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The Paddock Club

A Formula 1 romance set in the Slipstream universe following Cat Cromwell, a fashion influencer on a secret mission to ruin a driver's reputation, but she may fall for his rival instead

The magic we made

"Frankie Francesca Giovanni doesn't believe in magic. A trained therapist, she knows that there's a scientific explanation for everything. Unfortunately, Frankie lives in West Harbor, CT, a town that's recently exploded in popularity thanks to "witch tourism." Suddenly, witches are everywhere, offering locals their psychic services. Frankie may not believe in magic spells, but she's happy for any help she can get when it comes to keeping her hometown mentally healthy... Until, that is, teenage girls begin to disappear, and strange things start happening in the lake house next door. That's when Frankie begins to suspect that not all newcomers to West Harbor have the good of the community in mind-especially not her new neighbor, Ash Merit. Ash Merit finds things for a living. It's both his blessing, and his curse. All he wants is to help his clients, and maybe get to know his new neighbor, the stunningly beautiful (and newly single) Dr. Frankie Giovanni, a little better. But thanks to this missing girl he's been hired to find-not to mention his often faulty psychic "superpower"-everything is going wrong. If only Frankie wasn't so distractingly attractive...and so determined to blame Ash for things he didn't do. The worst thing of all about Frankie Giovanni, though? She doesn't believe in magic. That's something Ash thinks he can change, if Frankie will only give him the chance to show her. But first he's got to find a missing girl-and save the town. Will Frankie give magic-not to mention love-a chance, before it's too late?"-- Provided by publisher

Cece Downing's start over summer

"A witty, heartfelt novel about a young woman who leaves everything behind to work on an oyster farm in a small New England town. Recently fired and recovering from a messy breakup, thirty-two-year-old Cece Downing is holed up for the summer in New London, Connecticut, without a plan. Mounting financial debts soon force Cece to take the first job that comes her way--one she's wholly unsuited for--as a deckhand on an oyster boat. Despite her mother's pleas to get a "real" job and reunite with her wealthy fiancé, Cece finds herself loving working with her hands, breathing fresh sea air, and learning everything about oyster farming. She also plunges headlong into a romance with a handsome shipyard worker named Morgan. When a proposal to expand the oyster farm roils her community, Cece finds herself caught in the middle. And as a family crisis forces her to reevaluate her choices, Cece must come to terms with what she's willing to sacrifice for the life she wants to live."--

McMahon, Jennifer, 1968-

1919: Frankie O'Massey has always been the black sheep of isolated Boone's Ferry, Vermont. Her uncle, Dr. Thomas Endicott, has been training her in the science of medicine, something the townspeople are wary of. When a mysterious illness strikes the town, and the community suspects supernatural forces, the two desperately search for a logical explanation. Patient zero seems to be the town's knackerman--a recluse who collects dead and dying farm animals to make use of their parts. 2016: Siblings Ashley and Malcolm lost their mother two years ago. When their grandmother dies, they inherit a property in Boone's Ferry--a place they've heard of but their grandmother has always refused to talk about--and embark on a trip to their ancestral home. The idyllic town is full of autumnal décor, picturesque farmland, and small-town charm. But some of the townspeople aren't very welcoming--and they have some unsettling traditions, like leaving offerings to a vengeful spirit four times a year

Cusk, Rachel, 1967-

"From the critically acclaimed author of the Outline trilogy, an irresistible novel of fame, power, beauty, and truth-and a blazing renovation of the form. The movie star M is one of the most recognizable faces of our time. Her image is everywhere. It has been like that since she was a child. With such fame, her life has the appearance of freedom: people are instantly obliging, spaces are altered to accommodate her, time can be rearranged. M may live in the same places as real people. She may meet her friends or collect her children from school or walk her dogs as they do. But it seems the rules of reality have melted away. Now, a writer has decided to pay close attention to M's life in the hope of understanding who she really is. It is hard not to feel ugly next to M, hard not to feel insignificant. But what truths -- about the very experience of living -- might this proximity allow the writer to briefly capture? In this astonishing novel, Rachel Cusk hunts for these truths without ever swerving away into self-deception. Her pursuit leads us across olive groves and beaches, behind the smoked windows of limousines, and through beautiful cities considered the great masterpieces of civilization. And at every turn, Cusk contemplates the cost of this beauty--and what we might lose when we are hypnotized by it. Life of M is a thrilling investigation of who we are, and who we pretend to be, at this late stage of modern life when we are mesmerized more than ever by the images we see everywhere. It cuts through a world of noise and spectacle to bring us an eerie music of immense power and beauty. " --

Elizabeth and Marilyn

Moylan, Julie Owen,

"On a cool early-autumn evening in 1956, a glittering array of stars turns out in London for a Royal Film Premiere, where they will be presented to Queen Elizabeth II--an elegant young mother and wife, gracious and self-sacrificing, who has embraced her patriotic duty despite never expecting to take the throne so soon. Cameras flash, and a crowd surges forward as a limousine pulls up. Out steps a vision in dazzling gold: the greatest star of the era, Marilyn Monroe. She's a global sensation and money-making machine for Hollywood, with curves that drive men wild and a smile that lets women know she's in on the joke. Finally, the two most famous women in the world will come face-to-face in public for the first time. And the world is watching--unaware that Elizabeth and Marilyn have already had an accidental encounter that has changed their lives"--

The Farewitch of Foxe Holler

Goff, Ellen Pauley,

"Honey Frost is Foxe Holler's dependable Farewitch. With a dash of flour and a pinch of charm, Honey carries on her family's legacy for healing any ailment with the right recipe. She just didn't expect to inherit the role twenty years early and relatively untrained. When the Holler's reclusive Warlock suddenly requests a Farewitch to cure his mysterious illness, Honey's ordered life turns upside down. Honey is reluctant to help--Witches and Warlocks do not get along. Then he tempts her with the one thing she can't resist: access to his infamous library of spellbooks and grimoires. Soon, Honey is the newest resident of his moody farmhouse, which has one gorgeous kitchen. And a Warlock that maybe...isn't so frightful after all. Or old. Or bad looking. But as Honey works to unravel his illness, a darker threat looms: The Widow Witch, who steals a soul from Foxe Holler every year, is due--and this time, she wants the Warlock"--

Ellison, J. T.,

Brooklyn Locke and her family are headed to Italy for the holidays when her husband, Trey, disappears from the airport. Desperate to find her husband, she accepts help from a passenger on the same flight, only to learn that the passenger, Eden Barrow, is the sister of Trey's first wife. Ten years ago, Trey was the main suspect in his wife's murder. Struggling to understand the accusations but with nowhere else to turn, Brooklyn must rely on Eden. Is the truth a trap? And where is her husband?

The frenzy stories

Oates, Joyce Carol, 1938-

"Frenzy (noun): a temporary madness; a violent mental or emotional agitation; intense usually wild and often disorderly compulsive or agitated activity Joyce Carol Oates is a master of the short story and one of the legends of the form. Her collections of short fiction have twice been finalists for the Pulitzer Prize and have won numerous awards, including the O. Henry Award and the PEN/Malamud Award for Excellence in the Art of the Short Story. In The Frenzy: Stories Oates plunges us into the lives of her characters at moments of crisis and confusion, when much of what they understand about themselves and those they love comes undone. A young woman on a supposedly romantic weekend trip to Cape May, New Jersey, turns the tables on her older, married lover. An alienated boy learns that life is not a video game. A freak bicycle accident on a bridge haunts one family for decades. A girl jealous of her popular cousin discovers she is the lucky one. A widow waits at her riverside house for her dead husband's return. A young man hiking in the woods comes upon a couple in a heated, possibly violent argument-should he intervene? Suspenseful and psychologically astute, Oates's short stories enthrall and captivate as they dissect her character's deepest fears-revealing our own in turn. 'Literature is a texture of words,' says Oates of her short fiction, 'evoking life in the most vivid ways-psychologically, physically.' These new stories blazingly evoke life at its most vivid and perilous, when fate and free will intersect, and one ominous encounter or bad choice can be the difference between an ordinary day and the point of no return"--

Brzezińska, Diana,

"Czy istnieje zbrodnia tak potworna, że wspólnota jest w stanie zapomnieć o niej na siedemnaście lat? W najnowszym kryminale Diany Brzezińskiej 'Anonim', odpowiedź okazuje się być równie przerażająca, co skrywana prawda. Ta porywająca historia rozpoczyna się od jednego, pozornie niewinnego listu, który trafia na posterunek policji, stając się iskrą zapalającą łańcuch tragicznych wydarzeń i ujawniającą mroczne sekrety małej społeczności, która przez lata żyła w uścisku zbiorowej amnezji. Wyobraź sobie życie w cieniu niewypowiedzianej zbrodni, gdzie każdy gest, każde spojrzenie może skrywać mroczną tajemnicę. Właśnie w takim świecie zanurzają się prokurator Komorowski i policjant Kozłowski, gdy w ich ręce trafia anonimowy donos. Opis zbrodni sprzed lat jest niczym wyjęty z koszmaru: pobicie, uprowadzenie, rozczłonkowanie, a nawet rytuał ogniska, nad którym sprawcy mieli piec fragmenty ludzkiego ciała. Brak nazwiska ofiary sprawia, że śledztwo przypomina poszukiwanie igły w stogu siana, a jednocześnie stawia pytanie: kto i dlaczego chciał zatuszować tak brutalną zbrodnię? I co ważniejsze - kto po siedemnastu latach zdecydował się przerwać zmowę milczenia? Książka 'Anonim' z niezwykłą precyzją buduje napięcie, prowadząc czytelnika przez labirynt kłamstw i niedopowiedzeń. Każda nowa informacja, uzyskana z podsłuchów, zeznań czy przesłuchań, z początku wydaje się być odrębnym elementem lokalnej legendy. Jednak z czasem, te pozornie chaotyczne fragmenty zaczynają układać się w przerażająco spójną całość, ujawniając oblicze zła, które ukrywało się tuż pod powierzchnią. Brzezińska mistrzowsko kreuje atmosferę narastającej paniki, gdzie granice między ofiarą a oprawcą, prawdą a zmyśleniem, zaczynają się zacierać. Kto kłamie? Kto próbuje chronić swoją rodzinę, ukrywając potworną prawdę? A może ktoś po prostu chce wreszcie sprawiedliwości?" --

What the trees remember

Cutter, Abigail,

"Dora Minor, a quirky and fiercely courageous girl, grows up in a remote Virginia mountain community in a family of outliers, thanks to their Quaker beliefs that all people are born equal. After her mother's death, her indomitable, pipe-smoking grandmother Alma--a revolutionary in her own right--becomes her primary caregiver and protector. With a fierce moral compass, Alma helps shape Dora's worldview and guides her to question the status quo. When Dora's father partners with formerly enslaved Ginny Dudley to open a school for Black children in a place where none would otherwise exist, it sparks a violent backlash. After her father's death and then a lynching, Dora, with Alma at her side, are forced to look at their community in a new light. Alongside Ginny's husband Randolph and her closest friend Watcher James, a preacher guided by Nature spirits, Dora confronts hard truths about her neighbors, her father's death, and, finally, the mysteries of her mother's life--all of which ultimately leads to healing. A post-Civil War novel that opens just as Reconstruction is falling apart, What the Trees Remembered depicts a time of extreme social unrest and the birth of the Jim Crow era as experienced by strong women constrained by the limitations of the time they live in. Through the devastating loss of loved ones, the destruction of the comfortable life they've known, and Nature's wrath, Dora and Alma strive to rise above their trials by drawing strength from the natural world and never losing faith in themselves."--

Honduras Raul's story

Contains an autobiographical interview, transcribed from speech, with 17-year-old Raul, who emigrated from Honduras to the United States with family at 11 years of age

The memory bookshop

Song, Yu-jeong,

If you're lost or grieving, you'll find The Memory Bookshop, where the shelves are endless; the books, strangely familiar; and where memories are bound in pages. offered no explanation, only a mysterious hourglass and a rare opportunity: to travel back to three chapters of her life. But returning to the past isn't without risk. In exchange, Jiwon must give up time in her future. As she wanders between the shelves, the bookshop humming with memories and regrets, she must ask herself: can the past truly be rewritten? Or does the real magic lie in the life she's yet to live?

Hashimi, Nadia,

"Bestselling novelist Nadia Hashimi returns with a spellbinding new novel all about the women of Afghanistan in the years since the Taliban regained power. Gripping, occasionally terrifying, yet ultimately hopeful, this is a spectacular story by a popular writer at the height of her powers"--

Kenyon, Sherrilyn, 1965-

"When the Devil's son gets kicked out of Hell, all Hell breaks loose--on Earth. Lucian "Luke" Teivel isn't just any exile--he's Lucifer's son, freshly banished from Hell with no forwarding address and zero explanation. Now he's stuck in the human world, working for Infernal Affairs, a secret task force that polices supernatural crime and decides whether the guilty belong in prison...or back in the Pit. Luke's doing his best to blend in and not burn his petty annoyances when a new partner storms into his life: Detective Sorcha O'Malley. She's sharp, stubborn, suspicious--and assigned to keep him from indulging in his more demonic tendencies. But Sorcha carries shadows even Luke can't read. Just as they're settling into their begrudging partnership, college students start dropping across Savannah, Georgia. And every clue points directly at Luke. Someone is framing him--someone with a grudge, a plan, and a very personal reason to keep him out of Hell. To survive the setup, Luke and Sorcha must team up against enemies both infernal and annoyingly human. But as the danger escalates and Sorcha's secrets inch closer to the surface, Luke faces the worst dilemma: stay with humans he loathes or return to the home he craves. And if he's not careful? Savannah might wind up with a fresh vacancy in its homicide department--and one very pissed-off Prince of Hell"--Page 4 of dust jacket

Pink eraser art the ultimate guide to carving incredible eraser stamps

McRae, Serena Rios,

"When artist Serena Rios McRae first shared her pink eraser carvings online she had no idea they would become a viral sensation. Often an overlooked school supply, pink erasers began flying off the shelves as artists discovered they make the perfect canvases for making fun new designs. Now McRae shares all her tips and tricks on eraser carving in this handy, colorful guidebook. Including: best materials and practices to get started; essential carving skills like cutting clean lines, tiny details, curves and letters, and safety tips; how to make stunning prints with your eraser stamps; fun challenges to join and ideas for finding inspiration Join the artistic movement and start carving mini masterpieces!"--Amazon

Do what you fear most the history of the Velvet Underground

Unterberger, Richie, 1962-

"Blending new archival insights and first-hand accounts, Richie Unterberger illuminates the band's radical global impact on New York's progenitors of punk, who bridged pure rock'n'roll, avant-garde experimentation and literary songwriting to take rock music into previously uncharted territory. Beginning with each member's path to the band, it details their influences, successes and (many) failures, the whirlwind with Warhol, the triumph of the Banana album, the fractured and strained relationships and egos, and beyond to the end of the Velvets and the beginnings of various solo careers. Rigorously researched and packed with previously undocumented insights, this book features first-hand interviews with the group's associates, as well as a substantial amount of material newly unearthed from the Lou Reed Archive and the Andy Warhol Archive, as well as never-before-seen images and ephemera." -- Amazon.com

Good character design with intention to reveal your home's personality

St. Russell, David,

Any house can become a home with character. For David and Stephen St. Russell, aka the Renovation Husbands, a home with character does not need to be historic, but it must be crafted with intention. Join them on a room-by-room journey as they break down the process behind every design decision, from structural to decorative, and explain how each element can contribute to building character in your home. Discover the power of architectural millwork to add interest and depth; experiment with color to create bold, impactful spaces; and learn how to expertly mix vintage and modern furniture (at every price point) for a contemporary yet timeless feel. Whether you live in an older home or a new build, this accessible guide provides a blueprint for making the most of your existing space, removes the illusion of complexity from home renovation, and empowers you to transform any room in your house into something unique

Concise guide to APA style

"The Concise guide to APA Style is the official APA Style resource for students. Designed specifically for undergraduate writing, this easy-to-use pocket guide is adapted from the Publication manual of the American Psychological Association. It provides complete guidance for new writers on effective, clear, and inclusive scholarly communication and the essentials of formatting papers and other course assignments"--

The vanishing Earth dispatches from the frontiers of extraction

Crawford, James (Writer on aerial photography),

"A journey to the ravaged frontiers of extractive industry and the promising, often radical alternatives emerging just as we reach the point of exhausting the earth's natural resources. Over the last half-century, humanity has taken more from the Earth than in all prior history combined. The planet is littered with the vast scars of extraction - yet, ironically, it is only by confronting the ruins of our 'old' world that we can find the path towards the 'new'. In The Vanishing Earth, James Crawford, born into a landscape and family steeped in fossil fuels, takes readers to the literal and ideological frontiers of extraction. Beginning with the story of humanity's decoupling from nature, Crawford embarks on an epic journey to five resource landscapes rapidly trending towards exhaustion: landscapes of rock, metal, sand, water and thought. From the salt flats of Chile's Atacama Desert lithium mines to the 'sacrifice zone' of Florida's phosphorus-rich Bone Valley, and even chillingly advanced attempts to harvest personal data from the brain itself, Crawford explores some of the most extreme scenes of the Anthropocene. Along the way, he asks what lies behind our insatiable appetites and explores emerging alternatives that might just spare our vanishing natural resources, transform our economies, and save our relationship with nature itself"--

The art of frozen desserts

Ryon, Emmanuel, 1973-

"60+ artisanal recipes for making and enjoying gourmet frozen desserts by Emmanuel Ryon, winner of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France title for ice cream and pastry."--

Typhoid Mary an urban historical

Bourdain, Anthony,

Recounts the story of Mary Mallon, an immigrant cook considered responsible for the 1904 outbreak of typhoid fever in Oyster Bay, Long Island, and describes her attempts to escape capture and institutionalization

Lonely Planet. Journey Pacific Coast Highway

"Lonely Planet's Journey Pacific Coast Highway brings you closer to the culture and history of one of the world's great adventures. Catch iconic coastal views, explore famous historical sites, discover charming small towns - using our expert travel writers, detailed maps and insightful tips so that you never miss a moment of this bucket-list trip." --Provided by the publisher

The secrets of Eaton Square sex, scandal, and infamy on the road to Buckingham Palace

Larman, Alexander, 1981-

"Windsor biographer Alexander Larman takes you behind the doors of Eaton Square, London's most sought-after address. In the classic PBS series Upstairs, Downstairs, the aristocratic Bellamy family lived at the fictitious 165 Eaton Place, a grand home in one of London's most beautiful garden squares just minutes from Buckingham Palace. But, what really goes on behind the beautiful, polished doors of one of London's most sought-after addresses? In The Secrets of Eaton Square: Sex, Scandal and Infamy on the Road to Buckingham Palace, Alexander Larman opens those doors wide to the scandalous social and political history of Eaton Square that begins in the eighteenth century and runs right up until today. With a cast of characters that includes everyone from Neville Chamberlain, Joachim von Ribbentrop (the lover of Wallis Simpson), Diana Mitford, Vivien Leigh, Margaret Thatcher, and even James Bond, Larman's book brings Eaton Square alive. The list of luminaries and the powerful who lived on the square goes on and on today, from Andrew Lloyd Webber and Charles Saatchi to today's parade of Russian oligarchs whose money has given the area a new moniker: "Red Square." No matter what it is called, Eaton Square remains an iconic byword for moneyed luxury and glamorous discretion that, at times, is the playground of off-duty royals. Let Alexander Larman unlock the doors of Eaton Square for you. He has all the keys..."-- Provided by publisher

Michelin travel guide. Spain

Medesque everyday recipes with Mediterranean roots

Hayden, Georgina,

Cook your way along the Mediterranean coast with more than 100 sunny, salty recipes from award-winning chef Georgina Hayden. In Med-esque, award-winning food writer Georgina Hayden finds the very best recipes from across the Mediterranean and adapts them to suit the home cook. Incorporating the modern twists and tricks that made Greekish such a fan favorite, Med-esque is full of dreamy recipes that meet the summer produce season-and beat the heat-perfectly. From Spain to Egypt, the Balkans to Italy, these recipes are delicious, feel-good, and as sunny and refreshing as the Mediterranean itself

Your fellow Americans dispatches from across the country we call home

Santenello, Peter,

"Have you ever swapped stories on a porch with Amish snowbirds in Florida? Searched for reindeer with the Siberian Yupik in Alaska? Been a guest on a houseboat deep in the Louisiana bayou? Peter Santenello hadn't either, until after years spent traveling through eighty-five countries and living abroad, he realized the most unfamiliar territory was often his own American backyard. And so, with a camera in hand and an open mind, he began visiting communities across the country that most media overlooks or misrepresents, from tiny towns in Appalachia to the streets of East LA. What began as curiosity became--one story at a time--an intimate, revealing portrait of America today. From road trips and chance encounters to dinners shared in locals' homes, Your Fellow Americans captures what makes this country so dynamic, so resilient, and most of all, so very human. Because what Peter discovered on his travels wasn't a nation torn in two. He found something more complex and more powerful: people who want to be seen, who are willing to listen, and who still believe we're more alike than we are different."--

Peterson, Wendy Jo,

"A must-read guide for meal preppers and busy home cooks who want to make healthy, one-dish meals. Bowls For Dummies, walks you through the steps you need to follow to create vibrant, delicious, and healthy one-bowl meals that are perfect for busy weeknights, filling out a meal prep schedule, or impressing your lunch and dinner guests. Wendy Jo Peterson, an expert culinary dietitian, draws on over 25 years' experience in cooking, recipe writing, and speaking, offering detailed guides to building hearty grain bowls, protein-packed breakfasts, and even globally inspired dinners. Bowls For Dummies includes recipes from all around the world. You'll learn how to mix and match the ingredients in your kitchen to design interesting, tasty meals that satisfy the fussiest eaters in your home. You'll also discover how to stock your fridge and pantry, so you always have access to what you need to prepare a wholesome bowl"--Amazon

Sips of the seasons fresh cocktails for every holiday

Gualtieri, Sarah,

Whether you're hosting a summer gathering with friends, embracing spooky season with a Halloween party or spending Christmas with loved ones, learn how to make 40 irresistible drinks from the queen of cocktails, all from the comfort of your own home. With a special section for homemade syrups and tempting garnishes to top your cocktails off with flair and style, Sarah presents beautifully creative yet achievable recipes, focusing on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients for maximum accessibility.Indulge in a thirst-quenching Aperol Mimosa after a long day at work, sit back with a Hibiscus Paloma to kick off the weekend or try your hand at a Spiced Pomegranate Gimlet to ring in the festive season. Whatever the weather, whatever the occasion, Sarah will have you sipping your way through the seasons before you can say 'Cheers!'

