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THE CHICKEN
DOESN'T SKATE
by Gordon Korman.
Milo has a problem. He's trying
to do a project on the food chain,
so he charts the growth of a baby
chick and makes arrangements
to serve his specimen to the
judges at the science fair. But
when the class finds out that
Henrietta will be cooked and
eaten for Milo's project,
everyone panics!
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Books: Storytime
BOARD BOOKS!
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Touch and Feel
Dinosaur
by DK Publishing
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Pouch!
by David Ezra Stein
Baby Animals
in the Sea
by editors of Kingfisher
Harold and the
Purple Crayon
by Crockett Johnson
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I Spy Little Toys
by Jean Marzollo
B is for Babar
by Laurent De Brunhoff
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Baby Animals
at the Zoo
by editors of Kingfisher
Llama Llama
Hoppity-hop
by Anna Dewdney
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Private I. Guana: The Case
of the Missing Chameleon
by Nina Laden
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Froggy's Best Babysitter
by Jonathan London
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Mouse Was Mad
by Linda Urban
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Chowder
by Peter Brown
Books: Storytime
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Froggy Plays T-Ball
by Jonathan London
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Scaredy Squirrel
at the Beach
by Mélanie Watt
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On the Farm
by David Elliott
Living Color
by Steve Jenkins
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Froggy Rides a Bike
by Jonathan London
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Fight This Fire!
The Berenstain Bears':
Sisters & Brothers
by Michael Anthony Steele We Love Our Mom!
by Steve Jenkins & Robin Page
by Jan & Mike Berenstain
Order # J4666
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Little Panda
by Renata Liwska
Polar Polka
by Chérie B. Stihler
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Caillou Sends a Letter Out of the Ballpark
by Joceline Sanschagrin by Alex Rodriguez
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Books: Children
ONE CRAZY SUMMER
by Rita Williams-Garcia.
Set during one of the most tumultuous years
in recent American history, One Crazy Summer
is the heartbreaking, funny tale of three girls
who travel to Oakland, California, in 1968 in
search of the mother who abandoned them.
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ZORA AND ME
by Victoria Bond & T. R. Simon.
A fictionalized account of Zora Neale Hurston's
childhood with her best friend, Carrie, in
Eatonville, Florida, as they learn about life,
death, and the differences between truth, lies,
and pretending.
GHOSTOPOLIS
by Doug TenNapel.
When Garth Hale is accidentally zapped into
the ghost world by Frank Gallows, a washed-up
ghost wrangler, he discovers that he has special
powers. Soon he finds himself on the run from
the Evil ruler of Ghostopolis, who wants to use
Garth's newfound abilities to tighten his grip
on the spirit world.
• Order # J4656
ALLERGIC TO GIRLS, SCHOOL,
AND OTHER SCARY THINGS
by Alvin Ho.
A young boy in Concord, Massachusetts, who
loves superheroes and comes from a long line
of brave Chinese farmer-warriors, wants to
make friends, but first he must overcome his
fear of everything.
• Order # J4695
THE CHICKEN DOESN'T SKATE
by Gordon Korman.
Milo has a problem. He's trying to do a project
on the food chain, so he charts the growth of a
baby chick and makes arrangements to serve
his specimen to the judges at the science fair. But when the class finds out that Henrietta
will be cooked and eaten for Milo's project,
everyone panics!
• Order # J4698
THE GENIUS FILES:
MISSION UNSTOPPABLE
by Dan Gutman.
On a cross-country vacation with their parents,
twins Koke and Pepsi, soon to be thirteen, fend
off strange assassins as they try to come to terms
with their joint part of a top-secret government
organization known as The Genius Files.
• Order # J4681
THE ADVENTURES OF OOK AND
GLUK, KUNG-FU CAVEMEN FROM
THE FUTURE
by George Beard & Harold Hutchins.
It's 500,001 BC, and Ook and Gluk's happy
hometown of Caveland, Ohio, is under attack. The world's most evil corporation from the
future has invaded the past, and the boys and
their little dinosaur pal, Lily, are in big trouble!
• Order # J4679
THE CANDYMAKERS
by Wendy Mass.
When four twelve-year-olds, including Logan,
who has grown up never leaving his parents'
Life is Sweet candy factory, compete in the
Confectionery Association's annual contest,
they unexpectedly become friends and uncover
secrets about themselves during the process.
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ANIMORPHS: THE PREDATOR
by K. A. Applegate.
Marco never wanted to be an Animorph. And
he definitely didn't want to be one of a handful
of kids who are the planet's only defense against
a secret alien army. But something big is about
to change for Marco. Something that could
finally give him a reason to fight.
• Order # J4668
MURDER AT MIDNIGHT
by Avi.
A plot to overthrow King Claudio is brewing
in the Kingdom of Pergamontio. Scholarly
Mangus the magician—along with his
street-smart and faithful new servant boy,
Fabrizio—have been marked as easy scapegoats
for the traitor lurking within the king's court.
Together, these two unlikely partners must gather clues to solve
the mystery and prove their innocence before the stroke of
midnight...or face death!
• Order # J4670
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Books: Children
FRAMED
by Gordon Korman.
Griffin Bing's new principal doesn't like him.
And Griffin doesn't like the boot camp football
atmosphere the new principal has brought.
Griffin manages to stay out of trouble -- until
a Super Bowl ring disappears from the school's
display case, with Griffin's retainer left in its
place. Griffin has been framed!
• Order # J4671
THE WISH STEALERS
by Tracy Trivas.
Sixth-grader Griffin Penshine has always believed
wishes can come true, and so when a strange
woman curses her with a box of pennies, Griffin
fears her evil desires will come true until she
returns each penny to the person who first
wished upon it.
• Order # J4711
DOLPHIN TALE:
THE JUNIOR NOVEL
by Adapted by Gabrielle Reyes.
One morning, Sawyer spots a bottlenose dolphin
thrashing on the beach. The dolphin's tail has
been damaged by a crab trap, and it's up to
Sawyer to save his new friend.
THEA STILTON
AND THE ICE TREASURE
by Geronimo Stilton.
The Thea Sisters travel to Alaska for a conference
held by the Green Mice, a ecological association. While there, the Thea Sisters discover that
someone is upsetting the ecosystem by blowing
up the ice with explosives! Can the Thea Sisters
stop the destruction and save the ice?
• Order # J4701
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BERYL: A PIG'S TALE
by Jane Simmons.
When Beryl decides to look for a family that
will love her the way she is, from her pig nose
to her curly tail, she bravely sets off on a journey
that will change her life forever.
• Order # J4685
MUDSHARK
by Gary Paulsen.
Principal Wagner confidently deals with a
faculty washroom crisis, a psychic parrot, and a
terrorizing gerbil, but when sixty-five erasers go
missing, he enlists the help of the school's best
problem solver and locator of lost items, twelveyear-old Lyle Williams, aka Mudshark.
• Order # J4689
WAY DOWN DEEP
by Ruth White.
In the West Virginia town of Way Down Deep
in the 1950s, a foundling called Ruby June is
happily living with Miss Arbutus at the local
boardinghouse when suddenly, after the arrival
of a family of outsiders, the mystery of Ruby's
past begins to unravel.
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or will he?
MOUSE AND MOLE:
A WINTER WONDERLAND
by Theodor Seuss Geisel.
Mouse is lonely. But Mole does not want to
go outside. Too cold! Ice skating and sledding
just aren't as fun for one. Then she gets an
idea—a Sno-Mole might do the trick! Mole
won't be needing his hat or scarf or mittens...
• Order # J4673
HAMSTER MAGIC
(Magical Mix-Ups #1)
by Lynne Jonell.
When the Willows move into a new house,
Celia, the youngest of four children, traps an
enchanted hamster, who reluctantly agrees to
grant the children one wish in exchange for
his freedom.
• Order # J4724
SCHOLASTIC YEAR
IN SPORTS 2012
by Scholastic.
Scholastic Year in Sports gives you an in-depth
look at all of the hottest stars and most
memorable moments from the past sports
season. Relive the drama, the excitement,
and the victories—plus a few of the losses!
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Books: Teens
The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica
HERE, THERE BE DRAGONS
(Book 1)
by James A. Owen.
Three young men are entrusted with the
Imaginarium Geographica, an atlas of
fantastical places to which they travel in
hopes of defeating the Winter King whose
bid for power is related to the First World
War raging in the Real World.
• Order # J4773
THE SEARCH FOR THE RED
DRAGON (Book 2)
by James A. Owen.
Nine years after they came together to defeat
the Winter King, John, Jack, and Charles
return to the Archipelago of Dreams and face
a new challenge involving the Lost Boys and
giants.
• Order # J4771
THE INDIGO KING (Book 3)
by James A. Owen.
When, in 1931, there is a breach between
this world and the Archipelago of Dreams,
John and Jack, two of the Caretakers of the
Imaginarium Geographica, must race through
history using a time travel device left by Jules
Verne, and discover the identity of the
Cartographer.
• Order # J4745
THE SHADOW DRAGONS (Book 4)
by James A. Owen.
The Winter King's Shadow, having gained
control of the doors from the Keep of Time
and of an army of Dragon Shadows, plans to
use the turmoil of World War II to take over
both worlds, but all caretakers, past and
present, come together to stop him.
• Order # J4746
THE DRAGON'S APPRENTICE
(Book 5)
by James A. Owen.
Seven years after facing the Dragon Shadows,
John, Jack, and Charles return to the Archipelago of Dreams but their reunion with old
friends is spoiled by the threat of promordial
Shadow Echthroi and the apparent splintering
of Time itself, and they set out on a new quest
in which success and failure each carry a high cost.
• Order # J4752
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INEXCUSABLE
by Chris Lynch.
Keir is a good guy. He is a senior in high
school, well liked, and respected by his friends
and family. So how could he be a rapist? Yet
that is what Gigi, the love of his life, says he is.
Keir doesn’t understand. He loves Gigi. He
would never do anything to hurt her. But
apparently, he has.
• Order # J4728
TANTALIZE
by Cynthia Leitich Smith.
As a hybrid werewolf, Kieren is destined to join
an urban Wolf pack and learn to master his
shift. Soon, he'll leave everything behind: home, school, his family, and Quincie, his
human best friend...who's beginning to be
a whole lot more than a friend. For years,
Kieren has managed to keep his desires—and
his wolf—at bay. But when the chef at Quincie's family
restaurant is brutally murdered, Kieren resolves to be there
for her, even if it means being framed.
• Order # J4733
FOREVER
by Maggie Stiefvater.
In Maggie Stiefvater's SHIVER, Grace and
Sam found each other. In LINGER, they
fought to be together. Now, in FOREVER,
the stakes are even higher than before. Wolves
are being hunted. Lives are being threatened.
And love is harder and harder to hold on to as
death comes closing in.
• Order # J4720
TRUANCY
by Isamu Fukui.
In the City, where an iron-fisted Mayor's
goal is to perfect control through education,
fifteen-year-old Tack is torn between a growing
sympathy for the Truancy, an underground
movement determined to bring down the
system at any cost, and the desire to avenge
a death caused by a Truant.
• Order # J4667
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RADIANT SHADOWS
by Melissa Marr.
Ani, a half-mortal driven by her hungers, and
Devlin, faery assassin and brother to the High
Queen, have reason to fear one another even as
they are drawn together to save all of Faerie.
• Order # J4702
Books: Teens
BLESSED
by Cynthia Leitich Smith.
Even as teenaged Quincie Morris adjusts to her
appetites as a neophyte vampire, she must clear
her true love, the hybrid-werewolf Kieren, of
murder charges, thwart the apocalyptic ambition
of Bradley Sanguini, the vampire-chef who
"blessed" her, and keep her dead parents'
restaurant up and running before she loses
her own soul.
• Order # J4782
HOW I LIVE NOW
by Meg Rosoff.
Fifteen-year-old New Yorker Daisy is sent to
live in the English countryside with cousins
she's never met. When England is attacked
and occupied by an unnamed enemy, the
cousins find themselves on their own. Power
fails, systems fail. As they grow more isolated,
the farm becomes a kind of Eden, with no
rules. Until the war arrives in their midst.
• Order # J4699
IMAGINARY GIRLS
by Nova Ren Suma.
Two years after sixteen-year-old Chloe
discovered classmate London's dead body
floating in a Hudson Valley reservoir, she
returns home to be with her devoted older
sister Ruby, a town favorite, and finds that
London is alive and well, and that Ruby may
somehow have brought her back to life and
persuaded everyone that nothing is amiss.
• Order # J4787
THE ASK AND THE ANSWER
by Patrick Ness.
Fleeing before a relentless army, Todd has
carried a desperately wounded Villa right into
the hands of their worst enemy, Mayor Prentiss. Immediately separated from Viola and
imprisoned, Todd is forced to learn the ways
of the Mayor's terrifying new order. But
everything is shrouded in secrets. Where is
Viola? Is she even still alive?
• Order # J4686
ESCAPE FROM HOME
by Avi.
It's 1851. Fifteen-year-old Maura O'Connell
and her twelve-year-old brother Patrick are
about to set sail on an epic voyage to America
to flee the brutal poverty of Ireland and to be
reunited with their father. Eleven-year-old
Laurence Kirkle, runs away from home to
escape his cruel older brother and start a new
life in a new world. All three children face nothing but obstacles
along the way. It seems that none of them will get out of the
port city of Liverpool until fate brings them together.
• Order # J4785
FULLMETAL ALCHEMIST (Vol. 1)
by Hiromu Arakawa.
Alchemy: the mystical power to alter the
natural world. Edward is an agent of the
government, a slave of the military-alchemical
complex, using his unique powers to obey
orders...even to kill. Except his powers aren't
unique. The world has been ravaged by the
abuse of alchemy. And in pursuit of the
ultimate alchemical treasure, the Philosopher's Stone, their
enemies are even more ruthless than they are.
• Order # J4665
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THE AMULET OF SAMARKAND
(The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1)
by Jonathan Stroud.
Nathaniel, a magician's apprentice, summons
up the djinni Bartimaeus and instructs him to
steal the Amulet of Samarkand from the powerful
magician Simon Lovelace.
• Order # J4775
THE GOLEM'S EYE
(The Batimaeus Trilogy, Book 2)
by Jonathan Stroud.
In their continuing adventures, magician's
apprentice Nathaniel, now fourteen years old,
and the djinni Bartimaeus travel to Prague to
locate the source of a golem's power before it
destroys London.
• Order # J4784
THE LAST SUMMER
OF THE DEATH WARRIORS
by Francisco X. Stork.
Francisco X. Stork has written another
ambitious portrait of a complex teen, one that
investigates the large considerations of life and
death, love and hate, and faith and doubt.
• Order # J4795
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Books: Fiction
QUINN
by Iris Johansen.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Iris
Johansen explores the darkest corners of the
human heart as forensic sculptor Eve Duncan
closes in on the killer who stole her daughter
so many years ago.
• Order # F6710
SECRETS OF THE LOST SUMMER
by Carla Neggers.
Dylan McCaffrey's ramshackle house is an
inheritance he never counted on. It also holds
the key to a generations-old lost treasure he
can't resist…any more than he can resist his
new neighbor Olivia Frost. Against this
breathtaking landscape, Dylan and Olivia
pursue long-buried secrets and discover a mystery wrapped
in a love story…past and present.
• Order # F6811
ECLIPSE:
A NOVEL OF LEWIS AND CLARK
by Richard S. Wheeler.
In Eclipse, Richard S. Wheeler has written a
tour de force novel, an exploration of triumph
and tragedy told in the authentically rendered
voices of the two greatest American explorers.
• Order # F6799
RAVEN STRIKE
by Dale Brown and Jim DeFelice.
In the blistering heat of the Sudan, the CIA
has gone rogue. On the trail of a notorious
terrorist, Agency operatives have overstepped
their sanctioned boundaries. And now the
ultimate weapon has fallen into the wrong
hands.
• Order # F6792
THE DAWN COUNTRY
by Kathleen O'Neal and W. Michael Gear.
Six hundred years ago in what would become
the northeastern United States, five Iroquois
nations were locked in bitter warfare. The epic
tale that began in People of the Longhouse
continues in this second book of the Longhouse quartet about the founding of the
Iroquois Confederacy and the great peacemaker known as
Dekanawida.
• Order # F6731
THE JEFFERSON KEY
by Steve Berry.
Four presidents of the United States have
been assassinated—in 1865, 1881, 1901, and
1963—each murder seemingly unrelated. But
what if those presidents were all killed for the
same shocking reason: a clause contained in
the United States Constitution?
• Order # F6768
BORN OF SHADOWS
by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
For Caillen Dagan, a defiant soldier of fortune,
survival isn't a right, it's a brutal daily battle. Moving through the Ichidaian universe like a
wraith, his brushes with the law and death are
legendary. But when an act of rare heroism
reveals his hidden birthright, he's forced into
a world much more dangerous than the bloody streets where
he was raised—one of obscene wealth and lethal politics.
• Order # F6767
MR. AND MISS ANONYMOUS
by Fern Michaels.
Like many college students struggling to get
by, Lily Madison and Peter Kelly help pay for
tuition by making donations to a local fertility
clinic. One day they meet each other at the
clinic and find they have more in common
than their mutual attraction, like the odd
feeling all is not as it seems at the clinic.
• Order # F6757
BONNIE
by Iris Johansen.
