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Dear loyal customers and friends, Thank you so much for your patronage! We have a great selection available for fall and winter of 2015, and within this newsletter you‟ll find a complete list of everything new that we have to offer. In addition to long-awaited paperback releases, there are new titles from seasoned fiction superstars like James Patterson, Salman Rushdie, Gregory Maguire, Laura Lippman, and Neil Gaiman. There‟s also a host of nonfiction to look forward to, including great reads about Whitey Bulger, the Civil War, psychology, the latest in political science, and the best new memoirs. We hope you enjoy our selections, and we can‟t wait to see you! Warmly, The Booklink Staff

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New Releases in Fiction

The Crossing Connelly, Michael $28.00

Detective Harry Bosch is back in the latest installment of Michael Connelly‟s bestselling series. Bosch has retired from the LAPD, but when his half-brother, Mickey, reaches out to him for help, Bosch grudgingly agrees. Mickey is a defense attorney, and he‟s positive that his latest client is being set up. The investigation takes Bosch back inside the LAPD, and as he gets closer to the truth, he gets closer to the danger that lies ahead.

The Forgotten Girls Blaedel, Sara $14.99

In this crime thriller by acclaimed author Sara Blaedel, Louise, the head of the Missing Person Department, struggles to identify the body of a Jane Doe found in the nearby forest. When she finally does, she encounters yet another mystery. Why has the woman, along with her identical twin sister, already been issued a death certificate from several years ago? And why is this case linked to Louise‟s own past?

The Secret Wisdom of the Earth Scotton, Christopher $14.99

When teenaged Kevin witnesses a tragic accident that results in the death of his younger brother, he and his mother escape to his grandfather‟s quiet mountain home in Kentucky to grieve privately. The town, though, is suffering from its own impending loss--a big business has begun removing earth from the lovely Appalachians and filling in the hollows below. Kevin‟s grandfather is the leader of the pack in the campaign to stop the destruction, but when Kevin‟s new friend Buzzy stumbles across a wretched hate crime, both the town and the fragments of Kevin‟s pieced-together life threaten to explode.

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Winter Stroll Hilderbrand, Elin $25.00

In the sequel to Winter Street, acclaimed author Elin Hilderbrand reveals more of the story of Kelley Quinn and his family. Kelley, the owner of an inn on Nantucket, is finally content with the life he and his adult children are living. When each one of their respective exes shows up during the holiday season, though, their happiness begins to unravel once again. As Christmas approaches, Kelley tries desperately to smooth things out, knowing that he, his family, and all of his guests at the inn are in for a very complicated holiday.

Munich Airport Baxter, Greg $15.99

A woman named Miriam has died from starvation in her own Berlin apartment. Her brother, an American working in London, receives the news. He meets his father and Trish, an American consular official, three weeks later to witness Miriam‟s coffin being loaded onto a US bound jet. As they watch, they grieve her death and begin to empathize with her pain as well as her hope and grace.

Hotels of North America: A Novel Moody, Rick $25.00

Reginald is more than just a reviewer for RateYourLodging.com--he‟s a motivational speaker, an ex-husband, a father, and a lover. When he disappears, though, the world is left with the mystery of his life: bits and pieces of his writings that may not even be altogether true.

Your Heart Is a Muscle the Size of Your Fist Yapa, Sunil $26.00

This debut novel opens on a scene in Seattle: runaway Victor attempts to sell marijuana to the growing crowd of WTO protestors. As the situation escalates, the story zeroes in on seven of the 50,000 people on the streets, including several members of the Seattle Police Department and even the financial minister of Sri Lanka, whose very presence threatens the well-being of his country.

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Ways to Disappear Novey, Idra $25.00

When a famous Brazilian author disappears, her translator, Emma, leaves her home in Pittsburgh to hunt the woman down. Emma teams up with the author‟s two adult children, and they struggle to find her, searching Rio and beyond--and along the way, they find out more about her secrets than they ever could have imagined.

Winter Street Hilderbrand, Elin $14.99

Most people are familiar with the general chaos and family dysfunction that inevitably surrounds the holiday season. In Winter Street, Hilderbrand paints that familiar picture with Kelley Quinn, owner of the Winter Street Inn on Nantucket. Kelley and his four grown children are about settled in for the holiday season when he catches his wife kissing another man. From there, things only go downhill. Hilderbrand delights us with this tale of family drama in ways that we can all identify with.

A God in Ruins Atkinson, Kate $17.99

Companion to Atkinson‟s bestseller Life After Life, A God In Ruins tells the story of the previous protagonist‟s younger brother, Teddy. Where his sister before him lived her life many times over, Teddy faces the world as an average man of his time, exploring the twisted 20th century as a WWII fighter pilot, father, husband, and indeed, a human being thrown into a frightening world.

