Category: Full List of New Arrivals

ADULT FICTION

“A Mosaic of Wings” by Kimberly Duffy — “A nineteenth-century entomologist is caught between social expectations and desire in Kimberly Duffy’s A Mosaic of Wings, a novel about wanderlust and women’s empowerment. . . . India’s allure is captured with appreciative details of its spices and embroidered saris. . . . A Mosaic of Wings is a religious romance that pays tribute to trailblazers and field research as a captivating, down-to-earth bluestocking dares to let her own dreams take flight.”–Foreword Reviews

“Betty” by Tiffany McDaniel — “Magical, densely lyrical and often disturbing. Tiffany McDaniel follows in the tradition of The Color Purple with her unflinching portrayal of the generational ripples of racism, poverty, and abuse. Shot through with moonshine, Bible verses, and folklore, Betty is about the cruelty we inflict on one another, the beauty we still manage to find, and the stories we tell in order to survive.”
—Eowyn Ivey, New York Times bestselling author of To the Bright Edge of the World and the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Snow Child

“Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey” by Kathleen Rooney — “Imaginative and audacious…Rooney uses Cher Ami’s bird’s-eye view and curious afterlife to exhilerating, comic, and terrifying effect, while Whit’s tragic fate is exquisitely rendered… Unforgettable… A celebration of animal intelligence, and tribute to altruism and courage.”—Booklist

“Fast Girls” by Elise Hooper — “Fast Girls is a compelling, thrilling look at what it takes to be a female Olympian in pre-war America. Rich with historical detail and brilliant story-telling, the book follows three athletes on their path to compete – and win – in a man’s world.” — (Tara Conklin, New York Times bestselling author of The House Girl and The Last Romantics)

“Glorious Boy” by Aimee Liu — “This fascinating novel examines the many dimensions of war, from the tragedy of loss to the unexpected relationships formed during conflict. The Andamans are a lush and unusual setting, a sacred home to all kinds of cultures and people, and Liu’s prose is masterful. A good choice for book groups and for readers who are unafraid to be swept away.” – Booklist

“Jack” by Marilynne Robinson — “A sometimes tender, sometimes fraught story of interracial love in a time of trouble . . . The story flows swiftly―and without a hint of inevitability ―as Robinson explores a favorite theme, ‘guilt and grace met together.’ An elegantly written proof of the thesis that love conquers all―but not without considerable pain.” ―Kirkus

“Migrations” by Charlotte McConaghy — “Visceral and haunting…As well as a first-rate work of climate fiction, Migrations is also a clever reimagining of Moby-Dick…This novel’s prose soars with its transporting descriptions of the planet’s landscapes and their dwindling inhabitants, and contains many wonderful meditations on our responsibilities to our earthly housemates…Migrations is a nervy and well-crafted novel, one that lingers long after its voyage is over.” ―The New York Times Book Review

“Monogamy” by Sue Miller — “Miller takes on and renews familiar themes of trust and betrayal between husbands and wives, parents and children, and does so with her signature crystalline focus and boundless empathy. The grieving process is hard enough to endure without having to question everything one ever knew about the deceased, an emotional minefield Miller traverses with grace and authenticity that are both haunting and vital.” — Booklist

“Network Effect” by Martha Wells — “Network Effect is the perfect fare for any seeking the perfect weekend binge read or escapist vacation.” ―BookPage

“Piranesi” by Susanna Clarke — “As questions multiply and suspense mounts in this spellbinding, occult puzzle of a fable, one begins to wonder if perhaps the reverence, kindness, and gratitude practiced by Clarke’s enchanting and resilient hero aren’t all the wisdom one truly needs.” ―Booklist

“Red At the Bone” by Jacqueline Woodson — “A spectacular novel that only [a] legend can pull off, one that wrenches us to confront the life-altering and life-pulling and life-subsuming facts of history, of love, of expectations, of status, of parenthood.” – Ibram X. Kendi in The Atlantic

“Royal” by Danielle Steel — A fascinating story of family and royalty, and an unforgettable portrait of an extraordinary young woman and the man who brings her home, Royal is an exhilarating work from America’s most beloved storyteller.” — Amazon

“The Bell in the Lake” by Lars Mytting — “With its broad-canvas narrative about the intersection of religion, superstition, and duty, The Bell in the Lake is an irresistible story of ancient times and modern challenges, by a powerful international voice.” — Annotation

“The Midnight Library” by Matt Haig — “Nora’s life is burdened by regrets. Then she stumbles on a library with books that enable her to test out the lives she could have led, including as a glaciologist, Olympic swimmer, rock star, and more. Her discoveries ultimately prove life-affirming in Matt Haig’s dazzling fantasy.” —Christian Science Monitor

 “The Order” by Daniel Silva — “Pulse-pounding…. [Silva] proves to be a master weaver of tales of international espionage and assassinations. One cannot help but marvel at his uncanny prescient knowledge of events unfolding today and those of tomorrow.” — (The Times of Israel)

“The Patron Saint of Pregnant Girls” by Ursula Hegi — “Compassionately observant…The offbeat characters enhance the quasi-dreamlike effect, but the scenarios they face are starkly real…Their emotional hardships are satisfyingly leavened by softer moments of romantic and familial love.”
―Booklist

“The Return” by Nicholas Sparks — “As much a family drama as it is a love story . . . If you, like Trevor, are looking to slow down and focus on what’s really important, The Return is the heartwarming read you’ve been waiting for.”―BookPage

“The Shame” by Makenna Goodman — “Alma’s reckless fantasy, of complete domestic abandonment, speaks volumes about the emotional and physical labor of homestead motherhood. Goodman’s debut, an engrossing page-turner, is equal parts psychological case study and searing commentary of parenting and capitalism.”―Booklist

“To Sleep in a Sea of Stars” by Chrisopher Paolini — “A powerful piece of SF, with intelligent writing and big ideas.”―Adrian Tchaikovsky, author of Children of Time

ADULT MYSTERY

“All the Devils are Here” by Louise Penny — “Penny excels at creating a sense of place, and she brings Paris to life with scenes small (a favorite garden at the Rodin museum) and big (the top of the Eiffel Tower). We walk ― or, when necessary, run ― through the streets of Paris, taste lemon tarts and mourn the fire damage to Notre Dame.” ―St. Louis Post Dispatch

“Flowers Over the Inferno” by Ilaria Tuti — “Superintendent Teresa Battaglia, a criminal profile expert, is in her sixties, overweight, lonely, diabetic, full of the ailments of aging—and delightful. It’s rare that such a character enters crime fiction for the first time, and with such gripping impact.” —The Times (UK)

“The Midwife Murders” by James Patterson & Richard Diallo — “In this psychological thriller, a missing patient raises concerns in a New York hospital, but as others start disappearing every dark possibility becomes more and more likely.” — Annotation

“The Sleeping Nymph” by Ilaria Tuti — “In this follow-up to Flowers over the Inferno, steel-spined Italian police superintendent Teresa Battaglia faces down a cunning killer, unravels a 70-year-old cold case, and battles an enemy from her past, all while guarding a career-killing secret: she has been diagnosed with early-onset dementia . . . The case leads to possibly psychopathic partisans, goddess cults, and twisted family history—all absolutely absorbing, as is the series-propelling exploration of Battaglia and Marino’s relationship.” —Booklist

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“Arthur Ashe: A Life” by Raymond Arsenault — “For those who have long admired Ashe, this close look at his life offers even more evidence that he was more than a great player, he was an extraordinary person. . . . Arthur Ashe: A Life is among the best books about tennis I’ve ever read — it’s a deep, detailed, thoughtful chronicle of one of the country’s best and most important players.” — Touré, The New York Times Book Review

“A Knock at Midnight” by Brittany Barnett — “A crusading lawyer battles unfair sentences meted out in the ‘war on drugs’ in this passionate memoir. . . . An engrossing legal drama complete with wrenching reversals and redemptions, this account richly humanizes defendants while incisively analyzing deep flaws in America’s justice system.”—Publishers Weekly 

“She Came to Slay: The Life and Times of Harriet Tubman” by Erica Armstrong Dunbar — “This book is fascinating . . . hyper accessible . . . Harriett Tubman is one of those people [that I thought] like I know her, I’m a black person, I know Harriet Tubman, and it turns out, I did not know her. …It is a page-turner and there’s so much life into that it’s so different from your typical stereotypical history book.”—Aminatou Sow, Call Your Girlfriend

“The Yellow House: A Memoir” by Sarah Broom — “Broom’s memoir of poverty, striving, and justice in pre and post-Katrina-stricken New Orleans concerns rising tides, the literal ones that took her childhood home, and the structural ones, too, that, instead of lifting all, are threatening to drown. Broom has a reporter’s eye but an essayist’s heart, blending urban history of her segregated home city and her family’s attempt to survive in it.”―Vogue

“This is What America Looks Like: My Journey from Refugee to Congresswoman” by Ilhan Omar — “Rep. Ilhan Omar is not just pushing America to live up to its best ideals—she’s showing us how the struggle for inclusion and solidarity can transform our communities in the here and now. This book is a gripping, wonderfully frank account of a remarkable political journey that is just getting started. As dazzling as its author.” — (Naomi Klein, author of On Fire: The Burning Case for the Green New Deal)

ADULT NON-FICTION

“14 Miles: Building the Border Wall” by DW Gibson — “[A] fascinating collection of voices that shows not just how the wall works (or doesn’t), but what it says about our national identity.”—John Wilkens, The San Diego Union-Tribune

“All We Can Save: Truth, Courage, and Solutions for the Climate Crisis” by Elizabeth Johnson & Katherine K. Wilkinson — “Provocative and illuminating essays from women at the forefront of the climate movement who are harnessing truth, courage, and solutions to lead humanity forward.” — Amazon.com

“Capital and Ideology” by Thomas Piketty — “Nothing less than a global history of inequality and the stories that societies tell to justify it, from pre-modern India to Donald Trump’s U.S.”―Wired

“Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson –“Extraordinary . . . one of the most powerful nonfiction books I’d ever encountered . . . an instant American classic and almost certainly the keynote nonfiction book of the American century thus far. . . .Caste deepens our tragic sense of American history. It reads like watching the slow passing of a long and demented cortege. . . . It’s a book that seeks to shatter a paralysis of will. It’s a book that changes the weather inside a reader.”—Dwight Garner, The New York Times

“Democracy: In One Book or Less: : How It Works, Why It Doesn’t, and Why Fixing It Is Easier Than You Think” by David Litt — “Casts a welcome, cleansing beam of light on a subject that has become increasingly murky and frustratingly confusing . . . Litt has a breezy, often conversational tone, but that in no way diminishes the force of his argument. Politics has changed, and not in a good way. But there are ways American democracy can be fixed, and it is to Litt’s credit that he offers practical albeit challenging solutions to the problems confronting our system of governance.” — (Booklist (starred review))

“Home Learning Year by Year, , Revised and Updated: How to Design a Creative and Comprehensive Homeschool Curriculum” by Rebecca Rupp — “A comprehensive guide to designing homeschool curriculum, from one of the country’s foremost homeschooling experts—now revised and updated!” — Amazon.com

“Me and White Supremacy: Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor” by Layla Sand — “Layla Saad’s Me and White Supremacy is an indispensable resource for white people who want to challenge white supremacy but don’t know where to begin. She moves her readers from their heads into their hearts, and ultimately, into their practice. We won’t end white supremacy through an intellectual understanding alone; we must put that understanding into action.” – Robin DiAngelo, author of New York Times bestseller White Fragility

“Patient H.M.: A Story of Memory, Madness, and Family Secrets” by Luke Dittrich — “The machinations of scientists and researchers—their personality and ambition, power and hubris—are of equally vital (and cautionary) importance in Dittrich’s unusual and compelling mix of science and family history.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Places and Names: On War, Revolution, and Returning” by Elliot Ackerman — “The power of this memoir comes from [Ackerman’s] illumination of paradoxes and contradictions that provide a common emotional denominator for soldiers who previously found themselves in wars where they discovered more than two sides. . . . A profoundly human narrative that transcends nationality and ideology.” —Kirkus, starred review

“Redlands, Volume 1, Sisters by Blood” by Jordie Bellaire — “…a stellar feminist occult horror comic. The first volume takes place in rural Florida, where a coven took over the town of Redlands in 1977 “to make new, through sacrifice.” In present day, the coven is Redlands’ police force, attempting to maintain control in the wake of a serial killer’s rampage. Laurent, a friend and ally of the coven since the ’70s, finds the killer, decapitates him, and feeds him to alligators. During this battle, a witch named Bridget almost drowns and becomes possessed by Nancy, a dead sex worker forced into servitude by the monstrous pimp Zuzu. Bridget grants Nancy permission to use her body and track down her former captor. The spine-tingling adventure is filled with examples of sexual harassment, such as a principal propositioning one of his female students for sex, adding emotional terror to the spooky mix. Monsters abound, but even the supernatural characters evoke humanity and empathy. … This dark campfire tale is both politically relevant and terrifying.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2018.

“Simply Living Well: A Guide to Creating a Natural, Low-Waste Home” by Julia Watkins — “Living a life with zero waste can seem like an impossible task, and author, conservationist, and Instagram influencer Watkins recognizes that it is, rather hoping that readers will instead strive to do their best to refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle, and rot (compost). This guide spans a wide range of household opportunities to practice these five Rs by making and using a variety of items, including reusable food storage tools, cleaning products, recipes, personal care toiletries, and objects to enhance a kitchen garden. ….”– Anne Heidemann. Booklist Online Review. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2020.

“Suffrage: Women’s Long Battle for the Vote” by Ellen Carol Dubois — “Ellen DuBois tells us the long drama of women’s fight for the vote, without privileging polite lobbying over radical disobedience—or vice versa. In so doing, she gives us the gift of a full range of tactics now, and also the understanding that failing to vote is a betrayal of our foremothers and ourselves.” — Gloria Steinem

“The Deepest South of All: True Stories of Natchez, Mississippi” by Richard Grant — “This richly layered book offers a multifaceted view of the culture and history of an American city that, in its history, reveals the roots of the racial conflicts that continue to haunt the American psyche. An entertaining and thought-provoking memoir and sociological portrait.”—Kirkus Reviews

“The Deficit Myth: Modern Monetary Theory and the Birth of the People’s Economy” by Stephanie Kelton — “Stephanie Kelton convincingly overturns the conventional wisdom that federal budget deficits are somehow bad for the nation. …Kelton argues that our government’s inability to provide for citizens isn’t due to a lack for money; instead, our leaders lack political will.”―Farhad Manjoo, The New York Times

“The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers” by Eric Weiner — “Weiner makes a convincing and winningly presented case for the practical applications of philosophy to everyday existence in the 21st century. With humor and thoughtfulness, he distills the wisdom of thinkers from throughout history . . . into ways to slow down, ask questions, and pay attention. . . . His book offers an appealing way to cope with the din of modern life and look at the world with attentive eyes and ears.” —Publishers Weekly

“Uncharted: How to Navigate the Future” by Margaret Heffernan — “The cumulative result of Heffernan’s smartly assembled case studies and insights is a thought-provoking look at how readers can face down a sometimes frightening future with courage and grace.” —Publishers Weekly

“Vesper Flights: New and Collected Essays” by Helen Macdonald — “Vesper Flights is a book of tremendous purpose. Throughout these essays, Macdonald revisits the idea that as a writer it is her responsibility to take stock of what’s happening to the natural world and to convey the value of the living things within it.” ―Washington Post

BLUE/DVD

“Scoob!”
“The King of Staten Island”

YOUNG ADULT

“Children of Virtue and Vengeance (Legacy of Orisha)” by Tomi Adeyemi — “Adeyemi’s thrilling second Legacy of Orïsha novel ups the stakes and expands the series’ mythology while extolling unity and illustrating the futility of hatred and retribution… a vivid, visceral tale studded with action and capped with a literary gut-punch.” ―Publishers Weekly

ADULT FICTION
“Beach Read” by Emily Henry — “This will still sweep readers off their feet. January’s first-person narration is suitably poetic and effervescent, the small-town beach setting is charming, and the romance is achingly swoony.”—Booklist

“Epidemic” by J. P. Choquette — “Everett James, a reporter in New England, finds himself in the middle of the most important investigation of his life. When a deadly virus, H1N2, breaks out in the small town of St. Albans, Vermont, James takes the story. …Readers of Dan Brown and Robin Cook will enjoy this medical thriller set in small-town USA.” — Amazon.com

“Lost and Found Sisters” by Jill Shalvis — “Shalvis has crafted a wonderful summer read that will fit right in with beach blankets, flip-flops, and maybe a little moonshine.” — (Library Journal (starred review))

“Marry Me by Sundown” by Johann Lindsey — “New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey takes you on a captivating adventure in 1880s Montana where passions and gold fever run high as an American heiress turns to a rugged mountain man to help her locate her father’s fortune.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“Never Say Never” by Lisa Wingatte — “A sudden shift in a hurricane’s course cancels senior citizen Donetta’s cruise at the last minute. Thrown together with a young woman named Kai, Donetta leads a group of evacuees back to Daily, Texas, where the charm of the town–and the high school coach–has Kai rethinking her drifter existence. Donetta, on the other hand, is contemplating moving on from her floundering marriage. As more people seek refuge in the small town, can they transition from merely surviving to truly thriving?” — Amazon.com

“Second Chance at Two Love Lane” by Kieran Kramer — “Readers who enjoy works by Nora Roberts and Luanne Rice will want to give Kramer a try.”―Library Journal

“The Grammarians” by Cathleen Schine — “Schine’s warmth and wisdom about how families work and don’t work are as reliable as her wry humor, and we often get both together . . . This impossibly endearing and clever novel sets off a depth charge of emotion and meaning.” ―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“The Guest List” by Lucy Foley — “No one may have come to the island intending to murder, but this destination wedding spirals into mayhem when it’s slowly revealed that most everyone in attendance is capable of becoming a lusting-for-revenge killer.” — (Washington Post)

“The One Who Stays” by Toni Blake — “Toni Blake’s romances are so delicious, so intoxicating and addictive, a good night’s sleep isn’t even an option…no one does it like Toni Blake.” –New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr

“The Pull of the Stars: A Novel” by Emma Donoghue — “In doing a deep dive into the miseries and terrors of the past, Donoghue presciently anticipated the miseries and terrors of our present. . . . A deft, lyrical and sometimes even cheeky writer . . . she’s given us our first pandemic caregiver novel — an engrossing and inadvertently topical story about health care workers inside small rooms fighting to preserve life.”―Maureen Corrigan, NPR

“The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett — “Irresistible … an intergenerational epic of race and reinvention, love and inheritance, divisions made and crossed, binding trauma, and the ever-present past.” —Booklist, STARRED Review

ADULT MYSTERY
“A Dream to Die For” by Susan Z. Ritz — “A perplexing crime, a rural setting, a cast of quirky characters, and a reluctant amateur sleuth are staples of the cozy mystery genre, and everything comes alive at the tip of Ritz’s pen. Ritz keeps the tone light and amusing―there are powerful messages that ring through the story.” ―OnlineBookClub.org

“Whiskers in the Dark: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery” by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown — “…. Harry and her fellow volunteers are clearing away debris at the National Beagle Club in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains in order to make the grounds safe for a proposed hunt when they find retired Foreign Service officer Jason Holzknect with his throat slit. Another murder at the club ups the ante. Meanwhile, a woman’s skeleton dating to the 18th century and wearing a pearl necklace is discovered in the local cemetery. Flashbacks to the years after the Revolutionary War tell the story of the woman who wore the pearls, which parallels the circumstances that led to the present-day murders. In lieu of detecting, Harry feels and intuits. For series fans, atmosphere is what counts: walking the dogs, stroking the cats, listening to the birds in the meadows, mucking out the stables, all accompanied by the animals’ wise observations. Brown’s love of nature shines through. ” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2019.

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“Never Caught: The Washington’s Relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, One Judge” by Erica Armstron — “Totally engrossing and absolutely necessary for understanding the birth of the American Republic, Never Caught is richly human history from the vantage point of the enslaved fifth of the early American population. Here is Ona Judge’s (successful) quest for freedom, on one side, and, on the other, George and Martha Washington’s (vain) use of federal power to try to keep her enslaved.” — Nell Irvin Painter, author of Sojourner Truth, A Life, A Symbol

ADULT NON-FICTION
“After the Last Border: Two Stories and the Story of Refuge in America” by Jessica Goudeau — “It’s obvious that Goudeau was able to gain the two women’s trust…their histories emerge through alternating chapters broken up by excerpts that provide social and political background about American refugee resettlement from the nineteenth century to the present day. These profiles are sympathetic and ultimately profoundly moving.” —Booklist

“Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” by James Nestor — “With his entertaining, eerily well-timed new book, James Nestor explains the science behind proper breathing and how we can transform our lungs and our lives. . . . The book is brisk and detailed, a well-written read that is always entertaining, as he melds the personal, the historical, and the scientific.” —The Boston Globe

“Homemade Yogurt & Kefir: 71 Recipes for Making & Using Probiotic-Rich Ferments” by Gianaclis Caldwell — “What sets this yogurt book apart is the global range of yogurts featured—from Russian Ryazhenka and Vietnamese Sữa Chua to Icelandic Skyr and Indian Mishti Doi. So many ways to transform my leftover milk! Caldwell also includes recipes for kefirs, cheeses, sweets, and many dairy-free options. With farmer profiles, bacterial charts and step-by step photos and illustrations, it’s a great primer for those new to fermented dairy, yet still has enough to challenge those whose yogurt making is already a weekly routine. ” — Blyth Meier, Porchlight Books

“In Praise of Paths: Walking through Time and Nature” by Torbjorn Ekelund — “What [Ekelund]’s addressing is the intention to walk one’s way to meaning: the walk as spiritual exercise, a kind of vision quest in which the answers we arrive at are less important than the impulse to seek them.”
—David Ulin, New York Times

“In Praise of Walking : A New Scientific Exploration” by S. M. O’Mara — “In Praise of Walking [is] a backstage tour of what happens in our brains while we perambulate. Walking makes us healthier, happier and brainier…[O’Mara] knows this not only through personal experience, but from cold, hard data.” — Amy Fleming, Guardian

“Making Comics” by Lynda Barry — “The activities, drawn from Barry’s own magical classroom, are fun, flexible, and easy to follow [while] the reality that art drives and sustains us, if we let it, is present on every page… An engaging combination of how-to and why-you-must, perfect for anyone with a story itching to be told.”―Library Journal, Starred Review

“The Fat Kitchen: How to Render, Cure & Cook with Lard, Tallow & Poultry Fat” by Andrea Chesman — “The Fat Kitchen could not be more timely. It’s a guide to preparing and using animal fats, indulgently or sparingly, in all sorts of delectable ways. Tempting recipes … open new horizons.” — New York Times 

“Pollage: A Collaboration Between Friends” by Phyllis Rachel Larrabee — “This book of poems begins quietly, like a step into a still, familiar lake on a hot afternoon. There are poems about the seasons, Native Peoples, Judaism, politics and love. ” — Inside note

KIT
Dinosaur Kit

PICTURE BOOK
“Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes” by James Dean

JUVENILE FICTION

“The Secret Rescuers: The Baby Firebird” by Paula Harrison — “The series of simple, formulaic fantasy adventures about children who use “Speaking Stones” to talk to magical creatures continues with this third installment. In the Kingdom of Arramia, young potter Talia uses her new powers to save a flock of firebirds from the evil Lord Fortescue. Muddy grayscale illustrations place the trite story in a generic jungle setting.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2018.