With the help of her beloved Joe Quinn and
CIA Agent Catherine Ling, Eve Duncan has
come closer than ever to the truth about her
missing daughter Bonnie. But the deeper she
digs, the more she realizes that Bonnie’s father
is a key player in solving this monstrous
puzzle. And that Bonnie’s disappearance was not as random
as everyone had always believed.
• Order # F6776
LETHAL JUSTICE
by Fern Michaels.
The women of the Sisterhood are fun, smart,
sassy, and determined to get their way every
time. But most of all, they are the best friends
a woman wants by her side in good times and
bad. Meeting once again in Myra Rutledge's
beautiful Virginia home, they're ready to face
a new challenge and right a vicious wrong.
• Order # F6777
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CRESCENT DAWN
by Clive Cussler & Dirk Cussler.
In A.D. 327, a Roman galley barely escapes a
pirate attack with its extraordinary cargo. In
1916, a British warship mysteriously explodes
in the middle of the North Sea. In the present
day, a cluster of important mosques in Turkey
and Egypt are wracked by explosions. Does
anything tie them together? NUMA director Dirk Pitt is
about to find out.
TRADER OF SECRETS
by Steve Martini.
Paul Madrini—along with his companion,
Joselyn Cole, and his law partner, Harry Hinds—
must venture into the vortex of international
terror in search of an ice-cold killer and a
trader of secrets before the ultimate weapon
of mass destruction sets the world ablaze.
• Order # F6780
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PRIVATE
by James Patterson.
Jack Morgan is already deep into the investigation of a multi-million dollar NFL gambling
scandal and the unsolved slayings of 18
schoolgirls when he learns of a horrific murder
close to home: his best friend's wife, Jack's
former lover, has been killed. It nearly pushes
him over the edge. Instead, Jack pushes back and devotes all
of Private's resources to tracking down her killer.
• Order # F6499
DEEP BLACK: DEATH WAVE
by Stephen Coonts.
In Central Asia, a dangerous shipment has
vanished. Twelve nuclear warheads—with a
combined power greater than the Hiroshima
bomb—have been stolen by a deadly new
alliance of international terrorists. Their plan:
Use man-made weapons to trigger a devastating
natural catastrophe—the largest tsunami the world has ever seen.
• Order # F6738
CARTE BLANCHE
by Jeffery Deaver.
A Night Action alert calls James Bond away
from dinner with a beautiful woman.
Headquarters has decrypted an electronic
whisper about an attack scheduled for later
in the week: Casualties estimated in the
thousands, British interests adversely affected.
And Agent 007 has been given carte blanche to do whatever it
takes to fulfill his mission.
• Order # F6779
BEL-AIR DEAD
by Stuart Woods.
Stone Barrington discovers that all the Botox
in Bel-Air can't keep its biggest power players
from cracking under pressure.
• Order # F6736
FATAL ERROR
by J. A. Jance.
An internet lothario is murdered in cold blood. Police immediately focus their investigation
on the victims whose broken hearts he left in
his virtual wake. Can Ali Reynolds prove a
former colleague's innocence before a remorseless
killer decides it's time to pull the plug...on her?
• Order # F6766
INNOCENT
by Scott Turow.
The sequel to the genre-defining, landmark
bestseller Presumed Innocent, INNOCENT
continues the story of Rusty Sabich and
Tommy Molto who are, once again, twenty
years later, pitted against each other in a
riveting psychological match after the
mysterious death of Rusty's wife.
• Order # F6769
DAMAGE
by John Lescroart.
When Ro Curtlee was convicted of rape and
murder, the fallout against those responsible
for putting him behind bars—including
detective Abe Glitsky—was uncompromising. That's because the Curtlee family is among
the Bay Area's most powerful billionaires. When a retrial ends in Ro's release, it appears his need for retribution isn't over. And this time, Glitsky's in the crosshairs.
• Order # F6783
THE OUTLAWS
by W.E.B Griffin.
The former Presidential Agent's Office of
Organizational Analysis has been disbanded.
Charley Castillo and his colleagues have retired,
and there is an adversarial Commander-inChief in the Oval Office. But just because
Castillo is out of the government doesn't
mean he's out of business. And when a barrel of nightmarishly
lethal material is shipped to an Army medical lab, Castillo
knows that the people behind it are just getting started.
• Order # F6771
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Books: Fiction
9TH JUDGMENT
by James Patterson.
With two deranged killers on the loose
Detective Lindsay Boxer calls on the Women's
Murder Club to help her stop the insane killers. But someone is leaking information to the
press—details that only those on the inside
could know. As allegations fly that Lindsay is
the source, she has to wonder—how much she can trust her
closest friends?
• Order # F6814
THE MEDUSA AMULET
by Robert Masello.
A brilliant but skeptical young scholar named
David Franco embarks on a quest to recover a
legendary artifact: a beautifully carved amulet
that was created by Benvenuto Cellini, the
master artisan of Renaissance Italy. What
begins as a simple investigation quickly spirals
into a twisting, turning tale of suspense and intrigue.
• Order # F6957
THOSE IN PERIL
by Wilbur Smith.
In this nail-biting tale of adventure, bestselling
author Wilbur Smith brings his matchless
storytelling to bear on the violent, ruthless
world of twenty-first-century piracy.
INTO THE DARKNESS
by V. C. Andrews.
Bestselling author V.C. Andrews portrays her
most romantic couple since Troy and Heaven
in the Casteel series…in this twisting tale of
desire and obsession, reality and dreams.
• Order # F6833
• Order # F6937
THE RED QUEEN
by Philippa Gregory.
Philippa Gregory's enthralling new novel
brings to life a proud and determined woman
who believes that she alone is destined to
shape the course of history.
LIVE WIRE
by Harlan Coben.
When Myron Bolitar gets involved in the
family drama of his former tennis star client
and her rock star husband, he discovers secrets
about his own family, specifically his brother,
who abandoned the Bolitars long ago. As
Myron races to locate his missing brother
while their father clings to life, he must face
the lies that led to their estrangement—including the ones told
by Myron himself.
• Order # F6828
NOW YOU SEE HER
by Joy Fielding.
New York Times bestselling author Joy Fielding
tells an unforgettable story of a newly divorced
woman attempting to heal her heartache, only
to find herself on a desperate search for her
daughter.
• Order # F6964
THE JUNGLE
by Clive Cussler.
Clive Cussler's tales of the Oregon and its crew
have made fans of hundreds of thousands of
readers. And in this latest adventure, a devastating
weapon of unbelievable power is sought by a
man of unstoppable greed and ambition.
• Order # F6967
ROGUE WARRIOR:
DOMINO THEORY
by Richard Marcinko & Jim DeFelice.
When the Rogue Warrior travels to India to
help supervise security arrangements for the
upcoming Commonwealth Games, he and his
team find themselves up to their skivvies in
terrorists of all types—Pakistanis. But it’s not
just the Games that are being targeted for disruption—Demo
Dick and his young bucks uncover a plot to steal all seventy
nuclear warheads the Indians have amassed for war against
the Pakistanis.
• Order # F6819
AGAINST ALL ENEMIES
by Tom Clancy.
In one deafening terrorist explosion, Max
Moore's entire CIA team fell to their bloody
deaths. Barely surviving himself, the ex-Navy
SEAL vowed vengeance, but he never suspected
that his hunt for culprits would lead him to
competing drug cartels battling for supremacy
in the shadows of the US-Mexican border.
• Order # F6820
• Order # F6960
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THE DEVIL'S LIGHT
by Richard North Patterson.
Richard North Patterson delivers a startling
and prescient thriller of international suspense
infused with real-life information about an Al
Qaeda nuclear plot—and a CIA officer's race
to change the fate of the world.
• Order # F6888
Books: Fiction
COLD VENGEANCE
by Preston & Child.
Devastated by the discovery that his wife, Helen,
was murdered, Special Agent Pendergast must
have retribution. As he stalks his wife's betrayers,
he is also forced to dig further into Helen's
past. And he is stunned to learn that Helen may
have been a collaborator in her own murder.
THE BLOOD OF PATRIOTS
by William W. Johnstone & J. A. Johnstone.
The acclaimed authors of Home Invasion and
Border War unload the explosive story of the
deadliest conspiracy against the U.S. in
American history—and in our very own back
yard.
A PAINTED HOUSE
by John Grisham.
Until that September of 1952, Luke Chandler
had never kept a secret or told a single lie. But in the long, hot summer of his seventh
year, two groups of migrant workers—and
two very dangerous men—came through the
Arkansas Delta to work the Chandler cotton
farm. And suddenly mysteries are flooding Luke’s world.
HOT WATER
by Erin Brockovich.
Environmental activist AJ Palladino has been
asked to help solve a potentially catastrophic
case involving a nuclear power plant in South
Carolina that is plagued by a series of unexplained
mishaps. Soon AJ's simple business trip turns
disastrous as she uncovers the source of the
plant's accidents and, after an approaching hurricane prevents
her from returning home, her son disappears. Can AJ save the
community and her son in time?
• Order # F6812
• Order # F6934
ROBERT LUDLUM'S
THE LAZARUS VENDETTA
by Robert Ludlum.
The Lazarus Movement, the dominant force
in the eco-conscious, “anti-technology” protest
movement, has sent rumblings down the halls
of the world's intelligence agencies. Led by a
mysterious, never-seen figure known only as
Lazarus, this increasingly prominent group is believed by some
to be preparing a bold and deadly strike.
• Order # F6951
I'LL WALK ALONE
by Mary Higgins Clark.
Alexandra “Zan” Moreland, a gifted interior
designer, is haunted by the disappearance of
her son two years ago from Central Park.
Now, on what would be Matthew’s fifth
birthday, she is terrified to discover that not
only is somebody using her credit cards and
manipulating her financial accounts but photos have surfaced
that seem to implicate her in the kidnapping.
• Order # F6891
THE JURY
by Fern Michaels.
For years, Paula Woodley has suffered the
broken bones and shattered self-esteem caused
by an abusive marriage. But what can she do?
Her high-profile, Washington power-broker
husband is not a man to be crossed. Or so
he thinks. The Sisterhood may not be an
organization found in any of his memos, but he’s about to
take a meeting with them – and they’ll be setting the agenda.
• Order # F6890
• Order # F6898
THE GIRL WHO
KICKED THE HORNET'S NEST
by Steig Larsson.
Lisbeth Salander lies in critical condition in a
Swedish hospital, a bullet in her head. If and
when she recovers, she'll stand trial for three
murders. With the help of Mikael Blomkvist,
she'll need to identify those in authority who
have allowed the vulnerable, like herself, to suffer abuse and
violence. And, on her own, she'll seek revenge—against the
man who tried to kill her and against the corrupt government
institutions that nearly destroyed her life.
• Order # F6885
PORTRAIT OF A SPY
by Daniel Silva.
It was supposed to be the start of a pleasant
weekend in London for master art restorer and
spy Gabriel Allon and his wife, Chiara. But a
deadly pair of bombings in Paris and Copenhagen
has already marred this autumn day. Then,
before he can stop a man he suspects is about
to launch a third attack in Covent Garden, Gabriel is knocked to
the pavement—and he can only watch helplessly as the
nightmare unfolds.
• Order # F6949
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DEADLY SINS
by Kylie Brant.
An unknown assassin has appointed himself
judge, jury, and executioner, brutally taking
out high-level human targets citywide. It's just
the kind of case that will test the resolve of a
tough FBI agent like Jaid Marlowe. Especially
when her new partner is Adam Raiker, Jaid's
former colleague-and ex-lover.
• Order # F6511
THE GEMEL RING
by Betty Neels.
Charity Dawson loved her job, but there was
one problem. Like the other members of St.
Simon's nursing staff, she had to put up with
the arrogant Dr. Everard van Tijlen. And when
she discovered that his exorbitant fees funded a
playboy lifestyle, Charity decided that he needed
to be taken down a peg—and she knew just how to do it!
• Order # F6532
RED'S HOT COWBOY
by Carolyn Brown.
He wasn't looking for trouble. But when the
cops are knocking on your door, trouble's
definitely found you. And this is where Wil
Marshall finds himself after checking in to the
Longhorn Inn. It could all be a big mistake,
but Wil's not getting much sleep. Then the
motel owner—who is drop dead gorgeous and feisty to boot—
saves him from an even worse night behind bars. Now he owes
her one, big time.
• Order # F6510
CHERI ON TOP
by Susan Donovan.
BFFs Cheri and Candy left Bigler, North Carolina for Tampa. There Cheri made a fortune,
but currently is broke. Her grandfather asks
her to become publisher of the family-owned
newspaper the Bigler Bugle. Just one catch—
she'll become the boss of her high school crush
—and former brother-in-law—who might have the power to
crush her all over again.
• Order # F6567
REVENGE AT BELLA TERRA
by Christina Dodd.
Ruthless Eli Di Luca hides the torment of his
past beneath a facade of iron control. No one
suspects the anguish he suffers or the reasons
why he has sworn never to marry. Only
blackmail could change his mind.
• Order # F6600
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A NIGHT TO SURRENDER
by Tessa Dare.
Welcome to Spindle Cove, where the ladies
with delicate constitutions come for the sea
air, and men in their prime are nowhere to
be found. Victor Bramwell, the new Earl of
Rycliff, knows he doesn't belong here, but he
has orders to gather a militia. It's a simple
mission, made complicated by the spirited, exquisite Susanna
Finch who is determined to save her personal utopia from the
invasion of Bram's makeshift army.
• Order # F6593
1105 YAKIMA STREET
by Debbie Macomber.
Bruce Peyton's pregnant wife Rachel has left
him. She says she can't handle the stress of
their household anymore. Bruce's thirteenyear-old daughter, Jolene, is jealous of her and
claims Rachel ruined everything. How can
Bruce get Rachel back?
• Order # F6613
NAVARRO'S PROMISE
by Lora Leigh.
The breed guaranteed Mica no harm would
come to her, but they never allowed for her
sensual fascination with Navarro, or his
unstoppable need to claim her as his mate,
in both body and soul.
• Order # F6256
IN SECONDS
by Brenda Novak.
Laurel Hodges has been on the run for the past
four years from gang members who blame her
for the death of one of their own. Sheriff Myles
King, who happens to live next door with his
thirteen-year-old daughter, appoints himself
Laurel's personal guardian. His growing attraction
to her could change his life. But it could also end his life.
• Order # F6587
ONE NIGHT IN LONDON
by Caroline Linden.
Neither wealth nor beauty will help Lady
Francesca Gordon win custody of her young
niece Georgina, saving the girl from a cruel
stepmother; she needs London’s top solicitor for
that. But when Edward de Lacey, son of the
powerful Duke of Durham, hires away the one
man who can do the job, Francesca decides Edward himself
must champion her case...if only she can melt the dashing
lord’s stony heart.
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THE DRAGON WHO LOVED ME
by G. A. Aiken.
I was raised for battle. And as the first daughter
of a warrior family, I've earned my reputation
the hard way. Yet now I fight alongside
uncivilized male Northland dragons who think
a female is only good for breeding and waiting
back home in the cave. But it's the foolish and
foolhardy who would try to stop me, Rhona the Fearless, from
doing what I do best—destroying the enemies of my kind.
BLOOD BOUND
by Rachel Vincent.
As a blood tracker, Liv is extremely powerful.
And in a world where power is a commodity
that can get you killed, Liv has learnt to survive
by her own rules. Rule number one? Trust no
one. But when a friend's daughter goes missing,
Liv is bound by a potent magical oath. She
can't rest until the child is safe. And that means trusting her
dangerous ex, Cam.
SWEET JUSTICE
by Christy Reece.
Former FBI agent Honor Stone was devastated
when her lover, Seth Cavanaugh, dumped her
after he was accused of murder. What Honor
didn't know was that Seth was working
undercover to bring down a drug lord. Years
later Honor is working as an operative for Last
Chance Rescue when Seth requests their help with locating his
missing niece. As Honor and Seth work together, their
attraction burns as hot as ever.
CANYONS OF NIGHT
by Jayne Ann Krentz & Jayne Castle.
The island of Rainshadow is home to the
mysterious, privately-owned woods known only
as the Preserve. Now, after fifteen years away,
both Charlotte Enright and her teen crush,
Slade Attridge, have returned. But will their
psi talents and Slade's dust bunny companion
be enough to keep them from getting drawn into the darkness
at the heart of the Preserve?
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INDULGENCE IN DEATH
by J. D. Robb.
Lt. Eve Dallas of the New York Police and
Security Department returns home from a long
overdue Irish vacation to a string of bizarre
murders in Robb's thrilling 32nd future cop
novel (after Fantasy in Death).
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between them.
DECEPTION
by Donna Hill.
An unhappy marriage taught Terri Powers never
to trust again. Instead, she put all her energy
into creating the successful New York advertising
agency she'd always dreamed of. Then she meets
handsome businessman Clinton Steele. Try as
she might, Terri can't fight the sensual attraction
• Order # F6577
LORD AND LADY SPY
by Shana Galen.
Lord Adrian Smythe may appear a perfectly
boring gentleman, but he leads a thrilling life
as one of England's most preeminent spies, an
identity so clandestine even his wife is unaware
of it. But he isn't the only one with secrets.
• Order # F6556
• Order # F6557
NO PROPER LADY
by Isabel Cooper.
When a half-naked woman suddenly appears
on his country estate, Simon Grenville doesn't
have time to be shocked. Demonic beasts are
hot on his heels until the beautiful stranger
unsheathes several knives strapped to her
skin-tight trousers and kills them. As he stares
at her fierce, heart-stopping face, Simon knows he's in a hell
of a lot of trouble.
