Heart of the Machine: Our Future in a World of Artificial Emotional Intelligence by Richard
Yonck, $25.99
Artificial intelligence is no longer a thing of just science fiction movies: it is quickly becoming a
reality. With how deeply ingrained technology is within our society, it makes no surprise that
outfitting computers with artificial emotion would be the next step.In Heart of the Machine,
Yonck talks about how emotion will be the driving factor of the evolution of artificial
intelligence. Like any advancement in technology, there are privacy downfalls...if computers
can detect emotion, what will stop satellites from watching our every move and scanning our
faces for emotional responses? Thanks to suspicion cemented in the media, from books to
movies, humans have a fear of technological takeover. Yonck says that it is inevitable. So will
we be able to learn to accept and live with it?
How To Be A Dictator: An Irreverent Guide by Mikal Hem, $19.99
Both funny and horrifying, this irreverent guide follows the political, personal and business
antics of some of modern history's worst dictators. With black humor, Hem offers insights into
how to gain and keep power. He also discusses such important topics as how to rig an
election, have multiple affairs, express one's intellectual genius, and avoid being assassinated
or otherwise disposed of. A timely novel for those of us living in the U.S.
Trained To Kill: The Inside Story of CIA Plots against Castro, Kennedy, and Che by Antonio
Veciana and Carlos Harrison, $24.99
Antonio Veciana was a CIA agent on the front lines of U.S. plots to assassinate Fidel Castro.
Veciana was transformed from a banker into a U.S. sanctioned, bomb-making terrorist
immersed in a world of spies, Mafia hitmen, and Cuban exiles. Under the direction of the CIA,
Veciana helped to form one of the era's most feared paramilitary groups. Soon, however,
Veciana found that he knew too much and his CIA masters had turned their sights on him.
Veciana was framed and sent to prison and later shot and left for dead in Miami. Afraid for his
life, Veciana withheld information in Congressional hearings on the assassination of President
Kennedy. Now, for the first time Veciana offers a full review of his history with the CIA,
including the information that he saw his CIA handler speaking with Harry Lee Oswald shortly
before JFK‟s death.
The Gestapo: The Myth and Reality of Hitler’s Secret Police by Frank McDonough, $24.99
This most recent and thorough account of Hitler's secret police uses previously unpublished
records to illuminate the inner works of one of the most feared institutions of modern history.
McDonough demonstrates that the Gestapo had limited resources and spread their reign of
terror by inducting and manipulating ordinary German citizens into policing and betraying their
own neighbors, friends, and family. This book is a look into the dark heart of regular people
participating in the unthinkable, but also offers hope in the stories of ordinary and
extraordinary men and women who conspired against the Gestapo.
Cut To The Bone by Alex Caan, $25.99
For fans of Megan Abbot and Kimberly McCreight comes a chilling thriller about the costs of
internet fame. When YouTube star Ruby Day goes missing, DI Kate Riley and DS Zain Harris
take the case, assuming it will be just the usual runaway job. Everything is pointing in that
direction until a video of the internet celebrity comes online: she‟s running through the woods,
begging for her life. With this newfound evidence, Riley and Harris have to dive deeper into
Ruby Day‟s world. As they come across a thuggish ex who wants his fifteen minutes of fame,
the greedy corporations that exploit online faces if they have enough viewers, and more
unsavory characters, the case starts to get darker and more dangerous than ever expected.
Where the Line Is Drawn: A Tale of Crossings, Friendships, and Fifty Years of Occupation in
Israel-Palestine by Raja Shehadeh, $26.95
Published on the anniversary of the Six Day War, the author of Palistone Walks recounts his
literal and figurative border-crossings between Palestine and Israel. Shehadeh created a
Middle Eastern classic as he wrote of his journeys through the hills surrounding Ramallah over
three whole decades in Palestine Walks. These crossings and journeys happened over the
course of forty years, following Shehadeh from family visits, to arguing in Israeli courts, to
doing his best to negotiate for peace. Underlaid with personal friendships and professional
undertakings, Where the Line Is Drawn is a companion to Palestinian Walks, where the author
takes a personal and emotional trip with the reader within the Palestinian-Israeli relations.
We Too Sing America: South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial
Future by Deepa Iyer, $17.95
For far too long Americans have been blind to--either intentionally or unintentionally--the
outrageous amount of racism directed toward people of South Asian and Arab cultures and
ethnicities, as well as Muslims and Sikh. In the world we live in today, it is important to be
aware of the treatment of these people, these Americans, who are treated so badly. In We
Too Sing America, Iyer lists the recent tragedies surrounding attacks against these people,
from mass shootings, to bombings and hate crimes of all sizes. Iyer poses a question to the
audience: do these crimes against fellow Americans fall under the umbrella term of domestic
terrorism? Treating this sensitive topic with grace and factual information, anyone wishing to
make a difference should read these and become educated in the ways of the people who live
around them.
Brown Is the New White: How the Demographic Revolution Has Created a New American
Majority by Steve Phillips, $25.95
In this timely book, Steve Phillips demonstrates that the majority of eligible voters today are
progressive. The past 50 years of rapid population growth among people of color in the U.S.
means that 23% of all potential voters are progressives of color, while an additional 28% of
voters are white progressives. This means that 51% of all possible voters are progressive, and
yet the Democratic Party continues to pursue white swing voters. Phillips, a civil rights lawyer
and senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, eloquently describes a Democratic
Party that must adapt to the times and leave behind its Euro-centric past for a more diverse
future - or perish.
Sleepwalking to Armageddon: The Threat of Nuclear Annihilation by Helen Caldicott, $23.95
The modern world has a lot to worry about, according to the people who run nations. Climate
change and terrorist attacks are the forefront of everyone‟s mind, which is allowing a rather big
potential disaster to fall into the recesses of our mind: nuclear weapons. Helen Caldicott, an
antinuclear activist, wants to bring this back to attention, as it is a possible reality. She
explores the history of nuclear weapons, the culture of what that means today in labs across
the world, and the scary thought of artificial intelligence also being paired with nuclear power.
Taking both a political and scientific approach, Caldicott expresses the facts plainly, even
telling us what would actually happen to the world if nuclear attacks became a regular form of
war. A devastating and frightening look into the future may be the only way we will come to
grips with the severity of the situation at hand.
A Really Big Lunch: Meditations on Food and Life from the Roving Gourmand by Jim Harrison,
$26.00
Set to be published on the one-year anniversary of Jim Harrison‟s death, A Really Big Lunch
brings together the author‟s most notable essays on food. With his signature wit and humor
and his banter with the audience through the written word, Harrison is brought back to life
within the pages of this collection. Not only does his essays tell you where to find the best food
in town, it also lets you follow the man‟s last three decades of his lifetime. With these works
compiled and published together for the first time, fans of Harrison will gobble this up, and
learn just how delightful and appetizing essays can really be.
Earthly Remains: A Commissario Guido Brunetti Mystery by Donna Leon, $25.00
In her twenty-sixth Commissario Guido Brunetti novel, Donna Leon uses her signature
detailed writing skills to pull in new fans and old. When Brunetti‟s acts out and does something
he will regret during an interrogation, he realizes that maybe he needs a break from all of the
corruption and bad seeds. Brunetti therefore takes a holiday, leaving his wife, Questura
behind. She sends him to a villa on an island to stay with a relative. While the Commissario‟s
plans for relaxation start off well, he‟s soon thrown into a mystery again when the housekeeper
goes missing. Wanting to find out what happened to his friend, will Brunetti look into the
disappearance, or will he be able to sit back and wait to see what happened to someone he
calls a friend?
A Florence Diary by Diana Athill, $16.95
In this light and fun historic memoir, follow Diana Athill as she travels to Florence by the
Golden Arrow train in August of 1947. With bright and lively photographs and Athill‟s own
words and experiences penned in her own name, A Florence Diary is like a step back in time.