“The Trials of Apollo” The Tyrant’s Tomb” by Rick Riordan — “In his penultimate adventure, a devastated but determined Apollo travels to Camp Jupiter, where he must learn what it is to be a hero, or die trying.” — Amazon.com

YOUNG ADULT
“Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You” by Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi — “Readers who want to truly understand how deeply embedded racism is in the very fabric of the U.S., its history, and its systems will come away educated and enlightened. Worthy of inclusion in every home and in curricula and libraries everywhere. Impressive and much needed.”
―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

ADULT FICTION

“A Good Yarn” by Debbie Macomber — “Macomber offers another tale of women meeting and becoming good friends in a knitting class. When Lydia Hoffman, owner of A Good Yarn, offers a class in knitting socks, Elise Beaumont,… appears. Embroiled in a lawsuit, she has little patience with the foibles of others. Meanwhile, Bethanne Hamlin’s husband left her for another woman on Valentine’s Day. ….now, bereft of self-esteem and support, she has to find a job. And, finally, there’s Courtney Pulanski, …After her mother’s death four years ago, Courtney went a little wild and stuffed all her emotions down with food; now she’s alone, overweight, and unhappy. But soon an unbreakable bond is formed among the knitters in this sweet and poignant story of real women with real problems becoming real friends.” — Maria Hatton Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

“A Peculiar Grace” by Jeffrey Lent — “An uncomfortably brilliant novel both in the human dimensions of the story and the intense grace of the writing.” — Jim Harrison, author of Returning to Earth

“Afterlife” by Julia Alvarez — “In one moving scene after another, Alvarez dramatizes the sustaining power of stories, whether for immigrants in search of a better life or for widows surviving a spouse’s death. True to its title, Afterlife cannily explores what it means to go on after a loss . . .This is a beautiful book.” —BookPage, starred review

“Back on Blossom Street” by Debbie Macomber — “Macomber’s latest Blossom Street tale begins with a new knitting class at the shop Lydia Goetz owns in downtown Seattle. Lydia’s business is doing well, and in attendance are Susannah, who runs the flower shop next door; Colette, a young widow who lives upstairs; and Alix Townsend, a baker and former hoodlum engaged to a future minister. … These involving stories along with Macomber’s familiar characters continue the Blossom Street themes of friendship and personal growth that readers find so moving.” — Maria Hatton Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

“Brunch and Other Obligations: A Novel” by Suzanne Nugent — “Brunch and Other Obligations is an engaging, often sweet, and absolutely laugh-out-loud story of how relationships can evolve even among individuals who would like to believe they are vastly different―and lifelong frenemies. Suzanne Nugent’s writing is sharp and masterful, with spot-on dialogue and scenes that jump to life on the page.” ―Sherry Stanfa-Stanley, author of Finding My Badass Self: A Year of Truths and Dares

“Good Hope Road” by Lisa Wingate — “The tornado that levels the town of Poetry, Missouri, does more than change the topography of the small town; it changes lives. Jenilee, a 21-year-old with no real future, helps her elderly neighbor, Eudora, who is grateful for her rescue from the cellar of her demolished home, although perplexed by the identity and generosity of her savior. …Jenilee’s courage helps Eudora realize that she, too, can change. Wingate has written a genuinely heartwarming story about how a sense of possibility can be awakened in the aftermath of tragedy to bring a community together and demonstrate the true American spirit.” – Patty Engelmann; AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2003.

“Hideaway” by Nora Roberts — “Roberts once again offers a master class in storytelling as she displays her formidable ability to portray easily relatable characters and engineer a plot spiked with chilling suspense and layered with life affirming love, which, together, generate a captivating read.” – Booklist

“The Paris Architect: A Novel” by Charles Belfoure — “Architect and debut author Belfoure’s portrayal of Vichy France is both disturbing and captivating, and his beautiful tale demonstrates that while human beings are capable of great atrocities, they have a capacity for tremendous acts of courage as well.” – Library Journal

“The Shop on Blossom Street” by Debbie Macomber — “Four lives knit together… … These four very different women, brought together by the age-old craft of knitting, make unexpected discoveries —about themselves and each other. Discoveries that lead to friendship and acceptance, to laughter and dreams. Discoveries only women can share….” — ONIX Annotations

“Starting Now: A Blossom Street Novel” by Debbie Macomber — “… Macomber returns to Seattle’s beloved Blossom Street in this heartfelt tale of friendship, renewal, and discovering what’s truly important in life….Warmly told and richly textured, Starting Now is filled with the promise of new beginnings and the unending delights of companionship and love. “Macomber understands the often complex nature of a woman’s friendships, as well as the emotional language women use with their friends.”-New York Journal of Books

ADULT MYSTERY

” A Plain Vanilla Murder” by Susan Wittig Albert — “A Plain Vanilla Murder is a flavorful blend of mystery and herb lore, present sins and past secrets, and characters who are as real as your next-door neighbors—stirred together in an absorbing novel that only Susan Wittig Albert could create.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“A Rule Against Murder: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel” by Louise Penny — “Reminiscent of classic Christie… This latest treat in the series will keep fans salivating in anticipation, savoring each delectable morsel and yearning for more.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Close Knit Killer” by Maggie Sefton — “A mystery with more twists and turns than the scrumptious yarns in the fictitious shop of Lambspun…A clever, fast-paced plot, with a spunky sleuth and a cast of fun, engaging characters…Delivers the goods.”—Margaret Coel, New York Times bestselling author

“Devonshire Scream” by Laura Childs — “A charming cast of characters, a cultivated and genteel setting, plenty of tea and scones, a plausible slate of suspects, and an exciting climactic chase…Another enjoyable outing with Theodosia and friends.”—Publishers Weekly

“Dread of Winter” by Susan Alice Bickford”Fair Warning” by Michael Connelly — “There’s so much to love in Susan Bickford’s newest novel, Dread of Winter: a profound sense of place, the visceral evocation of a bitter winter’s cold, a dead-on depiction of the pit of despair that is the opioid epidemic, and language so beautiful on the page it’ll give you goosebumps.  I’m a newcomer to Bickford’s work, but I’m putting her on my list of must-read authors. You should, too.” —William Kent Krueger

“Fair Warning” by Michael Connelly — “Score another one for the dean of America’s crime writers… Fair Warning sheds light on the murky billion-dollar world of DNA testing… the subject [is] ripe for a good mystery. And Michael Connelly is just the guy to write it.”―Sandra Dallas, Denver Post

“Kill One, Kill Two” by Maggie Sefton — “…busy CPA Kelly Flynn leaves her frantic career in DC to investigate her elderly aunt’s suspicious death in Fort Connor, CO, and becomes a part of that thriving community and an integral member of the cozy knitting club situated at the House of Lambspun knit shop. This chatty series features a large cast of regulars, both men and women, whose interests extend beyond knitting. Infused with gentle humor, these leisurely paced cozies also include recipes and knitting patterns.” — LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2010.

“Pekoe Must Poison” by Laura Childs — “A love letter to Charleston, tea, and fine living.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Purl Up and Die” by Maggie Sefton — In the latest novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Yarn Over Murder, Kelly Flynn and the Lambspun Knitters must unravel the truth from the lies to clear a friend’s son suspected of murder…” — Amazon.com

“The Last Chance Olive Ranch” by Susan Wittig Albert — In this exciting mystery from New York Times bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert, China Bayles fears for her husband&;s life as an escaped convict targets him… ‘ — Publisher’s Annotation

“The Long Call” by Ann Cleeves — “Cleeves makes good use of Devon local color and populates this subtle, expertly paced mystery with distinctive supporting characters.” ― Publishers Weekly

“The Shooting at Chateau Rock” by Martin Walker — “When a local’s troubling death is linked to a Russian oligarch and his multinational conglomerate, Bruno faces one of his toughest cases yet, one that brings together a French notary and a rock star–and, of course, Bergerac red and white.” — Amazon.com

“Toucan Keep a Secret” by Donna Andrews — “This long-running cozy series shows no signs of losing its freshness.” ―Publishers Weekly on Toucan Keep a Secret

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“The Price of Peace: Money, Democracy and the Life of John Maynard Keynes” by Zachary D. Carter — “Making an impressive book debut, journalist Carter offers a sweeping, comprehensive biography of economist, political theorist, and statesman John Maynard Keynes (1883–1946), one of most influential figures of his time. . . . An absorbing, thoroughly researched life of a singular thinker.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“The Room Where It Happened: A White House Memoir” by John Bolton — “The most substantive, critical dissection of the president from an administration insider… lays out a long series of jarring and troubling encounters between the president, his top advisers and foreign leaders.” – Washington Post

“Too Much and Never Enough: How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Man” by Mary L. Trump — “[T]he most devastating, most valuable and all-around best Trump book since he started running for president. In the vast Trump literature, this one is something new…[W]hat this book does do is help us understand him, offering the most incisive rendering yet of why he is the way he is.”—Politico

ADULT NON-FICTION

“American Dialogue: The Founders and Us” by Joseph J. Ellis — “American Dialogue tries to break the conversational deadlock by going back to the beginning and exploring the controversial choices made by the Founders themselves, asking hard questions about who they were, what they did, and what legacies they left behind. . .”—San Francisco Book Review

“Cook’s Illustrated 2014” — “Perfect for long-term reference, the Cook’s Illustrated 2014 Annual contains all six 2014 issues bound in one cloth-covered edition.” — Annotation

“Greenhouses for Homeowners and Gardeners” by John W. Bartok

“Hand Hewn: The Traditions, Tools, and Enduring Beauty of Timber Framing” by Jack Sobon — “An essential book for every builder — of anything — revealing the world of timber framing from a true master craftsman.” — Will Beemer, author of Learn to Timber Frame and director of the Heartwood School for the Homebuilding Crafts

“Hardy Roses : An Organic Guide to Growing Frost- and Disease-resistant Varieties” by Robert Osborne“How to Be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi — ““A boldly articulated, historically informed explanation of what exactly racist ideas and thinking are . . . [Kendi’s] prose is thoughtful, sincere, and polished. This powerful book will spark many conversations.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Humble Pi: When Math Goes Wrong in the Real World” by Matt Parker — “A pleasant exploration of our deeply held incompetence at mathematics. . . . Fun reading for nonmathematicians.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Living with Cancer: A Step-by-Step Guide for Coping Medically and Emotionally with a Serious Diagnosis” by Vicki A. Jackson — “Ryan and Jackson offer patients and their families useful step-by-step advice. It comes at a time of unusual excitement in the field, thanks to new treatments that hold the promise of making long, full lives with cancer far more common.” — (Boston Globe Magazine)

“Making a Life: Working by Hand and Discovering the Life You Are Meant to Live” by Melanie Falick — ““A remarkable series of 30 vignettes that simultaneously comfort and stimulate. . . . Falick’s treasury, sumptuously photographed, will appeal to anyone who admires the people dedicated to making the world around them more beautiful.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Say Nothing : A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland” by Patrick Radden Keefe — “[Keefe] incorporates a real-life whodunit into a moving, accessible account of the violence that has afflicted Northern Ireland… Tinged with immense sadness, this work never loses sight of the humanity of even those who committed horrible acts in support of what they believed in.” —Publishers Weekly, *starred review*

“Say We Won and Get Out: George D. Aiken and the Vietnam War” by Stephen C. Terry — “…Aiken was neither “hawk” nor “dove”, but a “wise owl” who spoke his mind forcefully and bluntly to all against the war. He advised President Johnson to declare that the U. S. won the Vietnam War and to get out. Later, Aiken told President Nixon to stop bombing in Cambodia or he couldn’t be elected “dogcatcher.” This is pure Aiken speaking truth to power for ending America’s most controversial war, a common-sense voice that the Nation sorely needs today.This book demonstrates that bi-partisan Senate leadership has worked in the past and must be present in order to solve urgent national problems….” — Publisher’s Annotation

“Science of Running: Analyze your Technique, Prevent Injury, Revolutionize your Training” by Chris Napier — “Discover the hard science that will help you run faster, endure for longer, and avoid injury.” — Amazon.com

“Stamped From the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America” by Ibram X. Kendi — An “engrossing and relentless intellectual history of prejudice in America…The greatest service Kendi [provides] is the ruthless prosecution of American ideas about race for their tensions, contradictions and unintended consequences.” —The Washington Post

“The Land of Milk & Honey: A History of Beekeeping in Vermont” by Bill Mares — Land of Milk and Honey: A History of Vermont Beekeeping follows the trials and tribulations of beekeepers in Vermont.” — Amazon.com

“The Next Great Migration: The Beauty and the Terror of Life on the Move” by Sonia Shah — “A masterful survey of migration in both nature and humanity, countering some long-held misconceptions…a valuable treatise on how humanity can ‘reclaim our history of migration’ and adopt a more pan-global perspective.” – Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Those Who Hold Bastogne: The True Story of the Soldiers and Civilians Who Fought in the Biggest Battle of the Bulge” by Peter Schrijvers — “A fast-paced story. . . . Schrijvers does an admirable job of weaving personal accounts into the larger picture of Bastogne’s horrors.”—Wall Street Journal

“Umami Bomb: 75 Vegetarian Recipes That Explode with Flavor” by Raquel Pelzel — “This satisfying and handy take on the fifth taste will please vegetarians and omnivores alike.” —Publishers Weekly

“Under Our Skin: Getting Real About Race and Getting Free From the Fears and Frustrations that Divide Us” by Benjamin Watson — “Can it ever get better? This is the question Benjamin Watson is asking. In a country aflame with the fallout from the racial divide―in which Ferguson, Charleston, and the Confederate flag dominate the national news, daily seeming to rip the wounds open ever wider―is there hope for honest and healing conversation? For finally coming to understand each other on issues that are ultimately about so much more than black and white?” — Amazon.com

BLUE/DVD

“Emma”
“Fly Away Home”
“The Iron Giant”
“Mary Poppins”
“Paddington”
“The Princess Bride”
“Stuart Little”
“Stuart Little 2”
“Stuart Little 3”
“Onward”

KIT

“Bird Watching Kit”
“Circus Kit”
“Fairy Houses Kit”
“Journal Making and Creating Kit”
“Music and Puppet Kit”
“Orienteering and Hiking Kit”
“StoryKeepers and Family History Kit”

PICTURE BOOK

“Mustang Canyon” by Jonathan London
“Ocean Meets the Sky” by Terry Fan
“Sonya’s Chickens” by Phoebe Wahl

JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK

“Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” by J. K. Rowling

JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY

“I, Matthew Henson: Polar Explorer” by Carole Boston Weatherford

JUVENILE FOREIGN LANGUAGE

“Cattus Petasatus: The Cat in the Hat in Latin” by Seuss — “A Latin-English glossary and a note on the verse form and rhythm supplements the story of two children sitting at home on a rainy day who are visited by the Cat in the Hat, who shows them some tricks and games.” — Publisher’s Annotation

JUVENILE FICTION

“Changes for Samantha: A Winter Story” by Valerie Tripp

“Collision Course” by Gordon Korman — “Korman manages to tell the story of the Titanic smoothly while also introducing other elements of the early twentieth century…Altogether an enjoyable read that makes this tragic story come alive with personal narratives.” ― Resource Links

“Elmer and the Dragon” by Ruth Stiles Gannett — “”Rich, humorous, thoroughly satisfying.”–(starred) Library Journal.  

“Finn Family Moomintroll” by Tove Jannson — “These charming fantasies are propelled by a childlike curiosity and filled with quiet wisdom, appealing geniality, and a satisfying sense of self-discovery.” ―School Library Journal.com

“Happy Birthday, Samantha! The American Girls Collection/Samanatha #04″ by Valerie Tripp — “Samantha’s birthday party is nearly ruined when Eddie Ryland plays a mean trick. Then Agnes and Agatha, Cornelia’s ten-year-old twin sisters, save the day with an invitation to visit New York City. Samantha loves the twins’ carefree attitude and can’t wait to go–especially since the trip will include a stop at a fancy ice cream parlor. But when the girls carelessly break some rules, they suddenly find themselves racing dangerously through the big city–and the path they take leads to surprising discoveries.” — Amazon.com

“How to Be a Pirate” by Cressida Cowell — “Filled with bright colors, soaring spirits, and a timely feminist message.” ―Publishers Weekly

“How to Train Your Dragon: How to Train Your Dragon #01″ by Cressida Cowell — “…This is a goofy and exciting tale of an underdog who proves that brains can be just as important as brawn. Kids will hoot at the ridiculous names and sympathize with Hiccup’s exasperation with his truly obstinate but strangely lovable dragon. A delightful read.”―School Library Journal

“It’s All Greek to Me” by John Scieszka — [The Time Warp Trios] tongue-in-cheek humor, laced with understatement and wordplay, makes for laugh-out-loud reading.” — (“School Library Journal,” starred review)

“Magic by the Lake” by Edward Eager — “The combination of real children and fantasy is convincing and funny.”  —Booklist

“Maybe He Just Likes You” by Barbara Dee — “Important for its relevance and examination of the otherwise little-discussed topic of sexual harassment among younger teens, Maybe He Just Likes You will appeal to middle-grade readers as well as parents and educators seeking to bolster a child’s awareness of this rampant problem.” —Booklist

“My Father’s Dragon” by Ruth Stiles Gannett” — “A real delight.” — The New Yorker

“Other Words for Home” by Jasmine Warga — “Convincing and authentic, infused with thoughtfulness, humor, determination, and hope…. A realistic portrait of the strength it takes to move to a new country, as well as of the complicated dynamics between first- and second-generation immigrants.” (Horn Book (starred review))

“S.O.S.” by Gordon Korman — “[Korman] knows how to spin a lively and engaging tale. Hanging it on an already fascinating, albeit tragic, slice of history means it wins on all levels: a thrilling account of a heart-stopping disaster, and a set of fictional characters seamlessly intertwined with real life.” – The Montreal Gazette

“Sam Samurai/Time Warp Trio #10” by John Sciezka– “…the Time Warp Trio spins back to seventeenth-century Japan, mixing with Samurais and royalty for more nail-biting adventures, near catastrophes, and raucous humor. But there’s a new ingredient in this title: poetry. The fun of making up haikus plays a large role here, and even readers sworn off poetry will find themselves captivated by Scieszka’s use of haiku and haiku-esque observations in the text, particularly towards the end. …” — Gillian Engberg
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“Samantha’s Surprise: The American Girls Collection/Samantha #03” by Maxine Schur — “The two weeks before Christmas are filled with activity as Samantha finishes her homemade presents and makes peparations for visiting relatives” — Amazon.com

“Strawberry Girl” by Lois Lenski — “A vivid regional story, with the humor and kindliness of an understanding writer.” — (Horn Book Magazine)

“The Castle Mystery” by Gertrude Chandler Warner — “The Boxcar Children are visiting a castle! But as they help to restore it, they see mysterious lights, hear strange music, and see spooky faces in the windows. Who is haunting the castle?” — Amazon.com

“The Dragons of Blueland” by Ruth Stiles Gannett — “In this third and final installment of the classic My Father’s Dragon trilogy, Boris, the baby dragon, is excited to be heading home to Blueland and looks forward to reuniting with his family.” — Amazon.com

“The Ghost Ship Mystery” by Gertrude Chandler Warner — “While vacationing in an old New England town, the Aldens learn of a ship that was lost at sea years ago.” — Inside flap

“The Gravity of Us” by Phil Stamper — ““A openhearted novel that shows a realistic, imperfect queer relationship and a young man growing to know and to be true to himself even when everything is shifting around him.” ―Publishers Weekly

“The High Power of Lucky” by Susan Patron — “”Patron [is] a master of light but sure characterization and closely observed detail. A small gem.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“The Indian in the Cupboard” by Lynne Reid Banks — “Skyhigh fantasy that will enthrall readers.”–Publishers Weekly

“The Lighthouse Family: The Octopus” by Cynthia Rylant — “Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the fifth book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family explores the shore with an octopus friend.” — Amazon.com

“The Mystery in Washington DC #2” by Gertrude Chandler Warner — “The Boxcar Children take a trip to Washington, D.C, and visit the Capitol Building and the Air and Space Museum. But when things start disappearing from their hotel, and they realize they are being followed, the children know there’s a mystery.” — Amazon.com

“The Magic Fox” by Paula Harrison — “It’s up to the Secret Rescuers to outwit Sir Fitzroy and save a baby fox in this fourth book in the adorable Secret Rescuers series.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“The Mystery of the Cupboard” by Lynne Reid Banks – “In the fourth book in Bank’s acclaimed INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD saga, Omri and his family move to an old farmhouse, where he finds an ancient notebook that reveals a family secret-and the mysterious origins of his magical cupboard.” — Amazon.com

“The Return of the Great Brain” by John Dennis Fitzgerald — “Tom Fitzgerald, better known as the Great Brain, is struggling to stay reformed now that his friends have threatened to shut him out if he pulls even one more swindle. But his younger brother J.D. knows Tom’s reformation makes for a dull life, and is not altogether unhappy–or blameless–when his brother’s money-loving heart stealthily retums to business as usual.” — Amazon.com

“The Return of the Indian” by Lynne Reid Banks — “Now, helplessly caught between his own life and his cupboard life of war and death, Omri must act decisively if he is to save Little Bear and his village from being completely destroyed. What began as a harmless game has tumed into a horrible nightmare, a nightmare in which Omri is irrevocably involved, and from which he may never escape.” — Inside Flap

