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The Unquiet Bones by Loreth Anne White

“When human remains are found, reopening a decades-old case, a group of friends, highly respected, affluent members of their communities, begins to fracture as homicide detective Jane Munro and forensic anthropologist Dr. Ella Queen get closer to the truth of what happened on an autumn night 47 years ago.” — Baker & Taylor

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I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018 by Lauren Tarshie

” Traces the story of a boy who moves across the country to rural northern California, where his efforts to adjust are challenged by a fast-moving firestorm that places family homes and lives at risk.” — Baker & Taylor

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NEW ARRIVALS – MARCH 2024

ADULT FICTION

“The Book of Doors” by Gareth Brown — “A whirlwind journey that opens doors into other worlds but also into the heart of the human experience.” — Kirkus Reviews

“The Book of Fire” by Christy Lefteri — “After a wildfire consumes their home in present-day Greece, Irini makes a split-second decision that will haunt her forever, while her husband Tasso, unable to paint due to the burns on his hands, finds hope for the future in his young daughter.” — Atlas Publishing

“The Great Divide: A Novel” by Christina Henriquez — “Henríquez’s ambitious historical novel revolves around the construction of the Panama Canal…[A] sweeping saga involving the laborers, fishmongers, activists, journalists and neighbors whose lives intersect during this significant time in history.” — Washington Post

“You Dreamed of Empires” by Alvaro Enrique — “[S]ublime absurdities… abound in this delirious historical fantasia, which can be said to be many things: funny, ghastly, eye-opening, marvelous and frequently confounding.” — Wall Street Journal

ADULT MYSTERY

“Hanging Falls” by Margaret Mizushima — “Winning heroine…A realistic view of how a K-9 team works, treating Robo as an important character, but never stooping to anthropomorphism.” —Publishers Weekly starred review

“Striking Range” by Margaret Mizushima — “The way Mattie handles her service dog, the logistics of his training, his canine personality, the important evidence he believably uncovers, and their warm yet disciplined interaction remain the heart of the stories and give them their authenticity and appeal.” —New York Journal of Books

“The Hunter” by Tana French — “French’s dialogue is some of the best in the business. … The secretive village is a trope as old as mysteries—as old as humanity itself. But French does more than show the banal evil behind a smiling face. She makes it particular as a kicked dog’s limp and dying embers in a steel barrel—and reminds us that we underestimate such places at our peril.” —The New York Times

“The Three Dahlias” by Katy Watson — “A wonderful celebration of Golden Age crime. . . a read you can sink into, just like the perfect country house weekend. You will definitely love Dahlia in all her guises by the end” — S.J. Bennett, author of The Windsor Knot

“The Unquiet Bones” by Loreth Anne White — “When human remains are found, reopening a decades-old case, a group of friends, highly respected, affluent members of their communities, begins to fracture as homicide detective Jane Munro and forensic anthropologist Dr. Ella Queen get closer to the truth of what happened on an autumn night 47 years ago.” — Baker & Taylor

“Twice the Trouble” by Ash Clifton — “Noland Twice is a charismatic hero in a riveting story with breakneck pacing, unguessable twists, and a heart-stopping ending. Fans of Robert B. Parker and Lee Child will love him.”
Booklist, starred review

JUVENILE FICTION

“I Survived the California Wildfires, 2018” by Lauren Tarshis –” Traces the story of a boy who moves across the country to rural northern California, where his efforts to adjust are challenged by a fast-moving firestorm that places family homes and lives at risk.” — Baker & Taylor

“Monsters at Halloween” by Zanna Davidson — “It’s Halloween and Billy can’t wait for the village Halloween Party. There’s just one problem… his Mini Monsters are at the party too! Sparkle-Bogey’s in the apple bobbing, Trumpet’s in a pumpkin and Gloop’s playing ‘Guess the Body Part’. Can Billy find his monsters before anyone else does? Or will it be up to Peep to save the day?” — Amazon.com

YOUNG ADULT GRAPHIC NOVEL

“Heartstopper: Volume 5” by Alice Oseman — “With all the blushing and awkward glances, it’s difficult not to be charmed… The romance and realistic fiction will draw readers into this sweet story.” — Booklist

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Loon Lessons: Uncommon Encounters with the Great Northern Diver

