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Philosophy & Psychology
Ghostland: An American History in Haunted Places, by Colin Dickey
Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives, by Tim Harford
Navigating Life: Things I Wish My Mother Had Told Me, by Margaux Bergen
Social Sciences
America at War with Itself, by Henry A. Giroux
Another Day in the Death of America: A Chronicle of Ten Short Lives, by Gary Younge
"Gun control remains one of the most polarizing topics in America. To give a human face to the issue, Younge, editor at large for the Guardian, investigates the stories of 10 people who died by gunshot on a random day—November 23, 2013."
Concrete Carnival, by Danner Darcleight
Haters: Harassment, Abuse, and Violence Online, by Bailey Poland
Legacy of Honor: The Values and Influence of America's Eagle Scouts, by Alvin Townley
A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy, by Sue Klebold
On the Burning of Books: How Flames Fail to Destroy the Written Word, by Kenneth Baker
Race, Riots, and the Police, by Howard Rahtz
Revolution's End: The Patty Hearst Kidnapping, Mind Control, and the Secret History of Donald DeFreeze and the SLA, by Brad Schreiber
The Trials of the King of Hampshire: Madness, Secrecy, and Betrayal in Georgian England, by Elizabeth Foyster
"Was the admittedly odd earl truly insane, or was he a victim of a rigidly stratified society that did not understand and did not like to acknowledge any form of mental illness?"
What I Didn't Know: True Stories of Becoming a Teacher, by Lee Gutkind
Business
Daring & Disruptive: Unleashing the Entrepreneur, by Lisa Messenger Good Authority: How to Become the Leader Your Team Is Waiting For, by Jonathan Raymond
The Great Disruption: Competing and Surviving in the Second Wave of the Industrial Revolution, by Rick Smith and Mitch Free
In the Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists, and Entrepreneurs, by Grace Bonney
"This is the ultimate repository for quotable quotes from women."
Play It Forward: From Gymboree to the Yoga Mat and Beyond, by Joan Barnes and Michael J. Coffino
Simply Brilliant: Powerful Techniques to Unlock Your Creativity and Spark New Ideas, by Bernhard Schroeder
Small Acts of Leadership: 12 Intentional Behaviors That Lead to Big Impact, by G. Shawn Hunter
Technology
The Independent Farmstead: Growing Soil, Biodiversity, and Nutrient- Dense Food with Grassfed Animals and Intensive Pasture Management, by Shawn Dougherty and Beth Dougherty
Gardening
Grow for Flavor: Tips and Tricks to Supercharge the Flavor of Homegrown Harvests, by James Wong
Cookery
Ancient Heritage Cookies: Gluten-Free, Whole-Grain, and Nut-Flour Treats, by Luane Kohnke
But First, Champagne: A Modern Guide to the World's Favorite Wine, by David White
Cooking with Mary Berry, by Mary Berry
The Essential Oyster: A Salty Appreciation of Taste and Temptation, by Rowan Jacobsen
"Jacobsen demystifies the oyster, explaining its primitive origins and the bivalve's growth cycle. His true aim is a gastronomic inventory of America's oysters, meticulously distinguishing among the dozens of varieties that diners encounter."
I Taste Red: The Science of Tasting Wine, by Jamie Goode
Mix-and-Match Mama Eats, by Shay Shull
My Beer Year: Adventures with Hop Farmers, Craft Brewers, Chefs, Beer Sommeliers & Fanatical Drinkers as a Beer Master in Training, by Lucy Burningham
Nourishing Meals: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Soy-Free Dishes, by Alissa Sergersten and Tom Malterre Ocean Greens: Explore the World of Edible Seaweed and Sea Vegetables, by Lisette Kreischer and Marcel Schuttelaar
Prick with a Fork: The World's Worst Waitress Spills the Beans, by Larissa Dubecki
Rio de Janeiro: A Food Biography, by Marcia Zoladz
"Zoladz outlines the history of Rio's foodways, noting the centuries of influence, from indigenous peoples through the arrival of the Portuguese."
