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Cincinnatus: The Secret Plot to Save America Rusty McClure & David Stern A PGA tournament fixing scheme links a washed-up golfer and a DOJ attorney. The duo is challenged by a powerful brotherhood formed during America’s quest for

independence and encounter 9781592642557 9780897335928 paranormal mysteries as they try to The Sound of Building Coffins Nibble & Kuhn prevent a plot of draconian Louis Maistros David Schmahmann 9781578606030 Meticulously drawn in lyrical prose, A young lawyer up for partner in his firm consequences. this tale of death and rebirth, devasta- gets handed an unwinnable case. He’s Ternary Publishers $24 tion and redemption, will draw you also in love with a subordinate. That into a world of beauty and pain, as can’t end happily, can it? alluring as it is dangerous. Academy Chicago Publishers $24.95 The Toby Press $24.95

9781439165393 9780316166317 9780316018784 9780446547567 Her Fearful Symmetry Nine Dragons I, Alex Cross The Last Song Audrey Niffenegger Michael Connelly James Patterson Nicholas Sparks A spectacularly compelling and Detective Harry Bosch must investigate Astonishing plot twists and electrifying This unforgettable story from #1 best- haunting novel about love and identity, a homicide case while searching for revelations combine in James Patterson’s selling author Nicholas Sparks centers secrets and sisterhood and the tenacity his missing young daughter in this most suspenseful Alex Cross novel yet— around a rebellious teenage girl’s of life—even after death—by Audrey edge-of-your-seat high-stakes thriller. a story of the hunt for a murderer in romantic awakening and first encounter Niffenegger, author of the bestseller, Little, Brown $27.99 Washington’s most infamous club. with heartbreak. The Time Traveler’s Wife. Little, Brown $27.99 Grand Central $24.99 Scribner $26.99

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There Be Dragons Heather Graham The greatest magic of Christmas is the enchantment of true love in this illustrated romantic masterpiece by New York Times best-selling author 9781401309800 9781565125964 Buffalo Lockjaw A Reliable Wife Heather Graham. Greg Ames Robert Goolrick Medallion Press James Fitzroy leaves an absurd job Robert Goolrick’s intoxicating debut 9781605420714 behind in , and returns novel delivers a classic tale of $25.95 to Buffalo on to visit his suspenseful seduction, set in the aging parents, with results. bitter cold of 1909 rural Wisconsin. Hyperion $14.99 Algonquin $23.95 For Fiction Fans Booksellers Recommend The Day the Falls War Dances Stood Still Sherman Alexie Cathy Marie Buchanan National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie delivers a heartbreaking and In the shadow of World War I, 17-year-old hilarious collection of stories that consider Bess faces tragedy at home in Niagara Falls. modern relationships from the most But as she finds love with a fearless river- diverse angles. man, a battle over the falls threatens their future and all she holds dear. Grove Press $23 Voice $24.99

Staff Pick: “The Day the Falls Stood Still is the ideal historical novel to read while 9781401340971 9780802119193 watching the Ken Burns PBS special on National Parks. It deals with early environmentalism, myth, love, heart- Staff Pick: Sherman Alexie’s stories can be hilarious and they can be ache, loss as well as the political and financial deals made in the name heartbreaking—and they sometimes manage to be both within the same of harnessing energy. Bess evolves from a sheltered God-fearing young space. Balancing the cultural, comic and tragic has become Alexie’s trade- woman into a fierce heroine. If you are at all interested in the majesty of mark. The stories in War Dances amuse and entertain, but they also open Niagara Falls you must read this novel by Cathy Marie Buchanan.” a window into a way of life. —Lucy Kogler, Talking Leaves, Buffalo, NY —Mark Laframboise, Politics & Prose, Washington, DC

Chronic City The Promised World Jonathan Lethem Lisa Tucker The acclaimed author of Motherless In all her novels, Lisa Tucker captures the Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude hidden heart of the modern family. Provoca- returns with a roar in this gorgeous, tive and suspenseful, The Promised World is searing portrait of Manhattanites the story of a woman whose seemingly perfect wrapped in their own delusions, desires life begins to unravel when her twin brother and lies. commits suicide after he is accused of abusing his son. This mesmerizing tale of intimacy, Doubleday $27.95 betrayal and lost innocence will haunt readers long after they have turned the final page.