Athill traveled with her friend Pen, and the two of them had a joyous holiday in Italy, meeting
handsome men, being in awe of the ancient architecture and eating delicious food. With some
adventures along the way, this epistolary biography will make you feel young again.
The Biggest Prison on Earth: A History of the Occupied Territories by Ilan Pappe, $30.00
Once again shedding light on the terrors happening in Palestine, Ilan Pappe brings us The
Biggest Prison on Earth. Based on archival research and records, along with eyewitness
accounts, the dubbed “bureaucracy of evil” is laid out in its truest form. From the violent
occupation of Gaza and the West Bank, to the corruption of human and civil rights, the
Occupied Territories have become living, breathing prisons. With mass arrests, house
searches and wall built, it brings to mind the horrors of the Holocaust. In this must-be-told
reality, Pappe paints a picture very different from the average life in Israel, and with this wide
publication, will bring many more people into the know about the situation within the Occupied
Territories.
On Basic Human Rights: A New Narrative by Osho, $14.95
Within this small but powerful tome, Osho evaluations the words on the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights document to uncover how far from those words the human race has
become. With an emphasis on the terrors of war, torture and murder that human beings inflict
on others, Osho encourages us to create a new Declaration, one that will use language in a
way that will be followed. These basic human rights should be just that: basic and human,
given to each person individually and fully. However, as our world grows and technology starts
to replace human interaction, people have started to become immune to the violence
surrounding them via the media. Osho says it is time to address that fact and it is imperative
that now is when we should start trying to change this way of hollow thinking.
Gaza: A State of Siege by Donald Macintyre, $30.00
Through stories and interviews, this portrayal of the Gazan people and their struggles is
optimistic and broad in scope. Donald Macintyre skillfully tackles the tragic and daunting
circumstances of many Gazan families while insisting on the bright and positive future still
possible. A future that lives on in the continued courage and resilience of the Gazan people.
With deft observations, Macintyre outlines how the the vicious cycle that Gaza finds itself
trapped in may be cast aside in favor of a prosperous and key role on the world economic and
political stage.
The Illuminati: The Secret Society That Hijacked the World by Jim Marrs, $19.95
From award-winning journalist Jim Marrs comes an investigation into the secret world of the
Illuminati. Join Marrs as he examines the evidence and connections behind the world‟s most
infamous secret society. From denouncers and skeptics to believers and diehards, Marrs will
question them all in an attempt to establish what, if any, historical significance and influence
this cabal wielded and how such power translates over into the modern world.
Massachusetts Nature Set: Field Guides to Wildlife, Birds, Trees & Wildflowers of Massachusetts
by James Kavanagh, $17.95
This 3-pamphlet set is perfect for established and emerging naturalists and outdoorsmen in the
Massachusetts area. These folding pamphlets, featuring over 300 species, come laminated and
illustrated. They include ecoregion maps that spotlight wildlife and botanical locations to visit.
The portability of these pocket-sized guides are perfect for anyone‟s next foray into the
Massachusetts wilderness.
Shattering the Stereotypes: Muslim Women Speak Out by Fawzia Afzal-Khan (Ed.), $20.00
Today, and especially in the wake of Donald Trump‟s election as president, Muslim women in
the West find themselves more marginalized than ever by a panicked discourse that does little
to promote a true understanding of Islam or the Islamic world. Here, in this ambitious volume
that includes essays, poetry, fiction, memoir, plays, and artwork, Muslim women speak for
themselves, revealing a complexity of experience and thought that escapes most Western
portrayals. Islam is, as editor Fawzia Afzal-Khan puts it, only “one spoke in the wheel of our
lives.”
Palestine: The Reality: The Inside Story of the Balfour Declaration 1917–1938 by J.M.N.
Jeffries, $30.00
First published by Longman Green and Co, London, Palestine: The Reality had a short life due
to the fact that the entire stock and the publisher‟s premises were destroyed by the German
Blitz in 1941. The Balfour Declaration of 1917 is a document that profoundly affected the
Middle East. Palestine: The Reality is an expertly researched inside story of the Declaration. It
is also a vivid and personal account based on familiarity with the dramatis personae as much
as the relevant documents.
The Scent of Jasmine: Coming of Age in Jerusalem and Damascus by Anan Ameri, $20.00
This memoir comprises twenty-three stories that take place in various Arab cities. It starts with
a few vignettes about the displacement of Anan‟s family during the 1948 Nakba (“Disaster”)
and her constant movement from West Jerusalem, to Damascus, to East Jerusalem, to finally
settling in Amman, Jordan. The book contrasts the instability of moving from place to place
with the security, fun, and luxury offered by her mother‟s large, wealthy Damascene family. It
also takes the reader into the life of an elegant Damascene home, with all its elitist traditions,
powerful women, as well as the intrigue of its many secrets and rumors. Anan Ameri‟s
experiences reflect the evolving of post-colonial Arab societies of her time, and the
contradictory world around her. The result is a compelling and unforgettable memoir.
Just Another Jihadi Jane by Tabish Khair, $20.00
A novel about friendship, faith, and alienation, Just Another Jihadi Jane tells the tale of
Islamist radicalization from the inside. Two children of Muslim immigrants in England‟s
industrial north—thoughtful Jamilla and rebellious Ameena—become best friends, and find in
religion and social media a community as welcoming and encouraging as their public
education is estranging. After Jamilla‟s father dies and her brother marries, the two girls leave
England and join the Islamist cause in Syria. The intellectual and emotional poverty as well as
the violence they find there creates a story as gripping as it is heart-wrenching. As did All
Quiet on the Western Front, Tabish Khair‟s novel reminds a new generation that heroism and
sacrifice are not limited to one side in a conflict, and that the first victims of a murderous
regime are those who live within it.
The Shell: Memoirs of a Hidden Observer by Mustafa Khalifa, $15.00
This compelling first novel is the astonishing story of a Syrian political prisoner of conscience,
an atheist mistaken for a radical Islamist—the worst kind of enemy of the state—who was
locked up for 14 years without trial. Shunned by his fellow inmates, Musa remains silent and
unspoken to for the duration of his incarceration. The novel takes the form of a diary which
Musa keeps in his head and then writes it down upon his release. It‟s narrated in a succinct
and well-paced way, with each short chapter often recounting a stand-alone episode. In
Tadmur, one of the most notorious prisons in the Middle East for human rights abuses, the
mood is naturally bleak at times and yet often very beautifully captured. The narrator, a young
graduate at the start, is defiant and stoical, and somehow able to pick out humor and irony in
the shocking events and the characters he describes. Yet even the strongest personality
cannot hold out under such brutal conditions forever …
The Ninety-Ninth Floor by Jana Fawaz Elhassan, $15.00
At times as cold and hard-edged as the skyscrapers in its backdrop, The Ninety-Ninth Floor
follows the struggles and triumphs of Majed as he manages to make it in Manhattan at the
turn of the century, after surviving the devastating 1982 massacre at the Sabra and Shatila
refugee camp. A Palestinian born and raised in Lebanon, Majed has never seen Palestine but
is told by his father that his mother and never-born baby, both slaughtered in the massacre,
are waiting for him there. Injured and scarred by the war, he makes a new life for himself in
the glittery world of New York City‟s computer games industry. He never feels more satisfied
with himself than when he is staring out of the window of his sleek, modern office on the
ninety-ninth floor. But with all his success, Majed‟s past continues to haunt him. His
relationship with Hilda, a Lebanese woman from a right-wing Christian family, exposes his
innermost fears, worries and dark secrets. A dancer who has also fled her own oppressive
family and its ugly wartime histories, Hilda‟s love for Majed is meant to overcome their differences. She tries
to reconcile these even as he fantasizes that her family members may have murdered his mother. A multivoiced narration, The Ninety-Ninth Floor follows the stories of Majed and Hilda through the present and past
in their own voices and those of the people who surround them.