“The Sea Pony” by Paula Harrison — “Grace works to save her beloved sea ponies from the evil Lady Cavendish in this sixth book in the adorable Secret Rescuers series.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“The Secret of the Indian” by Lynne Reid Banks — As his adventures with Little Bear continue, Omri travels from the French and Indian wars to the present, and then back to the Old West at the tum-of-the-century.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“The Sky Unicorn” by Paula Harrison — Ava and her friends race to rescue a unicorn in the second book in the adorable, new Secret Rescuers series.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“The Star Wolf” by Paula Harrison — Emma rescues a baby star wolf who was caught in a trap in this fifth book in the adorable Secret Rescuers series.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“The Storm Dragon” by Paula Harrison — A group of friends set out to save magical creatures from a cruel queen and her wicked soldiers in the first book in the brand-new Secret Rescuers chapter book series.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“The Strangers” by Margaret Haddix Peterson — “Maintains suspense from the beginning to the cliffhanger ending. A high-stakes adventure full of teamwork with a multifaceted mystery and complex themes.” — (Kirkus Reviews)

“Tom’s Midnight Garden” by Philippa Pearce — “From beloved author Philippa Pearce, a transcendent story of friendship that Philip Pullman, bestselling author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, called “a perfect book.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“Training Camp: Rain, Twig, Cash, Peno, Lab” by Wesley King — “A youth basketball team is challenged to face their inner fears by a mysterious and magical coach named Rolabi Wizenard.” — Publisher’s Annotation

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

“Hackers” by Tom Jackson — What are hackers? Are they good? Bad? What can we do to protect ourselves, businesses, and society against hackers? How can we control them? And should we try? Get the facts and make up your own mind on these and more questions with Hackers, part of the new What’s the Issue? series.” — Amazon.com

“The Young Adventurer’s Guide to (Almost) Everything: Build a Fort, Camp Like a Champ, Poop in the Woods–45 Action-packed Outdoor Activities” by Ben Hewitt — “Outdoor-adventure activities combine wisdom and fun in this practical guide to the wild. The instructions are remarkably clear, and black-and-white illustrations add visual interest, levity, and clarity when needed. Fascinating enough to read cover to cover without setting foot outside, it will also be a reliable companion on camping and hiking trips to augment hours of outdoor exploring. This in-depth guide offers plenty to learn and do for adventurers of all skill and experience levels.”—Kirkus, starred review

YOUNG ADULT

“Someday We Will Fly” by Rachel DeWoskin — “An unusual portrait of what war does to families in general and children in particular . . . affirms the human need for art and beauty in hard times.” –Booklist, starred review

“The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins — “It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him. He’s been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined — every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute . . . and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.” — Hunger Games series — Publisher Annotation:

“The Gravity of Us” by Phil Stamper — “A openhearted novel that shows a realistic, imperfect queer relationship and a young man growing to know and to be true to himself even when everything is shifting around him.” ―Publishers Weekly

“The Grief Keeper” by Alexandra Villasante — “Villasante writes of first love with an authentic voice, beautifully capturing its nervousness, excitement, and awe. . . A story worth reading.” —Booklist

“The Mermaid, the Witch and the Sea” by Maggie Tokuda-Hall — “Not just mermaids, a witch, and the sea, Tokuda-Hall also covers pirates, double agents, and the lure of forgetting…this is a dark and creative story, laced with romance, and not for the faint of heart.” —School Library Journal

ADULT FICTION

“A Long Way from Home” by Peter Carey — “A Long Way from Home is a novel full of riches. The road race propels the plot along, but it’s really a book about cultural identity, about family, about the ability to empathise with others. As such, it’s hugely relevant for our times.”
—Arminta Wallace, Irish Times

“All Adults Here” by Emma Straub — “Deliciously funny and infectiously warm … It’s an ideal read for anyone trapped at home with their family while self-isolating. Read it while hiding in your bedroom from the people who are driving you crazy, but who you’d go crazy without.” — The Philadelphia Inquirer

“American Dirt” by Jeanine Cummins –“This extraordinary novel about unbreakable determination will move the reader to the core.”―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Big Summer: A Novel” by Jennifer Weiner — “Weiner’s story of female friendships (after Mrs. Everything) mixes a splash of romance, a dash of humor, and a pinch of mystery to create a deliciously bloody poolside cocktail. Weiner’s surprising tale is hard to put down.” —Publishers Weekly

“The Book of Lost Friends: A Novel” by Lisa Wingate –“Emphasizing throughout that stories matter and should never go untold, [Lisa] Wingate has written an absorbing historical for many readers. . . . Enthralling and ultimately heartening.”—Library Journal 

“Book of Longings” by Sue Monk Kidd — “Richly imagined . . . Ana’s ambition and strong sense of justice make her a sympathetic character for modern readers . . . In addition to providing a woman-centered version of New Testament events, Kidd’s novel is also a vibrant portrait of a woman striving to preserve and celebrate women’s stories—her own and countless others.” —Publishers Weekly (starred) 

“Bubblegum: A Novel” by Adam Levin — “Monumentally imaginative. . .Levin’s vibrant voice is unlike anyone else in contemporary fiction. . .Breathtakingly bizarre, this relentlessly inventive novel teems with humanity, humor, and pathos like few other recent works and is a book many will obsess over and delight in.” —Booklist, starred review 

“Camino Winds” by John Grisham — “#1 New York Times bestselling author John Grisham returns to Camino Island in this irresistible page-turner that’s as refreshing as an island breeze. In Camino Winds, mystery and intrigue once again catch up with novelist Mercer Mann, proving that the suspense never rests—even in paradise.” — Publisher Annotation

“Chosen Ones: A Novel” by Veronica Roth — “Roth’s first novel for adults (after the wildly popular Divergent series for teens) is driven by Sloane, a stubbornly unlikable heroine who wears her troubles on her sleeve but doesn’t truly understand her full power until the shocking ending. Those who like twisty power plays and very detailed worldbuilding will appreciate this…The many fans of Roth’s YA series will be clamoring for her adult debut, which features magic, lots of sarcasm, and a hint of romance.”—Booklist

“The City We Became” by N. K. Jemisin — “A love/hate song to and rallying cry for the author’s home of New York… Fierce, poetic, uncompromising.”―Kirkus (starred review)

“Code Name Hélène” by Ariel Lawhon — “Magnificent. . . Lawhon carries us into the heart of the French resistance [and] into the mind of a badass heroine with uncanny instincts who takes on the Nazis and men’s arrogant sexism with uncommon bravado. . . Even long after the last page is turned, this astonishing story of Wake’s accomplishments will hold readers in its grip.”—BOOKLIST, *STARRED*

“The Happy Ever After Playlist” by Abby Jimenez — “A powerfully life-affirming love story that walks the line between romantic heartbreak and hope with great finesse, while also delivering exceptional character development…and a dangerously addictive sense of humor.”―Booklist, starred review

“The House in the Cerulean Sea” by T. J. Klune — “This is a sweet narrative about the value of asking questions and the benefits of giving people (especially children) a chance to be safe, protected, and themselves, regardless of what assumptions one might glean from, say, reading their case file.” ―Booklist

“How Much of These Hills is Gold” by C. Pam Zhang — “An aching book, full of myths of Zhang’s making (including tigers that roam the Western hills) as well as joys, as well as sorrows. It’s violent and surprising and musical. Like Lucy and Sam, the novel wanders down byways and takes detours and chances. By journey’s end, you’re enriched and enlightened by the lives you have witnessed.” –The New York Times

 “How to Pronounce Knife” by Souvan Thammavongsa — “Fourteen piercing sketches illuminate the workaday routines and the interior lives of Laotian refugees. Characters who undertake ‘the grunt work of the world’, laboring in poultry plants, hog farms, and nail salons, also harbor vivid fantasies… brief glimpses of freedom in otherwise impenetrable places.”―NEW YORKER

“If It Bleeds” by Stephen King — “Suspenseful and chilling…This set of novellas is thought-provoking, terrifying, and, at times, outright charming, showcasing King’s breadth as a master storyteller…a powerful addition to his megapopular oeuvre.”—Booklist, STARRED review

“Jane Austen Society” by Natalie Jenner — “Delightful… Jenner’s immersive character development is juxtaposed against her study of Austen’s characters, providing clever insight into how the trials of Austen’s life were revealed through her books.” ―Publishers Weekly

“The Love Story of Missy Carmichael” by Beth Morrey — “Morrey has deftly created a series of love stories, interwoven together and told in snippets through time. . . . Pain, grief, and hurt are all part of life in this moving portrayal of the many forms love can take.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“The Mirror and the Light” by Hilary Mantel — “Brilliant… From that opening sentence―‘Once the queen’s head is severed, he walks away’―axes and the shadow of death are everywhere…Mantel takes what is known of Cromwell―his meteoric rise, his autodidactic scholarship, his reformist tendencies―and weaves them into a masterful portrait of a man at mid-life, facing up to his past.” ―The Boston Globe

“The Night Watchman: A Novel” by Louise Erdrich —   “Erdrich’s inspired portrait of her own tribe’s resilient heritage masterfully encompasses an array of characters and historical events. Erdrich remains an essential voice.” (Publishers Weekly)

“The Resisters: A Novel” by Gish Jen — “Subtle dystopian fiction . . . beautifully crafted and slyly unsettling . . . The juxtaposition of America’s pastime and the AI-enabled surveillance state Jen presents here is brilliant.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Simon the Fiddler” by Paulette Jiles — “Imbued with the dust, grit, and grime of Galveston at the close of the Civil War, Simon the Fiddler immerses readers in the challenges of Reconstruction. Jiles brings her singular voice to the young couple’s travails, her written word as lyrical and musical as Simon’s bow raking over his strings. Loyal Jiles readers…will adore the author’s latest masterpiece.” —  (Booklist (starred review))

“Under Occupation: A Novel” by Alan Furst — “Suspenseful and sophisticated . . . No espionage author, it seems, is better at summoning the shifting moods and emotional atmosphere of Europe before the start of World War II than Alan Furst.”—The Wall Street Journal

“What Happens in Paradise: A Novel” by Elin Hillenbrand — “Once again, Hilderbrand demonstrates her mastery of immersive escapism with a carefully deployed pineapple-banana smoothie or the blue tile of an outdoor shower. . . .The absolute pleasure of the reading experience combined with a cliff-hanger ending will have readers anxiously awaiting the conclusion to the trilogy.”―Booklist (starred review)

ADULT MYSTERY

“Dead Land” by Sara Paretsky — “As usual, Paretsky is less interested in identifying whodunit than in uncovering a monstrous web of evil, and this web is one of her densest and most finely woven ever. So fierce, ambitious, and far-reaching that it makes most other mysteries seem like so many petit fours.” — (Kirkus Reviews on Dead Land)

“A Divided Loyalty: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery” by Charles Todd — “Todd’s astute character studies… offer a fascinating cross section of postwar life…. While delivering a satisfying puzzle-mystery, the story also tasks us to think about the women who lost their lives during the war, too.”  (The New York Times Book Review on A Divided Loyalty)

“The Girl Who Lived Twice” by David Lagercrantz — “A quest for revenge and atonement that plumbs the depths of Russian troll factories and scales the heights of Mount Everest.” –TIME

“The Last Passenger” by Charles Finch — “This tightly plotted mystery…is rich in historical detail…[Lenox] coming into his own as a detective is a delight.” ―Booklist

“Masked Prey” by John Sandford — “Addictive…Sandford always delivers rousing action scenes, but this time he’s especially good on character, too….There’s enough violence to satisfy bloodthirsty tastes, enough information on neofascism to give us a chill, and enough sly humor to make American teenagers and their would-be killers sound as if English were their second language.”—Marilyn Stasio, The New York Times Book Review

“Walk the Wire” by David Baldacci — “With twists and turns and mysteries right up until the end, you will not want to put this book down.”―Red Carpet Crash

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“Good Boy: My Life in Seven Dogs” by Jennifer Boylan — “Everything I know about love I learned from dogs,” writes New York Times columnist Boylan in this eloquent memoir. Expanding on her 2003 account of life as a transgender woman, She’s Not There, Boylan examines her transition through seven dogs who were there for her at pivotal points. The “magic of dogs,” Boylan writes, is not that they love their owners unconditionally, but that their owners have an unconditional love for them, an ideal that can be harder to realize with fellow human beings. ….Filled with insight and remarkable candor, this is a sterling tribute to the love of dogs.” — Agent: Kris Dahl, ICM. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2019.

“Home Baked: My Mom, Marijuana, and the Stoning of San Francisco” by Alia Volz — “Volz had been a part of her mother’s special marijuana-brownie business for as long as she could remember…From the turbulent ’70s through the ravages of the AIDS crisis (during which Mer and Alia distributed marijuana to AIDS patients), Volz recounts her mother’s exploits with admiration, along the way tracing how attitudes about cannabis have shifted toward more acceptance.” —Booklist 

“Inge’s War: A German Woman’s Story of Family, Secrets, and Survival Under Hitler” by Svenja O’Donnell — “Vivid and meticulously researched . . . An incisive and multilayered account of family trauma, the dangers of nationalism and anti-Semitism, and the plight of refugees. This exceptional account transforms a private tragedy into a universal story of war and survival.” —Publishers Weekly (starred)

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Biography of Resistance: The Epic Battle Between People and Pathogens” by Muhammad H. Zaman — “A vivid portrayal of our fight against an opponent that has been around for more than 3 billion years. Zaman, a professor of biomedical engineering and international health, portrays a conflict—between humans and harmful strains of bacteria—that has played out in plagues and epidemics over millennia.” — (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

“The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100” by Dan Buettner — “The Blue Zones Kitchen is so much more than a cookbook! I like that the recipes have a backstory thanks to Dan Buettner’s research. I really enjoyed all aspects of the book.” –Living My Best Book Life

“Bowls: Vibrant Recipes with Endless Possibilities” by America’s Test Kitchen — “… the most wonderful book for foodies who love that umami feeling on their tastebuds. Packed with nutrient-dense, flavorful bowls with vibrant colors, there is a bowl in this book for everyone… Although the recipes may look complicated at first because of the number of ingredients, they are actually pretty simple and can be altered to the taste of the chef or to the individual person…” — Manhattan Book Review

“The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously” by Liesl Clark and Rebecca Rockefeller — “In the spirit of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning and The Joy of Less, experience the benefits of buying less and sharing more with this accessible 7-step guide to decluttering, saving money, and creating community from the creators of the Buy Nothing Project.” — Amazon.com

“The Complete Summer Cookbook: Beat the Heat with 500 Recipes that Make the Most of Summer’s Bounty” by America’s Test Kitchen — “Ready to take the party outside? You’ll find all you need for casual patio meals prepared entirely on the grill (from meat to veggies, even pizza). Throw a fantastic cookout with easy starters, frosty drinks, and picnic must-haves like Picnic Fried Chicken, Classic Potato Salad, and Buttermilk Coleslaw. Visited the farmers’ market? Find ideas for main dishes as well as sides inspired by the seasonal bounty, plus the best fruit desserts worth turning on the oven for. To end your meal on a cooler note, turn to a chapter of icebox desserts and no-bake sweets.” — Amazon.com

“Delish Insane Sweets: Bake Yourself a Little Crazy: 100+ Cookies, Bars, Bites” by Joanna Saltz — “… The editors of Delish.com know one thing for sure: ANYONE can bake an amazing dessert. Crammed with surprising ideas for treats that are both fun and easy, the …cookbook features 100 recipes: new classics and reader favorites that have been shared hundreds of thousands of times. …This indulgent book will appeal to food lovers who bake the way most of us do-sometimes with a boxed mix, sometimes from scratch; as therapy for a bad day; or to impress friends on Girls’ Night.” — ONIX annotations

“Every Penguin in the World: A Quest to See Them All” by Charles Bergman —“Part travelog, part conservation, part philosophical musing, the book supplies ample, frequently adorable photos of every species, along with tales of wet, often cold, and occasionally uncomfortable adventures.” —Library Journal

“The Fall of Richard Nixon: A Reporter Remembers Watergate” by Tom Brokaw — “Tom Brokaw arrived in Washington as the rising young star of broadcast news just as the presidency of Richard Nixon was collapsing. Brokaw has intertwined his own story with Nixon’s in a way that is readable, revealing, and always fascinating.”—Evan Thomas, author of Being Nixon

“The Fleet at Flood Tide: America at Total War in the Pacific, 1944-1945″ by James D. Hornfischer — “An impressively lucid account . . . Mr. Hornfischer crisply and satisfyingly sketches all these figures, and his big Iliad contains a hundred smaller ones, as he propels his complex story forward with supple transitions that never leave the reader behind in the details. . . . At the end of his admirable, fascinating book, Mr. Hornfischer makes a strong case that America’s failing to use the most terrible weapon yet born would have meant many hundreds of thousands more deaths, theirs and ours alike.”—The Wall Street Journal 

“The Healthy Brain Book: An All-Ages Guide to a Calmer, Happier, Sharper You: A Proven Plan for Managing Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD, and Preventing and Reversing Dementia and Alzheimer’s” by William Sears M.D. — “Internationally renowned family doctor William Sears and noted neurologist Vincent M. Fortanasce present an accessible, all-ages guide to optimum brain health, from treating depression, anxiety, and ADHD to preventing Alzheimer&;s and dementia, with or without medication.” — Annotation

“How Things Work: The Inner Life of Everyday Machines” by Theodore W. Gray — In How Things Work he (Theodore W Gray) explores the mechanical underpinnings of dozens of types of machines and mechanisms, from the cotton gin to the wristwatch to an industrial loom.” — Amazon.com

“Hymns of the Republic: The Story of the Final Year of the American Civil War” by S. C. Gwynne — “Engrossing….A riveting Civil War history giving politics and combat equal attention.” —Kirkus, starred review

“Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life” by Marie Kondo and Scott Sonenshein — “A tidy guide to finding joy at work. Full of psychological wisdom and practical tips — I loved it!”―Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit

“The Language of Butterflies: How Thieves, Hoarders, Scientists, and Other Obsessives Unlocked the Secrets of the World’s Favorite Insect” by Wendy Williams — “This entertaining look at ‘the world’s favorite insect’ tells about butterflies’ captivating beauty, and the ways these bugs have fascinated people throughout history…[Williams’] enthusiasm is convincing and contagious.” —Booklist, starred review

“Ledger: Poems” by Jane Hirschfield — “Masterful . . . Hirshfield urges a reckoning of human influence on—and interference with—the planet . . . [Her] world is one filled with beauty, from the ‘generosity’ of grass to humanity’s connection to the muskrat. This is both a paean and a heartbreaking plea.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Lonely Planet’s Global Chocolate Tour” by Matthew Ankeny — Packed with 150 of the world’s tastiest chocolate experiences, from South America to Europe to Australia, this globetrotting guide features master chocolatiers and artisan producers, exotic cocoa plantations and must-visit shops, plus illustrated spreads on the history, production and science of chocolate making.” — Amazon.com

“Love Poems for Anxious People” by John Kenney — “Thurber Prize-winner John Kenney presents a hilarious new collection of poetry for anxious people. With the same brilliant wit and hilarious realism that made Love Poems for Married People and Love Poems for People with Children such hits, John Kenney is back with a brand new collection of poems, this time taking on one of the most common feelings in our day-and-age: anxiety. Kenney covers it all, from awkward social interactions and insomnia to nervous ticks and writing and rewriting that email.” — Onix annotations

“No-till Intensive Vegetable Culture : Pesticide-free Methods for Restoring Soil and Growing Nutrient-rich, High-yielding Crops” by Bryan O’Hara — “Bryan O’Hara has huge experience: His book has grown out of healthy soil and reveals an impressive amount about how to grow great food, practically and economically.”―Charles Dowding, no dig gardening expert; creator of the Charles Dowding No Dig website

“Nobody Will Tell You This but Me: A True (As Told to Me) Story” by Bess Kalb — “Funny, tender and incredibly moving . . . Both a family history and a celebration of the bond between grandmother and granddaughter—a book that gives you a solid cathartic weep and a renewed sense of joy in family ties.” —Mackenzie Dawson, New York Post 

“Origami Made Simple: 40 Easy Models with Step-by-Step Instructions” by Russell Wood — “This is a nicely laid out book, with clear instructions that are easy to follow. I’d be happy to give this to any beginner. It has a great choice of simple models with some playful original folds!” ―Larry Hart, origami creator (origamiworkshop.co.uk)

“Sam Houston and the Alamo Avengers: The Texas Victory that Changed American History” by Brian Kilmeade — “A fast-paced romp through the Texas Revolution that feels more like a novel than nonfiction. Kilmeade presents the leaders of the Lone Star State as the flawed and fearless heroes they truly were, and their David and Goliath story that changed American history is riveting reading.” —Stephen L. Moore, author of Eighteen Minutes and Texas Rising

“The Sprout Book: Tap into the Power of the Planet’s Most Nutritious Food” by Doug Evans — “Sprouting increases nutrient levels without increasing calories. And growing sprouts at home is inexpensive, safe, easy, and fun. The Sprout Book is the source for adding this superfood to your diet!”―Dr. Mehmet Oz

“The Undocumented Americans” by Karla Villavicencio Corneo — “Memorable . . . compelling . . . heartwrenching . . . a welcome addition to the literature on immigration told by an author who understands the issue like few others.”—Kirkus Reviews

“Watercolor Botanicals: Learn to Paint Your Favorite Plants and Florals” by Eunice Sun — “Learn to paint gorgeous watercolor flowers, houseplants, and arrangements with this inspiring guide that includes 30 step-by-step tutorials.” — Amazon.com

“What It’s Like to Be a Bird: From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing – What Birds Are Doing, and Why” by David Allen Sibley — “A fascinating work that fulfills its goal to ‘give readers some sense of what it’s like to be a bird’ . . . [Readers] will emerge with a deeper appreciation of birds, and of what observable behaviors can reveal about animals’ lives.” —Publishers Weekly

“Why We Swim” by Bonnie Tsui — “Tsui opens her eclectic, well-crafted survey with a fascinating story about an Icelandic fisherman who swam six kilometers in 41 degree water after his boat capsized . . . Readers will enjoy getting to know the people and the facts presented in this fascinating book.” —Publishers Weekly

“Why We’re Polarized” by Ezra Klein — “Superbly researched and written . . . Why We’re Polarized provides a highly useful guide to this most central of political puzzles, digesting mountains of social science research and presenting it in an engaging form. . . . An overall outstanding volume.” —Francis Fukuyama, The Washington Post

“The Animal One Thousand Miles Long: Seven Lengths of Vermont and Other Adventures” by Leath Tonino — “In The Animal One Thousand Miles Long, Leath Tonino draws a lyrical map for Vermont with a voice that is part scientist, part poet, part historian, and part adventurer. Tonino’s map shows us not the major cities and highest peaks but the lesser known places and ideas at the heart of Vermont―the abandoned towns, uncommon sports, and forgotten people.” ― Sean Prentiss, author of Finding Abbey

ADULT AUDIO BOOK

“The Secret Life of Bees [sound recording]” by Sue Monk Kid — “This is a remarkable story about divine female power and the transforming power of love – a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come.” — Amazon.com

BOARD BOOK

“Counting Cows” by Woody Jackson
“The Goodnight Train Rolls On!” by June Sobel

PICTURE BOOK

“All in a Day” by Cynthia Rylant
“A New Kind of Wild” by Zara Gonzalez Hoang
“Backyard Fairies” by Phoebe Wahl
“Boxitects” by Kim Smith
“Camilla, Cartographer” by Julie Dillemuth
“Edison: The Mystery of the Missing Mouse Treasure (Mouse Adventures)” by Torben Kuhlmann
“Goodnight, Veggies” by Diana Murray
“Gwen the Rescue Hen” by Leslie Crawford
“The Heart of a Whale” by Anna Pignataro
“Hike” by Pete Oswald
“Hummingbird” by Nicole Davies
“The Imaginaries: Little Scraps of Larger Stories”
“I Wonder” by K. A. Holt
“In a Garden” by Tim McCanna
“In My Garden” by Charlotte Zolotow
“The Lighthouse Family: The Octopus” by Cynthia Rylant
“The Lighthouse Family: The Turtle ” by Cynthia Rylant
“Nesting” by Henry Cole
“The Heart of a Whale” by Anna Pignataro
“The Otter” by Cynthia Rylant
“Roar Like a Dandelion” by Ruth Krauss
“A Ruckus in the Garden” by Sven Noreqvist
“Sea Bear: A Journey for Survival” by Lindsay Moore
“Sofia Valdez: Future Prez (The Questioneers)” by Andrea Beatty
“Tomorrow I’ll Be Kind” by Jessica Hische
“The Violin Family” by Melissa Perley

JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK

“Other Words for Home” by Jasmine Warga — “Warga portrays with extraordinary talent the transformation of a family’s life before and after the war began in Syria.… Her free-verse narration cuts straight to the bone… [and] confront[s] the difficult realities of being Muslim and Arab in the U.S. Poetic, immersive, hopeful.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY

“The Endless Steppe: Growing Up in Siberia” by Esther Rudo Hautzig — “This is the remarkable true story of a family during one of the bleakest periods in history, a story that “radiates optimism and the resilience of the human spirit” — (Washington Post).

