Category: Full List of New Arrivals

ADULT FICTION

“Catch the Rabbit” by Lana Bastasic — “Winner of the 2020 European Union Prize for Literature, Lana Bastašic’s powerful debut novel Catch the Rabbit is an emotionally rich excavation of the complicated friendship between two women in a fractured, post-war Bosnia as they venture into the treacherous terrain of the Balkan wonderlands and their own history. — Perseus Publishing Annotation

“Meet Me at the Museum” by Anne Youngson — “How subtle. How perceptive…Meet Me at the Museum is gently provoking, delving into how we interact with our children, our spouses, our communities, but mostly with ourselves.” — ―Minneapolis Star Tribune

“The President’s Daughter” by Bill Clinton and James Patterson — “The President’s Daughter is a smart, taut, utterly fantastic roller coaster that had me holding on for dear life: a combination of every parent’s worst nightmare—a daughter abducted by a terrorist with a scimitar—and the inside world of Washington, DC (a place where, arguably, the knives are pretty damn sharp, too).”―Chris Bohjalian, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Midwives, The Flight Attendant, and Hour of the Witch

ADULT MYSTERY

“Little Black Book (Bibliophile Mystery)” by Kate Carlisle — “A character-driven mystery with plenty of thrilling escapades to keep the plot moving.” —Kirkus

“The Finders” by Jeffrey B. Burton — “Action-packed…an intense, graphic serial killer novel with a likable, aw-shucks hero and a remarkable dog.”–Library Journal (starred review)

“The Keepers” by Jeffrey B. Burton — “When Mace Reid and his cadaver dog Vira are called in to search Washington Park, what they find has them running for their very lives as a they, amidst murder and mayhem, uncover corruption at the highest level, which does not bode well for them.” — Atlas Publishing

“The Stolen Letter” by Paige Shelton — Bookseller Delaney Nichols meets a woman who believes she is Mary, Queen of Scots, reborn; and when the Cracked Spine book shop is royally threatened, she must work to save the shop. By a New York Times best-selling author.” — Atlas Publishing

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Last Best Hope: American in Crisis and Renewal” by George Packer — “Packer has a story to tell about our decline, and he tells it well . . . Packer’s sharp portraits of [America’s factions] are the heart of this book . . . [His] account of America’s decline into destructive tribalism is always illuminating and often dazzling.” ―William Galston, The Washington Post

“Our Team: The Epic Story of Four Men and The World Series that Changed Baseball” by Luke Epplin — “From sandlots to stadiums, Luke Epplin generously offers up the best seat in the stands to revisit when both America and its greatest pastime were changing. Even as the color line impacted the best Black players’ access and opportunities, Our Team is a riveting reminder of the unifying power of sports―and the compelling men who sought to change America one game at a time.” ―Caseen Gaines, author of Footnotes: The Black Artists Who Rewrote the Rules of the Great White Way

VERMONT NON-FICTION

“Greater Greensboro Community Visit: Report and Action Plan – November 2019” by the Vermont Council on Rural Development — “Community members identified 4 priority areas for future action: Build Community Wastewater Infrastructure; Improve Community Walkability and Bike-ability; Address Water Quality and Lake Protection ; and Improve Broadband & Cell Service.” Read the final report at https://www.vtrural.org/sites/default/files/TheGreensboroCVReport.pdf

“Kinship Caregivers Guide” by Vermont Department of Children and Families — “A guide for adults who are caring for the children of relatives or family friends” — Vermont Agency of Human Services, Department of Children and Families

“The Nature Conservancy’s Flagship Natural Area” by Gary Miller and Rose Paul

“Wetland, Woodland, Wildland: A Guide to the Natural Communities of Vermont” by Elizabeth H. Thompson — This book is a must-have for anyone wanting to understand Vermont’s forests, wetlands, mountaintops, and shores. Richly illustrated with beautiful line drawings and stunning color photographs, this accessible field guide will delight outdoor explorers and armchair naturalists alike.” — Amazon.com

ADULT AUDIO BOOK

“Hidden in Plain Sight” by Jeffrey Archer — “….featuring Detective William Warwick, by the master storyteller and #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Clifton Chronicles. William Warwick has been promoted to Detective Sergeant, but his promotion means that he, along with the rest of his team, have been reassigned to the Drugs Squad. They are immediately tasked with apprehending Khalil Rashidi, a notorious drug dealer, who operates his extensive network out of South London.” — Findaway World Lic. Annotation

“Turn a Blind Eye” by Jeffrey Archer — “Going undercover to expose corruption in the Metropolitan Police Force, Detective Inspector William Warwick is compromised by a high-profile trial and a teammate’s romantic relationship with his suspect. By the best-selling author of Kane & Abel.” — Atlas Publishing

PICTURE BOOK

“We Are the Gardeners” by Joanna Gaines and Kids

JUVENILE FICTION

“The Wild Robot Escapes” by Peter Brown — “Thought-provoking….Raises poignant quandaries about the nature of love and selfhood.”―Publishers Weekly

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

“My First Gardening Book: 35 Easy and Fun Projects for Budding Gardeners” by Clare Sayer — “If you’re a budding gardener, you can discover how to sow and grow successfully with My First Gardening Book. In Chapter 1, Getting Started, you will learn all the basics, such as how to prepare soil, sow seeds, choose plants and maintain your garden. In Chapter 2, Grow Your Own, put your skills to good use with projects such as the Tasty Herb Pot, Sunflower Alley and Eggshell Gardens. Chapter 3, Garden Decorations, shows you innovative ways to brighten up your garden, including Painted Pots and Ice Mobiles, and in Chapter 4, Garden Crafts you can combine gardening and craft activities, with fun creations such as Lavender Bags and Pretty Seed Packets. All the projects are explained in child-friendly language so that you can garden independently. You will soon enjoy all the rewards of your work as you watch your plants and flowers grow and blossom.” — Simon and Schuster

ADULT FICTION

“Inland” by Tea Obrecht — “With Inland, Obreht makes a renewed case for the sustained, international appeal of the American West, based on a set of myths that have been continually shaped and refracted through outside lenses. . . . Discovering the particular genre conventions that Obreht has chosen to transfigure or to uphold soon becomes central to the novel’s propulsive appeal.”—The New Yorker

“The Book of Lost Names” by Kristen Harmel — “Inspired by an astonishing true story from World War II, a young woman with a talent for forgery helps hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis in this unforgettable historical novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the “epic and heart-wrenching World War II tale” (Alyson Noel, #1 New York Times bestselling author) The Winemaker’s Wife.

“The Four Winds” by Kristen Hannah — “Hannah brings Dust Bowl migration to life in this riveting story of love, courage, and sacrifice…combines gritty realism with emotionally rich characters and lyrical prose that rings brightly and true from the first line”― Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“The Mountains Sing” by Nguyen Phan Que Mai — “A luminous, complex family narrative . . . The Mountains Sing affirms the individual’s right to think, read, and act according to a code of intuitive civility, borne out of Vietnam’s fertile and compassionate cultural heritage.” —NPR

“The Russian” by James Patterson & James Born (Large Print) — “Weeks before NYPD Detective Michael Bennett is to marry his longtime love, Mary Catherine, an assassin announces his presence in the city with a string of grisly murders. Each victim is a young woman. And each has been killed in a manner as precise as it was gruesome….Bennett promises Mary Catherine that the case won’t affect their upcoming wedding. But as Bennett prepares to make a lifetime commitment, the killer has a lethal vow of his own to fulfill.” — Amazon.com

“The Once and Future Witches” by Alex E. Harrow — “This novel cleverly connects the dots between the suffragist movement of the past to the Me Too movement of today. Compelling, exhilarating, and magical, The Once and Future Witches is a must-read.” — Booklist (starred review)