Upscale Downhome: Family Recipes, All Gussied Up, by Rachel Hollis
The Vegan Way: 21 Days to a Happier, Healthier Plant-Based Lifestyle That Will Transform Your Home, Your Diet and You, by Jackie Day
The Arts
Altamont: The Rolling Stones, the Hells Angels, and the Inside Story of Rock's Darkest Day, by Joel Selvin
Buildings of Savannah, by Robin B. Williams and others
Die Young with Me, by Rob Rufus
Michael Bloomfield: The Rise and Fall of an American Guitar Hero, by Ed Ward
Much Ado: A Summer with a Repertory Theater Company, by Michael Lenehan
"Avid theatergoers and those who want to know more about APT will find this behind-the-scenes look, with its affectionate portrayal of the frenzy and magic of theater, engaging and insightful."
The Real James Dean: Intimate Memories from Those Who Knew Him Best, by Peter L. Winkler
Crafts & Hobbies
Melissa Leapman's Indispensable Stitch Collection for Crocheters: 200 Stitch Patterns in Words and Symbols, by Melissa Leapman
String Quilt Style: Easy Techniques and Inspiring Designs from Strips, Scraps and Stash, by Mary M. Hogan
Sports & Recreation
Friday, Saturday, Sunday in Texas: A Year in the Life of Lone Star Football, from High School to College to the Cowboys, by Nick Eatman
The Tetris Effect: The Game That Hypnotized the World, by Dan Ackerman
Literature
The Ghost of Birds, by Eliot Weinberger
Home, by Whitney Scott
Naked Mountain, by Marcia Mabee Stepmother, by Marianne Lile
Poetry
Antiquity, by Michael Homolka
Lucunae: 100 Imagined Ancient Love Poems, by Daniel Nadler
Not on the Last Day, But on the Very Last, by Justin Boening
Odes, by Sharon Olds
"These are forensically observed, stunningly inventive, wicked funny, and deeply angry lyrics about intimate matters."
One Man's Dark, by Maurice Manning
History
Backroads of Paradise: A Journey to Rediscover Old Florida, by Cathy Salustri
Faustian Bargains: Lyndon Johnson and Mac Wallace in the Robber Baron Culture of Texas, by Joan Mellen
Raising Wild: Dispatches from a Home in the Wilderness, by Michael P. Branch
Adult - Fiction
General Fiction
Agnes, by Peter Stamm
The Cosmopolitans, by Sarah Schulman
"As she orchestrates an escalating sequence of vicious schemes, cons, and double-crosses of breathtaking desperation, cruelty, and self-justification, Schulman takes precise and revealing measure of prejudice, mendacity, fear, and greed, creating a captivating, perceptive, and empathic novel of New York on the brink of the first stirrings of the civil rights and women's movements."
Do Not Say We Have Nothing, by Madeleine Thien
"Magic, too, is how Thien manages to bring these disparate elements together without making heavy weather of it. The novel is never not immersive, nor anything less than brilliant."
Echoes of Family, by Barbara Claypole White
The Girl from Rawblood, by Catriona Ward Healing Maddie Brees, by Rebecca Brewster Stevenson
Indelible, by Adelia Saunders
Land of Love and Ruins, by Oddný Eir
Losing It, by Emma Rathbone
Love Her Madly, by M. Elizabeth Lee
Margherita's Notebook, by Elisabetta Flumeri and Gabriella Giocometti
Private Novelist, by Nell Zink
The Secret Ingredient of Wishes, by Susan Bishop Crispell
"Full of great characters and southern charm and romance, this feel-good, lighthearted book will remind readers of the works of Aimee Bender and Sarah Addison Allen."
The Special Power of Restoring Lost Things, by Courtney Elizabeth Mauk
Truly Madly Guilty, by Liane Moriarty
The Ugly, by Alexander Boldizar
A Want of Kindness, by Joanne Limburg
Wild Horse, by Eric Neuenfeldt
Winter Storms, by Elin Hilderbrand
The Year of Needy Girls, by Patricia Smith
Crime Fiction
The Black Notebook, by Patrick Modiano
Blood Red Turns Dollar Green, by Paul O'Brien
Goliath, by Shawn Corridan and Gary Waid
Good Water, by John D. Nesbitt
"The coming-of-age story is a staple of the western genre, but the prolific Nesbitt finds some new things to do with it, darkening the proceedings considerably."
The Hollow Men, by Rob McCarthy
Infamy, by Robert K. Tanenbaum
Kill Joy/The Virgin Huntress, by Elisabeth Sanxay Holding
The Last Days of Jack Sparks, by Jason Arnopp
Tom Clancy Duty and Honor, by Grant Blackwood
Historical Fiction
The German Girl, by Armando Lucas Correa Miss Jane, by Brad Watson
"His narrative, which closely follows Jane, the gruff father who's only tender with her, and the wise, warm doctor who becomes her closest companion, is affecting, nature-bound, and grounded in its glory."