“The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read” by Rita Lorraine Hubbard — “A lovely, inspirational picture-book biography about beating the odds and achieving your dreams.” —Booklist, starred review

“Planting Stories: The Life of Librarian and Storyteller Pura Belpré” by Anika Aldamy Denise — “Belpré’s story is told in rhythmic language with a good dose of Spanish sprinkled throughout. Escobar’s vibrant illustrations are filled with details that help bring to life the story of this remarkable librarian.” — (Kirkus Reviews)

“When Stars Are Scattered” by Victoria Jamieson — “”Tragedy is certainly present throughout the story, yet Mohamed and Jamieson’s focus on deep familial love and education works to subvert many refugee stereotypes.” —Horn Book, starred review

JUVENILE FICTION

“Ahimsa” by Supriya Kelkar — “Anjali’s family joins India’s freedom movement in 1942, opposing both Britain’s control and India’s caste system. The complexities of nonviolent protest (ahimsa) are insightfully depicted as Anjali confronts ingrained prejudices and discovers that unchecked privilege can cause well-meaning advocates to hurt rather than help oppressed groups. An authentic, candid look at a fight for social change, inspired by Kelkar’s great-grandmother’s experience.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2018.

“All the Colors of Magic” by Valija Zinck — “This imaginative middle grade fantasy, a German import, introduces 10-year-old Penelope who lives with her mom and grandma in “a little village, right next to a swamp forest.” She discovers that her unusual abilities are rooted in her hair …. It turns out her magic is inherited from her long-absent father. Angry when she learns the truth of his abandonment, she resolves to find and confront him, leading her on an adventure in which she must rescue him from villainous captors instead. She does this with the help of her cat, an invisibility device, and her own ingenuity. The tidy ending satisfies.” Laurie Slagenwhite Walters, SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2019.

“The Bear “ by Cynthia Rylant — “Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the eighth book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family meets a bear who has just woken up from hibernation!” — Amazon.com

“Before the Sword” by Grace Lin — In this original fantasy … Hua Mulan accompanies the Jade Rabbit of Chinese lore on a quest to save Mulan’s younger sister, Xiu. A formidable, shape-shifting foe named Daji, the White Fox; Daji’s pitiable servant, Xianniang, the Red Fox; and a few Chinese Immortals round out the cast. When a nine-legged spider bites the perfect, demure Xiu, she falls ill. Mulan, along with her beloved horse, Black Wind, is sent to fetch a healer visiting the next village. Revealed to be the Jade Rabbit, the Healer discloses that Xiu has been poisoned by Daji and will die if not given the antidote “before the night of the new moon.” Because a Hua daughter is prophesied to save the Emperor, Daji is intent on Xiu’s death. With the Jade Rabbit also poisoned by Daji, and waylaid at every step by Daji and her minions, Mulan has her work cut out for her. In the midst of this fast-paced quest, Lin’s distinctive peppering of folkloric tales throughout the narrative adds engaging layers, providing backstory and fleshing out characters’ relationships and motives.” — Agent: Rebecca Sherman, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2020.

“The Bird and the Blade” by Megan Bannen — “A rich, imaginative tale that delivers thrilling characters, heartstopping action, and exciting intrigue with every turn of the page.” — (Booklist)

“The Blackbird Girls” by Anne Blankman — * “A deeply affecting testament to the power of unlikely friendship in the face of bias, tragedy, and distance.” – School and Library Journal, starred review

” Bloom” by Kenneth Oppel — ““Wilderness survival and alien invasion combine for an exciting page-turner.” —Booklist

“The Bookwanderers” by Anna James — “Steeped in magical world building, James’ debut pays loving testament to the power of books.” —Booklist

“Bridge Home” by Padma Venkatraman — “Exquisitely narrated novel set in Chennai, India. . . . Venkatraman vividly sketches the group’s precarious economic situation. . . . This is a poignant portrait of love, sacrifice, and chosen family in the midst of poverty.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Chirp” by Kate Messner — “Layering mystery elements, strong and myriad female characters, and a poignant analogy involving chirp-less female crickets, Messner gently guides Mia on a journey of resilience that both comforts and inspires.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

“The Deceivers” by Margaret Pet Haddix — “This mystery and science fiction adventure features sleuthing reminiscent of Lemony Snicket’s ‘A Series of Unfortunate Events.’ Haddix weaves a dystopian tale about government control, prison reform, fair trials, scapegoats, and the importance of believing people are innocent before proven guilty. ” — (School Library Journal)

“Echo Mountain” by Lauren Wolk — “Complex and fiercely loving, Ellie is a girl any reader would be proud to have as a friend…. Woven with music, puppies, and healing, Wolk’s beautiful storytelling turns this historical tale of family and survival into a captivating saga.” –Booklist, starred review

“From the Desk of Zoe Washington” by Janae Marks — “This powerful debut packs both depth and sweetness, tackling a tough topic in a sensitive, compelling way. An extraordinary, timely, must-read debut about love, family, friendship, and justice.” (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

“Girl Who Speaks Bear” by Sophie Anderson — “A gem of a fairy tale, Anderson’s sophomore effort offers a dynamic, memorable cast with rich personalities amid lasting messages about belonging, graceful acceptance of aid, and the power of stories.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

“I Can Make This Promise” by Christine Day — “The novel is enlightening and a must-read for anyone interested in issues surrounding identity and adoption. Debut author Day (Upper Skagit) handles family separation in Native America with insight and grace.” — (Kirkus Reviews (starred review))

“In Darkling Wood” by Emma Carroll — “A haunting and poignant exploration of family, loss, and redemption.“—Booklist, Starred Review

“Indian No More” by Charlene Willing McManis — “What begins as a story of displacement quickly turns into a story of childhood fun and antics colored by Umpqua culture and the racial tensions of the civil rights movement set in the lively and culturally diverse city of L.A. ––Starred review, Booklist

“Journey of the Pale Bear” by Susan Fletcher — “A stupendous coming-of-age tale stuffed with adventure and laced with deeper questions.” — Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

“Just Dance” by Patricia MacLachlan — “MacLachlan’s economic writing is sure and knowing, and her characters are likable and fully realized….A quiet tale about finding your own voice.” — Kirkus Reviews

“The Line Tender” by Kate Allen — “Kate Allen writes with lyric grace, and her beautifully textured narrative, of a girl struggling to understand and move beyond tragedy, is a triumph.”—The Buffalo News

“Lighthouse Family: The Eagle” by Cynthia Rylant — “Two of the lighthouse children, Whistler and Lila, go for a walk in the woods to see what adventure is there. When they get lost and try to search for the way home, an Eagle teaches them how to use their instincts to find their way home.” — BRODART CO.

“Lighthouse Family: The Octopus” by Cynthia Rylant — “Every once in a while, a full moon shines over the lighthouse and causes the tide to recede. For Cloe the octopus, this turns out to be a wonderful opportunity to explore the world that exists outside of his ocean home. As he embarks on his expedition, he encounters the lighthouse family by the beach and they explore the treasures of the uncovered ocean floor together.” — Amazon.com

“Lighthouse Famly: The Turtle” by Cynthia Right — Newbery Medalist Cynthia Rylant brings the peaceful sounds, sights, and characters of the coast vividly to life in the fourth book of the Lighthouse Family series, in which the family rescues a trapped turtle.” — Amazon.com

“The Line Tender” by Kate Allen — “Allen tackles the complexities of grief with subtly wry humor and insight in this richly layered middle grade debut about the power of science and love.”—Publishers Weekly, starred

“Makoons” by Louise Erdrich — “Warm intergenerational moments abound. Erdrich provides fascinating information about Ojibwe daily life. Readers will be enriched by Erdrich’s finely crafted corrective to the Eurocentric dominant narrative of America’s past.” — (Horn Book (starred review))

“Mañanaland” by Pam Munoz Ryan — “Ryan skillfully balances Max’s day-to-day concerns with his longing for his mother and his growing awareness of a moral responsibility to help others… rich and relevant.” — The Horn Book

“Maybe He Just Likes You” by Barbara Dee — “Important for its relevance and examination of the otherwise little-discussed topic of sexual harassment among younger teens, Maybe He Just Likes You will appeal to middle-grade readers as well as parents and educators seeking to bolster a child’s awareness of this rampant problem.” —Booklist

“More to the Story” by Hena Khan — “Khan tells the story of a modern-day Pakistani American family while retaining the charm, familial warmth, and appeal of Alcott’s classic.” — The Horn Book Magazine

“The Mystwick School of Musicraft” by Jessica Khoury — “A toe-tapping fantasy novel mixes music and mystery.”—Kirkus

“Narwhal on a Sunny Night” by Mary Pope Osborne — “When the magic tree house whisks Jack and Annie to Greenland, they’re not sure what time they’ve landed in, but they immediately know what their mission is: save a narwhal! Then they meet a young hunter named Leif Erikson and they ask for his help. But Leif has other ideas…” — Magic tree house series series

“The Oddmire, Book 1: The Changeling” by William Ritter — “Ritter crafts a well-paced adventure filled with whimsy and peril, in which the bonds of family and love prove stronger than any spell or curse. With memorable characters—especially the irrepressible protagonists, who make a delightful team—and an atmospheric setting, this is a strong series opener.”
—Publishers Weekly

“Other Words for Home” by Jasmine Warga — “[In] this timely book… rhythmic lines distill Jude’s deepest emotions…. Warga effectively shows, as she writes in an author’s note, that “children who are fleeing from a war zone… want the same things all of us do—love, understanding, safety, a chance at happiness.” — (Publishers Weekly (starred review))

“Prairie Lotus” by Linda Sue Clark — “”Fans of the Little House books will find many of the small satisfactions of Laura’s stories…here in abundance. Park brings new depth to these well-trodden tales, though, as she renders visible both the xenophobia of the town’s white residents, which ranges in expression from microaggressions to full-out assault, and Hanna’s fight to overcome it with empathy and dignity…. Remarkable.”—Kirkus, STARRED review

“Redeemed: Redeemed (8) (The Missing)” by Margaret Peterson Haddix –-“A satisfying end to a long-running series.”, Kirkus Reviews

“Show Me a Sign” by Ann Clare Lezotte — “LeZotte’s engrossing historical novel explores prejudice and racism through the eyes of 11-year-old Mary Lambert, who is deaf. … LeZotte, who is deaf, deftly connects the islanders’ prejudice against the Wampanoag to the mainlanders’ view of deaf individuals as lesser; Mary’s progressive attitudes feel modern while aligning with her character’s sensibilities.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Song for a Whale” by Lynne Kelly — “The strength of the book is its strong portrayal of Iris as a deaf girl in a hearing world and an intelligent 12-year-old in headlong, single-minded pursuit of her goal.” —Booklist

“The Story That Cannot Be Told” by J. Kasper Kramer — “Kramer captures the tense, frightening atmosphere in the months preceding the Romanian Revolution, as well as the different forms of bravery that went into toppling an oppressive government. . . . An affecting account of a historic event characterized by monsters, hope, and the power of words.” — Booklist

“Tigers, Not Daughters” by Samantha Mabry — “Borrowing elements of magical realism and Latinx folklore, this is a story that is often uncomfortable; in its quest to explore grief, family, and the traumas inflicted by each, it lays its characters utterly and unforgettably bare.”
—Booklist, starred review

“The Turnaway Girls” by Hayley Chewins — “Writing in Delphernia’s wry voice, Chewin, a poet, weaves an unusual, beautiful debut that sings with all the grace of the cloisterwings that Delphernia brings to life with her soaring voice. Entwining themes of rebellion, freedom, identity, and finding one’s destiny are at the center of this lovely tale.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“When You Trap a Tiger” by Tae Keller — “A heartfelt reminder of the wonder and beauty in our everyday lives.” —Booklist, starred review

” A Wolf Called Wander” by Rosanne Parry –“Parry offers a wolf’s-eye view of the Pacific Northwest’s forests, mountains, and prairies in this harrowing survival tale based on the story of OR-7, a wolf electronically tracked by scientists. . . .An action-packed novel perfect for reluctant readers as well as animal lovers.” — (Publishers Weekly)

“The Wolf Wilder” by Katherine Rundell — “Rugged cross-country adventure with a diverse cast of two- and four-legged fellow travelers and a sturdy main character who is more than a little “wilded” herself.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Zenobia July” by Lisa Bunker — “Zenobia July is starting a new life. She used to live in Arizona with her father; now she’s in Maine with her aunts. She used to spend most of her time behind a computer screen, improving her impressive coding and hacking skills; now she’s coming out of her shell and discovering a community of friends at Monarch Middle School. People used to tell her she was a boy; now she’s able to live openly as the girl she always knew she was. When someone anonymously posts hateful memes on her school’s website, Zenobia knows she’s the one with the abilities to solve the mystery, all while wrestling with the challenges of a new school, a new family, and coming to grips with presenting her true gender for the first time. Timely and touching, Zenobia July is, at its heart, a story about finding home.” — Publisher Annotation

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

“Bluffton: My Summers with Buster Keaton” by Matt Phelan — “This graphic novel illustrates this simple story of a boy finding his true self with soft watercolor illustrations, using words only when necessary. The work has an overall charm and simplicity that goes with its time period.” — Library Media Connection“

A Butterfly Is Patient (Nature Books)” by Dianna Hutts Aston — “”This lovely combination of elegant watercolors and lyrical text is both eye-catching and informative” – School Library Journal Starred Review

“Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of YOU” by Rachel Brian — “With clear explanations, fun illustrations, and expertly-presented information, Consent (for Kids!) is an empowering introduction to consent, bodily autonomy, and how to respect yourself and others.” — Amazon.com

“Crows: Genius Birds” by Kyla Vanderklugt — “That’s something to crow about! Learn all about these genius birds in Kyla Vanderklugt’s Science Comics: Crows, the latest volume in First Second’s action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers!” — Amazon.com

“The Deep and Dark Blue” by Niki Smith — “Smith’s artwork, recalling classic manga, delivers clearly choreographed action and intense facial expressions, which capably communicate poignant emotion during the many bittersweet scenes. […] A rich tapestry of a story, with action and character development in equal measure.”―Booklist

“Follow the Moon Home: A Tale of One Idea, Twenty Kids, and a Hundred Sea Turtles” by Philippe Cousteau — “Delivers an eloquent environmental message while demonstrating how kids can change the world through teamwork and perseverance.”-School Library Journal

“Oil” by Jonah Winter — “Lyrical prose and textured illustrations in layered colors distinguish this picture book treatment of the environmental disaster….With this latest, the mother-son team behind The Secret Project again demonstrates an aptitude for clear and concise storytelling, here around detrimental alterations to the natural landscape. — Publishers Weekly

“Olympians: 10 Hermes Tales of the Trickster” by George O’Connor — “Vibrant, energetic illustrations portray athletic gods and goddesses, grotesque beasts, and frenzied battles, veering between cartoonish humor and intense drama. As always, O’Connor’s copious research is evident and his love of all things Greek is contagious.” ―School Library Journal, starred review

“The Only Living Girl: Volume #1, The Island at the Edge of Infinity” by David Gallagher — The Only Living Girl hooks you right from the high-stakes start. Zee Parfitt has a second chance at life on a patchwork planet, but she’s haunted by her own troubled legacy, danger is looming, and epic adventure awaits. It is impossible not to turn these pages!” — Michael Northrop, author, DEAR JUSTICE LEAGUE

“Plastic Sea: A Bird’s Eye View” by Kirsti Blom — “”A clear explanation of a pressing problem and an invitation to take action.” ― KIRKUS REVIEWS

“The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama” by Bstan-odzin-rgya-mtsho — “…With simple, powerful text, the Dalai Lama shares the universalist teachings of treating one another with compassion, which Bao Luu illustrates beautifully in vibrant color. In an increasingly confusing world, The Seed of Compassion offers guidance and encouragement on how we all might bring more kindness to it.” — Amazon.com

“This Was Our Pact” by Ryan Andrews — “Andrews’ marvelously melancholic, earnest graphic novel, [is] at its core an exercise in whimsical self-reflection. This story’s a quiet one in which danger flickers and hope flares at odd but fruitful moments…the primarily blue and red mixed-media pictures underscore how nighttime sometimes promises transformation. Brilliantly enchanting.” ―Kirkus, starred review

“Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom” by Sara Jose — Packed with more than 1,000 incredible images and full of fascinating facts, this beautiful children’s book takes you on an exciting adventure through the wonders of the plant kingdom” — Annotation

“What Will These Hands Make?” by Nikki McClure — “Careful viewers will be delighted to find scenes revisited in closer detail and from different vantage points. . . The clever bookmaking technique, which moves between the busy scene and its individual sections, produces the joy of a shared experience in which all hands combine.” — Booklist

YOUNG ADULT

“The Bird and the Blade” by Megan Bannen — “A rich, imaginative tale that delivers thrilling characters, heartstopping action, and exciting intrigue with every turn of the page.” — (Booklist)

“Children of Blood and Bone” by Tomi Adeyemi — “Poses thought-provoking questions about race, class and authority that hold up a warning mirror to our sharply divided society.” –The New York Times

“Dig” by A. S. King — “This visceral examination of humanity’s flaws and complexity […] cultivates hope in a younger generation that’s wiser and stronger than its predecessors.”—Booklist, starred review

“Internment” by Samira Ahmed — “Taking on Islamophobia and racism in a Trump-like America, Ahmed’s magnetic, gripping narrative written in a deeply humane and authentic tone, is attentive to the richness and complexity of the social ills at the heart of the book.” ―Kirkus, starred review

YOUNG ADULT NON-FICTION

“Hotel Dare” by Terry Blas — It’s not your typical family vacation when Olive, and her adopted siblings Darwin and Charlotte find themselves falling into other worlds as they explore Grandma Lupé’s strange hotel” — Amazon.com

“Witchlight” by Jessi Zabarsky — Gently atmospheric and suffused with intriguing magic, this graphic novel traces the unlikely but heartening friendship between Sanja, the put-upon daughter of a merchant, and Lelek, a witch with a hard secret in her past. …” — Sarah Hunter. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2020.

ADULT FICTION

“Apeirogon: A Novel” by Colum McCann — “McCann performs his own epic balancing act between life and art, writing with stunning lyricism and fluent empathy as he traces the ripple effects of violence and grief, beauty, and the miraculous power of friendship and love, valor and truth.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Coming Up for Air” by Sarah Leipciger — “Coming Up for Air is effervescent and audacious — a novel in which kicking for the surface, no matter how desperate the odds, is always worthwhile.” — Foreword Reviews, starred review

“Devoted” by Dean R. Koontz — “Koontz taps into one of literature’s oldest themes, the monster versus the innocents. … Scary, sickening (in that good way), and touching, this is a novel that will delight both the author’s legion of fans and those who finally decide it’s time to find out what this guy Koontz is all about.” — David Pitt. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2020.