• Order # F6583
THE HIGHLANDER'S HEART
by Amanda Forester.
Lady Isabelle Tynsdale's flight over the Scottish
border would have been the perfect escape, if
only she hadn't run straight into the arms of a
gorgeous Highland laird. Whether his plan is
ransom or seduction, her only hope is to outwit
him, or she'll lose herself entirely.
• Order # F6686
• Order # F6588
SERENDIPITY
by Carly Phillips.
When Ethan Barron hires Faith Harrington to
redecorate what was once her childhood home,
she is sure that getting involved with the town's
notorious bad boy will lead only to trouble. But her heart has other ideas. And so do the
townspeople of Serendipity.
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THE CAT, THE LADY AND THE LIAR
by Leann Sweeney.
Cat quilter Jillian Hart finds a gorgeous stray
cat belonging to the fabulously wealthy
Ritaestelle Longworth, who believes she’s being
drugged. Before Jillian can get to those charges,
a body turns up in the lake—and her cat
Chablis finds Ritaestelle nearby. Can Jillian’s
cats aid her in solving a mystery with decades old roots?
BONE APPÉTIT
by Carolyn Haines.
In the midst of a cook-off at a posh spa,
southern PI Sarah Booth Delaney gets
embroiled in a juicy murder in the latest
mystery from Carolyn Haines.
• Order # F6376
• Order # F6280
NOWHERE TO RUN
by C. J. Box.
It’s Joe Pickett’s last week as a temporary game
warden in the mountain town of Baggs,
Wyoming, but his conscience won’t let him
leave without checking out the strange reports
coming from the wilderness: camps looted,
tents slashed, elk butchered. What awaits him
is like something out of an old campfire tale, except this story
is all too real—and all too deadly.
• Order # F6265
MURDER YOUR DARLINGS
by J. J. Murphy.
One morning legendary wit Dorothy Parker
discovers someone under Manhattan’s famed
Algonquin Round Table. A little early for a
passed out drunk, isn’t it? But he’s not dead
drunk, just dead. When a charming writer
from Mississippi named Billy Faulkner
becomes a suspect in the murder, Dorothy decides to dabble
in a little detective work.
scandal.
• Order # F6273
THE BLACK CAT
by Martha Grimes.
Richard Jury is still dealing with the guilt
of the accident that sent Lu Aquilar into a
coma. But then he gets assigned the case of
a beautiful woman who was murdered on the
grounds of a pub called the Black Cat. And
the only witness is a black cat. The woman
is unidentifiable—but Jury is going to see that the person
responsible is known to all.
• Order # F6170
SPLIT IMAGE
by Robert B. Parker.
After a high-ranking crime figure is found dead
on Paradise Beach, Jesse Stone and Sunny
Randall realize just how much they really have
in common with their victims, their suspects—
and each other.
• Order # F6075
STATE FAIR
by Earlene Fowler.
Folk art museum curator, rancher, and
sometime sleuth Benni Harper returns with
a long-awaited new mystery that has her
attending the San Celina Mid-State Fair—
a place for caramel apples and 4-H calves,
colorful quilts and homemade jams, and
maybe just a little murder.
• Order # F6327
MRS. JEFFRIES FORGES AHEAD
by Emily Brightwell.
Arlette Montrose Banfield angered many
marriageable women when she snagged the
handsome Lewis Banfield—but were they
angry enough to poison her? Mrs. Jeffries
doesn’t mind getting her hands dirty to
uncover the greed behind her murder.
• Order # F6173
A CRAFTY KILLING
by Lorraine Bartlett.
The last thing Katie Bonner wanted was to
become the manager of Artisans Alley. But
when her business partner, Ezra Hilton, is
found bludgeoned to death, she has no other
choice. Business under Ezra has been faltering
—but was it enough to provoke someone to
murder? Only Kate can find the answer.
• Order # F6169
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SWEET REVENGE
by Andrea Penrose.
England, 1813: Lady Arianna Hadley acts
the part of a French chef in one of London’s
aristocratic households to find her father’s
murderer. But when the Prince Regent falls
ill after consuming Arianna’s special chocolate
dessert, she finds herself at the center of a
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Books: Mystery
A PARFAIT MURDER
by Wendy Lyn Watson.
When Tally's cousin Bree spots her deadbeat
ex-husband strolling the Lantana County Fair
with a fat wallet and a vixen on his arm, she
immediately files for back child support. But
when his lawyer is found dead, things get a
little sticky. Did Bree serve up a dish of cold,
sweet revenge? Or is she another hapless victim of a parfait crime?
• Order # F6392
HEXES AND HEMLINES
by Juliet Blackwell.
Lily gets called away from her vintage clothing
store to give police a witch's take on how the
leader of a rationalist society could be murdered,
surrounded by superstitions he discredited. Evidence points to dark witchcraft. Lily's
determined to use magic of her own to find
the murderer, before everyone's luck runs out.
• Order # F6405
SKEIN OF THE CRIME
by Maggie Sefton.
Fall has come to Fort Connor, Colorado, and
the cool air has inspired the knitters at the
House of Lambspun to start on their hats and
mittens—while one person is inspired to kill.
WICKED WITCH MURDER
by Leslie Meier.
Tinker's Cove, ME, has become a hotbed for
a witch's coven. Lucy Stone finds the burned
body of a man with ties to that group, and the
town threatens to go on a literal witch hunt.
• Order # F6394
• Order # F6481
TO SKETCH A THIEF
by Sharon Pape.
After a stray dog named Hobo leads former
police sketch artist-turned- paranormal private
eye Rory McCain back to his owner's corpse,
she finds herself involved in another homicide
case—not to mention the new owner of a
lovable pooch, which makes Rory's ghostly
partner, Zeke, more than a little spooked.
THE VINTAGE VENDETTA
by Ellen Crosby.
The Vintage Vendetta takes readers into
Washington DC’s corridors of power, where
Lucie Montgomery uncovers a political and
financial scandal while trying to locate her
missing friend.
• Order # F6509
• Order # F6396
GRACE INTERRUPTED
by Julie Hyzy.
On the grounds of Marshfield Manor, Civil War
re-enactors have set up camp. And what a
dedicated troupe! One of them has really been
killed.
• Order # F6399
SCARED STIFF
by Annelise Ryan.
When Deputy Coroner Mattie Winston and
her boss/best friend, Izzy, are called to the home
of waitress and part-time model Shannon Tolliver,
they find the ghoulish Halloween decorations
a bit too authentic. Among the fake blood and
skeletons is the corpse of Shannon herself.
• Order # F6494
MURDER ON LEXINGTON AVENUE
by Victoria Thompson.
When Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy is assigned
to investigate the murder of an influential man
in the deaf community-presumably because his
own son is hearing impaired-midwife Sarah
Brandt lends a hand, only to find herself
searching for a killer in an unfamiliar world
where those who can hear refuse to listen to those who cannot.
• Order # F6400
TO CATCH A LEAF
by Kate Collins.
Putting her wedding plans on hold, flower
shop owner Abby Knight is not about to let
her assistant take the fall for the murder of a
wealthy local woman.
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MIND OVER MURDER
by Allison Kingsley.
Cousins and best friends Clara and Stephanie
Quinn run the Raven's Nest bookstore in quaint
Finn's Harbor, Maine. It's where people go to
find their most coveted reads, having no idea
it's Clara who's reading their minds.
• Order # F6611
BITTER HARVEST
by Sheila Connolly.
Now that Meg Corey's apples have been harvested
and sold, she's enjoying some free time. But
when the small but annoying mishaps plaguing
her start turning sinister, Meg begins to worry
that her first harvest may be her last.
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Books: Science Fiction/Fantasy
ABLE ONE
by Ben Bova.
When a nuclear missile launched by a rogue
North Korean faction explodes in space the
resulting shockwave destroys the world’s
satellites, throwing global communication into
chaos. The United States military satellites,
designed to withstand such an assault, show
that two more missiles are sitting on the launch pad in North
Korea. Faced with the threat of a thermonuclear attack, the
United States has only one possible defense: Able One.
• Order # F6274
AT THE GATES OF DARKNESS
(Book Two of the Demonwar Saga)
by Raymond E. Feist.
In this sequel to Rides A Dread Legion, Pug and
the other members of the Conclave of Shadows
find that their defeat of the Demon Lord Maarg
bought them less time than they expected. An
unholy alliance of necromancers and demons
are seeking to open a rift, allowing demons into Midkemia, and
the Conclave must put a stop to it, no matter what the cost.
• Order # F6255
THE LEGIONS OF FIRE
by David Drake.
Far in the north, a group of magicians perform
a strange dance on a volcanic island intended to
open a gateway for supernatural creatures that
will allow them to devastate the whole Earth
and destroy all life.
• Order # F6298
VICTORIES OF THE
SPACE MARINES
edited by Christian Dunn.
From planet to planet, the enemies of mankind
will stop at nothing to expand their dominion. Worlds are shattered, and their citizens face a
desperate fight for survival. There is a hope –
superhuman warriors serving the glory of
the Emperor, standing proudly in defiance of inhuman foes.
EQUATIONS OF LIFE
by Simon Morden.
Samuil Petrovitch has survived the nuclear
fallout in St. Petersburg and hid in the London
Metrozone—the last city in England. He’s lived
this long because he’s a man of rules and logic. For example, getting involved is a bad idea. But
when he stumbles into a kidnapping in progress,
he acts without even thinking. Before he can stop himself, he’s
saved the daughter of the most dangerous man in London.
• Order # F6259
AMONG THIEVES:
A TALE OF THE KIN
by Douglas Hulick.
Drothe has been a member of the Kin for years,
rubbing elbows with thieves and murderers in
the employ of a crime lord while smuggling
relics on the side. But when an ancient book
falls into his hands, Drothe finds himself in
possession of a relic capable of bringing down emperors—a
relic everyone in the underworld would kill to obtain.
• Order # F6277
NAAMAH’S CURSE
by Jacqueline Carey.
Far from the land of her birth, Moirin sets out
across Tatar territory to find Bao, the proud and
virile Ch’in fighter who holds the missing half
of her diadh-anam, the divine soul-spark of her
mother’s people. After a long ordeal, she not
only succeeds, but surrenders to a passion the
likes of which she’s never known. But the lovers’ happiness is
short lived, for Bao is entangled in a complication that soon
leads to their betrayal.
• Order # F6290
ALASKA REPUBLIK
by Stoney Compton.
When Lieutenant Gerald Yamato of the Republic
of California Air Force bailed out of his doomed
fighter plane he had no idea he would land in a
culture that would forever change his life.
• Order # F6247
ARK
by Stephen Baxter.
It’s the year 2041. The oceans have risen
rapidly, and soon the entire planet will be
submerged. But the discovery of another
life-sustaining planet light-years away gives
those who remain alive hope.
• Order # F6317
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MORLOCK NIGHT
by K. W. Jeter.
Having acquired time machine for themselves,
the brutish Morlocks return from the desolate
far future to Victorian England to cause mayhem
and disruption. But the mythical heroes of Old
England have also returned, in the hour of the
country's greatest need, to stand between
England and her total destruction.
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DAWNBRINGER
by Samantha Henderson.
Dawnbringer is the perfect meld between classic
and contemporary fantasy, with shades of Romeo
and Juliet, told from the perspective of guardian
angels, in a world where sorcery and monsters
are commonplace.
DRAGONGIRL
by Todd McCaffrey.
Young Fiona, rider of the gold queen Talenth,
has returned with the dragons and riders who
fled into the past to heal their battle wounds
and prepare to fight anew the menace of
Thread.
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UNCERTAIN ALLIES
by Mark Del Franco.
After a night of riots and fires, the Boston
neighborhood known as the Weird is in ruins.
And when a body is found drained of its essence,
ex-Guild investigator Connor Grey is drawn into
the case against his will. And he has reason to
be wary. Because the case will lead to an explosive
secret that threatens to tear apart the city—and the world.
• Order # F6341
• Order # F6387
DEADLINE
by Mira Grant.
When a CDC researcher fakes her own death
and appears on his doorstep with a ravenous
pack of zombies in tow, Shaun Mason has a
newfound interest in life. Because she brings
news—he may have put down the monster who
attacked them, but the conspiracy is far from
dead. Now, Shaun hits the road to find what truth can be
found at the end of a shotgun.
• Order # F6369
MAGIC SLAYS
by Ilona Andrews.
Kate Daniels has quit the Order of Merciful
Aid, but starting her own business isn't easy
when the Order starts disparaging her good
name. And being the mate of the Beast Lord
doesn't bring in the customers, either. So when
Atlanta's premier Master of the Dead asks for
help with a vampire, Kate jumps at the chance. Unfortunately,
this is one case where Kate should have looked before she leapt.
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ZOMBIES SOLD SEPARATELY
by Cheyenne McCray.
Corpses of humans and paranorms alike are
turning up all over New York City. Now it’s
up to private eye Nyx to find out who—or
what—is behind this series of horrific attacks.
But it’s only a matter of time before Nyx is
drawn deeper into her darkest fears…and her
worst nightmare about meeting a real, flesh-and-blood-hungry,
body-snatching Zombie comes blindingly to life.
• Order # F6375
TERMINAL WORLD
by Alastair Reynolds.
In the distant future, enforcement agent
Quillion is living incognito in the last human
city of Spearpoint, working in the district
morgue. But when a near-dead angel drops
onto his dissecting table, his world is wrenched
apart. For the angel is a winged posthuman
from Spearpoint's Celestial Levels.
• Order # F6367
BETRAYER OF WORLDS
by Larry Niven and Edward M. Lerner.
Fleeing the supernova chain reaction at the
galactic core, the cowardly Puppeteers of the
Fleet of Worlds have—just barely—survived.
They’ve stumbled from one crisis to the next. Catastrophe looms again as past crises return—
and converge. Who can possibly save the Fleet
of Worlds from its greatest peril yet?
THE WAY OF KINGS
by Brandon Sanderson.
In a storm-swept world where history has
dwindled into myth, self-serving aristocrats
squabble over mystical weapons that render
their bearers immune to mundane attacks. The
ambitious scholar Shallan learns unexpected
truths about the present, the virtuous aristocrat
Dalinar reclaims the lost past, and the bitter and broken slave
Kaladin gains unwanted power.
• Order # F6382
EMBER AND ASH
by Pamela Freeman.
Cultural conflicts, familial obligations, and
deadly ancient magic turn lives upside down
in this intriguing fantasy from author Pamela
Freeman.
• Order # F6349
• Order # F6379
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Books: Western
.45 CALIBER DESPERADO
by Peter Brandvold.
Cuno Massey killed a pack of Deputy U.S.
Marshals, but only because they were about
to rape the women he was escorting to safety.
Thrown into a federal penitentiary, he faces a
death sentence—until the beautiful Camilla
and her cutthroat gang bust him out and head
for the Mexican border.
WAGONS WEST: MONTANA!
by Dana Fuller Ross.
In the fateful years following the Civil War, a
shattered nation comes together to rebuild the
dream that first lured them westward—the
dream of freedom. Across the snowy mountains
and grassy plains, America's best and bravest
seek out their fortunes in a land too large and
too wild to be tamed by one generation.
THE SHADOW OF A NOOSE
by Ralph Compton.
Young twins Jed and Tim Strange set out to find
their sister, who left home to avenge their father's
murder over a year ago. But when they're
accused of a murder they didn't commit, they
must go on the run to find the true killers.
SABRE'S EDGE
by Ralph Cotton.
Arizona Ranger Sam Burrack rides into Sabre
Ridge with one prisoner and a list of the man's
kinfolk wanted for robbery and murder.
Burrack doesn't want the whole clan—just the
killers. He has the entire town against him and
no hard evidence. The odds are heavily stacked
against the Ranger—but that's just the way he likes it.
• Order # F6606
• Order # F6597
THE LAWMAN: BLOOD TRAILS
by Lyle Brandt.
U.S. Marshal Jack Slade puts his honeymoon
on hold when a series of slasher murders makes
the Wild West a little wilder.
• Order # F6713
• Order # F6694
YUMA GOLD
by Steven Law.
Ben Ruby is getting his first taste of freedom,
stepping out of Yuma Territorial Prison after
being locked up for eight long years. He knows
this feeling won't last though—a wanted man is
never free.
• Order # F6524
SAVAGE TEXAS
by William W. Johnstone.
In a blockbuster new series, America's leading
Western writer captures the most violent chapter
in frontier history—in the saga of a Yankee
with a rifle, an outlaw with a grudge, and a
little slice of hell called.
• Order # F6681
BLOOD BOND: ARIZONA AMBUSH
by William W. Johnstone.
Joshua Shade is a charismatic preacher and
madman with an army of marauders. Now, the
law is taking Shade to be hanged at Yuma Prison. But Matt Bodine and Sam Two Wolves suspect
something isn't quite right with Shade's
government entourage.
• Order # F6579
AMBUSH OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN
by William W. Johnstone.
Smoke Jensen never wanted to kill, but fate had
other plans, and the Mountain Man has left
plenty of blood, tears, and fury in his wake.
Angus MacDougal, the father of one of Smoke's
victims, wants revenge. Riding up to Big Rock,
Colorado, MacDougal has decided that killing
Smoke won't be enough. He intends to bring him back to
Pueblo and hang him before a crowd.
• Order # F6581
ASSAULT OF THE MOUNTAIN MAN
by William W. Johnstone.