"Two former high school sweethearts are reunited years later by a mutual friend's last wishes in this heartfelt novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Pact. Billie has a great life. She has a thriving practice as a doctor in New York City, a handsome boyfriend who adores her and a beautiful apartment. She's completely content until the phone rings one early one morning with bad news. Her best friend from high school, Erin, has died in a car accident, and her high school sweetheart, Mick, with whom she has had no contact in years, is calling from their hometown in Wisconsin to let her know. As Billie prepares to fly home for the funeral, memories come flooding back. She and Mick met in math class on her first day of high school. Billie and Erin hung out with a nerdier crowd; Mick was the star of the football team. Eventually their unlikely friendship blossomed into something more, the sweetest of young romances. But life has a way of taking people their separate ways, and by the time she was in medical school, Billie and Mick had said goodbye. Now in Wisconsin for the funeral, they learn that Erin's last wishes contain a life-altering request. What does that mean for the separate lives they've built? Powerful, gripping and romantic, Love You More is a moving story about the plot twists life has in store for us--and how we must become the authors of our own stories." --publisher

Lavender, Meredith,

"Following a shocking murder, a woman must face the husband she thought she knew...Este Walker didn't move to Florida to make friends. Five years ago, she ghosted her life in California to reinvent herself among the lakefront estates of Florida's elite. With a cocktail in hand, more money than she could ever spend, and a past she intends to keep hidden, she's finally content--or, you know, close enough. Her husband, Beau, and her best friend, Nora, are the only company Este needs. But when someone she'd much rather forget resurfaces, the past begins to close on her. And then a mysterious death turns Winter Park upside down--and Beau, who's keeping secrets of his own, is implicated...Thrust into a high-stakes murder investigation, Este must unravel a web of lies and deception to answer the question: What exactly happened in California, and has it come back to haunt her? More important: How is she going to get herself out of this mess?"--

Japanese gothic

Baker, Kylie Lee,

October 2026: Lee Turner doesn't remember how or why he killed his college roommate. The details are blurred and bloody. All he knows is he has to flee New York and go to the one place that might offer refuge -- his father's new home in Japan, a house hidden by sword ferns and wild ginger. But something is terribly wrong with the house: no animals will come near it, the bedroom window isn't a window, and a woman with a sword appears in the yard when night falls. October 1877: Sen is a young samurai in exile, hiding from the imperial soldiers in a house behind the sword ferns. A monster came home from war wearing her father's face, but Sen would do anything to please him, even turn her sword on her own mother. She knows the soldiers will soon slaughter her whole family when she sees a terrible omen: a young foreign man who appears outside her window

The Texas Hill Country

Johnstone, William W.,

"Three brothers and their sister, the Braxton heirs lost everything they had in Europe so they boarded a ship to the Texas coast, hoping to stake a claim in the land of opportunity. They knew frontier life would be hard -- but their troubles begin before they even reach Texas. A man is killed on board -- a member of the fierce MacLochlainn clan who blame one of the Braxtons for his death. So begins a blood-drenched feud that will haunt and pursue them as they try to build a future in Texas Hill Country" --

Knoll, Jessica,

"Faye is one half of a power producing duo with her Hollywood husband. Henry is a married father running the family business. On the surface, both of their lives have essentially gone to plan. But when their former beloved college professor suddenly passes away, Faye and Henry find themselves back on campus for the funeral, circling something old and dangerous. Something, if Faye is honest with herself, she has been trying to duplicate for years. But Henry is one of a kind. The kind who delivers a hypnotic apology for the way things ended. The kind who invites himself back to her hotel room. The kind who drugs and kidnaps her. When Faye comes to at Henry's remote mountain cabin, she's beside herself. Has Henry brought her here to punish her? She did, after all, write and star in a lauded episode of television based on their indelicate appetites and vicious breakup. As her week of captivity unfolds, Faye finds herself pulled back into his irresistible gravity. But as Faye and Henry spiral into their old dynamic, a sprawling, years-old mystery begins to take shape -- one that will rewrite history as Faye remembers it and reveal an astounding, cataclysmic truth."--

"In 1926, five women disappeared from a remote island in Vermont. Now, one-hundred years later, it's happening again. Struggling actress Marin Keane is shocked when she lands a role in a major motion picture about the unsolved mystery of New Avalon, an island on sprawling Lake Faraday in Vermont. She's even more surprised when she learns that the role requires a weeklong research trip to that very spot. Because New Avalon isn't your ordinary island. A century ago, it was a commune for spiritual mediums -- until they all vanished in 1926. The only trace of them was five dresses hanging from the branches of an old oak tree in the middle of the island, one for each missing woman. Some locals say they simply left. Others think they were murdered. But the prevailing opinion, thanks to a diary left behind by one of the vanished, a young woman named Daisy Rue, is that a séance gone wrong conjured something supernatural that took them all one by one. Not long after arriving, Marin and her castmates, including legendary actress Violet Wright and white-hot director Ronan Peters, begin to realize all is not right with New Avalon. They hear strange noises in the night and notice mysterious symbols left behind by the island's previous occupants. And after a sudden health emergency leaves Marin, Ronan, and the other actors stranded on the island, the disappearances begin again. Is it the work of someone trying to derail the movie? Or is the island's alleged supernatural past catching up with the present? As fear and suspicion mount, Marin turns to Daisy's diary, hoping it holds the key to figuring out what really happened to the women of New Avalon -- and how to keep the island's terrible history from repeating itself." --

Deaver, Jeffery,

A murder at a writer's conference. A brilliant sleuth. A mysterious woman who has gone into hiding. A serial killer with a never-before-seen motive. Everything that Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs know about the nature o fe evil is called into question in this collection of short stories

The case of the murdered muckraker

"Chicago, 1898. Junior detective Harriet Morrow finds herself doubting her skills when she's assigned to solve a murder case well above her pay grade. A muckraker has been found murdered after obtaining evidence of a powerful politician's corruption. Enlisting the help of Matthew McCabe, her only true confidante, and growing more protective of her relationship with the lovely Barbara Wozniak, Harriet will need to survive rising threats to assert her place in a world that's quick to dismiss her--and out a killer who's always one step ahead"--

Two purloined pillows

Pleiter, Allie, 1962-

"It's been a little over a year since Shelby started managing Nina's Nimble Needle. Next, she is excited to oversee two well-known needlepoint designers who will be participating in the town's arts festival. Laura Bitters and Paul Bardo have each stitched up one-of-a-kind pillows that should be big wins at the festival's auction ... until the pillows vanish. Things go from bad to tragic when Laura collapses--dead. Tests reveal she was poisoned. Resolved to piece together the truth, Shelby unravels a skein of suspects, resentment, jealousy, and betrayal, from which she will have to pull the one crucial thread tied to the killer"--Page 4 of cover

Most ardently yours

Sampson, Freya,

"Zoe Knight, a struggling romance writer, has sworn off men for good. At least...the ones in real life. Once a believer in a happily ever after, she now curbs her loneliness with the help of the best book boyfriends in literature--and there is no better man than Jane Austen's Mr. Darcy. So when she stumbles into a classic London bookshop and argues with the annoyingly attractive store owner, Nick, who refuses to sell romance novels, she decides to liberate him of a dusty copy of Pride & Prejudice abandoned on a top shelf. But this is no ordinary book. After reading from the pages, Zoe finds herself in a remarkable situation: she has accidentally summoned the Mr. Darcy to the real world. Now, she's face-to-face with the man she's loved forever, and he's everything she dreamed he would be. Handsome? Check. Brooding? Check. Talks like he swallowed a thesaurus? Check and check. But even in all his regency perfection, can he ever be as good as in the novel? And if he's here, in her London apartment trying to figure out how to work a shower, what will happen to the literary world he came from? With Nick--the last man she could ever be prevailed upon to work with--urging her to send the fictional Darcy back to his own story, Zoe will have to decide what she really wants from a happy ending, before it's too late"--

Korman, Gordon,

Due to an administrative mix-up, troublemaker Donovan Curtis is sent to the Academy of Scholastic Distinction, a special program for gifted and talented students, after pulling a major prank at middle school

Biological war a scenario

Jacobsen, Annie,

From Annie Jacobsen, the author of the bestselling Nuclear War: A Scenario, a book on a subject that has long orbited her reporting: biological warfare. A lab accident, a bio-attack, a global pandemic, and the collapse of human society. In this essential new book, based on dozens of new interviews with experts with high-level political, governmental, medical, and military responsibility, Annie Jacobsen examines this very scenario. It would only be a matter of days from such a global infection before the infrastructure built to handle this gravest of situations would be in a battle for human existence. The fallout: mass death, total societal breakdown, widespread insurrection, anarchy, and a plague-ravaged wasteland that no longer resembles modern civilization. In other words, dystopia. Following the gripping narrative style that launched Nuclear War to the New York Times bestseller list, Jacobsen looks deeply at a situation that is in some ways the opposite of a nuclear bomb: there is no mushroom cloud, no shock wave or blast. Instead, the scenario that could end the world as we know it begins with something so small, and something so malicious, that when used for evil, only evil can result. This is what could happen; a ticking-clock roadmap to the hours, days, and weeks following the release of a biological agent, that serves as the most essential, forward-looking journalism in preparation for urgent societal upheaval

Blunt instrument

Bloom, Amy, 1953-

"The case of the bludgeoned lecturer has all of Cromwell University reeling. The murder weapon--a bust of Nathaniel Hawthorne--does seem to indicate that the attack may have been academically motivated. Enter Dell Chandler, the failed English professor turned self-taught private detective whom Dr. Cutty calls in to investigate the crime. She has the background to tease out the motives among the staff and just enough experience to conduct a thorough inquiry. If she solves the case before the cops do, the university could keep the whole thing quiet. But to do so, she'll have to dodge her own demons from her past life as a disgraced academic"--

Morris, Heather (Screenwriter),

"Jesse is fifteen. She loves her friends, her little brother and her parents, even when they're arguing, which feels constant these days. But most of all, she loves playing video games. Even from her hospital bed. Alex is twenty-nine. He doesn't love a lot of things and isn't really sure he knows how to. A virtual reality games designer, his work desk is empty except for his computer, much like his life sometimes feels. Then Jesse makes a wish. A simple one: a video experience made of her life, something to be there, just in case she isn't. One loving teenager. One lonely adult. Which one will get the happy ending?"--

The lumber baron's wife

Austin, Lynn N.,

"When the young wife of a powerful lumber baron vanishes into the wilds of frontier Michigan, her friend is left to unravel the truth in this captivating dual-timeline novel. 1873. After a devastating loss, Hannah Wagner never imagined she'd leave her comfortable home for the harsh, unfamiliar wilderness near Lake Michigan. But when Henry Abernathy -- a friend of her husband, John -- offers them a fresh start in a booming lumber town, where John's skills as a doctor are sorely needed, Hannah reluctantly agrees. There, she meets Kate, Henry's spirited, much younger wife. Kate's sharp tongue and outsider status have made her unwelcome among the town's elite, and when she begins confiding in Hannah, it's clear her marriage is not what it seems . . . and that a secret from her past could destroy everything. Present day. Ashley Gilbert never planned to settle in Michigan, but when her husband lands his dream job as a conservationist, she agrees to follow. While restoring their historic home -- built in the 19th century for a doctor and his wife -- Ashley becomes captivated by its past and its connection to the nearby Abernathy mansion, now being transformed into a museum. While volunteering with the restoration, she stumbles upon the unsolved mystery of Kate Abernathy's disappearance. What begins as curiosity soon becomes a quest for the truth -- one that will connect her to two women whose stories and struggles echo and inspire her own."--

Daughters of the sun and moon

"In 1870, three Chinese women arrive in the small, dusty, and violent pueblo of Los Angeles. Dove, the bound-footed daughter of an imperial scholar, is entrancing and innocent. These characteristics should bring her great rewards, beginning with her arranged marriage to a much older merchant. Petal, the big-footed daughter of peasants, has grown up hungry and with dirt between her toes. In a moment of desperation, Petal's father sells her to buy money for rice seed, and she is loaded onto a ship to the Gold Mountain--America--where she is once again sold. Moon is married to a doctor of traditional Chinese medicine. She is educated, speaks fluent English, and has been endowed with a face of great beauty, yet her failed footbinding as a child has left her with a limp that lessens her value in the eyes of many. Each woman has her own desires. Dove wants to love and be loved, Petal desires freedom, and Moon seeks justice. Together they face a larger society that wishes them not one ounce of good will. Anti-Chinese sentiment is strong in Los Angeles, and this eventually leads to the Night of Horrors during which all three women are challenged in ways they could not have imagined. Brought together by hardship and heartbreak, they must use their bravery, endurance, and ability to 'eat bitterness' to discover their voices, find freedom, and connect through solace and friendship. Together they are daughters of the sun and moon."--

World's okayest oracle (reluctantly) seeks demon

"Gwen Wexloff might be able to see the future, but not when it matters. Her visions invariably involve piddling issues, which means--unlike most oracles-she's spent her life predicting for everyday humans instead of international power brokers. After a clutch of brain-slurping zombies escapes from their compound that had been walled off, Gwen experiences the first genuinely world-altering vision of her life . . . and now she needs help. Unfortunately, that help comes from Hugh Blacke, the same starchy (but annoyingly cute) demon who watched her bomb her oracle verification test decades ago. To Gwen's dismay, the two of them will need to work together to unravel the deadly conspiracy behind the zombie breach, despite their complicated past and the secrets they're keeping. Even with Gwen's newfound power, she couldn't have foreseen how quickly they'd both want more than a simple partnership. But the clock is ticking--and with the fate of humanity at stake, Gwen and Hugh will have to decide how much they're willing to risk for an unexpected, passionate love . . . and a future together that might prove very short indeed"-- Provided by publisher

McMahon, Jennifer, 1968-

1919: Frankie O'Massey has always been the black sheep of isolated Boone's Ferry, Vermont. Her uncle, Dr. Thomas Endicott, has been training her in the science of medicine, something the townspeople are wary of. When a mysterious illness strikes the town, and the community suspects supernatural forces, the two desperately search for a logical explanation. Patient zero seems to be the town's knackerman--a recluse who collects dead and dying farm animals to make use of their parts. 2016: Siblings Ashley and Malcolm lost their mother two years ago. When their grandmother dies, they inherit a property in Boone's Ferry--a place they've heard of but their grandmother has always refused to talk about--and embark on a trip to their ancestral home. The idyllic town is full of autumnal décor, picturesque farmland, and small-town charm. But some of the townspeople aren't very welcoming--and they have some unsettling traditions, like leaving offerings to a vengeful spirit four times a year

The view from here

Hall, Rachel Howzell,

"After eleven years, Nicole Baxter and her husband Truman's marriage is beginning to fracture. Suddenly, during a scuba diving accident near Catalina Island, Truman is gone. No body. No signs of foul play. Presumed dead. Clinging to the hope that Truman might still be alive, Nicole is devastated, in denial, and struggling with insomnia, as well as guilt over the secrets she kept from the man she loved--a pregnancy, a miscarriage, and an incautious fling with an attentive neighbor. Then come the strange occurrences putting Nicole further on edge. The scent of Truman's cologne. The wet footprints in the house. The cryptic texts from his phone. And the message written on her bathroom mirror: I'll luv u 4ever. Nicole has never felt so alone, isolated, and paranoid. If she's losing her mind, then why does it seem so real? If it's real, how is that possible? As Nicole's grip on reality slips away, the answers are becoming a matter of life and death"--

Cathryn, Annie,

"Leah Wright spends her days advising thousands of podcast listeners on how to live their best lives. But since her husband Elliot died, she has been running on autopilot--until a very public on-air meltdown forces her into a mandatory leave of absence. With her career at stake and her sponsors wavering, Leah is finally compelled to confront the silence of her empty home. Then, the impossible happens. A bouquet of flowers arrives at her door with a note from Elliot. Hidden among his belongings, Leah discovers an itinerary for the surprise trip to Florence that he never had the chance to give her. Urged by her sister-in-law to find closure, Leah flies to Italy, only to uncover that Elliot has left her one final gift: a scavenger hunt through the winding, sun-drenched streets of the city. As the clues become more personal, the mystery deepens. How could he have known what she would need to hear months after his death? To find the final message, Leah must stop hiding behind her podcast persona and confront the secret guilt she has been carrying--or risk remaining broken forever"--Page 4 of cover

When she was ours

Nordberg, Anna,

Thea Erickson, a renowned surgeon, is filled with both joy and grief as her family gathers at their home on a summer night in 1995. Her elder daughter Phoebe is getting married, but even the happiness of the day feels bittersweet, as Thea grapples with a terminal cancer diagnosis. She worries she won't be around to support her younger daughter Astra, who's still in college, but even Thea cannot foresee what is to come--a terrible accident the night of the wedding that changes Astra's life forever. In a last-ditch effort to protect her family, Thea arranges a secret meeting with an old family friend and extracts a promise that will reverberate long after she's gone. Years after her mother's death, Astra has moved forward with a career and relationship, but she still struggles with her grief. When a man reaches out to her and Phoebe, offering a window into their mother's past, Astra must make a choice, and her decision forces her to face what it means to love someone after they're gone, who we decide to forgive, and how families reckon with the past

We the women the hidden heroes who shaped America

O'Donnell, Norah,

"Over a decades-long, distinguished career ... journalist Norah O'Donnell has made it her mission to shed light on untold women's stories. Now, in honor of America's 250th birthday, O'Donnell focuses that passion on the American heroines who helped change the course of history. ... Through extensive research and interviews, as well as historical documents and old photos, O'Donnell curates a ... portrait of these fierce fighters for freedom. From Mary Katherine Goddard, who printed the first signed Declaration of Independence, to the Forten family women, who were active in the abolition and suffrage movements and were considered the 'Black Founders' of Philadelphia, to the first women who served in the armed forces even before they had the right to vote, O'Donnell brings these extraordinary women together for the first time, and in doing so writes the American story anew"--

An education in longing

Stein, Charlotte,

"A darkly sexy romance about a young woman attending an enchanted school, who must defeat a malevolent force only through accessing a very powerful magic... one that's rooted in her sexual desire. When Mina manages to pass The Test and gain entry to a university that reveals a world of magic just beyond ours, she's determined to go and prove her worth. But Harrowhall is full of dangers untold, and hardships unnumbered. And every one of them seems designed for only the privileged to pass. If she has any hope of becoming the witch she longs to be, she's going to have to rely on the last person she wants to: Harker St James, the most lethal student to ever walk those haunted halls. And once she unearths his dark secret, she has the means to persuade him. Not to mention a way to keep him at bay. Because Harker isn't just the key to her salvation. He's the deadly snare that daily threatens to drag her down. Desire fires her magic, but any feeling for him is a poison she simply can't afford. Even though the fate of Harrowhall, and the magic it was built on, may very well depend on doing all the things she really shouldn't."--Publisher

Time travel for beginners

Moriarty, Jaclyn,

"On a bustling road in Sydney, Australia, lies a nondescript storefront known simply as the Time Travel Agency. At once a confounding mystery and a beacon of hope, the Agency attracts those at a crossroads in their life. Single mother Anna is in desperate need of change, and the Agency gives her the chance to begin her career-and life-anew. Teddy is a genius at salvaging businesses but needs saving himself, and he's drawn to the Agency hoping to travel back in time to untangle his troubled childhood and his recently imploded marriage. Jade has no interest in the Agency at all, because there's no way people are literally time traveling, right? Jade's present is challenging enough with her spirited, increasingly bad-tempered daughter and a deeply buried secret too painful for words. As Anna's, Teddy's, and Jade's paths converge, the question of just how legitimate the Agency's ventures into the past are becomes a provocative, tantalizing, and even heart-wrenching one to parse-but there is no denying that the ripple effects through all three of their lives are very, very real"-- Provided by publisher

The unselected journals of Emma M. Lion. Vol. 4

"The year is 1883 and Emma M. Lion has returned to her London neighbourhood of St. Crispian's. But Emma's plans for a charmed and studious life are sabotaged by her eccentric Cousin Archibald, her formidable Aunt Eugenia, and the slightly odd denizens of St. Crispian's. Emma M. Lion offers up her Unselected Journals, however self-incriminating they may be, which comprise a series of novella-length volumes. Armed with wit and a sideways amusement, Emma documents the curious realities of her life at Lapis Lazuli House"--Page 4 of cover

Raked away in September

"Rowan Blackwood, the infamous Earl of Haversham, has spent his life running from responsibility. He has no desire for the shackles of matrimony. But when he exits the notorious Dark Walks of Vauxhall Gardens a mere heartbeat behind Lady Tamsin Fairchild, a single gossip column ruins them both. Faced with a choice between a deadly duel with Tamsin's furious brother or a wedding ring, Rowan begrudgingly chooses the altar. Lady Tamsin had only stepped into the shadows of Vauxhall to save a dear friend from certain ruin. ... To salvage her family's name, she must marry the Rake of September--the one man her brother loathes above all others, and a scoundrel she has vowed to keep at arm's length"--Preliminary pages

Cumming, Charles, 1971-

"Max Radinsky thought he was living the perfect life in Athens. But when his girlfriend, Yasmine, is forced to flee the city, Max joins her on a desperate journey across Greece. What begins as an escape becomes a fight for survival as the young couple are targeted by an international manhunt. Untrained and living off their wits, they know their luck won't last forever. Lachlan Kite, head of covert intelligence service BOX 88, hasn't seen his former lover, Martha Raine, for more than twenty years. But when Martha begs his help in finding her missing son, Kite has no choice but to act. What they uncover is worse than either could have imagined. Yasmine is carrying a secret which could destabilize the Middle East for a generation--and a team of merciless Israeli intelligence agents have been given orders to kill her on sight. To save Max--and avert a global crisis-- Kite and Martha must reach the young couple before their pursuers close in"--

Secrets in La Alhambra

Burchill, Katelyn,

"Fifteen-year-old Carmen and her fourteen-year-old sister Maribel have a unique opportunity that not many other kids have: they live in the famous Alhambra palace in Granada, Spain. One day while they are exploring their home, they discover a mysterious well. Carmen, Maribel, and their parents explore this mysterious well. While they are there, will they unlock secrets that are held within the Alhambra's past?"--Page 4 of cover

"Renegade paleontologist Ripley Adams is this close to digging up a fossil treasure and vindication. She's spent the last three years in academic exile after her ex-boyfriend stole her work, betrayed her trust, and broke her heart in one fell swoop. If she can unearth a complete specimen of her newest discovery--a never-before-seen missing link between dinosaurs and birds--it will put her back on the map and finally restore her ruined reputation. But when unfairly hot Oxford professor James Smithson crashes Ripley's dig site, she realizes she's not the only one searching for redemption in the Montana dirt. James is convinced a splashy new fossil is a fraud, and he needs Ripley's help to prove it. She'd tell the buttoned-up Brit where to stick his suspicions, but the fake fossil is eerily similar to hers...and the fraudster is her ex. The race is on to reveal a T-rex-sized discovery. Polar opposites Ripley and James will have to find common ground if they're going to take down a hoax that could ruin them both. And as they dig deeper into their unlikely attraction, Ripley's excavation boots won't be the only things getting a little dirty..." --

The devil knows her name

"A hundred years ago, a witch sold her soul to save her life-but now she must stop the devil from collecting his due in this gripping and nuanced debut horror novel. The devil was as my mother and grandmother had always described him: polite enough that you might forget yourself, so beautiful that you'd want to, so dangerous if you did. Attacked by the man she desired and at the brink of death, Tess Wynne vowed she would do anything to live-and the devil heard her. Their bargain meant she would remain ageless and tethered to the land she nearly died on, at the edge of the isolated Appalachian town of Burrsville. Her home is now a wildlife sanctuary, and the spells she's woven keep the land and community safe. But then Tess rescues an orphaned fawn with unnatural appetites, and her instinct to protect this strange creature puts her at odds with Burrsville's residents. And when a new pastor comes to town and begins chipping away at the trust she's gained, threatening the sanctuary and its animals, the careful edges of Tess's world begin to fray. The devil whispers in her ear that he can save the sanctuary if she'll just pay his price, and Tess must decide if she'll trust in her own magic to save what she loves-or surrender to his will"-- Provided by publisher

Summer state of mind

Harvey, Kristy Woodson,

"After the worst day in her professional life, burnt-out NICU nurse Daisy Stevens runs to Cape Carolina, North Carolina, looking for a new life -- and possibly new romance. On her first day at her "simpler" job, high school baseball coach Mason Thaysden discovers an abandoned baby, sending ripples through the entire tight-knit town of Cape Carolina. Mason is still struggling to reconcile the scars of the injury that kept him out of the big leagues, stuck in his hometown, and searching for a way out. This newcomer and the child they've saved together might be just the motivation he needs to stay put. Sparks fly as Mason acquaints Daisy with Cape Carolina, introducing her to his friends and family, including his batty Aunt Tilley, who is looking for relief from long-buried family secrets and her own fresh start. But as Daisy becomes increasingly attached to this abandoned child, and begins facing her own demons in the process, a startling discovery is made that threatens to rip the entire town of Cape Carolina apart, placing Daisy, Mason, and Tilley in the center of the storm."--

I kissed her first

Cayouette, Betty,

"An aspiring chef and world-famous popstar cook up what starts to sound like a love song in this sapphic new adult debut from Betty Cayouette. This is Riley's last summer as a chef. At least, this is what she's promised her dads, who run a Cape Cod lobster shack and don't want their daughter to follow in their stress-ridden footsteps. So Riley decides to go big and audition as a private chef for a singer's European tour. When she finds out she got the gig, she's thrilled. But when she learns that the singer she'll be cooking for is Luna Leya, she and her sister's favorite popstar? She almost can't believe it. Soon enough, Riley and Luna strike up an unexpected friendship, much to Luna's manager's disapproval. Luna should be focused on getting her Grammy, which means pulling off this tour without a hitch and continuing to date the notorious singer/heart throb/beloved bad boy Hudson, who's rocketed her to a new level of fame with their hit single. Luna should definitely not be sneaking off to the Eiffel Tower and private Andalucian dinners to spend time with Riley. As the two get closer, Riley thinks she might be losing her mind. Is it possible the Luna Leya is flirting with her? And is there a world where Riley could keep her dream of being a chef alive? Soon, things will reach a tipping point and both Riley and Luna will be left wondering: could their story be a love song after all?"-- Provided by publisher

"A stunning novel of romance and redemption set in the Spunes, OR world, filled with heartbreak and hope from "master of emotion" (Rachel Lynn Solomon) USA Today bestselling author Tarah DeWitt. Bea always wanted to be a mom. But she never expected she'd have to lose her best friend to do it. Armed with nothing but her best friend's eggs and a bucket list to complete, Bea's world is a sea of changes. When she needs a place to stay, her longtime friend Silas steps in to help. A firefighter grappling with the aftermath of an accident, Silas has his own challenges to work through that have left him cautious and vulnerable. At first, they expect nothing. But as these two former sunshines knit together in a love that has been unfulfilled until now, a new beginning comes out of the ashes of the past-one that will lead to a love that can withstand all the slings and arrows, joys and triumphs, that life can throw. Tarah DeWitt's novels are: "Pure magic." - Elsie Silver "[Filled with] melt-your-face off intimacy." - Jessica Joyce "Aching and sexy." - Julie Soto"-- Provided by publisher

Wild goose chase

Adler, Sarah, 1991-

Contains content warning. Reader discretion is advised

Eckstein, Ashley, 1981-

"Ella Rose Holt believes in magic. Not always the fairy-tale kind, but the quiet kind that shows up when you least expect it. On the brink of her golden birthday, chasing acting dreams in Los Angeles, Ella's life feels full of possibility--and just a little unfinished. Christian Lucas has built his world on discipline, dedication, and the game he loves. As a professional baseball player, his life is carefully scheduled, a bit guarded, and rarely spontaneous. When a chance encounter, a lucky number, and a not-so-blind blind date bring them together, neither is prepared for the connection that follows. What starts as an unexpected meeting quickly becomes something deeper--an easy friendship, a steady trust, and a romance that grows quietly but undeniably. As their worlds collide under bright stadium lights and red-carpet flashes, Ella and Christian must decide whether love has a place in lives already full of ambition, sacrifice, and dreams in motion"--Page 4 of cover

Romance is dead

"Scream queen Quinn has had it with scary movies. After years as Hollywood's horror It Girl, she's sick of the tabloids and the off-screen drama. So she's decided: one last film, before quitting for good. All that stands in her way is leading man Teddy James. Reality TV star and renowned playboy Teddy has looks to kill for, but absolutely no talent. AKA, Quinn's worst nightmare. That's until they stumble - literally - across a dead body on set. Everyone believes it's a tragic accident, but Quinn's not convinced. So she offers Teddy a deal: acting lessons in exchange for his help investigating. And as Teddy and Quinn dig deeper, she begins to wonder what's most at risk here - their lives, or her heart?"--Publisher

After losing her job, twenty-four-year-old Caitlin Parker returns home and reluctantly takes a position at the Willow Creek Renaissance Faire, the place where she experienced her first heartbreak. There she encounters Alexander Wright, the sword-fighting, Shakespeare-quoting man who ended their relationship years earlier. As Alex tries to make amends and the two spend another summer together at the Faire, old feelings return, forcing them to reconsider their past and decide whether their renewed romance can survive beyond the summer

See you next Tuesday

Stayman-London, Kate

In every election, they're the issue. Anya Katz is Type A and highly driven with unfaltering morals; she's never met a group project she wouldn't rather do all by herself. Gabe Hunt is a staggeringly handsome and charming golden boy who'll do whatever it takes to win. At work on Democratic campaigns, Anya and Gabe fight about everything--but how long can they fight their undeniable attraction? See You Next Tuesday follows Anya and Gabe through a decade of elections, from all-night phone banks and piles of greasy takeout to glitzy celebrity fundraisers and presidential debates. They say politics is the art of making change, but working in politics changes you--and Anya and Gabe navigate dizzying highs and devastating lows in their professional and personal lives as they evolve from enemies to grudgingly respectful colleagues to best friends to lovers . . . to bitter rivals. With breakneck banter, sizzling chemistry, and clear-eyed optimism, See You Next Tuesday is an uplifting and addictive portrait of two lovers passionately working to make history--if only they can overcome their own

