NEW ARRIVALS NOVEMBER 2012

ADULT FICTION

"Flight Behavior" by Barbara Kingsolver - "Flight Behavior takes on one of the most contentious subjects of our time: climate change. With a deft and versatile empathy Kingsolver dissects the motives that drive denial and belief in a precarious world." -- inside front cover

"Italian Shoes" by Henning Mankell - "From the bestselling author of the Kurt Wallander series comes a touching and intimate story about an embattled man’s unexpected chance at redemption.  

Many years ago a devastating mistake drove Fredrik Welkin into a life as far as possible from his former position as a surgeon, where he mistakenly amputated the wrong arm of one of his patients. Now he lives in a frozen landscape. Each morning he dips his body into the freezing lake surrounding his home to remind himself he’s alive. However, Welkins’s icy existence begins to thaw when he receives a visit from a guest who helps him embark on a journey to acceptance and understanding. Full of the graceful prose and deft characterization that have been the hallmarks of Mankell’s prose, Italian Shoes shows a modern master at the height of his powers, effortlessly delivering a remarkable novel about the most rewarding theme of all: hope." - back cover   

"The Renegades" by Tom Young - "The Renegades is a novel of constant surprise and suspense, a book, in the words of The Dallas Morning News about The Mullah's Storm, "that's got authenticity stamped on every scene and a narrative drive that won't let you go. A terrific addition to contemporary war fiction." -- inside front cover

"This is How You Lose Her" by Junot Diaz -  "An extraordinarily vibrant book that's fueled by adrenaline-powered prose...Decisively establishes [Diaz] as one of contemporary fiction's most distinctive and irresistible new voices." -- The New York Times

"Panhead" by Bill Schubart - "Panhead, like Bill Schubart's previous books -- The Lamoille Stories and Fat People -- is suffused with humor, humanity, and most of all insight. Schubart has taken his native Vermont and transformed it into a meditation on the human condition." -- Ernest Hebert, author of I Love u, and Never Back Down

"The Round House" by Louise Erdrich - "Written with undeniable urgency, and illuminating the harsh realities of contemporary life in a community where Ojibwe and white live uneasily together, The Round House is a brilliant and entertaining novel, a masterpiece of literary fiction. Louise Erdrich embraces tragedy, the comic, a spirit world very much present in the lives of her all-too-human characters, and a tale of injustice that is, unfortunately, an authentic reflection of what happens in our own world today."--inside front cover

"The Twelve" by Justin Cronin - "A heart-stopping thriller rendered with masterful literary skill, The Twelve is a grand and gripping tale of sacrifice and survival." -- inside front cover

"The Yellow Birds" by Kevin Powers - "Kevin Powers has delivered an exceptional novel from the war in Iraq, written in clean, evocative prose, lyric and graphic, in assured rhythms, a story for today and tomorrow and the next." -- Daniel Woodrell

 "Winter of the World" by Ken Follett - "picks up right where the first book (Fall of Giants) left off, as its five interrelated families--American, German, Russian, English, Welch--enter a time of enormous social, political, and economic turmoil, beginning with the rise of the Third Reich, through the Spanish Civil War and the great dramas of World War II, up to the explosions of the American and Soviet atomic bombs.

These characters and many others find their lives inextricably entangled as their experiences illuminate the cataclysms that marked the century. From the drawing rooms of the rich to the blood and smoke of battle, their lives intertwine, propelling the reader into dramas of ever-increasing complexity." -- inside front cover

MYSTERY

"The Beautiful Mystery" by Louise Penny - "Louise Penny has crafted an almost perfect crime - haunting, puzzling, brilliant, and indeed a most beautiful mystery. Chief Inspector Gamache is one of my favorite characters in fiction...This is a tour de force for Penny, and a thrilling, intelligent read." -- Linda Fairstein

"Big Breasts & Wide Hips" by Mo Yan - "This stunning novel, peopled with dozens of unforgettable characters, is a searing uncompromising vision of twentieth-century China, as seen through the eyes of China's preeminent--and exceptionally courageous--novelist." -- back cover

"Gone" by Mo Hayder - "A brilliantly plotted mystery that keeps you guessing not only who that villain is, but what exactly he's after ... First-rate mystery that takes full advantage of the wintry, moonlit West Country and the unusual skills of its lady diver."--Kirkus Reviews

"Live by Night" -by Dennis Lehane - "At once a sweeping love story and a compelling saga of revenge, it is a spellbinding tour de force of betrayal and redemption, music and murder, that brings fully to life a bygone era ('the 20's) when sin was cause for celebration and vice was a national virtue." -- inside front cover

"Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn - "Gone Girl is one of the best and most frightening portraits of psychopathy I've ever read. Nick and Amy manipulate each other with savage, merciless, and often darkly witty dexterity. This is a wonderful and terrifying book about how the happy surface normality and the underlying darkness can become too closely interwoven to separate." -- Tana French

"Paradise City" by Archer Mayor - "Mayor's solid 23rd Joe Gunther novel ... focuses on a tri-cornered interstate case involving multiple thefts. One night on Boston's exclusive Beacon Hill, three burglars break into the house of 89-year-old Wilhelmina "Billie" Hawthorn, who makes the fatal mistake of catching them in the act. Det. Jimmy McAuliffe gets the case and the unwelcome help of Billie's 26-year-old granddaughter, Mina Carson. In Tucker Peak, Vt., a wealthy ski resort, burglary and arson get the attention of Vermont Bureau of Investigation chief Gunther and his crew. Clues in both investigations point to a buyer of stolen goods in Northampton, Mass., completing the jurisdictional triangle. Another thread follows illegal immigrant Li Anming, a skilled jewel smith who becomes a virtual slave in an unusual sweatshop. Stings, surveillance, and interrogations all play a part in the effort to uncover a sophisticated, ruthless criminal operation. Fans of this first-rate procedural series will be satisfied." --   PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2012.

"The Racketeer" by John Grisham - "The masterful opening introduces disgraced Virginia lawyer Malcolm Bannister, who has served half of a 10-year prison sentence for money laundering after getting caught up in a federal net aimed at a sleazy influence peddler. Bannisteras conviction has, naturally, destroyed his life, but he thinks he can use the murder of federal judge Raymond Fawcett to his advantage. Fawcett, who presided over a landmark mining rights case, and his attractive secretary, with whom he was having an affair, were both found shot in the head in his cabin in southwest Virginia. Near the bodies was an empty open safe. When the high-profile investigation stalls, Bannister tells the feds that he can identify the killer for them in exchange for a release from jail and the means to start a new life. The surprises all work, and the action builds to a satisfying resolution." -- Agent: David Gernert, the Gernert Company. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2012.

ADULT NON-FICTION

"Kingdom's Bounty: A Sustainable, Eclectic, Edible Guide to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom" by Bethany M. Dunbar - These remarkable images tell an even more remarkable story - the way that the most rural region of the most rural state in the union is leading a revolution in American agriculture." -- Bill McKibben

"The New Moosewood Cookbook" by Mollie Katzen - "Since the original publication of the MOOSEWOOD COOKBOOK in 1977, author Mollie Katzen has been leading the revolution in American eating habits... With her sophisticated, easy-to-prepare vegetarian recipes, charming drawings, and hand lettering, Mollie introduced millions to a more healthful, natural way of cooking." -- back cover

"Park Songs" by David Budbill - "Park Songs is set during a single day in a down-and-out Midwestern city park where people from all walks of life gather. In this small green space amidst a great gray city, the park provides a refuge for its caretaker (and resident poet), street preachers, retirees, moms, hustlers, and teenagers. Interspersed with blues songs, the community speaks through poetic monologues and conversations, while the homeless provide the introductory chorus—and all of their voices become one great epic tale of comedy and tragedy.

Full of unexpected humor, hard-won wisdom, righteous (but sometimes misplaced) anger, and sly tenderness, their stories show us how people learn to live with mistakes and make connections in an antisocial world. As the poem/play engages us in their pain and joy—and the goofy delight of being human—it makes a quietly soulful statement about acceptance and community in our lives." -- Amazon.com

"Plutocrats: the Rise of the New Global Super-Rich and the Fall of Everyone Else" by Chrystia Freeland - "Chrystia Freeland has written a fascinating account of perhaps the most important economic and political development of our era: the rise of a new plutocracy. She explains that today's wealthy are different from their predecessors: more skilled and more global; and more often employees than owners, notably so in finance and high technology. By putting together stories of individuals with reading of the scholarly evidence, she gives us a clear view of what many will view as a not so brave new world." -- Martin Wolf, chief economic commentator for the Financial Times

BIOGRAPHY

"The Great Northern Express: A Writer's Journey Home" by Howard Frank Mosher -

From bestselling, nationally celebrated author Howard Frank Mosher, a wildly funny and deeply personal account of his three-month, 20,000-mile sojourn to discover what he loved enough to live for. 