“Warm Montana Home” by Cynthia Bruner (Large Print) — “All Poppy Marsh wants is to find a safe place to heal from the pain of a broken relationship and to finish the degree she’s worked so hard to earn. After Colton Gunnerson’s search for rodeo fame crashes to the ground, saving his family ranch is the only future he has left. Colton has an old Montana homestead for rent, and Poppy needs a place to stay. As they become entangled in a web of family ties and the dark secrets from the past, they need faith to change the course of their lives and to show them the love and hope neither thought they would find. The Moose Hollow series tells the story of broken people and second chances, and love stories filled with love, humor, romance and redemption.” — Amazon.com

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life” by Jonathan Alter — “In unfolding his carefully researched narrative, Alter portrays Carter as far more successful in his labors as chief executive than is generally acknowledged. A balanced and complete portrait.” — Booklist

“The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit” by Michael Finkel — “Thought-provoking and enduring . . . Will leave readers thinking deeply about modern society, the search for meaning, and the impact of solitude. Finkel is a skilled storyteller.” —Portland Press Herald (Maine)

ADULT NON-FICTION

“A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith” by Timothy Egan — “A glorious, laugh-out-loud, wipe-away-tears, blister-riddled, often rain-soaked, sometimes bone-chilled, desolate and desperate, quietly triumphant walk through church history—every last footfall in search of an elusive modern-day spiritual certitude…Egan aimed high, and he reached it.”—The Chicago Tribune

“All the Wild that Remains: Edward Abbey, Wallace Stegner, and the American West” by David Gessner — “A spirited, ecologically minded travelogue…. [Gessner] writers with a vividness that brings the serious ecological issues and the beauty of the land…to sharp relief…urgent and engrossing.”― Publishers Weekly, Starred review

“Land: How the Hunger for Ownership Shaped the Modern World” by Simon Winchester — “The latest sweeping, satisfying popular history from the British American author and journalist, this time covering a topic that many of us take for granted…Engaging revelations about land and property, often discouraging but never dull. — Kirkus Reviews

“Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives” by Lori Gottlieb — “Provocative and entertaining . . . Gottlieb gives us more than a voyeuristic look at other people’s problems (including her own). She shows us the value of therapy.” —Washington Post

“The Anglo Files: A Field Guide to the English” by Sarah Lyall — “Why do the English keep aplologizing? Why are they so unenthusiastic about enthusiasm? Why does rain surprise them? When are they being ironic, and how can you tell? Even after eighteen years in London, New York Times reporter Sarah Lyall remained perplexed and intrigued by its curious inhabitants and their curious customs. She’s since returned to the United States, but this distillation of incisive-and irreverent-insights, now updated with a new preface, is just as illuminating today. And perhaps even more so, in the wake of Brexit and the attendant national identity crisis. While there may be no easy answer to the question of how, exactly, to understand the English, The Anglo Files-part anthropological field study, part memoir-helps point the way.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“The Complete One Pot Cookbook” by America’s Test Kitchen — “The only one-pot cookbook you’ll ever need!” — Amazon.com

“The Complete Plant-Based Cookbook” by America’s Test Kitchen — “A one-stop collection for anyone seeking to put plants front and center in their diet, with hundreds of foolproof, uncomplicated recipes appealing to vegans, the veg-curious, and everyone in between.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“Tiny Love Stories” by Daniel Jones & Miya Lee — “Jones and Lee, editor and submission reader, respectively, for the New York Times Modern Love column, assemble a charming assortment of brief tales of love from the popular column. Each of the 175 selections distill a story of love into fewer than 100 words. While romantic love predominates, there are stories of love between parents and children, siblings, and even for pets and places. . . . This is a moving testament to the diversity and depths of love.” —Publishers Weekly

“Toaster Oven Perfection” by America’s Test Kitchen — “Take your toaster oven from sidekick to superhero with 100+ streamlined recipes that save time and energy and make your cooking life easier.” — Amazon.com

“Unworthy Republic: The Dispossession of Native Americans and the Road to Indian Territory” by Claudio Saunt — “Unworthy Republic offers a much-needed corrective to the American canon, showing how a heavy-handed president, a deadlocked Congress, and a lust for profit combined to construct a shameful national legacy.… A riveting story that invites us all to reflect on how we got where we are today.” ― Elizabeth Fenn, Distinguished Professor, University of Colorado Boulder, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Encounters at the Heart of the World

KIT

Calculator Kit
Chess Kit
Magnatiles Kit
Small Snowshoes
Large Snowshoes
Woodland Story Box

PICTURE BOOK

“All Families are Special” by Norma Simon
“And the People Stayed Home” by Kitty O’Meara
“One Little Bag: An Amazing Journey” by Henry Cole
“The Curious Fish” by Elsa Beskow
“The Story of the Snow Children” by Sibylle von Olfers
“Winter is Here” by Kevin Henkes

JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK

” A Young People’s History of the United States” by Howard Zinn — “Beginning with a look at Christopher Columbus’s arrival through the eyes of the Arawak Indians, then leading the reader through the struggles for workers’ rights, women’s rights, and civil rights during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and ending with the current protests against continued American imperialism, Zinn in the volumes of A Young People’s History of the United States presents a radical new way of understanding America’s history. In so doing, he reminds readers that America’s true greatness is shaped by our dissident voices, not our military generals.” — Amazon.com

JUVENILE FICTION

“My Life as Youtuber” by Janet Tashjian — “Jake–with friends Carly, Matt, and Umberto–is thrilled to be taking an after-school video class taught by a YouTube sensation (and “that doesn’t require ANY reading”). Jake secretly features a monkey his family is fostering in his video and learns a hard lesson when Frank is removed from their home. As usual, cartoon marginalia illustrate Jake’s vocabulary-learning in this fast-moving, timely seventh story.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2019.

“Ways to Make Sunshine” by Renee Watson — “Adroitly captures the uncertainty of growing up amid change through the eyes of an irrepressible black girl.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

“Maker Comics: Fix a Car!” by Chris Schweizer — “Offering challenging but realistically doable projects and specific explanations of background chemical and physical principles, these engaging guides will leave no wrench or spatula safe from middle and high school students (not to mention more intrepid grade schoolers).” ―School Library Journal

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

“Builders” by Reina Olliver & Karen Claes — “Beautifully illustrated and informative, an interesting collection of animals. Children interested in learning about different types will enjoy the detailed illustrations and descriptive texts about these unique creatures.” — Bibliotheek Kortrijk

YOUNG ADULT FICTION

“The Positivity Workbook for Teens; Skills to Help You Increase Optimism, Reslilience, & Growth Mindset” by Gaoli Saed Bocci & Ryan M. Niemiec

“(Don’t) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start the Conversation about Mental Health” edited by Kelly Jensen — “Lively, compelling . . . the raw, informal approach to the subject matter will highly appeal to young people who crave understanding and validation . . . This highly readable and vital collection demonstrates the multiplicity of ways that mental health impacts individuals.” —Kirkus Reviews

ADULT FICTION
“Anxious People” by Frederik Backman — “[A] tight-knit, surprise-filled narrative… the brisk, absorbing action prompts meditation on marriage, parenting, responsibility, and global economic pressures. Comedy, drama, mystery, and social study, this novel is undefinable except for the sheer reading pleasure it delivers. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal (starred review) 

“Bridgerton: The Duke and I” by Julia Quinn — “Smart, funny.” — Time magazine

“Deacon King Kong” by James McBride — “A mystery story, a crime novel, an urban farce, a sociological portrait of late-1960s Brooklyn: McBride’s novel contains multitudes… He conducts his antic symphony with deep feeling, never losing sight of the suffering and inequity within the merriment.” —The New York Times, Top 10 Books of 2020