Flirty fall fling

"I read the grumpy skeptic's fortune in the bottom of a coffee cup. The grounds say he'll find true love, but I tell him to expect a flirty fall fling-- In my defense, he thinks I'm a fraud and made it clear he doesn't believe in l-o-v-e. I try to forget him, but he keeps appearing wherever I go. Then he offers me five grand per hour to break a family curse he swears is real. Considering I need the money to repair the roof of my haunted manor, I help him. Our sessions end before the autumn equinox, and instead of walking away he proposes a new deal: be each other's until Halloween. Against my better judgment, I agree, but with strict rules. Between sneaking around at the apple orchard and finding each other in the hay maze, I catch myself not wanting to keep him my dirty little secret. The town's meddling matchmakers don't know their beloved Jamie is Jameson Cross, a billionaire in hiding. Or that he's in my bed every night. When the paparazzi track him down and the tabloids leak that he's dating a witch, his bags are already packed for New York. The cup said he'd find his forever, and I don't believe it's me. Magically, the stubborn man who's never been able to commit to anyone longer than thirty days is determined to prove me wrong. And I think the universe might be on his side. Pfft."--Page 4 of cover

"Raised by her three overbearing brothers, Scarlett Bodine is a hell-raising tomboy with a tool belt. A tornado stirring up trouble everywhere she goes. Her favorite pastimes? Drinking any man under the table and two-stepping. But she has zero interest in love. Scarlett's only being neighborly when she claims her sexy next-door neighbor as her new pet project. Devlin McAllister is a man at rock bottom. Marriage, political career, five-year plan to Washington, D.C. All destroyed with one well-placed jab. The golden boy is now the black sheep relegated to Bootleg Springs, a tiny West Virginia town with two claims to fame: 1. Moonshine and 2. The cold case disappearance of a teen girl. Devlin just wants to lick his wounds. But Scarlett has other ideas for his tongue and the rest of him. She's determined to bring him back to life, even if getting him back on his feet means never seeing him again. But when an old mystery becomes new news, she'll need his help to survive the scandal"--

A taste of magic

O'Malley, Tricia,

She's hexed. He's her ex. And if they can't bake in harmony, Briarhaven's big cooking competition might just go up in smoke. Lyra MacGregor's magic is as unpredictable as her love life--especially when her spellwork starts misfiring during the filming of Briarhaven's favorite reality TV show: Bewitching Bake Off. Even worse? She's paired with Rabbie Barclay, her high school sweetheart turned heartbreak. He's never baked a thing in his life. She turns spoons into hedgehogs when he's nearby. But with the cameras rolling, the curse deepening, and old sparks reigniting, they'll have to cook up more than just a winning cake to survive. Because in Briarhaven, baking is spellwork, and love is the trickiest recipe of all

Accidentally wedded to a werewolf

Taylor, Isabelle (Romance author),

"Spoiled heiress Luna Stack is meant to be sipping mai tais on a beach with her fun-loving fiancé. Instead, a snowstorm strands her in Claw Haven, Alaska, a cozy town full of monsters living the quiet life. At least the werewolf innkeeper's hot - until he opens his mouth. Luna's more than ready to leave the grumpy wolf and his decrepit inn behind as soon as the snow clears, but when a potion mishap bonds the two of them together, she resigns herself to staying in Claw Haven, just for a little while. She's only werewolf married, though, not married married, like, legally. No big deal. Oliver Musgrove wants nothing to do with his new 'wife.' He has annoying, friendly townsfolk to ignore, and he's lost his ability to shift, which means his alpha ambitions are currently on hold. Unfortunately, no matter how much Oliver wants to keep his distance from Luna, the bond says otherwise. Even though the two can't stand each other, maybe they can stop bickering long enough to explore the magical spark between them... After all, what's a little knotting between enemies?"--Page 4 of cover

"Two former high school sweethearts are reunited years later by a mutual friend's last wishes in this heartfelt novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Pact. Billie has a great life. She has a thriving practice as a doctor in New York City, a handsome boyfriend who adores her and a beautiful apartment. She's completely content until the phone rings one early one morning with bad news. Her best friend from high school, Erin, has died in a car accident, and her high school sweetheart, Mick, with whom she has had no contact in years, is calling from their hometown in Wisconsin to let her know. As Billie prepares to fly home for the funeral, memories come flooding back. She and Mick met in math class on her first day of high school. Billie and Erin hung out with a nerdier crowd; Mick was the star of the football team. Eventually their unlikely friendship blossomed into something more, the sweetest of young romances. But life has a way of taking people their separate ways, and by the time she was in medical school, Billie and Mick had said goodbye. Now in Wisconsin for the funeral, they learn that Erin's last wishes contain a life-altering request. What does that mean for the separate lives they've built? Powerful, gripping and romantic, Love You More is a moving story about the plot twists life has in store for us--and how we must become the authors of our own stories." --publisher

See you at the Sunset

Lee, Susan (Novelist),

"Jia Chung is living the dream...until she gets fired from her job, yet again. With her mom breathing down her neck to move home, she needs an escape, fast. When Mimi, her beloved grandmother, invites her to spend the summer in Palm Springs, Jia jumps at the chance. Staying at Sunset Hills Senior Living Community is exactly where a free spirit like Jia can thrive--among people living their best, sun-soaked, fun-filled lives. So what if they're all octogenarians? Henry Shin lives by the rules. It's what overworked corporate lawyers do. They don't fly off to Palm Springs to help their grandfathers move into a new home. But Dennis is Henry's only family. How else can Henry make sure he's settled and safe? The boisterous Zumba classes, daily happy hours, and spicy book clubs were a surprise though. And at the center, leading the charge, is a bright, vivacious stunner named Jia Chung. The same face he'd had a one-night stand with a few months back. And the same woman Henry was forced to terminate at his company the morning after. As carefree days turn into hot, steamy nights, the chemistry between Henry and Jia ignites. But when the real world beckons, should what happens at the Sunset stay at the Sunset?"--

Fay, Constance,

"He's a corporate prince burdened by responsibility. She's an orphaned assassin suffering a crisis of faith. Together, they just might save the universe. Itzel grew up as the sole bright, sunny spark in the dark monastery of a death goddess. She was excellent at the killing bit, that wasn't the problem, but she wasn't so great at following commands. After being (mostly) booted from their order, she has a better life now with the ragtag crew of the starship Calamity. But when she and the rest of her crew attend a gathering of the most powerful Families in the universe, her old superiors come calling with one last chance at redemption for her worst mistake. She must kill Lucien Chandra, a prince of one of those Families. After her first attempt goes wrong, Itzel realizes that her target is far more than the repressed rule-follower he seems. Lucien is kind, intelligent, and open to new experiences, even if that new experience is waking up with an assassin poised over his bed. She's just starting to explore a future where she doesn't kill at her goddess's whims when sabotage strikes the Family Summit. Itzel and Lucien are thrown into crisis as a new, inexorable enemy is revealed. With no help in sight, they must fight not only for their own survival but for the future of charted space. If they succeed in creating a new world, the question remains; what kind of man wants a future with his would-be assassin?"--

It's business as usual for Ship Leader Parnell Shi-Sawahla and the crew of the corvette Sassafras. Ride a Massif to a new system, fight the enemy, repeat. For more than two hundred years humans have been hitching rides on these sentient, starfaring mountain ranges, colonising planets and exporting an on and off again war between Earth and Mars. But the big questions are always there, behind every battle, every new colony, every new star system discovery. Why do the Massifs carry humans to the stars? Why do they help us export our wars? What's in it for the Massifs? Ship crews aren't supposed to ask these questions, they aren't supposed to think about these questions, and they definitely aren't supposed to go deep and talk to Massif avatars. But now Parnell and his tight-knit crew must try to find the answers, to save not only themselves but the future of humanity

The dragon has some complaints

Wiswell, John, 1981-

"In this heartfelt and humorous fantasy from the Nebula-winning author of Someone You Can Build a Nest In, a dragon whose three heads bear rather...different...personalities finds family in the most unexpected of places"-- Provided by publisher

The republic of memory

El Sayed, Mahmud,

"The Safina is a city-ship halfway through its four-hundred-year voyage from the ruins of Earth to a new colony world. Its crew maintains the ship, generation after generation, while protecting their ancestors in cryostasis so that one day they will be able to enjoy a fresh start under clear blue skies. But when blackouts begin, unrest follows. The ship can only continue running smoothly with the cooperation of the crew. And the crew has had enough. As coordinated acts of resistance coincide with a much more complex conspiracy, a chain of events is set in motion that will change life on the Safina forever." -- Back cover

McGuire, Seanan,

"The...author takes us back to the world of the Alchemical Journeys in this action-packed follow-up to Middlegame, Seasonal Fears, and Tidal Creatures. The gods live and die at our whim. More than a century has passed since Asphodel Baker refined the process allowing her to imbue alchemically created life with power in a way no one else had ever been able to achieve. More than a century since she built the Impossible City on the ruins of Olympus, forging it from nothing more than imagination and spite, and penned it in plain view, enabling it to be read and cherished and believed by children the world over. And now, so long after her exit from the world, the descendants of her dark alchemy-who exist in a reality that inches ever closer to the hellscape of her imagination-step into a place of birth, of discovery, of horror, to make amends for the sins of the past. Can the gods of today defeat the evils of their maker, or will the legacy of the most powerful alchemist the world has ever known prove to be their undoing?"--

Pasha the Storm

Codega, Linda H.,

Pasha the Northern Storm was once the most infamous Meridian pirate who ever sailed the sister oceans. Now, a decade into her exile, Pasha's afterlife is being held hostage by Atle, an absurdly attractive noble who knows far too much about pirate magic--but not enough about sailing to realize how dangerous Pasha really is. Minister Atle Itaavar is duty-bound to serve the Kingdom of Garda, but as Queen Thivaldís gathers support for her ambitions of empire, Atle turns to treason to stop her. In order to destroy the Queen's new necromantic navy, Atle plans to steal the Queen's flagship, kidnap a washed-up pirate to sail it, and track down a legendary killer whale to bring it down. But the hunt for the great undying whale drags Pasha, Atle, and the crew of the Dog into a cosmic reckoning as they face threats from ghosts and gods alike--and the Queen of Garda is close behind

Fleet of ghosts

Anderson, Taylor, 1963-

"An expeditionary force will discover unfamiliar lands, fight deadly foes, and reveal secrets as they explore the mysterious new Earth they now call home in this gripping alternate history adventure set in the world of the New York Times bestselling Destroyermen series. Ever since the World War II-era destroyer USS Walker was marooned on a strange alternate Earth, naturalist Courtney Bradford has been eager to fully explore the planet. Now that the war with the Alliance's enemies has settled into an uneasy peace, he is given leave to organize the Corps of Discovery, a motley company formed of veterans of the Great War from all over the Alliance. On board the rebuilt Walker, they set out to investigate reports of a region in the Pacific where ships have gone missing and a terrible bright flash of light on the horizon was witnessed. But what they find there is beyond anyone's imagination: a great battered fleet made up of strange ships. Courtney suspects the rusty armada may have been transported to this world from another, the same way the Walker was four years ago. What none of them know is that the Alliance's enemies are already aware of these lost ships-and the deadly technology they can harvest from them-and are willing to go to any lengths to steal them. Courtney, his crew of inexperienced cadets, and a handful of lethal commandos are all that stand in the way of another global war-one that the exhausted Grand Alliance simply can't win"--

Walsh, Victoria S.,

She doesn't remember her past. But some memories come with a cost. Eira Eckhart has spent years building a quiet life in a small town at the edge of a recently overthrown kingdom. Her memory is fractured, her past a blur--but with her shop, her loyal rabbit familiar, and practicing only the potions magic still legal under the watchful eye of the Iron Empire, she's managed to remain unnoticed by the empire's witch hunters. Until Hugo Venton walks through her door. Brash, clever, and infuriatingly handsome, Hugo is searching for something...and seems to know more about Eira than she knows about herself. But when a terrifying encounter with an unnatural, deadly new breed of soldier puts a price on her head, she has no choice but to join Hugo on his quest. Their hunt for a missing princess pulls Eira across the continent--and deeper into a past she can't recall. As buried memories, mysteries in the Iron Empire's capital, forgotten feelings, and the truth behind her identity begin to surface, Eira realizes the forbidden magic simmering in her veins might be the very thing that could save them from the Iron Empire's forces as they draw ever closer...if she can remember how to control it in time

Engines of reason

Tchaikovsky, Adrian, 1972-

"The highly anticipated sequel to the Hugo Award-nominated Elder Race, by Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning author Adrian Tchaikovsky. On a planet where stories govern identity, where science and magic are merely a point of view, a fallen princess, a reluctant wizard, and a precocious child must unravel the past to shape the future. Betrayal, ancient myths, and a clash of worlds converge in this spellbinding tale of courage, friendship, and self-discovery from one of science fiction's most compelling voices"-- Provided by publisher

Ward, Dayton, 1967-

2401: Just weeks after defeating a devastating joint attack by rogue Changelings and remnants of the Borg Collective, Starfleet and the Federation face a long period of recovery that requires replacing lost personnel and ships. While touring the U.S.S. Titan-A, which is just beginning an extensive repair-and-refit process that will take nearly a year to complete, newly promoted Captain Seven of Nine and her first officer, Commander Raffi Musiker, experience a bizarre temporal event which renders them both unconscious and sends Seven into a deep coma. In the aftermath of this inexplicable attack, Admirals Jean-Luc Picard and Beverly Crusher are surprised by the appearance of Crusher's son, Wesley. Now a Traveler capable of traversing through all of space and time, he warns them that forces he cannot identify are working to disrupt time for unknown and potentially catastrophic reasons. Reality as they know it is in jeopardy and, despite their initial best efforts, the effects are not contained but instead continue to escalate. Picard, Crusher, and Musiker join Wesley in hunting through time to stop whoever or whatever seems hellbent on rewriting history. But what is their unknown adversary's ultimate objective? Left unchecked, their efforts might well erase from existence those Picard and his friends hold most dear. What could justify attempting to defy fate itself?

"After the disastrous events in the Havenwood, Saffron Killoran's revenge for the slaughter of her parents has slipped through her fingers. Still deep undercover amidst the Bloodmoon gang-following her handler's untimely death-she sees only one path forward: harness her long-dormant Timeweaver power to fix her ruinous mistakes. But Levan Celadon, now kingpin of the Bloodmoons, has discovered Saffron's true identity as a Silvercloak-and her ultimate goal of bringing his organization down. As he fights to uphold his mother's legacy and fend off ambushes from a vicious rival gang, the ghosts of his past grow louder than ever. Old wounds become fresh scars as questions the cause to which he has devoted his life-and the fate of the traitorous mage he loves. Hot on their heels is Auria Marriosan, an ambitious rookie detective sent to stake out the Bloodmoons' growing rivals. Grieving the loss of her betrothed at the scarlet hand, she will stop at nothing to destroy both gangs-but when the case uncovers shocking revelations, she must find a way to bring all the corrupt players to justice. In this cat-and-mouse game of trust and betrayal spanning continents, the missing Fifth Prophecy could hold the key to everything as it asks the question: Will Saffron's quest to unmake time and reshape the world cast her as a hero . . . or a villain? And how far will her rivals go to stop her?"-- Provided by publisher

Heir of prophecy

Sbrana, Analeigh,

"Magic has always been at the periphery of Audra's life. As a human, she knows that magic exists, but it's as distant as the legends she grew up with. Until one day, magic returns, bringing with it the all too real Fae and upending Audra's life entirely. Abducted by a cult of fae Priestesses, Audra finds herself conscripted into a magical war academy. The only hope of surviving this new world filled with guilds, magic, and danger is to band together with a group of her fellow prisoners. Though unlike the others, Audra's burgeoning magic is erratic and violent--just as the prophecy foretold. She must discover what it means to be the Heir, but time is running out. The Priestesses know the Heir moves among them, and they're determined to root them out, no matter what it takes. As she struggles to mask her power, Audra's plagued by visions of a dark, seductive being with a conflicting truth. He doesn't want to save the world; he plans to reclaim it. Now, Audra must choose: become the savior the cult demands or the catalyst the vision promises."--

The exquisite torment of loving your enemy

Knightley, Brigitte,

"Osric is a member of the Fyren Order, a guild of assassins who gleefully murder for money. Aurienne is a Haelan, a scholar-healer whose Order's motto is Harm to none. Clear-cut absolutes separate them: good and bad, right and wrong, light and dark . . . Until they don't. When Osric first bribed Aurienne to heal him, he never imagined those lines would begin to blur. But every healing session draws them closer together. He finds himself developing unwanted feelings for Aurienne as her capable hands heal his body--and his heart. Aurienne's perfect life has been flung into chaos in the form of a devastatingly handsome assassin. She should be in her research lab, not illicitly healing a Fyren every full moon--nor wrestling an attraction to him that threatens to slip into something else. Things go superbly sideways when Osric and Aurienne discover more about the deadly Pox deliberately unleashed through the Tīendoms. The plague may be the work of another Order--an Order far nastier than either of them can handle. As the lines between Osric and Aurienne continue to blur, the balance between peace and war, and love and hate, trembles, shifts, and hinges on a heartbeat"--

A city dreaming

Broaddus, Maurice,

"The third and final book in a trilogy where the futuristic technology of Black Panther meets the scale of The Expanse and the intricate political maneuverings of Game of Thrones. "Not to be missed."-Washington Post on Sweep of Stars Maurice Broaddus returns with A City Dreaming, the third book in his Astra Black trilogy, which explores the struggles of an empire. Epic in scope and intimate in voice, it follows members of the Muungano Empire-a far-reaching coalition of city-states that stretches from Earth to Titan and beyond-as it faces renewed threats to its progress. We received a signal. Everything has changed. The Interstellar Alliance are coming. A new empire approaches and the Muungano, already facing foes much closer to home, will have to contend with what it means for their future. Across the solar system, from Earth to Mars and Titan, beyond the Orun Gate, and across time and space itself a battle will rage. Their soldiers, scientists, diplomats and leaders will all have a role to play if their empire is to live on. The Astra Black series: Sweep of Stars Breath of Oblivion A City Dreaming"-- Provided by publisher

LaRue, Taylor J.,

Reya Connery became the Crimson Dagger, the most notorious thief in Rhiterra, by following a strict set of rules. One: There is no honor among thieves. Two: A good blade is key to any negotiation. Three: Only the dead keep secrets. And Reya has a secret that must be kept at all costs. But when a heist goes wrong on the eve of paying off her debt to a ruthless crime lord, Reya may need a new set of rules. And lots of coin. Fast. Enter Caelan Halcyon, an immortal warrior whose magic makes him a valuable target--if the curse inching closer to his heart doesn't kill him first. There's just one person who might be desperate enough to try and get their hands on the fabled cure in time to save his life, someone whose legend claims they can steal anything: the Crimson Dagger. A male of honor, Caelan loathes everything the beautiful, cocky thief represents, yet knows that Reya is his last hope for survival. Their search takes them to the edge of the known world, where Reya discovers that there is far more at stake than her and Caelan's own lives. Now, Reya must confront deadly foes, her growing attraction to the immortal who is as lethal as his jawline is perfect, and the rage she's spent a lifetime trying to bury. This time, her daggers aren't going to cut it, and the fate of all magic-born hangs in the balance. Enter a world ruled by tyrants and thieves, where magic is outlawed, revolution brews, desire is dangerous, and an impossible cure may prove deadlier than the curse

"In a world divided into four rival Dominions, power is everything - and Rubi Morningtail has almost none. Three years after the Annihilation destroyed her homeland and shattered her memories, she lives as an Azure refugee in the Dominion of the Silver Tyger, scraping by as a ribbon dancer and hiding her little bit of singing magic. When she wounds a massive battle tyger on her doorstep, she draws the notice of Blake Axefire - supreme metal mage, leader of the royal tyger warriors, and the last man an Azure should trust. His sentence? Cast her into the Bonding, a brutal trial where tygers choose their riders and slaughter the rest. Surviving is unthinkable. But survive she does. Now she's stuck on Blake's elite team racing to reseal the Anchors to the demon realm. With rebels striking, demons rising, and the Dominions at each other's throats, Rubi must unlock the truth of her magic and her past...while resisting her dangerous attraction to the ruthless warrior who could be her redemption - or her ruin"-- Provided by publisher

Sometimes people die

Stephenson, Simon (Writer)

Returning to practice after a suspension for stealing opioids, a young doctor takes the only job he can find: a post as a physician at the struggling St. Luke's Hospital in east London. Amid the maelstrom of sick patients, overworked staff and underfunded wards, a more insidious secret soon declares itself: too many patients are dying. And a murderer may be lurking in plain sight

Dark web investigation

Mettner, Katie,

"After the accident that killed her best friend and left her an amputee, Kenley Bates has made it her life's mission to get justice for other victims. Using her hacking skills to infiltrate the dark web is risky business, especially when Kenley uncovers a global security threat. Jude Mason is her best hope of saving the world. Ex-military, Jude knows how to protect and defend. But breaking the code and outwitting an adversary bent on destruction thrusts the cybersecurity experts into a cat and mouse game deadlier than they could have ever imagined..."--Amazon.com

Evanovich, Janet,

"Janet Evanovich, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Stephanie Plum series, teams up with Emmy-winning writer Phoef Sutton for a brand-new series of thrillers featuring charmingly eccentric Emerson Knight and professional go-getter Riley Moon"--

Steel, Danielle,

"A dazzling contemporary novel that interweaves the lives of a Russian mistress and the young French painter who falls in love with her. Set in the South of France, London, and Paris, a gorgeous, innocent mistress of a Russian oligarch gradually finds independence via her own efforts and through her friendship with the artist son of a world-renowned painter and his devoted muse/now restaurateur mother, reminiscent of Picasso and La Colombe D'or in St-Paul-de-Vence. A glamorous, elegant story that will resonate with Steel's audience, with an element of intrigue that will keep readers turning the pages"--

The dead witness a connoisseur's collection of Victorian detective stories

"A scintillating new collection of the best Victorian detective stories--as suspenseful and entertaining as anything written today!"--P. [4] of cover

Christmas security

"Biophysicist Dr. Priscilla Pell fears for her life--and the life of her unborn child. Living in the mansion where she's still unwelcome among her late husband's family, she doesn't know whether the threats are coming from inside or outside. That's why she hires professional security. She's grateful for Blade Sparks's around-the-clock protection, but his constant presence makes it impossible to ignore the effect he has on her. After a Christmas-shopping excursion that should be a distraction takes a lethal turn, Priscilla and Blade can no longer pretend that their relationship is purely professional"--Page 4 of cover

"Neither Mason, a U.S. Army Special Forces medic, nor Lisette, a foreign correspondent, has emerged from America's long post-9/11 wars in Iraq and Afghanistan unscathed. Yet war also exerts a terrible draw that neither can shake--the noble calling, the camaraderie, the life-and-death stakes. Where else in the world can such a person go? All roads lead to Colombia, where the US, with its patented fusion of intelligence dominance and quick-striking special operators, has partnered with local government to stamp out a vicious civil war and keep the predatory narco gangs at bay. Mason, now a liaison to the Colombian military, is ready for the good war, and Lisette is more than ready to cover it. For Juan Pablo, Mason's counterpart in the Colombian officer corps, translating reality into a language the Americans can understand requires a cartoonist's gift for caricature, but it's child's play next to the challenge of navigating the viper's nest of factions bidding for power, in the capital and far out in the field. And if Juan Pablo's view is dark, the outlook of Abel, a lieutenant in the militia Los Mil Jesuses, which controls territory in rural Norte de Santander, a region on the Venezuelan border where the writ of law scarcely runs, is positively Stygian. Abel has lost everything he loves in the carnage that for his entire life has flowed unceasingly in this region, where the lines between drug cartels, militias, and the state are semi-permeable. It is Abel's cruel fate to find safety only by serving a man he has come to fear and loathe. Missionaries is an astonishment, a novel of extraordinary suspense whose central, unsparing drama is infused by a geopolitical sophistication and a wisdom about the human heart that would be rare even in isolation. As Los Mil Jesuses make their move to fill a power vacuum in Norte de Santander, aided and abetted by the Colombian military for its own reasons, the Americans are made pawns of a game they don't even begin to understand. The result is an unfolding calamity that will leave no character unscathed, and will echo across the planet. A work whose accomplishment calls forth comparisons to Joseph Conrad, Graham Greene, and Robert Stone, Missionaries ultimately stands apart as its own electrifying new form of artistic reckoning with the forces we have unleashed in our world"--

Mystery writers of America presents odd partners an anthology

"Throughout the annals of fiction, there have been many celebrated detective teams: Sherlock Holmes and John Watson. Nick and Nora Charles. Hercule Poirot and Arthur Hastings. Thomas and Charlotte Pitt. The latter were the creation of beloved mystery writer Anne Perry, the editor of Odd Partners. With this collection, Perry has enlisted some of today's best mystery writers to craft all-new stories about unlikely couples who join forces--sometimes unwillingly--to solve a mystery. From Perry's own entry, in which an English sergeant and his German counterpart set out to find a missing soldier during WWI, to William Kent Krueger's story of a fly-fisherman and a gray wolf in the Minnesota woods trying to protect their land from a brash billionaire, to Robert Dugoni's psychological tale of an airplane passenger who wakes up unsure of who he is and must enlist his fellow passengers to help him remember, each mystery deals in the complexities of human (and animal) interactions. The collection features stories by New York Times bestselling authors Ace Atkins, Allison Brennan, and Robert Dugoni, as well as Edgar Award winner Joe R. Lansdale and selected members of Mystery Writers of America. With each author's signature brand of suspense, these stories give new meaning to the word "teamwork""--

Colton's second chance

Cornelison, Beth,

"Her troubled family history makes Noelle Harris's return to Shelby for her sister's funeral painful. But reuniting with Eli Colton, who's investigating the serial killer responsible for her sister's death, hurts even more. ... When they're targeted by the killer, Eli must risk his heart to protect the woman he never stopped loving"--Page 4 of cover

Imitation in death

Robb, J. D., 1950-

Summer 2059. A man wearing a cape and a top hat approaches a prostitute on a dark New York City street. Minutes later, the woman is dead. Left at the scene is a letter addressed to Lieutenant Eve Dallas, inviting her to play his game and unveil his identity. He signs it "Jack."

