New Arrivals

ADULT FICTION

"The Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein - "The perfect book for anyone who knows that compassion isn't only for humans, and that the relationship between two souls who are meant for each other never really comes to an end. Every now and then I'm lucky enough to read a novel I can't stop thinking about: this is one of them."--Jodi Picoult

"Condition"by Jennifer Haigh - "Heigh has...an unerring ability to chronicle the ways people delude themselves--those lies we tell ourselves daily to survive...Haigh's characters are layered and authentic. Moreover, one would have to have a heart of stone not to care for them." -- "Washington Post Book World

"The Courtier's Secret" by Donna Russo Morin - "Brimming with lush period detail and vivid, unforgettable characters, The Courtier's Secret takes readers into a facsinating, intriguing world of pageantry, adventure, betrayals, and secrets." - back cover

"Cutting for Stone" by Abraham Verghese - "Richly written...Shows how history and landscape and accidents of birth and death conspire to create the story of a single life...You may never leave the chair." --Los Angeles Times

"Of Men and Their Mothers" by Mameve Medwed - "The mother-in-law, that staple of stand-up comedy routines. Does she still have any power left after decades of pummeling? In Mameve Medwed's new novel, Of Men and Their Mothers, she certainly does. Ina Pollock, Maisie Grey's loathsome ex-mother-in-law, can raise the reader's pulse with a single phone call." -- The New York Times Book Review

"The First Rule" by Robert Crais - "The Watchman put Joe Pike, Elvis Cole's strong, taciturn partner, front and center, and not only won Robert Crais new audiences but remarkable reviews. The South Florida Sun-Sentinel said "Robert Crais elevates crime fiction" and now with The First Rule he does it again." -- Amazon Product Description

MYSTERY

"Sand Sharks" by Margaret Maron - "Maron observes the levelheaded Knott, her large extended family, neighbors, and the whole community with cool but genuine sympathy; even criminals remain believably human. Those looking for a mellow, down-home mystery will be well rewarded." -- Publishers Weekly

"Blood Ties" by Kay Hooper - "Kay Hooper takes us to the outer reaches of fear in her latest thriller, as the Special Crimes Unit finds itself targeted by a monster intent on destroying both Noah Bishop and his people."--inside front cover

"Bryant & May on the Loose" by Christopher Fowler - "Funny, inventive, quirky, and ultimately moving...another triumph for a writer of immense talent." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Down River" by Karen Harper - "Strongly plotted and well written, featuring a host of interesting characters, Harper's latest is a winner." -- RT Book Reviews

ADULT NON-FICTION

"Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin and the Race of a Lifetime" by John Heilemann & Mark Halperin - "Based on hundreds of interviews with the people who lived the story, Game Change is reportorial tour de force that reads like a a fast-paced novel. Character driven and dialogue rich, replete with extravagantly detailed scenes, this is the occasionally shocking, often hilarious, ultimately definitive account of the campaign of a lifetime." -- inside back cover

"Organic Gardener's Handbook of Natural Pest and Disease Control" by Fern Marshall Bradley, Barbara W. Ellis and Deborah L. Martin - "A guide to the latest science-based advice for battling garden problems the organic way includes an examination of 200 popular plants, an insect and disease encyclopedia with all-new photos and the most up-to-date organic control techniques and products."

"Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books, not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan" by Greg Mortenson - "What Greg understands better than most--is the simple truth that all of us are better off when all of us have the opportunity to learn, especially our children. By helping them learn and grow, he's shaping the very future of a region and giving hope to an entire generation." --Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman, Joint Chief of Staff

"Superfreakonomics: Tales of Altruism, Terrorism and Poorly Paid Prostitutes" by Stephen Levitt - "...Readers will learn how the cure for childbed fever--a simple matter of doctors washing their hands--was teased out of hospital mortality statistics. The authors also examine the consequences of a garbage-collection tax imposed in Ireland: the intention was to reduce waste, but it led homeowners to burn trash in their backyards, and this tripled the rate of people setting themselves on fire. ...Verdict Readable, irreverent, insightful, and an exemplary representation of analytical thinking, this is for readers who like to think--or possibly be infuriated."--Lawrence Maxted, LIBRARY JOURNAL, c2009.

DVD

"'90's Tech" - "In this homage to the "dot com" decade, MODERN MARVELS journeys back to the end of the twentieth century to explore some of today's most essential technologies got their start." -- back cover

"The Hurt Locker" - "Powerfully realistic, action-packed, unrelenting and intense, The Hurt Locker has been hailed by critics as "an adrenaline-soaked tour de force" (A.O. Scott, The New York Times) and "one of the great war movies" (Richard Corliss, Time)"

"Up in the Air" - "Up in the Air is light and dark, hilarious and tragic, bouncy and brainy, romantic and real." -- Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

JUVENILE AUDIO

"Lucky Breaks"by Susan Patron - "Lucky is now just days away from her eleventh birthday and a planned party that will bring together all 43 residents of the desert community of Hard Pan. ...Primary to Lucky's concerns ... are the ongoing Americanization of her French-born adoptive mother, the push and pull of (possibly romantic?) feelings for her buddy Lincoln, and the introduction of Paloma, who just might be Lucky's first female best friend. Without being heavy-handed, Patron nails the insecurities and overzealousness of a budding friendship, and the central adventure of Lucky getting trapped inside a well brings these feelings to a fine point. Those who famously tried to ban Higher Power will be scandalized to find that the word 'scrotum' appears in Lucky Breaks not once, but twice." Daniel Kraus. 192pg. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2009

"The Magician's Elephant" by Kate Dicamillo - "From the author of "The Tale of Despereaux" comes a story about trusting the unexpected--and making the extraordinary come true."--back cover

"Anything but Typical" by Nora Raleigh Baskin - "Autistic sixth grader Jason is an aspiring writer who takes comfort in Storyboard, a story-sharing website. One of his tales attracts positive comments from a girl, and Jason becomes panic-stricken when he learns they're both planning to attend a Storyboard conference. Baskin writes with striking honesty, incorporating details about Jason's perceptions of and reactions to people while establishing common ground with readers." SDL. 197pg. THE HORN BOOK, c2009.

"Airman" by Eoin Colfer - "A fast-paced, highly entertaining tale of flying machines, criminals, martial arts, swordplay, princesses, poisons, and evil villains." -- School Library Journal

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

"Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream" by Tanya Lee Stone - "Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down. ...I hope everyone who reads this book will be inspired to experience the joy of flying and the supreme honor of venturing beyond this planet." -- Eileen M. Collins, Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Retired) and the first woman to pilot a space shuttle.

"Button Up" by Alice Schertle - "From undies to jammies to a much-loved hand-me-down sweatshirt, the duds on display in this perfectly stitched poetry collection are as unique as the critters who wear them"--inside front cover