethi, general pediatrics and adolescent medicine, teen mental health advocate

“It’s Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health” by Dr. Karen Tang — “First-rate debut . . . The tone is compassionate throughout and the in-depth coverage of gender-affirming care options distinguishes this from other health manuals that assume a cis readership. The result is a comprehensive resource for understanding gynecological health.” ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Life’s Sweet Moments: Simple, Stunning Recipes and Their Heartwarming Stories: A Charming Guide to Baking with Stories That Warm the Heart, Perfect … Share the Sweetness…” by Dominique Ansel — “From legendary and award-winning pastry chef Dominique Ansel, a baking book of more than 40 simple dessert recipes paired with heartwarming stories celebrating life’s sweetest moments”–Baker & Taylor

“My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method (15th Anniversary Edition)” by Jim Lahey — “It’s bread above all that [Lahey] knows and loves…The man can do wonders with flour and water, massaged or not…He can do fluffy, crunchy, supple, dense. He can do pizza Bianca―man, oh man, can he do pizza Bianca―those salty squares of almost entirely naked crust.” ― Frank Bruni, New York Times

“Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders and the Rise of Social Engineering” by Malcom Caldwell — “An astute and bracing appraisal of how cultures succeed or fail…Gladwell deftly demonstrates how attention to statistics and data points can shape a business, school, or community.”―Booklist

“Tell Me More: Stories About the 12 Hardest Things I’m Learning to Say” by Kelly Corrigan — “Tell Me More is a testament to the idea that the things we say matter, that our words have the power to comfort and uplift, empower and inspire. Kelly Corrigan takes on all the big, difficult questions here, with great warmth and courage. As life unfolds, this is a book I will go back to again and again.”—Glennon Doyle

“The Joy of Connections: 100 Ways to Beat Loneliness and Live a Happier and More Meaningful Life” by Dr. Ruth Westheimer — “Dr. Ruth brings her decades of therapeutic experience to offer a practical approach for building relationships. Her Menu for Connection is a how-to guide for anyone struggling with loneliness. If you have ever found yourself wondering, ‘How can I do this?,’ now you literally have 100 ways!”—Dr. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, director of the Social Connection & Health Lab and lead scientific editor for the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on loneliness and isolation

“The Small and Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, From the Founding Fathers to the Civil Rights Movement” by Sharon McMahon — “With shimmering research, an observant eye, and a bright moral compass, Sharon McMahon leads us through the thickets of the past until we can see where we came from and where we are going.” ―David Grann, New York Times bestselling author of The Wager and Killers of the Flower Moon

“Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures” by Katherine Rundell — “[Vanishing Treasures] consists of loving, playful essays about animals that are endangered or hold a subspecies that is endangered: sea horses, lemurs, golden moles and more. It’s pervaded with both wonder and worry, as indeed is much of [Rundell’s] work.” —Sarah Lyall, The New York Times

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

“Hilo Rise of the Cat” by Judd Winick

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NEW ARRIVALS – OCTOBER 2024

ADULT FICTION

“Counting Miracles” by Nicholas Sparks — “The romance between Tanner and the doctor sizzles, and Sparks is a master at creating fully developed, sympathetic characters with complete and compelling backstories. Readers will be drawn into this touching story of hope, faith, and love, and Spark’s many fans will find just what they’re looking for.”—Booklist, starred review

“Funny Story” by Emily Henry — “Bestseller Henry takes on fake-dating in this equally poignant and charming tale of love after loss… Henry perfectly balances sorrow and discord with love and humor, and romance fans will appreciate watching the growth of the characters’ relationships and of Daphne as a person. This is a heartwarming take on summer love.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Here One Moment: A Novel” by Liane Moriarty — “If you knew your future, would you try to fight fate? Aside from a delay, there will be no problems. The flight will be smooth, it will land safely. Everyone who gets on the plane will get off. But almost all of them will be forever changed…” — Publisher Annotation

“Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney — ““Wise, resonant and witty . . . There is so much restraint and melancholy profundity in her prose that when she allows the flood gates to open, the parched reader is willing to be swept out to sea . . . Rooney has an exquisite perceptiveness and a zest for keeping us reading . . . Intermezzo wears its heart on its sleeve.”
―Dwight Garner, The New York Times

“Mighty Red” by Louise Erdich — “[A] finely woven tale of anguish and desire, crimes and healing. With irresistible characters, dramatic predicaments, crisp wit, gorgeously rendered settings, striking ecological facts, and a cosmic dimension, Erdrich’s latest tale of the plains reverberates with arresting revelations.” — Booklist

“Northern Light in Provence” by Elizabeth Birkelund — “Birkelund sets her enchanting tale of love and loss in exotic Greenland and sun-dappled Provence. . . . [She] constructs a rich world replete with real emotional stakes and lovely insights on how translation relates to life. . . . This sumptuous tale deserves a wide audience.” —Publishers Weekly

“Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout — “A generous, compassionate novel about the human need for connection, understanding and love, and the damage that occurs when those things are denied.”—San Francisco Chronicle

“The Bog Wife” by Kay Chronister — “An immersive, haunting, and compelling tale of a family being crushed by the weight of their secrets and held hostage by their traditions. It’s a lush and uneasy tale that leaves both characters and readers at the mercy of the land itself.” —Booklist

“The Half-Life of Guilt” by Lynn Stegner — “”In this beautiful and layered novel Lynn Stegner takes us on a passionate tour of self-discovery and family history written so closely and with such astonishing sincerity that the entire novel becomes a kind of surprising tenderness. Stegner has the writer’s gift of creating a dear victory from the uneasiness of pristine places. This is a rich, rich book.”–Ron Carlson, author of Return to Oakpine

“The Summer Pact: “ by Emily Griffin — “Want to indulge in juicy, page-turning escapism? The Summer Pact is about a group of friends . . . [and] a reunion tour, a decade after college, inspired by a long-ago promise to turn to one another in times of need. [They] take turns narrating their trip to the Italian island of Capri, where closure may or may not await.”—The New York Times

ADULT MYSTERY

“First Frost: A Longmire Mystery” by Craig Johnson — “Sheriff Walt Longmire tries to manage his increasingly complicated personal life while staving off the violent underworld that is encroaching on the Old West, in the 20th novel of the series following The Longmire Defense.” — Atlas Publishing

“Locked in Pursuit” by Ashley Weaver — “With many well-deployed historical mystery tropes on offer, including a juicy love triangle and a host of elegant gowns, it’s an enjoyable, fast-paced lark. Fans of Susan Elia MacNeal and Rhys Bowen will have fun.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Shattered” by James Patterson — “When his partner and best friend, FBI abduction specialist Emily Parker, is murdered, NYPD master homicide investigator Michael Bennett takes on the most intensely personal investigation of his career.” — Baker & Taylor

“Stargazer” by Anne Hillerman — “It’s been a while since Officer Bernadette Manuelito has seen old roommate Maya, whose enchantment with drugs forced them apart. Now Maya’s brother wants Bernie to find the missing Maya, but Bernie’s husband, Jim Chee-struggling with new job responsibilities-isn’t sure she should investigate. Enter their mentor, the redoubtable Joe Leaphorn.” — Library Journal

“The Grey Wolf” by Louise Penny — “Foiling this sinister plan rests on the actions of a fallible group of mortals who must choose between good and evil, action and inaction, courage and cowardice. The motto on Gamache’s office wall helpfully reminds: ‘Be not afraid.’”―The Wall Street Journal

“Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murders” by Jesse Suntanto — “A mystery with warmth, humor, and many descriptions of delicious teas and foods. Recommended for fans of Sutanto and of character-driven cozy mysteries.” — Library Journal, starred review