The kind of man for whom God created the
gun, Smoke Jensen stands as a force of will in
the brutal, lawless west. Messing with his wife
is a bad idea.
• Order # F6650
SNAKE EYES
by Jory Sherman.
The body of a sheep rancher is found headless,
with a warning from a cattle baron known as
"Snake": if the ranchers and their families
don't leave the mountains, they will all die. The dead man's cousin demands justice, so he
pays a visit to the Denver Detective Agency
and acquires the services of Brad Storm, also known as
"Sidewinder". So, armed with a new double-ought buck
nicknamed "Snake Eyes", Brad heads to the mountains to
hunt for a man just as deadly as he is.
• Order # F6721
• Order # F6714
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Books: Western
THE LAST RIDE OF JED STRANGE
by Frank Leslie.
Breaking horses in Arizona Territory, Colter
Farrow is forced to kill a soldier in self-defense,
sending him on a wild ride to Mexico where he
helps the wild Bethel Strange find her missing
father. But there's an outlaw on their trail, and
the next ones to go missing just might be them.
THE LONER: INFERNO
by J. A. Johnstone.
Drifting into New Mexico Territory, Conrad
Morgan, The Loner is turning his back on the
past. Then he rides up on a wagon train of
pioneers—and straight into an inferno of death
and revenge. Out of the heat. Into the fire.
SLAUGHTER CANYON
by Ralph Compton.
Deputy U.S. Marshal Matt Battles has to
discover why Hatfield J. Warful is gathering
every notorious gunslinger in the West at his
home in Slaughter Canyon. And if his mission
fails, it could result in a second Civil War.
THE STALKERS: THE BATTLE
OF BEECHER ISLAND, 1868
by Terry C. Johnston.
No one captures the glory, adventure and
drama of the courageous men and women who
tamed the American West like award-winning
author Terry Johnston. His Plainsmen series
brims with colorful characters, fierce battles
and compelling historical lore.
• Order # F6782
• Order # F6781
RIDERS OF JUDGMENT
by Ralph Compton.
In her guise as "Danny Duggin", Danielle
Strange has spent the past two years hunting
down the outlaws who murdered her father.
Reunited with her brothers, the twins Tim and
Jed, she plans to take her war across the border
into Mexico—unaware she's being pursued by
a U.S. federal marshall.
• Order # F6722
BETWEEN HELL AND TEXAS
by Dusty Richards.
With blood and tears, Chet Byrnes built a life
in Texas, only to have it shattered by an ill-fated
cattle drive and two deadly family feuds.
Spurned by the woman he loves, Chet sets off
for new territory. The journey won't come
cheap. And ready for any fight that comes.
• Order # F6790
• Order # F6800
MATT JENSEN:
THE LAST MOUNTAIN MAN:
MASSACRE AT POWDER RIVER
by William W. Johnstone.
In the harsh, unforgiving American frontier, in
the vast wilderness that is Wyoming, a ruthless
gang of cutthroats is ripping a bloody swath of
death and destruction through the territory. No
one can stop them...no one, that is, except for a legendary
mountain man named Matt Jensen.
• Order # F6774
• Order # F6712
THE LAST GUNFIGHTER:
MONTANA GUNDOWN
by William W. Johnstone.
Frank Morgan has one son he knows of—and
Kid Morgan has become famous in his own
right. But in Montana, Frank comes face-toface with a young man with a deadly swagger
and a stunning claim: that he's Frank's son,
too. And he's here to gun his old man down.
of steel.
BLOOD OF EAGLES
by William W. Johnstone.
Behind legendary gunslinger Falcon MacCallister,
lies a scene of horror left by outlaws who'd
ambushed a small wagon train. As he searches
the Oklahoma Panhandle for the killers, Falcon
enters a storm of greed, thievery, and betrayal
that has its roots in two long, gleaming bands
• Order # F6775
• Order # F6946
THE SECRET OF LODESTAR
by Tim Champlin.
Three bandits made off with $30,000 in gold
and buried it in secret. When the gang leader
is released from prison, ex-railroad detective
Marc Charvein follows his prey to the hidden
treasure—in a ghost town called Lodestar.
• Order # F6913
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Books: Book Club Favorites
THE WELL AND THE MINE
by Gin Phillips.
A novel of warmth and true feeling, The Well
and the Mine explores the value of community,
charity, family, and hope that we can give one
another during a time of hardship.
• Order # F6845
THE KITCHEN HOUSE
by Kathleen Grissom.
Through the unique eyes of Lavinia and Belle,
Kathleen Grissom's debut novel unfolds in a
heartbreaking and ultimately hopeful story of
class, race, dignity, deep-buried secrets, and
familial bonds.
JOY FOR BEGINNERS
by Erica Bauermeister.
At an intimate, festive dinner party in Seattle,
six women gather to celebrate their friend Kate's
recovery from cancer. Wine glass in hand, Kate
strikes a bargain with them. To celebrate her
new lease on life, she'll do the one thing that's
always terrified her: white-water rafting. But if
she goes, all of them will also do something they always swore
they'd never do—and Kate is going to choose their adventures.
• Order # F7188
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY
OF MRS. TOM THUMB
by Melanie Benjamin.
A barnstorming novel of the Gilded Age, The
Autobiography of Mrs. Tom Thumb is the irresistible
epic of a heroine who conquered the country with
a heart as big as her dreams—and whose story
will surely win over yours.
• Order # F6844
SHANGHAI GIRLS
by Lisa See.
A novel about two sisters, two cultures, and
the struggle to find a new life in America while
bound to the old, Shanghai Girls is a fresh,
fascinating adventure from beloved and
bestselling author Lisa See.
• Order # F7191
CLARA AND MR. TIFFANY
by Susan Vreeland.
Susan Vreeland excavates the life behind a
famous artistic creation—in this case the
Tiffany leaded-glass lamp, the brainchild not
of Louis Comfort Tiffany but his glass studio
manager, Clara Driscoll.
• Order # F7185
• Order # F7186
THIS IS NOT THE STORY YOU
THINK IT IS...A SEASON OF
UNLIKELY HAPPINESS
by Laura Munson.
By the time Laura Munson had turned 40, her
life was not how she thought it would turn out.
Career success had eluded her; her beloved
father was no longer around to be her biggest
cheerleader; and her husband wanted out of their marriage.
Poignant, wise, and often exceedingly funny, this is the memoir
of a woman who decided to let go—in the midst of the emotional
equivalent of a Category 5 hurricane.
• Order # F6842
BATTLE HYMN
OF THE TIGER MOTHER
by Amy Chua.
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother chronicles
Amy Chua’s iron-willed decision to raise her
daughters, Sophia and Lulu, the Chinese way
– and the remarkable, sometimes heartbreaking results her choice inspires.
• Order # F6846
UNSAID
by Neil Abramson.
In this explosive debut novel, Neil Abramson
explores the beauty and redemptive power of
human-animal relationships and the true
meaning of communication in all of its
diverse forms.
EXTRAORDINARY,
ORDINARY PEOPLE
by Condoleezza Rice.
From one of America's most admired women
comes her inspiring story of growing up at the
height of segregation in Birmingham, Alabama,
and the remarkable role her parents and
community played in her rise to the highest
levels of Washington power.
• Order # F6843
• Order # F7184
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DOC
by Mary Doria Russell.
Mary Doria Russell creatively re-imagines
Doc Holliday’s early years in this authentically
detailed, evocatively rendered fictional
biography.
• Order # F7196
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Books: Book Club Favorites
PLEASE LOOK AFTER MOM
by Kyung-Sook Shin.
When sixty-nine-year-old So-nyo is separated
from her husband among the crowds of the
Seoul subway station, her family begins a
desperate search to find her. Yet as long-held
secrets and private sorrows begin to reveal
themselves, they are forced to wonder: how
well did they actually know the woman they called Mom?
FAR FROM HERE
by Nicole Baart.
This gorgeously composed novel is a candid
and uncompromising meditation on the
marriage of a young pilot and his flight-fearing
wife, their personal failings, and finding the
grace to move beyond unthinkable tragedy.
• Order # F7183
• Order # F7194
THE PLAGUE OF DOVES
by Louise Erdrich.
The unsolved murder of a farm family still
haunts the white small town of Pluto, North
Dakota, generations after the vengeance exacted
and the distortions of fact transformed the lives
of Ojibwe living on the nearby reservation.
ZEITOUN
by Dave Eggers.
The true story of one family, caught between
America's two biggest policy disasters: the war
on terror and the response to Hurricane
Katrina.
• Order # F7182
• Order # F7193
THOSE WHO SAVE US
by Jenna Blum.
Combining a passionate, doomed love story,
a vivid evocation of life during the war, and a
poignant mother/daughter drama, Those Who
Save Us is a profound exploration of what we
endure to survive and the legacy of shame.
THE READING PROMISE:
MY FATHER AND THE
BOOKS WE SHARED
by Alice Ozma.
When Alice Ozma was in 4th grade, she and her
father decided to see if he could read aloud to
her for 100 consecutive nights. On the hundredth
night it was evident that neither wanted to let
go of their storytelling ritual. So they decided to continue
what they called "The Streak." Alice's father read aloud to
her every night without fail until the day she left for college.
• Order # F7195
• Order # F7192
WEST OF HERE
by Jonathan Evison.
West of Here chronicles the life of one small
town. It's a saga of destiny and greed,
adventure and passion, hope and hilarity, that
turns America's history into myth and myth
into a nation's shared experience.
• Order # F7189
ESPRESSO TALES
by Alexander McCall Smith.
Full of McCall Smith’s gentle humor and
sympathy for his characters, Espresso Tales is also
an affectionate portrait of a city and its people
who, in the author’s own words, “make it one
of the most vibrant and interesting places in the
world.”
• Order # F7190
Martha.
IN THE GARDEN OF BEASTS
by Erik Larson.
In the Garden of Beasts is a vivid portrait of
Berlin during the first years of Hitler’s reign,
brought to life through the stories of two
people: William E. Dodd, who in 1933
became America’s first ambassador to Hitler’s
regime, and his scandalously carefree daughter,
• Order # F7197
RAINSHADOW ROAD
by Lisa Kleypas.
Shaken when her boyfriend of two years throws
her over for her younger, self-centered sister,
glass artist Lucy Marinn is not about to be
drawn into another serious relationship—
especially not with the attractive man she
encounters on the beach right after her breakup.
Vintner Sam Nolan isn't into committed relationships either,
so a casual, no-strings affair with Lucy is the perfect thing—
until their feelings get in the way.
• Order # F6942
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Books: Large Print
DEVIL'S GATE
by Clive Cussler.
A Japanese cargo ship cruises the
eastern Atlantic near the Azores—
when it bursts into flames. A
gang of pirates speeds to take
advantage of the disaster—when
their boat explodes. What is
happening in this part of the world? (Fiction)
PRIVATE: #1 SUSPECT
by James Patterson.
PRIVATE director Jack Morgan
is accused of a horrible murder—
and not even his own world-class
investigators can prove he didn't
do it. (Fiction)
• Order # F6746
BETTY & FRIENDS
by Betty White.
Betty & Friends is the passion
project Betty White has been
working on for more than a
decade—a love letter to zoos
and to the animals in them.
(Non-Fiction)
• Order # F6744
THE LEOPARD
by Jo Nesbo.
Two young women are found
murdered in Oslo, both drowned
in their own blood. Media
coverage quickly reaches fever
pitch: Could this be the work
of a serial killer? (Fiction)
• Order # F6764
EVERY DAY A FRIDAY
by Joel Osteen.
Every Day a Friday offers twentyseven chapters divided into seven
sections, all built on key points
for holding on to your happiness
and joy every day of the week.
(Non-Fiction)
• Order # F6742
THE HARVEST
OF GRACE
by Cindy Woodsmall.
Reeling from an unexpected
betrayal, can Sylvia find relief
from the echoes of her past…or
will they shape her future forever?
(Christian Fiction)
• Order # F6745
LONGING
by Karen Kingsbury.
After a long and lonely silence
from Cody Coleman, Bailey
Flanigan becomes closer to her
one-time Hollywood co-star,
Brandon Paul. Will an unexpected
loss be the turning point for Cody?
(Christian Fiction)
• Order # F6751
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• Order # F6798
STEVE JOBS
by Walter Isaacson.
Walter Isaacson has written a
riveting story of the roller-coaster
life and searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur
whose passion for perfection and
ferocious drive revolutionized six
industries: personal computers, animated movies,
music, phones, tablet computing, and digital
publishing. (Non-Fiction)
• Order # F6760
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Books: Large Print
SERVICE
by Marcus Luttrell.
A powerful story of modern
warfare and a patriotic tribute
to America's elite warriors—by
the author of the runaway #1
bestseller Lone Survivor.
(Non-Fiction)
SON OF STONE
by Stuart Woods.
Stone Barrington knows everything there is to know about the
city he loves, but he's about to
learn something new about
himself. (Fiction)
• Order # F6698
• Order # F7198
SAVAGE VENGEANCE
by Jory Sherman.
John Savage is on the trail of
a merciless killer who has kidnapped the daughter of the
woman he loves. (Western)
THE DROP
by Michael Connelly.
LAPD detective Harry Bosch
investigates an impossible murder
in the new thriller from the author
of the #1 bestseller The Lincoln
Lawyer. (Suspense)
• Order # F6748
NOW AND FOREVER
by Danielle Steel.
Ian and Jessie have been married
seven years and it seem like
nothing can damage their love.
Until Ian is arrested and accused
of rape. (Fiction)
• Order # F6743
PAYBACK
AT MORNING PEAK
by Gene Hackman.
An American film icon takes
readers on a powerful and historically dead-on western odyssey in
the tradition of Louis L'Amour.
(Western)
• Order # F6755
DEATH OF A
CATTLE KING
by Wayne D. Overholser.
Morgan Drew has created his own
Big D ranch, the areas second
largest, and has his eye on the
largest. Romances blossomed,
rivalries formed and feuds erupted. But now the Paiutes have declared war on all the
ranchers, and that will change everything. (Western)
• Order # F6868
COME HOME
by Lisa Scottoline.
Jill Farrow is a typical suburban
mom who has finally gotten her
and her daughter's lives back on
track after a divorce. But Jill’s life
is turned upside down when her
ex-stepdaughter, Abby, shows up
on her doorstep late one night and delivers
shocking news: Jill’s ex-husband is dead. Abby
insists that he was murdered and pleads with Jill
to help find his killer. (Fiction)
• Order # F7134
• Order # F6750
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A RANGER'S TRAIL
by Darlene Franklin.
Suspected of cattle rustling, Leta Derrick's
husband was murdered by the mob a year earlier. Now she is siding with the rogue ranger, Scott
Cooley and refuses to help Texas Ranger Buck
Morgan stem the tide of violence. Will their
actions fuel the fire of vengeance? Or will
Buck and Leta strike an accord that leads to
more than just peace?
BEYOND THE FARTHEST STAR
by Bodie & Brock Thoene.
In this modern-day story of betrayal,
forgiveness, and finally redemption, Adam
Wells discovers, for the first time, the meaning
of the story he's been preaching all his life...
and his desperate daughter understands what
really is beyond the farthest star.
• Order # F6952
• Order # F6817
RIVER'S CALL
BEFORE THE SCARLET DAWN
by Rita Gerlach.
In 1775, Eliza Bloom, the daughter of the local
vicar, marries Hayward Morgan, the disinherited
son of an aristocrat. The two flee Derbyshire
and land in the colony of Maryland, on the
edge of rebellion against the English king. When the Revolution breaks out, Hayward
joins the American forces. A series of hardships
test the couple's love for each other and their faith.
• Order # F6870
CHASING THE SUN
by Tracie Peterson.
When her father disappears in war-torn
Mississippi, Hannah Dandridge finds herself
responsible not only for her younger siblings
but also for the Texas rancher father recently
acquired. A marriage of convenience could
ease her predicament...but is it the true desire
of her heart?
• Order # F6855
HEART OF GOLD
by Robin Lee Hatcher.
In Grand Coeur, Idaho, the rough-and-tumble
place where her father has been called to lead
the church—Shannon Adair's not sure where
she fits in. Matthew Dubois's widowed sister
is dying and he's about to inherit his young
nephew. What neither of them knows is that
God is at work behind the scenes—and is
lovingly bringing them together to discover the true desires of
their hearts.
(The Inn at Shining Waters Series #2)
by Melody Carlson.
River's Call is the ongoing saga of three
generations of women struggling to make
sense of life and the Native American heritage
that belongs to them.
• Order # F6862
HONOR REDEEMED
by Loree Lough.
Highly skilled Search and Rescue (SAR) team
leader, Honor Mackenzie, works almost as
hard at guarding the dark secrets of her past
as she does when training SAR dogs. As for
widowed reporter Matt Phillips, not even his
former SAR work is as important as protecting
his ten-year-old twin boys. When a jumbo
jet crashes outside Baltimore, their respective jobs put them
face-to-face at the grisly scene—and force Matt and Honor to
reconsider the difficult decisions that resulted in their longstanding "single forever" status.
• Order # F6928
IN TOO DEEP (Kincaid Brides, #2)
by Mary Connealy.
He casually agrees to a marriage of convenience
...never expecting to fall in love with his bride. Ethan Kincaid proposes marriage with the
same detachment he gives every decision. Audra Gilliland accepts his proposal so she
can stop being a burden to her newly married
stepdaughter. But Ethan never expected
Audra to affect him so profoundly, and it terrifies him.