The Pallbearers Club

"A cleverly voiced psychological thriller about an unforgettable--and unsettling--friendship, with blood-chilling twists, crackling wit, and a thrumming pulse in its veins--from the nationally bestselling author of The Cabin at the End of the World and Survivor Song. What if the coolest girl you’ve ever met decided to be your friend? Art Barbara was so not cool. He was a seventeen-year-old high school loner in the late 1980s who listened to hair metal, had to wear a monstrous back-brace at night for his scoliosis, and started an extracurricular club for volunteer pallbearers at poorly attended funerals. But his new friend thought the Pallbearers Club was cool. And she brought along her Polaroid camera to take pictures of the corpses. Okay, that part was a little weird. So was her obsessive knowledge of a notorious bit of New England folklore that involved digging up the dead. And there were other strange things – terrifying things – that happened when she was around, usually at night. But she was his friend, so it was okay, right? Decades later, Art tries to make sense of it all by writing The Pallbearers Club: A Memoir. But somehow this friend got her hands on the manuscript and, well, she has some issues with it. And now she’s making cuts. Seamlessly blurring the lines between fiction and memory, the supernatural and the mundane, The Pallbearers Club is an immersive, suspenseful portrait of an unusual and disconcerting relationship."--Book jacket

Stewart, Mariah

Determined to identify remains believed to be a victim of a convicted child murderer, FBI agent Portia Cahill joins forces with James Cannon, the attorney who once defended the killer

Cold case reckoning

Van Meter, Kimberly,

"Sparks fly when former lovers BIA Agent Shilah Parker and private investigator Brannon Ventura are thrown together to reinvestigate a twenty-five-year-old murder case. The case is especially personal for Brannon, who believes his biological father was wrongly convicted of the crime. But uncooperative police and local townsfolk create challenges at every turn--complications that pale in comparison to their lingering feelings. Until they uncover a corrupt secret society that has Shilah in their crosshairs. They must confront their painful past to find justice--and a second chance at love"--

Piñeiro, Caridad, 1958-

"When Sergeant Mark Dillon's K-9 police dog, Rocky, alerts him to something off a mountain path, he doesn't expect it to be a young woman. Luckily, 'Amanda' is alive--but her memory is gone and she has no idea who has left her for dead. As the investigation grows, Mark suspects Amanda is a witness who knows too much. Since she only trusts him, this undeniable connection means Mark and Rocky will do whatever it takes to uncover her buried truths...and keep her alive." -- Back cover

"There's been a shocking double murder in Tuttle Corner, Virginia, involving high-profile players from Washington D.C. This brings national attention--and big-city competition for the story--to junior reporter Riley Ellison's little corner of the world. Beloved café owner Rosalee is the prime suspect in the violent crimes, but she insists on her innocence. In exchange for protection, Rosalee gives Riley and her fellow reporter Holman exclusive information that incriminates a powerful person. Meanwhile, Personal Romance Concierge Regina H. is back, offering once-again-single Riley not just online dating expertise but also a new subscription self-care service that promises such benefits as "the sensation of emotional bravery on a micromolecular level." Riley and Holman eventually begin to wonder if Rosalee is telling the truth. They head down separate investigative paths until one of them finds the truth... and one of them finds the killer. This third installment in the Riley Ellison mystery series is rich with all the suspense, humor, small-town charm, and captivating characters that made the first two books a hit with critics and fans alike"--

Films of endearment a mother, a son and the '80s films that defined us

Koresky, Michael, 1979-

Films of Endearment is a heartwarming memoir, chronicling a young man's dynamic relationship with his mother, as told through the 80s movies they shared together, exploring themes of loss and resilience, the bonds between family, gender equality, and the birth of a critic's sensibility

The babysitter my summers with a serial killer

"A chilling true story--part memoir, part crime investigation--reminiscent of Ann Rule's classic The Stranger Beside Me, about a little girl longing for love and how she found friendship with her charismatic babysitter--who was also a vicious serial killer. Growing up on Cape Cod in the 1960s, Liza Rodman was a lonely little girl. During the summers, while her mother worked days in a local motel and danced most nights in the Provincetown bars, her babysitter--the kind, handsome handyman at the motel where her mother worked--took her and her sister on adventures in his truck. He bought them popsicles and together, they visited his "secret garden" in the Truro woods. To Liza, he was one of the few kind and understanding adults in her life. Everyone thought he was just a "great guy." But there was one thing she didn't know; their babysitter was a serial killer. Some of his victims were buried--in pieces--right there, in his garden in the woods. Though Tony Costa's gruesome case made screaming headlines in 1969 and beyond, Liza never made the connection between her friendly babysitter and the infamous killer of numerous women, including four in Massachusetts, until decades later. Haunted by nightmares and horrified by what she learned, Liza became obsessed with the case. Now, she and cowriter Jennifer Jordan reveal the chilling and unforgettable true story of a charming but brutal psychopath through the eyes of a young girl who once called him her friend"--

A silent treatment a memoir

Vanasco, Jeannie,

"Jeannie Vanasco's mother starts using the silent treatment not long after moving into the renovated apartment within Jeannie's home. The silences begin at any perceived slight. Her shortest period of silence lasts two weeks. Her longest, six months. As Vanasco guides us through her mother's childhood, their shared past, and the devastating silence of their present, she paints a layered, complicated portrait of a mother and daughter looking, failing, and continuing to try-in big and small ways-to understand each other. In the margins of her research, at her kitchen table with her partner, in phone calls to friends, and in delightful "hey google" queries, Vanasco explores the loneliness and isolation of silence as punishment, both in her own life and beyond it, and confronts her greatest fear: that her mother will never speak to her again"-- Provided by publisher

Dancing with myself

In this bold and candid memoir, music legend Billy Idol shares his life story, from his childhood in England to his rise to fame during the height of the punk pop revolution, revealing intimate details about the sex, drugs, and rock and roll that he is so fabulously famous for-all told in his own utterly indelible voice. An integral member of the punk rock revolution whose music crossed over into '80s pop mainstream--and one of MTV's first stars--Billy Idol remains an iconic music legend. Now, in his long awaited Dancing With Myself, he delivers a lively, candid account of his journey to fame, including intimate and unapologetic details about his life's highs and lows, all rendered with the in your face attitude and exuberance his fans have embraced. Idol brings to life the key events that shaped his life, his music, and his career, including his early childhood in England, his year at Sussex University, and his time spent hanging out with the Sex Pistols and as a member of punk bands Chelsea and Generation X. He shares outtakes from his wildly and unexpectedly successful solo career and stories behind his string of popular hits, including "White Wedding," "Eyes Without a Face," and "Rebel Yell," which involved close collaboration with Steve Stevens and ultimately led to the creation of some of the most groundbreaking music videos ever seen. Featuring sixteen pages of full color, behind the scenes photos, Dancing With Myself is both a tale of survival and a celebration of the heady days when punk was born, a compelling and satisfying insider's tale from a man who made music history firsthand

Appetite for America how visionary businessman Fred Harvey built a railroad hospitality empire that civilized the Wild West

Fried, Stephen, 1958-

Sting-ray afternoons a memoir

A bittersweet memoir of the author's 1970s childhood nostalgically shares observations of his family life as it was shaped by influences ranging from the Steve Miller Band and Saturday morning cartoons to Bic pens and Schwinn Sting-Ray bikes

One doctor close calls, cold cases, and the mysteries of medicine

Reilly, Brendan M

"A first-person narrative that takes readers inside the medical profession as one doctor solves real-life medical mysteries"--Provided by publisher

Fierce love a memoir of family, faith, and purpose

Sonya Curry chronicles the never-before-shared story of raising her children and her lifelong devotion to education, family, and faith. Like her superstar sons' and extraordinary daughter's, Sonya Curry’s journey was filled with defeats and hard-fought victories, but hers took place out of the limelight, without the eyes of the world watching, cheering, or drawing inspiration from her example. Until now. In this inspiring memoir, Curry tells her story for the first time, beginning with her childhood in rural Virginia and moving through the peaks and valleys of an incredible life—from raising her immensely gifted but sometimes headstrong children, to becoming an educator and founding a Montessori school, to discovering a profound, life sustaining connection to God and faith. Fierce Love, a wise and illuminating story of family, faith, and purpose, is sure to become a classic. With something for everyone—seekers, sports fans, people of faith, lovers of memoir— it’s one strong mother’s gift to all who wonder how, where, and whether they’ll find the strength

Theater kid a Broadway memoir

Seller, Jeffrey,

"Before he was producing the musical hits of our generation, Jeffrey was just a kid coming to terms with his adoption, trying to understand his sexuality, and determined to escape his dysfunctional household in a poor neighborhood just outside Detroit. We see him find his voice through musical theater and move to New York, where he is determined to shed his past and make a name for himself on Broadway. But moving to the big city is never easy--especially not at the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis--and Jeffrey learns to survive and thrive in the colorful and cutthroat world of commercial theatre. From his early days as an office assistant, to meeting Jonathan Larson and experiencing the triumph and tragedy of Rent, to working with Lin-Manuel Miranda on In the Heights and Hamilton, Jeffrey completely pulls back the curtain on the joyous and gut-wrenching process of makingnew musicals, finding new audiences, and winning a Tony Award--all the while finding himself"--

They called me a lioness a Palestinian girl's fight for freedom

Tamimi, Ahed, 2001-

"What would you do if you grew up repeatedly seeing your home raided? Your parents arrested? Your mother shot? Your uncle killed? Try, if just for a moment, to imagine this was your life. How would you want the world to react?" Ahed Tamimi's father was born in 1967, the year that the Israeli occupation of the West Bank began, and every aspect of their family's life has been touched by it. One of Ahed's earliest memories is visiting her father in prison, poking her three-year-old fingers through the fence to touch his hand. The ubiquitous security checkpoints and armed guards even found their way into her childhood fairytales and playdates. Her grandmother regaled her not with nursery rhymes, but with the sage of her family and its tragedies. Instead of cops and robbers, there was Jaysh o 'Arab, or "Army and Arabs," where children roleplayed as Israeli soldiers opposing a community of Palestinians. She recounts all of this and more in her vivid and riveting memoir, one of the first to deal directly with what life in occupation actually means for the people in it, beyond geography or policy. It brings readers into the daily life of the young woman seen as a freedom-fighting hero by some and a naïve agitator by others. Beyond recounting her well-publicized interactions with Israeli soldiers, there is her unwavering commitment to family and her fearless command of her own voice, despite threats, intimidation, and even incarceration."--

Louisa on the front lines Louisa May Alcott in the Civil War

Seiple, Samantha,

"Louisa on the Frontlines is the first narrative nonfiction book focusing on the least-known aspect of Louisa May Alcott's career - her time spent as a nurse during the Civil War. Though her service was brief, the dramatic experience was one that she considered pivotal in helping her write the beloved classic Little Women. It also deeply affected her tenuous relationship with her father, and inspired her commitment to abolitionism. Through it all, she kept a journal and wrote letters to her family and friends. These letters were published in the newspaper, and her subsequent book, Hospital Sketches, spotlighted the dire conditions of the military hospitals and the suffering endured by the wounded soldiers she cared for. To this day, her work is considered a pioneering account of military nursing. Alcott's time as an Army nurse in the Civil War helped her find her authentic voice--and cemented her foundational belief system. Louisa on the Frontlines reveals the emergence of this prominent feminist and abolitionist--a woman whose life and work has inspired millions and continues to do so today" --

Under siege my family's fight to save our nation

Trump, Eric, 1984-

"In this eye-opening memoir, Eric Trump relays surprising and gripping moments throughout his life and career as part of America's most powerful family. From his earliest memories of growing up as part of the Trump family to pivotal roles in the 2016 and 2024 presidential elections, spearheading strategies to combat lawfare, and leading the Trump Organization, Eric has been deeply invested in all aspects of his family's legacy. As one of his father's original apprentices, Eric has always strived to build on that foundation. As the Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization since 2015, Eric hasnavigated the dual worlds of politics and business, growing the company, while battling unprecedented opposition from the media, Democrats, and ongoing legal challenges. From raids on his childhood home,Mar-a-Lago, to near assassination attempts, from Russiagate to coldand corrupt court rooms, the fake news media, censorship, and character smears -- this wasn't just an attack on a president, or even his family. America itself was under siege. In this book, Eric offers an unfiltered look at the highs and lows of life in the Trump world ; how he took the reins of a multibillion-dollar empire at thirty-three years old ; enlightening stories from real estate to the boardroom of The Celebrity Apprentice, and the chaos of the campaign trail."--

Last seen the enduring search by formerly enslaved people to find their lost families

Giesberg, Judith Ann, 1966-

"Drawing from an archive of nearly five thousand letters and advertisements, the riveting, dramatic story of formerly enslaved people who spent years searching for family members stolen away during slavery"--

The lives of Robert Ryan

Jones, J. R., 1963-

Gambling man the secret story of the world's greatest disruptor, Masayoshi Son

Barber, Lionel,

"As Wall Street swooned and boomed through the last decade, our livelihoods have--now more than ever--come to rely upon the good sense and risk appetites of a few standout investors. And amidst the BlackRocks, Vanguards, and Berkshire Hathaways stands arguably the most iconoclastic of them all: SoftBank's Masayoshi Son. In Gambling Man, the first Western biography of Son, the self-professed unicorn hunter, we go behind the scenes of the world's most monied halls of power in New York, Tokyo, Silicon Valley, Saudi Arabia, and beyond to see how Son's firm SoftBank has defied conventional wisdom and imposing odds to push global tech and commerce into the future. From the dizzying highs of Uber, DoorDash, and Slack to the epic lows of WeWork and tech-infused dogwalking app Wag Son and SoftBank have been at the center of cutting-edge capitalism's absolute peaks and valleys. In the process, Son, son of a pachinko kingpin who grew up in a slum in Japan, has been a hero, a villain, and even a meme-ified hero to the internet tech- and finance-bro set all at once"--

New Audiovisual

OCTOBER 8 offers a look at the eruption of antisemitism on college campuses, social media and in the streets of America beginning the day after the October 7th attack on Israel by Hamas. Through meticulous investigation, the film also uncovers how over decades, Hamas created sophisticated networks in America to permeate U.S. institutions and examines the tsunami of online antisemitism, propaganda, and disinformation unleashed by Iran, China, and Russia with the sole purpose of dividing American society

Young Washington

In the rugged wilderness of colonial America, young George Washington finds himself deep in enemy territory, navigating lies, shifting alliances, and the violent collision of empires. When the orders fall apart, and the shots are fired, Washington must decide who to trust and how far he's willing to go, not for glory, but for the leader he must become

Sergeant Rutledge

In 1866, new fighting units are formed within the U.S. Cavalry: the courageous 9th and 10th regiments. History, judging from the regiments' list of Medal of Honor winners, calls them heroes. Against this backdrop, Sergeant Rutledge, is a 9th Cavalry officer on trial for rape and murder. Lt. Cantrell defends Rutledge as witnesses give testimony (relived in flashbacks) revealing the sergeant's gallantry and the shocking truth behind the alleged crimes

Stop! that! train!

Stop! That! Train! follows best friends Tess and DeeDee, train stewardesses who trade their dreary shifts on the Stank Rail for the glitzy Glamazonian Express. When a catastrophic ₁Stormaganza₂ threatens to derail the high-speed train and crash it into Los Angeles, the duo in coach must join forces with the snobby first-class attendants and President Gagwell to save the day in this wild ride of camp and comedy

Minions & monsters

"This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the planet from the mayhem they had just created."--

All through the night

When noted gambler Alfred 'Gloves' Donahue makes a trip to his local bakery to see why his cheesecake hasn't been delivered, he sees nightclub singer Leda Hamilton leaving the bakery and finds that his favorite baker has been murdered. Donahue becomes the prime suspect in the case, so he must take matters into his own hands to clear his name. Things take a shocking turn when he discovers that a Nazi spy ring may have had a hand in the poor baker's death

Honed from childhood into a ruthless killing machine by a criminal organization, assassin Sook-hee is recruited as a sleeper agent with the promise of freedom. After ten years of service, she jumps at the chance for a normal life. But soon enough, secrets from her past destroy everything she's worked for, and now nobody can stand in her way as she embarks on a roaring rampage of bloody revenge

While on a birthday bender in space, Kara Zor-El accidentally gets entangled in a young woman's quest for revenge against a race of ruthless Barbarians. The leader shoots Krypto with a poison dart and Kara must retrieve the specific antidote from around his neck within three days, or say goodbye to the only Kryptonian family member who has been by her side through it all

Zero dark thirty [Blu-ray + DVD combo]

Chronicles the decade-long search for Osama bin Laden following the September 2001 attacks, and his death at the hands of Navy SEAL Team 6

Two teenage boys must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire most each other

Harold and Maude

Countercultural director Hal Ashby tells the story of the emotional and romantic bond between a death-obsessed young man from a wealthy family and a devil-may-care, bohemian octogenarian. Equal parts gallows humor and romantic innocence, Harold and Maude dissolves the line between darkness and light along with the ones that separate people by class, gender, and age. The cult classic of its era, featuring indelible performances and a soundtrack by Cat Stevens

The voice of Hind Rajab

January 29, 2024. Red Crescent volunteers receive an emergency call. A 5-year-old girl is trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, pleading for rescue. While trying to keep her on the line, they do everything they can to get an ambulance to her. Her name was Hind Rajab

"A 13th century samurai finds himself shipwrecked on an island he believes to be deserted. As he contemplates his existence, it seems like a dignified death at his own hands might be his best solution. However, when he is captured by the murderous cannibal tribe that calls this island home, his survival instint kicks in. Starring Shogen and directed by Josh C. Waller (Raze, McCanick), Lone Samurai is existential action like you've never seen."--Disc container

The AI doc or how I became an apocaloptimist

"A father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity. The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist is a hand-made, eye-opening documentary about the most powerful technology humanity has ever created ... and what's at stake if we get it wrong."--Container

Evil Dead Burn unleashes the franchise's most savage and terrifying ride to date with an all-new chapter of carnage and demonic mayhem. After the loss of her husband, a woman seeks solace with her in-laws in their secluded family home. As one by one they are transformed into Deadites turning the gathering into a family reunion from hell she comes to discover that the vows she took in life...live on even in death

Toy story 5 original motion picture soundtrack

East, Anderson, 1988-

Mutiny after midnight

Johnny Blue Skies, 1978-

Red Clay Strays (Musical group),

The third studio album from award-winning band the Red Clay Strays features standout singles Demons in Your Choir; Revival; If I Didn't Know You; and Do Today. The album sees the band reuniting with their previous Made by These Moments collaborator and producer Dave Cobb. The assured songs of faith and redemption are fueled by a collective songwriting effort and executed with powerful lead vocals and a thunderous, heart-throbbing performance from the band. It's an impactful collection of songs from one of today's most beloved bands

Judd, Wynonna, 1964-

We were only young

Kodaline (Musical group),

Smith, Sam, 1992-

After the storm

Skillet (Musical group),

Bromberg, Brian,

Ultimate Christmas

Roots, rock, reggae live at the Hammersmith Odeon

The way we were my American songbook

Perlman, Itzhak, 1945-

The most beautiful colours

For King & Country (Musical group),

Snow White with the red hair. Season 2 [Blu-ray + DVD combo]

The continuing story of the herbalist Shirayuki in the kingdom of Clarines

Cadfael. Season 1

Four mysteriies on four discs

Binge box. Spring into love with Hallmark

Sun, sand & romance: Kate is a driven publishing exec visiting a summer resort with her boyfriend Eric. There she runs into Shep, an old high school friend and fellow camp counselor, who is now the Activities Director. Shep tries to convince her to take advantage of all the resort has to offer. She reluctantly caves when Eric is pulled away on business. As carefree Shep helps Kate rediscover her fun side; Kate helps Shep to stop hiding from life and realize his own potential. In the end Kate must make a choice

America's test kitchen. Season 1

Learn the secrets to foolproof home cooking along with no-nonsense reviews of kitchen equipment and supermarket ingredients. Contains all 13 episodes of season 1

Binge box. Modern westerns

3:10 to Yuma: Arizona in the late 1800s. Infamous outlaw Ben Wade and his vicious gang of thieves and murderers have plagued the Southern Railroad. When Wade is captured, Civil War veteran Dan Evans, struggling to survive on his drought-plagued ranch, volunteers to deliver him alive to the train that will take the killer to trial. On the trail, Evans and Wade, each from very different worlds, begin to earn each other's respect. But with Wade's outfit on their trail, and dangers at every turn, the mission soon becomes a violent, impossible journey toward each man's destiny

Red cliff destiny lies in the wind

In 208 A.D., General Cao Cao leads an army to destroy two warlords who stand in his way, but the warlords band together to take on the giant army and the emperor of the Han Dynasty

The art of storytelling from parents to professionals

"So how do you tell stories that stick-- in your own mind and in the minds of your family, friends, colleagues, and clients? That's precisely what you'll learn in The Art of Storytelling: From Parents to Professionals, an enthralling course that reveals the tried-and-true methods experienced storytellers use to develop and tell engaging, entertaining, and memorable tales. In 24 lectures, Professor Hannah B. Harvey of East Tennessee State University demonstrates how to master the art form's basic principles with the same witty, dynamic energy that has made her an internationally recognized professional storyteller and award-winning educator. Even if you never plan to set foot on a stage, knowing what a professional storyteller does in the process of crafting and delivering a tale allows you to enhance the stories you tell everyday-- to your children at bedtime, in your conversational anecdotes, and in your presentations at work. Teachers, lawyers, clergy, coaches, parents, and anyone who wants to understand the power of stories to capture hearts and minds will benefit from the lessons presented in this course"--From publisher's web site

Binge box. Trailin' with Tom Cruise

Top Gun, Maverick: After more than 30 years of service as one of the navy's top aviators, Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. Training a detachment of graduates for a special assignment, Maverick must confront the ghosts of his past and his deepest fears, culminating in a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice from those who choose to fly it

Pronouncercizing a whole-body approach to learning the sounds of North American English

Alexander, Millicent

In the book, two pages are devoted to each of the 54 sounds or combination of sounds of North American English. In addition, the introduction to the pronouncercizing book explains the pronouncercizing approach and gives teachers practical ideas on how to incorporate the approach into their teaching

Binge box. Galaxy giggles & adventures

Luis and the aliens: Luis is an eleven-year-old boy who befriends the three lovable aliens who crashed their UFO into his house. In return for the help Luis gave them finding what they came for, they rescue Luis from boarding school and adventure ensues

National Lampoon's Christmas vacation

Christmas is the perfect season for Clark Griswold and his family. Clark's a disaster waiting to happen. You have to see it to believe it. There are 25,000 lights on the Griswold rooftop. An exploding turkey. And a house full of relatives

Binge box. Mob hits

A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night

Binge box. More than meets the eye - Transformers

A collection of DVDs all gathered into one "binge box" for a spectacular movie night. Titles include: Transformers ; Transformers: revenge of the fallen ; Transformers: dark of the moon ; Transformers: age of extinction

The Waltons. Season 3

Chronicles the life of the Walton family living in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia during the Great Depression

STS shock training system. Phase 2, Hypertrophy

"Mesocycle 2's focus is on hypertrophy--or more simply--muscle building and definition. You'll be lifting weights that are 70-80% of your 1RM during these four weeks and utilizing training concepts such as double wave loading, drop sets and back off sets. ... STS is a three-day-per-week strength training program. Each week you will do two upper body DVDs and one lower body DVD"--Container

Halo [XBOX ONE] the master chief collection

"The seeds of our future are sown in his past. Includes 4 full games ... 45 campaign missions, over 100 multiplayer maps"--Container

Minecraft dungeons [Switch]

"Experience the complete story of Minecraft Dungeons! Battle iconic mobs, embark on treasure-stuffed missions, and brave all 6 DLCs as you unravel the tale of the Arch-Illager and the Orb of Dominance. The ultimate edition includes: Minecraft Dungeons base game; Jungle awakens DLC; Creeping winter DLC; Howling peaks DLC; Flames of the Nether DLC; Hidden depth DLC; Echoing void DLC; Hero pass cosmetics."--Container

New Super Mario Bros. U deluxe [Switch]

"Join Mario, Luigi, and pals for single-player or multiplayer fun anytime, anywhere. Take on two family-friendly, side-scrolling adventures with up to three friends as you try to save the Mushroom Kingdom. Includes the New Super Mario Bros. U and harder, faster New Super Luigi U games--both of which include Nabbit and Toadette as playable characters. Two games in one. Simple, straightforward controls, new playable characters optimized for younger and less-experienced players, and a wealth of bonus content--like a Hints gallery and helpful reference videos--make this a perfect choice for anyone looking to introduce their family to the wonderful world of Mario. All a player needs is one Joy-Con controller, so two people can team up right out of the box! Tackle 164 platforming courses in the two main game modes and enjoy extra replayability with three additional game modes in which you can also play as a Mii character: Challenges, Boost Rush, and Coin Battle."--provided by Metacritic.com

The outer worlds [Switch]

Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later than you expected while finding yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy on the verge of destroying the Halcyon Colony. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter a host of factions vying for power, who you decide to become will determine the fate of everyone in Halcyon. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable. Love your flaws: build any character the way you want--flaws and all--in this thrilling first-person RPG. Big world, big guns: lead a crew of companions armed with unique abilities who have their own missions, motivations and ideals. Space adventures: find your ship and explore dangerous and diverse locales in the Halcyon system

Corpse party [3DS]

Snow runner [Switch]

"Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Snowrunner puts you in the driver's seat of powerful vehicles as you conquer extreme open environments with the most advanced terrain simulation ever. Drive 40 vehicles from brands such as FORD, Chevrolet, and Freightliner as you leave your mark on an untamed open world. Overcome mud, torrential waters, snow, and frozen lakes while taking on perilous contracts and missions. Expand and customize your fleet with many upgrades and accessories including an exhaust snorkel for heavy waters or Chain tires to battle the snow, "--

Bayonetta [Switch]

Bayonetta is a cinematic and stylish action game from the creative mind of Hideki Kamiya. As a gun-wielding witch with powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless enemies in a game of 100% pure all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with acrobatic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre with magnificent over-the-top action and fast-paced, dynamic climax combat."

Snow runner [XBOX ONE]

Get ready for the next-generation off-road experience! Snowrunner puts you in the driver's seat of powerful vehicles as you conquer extreme open environments with the most advanced terrain simulation ever. Drive 40 vehicles from brands such as FORD, Chevrolet, and Freightliner as you leave your mark on an untamed open world. Overcome mud, torrential waters, snow, and frozen lakes while taking on perilous contracts and missions. Expand and customize your fleet with many upgrades and accessories including an exhaust snorkel for heavy waters or Chain tires to battle the snow. Ride solo or with other players in 4-player co-operative and expand your snowrunner experience with community-created Mods!