“Homeland Elegies” by Ayad Akhtar — “[A] moving and confrontational novel . . .  Homeland Elegies deals in ambiguities that were beyond the pale of public discourse in the years after 9/11. . . . He has an unerring sense for the sore spots, the bitter truths that have emerged from this history.”―Hari Kunzru, New York Times Book Review

“Hollow Kingdom” by Kira Jane Buxton — “A plucky hero, a boisterous tale, startling prose and eerie events combine for a thoroughly enjoyable account of the end of the world as we know it. The Secret Life of Pets meets The Walking Dead.”―Karen Joy Fowler, PEN/Faulkner Award-winningauthor of We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves

“Interior Chinatown” by Charles Yu — “Inspired . . . [an] inventive drama about an Asian actor who dreams of becoming a star. . . . In spare but moving prose, [Yu] describes life among Asian Americans living as so-called foreigners [and] examines the history of bigotry against immigrants in the West for centuries. . . . An acid indictment of Asian stereotypes and a parable for outcasts feeling invisible in this fast-moving world.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Perestroika in Paris” by Jame Smiley — ““Wholesomely timeless, full of good intentions and happy endings that feel far removed from the problems of the moment.” —Wall Street Journal

“Scent Keeper” by Erica Bauermeister — “Told in a lyrical, haunting prose, the story provides fascinating information about the ways in which different fragrances can impact human behavior and the struggles of finding one’s own identity. An artfully crafted coming-of-age story that will take the reader on an exquisite olfactory adventure. ” – Kirkus

“The Evening and Morning” by Ken Follett — “[An] absorbing and lengthy saga of life in a chaotic and unstable England on the cusp of the Middle Ages . . . Fans of Follett’s ever-popular Kingsbridge series . . . will flock to this . . . while intrigued newcomers can start here.” —Booklist

“The Sentinel: A Jack Reacher Novel” by Lee Child – Large Print — “It’s terrific. . . . The story is just as powerful. . . . Brutal action mixes with keen-eyed detective work as Reacher metes out his own brand of justice. . . . If this novel is a harbinger of what’s to come, then Jack is in good hands.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Ten Rules for Faking It” by Sophie Sullivan — “After Stacey the DJ didn’t mute the mic during Everly’s rant about Simon the Snake (syn: Cheating Ex), people are lining up to date her, and her interest in her boss might be a two-way street. It’s a lot for a woman who could gold medal in people-avoidance.” —Publisher Annotation

“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by V. E. Schwab — “Schwab beautifully explores what it means to be alone for so long that it’s jarring and terrifying once you are finally seen…Addie is an independent and fascinating character who manages to make her mark in spite of the odds.”―USA Today

“The Law of Innocence” by Michael Connelly — “Superlative… A supremely intelligent, well-paced courtroom thriller by a modern master.” ―Publisher’s Weekly (starred review)

“The Night Portrait” by Laura Morelli — “The Night Portrait is a compelling page turner at the same time as it is a mesmerizing meditation on legacy, guilt and complicity, the horrors of war, and most of all, the singular power of art. This well-researched and vivid novel is sure to thrill history buffs and art lovers alike.”   — Alyssa Palombo, author of The Borgia Confessions

“The Priory of the Orange Tree” by Samantha Shannon — “Shannon satisfyingly fills this massive standalone epic fantasy with court intrigue, travel through dangerous lands, fantastical religions, blood, love, and rhetoric.” ―Publishers Weekly

“The Year’s Best Science Fiction: Vol 1” edited by Jonathan Strahan —
“Exploring critical issues impacting humankind—from climate change to racism to mass shootings—this timely and thematically profound anthology of the year’s best short-form science fiction is filled with thought-provoking gems.” ― Kirkus Reviews

“To Be a Man: Stories” by Nicole Krauss — “… an astounding collection of ten globetrotting stories, each one a powerful dissection of the thorny connections between men and women…Each story is masterfully crafted and deeply contemplative, barreling toward a shimmering, inevitable conclusion, proving once again that Krauss is one of our most formidable talents in fiction.”   — Esquire

“Writers and Lovers” by Lily King — “Wonderful, witty, heartfelt… Writers & Lovers is a funny novel about grief, and, worse, it’s dangerously romantic, bold enough and fearless enough to imagine the possibility of unbounded happiness” ―Washington Post

ADULT MYSTERY

“How to Raise an Elephant” by Alexander McCall Smith — “In a time of pandemic, there could be few more rewarding and soothing tales to read than How to Raise an Elephant.” —New York Journal of Books

ADULT BIOGRAPHY
“Solutions and Other Problems” by Allie Bosh — “Brosh’s storytelling is so distinctive and compelling it’s like suddenly running in to a friend you feared was lost forever . . . [She] reliably channels the simplicity of a child or the innocence of an animal and tells raucous, heartbreaking stories that reflect the hidden parts of us all . . . For Brosh’s millions of fans, this is well worth the wait.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The Dead Are Arising: The Life of Malcolm X” by Les Payne — “Malcolm’s presence is beautifully rendered…Nobody has written a more poetic account…Payne also shows how enthralling it was to watch Malcolm improvise and argue. In this scene and others, we are exposed to Malcolm’s teachings within the rhythm of Payne’s masterly storytelling.” ― Michael P. Jeffries, New York Times Book Review

“The New One: Painfully True Stories from a Reluctant Dad” by Mike Birbiglia — “Fusing good humor and raw honesty with selections from Stein’s evocative poetry, Birbiglia narrates his journey into parenting…Hilarious, relatable, cringeworthy, and effortlessly entertaining.”―Kirkus (starred review)

ADULT NON-FICTION
“Barely Functional Adult” by Meichi Ng — “Burgeoning adult Meichi Ng puts the fun in Barely Functional through this collection of personal, comical and deeply relatable stories. A must-read for anyone grappling with adulthood (and African dwarf frogs).” — Worry Lines

“Eat the Buddha: Life and Death in A Tibetan Town” by Barbara Demick — “Outstanding . . . A book not only about modern Tibet but one that helps explain the current, poisonous moment in China.”—Financial Times

“Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our Worlds, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures” by Merlin Sheldrake — “A mind-bending journey into the hidden universe of fungi, “one of those rare books that can truly change the way you see the world around you” — Helen Macdonald, author of H Is for Hawk

“How the South Won the Civil War: Oligarchy, Democracy, and the Continuing Fight for the Soul of America” by Heather Cox Richardson — “In a tour de force, Richardson exposes the philosophical connective tissue that runs from John C. Calhoun, to Barry Goldwater, to Donald Trump. It’s not party, it’s a complex ideology that has swaddled white supremacy and its political, legal, economic, and physical violence in the language of freedom and rugged individualism, and, in doing so, repeatedly slashed a series of self-inflicted wounds on American democracy.” — Carol Anderson, Emory University, author of White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of our Racial Divide and One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression is Destroying our Democracy

“Paper Bullets: Two Artists Who Risked Their Lives to Defy the Nazis” by Jeffrey H. Jackson — “A captivating tale of queer love and resistance during World War II . . . Jackson’s research is impeccable and his writing is lively . . . Paper Bullets is a gem of a historical text about two women who stood up to power defiantly, living on their own terms.”—Foreword Reviews (starred review)

“The Anxiety First Aid Kit: Quick Tools for Extreme, Uncertain Times” by Rick Hanson and others — “Ideal for these unsettling times; highly recommended for general readers.” —Library Journal (starred review)

VERMONT NON-FICTION

“Vermont Poets and Their Craft” edited by Neil Shephard and Tamra J. Higgins — “The anthology Vermont Poets and Their Craft is a deep well of both information and art that offers thought-provoking essays on poetic craft and a unique selection of poetry.” — Amazon.com