The Little Red Chairs O‟Brien, Edna $27.00

Fidelma McBride lives in a small Irish town. Vald, a stranger from Eastern Europe, arrives and enchants the entire village claiming he is a healer. Fidelma is so enamored she asks Vlad to impregnate her. Soon it is revealed that Vlad is actually a war criminal. Dishonored by trickery, Fidelma disappears and begins to work alongside war refugees and those persecuted by war. She finally meets her enemy again, testifying against Vald at a tribunal at The Hague.

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Ancillary Mercy Leckie, Ann $15.99

Author Ann Leckie completes the Ancillary world trilogy with Ancillary Mercy. Breq used to be a warship. She‟s now a soldier. Things are stable until a search reveals someone who is not supposed to exist. Then, Anaander Mianaai, Breqs‟ arch nemesis, arrives. If she flies away with her crew, she would be leaving the Atheok people in great peril. Breq is determined to stay and fight.

The Martini Shot Pelecanos, George $14.99

This collection of short stories from crime fiction veteran George Pelecanos is, according to Mark Athitakis of The Washington Post, “an inventive study of deception and fakery--one of Pelecanos‟ best works, at any length.” The stories range from darkly comic to heart-wrenching, and include a range of subject matters: a claims investigator hunts down an allegedly dead man in Brazil; a television cop show that gets all too real; and complexities that arise when a Greek-American couple adopts three interracial sons, among other stories.

The Theory of Death Kellerman, Faye $26.99

Faye Kellerman presents another home run in the newest addition to her classic Decker and Lazarus series. Her protagonist, former LAPD lieutenant Peter Decker, has finally found some peace in the form of a new job with the police department of a quiet, upstate New York town. Unfortunately for Decker, his reprieve from the world of harder crime is over when the body of an unidentified man is found in the woods nearby. Though the investigation is initially ruled as a suicide, there‟s something suspicious about this particular John Doe, and as Decker and his colleague work to find out what really happened, they get swept into a world they never expected to see--an underground circle run by some of the most brilliant, mathematical minds the world has to offer.

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Hush Hush Lippman, Laura $14.99

Laura Lippman‟s brilliant heroine, private investigator Tess Monaghan, is back in the latest installment of the Baltimore-based series. Tess, now struggling with balancing the demands of a toddler and a rigorous work life, has ended up on security detail for Melisandre, a murderess found not guilty by reason of insanity. Tess waffles about Melisandre‟s moral compass, and when someone begins to leave threatening notes for Melisandre, Tess must uncover the real truth: is Melisandre insane and yet kind, or is there truly a dark side to her?

Above The Waterfall Rash, Ron $26.99

This novel set in modern day Appalachia follows Becky, a park ranger and Les, a sheriff. Becky has a traumatic past and finds comfort in natural surroundings. Les is fighting a crystal meth outbreak while he faces his own lies. They team up after someone intentionally contaminates a local stream. They‟ll discover hidden truths about their shared town and themselves along the way.

Depraved Heart Cornwell, Patricia $28.99

In the latest installment of bestselling author Patricia Cornwell‟s Dr. Kay Scarpetta series, Dr. Scarpetta receives several text messages implicating her beloved niece in several illegal activities. As she continues to receive the texts, Kay grows more and more isolated, forced to keep the mysterious texts a secret from her FBI agent husband, her partner, and even her niece. With each message, Kay‟s world crumbles a bit more, and it is up to her to put together the pieces and save her family.

The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto Albom, Mitch $24.99

In this novel by Mitch Albom, music narrates the the story of Frankie Presto, the best guitarist to ever live, and his six magic blue guitar strings, which dramatically alter the lives of six people. After Frankie loses both of his parents to war as a child, a blind musician in a modest town in Spain takes him in until the age of nine, at which point he is sent to America, with only a guitar and six special strings. There, blessed with tremendous and exceptional talent, Frankie becomes extremely famous. He then realizes that the power of his mysterious and magical talent can change people‟s lives, a realization that makes for a powerful story with an explosive and stunning ending. In sum, The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto is a story about the magic of fate, and the powerful, life-changing impacts of personal encounters and bonds.

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Moriarty Horowitz, Anthony $15.99

Moriarty is the second book in the Sherlock Holmes series by Anthony Horowitz. The story picks up after both Holmes and Moriarty fall into a waterfall. A top New York detective, Frederick Chase, comes to Switzerland to warn that Moriarty‟s disappearance means that a new, equally cunning criminal might take his place. Athelney Jones, who is educated in Holmes‟s science of deduction, teams up with Chase to pursue the unknown evil figure who is set on taking over Moriarty‟s criminal role.