9780385518635 Atria $25 9781416575382 Staff Pick: “Lethem’s Manhattan is full of secrets, spectacle, revelation Staff Pick: “In The Promised World, a suicide by police, the inexplicable and the brilliantly obtuse, all blended together in a strangely claustro- bond shared between twins, and the mysterious history of one family are phobic fashion; his greasy, smoky island, even more than our own, is to the elements that propel this mesmerizing tale from a masterful storyteller. be laughed at, and feared. It’s an island, a book, to be celebrated.” This remarkable novel–engrossing and highly suspenseful–is a new ‘gothic’ —Dustin Kurtz, McNally Jackson, New York, NY read for the modern world.” – Joe Drabyak, Chester County Book & Music Company, West Chester, PA

9780061941009 9780399155970 9780446581646 9780446195515 Wishin’ and Hopin’: A Christmas U is for Undertow A Separate Country True Blue Story Sue Grafton Robert Hicks David Baldacci Wally Lamb In Kinsey Millhone’s 21st excursion into Post-Civil War New Orleans is the Come along for the ride in David LBJ is in the White House and the Beatles the world of suspense and misadven- setting for Robert Hicks’ heartrending Baldacci’s new blockbuster thriller, where are a hit, but nothing could prepare ture, #1 best-selling author Sue Grafton story of John Bell Hood, one of the a routine homicide investigation turns into fifth-grader Felix Funicello for what tran- delivers a twisting, complex, surprise- most controversial generals of the something complex, diabolical and spires at his school’s Christmas pageant. filled—and totally satisfying—thriller. Confederate Army. possibly lethal. Harper $19.99 Putnam $27.95 Grand Central $25.99 Grand Central $27.99 True to Life Booksellers Recommend Stitches David Small A silent movie masquerading as a book, Stitches is as much a memoir as a tale of redemption that informs us that things can get better, that good can emerge from evil and that art has the power to transform.

Norton $24.95 9780385513999 9780446553667 Ayn Rand and the World She Made On Staff Pick: “This graphic novel/memoir by Anne C. Heller Serena Williams with Daniel Paisner 9780393068573 esteemed children’s author/illustrator David Anne C. Heller’s eye-opening portrait of Serena Williams candidly explores the Small bears a passing resemblance to Allison Bechdel’s best-selling Fun Ayn Rand is the first complete and personal challenges she has faced Home: it’s a story of secretive, dysfunctional parents and the author’s pur- impartial biography of the writer and along her remarkable journey toward suit of a life in art. But Small’s story of growing up in the 1950s is more philosopher whose ideas permanently becoming one of the biggest stars in primal and emotional—sometimes terrifyingly so—and the artwork in altered the American cultural and tennis. his swirling scenes and brutally realized facial expressions has the myste- political landscape. rious power of bad dreams. Emotionally wrenching and artistically soar- Grand Central $26.99 ing, Stitches is one of the most powerful graphic novels I have ever read, Nan A. Talese $35 and sure to become a classic of the genre.” —Jessica Stockton Bagnulo, Greenlight Bookstore, Brooklyn, NY

Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth David Alan Grier with Alan Eisenstock David Alan Grier is an acclaimed actor, comedian, “Dancing with the Stars”contestant and former host of Comedy Central’s satirical news show, “Chocolate News.” In his edgy, timeless and hilarious new memoir, Barack Like Me, he expounds on politics, culture and 9780446546263 9780060899189 race while recounting his own life story and looking at all things Barack. Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales Read My Pins: Stories from a Clarence Clemons & Don Reo 9781439154922 Diplomat’s Jewel Box Touchstone $24.99 Music fans will love the inside story of Madeleine Albright Clarence “Big Man” Clemons—his life Part illustrated memoir, part social history, Staff Pick: “From marching with Martin Luther King, Jr. at the age of before, during and beyond the E-Street Read My Pins features more than 200 10-years-old, to the inauguration of Barack Obama, David Alan Grier Band, including unbelievable, never- photographs, along with compelling and takes us on a tour of recent history as seen through the eyes and told before-told adventures with Bruce often humorous stories about jewelry, through the words of a comedic genius. Nothing is off-limits in this Springsteen. global politics and one of America’s most funny and one-of-a-kind memoir.” Grand Central $26.99 accomplished and fascinating diplomats. —Rob Dougherty, Clinton Book Shop, Clinton, NJ Harper $40

Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife Francine Prose Prose deftly explores the artistry, ambi- tion and enduring influence of the text millions have come to know as Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl. Harper $24.99

Staff Pick: “Francine Prose is a writer’s writer—and a reader’s writer—who brings 9780446541176 9780446539258 intelligence and grace to any topic. Her 9780061430794 musings on Frank’s famous diary in Role of a Lifetime: Reflections on True Compass context as a literary work uncovers the power of the young girl’s vision Faith, Family and Significant Living Edward M. Kennedy beyond her historical context, and sheds new light on both the work itself James Brown with Nathan Whitaker For the first time, one of America’s and its legacy in the decades since the Holocaust. Fans of Prose, as well as This part memoir, part self-help book greatest leaders tells his personal anyone interested in how artistic inspiration can arise from hardship, will includes lessons from James Brown’s faith story—of his legendary family, politics treasure this accessible and insightful work of literary criticism.” and life experiences as a sports commen- and 50 years at the center of national —Jessica Stockton Bagnulo, Greenlight Bookstore, Brooklyn, NY tator and athlete. events. FaithWords $24.99 Twelve $35 Areas of Interest Booksellers Recommend Mannahatta Eric W. Sanderson In Mannahatta, landscape geologist Eric Sanderson shows the history of New York from its marshy wetlands to the concrete jungle it is today. Basing his investigation on a British map dating from the Revolutionary War, Sanderson stunningly recreates New York as it once was. Using groundbreaking computer imaging, 9781416535317 9781416569909 readers can experience different neighborhoods The Fourth Part of the World: The The City Out My Window: 63 Views and imagine the wildlife and original inhabitants Race to the Ends of the Earth, and on New York that made up the “island of many hills.” 9780810996335 the Epic Story of the Map that Gave Matteo Pericoli America Its Name A unique, intimate collection of Man- Abrams $40 Toby Lester hattan line drawings by Matteo Pericoli A dazzling tale of geographical and as seen through the windows of both intellectual exploration, The Fourth prominent and lesser-known New Staff Pick: “Before the skyscrapers and the crowds and the bright lights, Part of the World is an epic adventure Yorkers, who offer their own musings Manhattan was an island teeming with wildlife, covered with forests, story about the creation of the map that about their views. and filled with ponds and streams.Visualize the island through the eyes ushered in the New World. Simon & Schuster $21.99 of Henry Hudson as he first came ashore 400 years ago.” Free Press $30 —Betty Bennett, Sparta Books, Wycoff, NJ

What the Dog Saw Malcolm Gladwell In memorable essays, journalist Malcolm Gladwell touches on topics such as the quest to create the perfect cookie and a profile of a dog psychologist. Little, Brown $27.99

9781577316718 9780762436491 Guardians of Being New York 400 Eckhart Tolle, Illustrated by Patrick John Thorn, Editor 9780316075848 McDonnell New York 400, a one-of-a-kind Staff Pick: “Over the past few years, Malcolm Gladwell has changed Combining words of wisdom by Eckhart celebration of the greatest city in America, is a visual history that spans the past four the way America thinks and reads. Gladwell’s Tipping Point, Blink and Tolle with delightful illustrations by Patrick Outliers, have all landed and settled rather nicely on best-selling lists McDonnell, this book offers lessons of the centuries, offering archives straight from the Museum of the City of New York. across the nation. This collection of Gladwell’s writing for The New present moment, as embodied by the dogs Yorker will help you understand what it is that makes this man want to and cats who share our world. Running Press $40 keep moving forward, asking questions and finding answers.” New World Library $18 —Rob Dougherty, Clinton Book Shop, Clinton, NJ Award Winner!