“Here” by Sydney Lea — “Sydney Lea has always been a poet equally eloquent and wide-eyed before reality. This self-aware book of experience, stock-taking, and memory finds him just now, just here, a person still hopeful in the face of it all, a poet at the height of his powers.” —Jane Hirshfield

“It Happened in Vermont: From the First Revolutionary War Martyr to Marriage Equality” by Mark Bushnell — “From a cross-border Confederate attack to the underdressed men from Maple Corner, It Happened in Vermont looks at intriguing people and episodes from the history of the Green Mountain State.” — Amazon.com

BLUE/DVD

“Booksmart”
“Fatima”
“Greenbook”
“Classical Musical Shorts from the Dream Factory”
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”
“Schitt$ Creek: The Complete Collection”
“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker”
“Tenet”
“The Lighthouse”

BOARD BOOK

“The Pout-Pout Fish and the Can’t Sleep Blues” by Deborah Diesen

KIT

Animal Tracks & Signs
Mitten Story Box
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Kit

PICTURE BOOK
“Antiracist Baby” by Ibram X. Kendi
“At the Mountain’s Base” by Traci Sorell
“Attack of the Underwear” by Scott Rothman
“Bob Books: Set 1 Beginning Readers” by Bobby Lynn Maslen
“Bob Books: Set 2 Advancing Beginners” by Bobby Lynn Maslen
“Bob Books: Set 3 Word Families” by Bobby Lynn Maslen
“Bunheads” by Misty Copeland
“Cozy” by Jan Brett
“Facts vs. Opinions vs. Robots” by Michael Rex
“Fishing with Grandma” by Susan Avingaq and Maren Vsetula
“Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera” by Candace Fleming
“I Promise” by Lebron James
“I Talk Like a River” by Jordan Scott
“I Want to Ride the Tap Tap” by Danielle Joseph
“My Shoes and I: Crossing Three Borders” by Rene Colato Lainez
“One Boy’s Choice” by Sueli Menezes
“Our Little Kitchen” by Jillian Tamaki
“Papa Brings Me the World” by Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw
“Saving Eli’s Library” by Roth Horowitz
“Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light” by Apryl Stott
“Starcrossed” by Julia Denos
“Sticks and Stones” by Patricia Polacco
“Sugar in Milk” by Thrity Umrigar
“The Ocean Calls: A Haenyeo Mermaid Story” by Tina Cho
“The Snow Dancer” by Addie Boswell
“While You’re Away” by Thordoris Papaioannou
“Your Name is a Song” by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow

JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY

JUVENILE DVD

“Dolittle”
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part One and Part Two”
“Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince”
“Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azakaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”
“Harry Potter and the Sorcer’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
“Mulan”
“Pippi Longstocking”
“The Call of the Wild”

JUVENILE FICTION
“A Wish in the Dark” by Christina Soontornvat — “Alternating between Pong’s and Nok’s stories, Soontornvat tells a satisfyingly intricate tale of escape and chase while raising questions about institutionalized injustices of privilege and want. Her Thai-inspired world is fully engaging, but perhaps most winning is the innocence, hope, and humor she conveys in the context of the struggle for social justice and with respect to the children’s growth.” —The Horn Book

“Brother’s Keeper” by Julie Lee — “A moving, suspenseful refugee story . . . the book is at heart a poignant exploration of a girl’s struggle against traditional female roles and her determination to succeed on her own terms.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“Dark and Deepest Red” by Anna-Marie McLemore — “McLemore weaves another magic spell…The author spins a tale of first love, misfits forging their own places in the world, and the inherent prejudices of people who fear what they don’t understand. This novel will leave an indelible mark on readers’ hearts.”―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Elatsoe” by Darcie Little Badger — “Imagine an America very similar to our own. It’s got homework, best friends, and pistachio ice cream. There are some differences. This America been shaped dramatically by the magic, monsters, knowledge, and legends of its peoples, those Indigenous and those not. Some of these forces are charmingly everyday, like the ability to make an orb of light appear or travel across the world through rings of fungi. But other forces are less charming and should never see the light of day. Elatsoe lives in this slightly stranger America. She can raise the ghosts of dead animals, a skill passed down through generations of her Lipan Apache family. Her beloved cousin has just been murdered, in a town that wants no prying eyes. But she is going to do more than pry. The picture-perfect facade of Willowbee masks gruesome secrets, and she will rely on her wits, skills, and friends to tear off the mask and protect her family.” — Publisher Annotation

“Fablehaven” by Brandon Mull — “When Kendra and Seth go to stay at their grandparents’ estate, they discover that it is a sanctuary for magical creatures and that a battle between good and evil is looming. Soon, it’s up to Kendra to save her family, Fablehaven, and perhaps, the world, if she can find the courage to do what she fears most.” — BRODART CO., c2008.

“Fighting Words” by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley — “Della’s matter-of-fact narration manages to be as funny and charming as it is devastatingly sad. . . . This is a novel about trauma and the scars it leaves on bodies, minds and hearts. But more than that, it’s a book about resilience, strength and healing.” —New York Times Book Review

“Hunger” by Donna Jo Napoli — “Through the eyes of twelve-year-old Lorraine this “moving personal story” from the award-winning author of Hidden and Hush gives insight and understanding into a little known part of history—the Irish potato famine.” — Booklist, starred review

“Like the Willow Tree (Dear America)” by Lois Lowry — “The heartfelt and moving story of a young girl living through the Spanish Influenza pandemic of 1918… Suddenly, eleven-year-old Lydia Pierce and her older brother, Daniel, find themselves orphans of the flu, and are taken by their grieving uncle to be raised in the Shaker community at Sabbathday Lake.
Lydia must work hard, and all the while she worries about her headstrong brother, who has run away. … yet she cannot stop wondering, will Daniel ever return? ” — Publisher’s Annotation

“Matilda” by Roald Dahl — “From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG comes the story of girl with extraordinary abilities. Matilda is a sweet, exceptional young girl, but her parents think she’s just a nuisance. She expects school to be different but there she has to face Miss Trunchbull, a kid-hating terror of a headmistress. When Matilda is attacked by the Trunchbull she suddenly discovers she has a remarkable power with which to fight back. It’ll take a superhuman genius to give Miss Trunchbull what she deserves and Matilda may be just the one to do it! “Matilda will surely go straight to children’s hearts.” The New York Times Book Review

“Skunk and Badger” by Amy Timberlake — “Gloriously complemented by Jon Klassen’s meticulous illustrations, Skunk and Badger has the feel of a bygone era while telling a completely modern (and delightful) story of how hard change can be, and how worth it change is.” —NPR

“Stella Diaz Never Gives Up” by Angela Dominguez — ““Readers should easily relate to Stella, her struggle to use her voice, and the way she feels caught between worlds at school and at home.” ―Publishers Weekly

“The Silver Arrow” by Lev Grossman — “Both cozy and inspiring, this eco-fable conveys both grim truths and a defiant call to action.”―Kirkus, starred review

“The Summer We Found the Baby” by Amy Hest — “It’s a simple premise: A baby found alone in a basket. Yet the complicated layering of events makes for a truly engaging and heartwarming story of steadfastness and solidarity. Young readers will be drawn in by the mystery, stay for the characters, and sigh contentedly when the story draws to a close.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“The Twits” by Roald Dahl — “Mr. and Mrs. Twit are the smelliest, nastiest, ugliest people in the world. They hate everything—except playing mean jokes on each other, catching innocent birds to put in their Bird Pies, and making their caged monkeys, the Muggle-Wumps, stand on their heads all day. But the Muggle-Wumps have had enough. They don’t just want out, they want revenge.” — Amazon.com