Westerns
Ophelia's War: The Secret Story of a Mormon Turned Madam, by Alison McLennan
Witness Seeker, by Stone Wallace
Romance
The Devoted, by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Four Letter Word, by J. Daniels
From This Day Forward, by Lauraine Snelling
The Gift of a Lifetime, by Melissa Hill
Mad for the Plaid, by Karen Hawkins
No Mistress of Mine, by Laura Lee Guhrke
"Starring a brilliantly original heroine, graced with a cast of engaging secondary characters, written with an elegant flair, and richly infused with plenty of smoldering sensuality and scintillating wit, the latest in Guhrke's An American Heiress in London series is a complete tour de force."
Only You, by Denise Grover Swank
Perfectly Charming, by Liz Talley
The Queer and the Restless, by Kris Ripper
Race the Darkness, by Abbie Roads
The Right Kind of Trouble, by Shiloh Walker
Saving Jake, by Sharon Sala
She's Got a Way, by Maggie McGinnis
Sparking the Fire, by Kate Meader
Tangled Webs, by Irene Hannon
Three Amazing Things about You, by Jill Mansell
To Love a Texas Ranger, by Linda Broday
Trouble Walks In, by Sara Humphreys
Undead and Done, by MaryJanice Davidson
"All the characters working for good are given happy endings in this hopeful, well-designed, if a bit wacky adventure." The Untamed Earl, by Valerie Bowman
The Untouchable Earl, by Amy Sandas
When Love Arrives, by Johnnie Alexander
SF/Fantasy
Chapel of Ease, by Alex Bledsoe
Death's End, by Cixin Liu
"Liu's work is hard sf that, rather than focusing on the near future of the earth, takes the entire future history of the universe as its subject."
The Devourers, by Indra Das
Duskfall, by Christopher Husberg
The Forgetting Moon, by Brian Lee Durfee
It Happened One Doomsday, by Laurence MacNaughton
Lord of the Darkwood, by Lian Hearn
The Mad Scientist's Daughter, by Cassandra Rose Clarke
Threading the Needle, by Joshua Palmatier
The Waterdancer's World, by L. Timmel Duchamp
Wrath of Betty, by Steven Erikson
Horror
The Binding, by Nicholas Wolff
The Graveyard Apartment, by Mariko Koike
The Night Parade, by Ronald Malfi
Graphic Novels
Adult
Barnaby, v.3, written and illustrated by Crockett Johnson and edited by Philip Nel and Eric Reynolds
Dark Corridor, v.1, written and illustrated by Rich Tommaso
Friends Is Friends, written and illustrated by Greg Cook
Hip Hop Family Tree, v.4: 1984–1985, written and illustrated by Ed Piskor I Hate Fairyland, v.1: Madly Ever After, written and illustrated by Skottie Young
The Longest Day of the Future, written and illustrated by Lucas Varela
New Romancer, v.1, by Peter Milligan and illustrated by Brett Parson
"With whip-smart dialogue and aptly timed anachronisms, this is a charming, often hilarious nod to the Romantic era's most notorious bad boy and an affection paean to the wonderfully uncanny longevity of both love and literature."
Otherworld Barbara, written and illustrated by Moto Hagio
Secretimes, written and illustrated by Keith Jones
Sex Criminals, v.3: Three the Hard Way, by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Chip Zdarsky
The Twilight Children, by Gilbert Hernandez and illustrated by Darwyn Cooke
Wrinkles, written and illustrated by Paco Roca
Young Adult
The Jekyll Island Chronicles: A Machine Age War, by Steve Nedvidek and others and illustrated by Moster Nester
Max & Charlie, by Zack Lieberman and illustrated by Louis Neubert
Oddly Normal, v.3, written and illustrated by Otis Frampton
Ogres Awake!, written by James Sturm and others and illustrated by James Sturm
Pirate Penguin vs. Ninja Chicken, v.2: Escape from Skull-Fragment Island, written and illustrated by Ray Friesen
"The mixture of short and long stories makes this ideal for junior chapter-book readers and reluctant readers simultaneously."