"Joseph Anton" by Salman Rushdie - “A harrowing, deeply felt and revealing document: an autobiographical mirror of the big, philosophical preoccupations that have animated Mr. Rushdie’s work throughout his career.”—Michiko Kakutani, The New York Times

"No Easy Day: The Firsthand Account of the Mission that Killed Osama Bin Laden" by Mark Owen -"Owen was already a SEAL at the time of the 9/11 attacks; the book begins shortly thereafter, as he is qualifying for the U.S. Naval Special Warfare Development Group (otherwise known as the famed SEAL Team Six), and follows him through various missions, culminating with a detailed account of the planning and execution of the assault on bin Laden's compound. His version of events has already sparked some controversy...but it doesn't feel as though Owen intended to add fuel to the fire. ...No Easy Day doesn't merely tell war stories--it also explores the culture of war and what it means to be a soldier. " -- Booklist Online. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2012

DVD's

"Downton Abbey Season 2"
"A Film Unfinished" 
"Kung Fu Panda 2"
"The Lucky One"
"Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted"
"Mad Men Season Two"
"Mugabe and the White African"

MUSIC

"Duet II" by Tony Bennett

JUVENILE FICTION

"Kindred Souls" by Patricia MacLachlan - "From beloved author Patricia MacLachlan comes a poignant story about what we do for the ones we love, and how the bonds that hold us together also allow us to let each other go." -- inside front cover

"The Magic Escapes" by Tony Abbott - "When Eric chased Lord Sparr up the Dark Stair and out of Droon, he knew they were heading for the real world. But he didn't realize just how much was about to change. With them, Eric and Sparr carry the secrets and the magic of Droon. And with magic on the loose. nothing in our world will ever be the same...." -- back cover


"Nate the Great and the Sticky Case" by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat - "A stegosaurus stamp belonging to Nate's friend Claude disappears, and the indomitable Nate the Great is called in on the case. At first, even Nate is stumped -- the stamp has just vanished without a trace! But with clues from the weather and his ever-faithful dog, Sludge, Nate is soon on his way to wrapping up his stickiest case yet." -- Amazon.com

"The Penderwicks on Gardam Street" by Jeanne Birdsall -  "The Penderwick sisters...return in another warm family story. An opening chapter, ...tells how the girls' mother died right after Batty's birth. Now, some four years later, Aunt Claire presents the girls' father with a letter from his late wife, telling him it's time to start dating. Rosalind, Skye, Jane, and Batty beg to differ and come up with a harebrained scheme to thwart Mr. Penderwick. But the girls aren't just focused on their father. Rosalind has her own romantic entangelments; and Skye and Jane write compositions for each other, which leads to myriad problems. Meanwhile, little Batty has become enamored of the widow and her baby son who live next door. There's never much suspense about where all this is going, but things happen in such touching ways that the story is hard to resist." -- Ilene Cooper AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2008.

"Wonder" by R. J. Palacio - "Wonder is essentially...a wonder. It's well written, engaging, and so much fun to read that the pages almost turn themselves. More than that, Wonder touches the heart in the most life-affirming, unexpected ways, delivering in August Pullman a character whom readers will remember forever. " -- Nicholas Sparks, author of The Notebook, A Walk to Remember and Message in a Bottle

"Wonderstruck: A Novel in Words and Pictures" by Brian Selznick - "Rich, complex, affecting and beautiful--with over 460 pages of original artwork--Wonderstruck is a stunning achievement from a uniquely gifted artist and visionary." -- inside front cover

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

"I, Galileo" by Bonnie Christensen - "In this biography, Bonnie Christensen lets Galileo himself tell the tale--and his genial narration makes this giant of science feel more real and accessible than ever before. Lavishly illustrated in rich jewel tones, this is a perfect introduction to a most remarkable man." -- inside front cover

"Monsieur Marceau: Actor Without Words" by Leda Schubert -"Marcel Marceau, the world's most famous mime, enthralled audiences around the world for more than fifty years. When he waved his hand or lifted his eyebrow he was able to speak volumes without ever saying a word. But few know the story of the man behind those gestures . . .

Distinguished author Leda Schubert and award-winning artist Gerard DuBois bring their own artistry to this gorgeously written and illustrated picture book biography." -- inside front cover

"When Dinosaurs Die: A Guide to Understanding Death" by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown - "A comprehensive, sensitive guide for families dealing with loss of loved ones, When Dinosaurs Die helps readers understand what death means, and how to best cope with their feelings." -- back cover

BOARD BOOKS

PICTURE BOOKS

"And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street" by Dr. Seuss
"Froggy Gets Dressed" by Jonathan London
"Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs" by Mo Willems
"I Know an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie" by Alison Jackson
"Llama, llama Time to Share" by Anna Dewdney
"Mossy" by Jan Brett
"Nate the Great and the Sticky Case" by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
"Nightime Ninja" by Barbara DaCosta
"Oh, No!" by Candace Fleming & Eric Rohmann
"Olivia and the Fairy Princesses" by Ian Falconer
"Pecan Pie Baby" by Jacqueline Woodson

"Z is for Moose" by Kelly Bingham & Paul O. Zelinsky

YOUNG ADULT

 "The Boy Who Couldn't Sleep and Never Had To" by D. C. Pierson - "Charmingly honest and honestly funny. Nails what it's like to be a geeky teenage mail, right down to the Agrtranian Berserkers." -- Max Barry, author of Company

"Chomp" by Carl Hiaasen - "Hiaasen extends his brand of Florida eco-adventures with this loopy foray into reality TV. Derek Badger, star of Expedition Survival!, arrives to film an Everglades episode, enlisting the services of animal wrangler Mickey Cray, a sort of Dr. Doolittle who specializes in snakes and keeps a 12-foot-long gator named Alice as a pet. Mickey holds his nose but takes the job, assisted by his son, Wahoo, a goodhearted teenager who's able to handle his father as well as his father handles pythons. Badger, naturally, is a complete fraud, who choppers off to a hotel each evening while mosquitoes dine on his crew. After filming starts, Badger gets lost in the swamp with only his (dim) wits to help him survive. There are no cute owls or endangered panthers to save—tension derives from wondering whether Badger will get himself killed before Mickey does it for him, and a subplot about Wahoo's friend Tuna, who's on the run from her abusive father." -- Agent: Esther Newberg, ICM., PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2012. 

"Graceling" by Kristi Cashore - "With elegant, evocative prose and a cast of unforgettable characters, ...author Kristen Cashore creates a mesmerizing world, a death-defying adventure, and a heart-racing romance that will consume you, hold you captive, and leave you wanting more." -- back cover

NEW ARRIVALS SEPTEMBER 2012

ADULT FICTION

"Fallen Angel" by Daniel Silva - "Art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon is glad to be back in Rome, cleaning up a Caravaggio. Then he gets a call from erstwhile friend Monsignor Luigi Donati, the pope's private secretary, who's found the body of a beautiful woman lying shattered beneath the dome of St. Peter's Basilica. No, Allon does not see this as a suicide. Digging deeper, he uncovers a ring of antiquities smugglers with revenge on their minds. And that's just the beginning" -- Library Journal 

"Fifty Shades Darker" by E. L. James - "Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey move into a deeper, more

committed relationship, impacting her fledgling publishing career and placing them both in physical and emotional danger. Following the wildly popular Fifty Shades of Grey (2011), Ana and Christian reconcile after their breakup. ... Fifty Shades Darker continues the saga of Ana and Christian, the zeitgeist erotic romance that's hit a chord with women everywhere, with the same universally appealing themes and the same writing weaknesses. A fun summer read--not the best thing you've ever read, not the worst, but not to be taken too seriously." --  KIRKUS MEDIA

"Fifty Shades Freed" by E. L. James - "Now, Ana and Christian have it all—love, passion, intimacy, wealth, and a world of possibilities for their future. But Ana knows that loving her Fifty Shades will not be easy, and that being together will pose challenges that neither of them would anticipate. Ana must somehow learn to share Christian’s opulent lifestyle without sacrificing her own identity. And Christian must overcome his compulsion to control as he wrestles with the demons of a tormented past.
Just when it seems that their strength together will eclipse any obstacle, misfortune, malice, and fate conspire to make Ana’s deepest fears turn to reality." -- back cover

"A Gentleman Undone" by Cecilia Grant

"HHhH" by Laurent Binet - " Seemingly effortless blend of historical truth, personal memory, and remarkable imagination, HHhH....is a work at once thrilling and intellectually engrossing, a fast-paced novel of the Second World War that is also a profound meditation on the nature of writing and the debt we owe to history." -- inside front cover

"The Paris Wife" by Paula McLaine- "A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, The Paris Wife captures a remarkable period of time and a love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadly." -- inside front cover

 "Sandcastle Girls" by Chris Bohjalian - "This spellbinding tale travels between Aleppo, Syria, in 1915 and Bronxville, New York, in 2012--a sweeping historical live story steeped in the author's Armenian heritage, making it his most personal novel to date." -- inside front cover

"The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry" by Rachel Joyce - "Spontaneity has never been Harold Fry’s strong suit, especially once he retired. Just ask his long-suffering wife, Maureen. So imagine her surprise when Harold abruptly decides to walk 500 miles to the north of England in a naive attempt to save a dying woman, a colleague he once knew briefly but to whom he hadn’t spoken in 20 years....  Accomplished BBC playwright Joyce’s debut novel is a gentle and genteel charmer, brimming with British quirkiness yet quietly haunting in its poignant and wise examination of love and devotion. Sure to become a book-club favorite."—Carol Haggas, Booklist
 
"The Watch" by Joydeep Roy-Bhattacharyna - "We watch as the resistance of an isolated American garrison in Afghanistan is ground down, not by force of arms but by the will of a single unarmed woman, holding inflexibly to an idea of what is just and right." -- J.M. Coetzee, Nobel Prize Recipient for Literature.