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

“Cat Kid Comic Club” by Dav Pilkey — “Irreverent, laugh-out-loud funny and… downright moving, it’s a heartfelt celebration of coming into one’s own as an artist, with all its frustrations and joys.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Dog Man: Fetch-22” by Day Pilkey — “Li’l Petey gets caught in some family drama in the eighth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Petey the Cat is out of jail, and he has a brand-new lease on life. While Petey’s reevaluated what matters most, Li’l Petey is struggling to find the good in the world. Can Petey and Dog Man stop fighting like cats and dogs long enough to put their paws together and work as a team? They need each other now more than ever — Li’l Petey (and the world) is counting on them! Dav Pilkey’s wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of doing good.” — ONIX Annotations

“Dog Man: For Whom the Bell Rolls” by Dav Pilkey — “High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Dog Man: Grime and Punishment” by Dav Pilkey — “High-intensity, heartwarming, and, above all, hysterically funny.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Guts” by Raina Telgemeir — “A compassionate and accessible look at one girl’s struggles with anxiety.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“History of the World in Comics” by Jean-Baptiste de Panafieu — “The comic-panel illustrations are relatively uncluttered and easy to follow. Because humans are such a recent presence (evolutionarily speaking), most of the book’s discussion focuses on events from 4.6 billion to twelve thousand years ago–giving readers a good sense of the scale of time (a ‘geologic time scale’ is helpful).”—The Horn Book

“Jo: An Adaptation of Little Women (Sort Of)” by Kathleen Gros — “This gentle, warm graphic novel adaptation will remind readers why the March family is long beloved.” — Publishers Weekly

“Lightfall: Book 1, The Girl & the Galdurian” by Tim Probert — “Probert’s debut graphic novel is both inventive and familiar, with unique characters in a fresh fantasy world embarking on a classic quest.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)

“Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales: Blades of Freedom” by Nathan Hale — “The Louisiana Purchase (1803) is today seen as one of history’s greatest bargains. But why did Napoleon Bonaparte sell this seemingly prosperous territory? At the time, France controlled Haiti, and there, enslaved Africans were used to harvest sugar. But in 1791, Toussaint Louverture led the largest uprising of enslaved people in human history, the Haitian Revolution (1791–1804). Napoleon had originally wanted to use Louisiana for trade, but with Haiti out of his control, Napoleon’s dream of making a French empire in North America seemed doomed. So when Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe tried to buy New Orleans, Napoleon sold them the whole Louisiana Territory.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“New Kid” by Jerry Craft — “This engaging story offers an authentic secondary cast and captures the high jinks of middle schoolers and the tensions that come with being a person of color in a traditionally white space.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Pea, Bee & Joy: Wannabees” by Brian “Smitty” Smith — “Who knew being queen could sting so much? All Bee really wants to do is play with her two best friends, Pea and Jay. But when she’s replaced by Lenny—an ambitious bee hungry for power—as queen of her hive, the friends set out to prove Lenny isn’t exactly who he seems to be. Can Bee, with the help of her friends, regain her crown and throne, or has the Reign of Lenny officially begun?” — Publisher Annotation

“The Boy Who Became a Dragon: A Bruce Lee Story” by Jim Di Bartolo — “Reminiscent of Lee’s kung fu movies, Di Bartolo’s bold artwork portrays dramatic fight sequences and expressive characters. Recurring images of a dragon that helps Lee focus are a refrain, and add an epic, otherwordly quality.” — School Library Journal

“The Witches” by Roald Dahl — “This is not a fairy tale. This is about real witches. Grandmamma loves to tell about witches. Real witches are the most dangerous of all living creatures on earth. There’s nothing they hate so much as children, and they work all kinds of terrifying spells to get rid of them. Her grandson listens closely to Grandmamma’s stories – but nothing can prepare him for the day he comes face-to-face with The Grand High Witch herself!” — Publisher Annotation

“Witches of Brooklyn” by Sophie Escabasse — “A warm story of found family and healing that stands on its own while setting the stage for further adventures.” —Publisher’s Weekly

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

“A Crowded Farmhouse Folktale” by Karen Rostoker-Gruber — “Fed up with his overcrowded home, Farmer Earl asks the advice of the town’s wise woman, who counsels him to bring his ducks, horses, goats and other barnyard animals indoors, in a modern folktale by the award-winning author of Farmer Kobi’s Hanukkah Match.” — Atlas Publishing

“All Thirteen; The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team” by Christina Soontornvat — “Soontornvat’s narrative nonfiction account shares these events and those that led to the rescue along with intricate details about caverns, sump diving, and other scientific details that emphasize the harrowing conditions of the rescue. She also touches on Thai culture, immigration issues, Buddhism, and religion…This stellar nonfiction work reads like a heart-pounding adventure story. Every library should have a copy.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

“Becoming a Good Creature” by Sy Montgomery — “A thoughtful, gentle work that highlights the connection between animals and humans. This tender picture book will inspire reflection.”—School Library Journal, STARRED review

“Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals” by Katy S. Duffield — “A non-fiction exploration of animal crossings built by animal lovers around the world to help animals cross over, under and around, and through human construction” — Baker and Taylor

“History Smashers: The Mayflower” by Kate Messner — “Kate Messner serves up fun, fast history for kids who want the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. Absolutely smashing!” —Candace Fleming, award-winning author

“Mammoth Science” by David Macaulay — “A unique and amusing encyclopedia of general scientific topics from master draftsman Macaulay…” —The Horn Book

“Mi’kmaq Campfire Stories of Prince Edward Island” by Julie Pellissier-Lush –“The Mi’kmaq people have been here since the ice began to melt over this great land. They learned the medicines in nature to keep them healthy and they hunted the animals of the land and fished the waters of the sea. During the summer months they would gather in large community groups to celebrate, dance and sing. When the cold winds started to blow, they would go off in their own little family units to survive the winter. It was a hard life and it was always a struggle to make it through the long cold winters. One thing is certain, at night, by the campfire under the stars those families would tell stories, stories about who they were, where they came from, and all the lessons they needed to learn about life. Those stories passed on traditions, songs, language and the culture of the Mi’kmaq people. Here we present to you just a couple of those stories that were passed down from generation to generation. Hear them, learn from them, experience them, but most of all enjoy them!” — Amazon.com

“No Voice Too Small: Fourteen Young Americans Making History” by Lindsay H. Metcalf, Keila Dawson & Jeannette Bradley — “Mari Copeny demanded clean water in Flint. Jazz Jennings insisted, as a transgirl, on playing soccer with the girls’ team. From Viridiana Sanchez Santos’s quinceañera demonstration against anti-immigrant policy to Zach Wahls’s moving declaration that his two moms and he were a family like any other, No Voice Too Small celebrates the young people who know how to be the change they seek. Fourteen poems honor these young activists. Featuring poems by Lesléa Newman, Traci Sorell, and Nikki Grimes. Additional text goes into detail about each youth activist’s life and how readers can get involved.” — Random House, Inc.