Half Moon: Henry Hudson and the Voyage that Redrew the Map of the New World Douglas Hunter Just in time for the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s discovery, Douglas Hunter provides the first book-length history of the 1609 adventure. Bloomsbury $28

9780446581776 9780307473547 Hope for Animals and Their World Hurry Down Sunshine 9781596916807 Jane Goodall with Thane Maynard Michael Greenberg & Gail Hudson An extraordinary family story about the Staff Pick: “Political intrigue, business drama and a fresh new perspective Through fascinating success stories of summer when, at the age of 15, the on Henry Hudson’s journey up the majestic river 400 years ago. Meticulously endangered species that have beat the odds, author’s daughter was struck mad. It is researched and colorfully told, Half Moon brings to life the journey that world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall a tale of a family broken—then pains- reshaped the New World.” delivers a message of hope for the future. takingly put together again. —Margot Sage-EL, Watchung Booksellers, Monclair, NJ

Grand Central $27.99 Vintage $14.95 A Storied Past

9780756655730 9780684831909 9780547134642 9780670021154 Prehistoric Life Thelonious Monk: The Life and How to Be a Movie Star Stones Into Schools DK Publishing Times of an American Original William J. Mann Greg Mortenson and Mike Bryan With astonishing images of skeletons Robin D. G. Kelley “This is a smart book about a sur- From the author of the #1 bestseller and fossils, this comprehensive visual Thelonious Monk was an incomparable prisingly savvy superstar. It’s one of Three Cups of Tea, this is the continu- encyclopedia explores dinosaurs, early pianist, composer and cultural icon of the best Hollywood biographies I’ve ing story of one humanitarian’s efforts man and plant life in unparalleled coolness. This first full biography goes ever read.” —Ed Sikov, author of to promote peace through education in detail. Artwork created using cutting- beneath his quirky image and delves Dark Victory: The Life of Bette Davis Afghanistan and Pakistan. edge technology renders species in into the man whose life descended into Houghton Mifflin Harcourt $28 Viking $26.95 breathtaking full-color images. depression even as he continued to DK $40 produce evocative jazz. Free Press $30

9781586487737 9780446546010 9780446582186 9780446539043 Andy Rooney: 60 Years of Fierce Style I Am America (And So Can You!) Let It Bleed Wisdom and Wit Christian Siriano with Rennie Dyball Stephen Colbert Ethan A. Russell Andrew A. Rooney Fashion sensation Christian Siriano— The hilarious Stephen Colbert, always Grammy-nominated photographer and This wonderful, diverse collection span- the youngest-ever winner of hit reality controversial and outspoken, offers his director Ethan A. Russell takes you ning the writing career of the celebrated series “Project Runway”—helps read- knee-jerk beliefs on the American where no Rolling Stones book has 60 Minutes commentator and best- ers discover how to look, feel and act family, race, religion, sex, sports and gone before—behind the scenes of the selling author is a great gift and must- fierce in everyday life. many other topics. historic 1969 tour. This uncensored have for fans. Grand Central $23.99 Grand Central $15.99 book includes over 220 photos. Public Affairs $26.95 Springboard Press $35

9780061625459 9780425229743 9781592405107 9780451228192 Baseball Americana: Treasures Fading Echoes Dave Pelz’s Damage Control Perfect from the Mike Sielski Dave Pelz Lew Paper Harry Katz and Frank Ceresi Fading Echoes is the story of two foot- A paradigm-smashing instruction book on A pitch-by-pitch, heartfelt account of one Baseball Americana features never- ball captains who meet as high school recovering from trouble and avoiding of the most legendary feats in sporting before-published treasures from the rivals, and later show their devotion to “disaster shots”—the three or four errant history: New York Yankees pitcher Don impressive collection of the Library of their country serving in the Middle East. shots in each round that lead to blow up Larsen’s perfect game during the 1956 Congress. Berkley $24.95 holes and ruin golfers’ scores. World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers. Smithsonian $29.99 Gotham $35 New American Library $24.95 In the Know

