FICTION:
Alive in shape and color edited by Lawrence Block. 17 paintings by great artists and the stories they inspired.
Artemis by Andy Weir. A small-time smuggler living in a lunar colony schemes to pay off an old debt by pulling off a challenging heist.
The big book of the Continental Op by Dashiell Hammett. All 38 stories starring the Continental Op – one of the greatest characters in detective fiction.
The body in the casket by Katherine Hall Page. A chilling New England who-dun-it, inspired by the best Agatha Christie mysteries and with hints of the timeless board game Clue.
A darker sea by James Haley. A gripping naval saga featuring Commander Bliven Putnam, chronicling the build up to the biggest military conflict between the U.S. and Britain after the Revolution – The War of 1812.
The demon crown by James Rollins. To save mankind’s future, the members of Sigma Force must make a devil’s bargain as they join forces with their most hated enemy to stop an ancient threat.
End game by David Baldacci. Jessica Reel and Will Robie fight a dangerous adversary in Colorado.
The floating world by C. Morgan Babst. A dazzling novel about family, home, and grief that takes readers into the heart of Hurricane Katrina with the story of a family whose roots stretch back nearly to the foundation of New Orleans.
Fortitude smashed by Taylor Brooke. Personalized chips are now implanted beneath the thumbnails of every infant, where glowing numbers count down to the moment they will meet their soul mate. Fate is now a calculation.
Future home of the living god by Louise Erdrich. A startling portrait of a young woman fighting for her life and her unborn child against oppressive forces that manifest in the wake of a cataclysmic event.
The girl in the tower by Katherine Arden. A remarkable young woman blazes her own trail from the backwoods of Russia to the court of Moscow.
The ice house by Laura Lee Smith. This follows the beleaguered MacKinnons as they weather the possible loss of the family business, a serious medical diagnosis, and the slings and arrows of familial discord.
In this moment by Karen Kingsbury. A lawyer defends a public high school principal who starts an after-school Bible study program.
Into the drowning deep by Mira Grant. A claustrophobic, deep-sea tale that will leave readers glad to be safely on dry land.
The library at the edge of the world by Felicity Hayes-McCoy. A local librarian must find a way to rebuild her community and her own life in this touching, enchanting novel set on Oreland’s stunning Wet Coast.
The Paris secret by Karen Swan. A tale of forgotten treasures and long-held secrets, this explores a woman’s journey to discovering the truth behind an abandoned apartment and a family whose mysteries may be better left undiscovered.
Past perfect by Danielle Steel. The story of two families living 100 years apart who come together in time in a startling moment, opening the door to rare friendship and major events in early 20th century history.
Secrets of Cavendon by Barbara Taylor Bradford. A saga featuring the aristocratic Ingham family and the Swann family, who have loyally served them for generations.
Seven days of us by Francesca Hornak. A family can’t escape their secrets when they’re forced to spend the Christmas holiday in quarantine in this sharply funny novel.
Two kinds of truth by Michael Connelly. While he investigates the murder to two pharmacists, an old case comes back to haunt Harry Bosch.
Weave a circle round by Kari Maaren. A teen learns about herself – and the fabric of the universe – when she goes traveling in time with an immortal 14 year old. A charming and extraordinarily relatable book with the potential to become a timeless classic.
The whispering room by Dean Koontz. Former FBI agent and wanted fugitive Jane Hawk tracks down a group that is brainwashing people into committing suicide.
Year One by Nora Roberts. It began on New Year’s Eve. The sickness came on suddenly and spread quickly. The fear spread even faster… And as the power of science and technology receded, magic rose up in its place.
You can run by Steve Mosby. A riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma guaranteed to play havoc with both your brain cells and your heartbeat.
NEW DVDs:
Victoria and Abdul (2017) starring Judi Dench and Ali Fazal
Come along with me (1982) starring Estelle Parsons and Sylvia Sidney
Baby Driver (1917) starring Ansel Elgort, John Hamm, and Jamie Fox
Holocaust (1978) starring Meryl Streep, James Woods, Michael Moriarty
Summer wishes, winter dreams (1973) starring Joanne Woodward and Sylvia Sidney
Law and order: the third year starring Jerry Orbach and Paul Sorvino
Come back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean (1982) starring Cher and Karen Black
NONFICTION:
Adventures of a ballad hunter by John Lomax. Vibrant, amusing, often haunting stories of the people the author met and recorded are the gems of this book which also gives lyrics for dozens of songs, this illuminates vital traditions in American popular culture and the labor that has gone into their preservation.
Ageless soul by Thomas Moore. The lifelong journey toward meaning and joy is explored.
Bunk by Kevin Young. This follows the rise of hoaxes, humbug, plagiarists, phonies, post-facts, and fake news.
Cover me by Ray Padgett. The stories behind the greatest cover songs of all time.
The Family Tree cemetery field guide by Joy Neighbors. How to find, record, and preserve your ancestors’ graves.
The great Halifax explosion by John Bacon. The astonishing true story of history’s largest man-made explosion before the atomic bomb, and its world-changing aftermath.
Happiness by Christophe Andre. 25 ways to live joyfully through art.
The mindful way to a good night’s sleep by Tzivia Gover. Discover how to use dreamwork, meditation, and journaling to sleep deeply and wake up well.
The newcomers by Helen Thorpe. A powerful and moving account of how refugee teenagers at a Denver public high school learn English and become Americans.
Sense of occasion by Harold Prince. In this fast-moving, candid, conversational, and entertaining memoir, Prince – the most honored director/producer in the history of the American theater – looks back over his 70 year career.
The tattoo dictionary by Trent Aitken-Smith. Discover the true meanings behind over 200 popular tattoos with this comprehensive book illustrated with over 100 tattoo designs.
The Third Reich by Thomas Childers. A riveting study delves deeply into the conditions of the perfect storm that allowed Hitler and his Nazi party to seize and wield unprecedented power.
Total cat mojo by Jackson Galaxy. The ultimate guide to life with your cat.
William Wegman: being human by William Wegman. More than 300 photos collected to illustrate the artist’s humanistic and witty approach to his subjects, his beloved Weimaraners. Divided into 16 themed chapters, this showcases some best known images along with previously unseen gems.
Children’s Books
FICTION
Feather by Ceo Wenxuan
I got the rhythm by Connie Schofield-Morrison
My lazy cat by Christine Roussey
Papillon goes to the vet by A.N. Kang
Read the book, lemmings! by Ame Dyckman
Seamus’s short story by Heather Hartt-Sussman
Snow scene by Richard Jackson
When the moon comes by Paul Harbridge
When the snow falls by Linda Booth Sweeney
Where, oh where is baby bear? by Ashley Wolff
NON-FICTION
About habitats: seashores by Cathryn Sill
Baby animals playing by Suzi Eszterhas
Beginner’s guide to coding by Marc Scott
Danza!: Amalia Hernandez and el Ballet Folklorico de Mexico by Duncan Tonatiuh
Dazzle ships: World War I and the art of confusion by Chris Barton
Deadliest: 20 dangerous animals by Steve Jenkins
Miguel’s brave knight: young Cervantes and his dream of Don Quixote poems by Margarita Engle
Sergeant Reckless: the true story of the little horse who became a hero by Patricia McCormick
Notes from Booklist, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Library Journal, and New York Times Book Review.