James D. Paruk

“James D. Paruk has written a wonderful, personal account of loon biology. He recounts thirty years of adventures with loons, summarizing what we know about them in the context of loons’ basic biology and behavior. Highly readable and informal, this book is for anyone who wants to learn more about loons.”—Charles Walcott, former director, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology

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The Women

Kristin Hannah

“a moving, gripping tale that pays tribute to the under-appreciated skill and courage of combat nurses.” –Booklist, starred review

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NEW ARRIVALS – FEBRUARY 2024

ADULT FICTION

“Forever Home” by Graham Norton — “Wonderful. . . . Dark, funny, full of emotional intelligence and gripping from the start . . . beautifully written.” — Daily Mail

“Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros — “Dragons and war, passion and power…Fourth Wing is dazzling. Rebecca Yarros has created a world as compelling as it is deadly, and I can’t wait to see where she takes it next.” ―Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author

“The Fox Wife” by Yangze Choo — “Equal parts detective story, folktale, and family saga, the highly anticipated latest novel by Choo (The Night Tiger, 2019) will appeal to fans of diverse, imaginative literary fiction, historical mysteries like Nilima Rao’s A Disappearance in Fiji (2023), and fantasy like Marlon James’ Dark Star trilogy.” Booklist (starred review)

“The Phoenix Crown” by Kate Quinn — “From bestselling authors Janie Chang and Kate Quinn, a thrilling and unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles”– Baker & Taylor

“The Women” by Kristin Hannah — “a moving, gripping tale that pays tribute to the under-appreciated skill and courage of combat nurses.” –Booklist, starred review

“The Wandering Stars” by Tommy Orange — “An eloquent indictment of the devastating long-term effects of the massacre, dislocation and forced assimilation of Native Americans, [Wandering Stars] is also a heartfelt paean to the importance of family and of ancestors’ stories in recovering a sense of belonging and identity . . . Wandering Stars more than fulfills the promise of There There.” —NPR

ADULT MYSTERY

“Missing Persons” by James Patterson — “When a desperate businessman asks him to find his daughter and grandchildren who have disappeared without a trace, Jack Morgan, the head of Private, finds this simple missing persons case turning into something much more deadly, forcing him to face the trauma of his past to save a family’s future.” — Baker & Taylor

“The Edge” by David Baldacci — “A complex, high-powered thriller that will keep the reader guessing . . . This is a winner from a pro.”―Kirkus

“The Ink Black Heart” by Robert Galbraith — “The sixth and most complex novel yet in a unique series. . .  The author does a masterly job of keeping all plot elements in play and in balance, and the complications only add to the satisfaction of the mystery’s eventual solution.”―Tom NolanThe Wall Street Journal

ADULT NON-FICTION

Great Scoops: Recipes from a Neighborhood Ice Cream Shop” by Marlene Haley & Amelia Ryan —  “Great Scoops is a captivating cookbook about artisanal ice cream, the people who craft it and the community that loves them for it. The delightful selection of classic and whimsical flavors reminds us that delicious homemade ice creams can be made year-round and, more importantly, that you’re never too old (and it’s never too cold) to enjoy a heartfelt scoop.” — Amazon.com

“Loon Lessons: Uncommon Encounters with the Great Northern Diver” by James D. Paruk — “James D. Paruk has written a wonderful, personal account of loon biology. He recounts thirty years of adventures with loons, summarizing what we know about them in the context of loons’ basic biology and behavior. Highly readable and informal, this book is for anyone who wants to learn more about loons.”—Charles Walcott, former director, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology

BLUE/DVD MOVIES

“Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”
“What Happens Later”

PICTURE BOOK

“Big” by Vashti Harrison
“Bubbie & Rivka’s Best-Ever Challah (So Far)” by Sarah Lynne Reul
“Hornbeam All In” by Cynthia Rylant
“Palace of Books” by Patricia Polacco
“Stargazer and the Solar Eclipse” by Tom Campbell
“The North Wind and the Sun” by Philip Stead
“Vamos! Let’s Go Read” by Raul the Third

CHILDREN’S KIT

“Emotions”
“Volcanoes”

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

“Big Nate Nailed It!” by Lincoln Pierce — “Big Nate is a legend at P.S. 38, where he and friends Francis, Teddy, Dee Dee, Chad, and others manage to make sixth grade interesting with all kinds of pranks, drama, sports, and good times. The all-time leader in detentions, Nate is never far from the spotlight, whether it’s for a freak injury on the soccer field, Halloween costume fail, or stirring up a new episode in his long-running rivalry with grade-grubbing Gina or his teacher nemesis, Mrs. Godfrey.” — Publisher’s Annotation