9780800719128 9780756653996 9780756654412 9781605295954 Have a New Husband by Friday: Off the Tourist Trail The Human Brain Book Vanity Fair’s Proust Questionnaire How to Change His Attitude DK Publishing Rita Carter Grayton Carter, Illustrated by Risko Behavior & Communication Written by a team of travel experts, with Combining the latest findings in neuro- A revealing glimpse into the lives of 101 in 5 Days a foreword by Bill Bryson, this book science with state-of-the-art illustrations, prominent pop-culture figures, culled Dr. Kevin Leman takes 100 clichéd tourist destinations this comprehensive book by acclaimed from the popular Proust Questionnaire Self-help guru Dr. Kevin Leman shows and reveals 1,000 fresh and fascinating science writer Rita Carter reveals page of Vanity Fair. A hilarious, candid even the most frustrated wife how she alternatives. Less crowded, generally fascinating details about our most potent and endlessly fascinating collection. can open her husband’s heart—in just less expensive and often more spectacu- human organ. Includes an interactive Rodale Books $23.99 five days. lar, these lesser-known wonders remind DVD. Revell $17.99 readers what real travel is all about. DK $40 DK $40

9781594483493 9781845334840 9780446541466 9780061470912 The Reason for God New Encyclopedia of Gardening Start-Up Nation State by State: A Panoramic Timothy Keller Techniques Dan Senor and Saul Singer Portrait of America bestseller from a American Horticultural Society Entrepreneurial lessons abound when Edited by Matt Weiland and Sean Wilsey “pioneer of the new urban Christians” Learn up-to-date skills in this practical foreign policy insiders Dan Senor and Inspired by the classic WPA State (Christian Today magazine) that offers book of step-by-step techniques from Saul Singer address how Israel produces Guides of the 1930s, this modern a solid platform for true believers and a the American Horticultural Society. more start-up companies than many collection features original, thought- powerful argument for pursuing the Gardeners will love the definitive large, peaceful and stable nations. provoking portraits of each of the 50 belief in God. explanations and color illustrations. Twelve $26.99 states. Riverhead $16 Octopus $45 Ecco $16.99

EAT. SLEEP. READ. Indie Bound™ 2010 Calendar Challenging and entertaining daily book trivia provided by independent booksellers from across the country. The perfect gift for any book lover! 9780761154952 $15.99

New York Calendar 2010 Art Gallery Calendar 2010 9781579653507 See the sights of New York City every day with the Restoring a House in the City New York Calendar. Featuring full color views of the Ingrid Abramovitch 9780982465318 $12.95 city that never sleeps, the calendar is a tribute in pictures to the ar- Discover a treasury of inspiration and chitecture, icons, livelihood and beauty of New York. The Art Gallery ideas from real-life urban renovations, Calendar returns with pieces from the widely renowned collection from furniture and color to rooftops from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. This calendar presents a day- and terraces. to-day view of the ancient to contemporary Artisan $40 Workman paintings, sculptures and more. 9780761153153 $15.99 A Tasteful Life

9780470423547 9780756655778 9781401323363 9780316056625 So Easy: Lucsious, Healthy Recipes The Illustrated Quick Cook Nigella Christmas: Chocolate: A Love Story for Every Meal of the Week DK Publishing Food Family Friends Festivities Max Brenner, Illustrated by Yonathan Ellie Krieger Packed with recipes for every occasion, Nigella Lawson Factor From best-selling author and Food Net- handy menu planners, photographic Food Network star Nigella Lawson’s first The founder of Max Brenner restaurants work personality comes So Easy, a recipe choosers, cook’s notes, meals book of Christmas recipes includes deli- has created a vibrant new cookbook. gorgeous cookbook for creating on a budget and over 650 recipes, this cious and easy-to-make meals and treats, Full-color photographs and easy-to- delicious and healthy recipes that are is the perfect kitchen companion for with recipes for traditional classics as follow, delicious recipes make this book easy enough for even the busiest cooks who want delicious food fast. well as original variations by Nigella. a must for every chocolate lover. people to prepare any day of the week. DK $35 Hyperion $35 Little, Brown $29.99 Wiley $29.95