Animal Crossing: happy home designer [3DS]

"Take requests, and create houses for your favorite Animal Crossing characters!"--Container

Bioshock [Switch] the collection

You are the only survivor in a North Atlantic plane crash, floating in the icy water as the fuselage sinks beneath you. Your only hope is lighthouse in the distance, inside of which sits a submersivle capsule. You climb in and you begin your decent into Rapture, a city hidden beneath the sea. Originally constructed as an idealistic society for a hand. picked group of scientist, elite individuals, and industrialists, the idealism is no more. Now the city is littered with corpses, wildly powerful guardians roam the corridors as little girls loot the dead, and biologically mutated citizens ambush you at every turn. Now your trapped, caught in the middle of a genetic war that will challenge both your capacity survive and your moral allegiance to your own humanity

Transformers. Rise of the dark spark [XBOX ONE]

Battle foes on earth and Cybertron universes to secure the dark spark relic

"Battle through worlds of mischief and adventure. Suit up with 45 costumes and upgradable tools, power up and explore Disney worlds, team up and compete with up to four players"-- Container

Air conflicts collection [Switch]

Test your aerial fighting skills behind the controls of planes from World War I and World War II in some of those wars' most notable air battles in the European and Pacific theaters

Lunar Remastered Collection [Switch]

LEGO Marvel super heroes [XBOX 360]

Defend the Marvel universe against the most powerful villains ever assembled! Over 100 playable characters with special powers and abilities. Includes Hulk, Thing, Juggernaut

An unwanted guest

Lapena, Shari, 1960-

A remote lodge in upstate New York is the perfect getaway, until the bodies start piling up

Hilderbrand, Elin,

A New England boarding school is suddenly named a top school in the country. But just as the air is suffused with self-congratulations, scandal items show up on a new phone app. No one is safe. From the resident queen bee, to the surprisingly young history teacher, to a transfer student determined not to fit in, to the admissions director, everyone has something to hide

Patterson, James, 1947-

Detective Lindsay Boxer faces a heart-stopping threat in the newest Women's Murder Club thriller.Fifteen months ago, Detective Lindsay Boxer's life was perfect--she had a beautiful child and a doting husband, Joe, who helped her catch a criminal who'd brazenly detonated a bomb in downtown San Francisco, killing twelve people. But Joe wasn't everything that Lindsay thought he was, and she's still reeling from the betrayal as a wave of mysterious, and possibly unnatural, heart attacks claim seemingly unrelated victims across San Francisco. As if that weren't enough, the bomber that she and Joe captured is about to go on trial, and his defense raises damning questions about Lindsay and Joe's investigation. Not knowing whom to trust, and struggling to accept the truth about the man she thought she knew, Lindsay must connect the dots of a deadly conspiracy before a brilliant criminal puts her on trial

Two nights in Lisbon

Ariel Pryce wakes up in Lisbon, alone. Her husband is gone; no warning, no note, not answering his phone. Something is wrong. She starts with hotel security, then the police, then the American embassy, each time confronting questions she can't fully answer: What exactly is John doing in Lisbon? Why would he drag her along on his business trip? Who would want to harm him? And why does Ariel know so little about her new, much younger, husband? The clock is ticking. Ariel is increasingly frustrated and desperate, running out of time, and the one person in the world who can help is the person she least wants to ask

Down the darkest road

Four years after the unsolved disappearance of her sixteen-year-old daughter, Lauren Lawton is the only one still chasing the ghosts of her perfect Santa Barbara life. The world has given her daughter up for dead. Her husband ended his own life in the aftermath. Lauren knows exactly who took her oldest child, but there is not a shred of evidence against the man. Even as he stalks her family, Lauren is powerless to stop him. Looking for a fresh start in a town with no memories, Lauren and her younger daughter, Leah, move to idyllic Oak Knoll. But when Lauren's suspect turns up in the same city, it feels that history is about to repeat itself. Leah Lawton will soon turn sixteen, and Oak Knoll has a cunning predator on the hunt. Sheriff's detective Tony Mendez and his team begin to close in on the suspected killer, desperate to keep the young women of their picturesque town safe. But as the investigators sift through the murky circumstances of an increasingly disturbing case, a stunning question changes everything they thought they knew

The hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy. Primary phase

Adams, Douglas, 1952-2001

Arthur Dent never could get the hang of Thursdays. On this particular Thursday, his house is set to be demolished and his friend Ford Prefect turns out to be from a star named Betelgeuse (and not, after all, from Guildford). Furthermore, it turns out that the whole Earth is scheduled for demolition by the Vogons to make way for a new hyperspace bypass. The irony of the situation is almost lost on Arthur as he and Ford hitch an intergalactic ride away from oblivion

Stuart Woods' Deep water

Battles, Brett,

"When Stone Barrington meets one of his clients, Trenton Sidney, for a sunset drink on Trenton's new yacht, the last thing he expects is to be a victim of a shipwreck. As one of the four survivors of the incident but with little memory of the sinking, Stone finds himself diving straight back into work. His first task? To reach out to the beneficiaries in Trenton's will. But when new evidence that points to foul play comes to light, Stone must probe the tragedy in more ways than one in order to uncover the identity of the perpetrator-- before they find another lethal way to get themselves out of deep water."--Container

Table for two fictions

The millions of listeners of Amor Towles are in for a treat as he shares some of his shorter fiction: six stories set in New York City and a novella in Los Angeles. The New York stories, most of which are set around the turn of the millennium, take up everything from the death-defying acrobatics of the male ego, to the fateful consequences of brief encounters, and the delicate mechanics of comprise which operate at the heart of modern marriages. In Towles's novel, Rules of Civility, the indomitable Evelyn Ross leaves New York City in September, 1938, with the intention of returning home to Indiana. But as her train pulls into Chicago, where her parents are waiting, she instead extends her ticket to Los Angeles. Told from seven points of view, "Eve in Hollywood" describes how Eve crafts a new future for herself, and others, in the midst of Hollywood's golden age. Throughout the stories, two characters often find themselves sitting across a table for two where the direction of their futures may hinge upon what they say to each other next

NPR holiday favorites

National Public Radio's presents holiday classics. From David Sedaris' narrative on playing Santa's little helper at Macy's, to Baxter Black's apt description of the Christmas cookie no one could eat, these stories are both refreshing and nostalgic

Terminal freeze

A group of scientists sponsored by a major media conglomerate are sent on an expedition to Alaska's Federal Wilderness Zone, one of the most remote places on Earth. When the group makes an astonishing find, an ancient animal encased in solid ice that appears to be a giant cat, the parent company quickly plans the ultimate spectacle, the animal will be cut from the ice, thawed, and revealed on live television. Ignoring the dire warnings of a local Eskimo group, the scientists make one more horrifying discovery: the beast is no cat ... it's an ancient killing machine. And it may not be dead

This will not pass Trump, Biden and the battle for America's future

Martin, Jonathan (Political correspondent),

New York Times reporters Jonathan Martin and Alexander Burns analyze recent events and choices made within the American political system

The answer is reflections on my life

Trebek, Alex, 1940-2020,

In early 2019, longtime Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek made the stunning announcement that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. What followed was an incredible outpouring of love and kindness. Social media was flooded with messages of support, and the Jeopardy! studio received boxes and boxes of cards and letters offering guidance, encouragement, and prayers. A private man, Trebek had for over three decades resisted countless appeals to write a book about his life. Yet he was moved so much by all the goodwill, he felt compelled to finally share his story. In The Answer Is, Trebek combines illuminating personal anecdotes with his thoughts on a range of topics, including happiness, grief, ambition, marriage, divorce, parenthood, curiosity, spirituality, and philanthropy. Using a novel structure inspired by Jeopardy!, with each chapter title in the form of a question, Trebek also addresses the questions he is most often asked by fans of the show

The social animal the hidden sources of love, character, and achievement

Brooks, David, 1961-

David Brooks reveals that success isn't all about money and fame, but about quality of life and the ability to provide for others. Here, listeners will discover that the most important aspects of success are often taken for granted

Cornwell, Patricia Daniels

Determined to find out what happened to her former deputy chief, Jack Fielding, murdered six months earlier, Kay Scarpetta travels to the Georgia Prison for Women, where an inmate has information not only on Fielding, but also on a string of grisly killings

Robert B. Parker's Hot property

Spenser is waiting out the latest Boston snowstorm when he gets word that Rita Fiore has been shot. Rita's always been a tricky one: flirting with Spenser for years, she's an ever-present figure that transcends friendship in Spenser's circle. But at the end of the day, Rita is family. And family will always be protected. Both a pit bull in the courtroom and provocateur outside it, Rita is no stranger to controversy. But as one of the city's toughest lawyers, Spenser knows that there's no short list of suspects who might want to enact revenge. With Rita's life hanging in the balance, it's up to him to get to the bottom of things, even if it means unearthing some unsavory secrets that might just lead him into an age-old game of lies and deceit

A human baby accidentally ends up at the North Pole and grows up among the elf community. Buddy, as he comes to be known, knows that he's "special." When he's 30, Buddy learns from Santa that he's really a human. He decides to go in search of his father, to find out where he belongs. He walks to Manhattan, and is immediately run over by a cab. At first his father rejects him and Buddy ends up in a department store where other elves are working. But all the while, things are looking bad for Santa Claus. When Santa crashes his sleigh in Central Park, it's Buddy's moment to shine

4 kid favorites Looney tunes movies

Daffy Duck's movie, Fantastic Island: Join the fun and learn how Daffy really got his own fantastic island, whether he'll be able to keep it safe from the nefarious Pirate Sam, and whether wishes really can come true. Looney looney looney Bugs Bunny movie: Yosemite Sam strikes a devilish bargain to send Bugs straight to you-know where! The looniness continues as Daffy and Tweety tangle with a pair of feather-brained bird-napping gangsters. Looney tunes: Rabbits run: Bugs and Lola Bunny are running for their life after Lola inadventently creates an invisibility spray. Tweety's high-flying adventure: Granny makes a wager that Tweety can fly around the world in 80 days. Sylvester vows to follow Tweety and catch him himself

Eloise at the Plaza

Eloise is a spoiled rich kid that lives at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. A prince is coming to the hotel and everything has to be perfect, but Eloise manages to wreak havoc throughout the entire hotel

Migration [Blu-ray + DVD combo]

The Mallard family is in a bit of a rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England Pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica

Eloise. Little Miss Christmas

Eloise and her hotel friends are putting on a Christmas show like no other. Using traditions from the different religions and cultures of her friends, they learn the true meaning of the season

Magical movie night

Dance Magic: Rarity convinces her friends to enter a music video contest. Movie Magic: Rainbow Dash is thrilled when she and the rest of the girls are invited to visit the set of the upcoming Daring Do movie. Mirror Magic: Sunset Shimmer travels to Equestria and invites Starlight Glimmer to visit Canterlot High

Equestria girls [Blu-ray + DVD combo]

"When her crown is stolen from the Crystal Empire, Twilight Sparkle pursues the thief, Sunset Shimmer, into an alternate world where she finds herself turned into-- a teenage girl! To regain her crown and return to Equestria, Twilight must learn how to fit into this strange new world and defeat Sunset Shimmer in a competition to become crowned Princess of the Fall Formal at Canterlot High. Luckily, she'll have the assistance of Spike and five teenage girls who remind her of a certain group of ponies back home"--Container

Rugrats. Season 3

Take a crawl on the wild side with Tommy, Chuckie, and the rest of the Rugrats in this complete season three collection! This four disc box set is a diapee full of over ten hours of laugh out loud adventures, including fan favorite episodes Angelica Breaks a Leg, Stu Gets a Job and Naked Tommy

What do Dracula, Frankenstein, and a haunted couch have in common? They love to watch scary movies on Halloween! Take a seat on the couch and join in on the fun and howl along as favorite monster team laughs at the classic fright-filled-film, The House on Haunted Hill

Mark Twain original family classics Huckleberry Finn ; the Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Huckleberry Finn : The well-known tale of the carefree Huck Finn and his adventures on his raft with the runaway slave, Jim, as they sail down the Mississippi

Scooby-Doo! and the Loch Ness Monster

Scooby-Doo, Shaggy and the crew travel to Scotland on vacation and find themselves unexpectedly tackling their biggest monstrosity ever: the Loch Ness Monster. Does it really exist? Early evidence suggest that the monster does indeed exist, but when something gigantic appears outside a window of Daphne's ancestral family castle, it's up to Scooby-Doo and the crew to solve one of history's longest-running mysteries

Tuck everlasting

Young Winnie Foster, stifled by the formality of her proper life and her domineering mother, escapes into the woods only to get lost. Her magical summer begins when she meets Jesse Tuck. Jesse is full of life and adventure and Winnie falls in love. The Tuck family has a powerful secret-- a spring that holds the magic of everlasting life. Now Winnie must choose whether she wants to live life as she knows it or drink from the spring

Trolls ultimate collection

Rock out with Poppy, Branch, and the rest of your favorites with the Trolls: Ultimate Collection. You can't stop the music with over five hours of happiness featuring the blockbuster films Trolls, Trolls World Tour and Trolls Band Together, as well as the festive television specials Trolls Holiday and Trolls Holiday in Harmony. The musical fun continues with 'Dance Party Mode,' 'Trolls Dance Academy,' a sing-along version of Trolls Band Together, and many more bonus features that will have you singing and dancing along over and over again!

Teen beach movie 2

Dive in and rock out with the hottest surf sequel under the sun! Now that summer's over and school has begun, Brady and Mack's relationship seems headed for a wipeout; until Lela, Tanner and the "Wet Side Story" kids show up! Dazzled by the novelty and variety of the modern world, Lela wants to stay, but the real world and the "reel" world just don't mix. Can Mack and Brady find the magic to get the kids home and get their own romance back on track before it's too late?

Scooby-Doo! The mystery begins

Unjustly accused of staging a spooky practical joke complete with ghosts, the kids are suspended from Coolsville High School. To clear their names, they team together to solve the supernatural mystery and head straight into nonstop laughs and adventure. Takes you back to when Daphne, Velma, Fred, Shaggy and Scooby-Doo first met

Backyard sports. Rookie rush [Wii]

Computer football simulation game for kids

Splatoon 3 [Switch]

The squid kids called Inklings are back to splat more ink and claim more turf in this colorful and chaotic 4-on-4 action shooter. For the first time, take Turf War battles on-the-go with the Nintendo Switch system, and use any of the console's portable play styles for intense local multiplayer action. Even team up for new 4-player co-op fun in Salmon Run!

Big Brain Academy [Switch] brain vs. brain

Take on a series of brain-bending activities that test your mental mettle in Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain for the Nintendo Switch system! Play a wide variety of activities, like memorizing a series of numbers, identifying an animal as it slowly comes into focus, or helping guide a train to its goal in fun, fast activities. Go brain-to-brain with friends and family in 4-player matches to see who gets the highest score. Everyone can play together at varying difficulties, so a kid can hold their own against an adult in this battle of the brains!

SpongeBob's surf & skate roadtrip [XBOX 360 KINECT]

SpongeBob's Truth or Square provides the ultimate SpongeBob experience for kids, parents and SpongeBob fans of all ages. The game delivers innovative new gameplay features combined with a story that celebrates 10 incredibly fun and zany years of SpongeBob. Whether you're an avid SpongeBob fan or a first-time gamer, you'll want to join the top adventure this game offers

Game builder garage [Switch]

"Programming made fun with help from the minds at Nintendo. Kids can learn how to make their own games with guided lessons created by Nintendo. From a simple game of tag to a run-and-jump obstacle course, each lesson is broken down into multiple, manageable segments that let kids go at their own pace--and have fun in the process. By playing through interactive lessons, kids will learn the basics of visual game programming. Nodon, colorful creatures with distinct personalities, keep kids engaged through lessons with tips and motivating messages. With a simple press of a button, swap between the programming screen and the game screen--watch how programming changes the game on the fly."--Amazon.com

The last kids on earth and the staff of doom [Switch]

"Time to gear up as Jack, Quint, June and Dirk in search for the missing pieces of the ultra-powerful staff of doom! But beware... Malondre, Queen of the Slime Monsters, seeks the staff to summon rezzoch the ancient, destructor of worlds. Upgrade your weapons and armour, cruise around wakefield in a post-apocalyptic pickup truck, fight through hordes of zombies and massive monsters, and battle epic bosses in the last kids on Earth and the staff of doom!"--Amazon.com

Gigantosaurus [XBOX ONE] the game

In Gigantosaurus: The Game, players can explore and race across the vast, prehistoric world of Gigantosaurus in a one-of-a-kind dinosaur adventure -- part saving the world, part rally racing -- and all gigantic fun! Kids can play as one of their favorite dino buddies from the show -- Rocky, Tiny, Mazu, and Bill -- as they discover secrets, solve puzzles and save the day. Gigantosaurus is based on Jonny Duddle's bestselling book of the same name. Directed by award-winning director Olivier Lelardoux, the series takes preschoolers on exciting, comedy-filled adventures as they dare to be themselves and explore the world beyond their nests. In every episode, the curious young dinosaurs explore the mystery of "Gigantosaurus" -- the biggest, fiercest dinosaur of all. They embark on a quest, facing their individual fears and working together to solve a problem. As the inquisitive Mazu, playful Tiny, timid Bill, and courageous Rocky aim to learn more about Gigantosaurus, they discover they each have something to learn from him, too!

Gigantosaurus [Switch] the game

In Gigantosaurus: The Game, players can explore and race across the vast, prehistoric world of Gigantosaurus in a one-of-a-kind dinosaur adventure -- part saving the world, part rally racing -- and all gigantic fun! Kids can play as one of their favorite dino buddies from the show -- Rocky, Tiny, Mazu, and Bill -- as they discover secrets, solve puzzles and save the day. Directed by award-winning director Olivier Lelardoux, the series takes preschoolers on exciting, comedy-filled adventures as they dare to be themselves and explore the world beyond their nests. In every episode, the curious young dinosaurs explore the mystery of "Gigantosaurus" -- the biggest, fiercest dinosaur of all. They embark on a quest, facing their individual fears and working together to solve a problem. As the inquisitive Mazu, playful Tiny, timid Bill, and courageous Rocky aim to learn more about Gigantosaurus, they discover they each have something to learn from him, too!

Gigantosaurus [PS4] the game

In Gigantosaurus: The Game, players can explore and race across the vast, prehistoric world of Gigantosaurus in a one-of-a-kind dinosaur adventure -- part saving the world, part rally racing -- and all gigantic fun! Kids can play as one of their favorite dino buddies from the show -- Rocky, Tiny, Mazu, and Bill -- as they discover secrets, solve puzzles and save the day. Gigantosaurus is based on Jonny Duddle's bestselling book of the same name. Directed by award-winning director Olivier Lelardoux, the series takes preschoolers on exciting, comedy-filled adventures as they dare to be themselves and explore the world beyond their nests. In every episode, the curious young dinosaurs explore the mystery of "Gigantosaurus" -- the biggest, fiercest dinosaur of all. They embark on a quest, facing their individual fears and working together to solve a problem. As the inquisitive Mazu, playful Tiny, timid Bill, and courageous Rocky aim to learn more about Gigantosaurus, they discover they each have something to learn from him, too!

PJ Masks power heroes [Switch] mighty alliance

Catboy, Owlette, and Gekko are teaming up with An Yu, Newton Star, Ice Cub, Lilyfay, and Bastet to form a Mighty Alliance. After a big accident at PJ Power Q scatters valuable pieces of technology and gems across Earth, these extraordinary heroes must rebuild it. Hop into the Explorer and begin the night-time adventure scouring the deserted streets in The City. You will discover more while exploring the bamboo forests, secret caves, and the sacred temple in Mystery Mountain. Then slide through the Ice World to reach the snowy caves searching for the lost parts. But be quick! Before they get into the wrong hands. Romeo, Luna Girl, and Night Ninja are never too far away and are always ready to cause havoc. Together, these extraordinary kids are bigger and better. Use their unique abilities, from super speed to snowballs, to stop the baddies. Collect gems, discover secrets, unlock hidden masks, and more. You know, night-time is the right time to fight crime! So, leap into this side-scrolling platform adventure, stop the pesky villains in their tracks, and fix the PJ Power Q. You have the power to become a hero

New Books for Teens

Deadly little voices

Stolarz, Laurie Faria, 1972-

High school junior Camelia's psychometric powers of touch seem to be changing when she starts to hear voices saying malicious things to her, and even focusing on her beloved pottery does not help, especially after her psychic, suicidal aunt comes to stay after being released from the hospital

Kingdom of the cursed

Maniscalco, Kerri,

Emilia, a witch in the Kingdom of Italy, travels to Hell to uncover her twin sister's murderer while combating her growing affections for the Prince of Wrath

Azuma, Kiyohiko

"The troubleshooters of Gokurakugai are open for business! In a run-down town without law and order, Alma and Tao accept work from clientele of all creeds and cultures, and they're always ready to dole out justice against human-devouring monsters that lurk in the shadows. They'll take on any case--as long as the price is right! While investigating the case of the serial hanging murders around the temple where he and Tao previously fought a horde of maga, Alma runs into a mysterious young man. He's so timid and quiet that Alma graciously surrenders one of his beloved snacks to the stranger, but there's a reason Tao says to be careful with the quiet ones..."--Back cover

Black clover. 37, Friction

"In a world of magic, Asta, a boy with anti-magic powers, will do whatever it takes to become the Wizard King! Asta is a young boy who dreams of becoming the greatest mage in the kingdom. Only one problem--he can't use any magic! Luckily for Asta, he receives the incredibly rare five-leaf clover grimoire that gives him the power of anti-magic. Can someone who can't use magic really become the Wizard King? One thing's for sure--Asta will never give up! Lucius's attack on the Clover Kingdom ramps up as he prepares to launch a catastrophic spell to take over the world. Asta and Yuno are standing in his way, but they'll need the help of their friends if they hope to overcome this ultimate challenge."--Publisher

It Only Happens in the Movies

From award-winning British author Holly Bourne comes a clever, deconstructed rom-com that proves that in real life “girl meets boy” doesn't always mean “happily ever after” . . . or does it? At turns funny, feminist, and achingly real, this read is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Patrick Ness, and Julie Buxbaum. Audrey is over romance. While dealing with her parents’ contentious divorce, a breakup of her own, and shifting friendship dynamics, she has every reason to feel cynical. But then she meets Harry, her fellow coworker at the local cinema. He’s brash, impulsive, and a major flirt. And even though Audrey tries to resist, she finds herself falling for his charms. But in this funny, insightful, and ultimately empowering novel, love—and life—isn’t what it’s like in the movies

Weston, Robert Paul

Henry Whelp, son of the Big Bad Wolf, investigates what happened to the fairies that used to protect humans and animalia, and what role the corporation that manufactures synthetic fairy dust played in his father's crime

City of fallen angels

Clare, Cassandra

As mysterious murders threaten the new peace between Shadowhunters and Downworlders, only Simon, the Daylighter vampire, can help bring both groups together

The guard a selection novella

Before America Singer met Prince Maxon . . . Before she entered the Selection . . . She was in love with a boy named Aspen Leger. Don't miss this digital original novella set in the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series. This brand new 64-page story begins just after the group of Selected girls is narrowed down to the Elite and is told from Aspen's point of view. The Guard also features a teaser to The One, the thrilling third novel in the Selection series

Armentrout, Jennifer L

Being connected to Daemon Black sucks...Thanks to his alien mojo, Daemon's determined to prove what he feels for me is more than a product of our bizarro connection. So I've sworn him off, even though he's running more hot than cold these days. But we've got bigger problems.Something worse than the Arum has come to town...The Department of Defense are here. If they ever find out what Daemon can do and that we're linked, I'm a goner. So is he. And there's this new boy in school who's got a secret of his own. He knows what's happened to me and he can help, but to do so, I have to lie to Daemon and stay away from him

The emerald sea

Mead, Richelle,

The final installment in Richelle Mead's sweeping, enthralling Glittering Court series answers the trilogy's biggest question: what is the secret that drives Tamsin to win at all costs? Tamsin Wright is unstoppable. She must become the Glittering Court's diamond: the girl with the highest test scores, the most glamorous wardrobe, and the greatest opportunities to match with an elite suitor in the New World. Training alongside other girls in the Glittering Court, Tamsin immerses herself completely in lessons about etiquette, history, and music--everything a high-society wife would need to know. Once she's married, she'll be able to afford a better life for her family, so the sacrifice is worth it if she can be the best. When her friendship with Mira and Adelaide, her roommates at the Glittering Court, threatens her status as the top-ranked prospect, she does the only thing she knows will keep her on track: she cuts them out of her life. But when her voyage across the sea goes off course, Tamsin must use her unrelenting grit and determination to survive the harsh winter far north of her intended destination in hopes of making it back to the Glittering Court in time to secure a proposal--and a comfortable future for her family. Experiencing new cultures and beliefs for the first time, Tamsin realizes that her careful studies haven't prepared her for everything, and with new alliances formed with roguish tradesman Jago Robinson and good-natured minister Gideon Stewart, Tamsin's heart begins to be pulled in different directions. But she can't let her brewing attraction get in the way of her ultimate goal: protecting the secret she holds closest to her heart, the one that would unravel everything she's worked for if it's uncovered

Into the windwracked wilds

Baker, A. Deborah,

"Adventurous readers of Kelly Barnhill and Cat Valente's Fairyland books will be sure to soar among the dark marvels that can be found in Into the Windwracked Wilds, by Seanan McGuire's latest open pseudonym, A. Deborah Baker. When the improbable road leaves Avery and Zib in the land of Air and at the mercy of the Queen of Swords, escape without becoming monsters may be impossible. But with the aid of the Queen's son, the unpredictable Jack Daw, they may emerge with enough of their humanity to someday make it home. Their journey is not yet over; the dangers are no less great."--

Toilet-bound Hanako-kun. 5

AidaIro (Fantasy comic writer),

"Nene Yashiro serves as the assistant to the School Mystery Hanako-kun. When she is invited by enigmatic playboy Natsuhiko to a mysterious tea party, she meets Hanako-kun's girlfriend and his little brother ...!? On top of that, she learns that one of the Seven Mysteries is mixed in with her classmates ..."--Provided by publisher

When You Look Like Us

Harris, Pamela N

From debut author Pamela Harris comes a timely, gripping teen novel about a boy who must take up the search for his sister when she goes missing from a neighborhood where black girls’ disappearances are too often overlooked. Perfect for fans of Jason Reynolds and Tiffany D. Jackson. When you look like us—brown skin, brown eyes, black braids or fades—everyone else thinks you’re trouble. No one even blinks twice over a missing black girl from public housing because she must’ve brought whatever happened to her upon herself. I, Jay Murphy, can admit that, for a minute, I thought my sister Nicole just got caught up with her boyfriend—a drug dealer—and his friends. But she’s been gone too long. Nic, where are you? If I hadn’t hung up on her that night, she would be at our house, spending time with Grandma. If I was a better brother, she’d be finishing senior year instead of being another name on a missing persons list. It’s time to step up, to do what the Newport News police department won’t. Bring her home

Wednesday a novelization of season one

Mejia, Tehlor Kay

"Return to the hallowed halls of Nevermore Academy with Wednesday Addams in this delightfully dark novelization of season one of the hit show, Wednesday! Wednesday is a sleuthing, supernaturally infused mystery charting Wednesday Addams' time as a student at Nevermore Academy. Follow along with her as she attempts to master her emerging psychic ability, thwart a monstrous killing spree that has terrorized the local town and solve the supernatural mystery that embroiled her parents 25 years ago -- all while navigating her new and very tangled relationships at Nevermore Academy. Relive the excitement and intrigue in this amazing novelization of the phenomenal first season." --

Love's in sight! 1

Uoyama (Mangaka),

"Morio Kurokawa is the toughest-looking tough guy around. Yukiko Akaza is a self-possessed girl with a vision impairment attending a school for the blind. The whole city fears Morio, but Yukiko sees the real him--he's a soft sweetheart who's just searching for his place in the world! Mori the Black Panther has won over a hundred fights. He's beloved by his goons and feared by the public. But now, he faces his biggest challenge yet when he meets Yukiko--and falls in love at first sight! Can Morio outgrow his delinquent roots and turn over a new leaf for his unexpected love?"-- Page [4] of cover

Rules for rule breaking

When Korean American teens Bobby and Winter reluctantly go on a college visit road trip together, the sworn mortal enemies discover they might actually be a perfect pair

The princess games

Castel, Cordelia,

"The stakes are higher and the competition more brutal in round two of the Princess Trials. Zea's relationship with Prince Kevon intensifies, and she must choose between the prince and the rebel who holds her heart. When her enemies uncover a secret that drives a rift between Zea and Prince Kevon, she's not only battling for survival but facing execution."--Back cover

Charbonneau, Joelle,

"Meri Buckley has lost everything. She lost her mother to a fight much bigger than herself. Her father to grief, fear, and denial. And the truth--to an overbearing government that insists that censorship and secrecy is the only path to peace. But though Meri and her band of truth-seeking Stewards did lose the first battle in their quest to enlighten the public, they have not yet lost the war. Meri can start the revolution she seeks, if the powerful figures who profit from the status quo don't find her--and kill her first."

