New Books

ADULT NON-FICTION

"Education of an American Dreamer" by Peter G. Peterson - For years, Pete Peterson has performed with distinction on the world’s stage—both in finance and public policy. But he still remains the same Nebraska boy who counted change in his father’s café. His journey is a remarkable story and his book is an entertaining and refreshingly honest account of his education in business and life.” – Warren E. Buffett

ADULT FICTION

"Mounting Fears" by Stuart Wood - With his usual blistering pace and dry wit, Stuart Woods has created another adventure that shows why he’s truly the master of the game. – inside cover

"Robert Ludlum's: The Bourne Deception" by Eric van Lustbader - “Lustbader’s cinematic vision is once again on display as he sends Bourne on a chaotic chase that leads from Washington to Moscow and back again, dogged by pursuers even as he himself pursues. This is one novel that will keep you reading long into the night.” – Bookreporter.com

"Awakening" by S. J. Bolton - “Page-turning suspense and spectacular snake science..Murky, abandoned churches and dark family secrets stretching back a generation lend a compelling gothic sensibility to this story of a woman who awakens to new possibilities.” – Booklist

"Finger Lickin' Fifteen" by Janet Evanovich - Published for 2009's summer reading season, a latest installment in the best-selling Stephanie Plum series features tested loyalties, cliff-hanger resolutions, and a tempting assortment of doughnuts.

"The Selected Works of T. S. Spivet" by Reif Larsen - “Fantastically charming, funny and smart. I felt my brain growing as I read it. Who knew the combination of cartography and adolescence could prove to be so touching and so much fun!” –Gary Shteyngart

"Wicked Prey" by John Sandford - “What’s the secret of Sandford’s success other than profligate talent? He insists on keeping his main characters flawed people instead of letting them calcify into iconic figures of truth or justice. Phantom Prey shows yet again why he’s just so good.” – Cleveland Plain Dealer

JUVENILE FICTION

"Rat Trap" by Michael J. Daley - “Short, snappy sentences, appealing characters, and tension …. combine with constant threats of ship malfunctions and Rat’s struggle to survive to create a fast-paced story sure to please.” --Booklist

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

"Lucy Long Ago: Uncovering the Mystery of Where We Came From" by Catherine Thimmesh - Uncovering a collection of bones, a mystery was revealed that would bring scientists around the world to study the find with regard to its ancestral connection to the human race in this chronicling of the discovery of the world's most famous hominid, enhanced with full-color photographs.

PICTURE BOOKS

"Elephants Cannot Dance!" by Mo Willems - “These masterful mini-dramas will delight and amuse easy-reader and picture-book audiences, alike.” –School Library Journal

"Fancy Nancy: Explorer Extraodinaire!" by Jane O'Connor - With her best friend Bree by her side, Fancy Nancy heads to the great outdoors to explore the many wonders the natural world has to offer; observing butterflies, watching birds, smelling wildflowers, and more!

"It's a Secret!"by John Burningham - “With this whimsical story about one unforgettable night, the inimitable John Burningham brings to life another delightful and unique tale.” – inside front cover

"Llama Llama Misses Mama" by Anna Dewdney - “The expressive animal faces and attention to detail make it a charming addition.” – Publisher’s Weekly

"The Man Who Lived in a Hollow Tree" by Anne Shelby and Cor Hazelaar - With a storyteller’s lilt and a folk-artist’s eye, a writer and an illustrator have made something magical of an Appalachian legend. – inside front cover

YOUNG ADULT FICTION

"A Clockwork Orange" by Anthony Burgess - “A brilliant novel…a savage satire on the distortions of the single and collective minds.” –New York Times