Testimony by Scott Turow, $29.00
Sure to be a bestseller, this tenth book in the Kindle County series by the celebrated thriller
writer Scott Turow will lead old and new fans on an international escapade bursting with
intrigue and suspense. After turning his back on everything he once held dear, Bill ten Boom
finds himself immersed in a decade-long mystery involving the disappearance of an entire
refugee camp. To discover the truth, Boom must wade through a sea of powerful and
dangerous suspects, including the U.S. government, while contending with a host of intricately
drawn characters...all of whom may have something to hide. This is a journey outside of
Kindle County you don‟t want to miss.
The Secret Diary of Hendrik Groen, 83 ¼ Years Old by Hendrik Groen, $26.00
A bestseller and cultural phenomenon in the Netherlands, this part-fact part-fiction memoir is
perfect for fans of A Man Called Ove. Hendrik Groen refuses to admit defeat. Despite his less
than ideal situation--stuck in a failing body and an Amsterdam care home--Hendrik believes
there‟s more to old age than wallowing in trivialities and waiting for death. He is after all still
breathing. Enter Eefje, a new resident and Hendrik‟s dream woman. Instilled with new purpose
and renewed verve, Hendrik and an assortment of oddball and endearing characters soon find
themselves embarking on harrowing adventures and hilarious undertakings. With sometimes
biting humor and tender interludes, this uplifting and bittersweet tale will steal your heart and
inspire your life.
Al Franken, Giant of the Senate by Al Franken, $28.00
If you didn‟t know already, now you do: Al Franken is an award-winning satirical comedian
who ran for political office! In a hilarious memoir, Franken tells the story of his crazy idea, his
campaign and the eight month recount debacle that followed. He surprises himself and others
to find that he‟s actually good at politics. He reveals the ins and outs and the harsh truths of
the people who govern the country. From Saturday Night Live to the Senate seat, fans of
Franken and also those interested in a satirical look at our governing party will find this both
dark and depressing truth somehow light and ridiculous thanks to Franken‟s comedic touch.
The Excellent Lombards by Jane Hamilton, $14.99
From an author previously chosen to be in Oprah‟s Book Club, comes a new, titillating coming
of age story. Meet Frankie Lombard, who is in love with her family and their apple orchard. Her
family is a mixture unlike most, and that makes it unique and has given her an upbringing
different from most. Wanting nothing more than to spend the rest of her life on the fields with
her brother WIlliam, cousin Amanda and her father, Frankie soon realizes that life won‟t stand
still for her. As family members have to leave and her carefully constructed life begins to
change, she has to face the inevitable: nothing can stay the same forever. She has to shake
off her childhood ideals and face the truth around her, and come to a decision about whether
or not she loves the farm enough to hold on or let it go.
Before The Fall by Noah Hawley, $15.99
An impoverished painter and a four year old boy are the only survivors of a plane crash that
kills a group of wealthy elites on their way to Martha‟s Vineyard. As the boy becomes the only
surviving heir to a media mogul‟s fortune and the painter struggles with his newfound fame as
a survivor of the crash, Before the Fall begins to weave between past and present. Soon odd
coincidences in the lives of those who died call into question the nature of the plane crash.
While signs of conspiracy gather around them, the boy and the painter develop a startling
friendship that stands at the heart of this novel.
Spoils by Brian Van Reet, $26.00
In the footsteps of The Things They Carried, this debut novel tackles the fragile lines between
good and bad, man and soldier. It‟s 2003, and America has its troops in the middle east. The
troops taking Baghdad now have the task of being seen as heroes to uphold the promise of
freedom. What follows is a domino effect of human error. Van Reet explores multiple points of
view, from a young female gunner who‟s captured and taken into a cell, to Abu al-Hool, a
young guerrilla soldier, and an american tank runner who partakes in a so-called victimless
crime that ends in terrifying ways he could not predict. In this throat clenching, heart-stopping
barrage of war and human intensity, Spoils is a layered novel that undertakes the difficult job
of portraying the human side of combat.
Theft by Finding: Diaries 1977-2002 by David Sedaris, $28.00
For forty years David Sedaris kept a diary of all the funny and strange things he saw in daily
life. He would read snippets of these observations at live events, with uproarious results. Now,
for the first time, Sedaris has published his favorite entries. Ranging from poignant to laughout-loud funny, the stories in Theft by Finding offer new insights into the mind of one of our
greatest and most beloved comedians - and into our own hearts and minds as well.
Catastrophic Happiness: Finding Joy in Childhood's Messy Years by Catherine Newman,
$15.99
In this memoir, Real Simple columnist Catherine Newman recounts with great humor her
experience as a parent of two children. Stretching a number of years, Newman focuses on the
chunk of years most often associated with childhood memories; that time between preschool
and teen-dom. Through her many stories and observations, Newman tackles the raising of her
son and daughter with a blend of self-deprecation, poignancy, and bittersweet joy. Her
reflections, trials, and triumphs should prove jarringly familiar to many parents. From tantrums
to “the talk,” Newman‟s memoir carries a timeless relevance.
The Most Beautiful: My Life with Prince by Mayte Garcia, $27.00
On the one-year anniversary of his death comes an upfront and intimate look at the personal
and professional lives of Prince from his first wife, Mayte Garcia. For the first time, Mayte
relates behind-the-scenes stories from their life together. From their first meeting backstage at
a concert to the loss-induced denouement of their romantic relationship, Mayte offers her
perspective with candor and respect. The resulting portrait is one of intricate detail and
reverent nuance, and one that only Mayte Garcia can produce. This is a must read, not only for
Prince fans, but for anyone interested in the history of pop culture and entertainment.
Shrill by Lindy West, $16.00
Lindy West is taking the world by storm in this charmingly humorous memoir about being fat,
loud, funny, and opinionated in a society that thinks women should be skinny, quiet, and
delicate - and definitely not funny, especially if they are feminists. West recounts a childhood
where she tried unsuccessfully to fit into restrictive cultural norms and an adulthood full of
accidental activism, public wars with sexist comedians and internet trolls, and convincing
herself and the rest of the world that fat people have value. In stories both funny and sad, West
shows us how to walk through harassment and loneliness, and come out the other side whole
and laughing.
My Bookstore: Writers Celebrate Their Favorite Places to Browse, Read, and Shop by Ronald
Rice (Ed.), $17.99
In this tribute to bookstores found in every town and square, authors from around the country
recount their lasting relationships with their local bookstore, where they receive advice and
guidance and a lifetime of quiet enjoyment. This is a timely, joyful set of essays and stories
from authors such as John Grisham, Isabel Allende, Abraham Verghese, Wendell Berry, and
Jeanne Birdsall.
My Life As A Redhead: A Journal by Jacky Colliss Harvey, $15.99
In this quirky journal tailors to those ginger haired folks, Jacky Colliss Harvey celebrates the
history of redhaired people and how the color of their hair has been viewed throughout the
times. In interactive and unique exercises, one can expand their own way of thinking as they
relate to the words on the page. For anyone searching for a way to express themselves or just
find themselves to begin with, this journal is a surefire way to keep you entertained for the rest
of the year.
Just Life by Neil Abramson, $14.99
Samantha Lewis is a veterinarian in a struggling New York City, no-kill dog shelter. But things
become much worse for Sam and her shelter when an unidentified and dangerous virus
begins to spread through her community. The one thing doctors do know about the virus?
Animals are the carriers. Soon suspicion falls specifically on dogs. As uncertainty and panic
spread, the National Guard establish a dog quarantine around an area that includes Sam‟s
shelter. To protect the animals she loves, Sam joins forces with a motley group of New
Yorkers, all of whom, like Sam, are running from their own demons. But to find the source of
the virus and save her dog's, Sam may have to confront her own traumatic history and seek
aid from a man she would rather leave buried in the past.