“Things in the Basement” by Ben Hatke — “Tasked by his preoccupied mother with finding one of his infant twin sisters’ socks in the family’s basement laundry room, a young boy descends into entire worlds in Hatke’s haunted, wondrous museum of a graphic novel.” ―The New York Times, from “The Best Children’s Books of 2023”

“Waverider” by Kazu Kibuishi — “This electrifying conclusion to the #1 New York Times best-selling series follows Emily as she travels to Typhon to confront the fraud who has seized power in the absence of a king and must rely on new friends and old enemies to survive the threat of darkness.” — Atlas Publishing

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The War of Words: How America’s GI Journalists Battled Courtship and Propaganda to Help Win World War II

Molly Guptill Manning

“As the daughter of an American who served in World War II, I was eager to read The War of Words: How America’s GI Journalists Battled Censorship and Propaganda to Help Win World War II. I was not disappointed. The War of Words is a salute to the American spirit and a tribute to the importance of freedom of the press. It is a fascinating and significant contribution to our collective knowledge and understanding of World War II.” —Amy Hill Hearth, New York Times bestselling author of Having Our Say

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Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands

Heather Fawcett

“Like all good fairy tales, this book is enchantingly charming, with hints of razor-sharp teeth. My only complaint is that it ends; I want to live in Emily’s Otherlands forever.”—Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mister Magic

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ADULT FICTION

“Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands” by Heather Fawcett — “Like all good fairy tales, this book is enchantingly charming, with hints of razor-sharp teeth. My only complaint is that it ends; I want to live in Emily’s Otherlands forever.”—Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Mister Magic

“Family Family” by Laurie Frankel — “Frankel has written a funny, heart-wrenching, deeply personal story about the meaning of family and holding fast to one’s beliefs. India is the star of Frankel’s novel, but the supporting characters are warm and vibrant, each getting their own opportunity to shine. Highly recommended for fans of Frankel and those who enjoy literary fiction featuring witty dialogue and thought-provoking topics.”
Library Journal (starred)

“House of Flame and Shadow” by Sarah J. Maas — “Stranded in a strange new world, Bryce Quinlan must rely on all her wits to get back to her family and friends in Midgard, in the third novel of the series following House of Sky and Breath.” — Atlas Publishing

“Iron Flame” by Rebecca Yarros — “After surviving her first year at Basgiath War College, dragon rider Violet Sorrengail discovers that the real danger is just beginning.” — Baker & Taylor

“The Berry Pickers” by Amanda Peters — “The strength of Amanda Peters’s novel lies in its understanding of how trauma spreads through a life and a family, and its depiction of the challenges facing Indigenous people . . . [A] powerful message about truth, forgiveness and healing.” —Marion Winik, The Washington Post

ADULT MYSTERY

“Holmes, Marple & Poe” by James Patterson & Brian Sitts — “Brendan Holmes, Margaret Marple and Auguste Poe open a private investigating company together and their daring methodology and news-making solved cases would make their last-namesakes proud and attract the attention of an NYPD detective.” — Baker & Taylor

“Hero” by Thomas Perry — “So suspenseful it should be required reading for thrill seekers … A tour de force.” ― Booklist STARRED REVIEW

ADULT BIOGRAPHY

“The Undying: Pain Vulnerability, Mortality, Medicine, Art, Time, Dreams, Data, Exhaustion Cancer and Cure” by Anne Boyer — “At the time of her diagnosis with an aggressive form of breast cancer, the poet Anne Boyer was 41 and a single parent. In her genre-defying memoir, Ms. Boyer, now 46, chronicles her struggle to survive not just the disease, but a brutal chemotherapy regime.” ―The New York Times

ADULT NON-FICTION

“Fodor’s Essential Scotland” — “Fodor’s is pitched a few notches higher….aimed at a fairly discerning traveler with an appetite for background and the occasional surprise.” – New York Times

“Postcards for Mia” by Michael Taussig — “A full moon after a wasp attack, poppies from a train, panning for gold in the River Cesecito, a bountiful pumpkin harvest . . . . Postcards for Mia is a joyful collection of hand-drawn and -painted postcards sent by anthropologist Michael Taussig to his granddaughter, Mia. From airports in New York to cemeteries in Colombia, confrontations with wild boars to conversations with well-dressed koalas, Postcards for Mia is a picture book to be shared and savored by both children and adults, a journey into a wondrous world colored by the stories we might choose to tell about it.” — Random House