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Becoming Earth: How Our Planet Came to Life” by Ferris Jabr — “A convincing, mind-opening case that ‘the history of life on Earth is the history of life remaking Earth” —The Atlantic

“DK Italy 2025” by Paula Hardy — “Inside the pages of this Italy travel guide, you’ll discover: Our pick of Italy’s best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay. Detailed maps and walks make navigating the city easy. Easy-to-follow itineraries to help you plan your trip. Expert advice and travel tips to help you get ready, get around, and stay safe. Color-coded chapters to every part of Italy, from Venice to Rome, and Sicily to Sardinia.” — Penguin Putnam

“Food Gifts: 150 Irresistible Recipes for Crafting Personalized Presents” by Elle Scott — “There’s no more meaningful way to connect with others than to give a personalized food basket or homemade gift! Elle Simone Scott—food stylist, ATK cast member, and author of the best-selling Boards cookbook—expands the boundaries of what food gifts are (endlessly customizable!) and when they can be given (literally, anytime!).” — Amazon.com

“Glorious Lessons: John Trumbull, Painter of the American Revolution” by Richard Brookhiser –“Succinct, both scholarly and direct. . . . Wonderful art history.”—Brian T. Allen, National Review

“How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World” by Ethan Tapper — “Tapper’s writing is eloquent and thoughtful while also being informative and briming with lush descriptions of his work to restore Bear Island…Readers will see forests through new eyes after reading Tapper’s compelling and compassionate call to action.” —Booklist

“How to Winter: Harness Your Mindset to Thrive on Cold, Dark, or Difficult Days” by Kari Leibowitz — “Even the most winter-averse reader will be hard-pressed not to hitch their breath at Leibowitz’s description of sinking into a steam­ing Japanese bath as the snow begins to fall, or of gazing into a crackling fire as the wind howls outside a traditional thatched cottage in the hinterlands of Scotland. Peppered with activities and tips for incorporating similar comforting winter practices into your own life, How to Winteris a cozy field guide for not just surviving, but flourishing, in the long dark.”—Book Page

“Love in the Age of Loneliness” by Bill Pendergraft — “(Bill Pendergraft’s) second book of poetry, Love in the Age of Loneliness, describes his biophilia, the term coined by Harvard naturalist Edward O. Wilson to describe one’s love of living things; plants, animals and people. His book shares his wide-eyed confrontation with environmental destruction and the loneliness that may be our response. He lives in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.” — Amazon.com

“Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI” by Yuval Noah Harari — “Nexus is ambitious, bold and at times, unsettling. . . . For anyone interested in the intersection of history, technology and power, Harari once again provokes deep thought.”—The Conversation

“Oath and Honor” by Liz Cheney — “A gripping first-hand account of the January 6th, 2021, insurrection from inside the halls of Congress, from origins to aftermath, as Donald Trump and his enablers betrayed the American people and the Constitution—by the House Republican leader who dared to stand up to it.” — Harper Collins 

“Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling” by Jason De Leon — “A harrowing account of the work of human smugglers in bringing aspirational immigrants to America’s southern border…[and] an exemplary ethnography of central importance to any discussion of immigration policy or reform.”—Kirkus *Starred Review*

“The Ikaria Way: 100 Delicious Plant-Based Recipes Inspired by My Homeland, the Greek Island of Longevit” by Diane Kochilas — “An impressive array of recipes packed with vegetables and herbs known for their wellness benefits… There’s no denying the appeal of many of these meals. This unique vegetarian approach inspires.” ― Publisher’s Weekly

PICTURE BOOK

“Barnaby Unboxed” by Terry Fan
“Du Iz Tak” by Carson Ellis
“Little Ghost Makes a Friend” by Maggie Willis

JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY

“Tomfoolery!: Randolph Caldecott and the Rambunctious Coming-of-Age of Children’s Books” by Michele Markel — “The historical moment of this innovation is captured with verve and verb-forward flourishes in this lively portrait of a person whose illustration style still inspires contemporary picture book creators.” ― Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