“Feast Your Eyes: A Novel” by Myla Goldberg — “Goldberg evocatively profiles a brilliant woman whose identities—as woman, artist, and mother—are inseparable from one another… a memorable portrait of one artist’s life.” —Publishers Weekly 

“The German House: A Novel” by Anette Hess — “From the first page THE GERMAN HOUSE creates a movie in the reader’s mind and it doesn’t tear off until the last chapter.” — (Der Spiegel / Literaturspiegel, Claudia Voigt)

“The Girl with the Louding Voice: A Novel” by Abi Dar — “Captivating… Daré’s arresting prose provides a window into the lives of Nigerians of all socioeconomic levels and shows readers the beauty and humor that may be found even in the midst of harrowing experiences.” —Booklist

“The Miracles of the Namiya General Store” by Keigo Hashino –“Those used to Higashino’s more high-octane plots will discover a new side to the author in this satisfying outing.”―Publisher’s Weekly

“Ninth House (Alex Stern)” by Leigh Bardugo — “Instantly gripping…Creepy and thrilling…The world of this book is so consistent and enveloping that pages seem to rush by.” – BookPage (starred review)

“On Sunset Beach: The Chesapeake Diaries” by Mariah Stewart — “Mariah Stewart’s rich characterization, charming setting, and a romance you’ll never forget will have you packing your bags for St. Dennis.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Robyn Carr

“The Red Lotus: A Novel” by Chris Bohjalian — “In this tightly drawn, steadily hair-raising thriller, Bohjalian once again demonstrates his keen affinity for strong, capable female protagonists, while his masterful merging of setting and plot delivers a cerebral and dramatic dive into what happens when love turns to agony.” —Booklist

“St. Francis Society of Wayward Pets: A Novel” by Annie England Noblin — “Noblin’s books are known for their connection to pets, and the animals are present here… Despite some heavy subject matter…the story is funny and light. Readers will bond with Maeve and her sweet disposition.” (Booklist)

“The Girl with the Louding Voice: A Novel” by Abi Dare — “Captivating… Daré’s arresting prose provides a window into the lives of Nigerians of all socioeconomic levels and shows readers the beauty and humor that may be found even in the midst of harrowing experiences.” —Booklist

“When You See Me: A Novel (Detective D. D. Warren)” by Lisa Gardner — ” “A stunner of a tale that finds [Gardner] at the top of her game…[a] relentlessly riveting psychological thriller that never lets up and never lets us down.”–Providence Journal

“The World That We Knew: A Novel” by Alice Hoffman (large print) — “An exceptionally voiced tale of deepest love and loss…one of [Hoffman’s] finest. WWII fiction has glutted the market, but Hoffman’s unique brand of magical realism and the beautiful, tender yet devastating way she explores her subject make this a standout.”—BOOKLIST (STARRED REVIEW)

ADULT MYSTERY

“The Boy From the Woods” by Harlan Coben — “Intense from the first page, with dramatic plot twists… Fans of complex heroes caught up in world-changing events will relish this latest from a master storyteller.” — Library Journal, Pick of the Month (March 2020)

“A Fountain Filled with Blood” by Julia Spencer-Fleming– “”Serious issues…add depth to the story. An exciting mountain rescue keeps the pages turning as the pace picks up at the end.”-Booklist

“Odd Partners: An Anthology” by Anne Perry — “Unlikely pairs join forces to crack a slew of intriguing cases in an anthology edited by New York Times bestselling author Anne Perry, featuring original stories by Jacqueline Winspear, Jeffery Deaver, Allison Brennan, Charles Todd, and many more, including Perry herself.” — Amazon.com

“Careless Whiskers” by Miranda James — “When librarian Charlie Harris’ daughter is falsely accused of murder, he and his faithful feline Diesel must leap forward to crack the case in this all-new installment in the New York Times bestselling series.” — Amazon.com  

“Gallows Court” by Martin Edwards (large print) — “Superb-a pitch-perfect blend of Golden Age charm and sinister modern suspense, with a main character to die for. This is the book Edwards was born to write.” – Lee Child, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“The House Next Door: Thrillers” by James Patterson — “Patterson has mastered the art of writing page-turning bestsellers.”―Chicago Sun-Times

“Lethal Pursuit” by Will Thomas — “High adventure recommended for fans of Victorian-era thrillers, who will find the rich aroma from Barker’s meerschaum pipe thoroughly intoxicating.” ―Booklist

“Trace Elements” by Donna Leon — “Venice Commissario of Police Guido Brunetti and his partner Claudia Griffoni are called to the bedside of a dying woman as this latest outing begins . . . The heat and blinding sunlight reflecting off the buildings and water become characters, too, in Leon’s well-crafted, atmospheric mystery.”―Library Journal

“Victim 2117: A Department Q Novel” by Jussi Adler-Olsen — ” “Adler-Olsen supplies everything you could possibly want from a thriller and much, much more.”—Kirkus

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“House Lessons: Renovating a Life” by Erica Bauermeister — “This beautifully written memoir is for anyone who has wondered where home is and how to find it, fix it, love it, and leave it for later as well. We are lucky to be along for the ride.”—Laurie Frankel, New York Times bestselling author of This Is How It Always Is

“The Lady’s Handbook for her Mysterious Illness: A Memoir” by Sarah Ramey — “A visceral, scathing, erudite read that digs deep into how modern medicine continues to fail women and what can be done about it.” —Booklist, Starred Review

“Shadow on the Mountain: A Yazidi Memoir of Terror, Resistance and Hope” by Jeffrey Shaker — “A compelling, poignant, and mesmerizing account of the Yazidi people of northwestern Iraq, as seen through the eyes of a young man who experienced the hopes, heartbreaks and tragedies of the past two decades in the ‘Land of the Two Rivers.’ …. His innumerable battles with extremists, serious wounds, and ultimately infiltration of ISIS are nothing short of epic and make Shadow on the Mountain an incredible read.”―General David Petraeus, US Army (Ret), former commander of US Central Command, and former Director of the CIA

“The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family and Defiance During the Blitz” by Erik Larson — “Through the remarkably skillful use of intimate diaries as well as public documents, some newly released, Larson has transformed the well-known record of 12 turbulent months, stretching from May of 1940 through May of 1941, into a book that is fresh, fast and deeply moving. . . . Larson’s deft portraits show the essential connection that words created between the powerful and the powerless, capturing the moments that defined life for millions struggling to survive the decisions of a few.”—Candice Millard, The New York Times Book Review

“Untamed” by Glennon Doyle — “An emotional gut punch . . . an in-depth look at a courageous woman eager to share the wealth of her experiences by embracing vulnerability and reclaiming her inner strength and resiliency. Doyle offers another lucid, inspiring chronicle of female empowerment and the rewards of self-awareness and renewal.”—Kirkus Reviews

ADULT NON-FICTION

“The Adventurer’s Son: A Memoir” by Roman Dial — “A haunting, beautifully-crafted narrative by one of the renowned wilderness explorers of our time. Above all else, The Adventurer’s Son is a sensitive tribute to a son who never emerged from his journey into the rainforests of Central America. Riveting and complex, this is a book that will remain with you long after you’ve turned the last page.” —(REBECCA MARTIN, President, Exploration Connections, and Founding Director, National Geographic Expeditions Council)

“All About Dinner: Simple Meals, Expert Advice” by Molly Stevens — “Molly Stevens is one of the most generous, gifted cooking teachers I know. Her excitement and culinary depth are at full tilt boogie in All About Dinner as she coaches you to become a smarter, more present cook. Whether you’re new to cooking or well-seasoned in the kitchen, you’ll be using this book for years to come.” — – Andrea Nguyen, author of The Pho Cookbook and Vietnamese Food Any Day

“An Almost Zero Waste Life: Learning How to Embrace Less to Live More” by Megean Weldon — “Author Megean Weldon, aka The Zero Waste Nerd, gently guides you on an attainable, inspirational, mindful, and completely realistic journey to a sustainable living lifestyle with tips, strategies, recipes, and DIY projects for reducing waste—presented in one approachable, beautifully designed, and illustrated guide.” — Amazon.com

“The Back Roads to March : The Unsung, Uheralded, and Uknown Heroes of a College Basketball Season” by John Feinstein — “In this fascinating history, sportswriter Feinstein (A Season on the Brink) takes a look at lesser-known college basketball teams. In order to explore the ‘real joys of college basketball,’ Feinstein eschews the big money and future NBA stars of celebrated universities to focus on the sheer love of the game that characterizes smaller schools, covering the 2018 basketball season from November to the March playoffs. . . It’s all net for Feinstein’s passionate basketball history.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“The Blue Zones Kitchen: 100 Recipes to Live to 100” by Dan Buettner — “Building on decades of research, longevity expert Dan Buettner has gathered 100 recipes inspired by the Blue Zones, home to the healthiest and happiest communities in the world. Each dish …uses ingredients and cooking methods proven to increase longevity, wellness, and mental health. … Innovative, easy to follow, and delicious, these healthy living recipes make the Blue Zones lifestyle even more attainable, thereby improving your health, extending your life, and filling your kitchen with happiness.” — Amazon.com

“Breathing for Warriors: Master Your Breath to Unlock More Strength, Greater Endurance, Sharper Precision, Faster Recovery, and an Unshakable Inner Game” by Belisa Vranich — “A treasure of information on how to get the most out of your mind and body. It all starts with breathing!” –Bas Rutten, UFC Heavyweight Champion.

“The Cider Revival : Dispatches from the Orchard” by Jason Wilson — “Wilson is a passionate guide who brings readers on an encyclopedic journey through the cult of cider and its resident obsessives. From unraveling the history of the apple to exploring the intricacies of flavor, THE CIDER REVIVAL reveals the love and labor that goes into a timeless beverage that’s full of surprises.”– Bianca Bosker, author of Cork Dork

“Death in Mud Lick: A Coal Country Fight Against the Drug Companies that Delivered the Opoid Epidemic” by Eric Eyre — “Packed with colorful details and startling statistics, this page-turning journalistic thriller shines a brilliant spotlight on a national tragedy.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Decoding Boys: New Science Behind the Subtle Art of Raising Sons” by Cara Matterson, M.D. — “Decoding Boys is the ultimate guide to help you understand and raise your boys with acceptance and perspective. Reading it is like having an empathetic, really smart friend who totally gets what you are going through and is helpful every step of the way!”—Mallika Chopra, author of Living with Intent

“Facebook: The Inside Story” by Steven Levy — “The social-media behemoth Facebook comes across as an idealistic but also shady, exploitative, and increasingly beleaguered entity in this clear-eyed history… Levy had extensive access to Facebook employees and paints a revealing and highly critical portrait of the company as it wrangled with charges that it violated users’ privacy by sharing their data with advertisers and political operatives, and served as a vector for manipulative fake news, pro-Trump Russian propaganda, and hate speech.”—Publishers Weekly

“Feast Your Eyes: A Novel” by Myla Goldberg — “Goldberg evocatively profiles a brilliant woman whose identities—as woman, artist, and mother—are inseparable from one another… a memorable portrait of one artist’s life.” —Publishers Weekly 

“The Genius of Women : From Overlooked to Changing the World” by Janice Kaplan — “Kaplan’s writing style is engaging and full of relatable examples… Readers will be enlightened, stupefied, and provoked in turn, as Kaplan repeatedly harpoons ingrained notions about genius being the exclusive domain of men… Expect this well-reasoned account to generate a lot of interest and conversation.”
—Booklist (starred review)

“Healing Lyme Beyond Antibiotics: A Personal Account of Winning the Battle Against Lyme Disease” by Isabella S. Oehry — “A chance remark by her niece about a natural remedy inspired Isa to investigate alternative healing methods. After an extensive search she found the treatment she needed and recovered fully. Healing Lyme Beyond Antibiotics tells the story of Isa’s successful recovery, but is more than a guide on how to cure oneself from Lyme disease by natural means. It also informs the reader about the bacteria that cause the illness, offers detailed information about bacterial hosts and reservoirs, and gives advice on how to protect oneself from getting infected.” — Amazon.com

“How Things Work : The Inner Life of Everyday Machines” by Theodore W. Gray — “A stunning coffee-table book with detailed photos. [Author] Theodore Gray explores how everyday things work in great detail, going so far as to build some of them himself, and provides a new perspective on these objects that most of us would never have unless we knew them intimately…What Gray did in his previous books about elements, molecules, and reactions, he has now done for the mechanical systems that run our world, and the result is a beautiful appreciation for systems we all often overlook.”―Ars Technica

“Living in the Long Emergency: Global Crisis, the Failure of the Futurists, and the Early Adapters Who Are Showing Us the Way Forward” by James Howard Kunstler — “You won’t find a better, more concise summary of what’s really happening, the predicaments we face, and real-life examples of how ordinary people are responding. Optimism for the future begins with the awareness that things cannot continue as they have been. This book jumps that hurdle, and explores the past, the present, and the future in a way that is ultimately and surprisingly optimistic.” —Chris Martenson, author of The Crash Course and blogger at Peakprosperity.com

“Mending Life: A Handbook for Repairing Clothes and Hearts” by Nina Montenegro — Mending Life is a beautifully illustrated, practical tool kit for repairing the clothes and belongings we love. It is also an exploration of how mending can be a gently healing practice in our daily lives and a small act of rebellion in a world where many things are discarded without thought.” — Amazon.com

“No One Is Too Small to Make a Difference” by Greta Thunberg” — “Thunberg has always been refreshingly—and necessarily—blunt in her demands for action from world leaders who refuse to address climate change. With clarity and unbridled passion, she presents her message that climate change is an emergency that must be addressed immediately, and she fills her speeches with punchy sound bites delivered in her characteristic pull-no-punches style. . . . A tiny book . . . with huge potential impact.” —Kirkus, starred review

“Our House is on Fire: Scenes of a Family and Planet in Crisis” by Greta Thunberg — ““An urgent, lucid, courageous account. . . . [E]veryone with an interest in the future of the planet should read this book. It is a clear-headed diagnosis. It is a glimpse of a saner world. It is fertile with hope.” —The Guardian

“Pastry Love : A Baker’s Journal of Favorite Recipes” by Joanne Chang — “Joanne does more than just share her recipes. She also shares her love for what she does, and that’s what all great bakers and chefs do—they teach you to cook for the soul, not just the palate. First you find love for baking, then you bake.” –Dominique Ansel, Chef/Owner, Dominique Ansel Bakery and Kitchen

“Saving Jemima: Life and Love with a Hard-Luck Jay” by Julie Zickefoose — “A most intimate book about life, change, and the care of a nestling blue jay… Zickefoose has produced another hard-to-put-down winner!”—Booklist, *starred* review

“The Stars in Our Pockets: Getting Lost and Sometimes Found in the Digital Age” by Howard Axelrod” — “Axelrod provides powerful arguments against today’s all-encompassing digital world in this concise and insightful meditation.”—Publishers Weekly

“Successful Aging: A Neuroscientist Explores the Power and Potential of Our Lives” by Daniel J. Levitin — “Levitin believes the most important factors in predicting how well we might age are conscientiousness, our childhood experiences, exercise (especially outdoors), and social interactions. His most sage suggestion, nestled at the end of the book, is timeless: ‘Practice gratitude for what you have.’”—Booklist

“Sweet Maple : Backyard Sugarmaking from Tap to Table” by Michelle Visser — “Michelle masterfully walks the reader through not only the romance of sugaring, but also the practical steps of each part of the process. And thankfully, the mouth-watering maple-infused recipes can be made by anyone.”  — Jill Winger, blogger at www.theprairiehomestead.com

“Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don’t Know” by Malcolm Gladwell — “Gladwell’s case studies are thrilling…Chock-full of gripping anecdotes from the recent and forgotten past. He uses these riveting stories to offer up bite-size observations about how we engage with strangers.”―Maggie Taft, Booklist

“The Ultimate Retirement Guide for 50+: Winning Strategies to Make Your Money Last a Lifetime” by Suze Orman — “Suze knows money decisions are never just about money. She understands your hopes, your fears, your wishes, and your desires for your own life as well as for your loved ones. She will guide you on how to let go of regret and fear, and with her unparal­leled knowledge and unique empathy, she will reveal practical and personal steps so you can always live your Ultimate Retirement life.” — Amazon.com

“Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls” — Lisa Damour PH.D. — “Clinical psychologist Damour thoughtfully and compassionately discusses the many pitfalls faced by adolescent girls today. . . . This is a remarkably thorough and accessible guide for raising girls into strong, independent women.”—Publishers Weekly

“Untamed” by Glennon Doyle — “An emotional gut punch . . . an in-depth look at a courageous woman eager to share the wealth of her experiences by embracing vulnerability and reclaiming her inner strength and resiliency. Doyle offers another lucid, inspiring chronicle of female empowerment and the rewards of self-awareness and renewal.”—Kirkus Reviews

“A Very Stable Genius: Donald J. Trump’s Testing of America” by Philip Rucker — “… this taut and terrifying book is among the most closely observed accounts of Donald J. Trump’s shambolic tenure in office to date. . . . Their newspaper’s ominous, love-it-or-hate-it motto is ‘Democracy Dies in Darkness.’ A Very Stable Genius flicks the lights on from its first pages.”—Dwight Garner, New York Times

“Wildhood : The Epic Journey from Adolescence to Adulthood in Humans and Other Animals” by Barabara Natterson-Horowitz — “An incredibly fascinating read, Wildhood illuminates what humans can learn from the animal world and how all species are more connected to one another than they may appear.” —Booklist, starred review

“Yoga for Low Back and Hip Health” by Cyndi Roberts –“Written by private yoga instructor Cyndi Roberts, Yoga For Low Back and Hip Health teaches you how to safely practice restorative and gentle yoga poses at home to relieve pain” — Amazon.com

ADULT AUDIO BOOK

“The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek: A Novel” by Kim Michele Richardson — “Kim Michele Richardson has written a fascinating novel about people almost forgotten by history: Kentucky’s pack-horse librarians and “blue people.” The factual information alone would make this book a treasure, but with her impressive storytelling and empathy, Richardson gives us so much more.” (Ron Rash, New York Times bestselling author of One Foot in Eden and Serena)

“The Impossible First: From Fire to Ice — Crossing Antarctica Alone” by Colin O’Brady — “Harrowing… An unforgettable memoir of perseverance, survival, daring to dream big, and showing the world how to make the impossible possible.” —Booklist (Starred Review)

“Nothing Ventured” by Jeffrey Archer — “A story that builds in intensity . . . Archer’s numerous fans will appreciate another dramatic, character-driven mystery set in the world of art, police work, and court trials.” ―Library Journal (starred review)

“Robert B. Parker’s The Bitterest Pill” by Reed Farrel Coleman — “Exceptional…Coleman stays faithful to the spirit of Parker’s characters without sticking to the status quo.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

BLUE/DVD

“Anthorpocene: The Human Epoch” by Jennifer Baichwal
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
“How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming”
“Rambo, Lost Blood”

ADULT MUSIC

BOARD BOOK

PICTURE BOOK

“Almost Time” by Gary D. Schmidt
“Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story” by Kevin Novel Maillard

JUVENILE AUDIO BOOK

JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY

JUVENILE FICTION

“Summer Story (Brambly Hedge)” by Jill Barklem — “-…the most researched-crammed fantasy ever set before small children…” – Sunday Times Magazine

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

“Dreams from Many Rivers: A Hispanic History of the United States Told in Poems” by Margarita Engle — “Ambitiously covering more than 500 years of history, Engle brings an imaginative and personal voice to an impressive variety of perspectives . . . the poems tell of resistance to colonialism, of the courage and anguish of indigenous lives that were changed forever by the arrival of the Spanish, of the incessant greed, and of resilience.” ―Booklist on Dreams from Many Rivers

YOUNG ADULT

“The Book of Dust: The Secret Commonwealth (Book of Dust, Volume 2)” by Philip Pullman — “A big novel full of big ideas, big characters and big sorrows. . . This book feels like a response to the darkness of our time.”—NPR

ADULT FICTION

“After Kilimanjaro” by Gayle Woodson — “Medical fiction of this kind is rare―it’s not a thriller or a tearjerker, but a thoughtful novel about doctors, the work they do, and the impact this work has on their patients and the communities they serve.” ―Booklist

“The Fifth Season” by N. K. Jemisin — “Astounding… Jemisin maintains a gripping voice and an emotional core that not only carries the story through its complicated setting, but sets things up for even more staggering revelations to come.”―NPR Books

“The Girl with No Face” by M. H. Boroson — “A brilliant tale of magic, monsters, and kung fu in the San Francisco Chinatown of 1898 . . . smoothly mixes Hong Kong cinema with urban fantasy, and Li-lin is a splendid protagonist whose cleverness and bravura will leave readers eager for her future adventures.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes — “An adventure story grounded in female competence and mutual support, and an obvious affection for the popular literature of the early 20th century, give this Depression-era novel plenty of appeal. . . There’s plenty of drama, but the reader’s lasting impression is one of love.” —Publishers Weekly

“The Institute” by Stephen King — “King wows with the most gut-wrenching tale of kids triumphing over evil since It….Tapping into the minds of the young characters, King creates a sense of menace and intimacy that will have readers spellbound…Not a word is wasted in this meticulously crafted novel, which once again proves why King is the king of horror.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED review

“The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek” by Rhett McLaughlin & Link Neal – “An entertaining narrative . . . Brimming with 1990s cultural references ranging from New Kids on the Block to Hypercolor t-shirts, the story is funny, spooky, and at times terrifying.”–Booklist

“Return to Christmas” by Anne Stuart — “When Madison left her …boring office, she never expected what she’d find through Macy’s revolving door. Suddenly it was 1947, … and now Madison is trapped inside with the hottest, grumpiest man she’s ever seen looking out for her. She has to navigate all the subtle differences in life, stop swearing so damned much, and keep from falling in love. Easy peasy.” — Back cover

“The Starless Sea” by Erin Morgenstern — “A magnificent quest, a sense of unfolding adventure and danger, gold-wrought fantasy, and endless provocation on what storytelling really means.” —Library Journal, starred review

“The Water Dancer: A Novel” by Ta-Neshi Coates — “An experience in taking [Toni] Morrison’s ‘chances for liberation’ literally: What if memory had the power to transport enslaved people to freedom?’ . . . The most moving part of The Water Dancer [is] the possibility it offers of an alternate history. . . . The book’s most poignant and painful gift is the temporary fantasy that all the people who leaped off slave ships and into the Atlantic were not drowning themselves in terror and anguish, but going home.”—NPR

ADULT MYSTERY

” Blind Search: A Mercy Carr Mystery” by Paula Munier — “There’s so much to praise here: Munier’s deep knowledge of the culture of hunting (especially the bow-and-arrow variety); her brisk, incisive characterizations; the way she maintains a taut line of suspense throughout; and, best of all, her portrayals of wounded yet still courageous pairs of humans and dogs.” ―Booklist

“Bloody Genius: A Virgil Flowers Novel” by John Sandford — “Flowers remains one of the great modern fictional detectives, and Sandford, as always, supplies amazing secondary characters, sharp dialogue, and plots that confound and amaze. A near-perfect crime novel.”—Booklist (starred review)

“Bomber’s Moon” by Archer Mayor — “A gripping and fascinating tale of crime and human frailty… impressive.” ―Manchester Journal

“City Conspiracy” by J.D. Mallinson — “A man of East European origin is found dead near Hampton Court Gardens. Another person of similar origin is attacked while sitting on a bench by the Serpentine. Is there a connection between the two incidents? George Mason, ably assisted by Detective Sergeant Alison Aubrey will pursue leads to find out,” — Backcover

“Cut and Run” by Mary Burton — “Twin sisters separated by the past are reunited by unspeakable crimes in New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton’s throat-clutching novel of suspense…As the missing pieces of Faith’s and Macy’s dark lives snap into place, Faith is becoming more terrified by what she sees—and by what she must do to save her sister and herself from the past.”– Backcover

” G.I. Confidential” by Martin Linmon — “Limon’s stories of U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) criminal investigators George Sueno and Ernie Bascom provide a vivid look at the Korea of the past.”
—Korea Times