A Path Out Of Poverty by Paul Farmer, $28.00
A deeply powerful book for anyone interested in the global health of the planet, A Path Out of
Poverty is written by Paul Farmer, who is a physician who co-founded Partners in Health, an
organization that has built medical centers around the world. Within his own research and
business, Farmer realized that the help his patients need is not just a quick band-aid slapped
on a problem. Using a new-found approach to each patient called “accompaniment”, Farmer
hopes to strengthen the bonds between those seeking aid and those giving the aid. With his
“experiment” in mind, Farmer also calls upon colleagues to assess the strengths and
weaknesses of having an aid giver stick with one person until they no longer need the aid that
can be provided. Farmer wants to close the gap between just talking about using something
like accompaniment in the field rather that just in rhetorical settings. Anyone interested in
global health and the interconnections between human beings in need will find this text utterly
satisfying and enlightening.
We Were Feminists Once: From Riot Grrrl to CoverGirl®, the Buying and Selling of a Political
Movement by Andi Zeisler, $16.99
In a modern world where the word “feminism” and “feminist” has been convoluted to mean
“man-hater” and is generally consumed by the corporate media, it‟s hard to really pick out
what feminism is even about anymore. In We Were Feminists Once, Andi Zeisler takes twenty
years of experience and puts it on the table. We find out what it means for a social justice
movement to be turned into celebrity fueled “identity” and how that influences not only those
who consider themselves feminists, but those who oppose the idea as well. From social
change to media consumer market, find what it means to be a feminist in this world; it isn‟t
pretty and it has fallen far from where the word and order originally began. Zeisler wants us all
to face the facts: that we‟ve let the media control feminist agenda for too long, and those who
truly believe in the equality of the sexes need to take a stand and use feminism‟s true power
for the good of everyone.
Wolf Nation: The Life, Death, and Return of Wild American Wolves by Brenda Peterson,
$27.00
Prepare to become an advocate for the North American grey wolf. In the best tradition of
nature writers, Brenda Peterson brings to life the past 300 years of our relationship with
wolves. Once reviled and ruthlessly hunted by colonists, wolf populations in the U.S were so
devastated that the animal is now protected under the Endangered Species Act, allowing a
limited comeback for iconic predators. But the future of the wolf remains in question, with
passionate advocates on both sides of the argument. Peterson follows the lives of some of
Yellowstone's most famous and beloved wolves, laying forth a compelling argument that losing
the wolf would be not only a great ecological blow but also a loss of American identity and
spirit.
Trouble Boys: The True Story of the Replacements by Bob Mehr, $17.99
A paperback version of the hardcover released in 2016, Trouble Boys is the end all to be all
biography of one of the greatest rock „n‟ roll bands of the era. A surprisingly deep and
personal biography, readers get a look at the members‟ personal fears, their struggles with
fame, addiction and abuse, and the self-destruction that made and broke one of the most
amazing bands of all time. With a decade of research backing his words, Mehr paints a vivid
picture of the early years of the band in the 80‟s, from the underground to the front stage. Any
lover of rock „n‟ roll or the Replacements should get their hands on this and devour the photos
and personal interviews with those who knew the band the best.
Fifty Shades of Feminism by Lisa Appignanesi (Ed.), $15.99
In this eye-opening book on contemporary feminism, fifty women of various clasess, ages, and
sexual orientations answer the question “What is feminism and what does it mean to you?”
Expounding on the personal as the political, these women draw powerful conclusions from
personal stories of exploitation and marginalization in the family and workplace, as well as
encounters with structural sexism in law, politics, and media.
You Don’t Want A Unicorn! By Ame Dyckman, $16.99
The lesson in this colorful and fun illustrated children‟s book is: be careful what you wish
for! When a young boy wishes for a pet unicorn in a wishing well, he never expects it to
come true...until it does! Now stuck with a huge, shedding, messy unicorn, the boy has
to deal with the consequences of his wish and figure out how to rectify the situation!
Hilarious and cheerful, this will be great for any child with a vivid imagination.
If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't! By Elise Parsley, $17.99
What‟s the worst thing to be told not to do? Well, pretty much everything when you‟re a kid.
The third book in Elise Parsley‟s bestselling series, this newest installment is a loud but
cautionary tale on everything librarians don‟t want you to do. Under the guise of Magnolia‟s
desire to have a circus at a library, kids will learn the importance of following the rules and
treating other people‟s space and property with respect.
Trollbella Throws a Party: A Tale from the Land of Stories by Chris Colfer, $17.99
Come one! Come all! Queen Trollbella is throwing a birthday party, and you‟re invited!
New and established fans of Chris Colfer‟s Land of Stories will love this heartwarming
tale about the power of sharing. Queen Trollbella should be having a great time at her
party. Between the cake, the music, and the magic--what‟s not to celebrate? But,
Trollbella knows something is missing. When she spots a party crasher in the form of a
little goblin boy, she decides to approach him. Perhaps he can help her figure out
what‟s missing from her party.
The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin, $8.99
This debut novel took the children‟s literary world by storm in 2015, earning its spot as a
National Book Award Finalist. Suzy needs answers. In a world brimming with facts and
explanations, she struggles to understand the meaning behind the drowning accident that
claimed her best friend‟s life. To cope, she‟ll deploy the power of her imagination, only to
discover that the universe seldom allows for such a retreat. Through love and hope, Suzy will
learn to accept that not all endings are happy and that living sometimes means forgiving
yourself most of all.
The Star Thief by Lindsey Becker, $16.99
In this highly original tale, follow young Honorine, a maid for the Vidalia family, as she
embarks on a miraculous journey. When she finds the study of Lord Vidalia being torn apart
by thuggish sailors, she‟s scared, but intrigued as she sees a girl with wings also involved.
Following the winged girl outside, Honorine finds herself in the middle of a battle between a
flying steamship and a group of mythical constellations come to life! As the constellations fight
against those wishing to harness their magical powers, a war is brewing between magic and
science and Honorine is right in the middle. What purpose does a maid have in all of this? And
whatever can she do to stop this war from tumbling onto earth and releasing an evil greater
than the world has ever seen?
The Land Of Stories Book 6 by Chris Colfer, $19.99
In the anticipated conclusion to the bestselling series, follow beloved characters Connor and
Alex as they, once again, brave the impossible. In this heart-racing finale, worlds collide as the
villains and heroes from the tales venture into our world to cause mayhem and havoc. Can the
twins figure out how to fix this before the villains destroy their home world? Tune in to book 6 of
The Land of Stories to see how it all ends!
Towers Falling by Jewell Parker Rhodes, $7.99
It has been fifteen years since the 9/11 attacks in New York City. Fifth grader Deja wasn‟t alive
in a world where the Twin Towers existed, so when her teacher brings up the event and pairs it
with a series of questions that will lead her students to an answer about the once-tall towers,
Deja is fascinated and confused. As she sets off on a journey with her friends Ben and Sabeen,
the answers to what America means, who Deja is as a person, and how a community could
grow after such a disaster come and offer new questions as well. From award winning author,
Jewell Parker Rhodes, take a look through the eyes of a generation who never lived through
the traumatic catastrophe and stand beside them as their eyes are opened to the horrors of the
past.
BE QUIET! By Ryan T. Higgins, $17.99
A new comedic children‟s book by the author and illustrator of Mother Bruce, comes the
tale of Rupert, a mouse who wants one thing in life: to star in a wordless picture book.
However, as he begins this journey, he finds that his friends won‟t stop talking. And
making noise, like using a chainsaw. Chuckle through Rupert‟s struggle to live the dream
of creating and starring in the perfect picture book
Welcome: A Mo Willems Guide for New Arrivals by Mo Willems, $15.99
A new book from the talented Mo Willems comes for the youngest of children. It holds
bold artwork and simple, easy text that is perfect for reading aloud. Within the pages,
there is a heartwarming message of welcome, along with Mo Willem‟s original humor.
Touching on subjects such as social justice and injustices, pets, family and friendship, it‟s
a perfect starter book for new parents and babies alike.
Skin Again by Bell Hooks, $12.99
In this award winning book celebrating people‟s differences, children will learn the
importance of accepting other people‟s race and identities. The book highlights that what‟s
most important is what is on the inside, not the outside. Kids will learn to cherish what
makes us human, our emotions and our hearts, rather than focusing just on outer
appearance. With an extremely powerful message within the pages, Skin Again is a book
that every family with young children should have in their homes.