“Alexander Hamilton: The Graphic History of an American Founding Father” by Jonathan Hennessey –“There’s loads to be learned here, and any Hamilton addict will eagerly eat it up. . .worthy of high praise.” —Booklist

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

“Children’s Book of Birdwatching” by Dan Rouse — “A fun, engaging birdwatching book for kids, full of information, activities, and tips on how to spot, identify, and care for birds. ” — Amazon.com

“Starlight Symphony” by Buffy Silverman — “Young readers will be fascinated by the beautiful images of animals; educators and older readers will enjoy the notes in the back matter that provide more specific information about each of the animals, as well as the musical instruments.”―School Library Journal

YOUNG ADULT GRAPHIC FICTION

“Alexander Hamilton: The Graphic History of an American Founding Father” by Jonathan Hennessey — “Unpacking the history behind the high-energy Broadway megahit Hamilton, this focused biography will get teen through adult readers to ask questions about the country’s past and
present.” —Library Journal (Review)

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NEW ARRIVALS – SEPTEMBER 2024

ADULT FICTION

“Creation Lake” by Rachel Kusner — “A profound and irresistible page-turner about a spy-for-hire who infiltrates a commune of eco-activists in rural France. The prose is thrilling, the ideas electrifying.” —The Booker Prize 2024 judges on Creation Lake

“Somewhere Beyond the Sea” by TJ Klune — “[A] heart-wrenching tale of being perceived as different, finding acceptance, and having a place in the world.” ―Library Journal, starred review

“Small Things Like These” by Claire Keegan — “Irish story writer Keegan’s gorgeously textured second novella (after Foster) centers on a family man who wants to do the right thing…Keegan beautifully conveys Bill’s interior life as he returns to the house where he was raised…It all leads to a bittersweet culmination, a sort of anti–Christmas Carol, but to Bill it’s simply sweet. Readers will be touched.”—Publishers Weekly

“Playground” by Richard Powers — “Prepare to be awed… A mind-blowing reflection on what it means to live on a dying planet… I wasn’t prepared for the astonishing resolution that Powers delivers. In the now-vast library of fiction and nonfiction books reminding us of the planet’s imperiled condition, I can’t think of another novel that treats the Earth’s plight with such an expansive and disorienting vision… Powers manages to entwine our longing for friendship, paradise and immortality with the algorithms of artificial intelligence that surpass all understanding.”
― Ron Charles, Washington Post

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“Soil” by Camille Dungy — “Gardening, poetry, motherhood, history—dirty and beautiful, difficult and sublime, the agony of failure, the exhalation of a spring bloom. . . Dungy’s poetic ear illuminates her language, whether listing botanical names or reflecting on the tumult of the 2020s. A significant, beautiful, meditative, and wholly down-to-earth memoir with high appeal for book groups and nature lovers.”–BOOKLIST (Starred Review)

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Big Vegan Flavor: Techniques and 150 Recipes to Master Vegan Cooking” by Nishqa Vora — “Big Vegan Flavor is Nisha’s best work yet! She shares tons of insanely delicious vegan recipes along with techniques and tips to make you a confident, creative plant-based cook. This book is an incredible resource for anyone who wants to make vibrant, nourishing meals that are PACKED with flavor.”
—Jeanine Donofrio, New York Times bestselling author of Love & Lemons Simple Feel Good Food

“Challenger: A True Story of Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space” by Adam Higginbottom — “With its emotional scope and exacting resonance, writer Adam Higginbotham has truly crafted the ultimate tribute to the Challenger and its place in space exploration history. . . . Told with a remarkable storytelling flair, Higginbotham’s exhaustive volume is a brilliant effort of investigative journalism that stands as a riveting examination of the complex costs of innovation, imagination, political positioning, clashing personalities, mismanagement and a series of fateful internal NASA decisions that partly led to the spacecraft’s sudden destruction upon liftoff.” —Space.com