• Order # F6930
• Order # F6931
THE HEART'S FRONTIER
by Lori Copeland & Virginia Smith.
An exciting new Amish-meets-Wild West adventure
from bestselling authors Lori Copeland and
Virginia Smith weaves an entertaining and
romantic tale for devoted fans and new readers.
• Order # F6887
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MISSING YOUR SMILE
by Jerry S. Eicher.
When Susan Hostetler has a falling out with
her boyfriend, Thomas Stroll, she leaves her
Amish home and moves to Asbury Park,
New Jersey. Can a young Amish woman
find happiness in the English world?
• Order # F6923
Books: Miscellaneous Non-Fiction
FLAT BELLY DIET
by Liz Vaccariello.
Join the million-plus people who have found
the answer to losing their belly fat while eating
satisfying and delicious foods. With the Flat
Belly Diet you can: Lose inches in just 4 days;
drop up to 15 pounds in 32 days; and boost
your energy as the weight falls off!
• Order # F7122
UNDERSTANDING YOUR FOOD
ALLERGIES & INTOLERANCES
by Wayne Shreffler, Md.
Discover the most up-to-date methods for
recognizing and dealing with food sensitivities—
and living a healthier life—safely, smartly, and
effectively.
• Order # F7144
THE BEAUTY AISLE INSIDER
by the Creators of thebeautybrains.com.
In The Beauty Aisle Insider you'll discover that: Salon products are not necessarily better than
products you can buy in the store; some of the
most expensive cosmetics are made by the same
companies that make the less expensive brands,
and often the same formulas are used in both. You do not need to spend hundreds of dollars
to look and feel good.
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
GUIDE TO STARTING FRESH
by Karen Blumenthal.
Covering housing, insurance, health care,
investing, debt, taxes, wills, and more, this
book shows readers at all life stages and income
levels how to adapt and adjust their finances to
their new circumstances and get on the path to
a better financial life.
• Order # F6789
GET RICH CLICK!
by Marc Ostrofsky.
Now is the time to change your mindset about
making money, accumulating wealth, and
taking control of your financial future. Get
Rich Click! outlines proven strategies and
techniques for the Internet entrepreneur and is
full of real-life success stories about people of
all ages who have made millions online…all
just a click away.
• Order # F6797
THE WOMEN'S FITNESS BOOK
The Women's Fitness Book is like having a
personal trainer in the palm of your hand. It
includes advice on healthy eating and weight
loss; tips on motivation, setting goals, and
nutrition; instruction on how to establish and
maintain fitness levels; and questionnaires and
tests to accurately assess readers' starting point
and progress.
• Order # F7002
THE MENOPAUSE MAKEOVER
by Staness Jonekos.
Based on the latest scientific research, and
designed for both pre- and post-menopausal
women, The Menopause Makeover is a proven,
eight-step program to help you reclaim your
health—and your life.
• Order # F6818
• Order # F6977
UFOs IN WARTIME
by Mack Maloney.
It is surprising that UFOs are documented the
most in times of war. These sightings are made
by high ranking officials, soldiers, and newsreporters. Why do these sightings spike so
drastically during wartime? Could it be
mistaken aircraft? Or is someone—or
something—looking in on us?
THE 7 MINUTE
BACK PAIN SOLUTION
by Gerard J. Girasole, M.D..
With 7 easy stretches done in just minutes a
day, you can finally relieve your back pain and
prevent it from happening again. The exercises
and tips in this book will teach you how to
fight back pain anywhere, anytime, using the
equipment you already have—you own muscles.
• Order # F7003
• Order # F6725
YOU CAN HEAL YOURSELF
by Julie Silver, M.D.
Learn the most effective, up-to-date methods
for taking charge of your recovery—physically
and emotionally—with You Can Heal Yourself.
• Order # F6832
HOW HAPPY IS YOUR HEALTH?
by Sophie Keller.
Change your health...for the happier. With
these 50 tips, it's easier than ever to become
your healthiest self possible, starting now.
• Order # F6729
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Books: Cookbooks
THE GARDENER & THE GRILL
by Karen Adler & Judith Fertig.
A resourceful guide packed with tips on
container gardening, best plants for grilling,
cooking methods and simple yet inventive
recipes to maximize the flavors of the seasons.
• Order # F7076
THE TOO MANY TOMATOES
COOKBOOK
by Brian Yarvin.
This new cookbook from the author of A
World of Dumplings features over 100
easy-to-follow recipes for everything from
down-home fried green tomatoes and classic
ketchup to spicy gazpacho, and even sweet
and succulent desserts.
EAT THIS NOT THAT!
SUPERMARKET SURVIVAL GUIDE
by David Zinczenko.
With more than 50,000 food products in the
average supermarket, it’s no wonder shoppers
feel confused and overwhelmed. Luckily
they have Eat This, Not That! Supermarket
Survival Guide, the ultimate authority on
packaged foods, produce, and dairy and
meat products found in our supermarkets.
• Order # F6794
COOKING LIGHT: COMFORT FOOD
by editors of Cooking Light Magazine.
Now you can eat all the right, decadent foods
that tantalize your taste buds without
compromising your health! Cooking Light:
Comfort Food offers over 20 classic recipes
that fit into a well-balanced diet—yet no
one will guess these foods are light.
• Order # F6895
FRESH FROM THE FARMSTAND
by Gooseberry Patch.
Fresh from the Farmstand offers recipes to
make the most of everyone's favorite fruits &
veggies, from apples to zucchini, and other
flavorful ideas from the Farmers' market.
• Order # F6659
THE SEXY FOREVER
RECIPE BIBLE
by Suzanne Somers.
The Sexy Forever Recipe Bible provides a
stunning compilation of more than 400
delicious classics, updated and coded for
those with preferences for gluten-free,
dairy-free, egg-free, vegetarian, or vegan
options.
• Order # F6884
RIPE
by Cheryl Sternman Rule.
The most convincing argument for eating
fresh, organic, local food is discovering the
peak ripeness of a fruit or vegetable at the
farmer’s market or in your own garden. Ripe
teaches you how to choose your ingredients
and cook them so their true flavor shines
through.”
• Order # F7038
EVERYDAY FOOD: LIGHT
by Martha Stewart.
Everyday Food: Light features delicious,
healthful recipes, all under 500 calories. Organized seasonally so you can take
advantage of the freshest ingredients, this
book shows you how to quickly make your
favorite dishes in a way that’s light but
nonetheless tempting.
• Order # F6773
THE PIONEER WOMAN COOKS:
FOOD FROM MY FRONTIER
by Ree Drummond.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My
Frontier is a mouthwatering collection of the
simple-but-scrumptious recipes that rotate
through my kitchen on a regular basis,
including Perfect Pancakes, Cowgirl Quiche,
Sloppy Joes, Italian Meatball Soup, White
Chicken Enchiladas, and a spicy Carnitas
Pizza that'll win you over for life. There are also some elegant
offerings for more special occasions at your house.
• Order # F7065
• Order # F6772
BEAN BY BEAN: A COOKBOOK
by Crescent Dragonwagon.
More than 175 recipes for fresh beans, dried
beans, cool beans, hot beans, savory beans,
even sweet beans!
• Order # F6920
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THE FRENCH SLOW COOKER
by Michele Scicolone.
With a slow cooker, even novices can turn
out dishes that taste as though they came
straight out of the kitchen of a French
grandmère.
• Order # F6770
Books: Canning & Preserving
CANNING AND PRESERVING
by Ashley English.
More and more people have discovered what
grandma always knew: canning and preserving
supplies you with wholesome, tasty treats year
round. And this Homemade Living guide
provides all the practical, hold-your-hand
basics along with plenty of step-by-step photos.
THE JOY OF PICKLING: 250
FLAVOR-PACKED RECIPES FOR
VEGETABLES AND MORE FROM
THE GARDEN OR MARKET
by Linda Ziedrich.
Author Ziedrich goes far beyond the classic
bread-and-butters and dills with recipes that
showcase the worldwide popularity of
pickling.
• Order # F6410
COMPLETE GUIDE TO HOME
CANNING AND PRESERVING
by U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Practical, easy-to-follow guide contains virtually
everything consumers need to know about
home canning: how to select, prepare, and
can fruits, vegetables, poultry, red meats and
sea foods; how to preserve fruit spreads,
fermented foods, and pickled vegetables;
how to prepare foods for special diets, and much more.
• Order # F7306
COMPLETE BOOK OF
HOME PRESERVING
edited by Judi Kingry & Lauren Devine.
Home canning puts the pleasure of eating
natural, delicious product at your fingertips
year-round. Preserving food is as modern and
tactical as the latest food trend, and it's really
quite simple! Easy-to-understand detailed
instructions provide all the information you
need before you begin a project.
• Order # F7307
YOU CAN CAN
by Better Homes & Gardens.
All the basics are covered, from hot water
baths and freezing techniques to food safety
information and clever ideas for making gifts
from your preserves. With a wide variety of
recipes and step-by-step instruction, this book
is clear and straightforward enough for any
inspired do-it-yourselfer.
• Order # F6409
THE PRESERVATION KITCHEN
by Paul Virant.
The first canning manual and cookbook
authored by a Michelin-starred chef and
restaurant owner, The Preservation Kitchen
reveals a world of endless flavor combinations
using revolutionary ideas that bring homemade preserves deliciously to life.
• Order # F6415
CANNING FOR
A NEW GENERATION
by Liana Krissoff.
This handbook, is filled with fresh and new ways
to preserve nature's bounty throughout the year. Organized by season and illustrated with 100
beautiful photographs, it offers detailed instructions
and recipes for making more than 150 canned,
pickled, dried, and frozen foods, as well as 50
inventive recipes for dishes using these foods.
• Order # F6442
BALL BLUE BOOK OF CANNING
AND PRESERVING RECIPES
by Various Artists.
This early work is a fascinating guide to
canning and preserving food. Its 56 pages are
extensively illustrated with text and full page
photographs using the original artwork.
• Order # F6973
TART AND SWEET
by Kelly Geary & Jessie Knadler.
Tart and Sweet is the essential canning manual
for the 21st century, providing a modern
tutorial on small-batch canning accompanied
by easy-to-follow photos and instructions as
well as more than 101 sweet and savory
recipes for preserved fruits and pickled
vegetables, including jams, chutneys,
marmalades, syrups, relishes, sauces, and salsas.
• Order # F7156
• Order # F7219
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• Applications are available at your local public library or by calling
toll free 1-800-426-7323 or online at www.wtbbl.org.
• Order # T4017
RAPTURE OF THE DEEP
by L. A. Meyer.
On the very day that Jacky Faber is to wed
her true love, she is kidnapped by British
Naval Intelligence and forced to embark
on yet another daring mission—this time
to search for sunken Spanish gold. But
when Jacky is involved, things don't always go as planned. Unabridged. 720 min.
• Order # T3999
THE MAZE RUNNER
(The Maze Runner Trilogy, Book 1)
by James Dashner.
Thomas, a teenage amnesiac, wakes up in
the Glade, a fragile oasis in the middle of
an enormous maze. Here, a group of
teenage boys eke out a hazardous existence,
exploring the Maze by day and retreating to the Glade at night. No one knows how they got there; no one has ever found a way
out. Unabridged. 650 min.
• Order # T4004
THE SCORCH TRIALS
(The Maze Runner Trilogy, Book 2)
by James Dashner.
The Gladers have escaped the Maze, but
now they face an even more treacherous
challenge on the open roads of a devastated
planet. And WICKED has made sure to
adjust the variables and stack the odds against them. Unabridged. 623 min.
• Order # T4018
• Order # T4107
FIVE CHILDREN AND IT
by E. Nesbit.
While exploring the environs of their
summer home, five brothers and sisters
find a Psammead, or Sand-fairy, in a
nearby gravel pit. The Psammead is
magical and, every day, the ancient and
irritable creature grants each of them a wish that lasts until
sunset. But when an accidental wish goes terribly wrong, the
children learn that magic, like life, can be as complicated as it
is exciting. Unabridged 330 min.
• Order # T4100
THE DEATH CURE
(The Maze Runner Trilogy, Book 3)
by James Dashner.
Thomas knows that Wicked can't be
trusted, but they say the time for lies is
over, that they've collected all they can
from the Trials and now must rely on the
Gladers, with full memories restored, to help them with their
ultimate mission. It's up to the Gladers to complete the
blueprint for the cure to the Flare with a final voluntary test. Unabridged. 540 min.
• Order # T4001
THE NEVER ENDING STORY
by Michael Ende.
Bastian embarks on a wild adventure when
he enters the magical world of Fantastica, a
doomed land filled with dragons, giants,
and monsters, and risks his life to save
Fantastica by going on a very dangerous
quest. Unabridged. 840 min.
ONE DOG AND HIS BOY
by Eva Ibbotson.
All Hal had ever wanted was a dog. On
the morning of Hal's 10th birthday, the
unbelievable happens. He's allowed to
choose a dog at Easy Pets, a rent-a-pet
agency (a fact his parents keep from him).
The moment he sees the odd-looking terrier, he knows he's
found a friend for life. But no one tells Hal that Fleck must be
returned. When Hal wakes up on Monday morning, Fleck is
gone. If dog and boy are to stay together they'll have to run
away. Unabridged. 337 min.
• Order # T4034
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ALCHEMY AND MEGGY SWANN
by Karen Cushman.
Earthy and colorful, everyday life in
Elizabethan London has its dark side—but
it also has gifts in store for witty, sharptongued Meggy Swann. 263 min.
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GHOST BUDDY #1:
ZERO TO HERO
by Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver.
Billy Broccoli is new to the neighborhood,
and wants cool friends and a spot on the
baseball team more than anything. But
the one thing he never wanted is his own
personal ghost. So imagine his surprise when he ends up
sharing a room with Hoover Porterhouse, a funny ghost
with a whole lot of attitude. Unabridged. 180 min.
• Order # T4038
STORM RUNNERS (#1)
by Roland Smith.
Chase Masters and his father are "storm
runners," racing across the country in
pursuit of hurricanes, tornadoes, and
floods. Anywhere bad weather strikes,
they are not far behind. But when the
hurricane of the century hits, he will be tested in ways he
never could have imagined. Unabridged. 188 min.
• Order # T43930
THE SURGE (Storm Runners #2)
by Roland Smith.
Chase and his friends Nicole and Rashawn
have just survived Hurricane Emily, the
storm of the century, but their troubles are
just beginning. Although they've made it
to the safety of Nicole's family's farm—the
winter home of the Rossi Brothers' Circus—the floodwaters are
rising and they need to reach higher ground. Unabridged. 153 min.
• Order # T4024
ERUPTION (Storm Runners #3)
by Roland Smith.
The adventures aren't over yet for Chase
Masters and his dad. Chase heads south of
the border with his friend Nicole Rossi to
track down the Rossi Brothers' Circus—
lions, tigers, elephants and all—after a
massive earthquake hits Mexico. With a
volcano about to erupt after a massive earthquake, Chase has
never faced such a serious threat to his survival! Unabridged 214 min.
• Order # T4065
LONG SHOT
by Mike Lupica.
Pedro Morales loves playing basketball, but
he's more of a team guy than a star - that
would be Ned Hancock, the best player in
their entire town. The two boys get along
well, but their friendship is threatened
when Pedro decides to run against Ned for class president. The
election starts to affect their team, and Pedro learns who his
real friends are. Unabridged. 180 min.
FRIENDS LIKE US
by Lauren Fox.
Lauren Fox’s new novel asks us the
question at the heart of every friendship:
What would you give up for a friend’s
happiness? Unabridged. 60 min.
• Order # T4049
WHITE CAT
(The Curse Workers, #1)
by Holly Black.
Cassel comes from a family of curse
workers—people who have the power to
change your emotions, your memories,
your luck, all by the slightest touch of their
hands. Since curse work is illegal, they’re all criminals. But not
Cassel. He hasn’t got the magic touch, so he’s an outsider—the
straight kid in a crooked family—as long as you ignore one
small detail: He killed his best friend, Lila. Unabridged. 401 min.
• Order # T4007
THE GIRL WHO COULD
SILENCE THE WIND
by Meg Medina.
With a hint of magical realism and
romance, Meg Medina weaves a poignant
tale about a girl who dares to face life's
harsh truths and find power within herself. Unabridged. 302 min.
• Order # T4042
GRAFFITI MOON
by Cath Crowley.
Senior year is over, and Lucy has the
perfect way to celebrate: tonight, she's
going to find Shadow, the mysterious
graffiti artist whose work appears all over
the city. He's out there somewhere—
spraying color, spraying birds and blue sky
on the night—and Lucy knows a guy who paints like Shadow
is someone she could fall for. Unabridged. 360 min.
• Order # T4021
JEREMY BENDER VS.
THE CUPCAKE CADETS
by Eric Luper.
When eleven-year-old Jeremy Bender does
major damage to his father's prized boat,
he figures he has one way to avoid being
grounded for life: Fix it before Dad finds
out. Inspiration strikes when the boys see an ad for the
Windjammer Whirl. Sponsored by the Cupcake Cadets, the
model sailboat race pays five hundred dollars to the winner. There's just one problem: You must be a Cadet—and a
girl—to compete. Unabridged. 313 min.
• Order # T4216
• Order # T4043
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THE DEAD OF NIGHT (The 39
Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers #3)
by Peter Lerangis.
The Vespers have gone too far. They've
kidnapped Atticus, an innocent 11-yearold boy and Dan's only friend. Now Dan
and Amy are in the struggle of their lives.