” The Guardians: A Novel: A Sueno and Bascom Investigation Set in South Korea” by John Grisham — “Grisham’s colorful prose is riveting, and the issue is a timely one that can be too easily overlooked…His fictional legal happenings convey a loud and clear ring of veracity.”–Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Knife: A New Harry Hole Novel” by Jo Nesbo — “[Knife] may be Nesbø’s best storytelling yet. It’s not just clever; it’s diabolical, and let’s be glad it is, because the corkscrewing plot provides a measure of relief from the pain on view in this uncompromisingly intense and brilliant novel.”—Booklist, Starred Review

“Mrs. Jeffries and the Alms of the Angel” by Emily Brightwell — ” …a killer lures Margaret Starling, a wealthy widow known for her kindness and charitable acts with the Angel Alms Society, into the back garden of her London house. There he whacks Mrs. Starling over the head with a shovel. When Insp. Gerald Witherspoon, who has “solved more murders than anyone in the history of the Metropolitan Police,” is called in, his housekeeper, Mrs. Jeffries, and her sleuthing group of house staff and servants fan out across London in search of clues, unbeknownst to him. No one can imagine why anyone would want to harm Mrs. Starling, until Mrs. Jeffries and crew learn of her erratic behavior and her loud arguments with the local vicar, who’s hiding a nasty secret. Meanwhile, Insp. Nigel Nivens of Scotland Yard, who’s jealous of Witherspoon’s success, tries to sabotage the investigation. Brightwell takes the reader back to a more simple time and place. Fans of light historicals will find plenty to like.” — Agent: Donald Maass, Donald Maass Literary. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“Murder in Mind” by Faith Martin — “Looking for a brilliant best-selling murder mystery with a feisty female detective? Detective Hillary Greene is solving the cold cases no else could crack.” — Backcover

“Olive, Again” by Elizabeth Strout — “Strout dwells with uncanny immediacy inside the minds and hearts of a dazzling range of ages: the young (with their confusion, wonder, awakening sexuality), the middle-aged (envy, striving, compromise), the old (failing bodies, societal shunning, late revelations). . . . I have long and deeply admired all of Strout’s work, but Olive, Again transcends and triumphs. The naked pain, dignity, wit and courage these stories consistently embody fill us with a steady, wrought comfort.”—The Washington Post

“Passport to Death” by Yigal Zur — ““An original and deftly crafted suspense thriller . . . Passport to Death showcases author Yigal Zur’s impressive and thoroughly reader engaging narrative storytelling style.”—Midwest Book Review

BIOGRAPHY

“Genghis Kahn and the Making of the Modern World” by Jack Weatherford –“Weatherford’s lively analysis restores the Mongol’s reputation, and it takes wonderful learned detours. . . . Well written and full of suprises.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Know My Name: A Memoir” by Chanel Miller “In a world that asks too many survivors to keep their experiences to themselves and shrink their suffering to preserve someone else’s potential, Know My Name stands unapologetically large, asking others to reckon with its author’s dazzling, undiminishable presence. To read it, in spite of everything, inspires hope.”—The Guardian

“March Book One” by John Lewis” –“An astonishingly accomplished graphic memoir that brings to life a vivid portrait of the civil rights era, Lewis’ extraordinary history and accomplishments, and the movement he helped lead… its power, accessibility and artistry destine it for awards, and a well-deserved place at the pinnacle of the comics canon.” – NPR

“March Book Two” by John Lewis — “A must-read monument… As Rep. Lewis continues to carry the civil-rights flame, this graphic achievement is a firsthand beacon that burns ever relevant today.” – The Washington Post

“March Book Three” by John Lewis — “A stirring call to action that’s particularly timely in this election year, and one that will resonate and empower young readers in particular. Essential reading.” — BOOKLIST (STARRED)

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Booze in the Kingdom: Voices from Prohibition” by Scott Wheeler — “Prohibition brought excitement to the Northeast Kingdom, but it also brought hardship and death. This book tells the story of people who lived here during the 13 years of Prohibition.” — Backcover

“Catch And Kill: Lies, Spies and a Conspiracy to Protect Predators” by Ronan Farrow — “Farrow … took a journalistic sledge-hammer to this industry’s meticulously tended facade … upended the town’s historic casting-couch culture, and spurred a wave of disclosures that have toppled powerful men in Hollywood, the media, and politics.” — Marisa Guthrie, Hollywood Reporter

“The Hundred-Year Marathon: China’s Strategy to Replace America as the Global Superpower” by Michael Pillsbury — “China’s ambition to become the world’s dominant power has been there all along, virtually burned into the country’s cultural DNA and hiding, as [Pillsbury] says, in plain sight… The author is correct to assert that China constitutes, by far, the biggest national challenge to America’s position in the world today.”―The Wall Street Journal

“Life on the Other Border: Farmworkers and Food Justice in Vermont” by Teresa M. Mares — “Life on the Other Border is at once a critical analysis of the inequities, fear, and invisibility experienced by dairy farmworkers in the picturesque landscape of Vermont and a compelling tribute to them. The individuals and families Teresa M. Mares introduces in this book inspire us toward a more truly just and equal society as they care for one another, advocate for fair treatment and policy, and provide us with the food that nourishes us.”––Seth M. Holmes, author of Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies

“A Warning” by Anonymous — “What Americans should actually be concerned about when it comes to Trump and his administration.”― Rachel Maddow

ADULT AUDIO BOOK

LARGE PRINT

“Lethal Agent: A Mitch Rapp Novel” by Kyle Mills — “The writing is stellar, and the action is nonstop, as always, continuing the legacy that makes the Rapp series the best of the best when it comes to the world of special ops.” — Booklist (starred review)

“The Night Fire: A Renee Ballard and Harry Bosch Novel” by Michael Connelly – “Connelly is without peer when it comes to police procedurals, and once again proves that he’s the modern master of the form.”―Publishers Weekly (starred review)

MUSIC

“One Night Only: Live at the Royal Albert Hall”
“Toddler Favorites: Music for Little People”

BLUE/DVD

“Annabelle Comes Home”
“The Angry Birds 2 Movie”
“Angel Has Fallen”
“The Art of Racing in the Rain”
“Avatar Book 1: Water”
“Avatar Book 2: Earth”
“Avatar Book 3: Fire”
“The Dark Knight”
“The Doctor Blake Mystery Series: Season Three”
“Dora and the Lost City of Gold”
“The Farewell”
“Hustlers”
“The Lion King”
“Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”
“Planet Earth II”
“The Secret Life of Pets 2”
“Tea with the Dames”
“Toy Story 4”
“Yesterday”

BOARD BOOK

“Do Cows Meow” by Salina Yoon
“Grumpy Monkey” by Suzanne Lang
“Pandas Love Pickles” by Liz Lynch

KIT – Book + CD

PICTURE BOOK

“16 Words: William Carlos Williams & “The Red Wheelbarrow” by Lisa Rogers
“Albert’s Quiet Quest” by Isabelle Arsenault
“Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao” by Kat Zhang
“A Big Bed for Little Snow” by Grace Lin
“Birdsong” by Julie Flett
“A Fox Found a Box” by Ged Adamson
“Henry and Bea” by Jessixa Bagley
“Home in the Woods” by Eliza Wheeler
“Ho’onani: Hula Warrior” by Heather Gale
“How I Met My Monster” by Amanda Noll
“I Am Perfectly Designed” by Karamo Brown
“The Love Letter” by Anika Aldamuy Denise
“My Wild Cat” by Isabelle Simler
“Our Favorite Day” by Joowon Oh
“Pluto Gets the Call” by Adam Rex
“Pokko and the Drum” by Matthew Forsythe
“The Proudest Blue: A Story of Hijab and Family” by Ibtihaj Muhammad
“The Shortest Day” by Susan Cooper
“Sketchy McHandsome” by Judy Schachner
“Small in the City” by Sydney Smith
“Sulwe” by Lupita Nyong’o
“The Traveler’s Gift” by Danielle Davison
“Wild Honey from the Moon” by Kenneth Kraegel

JUVENILE AUDIO

“The Next Great Paulie Fink” by Ali Benjamin — “Genuinely original, the novel offers thoughtful perspectives on friendship, accepting change, and the many rewarding guises of storytelling, as well as a fully gratifying ending that the characters don’t see coming.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review

JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY

“It Began With a Page: How Gyo Fujikawa Drew the Way” by Kyo Maclear – “Written and illustrated with clean, spare lines, the book reveals emotions in an understated manner…This beautiful biography offers a fitting tribute to an artist with a lasting legacy in American picture books.” — (Booklist (starred review))

“Monument Maker: Daniel Chester French and the Lincoln Memorial” by Linda Booth Sweeney — “This picture book biography tells the story of Daniel Chester French from his days as a farm boy drawing birds and making the neatest plow lines to his time as a preeminent sculptor. …Back matter includes an excellent time line of French’s life, complete with more color photographs and notes on the significance and legacy of the Lincoln Memorial, particularly as a site for speeches.” — Elizabeth Nicolai, Anchorage Public Library, AK. School Library Journal Web Exclusive. SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL

“Muslim Girls Rise: Inspirational Champions of Our Times” by Saira Mir — Compilations about women leaders have grown in number each year; now, at last, here is one about modern Muslim women that exhorts readers to “find your passion, and…RISE.” … As a collection for younger readers to browse, as a starting point for older readers, and as a source of inspiration and pride for all ages, this volume wins. Not to be missed. — Kirkus Reviews STARRED

JUVENILE FICTION

“Allies” by Alan Gratz — “A vivid and detailed snapshot of the D-Day Invasion from multiple complex and diverse characters . . . meticulously researched [and] honest.” — School Library Journal, starred review

“Mightier Than the Sword” by Drew Callander and Alana Harrison — “[A] Carrollian adventure… arch humor and goofy jokes provide continual laughter along the way. The book gives readers the power to influence their own story, and it will tickle readers who appreciate creative interactivity.” -Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“The Mystery of the Brick Kingdom” by Raymond C. Perkins, Jr — “Follow teen detectives, B.T. Stevens and Jimmy Martin, as they help a friend search for her family’s long-lost treasure in the Brick Kingdom, a two hundred year-old, abandoned, 19th Century industrial park.” —Baker & Taylor

“The Mystery of the Haunted Opera House” by Raymond C. Perkins, Jr — “Follow the teen detectives as they venture into the realm of ghosts and strange happenings at the world-famous Haskell Opera House and Library situated on the border between Vermont and Canada.” — Backcover

“Shine!” by J. J. and Chris Grabenstein — “This gentle book offers a wonderful reminder that kindness, generosity, and love far outweigh the importance of money, awards, and prestige. —Booklist

“The Forty Thieves: Marjana’s Tale” by Christy Lenzi — “After humble Ali Baba discovers how to access the secret lair of Baghdad’s notorious Forty Thieves, his greedy cousin Cassim demands entry and, upon attempting to loot the cave, is butchered. Ali Baba enlists slave girl Marjana’s help with recovering her former master’s quartered body, but when the thieves track them down, it’s up to her to stop them from killing Ali Baba, too.” — Ronny Khuri. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

“Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky” by Kwame Mbalia — “,,,black seventh grader Tristan Strong is sent from Chicago to spend the summer on his grandparents’ Alabama farm. His best friend has just died, and he’s lost a boxing match …. When a talking doll named Gum Baby steals his prized book of stories- which has mysteriously begun to glow-Tristan pursues, accidentally tearing a hole between the farm and the myriad lands of Alke. There, he encounters legendary folk heroes …., whose people are being captured and enslaved by terrifying monsters. To mend the rift, save the day, and return home, Tristan and his allies must seek out the missing trickster god Anansi, a journey that takes them to regions inhabited by ancient gods. As a reluctant hero-afraid of heights, grieving, and burdened by past failures-Tristan’s voice rings true and sympathetic, while the irrepressible Gum Baby steals every scene. Mbalia expertly weaves a meaningful portrayal of family and community with folklore, myth, and history-including the legacy of the slave trade-creating a fast-paced, heroic series starter.” — Agent: Victoria Marini, Cake Literary. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

“The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue” by Karina Yan Glaser – “Glaser produces a charming novel reminiscent of classic and contemporary family story mainstays by Edward Eager, Jeanne Birdsall, and others, but she adds depth with racial diversity, evocative city details, and complex socio-economic issues….Satisfying as a stand-alone and a welcome return for those who consider the Vanderbeekers part of their own family.” —Kirkus

JUVENILE NON FICTION

“Into the Blizzard: Heroism at Sea During the Great Blizzard of 1978” by Michael J. Tougias — “Quotes from eyewitnesses involved with the rescue attempts, friends, and transcripts of radio transmissions tell the story of what was ultimately a deadly rescue mission. The bravery of Frank Quirk, the captain of the Can Do, along with that of crew member Charlie Bucko, takes center stage.” ―School Library Journal

“The Shortest Day: Celebrating the Winter Solstice” by Wendy Pfeffer – “In a well-thought-out collection of ideas surrounding December 21 and the Winter Solstice, the author leads readers through what happens to the sun and why… Back pages include an interesting and useful variety of ideas, from more facts about the solstice with explanatory diagrams, four projects that teachers, parents, and adults who work with children would find fresh, and two “cooking” activities, one for a human party and one for an avian one.” —Children’s Literature

“Torpedoed: The True Story of the World War II Sinking of “The Children’s Ship”” by Deborah Heiligman -“Extensively documented accounts tell of harrowing escapes, incredible heroism, tragic accidents, eventual rescues, and the gruesome aftermath . . . the real-time unfolding of events is compelling, and young audiences will relate to these stories about students their own age.” ―Booklist, starred review

“White Bird: A Wonder Story” by R. J. Palacio — “A story of resistance, bravery, and survival…. This compelling story is served well by the graphic novel format.” —Booklist

YOUNG ADULT

“Call Down the Hawk ( The Dreamer Trilogy, Book 1)” by Maggie Stiefvater — “Stiefvater’s razor-sharp characterizations, drily witty dialogue, and knack for unexpected metaphors and turns of phrase make for sumptuous, thrilling reading…. Readers will snap up the final installment the second it’s available.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review

“A House of Rage and Sorrow” by Sangu Mandanna —  “The high-stakes, lofty narrative reads like a mythology story of its own, as the lives of gods, mortals, and spaceships are intricately connected, setting up for what’s sure to be a breathtaking conclusion.” —Booklist, Starred Review

ADULT FICTION

“America Was Hard to FInd” by Kathleen Alcott — “…Alcott brings awe-inspiring exactitude and lyricism to her dive into three of America’s most iconic moments: the race to space, the rage against the Vietnam War, and the ravages of the AIDS epidemic. Three indelible characters embody truths about this country in transition: Vincent Kahn, a test pilot training at Edwards Air Force Base for the first Astronaut Corps; Fay Fern, daughter of wealth and fortune thumbing her nose at her parents’ and country’s excessive ways while working at a dive bar her sister owns; and Wright Fern, Fay’s son, the permanent result of her transitory affair with Vincent. Vincent’s towering fame as the first man on the moon ultimately leads him to a life of seclusion, while Fay’s fury at the injustices of war draws her to Shelter, a domestic terrorist group in which her role in a deadly bombing makes her one of America’s most wanted. Rejecting his mother’s politics and precarious lifestyle, teenage Wright explores his true sexual nature in San Francisco in the early 1980s, to both life-affirming and deadly effect. In her exquisite and poignant reimagining of historic events, Alcott dissects their impacts in a sweeping yet intimate saga that challenges assumptions and assesses the depths of human frustration. ” — Carol Haggas. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019.

“The Daughters of Temperance Hobbs” by Katherine Howe — n historian Howe’s follow-up to The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane (2009), Connie Goodwin, an expert in colonial-era magic, is now a tenure-track professor in Boston still deeply in love with Sam Hartley, the strapping steeplejack she met in Physick Book. Sam wants to marry Connie, but she fears it will be the end of him, quite literally, as the paramours of the women in her Massachusetts family, which include Deliverance Dane, have always died young under tragic circumstances. When Connie discovers that she’s pregnant, she delves back into the long lineage of mystical women in her family, many of whom were suspected of witchcraft, reaching back to seventeenth-century Salem. Connie scours the history books, looking for an ancestress who managed to save her husband and discovers Temperance Hobbs, whose portrait hangs in Connie’s mother’s house and whose husband lived to be more than 100 in the nineteenth century. Howe, who shares her protagonist’s legacy, weaves together stories of Connie’s ancestors’ attempts to harness their power and Connie’s own race to save Sam’s life in this spellbinding, satisfying tale.” — Kristine Huntley. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019.

“Have You Seen Luis Velez?” by Catherine Ryan Hyde — “Hyde … has created another heartwarming story about how people treat one another badly but also how surprising human connections might fix the world. At 17, Raymond Jaffe is uncomfortable in his skin and doesn’t fit in at school or in his two homes with either of his divorced parents. Mildred Gutermann, a 92-year-old blind neighbor, calls for help in his New York City walk-up, and, unlike everyone else, Raymond comes to her aid. He starts by rescuing a stray cat and is soon traveling all over the city meeting people while he’s trying to find the old lady’s former caretaker, Luis Velez. When he discovers Luis’s tragic fate, his life opens up in new directions with new people who become his chosen family. Hyde’s latest asks tough questions about how we care for one another and judge before we know people based on race, stereotypes, and prejudice. … Jan Marry, Lanexa, VA. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2019.

“If You Cross the River” by Genevieve Damas — “Damas welcomes readers into the mind of Francois, an illiterate teenager who tends the pigs on his family’s remote farm in a murky time and place. He’s always heeded his father’s warning to stay on their side of the river. But he watched his beloved sister, Maryse, cross, never to return again, and his curiosity begins to outweigh his obedience. He seeks reading lessons from the local priest, a kind man with troubles of his own, in the hopes of learning not only about Maryse but also about his brother who died and the mother he never met. On the page, if not in front of his harsh father and older brothers, Francois is warm and vulnerable, afraid that he’s stupid, as his father says he is, or “bonkers” for having a pig for a best friend. As translated by American poet Gladding, his authentically rendered thoughts, startling discoveries, and creeping awareness of danger make for an intriguing, fable-like tale of words’ capacity to liberate.” — Annie Bostrom. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019.

“Lost Roses” by Martha Hall Kelly — “Kelly is back with another epic tale of three women’s lives overlapping against the backdrop of history, this time a generation earlier than–and starring the mother of a heroine from–her debut, The Lilac Girls (2017). The setting is WWI and the Russian Revolution; the stories are inspired by true events. New Yorker Eliza Ferriday returns home when her tour of Russia with her school friend Sofya Streshnayva, a cousin of the Romanovs, is cut short by the outbreak of war in Europe. Sofya’s family retires to their country estate to wait out the troubles, while Eliza works to find refuge and employment for displaced Russians in America. Sofya hires a local peasant girl, Varinka, to help with her small son, unaware of the danger that Varinka’s revolutionary connections pose to her family. Kelly’s gift is bringing to life and to light the untold stories of women and families far away from the war front yet deeply affected by the decisions of leaders and the efforts of fighters.” — Alene Moroni. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019.

“Naamah: A Novel” by Sarah Blake — “Blake transports readers to biblical times in her first novel, examining the plight of Noah and his ark through the eyes of Noah’s wife, Naamah. In addition to the animals they load onto the ark, Noah and Naamah also bring their three grown sons and their sons’ wives. But life on the ark after the torrential rains leaves Naamah with plenty of time for reflection, which sends her diving into the waters day after day. In their depths, Naamah discovers an angel tending to a city of the dead, largely populated by children. As Naamah wrestles with the horror of their deaths, her own grief over the passing of her lover, who refused to stow away on the ark, and her anger at God for bringing the floods, she finds she can no longer see the animals aboard the ark. Vivid dreams of a talking bird and a sage female descendant further limn the depths of Naamah’s crisis of faith. Blake’s tale is a powerful exploration of the trauma of change and the reckoning required to move on from unimaginable loss. Kristine Huntley.” — AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019.

“Sabrina & Corina” by Kali Fajardo-Anstine — “Latina and Indigenous American women who long to be seen–and see themselves–are the beating heart of the stories in Fajardo-Anstine’s rich and radiant debut. Many of their parents aren’t around, and the pleas of their elders to go to church once in a while are mostly ignored, but they lean on one another. Dead or dying loved ones people many of these tales; the dazzling title story launches with woozy velocity as a makeup artist heeds her grandmother’s wish that she beautify her dead cousin for funeral viewing. …Sharing her characters’ southern Colorado homelands, Fajardo-Anstine imbues her stories with a strong sense of place and the infinite unseen generations that coexist in even single moments.” Annie Bostrom. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019.

“A Woman is No Man” by Etaf Rum — ” “Through well-developed characters and a wonderfully paced narrative, [Rum] exposes the impact that the embedded patriarchy of some cultures can have on women while showing more broadly how years of shame, secrets, and betrayal can burden families across generations no matter what the cultural or religious affiliation. Highly recommended.” — Library Journal, starred review

BIOGRAPHY

“Chaucer: A European Life” by Marion Turner — “English poet Geoffrey Chaucer (d. 1400) was a citizen of London but also of Europe and the larger world embraced by trade and commerce. Turner (English, Jesus Coll., Univ. of Oxford; Chaucerian Conflict: Languages of Antagonism in Late Fourteenth-Century London ) aspires to capture the poet’s “individual perception of reality,” a viewpoint conditioned by his physical world and “particularity of perspective,” by focusing on how the author of The Canterbury Tales organized his writings by place and space as much as by strict chronology, presenting a deep dive into his material as well as aesthetic culture. Turner is especially adept at integrating the specifics of Chaucer’s verse into that of his physical world, from food and sumptuary display to economics and politics….VERDICT Sure to become the new standard life of Chaucer.”-Thomas L. Cooksey, formerly with Armstrong Atlantic State Univ., Savannah. LJ Xpress Online Review. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2019.

“Heavy” An American Memoir” by Kiese Laymon — “Race, politics, poverty, addiction, body issues, family, manhood, feminism, education–this book has it all. Laymon … breaks down what it means to be a large black boy growing up in Mississippi, exploring the politics and policing of black male bodies, the heartache of black excellence and white privilege, the conflict that comes with loving an abusive parent and stepping away to save yourself. As beautiful as it is heartbreaking, this examination of language and place takes readers into Laymon’s childhood as the son of a strong black woman who is unable to reconcile her child’s pain with her own. Sexual abuse and anorexia are examined with care and attention, as are the emotions and consequences attached to these experiences. …Excellent for readers interested in family dynamics, race relations, higher education, and body awareness.”– Gricel Dominguez, LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2018.