“On the Horizon: World War II Reflections” by Lois Lowry — “This series of beautiful, moving, and sometimes horrifying poems gives a voice to the young men on the USS Arizona and offers an equally moving tribute to the survivors of Hiroshima….touching.”—School Library Journal

“Sometimes People March” by Tessa Allen — “A warm, inviting introduction to protests and demonstrations, nicely pitched to the youngest of readers and ideal for starting conversations about current events.”– Booklist (starred review)

“The Atlas Obscura Explorer’s Guide for the World’s Most Adventurous Kids” by Dylan Thuras and Rosemary Mosco — “A thrillingly imaginative expedition to 100 weird-but-true places on earth.”—The New York Times Book Review

“The Body Image Book for Girls: Love Yourself and Grow Up Fearless” by Charlotte Markey — “..? Body image expert and psychology professor Dr. Charlotte Markey helps girls aged 9-15 to understand, accept, and appreciate their bodies. She provides all the facts on puberty, mental health, self-care, why diets are bad news, dealing with social media, and everything in-between. Girls will find answers to questions they always wanted to ask, the truth behind many body image myths, and real-life stories from girls who share their own experiences. …Dr. Markey teaches girls how to nurture both mental and physical heath to improve their own body image, shows the positive impact they can have on others, and enables them to go out into the world feeling fearless!”–Baker & Taylor

“The Complete Cookbook for Young Chefs” by America’s Test Kitchen –“The inviting, encouraging tone, which never talks down to the audience; emphasis on introducing and reinforcing basic skills; and approachable, simplified recipes make this a notable standout among cookbooks for kids.” – Booklist, starred review

“Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?: And Other Questions About Dead Bodies” by Caitlin Doughty — “Doughty’s answers are as… distinctive as the questions. She blends humor with respect for the dead.… Her investigations of ritual, custom, law and science are thorough, and she doesn’t shy from naming the parts of Grandma’s body that might leak after she is gone.” — Julia Kastner ― Shelf Awareness

YOUNG ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“Apple: Skin to the Core” by Eric Gansworth — “Gansworth, a tribally enrolled Onodaga living among the Tuscarora, offers a memoir in verse and lyric prose. Playing off the derogatory term apple (red on the outside; white on the inside), often used in Native communities, he explores the realities of growing up on the rez, being subjected to racism and poverty, and learning to navigate the white world. In ambitious thematic sections …. poems recount his grandparents’ experiences in residential schools; his lifelong love of the Beatles and superhero comics; family influences, including his largely absent father; and his strong sense of Indigenous identity that survives despite leaving the rez. Several poems parallel Beatles’ lyrics (“Come Together” and “Here Comes the Sun”); some push back against stereotypes (“If you excel, you will be ‘remarkable for being an Indian'”); and still others point to the dangers of “browsing with too much melanin.” Gansworth’s art, a mix of gouache paintings, photographs, and collages (reproduced in black and white), is interspersed throughout, adding interest and detail. With language rich in metaphor, this is a timely and important work that begs for multiple readings.” — Kay Weisman. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2020.

YOUNG ADULT FICTION

“Dear Justyce” by Nic Stone — “Teens can relate to the feelings of alienation, loneliness, and confusion that lead Quan to make many of the choices that he does, even as the book explores the various ways our current justice system disenfranchises young people of color.” —The Horn Book

“Light It Up” by Kekla Magoon — “The masterful interweaving of stories provides a simultaneously intimate and bird’s-eye view of a nation that preaches ‘justice for all’ but has yet to fully grant it.” ―The Horn Book, starred review

“A Phoenix First Must Burn” edited by Patrice Caldwell — “Lovers of Octavia Butler will find her spirit in this smoldering anthology . . . These stories [explore] the beauty, bravery, fear, history, and empowerment of being black. Fiercely fantastical and achingly honest, this book delivers a more inclusive means of self-discovery.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Sanctuary” by Paola Mendoza and Abby Sher — “In their portrayal of Vali’s family’s quest for safety, the authors beautifully mirror the treacherous, painful, and terrifying treks involving natural and human threats that migrants to the U.S. undertake as they traverse continents and oceans…Wrenching and unmissable.” —Kirkus, starred review

YOUNG ADULT GRAPHIC NOVEL

“Hey, Kiddo” by Jarrett J. Krosoczka — “A candid, emotional graphic memoir about life with a heroin-addicted mother and rough but loving grandparents.” — New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice

ADULT FICTION

“Elsewhere” by Dean Koontz — “[A] spectacular, action-packed, character-driven adventure…Koontz remains white hot with another certain bestseller.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Monarchs of the Northeast Kingdom” by Chera Hammons — “Lush and evocative…A highly satisfying, delicately woven story about loss, loneliness, life, and death.”—KIRKUS REVIEWS

“The Things We Cannot Say” by Kelly Rimmer — “Rimmer’s timely novel captures the unbreakable bond of two sisters and humanizes the difficult intersection of the opioid epidemic and the justice system.”– Publishers Weekly

“Three Hours in Paris” by Cara Black — “Brilliantly building on the novel’s premise, Black constructs a surprise-filled plot, fueled by breathless pacing, Alan Furst-like atmosphere, and a textured look at Resistance fighters in Paris . . . Black stretches her wings here, soaring to new heights.”– Booklist, Starred Review

ADULT MYSTERY

“Poppy Redfern and the Midnight Murders” by Tessa Arlen — “Absolutely smashing! Arlen pens a dynamite beginning to a new series, filled with wartime suspense, skillfully wrought emotions, and a liberal dash of romance. Readers will fall in love with clever and quirky Poppy Redfern and the colorful villagers of Little Buffenden, as well as their dashing new neighbors—the American Airmen.” — Anna Lee Huber, bestselling author of the Lady Darby Mysteries

“The Sentinel” by Lee & Andrew Child — “Much of The Sentinel is humorous as Reacher patiently teaches bad guys about the flaws in their tactics. While there’s lots of action, the novel also feels like a procedural as Reacher interviews suspects and delves deeper toward the truth. . . . [The Sentinel has] one of the most inventive action sequences in recent memory. . . . It continues the series without any sense that there’s now a coauthor. In a year of drastic change, fans will welcome the consistency.” — Publishers Weekly

“Thick as Thieves” by Sandra Brown — “[A] taut novel of romantic suspense . . . A final twist will catch readers by surprise. Good pacing, smooth prose, inventive action scenes, and a touch of hot romance combine to make this a winner. Brown consistently entertains.”―Publishers Weekly

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“I’ll Be Seeing You” by Elizabeth Berg — “Berg eloquently explores the pain of realizing one’s parents are in their declining years. . . . This bittersweet, touching story will particularly resonate with those caring for older parents.”—Publishers Weekly 

ADULT NON-FICTION

“A Traitor to His Species: Henry Bergh and the Birth of the Animal Rights Movement” by Ernest Freeberg — “Freeberg marshals a wealth of detail in tracking Bergh’s campaigns and paints a vivid picture of Gilded Age America. Animal lovers and history buffs will savor this immersive account.”―Publishers Weekly

“American Axe: The Tool that Shaped a Continent” by Brett MacLeod — “Entertaining, endlessly fascinating, and a work of genuine scholarship. I’ve read a lumberyard-full of books related to the outdoors, but can think of only a scant handful that measure up to this one.” — David E. Petzal, field editor, Field & Stream

“Can It & Ferment It: More Than 75 Satisfying Small-Batch Canning and Fermentation Recipes for the Whole Year” by Stephanie Thurow — “I can already see that this book is going to become the most used preserving book that we own! Having one resource for a variety of delicious looking canning and fermenting recipes will make preserving that much more accessible to everyone. Reading Stephanie’s book is like having your own personal canning & fermenting expert right there with you.” —Emily S. Kociolek, owner of Stone Creek Trading

“Consumer Reports Buying Guide 2021”

“Ice Walker: A Polar Bear’s Journey through the Fragile Arctic” by James Raffan — “An evocative and sensory trip through the Arctic, Ice Walker captures the beauty, the danger, and the expanse of the northern icescape while calling us to action to save the polar bear, the world it inhabits, and all they represent. This is a timely book about the power of a mother’s love that transcends species. Nanu’s story will live in my imagination for a long time.” — PAUL NICKLEN, award-winning National Geographic photographer and author of Born to Ice

“Ten Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World” by Fareed Zakaria — “Lenin once said, “There are decades when nothing happens and weeks when decades happen.” This is one of those times when history has sped up. CNN host and best-selling author Fareed Zakaria helps readers to understand the nature of a post-pandemic world: the political, social, technological, and economic impacts that may take years to unfold.” — Goodreads.com

ADULT AUDIO BOOK

OTHER

Compact Moisture Meter
Ultimate Dual Microscope – From National Geographic. Help your child about the history of microscopes, proper slide preparation, biology and more. Includes 10 professionally prepared slides with a range of biological specimens as well as two sets of optical glass lenses providing 20x and 50x magnification.