Pop Gun War: Gift, written and illustrated by Farel Dalrymple
Poptropica, v.2: The Lost Expedition, by Mitch Krpata and illustrated by Kory Merritt
Snoopy: Party Animal, written and illustrated by Charles M. Schulz
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, v.3: Squirrel, You Really Got Me Now, by Ryan North and illustrated by Erica Henderson
Youth - Nonfiction
Journalism & Publishing
College Essay Essentials: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing a Successful College Admissions Essay, by Ethan Sawyer
How to Be a Blogger and Vlogger in 10 Easy Lessons, by Shane Birley and illustrated by Joanna Kerr
Customs & Holidays Diwali: Festival of Lights, by Rina Singh
"Readers will learn that Diwali is celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs all over India and across the globe, and that holiday traditions have been modified in amazing ways."
Social Science
The U.S. Constitution: Discover How Democracy Works, by Carla Mooney and illustrated by Tom Casteel
Science
Ada's Ideas: The Story of Ada Lovelace, the World's First Computer Programmer, written and illustrated by Fiona Robinson
Extreme Wildfire: Smoke Jumpers, High-Tech Gear, Survival Tactics, and the Extraordinary Science of Fire, by Mark Thiessen and Glen Phelan
Flood Warning, by Katharine Kenah and illustrated by Amy Schimler-Safford
The Great Big Body Book, by Mary Hoffman and illustrated by Ros Asquith
"Hoffman and Asquith are clearly authorities not only on how the human body works but also on how to discuss complex and sensitive information with young people in a manner that is irresistibly fun and appropriately detailed."
Ocean Animals: Who's Who in the Deep Blue, by Johnna Rizzo
Red Foxes, by Gail Terp
Smart about Sharks, written and illustrated by Owen Davey
Treecology: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Trees and Forests, by Monica Russo and illustrated by Kevin Byron
Technology
Krupp Digging Machine, by Quinn M. Arnold
Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids: Family-Friendly Projects for Exploring and Teaching Math, Science, History, and Culture through Creative Building, by John Miller and Chris Fornell Scott
Pets
Misunderstood: Why the Humble Rat May Be Your Best Pet Ever, by Rachel Toor
Arts
Three-Dimensional Art Adventures: 36 Creative, Artist-Inspired Projects in Sculpture, Ceramics, Textiles, and More, by Maja Pitamic and Jill Laidlaw
Folklore & Fairy Tales
The Blue Bird's Palace, by Orianne Lallemand and illustrated by Carole Hénaff "Acrylic illustrations, predominately in blues, are reflective of the story's Russian origins: swirls and flowers adorn the traditional dress and home furnishings."
The Dragon's Hoard: Stories from the Viking Sagas, by Lari Don and illustrated by Cate James
Gris Grimly's Tales from the Brothers Grimm, by Jacob Grimm and Wilhelm Grimm and illustrated by Gris Grimly
Tales from the Arabian Nights: Stories of Adventure, Magic, Love, and Betrayal, by Donna Jo Napoli and illustrated by Christina Balit
Those That Cause Fear, by Neil Christopher and illustrated by Germaine Arnaktauyok
The Twelve Dancing Princesses, written and illustrated by Alison Jay
Sports & Recreation
Incredible Olympic Records, by Tyler Mason
The Soccer Book: Facts and Terrific Trivia, by Andrea Mills
Literature
Writing with Rosie: You Can Write a Story Too, by Patricia Reilly Giff
Geography, Travel, & Culture
Hawaii, by Angie Swanson
Metropolis, written and illustrated by Benoit Tardif
History
Gandhi for Kids: His Life and Ideas, with 21 Activities, by Ellen Mahoney
"Well-illustrated instructions on making items important to Gandhi's culture, such as torans and diyas, are provided, as well as instructions for related activities, such as baking cookies, writing, and building a book-exchange bookshelf."
The Million Stories of Marco Polo, by Michael J. Rosen and illustrated by Maria Cristina Pritelli
Pass the Pandowdy, Please: Chewing on History with Famous Folks and Their Fabulous Foods, by Abigail Ewing Zelz and illustrated by Eric Zelz
Pyramid Puzzles, by Gareth Moore
Rad Women Worldwide: Artists and Athletes, Pirates and Punks, and Other Revolutionaries Who Shaped History, by Kate Schatz and illustrated by Miriam Klein Stahl
Ticktock Banneker's Clock, by Shana Keller and illustrated by David C. Gardner "This picture-book biography chronicles Banneker's three- year attempt to build his most famous invention, a clock that accurately struck a chime on every hour."