“The Line Becomes a River” by Francisco Cantu — “An agent for the United States Border Patrol from 2008 to 2012, third-generation Mexican American Cantu wearied of tracking humans through heat and cold and delivering them to detention and sometimes the morgue. An immigrant friend’s disappearance after returning to Mexico to visit family prompted him to consider what happens during immigration on both sides of the border.” — Barbara Hoffert. LJ Prepub Alert Online Review. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2017.

“Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother’s Will to Survive” by Stephanie Land — “Land’s memoir of single motherhood and poverty gives a personal account of the factors influencing those issues. An unplanned pregnancy ends Land’s dream of attending college in Missoula, Montana. An abusive boyfriend (soon to be ex-boyfriend), parents that aren’t financially or emotionally able to be supportive, and a lack of a social network further conspire against her until she and her young daughter find themselves living in a homeless shelter. What follows is a series of woefully low-paying, back-breaking jobs; attempts to navigate complicated and inadequate government assistance; and scenes of public shaming for “handouts.” Land’s honest writing, especially about her feelings of inadequacy, and her insights into the people whose homes she cleans are beyond engaging. Readers will understand working hard while simultaneously fearing that if one thing goes wrong, if one unplanned expense rears its ugly head, if one benefit doesn’t come through, a delicate balance could be completely upended…” –Kathy Sexton. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2018.

“A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II” by Sonia Purnell — “The Gestapo called her the most dangerous of Allied spies, but her gender and prosthetic leg kept Virginia Hall out of the U.S. foreign service, and she instead wrested her way into Winston Churchill’s famously break-the-rules Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. The first woman to deploy to occupied France, she managed a network of spies that blew up bridges, reported on German troop movements, rendezvoused with Resistance fighters, and saw her face on wanted posters everywhere. ” — Barbara Hoffert. LJ Prepub Alert Online Review. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2018.

ADULT MYSTERY

“The 18th Abduction” by James Patterson — “Detective Lindsay Boxer’s investigation into the disappearance of three teachers quickly escalates from missing persons to murder in the newest Women’s Murder Club thriller.” — Amazon.com

“A Stranger Here Below” by Charles Fergus – “Imbued with Michael Connelly’s gumshoe skills and the vivid historical descriptions of Charles Frazier, A Stranger Here Below is a stark procedural set in the backwoods of Pennsylvania circa 1830. Charles Fergus displays a deft touch in detailing the rough and tumble life of everyday 19th-century America.” – Brad Smith,author of The Return of Kid Cooper and the Virgil Cain mysteries

“Lethal White” by Robert Galbraith –” Under her Galbraith pseudonym, J.K. Rowling impressively sustains suspense…London PI Cormoran Strike and his partner, Robin Ellacott … have reunited professionally … The “curious case of a government minister, slashed horses and a body buried in a pink blanket, down in a dell” begins when a man named Billy, “one of those ill and desperate people you saw in the capital who were always somebody else’s problem,” bursts into Strike’s office and claims that he saw a child strangled when he was very young. Billy flees before offering more information, but Strike’s curiosity about the possible cold case leads him to try to trace Billy. Soon after, in what seems to be suspicious timing, Strike is retained by Culture Minister Jasper Chiswell to protect him against an extortionist, who turns out to be Billy’s brother, Jimmy Knight. Rowling’s emotionally intelligent portrayal of her protagonists never overwhelms the whodunit story line.” — Agent: Neil Blair, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2018.

“Morality for Beautiful Girls” by Alexander McCall Smith — ” In Morality for Beautiful Girls, Precious Ramotswe, founder and owner of the only detective agency for the concerns of both ladies and others, investigates the alleged poisoning of the brother of an important “Government Man,” and the moral character of the four finalists of the Miss Beauty and Integrity Contest, the winner of which will almost certainly be a contestant for the title of Miss Botswana. Yet her business is having money problems, and when other difficulties arise at her fianc?’s Tlokweng Road Speedy Motors, she discovers the reliable Mr J.L.B. Matekoni is more complicated then he seems.” — Inside Flap

“Neon Prey” by John Sandford — “Deese is a New Orleans hit man who works mostly for a lawyer and loan shark named Roger Smith. It’s worked well through the years, though Smith has never known about Deese’s propensity for cannibalizing his murder victims. When a burial ground linked to Deese is found with several munched-on corpses, U.S. Marshall Lucas Davenport is called to assist the FBI in tracking Deese. With the help of federal agents Bob and Rae (a longstanding series joke referencing the comedy duo Bob and Ray), Davenport follows the trail to Los Angeles, where Deese has hooked up with a home-invasion crew, who have been hugely successful preying on anonymous Southern California multimillionaires. They terrorize but never injure, and then walk away with cash, jewelry, and valuable art. It’s a good gig. But as soon as Deese shows up, it all goes to hell. His violence changes the dynamic and brings law enforcement too close, prompting the crew to head for Las Vegas, which is where Lucas, Bob, and Rae close in. The Prey novels are wildly entertaining with their clever plotting, mordant humor, and smart-ass dialogue. This one doesn’t break the pattern.” — Wes Lukowsky. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019.

“Redemption” by David Baldacci — “While visiting his hometown, Amos Tucker is accosted by the first person he ever arrested, trembling with illness after years in prison and still maintaining his innocence. Believing him, Amos soon realizes that he could prevent another crime.” — Barbara Hoffert. LJ Prepub Alert Online Review. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2018.

“Wolf Pack” by C. J. Box — “Back on the job after some trouble he encountered in The Disappeared, Joe Pickett is distraught to learn that the drone killing wildlife in the vicinity belongs to a rich mystery man whose grandson is dating Joe’s daughter. He’s even more distraught when a bunch of dead bodies signal that killers known as the Wolf Pack, working for the notorious Sinaloa cartel, have dropped by. So Joe teams up with a female game warden, based on an actual person that the multi-award-winning, No. 1 New York Times best-selling author knows.” — Barbara Hoffert. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2018.

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Accidental Presidents: Eight Men Who Changed America” by Jared Cohen — Four American presidents have been assassinated (Lincoln, Garfield, McKinley, and Kennedy), three died in office unexpectedly (Harrison, Taylor, Harding), and one of a prolonged illness (FDR). In each case, despite the lack of a clear constitutional provision for it (the 25th Amendment came later), they were succeeded by their vice presidents. Cohen skirts the matter of Gerald Ford’s succession to the resigned Richard Nixon, citing his reasons for doing so, but it’s unfortunate that he almost ignores the nation’s most definitively “accidental presidency.” But the story he does tell is illuminating, particularly in its treatment of John Tyler’s assumption of the presidency after the death of Harrison and how that event set the precedent of succession, which was far from a foregone conclusion. He also covers in depth the selection of the respective vice presidents and the detail surrounding the transitions…. this is genuinely interesting history on a topic that has never been addressed in this depth.” — Mark Levine. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019.

“The Botany of Desire: A Plant’s-Eye View of the World“ — “[Pollan] has a wide-ranging intellect, an eager grasp of evolutionary biology and a subversive streak that helps him to root out some wonderfully counterintuitive points. His prose both shimmers and snaps, and he has a knack for finding perfect quotes in the oddest places…. Best of all, Pollan really loves plants.”
—The New York Times Book Review

“Fall and Rise: The Story of 9/11” by Mitchell Zuckoff — “On September 11, 2001, 2,996 people died in a series of four carefully planned, skillfully executed attacks against the United States, notably at the sites of the Twin Towers in New York and the Pentagon in Virginia. Then a Boston Globe reporter, Zuckoff …wrote the lead story on the day of the attacks. Here, he reconstructs the event using a series of vignettes about the four planes and the tragedy that resulted, relating survivors’ stories interspersed with what is known of the last minutes of those who perished that day. The author also mentions some of the lasting mental and physical injuries experienced by survivors and first responders. The facts overall are well known, but Zuckoff succeeds in humanizing the terror. He mostly avoids the domestic and international response, instead choosing to focus on the victims and their stories. …” — Edwin Burgess, LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2019.

“If We Can Keep It: How the Republic Collapsed and How It Might be Saved” by Michael Tomasky — “Tomasky … turns his considerable analytical talents to an investigation of our current political situation set within an historical framework dating back to the origins of the United States. He concludes that although our nation may seem broken, it is not beyond repair, and provides a number of possible solutions to cure what he refers to as our “Age of Fracture.” These include expanding the size of the House of Representatives, reconsidering the Electoral College, fighting the Senate filibuster, and limiting partisan gerrymandering. On the social front, Tomasky argues for college students to spend their first three years studying, with their fourth and final year being one of service. Moreover, the author believes that civics education should be greatly improved in order to maintain an informed society.” — Ed Goedeken, LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2019.

” The Mueller report : presented with related materials by The Washington Post” by Robert S. Mueller — “The Mueller report is that rare Washington tell-all that surpasses its pre-publication hype…the best book by far on the workings of the Trump presidency. It was delivered to the attorney general but is also written for history. The book reveals the president in all his impulsiveness, insecurity and growing disregard for rules and norms; White House aides alternating between deference to the man and defiance of his ‘crazy s—‘ requests; and a campaign team too inept to realize, or too reckless to care, when they might have been bending the law. And special counsel Robert Mueller has it all under oath, on the record, along with interviews and contemporaneous notes backing it up.” —Carlos Lozada, The Washington Post

ADULT AUDIO BOOK

LARGE PRINT
“Never Game” by Jeffrey Deaver — “Colter Shaw is a reward seeker. Parents, husbands, wives offer rewards for the safe return of their missing loved ones; Colter finds the missing people and claims the rewards. Not, perhaps, the most altruistic of vocations, but Colter, the son of survivalist parents, is very good at what he does. … Shaw navigates the duplicitous world of Silicon Valley to find a missing woman; when another person goes missing, Shaw realizes this is much more than one case of kidnapping. Shaw is a carefully constructed character with a rich backstory that could spark several novels (his own family history features a particularly tantalizing mystery). …Deaver is a hit maker who always delivers the goods.” — David Pitt. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019

“The Yankee Widow” by Linda Lael Miller — “Romance author Miller (The Marriage Charm, 2015) brings readers a compelling Civil War-era novel that depicts the agonizing fear that people dealt with while the nation was at war. Caroline Hammond is running her family’s farm after losing her husband. She is barely able to mourn his passing when the Union Army arrives, led by a Captain Rogan McBride, on his way to Gettysburg. After the battle, he sets up the wounded at Hammond Farm. Caroline is a strong woman with good people surrounding her and they are all ready for whatever troubles may come. This includes a wounded friend of McBride’s, Captain Bridger Winslow, who is a Confederate, and whom Caroline must be convinced to house until he is well. Both McBride and Winslow fall in love with Caroline and so begins the romance she must sort out as the war comes to a close. ….Readers will keep turning the pages to learn what future awaits Caroline and the others who suffered alongside her.” — Emily Borsa. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019.

MUSIC
“Kidz Bop 39”
“Live From the Forbidden City – Orff: Carmina Burana”

BLUE/DVD
“Amistad”
“Apollo 11”
“Bohemian Rhapsody”
“Fighting With My Family”
“How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”
“The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part”
“Mary Poppins Returns”
“Never Look Away”
“On the Basis of Sex”
“Pound Puppies”
“RGB”
“The Secret Exhibit: LEGO Jurassic World”
“Sharp Objects”
“Smallfoot”

BOARD BOOK
“Bizzy Bear Race Car Driver” by Benji Davies
“I Want My Hat Back” by Jon Klassen

PICTURE BOOK
“Allie All Along” by Sarah Lynne Reul
“Babymoon” by Hayley Barrett
“Being Edie” by Hard Today
“Big Problemas (Juana & Lucas)” by Juana Medina
“Bilal Cooks Daal” by Aisha Saeed
“Camp Tiger” by Susan Choi
“Cowhide-And-Seek” by Sheri Dillard
“Codzilla” by David Zietser
“Cyril and Pat” by Emily Gravett
“The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School” by Candace Fleming
“The Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary School” by Candace Fleming
“The Girls” by Lauren Ace
“Going Down Home with Daddy” by Kelly Starling Lyons
“Hair Love” by Matthew Cherry
“Harold & Hog Pretend for Real” by Mo Willems
“Hello” by Fiona Woodcock
“Henry and Mudge Under the Yellow Moon” by Cynthia Rylant
“How to Read a Book” by Kwame Alexander
“A Hundred Billion Million Stars” by Seth Fishman
“Life on Mars” by Jon Agee
“The Little Green Girl” by Lisa Anchin
“Llama Destroys the World” by Jonathan Stutzman
“Me and My Fear” by Francesca Sanna
“My Cat Looks Like My Dad” by Thao Lam
“My Papi has a Motorcycle” by Isabel Quintero
“Three Stories You Can Read to Your Dog” by Sara Swan Miller
“You Are Home: An Ode to the National Parks” by Evan Turk

JUVENILE AUDIO

“Sammy Keyes and the Killer Cruise” by Wendelin Van Draanen — “Van Draanen offers such an explosive combination of high-stakes sleuthing, hilarity, and breathlessly paced action that it’s impossible to turn the pages fast enough.” —Kirkus Reviews 

JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY

“How Emily Saved the Bridge” by Frieda Wishinsky & Natalie Nelson — Wishinsky begins her story of Emily Warren Roebling with a modern mother and child crossing the Brooklyn Bridge: “Emily Roebling inspired me to become an engineer.” In 19th-century New York, the text explains, girls were told that they shouldn’t study math or science-a suggestion that Roebling pointedly rejected. Roebling marries an engineer who begins designing a bridge to span the East River; when he becomes ill, she educates herself in engineering and design in order to assume her husband’s role. Wishinsky details the missteps and triumphs of the bridge’s construction, while Nelson illustrates in an eclectic collage art style with paper dolllike characters and playfully skewed perspective. Roebling’s story doesn’t end with the bridge’s completion: “In 1899, she graduated in law from New York University. She was fifty-six years old. Her final essay focused on equal rights for women.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2019.

JUVENILE FICTION

“The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School” by Candace Fleming — “The fourth graders at Aesop Elementary are, well, unusual. There’s Calvin Tallywong, who wants to go back to kindergarten. But when he actually gets the chance, he’s forced to do the squirrel dance and wear a school bus name tag. The moral of his story? Be careful what you wish for. Then there’s Amisha Spelwadi, who can spell wildebeest, no problem. But when Mr. Jupiter asks the class to spell cat, all Amisha can come up with is kat. The moral: Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.” — Amazon

“The Fabled Fifth Graders of Aesop Elementary School” by Candace Fleming — “In the sequel to The Fabled Fourth Graders of Aesop Elementary School by award-winning author Candace Fleming, Mr. Jupiter’s rambunctious students are fifth graders now . . . and they rule the school! Bernadette Braggadoccio stirs things up when her investigative reporting for the school’s TV station reveals some scandalous stuff. But . . . don’t believe everything you hear. For their last year at Aesop, the fifth graders are hoping for the coolest class pet—a unicorn or at least a giant squid. Imagine their disappointment when they get guinea pigs. But . . . appearances can be deceiving.” — Amazon

“The First Rule of Punk” by Celia Perez — “The first rule of punk is to be yourself, but it’s hard for Malu, the bicultural daughter of divorced parents, to know exactly what that means. Her white dad doesn’t understand her internal struggles with her Mexican American identity, and her mom would rather Malu were more “senorita” than punk. Starting a band becomes a chance to explore her heritage as well as her musical interests. Eight-page “zines” featuring Malu’s collages punctuate the text.” — THE HORN BOOK, c2017.

“Just South of Home” by Karen Strong — Twelve-year-old Sarah and her kid brother, Ellis, know trouble has arrived in their hometown of Warrenville, Georgia, when their meddlesome 11-year-old cousin with sticky fingers, Janie, comes to stay for the summer. … Strong packs a lot of heart into this vivid debut about love, family, forgiveness, and the kinds of horrors few can scarcely conceive. Her forthright prose and arresting plot make this an effortless page-turner with just the right amount of chilling descriptions to make you reel at the sight of shadows. …. Free-flowing dialogue, a rich story line, and warm characters nicely ground the more supernatural elements. This is a must for readers who appreciate a heartfelt mystery.” — Mahjabeen Syed. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019.

“See You in the Cosmos” by Jack Cheng — “Eleven-year-old Alex Petroski is from Rockview, Colorado, U.S.A., Planet Earth. He is recording sounds on his iPod to send into space, just like astronomer Carl Sagan did on his Voyager Golden Records (Alex admires Mr. Sagan so much that he named his dog after him). As he gets ready to attend a rocket festival in Albuquerque, Alex also records an audio journal of his life. Since his mom is not functional and his dad is dead, Alex travels by train solo with his dog. When Ancestry.com alerts him to a man with a name and birth date that match his father’s, Alex determines to go to Las Vegas to search for him–and ends up losing canine Carl Sagan. This book’s strength is its exuberant and utterly believable first-person narrator: Alex is portrayed as intelligent and naive, irritating and endearing. But it’s his earnestness that attracts a motley collection of adults who help when his mom goes missing.” — Michelle Young, AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2016.

“Super Jake & the King of Chaos” by Naomi Milliner — “Aspiring magician Ethan, 11, learns the true meaning of magic in this charming and heartwarming debut. Ethan is desperate to enter a magic competition in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the winner of which will meet and perform with Magnus the Magnificent, Ethan’s hero. Though Ethan makes money doing magic shows for children’s parties, with his younger brother Freddy as his assistant, his earnings won’t cover his expenses to Atlantic City from Maryland. Just when he thinks he’s figured out a way to make the trip, his baby brother Jake gets seriously ill. Jake has a neurological disorder and can’t talk or move on his own, but he’s always smiling and is adored by his family and therapists. Ethan is fiercely loyal to his family, getting in trouble for shoving the new kid at school when he calls Jake the hurtful r-word. Ethan needs a miracle to save his brother and achieve his heart’s desire. This honest and uplifting portrayal of children with disabilities feels real, and the ways in which the members of Ethan’s family interact with one another feels right: they disagree but also love and appreciate one another, and their love for Jake brings out the best in all of them.” — Sharon Rawlins. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2019.

JUVENILE NON FICTION
“Girls with Guts! The Road to Breaking Barriers and Bashing Records” by Debbie Gonzales — “In this uplifting tribute to gutsy athletes, Gonzales introduces little-known figures who competed even when told not to. Melpomene, a marathon runner, ran “alongside the men,” then “around the entire stadium,” at the 1896 Olympic Games, and Gertrude Ederle swam the English Channel in 1926. Also included is Congresswoman Edith Green, whose campaign against “athletic injustice” led to the 1972 passing of Title IX, which mandates “equal treatment for competitive girls.” Gibbon’s paintings feature lanky athletes wearing self-assured expressions and dressed in the often-restrictive attire of their eras. Gonzales suggests that it is important to honor the brave athletes who made it possible for girls and women today to “stomp, jab, tackle, grind, and SWEAT.” Back matter includes a detailed timeline of milestones for female athletes.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2019.

“Planet Earth is Blue” by Nicole Panteleakos — “Autistic astronomy lover Nova Vezina is 12 years old in January 1986, and although she rarely speaks, she understands much more than people give her credit for. Her older sister, Bridget, is the only person who really sees her, but when Bridget runs away, Nova is placed in yet another foster home, this time alone. To cope, she counts down the 10 days to the Challenger shuttle launch, which Bridget promised to watch with her. In the meantime, her new foster family works hard not only to understand and support Nova, but also to encourage her teachers and social worker to see her in a new light. Readers familiar with the Challenger’s fate will recognize the approaching tragedy, but the love of Nova’s new family envelops her when its harsh reality hits. Debut author Panteleakos develops a believable, authentic point of view through Nova’s letters to her sister (called “scribbles” by her teacher), which distill her own memories, sensitivities (“pencils scratch papers, which bothers my ears”), and interests alongside 1980s attitudes about autism. A sensitively told story that may help young readers stretch their compassion and empathy.” — PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2019.

YOUNG ADULT

“Boots on the Ground: America’s War in Vietnam” by Elizabeth Partridge — “Partridge’s indispensable volume about the Vietnam War employs a powerfully moving structure that sends readers back and forth between America and Vietnam over a twenty-year period. Each chapter centers on an individual affected: Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon; Martin Luther King Jr.; Maya Lin; etc., alternating with eight people (seven veterans, one Vietnamese refugee) Partridge interviewed. Ample direct quotes and carefully researched details, along with spectacular photographs, bring the war close.” — Bib., THE HORN BOOK, c2018.

“Neanderthal Opens the Door to the Universe” by Preston Norton — “At six feet, six inches tall and two hundred and fifty pounds, Cliff Hubbard’s cruel school nickname is “Neanderthal.” At home, his hateful dad continues the bullying, and Cliff blames himself for his brother’s recent suicide. Then quarterback Aaron has a near-death experience and God commands him to enlist Cliff’s help to improve their school. Sixteen-year-old Cliff’s expletive-filled, sharply funny, and bittersweet coming-of-age narrative is completely captivating.” — jf. THE HORN BOOK, c2019.