“Come Together: The Science (and Art!) of Creating Lasting Sexual Connections” by Emily Nagoski — “Empowering and pragmatic . . . Nagoski’s prose is spry and inviting as she marshals research and anecdotes (many featuring nonbinary couples) to dispel notions of ‘normal’ sex, ban sexual expectations and judgments, and advocate ‘liv[ing] with confidence and joy’ in one’s body. It’s a valuable resource for anyone looking to spruce up a subpar sex life or make a good one better.” — Publishers Weekly

“Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives” by Sami Sage — “This upbeat, extremely accessible guide to managing political anxiety offers reassurance and hope.” —Booklist

“I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine” by Daniel Levitin — “Exuberant…. Enriching lucidly explained neuroscience with ebullient musical appreciation (a Billy Pierce saxophone solo is “in turns thrilling, heartbreaking, bustling, radiant, and always, always moving forward”), Levitin makes a persuasive case for music’s therapeutic potential that gives due to its medical promise without undercutting its mysteries. The result is a fascinating take on the tuneful raptures of the mind.” ― Publishers Weekly

“Private Revolutions: Four Women Face China’s New Social Order” by Yuan Yang — “A portrait of the country through four women who grew up there in the eighties and nineties and refused to accept the life laid out for them. Activists, factory workers, pig farmers turned students: they provide incredible insight into the lives of ordinary Chinese people.” —The Sunday Times Best Books of 2024

“Screaming on the Inside: The Unsustainability of American Motherhood” by Jessica Grose — “Melding personal narrative with clear-eyes reportage from the front lines, [Grose] works to redefine what exactly a ‘mother’ is, or should be, in a society that demands so much more from its childbearing women than it has to offer.” — Los Angeles Times

“The Birds That Audubon Missed: Discovery and Desire in the American Wilderness “ by Kenn Kaufman — “Splendid . . . A high-flying study of Audubon’s scientific contributions and major missteps . . . The discerning attention Kaufman pays to overlooked corners of his subject’s biography reveals Audubon’s fabulist streak (he ginned up funds for his first book by inventing an eagle with a rumored 10-foot wingspan) and ethical lapses (he once passed off a hawk specimen from a fellow Academy of Natural Sciences member as his own). Kaufman includes his own illustrations of the birds discussed, gamely mimicking Audubon’s style while bringing a sensibility distinctly his own.” —Publishers Weekly

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NEW ARRIVALS – AUGUST 2024

ADULT FICTION

“I Cheerfully Refuse” by Leif Enger — “The transcendent latest from Enger (Peace Like a River) is at once a dystopian love story, a nautical adventure, and a meditation on loss, kindness, and natural beauty . . . This captivating narrative brims with hope.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Lies and Weddings” by Kevin Kwan — “Kwan mines the trials and tribulations of the uberwealthy to great effect in this winning, modern-day comedy of manners…Kwan weaves together the drama of a nineteenth-century novel with timeless themes about identity, love, racism, and family loyalty, all while dropping snarky asides via footnote and details of the decadent lifestyles of the rich and famous. A fizzy, delightful confection perfect for devouring by the pool.” —Booklist

“Table for Two” by Amor Towles — “A knockout collection. … Sharp-edged satire deceptively wrapped like a box of Neuhaus chocolates, Table for Two is a winner.” —The New York Times

“The Boy and the Dog” by Seishy Hase — “Heartrending . . . Powerfully demonstrates how love and loyalty can overcome obstacles . . . and how a dog’s love can save a person in every possible way.” ―Booklist

“The Bright Sword: A Novel of King Arthur” by Lev Grossman — “A thrilling new take on Arthurian legend. . . . Marvelous. . . As Grossman’s splendid, offbeat quest reaches its conclusion, we see Arthur’s waves of Saxon invaders and their many predecessors refracted in a different light, one that helps illuminate our own tumultuous, battle-torn age in the way that only the best epics can.” —Elizabeth Hand, The Washington Post