9780316041218 9780764162411 9780393066302 9780061572197 How to Roast a Lamb The Deluxe Food Lover’s My Bread: The Revolutionary Read Me: A Century of Classic Michael Psilakis Companion No-Work, No-Knead Method American Book Advertisements Michael Psilakis, one of the most Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst Jim Lahey with Rick Flaste Dwight Garner exciting young chefs in America today, This enhanced new reference volume will It takes only a pot to create “the best no- This lavishly illustrated volume features offers a personal and irresistible give home chefs more knowledge about work bread you have ever made” (Mark more than 400 vintage book ads that introduction to Greek cuisine in this good food and elegant dining. It is a Bittman). Lahey shares the fun of his reveal a kind of secret history of much-anticipated first cookbook. perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook inventive bread recipes with step-by-step America’s literary culture over the last Little, Brown $35 and eat. instructions and full color photographs. century. Barron’s Educational Series $29.99 Norton $29.95 Ecco $26.99 Booksellers Recommend Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat, and Obession Julie Powell Blogger-turned-author Julie Powell, author of New York Times bestseller Julie and Julia, learns the art of butchery after an irresistible love affair. Little, Brown $24.99

Staff Pick: “Blogger turned memoirist Julie 9780143116370 9780316006934 Powell, author of the wildly popular Julie & The Sartorialist Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera Julia, returns with a delectable second course 9780316003360 Scott Schuman Ron Schick for readers who devoured her first plating. Cleaving is the previously untold tale of what happened to Julie during An inspired photographic journey into Author and historian Ron Schick delivers and beyond her efforts in Mastering the Art of French Cooking. This new the extraordinary style of everyday people a landmark publication that sheds new account is a story of meat, marriage and obsession told in a manner that by the photographer and creator of the light on the work and working methods will add considerable spice to your book shelves. ” wildly successful fashion blog, of Norman Rockwell, one of America’s – Joe Drabyak, Chester County Book & Music Company, West Chester, PA thesartorialist.com. most celebrated illustrators. Penguin $25 Little, Brown $40 Child’s Play

Waddle! A Scanimation Picture Book Rufus Butler Seder

From the creator of the New York 9780761151128 Times bestsellers Gallop! and Swing!, this newest animals-in-motion Scanimation® book adds color to each moving image! Sure to 9780399254017 9781423113539 inspire prancing, hopping, Jan Brett’s Snowy Treasury First Ballet

stomping and scampering. 9780761151272 Jan Brett Deanna Caswell, Illustrated by 9780761147633 Elizabeth Matthews Four of Jan Brett’s bestsellers together Workman $12.95 in a gorgeous treasury. Includes In this beautiful picture book, Deanna Gingerbread Baby, The Mitten, The Caswell and Elizabeth Matthews Hat and The Three Snow Bears, set in conspire to recreate all the joy and Switzerland, the Ukraine, Denmark wonder of a child’s first theatrical and the Arctic, respectively. experience—to relive again and G.P. Putnam’s Sons $29.99 again. Hyperion $16.99