PARENTING

“Help Your Kids With Music: A unique step-by-step visual guide” by Carol Vorderman — “Help Your Kids with Music is a step-by-step visual guide to music theory. Help Your Kids with Music is the perfect primer to help students gain a solid foundation in music, no matter their age, skill level, or instrument.” — Goodreads.com

BLUE/DVD

ADULT MUSIC

BOARD BOOK

“A Mother for Choco” by Keiko Kasza
“Sleep Tight Farm” by Lindsey Perry

KIT

Bread and Puppet for Older Youth
Bread and Puppet for Younger Youth
Calligraphy Kit
Felting Kit
Hanukkah Storytime Bag

PICTURE BOOK

“On the Shortest Day” by Laura Sulentich Fredrickson
“The Little Mermaid” by Jerry Pinkney

JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK

JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY

JUVENILE FICTION

“Flying Lessons and Other Stories” by Ellen Oh — “Whether it is basketball dreams, family fiascos, first crushes, or new neighborhoods, this bold short story collection—written by some of the best children’s authors including Kwame Alexander, Meg Medina, Jacqueline Woodson, and many more and published in partnership with We Need Diverse Books—celebrates the uniqueness and universality in all of us.” — Amazon.com

“Late Lunch with Llamas: Magic Tree House” by Mary Pope Osborne — “When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to a mountainside, they are surprised to find farmers nearby. Then they learn that the farmer’s baby llama has been stolen, and Jack and Annie vow to bring the little animal back to its owners. But the journey is treacherous–they must climb to the peak of Machu Picchu and climb back down in order to complete this mission. Jack and Annie have been on many dangerous travels, but can they survive this one?” — Amazon.com

“The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden” by Karina Yan Glaser — “Set in contemporary Harlem, this sequel to The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street (2017) includes a large cast of memorable characters, old and new, each with a different role to play. Glaser is at her best in the interplay of well-developed personalities and the entertaining dialogue among the children, their friends, and their elders…An amusing, heartening chapter book.”–Booklist

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

“Llamas and the Andes: A nonfiction companion to Magic Tree House #34: Late Lunch with Llama” –– by Mary Pope Osborne & Natalie Pope Boyce — “When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #34: Late Lunch with Llamas, they had lots of questions. Why do people raise llamas? What are llamas’ closest relatives? How tall are the Andes mountains? What other animals live there? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about llamas and the Andes.” — Amazon.com

“The Return of the Light: Twelve Tales from Around the World for the Winter Solstice” by Carolyn McVickar Edwards — “The Return of the Light makes an ideal companion for everyone who carries on this tradition (honoring the winter solstice), no matter what their faith. Storyteller Carolyn McVickar Edwards retells twelve traditional tales-from North America, China, Scandinavia, India, Africa, South America, Europe, and Polynesia-that honor this magical moment. These are stories that will renew our wonder of the miracle of rebirth and the power of transition from darkness into light.” — Amazon.com

YOUNG ADULT

ADULT FICTION

“All Systems Red” by Martha Wells — “Wells gives depth to a rousing but basically familiar action plot by turning it into the vehicle by which SecUnit engages with its own rigorously denied humanity. ―Publishers Weekly starred review

“Arnold Falls” by Charles Suisman — “An often delightful and engaging tale that will make readers want to move to the author’s heartwarming fictional town…incredibly funny.” –Kirkus Reviews.

“Artificial Condition” by Martha Wells — “…. (with) the series’ titular character seeking answers to its origin by traveling back to where it first went rogue to learn what really happened. Along the way, it makes friends with an intelligent research transport ship and agrees to protect a group of naive researchers whose discoveries make them a target for murder. Murderbot is … a killing machine who chooses to be a good person, a robot who suffers from crippling social anxiety, a sarcastic misanthrope who really just wants to be left alone to watch TV. The relationship between Murderbot and ART (the intelligent ship) adds an entertaining The Odd Couple element to the story. …. a fast, fun, exciting read, and the series keeps getting funnier. Perfect entertainment for a quiet evening.” — Keogh, John. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2018.

“Dragonfly” by Leila Meacham — “Meacham’s impeccable pacing and razor-wire tension evoke the daily drama of life under a Reich whose French reign might have lasted little more than four years but felt like the thousand years that it threatened to endure.”― Bookpage

“Exit Strategy” by Martha Wells — “After finding evidence proving that the GrayCris Corporation engaged in illegal activities, Murderbot heads out to hand the case over to Dr. Mensah, its former owner. But Dr. Mensah has disappeared, and Murderbot must track her down–straight into the heart of enemy territory. Saving its mentor and taking down GrayCris are just the beginning of its challenges–Murderbot also has to figure out who it is, where it fits in society, and just how it is supposed to relate to all these people. …Wells gives us a worthy conclusion to one of the best series in recent memory.” — John Keogh. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2018.

“Queenie Malone’s Paradise Hotel” by Ruth Hogan — “From the wildly popular bestselling author of The Keeper of Lost Things comes a surprising and uplifting story about the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters, and the magic of chosen family.” — Amazon.com

“Rogue Protocol” by Martha Wells — “Rogue Protocol is the third entry in Martha Wells’s … bestselling series, The Murderbot Diaries.
Starring a human-like android who keeps getting sucked back into adventure after adventure, though it just wants to be left alone, away from humanity and small talk.” — Amazon.com

“The Exiles” by Christina Baker Kline — “Both uplifting and heartbreaking, this beautifully written novel doesn’t flinch from the ugliness of the penal system but celebrates the courage and resilience of both the first peoples and the settlers who came after, voluntarily or not, to create a new home for themselves and their children.” — (Library Journal (starred review))

“The Kingdom” by Jo Nesbo — “Captivating . . . Guaranteed to be in high demand. As the story unfolds, it builds in dread and depravity. The small-town atmosphere resembles a Peyton Place as envisioned in an unlikely collaboration between Raymond Chandler and Henrik Ibsen. The complex characters and twisting plot will keep readers turning the pages and eager to discuss.” —Library Journal

“The Silent Patient” by Alex Michaelides — “Unputdownable, emotionally chilling, and intense, with a twist that will make even the most seasoned suspense reader break out in a cold sweat.” ―Booklist

“The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes” by Ruth Hogan — “A novel that looks at how to live life to the full, even if you have suffered tragedy.” —Daily Mail

“The Wizard of Odd: A Vermont Tale of Community Devotion” by Gary K. Meffe — “…”Odd” epitomizes the traditional and independent ways of a small New England village. …the town unites around the solid and historic structure that defines life here: the Odderton Country store, …. But Kate Langford, the new, 6th-generation owner, is facing a serious and impending problem that threatens to shut down the store―and village life as they know it―in less than a year. With support from retired and widowed professor Jim Watson and a devoted citizenry, Kate struggles to save the epicenter and lifeblood of Oddertown, despite major obstacles thrown in her path. Through comedy, tragedy, resilience, despair, surprises, and love of place, and inspired by real challenges that face real Vermont towns, The Wizard of Odd captures the essence of what comprises a good and authentic community truly worth fighting for.” — Amazon.com

ADULT MYSTERY

“A Silent Death” by Peter May — “As always, May has created some indelible characters. Mackenzie, who has a startling lack of tact and other basic social skills, makes a fascinating foil for Pradell, who has troubles of her own: money worries, a fraying marriage and a beloved, vulnerable aunt who is deaf and blind.” ―Adam Woog, The Seattle Times

“A Stranger in the House” by Shari Lapena — “Lapena keeps the well-developed twists churning, with each a surprise notch in this ever-evolving plot, and she continues this skillful storytelling until the stunning twist at the end. . . memorable.” –Associated Press