Welcome to Night Vale Fink, Joseph and Cranor, Jeffrey $19.99

Inspired by the hit podcast Welcome to Night Vale, and written by its creators, Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, this novel of the same name tells the story of two women whose lives intersect in the town of Night Vale. Night Vale is a small, southwestern desert town with ubiquitous appearances by angels, aliens, ghosts, and government conspiracies. Jackie, a nineteen-year-old young woman who owns a pawn shop, becomes obsessed with solving the mystery of a strange man in a tan coat with a suitcase made of deer skin who disappears after giving her a piece of paper with the words “KING CITY” written on it. Diane, treasurer of her town‟s Parent Teacher Association and the mother of a tempestuous teenage boy named Josh, becomes obsessed with figuring out why she has begun to see Josh‟s father everywhere, and why her son, whose interest in his father is mounting, is beginning to change in appearance more and more each day. The lives of both women eventually intersect in their individual quests to solve the same mystery: deciphering the meaning of “KING CITY.” A captivating and innovative narrative about the mysteries of being, Welcome to Night Vale offers a creative and profound look at the universal experience of self-discovery.

After Alice Maguire, Gregory $26.99

From Gregory Maguire, the bestselling author of Wicked, comes the latest twist on Lewis Carroll‟s Alice in Wonderland. Maguire deftly weaves the tale of Alice‟s friend Ada, who falls down the rabbit hole as well. Now stranded, Ada embarks on her own adventure to find Alice and save her from the dangers of Wonderland--meeting several unexpected characters along the way.

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Trigger Warning Gaiman, Neil $16.99

Trigger Warning is a new collection of short fiction by Neil Gaiman. Most of the stories relate to hidden personas beyond the face we wear in public in order to discover who we really are. The collection is made up of poetry, fables, and science fiction, as well as ghost and horror stories. Trigger Warning also features “Black Dog,” a new American Gods story, as well as a new Doctor Who story.

The Sparrow Sisters Herrick, Ellen $14.99

Set in Granite Point, a town bordering the sea in New England, this novel centers upon three sisters -- Nettie, Patience, and Sorrel -- known as the Sparrow Sisters. In their small town, all is calm -- that is, until the arrival of an enigmatic doctor who upends the life of Patience, Granite Point‟s incumbent doctor. Patience becomes enamored by the doctor, and soon after, the materials of her healing remedies are blamed in an incident which shocks the small town. With the trauma of this shocking incident looming, the residues of anxiety and suspicion born of Granite Point‟s history of witch-hunts three hundred years ago re-emerge. Moreover, a set of plagues descends upon Granite Point, killing off an abundance of flora and fauna. Consequently, the town‟s survival rests upon the efforts of its women to unify with the Sparrow Sisters. An enthralling read tinged with love, mystery, and magic, The Sparrow Sisters is a novel that will surely be hard to put down.

Everything She Forgot Ballantyne, Lisa $14.99

There is a multiple vehicle crash in London and Margaret Holloway is trapped in her car. Thankfully, she‟s saved by a stranger just before her car explodes. The stranger vanishes. As Margaret heals, she begins to have flashbacks that revolve around memories from her childhood. These memories seem to be somehow connect to the stranger who saved her. Margaret begins to investigate a mystery that threatens her family and identity.

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The Pocket Wife Crawford, Susan $14.99

Dana‟s neighbor, Celia, is murdered in a brutal manner. Dana sometimes loses her memory for periods of time due to manic episodes caused by her bipolar disorder. She can‟t remember her movements or actions during the afternoon when Celia was murdered. Detective Jack Moss is assigned the case. Dana‟s husband begins to act out of character. Meanwhile, Dana tries to recollect her account of the day in order to solve the mystery. The more she uncovers, the more she begins to doubt her innocence. Is there a murderer still at large, or could she have killed her neighbor?

Pretty Girls Slaughter, Karin $27.99

Twenty years ago, Claire and Lydia‟s teenage sister, Julia, disappeared and has never been found. The two sisters haven‟t spoken since that day. Claire is now the partner of an Atlanta millionaire and Lydia is a single mom. They are reunited after Claire‟s husband is murdered. Claire and Lydia do not fully trust one another but they form a pact to get to the bottom of the two mysteries that have destroyed their families. Pretty Girls is a psychological thriller in which alienated sisters retrace painful memories to find the connections between two terrible tragedies.

Girl Waits with Gun Stewart, Amy 9780544409910 $27.00

Girl Waits with Gun, a novel by Amy Stewart, author of the New York Times best-seller The Drunken Botanist, is derived from the true story of Constance Kopp, one of the first female deputy sheriffs in the nation. Set in 1914, the novel tells the story of how Constance, a strong woman who holds her own against men and defies conventional gender expectations, must fight against the pugnacious owner of a silk factory, who retaliates after a financial dispute by attacking the farm of Constance and her family. This difficult task requires that Constance not only step out of the reclusion in which a secret has kept her family, but also that she join the ranks of the county sheriff department. Constance‟s boldness and courage in Girl Waits with A Gun makes the novel a compelling read, as well as an excellent story strongly focused upon a powerful female character.

