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Whose Tracks in the Snow?

Alexandra Milton

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

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White House on Fire

Sean O’Brien

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

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The Let Them Theory

Mel Robbins

“A simple, transformative approach to improving personal and professional relationships by shifting focus from controlling others to accepting them, offering science-backed strategies to reduce stress, enhance happiness, foster healthier connections, and empower individuals to prioritize their well-being and achieve personal fulfillment.:A simple, transformative approach to improving personal and professional relationships by shifting focus from controlling others to accepting them, offering science-backed strategies to reduce stress, enhance happiness, foster healthier connections, and empower individuals to prioritize their well-being and achieve personal fulfillment.” — Atlas Publishing

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Martyr!

Kaveh Akbar

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

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NEW ARRIVALS – JANUARY 2025

ADULT FICTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADULT MYSTERY

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

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

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

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

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

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

ADULT NON-FICTION

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

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

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

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

CHILDREN’S KIT

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

JUVENILE FICTION

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

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

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

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

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

JUVENILE NONFICTION

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

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The Waiting by Michael Connelly

“Unputdownable . . . White-hot suspense guaranteed to please his fans. This ranks with Connelly’s best.”―Publishers Weekly (starred)

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I CAN FIX THIS by Kelly Corrigan

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

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THE WEDDING PEOPLE by Alison Espach

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

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NEW ARRIVALS – OCTOBER 2024

ADULT FICTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADULT MYSTERY

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

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

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

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

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

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

ADULT NON-FICTION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PICTURE BOOK

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

JUVENILE BIOGRAPHY

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

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

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

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

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

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

YOUNG ADULT GRAPHIC FICTION

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

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How to Love a Forest Ethan Trapper

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