Because if they can't outwit the Vespers, the unthinkable will
happen . . . Atticus will die. Unabridged. 285 min.
JEFFERSON'S SONS
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley.
The author of the acclaimed "Ruthie's
Gift" offers a fictionalized look at the last
20 years of Thomas Jefferson's life at
Monticello through the eyes of three of
his slaves, two of whom were his sons by
his slave, Sally Hemings. Unabridged. 630 min.
THE LILY POND
by Annika Thor.
Life in Sweden is challenging for a pair
of young sisters as they wait for word that
their parents have finally escaped from
Vienna, Austria as the Nazis rise in power.
There is school to adjust to, teacher
prejudice and mistrust, and the beginnings
of young love. Unabridged. 304 min.
• Order # T4016
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• Order # T4225
CLOAKED
by Alex Flinn.
I’m not your average hero. I actually wasn’t
your average anything. Just a poor guy
working an after-school job at a South
Beach shoe repair shop to help his mom
make ends meet. But a little magic changed
it all. It all started with the curse. And the frog-napping. And one hot-looking princess, who asked me to lead a rescue
mission. Unabridged. 420 min.
• Order # T4039
ABOVE WORLD (Book 1)
by Jenn Reese.
A suspenseful sci-fi escapade plucks two
children out of the ocean for a thrilling
adventure. Unabridged. 470 min.
• Order # T4036
CHOMP
by Carl Hiaasen.
When his dad takes a job with a reality TV
show called "Expedition Survival!", Wahoo
figures he'll have to do a bit of wrangling
to keep his dad from killing Derek Badger,
the show's boneheaded star, before the
shoot is over. Derek Badger, seems to
actually believe his PR and insists on using wild animals for his
stunts. And Wahoo's acquired a shadow named Tuna—a girl
who's sporting a shiner courtesy of her old man and needs a
place to hide out. It's anyone's guess who will actually survive
"Expedition Survival". Unabridged. 360 min.
• Order # T4068
• Order # T4069
IT HAPPENED ON A TRAIN
by Mac Barnett.
On a train trip down the California coast,
Steve and his best chum, Dana, are pulled
into a mystery involving a fleet of stolen
automobiles, a vanishing girl, and a
phantom train car. For a great detective,
the best part of retiring is coming out of
retirement. Unabridged. 247 min.
• Order # T4231
FOX & PHOENIX
by Beth Bernobich.
Fox & Phoenix is a charming, delightful
adventure through a fantasy China where
old world traditions mix with futuristic
technologies powered by magic flux. In
this world, Kai and Yun are on a quest to
find Princess Lian and return her to her
home city and her ailing father. Unabridged. 450 min.
• Order # T4215
THE MIDNIGHT GATE
by Helen Stringer.
It’s been two months since Belladonna
Johnson discovered she was the Spellbinder, and she’s full of questions about
her powers. When a ghost finds Belladonna and her classmate, Steve, and gives
them a mysterious map, the friends don’t
know if they should be looking for or hiding from the one
person who holds the answers to Belladonna’s powers: the
Queen of the Abyss. Unabridged. 546 min.
• Order # T4214
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ANGEL
by James Patterson.
Max Ride and her best friends have always
had one another's backs. No. Matter. What. Living on the edge as fugitives,
they never had a choice. But now they're
up against a deadly force that's racing
across the globe, and just when they need him the most—Fang
is gone. He's creating his own gang that will replace everyone—
including Max. Unabridged. 360 min.
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D.C. DEAD
by Stuart Woods.
In Washington, D.C., Stone Barrington's
investigation takes him to the highest
reaches of political power...and private
scandal. Unabridged. 450 min.
• Order # T3997
BONES TO ASHES
by Kathy Reichs.
As Tempe works to identify the skeletal
remains and cause of death of a young girl,
Detective Andrew Ryan seeks her help with
several cases involving missing girls and
unidentified bodies, raising the possibility
of a serial killer. Unabridged. 360 min.
• Order # T3998
PRIVATE GAMES
by James Patterson.
The opening 2012 Olympic Games
ceremony is hours away when Private
investigator Peter Knight is called to the
scene of a ruthless murder. A high-ranking
member of the games' organizing committee
has been killed. It's clear to Peter that this wasn't a crime of
passion, but one of precise calculation and execution. Unabridged. 570 min.
• Order # T4019
THE MOUNTAIN VALLEY WAR
by Louis L'Amour.
Holed up in a cabin in the Idaho hills, the
mysterious man who called himself Trent
wasn't looking for trouble. It came looking
for him. A trigger-happy kid named Cub
Hale emptied his gun into an unarmed
man. Then he came swaggering after Trent. Even in that
forsaken back country, Trent knew when a man had to speak
with his shooting iron. Unabridged. 420 min.
• Order # T4013
SEDUCED BY THE HIGHLANDER
by Julianne MacLean.
Suffering from amnesia, Lady Catherine is
desperate to find the truth about who she
really is. When she first lays eyes on
Lachlan MacDonald, Catherine has a sixth
sense that he holds the key that will unlock
her past. But how could she know that the passion she ignites
in this warrior’s heart could consume— and destroy—them
both? Unabridged. 540 min.
• Order # T4028
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ROBERT LUDLUM'S
THE JANSON COMMAND
by Paul Garrison.
With his commitment to doing what is
right—while facing canny intelligence
operatives, ruthless warlords, deep sea
marauders, or brutal dictators—Paul
Janson finds that his most difficult task
is figuring out if he's fighting for the good side. Unabridged. 630 min.
• Order # T4027
SLEEPWALKER
by Karen Robards.
Mikayla Lange has just dumped her
cheating boyfriend, and is hiding out at
her Uncle Nicco’s to get some solitude. Where she then interrupts thieves in the
middle of robbing Nicco’s safe. What she
finds there though, could very well put her own life in danger. Unabridged. 686 min.
• Order # T4011
GIDEON'S CORPSE
by Douglas Preston & Lincoln Child.
In ten days, a major American city will be
vaporized by a terrorist attack. And
Gideon Crew, tracking the mysterious
terrorist cell from the suburbs of New York
to the mountains of New Mexico, learns
the end may be something worse—far worse—than mere
Armageddon. Unabridged. 690 min.
• Order # T4009
77 SHADOW STREET
by Dean Koontz.
An old building, constructed on Native
American hallowed ground and with a
history of violence, becomes prey to the
supernatural in this horror novel from bestseller Dean Koontz. Unabridged. 854 min.
• Order # T4012
PRIVATE #1 SUSPECT
by James Patterson.
Jack Morgan, the founder of an L.A.
investigative firm, Private, returns home
from an overseas trip to discover the
blood-soaked body of his ex-girlfriend,
Colleen Molloy, in his bed. Whoever shot
Molloy, who tried to kill herself six months earlier at the time
of their breakup, has planted evidence incriminating Morgan. Unabridged. 450 min.
• Order # T3995
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THE LUNATIC CAFE
by Laurell K. Hamilton.
Anita Blake has fallen for the leader of a
pack of werewolves. She's survived a lot,
but this love thing may kill her yet. Unabridged. 390 min.
• Order # T4031
THE VANISHERS
by Heidi Julavits.
From the acclaimed novelist and The
Believer editor Heidi Julavits, a wildly
imaginative and emotionally intense novel
about mothers, daughters, and the psychic
damage women can inflict on one another. Unabridged. 926 min.
• Order # T4020
THE DREAD
(The Fallen Kings Cycle Book II)
by Gail Z. Martin.
Summoner-King Tris Drayke takes what
remains of his army north to fight a war he
is ill-prepared to fight, as reports from
spies confirm Tris's worst fear. A new
threat rises from across the Northern Sea: a dark summoner
who intends to make the most of the Winter Kingdoms'
weakness. Unabridged. 1290 min.
• Order # T4030
I'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER
by Sophie Kinsella.
Not only has Poppy Wyatt lost her engagement ring but her phone is stolen. As she
paces shakily around the lobby, she spots
an abandoned phone in a trash can. Finders
keepers! Now she can leave a number for
the hotel to contact her when they find her ring. Perfect! Except
that the phone’s owner doesn’t agree. Unabridged. 810 min.
• Order # T4022
A CLASH OF KINGS
by George R. R. Martin.
In this thrilling sequel to A Game of Thrones,
George Martin's A Clash of Kings transports
us to a world of revelry and revenge, wizardry
and warfare. Unabridged. 2220 min.
• Order # T4062
LEFT FOR DEAD
by J. A. Jance.
Ali Reynolds investigates two shocking
cases of victims brutally left for dead in
New York Times bestselling J. A. Jance’s
latest mystery-thriller. Unabridged. 660
min.
• Order # T4014
KILL ME IF YOU CAN
by James Patterson.
Matthew Bannon, a poor art student living
in New York City, finds a duffel bag filled
with diamonds during a chaotic attack at
Grand Central Station. Plans for a worry-free
life fill his thoughts—until he realizes that
he is being hunted, and that whoever is after him won't stop
until they have reclaimed the diamonds and exacted their
revenge. Unabridged. 480 min.
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THE WOLF GIFT
by Anne Rice.
A young reporter narrowly escapes being
mauled by a man wolf and soon finds
himself changing into a man wolf by the
light of the moon. He begins taking the
law into his own hands and soon has
police and scientists looking for him, as well as others of his
kind. Unabridged. 1050 min.
• Order # T4023
FALL FROM GRACE
by Richard North Patterson.
The mysterious, violent death of a prominent
New England patriarch exposes a nest of
dark family secrets in author Richard
North Patterson’s twentieth compelling
novel. Unabridged. 600 min.
• Order # T4061
THE LAST PLEA BARGAIN
by Randy Singer.
Assistant DA Jamie Brock vowed she would
never plea-bargain a case. But when a
powerful defense attorney is indicted for
murder and devises a way to bring the
entire justice system to a screeching halt,
Jamie finds she has little choice. To convict the devil, sometimes
you have to cut a deal with one of his demons. Unabridged. 720 min.
• Order # T4055
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DOWN THE DARKEST ROAD
by Tami Hoag.
Sheriff's detective Tony Mendez and his
team begin to close in on a suspected
killer. But as the investigators sift through
the murky circumstances of an increasingly
disturbing case, a stunning question changes
everything they thought they knew. Unabridged. 660 min.
• Order # T4006
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Fiction
THE DOG WHO DANCED
by Susan Wilson.
The Dog Who Danced is a story of second
chances and also of the power of the
human/canine bond, the amazing and
myriad ways in which dogs can touch and
make better people’s lives. Unabridged. 710 min.
• Order # T4057
AN AMERICAN SPY
by Olen Steinhauer.
With An American Spy, Olen Steinhauer, by
far the best espionage writer in a generation,
delivers a searing international thriller that
will settle once and for all who is pulling
the strings and who is being played. Unabridged. 840 min.
• Order # T4056
MONDAY MORNINGS
by Sanjay Gupta, M.D.
In Monday Mornings, Dr. Sanjay Gupta
takes us inside the veins of the patients,
the hospital, and the brilliant surgeons at
Chelsea General in a thrilling, often funny,
and sometimes heartbreaking read. Unabridged. 600 min.
• Order # T4058
THE PARIS WIFE
by Paula McLain.
A deeply evocative story of ambition and
betrayal, The Paris Wife captures a
remarkable period of time and a love affair
between two unforgettable people: Ernest
Hemingway and his wife Hadley. Unabridged. 690 min.
• Order # T4051
A PRISONER OF BIRTH
by Jeffrey Archer.
Danny Cartwright has been wrongly
accused of murder and sentenced to
twenty-two years at the Belmarsh prison,
from where no inmate has ever escaped. But the prosecution witnesses all underestimate Danny’s determination to seek revenge in pursuit of
justice. Unabridged. 360 min.
• Order # T4059
DEATH COMES TO PEMBERLEY
by P. D. James.
A rare meeting of literary genius: P. D.
James, long among the most admired
mystery writers of our time, draws the
characters of Jane Austen’s beloved novel
Pride and Prejudice into a tale of murder
and emotional mayhem. Unabridged. 600 min.
• Order # T4052
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO RAKES
by Suzanne Enoch.
When Diane Benchley decides to open
an exclusive gentleman’s gaming club, no
one is more stunned than the Marquis of
Haybury, Oliver Warren. Years ago, Oliver
and Diane shared a private indiscretion.
Now Diane threatens to reveal Oliver’s most ungentlemanly
secrets…unless he agrees to help her. Unabridged. 600 min.
• Order # T4066
A PARTIAL HISTORY
OF LOST CAUSES
by Jennifer DuBois.
Spanning two continents and the dramatic
sweep of history, A Partial History of Lost
Causes reveals the stubbornness and
splendor of the human will even in the
most trying times. With uncommon perception and wit,
Jennifer duBois explores the power of memory, the depths of
human courage, and the endurance of love. Unabridged. 960 min.
• Order # T4060
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BORN TO DARKNESS
by Suzanne Brockmann.
Destiny, a highly addictive designer drug has
the power of eternal youth. The sinister
cartel known as The Organization has begun
mass-producing Destiny, and the demand is
epidemic. But few realize the drug’s true
danger, and fewer still know the dirty secret of Destiny’s crucial
ingredient. Unabridged. 1130 min.
• Order # T4064
PHANTOM
by Ted Bell.
Counterspy Alex Hawke must catch a
villainous megalomaniac—a man obsessed
with horrifying experiments in cyberwarfare—
in this mesmerizing new espionage thriller in
Ted Bell's New York Times bestselling series Unabridged. 980 min.
• Order # T4097
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• Order # T4072
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THE MAN WITHOUT A FACE:
THE UNLIKELY RISE OF
VLADIMIR PUTIN
by Masha Gessen.
The Man Without a Face is the chilling
account of how a low-level, small-minded
KGB operative ascended to the Russian
presidency and, in an astonishingly short time, destroyed years
of progress and made his country once more a threat to her
own people and to the world. Unabridged. 630 min.
• Order # T4015
JUST ONE THING
by Rick Hanson, Ph.D.
This book offers simple brain-training
practices you can do every day to protect
against stress, lift your mood, and find
greater emotional resilience. Unabridged. 296 min.
• Order # T4033
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DO YOURSELF A FAVOR...
FORGIVE
by Joyce Meyer.
As you use this guide to confront and
resolve any anger in your life, you will find
that—with God's help—you can find true
peace. Unabridged. 360 min.
• Order # T4076
AMERICAN SNIPER
by Navy Seal Chris Kyle.
He is the deadliest American sniper ever,
called “the devil” by the enemies he hunted
and “the legend” by his Navy SEAL brothers. Adrenaline-charged and deeply personal,
American Sniper is a thrilling eyewitness
account of war that only one man could tell. Unabridged. 630 min.
• Order # T4078
STEVE JOBS
by Walter Isaacson.
Based on more than forty interviews with
Jobs conducted over two years—as well as
interviews with more than a hundred family
members, friends, adversaries, competitors,
and colleagues—Walter Isaacson has written
a riveting story of the roller-coaster life and
searingly intense personality of a creative entrepreneur whose
passion for perfection and ferocious drive revolutionized six
industries. Unabridged. 510 min.
ALL THERE IS
by Dave Isay.
In All There Is, StoryCorps founder Dave
Isay shares the most endearing, most
compelling, and most heart-wrenching
stories of love and marriage, revealing the
many remarkable paths that relationships
WHY NATIONS FAIL
by Daron Acemoglu, James A. Robinson.
Brilliant and engagingly written, Why
Nations Fail answers the question that has
stumped the experts for centuries: Why are
some nations rich and others poor, divided
by wealth and poverty, health and sickness,
food and famine? Unabridged. 1080 min.
• Order # T4063
LET'S PRETEND
THIS NEVER HAPPENED
by Jenny Lawson.
In Let’s Pretend This Never Happened,
Lawson takes readers on a hilarious journey
recalling her bizarre upbringing in rural
Texas, her devastatingly awkward high
school years, and her relationship with her
long-suffering husband, Victor. Unabridged. 510 min.
• Order # T4074
THINKING, FAST AND SLOW
by Daniel Kahneman.
Engaging the reader in a lively conversation
about how we think, Kahneman reveals
where we can and cannot trust our
intuitions and how we can tap into the
benefits of slow thinking. Unabridged. 1200 min.
• Order # T4101
• Order # T3983
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WHAT TEACHERS MAKE
by Taylor Mali.
The right book at the right time: an
impassioned defense of teachers and why
our society needs them now more than ever. Unabridged. 150 min.
Audio/Video Catalog
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Non-Fiction
WOMEN'S EQUALITY
by American Chronicles.
NPR explores the issues, struggles, and
triumphs of the American women's
movement, from early pioneers to modern
groundbreakers who fight to preserve
hard-won rights. Unabridged. 180 min.
• Order # T4082
THE TITANIC:
DISASTER OF THE CENTURY
by Wyn Craig Wade.
In this centennial edition of the definitive
book on the Titanic, new findings, photos,
and interviews shed light on the world’s
most famous marine disaster for the 100th
anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking. Unabridged. 870 min.
GREAT BY CHOICE
by Jim Collins & Morten T. Hansen.
Based on nine years of research, buttressed
by rigorous analysis and infused with
engaging stories, Collins and his colleague,
Morten Hansen, enumerate the principles
for building a truly great enterprise in
unpredictable, tumultuous, and fast-moving
times. Unabridged. 540 min.