“The Glass Maker” by Tracy Chevalier — “Travel across seven centuries with novelist Tracy Chevalier and a remarkable Glassmaker … The Glassmaker conveys a vivid history lesson about a fascinating place and industry, animated through the lives and emotions of compelling characters.” – Star Tribune

ADULT MYSTERY

“The Housemaid’s Secret” by Freida McFadden — “An unbelievably twisty read that will have you glued to the pages late into the night. Anyone who loves The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train will be completely hooked!” — Grand Central Publishing

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“An Unfinished Love Story: A Personal History of the 1960s” by Doris Kearns Goodwin — “An intimate political history….about the love of historical research, in this case demonstrated by a joint examination of 300 boxes of documents, drafts, and the personal flotsam accumulated over the course of a marriage played out in the arena of American politics. And about the love of America, its past and future, its struggles and promise”—The Boston Globe

“To Walk It Is To See It: 1 Couple, 98 Days, 1400 Miles on Europe’s GR5” by Kathy Elkind — “Movingly inspiring, To Walk It Is To See It tells the story of a journey of 1,400 miles—a journey of a marriage, a journey toward self-awareness. This book is lyrically personal and highly engaging. It says something significant about facing the unexpected, persevering, and cherishing the world around us and the worlds within.” —Judy Goldman, author of Child: A Memoir

“The Truths We Hold: An American Journey” by Kamala Harris — “An engaging read that provides insights into the influences of Harris’s life.”— San Francisco Chronicle

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Bird Friendly Gardening: Guidance and Projects for Supporting Birds in Your Landscape” by Jen McGuinness — “What a welcome and timely guide for those of us shifting to ecological gardening! Bird-Friendly Gardening shows how, by supporting wild birds, your garden—no matter the size or location—can become part of the greater ecosystem. Packed with beautiful photos and practical information, by showing us what native birds need, we learn to grow sustainable gardens. I can’t think of anything more important for gardeners today.”―Melissa Will, a.k.a. The Empress of Dirt (empressofdirt.net)

“From the Island of Newfoundland: Saltwater Mittens, More Than 20 Heritage Designs to Knit” by Christine LeGrow — “Saltwater Mittens is a collection of rare Newfoundland mitten patterns for knitters, collected, and in some cases recreated, by Christine LeGrow of Spindrift Handknits and Shirley “Shirl the Purl” Scott. These two women have teamed up to preserve and promote traditional Newfoundland knitting.” — Amazon.com

“Hot Sheet: How Sweet and Savory Sheet Pan Recipes for Every Day and Celebrations” by Olga Massov — “Transform everyday meals into extraordinary ones, with more than 100 recipes harnessing the power of your sheet pan, including breakfasts, starters, dinners, and desserts. Say goodbye to boring food and hello to flavor-packed dishes for weeknight dining as well as special occasions”– Amazon.com

“Mexico” by Julie Schwietert Collazo — “Modern murals in the city and ancient Maya temples in the jungle. Tranquil deserts, pristine beaches, vast canyons and active volcanoes. Spicy salsas followed up with fiery tequila. Whatever your dream trip to Mexico includes, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion.” — Publisher

“My Beloved Monster: Masha, the half-wild rescue cat who rescued me” by Caleb Carr — “Excellent…Worth the emotional investment, and the tissues you will need by the end, to spend time with a writer and cat duo as extraordinary as Masha and Carr.”―Washington Post Book World

“Practical Cycling: Equip, Maintain and Repair Your Bicycle” by Laurent Belando — “Here is a book that will answer (almost) all of a beginning and experienced bicyclist’s questions about how to get the most out of the activity, while protecting yourself and saving money doing repairs where possible”– Baker & Taylor

“The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet” by John Green —  “Each of the entries in The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet is a small gem, polished to near perfection…. What unites them is [Green’s] uncanny ability to structure each piece as both a critique of human foibles and an embracing of them.” —Shelf Awareness, starred review