The Good For Nothing Button! by Charise Mericle Harper, $9.99
In this Mo Willem‟s Elephant & Piggie certified children‟s book, kids will learn the importance of
imagination and playing pretend. When Yellow Bird finds a button, he and his friends, Red Bird
and Blue Bird, try to figure out what the button does. Yellow Bird says it does nothing but Blue
and Red Bird say it makes them happy when they push it. Is happy something? As Yellow Bird
gets angry with his friends for figuring out the button does something, he thinks, maybe being
mad is something too!
The Trials of Apollo (Book Two): The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan, $19.99
The second book in an ongoing series by the New York Times Bestseller, Rick Riordan,
continues the story of the cursed Apollo. The god of the sun has been punished to live as a
sixteen-year-old human named Lester, and he is not happy about it. The only way Apollo can
regain his godhood and return to his home of Mount Olympus is to save the Oracles that have
gone dark. However, he has no powers, so what is he going to do? Told with true Riordan
comedy and wit, The Dark Prophecy promises danger, adventure, humor and more as Apollo
tries to complete his trip. Leaving the safety of Camp Half-Blood, he must travel through the
United States, going up against former foes and family, as well as classic creatures from the
mythos. Fans of Riordan won‟t want to miss this heart pumping new tale.
What Elephants Know by Eric Dinerstein, $7.99
Akin to the Jungle Book, What Elephants Know is about Nandu, a toddler abandoned in the
jungle, raised by wild dogs. He is a wild child, feral and unlike most human beings around him.
He is taken from the jungle and deposited in the stable of the King, which is home to the gentle
giants, Subba-sahib and Devi Kali, the elephants. Raised by the unlikely duo, Nandu grows up
around animals in the way that is a comfort and natural feat for him. However, when the
government threatens to close down the stable, Nandu must find a bull elephant to save his
“parents” and the Borderlands that he calls home.
The Pearl Thief by Elizabeth Wein, $18.99
A prequel to the stunning Printz Honor book, Code Name Verity, comes the story of Julia
Beaufort-Stuart before Verity. When fifteen-year-old Julia wakes up after an accident, her
memory is fuzzy and she‟s left with the sinking feeling her accident may not have been, well,
an accident. She wants to know what happened to her, so she befriends Euan, the Scottish
Traveller boy who had found her when she was hurt, and his sister, Ellen. Julia grows close to
the family and sees first hand the harsh prejudices they endure, and she finds herself
enthralled with their life and new experiences that won‟t actually help her find out who caused
the accident. Things get complicated when a body is found, and her new friends, the
Travellers, get caught up in the middle of it all. Can Julia figure out what really happened
before her newfound friends are blamed for a crime they didn‟t commit?
5-Minute Spider-Man Stories by Marvel, $12.99
Your favorite neighborhood Spider-Man checking in! Kids will love these twelve colorful stories
about New York‟s most favorite superhero. From fighting villains like Doc Oct and the
Sandman, to Peter Parker‟s origin story, kids will love these classic stories. Alongside Peter,
they‟ll meet Miles Morales, another Spider-Man from a different Earth! Perfect for bedtime and
mid-day reading, 5-Minute Spider-Man Stories lives up to it‟s name. Catch Spider-man and
other famous characters in the rest of the 5-Minute Stories series!
Spork by Kyo Maclear, $16.95
A light-hearted tale for kids who are from multicultural and biracial families comes the story of
Spork...his mother is a spoon, his dad is a fork, so he‟s a bit of both. Spork doesn‟t quite fit in
with the forks or the spoons, and he finds he belongs nowhere. That is, until a small, fussy,
squirmy human arrives in his home and suddenly he is useful! Follow Spork as he finds his
place in the world in this gleefully simplistic illustrated tale.
Papi: My Story by David Ortiz and Michael Holley, $28.00
To anyone who is a fan of the Red Sox or David “Big Papi” Ortiz then this is a must have. In a
no-holds-bar memoir, Big Papi talks relentlessly about his upbringing and his struggles to
make it to the USA and join Major League Baseball. Stand side-by-side with him as he
explains every ordeal, from the Dominican Republic to standing in the field with the Red Sox.
With inside and personal stories and knowledge of the League, teammates, coaches, and all
of the ins-and-outs of the sport, this will sure to be a hit with hardcore Sox fans and sports
junkies alike.
All Grown Up by Jami Attenberg, $25.00
This unique collection of vignettes tells the story of Andrea Bern, a single thirty-something still
trying to figure out her place in the world and to find a singular connection to make her life
worthwhile. She not only lies to her therapist, but she lies to herself, especially as she watches
those around her find their places in the world: her best friend? Getting married. Her brother?
Married with a baby on the way. Her best friend? Found purpose in art. This leaves Andrea
wanting for something she can‟t quite put her finger on. That is, until her niece is born with a
terrible ailment, the Bern family is forced to face the world head on. Forced to figure out what
is truly important in life, Andrea will learn if these truths and confessions are what will keep her
family together or tear it apart.
Salt Houses by Hala Alyan, $26.00
Relevant to today‟s conflicts, Salt Houses follows a Palestinian family unable to settle down
and also unable to go home to their country. Salma reads her daughter, Alia‟s fortune the night
before her wedding. Seeing hardship but also luck, she keeps her premonition to herself. The
family, however, is uprooted because of the Six-Day War of 1967. Salma has to leave her
home, her son is forced into a political and militarized world, and Alia and her husband move
to Kuwait City to build a life with their children. As the reader follows this family, we find them
moving from place to place across the world as they‟re prosecuted and unable to return to their
homeland. Told in beautiful eloquence, Salt Houses is a heartbreaking but humanizing debut
novel that should be on everyone‟s to-read list this year.
This Is Just My Face: Try Not To Stare by Gabourey Sidibe, $25.00
A long awaited memoir from the Oscar nominated movie star, Gabourey Sidibe found her fame
in the book-to-movie adaptation of Push by Sapphire, a powerful story of a young woman
dealing with being a mother at the age of 15, and being abused, mentally and physically, by
her parents. Gabby, as she‟s known to the masses, was astounding in the role that threw her
into the spotlight. From the beginning, she has dealt with the Hollywood masses, as well as the
harsh reality of so-called fans around the world. In her memoir, we learn about Gabby‟s
unconventional upbringing, and her struggle to find her own self-worth as she lived in her
mom‟s apartment while other stars had mansion of their own, and other such dilemmas.
Through it all, Gabby has held her chin high and has grown into a strong willed role model, one
that the future generations will need. She‟s smart, humorous, and relevant to the world today.
Mother Land by Paul Theroux, $28.00
With the eery air similar to Hitchcock‟s Psycho, Mother Land follows the character of Mother, a
dangerously narcissistic mother to seven children. To the outside world, she portrays the
perfect view of a hard working, devoted mother and wife. To her family, she is something else.
She‟s selfish to the extremities of pitting her children against one another in her personal game
of chess. With her “favorite” daughter dead, Mother holds her on a pedestal that the rest of her
children scramble to reach. She is mean, tyrannical and cares for no one but herself. Far from
the ideal mother, the struggles brought along by such a parental figure are shown harshly and
blatantly in Theroux‟s newest work. It will chill you to the bone and Mother is a character sure
to infuriate but fascinate readers.
Blitzed: Drugs in the Third Reich by Norman Ohler, $28.00
A part of history that the Third Reich would never want a modern world to know: Hitler‟s Nazi
party was primarily run on drugs. Norman Ohler insists that one cannot read about the
Germans in all of their horrific victories without taking into account the high percentage of
cocaine used to supe up German soldiers, and Hitler‟s own ambitions being nudged on by a
constant stream of heroin in his cocktails. Ohler says that cocaine rations given to German
troops probably accounted for feelings of invincibility and lack of fear, which would explain the
actions of those men. Ohler does not use this as an excuse, but sheds a light on the little drug
that was laced throughout World War II, knowledge that has been kept in the dark all of these
years.