Youth - Fiction
General Fiction
Agnes and Clarabelle, by Adele Griffin and Courtney Sheinmel and illustrated by Sara Palacios
Beautiful, by Stacy McAnulty and illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff
"The tone is bold and forthright, as it needs to be to counter the ubiquitous other messages that tell girls how to behave, and the illustrations boast a multiracial cast and even girls playing basketball in wheelchairs."
The Boy and the Bindi, by Vivek Shraya and illustrated by Rajni Perera
"The beautiful and detailed illustrations, such as those of Ammi's traditional dress and jewelry, provide additional cultural context."
Can One Balloon Make an Elephant Fly?, by Dan Richards and illustrated by Jeff Newman
Deadman Anchor, by K. R. Coleman
For This Life Only, by Stacey Kade
Gap Life, by John Coy
Good Morning, City, by Pat Kiernan and illustrated by Pascal Campion
The Great Spruce, by John Duvall and illustrated by Rebecca Gibbon
Have You Seen My Trumpet?, by Michaël Escoffier and illustrated by Kris Di Giacomo
I Am a Story, written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino
If I Could Drive, Mama, by Cari Best and illustrated by Simone Shin
I'll Wait, Mr. Panda, written and illustrated by Steve Antony
Imagine a City, written and illustrated by Elise Hurst
Isabella for Real, by Margie Palatini and illustrated by LeUyen Pham
It's a Doggy Dog World, by Tommy Greenwald and illustrated by Adam Stower Leaping Lemmings!, by John Briggs and illustrated by Nicola Slater
"Hilarious storytelling is coupled with equally hilarious scenes laced with a litter of orange critters arguing and complaining about the odd duck among them."
Life according to Dani, by Rose Lagercrantz and illustrated by Eva Eriksson
Little Night Cat, written and illustrated by Sonja Danowski
The Littlest Family's Big Day, written and illustrated by Emily Winfield Martin
The Lost Ones, by Michaela MacColl
"Highly engaging historical fiction and based on actual people, MacColl's Hidden Histories series tale is powerful storytelling and an excellent prompt for classroom discussion of Indian policy."
Lucy and Company, written and illustrated by Marianne Dubuc
Lug: Blast from the North, by David Zeltser and illustrated by Jan Gerardi
Making Mistakes on Purpose, written and illustrated by Elise Primavera
Maple and Willow's Christmas Tree, written and illustrated by Lori Nichols
Meltdown!, written and illustrated by Jill Murphy
The Messy Book, by Maudie Powell-Tuck and illustrated by Richard Smythe
The Moon Inside, by Sandra Feder and illustrated by Aimée Sicuro
The Mouse and the Moon, written and illustrated by Gabriel Alborozo
The Movie Version, by Emma Wunsch
Nice Girls Endure, by Chris Struyk-Bonn
On Guard, by Patrick Jones
A Patron Saint for Junior Bridesmaids, by Shelley Tougas
Penguins Love Colors, written and illustrated by Sarah Aspinall
Pinocchio: The Origin Story, by Alessandro Sanna
Prince of Fire: The Story of Diwali, by Jatinder Verma and illustrated by Nilesh Mistry
"The gouache illustrations deftly employ saturated colors and precise line work."
Ripple, by Heather Smith Meloche
The Secret Life of Lincoln Jones, by Wendelin Van Draanen Smashie McPerter and the Mystery of the Missing Goop, by N. Griffin and illustrated by Kate Hindley
Some Pets, by Angela DiTerlizzi and illustrated by Brendan Wenzel
Sometimes We Tell the Truth, by Kim Zarins
The Stand-In, by Steve Bloom
This Adventure Ends, by Emma Mills
Transcendent, by Katelyn Detweiler
Trap Jam, by Steven Barwin
What's a Banana?, by Marilyn Singer and illustrated by Greg Pizzoli
Wish, by Barbara O'Connor
Yosef's Dream, by Sylvia Rouss and Asher Naim and illustrated by Tamar Blumenfeld
"The author fluidly juxtaposes the Ethiopian landscape and heritage alongside their Jewish traditions through rich textual descriptions and beautiful watercolor-inspired illustrations."