“The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City” by Kevin Baker — “In The New York Game…Kevin Baker makes the case that America’s financial, media and cultural capital and its national pastime grew not in parallel, but were inextricably intertwined…the book ultimately succeeds… [weaving] together class, race, fame and rivalry to create a survey of the city and the sport’s overlapping interests.”—Jason Kelly, Bloomberg

“The Singularity is Nearer: When We Merge with AI” by Ray Kurzeil — “Drawing on scientific reports, research studies, and interviews with experts, Kurzweil observes the long term trends in order to ponder the promises and perils of AI when it comes to nuclear weapons and genetic engineering. To readers interested in AI and biotechnology, Kurzweil offers insight as he breaks down the complex topic and addresses the ethical issues surrounding its use and place in society.” —Booklist

“The World Beneath Their Feet: The British, the Americans, the Nazis and the Mountaineering Race to Conquer the Himalayas “ by Scott Ellsworth — “While tension steadily rose between European powers in the 1930s, a different kind of battle was raging across the Himalayas. Contingents from Great Britain, Nazi Germany, and the United States had set up rival camps at the base of the mountains, all hoping to become recognized as the fastest, strongest, and bravest climbers in the world. Carried on across nearly the entire sweep of the Himalayas, this contest involved not only the greatest mountain climbers of the era, but statesmen and millionaires, world-class athletes and bona fide eccentrics.”– Publisher’s description.

PICTURE BOOK

“Are You Ready to Play Outside?” by Mo Willems
“Merry and Hark: A Christmas Story” by April Genevieve Tucholke
“My First Day” by Phung Quang
“Swarm of Bees” by Lemony Snicket
“The Hundred-Year Barn” by Patricia MacLachlan
“The Train Home” by Dan-ah Kim
“Treehouse Town” by Gideon Sterer
“Very Good Hats” by Emma Straub

JUVENILE FICTION

“Heartwood Hotel: A True Home” by Kallie George — “Charming and imaginative, and full of endearing characters who excel at kindness as only animals can. With stories that highlights the power of friendship, the Heartwood Hotel is sure to leave readers eager to visit again.” ―Ashley Spires, author and illustrator of The Most Magnificent Thing

“The Last Kids on Earth” by Max Brallier — “Before the monster apocalypse, Jack Sullivan was an ordinary thirteen-year-old orphan. Now he’s a butt-kicking hero with a tricked-out tree fort. But Jack learns that he’ll need more than razor Frisbees to beat the big baddie Blarg–he’ll need friendship. Fast-paced plotting and humor work in tandem with the comic book-style illustrations on almost every page.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2016.

“The Last Kids on Earth and the Forbidden Fortress” by Max Brallier — “Picking up after Quint and Dirk’s Hero Quest, the Last Kids are happily reunited—but quickly faced with a monstrous new mission. Inside an other-dimensional fortress, the evil Thrull, alongside a vile new villain, is carrying out a sinister plan. Jack, Quint, June and Dirk must make their own plans to infiltrate the stronghold before Thrull gets any closer to completing the mysterious Tower, a structure that could ultimately spell doom for this dimension.” — Amazon.com

“The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade” by Max Brallier — ‘After the monster apocalypse, Jack Sullivan has been having an awesome time living in a tree house with his three best friends. But when zombies start mysteriously disappearing, Jack and his friends suspect that an extremely evil force is at work.” — Baker & Taylor

“The Last Kids on Earth: Quint and Dirk’s Hero Quest” by Max Brallier — “June Del Toro went on a wild flight in a super-rad solo episode; now get ready for the dynamic duo: it’s Quint and Dirk! Picking up after the events of The Last Kids on Earth and the Doomsday Race, adventure abounds as the best buddies encounter new monsters and embark on a postapocalyptic quest for the ages. You won’t want to miss this essential Last Kids story that includes crucial detail.” — Penquin Putnam