Fairy tail. 56, The show must go on

Mashima, Hiro, 1977-

"Despite the Spriggan 12 being reduced to eight, both sides remain uncertain of victory. In Halgeon, the Warrior Queen Di Maria has trapped the Sky Sisters in a tricky situation. Meanwhile, back at Fairy Tail, members start disappearing at the hands of Jacob the Assassin, but Natsu is still fast asleep! The decisive battle for Magnolia remains perilous... the waves of formidable enemies keep coming, but the wizards of Fiore are ready to fight!"--Page 4 of cover

Arnett, Mindee,

After earning the title of Wilder Queen for her role in the rebellion, Kate and her people face new threats as their enemies begin to assemble armies, while a slave named Clash may have the means to end the fighting for good

These deadly prophecies

"A teenage sorcerer's apprentice must solve her boss's murder in order to prove her innocence."--

One piece. 46-47-48, Thriller Bark

Oda, Eiichirō, 1975-

"A mysterious floating treasure tempts Luffy and his Straw Hat crew into the treacherous waters of the Florian Triangle. Before they know it, they've sailed into the maw of the Thriller Bark, an extremely creepy zone populated by ghouls and ghosts and an awful lot of zombies. Soon the crew has lost their shadows to a very nasty enemy--Gecko Moria, one of the Seven Warlords of the sea. Will Moria make zombies of the Straw Hat crew?"--

An uninterrupted view of the sky

Crowder, Melanie,

In Bolivia in 1999, when their father is unjustly arrested and their mother leaves, Francisco, seventeen, and his sister Pilar, eight, must move to the dirty, dehumanizing, and corrupt prison

When King Jameson declares his love for Lady Hollis Brite, Hollis is shocked--and thrilled. After all, she's grown up at Keresken Castle, vying for the king's attention alongside other daughters of the nobility. Capturing his heart is a dream come true. But Hollis soon realizes that falling in love with a king and being crowned queen may not be the happily ever after she thought it would be. And when she meets a commoner with the mysterious power to see right into her heart, she finds that the future she really wants is one that she never thought to imagine

I am the dark that answers when you call

Between partying, drinking, and avoiding anything and, well, everyone, former ballerina Laure has no time to be anything but a monster, a vessel for Acheron. When Laure stumbles across a mysterious dead body during one of her nights out, she's forced to notice the cracks stretching beyond herself -- that below the streets of Paris, Elysium is dying, and Acheron and Lethe's influence is spilling into the streets like a blight. Laure isn't the only of Elysium's beasts to rise from the ruins of Palais Garnier, and someone is mobilizing an army of monsters with plans greater than Laure, Andor, and Keturah could have ever guessed. While Laure is warring between her wants and Acheron's ever-demanding appetite, she and her circle of monsters are left to reckon with a not-so-simple question: how do you save yourself from oblivion?

The judgment of Yoyo Gold

"Yoyo Gold has always played the role of the perfect Jewish daughter. She keeps kosher, looks after her siblings, and volunteers at the local food bank. She respects the decisions of her rabbi father and encourages her friends to observe the rules of their Orthodox faith. But when she sees her best friend cast out of the community over a seemingly innocent transgression, Yoyo's eyes are opened to the truth of her neighbors' hypocrisies for the first time. And what she sees leaves her shocked and unmoored. As Yoyo's frustration builds, so does the pressure to speak out, even if she can only do so anonymously on TikTok, an app that's always been forbidden to her. But when one of her videos goes viral--and her decisions wind up impacting not only her own life but also her relationship with the boy she's falling for--Yoyo's world is thrown into chaos. She is forced to choose which path to take, for her community, for her family, and most importantly, for herself"--Provided by publisher

Arcana the lost heirs

Prentice-Jones, Sam,

"Debut author/illustrator Sam Prentice-Jones explores fighting against your destiny and reconciling the actions of your ancestors in Arcana: The Lost Heirs, a tarot-inspired fantasy graphic novel for young adults. James, Daphne, Koko, and Sonny have all grown up surrounded by magic in the Arcana, an organization of witches that protects the magical world, run by the mysterious and secretive Majors. Eli Jones, however, hadn't even known other witches existed . . . until he stumbled into James. As James introduces him to the world of the Arcana, Eli finds the family he never had and a blossoming romance with James. The five new friends soon realize that sinister things are afoot, and everything may not be what it seems at the Arcana. When the group delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the deaths of their parents and the Majors' rise to power, they discover that they're at the center of a curse--one they've just unwittingly set into motion. As the friends search for answers, they'll have to confront the cursed legacy that links them in hopes of freeing their futures."--Publisher

Shonen note boy soprano. 2

Kamatani, Yuhki,

"Now that Yutaka has officially decided to join the city opera, he's cast in a leading role in the ghost story The Turn of the Screw. Meanwhile, school choir president Betsuyaku struggles to prove that he and his choir are capable of winning the gold prize in the NHK All-School Choir Competition. But can he bring the choir together to achieve greatness, or will he alienate all of its members?"--Back cover

Tierney James, sixteen, struggles to endure the year in which she and other young women are banished to the wild until, purified, the survivors are allowed to return home and marry

Library wars love & war. 5

Where is Anne Frank

"In Amsterdam, a year from today, a terrible thunderstorm rages over the city. It is the middle of the night at the Anne Frank House, a magnificent thunderbolt hits the house and shatters the protective glass in which the most famous diary in human history is displayed. Magically, Kitty, Anne's imaginary friend, comes to life. At first, Kitty does not know that 75 years have passed--after all the house looks just the same. She has no clue why Anne is not in the house or what has become of the seven inhabitants of the secret Annex. When Kitty learns that Anne and her beloved sister Margot have died in the war, she decides to run away from the house, and follow the path of the sisters all the way to where they met their fatal end. Kitty, who soon realizes that she cannot exist without Anne, decides to steal the diary from the museum and starts her journey. Kitty's tells the complete story of Anne Frank's life, family, and diary from her own unique perspective. In the present day, Kitty's adventures involve her in the refugee crisis in Europe, in which she discovers the true meaning of Anne Frank's legacy"--

Case closed. 77

Aoyama, Gōshō,

"Can Detective Conan crack the case...while trapped in a kid's body? When ace high school detective Jimmy Kudo is fed a mysterious substance by a pair of nefarious men in black-poof! He is physically transformed into a first grader. Until Jimmy can find a cure for his miniature malady, he takes on the pseudonym Conan Edogawa and continues to solve all the cases that come his way... Conan is spoiled for choice of suspects when a tabloid publisher is murdered, a cold case is reinvigorated when a similar murder is discovered, and Anita is almost caught out during a Junior Detective League campout!"--Provided by publisher

Arden High. King cheer

Waitlisted by her dream college and questioning her identity, Leah steps down as cheer captain to focus on her future, but when the competition for captaincy goes awry, power-hungry twins take command of the squad and immediately pit the cheerleaders against the basketball team

Spy x family. 9

Endō, Tatsuya, 1980-

Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment?to get married and have a kid?he may finally be in over his head! Yor?s on assignment and finds herself up against a gang of assassins on board a luxury cruiser. Meanwhile, Loid and Anya each discover that bombs have been planted throughout the ship! Will their best efforts be enough to save the vessel?

O'Connor, Tara,

Dee returns to her small hometown in New Jersey to see if she can help her father and the local police find her missing twin sister Beth, who was a leader in fighting the threat of a pipeline gutting the pinelands, but only finds more mysterious questions while disocovering signs of the supernatural in the surrounding woods

Alice in Borderland. 2

Aso, Haro, 1980-

"Eighteen-year-old Ryohei Arisu is sick of his life. School sucks, his love life is a joke, and his future weighs on him like impending doom. As he struggles to exist in a world that can't be bothered with him, Ryohei feels like everything would be better if he were anywhere else. When a strange fireworks show transports him and his friends to a parallel world, Ryohei thinks all his wishes have come true. But this new world isn't an empty paradise, it's a vicious game. And the only way to survive is to play. Life in Borderland can be grim, but after completing two games Arisu feels like he might be getting a handle on how his new world works. Chota and Shibuki's visas are expiring soon, however, so the group doesn't have time to be picky about their next match. And the arena they stumble upon is a lesson in just how treacherous the rules in Borderland can be."--Amazon.com

Red and the wolves a graphic novel

"Red has dedicated her life to protecting her witch Grand Mother. Monsters have been roaming the forest that they call home, bringing forth a mysterious illness that has devastated the land and chased every living soul away. That is, until Red stumbles upon an injured wolf-girl named Sil. Red is cautiously optimistic to befriend someone new, but the more their relationship deepens, the more she begins to uncover the sinister truths behind everything she's ever known. Red must make the difficult decision of who to defend, before catastrophe consumes them all."--Back cover

Teasing Master Takagi-san. 17

Yamamoto, Sōichirō,

The continuing story of Nishikata and Takagi-san as they build a secret base as Nishikata is impressed with how much Takagi-san has grown in strength and confidence

Shortcake Cake. 1

suu Morishita (Mangaka group),

An unflappable girl and a cast of lovable male roommates at a boardinghouse create bonds of friendship and romance. When Ten moves out of her parents' home in the mountains to live in a boardinghouse, she finds herself becoming fast friends with her male roommates. But can love and romance be far behind?

Fairy tail. 14, The demon's rebirth

Mashima, Hiro, 1977-

"Laxus wants Fairy Tail for himself, and he's set his three powerful allies against the entire guild! But when the attacks of Laxus's right-hand man become sadistic, the guild's angel, Mirajane, is forced to reveal the frightening satanic power she's been hiding for so long!"--P. [4] of cover

Wind breaker. 7

"While Sakura and the other Furin first-year students battle it out below, Kaji duels with KEEL's leader above. The noble delinquents are heavily outnumbered, but the tide of the fight seems to be turning in their favor. Yet, as the fists fly, Sakura begins to feel something strange happening. Something is changing in him, a transformation brought on by his first friend. What does this mean for the brawl with KEEL, though?"--Back cover

The fragrant flower blooms with dignity. 1

"Two rival schools stand next door to each other: one for elite ladies, one for good-for-nothing boys. But one of those boys might just be a naturally chivalrous diamond in the rough, and one of those girls might be a little more open-minded than is proper.... Chidori High is a boys' school that takes in the dregs of society with the lowest grades. Next door stands Kikyo Girls' High, where the wealthy, high-class families send their precious daughters. Chidori second-year Rintaro, who has a fierce face but a gentle heart, is helping at his family's patisserie when he meets a girl named Kaoruko. The two hit it off right away . . . but this blissful peace is quickly disturbed when Rintaro discovers that Kaoruko is actually a student at Kikyo. Worse, she doesn't seem to realize what a huge problem this really is! Will these two be able to forge a path for themselves, and sidestep the traps (metaphorical and literal) laid by their classmates?" --

One-punch man. 8

Class-S hero King is known as the strongest man on earth, but when a mysterious organization sends an assassin after him, the shocking truth about King is revealed

Dragon quest, the adventure of Dai. 1, Disciples of Avan I

Raised by monsters in a battle-scarred world, Dai has the heart of a hero! He sets off on a grand journey with brave friends, traveling the world to take down the Dark Lord's minions. Along the way, Dai must awaken the hero he was meant to be and master his dormant powers. Before his adventure begins, Dai lives in peace as the lone human among monsters on Dermline Island. While he dreams of becoming a hero, a group of fakes shows up to kidnap the Golden Metal Slime! Then, when Princess Leona arrives in need of a hero, Dai is ready to answer her call...but he needs more training! Will a tutor come along to help him?

New Books for Kids

Choose your own attitude. Anxious?

"Learning which thoughts lead to good outcomes is powerful, but it starts by learning that we get to choose those thoughts. Utilizing real life scenarios kids regularly face, this interactive book offers readers a choice between Bubble Thinking and Slug Thinking. Each choice leads to different outcomes and offers readers a way to deal with anxiety in their daily lives."--

Brooks, Helen, 1949-

A dangerous attraction When Kit was stranded in Morocco with no money, her memory a blank, she could only pray for a miracle. And when Gerard Dumont, a gorgeous Frenchman, came to her rescue, Kit was so grateful that it didn't occur to her he might not be the charming protector he seemed...;. It wasn't long before Kit discovered that Gerard had a hidden agenda. But by then it was too late. This brooding stranger had taken over her life, and Kit soon realized he'd also captured her heart!

Bookstore bunnies

"Bunnies have a bookstore in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by Eric Seltzer and Tom Disbury! What is more fun than bunnies reading? Reading about bunnies reading! Bookstore bunnies check the time. Their store opens right at nine. Bookstore bunnies have every book. Come inside and take a look!"--

The little library

McNamara, Margaret,

Jake, a reluctant reader, becomes a book lover when the new librarian finds Jake a book about woodworking

Charlotte the Rose Dragon (Dragon Girls #20)

We are Dragon Girls -- hear us roar! Read all the books in the Flower Dragon arc! #19: Selena the Sunflower Dragon #20: Charlotte the Rose Dragon #21: Layla the Water Lily Dragon Maddy Mara is the pen name of Australian creative duo Hilary Rogers and Meredith Badger. Hilary is a writer and former publisher; Meredith is a writer and teaches English as a second language. Together they have written or created many bestselling series for kids, including Dragon Girls, Dragon Games, and Forever Fairies. Dragon Girls has over 1.5 million copies in print and is available in multiple countries and languages. They live on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Bunurong people in Melbourne, Australia. Their website is

Rubalcaba, Jill

A historical novel set in 45 B.C. Damon's medical training under the Pharaoh's own physician didn't prepare him for his mother's last illness--or for the adventure that follows. Damon must travel from Alexandria all the way to Spain, where his father is fighting in Caesar's army, to deliver the news of his mother's death to the father he hardly knows. Soon the quiet, studious Damon and his best friend, the soldierly Artemas, are caught up in danger and intrigue--from shipwreck and shark attack to the political maneuverings of Cleopatra, Cicero, and Caesar. Fast-paced and suspenseful, this compelling historical novel combines page-turning excitement with a well-researched portrait of the ancient world

Klás, Lena, Lína Og

Lena hefur flutt í burt með fjölskyldu sinni. Klás skrifar bréf til hennar en fær lítið af svörum til baka. Fjarlægðin hefur þau áhrif að hann eignast aðra kærustu, Nínu. Það verður þó fljótt flókið og erfitt þar sem hann er ennþá ástfanginn af Lenu.Bókin er sjálfstætt framhald "Sjáðu sæta naflann minn" og "Vertu góður við mig". Sögurnar af Klás og Lenu urðu gríðarlega vinsælar á meðal unglinga á Norðurlöndunum, sem má skýra af því að skrifað er af mikilli hreinskilni um það að vera ungur, feiminn og ástfanginn, eitthvað sem margir unglingar kannast við

Max and Buddy go to the vet

Klein, Adria F. (Adria Fay), 1947-

Max has to take his dog, Buddy, to the vet. Will the vet make Buddy better?

Crews, Caitlin,

From USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin Crews comes the first book in the red-hot Hotel Temptation series! While on a research trip to study Icelandic sex culture, straitlaced American professor Margot meets serial womanizer Thor Ragnarson: the owner and manager of the salacious Hotel Viking, where tourists go to fulfil their wildest fantasies! When a vicious snowstorm hits, Margot has no choice but to stay the night…with no one but Thor for company. As much as she wants to refuse, his striking sex appeal and charisma make it difficult! Then he makes her a dangerously tempting offer-the chance to practice what she preaches. No fuss, no muss, just some very hands-on research… Margot would usually balk at the idea, but there's something about Thor that pulls her in. For the first time in years, a rebellious thrill gets the better of her and before long she's exploring every inch of his muscled body! He strips away her inhibitions like no man has before, but Margot knows this can only be a onetime deal: a no-strings night of passion. After all, she's only in the country for her work, and he's been with more women than he'd care to admit. Neither of them wants a relationship-but when the snowstorm clears, they're both left aching for more! Discover more gorgeous alpha heroes and glamorous locales in the Hotel Temptation series by Caitlin Crews… Unleashed: A Holiday Fling Romance Undone: A Holiday Fling Romance Untamed: A Steamy Workplace Romance Sexy. Passionate. Bold. Discover Harlequin DARE, a new line of fun, edgy and sexually explicit romances for the fearless female. "DARE is Harlequin's hottest line yet. Every book should come with a free fan. I dare you to try them!" -Tiffany Reisz, international bestselling author

Lame and suddenly orphaned, Kira is mysteriously removed from her squalid village to live in the palatial Council Edifice, where she is expected to use her gifts as a weaver to do the bidding of the all-powerful Guardians

PIN-8 quiere tener amigos

Colomer, Álvaro,

Pin-8 está aburrido y quiere jugar, pero no hay ningún robot que tenga ganas de jugar con él. Cuando sale al jardín, Pin-8 ve a unos niños que están echando un partido de fútbol. Tiene prohibido salir, pero le apetece tanto jugar que desobedece y se acerca a los muchachos que tienen el balón. ¿Será capaz de controlar todos sus aparatos robóticos y jugar al fútbol con sus nuevos amigos?

The Cat Who Ate Christmas

Chase, Lil, 1978-

A charming Christmas story for the whole family about a cat who is up to no good! It's Christmas, and Jingles the kitten has knocked over the Christmas tree and unwrapped all of the presents! What a naughty kitty. When Jingles eats the entire Christmas turkey, it's the final straw! Jingles is in big trouble now. While his family is busy cleaning up the mess, a guilty Jingles disappears. Realizing what matters most, the family sets out to look for their naughty kitten--it won't be Christmas without him. To continue in the holiday spirit, this book includes fun Christmas facts, Christmas jokes, the best recipe for cocoa, and even instructions for making your very own Christmas tree topper. The Cat Who Ate Christmas is the perfect gift this holiday season

Lizzie's Dream : Literary Text

Lizzie is a young girl who wants to be a pilot someday. When she finds out how much math, science, and research she must do to become a pilot, Lizzie works harder than ever to learn all she can so that she can achieve her dream. She even reads books about pilots and astronauts like Amelia Earhart, Sally Ride, and Bessie Coleman. With fanciful illustrations and large font, readers will be intrigued and inspired while reading about a young girl who will stop at nothing to achieve her goal

Round is a mooncake : a book of shapes

Thong, Roseanne

A little girl's neighborhood becomes a discovery ground of things round, square and rectangular. Many of the objects are Asian in origin, other universal: round rice bowls and a found pebble, square dim sum and pizza boxes, rectangular Chinese lace and very special pencil case. Bright art accompanies this lively introduction to shapes and short glossary explains the cultural significance of the objects featured in the book

Host and Hostess : Nadia & Nadir

Abbas, Marzieh,

Dadi is coming to stay with Nadia and Nadir while their parents are away for pilgrimage. Nadia and Nadir play the role of tour guides, showing their grandmother around Houston. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Calico Kid is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO

Sally and the magical sneeze

Taylor, Simon (Children's story writer),

Sally is home sick, feeling sad and lonely, but one magical sneeze changes everything. Suddenly, a rainbow horse spews from her lips! With each sneeze, a new magical creature appears, from a cow wearing Christmas lights to a bear on a bike. Swept up in this magical moment, Sally doesn't feel so sick anymore. This comical story is sure to cheer up kids who are feeling sick or lonely, and sends a strong message of the power of imagination. Wacky illustrations bring this unforgettable story of magical sneezes and imagination to life

Maika bleibt bei mir

Ørjasæter, Elin,

Die 13-jährige Eva kümmert sich rührend um ihre kleine Schwester Maika. Die Mutter der beiden Mädchen ist drogensüchtig und somit nicht in der Lage, sich um ihre Töchter zu kümmern. Hinzukommt, dass der neue Freund der Mutter gewalttätig ist. - Kein leichtes Leben für die beiden. Doch zum Glück gibt es da noch Marianne, Evas beste Freundin. Als Mariannes Familie von dem Schicksal der beiden Mädchen hört, nimmt sie Eva und Maika ohne zu zögern bei sich auf. Doch alle wissen, dass dies nur eine Übergangslösung und keine Lösung auf Dauer ist. In Mariannes Haus ist der Platz begrenzt. Es gibt kaum Privatsphäre. Das bekommen auch Eva und Marianne zu spüren. Immer öfter streiten sich die beiden, auch, weil Eva ihre Macht über Maika nicht an jemand anderen abtreten möchte. Die Freundschaft zwischen Eva und Marianne wird so auf eine harte Probe gestellt

Hardy boys adventures. The battle of Bayport

Dixon, Franklin W.,

A reenactment battle marches into Bayport in this Hardy Boys adventure-a fresh approach to a classic series. Bayport goes back in time when a Revolutionary War-era battleship is discovered, along with a treasure trove of historic artifacts. To celebrate, the town stages a reenactment of the historic Battle of Bayport, complete with antique artillery, canons, and tricorn hats. Even Frank and Joe Hardy are decked out in full Colonial costume, fighting over freedom and taxes on opposite sides of the battle line. But things get a little too real when a stray shot leaves Bayport's biggest benefactor, Don Sterling, without a pulse. Wait a minute-weren't those muskets supposed to be unloaded? And even though the Hardy Boys have technically retired from solving mysteries, they can't help but get involved, especially when a favorite teacher turns out to be a prime suspect. Is someone trying to frame Mr. Lazin? And who would want Don Sterling dead? Murder by reenactment is one the Hardys haven't seen before, but don't think they're not up for the challenge!

A Cold Creek Christmas story

Thayne, RaeAnne,

Sparkle In The Snow Leads To So Much More Celeste Nichols has always preferred to keep to herself in her hometown of Pine Gulch, Idaho... until she becomes an instant celebrity! When one of her children's stories becomes a major success, she's suddenly the talk of the town. Celeste should be gloriously happy... but something, someone, special is still missing from her life. Could the return of her childhood crush be the answer? Flynn Delaney has moved back home for his daughter's sake. Yet all the millionaire's resources can't help the little girl heal from the tragic loss of her mother. Shy librarian Celeste and her stories do hold some indefinable magic, though. Flynn came home looking for support - can he find that, and true love, in the one who got away?