Action/Adventure
The Dragon's Gate, by Barry Wolverton and illustrated by Dave Stevenson
How to Avoid Extinction, by Paul Acampora
The Island, by Olivia Levez
The Missing Skull, by John Wilson
Secrets of Bearhaven: Mission to Moon Farm, by K. E. Rocha and illustrated by Ross Dearsley
Mystery
Lark Holds the Key, by Natasha Deen and illustrated by Marcus Cutler
"In this short chapter-book mystery for emerging readers, Deen introduces a multicultural cast of characters and helps her main character, Lark, deal creatively with her dyslexia."
Running Girl, by Simon Mason
The Stranger Game, by Cylin Busby
Useless Bay, by M. J. Beaufrand
We Know It Was You, by Maggie Thrash
Historical Fiction
Cinnamon Moon, by Tess Hilmo
Doing Her Bit: A Story about the Woman's Land Army of America, by Erin Hagar and illustrated by Jen Hill Name upon Name, by Sheena Wilkinson
Romance
Our Chemical Hearts, by Krystal Sutherland
The Romantics, by Leah Konen
The Secret of a Heart Note, by Stacey Lee
SF/Fantasy
The Boy with 17 Senses, by Sheila Grau
"A modern retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk with a sci-fi twist, Grau's novel mixes whimsy and adventure with a tale that uses synesthesia to reframe our understanding of ability."
The Catalyst, by Helena Coggan
The Devil's Banshee, by Donna Hosie
Elite, by Mercedes Lackey
Gamescape: Overworld, by Emma Trevayne
Gears of Revolution, by J. Scott Savage
Hamster Princess: Ratpunzel, written and illustrated by Ursula Vernon
Hamstersaurus Rex, by Tom O'Donnell and illustrated by Tim Miller
I Wasn't Invited to the Birthday, by Susanna Isern and illustrated by Adolfo Serra
Incognita, by Kristen Lippert-Martin
Into the Abyss, by Stefanie Gaither
A Legend of Starfire, by Marissa Burt
Life of Zarf: Troll Overboard, written and illustrated by Rob Harrell
Mabel Jones and the Doomsday Book, written by Will Mabbitt and illustrated by Ross Collins
The Magician's Key, written by Matthew Cody and illustrated by Craig Phillips
Mark of the Plague, by Kevin Sands
Max Helsing and the Beast of Bone Creek, by Curtis Jobling
Mel Foster and the Demon Butler, written by Julia Golding and illustrated by Pete Williamson
Messenger, by Carol Lynch Williams
"Melancholy and sweet, this coming-of-age tale deals in love, loss, and memories, blending together romance, mystery, and the supernatural for a haunting read." Not Your Sidekick, by C. B. Lee
The Nutcracker, by Kate Davies and illustrated by Niroot Puttapipat
Phoenix, by S. F. Said and illustrated by Dave McKean
The Princess in Black Takes a Vacation, by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale and illustrated by LeUyen Pham
Rampage, by John Sandford and Michele Cook
Skyborn, by Lou Anders
Spare and Found Parts, by Sarah Maria Griffin
Stealing Snow, by Danielle Paige
The Storybook Knight, by Helen Docherty and illustrated by Thomas Docherty
Sunker's Deep, by Lian Tanner
Swan Boy, by Nikki Sheehan
The Swan Riders, by Erin Bow
Tattoo Atlas, by Tim Floreen
"Floreen explores an unsettling moral question about the role of free will in determining good and evil in this gripping homage to Robert Louis Stevenson's The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Anthony Burgess' A Clockwork Orange."
Vault of Shadows, by Jonathan Maberry
A Week of Mondays, by Jessica Brody
Wildings, by Eleanor Glewwe
Scary Stories
A Darkly Beating Heart, by Lindsay Smith
The Last Kids on Earth and the Zombie Parade, by Max Brallier and illustrated by Douglas Holgate
Nightmares! The Lost Lullaby, by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller and illustrated by Karl Kwasny
"As usual, the gentle tension is leavened with some puzzling red herrings and well-timed comedy, while Charlie's grief over his late mother is a constant, but never domineering, undercurrent."
Audio
Adult
Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War, by Mary Roach and read by Abby Elvidge
The Veins of the Ocean, written and read by Patricia Engel
Youth Places No One Knows, by Brenna Yovanoff and read by Karissa Vacker
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