"Where We Belong" by Emily Griffin - "Giffin again uses her great wit and gift of storytelling to weave a tale that's nuanced, empathetic, and, at times, heartbreaking. Matters of the heart are always complicated, and Giffin deftly shows you why." -- Associated Press

 MYSTERY

"Back Fire" by Catherine Coulter - "Bestseller Coulter's overwrought 16th thriller featuring husband-and-wife FBI agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock (after 2011s Split Second) pits the couple against a ruthless killer with an agenda that starts with the nonfatal shooting of Judge Ramsey Hunt outside his waterfront San Francisco house....Coulter mixes romance, strong family ties, narrow misses, and narrower escapes as well as some twists that strain credulity to the breaking point. Series fans will applaud the strong female leads and the nifty teamwork of Savich and Sherlock."--Publisher's Weekly

"The Body in the Boudoir" by Katherine Hall Page - The award-winning Page adds a creative twist to her long-running Faith Fairchild series by having the narrative travel back in time to when Faith met her husband. ...This fun yet intelligent and layered look at the story behind a favorite series will be devoured by fans and attract new readers" -- Amy Alessio, American Library Association 


"Broken Harbor" by Tana French - "Broken Harbour is a complex, well crafted psychological thriller as well as an exemplary dissection of the plight of the disappointed and desperate human wreckage washed up in post-Celtic Tiger Ireland. As always, French's carefully wrought prose is a delight ... A hugely impressive and intelligent book, with writing to savour. It confirms French as the First Lady of Irish Crime." -- Irish Independent.

" Creole Belle" by James Lee Burke - "Creole Belle is a resurrection story for the ages, with James Lee Burke at the peak of his masterful career and Dave Robicheaux facing his most intense and personal battle yet, against the known and unknown forces that corrupt and destroy even the best of men.

"Dorchester Terrace" by Anne Perry - “An intricate plot about a murder at the palace [with] an irresistibly appealing Upstairs, Downstairs perspective . . . a fine introduction to Perry’s alluring world of Victorian crime and intrigue.”—The New York Times Book Review
  
"Garments of Shadows" by Laurie R. King - "Mary Russell and her husband, Sherlock Holmes, comprise one of today's most acclaimed adventure series. Now, in their newest and most thrilling adventure, the couple is separated by a shocking circumstance in a perilous part of the world, each racing against time to prevent an explosive catastrophe that could clothe them both in shrouds." -- inside front cover

"The Fallen Angel" by Daniel Silva -  “Daniel Silva’s The Fallen Angel soars with authenticity….The Fallen Angel delivers the goods….Riveting espionage adventures that have timely, real-world relevance.” -- Dallas-Fort Worth Star-Telegram

"I, Michael Bennett" by James Patterson -  "Detective Michael Bennett arrests an infamous Mexican crime lord in a deadly chase that leaves Bennett's lifelong friend Hughie McDonough dead. From jail, the prisoner vows to rain epic violence down upon New York City-and to get revenge on Michael Bennett.

To escape the chaos, Bennett takes his ten kids and their beautiful nanny, Mary Catherine, on a much-needed vacation to his family's cabin near Newburgh, New York. But instead of the calm and happy town he remembers from growing up, they step into a nightmare worse than they could have ever imagined. Newburgh is an inferno of warring gangs, and there's little the police-or Bennett-can do to keep the children safe.

As violence overwhelms the state, Bennett is torn between protecting his hometown and saving New York City. A partner in his investigations, federal prosecutor Tara McLellan, brings him new weapons for the battle-and an attraction that endangers his relationship with Mary Catherine. A no-holds-barred, pedal-to-the-floor, action-packed novel, I, Michael Bennett is James Patterson at his most personal and most thrilling best." -- Amazon.com

"The Strange Fate of Kitty Eastman" by Elizabeth Speller - "This whopping whodunit, which also manages to create a poignant portrait of soldiers' lives in the aftermath of World War I, presents a devastated, grayed-down England suffering under the profound loss that overwhelms survivors." -- Boston Globe 

"Robert B. Parker's Lullaby" by Ace Atkins - "Is there a more promising opening in contemporary crime fiction than Boston PI Spenser opening his office door to a new client? Instantly we get Spenser's clear-eyed view of the client, what his or her dress and stature have to say, and the rat-a-tat of Spenser's wise guy answers to the client's queries...A series of unflagging excellence."-- Booklist

"The Return of Captain John Emmett" by Elizabeth Speller - A complex and gripping novel of post-World War I England still devastated by violence and loss, Elizabeth Speller's The Return of Captain John Emmett re-creates a bygone era of great innocence and incomprehensible depravity through richly imagined narrative and characters." -- Kathleen Kent, author of The Heretic's Daughter and The Wolves of Andover

"Three-Day Town" by Margaret Maron - "Bestseller Maron's charming 17th Deborah Knott mystery ... takes the North Carolina judge and her husband of one year, Dwight Bryant, to New York City for a belated honeymoon. They bear an unusual gift, a small bronze sculpture, for photojournalist Anne Lattimore Harald from Anne's dying mother, wealthy Jane Lattimore, who's a distant cousin of Deborah's. Deborah arranges to meet Anne's daughter, NYPD Lt. Sigrid Harald, who will pick up the gift, at a large party next door to the Manhattan apartment that an absent friend is letting the couple use. When Sigrid and Deborah return to the borrowed apartment, the sculpture is missing from the kitchen counter; worse, the dead body of the building's super is lying on the balcony. Could someone from the party be responsible for the theft and the murder? Deborah, with her inveterate curiosity, assists Sigrid, last seen in her own series in 1995's Fugitive Colors, in the official investigation. This is a strong addition to a series that's won Edgar, Agatha, Anthony, and Macavity awards." -- Publisher's Weekly

"Wicked Business" by Janet Evanovich - "Her novels, hailed by GQ as “among the great joys of contemporary crime fiction,” deliver rollicking adventure with crackling wit and hilarious mayhem. And, now, one of the hottest writers today returns with dynamic duo Lizzy and Diesel to prove that when hunting down bad guys, the real fun is in the chase.
 
When Harvard University English professor and dyed-in-the-wool romantic Gilbert Reedy is mysteriously murdered and thrown off his fourth-floor balcony, Lizzy and Diesel take up his twenty-year quest for the Luxuria Stone, an ancient relic believed by some to be infused with the power of lust. Following clues contained in a cryptic nineteenth-century book of sonnets, Lizzy and Diesel tear through Boston catacombs, government buildings, and multimillion-dollar residences, leaving a trail of robbed graves, public disturbances, and spontaneous seduction.

Janet Evanovich does it again and gives us another exciting un-put-down-able read that is striking a chord with readers everywhere!" -- Amazon.com

ADULT NON-FICTION

"Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World has Never Seen" by Christopher McDougall - "One of the most entertaining running books  ever...A wonderful, rollicking tale...McDougall does a masterful job as a suspense writer, slowly, slowly, slowly building history, anthropology, personalities, and running science until the tension is almost exquisite...Once you've gotten into it, you can't put it down until you find out how it ends. And who wins." -- Amby Burfoot, Runnersworld.com

"Breakout Nations" by Ruchir Sharma - "Ruchir Sharma has written a fascinating and important book -- nothing less than a new guide to the global economy. In lucid prose he overturns conventional wisdom, highlights new trends, and discovers new sources of growth. Breakout Nations is the most interesting book on the new economic landscape that I have read in years." -- Farreed Zakaria, author of The Post-American World

"Confront and Conceal: Obama's Secret Wars and Surprising Use of American Power" by David E. Sanger - "A revealing and news-breaking account of Obama's aggressive use of innovative weapons and new tools of American power to manage a rapidly shifting world of global threats and challenges." -- inside front cover

"Losing It: in which an Aging Professor Laments his Shrinking Brain.." by William Ian Miller - "Miller takes target at the inevitable aging process, and finds much more humor than might be expected . . . His leisurely pace and straight talk brings topics that are not always openly discussed into the realm of everyday conversation . . . Readers may turn to the book for contemplation or a much-needed laugh as they themselves continue the unavoidable journey."—Publishers Weekly

"Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion" by Elizabeth L. Cline -  "Yet just as many readers would be fascinated (in the worst way) by the industry itself and the waste that our clothing habits engender. Journalist Cline chronicles the excesses from every angle... She probes previously under reported segments of fashion, ... Most important is her discovery and adoption of ethical fashion, in which quality pieces triumph through the patronage of local designers, by a return to sewing and hand-embellished garments, and by the decidedly unfashionable notion of wearing clothes unique enough to not care about trendiness." -- AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2012.