9780769660622 9780316013567 9780545153775 9780753463833 Ten Little Bears The Lion and the Mouse Family Huddle Dinosaur Park School Specialty Jerry Pinkney Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and Archie Illustrated by Steve Weston Counting is fun with the Ten Little In this adaptation of one of Aesop’s Manning, Illustrated by Jim Madsen We dare you to enter four alluring Bears! This book features a rhyming most celebrated fables, a ferocious Huddle up with the most famous family worlds of dinosaurs. Young readers tale, 3-D characters and a pop-up that lion and a cowering mouse learn that in football—the Mannings! Peyton and will enjoy interacting with the nine reinforces reading development while no act of kindness is ever wasted. Eli are now NFL superstars, but they press-out dinosaur pieces. encouraging children to count. are still kids in Family Huddle. The Little, Brown Books for Young Kingfisher $17.99 School Specialty $14.95 Readers $16.99 boys joke around and play football at every opportunity. Scholastic $16.99 Booksellers Recommend Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl who Floated Florence Parry Heide, Illustrated by Princess Hyacinth has a problem—she floats! The legendary Florence Parry Heide 9780375845017 and Lane Smith have created an unforgettable 9781423114369 9780805069341 princess sure to charm and delight young readers. Big Frog Can’t Fit In Jeremy Draws a Monster Mo Willems Peter McCarty Schwartz & Wade $17.99 Big Frog really, really wants to fit in. But Alone in his room, Jeremy draws a Staff Pick: “Up, up, and away! That’s what happens to Hyacinth when how? The answer is in this vibrant and monster. When his monster comes to she abandons her princess garb. Why? Find out in this wonderful story unique new pop-out book—sturdily life and starts making demands, how by veteran story-teller, Florence Parry Heide. The brilliant Lane Smith, constructed and perfectly suited for little can Jeremy get rid of his creation? once again, charms us with his perfect illustrations.” hands. Henry Holt $16.99 —Carolyn Anbar, Watchung Booksellers, Monclair, NJ Hyperion $19.99 Youthful Treasures

Walt Disney’s Peter Pan Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Illustrated by Mary Blair Peter Pan, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook have been some of our most beloved characters since J.M. Barrie first introduced them. Now Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson and Mary Blair bring all the magic of Never Land 9781423113232 to new life. Walt Disney’s Snow White

and the Seven Dwarfs 9781423109655 9780525479659 Cynthia Ryland, Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren Fu Finds the Way Skippyjon Jones Lost in Spice John Rocco Judy Schachner When the evil queen learns that Snow White’s When warrior Chang challenges young Everyone’s favorite kitty boy is about to beauty is greater, she sets out to destroy her. Fu to a duel, Fu asks the Master to train lift off. You’ll want to be there when the But with help from seven little men, Snow him. But instead of teaching Fu to fight, brave Skippito gets lost in spice! Skippy White will change her life forever. the Master teaches him to . . . pour tea. knows—from his big ears to his toes— 9781423118619 Will the Master’s guidance be enough to that the planet Mars is red because it’s Disney $16.99 defeat the mighty Chang? covered in spicy red pepper, and he’s off Hyperion $16.99 on a space jaunt to prove it. Dutton Children’s $16.99

9780374399481 9780061650994 9780312386511 9780525421603 What’s Coming for Christmas? A Christmas Carol Everything for a Dog Return to the Hundred Acre Wood Kate Banks, Illustrated by Georg Charles Dickens, Illustrated by Ann M. Martin, Illustrated by Mark Burgess David Benedictus, Illustrated by Hallensleben Brett Helquist In this companion to A Dog’s Life, Ann Mark Burgess In this warmly illustrated holiday lullaby A lavish picture book edition of M. Martin has written a heartfelt novel It was 80 years ago, on the publication about cherished traditions and welcome Dickens’ beloved classic with luminous that’s perfect for anyone who has ever of The House at Pooh Corner, when surprises, a farm family busily prepares artwork by best-selling artist Brett longed for a dog, or loved one. Christopher Robin said good-bye to for the arrival of Christmas and anticipa- Helquist. A joyous gift for one and all! Feiwel & Friends $16.99 Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the tion spreads among the animals. HarperCollins Children’s $17.99 Hundred Acre Wood. Now they are all Farrar, Straus & Giroux $15.99 back together in new adventures. Award Winner! Dutton’s Children’s $19.99 Booksellers Recommend The Little Prince Deluxe Pop-Up Book Antoine de Saint-Exupery This exciting pop-up edition of Saint- Exupery’s classic story contains the complete original text accompanied by Saint-Exupery’s illustrations brought to life through paper engineering. A must-have for longtime fans, this edition will also enchant a whole new generation. 9780316015479 9780803734609 Houghton Mifflin Books for The Curious Garden Al Capone Shines My Shoes Children $35 9780547260693 Peter Brown Gennifer Choldenko Staff Pick: “Beautiful, elegant pop-up illustrations accompany this classic, With spare text and breathtaking illustra- This zany pop-up retells five of Aesop’s unabridged tale. An older reader will love discovering this on their own. tions, best-selling author/illustrator Peter fables—the classic “The Tortoise and the And a younger child will marvel at the clever 3-dimensional pages as they Brown weaves a magical story about a Hare” plus four lesser-known tales—and are introduced to this classic tale.” boy’s dream and how the efforts of one includes a spinner that helps kids create —Carolyn Anbar, Watchung Booksellers, Monclair, NJ small person can help change the world. their own fables. Little Brown $16.99 Dial Children’s $17.99 Young Readers