ADULT FICTION

“Circe” by Madeline Miller — “Circe,’ [is] a bold and subversive retelling of the goddess’s story that manages to be both epic and intimate in its scope, recasting the most infamous female figure from the Odyssey as a hero in her own right.”―Alexandra Alter, New York Times

“Darksoul: The Gods of Light are Falling” by Anna Stephens — “Outstanding and savage…The desperate tone gives way to breathtaking action….” — Grimdark Magazine

“Dead Men’s Trousers” by Irvine Welsh — “Raunchy, profane, violent, and frequently hilarious… Dead Men’s Trousers delivers a strangely life-affirming dose of dark absurdity, ensuring that, if this is the last we see of these characters, they won’t soon be forgotten.” – starred Booklist review“

“The Forgiving Kind” by Donna Everhart — “….(Everhart) follows 12-year-old Sonny as she struggles to maintain the life she has always known while everything around her changes. Sonny loves working with her family on their farm in 1950s North Carolina and exploring the land with her best friend, Daniel. It’s Sonny’s dad who knows her best, even revealing a little bit of magic in passing on his ability to divine water. When Sonny’s father dies, unexpected help arrives in the form of next-door neighbor Frank Fowler. Sonny’s mama is taken in by Fowler’s charm and accepts his offer to fund their cotton crop for the season, but Sonny and Daniel suspect he is not the benevolent savior he appears to be. By picking on Daniel, who is still trying to understand how he is different from his friends, and aligning himself with known Klansmen, Fowler’s true nature reveals itself, leading Sonny on an exploration of what kind of person she wants to be. Reminiscent of the novels of Lee Smith, Kaye Gibbons, and Sandra Dallas, Everhart builds a firm sense of place, portraying the tiredness and hope of a dry southern summer and voicing strong southern women.” — Tracy Babiasz. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2018

“Gentleman Sinner” by Jody Ellen Malpas — “A magnetic mutual attraction, a superalpha, and long-buried scars that are healed by love. Theo is irresistible.”―Booklist

“The Great Believers” by Rebecca Makkai — ” “Rebecca Makkai’s The Great Believers is a page turner… among the first novels to chronicle the AIDS epidemic from its initial outbreak to the present—among the first to convey the terrors and tragedies of the epidemic’s early years as well as its course and repercussions…An absorbing and emotionally riveting story about what it’s like to live during times of crisis.”—The New York Times Book Review

“The Highland Renegade: A Lord of the Highlands Novel” by Amy Jarecki — “Jarecki further enhances her reputation for crafting stellar Scottish romances by giving readers a knockout love story, with an action-packed plot richly imbued with colorful period details and a perfectly matched hero and heroine whose sensual exploits are hot enough to warm the coldest of Scottish nights.” — Booklist

“Just Once: Contemporary Women’s Fiction” by Lori Handeland — “…a gripping, if predictable, tearjerker. Francesca “Frankie” Sicari, who is “close enough to Social Security to smell it,” is awakened one night by persistent pounding on her front door in Whitefish Bay, Wis. The man standing outside is her ex-husband, Charley Blackwell, to whom she has hardly spoken since their divorce 24 years ago. Charley, a photojournalist, has just returned from a long assignment in Africa. It soon becomes disturbingly apparent to Frankie that, for Charley, the last 26 years have ceased to exist. In his mind, he’s still married to her and not his current wife, Hannah. What follows is a literary duet featuring the two wives. Through flashbacks, readers come to understand how Frankie’s marriage fell apart and how Hannah’s began, as well as a full picture of the peripatetic man who was always on his way to the next dramatic photo assignment, be it a riot, an explosion, or a war. Those who like to run through a full box of tissues in an afternoon will be satisfied.” — Agent: Robin Rue, Writers House. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2018.

“The New Iberia Blues” by James Lee Burke — “With his lush, visionary prose and timeless literary themes of loss and redemption, Burke is in full command in this outing for his aging but still capable hero.”—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

“The Patricide of George Benjamin Hill” by James Charlesworth — “Charlesworth’s debut novel takes a sweeping sideways look at American ambition and even the
great American novel. However, the tone is never cynical in this family tragedy. Rather, there is a beautiful sadness as well mournful anger as Charlesworth evokes the loss following consequential choices.”—Booklist, starred review

“The Perfect Nanny” by Leila Slimani — “Expertly probes [a mother’s] guilt at leaving her children with a stranger . . . Those seeking a thought-provoking character study will appreciate this gripping anatomy of a crime.” —Publishers Weekly

“There There: A Novel” by Tommy Orange — “Commanding…The propulsion of both the overall narrative and its players are breathtaking as Orange unpacks how decisions of the past mold the present, resulting in a haunting and gripping story.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Washington Black” by Esi Edugyan — “High adventure fraught with cliffhanger twists marks this runaway-slave narrative, which leaps, sails, and soars from Caribbean cane fields to the fringes of the frozen Arctic and across a whole ocean . . . One of the most unconventional escapes from slavery ever chronicled . . . Edugyan displays as much ingenuity and resourcefulness as her main characters in spinning this yarn, and the reader’s expectations are upended almost as often as her hero’s. A thoughtful, boldly imagined ripsnorter that broadens inventive possibilities for the antebellum novel.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred)

BIOGRAPHY

“Churchill: Walking with Destiny” by Andrew Roberts The best single-volume biography of Churchill yet written. . . . Roberts tells this story with great authority and not a little panache. He writes elegantly, with enjoyable flashes of tartness, and is in complete command both of his sources and the vast historiography.” — —Richard Aldous, The New York Times

“Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom” by David W. Blight — “David Blight has written the definitive biography of Frederick Douglass. With extraordinary detail he illuminates the complexities of Douglass’s life and career and paints a powerful portrait of one of the most important American voices of the 19th century. . . . The resulting chronicle enriches our understanding of Douglass and the challenges he faced and offers a lesson for our own troubled times. . . . Magisterial.” — (Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. The Boston Globe)

“Small Fry: A Memoir” by Lisa Brennan-Jobs — “An epic, sharp coming-of-age story from the daughter of Steve Jobs. It’s rare to find a memoir from a celebrity’s child in which the writing is equal to―or exceeds―the parent’s reputation, but that is the case with Brennan-Jobs’ debut. In a lesser writer’s hands, the narrative could have devolved into literary revenge. Instead, Brennan-Jobs offers a stunningly beautiful study of parenting that just so happens to include the co-founder of Apple… An exquisitely rendered story of family, love, and identity.”―Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

ADULT MYSTERY

“The Boy: A Novel” by Tami Hoag — “Hoag puts on quite the juggling act here, dazzling us with multiple theories about the boy’s murder, numerous potential suspects, and plot twists that keep us just slightly off-balance. A welcome return for a compelling investigative duo.”—Booklist

“Crucible : A Thriller (Sigma Force Novels)” by James Rollins — “Sigma Force commander Gray Pierce and his best friend, Monk Kokkalis, return to Monk’s house in Silver Spring, Md., after a night out to find the place a wreck. Monk’s wife, Kat, is lying unconscious on the kitchen floor, and Monk’s two daughters, six-year-old Penny and five-year-old Harriet, and Gray’s pregnant wife, Seichan, have been abducted. The operatives learn that the home invasion occurred shortly after a massacre in Portugal that claimed the lives of five women who led an international network of female scientists, which funded groundbreaking AI research conducted by 21-year-old genius Mara Silviera. Mara, who believes that accessing her work was the killers’ goal, is on the run for her life, a plot line that overlaps with the search for Penny, Harriet, and Seichan.” — Agents: Russ Galen, Scovil Galen Ghosh Literary Agency; and Danny Baror, Baror International. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2018.“

“The Golden Tresses of the Dead: A Falvia de Luca Novel” by Alan Bradley — “Flavia de Luce hasn’t lost a sister, she’s gained a case—and what a case. . . . Perhaps the most consistently hilarious adventure of the alarmingly precocious heroine.”—Kirkus Review”

“Never Tell: A Novel (A D.D. Warren and Flora Dane Novel)” by Lisa Gardner –“Never Tell is another nail-biting page-turner from Lisa Gardner, the undisputed queen of suspense, and the kind of thriller that’ll stay with readers weeks after turning the final page.”—The Real Book Spy

“The Rule of Law : a novel” by John Lescroart — “Lescroart plots so cleverly that he has you believing his split-level thriller is really a single foreshortened novel. The perfect read for those who agree that “it’s only trouble if somebody’s shooting at you.” (Kirkus)

“The Smiling Man” by Joseph Knox — Detective Aidan Waits’ meth habit, propensity for violence, and general disregard for authority have eclipsed his recent implosion of a Manchester drug organization …, and he’s been exiled to the night shift, where he and his barely tolerable partner, Sully, can’t muster much enthusiasm for investigating a series of trash-can fires. That changes when a routine alarm check at a shuttered luxury hotel leads to the discovery of a man’s body. Aidan and Sully have found a solid mystery: the dead man has taken unusual steps to hide his identity by having his fingertips and teeth surgically altered. Aidan’s focus on diving into the secrets of feuding hotel owners, Manchester prostitutes, and the intentionally disappeared is compromised, however, by the fact that his vicious stepfather has hunted him down, determined to settle old scores. The interspersed narrative of a terrified young boy forced to assist his stepfather’s violent crimes offers insight into a past that could breed Aidan’s brand of determined self-destructiveness.” — Christine Tran. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2018.

“That Old Scoundrel Death: A Dan Rhodes Mystery” by Bill Crider — “Riding high in his final murder case, Texas Sheriff Dan Rhodes helps a man run off the road who says his name is Cal Stinson, then finds his body in the condemned schoolhouse Cal said he was going to visit. Only he told the caretaker that his name was Bruce Wayne, and it looks as if a bunch of dim-bulb criminals and powerful local families are set to make the sheriff’s life hell.” — Barbara Hoffert. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2018.

ADULT NON-FICTION

“21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari – “Magnificently combining historical, scientific, political, and philosophical perspectives, Harari . . . explores twenty-one of what he considers to be today’s ‘greatest challenges.’ Despite the title’s reference to ‘lessons,’ his tone is not prescriptive but exploratory, seeking to provoke debate without offering definitive solutions. . . . Within this broad construct, Harari discusses many pressing issues, including problems associated with liberal democracy, nationalism, immigration, and religion. This well-informed and searching book is one to be savored and widely discussed.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“American Prison: A Reporter’s Undercover Journey into the Business of Punishment” by Shane Bauer — “Bauer’s amazing book examines one of slavery’s toxic legacies, using convicted people to make profit . . . He observes an acutely dangerous and out-of-control environment created by CCA’s profit-driven underpaying of staff and understaffing of prisons. Bauer’s historical and journalistic work should be required reading.” —Booklist

“Dopesick: Dealers, Doctors, and the Drug Company that Addicted America” by Beth Macy — “Americans, representing 5 percent of the world’s population, consume 80 percent of its opioids.” Macy… relates individual stories of OxyContin use in the United States, while also tracing its regulatory history and legal, medical, and social ramifications. The intertwined factors that have led to today’s opioid epidemic play out in stories of health-care providers, patients, pharmaceutical companies, politicians, drug dealers, users, and family members. …, Macy effectively shows how opioid abuse plays no favorites as it works its way into all socioeconomic levels, races, and ethnicities. The accounts of addicts and their families leave no doubt about the power the chemicals hold over the brains they alter. Addicts soon begin using to avoid the symptoms of withdrawal (dopesick) rather than gaining any pleasurable high. Controversies abound over what treatments work. Abstinence versus medication-assisted therapy is an ongoing debate, while profit motives and insurance problems are also factors.” — Richard Maxwell, Porter Adventist Hosp. Lib., Denver. LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2018.

“How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence” by Michael Pollan — “… He now investigates a very different sort of comestible, psychedelics (from the Greek: “mind manifesting”), and what they reveal about consciousness and the brain. Pollan’s complexly elucidating and enthralling inquiry combines fascinating and significant history with daring and resonant reportage and memoir, and looks forward to a new open-mindedness toward psychedelics and the benefits of diverse forms of consciousness.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Current and Flourishing as We Age” by Mary Pipher — “Pipher offers warm, empathetic guidelines for navigating aging and for recognizing its unexpected gifts.” – BookPage

ADULT AUDIO BOOK

“The Devil’s Triangle” by Catherine Coulter — “…Wildly creative and twisty plots that take readers on crazy rides around the world are anchored by a core cast of unforgettable characters. Another element that has been great in this series is the developing relationship between Nicholas Drummond and Michaela “Mike” Caine. Thrillers do not get better than this!” (RT Book Reviews, Top Pick )

“Robert B. Parker’s Old Black Magic” by Ace Atkins — “Atkins . . . again captures all the qualities Spenser fans love in the series: smart-ass humor, a touch of romance, plenty of violence, and, of course, Spenser’s complex sense of honor. Atkins adds his own touch in the form of complex plots with genuine mysteries at their center.”—Booklist

“The President is Missing” by Bill Clinton & James Patterson — “This book moves like Air Force One. Big and fast. Clinton and Patterson are a dream combo. Two great storytellers, one inside and one outside, both at the top of the game. They’ve put together an undeniably gripping ride through the hidden passageways of power and politics. This book teaches as much as it entertains.” ―Michael Connelly, #1 bestselling author of the Ballard and Bosch series

LARGE PRINT

“Target: Alex Cross” by James Patterson –“A leader has fallen, and Alex Cross joins the procession of mourners from Capitol Hill to the White House. Then a sniper’s bullet strikes a target in the heart of DC. Alex Cross’s wife, Bree Stone, newly elevated chief of DC detectives must solve the case or lose her position. The Secret Service and the FBI deploy as well in the race to find the shooter. Alex is tasked by the new President to lead an investigation unprecedented in scale and scope. But is the sniper’s strike only the beginning of a larger attack on the nation? ” — Amazon

MUSIC

“Disney Karaoke Series: Frozen”
“Ella Mai”
“Gospel Greats – Aretha Franklin”
“Songs Kids Really Love to Sing: 17 Playtime Songs”

BLUE/DVD

“Brothers in Arms: The Making of a Platoon”
“Christopher Robin”
“Crazy Rich Asians”
“First Man (BD/DVD Combo)”
“The Hate U Give”
“Hereditary (BD/DVD Combo)”
“Isle of Dogs”
“Peter Rabbit”
“Poldark: The Complete Third Season
“A Star is Born”
“Trolls Holiday”
“Victoria: The Complete Second Season”

BOARD BOOK

“Good Night, Gorilla” by Peggy Rathmann
“Look Look!” by Peter Linenthal

PICTURE BOOK

“Because” by Mo Willems
“The Day You Begin” by Jacqueline Woodson
“Girl Running Bobbi Gibbs and the Boston Marathon” by Annette Bay Pimentel
“Iggy Peck, Architect” by Andrea Bewaty
“Julian is a Mermaid” by Jessica Love
“Potato Pants!” by Laurie Keller
“The Tall Man and the Small Mouse” by Mara Bergman
“We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga” by Traci Sorell
“What If…? Then We…: Short, Very Short, Shorter-than-Ever Possibilities” by Rebecca Kai Dotlich
“Yes I Can! A Girl and Her Wheelchair” by Kendra J. Barrett, Jacqueline B. Toner and Claire A. B. Freeland“

JUVENILE AUDIO

“The Unicorn Rescue Society Books 1-2: The Creature of the Pines: The Basque Dragon” by authors Adam Gidwitz and Jesse Casey, read by January Lavoy. On his first field trip with his new school, Elliot discovers a magical Jersey Devil with the power of invisibility. Terrifying Professor Fauna recruits Elliot and his new friend Uchenna for a secret society devoted to the protection of mythical creatures. After rescuing the Jersey devil, the three travel to the Basque Country to aid a kidnapped dragon. LaVoy shines at creating distinct voices for the motley cast while maintaining a clear third-person narrator’s voice for the portions between speaking parts. Elliot is often nervous, and LaVoy conveys the boy’s prudence and fears. For audacious Uchenna, she speaks with verve and bold energy to suit; Uchenna’s songs and made-up rhymes sparkle with humor. The banter between timid Elliot and brave Uchenna is buoyantly entertaining. The bizarre Professor Fauna’s Peruvian accent is a madcap delight punctuated with occasional Spanish phrases. The villainous Schmoke brothers ooze with cartoon evil as they discuss using magical creatures’ powers for personal profit. Historical details of the mythical creatures’ habitats and a message of conservation add scientific and cultural richness to the society’s tales. These first two books in the new series offer cryptid lovers smart, gripping adventures, and LaVoy’s wonderful narration elevates the already appealing package.” — Amanda Blau. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2018.

JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY

“Counting on Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Saved Apollo 13” by Helaine Becker — “A picture-book biography of a humble genius who excelled in a career once out of reach for most African-Americans. An excellent biography that will inspire young readers, especially girls, to do what they love.”–Kirkus, starred review

“Mallko and Dad” by Gusti — “…”At first I did not accept him,” Gusti candidly admits, but time will change that, and it’s soon obvious that he has come to love his son, whom he now calls “the greatest.” This unusual book offers a glimpse of their quotidian life together, along with the boy’s mother and older brother, who loves his little brother unconditionally. In form, the book resembles a scrapbook with its text often hand-lettered and filled with the artist’s naive illustrations, sketches, and the occasional small photograph showing Mallko playing, bathing, drawing, eating (or refusing) breakfast–doing, in short, all of the daily things children do….. the book’s implicit theme is a universal one: the power and importance of love.” Michael Cart. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2018.

“Standing Against Hate: How Black Women in the Army Helped Change the Course of WWII” by Mary Cronk Farrell — “Farrell brings in the voices of the women, which provides clarity and understanding of what they experienced. She also highlights the role of black newspapers in keeping the community informed about the difficulties they often faced. The text is richly supported with archival photographs. The importance of this story is amplified by the inspiring foreword by Maj. Gen. Marcia M. Anderson, Army (Ret.), who makes a direct link between the determined struggles of those described and the achievements of African American women in today’s U.S. military. The stories in this valuable volume are well worth knowing.” — (Kirkus Reviews)

JUVENILE FICTION

“Genesis Begins Again” by Alicia D. WIlliams — “With a name like Genesis, it’s hard to be the ‘new girl’ at school and remain unnoticed in a suburban classroom, especially if you are self-conscious about how you look. Teenaged Genesis struggles to accept both her skin color and her place in her complicated family. Alicia D. Williams skillfully develops a character who—with the help of friends, teachers, and some awesome bluesy music—learns to love herself and her family as she realizes that black is indeed beautiful. I really loved this debut novel.” — (Sharon M. Draper, author of the New York Times bestseller Out of My Mind)

“The Light Jar” by Lisa Thompson — “Thompson’s eerie story is tense and threaded with mystery, and readers will recognize that Nate’s fears are legitimate ones born of an unsafe, fractured home. Thompson adeptly draws the storylines into a cohesive whole that rewards readers with a satisfyingly hard-won resolution.” — Booklist

“The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise” by Dan Gemeinhart — “Every mile of the road trip inexorably brings Coyote closer to confronting her past, and its inevitable sadness, but Gemeinhart avoids any sense of mawkishness. He tempers Coyote’s grief with her triumphant growth from a girl whose sole purpose is keeping her father on an even keel to one who realizes that she alone must find, and even fight for, her own happiness.” ―Horn Book

“Secret in Stone (The Unicorn Quest) by Kamilla Benko — “Claire and Sophie’s traverse across the magical world of Arden continues in this exciting continuation of The Unicorn Quest series. Beginning right where book one left off, this sequel begins as the girls arrive at Stonehaven, the Gemmer (stone magic-wielders) guild’s school-citadel, hoping to get help. Instead, however, they learn that war is more of a looming reality than they thought. …With themes of patterns and history repeating itself, Benko’s novel uses foreshadowing to set the stage for a huge reveal. Everything the sisters thought was impossible has been turned on its head, and they must rely on each other more than ever before….” — Kristina Pino. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2018.

“The Storm Keeper’s Island” by Catherine Doyle — “Doyle infuses every aspect of the novel with the richness of Irish folklore and culture: readers will be captivated by descriptions of the Island’s beauty and magical history . . . [a] modern yet timeless fantasy.” ―School Library Journal, starred review

“Turbo Racers: Trailblazer” by Austin Aslan — “Intense, impeccably paced, bonkers-awesome international race sequences provide clarity without sacrificing tension or becoming repetitive… With flash, spectacle, and tough character choices, an all-around, full-throttle read.” — (Kirkus Reviews)

JUVENILE NON FICTION

“The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby: The First Epic Novel by George Beard and Harold Hutchins “ by Dav Pilkey — “… Harold and George are caught in the act of skateboarding over ketchup packets in the gym and ordered by Principal Krupp to write an essay on good citizenship. After strict instructions against turning in another ‘Captain Underpants’ comic book, the boys decide to create a new superhero. When super power juice is sucked out of Captain Underpants by the evil Deputy Dangerous, it appears that all is lost. However, the potent liquid is ingested by a newborn baby and ‘Super Diaper Baby’ is born. In a plot to recapture the juice from the infant, Deputy Dangerous inadvertently becomes ‘Deputy Doo-Doo’ when he is turned into a giant ‘poop’ by his own invention. Where do the heroes take him? ‘Why Uranus, of course!’ Puns, jokes about bodily functions, and ludicrous misspellings will keep children who enjoy this level of comedy suitably entertained. (‘What’s the difference between boogers and broccoli? Kids won’t eat broccoli.’) ” — Piper L. Nyman, Fairfield/Suisun Community Library, . CAHNERS PUBLISHING, c2002.

“A Child Through Time: The Book of Children’s History” by Phil Wilkinson — “Publisher Annotation: An original look at history that profiles 30 children from different eras so that children of today can discover the lives of the cave people, Romans, Vikings, and beyond through the eyes of someone their own age.”

“A Song for Gwendolyn Brooks” by Alice Faye Duncan — “In her smoke-filled neighborhood in Chicago’s South Side, eight-year-old Gwendolyn Brooks wonders if the pink flowers outside her home can grow without sunlight. The flower metaphor continues in this picture-book biography of the award-winning poet. Duncan’s own blues-style free verse recounts young Gwendolyn beginning to write snappy rhymes in dime-store journals. Even as a teacher accuses her of plagiarism and she doubts herself, her parents believe in her gift for poetry. When Gwendolyn gains confidence, she studies influential poets, ‘paints poems with paintbrush words,’ and eventually becomes the first black American to win the Pulitzer Prize. …Samples of Brooks’ poems throughout give children a true sense of the poet’s rhythm and appeal, while an author’s note provides more details about her life.” —Booklist

“To the Moon and Back: My Apollo 11 Adventure” by Buzz Aldrin — “… Aldrin relates his experiences during the Apollo 11 mission in this fact-filled pop-up. The first pop-up spread is among the most impressive, and readers will certainly be thrilled when a fully suited astronaut and cone-shaped vehicle float above the page and a large photo of Earth. Various text blocks reveal that this is a scene from Aldrin’s Gemini 12 space flight, which helped prepare him for his journey to the moon. The next spread offers information on the Apollo missions and how they helped fine-tune the Saturn V rocket–exploding from the page!–that would launch Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Mike Collins into space. The book goes on to detail the mechanics and feeling of rocketing into space, orbiting, and, of course, landing on the moon and returning to Earth. Aldrin’s expertise and firsthand experience make for an exciting and fascinating read. Mini pop-ups, lift-the-flaps, and pull tabs (revealing facts about the Space Race and reflections from Aldrin’s family) add context and extra interactive appeal to this out-of-this-world book.” — Julia Smith. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2018.

YOUNG ADULT

“Insurgent” by Veronica Roth — “Insurgent explores several critical themes, including the importance of family and the crippling power of grief at its loss. A very good read.” (School Library Journal)

“The Poet X” by Elizabeth Acevedo — “The force and intensity behind her words practically pushes them off the page, resulting in a verse novel that is felt as much as it is heard. This is a book from the heart, and for the heart.” — (New York Times Book Review)

“The Scorpio Races” by Maggie Stiefvater — “A book with cross-appeal to lovers of fantasy, horse stories, romance, and action-adventure, this seems to have a shot at being a YA blockbuster.”
–Booklist, Starred Review

“A Torch Against the Night” by Sabaa Tahir — “Tahir proves to be a master of suspense and a canny practitioner of the cliffhanger, riveting readers’ attention throughout.…[An] action-packed, breathlessly paced story.” —Booklist, starred review