The Dark Net by Benjamin Percy, $26.00
A true horror novel for the current ages, The Dark Net is about very real and literal demons
trying to use the internet to get into our world to kill and cause havoc. The Net is used for all
kinds of criminal acts, from illegal smuggling to pirating movies. And, dwelling deep inside is an
ancient darkness, just waiting to be let loose through viruses and chain mail. It‟s up to a ragtag
bunch of people--blind, twelve year old Hannah who sees thanks to virtual reality goggles, a
journalist named Lela, Mike, an apocalypse ready homeless shelter operator, and, of course,
Derek, a hacker who considers himself a soldier against viruses and harmful software. Can
this completely random bunch of strangers band together to save the world from man‟s most
parasitic invention? Or will they fall until the spell of the darkness like the others?
The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Baker, $26.00
One part psychological thriller, one part masterful mystery, The Fourth Monkey follows
Detective Sam Porter. After finding the dead body of the serial killer dubbed the Four Monkey
Killer, the Detective Porter‟s task force finds clues alluding to another victim who may still be
alive. With a girl‟s life hanging in the balance, Detective Porter pours over the journal of the
serial killer in hopes of finding clues; about the girl and about the killer himself. As the
Detective finds himself being haunted by his inner demons amidst submerging himself in the
mind of a killer, he struggles to finish the case and find the girl. In a thriller full of twists and
turns, deeply rooted in the psychological` warplay of some of the best fictional serial killers,
Baker brings to life a page turner and nail biter that will keep you up at night.
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough, $25.99
For anyone sick of the ever popular love triangle trope, look no farther. Sarah Pinborough‟s
thrilling and plot-twisting novel can not get enough buzz for its outstanding ending. When
Louise, a single mom, meets a dazzling man at a bar who leaves her with a kiss, she finally
feels like she‟s moving out of the rut of her life. However, when she finds out the man, David,
is her new boss, things get complicated. Things get even more complicated when Louise
befriends Adele, who happens to be married to David. Twists and turns arise as Louise
becomes entangled in the lives of this married couple, where nothing is what it seems. Just
when Louise--and the reader--think they know where the story is taking them, Pinborough
throws in the biggest twist of all.
You Are Here by Jenny Lawson, $15.99
From New York Times bestselling author comes a coloring book like no other. Jenny Lawson
is like every other human: she gets anxiety, and when she does, she doodles. Because of
how much her fans love her drawings, even going as far as printing out pages of them for her
to sign at book events, Jenny decided to compile and publish them. A book unlike any other,
it is part coloring book, part art therapy and part humor in true Lawson fashion, You Are Here
catalogues one woman‟s messy mind, written out in black and white for all to see. A mixture
of happiness, confrontation, honest and profound, all fans of Lawson will take much from this
book, including feeling closer to the author herself.
Drop the Ball: Achieving More By Doing Less by Tiffany Dufu, $25.99
In this part-memoir-part-manifesto, Tiffany Dufu--renowned businesswoman and women‟s
leadership advocate--addresses her personal struggle with “having it all.” How to reconcile
one‟s personal goals and career aspirations? The answer, Dufu asserts, lies in letting go.
Those who seek to create a personally fulfilling life must learn to embrace imperfection, modify
their expectations, be open to the assistance of others, and recognize that “having it all” does
not necessitate “doing it all.” Brimming with advice, observations, and anecdotes, this book
offers many useful tidbits for both women and men. Recommended by Gloria Steinem, Sheryl
Sandberg, and Susan Cain, this book may very well help you in developing the skill to let go.
The Power of Different: The Link Between Disorder and Genius by Gail Saltz M.D., $25.99
With cutting edge neuropsychiatry, best-selling author Gail Saltz explores the ways in which
neurodivergence, such as learning disabilities and depression, can lend itself to great mental
strength and resilience. Salz tells engaging stories about well known historical figures and
everyday individuals to show how our greatest weaknesses can also be our greatest strengths
and how adversity can lend itself to great creative and mental capacity.
Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson, $15.99
An author made pinnacle with her outright confrontation of her depression, Jenny Lawson
brings us her New York Times bestseller memoir in paperback format. Jenny is known for
making a huge impact on her audience by describing and normalizing mental health issues.
She breaks through the socially constructed “normal” and creates her own. Furiously Happy
will resonate with her most die-hard fans but also with those who know little to nothing about
her. Lawson takes her platform and uses it to help those who are and those who know
someone who is struggling with depression. Humorous but also serious and poignant, this is a
great book for anyone willing to take the plunge into Jenny Lawson‟s mind.
The Forgetting Time by Sharon Guskin, $14.99
In this thought provoking and chilling tale, Sharon Guskin brings to light a question: Do we, or
can we, remember our past lives? A phenomenon potentially active in children is something
Jerome Anderson, a psychology professor with aphasia, wants to find out. Made out to be a
laughing stock by his colleagues, Anderson finds himself confronted with four year old, Noah, a
boy too mature for his years. When Noah‟s mother, Jane, is confronted with the realization that
her boy needs a psychiatrist, Jerome fits the bill. Noah has always been a peculiar child, but
recently he has been talking about shooting guns and drowning while at preschool, not things a
normal four year old boy should be thinking about. As the odd trio explore Noah‟s psyche, they
find themselves at the door of a mother whose son has been missing for eight years. In trying
to piece together everything that is going on around them, the characters of The Forgetting
Time will stick with you and resonate long after you turn the last page.
Transit by Rachel Cusk, $26.00
The sequel to Cusk‟s Outline takes place directly following the first novel. Starring the same
novelist as Outline, follow as she moves with her two sons to London in the wake of losing her
spouse. The new move creates an upheaval of transitions, from new living areas, to artistic
blocks, and family emotions. The same interpersonal complexity found in Outline follows the
narrator into this book as she embarks on the next step of her life. Grieving yet trying to move
forward, the protagonist faces what it really means to suffer, how to juggle her kids as a single
parent, and the ever present unknown of the future. Beautifully eloquent, Transit shows the true
human struggle of dealing with loss and finding your way afterward.
My Life, My Love, My Legacy by Coretta Scott King, $30.00
In the first full biography of the wife of Martin Luther King, Jr, Coretta Scott King tells her own
story in her own words to confidant Reverend Barbara Reynolds. From the Deep South of
America in 1927, to her entire career through her husband‟s life and the rest of her own, follow
a national hero in the hearts of millions as you learn about her at a deeply personal level. One
of the first black scholarship students at Antioch College, she always lived a politically and
socially driven life. Her marriage to Martin Luther King, Jr, made her put her a public position
that she wasn‟t entirely prepared for but one that she accepted graciously and continued to
pursue after her husband‟s death. Coretta‟s story is truly one of perseverance and strength in
the face of oppression that everyone should read in this lifetime.
4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster, $32.50
In a completely new take on storytelling, 4 3 2 1 follows four different life paths of Archibald
Isaac Ferguson. They are all the same person, born on March 3, 1947 in Newark, New Jersey,
but the life that follows is anything but similar. Paul Auster spins a highly motivated set of plots
that keeps the reader on their toes as they follow four Fergusons on their uniquely similar but
startlingly different lives. A complex realistic piece of fiction, feel the woes and heartbreak,
enjoyment and excitement of four different lives as you turn each page. A truly unforgettable
story about the many paths one can take in life and where they lead you.
The Only Language They Understand: Forcing Compromise in Israel and Palestine by Nathan
Thrall, $28.00
A book wrought with facts from years of journalism and thesis analysis, The Only Language
They Understand highlights the complex conflict shrouding the Middle East. Within these
pages, learn that force and fear are a more driving force than peace between the Palestinian
and Israeli states. Follow the countless meetings, summits, and negotiations that have all in the
past been thwarted by some sort of violent tactic, reducing the possibility of civility to near zero.