“One Fatal Flaw” by Anne Perry — “One Fatal Flaw is at once a courtroom thriller, a psychological-suspense tale, and a novel of manners (with Ms. Perry being especially sharp on class distinctions).”—The Wall Street Journal

“Revenge” by James Patterson — “From the world’s #1 bestselling author comes a story of revenge as a former SAS soldier is ready to settle into civilian life when he’s hired to solve the mysterious death of a daughter, diving into a seedy world that a parent never expects to see their child in.” — Amazon.com

“Riviera Gold” by Laurie R. King — “Erudite, fascinating . . . by all odds the most successful re-creation of the famous inhabitant of 221B Baker Street ever attempted.”—Houston Chronicle

“Someone We Know” by Shari Lapena — “A masterful whodunnit, perfectly paced and expertly plotted, that had me guessing all the way through. I loved it and couldn’t put it down.” — C L Taylor

“The Lantern Men” by Elly Griffiths — “In Griffiths’s The Lantern Men, forensic archaeologist Ruth Galloway tries to locate a serial killer’s victims, supposedly buried near the fens, where ghostly figures with lanterns are said to lure people to their deaths.” — Barbara Hoffert. LJ Prepub Alert Online Review. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2019.

“The Right Sort of Man” by Allison Montclair — “Stellar…Both leads are complex, well-developed characters, whose penchant for humorous byplay never comes at the expense of the plot…Fans of Maisie Dobbs and Bess Crawford will be delighted.” ―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“The Widows of Malabar Hill” by Sujata Massey — “[Massey] does a wonderful job of taking life in India at the beginning of the 20th century. She gives enough cultural details without overwhelming readers with facts. The two plotlines wonderfully depict the development of the main character and the mystery as it unfolds . . . Fresh and original.”
—Library Journal, Starred Review

“Trinity and the Short-Timer” by Trevor Holliday — “…It’s a snowy night and CID Agent Frank Trinity is on the clock. From his office, he sees an old American man fall down in the street. By the time Trinity gets outside, the man has vanished…. He’s got two problems, and either one could land him in Leavenworth… or worse.In a case from his days before Tucson…Cold night, Cold War — Trinity’s kind of trouble.” — Amazon.com

“Trinity Thinks Twice” by Trevor Holliday — “It’s a week before Christmas and Page Day figures a year of sobriety will land her a job in her husband’s art gallery. But it’s not up to Walker. His society maven mother Tallie calls the shots.
Only ex-CID agent Frank Trinity can sort through this tangle of misfits, misogynists,and misunderstandings to make things right before Christmas.
But he’ll need to hurry…” — Goodreads.com

“Twisted Twenty-Six” by Janet Evanovich — “Grandma Mazur has decided to get married again – this time to a local gangster named Jimmy Rosolli. If Stephanie has her doubts about this marriage, she doesn’t have to worry for long, because the groom drops dead of a heart attack 45 minutes after saying, “I do.” A sad day for Grandma Mazur turns into something far more dangerous when Jimmy’s former “business partners” are convinced that his new widow is keeping the keys to a financial windfall all to herself. But the one thing these wise guys didn’t count on was the widow’s bounty hunter granddaughter, who’ll do anything to save her. Stephanie Plum novel series” — Publisher Annotation

“Vera Kelly is not a Mystery” by Rosalie Knecht — “Knecht’s writing is evocative and spare, stylish and brooding, making this mystery series compulsively readable and offering a refreshing spin on atmospheric noir with a compelling queer historical frame.” – Booklist

“Who is Vera Kelly” by Rosalie Knecht — “A refreshing and idiosyncratic Cold War spy novel.” – BBC Culture

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“A Promised Land” by Barack Obama — “Barack Obama is as fine a writer as they come. . . . [A Promised Land] is nearly always pleasurable to read, sentence by sentence, the prose gorgeous in places, the detail granular and vivid. . . . The story will continue in the second volume, but Barack Obama has already illuminated a pivotal moment in American history, and how America changed while also remaining unchanged.”—Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, The New York Times Book Review

ADULT NON-FICTION

” A Visit with Chief Grey Lock and Other Abenaki Stories” by E. George “Peskunck” Larrabee — “The history and culture of the Abenaki people comes to life in these stories, which are imbued with as much historical authenticity as possible, including the author’s rendering of dialogue, of language. Abenaki words and phrases (with translations) are dispersed throughout the stories to familiarize the reader with the Abenaki language.” — Amazon.com

“Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook” by Ina Garten — “In Modern Comfort Food, Ina Garten shares 85 new recipes that will feed your deepest cravings. Many of these dishes are inspired by childhood favorites–but with the volume turned way up, such as Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese sandwiches (the perfect match for Ina’s Creamy Tomato Bisque), Smashed Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions, and the crispiest hash browns that are actually made in a waffle iron! From cocktails to dessert, from special weekend breakfasts to quick weeknight dinners, you’ll find yourself making these cozy and delicious recipes over and over again.” — Publisher’s Annotation

Seeds of Resistance: The Fight to Save our Food Supply by Mark Schapiro — “At the bottom of it all lies the seed: who controls it, who ‘owns’ it, who develops it, who plants and nourishes it. As Mark Schapiro so vividly and compellingly writes: Save the seed, and you save the planet. Let others control it, and they control everything. For real.” —Mark Bittman, author of How to Grill Everything and A Bone to Pick: The Good and Bad News About Food

The Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs for Better Living by Liz and Jim Beloff — Strum a different song every day with easy arrangements of 365 of your favorite songs in one big songbook! The Daily Ukulele features ukulele arrangements with melody, lyrics and uke chord grids and are in ukulele-friendly keys …. Also features a Tips & Techniques section, chord chart, and vintage ukulele-themed photos and art throughout. The Daily Ukulele offers ukulele fun all year long! — Amazon.com

The Escape Artists by Neal Bascomb — “Based on extensive research, including documents written by the escapees themselves, the book (The Escape Artists) is intensely detailed and written with a prose style that puts readers right there in the camp with the prisoners: when the prisoners hold their breath, terrified of being discovered in a secret activity, the reader will hold his or her breath, too. In the ever-expanding genre of prison-escape sagas, this one joins the top ranks.” —Booklist

Ukulele Method Book 1 by Lil’ Rev –“The Hal Leonard Ukulele Method is designed for anyone just learning to play ukulele. This comprehensive and easy-to-use beginner’s guide by acclaimed performer and uke master Lil’ Rev includes many fun songs of different styles to learn and play.” — Amazon.com

“Yes to Life: In Spite of Everything” by Viktor E. Frankl — “This slim, powerful collection from Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist Frankl (Man’s Search for Meaning) attests to life’s meaning, even in desperate circumstances…This lovely work transcends its original context, offering wisdom and guidance.” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

PICTURE BOOK

“Crab Cakes” by Andrea Tsurumi
“Maybe Something Beautiful” by F. Isabel Campoy

JUVENILE FICTION

“Master of the Phantom Isle” by Brandon Mull — “Cursed by the Key of Forgetting, Seth has lost all memory of his past—his relationships, his experiences, and who he really is. For now he will align with his new mentor, Ronodin, the dark unicorn, who takes him to the Phantom Isle, the secret gateway to the Under Realm. Though Seth is not formally a prisoner, Ronodin wants to use him and his shadow charmer powers for his own dark ends.” — Goodreads.com

“The Penderwicks at Last” by Jeanne Birdsall — “Beautifully crafted, both in descriptions and characterizations, this makes for a fitting end to a much-praised series.”—Booklist, starred review

YOUNG ADULT

“Crier’s War” by Nina Varela — “Rife with mystery, romantic tension, and political intrigue, Varela’s debut novel is perfect for readers craving queer fantasy with dense world building.” — (Booklist)