109 Forgotten American Chris Ying, Brian McMullen Produced in collaboration with McSweeney’s, this unique history book looks at 109 forgotten American heroes—from activists, politicians, ordinary citizens, even pets and inanimate objects—that have all played a role in who we are as a nation.

9780756654054 $19.99

9780545123266 9780061776793 Open Me Up Shiver The Everafter DK Maggie Stiefvater Amy Huntley Learn about the discovery of penicillin from a From a talented new writer comes A haunting and hopeful debut teen graphic novel, see how the heart works via its social a love story with a chilling twist. In novel about a girl who revisits random networking page and watch white blood cells zap this compelling young adult novel, a moments in her life through the invaders in a video-game in this dynamic and werewolf and the girl he once saved objects she’s lost—and learns informative book about what goes on in our insides. from his wolf pack fall in love during surprising things about her life and DK his final summer in human form. death. 9780756655327 $24.99 Scholastic $17.99 Balzer & Bray $16.99

9781423121343 9780385737944 9780753419168 9780753461075 Peter and the Sword of Mercy The Maze Runner Versus: Warriors Lost Worlds Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson James Dashner Steve Stone John Howe The year is 1902. One of the original Lost Thomas wakes up in the Glade, Learn what would happen if ten of the This visually stunning book takes Boys comes to London to tell the Darling remembering nothing, surrounded by greatest warriors from history met for readers on a historical, archaeological family about the Others, creatures search- a group of boys. Like Thomas, they the first time and engaged in deadly and mythological journey through lost ing for starstuff hidden underground. remember nothing. To survive, they battle against one another in this worlds such as Atlantis, Camelot and 11-year-old Wendy has heard stories of must solve the maze that surrounds exciting book. Mohenjo-Daro. Peter Pan, and he may be her only hope in them and escape. Kingfisher $19.99 Kingfisher $22.99 saving the world from shadowy doom. Delacorte Books for Young Hyperion $18.99 Readers $16.99 Award Winner!

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The Gathering Storm Home: A Novel Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson Marilynne Robinson

Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, looms Now in paperback, Marilynne Robinson before unready humankind in book 12 of revisits the characters from her Pulitzer the internationally best-selling Wheel of Prize-winning Gilead in this “impossibly Time® series, created by Robert rich and beautiful new novel.” (San Jordan and completed by Brandon Francisco Chronicle) Sanderson. Picador $14 Tor $29.99

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Invisible Paul Auster Hidden Empire Orson Scott Card New from Paul Auster, NAIBA Legacy Award Winner and Fall 2009 Keynote Following the New York Times bestseller Speaker. “A novel of such virtuosity and Empire, America is in the grip of Presi- depth. . . this might be Auster’s best dent Averell Torrent’s imperial power. novel yet.”— Kirkus (starred review) Only Captain Bartholomew Coleman can expose the destruction in Torrent’s wake. Henry Holt $25 Tor $24.99

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