"Red Ink: Inside the High-Stakes Politics of the Federal Budget" by David Wessel - "I wish every voter would read this book. It spells out in a clear, nonpartisan way the realities of the deficit, how we got here, and the hard choices that lie ahead. The message is painful, but the book is not--it is engaging, thoughtful, and a pleasure to read." -- Christina D. Romer, professor, University of California, Berkeley; former chair, Council of Economic Advisers

"Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine, and the Murder of a President" by Candice Millard - "James A. Garfield was one of the most extraordinary men ever elected president: born into poverty, he rose to become a scholar, a war hero, and a renowned reformist congressman. Then, after four months in office, he was shot in the back by a deranged office seeker. But the shot didn't kill him. The ensuing drama is a powerful story of a nation in turmoil as the wounded president became the object of a behind-the-scenes struggle for power -- over his administration, over the nation's future, and, hauntingly, over his medical care." -- back cover

BIOGRAPHY

"Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President"  by Candace Millard - "The extraordinary New York Times-bestselling account of James Garfield's rise from poverty to the American presidency, and the dramatic history of his assassination and legacy, from bestselling author of The River of Doubt, Candice Millard." -- Amazon.com

"Paris: A Love Story" by Kati Marton - "Katie Marton has written movingly about her love, loss, and the healing power of an elegant city. She takes readers on a journey, as she writes, to find a place where there is joy in remembered joy." -- Diane Sawyer

DVD's

Adult

"Hatfields & Mccoys"
"Hot Coffee"

"Kinyarwanda"
"Limitless"
"Wallace Stegner: A Biographical Film Portrait"
"We Need to Talk About Kevin"

Juvenile 

"The Hunger Games" 

MUSIC 

" Adele: Live at the Royal Albert Hall"

JUVENILE FICTION

"Animal Family" by Randall Jarrell  - "This is the story of how, one by one, a man found himself a family. Almost nowhere in fiction is there a stranger, dearer, or funnier family--and the life that the members of The Animal Family live together, there in the wilderness beside the sea, is as extraordinary and as enchanting as the family itself." -- inside front cover

"A Dog's Way Home" by Robbie Pyron - "It takes a special kind of storyteller to speak from a dog's point of view with authenticity, as well as from a child's true voice. Beautifully written, this is an important story that speaks to the special kinship between child and dog. I simply LOVE this book!" -- Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Medal-winning author of Sarah, Plain and Tall

 "R My Name is Rachel" by Patricia Reilly Giff - "In this heartfelt novel, beloved author Patricia Reilly Giff brings the endearing Rachel, her family, and their days during the Great Depression to vivid life for today's readers." -- inside front cover

"The Silver Bowl" by Diane Stanley - "A versatile and inventive raconteur, Stanley (Bella at Midnight) nimbly weaves intrigue and fantasy into this richly layered story set in medieval times. Sent to work as a scullery maid at the castle, high-spirited Molly bids farewell to her mother, who tells Molly that she has inherited her ability to see visions predicting the future. She also gives her daughter a necklace that Molly's silversmith grandfather had 'put some good magic into,' which she predicts Molly might need. Polishing an intricately patterned silver hand basin belonging to the king, Molly hears a voice urging her to 'Listen!' and she sees in the bowl scenes from the past, including one depicting the bowl's creation by her grandfather, who was forced to bestow on it curses that have plagued the royal family. With crisp pacing and enticing end-of-chapter teasers, Stanley gradually reveals the intriguing story of the curse, which Molly must break in order to save a kind prince who's the sole surviving direct heir to the throne. That task and the Molly's rescue of the prince are relayed with suspense and some unanticipated plot spirals."-- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, c2011.

"Storm Warning" by Linda Sue Park -"In Nest, Amy and Dan learn some unpleasant truths about their family's lineage while trying to evade the Holts in South Africa (among other places). Code finds the sibs dramatically separated in China. Warning takes them to the Caribbean--and a showdown with the man in black. The series continues to spit out compulsively readable, if slight, tales of adventure." -- THE HORN BOOK, c2010.

"Storm Runners" by Roland Smith - "Chase Masters and his father roam the country tracking hurricanes, tornadoes, and other severe weather; they're also trying to fill the void left by the death of Chase's mother and sister. They end up in Florida, separated and fighting for their own lives during a hurricane. The story's nonstop action and break-neck pacing keep pages turning; a cliffhanger ending promises another installment." -- THE HORN BOOK

JUVENILE NON-FICTION 

"Heart and Soul" by Kadir Nelson - "Kadir Nelson, one of this generation’s most accomplished, award-winning artists, has created an epic yet intimate introduction to the history of America and African Americans, from colonial days through the civil rights movement. Written in the voice of an “Everywoman,” an unnamed narrator whose forebears came to this country on slave ships and who lived to cast her vote for the first African American president, heart and soul touches on some of the great transformative events and small victories of that history. This inspiring book demonstrates that in gaining their freedom and equal rights, African Americans helped our country achieve its promise of liberty and justice—the true heart and soul of our nation" -- inside front cover

"The Real Benedict Arnold" by Jim Murphy - "Using Arnold's surviving military journals and political documents, Murphy carefully contrasts popular myth with historical fact; one of the greatest strengths of the book is that Murphy never goes beyond his documentation to speculate. As far as possible, he meticulously traces Arnold's life, revealing a complex man who was actually as much admired as he was loathed. ... Especially fascinating is the description of a civil and military leadership--incompetent, ambitious, and greedy--that consistently undervalued and undermined Arnold. The chapters dealing with Arnold's treason are taut and suspenseful, and reveal much about how he is regarded today. Perhaps we can never know the real Arnold, but this splendid biography brings us close." --  AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2007.

"Step Gently Out" by Helen Frost- "Captivating photography gives readers a closeup view of the world of insects, as described by a gently contemplative poem. Lieder captures the small miracles of a bumblebee in mid-flight, a spider dangling from a dewy branch, and a firefly's flash, while Frost urges readers to be mindful of events that seem insignificant: "A spider spins a silken thread/ to step across the air./ A praying mantis looks at you--/ do you know she's there?" Working in concert, the words and images achieve a Zenlike calm that also hints at the complicated web of life unfolding all around. Endnotes discuss the 11 featured insects in greater detail.+ -- PUBLISHERS WEEKLY

"When Dinos Dawned, Mammals Got Munched and & Peterosaurs Took Flight" by Hannah Bonner - "this book discusses all the exciting developments of the Triassic Age, from the recovery of the planet from the most deadly mass extinction ever, to the first appearance of the dinosaurs. We also get to meet the first mammals, the first pterosaurs (flying reptiles), the first frogs, a host of predatory marine reptiles, early turtles, and the first coral reefs.  With the books' signature blend of humor and clearly presented information, cartoon illustrations help keep the fact-filled material extra fun." -- Amazon.com

BOARD BOOKS

"Let's Have a Tea Party"  by Ilanit Oliver
"Spot Goes to the Library" by Eric Hill

PICTURE BOOKS

"Andy and the Lion" by James Daugherty

"Arthur's Back to School Day" By Lillian Hoban
"Bear Feels Scared" by Karma Wilson
"Big Fat Hen" by Keith Baker
"Bumble-Ardy" by Maurice Sendak
"A Bus Called Heaven" by Bob Graham
"Dragons Love Tacos" by Adam Rubin
"The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore" by William Joyce
"Here Comes Gosling!" by Sandy Asher
"Hide and Seek" by Il Sung Nan
"Machines Go To Work in the City" by William Low
"The Money We'll Save" by Brock Cole
"Penney and Her Song" by Kevin Henkes
"Rocket Writes a Story" by Tad Hills
"Squid and Octopus: Friends for Always" by Tao Nyeu
"Tyler Makes Pancakes!" by Tyler Florence

YOUNG ADULT

"Suite Scarlett" by Maureen Johnson- "Gr. 7-12. The Hopewell Hotel, 75 years ago a stylish Upper East Side haunt, has fallen on hard times. Its proprietors, the Martin family, have let the last remaining employee go, and now it's up to the four children, Spencer, Lola, Scarlett, and Marlene, to keep things afloat. Enter one Mrs. Amy Amberson, a flamboyant, mysterious guest, back in New York after a long absence, with some clandestine motives. Mrs. Amberson is to occupy the Empire Suite, just today entrusted to Scarlett as a 'present' on her fifteenth birthday (a family tradition), for the entire summer, and keeping her happy will test Scarlett's ingenious mettle. What follows is some utterly winning, madcap Manhattan farce, crafted with a winking, urbane narrative and tight, wry dialogue. Beneath the silvered surface, Johnson delivers a complex sibling relationship. Like the Hilary McKay's Casson quartet, first introduced in Saffy's Angel (2002), these siblings are bound by tender, poignant connections, all the more real for the absurdity of their circumstances. We can only hope that they, too, return for more intrepid adventures." --  AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

Children’s Programs

Young patrons enjoyed listening to Ben Matchstick and his puppets, games and stories on a sunny July day.