With no other way to “fix” the problem than by a show of strength, these nations continue to
clash with no end in sight. Thrall‟s detailed account will bring the reader up to speed with this
world-touching dilemma, with facts and information gained from spending time amidst the
warring states.
Small Data: Tiny Clues That Uncover Huge Trends by Martin Lindstrom, $16.00
Follow Martin Lindstrom as he embarks on a lengthy and powerful experimental study to figure
out what makes people great inventors, or great idea-makers. In studying strangers for 300
nights per year, Lindstrom carefully deduces people‟s hidden desires in a way that will lead him
to figure out how people create that life-changing idea. A book chock full of interesting and
obscure data about the next-big-thing will be a sure hit with entrepreneurs around the world.
Amid the pages, learn about the odd connections between million dollar ideas, like Pepsi,
LEGO, Jenny Craig and more, and small things, like noise reduction headsets, bracelets, the
layout of a new car, a magnet and a sneaker.
Havana: A Subtropical Delirium by Mark Kurlansky, $26.00
Part history book, part travel book, Mark Kurlansky brings the culture of Havana to life in this
stunning blend of ancient and modern worlds. From modern music, literature, architecture and
population, to the island before Columbus, the colonization of the city, and the boom of
tourism, this book doesn‟t shy away from anything. Thrown in the face of the reader is the
neglected history of the place, the tourist side of things that is more fake than fact, and the rich
history that was there before colonization and struggles to survive. Kurlansky calls upon both
native and foreign authors to help round out the entire Havana experience in this once in a
lifetime collation of everything you did and didn‟t know about the bustling city.
Insomniac City: New York, Oliver, and Me by Bill Hayes, $27.00
A beautifully written story of love and the power of human connection, Insomniac City is told in
a series of vignettes, both funny and heartwarming. Bill Hayes was forty-eight years old when
he changed his life by moving from San Francisco to New York City. He was grieving the death
of his partner and looking for change and consolation, which he found in the city itself, a
beating heart around him. It was in this city that he met and fell in love with seventy-five year
old Oliver Sacks, who was Hayes‟ neighbor and friend, as well as an award winning author and
neurologist. When these two souls meet, it is a story for the ages about falling in love for the
first time, about facing death and greeting life at the threshold. Filled with photos from Hayes‟
personal collection, as well as his insight and memories, Insomniac City is a beautiful tribute to
love and to Oliver Sacks, who died of cancer in 2015.
Beside Myself by Ann Morgan, $16.00
Beside Myself is the Parent Trap, but with a twist. When Helen and Ellie, twins, are six years
old, they are complete opposites. Helen has friends, is smarter, and more loved by their
parents. Ellie goes to a special needs school, has no friends and is punished whenever she
does anything. When they decide to change places for just one day, it‟s fun for everyone all
around. But Ellie is enthralled with Helen‟s life and refuses to change back. She takes on
Helen‟s more confident personality, completely transforming herself. Helen transforms too,
withdraws into herself and falls into a life of mental illness and delinquency. After a time, Helen
isn‟t even sure she was even Helen to begin with. Twenty-five years later, Helen receives a
phone call that will pull her back into a life involving her sister. Is she ready to face Ellie and
their past and confront who she really is?
Once Upon A Crooked Man by David McCallum, $15.99
This newest book by David McCallum follows the three Bruschetti brothers, Sal, Max and
Enzo, who have made their lives and business from illegal acts. They‟re notorious criminals
who have managed to stay away from the law enforcement through the years. However, as life
changes around them, their beautifully built empire begins to fall. It starts with Max‟s decline in
health, which causes him to make the executive decision of retiring the Bruschetti brothers
forever. This doesn't come without some cleaning up, however, which includes killing a snitch
in London. Further complications happen when Harry Murphy, an actor, hears of this news and
tries to warn the target. Swirling in a mixture of police, good ol‟ fashioned gangsters, and a
family business, Once a Crooked Man is full of charm, intensity and humor sure to entice many
readers.
The Mother’s Promise by Sally Hepworth, $26.99
Zoe Stanhope‟s life is turned upside down when her mom, Alice, gets sick. The two women
have always lived together alone, supporting each other and being a friend to one another.
Zoe, who suffers from crippling social anxiety, doesn't know how to cope with her fierce
mother‟s dwindling health. With no one else to turn to, Alice enlists the help of her nurse and a
social worker to help her daughter become her own person, one who will be okay once Alice is
gone. As these four women struggle with personal fears, secrets, and a desire for a family, The
Mother’s Purpose brings forth the true meaning of human connection. A heartbreaking and
humorous tale, this is one sure to appeal to those who believe family is not just made of blood,
and that women are stronger than people think.
Never Let You Go by Chevy Stevens, $26.99
A suspenseful thriller, Never Let You Go follows Lindsey Nash and her teenage daughter.
Eleven years ago, Lindsay left an abusive relationship, taking her young daughter and leaving
her now ex-husband, Andrew, to rot in jail. Lindsey has started anew: she owns a business,
she has a new, supportive boyfriend, and her relationship with her daughter is growing as they
get closer. Andrew is released from prison, but Lindsey is certain that her life with him is long
over. However, when her home is broken into, her daughter is being followed, and her
boyfriend gets threatened, Lindsey has no other person to blame but Andrew. He says that
he‟s changed, but is that true? As the stakes grow higher and Lindsey finds her life hanging in
the balance, can she figure out who is stalking her and her family before it‟s too late?
Walkaway by Cory Doctorow, $26.00
A science fiction thriller, Walkaway takes place in a futuristic world where Communism runs
rampant, the ultra-rich own everything, and you can print all necessities from a computer.
Follow our protagonist, a man with 21 names but known as Hubert, Etc, as he joins the youth
of the world in partying all night and mulling about all day like herded cattle. At a light night
party, he meets Natalie, one of those ultra-rich folks who have it all right in this dredge of a
world. Together, Hubert, Etc and Natalie decide they‟ve had enough: they leave, giving up on
formal society and walking away. However, away from the supported, if not corrupted, system
of the world, things are dangerous. Leftover barren lands from wars and climate change, and
dead cities where ferocious beasts have taken over. When these outsiders, called walkaways,
begin to flourish in their newly formed communities, the ultra-rich take notice. Now begins a
war, a war between the walkaways and the ultra-rich. The prize? The knowledge of how to beat death.
The Edge of Everything by Jeff Giles, $18.99
A gut wrenching first book in a new series by Entertainment Weekly veteran Jeff Giles comes
in the form of The Edge of Everything. A love story that is more than just a love story, follow
Zoe, who is seventeen and still feeling lost and rocked because of the death of her father
alongside the disappearance of a neighbor from their own home. Just when she thought things
couldn‟t get any worse, she and her brother are brutally attacked in the woods one night.
They‟re saved by a bounty hunter called X, but X is not what he seems. He is from a hell
dimension called the Lowlands, sent to claim the soul of evil people on Earth, like those of the
man who attacked Zoe and her brother. Sworn to secrecy by the Lowland laws, X breaks them
by revealing himself to Zoe and what follows will send them into a heart-pounding adventure of
life and death.
XO, OX: A Love Story by Adam Rex, $17.99
Follow this story of unrequited love through empathic letters between the love stricken Ox
and the conceited and beautiful Gazelle. Ox is in love with Gazelle, and tells her so in many
love letters, telling her of his admiration for her gracefulness and her lithe and golden beauty.
The love affair that follows is one unlike any seen or read before. Paired with cheerful
illustrations, this book is ready to turn romance on its head and leave the reader feeling
happy, sad, and a little silly.
Tony by Ed Galing, $16.99
A heartwarming tale accompanied by beautifully detailed illustrations, Tony is about a
large white horse and the relationship between Tony, the horse, and a boy who cares
for him. Written by the late poet Ed Galing, this story of friendship and love will touch the
hearts of anyone who reads it.
Noisy Night by Mac Barnett, $16.99
A boldly illustrated and colored book, Noisy Night follows one night in an apartment building.