Fiona's dad comes home after sixteen months and eight days in jail. Along with her mother and family friends, she awkwardly welcomes him home. Uncle David is there, because he picked Dad up at jail. Dad's best friend Simon, his wife May and neighbor Elisabeth are also at the house to greet Dad. He's been away so long, it's an uncomfortable reunion for Mom and Fiona, who have suffered financially, emotionally and socially in his absence. Even the dog, Honey, isn't sure about Fiona's dad anymore. Fiona's dad was in jail for a crime he didn't commit. Or did he? Fiona thought she knew him. Believed he was innocent. But now that he's home, her friends, her teachers, even her mom-everyone is treating him like a criminal. Guilty or not, Fiona's father has ruined everything. When she starts getting lured into the darker side of life, she discovers who her father really is

This is a good story

Lehrhaupt, Adam,

A girl picks up her colored pencils and starts drawing a story, with frequent input from the narrator, of a Hero and Heroine rescuing the townsfolk of Our Setting, who have been imprisoned in the Dungeon of the Evil Overlord

Rules of the game

Stilton, Geronimo,

"When Benjamin and Bugsy Wugsy are invited to test a revolutionary new video game system, they expect nothing more than a fun experience. But the adventure quickly turns into a nightmare when they uncover the dark secrets behind the game's origin. Trapped by the company's mysterious owner, they find themselves with no way out. Now, it's up to Geronimo, Trap, and Thea to rescue them. In a race against time, they're pulled into a game far more dangerous than they ever imagined!"--Provided by publisher

The Basque dragon

"Elliot and Uchenna join Professor Fauna on another adventure--a trip to the Basque country where they have to save a herensuge from the billionaire Schmoke Brothers"--

Lucy Temple : one of the three orphans

Rowson, Mrs., 1762-1824,

Lucy Temple (1828) is a novel by Susanna Rowson. Inspired in part by the author's experiences in America-she was brought there by her father, a Royal Navy officer, and place under house arrest during the American Revolution-Lucy Temple, the sequel to her bestselling novel Charlotte Temple, fits squarely into the popular genre of the seduction novel. Alongside such works as Hannah Webster Foster's The Coquette (1797), Rowson's novel continues to inform scholars on the historical portrayal of women's sexuality in English and American literature. "Such an assemblage of youth and innocence naturally attracted the young soldiers: they stopped; and, as the little cavalcade passed, almost involuntarily pulled off their hats. A tall, elegant girl looked at Montraville and blushed: he instantly recollected the features of Charlotte Temple, whom he had once seen and danced with at a ball at Portsmouth." From this brief chance encounter, so much suffering ensues. Not long after meeting her on the street, Lieutenant John Montraville seduces young Charlotte and convinces her to leave her family and friends behind to join him in the new world. There, spurred on by rumors of infidelity and harboring his own sinister motives, he soon abandons his innocent wife, leaving her alone in a country where nobody knows her name. Although her father reaches her in time to see her once more, she soon succumbs to illness and poverty, leaving a young daughter behind. Lucy Temple is a tragic story of romance and morality from a leading writer and educator of her time. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Susanna Rowson's Lucy Temple is a classic work of British-American literature reimagined for modern readers

After the sharp-eyed Jay and the roaring Lion, peace will come on Dove's gentle wing. Three ThunderClan cats, Jayfeather, Lionblaze, and Dovepaw, are prophesied to hold the power of the stars in their paws. Now they must work together to unravel the meaning behind the ancient words of the prophecy. As Jayfeather tackles his new responsibilities as the Clan's sole medicine cat and Lionblaze trains his apprentice in the ways of the warrior cats, Dovepaw hones her own unique ability and tries to use it for the good of ThunderClan. But the dark shadows that have preyed on the Clan for many moons still lurk just beyond the forest. Soon a mysterious visitor will walk in one cat's dreams, whispering promises of greatness, with results that will change the future of ThunderClan in ways that no cat could have foreseen

Wild Ride : Wild Ride

Calabrese, Keith,

Swindle meets Adventures in Babysitting in this action-filled comedy! Charley Decker is about to have the wildest night of her life! With her mom on a romantic weekend getaway, Charley has plans to spend her free time watching bad movies with older brother Greg, and friends Wade and Oona (if Charley can get Wade and Oona to stop fighting long enough to pay attention.) But then, Greg ditches Charley for a date night downtown, borrows their mom's boyfriend's super-expensive, super-rare 1964 World's Fair Skyway Mustang, and accidentally gets it towed. Worse, the tow lot can't even find the car! Suddenly all of Charley's plans fly out the window. So what's a trio of unsupervised seventh graders to do? Sneak into the city, and pull off the heist of the year, to get the car back, of course! Only the Mustang has a new feature in the trunk: a stowaway who's hiding from his infamous and possibly criminal billionaire boss, Alton Peck. So now, Charley has a new problem, one with information that could topple the most powerful tech company in the world. What follows is an all-night race around the clock as Charley and the gang try to save their new friend, evade Peck, his goons, and the invisible ears of his newest artificially intelligent creation...and get the Mustang home before morning!

Pugs cause traffic jams

McGrath, Jennifer, 1971-

A girl's pug is missing. But, hey, he's just chasing a wild adventure! A girl races all over the neighborhood looking for her lost pug, Kirby. As she asks one dog owner after another if they've seen him, readers are treated to poetically succinct depictions of the breeds of dogs she comes across in her search. "Golden retrievers are pleasers. Poodles are overachievers. Border collies are always on the job." Each alternating spread reveals the story of where her pug actually is, defined by the repeated phrase "But pugs cause traffic jams." It's a dog's world of fun all around! Who could resist falling in love with this pug? (Hint: no one!)

Pigs at a Party

Little piggies at a party are always polite! Three little pigs are on their way to a party, and little readers are invited to come along! Open the book's cover to welcome the little piggies into the festivities, then join in the fun of their friend's special day! From wrapping presents to playing games, these polite little pigs are on their best behavior, although they just can't wait to dig into that cake! This novelty board book follow-up to Pigs in a Blanket and Pigs in a Pickle packs educational and play appeal in addition to teaching valuable social skills. Paired with an accessible, kid-friendly art style and a strong, age-appropriate theme, this engaging and interactive book will resonate with a wide range of readers. - GO-TO GIFT: This board book makes an ideal, age-appropriate gift for toddlers, thanks to the cute, relatable illustrations and the enduring early concept appeal of both parties/celebrations and minding your manners. - MANNERS MATTER: This sweet rhyming story sets a shining example of good behavior for young children, from not playing too rough to cleaning up when you make a mess-all in the context of a universally exciting event: a child's first party! - EXTENDS THE LITTLE PIG SERIES: This adorable and engaging board book will build on the success of its predecessors, the novelty book Pigs in a Blanket and its follow-up, Pigs in a Pickle. What will these adorable pigs get into next?! Perfect for: - Parents looking for interactive board books - Parents looking for rhyming board books - Parents looking for a book about manners for young children - Fans of cute pigs - Anyone looking for a cute and clever baby shower gift or birthday present

Sutcliff, Rosemary

When a Roman ship is wrecked on the coast of Britain, Beric, the infant son of a Roman soldier, is the only survivor. Beric grows up with a Briton tribe, but to his foster people he remains an alien-one of the Red Crests. So when bad times come, the tribe holds him responsible and casts him out. Rejected by the only life he knows, the boy turns to his own people, but Rome too rejects him. Lost, bewildered, and a captive in his father's land, he escapes from slavery only to be captured again and condemned to labor on the rowing benches of the Rhenus Fleet. Will Beric ever find ultimate happiness? Rosemary Sutcliff provides a fine and exciting story with a background of Roman Britain that rings true from the first page to the last

Russell, Bailey J., 1963-

After the Junior/Senior Lock-In, fire the Portal in Hawthorne Harbor is wide open. The Seers are busy taking care of ghosts and are amazed at how many there are. Every day since the Portal opened, Mary has secretly gone there to watch all the ghosts come through. She is looking for her brother. A ghost that looks like Paul steps thorough and Mary is disappointed when it is not him. But, who is this ghost, and why can't Mary bring herself to take care of him?

Palacio, R. J.,

Now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson! Read the novelized version of the celebrated New York Times bestselling story of kindness and unrelenting courage in a time of war--inspired by the blockbuster phenomenon Wonder. Sara Blum lives an idyllic life with her adoring parents in Vichy France. But her world comes crashing down when the Nazi occupation separates the family and forces the young Jewish girl into hiding. Her classmate Julien and his family will risk everything to ensure her survival, and, together, Sara and Julien manage to find beauty in a secret world of their creation. First published as a graphic novel and now a major motion picture starring Helen Mirren and Gillian Anderson, R. J. Palacio’s unforgettable story demonstrates the power of kindness to change hearts, build bridges, and even save lives in the darkest of times. Includes an 8-page photo insert and a discussion guide

Adventure time. Beginning of the end

Anderson, Ted, 1985-

"When Finn breaks a promise he doesn't even remember making, he finds himself on a quest through time as it unravels around him. Travel through Finn's past, present, and future--all that was and what could have been--as he faces down the fearsome Chronologius Rex. Meanwhile, Jake enlists the help of all of Ooo to get his best bud back before it's too late."--

Moose blasts off!

Reedstrom, Kirk,

Moose loves playing astronaut. When he invites Duck to play with him, though, his favorite game becomes a source of frustration until the two friends learn to work together

Nancy Drew diaries. 3, The fake heir. Mr. Cheeters is missing

Petrucha, Stefan,

"In "The Fake Heir" Nancy, along with Bess and George, find the wreck of an old yacht with a safe inside full of jewelry worth a small fortune. Cousins of the Druthers owned the yacht and their will leaves everything to Mr. Druthers, but no one's seen him for ten years. The rumor is Mrs. Druthers murdered him! Things take a surprising turn when suddenly Mr. Druthers reappears! But then Mrs. Druthers disappears! Join Nancy Drew as she solves the mystery of the fake heir! Then, in "Mr Cheeters is Missing" when the eccentric Blanche Porter reports that her beloved Mr. Cheeters has vanished, it isn't your standard missing persons case. As Nancy Drew soon discovers, Mr. Cheeters, is a pet chimp. Or is he? Based on a preliminary investigation and information obtained from Blanche's brother, Lawrence, the River Heights police dismiss the case as bogus - doubting that there ever was a Mr. Cheeters to begin with. But when Nancy Drew discovers there's a missing diamond necklace as well - she's on the case!" --

Poseidon, earth shaker

O'Connor, George

Graphically adapts the adventures of the Greek god of the seas, presenting the myth of how Poseidon became the king of the oceans and such stories as Theseus and the Minotaur, Odysseus and Polyphemos, and the founding of Athens

Inferno Girl Red. Volume 1

Apex City is a globally recognised hub of progress and beacon of hope-until it's ripped out of our universe by an ancient cult and its army of demons. The only one who can save it is its newest resident, teen Cássia Costa, after a magical dragon bracelet rockets into her life. But the bracelet is powered by belief, and a life of hardship has left Cássia with little of that to spare. When all seems lost, can Cássia rekindle her belief in a better tomorrow to embrace a secret legacy, save her mother's life, and light the way as Inferno Girl Red?

Transformers, dark of the moon. Rising storm. Volume 1

Barber, John, 1976-

When the Decepticon Shockwave convinces the rogue Starscream to attack Sam Witwicky and his Autobot friend, Bumblebee, Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots try to help their friend, but the cost may be higher than they know

Best friends Ami and Ivy couldn't be more different: Ami is quiet and loves to daydream, while Ivy is loud and in constant motion. What they do share is a love of filmmaking, and spending their free time working on a sci-fi epic about a space mission following Earth's destruction by a giant asteroid. But lately the girls are faced with something even scarier than asteroids: sixth grade. At their new school, students are divided into different teams that might as well be different planets, and Ami and Ivy get separated. Ivy quickly finds new friends, while Ami struggles to adapt, and is too embarrassed to tell Ivy how alone she feels. When the sixth grade talent show is announced, Ami is certain entering their film will show everyone how cool they are. The only problem? Ivy says she doesn't want anyone to see it. But Ami is sure everyone will love Ivy's over-the-top performance, and then everything will turn around for Ami socially. What could possibly go wrong? This hilarious and bittersweet graphic novel, punctuated with storyboard excerpts from the girls' film project, boldly explores the complicated but wondrous galaxies of friendship, artmaking, and growing up

Johnson, Varian,

Maureen and Francine Carter are twins and best friends. They participate in the same clubs, enjoy the same foods, and are partners on all their school projects. But just before the girls start sixth grade, Francine becomes Fran -- a girl who wants to join the chorus, run for class president, and dress in fashionable outfits that set her apart from Maureen. A girl who seems happy to share only two classes with her sister! Maureen and Francine are growing apart and there's nothing Maureen can do to stop it. Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things for good?

Magical Boy. Vol. 2

A breathtakingly imaginative fantasy series starring Max-a high schooler chosen to become the next "Magical Girl." There's just one catch . . . he's a trans boy! Although he was assigned female at birth, Max is your average trans man trying to get through high school as himself. But on top of classes, crushes, and coming out, Max's life is turned upside down when his mom reveals an eons old family secret: he's descended from a long line of Magical Girls tasked with defending humanity from a dark, ancient evil! For decades, Devoid and his minions have been sealed away, with each generation's magical girl protecting the seal and our world. But as the millennia have passed, more and more cracks have appeared in the weakening seal. Now, the seal is open, evil is pouring into our world, and only Max can defeat it

Unicornado : another Phoebe and her unicorn adventure

Simpson, Dana, 1977-

Get ready to experience a whole new thrilling sequence of adventure and discovery in the delightful, New York Times bestselling Phoebe and Her Unicorn series by Dana Simpson. A new school year means many things for nine-year-old Phoebe Howell and her unicorn best friend, Marigold Heavenly Nostrils. They prepare for a school dance (lame!), meet new friends (ghosts and gnomes and goblins, OH MY!), and even experience a rare supernatural phenomenon called a Unicornado! In fact, sometimes things get almost too magical. Marigold's presence attracts pixies, talking birds, and a sphinx, turning Phoebe's house into a magical sylvan glen. And Marigold even briefly transforms Phoebe into a goblin. Whether they're trick-or-treating, singing showtunes, or casting new spells, every day for Phoebe and Marigold is an adventure thanks to the power of friendship

Now look what you've done

The clueless, comically self-confident kid detective returns in a sequel to the New York Times bestseller Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made. He doesn't like to pull rank. To reveal that he's this guy: Timmy Failure, founder, president, and CEO of the greatest detective agency in town, perhaps the nation. But he is. And he's about to crack the biggest case of his generation: a school competition to find a stolen globe. It's his ticket to bringing home a $500 prize, which is guaranteed to set him up for life. But someone is clearly trying to game the system. Hoodwink. Con. Defraud. So it's up to Timmy Failure, with the dubious help of Total, his lazy polar-bear partner, and his unlikely new ally, eccentric Great-Aunt Colander, to find a way to avenge these shenanigans. Defeat this injustice. If he can only get his entry form in on time

Knock, Knock, Moo! : A Knock-Knock Joke in Rhythm and Rhyme. Jokes and Jingles

Knock knock. who's there? Interrupting Cow! Watch your young students turn into comedians as they practice their narrative skills with this classic knock-knock joke. Rhythmic music is paired with a graphic novel format to get children reading and laughing. This hardcover book comes with CD and online music access

Meow or Never : Snazzy Cat Capers

Ophelia von Hairball V, the world's #1 cat burglar, is ready to make hiss-tory with her latest and greatest heist in Deanna Kent's third book of this cat-tastic middle grade series, featuring black-and-white illustrations on almost every page by Neil Hooson! Ophelia and her inventor sidekick Oscar F. Gold are deep in preparations for the biggest challenge the FFBI (Furry Feline Burglary Institute) has to offer: The M.E.O.W. competition! The fur-and-fin duo show up with the most valuable treasure they can find-and Ophelia's cousin Pierre von Rascal beats them to the punch with a priceless painting that puts their loot to shame. But Ophelia is certain the expensive artwork is an elaborate fake! Ophelia will need every pawful of her singular style, winning wit, and purr-fect poise to prove Pierre's nothing but a wannabe cheetah-before he steals her prize! Adventure, heists, and teamwork abound in this fun, witty chapter book series brimming with cat-tastic black-and-white illustrations, including graphic novel-style pages! Check out the whole Snazzy Cat Capers series! Snazzy Cat Capers Snazzy Cat Capers: The Fast and the Furriest Snazzy Cat Capers: Meow or Never An Imprint Book "Fabulous, funny, and fin-tastic fun!" -Mo O'Hara, New York Times-bestselling author of My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish

The place of no stars

The time has come to enter the Dark Forest. ThunderClan's deputy, Squirrelflight, has vanished with the cat now known to be an impostor, and suspicion and mistrust now reign among the five Clans. They now know the cause of their ancestors' mysterious silence-as well as the terrifying truth of the danger they must face if they hope to bring light back to the darkness..

Harrington, C. C

When the fates of a snow leopard, a child, and an ancient forest collide, the unimaginable can happen. Perfect for fans of Pax and The One and Only Ivan. * "Harrington packs her memorably atmospheric debut with compelling issues, but her sharply felt portrayals of two vulnerable youngsters of different species bonding as they find their ways in hostile worlds will make the deepest impression." — Kirkus Reviews, starred review * “Both character arcs sparkle with life thanks to Harrington’s poignant, immersive prose…nuanced and empowering.” — Publisher's Weekly, starred review “Reads like a classic. I loved it!” — Pam Muñoz Ryan, author of the bestsellers Esperanza Rising and the Newbery Honor book Echo "Wildoak makes us believe the world may well be as mysterious and as lovely and as possible as we had hoped." — Gary D. Schmidt, author of Just Like That and the Newbery Honor book The Wednesday Wars Maggie Stephens’s stutter makes school especially hard. She will do almost anything to avoid speaking in class or calling attention to herself. So when her unsympathetic father threatens to send her away for so-called “treatment,” she reluctantly agrees to her mother’s intervention plan: a few weeks in the fresh air of Wildoak Forest, visiting a grandfather she hardly knows. It is there, in an extraordinary twist of fate, that she encounters an abandoned snow leopard cub, an exotic gift to a wealthy Londoner that proved too wild to domesticate. But once the cub’s presence is discovered by others, danger follows, and Maggie soon realizes that time is running out, not only for the leopard, but for herself and the forest as well. Told in alternating voices, Wildoak shimmers with beauty, compassion, and unforgettable storytelling as it explores the delicate interconnectedness of the human, animal, and natural worlds

Forensic investigations of the ancient Egyptians

Can modern forensic tools help us uncover new clues about who built the Great Pyramid at Giza? What can mummy forensics teach us about the mummified remains of Egyptian royals? How does the forensic analysis of Egyptian coffins help identify an unknown cause of death? Curious readers will love this interesting title, which examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions about ancient Egypt

Lily in the mirror

Lily loves all things dark and mysterious, so when she discovers a magic mirror in a locked room it's like a dream come true. Or is it ... Lily now has a new friend who desperately needs her help. But she's also got an older brother who really needs to get a life. Lily will require all eleven fingers, plus a hefty slice Grandad's chocolate Ganache cake, to fix a long-forgotten tragedy that's very close to home

Maps of my emotions

Landmann, Bimba,

A boy is leaving for a mysterious journey that will take him to explore far away places. The only words describing these places, in this almost wordless book, are those of the maps that he draws. These fantastic and evocative places express all the shades of emotions from hope to fear, from wonder to sadness, to finally to love. An unprecedented and highly original itinerary with a story of friendship and great adventure plays out in graphic-novel form that unfolds on the pages between the maps. Highly visual illustrations provide an incentive for children to explore their emotions and create their own new maps for emotional discovery

The bullet catch

Gaspard, John, 1958-

Newly single magician Eli Marks reluctantly attends his high school reunion against his better judgment, only to become entangled in two deadly encounters with his former classmates. The first is the fatal mugging of an old crush's husband, followed by the suspicious deaths of the victim's business associates. At the same time, Eli also comes to the aid of a classmate-turned-movie-star who fears that attempting the Bullet Catch in an upcoming movie may be his last performance. As the bodies begin to pile up, Eli comes to the realization that juggling these murderous situations - while saving his own neck - may be the greatest trick he's ever performed

Mayflower treasure hunt

Roy, Ron, 1940-

Don't miss A to Z Mysteries alphabetic adventures that are full of thrills, chills, and cases to crack! Super Edition #2: Mayflower Treasure Hunt In the twenty-eighth book of the A to Z Mysteries an early chapter book mystery series featuring strong boy and girl characters the hunt is on! Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose are spending Thanksgiving in Plymouth, Massachusetts. They can't wait to see the sights and have a Thanksgiving dinner just like the Pilgrims would have eaten. Then the kids learn about a sapphire necklace that went missing on the real Mayflower. Could the 400-year-old treasure be hidden somewhere nearby? And will someone else find it before they do? Each book includes a map and a letter from the author. Parents, teachers, and librarians agree that these highly collectible chapter books are perfect for emerging readers and any kid who love mysteries! Bonus: Look for a hidden message inside this book! From the Trade Paperback edition

Frank Einstein and the space-time zipper

"Frank Einstein (kid-genius, scientist, and inventor) and his best friend, Watson, along with Klink (a self-assembled artificial-intelligence entity) and Klank (a mostly self-assembled and artificial almost intelligence entity), once again find themselves in competition with T. Edison, their classmate and archrival, this time studying the science and mysteries of the universe!"--

Whatever happened to Megan Marie?

Schraff, Anne E

Even struggling readers will find it hard to resist our exciting series of audiobooks in a variety of popular genres. These stories deal with mature themes involving culturally diverse characters. Written specifically for the struggling reader, these fast-paced books maintain student interest until the last page. Questions at the end of each title test students' strategy skills, vocabulary, and comprehension. The pretty high school junior seems to have everything going for her- until she mysteriously disappears. Has she run away from home? Was she kidnapped? And why is the missing girl's father blaming first-year teacher, Cathy North?

Gabriel Finley and the raven's riddle

"A first-rate fantasy for middle-grade readers. Like Harry Potter,... Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials series,... and Trenton Lee Stewart's Mysterious Benedict Society books." Booklist, Starred "A vivid, compelling fantasy that sends you off to a world you will not soon forget." Norton Juster, author of The Phantom Tollbooth. How can twelve-year-old Gabriel find his missing father, who seems to have vanished without a trace? With the help of Paladin a young raven with whom he has a magical bond that enables them to become one creature he flies to the foreboding land of Aviopolis, where he must face a series of difficult challenges and unanswerable riddles that could lead to his father... or to his death. "A great read for fantasy lovers who have worn out their copies of Harry Potter." School Library Journal, Starred "...brimful of antic energy and inventive flair, like the best middle-grade fantasies; readers, like baby birds, will devour it and clamor for future installments." Kirkus Reviews From the Hardcover edition

Mary Poppins, she wrote : the life of P.L. Travers

Lawson, Valerie, 1943-

THE ONLY TRUE STORY BEHIND THE CREATOR OF MARY POPPINS. The remarkable life of P.L. Travers, the creator of Mary Poppins-perfect for fans of the movie Mary Poppins Returns and the original Disney classic! The spellbinding stories of Mary Poppins, the quintessentially English and utterly magical nanny, have been loved by generations. She flew into the lives of the unsuspecting Banks family in a children's book that was instantly hailed as a classic, then became a household name when Julie Andrews stepped into the title role in Walt Disney's hugely successful and equally classic film. But the Mary Poppins in the stories was not the cheery film character. She was tart and sharp, plain and vain. She was a remarkable character. The story of Mary Poppins' creator, as this definitive biography reveals, is equally remarkable. The fabulous English nanny was actually conceived by an Australian, Pamela Lyndon Travers, who came to London in 1924 from Queensland as a journalist. She became involved with Theosophy, traveled in the literary circles of W.B. Yeats and T.S. Eliot, and became a disciple of the famed spiritual guru, Gurdjieff. She famously clashed with Walt Disney over the adaptation of the Mary Poppins books into film. Travers, whom Disney accused of vanity for "thinking you know more about Mary Poppins than I do," was as tart and opinionated as Julie Andrews's big-screen Mary Poppins was cheery. Yet it was a love of mysticism and magic that shaped Travers's life as well as the character of Mary Poppins. The clipped, strict, and ultimately mysterious nanny who emerged from her pen was the creation of someone who remained inscrutable and enigmatic to the end of her ninety-six years. Valerie Lawson's illuminating biography provides the first full look whose personal journey is as intriguing as her beloved characters

Emily Windsnap and the siren's secret

When Neptune tells Emily and her merman father and human mother to return to Brightport to try to make merpeople and humans work more closely together, Emily faces problems with old enemies, her new, half-merfolk friend Aaron, and a mystery related to a group of legendary lost sirens

Sandapalooza shake-up

Grabenstein, Chris,

In order to save the reputation of the Wonderland, P.T. and Gloria must find the culprit who stole a royal tiara from the hotel

Bound for danger

Dixon, Franklin W.,

When new team members are being kidnapped and threatened, Frank and Joe join the basketball team at the request of their principal to uncover the culprits

Call of the wraith

Christopher Rowe is shipwrecked in Devonshire, where children are disappearing and a ghost is suspected, but even Tom and Sally's arrival may not cure his amnesia in time to help

Ashmore, Wayne,

Mark Twain lived during the time of slavery and the Civil War in the United States. Writing was a way for Mark to express his views on these topics

John Lee Hooker : master of boogie and blues

John Lee Hooker was a giant in the world of blues and boogie music. From learning to play music in Mississippi to touring the world with famous musicians, his popularity has spanned several decades. This book tells the story of one of music's most influential figures

Loh-Hagan, Virginia,

Explore the dark side of space in Out of this World, a new and exciting series for struggling readers. What are the four different types of black holes? What's inside a black hole? These and other fascinating questions are discussed in the Black Holes title using considerate text that is written at a higher maturity level with a lower reading level to engage struggling readers. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance reading comprehension. Sidebars include hands-on experiments, spotlight biographies on women in science, tech connections, and far out facts

Who was John Lewis?

Hubbard, Crystal,

"Starting in the 1960s, John Lewis began his activism alongside civil rights legend and good friend Martin Luther King Jr. He participated in many now-historic events, including the 1963 March on Washington, the Freedom Rides, and the Selma to Montgomery marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge. John continued his impactful career when he was elected to the House of Representatives in 1986. He went on to serve seventeen terms until his death in 2020. A recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, John Lewis is considered an American hero and an icon of the civil rights movement"--

Helen Keller the world at her fingertips

Presents the life and accomplishments of the deaf and blind woman who overcame her disabilities with the help of teacher Anne Sullivan to become a writer and speaker

Katherine Johnson

Loh-Hagan, Virginia,

The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline, primary sources, and other informative backmatter. Index. Glossary of key words. Table of contents. Timeline of key events. Primary-source text. The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. These books examine the lives of famous historical men and women in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter

Books in the Hello, Everglades! series take young readers on a journey through the Everglades, exploring the flora and fauna of the region. Each book uses the whole language approach to literacy, a combination of sight words and repetition builds recognition and confidence. Bold, colorful photographs correlate directly to text to help guide readers through the book. Books in this series include author biography and teaching guides

Lizzo : breakout artist

Wilson, Lakita,

Melissa Vivianne Jeffersion, known professionally as Lizzo, started singing and rapping at age 10 and performed with several musical groups in her hometowns of Houston and Minneapolis. With her strong lyrics, danceable beats, and positive message, she's become one of the biggest solo musicians in the world

SnapChat has become the perfect way to grab and hold people's attention, while also serving as a vital communications link between friends, schoolmates, neighbors, and more. Inside, read how the app began and how it has changed the way millions of young people "talk" to each other, complete with photos, video, and more! Social media companies have changed the way that people in every generation communicate. This series focuses on the technology that is changing the way we connect, relate, and stay informed. Each title in TECH 2.0: WORLD-CHANGING SOCIAL MEDIA COMPANIES includes color photos throughout, and back matter including an index and further reading lists for books and internet resources. Key Icons appear throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities, and expand their viewpoints through our content rich nonfiction books. Key Icons in this series are: Words to Understand shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are set in boldfaced color type in that chapter, so that readers are able to reference back to the definitions, building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content-rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text-Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the reader's comprehension of the material they have just read, while sending the reader back to the text for more careful attention to the evidence presented there. Research Projects are provided at the end of each chapter and give readers suggestions for projects that encourage deeper research and analysis. A Series Glossary of Key Terms is included in the back matter containing terminology used throughout the series. Words found here broaden the reader's knowledge and understanding of terms used in this field

Reading and interpreting the works of William Shakespeare

Mittelstaedt, Walt,

The subject of William Shakespeare, considered by many to be the greatest writer in the English language, is often approached with trepidation by students encountering one of his plays for the first time. This text explains Shakespeare's works by putting them into the context of the Elizabethan times in which he lived. Characters, themes, and literary devices are defined and examined as students are exposed to close readings of the histories, tragedies, comedies, and verse. The text includes examples from every type of work as well as ample critical analysis that serves to illuminate the life and work of this peerless dramatist and poet

Johann Gutenberg and the Printing Press : Inventions and Discovery

Olson, Kay Melchisedech

Tells the story of Johann Gutenberg and the invention of the printing press. Written in graphic-novel format

Anne Burrell is one of the Food Network's most recognizable faces. Through full-color photographs, exciting text, and fascinating direct quotations, upper-level readers will dive into her background and discover just what inspired Anne to study food and help some of the worst cooks in America improve their culinary prowess. Also included are recipes students can try to practice their skills in the kitchen

Philosophy a visual encyclopedia

Fletcher, Robert, 1983-

Thousands of years ago, ancient philosophers asked some important questions: "What is real?", "What is the point of my existence?", "Why is there evil in the world?", and "What can I know?" These questions have gone on to spark passionate debates about our existence and how we understand the world around us. In this engaging and accessible introduction to philosophy, readers aged 11+ will be introduced to a variety of philosophical ideas through the teachings of Plato, Confucius, Simone de Beauvoir, and many more. Vibrant, reader-friendly illustrations bring the history of ideas and thinking to life, and provide topics for reflection and debate. With biographies of the most influential philosophers from around the world, young readers will explore the questions that have been fundamental to the development of scientific study, logical thinking, religious beliefs, freedom in society, and much more. Thought experiments peppered throughout will help to connect readers with the theories presented so they can apply them to their own lives

Who was Jackie Robinson?