NEW ARRIVALS - JUNE 2012

ADULT FICTION

 "Are You My Mother? A Comic Drama" by Alison Bechdel - "a thrilling tale of filial sleuthery, about her mother: voracious reader, music lover, passionate amateur actor. Also a woman, unhappily married to a closeted gay man, whose artistic aspirations simmered under the surface of Bechdel's childhood . . . and who stopped touching or kissing her daughter good night, forever, when she was seven. Poignantly, hilariously, Bechdel embarks on a quest for answers concerning the mother-daughter gulf." -- Amazon.com

"The Beginner's Goodbye" by  Anne Tyler - "A beautiful, subtle exploration of loss and recovery, pierced throughout with Anne Tyler's humor, wisdom, and always penetrating look at human foibles." -- inside front cover

"Bring Up the Bodies: A Novel " by Hilary Mantel - "The sequel to Hilary Mantel's international bestseller and Man Booker Prize winner Wolf Hall explores one of the most mystifying and frightening episodes in English history: the downfall of Anne Boleyn."-- inside front cover

"Calico Joe" by John Grisham -"A surprising and moving novel of fathers and sons, forgiveness and redemption, set in the world of Major League Baseball." -- inside front cover

"A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire, Book 5)" by George Martin - "In the aftermath of a colossal battle, Daenerys Targaryen rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has thousands of enemies, and many have set out to find her. Fleeing from Westeros with a price on his head, Tyrion Lannister, too, is making his way east—with new allies who may not be the ragtag band they seem. And in the frozen north, Jon Snow confronts creatures from beyond the Wall of ice and stone, and powerful foes from within the Night’s Watch. In a time of rising restlessness, the tides of destiny and politics lead a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves, to the greatest dance of all." -- Amazon.com

"Fifty Shades of Grey" by E. L. James - "Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever." -- back cover

"Home" by Toni Morrison -"A deeply moving novel about an apparently defeated man finding his manhood - and his home." -- inside front cover

"Kill Shot" by Vince Flynn -"In Flynn's newest page-turner, the stakes are higher than they've ever been as Mitch Rapp embarks on the journey that will turn him into America's most deadly asset. The nonstop action in this shockingly realistic political thriller will keep your pulse pounding till the very end." -- inside back cover

"Sacre Bleu: A Comedy of Art" by Christopher Moore -"A delectable confection of intrigue, passion, and art history -- with cancan girls, baguettes, and fine French cognac thrown in for good measure -- Sacre Bleu is another masterpiece of wit and wonder from the one, the only, Christopher Moore." -- inside front cover

"Submission" by Amy Waldman - "In this deeply humane novel, the breadth of Amy Waldman’s cast of characters is matched by her startling ability to conjure their perspectives. A striking portrait of a fractured city striving to make itself whole, The Submission is a piercing and resonant novel by an important new talent." -- Amazon.com

MYSTERY

"11th Hour" by James Patterson -"11th Hour is the most shocking, most emotional, and most thrilling Women's Murder Club novel ever." -- inside front cover

"Aunt Dimity and the Village Witch" by Nancy Atherton - "Along with the previous entries in this charming series, this cozy book is just the thing when looking for a gentle read. The world seems a gentler place while reading Atherton." -- Deadly Pleasures

"Deadlocked: Stookie Stackhouse No. 5" by Charlaine Harris -"Mixes humorous southern-fried fantasy with biting satirical commentary." -- Publisher's Weekly

"Elegy for Eddie" by Jacqueline Winspear -"With an affecting story line and graceful prose, Winspear has again created a powerful and complex novel, one that will linger in memory as a testament to her talent and humanity" -- Jay Stafford, Richmond Times-Dispatch

"Guilty Wives" by James Patterson and David Ellis -"In the morning's harsh light, Abbie awakens on a yacht, surrounded by police. Something awful has happened--something impossible, unthinkable. Abbie, Winnie, Serena, and Bryah are arrested and accused of the foulest crime imaginable. And now the vacation of a lifetime becomes the fight of a lifetime--for survival. GUILTY WIVES is the ultimate indulgence, the kind of nonstop joy-ride of excess, friendship, betrayal, and danger that only James Patterson can create." -- inside front cover

"The Innocent" by David Baldacci - "America has enemies--ruthless people that the police, the FBI, even the military can't stop. That's when the U.S. government calls on Will Robie, a stone cold hitman who never questions orders and always nails his target.
But Will Robie may have just made the first--and last--mistake of his career . . ." -- inside front cover

"The Limpopo Academy of Private Detection" by Alexander McCall Smith -"In this latest episode in the beloved, best-selling series, the kindest and best detective in Botswana faces a tricky situation when her personal and professional lives become entangled." -- inside front cover

"The Wind through the Keyhole" by Stephen King - "The Wind Through the Willows is sure to facsinate avid fans of the Dark Tower epic. But this novel also stands on its own for all readers, and enchanting and haunting journey to Roland's world and testimony to the power of Stephen King's storytelling magic." -- inside front cover

ADULT NON-FICTION

"Back to the Land: The Enduring Dream of Self-Sufficiency in Modern America" by Dona Brown -"What a splendid account of a movement that's usually caricatured. It taught me a lot about the state of Vermont, but also about the political and committed history of back-to-the-landers across American history. Forget your stereotype of the rugged individualist: this story turns out to be a lot more interesting than that!" -- Bill McKibbens, author of Eaarth" Making a Life on a Tough New Planet

"Bringing up Bebe: One American Mother Discovers the Wisdom of French Parenting" by Pamela Druckerman -"I couldn't put Bringing up Bebe down! It's smart, funny and fascinating, insightful, provocative, and genuinely eye-opening. I love Pamela Druckerman's honesty, rueful humor, and her premise that parents of all cultures should be able to learn from one another." -- Amy Chua, Yale Law Professor and author of Battle Hymn of the Republic

"Damn Good Advice (For People With Talent!): How to Unleash Your Creative Potential" by George Lois -"a look into the mind of one of America's most legendary creative thinkers, George Lois. Offering indispensable lessons, practical advice, facts, anecdotes and inspiration, this book is a timeless creative bible for all those looking to succeed in life, business and creativity. These are key lessons derived from the incomparable life of 'Master Communicator' George Lois, the original Mad Man of Madison Avenue.

Organised into inspirational, bite-sized pointers, each page offers fresh insight into the sources of success, from identifying your heroes to identifying yourself. The ideas, images and illustrations presented in this book are fresh, witty and in-your-face. Whether it's communicating your point in nanosecond, creating an explosive portfolio or making your presence felt, no one is better placed than George Lois to teach you the process of creativity."-- Amazon.com

"Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power" by Rachel Maddow -"Drift never makes the case war might be necessary. America would be weakened dramatically if we had underreacted to 9/11. However, Rachel Maddow makes valid arguments that our country has been drifting toward questionable wars, draining our resources, without sufficient input and time. People who like Rachel will love the book. People who don't will get angry, but aggressive debate is good for America. Drift is a book worth reading." -- Roger Ailes, chairman and CEO, FOX News

"Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening: Plant, Grow and Eat the Best Edibles for Northeast Gardens (Fruit & Vegetable Gardening Guides)" by Charlie Nardozzi - "The variety of terrains, soils, and circumstances where you can garden in the Northeast is remarkable. From the rocky crags of coastal Maine to the mountains of the Adirondacks, the Northeast has a varied topography that makes gardening exciting, sometimes challenging, but also very rewarding. Whether you’re an urban gardener in Boston or cultivating your garden in the wide-open spaces of Vermont, you’ll be sure to find Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening an invaluable resource. It’s the next best thing to having a master gardener as your neighbor.

So let’s get growing in the Northeast! Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening tells you everything you need to know to be successful.