From floor to floor, different noises are heard throughout the night. From the young boy hearing
music upstairs, to the musician hearing a baby, and a baby hearing a sheep, this is a perfectly
silly book to add to a bedtime story routine.
A Perfect Day by Lane Smith, $17.99
A lover of children‟s books, Lane Smith has written over a dozen children‟s books, from
original stories to new takes on old characters. He also illustrates all of his own books as well
as others, like the famous The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon
Scieszka. In Smith‟s newest release, A Perfect Day tells the story of the backyard of Bert. For
each animal, critter, flower and grass blade, the „perfect day‟ means something unique and
different. Follow this simple and sweet story and be swept away with the corresponding
artwork.
The 65-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, $13.99
The newest installment in the New York Times bestselling author‟s fantastical tale bodes not
39, not 52, but 65 stories to his treehouse. With another thirteen added since the last
installment, Andy and Terry‟s abode hosts a number of rooms and levels, including a lollipop
shop, a birthday room where you can celebrate your birthday even when it‟s not your birthday,
a quicksand pit, and a time machine. A whirlwind follows as Terry messes up (this is not the
first time) and the treehouse fails its safety inspection. Now having to save their treehouse, the
two must utilize their time machine to stop their house from being torn down!
The 52-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, $6.99
Now in paperback, the sequel to The 39-Story Treehouse follows characters, Andy and Terry,
in their ever expanding treehouse home. With thirteen new stories, there is a level for
everything and everyone. From the high-tech detective agency with high tech technology, to a
make-your-own-pizza parlor, a real-life snakes and ladders game, and everything imaginable
and unimaginable. Setting off to solve a new mystery, the magnificent treehouse is sure to lend
a hand in their investigation. When Mr. Big Nose, Andy and Terry‟s publisher, vanishes, it‟s up
to them to find him with the help of their treehouse.
The Unbreakable Code by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman, $16.99
The sequel to Book Scavenger has everything that the original does: Emily and her friend
James, the ultimate book scavenger hunt, mystery and intrigue around every corner. Emily has
settled into San Fransisco enough thanks to her friend James, and their quest to save book
author Garrison Griswold and his famous book-finding game. Now a new mystery is to be
solved: Mr. Quisling is up to something, something that is potentially dangerous. Emily finds a
coded note at a book event, and then she and James find and decipher messages encrypted in
Mark Twain books hidden throughout Griswold‟s legendary Book Scavenger game. And the
most suspicious thing of all? Each book Emily and James find that is connected to Quinsling
ends up causing a fire. With smarts and childlike determination on their sides, Emily and James
figure out that Quinsling is after the Unbreaking Code, a legendary historic puzzle. Unable to
help themselves, Emily and James also start searching for the puzzle, all the while trying to prove if Quinsling
is the arsonist causing the disastrous fires. In this sleuthing, edge of your seat novel that anyone who loves
books and adventure will instantly be enthralled with.
The X-Files Origins: Agent of Chaos by Kami Garcia, $18.99
Ever wondered what happened before the X-Files became a hit tv show? Follow this dark and
gritty thriller where millions of fans can find out what exactly happened to Fox Mulder to make
him believe in the unknown. We start with seventeen year old Mulder in 1979; his sister
disappeared without a trace five years ago and he does nothing but blame himself. Within a
strained family--his father‟s return from a top-secret project for the State Department, his
mother blaming his father for his sister‟s disappearance--Mulder has to deal with another jarring
faction: his father is moving to Washington, DC and taking Mulder with him. Separated from his
mother and his friends, he is able to start anew and no longer be that kid whose sister
disappeared. He starts afresh, but as life would have it, he cannot forget about his sister, and
when things in his city start to remind him of his quest to figure out what happened to her, all
bets are off. A local boy dead, another abducted, Mulder finds himself in the middle of a search
for a serial killer with his new friends. As the conspiracy builds and what is known and unknown start to mesh
together, Mulder‟s ability to believe in the unbelievable is born.
Perfect by Cecelia Ahern, $18.99
Following the events of Flawed, Celestine is branded as Flawed in a society where perfection is
paramount. Being branded means she has no freedoms, and she is considered enemy number
one to the public by her old boyfriend‟s father. Now on the run, she must rely on Carrick who is
the only person she can trust and the only person not scared of her. On top of it all, Celestine
knows something she shouldn‟t: it‟s a secret that could tear apart the society as she, and
everyone else, knows it. With this one little piece of blackmail, she has to race against time to
beat Judge Crevan to the punch and decide between saving herself or saving everyone who
was ever labeled Flawed. In an exciting and breathtaking sequel, Celestine must do everything
she can to prove that it is human to err and maybe those Flawed are the way humans are
meant to be.
Flawed by Cecelia Ahern, $10.99
Now out in paperback, Cecelia Ahern‟s amazing debut novel follows Celestine North, a perfect
girl in a perfect life. She is popular at school, well liked by her teachers and dating the equally
perfect Art Crevan. Celestine‟s perfect life starts to crumble when she has to think quickly in a
situation that gives her less than ideal options: she has to break a rule. For her actions, she
faces imprisonment, branding or worse, being found out as flawed. In a world where perfection
is held to the highest standard and failure is criminalized, one woman decides to take a stand
that may just cost her everything she has ever had.
Wires and Nerve Volume 1 by Marissa Meyer, $21.99
A companion to her Lunar Chronicles, New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer
follows everyone‟s favorite android, Iko, in this beautifully illustrated graphic novel. With
appearances from Cinder and the rest of the Rampion group, Iko has to face the rogue packs
of wolf soldiers who want to do away with the peaceful alliance forged between Earth and
Luna. To do so, she finds herself working alongside a handsome royal guard, who brings to
light, and makes her question, her own humanity and the ability for her to feel love and fealty.
Recommended for anyone who loved Meyer‟s series, Wires and Nerve takes the story to a
whole new medium where even those new to the Luna world will find exciting and entertaining.
Caraval by Stephanie Garber, $18.99
A story of mystique, love, and thrills, Caraval follows two sisters, Scarlett and Tella who live on
a small island with their cruel, controlling father. Each year, a magical performance called
Caraval brings people from near and far to see it. With an arranged marriage looming over her
head, Scarlett wants desperately to see Caraval before she is caged away forever. With the
help of Tella, the sisters travel to the show. However, Tella is kidnapped by Legend, Caraval‟s
organizer, to become part of the show. While Scarlett has been told the show itself is just a
performance, there is something about it that makes her think things are real. She has five
days to find her sister or Tella will be gone forever. The sheltered girl from the island must play
a game of cat and mouse to find her sister in time before dangerous consequences conclude
the fabulous, amazing Caraval.
Our Short History by Lauren Grodstein, $26.95
When Karen left Dave six years ago, it was for a good reason: he didn‟t want to be a father and
Karen was pregnant. She raised her son, Jake, on her own ever since. Now, as Jake grows
older, he starts asking about his father and Karen finds herself with a hard decision to make:
can she let Dave be a part of Jake‟s life? She wants to hold fast onto her son, but she knows
that he deserves to know this father and with a terminal illness looming over Karen‟s head, she
has no choice but to think of what is best for her son. Even if it‟s not what she wants to admit is
the right thing to do. In a powerful story about those we love and what they mean to us and do
for us, Grodstein paints an eloquent picture of a mother‟s love for her son and the struggle she
has of letting him go.
Make Trouble by John Waters, $14.95
This exceptional manifesto about how to make it as a creative person in the world is John
Waters‟ finest work. His speech, full of gleefully rebellious anecdotes on how to be the best you
can be, was given at the Rhode Island School of Design and outraged critics and families alike.
The students attending, however, saw something of a spark in his words: he told them to go
against the grain, as creativity in itself goes against the orderly way of the world of humans.
With his signature sly wit and unapologetic words, Waters says what just about every modern
high school and college graduate should know: do whatever you want because the world isn‟t
built to hand you opportunities on a silver platter, you have to make opportunities for yourself.