Herman, Gail, 1959-

An introduction to the life and career of baseball's Jackie Robinson

Lionel Messi : Sports Superstars

Adamson, Thomas K., 1970-

Lionel Messi dribbles through defenders. He lines up his shot. Goal! In this high-low text, reluctant readers will learn about the storied career of this all-time great soccer player. Special features showcase some of Messi's greatest achievements, where he's played, his favorite things, and more. Engaging text and vibrant photos bring Messi's career to life on the page!

Butt or face?. Volume 2 : revenge of the butts

Are you ready for round two of the hilarious guessing game picture book? Discover fascinating facts about animals while guessing if you're looking at a butt or a face! Butt or Face? Volume 2 continues the delightfully cheeky challenge with a whole new set of animals from all over the world. Examine a close-up photo of an animal and then guess whether you're looking at the top or the…um…bottom. The answer is revealed on the next page with a compete photo of the animal! Also included are factual animal details along with how these animals use camouflage or other trickery to engage with their home. Readers will discover animals like the alien butt spider who turns leaves into burrito-like hideaways, the leaf-tailed gecko whose body mimics the leaves and bark of a tree, and many more!

How to track an Easter bunny

To find all the Easter Bunny's hidden treasures, just track her moves!

The school library

Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and sentence highlighting for an engaging read aloud experience! School libraries are the hub for learning, community, and creating. Full-color photos and kid-friendly text highlight all the things a library can be. Prepare new learners for school with this kid-friendly series. From the bus to recess to the 100th day of school, kids learn what to expect. Reflection questions and family/educator engagement tips provide social emotional connections. "New learners will enjoy the conversational tone of this introductory series about school. Written by certified literacy specialists, each book is designed to help educators and readers get the most value out of the text. The titles begin with a section called 'Educator's Toolbox,' which helps tap into readers' prior knowledge and prepare them for the information on the pages. The text is presented in a clear, bold font adjacent to bright images. Questions are scattered throughout the pages to engage students. For example, they are asked to think about what their friends like to do or why they think some libraries are quiet. The text is followed by a section called 'You Connect,' which includes more questions to build reader confidence. Back matter includes a photo glossary, index, and further reading. VERDICT Reader engagement and relatable subject matter make this a great selection for young students."-School Library Journal "Just in time for the new school year, the books in the Read for a Better World series may be helpful to students beginning school for the first time. Although somewhat bland, the books are reassuring and offer enough background to help students acclimate to a new school setting. In First Day of School, students arrive in different ways, are greeted by their teacher, learn their way around the school, have lessons and recess, and return home. Making Friends at School defines a friend ("someone you like to be with"), suggests saying hi and asking questions to make new friends, and reminds children that they can have more than one friend. School Bus shows buses on their way to and from school, including one with a wheelchair lift, and offers a few basic safety tips. School Library details different tools available in school libraries as well as appropriate behavior there. Clean, colorful layouts typically feature a sentence or two of text and crisp stock images that show diverse, cheerful students and teachers in a variety of school settings. Back matter invites reader engagement through "You Connect!" and "Social Emotional Snapshot" sections that ask questions about children's experiences with school. A picture glossary and index are also provided, as is an "Educator Toolbox" to help teachers encourage emerging readers."-Booklist

The sniffles for Bear

Certain that no one has even been as sick as he is, Bear resists Mouse's efforts to cheer him and cure his cold

The disappearing Mr. Jacques

Sterer, Gideon,

A clever magician teaches young readers his most top-secret tricks as he disappears and reappears throughout the book's pages

Eenie meenie Halloweenie

In rhyming text, follow along as a little girl considers choices for her Halloween costume

Hill & Hole are best friends

"Hill and Hole were best friends. Hill likes being a hill, and Hole likes being a hole, but sometimes they wonder what it would be like to swap places. Maybe Mole and Wind can help?"--

Magic comes to life when night arrives in this lyrical picture book with gorgeous illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Cindy Derby about embracing the beauty of darkness. The dark is for flying. The dark is for shining. The dark is for dreaming... Though darkness can be scary, beauty can be found in the stillness of the shadows. And in this stunning tale filled with poetic words and gorgeous art, we celebrate the darkness. From the creatures dancing in the blackness of the deep sea to those that wake when night falls in the forest, we feel the magic come to life. Jane Kohuth's musical text and Cindy Derby's stunning illustrations take us on an unforgettable journey to all the spectacular wonders that can only be found in the darkest of places

Unspeakable The Tulsa Race Massacre

Weatherford, Carole Boston, 1956-

Winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Awards for Author and Illustrator A Caldecott Honor Book A Sibert Honor Book Longlisted for the National Book Award A Kirkus Prize Finalist A Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book "A must-have"—Booklist (starred review) Celebrated author Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrator Floyd Cooper provide a powerful look at the Tulsa Race Massacre, one of the worst incidents of racial violence in our nation's history. The book traces the history of African Americans in Tulsa's Greenwood district and chronicles the devastation that occurred in 1921 when a white mob attacked the Black community. News of what happened was largely suppressed, and no official investigation occurred for seventy-five years. This picture book sensitively introduces young readers to this tragedy and concludes with a call for a better future. Download the free educator guide here: https://lernerbooks.com/download/unspeakableteachingguide

Decoy saves Opening Day

Ohtani, Shohei, 1994-

Decoy Saves Opening Day is a children's picture book about a dog named Decoy who is scheduled to throw the ceremonial first pitch at the opening day of a new baseball season. After realizing he has forgotten his lucky baseball at home, Decoy must retrieve it and return to the stadium in time. The story features themes of baseball, friendship, and problem-solving. The book is associated with professional baseball player Shohei Ohtani, who supports animal rescue organizations

Penguin Story, A

Portis, Antoinette

Keywords: colors, penguins, journey

What matters most

Dodd, Emma, 1969-

A young horse discovers that, whatever our differences, love connects us all --

To the other side

"A girl reframes the dangerous border crossing between Mexico and the United States as a game to help her brother through the journey."--

S is for snowman : God's wintertime alphabet

Wargin, Kathy-jo

"White snowy Angels with wide sweeping wings - Let's find the wonders that God's winter brings." Children explore the delights of winter from A to Z in this charming book that celebrates the season's blessings: from the sparkle of lights to the warmth of a quilt and the scent of fresh-baked cookies. As children review the alphabet, they discover the joy and beauty of wintertime, whether revealed in the bustle of the holidays or the quiet of a snowy walk. S is for Snowman is the latest installment in Ms. Wargin's alphabet-centered picture book series that includes K is for Kite, F is for Fireflies, and P is for Pumpkin

Ice cream with grandpa a loving story for kids about alzheimer's & dementia. Guide for parents and caregivers: tips for talking with children about dementia, hospice, death, and grief

Smetana, Laura,

"After his beloved grandpa's health declines and he receives a diagnosis of dementia, a grandson must navigate the changes in their relationship. Through it all, he learns that Grandpa is still Grandpa, and their bond deepens and sweetens through a shared love of ice cream. Ice Cream with Grandpa is a loving, tender picture book that gently explores the topics of dementia, aging, and loss. Written from a child's point of view, it chronicles the changes in their relationship as his grandpa moves to assisted living, then memory care, and eventually hospice. Based on the author's own experience with her father and son, the engaging story and beautiful illustrations by Elisabete B. P. de Moraes addresses these challenging topics with a kind, age-appropriate approach that will resonate with young readers--while providing tools to help children maintain meaningful relationships with loved ones with the disease. Includes a guide for parents on talking to kids about dementia, hospice, death, and grief written by expert on grief and loss, Diane Snyder Cowan, MA, MT-BC, CHPCA. While the book specifically deals with Alzheimer's and dementia, its themes are universally applicable to helping children understand the changes in and loss of older relatives and loved ones." -- Amazon

Mara the Mermaid Meets a Manatee

Culliford, Amy, 1992-

Early readers will enjoy learning all about manatees alongside Mara the mermaid! With colorful illustrations and simple text, early readers will have fun while building confidence in reading. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available

Schuh, Mari C., 1975-

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how seahorses live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the marine animal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Take a Look! infographics highlight and label the fish's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an activity offers readers an opportunity to extend discovery. Children can learn more about seahorses using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Seahorses also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index. Seahorses is part of Jump!'s The World of Ocean Animals series. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents The World of Ocean Animals presents a high-interest STEM introduction to our oceans' mammals, detailing which oceans each species inhabits and its appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. Vivid and engaging full-color photographs complement the text and show how these animals live and survive in the ocean. Two Take a Look! infographics in each title highlight and label each mammal's range and habitat as well as its anatomy. Each title also includes sidebars, a glossary, a table of contents, an index, and a STEM activity

Earley, Christina,

This book introduces early readers to the sense of sight. Simple text, sight words, and vibrant images help engage children and grow a love of reading! Included in this book is a page for caregivers and teachers with suggested questions to help guide young readers and improve their reading comprehension

Engineering solutions for epidemics and pandemics

Although infectious disease outbreaks have long threatened the well-being of human societies, the realization that such epidemics and pandemics can be controlled or even prevented in the first place is recent. With advances in scientific understanding of disease and the development of technologies for the early detection of infectious agents, health agencies are better equipped for disease prevention and surveillance. This volume explores epidemic and pandemic threats and approaches to disease detection, prevention, and surveillance, relating them to concepts that lie at the foundation of STEM education. It also describes the steps readers can take to prepare for disease outbreaks

Ryan Higa : actor and comedian with more than 4 billion views

Nowadays, teens' favorite YouTubers are as beloved as musicians, athletes, actors, and other entertainers. Ryan Higa, one of YouTube's most popular and pioneering content creators, came aboard early and is still going strong. The Hawaiian-born comedian, sketch player, producer, and musician has come a long way since his first uploads in 2006. This biography's lively narrative and vivid images will captivate dedicated fans and casual readers alike as it follows the multitalented Higa's creative adventures building an online following and a modern, ground-up, internet-based media brand

O'Sullivan, Elizabeth, 1973-

In this Early Bird title, readers learn about the physical characteristics, habitat, and behavior of the sugar glider

Lizzo : Groundbreakers: Black Musicians

Markovics, Joyce L.,

Lizzo explores how Lizzo has made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Covers early life, her rise to fame with her music, and her lasting impact. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Photo Captions Table of contents Black musicians have made incredible contributions to American music and culture, captivating audiences with memorable melodies and rhythms. Groundbreakers: Black Musicians introduces some of the greats to readers while showcasing their lives and music. Creating music, broadening perspectives, and increasing awareness, the musicians' stories will engage students while emphasizing the importance of the arts

Kung Fu Kid : Early Bird Readers - Green

Stu likes to do Kung Fu! He chops lots of things, but will he ever stop

Fossil hunters at work

Owen, Ruth, 1967-

Fossil hunters have discovered the giant bones of a T. rex in a hot, dusty desert. It's time to call for help-and get digging! Each title in this new series digs deep into one fascinating area of the Dinosphere. The expertly crafted text with strong visual cues to support new vocabulary will engage early readers as they build their reading confidence. This 24-page book features controlled text with age-appropriate vocabulary and simple, clear sentences. A fresh design and fantastic artwork closely align with the descriptive text that will captivate young readers

Lynette, Rachel

Sacagawea was a Shoshone Native American woman who joined Lewis and Clark's Corps of Discovery. Readers will learn about her contributions to the Corps, including assisting in language interpretation and how, as a Native American among a group of white travelers, she showed that the Corps had peaceful intentions. Chapters also describe Sacagawea's early life as well as her life after the Lewis and Clark expedition

Bender, Douglas, 1992-

In this book, young readers will discover how and why canals are made. Using full-page photographs, simple sentences, and relevant sight words, early readers will enjoy learning about canals while practicing their reading skills. This book also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension

Davidson, Rose, 1989-

Meet the original greatest of all time animal: the GOAT! Learn all about goats from what they look like, where they live, how they grow up and what they eat (hint: it's NOT tin cans!) in this sweet Level 1 Reader on one of the cutest animals on the planet! This Level 1 Reader introduces kids to the different goats of the world. From the furry Angora goat to the Grison's striped goat, early readers discover a goat's different body parts from their horns to their hooves to their amazing abilities to climb rocky cliffs and hop from rock to rock! This book is a great introduction to the biology of these adorable furry animals! National Geographic Readers' combination of expert-vetted text, brilliant images, and a fun approach to reading have proved to be a winning formula with kids, parents, and educators. This level 1 text provides accessible information for kids just beginning to read on their own, perfect to encourage the scientists and explorers of tomorrow! There's no kidding around with this Level 1 Reader that filled with cool facts, hilarious jokes, and funny photos all about goats!

A familiar fairy tale gets a new spin in this fun retelling of the classic story of Cinderella. This delightful book encourages readers to practice key phonics concepts and reinforces the different phonemes covered in early childhood education curriculum. Activities support readers in practicing word-building skills and learning to identify distinct sounds. Colorful illustrations paired with accessible text will hold the interest of young listeners. This stimulating volume is sure to inspire a love and understanding of reading and will make a popular addition to any library or classroom

Iker's incredible immune system

Schuh, Mari C., 1975-

In this title, early fluent readers meet Iker, a boy who has a cold, as he learns about his immune system. Read along as Iker and his grandfather discuss how our bodies fight germs and viruses, what body parts are involved, and how we can help support a healthy immune system. Vibrant illustrations and carefully leveled text engage young readers in a supportive educational fiction reading experience. Children can learn more about the immune system using Fact Surfer, our safe online search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. This book also features diagrams, a review section, tools for teachers and caregivers, a glossary, an index, and a table of contents. Grasshopper Books offers simple, fun fiction for emerging readers. Iker's Incredible Immune System is part of Jump!'s Let's Look at Body Systems! series. Glossary of key words Index Table of contents

The Goblin Princess: A Branches Book : A Branches Book

Elliott, Rebecca,

Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow! In the fourth book of USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Elliott's Unicorn Diaries series, unicorn best friends Bo and Sunny try to cheer up Greta, a bored goblin princess. But Greta wants to do more than just play games-she wants to fly! So Bo grants Greta's wish and gives her magical Goblin Queen Powers. But as things start to get out of HOOF, can the unicorns find a way to clean up Greta's messes-and show her the power of imagination? With full-color artwork throughout and plenty of laughs, your young reader won't be able to put this book down!

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A Fist of Molten Fire

Seaside Romance

Thayer, Nancy, 1943-

What started as an ordinary summer in Nantucket uncovers a box of love letters and a family feud that could change everything in this charming, romantic novel by New York Times bestselling author Nancy Thayer

Center, Katherine

A court of forgotten melody

Sarah J. Maas, the #1 bestselling author of the Court of Thorns and Roses series, returns to the courts of Prythian . .

Private Monaco: A Private Novel

Patterson, James

From the world's #1 bestselling author, the Private series travels to Monaco, to reveal new "Great action sequences ... breathtaking twists and turns" (Anthony Horowitz). In a luxurious Monte Carlo casino, elite investigator Jack Morgan must risk big--or lose it all. Monte Carlo, Monaco, is home to high-end casinos, the most beautiful beaches on the French Riviera--and soon, a new Private office. PI Jack Morgan's attempts to combine business and pleasure are immediately dashed. The woman he loves is abducted. Morgan receives a gun and a demand: To save one life he must take another. Why is someone trying to blackmail Morgan into committing murder? And who is the real target? ?On the floor of the casino, Jack Morgan must gamble everything to prove his innocence

The Body in the Bath

Jonasson, Ragnar

From the author of The Mysterious Case of The Missing Crime Writer comes the next mystery featuring detective Helgi Reykdal.When BergTHora Ulfsdottir, Helgi's ex-girlfriend, is found dead in her home just before Christmas, Helgi is brought onto the case--but this time, he's a suspect of her murder, given his complicated relationship with BergTHora. The timing is suspicious: just before her own death, BergTHora fatally hit Helgi's new girlfriend, Anita, with her car, ruining the future he'd hoped to build with her. Meanwhile, Helgi has also been looking into the disappearance of Hulda Hermannsdottir; the woman who'd held his office before him supposedly died of suicide but Helgi remains unconvinced. As he digs into this old case, it begins to seem as though Hulda's disappearance has more layers--layers that draw connections between BergTHora's and Anita's deaths and Hulda's disappearance

It's a Shore Thing

Goodman Confino, Sara

The Castle in the Glen

In 1904, a couple's suspicious drowning led to the disappearance of a mysterious young woman the locals called the Wild Girl. To this day the mystery is unforgettable, especially among the descendants of an aristocratic family who'll do anything to keep their secrets buried. From the misty Highlands to a medieval castle, Emma and Tony Gordon, Iris's handsome lawyer, work ever more closely to uncover them. But while Iris may be known for her fiendishly clever plot twists, there's one not even Emma could have seen coming

Rituals and Rolling Pins

Split Second: Thirty-Two Switcheroo

Evanovich, Janet

#1 NYTBSA. Stephanie Plum's life is never boring, not even for a split second. If being newly married isn't enough to take a few years off Stephanie's life, working for her ex-fiance and mentor, Ranger, might do the trick

Rosenfelt, David

Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter helps a desperate sister investigate the widely publicized murder of a gubernatorial candidate

The Sorcerer's Veil

Last Resort at Haven's Rock

Armstrong, Kelley

Patterson, James

An investigative journalist goes searching for her next blockbuster case--then wishes she hadn't found ... The Traveler. My name is Gracie Bronte. I'm an investigative journalist in New York City. My nickname is "Bulldog." When someone is murdered, I won't rest until I hunt their killer down. I'm a consummate New Yorker. I know every street. Every building. Every hidden gem. Every dark corner. I know all the cops and they know me. Now I'm hunting a vicious killer, the Traveler, who thinks he's smarter than I am. Maybe. Maybe not. But has the Traveler ever fought against a bulldog?

Andrea Bocelli: Because I Believe

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Follows Andrea Bocelli not only backstage but beyond the stage and into his private life with family and close friends.

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A dark satire of social media and influencer culture.

Forgotten Island

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Two best friends become stranded on the mystical world of Nakali, where their only escape might cost them their shared lifetime of memories.

How to Make a Killing

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Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.

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After a therapist's patient disappears into a dimension beyond reality, she must venture into the unknown to save him.

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A brave girl and her friends must escape a kids television show.

A Nice Indian Boy

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When Naveen brings his fiancé Jay home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of their dreams.

My Mother's Wedding

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Three sisters return to their home for the third wedding of their twice-widowed mother. But the mother and daughters are forced to revisit the past and confront the future, with help from a colorful group of unexpected wedding guests.

Pinocchio: Unstrung

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A dark coming-of-age reimagining of Pinocchio, this unsettling tale follows the iconic puppet's disturbing journey toward becoming real.

Ramayana: Part 1

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An ancient epic follows a young prince and princess whose marriage and subsequent exile mark the beginning of a legendary journey.

Saccharine[Blu-ray]

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Hana, a lovelorn medical student, becomes terrorized by a sinister force after taking part in an obscure weight loss craze.

The Cat in the Hat

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Meet the Cat in the Hat you don't know in an all-new, epic adventure where mischief, magic and mayhem reign supreme.

The Luckiest Man in America

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May 1984. An unemployed ice cream truck driver steps onto the game show Press Your Luck harboring a secret: the key to endless money. But his winning streak is threatened when the bewildered executives uncover his real motivations.

Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery

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Benoit Blanc returns for his most dangerous case yet.

PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

The Paw Patrol lands on a mysterious dinosaur island after a storm, where they meet Rex, a stranded pup. When Humdinger's reckless mining triggers a volcano, the team faces their biggest rescue mission yet to save the island.

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When four friends discover a cursed two-headed doll in a remote forest, they unleash a vengeful witch who traps them in a place from which no one has ever escaped.

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A man seeks his moral compass while meeting authority figures, including his future cellmate Gene.

House of the Dragon. Season 4

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Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, the series finds the Targaryens ruling over the Seven Kingdoms -- and on the brink of civil war within their own house.

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An American filmmaker arrives in Paris for Fashion Week on a life-and-death journey, facing challenges and self-discovery.

Klara and the Sun

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A robot girl designed to prevent loneliness tries to save a heartbroken family of humans.

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The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity's savior before the disaster he's unleashed destroys everything.

Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America

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Comedy sketches exploring various historical moments, with four different sketches per episode.

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Something bad happened to Agnes. But life goes on-for everyone around her, at least.

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Follows headteacher Steve battling for his reform college's survival while managing his mental health. Concurrently, troubled student Shy navigates his violent tendencies and fragility, torn between his past and future prospects.

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Desperate to pay their son's ransom, a mayoral candidate and his wife resort to extreme measures, revealing dark secrets they never intended to bring to light.

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In 2006, To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen sets out to make television history.

The Influencer Project

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An influencer travels to Copenhagen for a documentary about her online fame, but when an obsessive stalker begins tracking her movements, she must confront the terror and reclaim her power.

Death in Paradise. Season 16

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Fargo. Season 4

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Cheech and Chong's Last Movie

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Exploring their 5-decade career performing stand-up, making records, and starring in hit films. It covers their lives, comedy partnership, and lasting influence on pop culture.

New Library of Things

For Adults

Meet you at Jack's jigsaw puzzle [750 large pieces]

Cognitive kit - birds activities for people with middle- to late-stage dementia

This kit is designed to promote cognitive stimulation, self-expression and engagement for individuals with dementia. The kit contains puzzles, activities and music that can be used independently or with a partner; includes a brief guide for caregivers with tips and resources as well as information on the library's cognitive kits

Think fast and say it first! Quick…name something fun to play beginning with the letter S! Slide whistle? Slot machine? How about Splurt, the hilarious, fast-reaction word game! Flip a card and be the first to shout out an answer that matches the clues. Can you name an animal containing 5 letters? A song ending in E? Think fast, say it first, and win. Ages 10+, 2+ players

For the beginner electric guitarist who wants a straightforward and easy-to-use practice amplifier, the Frontman 10G provides explosive tone with intuitive controls.

Japanese tea garden jigsaw puzzle [300 pieces]

This 36-piece puzzle is perfect for those with age-related memory impairments such as Alzheimer's Disease. With large pieces, this puzzle will bring success and joy as an activity patients and caregivers can work on

Shape cutter - Holidays

Create your own cards, scrapbook pages, home décor, quilts and more with this portable shape-cutting machine. Machine, cutting pads, and seven dies included: evergreen tree, snowman, large heart, small hearts, U.S. flag, pumpkins, stars.

Roku + hotspot bundle

Experience the Roku if you don’t have Wi-Fi at home, it comes bundled with a Mobile Hotspot that gives you an internet connection virtually anywhere. Stream movies, TV shows and other content. Check out a Roku device, connect it to your television via HDMI, and start watching movies on the library’s Netflix, Amazon Prime and HBO Max

FlightScope Mevo

FlightScope Mevo gives golfers the ability to improve their performance by using technology that provides distinct data parameters and action video capturing for athletes to practice with a purpose. Synchronizing to both iOS and Android apps, Mevo captures data and video directly to your smartphone. Requires smartphone (not included)

Songs of extinct birds jigsaw puzzle [1000 pieces]

1008 pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 1000 pieces

Sacred Lake Tahoe jigsaw puzzle [1000 pieces]

1008 pieces; box text and image of jigsaw puzzle piece can be interpreted as 1000 pieces

Electronics repair toolkit

The Essential Electronics Toolkit is what you need for the most essential electronics repairs—like screen and battery swaps—and everything you need for most household DIY fixes. Get started in electronics repair with all the bits and precision tools to handle your most urgent screen breaks and battery swaps. Kit contains: 4 mm Bit Driver with Integrated SIM Eject Tool, Angled Precision Tweezers, Spudger, Jimmy, Opening Tool, Opening Picks, Suction Handle, Sixteen 4 mm Precision Screwdriver Bits

This classic matching game gets a dementia-friendly twist! Featuring large, brightly colored pictures and simplified matching rules, it offers a familiar and enjoyable experience for all. Matching pairs stimulates visual attention, memory recall, and critical thinking skills. The fast-paced nature of the game also promotes alertness and reaction time in a fun and engaging way. Recommended for mid stage dementia

Root: a game of woodland might and right

Stalk the woods as one of the Vagabonds, seize the initiative with the Eyrie birds of prey, rule over your subjects as the Marquise de Cat, or command the Woodland Alliance to create a new order. With creatures and cunning, you'll rule a fantastic forest kingdom in the ultimate asymmetric board game of adventure and war. Ages 14+, 2-4 players

This 15-string harp is approximately 22” tall and includes a tuner and carrying bag