"Where the River Rose: Stories of a Vermont Town's Flood Recovery and Rebirth" edited by David Goodman -"On August 28, 2011, Tropical Storm Irene hit Vermont with unprecedented fury. Around the state, some 3,500 homes suffered damage, and more than 1400 households were displaced either temporarily or permanently.

Waterbury, population 5,000, took one of the hardest blows of any town in Vermont... When the River Rose tells the inspiring story of how Waterbury confronted disaster and found hope amid the ruins. The stories included in this collection are emblematic of the strength, resilience and generosity that Vermonters have shown in response to this calamity. At times poignant, funny, and uplifting, the people of Waterbury tell in their own words how neighbors helped neighbors to recover - together." -- Amazon.com

BIOGRAPHY

"Cronkite" by David Brinkley - "Walter Cronkite exemplified the glorious age of trusted journalism, and rightfully so. In this deeply researched and brilliantly analytic biography, Douglas Brinkley captures Cronkite's essence. He treats him not as an icon but as a real human with passions, loves and occasional enmities. It's a fascinating and valuable tale." -- Walter Isaacson

"The Passage of Power: The Years of Lyndon Johnson" by Robert Caro -"Combining the best techniques of investigative reporting with majestic storytelling ability, Caro has created a vivid, revelatory institutional history...he seems to have perfectly captured and understood Johnson's capacity for greatness." -- Jill Abramson, New York Times

"Philip Hoff: How Red Turned Blue in the Green Mountain State" by Samuel Hand - "This is the story of one of the most exciting and important periods in Vermont history, and of the man most responsible for shaping it." -- inside front cover

AUDIO 

"Killing Lincoln" by Bill O'Reilly
"Misty of Chincoteaque" by Marguerite Henry

DVD's

Adult

"Albert Nobbs"
"The Devil Inside"
"Gasland"
"The Grey"
"One for the Money"
"Red Tails"
"This Means War"
"True Blood: The Complete 4th Season"
"The Vow"

 Juvenile

"Dr. Seuss - The Lorax"

MUSIC

"Songs for Japan"

JUVENILE FICTION

"Bluefish" by Pat Schmatz - "With a cast of utterly believable characters, Pat Schmatz has crafted a story rich in moments of trust and connection, told with humor, heartbreak, and fearless honesty." -- inside front cover

"The Cheshire Cheese Cat: A Dickens of a Tale"  by Carmen Deedy - "Skilley, an alley cat with an embarrassing secret, longs to escape his hard life dodging fishwives brooms and carriage wheels and trade his damp alley for the warmth of the Cheshire Cheese Inn. When he learns that the innkeeper is looking for a new mouser, Skilley comes up with an audacious scheme to install himself in the famous tavern. Once established in the inn, Skilley strikes a bargain with Pip, the intelligent mouse-resident, and his fellow mice. Skilley protects the mice and the mice in turn give to Skilley the delectable Cheshire cheese of the inn. Thus begins a most unlikely alliance and friendship. The cat and mouse design a plan to restore Maldwyn wounded raven and faithful guard in the service of Queen Victoria to his rightful place in The Tower, but first they must contend with a tyrannical cook, a mouse-despising barmaid, and an evil tomcat named Pinch. Will the famous author suffering from serious writer s block who visits the Cheshire Cheese pub each day be able to help?" -- Amazon.com


"The Flint Heart" by Katherine Paterson -"This luminous fantasy...is a tale that promises to capture the hearts of readers with an enchantment all its own." -- inside front cover

"The Great Wall of Lucy Wu" by Wendy Wan Long Shang -"Wendy Wan-LongShang's debut novel is a heartwarming and hilarious lesson in the way life often reveals silver linings in the most unexpected clouds." -- inside front cover

"The Missing Piece" by Shel Silverstein -"What it (the missing piece) finds on its search for the missing piece is simply and touchingly told in this fable that gently probes the nature of quest and fulfillment." -- Amazon.com

"The Silver Bowl" by Diane Stanley -"Unwanted at home, Molly goes to work for the king of Westria as a humble scullery maid. She arrives at the castle with no education, no manners, and a very disturbing secret: She sees visions, and those visions always come true.

One day, while she's working in the king's great hall, young Prince Alaric passes by. Molly finds him unbearably handsome—but also unbearably rude. But what does it really matter? She'll probably never see him again.

In time Molly is promoted to polishing silver and is given a priceless royal treasure to work on: the king's great ceremonial hand basin. But there's something odd about it. The silver warms to her touch, a voice commands her to watch and listen, and then the visions appear. They tell the story of a dreaded curse that has stalked the royal family for years. There have already been deaths; soon there will be more.

As tragedy after tragedy strikes the royal family, Molly can't help but wonder: Will the beautiful Alaric be next? Together with her friends Tobias and Winifred, Molly must protect the prince and destroy the curse. Could a less likely champion be found to save the kingdom of Westria?" -- inside front cover

"When Life Gives You OJ" by Erica Perl - "This is an utterly beguiling book...featuring an engaging almost-eleven-year-old who is looking for a dog to call her own and and annoying/endearing grandpa who has a really weird idea about how she might get one. It is also a richly featured examination of the complexities of young friendships and of a three-generation family's abiding love." -- Judith Viorst

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

"Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart" by Candace Fleming - " In alternating chapters, Candace Fleming masterfully moves between Amelia's life -- as a child, a woman, and a flier -- and the search for her missing plane. ...With stunning photographs, maps of Amelia's route, and handwritten documents throughout, the story of Amelia Earhart's disappearance feels every bit as dramatic and real as it did back in 1937." -- inside front cover

"Drawing from Memory" by Allen  Say -"Part memoir, part graphic novel, part narrative history, Drawing from Memory presents a complex look at the real-life relationship between a mentor and his student. It is a book that will inspire the artist in all of us."--inside front cover

"In the Sea" by David Elliott - "The briny deep is home to an enormous variety of fascinating creatures, from the dainty sea horse to the fearsome shark, from the spiny sea urchin to the majestic blue whale. In striking woodcut illustrations, diverse creatures glide through blue and green waters, while succinct, witty poetry examines their behavior and interactions. In this companion volume to On the Farm and In the Wild, David Elliott and Holly Meade explore the depths of the ocean in a collection of poems sure to thrill budding oceanographers and landlubbers alike." -- Amazon.com

"Maid of the North: Feminist Folk Tales from Around the World" by Ethel Johnston Phelps - "Ethel Johnston Phelps sought out these 21 folk and fairy tales featuring women as heroic, clever figures rather than the usual rolls of docile maiden in distress or villainous ogre causing distress. They are delightful tales from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds, including Scandinavian, American Indian, Japanese, Celtic, East Indian, and Russian." -- American Library Association, Booklist

BOARD BOOKS

"Dear Zoo: A Lift the Flap Book" by Rod Campbell
"Mealtime" by Elizabeth Verdick 

PICTURE BOOKS

"And There is Spring" by Julie Fogliano
"Another Brother" by Matthew Cordell 
"Baby Bear Sees Blue" by Ashley Wolff 
"Bailey" by Harry Bliss 
"Bus Called Heaven" by Bob Graham 
"Chirchir is Singing" by Kelly Cunnane 
"Chloe" by Peter McCarty
"Duckling Gets a Cookie" by Mo Willems 
"Eloise" by Kay Thompson
"Eloise in Paris" by Kay Thompson 
"Extra Yarn" by Mac Barnett
"Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site" by Sherry Duskey Rinker
"Green" by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
"Into the Outdoors" by Jan Thomas
"Is Everyone Ready for Fun?" by Jan Thomas
"Ladybug Girl and Bingo" by David Soman
"Making a Friend" by Alison McGhee
"Mouse & Lion" by Rand Burkett
"Nothing Like a Puffin" by Sue Soltis
"One Cool Friend" by Toni Buzzeo
"Princess of Borscht" by Leda Schubert
"Red Sled" by Lita Judge
"Arthur's Eyes" by Marc Brown

YOUNG ADULT

"Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness - Award-winning author Patrick Ness creates an astonishingly powerful and breathtakingly exciting novel in which a boy on the brink of manhood must run from everything he knows -- and in which the road to adulthood has never been more dangerous."-- inside front cover

"Revolution" by Jennifer Donnelly - "After her little brother's murder and her mother's subsequent breakdown, high- school-senior Andi feels like a ghost. She is furious at her father...when he arranges for Andi to join him in Paris: ... In France though, Andi, a passionate musician, discovers a diary written during the French Revolution by a young woman with whom Andi develops an increasing fascination. Donnelly links past and present with distracting contrivances--culminating in time travel--that work against the novel's great strengths. But the ambitious story...will wholly capture patient readers with its sharply articulated, raw emotions and insights into science and art; ambition and love; history's ever-present influence; and music's immediate, astonishing power: 'It gets inside of you . . . and changes the beat of your heart.' Gillian Engberg. 496pg. AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2010.