• Order # T4123
A NATURAL WOMAN: A MEMOIR
by Carole King.
Carole King takes us from her early
beginnings in Brooklyn, to her remarkable
success as one of the world's most acclaimed
songwriting and performing talents of all
time. Unabridged. 840 min.
• Order # T4091
• Order # T4025
DROP DEAD HEALTHY
by A. J. Jacobs.
From the bestselling author of The Year of
Living Biblically and The Know-It-All comes
the true and truly hilarious story of one
person’s quest to become the healthiest man
in the world. Unabridged. 660 min.
ELIZABETH THE QUEEN
by Sally Bedell Smith.
Elizabeth the Queen is a close-up view of a
woman we've known only from a distance,
illuminating the lively personality, sense of
humor, and canny intelligence with which
she meets the most demanding work and
family obligations. Unabridged. 1290 min.
• Order # T4008
INSIDE SEAL TEAM SIX
by Don Mann.
When Osama bin Laden was assassinated,
the entire world was fascinated by the men
who had completed the seemingly impossible
mission that had dogged the U.S. government for over a decade. SEAL Team 6
became synonymous with heroism, duty,
and justice. Unabridged. 540 min.
• Order # T4087
WILD: FROM LOST TO FOUND
ON THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
by Cheryl Strayed.
Told with great suspense and style, sparkling
with warmth and humor, Wild vividly
captures the terrors and pleasures of one
young woman forging ahead against all odds
on a journey that maddened, strengthened,
and ultimately healed her. Unabridged. 780 min.
• Order # T4096
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MASTER OF DECEIT:
J. EDGAR HOOVER AND
AMERICA IN THE AGE OF LIES
by Marc Aronson.
In this unsparing exploration of one of the
most powerful Americans of the twentieth
century, accomplished historian Marc
Aronson unmasks the man behind the FBI—his tangled family
history and personal relationships; his own need for secrecy,
deceit, and control; and the broad trends in American society
that shaped his world. Unabridged. 300 min.
ONE PERFECT WORD
by Debbie Macomber.
Bestselling novelist Debbie Macomber
reveals in inspiring, moving stories that the
simplicity of one perfect word can become
profound. When Debbie took the time to
intentionally focus on a single word—such
as prayer, trust, or surrender—for a whole
year, this act changed not only herself, but those around her. Unabridged. 240 min.
• Order # T4010
• Order # T4053
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• Order # T4035
EAT RIGHT 4 YOUR TYPE
by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo.
Eat Right 4 Your Type provides a clear,
simple life plan that anyone can follow and
suggests the easiest ways to determine your
blood type. Here is a breakthrough book
that will change the way we eat and live. 180 min.
• Order # T4115
THE START-UP OF YOU
by Reid Hoffman.
The Start-up of You empowers you to
become the CEO of your career and take
control of your future. Unabridged. 390
min.
AMERITOPIA:
THE UNMAKING OF AMERICA
by Mark R. Levin.
An intellectually bracing new volume on
America's transformation and the clash
between constitutionalism and utopianism Unabridged. 540 min.
• Order # T4119
• Order # T4126
NEVER SAY NEVER:
FINDING A LIFE THAT FITS
by Ricki Lake.
Never Say Never is an inspiring, entertaining,
and down-to-earth account of one woman
who defied the odds and refused to give up. By trusting her gut and following her heart,
Ricki Lake turned an unconventional life into an unparalleled
triumph, and this memoir stands as a hopeful, hilarious, and
honest exploration of how any woman can do the same. Unabridged. 510 min.
• Order # T4110
ONCE UPON A SECRET:
MY AFFAIR WITH
PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY
AND ITS AFTERMATH
by Mimi Alford.
Once Upon a Secret offers a new and personal
depiction of one of our most iconic leaders
and a powerful, moving story of a woman coming to terms
with her past. Unabridged. 390 min.
• Order # T4118
SERVICE: A NAVY SEAL AT WAR
by Marcus Luttrell.
A thrilling war story, Service is also a
profoundly moving tribute to the warrior
brotherhood, to the belief that nobody goes
it alone and no one will be left behind. Unabridged. 720 min.
• Order # T4176
A DISPOSITION TO BE RICH
by Geoffrey C. Ward.
How a small-town pastor's son ruined an
American president, brought on a Wall
Street crash, and made himself the best-hated
man in the United States. Unabridged. 870 min.
• Order # T4186
AFTER CAMELOT
by J. Randy Taraborrelli.
For more than half a century, Americans
have been captivated by the Kennedys—
their joy and heartbreak, tragedy and
triumph, the dark side and the remarkable
achievements. In this ambitious and
sweeping account, Taraborelli continues
the family chronicle begun with his bestselling Jackie, Ethel,
Joan and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the years "after
Camelot." Unabridged. 1320 min.
• Order # T4137
THE MONEY BOOK FOR THE
YOUNG, FABULOUS & BROKE
by Suze Orman.
If you are tired of struggling to make ends
meet but don't know a 401(k) from Special
K, this book is for you. Aimed specifically
at "Generation Broke"—those in their
twenties and thirties who are working yet buried in credit card
debt and student loans—this user-friendly guide offers a clear
introduction to practical investing and money management
techniques that can turn even a dismal financial situation
around. Unabridged. 360 min.
• Order # T4142
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700 min.
WISHES FULFILLED
by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer.
Wishes Fulfilled is designed to take you on a
voyage of discovery, wherein you can begin
to tap into the amazing manifesting powers
that you possess within you and create a life
in which all that you imagine for yourself
becomes a present fact. Unabridged. Audio/Video Catalog
Video: DVD
Kids
PREP & LANDING
On Christmas Eve, a high-tech team of elves
from an elite unit known as "Prep & Landing"
ensures homes around the world are prepared
for Santa's visit. Animated. (2011) TV-G. 22
min.
THE RACE BEGINS
Follow pals, Ringo the rat and Oriole the ox as
they work together battling the elements and
their opponents to compete in the ultimate
animal race, where only one can be crowned
king. Animated. (2011) PG. 90 min.
THE ADVENTURES OF
SHARKBOY AND LAVAGIRL
w/Taylor Lautner, Taylor Dooley.
Bursting with cool, eye-popping special effects—
even the smallest dreamers can become the
biggest heroes in this entertaining motion
picture! (2011) PG. 93 min.
PUSS IN BOOTS
Lover, fighter and outlaw Puss In Boots is off on
the adventure of his nine lives as he teams up
with Kitty Softpaws and Humpty Dumpty for
the ultimate showdown with the notorious Jack
and Jill. Animated. (2011) PG. 90 min.
• Order # V5719
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THE LION KING 2: SIMBA'S PRIDE
Experience the power of "Upendi"—which
means "love"—as Kiara, Simba's strong-willed
daughter, seeks adventure away from her father's
watchful gaze. Animated. (2012) G. 81 min.
ICE AGE:
A MAMMOTH CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
It's up to Manny and his prehistoric posse to
band together and save Christmas for the entire
world! Animated. (2011) Not Rated. 25 min.
• Order # V5782
• Order # V5727
THE LION KING: 1½
Hilarity reigns in the motion picture comedyadventure that takes you way back to the
beginning before Simba's tale began...and
beyond! (2012) G. 76 min.
THE LORAX
Share in this newly remastered Dr. Seuss tale
that teaches us all to appreciate and respect the
world we live in! Animated. (2011) Not Rated.
25 min.
• Order # V5783
• Order # V5755
TOM AND JERRY:
IN THE DOG HOUSE
Tom and Jerry are at it again, but there's a new
ingredient in their classic chase recipe—just add
Spike! (2012) Not Rated. 162 min.
KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG:
COSMIC CANINE
Krypto the powerful canine crash-lands on
Earth and takes a super bite out of intergalactic
crime and criminals in four adventures from the
hit animated series. (2011) Not Rated. 110 min.
• Order # V5785
VEGGIE TALES: ROBIN GOOD
AND HIS NOT-SO-MERRY MEN:
A LESSON IN HANDLING HURT
When a greedy Prince starts stealing the
townspeople's hams, donations are down and
Robin's friends take off and decide to give
robbing from the rich a try. Animated. (2012) Not Rated. 50 min.
• Order # V5765
KRYPTO THE SUPERDOG:
SUPER PETS UNLEASHED
Krypto may be cold as steel to the bad guys but
he'll warm your heart with his loyalty to his
proud owner Kevin and his new pals. Animated. (2011) Not Rated. 110 min.
• Order # V5766
• Order # V5787
THE PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR:
OPERATION: GET DUCKY
Those wacky Penguins are back for eight
exciting egg-ventures featuring their newest pal,
Ducky, and a collection of outrageous critters. Animated. (2011) Not Rated. 92 min.
• Order # V5771
CASTLE IN THE SKY
Pazu, an engineer's apprentice finds a young girl,
Sheeta, floating down from the sky, wearing a
glowing pendant. Together, they discover both
are searching for a legendary floating castle,
Laputa, and vow to unravel the mystery of the
crystal around Sheeta's neck. Animated. (2010) PG. 125 min.
• Order # V5793
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• Order # V5794
HOWL'S MOVING CASTLE
Sophie finds her life thrown into turmoil when
she is swept off her feet by a handsome but
mysterious wizard named Howl and embarks
on a fantastic odyssey aboard his magical castle. (2006) PG. 119 min.
THE MUPPETS
w/Jason Segel, Amy Adams, James Bobin.
While on vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the
world's biggest Muppet fan, his brother Gary,
and friend Mary uncover the diabolical plot of
a greedy oil millionaire to destroy the Muppet
Theater. (2011) PG. 103 min.
• Order # V5802
SPACE JAM
w/Bugs Bunny, Michael Jordan
His Airness and His Hareness; what a team!
Michael Jordan slams, Bugs Bunny jams and a
cavalcade of Looney Tunes and NBA stars hoop
it up in the rim-rattlin', out-of-this-world, roundball romp: Space Jam. (2011) PG. 88 min.
• Order # V5795
E.T. THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL
w/Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore.
Filled with unparalleled magic and imagination,
E.T. follows the moving story of a lost little alien
who befriends 10-year-old, Elliott. (2005) PG.
121 min.
• Order # V5806
SPACE DOGS
A circus dog and a stray dog embark on an
out-of-this-world adventure to become the
world's most famous canine cosmonauts! Animated. (2011) G. 88 min.
• Order # V5797
• Order # V5810
HOP
w/James Marsden.
E.B. was destined to be the Easter Bunny, but all
he wanted to do was rock! (2011) PG. 96 min.
• Order # V5798
LIKE MIKE
w/Lil Bow Wow, Jonathan Lipnicki
Teenage rapper Lil Bow Wow makes his feature
film debut in this surefire heart-warmer about an
orphan boy named Calvin who lives out his dream
of playing in the NBA "with a little help from a
magical pair of sneakers! (2002) PG. 99 min.
HAPPY FEET TWO
Mumble was born to dance, but little Erik just
isn't feelin' the beat. When the entire nation of
Emperor Penguins is threatened, trapped by an
enormous iceberg, Antarctic creatures big and
small must work together to rescue them...and
only then does Erik find his own groove.
Animated. (2011) PG. 99 min.
• Order # V5813
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ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS:
CHIPWRECKED
The vacationing Chipmunks and Chipettes are
turning a luxury cruise liner into their personal
playground, until they become "chipwrecked"
on a remote island. Animated. (2011) G. 87 min.
• Order # V5803
STELLALUNA
This fun-filled animated feature follows a
spirited young fruit bat who finds friendship,
love and acceptance in the most unexpected
places! Animated. (2011) G. 41 min.
• Order # V5801
LADY AND THE TRAMP
Experience the thrilling adventures of Lady, a
lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp,
a freewheeling mutt with a heart of gold. Animated. (2012) G. 76 min.
• Order # V5819
REGULAR SHOW: THE SLACK PACK
Regular Show features Mordecai and Rigby, two
groundskeepers at a park whose attempts to
escape their everyday boredom take them to
fantastical extremes. Animated. (2012) Not
Rated. 137 min.
• Order # V5820
JAKE & THE NEVER LAND PIRATES:
PETER PAN RETURNS
Join Jake and his crew in search of Peter Pan's
shadow! Animated. (2012) Not Rated. 169 min.
• Order # V5816
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THE ADVENTURES OF TINTIN
Racing to uncover the secrets of a sunken ship
that may hold a vast fortune—but also an
ancient curse—Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy
embark on an action-packed journey. (2011) PG. 106 min.
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Kids
A TURTLE'S TALE:
SAMMY'S ADVENTURES
Dive into adventure and fun with Sammy the
sea turtle as he swims the oceans of the world
searching for the love of his life, Shelly. Animated. (2009) PG. 86 min.
SID'S BACKYARD CAMPOUT
Pack some food and bring your backpack,
because Sid, Gerald and Dad are gearing up for
a big adventure! They're setting up tents for a
campout in the backyard! Animated. (2012) Not Rated. 45 min.
• Order # V5821
• Order # V5835
WALLACE & GROMIT'S
WORLD OF INVENTION
From their self-built television studio, Wallace
introduces films of inventors from around the
world, and unveils some of his very own creations. Animated. (2010) Not Rated. 174 min.
THOMAS & FRIENDS
ENGINE FRIENDS
Join Thomas and his friends and learn how the
Steam Team first came together, how Percy
became Thomas' best friend, and how every
engine tries to be really useful! Animated. (2011) Not Rated. 147 min.
• Order # V5824
• Order # V5836
JEREMY FINK
AND THE MEANING OF LIFE
w/Mira Sorvino, Joe Pantoliano
A young boy receives a mysterious box as his
13th birthday draws near, and scours the streets
of Manhattan for the four keys that will reveal
the secret of his perplexing gift in this lighthearted tale. (2010) PG. 88 min.
• Order # V5827
WHERE ON EARTH
IS CARMEN SANDIEGO
The world's greatest thief is on the loose, and
it's up to you to find her! Animated. (2012) Not Rated. 860 min.
• Order # V5828
LITTLE ANGELS: ANIMALS
In this charming story, Alex and Zoe learn that
all creatures on Earth are gifts from God, and
that we have plenty to learn from them. Animated. (2021) Not Rated. 33 min.
• Order # V5837
LITTLE ANGELS: 123's
There are a dozen things to learn every week! With help from their angelic pals, Alex and Zoe
learn how to count to 12. Animated. (2011) Not Rated. 32 min.
• Order # V5838
THE SECRET WORLD OF ARRIETTY
A family of miniature people find their existence
threatened due to a forbidden friendship in this
Studio Ghibli adaptation of author Mary Norton's
beloved children's book The Borrowers. Animated. (2012) G. 95 min.
• Order # V5829
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SCOOBY-DOO! 13 SPOOKY TALES
AROUND THE WORLD
Pack your Scooby snacks! 13 classic, creepy
globetrotting episodes await. Nobody vacations
like Scooby-Doo and the gang! Animated. (2011) Not Rated. 286 min.
TIMON AND PUMBAA
SAFETY SMART: HEALTHY & FIT!
Timon and Pumbaa show students how to be
healthy and fit with their germ-free philosophy. (2011) Not Rated. 12 min.
• Order # V5831
TOM AND JERRY
AROUND THE WORLD
Tom and Jerry travel the globe by land, sea and
air in this collection of 22 hilarious adventures. Animated. (2011) Not Rated. 59 min.
• Order # V5834
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SID IN MOTION
Sid and his friends take a trip to the Science
Center to investigate how using lots of force
makes things move far and fast! Join Sid and
his friends as they explore the laws of motion! Animated. (2011) Not Rated. 115 min.
• Order # V5843
I KNOW: ANIMALS, LETTERS &
SOUNDS, VOL. 1
In this interactive adventure series, children are
taken on a fun-filled journey around the world to
learn about the animal kingdom through engaging
sing-a-longs, stunning 3D animation and a
captivating storyline. (2011) TV-G. 181 min.
• Order # V5846
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Fiction
• Order # V5780
TOOTH FAIRY 2
w/Larry the Cable Guy.
When Larry Guthrie loses his first love to the town
hot shot, he decides to win her back by volunteering with the local children at her after-school
program. But when Larry accidentally tells the
kids the tooth fairy is make believe he's sentenced
to become a real tooth fairy. (2011) PG. 90 min.
• Order # V5781
NEVERLAND
w/Rhys Ifans, Anna Friel, Charlie Rowe,
Bob Hoskins, Kiera Knightley.
Follow Peter and his gang of misfits as they are
mysteriously transported into a parallel world
overrun by ruthless pirates, magical tree spirits
and the deceitful man who will someday become
the infamous Captain Hook. (2011) Not Rated. 169 min.
• Order # V5786
IN TIME
w/Amanda Seyfried, Justin Timberlake.
In a future where time is literally money and aging
stops at 25, the only way to stay alive is to earn,
borrow, steal or inherit more time. But when a
poor, working-class man is falsely accused of
murder, he teams up with a beautiful heiress and
must figure out a way to bring down the corrupt system before
their dwindling life clocks run out! (2011) PG-13. 109 min.
• Order # V5788
FOOTLOOSE
w/Kenny Wormald, Julianne Hough.
City kid Ren McCormack moves to a small
town where loud music and dancing have been
banned, and his rebellious spirit shakes up the
town. (2011) PG-13. 113 min.
• Order # V5784
THE FIRST GRADER
w/Naomi Harris, Tony Kgoroge.
The heart-warming and inspiring true story of
one man's fight for what he believes is his right
in order to overcome the burdens of his past. (2012) PG-13. 103 min.