“Scotland” by Susanne Arbuckle — Lonely Planet’s “Experience Scotland” travel guide reveals exciting new ways to explore this iconic destination with one-of-a-kind adventures at every turn. Visit the infamous Malt Whisky Trail, devour fresh lobster platters in Oban, escape to white sand beaches in Harris – using our local experts and planning tools to create your own unique trip. — Baker & Taylor

“The Wall Between: What Jews and Palestinians Don’t Want to Know about Each Other” by Raja G. Khouri & Jeffrey J. Wilkinson — “That this book even exists is remarkable. It’s extraordinarily difficult for a Palestinian and a Jew to write a book that fairly conveys the dominant mood in both communities about Palestine-Israel. But this book not only exists—it’s wise, engaging and deeply humane. It will prove an essential text in bringing diaspora Jews and Palestinians together in the justice movement that this moment demands.” — Peter Beinart, author of The Crisis of Zionism

“The War of Words: How America’s GI Journalists Battled Courtship and Propaganda to Help Win World War II” by Molly Guptill Manning — “As the daughter of an American who served in World War II, I was eager to read The War of Words: How America’s GI Journalists Battled Censorship and Propaganda to Help Win World War II. I was not disappointed. The War of Words is a salute to the American spirit and a tribute to the importance of freedom of the press. It is a fascinating and significant contribution to our collective knowledge and understanding of World War II.” —Amy Hill Hearth, New York Times bestselling author of Having Our Say

PICTURE BOOKS

“A Few Beautiful Minutes: Experiencing a Solar Eclipse” by Kate Allen Fox
“Ethan and the Strays” by John Sullivan

CHILDREN’S KIT

“STEM Kit: Earthquakes”
“STEM Kit: Gravity”
“STEM Kit: Light”
“STEM Kit: Rocks and Minerals”
“STEM Kit: Space”
“STEM Kit: Time”

JUVENILE GRAPHIC NOVELS

“Athena and the Lost Magic” by David Chittock — “Athena always knew she was smart and special, but she didn’t realize that she was a goddess! When she’s whisked away to Mount Olympus Academy, she worries about fitting in and dealing with her dad, Zeus. Luckily, she meets the Goddess Girls and finds the best friends she’s ever had.” — Publisher Annotation:

“Enlighten Me” by Minh Le — “By visualizing these stories as games, Bình learns how to rely on his intellect, family, and community to navigate everyday challenges.”―Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Four Eyes” by Rex Ogle & Dave Valeza — “Readers will deeply care for Rex’s journey toward self-acceptance, his familial relationships, and his navigation of a new school environment. The bright, clean art emphasizes the emotional highs and lows… A realistic, funny, and heartfelt framing of the hardships of middle school and fitting in.” — Kirkus Reviews

Mapmakers and the Lost Magic” by Cameron Chittock — “A quaint tale of courage and friendship brimming with a fruitful sense of whims…. Intriguingly good.” –Kirkus Reviews

“The Bad Guys in Look Who’s Talking” by Aaron Blabey — “This book instantly joins the classic ranks of Captain Underpants and The Stinky Cheese Man. We challenge anyone to read this and keep a straight face.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“The Snowcat Prince” by Dina Norland — “fresh and innovative in its exploration of the lasting power of myth, systemic corruption, and the search for truth […] Purr-fect.” ― Kirkus, Starred Review

YOUNG ADULT NON-FICTION

“Consent: The New Rules of Sex Education: Every Teen’s Guide to Healthy Sexual Relationships” by Jennifer Lang — “Dr. Lang’s book should be required reading for teens, delivering important information about sex in a breezy, friendly, straightforward, and highly accessible way. A must-read for anyone wondering about how to navigate the world of consent in the #metoo era.”—Amy Ziering, filmmaker and producer of The Invisible War and The Hunting Ground

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What’s Inside a Caterpillar Cocoon? And Other Questions about Moths and Butterflies

Rachel Ignotofsky

“With warm and heart-fluttering illustrations, discover the next nonfiction picture book about butterflies and moths from the creator of the New York Times bestseller Women in Science! Butterflies soar in the sunlight. While moths flutter under the moon and stars. Find out more about these mysterious and majestic insects — Publisher Annotation