 

NEW ARRIVALS -APRIL 2012

ADULT FICTION

"Betrayal"  by Danielle Steel - " In this riveting novel, Danielle Steel reveals the dark side of fame and fortune. At the same time, she brilliantly captures a woman's will to navigate a mindfield of hurt and loss--toward a new beginning."--inside back cover

"The Buddha in the Attic" by Julie Otsuka - "Julie Otsuka's long-awaited follow-up to When the Emperor Was Divine, is a tour de force of economy and precision, a novel that tells the story of a group of young women brought from Japan to San Francisco as "picture brides" nearly a century ago." -- inside front cover

"The Call" by Yannick Murphy - "A triumph of quiet humor and understated beauty...Murphy's subtle, wry wit and an appealing sense for the surreal leaven moments of anger and bleakness, and elevate moments of kindness, whimsy, and grace." -- Publisher's Weekly

"The Cat's Table" by Michael Ondaatje -  "an eleven-year-old in Columbo boards a ship bound for England. At mealtimes he is seated at the "cat's table" with a ragtag group of "insignificant" adults and two other boys. ..As the narrative moves between the decks and holds of the ship.. it tells a spellbinding story...about the magical, often forbidden, discoveries of childhood and a lifelong journey that begins unexpectedly with a spectacular sea voyage."--inside front cover

"A Clash of Kings" by George R. R. Martin - "In this eagerly awaited sequel to A Game of Thrones, George R. R. Martin has created a work of unsurpassed vision, power, and imagination. A Clash of Kings transports us to a world of revelry and revenge, wizardry and warfare unlike any you have ever experienced." -- back cover

"Cliff Walking" by Stephen Russell Payne - "Cliff Walking is a dramatic story of suspense, love, and redemption, written with clarity, passion, and great sympathy for, and understanding of, all aspects of human nature."--Howard Frank Mosher

"A Feast for Crows" by George R. R. Martin - "With A Feast for Crows, Martin delivers the long-awaited fourth volume of the landmark series that has redefined imaginative fiction and stands as a modern masterpiece in the making." -- back cover

"The Free World" by David Bezmozgis - "The Free World follows a contentious Latvian Jewish family as they join the chaotic exodus of Soviet Jews in 1978...Hoping to settle in America, the Krasnanskys end up stuck in Rome for the summer, poor, crowded into shabby rooms, and maddened by byzantine and corrupt bureaucracy. As they struggle to survive this baffling limbo, they are deluged with memories and become entangled in a casually brutal criminal underworld. Bezmozgis infuses every scene with prismatic significance, covering astonishing swath of Jewish and Soviet history, immigrant traumas, sexual drama, and family angst. A brilliantly ironic and beautifully human novel of exile and yearning." -- Donna Seaman, AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, c2011

"A Game of Thrones" by George R. R. Martin - "George R. R. Martin has created a genuine masterpiece, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Mystery, intrigue, romance and adventure fill the pages of the first volume in an epic series sure to delight fantasy fans everywhere." -- back cover

"Home Front" by Kristin Hannah - "At once a profoundly honest look at modern marriage and a dramatic exploration of the toll war takes on an ordinary American family. Home Front is a story of love, loss, heroism, and ultimately, hope." -- inside back cover

"I've Got Your Number" by Sophie Kinsella -"a thoroughly modern romantic love triangle... a laugh out-loud comic caper...Fresh, fast-paced, and fiercely funny, Kinsella proves once again that in chick-lit, it's less about predictably feel-good denouement, and more about the rollicking good ride it takes to get there." -- Publishers Weekly, c2012.

"Lone Wolf" by Jodi Picoult - "Another tour de force by Picoult, Lone Wolf brilliantly describes the nature of a family: the love, protection, and strength it can offer -- and the price we might have to pay for those gifts. What happens when the hope that should sustain a family is the very thing tearing it apart." -- inside back cover

"A Storm of Swords" by George R. R. Martin - "Here is the third volume of George R. R. Martin's magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. Together, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, destined to stand as one of the greatest achievements of imaginative fiction." -- back cover

"A Moment in the Sun" by John Sayles - "A brutal picaresque complete with melancholy whores, militaristic robber barons, desperate cutthroat prospectors, and puppet soldiers. [Moment's] greatest achievement is to illuminate the parallel between imperialism and racism fin turn-of-the-century America -indeed, to shine so glaring a light on it that even if we screw our eyes shut, the horror remains." -- William T. Vollmann, Bookforum

MYSTERY

"Along Came A Spider" by James Patterson - "Along Came A Spider is written simply, powerfully...In Patterson's Washington, there's not a cartoonish power broker or marble monument in sight. Ultimately, the novel's foundation is the character of Alex Cross, detective, psychologist, and family man." -- Washington Post Book World

"Believing the Lie" by Elizabeth George - "In the seventeenth Inspector Lynley mystery, Bernard Fairclough, ...uses his pull to get Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley of New Scotland Yard on a death investigation involving Fairclough's nephew....The plot gets mired at times, though, in George's overexpansive exposition--she can take most of a page to lay out a character's musings over whether to don a winter or a summer suit. Tension would be greater with less verbiage, but this is still great George."--Booklist

"Celebrity in Death" by J.D. Robb - "It's spooky enough when Lt. Eve Dallas attends the big-bash opening of a film based on of her exploits but even more spooky when the actress who plays Peabody goes missing--and is found drowned in the pool at the director's swank building. Apparently, the actress was disliked, which gives Eve plenty of leads. Robb's 'In Death' series shows no signs of flagging; don't miss."--LJ Prepub Alert Online Review, Library Journal

"The Chalk Girl" by Carol O'Connell -"Kathy Mallory of the NYPD's Special Crimes Unit and wounded by a horrific childhood, concentrates her entire being on the vengeful pursuits of bad guys...The case (she is called out to solve) turns on one witness, an eight-year-old girl with a rare genetic disease that leaves her physically and emotionally vulnerable, who knew a serial killer's first victim, found hanging from a tree in Central Park....O'Connell delivers shock after shock, held together by exquisitely detailed police and forensic procedure and by the riveting, punishing figure of Mallory herself."--Booklist

"The Cruelest Month" by Louise Penny - "When some villagers decide to celebrate Easter with a seance at the old Hadley house, one of their party dies of fright. Was this a natural death, or was it murder? Brilliant, compassionate Chief Inspector Armand Gamache is called to investigate, and the case will force him to face his own ghosts as well as those of a seemingly idyllic town where relationships are far more dangerous than they seem."--back cover

"Defending Jacob" by William Landay - "William Landay makes bold use of his genuine storytelling gift, his amazing ability to craft believable dialogue, and, above all, his extraordinary understanding of what it means to be a husband and father to present us with an unforgettable tale of an ordinary marriage and family in crisis....It's the story of a man who adores his wife and child, but more than that, it's a novel that describes the fine edge between love and madness, and the lies we sometimes tell ourselves."--Nicholas Sparks

"November Hunt" by Jess Lourey - "Tom Hunter dies in a freak hunting accident, but aspiring PI Mira (October Fest) learns that Tom had a dark secret that probably led to his untimely death."-- Library Journal

"One Blood" by Graeme Kent - "Sister Conchita is temporarily posted to a small mission in the Western Solomons to keep an eye on three elderly nuns before the new priest arrives, and one of her first ideas is to hold an open house. All the locals and a group of tourists are in attendance when one of the American men is found dead. Naturally the curious sister can't resist snooping around, which means she's more than ready to serve as assistant to the new policeman, Ben Kella, who has been exiled to the islands by bureaucrats wanting the troublesome cop out of their way. Soon Ben and Sister Conchita realize that their investigating has roots that reach back to World War II--to Lieutenant John F. Kennedy and the other survivors of PT-109, which landed nearby in 1943. Now it's the fall of 1960, and the American presidential elections are only a few weeks away. Can Ben and Conchita solve the crime and avert a scandal?"--American Library Association

"Private Games" by James Patterson - Private, the world's most renowned investigation firm, has a monumental task. Four hundred of the firm's top agents have been dispatched to London where they will provide security for competitors in the 2012 Olympic Games. When a high-ranking member of the games' organizing committee is killed just hours before the opening ceremony, Agent Peter Knight knows they're in for trouble."--Brodart Co.