COLUMBIANA
w/Zoe Saldana.
Zoe Saldana plays a young woman who has
grown up to be an assassin after witnessing the
murder of her parents as a child. Turning herself
into a professional killer, she remains focused on
her ultimate goal: to hunt down and get revenge
on the mobster responsible for her parents’ deaths. (2011) Unrated. 111 min.
• Order # V5789
ANONYMOUS
w/Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave,
Joely Richardson, David Thewlis,
Xavier Samuel, Derek Jacobi.
Set in Elizabethan England, Anonymous speculates
on an issue that has for centuries intrigued
academics and brilliant minds...who was the
author of the plays credited to William Shakespeare? (2011) PG-13. 130 min.
• Order # V5790
I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT
w/Sarah Jessica Parker, Pierce Brosnan,
Greg Kinnear.
A rising finance analyst, Kate feels guilty for
short-changing her husband and two children. When she gets the opportunity to work with a
high-powered exec, the already tense family
relationship gets stretched to the breaking point and Kate has
to make some hard choices. (2012) PG-13. 96 min.
• Order # V5791
DREAM HOUSE
w/Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, Rachel Wiesz.
Will Atenton quit a high-profile job in Manhattan
to relocate his wife, Libby, and their two daughters
to a quaint New England town. But as they
settle into their new life, they discover their
perfect home was once the murder scene of a
mother and her children. (2012) PG-13. 92 min.
• Order # V5792
THE THREE MUSKETEERS
w/Logan Lerman, Milla Jovovoch,
Orlando Bloom, Christoph Waltz.
The young hero D'Artagnan and three of
France's most elite warriors battle their way
across Europe to save king and country from
a conspiracy led by deadly assassin Milady and
the Duke of Buckingham. (2012) PG-13. 110 min.
• Order # V5796
• Order # V5799
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JACK AND JILL
w/Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes.
Jack Sadelstein (Adam Sandler) has his normal
tranquil life turned upside down when his twin
sister Jill (also Adam Sandler) arrives for visit. (2012) PG. 91 min.
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PROJECT X
w/Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt.
Project X is a top-secret government undertaking
involving trained chimpanzees. Grounded pilot
Jimmy Garrett, assigned to teach the chimps how
to operate a flight simulator, discovers that his
charges are to be subjected to high levels of
radiation to test potential human endurance. (2011) PG. 108 min.
• Order # V5804
THE WITCHES OF OZ
w/Paulie Rojas, Billy Boyd, Sean Astin,
Christopher Lloyd.
The magical world of Oz and all of its inhabitants
are very real and they are coming to New York City! Dorothy and her friends are the only ones who
can stop the evil Wicked Witch of the West and
her plans for global domination. (2011) Not Rated. 164 min.
• Order # V5812
WE BOUGHT A ZOO
w/Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson.
When his teenage son gets into trouble,
Benjamin Mee gives up a lucrative newspaper
job to move his family to the most unlikely of
places: a zoo! (2011) PG. 124 min.
THE IRON LADY
w/Meryl Streep.
Meryl Streep portrays Margaret Thatcher, the
enigmatic, highly controversial figure who
becomes the first and only female Prime
Minister of England. (2012) PG-13. 105 min.
• Order # V5805
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THE LOST BATTALION
w/Rick Schroder.
Based on a true World War I story of an
American unit that was surrounded by German
troops and pounded mercilessly for days
(at times even by its own artillery) is vividly
portrayed in this film. (2002) Not Rated. 100 min.
• Order # V5807
STREET FIGHTER
w/Jean-Claude Van Damme, Raul Julia.
Based on one of the most popular video game
franchises of all-time, this martial arts adventure
stars international superstar Jean-Claude Van
Damme as a commando who leads an elite team
of street fighters against an evil general. (2009) PG-13. 102 min.
WAR HORSE
w/Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Peter Mullan.
Director Steven Spielberg's epic World War I
drama details the remarkable bond between a
man named Albert Jeremy Irvine and his loyal
horse, Joey. (2011) PG-13. 146 min.
• Order # V5815
MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE GHOST PROTOCOL
w/Tom Cruise.
Agent Ethan Hunt and his elite team go underground after a bombing of the Kremlin implicates
the IMF as international terrorists. While trying
to clear the agency's name, the team uncovers a
plot to start a nuclear war. (2011) PG-13. 132 min.
• Order # V5817
• Order # V5808
YOU'VE GOT MAIL
w/Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan.
A book chain magnate and a cozy children's
bookshop owner are anonymous email cyberpals
who fall head-over-laptops in love, unaware they
are combative business rivals. (2008) PG. 120 min.
• Order # V5818
THE DARKEST HOUR
w/ Emile Hirsch, Max Minghella,
Olivia Thrilby.
The story of five young people who find
themselves stranded in Moscow, fighting to
survive in the wake of a devastating alien attack. (2011) PG-13. 89 min.
BREAKING DAWN (Part 1)
w/Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart,
Taylor Lautner.
A marriage, honeymoon and the birth of a child
bring unforeseen and shocking developments for
Bella and Edward and those they love, including
new complications with werewolf Jacob Black. (2011) PG-13. 117 min.
• Order # V5809
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EXTREMELY LOUD
& INCREDIBLY CLOSE
w/Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Thomas Horn.
An eleven-year-old New Yorker's discovery of a key
in his deceased father's belongings sets him off
on an urgent search across the city for the lock
it will open. (2011) PG-13. 129 min.
• Order # V5822
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• Order # V5823
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GRIMM'S FAIRY TALES
w/Ricky Schroder, Bridgette Andersen,
Joan Collins.
Evil witches, beautiful princesses, a wicked
stepmother and a big bad wolf fill this collection
of Faerie Tale Theatre episodes. (2012) Not
Rated. 193 min.
• Order # V5826
LOVE'S EVERLASTING COURAGE
w/Wes Brown, Julie Mond, Cheryl Ladd,
Bruce Boxleitner.
With the bank threatening to seize their farm,
Clark Davis and his wife Ellen struggle to
support their family on land withered by
drought. (2011) Not Rated. 89 min.
• Order # V5840
RED TAILS
w/Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrence Howard.
Italy, 1944. As the war takes its toll on Allied
forces in Europe, a squadron of black pilots
known as the Tuskegee Airmen are finally given
the chance to prove themselves in the sky...even
as they battle discrimination on the ground. (2012) PG-13. 125 min.
• Order # V5841
ONE FOR THE MONEY
w/Katherine Heigl.
Katherine Heigl is Stephanie Plum in this
hilarious film for the whole family - based on
Janet Evanovich's best seller about an incredibly
average yet heroic woman who finds a new start
in the bail bond business. (2011) PG-13. 91 min.
• Order # V5844
• Order # V5845
MAN ON A LEDGE
w/Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks,
Jamie Bell, Ed Harris.
Ex-cop Nick Cassidy escapes from prison to plan
the ultimate heist: steal a $40 million diamond
from cutthroat businessman David Englander,
and in the process prove his innocence. (2012) PG-13. 102 min.
• Order # V5857
NEW YEAR'S EVE
w/Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi,
Robert DeNero, Josh Duhamel, Zac Efron.
New Year's Eve celebrates love, hope, forgiveness,
second chances and fresh starts, in intertwining
stories told amidst the pulse and promise of
New York City. (2011) PG-13. 118 min.
• Order # V5858
JOYFUL NOISE
w/Queen Latifah, Dolly Parton,
Keke Palmer, Jeremy Jordan.
Oscar nominees Queen Latifah and Dolly
Parton star in this funny and inspirational story
of music, hope, love and renewal. (2011) PG-13. 118 min.
• Order # V5859
GONE
w/Amanda Seyfried.
A desperate young woman is forced to go on the hunt alone for a maniacal serial killer who she
believes has kidnapped her younger sister. (2012) PG-13. 95 min.
• Order # V5860
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
w/Daniel Radcliffe.
Arthur Kipps, a widowed lawyer, is sent to a
remote village to sort out the affairs of a recently
deceased eccentric. But upon his arrival, it soon
becomes clear that the house belonging to his
client is haunted by the ghost of a woman out
to seek vengeance. (2012) PG-13. 95 min.
• Order # V5861
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THIS MEANS WAR
w/Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy.
FDR and Tuck are covert CIA operatives and
best buddies...until they both fall for charming
and sexy Lauren. Their friendship is put to the
ultimate test as they wage an epic battle for her
affection. (2012) PG-13. 97 min.
THE VOW
w/Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum.
Inspired by a true story, The Vow tells the tale of
a husband who must regain the love of his wife
after a coma steals the past five years of her
memories. (2012) PG-13. 104 min.
GRIMM'S SNOW WHITE
w/Jane March, Eliza Bennett,
Jamie Thomas King.
Captivating and courageous princess Snow White
flees into the enchanted forest after enormous
reptiles devour the king, and the queen plots to
kill her while seizing control of the kingdom. (2012) Not Rated. 90 min.
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THE KING'S SPEECH
w/Colin Firth, Michael Gambon, Helen
Bonham Carter, Geoffrey Rush, Guy Pearce.
When his older brother abdicates the throne,
nervous-mannered successor George "Bertie" VI
reluctantly dons the crown. Though his stutter
soon raises concerns about his leadership skills,
King George VI eventually comes into his own with the help of
an unconventional speech therapist. (2011) RATED R 119 min.
GOOD DEEDS
w/Tyler Perry.
Tyler Perry stars as a successful and wealthy
businessman who has always done what's
expected of him...until he meets a single mother
who inspires him to live the life he's always
wanted. (2012) PG-13. 110 min.
• Order # V5873
GHOST RIDER:
SPIRIT OF VENGEANCE
w/Nicholas Cage.
Still struggling with his curse as the devil's
bounty hunter, Johnny Blaze is hiding out in a
remote part of Europe when he is recruited by a
secret sect of the church to save a young boy
from the devil. (2012) PG-13. 95 min.
• Order # VR01
SHINDLER'S LIST
w/Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes.
Steven Spielberg's masterpiece ranks among the
greatest films ever made about the Holocaust
during World War II. It's a film about heroism
with an unlikely hero at its center—Catholic war
profiteer Oskar Schindler, who risked his life
and went bankrupt to save more than 1,000 Jews from certain
death in concentration camps. (2004) RATED R 195 min.
• Order # V5874
THE ARTIST
w/Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman.
The Artist is a heartfelt and entertaining valentine
to classic American cinema set in Hollywood
during the twilight of it's silent era. Love,
friendship and an exquisite story make it the
most feel good, most original film of our time. (2011) PG-13. 101 min.
• Order # VR02
CYBERBULLY
w/Emily Osment, Kay Panabaker.
When Taylor Hillridge, a pretty yet awkward
teenage girl gets a computer for her birthday,
neither she nor her mom could have ever predicted
the toll that it would take on her and her family. (2011) PG-13. 87 min.
• Order # V5875
A THOUSAND WORDS
w/Eddie Murphy.
Fast-talking agent Jack McCall has set his sights
set on New Age guru Dr. Sinja. But after a
mysterious Bodhi tree appears in his backyard,
Jack realizes he better mend his ways before the
last leaf falls from the tree or he's a goner.
(2012) PG-13. 91 min.
• Order # V5865
JOHN CARTER
w/Taylor Kitsch, Lynn Collins.
Based on Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic novel—
John Carter is a war-weary, former military
captain who's inexplicably transported to Mars
and reluctantly becomes embroiled in an epic
conflict. (2012) PG-13. 132 min.
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MIRROR, MIRROR
w/Julia Roberts.
After she spends all her money, an evil enchantress
queen schemes to marry a handsome, weathly
prince. There's just one problem—he's in love
with the beautiful princess, Snow White. (2012) PG. 106 min.
MERLIN
w/Sam Neill, Helena Bonham Carter.
Behold one of the greatest mythical legends of all
time. Sam Neill gives a spellbinding performance
as Merlin, the powerful renegade sorcerer waging
a secret war against dark forces. (2011) Not
Rated. 180 min.
• Order # V5877
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JASON AND THE ARGONAUTS
w/Jason London, Frank Langella.
Sail to adventure aboard the Argo, the most
legendary ship in all of mythology! Jason stands
at the helm, leading his trusty Argonauts on an
epic voyage to find the Golden Fleece. (2011) Not Rated. 180 min.
• Order # V5870
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THE DARK HORSE
w/Carol Roscoe, Sean G. Griffin.
To save her family's farm and the family, Dana
must tame her mother's dangerous Friesian horse
and ride him to victory in the year's biggest
dressage competition. She must also reconcile
her warring brothers, and heal a broken heart. (2011) PG. 105 min.
• Order # V5867
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• Order # V5879
KING OF THE WIND
w/Richard Harris, Jenny Agutter, Glenda Jackson,
Nigel Hawthorne, Navin Chowdhry.
This family adventure movie, based on the novel
by Marguerite Henry, is about a mute Arab boy
and his constant companion, a beautiful stallion,
who have to overcome all manner of hazards and
setbacks and later get to meet the King and Queen
of England. (2011) PG. 102 min.
• Order # V5868
SHERLOCK HOLMES:
A GAME OF SHADOWS
w/Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law.
As a rash of murder and mayhem breaks out
across the globe, only Holmes and Watson can
stop the cunning Professor James Moriarty from
completing his ominous plan and altering the
course of history. (2012) PG-13. 129 min.
• Order # V5880
FREESTYLE
w/Alfie Allen, Arinze Kene.
Leon is a charismatic, cool freestyle basketball
player from the wrong side of the tracks. When
Odene, a stunning girl from an upper class
background falls for him, their two contrasting
worlds combine with spectacular consequences. (2012) PG-13. 90 min.
• Order # V5881
FLICKA: COUNTRY PRIDE
w/Clint Black, Lisa Hartman Black, Kacey Rohl.
When Toby takes on a managing job at a
boarding stable with Flicka in tow, the owner's
teenage daughter Kelly bonds with the wild
horse. Kelly, would love to break Flicka for her
team's competition. Now, with the fate of her
farm riding on an upcoming horse show, Kelly's
mom, Lindy, must decide whether or not to trust Flicka—and
her own heart—in this uplifting adventure for the whole family
will love! (2012) G. 92 min.
360 min.
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CIRCUS
Join the company and crew of the legendary Big
Apple Circus for their annual 350-show tour—
an epic, unforgettable journey from town to
town and stand to stand, from the big top to the
"backyard" where the trailers are parked and the
true heart of the circus beats. (2012) Not Rated. • Order # V5851
BORN TO BE WILD
w/Morgan Freeman.
Born to be Wild transports you into the lush
rainforests of Borneo with world-renowned
primatologist Dr. Birute Mary Galdikas, and
across the rugged Kenyan savannah with
celebrated elephant authority Dr. Dame Daphne
M. Sheldrick, as they and their teams rescue,
rehabilitate and return these incredible animals to the wild. (2012) G. 41 min.
• Order # V5830
DANCING WITH THE STARS:
CARDIO DANCE FOR WEIGHT
LOSS
w/Kym Johnson, Mark Ballas.
Start dancing your way to a lean body with three
easy-to-follow routines based on the fat-burning
moves from the show! Learn the basic dance
steps in the Warm-Up, and then really burn
some calories with the sexy Samba, hip-shaking Salsa and
high-energy Swing! (2011) Not Rated. 55 min.
• Order # V5832
GRAND COULEE DAM
Featuring the men and women who lived and
worked at Grand Coulee and the Native people
whose lives were changed, alongside historians
and engineers, this American Experience film
explores how the crucial tension between
technological achievement and environmental
impact hangs over the project's legacy. (2012) Not Rated. 90 min.
• Order # V5862
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BIG MIRACLE
w/Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski.
When a family of whales is trapped by rapidly
forming ice in the Arctic Circle, a small-town
reporter and an animal-loving volunteer rally an
unlikely coalition of Alaskan natives, oil tycoons
and the Russian and American military to set
aside their differences and free the whales before it's too late. (2012) PG. 107 min.
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North Central Regional Library and Links to Literacy
Links to Literacy is the early literacy program that librarians throughout
the NCRL branches use in their weekly storytimes. Links to Literacy is
a program that teaches children the skills needed to begin to learn to
read. The branch librarians model book-sharing techniques for
parents during storytimes, so they can incorporate these ideas
into storytimes at home. Join us at your local community library
for stories, songs, rhymes and fun!
Early Literacy Skills that every child learns before reading:
• LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT
• PRINT AWARENESS
• BOOK KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION
• PHONOLOGICAL AWARENESS
• ALPHABET RECOGNITION
• EARLY WRITING
Early Literacy Spotlight: ALPHABET RECOGNITION
ALPHABET RECOGNITION is simply those skills that help a child recognize that the symbols on a page
are individual letters and have a corresponding sound that goes with it. Recognizing letters is an essential
skill necessary for a child to be able to sound out and form whole words. One way to help children learn
the alphabet is to point out letters when you are reading to them, and there are no better books to do this
than fun and engaging alphabet books like
“B is for Babar”. Children also learn letters
by first recognizing different shapes. They
learn about shapes by manipulating blocks
or other toys and also by looking at books
that have interesting shapes. “Chowder”
is a fun book with distinctive shapes that the
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reader can point to and talk about with a
Chowder
B is for Babar
child.
by Laurent De Brunhoff
by Peter Brown.
Watch NCRL's YouTube video for more information on Links to Literacy:
www.youtube.com/TheNCRLibrary
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You can find your local storytime schedule at www.ncrl.org and click on "Locations."