"The Rope" by Nevada Barr - "Readers who have eagerly followed Anthony and Agatha award winner Barr's Anna Pigeon novels know that Pigeon is a ranger with the U.S. National Park Service. But how did she arrive at that pass? Here we learn that Pigeon, 35 and disappointed in love, goes on a bus in New York City and headed west, finally taking seasonal work at the Glen Canyon National Recreational Area. When she failed to return after a hike, her coworkers assumed she'd moved on; in fact, someone had imprisoned her at the bottom of a dry natural well, without supplies or even clothing."--Library Journal

"Still Life" by Louise Penny - " Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Surete du Quebec and his team of investigators are called to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montreal and yet a world away. Jane Neal, a longtime resident of Three Pines, has been found dead in the woods. The locals are certain it's a tragic hunting accident and nothing more, but Gamache smells something foul this holiday season... and is certain that Jane died at the hands of someone much more sinister than a careless bowhunter..."--back cover

ADULT NON-FICTION

"Anatomy of Injustice: A Murder Case Gone Wrong" by Raymond Bonner - "Moving, enraging, suspenseful, and enlightening, Anatomy of Injustice is a vital contribution to our nation's ongoing, increasingly important debate about inequality and the death penalty."--inside front cover

"Flagrant Conduct: The Story of Lawrence v. Texas" by Dale Carpenter - "Dale Carpenter's Flagrant Conduct does for Lawrence v. Texas what Richard Kluger's Simple Justice and Anthony Lewis's Gideon's Trumpet did for Brown v. Board of Education and Gideon v Wainwright. It tells the story of a profoundly dramatic and important Supreme Court decision in a way that brings to life the stakes, the participants, the Justices, and the drama of the constitutional controversy. It is a landmark achievement." --Geoffrey R. Stone, author of Perilous Times

"Frommer's Japan 10th Edition" by Beth Reiber with Janie Spencer

"Frommer's New York City 2012" by Brian Silverman, Richard Goodman & Kelsy Chauvin

"Lifting the Yoke: Local Solutions to America's Farm and Food Crisis" by Ron Krupp - "It is time to revitalize America’s local food networks. Ron Krupp navigates the issues and provides exemplary stories of people doing just that. The grim tale of our global food system may leave you feeling powerless, but you are sure to find inspiration in this book, thick with examples of grassroots efforts focused on putting people, integrity, and real food back into America’s food consciousness." – Meghan Sheradin, Executive Director, Vermont Fresh Network

"Uprising: How Wisconsin Renewed the Politics of Protest, from Madison Avenue to Wall Street" by John Nichols - "John Nichols recognized right away that the fight in Wisconsin was about a lot more than one state. It was the fight we had all been waiting for, the one where the people say 'We have had it!' John didn't just tell us what was happening in Wisconsin. He told us that what was happening in Wisconsin could happen anywhere." -- Michael Moore

"The Autobiography of Malcolm X" as told to Alex Haley - "If there was one man who articulated the anger, the struggle, and the beliefs of African Americans in the 1960s, that man was Malcolm X. His Autobiography is not an established classic of modern America, a book that expresses like none other the crucial truth about race and racism in our times."--back cover

REFERENCE

"Guiness World Records 2012"
"Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Thesaurus, Second Edition"
"The 2012 Rand McNally Road Atlas"
"The World Almanac and Book of Facts 2012"

DVD's

 ADULT

"Belly Dance for Beginners"
"Courageous"
"Downton Abbey"
"Freedom Riders"
"Friendly Persuasion"
"The Game of Thrones"
"The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall"
"The Philadelphia Story"

 JUVENILE

"The Adventures of TinTin"
 "The Brave Little Toaster"
"Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"

MUSIC

"Dream with Me" by Janet Evancho

JUVENILE FICTION

"City of Orphans" by Avi - "Thirteen-year-old Maks Geless, the oldest son of Danish immigrants, makes eight cents a day hawking The World on Manhattan street corners in 1893. Newbery Medalist Avi tells his story in a vibrant, unsophisticated, present-tense voice...and it's a hard life....The contrasts among Mak's family's squalid tenement existence; Emma's incarceration in the Tombs, the city's infamous prison; and the splendor of the Waldorf bring a stark portrait of 19th-century society to a terrifically exciting read, with Ruth's fine pencil portraits adding to the overall appeal."--Publisher's Weekly, c2011.

"Hidden" by Helen Frost - "With care and precision, Frost deftly turns plainspoken conversations and the internal monologues of her characters into stunning poems that combine to present three unique and thoughtful perspectives on war, family, love and loss. Heartbreaking yet ultimately hopeful, this is one to savor."--Kirkus Reviews

"Silvermist and the Ladybug Curse" by Gail Herman - "Silvermist is the calmest water-talent fairy around, and as cool as a deep mountain lake. But then an 'unlucky' white ladybug lands on Silvermist's head, and her orderly world goes topsy-turvy. She's never been the type of fairy to lose things or have accidents or make mistakes, until now. Silvermist doesn't believe in bad luck and silly old fairy superstitions but all her troubles began after she found the white ladybug. Could the other fairies be right? Is Silvermist really under a curse?" -- Brodart Co.

"Sunrise" by Erin Hunter - "A mysterious murder in the ranks has ripped ThunderClan apart but more secrets still remain to be discovered. Jayfeather is determined to find out who his real parents are. He'll have to trample through a forest of lies in order to uncover the truth. Hollyleaf is shocked by her Clan's disobedience of the warrior code, and distraught enough to strike out at some she's always admired. And Lionblaze must bear horrified witness to events that will change everything he believes."--Brodart Co.


"Troublemaker" by Andrew Clements - "Clay Hensley is no stranger to the principal's office, and he is sure that his latest prank--drawing a picture of the principal as a donkey--will land him there again, hopefully impressing his older brother, Mitchell who has just returned for a brief jail stint...Clements offers a characteristically engaging story with realistic dilemmas and topic kids will respond to."--Shelle Rosenfeld, American Library Association

"Water Balloon" by Audrey Vernick - "a well-paced coming-of-age story that offers a realistic depiction of growing pains....With her parents recently separated, Marley will be living with her father while her mother is away...Vernick conveys Marley's uncertain navigation of new experiences and conflicting emotions with sincerity and keen perception."--Publisher's Weekly

JUVENILE NON-FICTION

"An Egg is Quiet" by Dianna Aston & Sylvia Long - "From Tiny hummingbird eggs to giant ostrich eggs, oval ladybug eggs to tubular dogfish eggs, gooey frog eggs to fossilized dinosaur eggs, it magnificently captures the incredible variety of eggs and celebrates their beauty and wonder."--inside front cover

"Swirl by Swirl: Spirals in Nature" by Joyce Sidman & Beth Krommes - "This is one of those rare children's books that make you look at the physical world differently...spirals are beautiful--whether we see in them hints of infinity, a visual banquet, as well: working in her signature scratchboard style and employing a gorgeous burnished palette, Krommes creates spiral-packed nature scenes that have a timeless, classic beauty."--Publishers Weekly

"Titanic Sinks!" by Barry Denenberg -  "This book puts a new spin on the sinking of the Titanic. The book blends fact and fiction in an unusual way to create an engrossing story in a book with a unique design....The Titanic disaster continues to have a hold on our imaginations, and this remarkable work of historical fiction is grounded in meticulous research."--ABC-CLIO, Inc., c2012.

BOARD BOOKS

"Moo, Baa, La La La!" by Sandra Boynton
"Smile" by Roberta Grobel Intrater
"What Shall We Do With the Boo-Hoo Baby?" by Cressida Cowell and Ingrid Godon

PICTURE BOOKS

"All the Water in the World" by George Ella Lyon and Katerine Tillotson
"The Balloons over Broadway" by Melissa Sweet
"Blackout" by John Rocco
"The Dot" by Peter J. Reynolds
"The Great Fuzz Frenzy" by Janet Stevens and Susan Stevens Crummel
"Living Sunlight: How Plants Bring the Earth to Life" by Molly Bang & Penny Chisholm
"Me...Jane" by Patrick McDonnell
"No Two Alike" by Keith Baker
"The Princess and the Pig" by Jonathan Emmett and Poly Bernatene
"Three by the Sea" by Mini Grey
"What Do People Do All Day?" by Richard Scarry

YOUNG ADULT

"Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi- "In a dystopian future America, 'ship breaker' Nailer discovers a wrecked clipper ship and its sole survivor, Nita. Nailer chooses to protect Nita and help her find her family. Bacigalupi's novel vividly depicts a bleak vision: a 'whole waterlogged world...torn down by the patient work of changing nature.' This thriller will grab readers' attention as Nailer and Nita 'crew up' to survive."--The Horn Book,c2010.

"Somebody: Please Tell Me Who I Am" by Harry Mazer and Peter Lerangis - "strong characters and storytelling are used to explore the slow and painful recovery of an injured teenage soldier. ...he is deployed to Iraq where he receives a head injury and suffers brain damage in the line of duty....The authors carefully demonstrate the effect the tragedy has on everyone involved, particularly Ariela's attempts to maintain a social life in college, while vividly bringing Ben's struggles to life...Readers will likely sense where the story is headed, but the journey is powerful and worthwhile."--Publisher's Weekly, c2012.