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Under the Udala Trees Okparanta, Chinelo 9780544003446 $26.00

This coming-of-age narrative follows Ijeoma who matures alongside the her newly-independent homeland, Nigeria. When civil war breaks out, the eleven-year-old is sent away from danger, finding comfort in the friendship of a fellow refugee girl. As their friendship blossoms into love, Ijeoma is forced to confront the social norms which forbid their relationship, and learns the cost of living a lie. Simultaneously addressing the turmoil which comes with forming an identity as a nation and that which accompanies determining identity as a young woman, Chinelo Okparanta‟s writing paints a powerful image of Nigeria in flux. This novel shines with vivid imagery and a masterfully crafted duality of focus on both the individual and societal levels.

Sweet Caress Boyd, William $28.00

Set in the era of World War I, Sweet Caress is the coming-of-age story of a young woman named Amory Clay. Faced with the discouraging expectations of her upbringing -- particularly, of her father‟s distaste for her gender, expressed in his reference to her as a son, as well as in his assignment of the unisex name “Amory” -- Amory becomes determined to defy the limits of societal gender expectations. Through photography and travel, Amory achieves agency, self-sufficiency, and purpose while she develops, also learning how to navigate the power dynamics of her relationships with men along the way. Her coming-of-age not only coincides with monumental events of the World War I era, but is also shaped by them. In essence, Sweet Caress reflects the complex etiology of a life and of history in the making, and its narrative offers an interesting exploration of the developmental themes of both processes.

The Blue Between Sky & Water Abulhawa, Susan $26.00

This novel tells the story of a Palestinian family living in a refugee camp in Gaza after being forced from their home, a farm-based village named Beit Daras. Nazmiyeh, the mother, holds her large family -- one comprised almost exclusively of women -- together amidst external violence and turmoil, as well as many internal personal crises. Overall, this novel reflects the importance of preserving and strengthening the bonds that keep family, cultural history, and home together, with a strong focus upon the role that women play in this process of reclamation.

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We Are Pirates Handler, Daniel $16.00

In this novel set by Daniel Handler, otherwise known as acclaimed children‟s author Lemony Snicket, a father and his teenage daughter struggle with the confinement of their roles in a typical modern American family unit -- particularly, with the limits and bland expectations it places upon them. Set in the San Francisco Bay area, the novel follows the lives of Phil, a husband and father who strives to make his unfulfilled dreams come true, and his fourteen-year-old daughter, Gwen, who strives to rebel in a more unexpected way, one that is both odd, as well as destructive and chaotic: joining a sort of modern-day pirate crew of angst-ridden youths. With a fresh perspective and a good deal of satire that ranges from subtle to sharp, We Are Pirates offers a new examination of the dissonance between societal expectations and personal fulfillment in modern America.

Purity Franzen, Jonathan $28.00

In this novel by acclaimed contemporary author Jonathan Franzen, a young woman who goes by the name Pip Tyler -- her real name is Purity -- grapples with the gaps and burdens in her life. For instance, she knows nothing about her father, and her relationship with her mother is strained and difficult. What‟s more, she has thousands of dollars in student debt, and her work prospects as an activist are temporary and unpredictable. Driven to fill the gaps in her life and to escape her burdens, Pip begins an internship with The Sunlight Project, a sort of knowledge bureau in South America. There, she meets Andreas Wolf, the creator of The Sunlight Project, who becomes strongly interested in her. This strong interest has a powerful influence over Pip, whose relationship with Andreas drastically alters the course of her life and her sense of self. A fresh and unique narrative, Purity is an exploration of themes of development, gender, and morality, to name a few.

The Bamboo Stalk Alsanousi, Saud and Wright, Jonathan $27.00

Josephine, a young woman traveling from the Philippines to find work, meets Rashid, a young and ambitious man in Kuwait, and falls in love. While political tensions in Kuwait intensify, Josephine becomes pregnant with her first child by Rashid, a situation which forces her to return home to the Philippines. Her child, José, grows up without his father, an experience which drives him to return to Kuwait, his father‟s home country, as a young man at the age of eighteen. There, he must confront the sociocultural difficulties that his mixed background presents in Kuwait. With this engaging and fresh narrative, The Bamboo Stalk deeply examines themes of identity and belonging.

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Only the Animals Dovey, Ceridwen $25.00

In this novel, the souls of ten animals become connected to both famous and little-known writers from the last century. A cat recalls her owner Colette‟s theatrical antics in Paris while in a trench on the Western Front. A dolphin sent to Iraq by the U.S. Navy writes a letter to Sylvia Plath. And a dog seeks enlightenment in Nazi Germany. Only the Animals delivers animal-eye-views of humans at our most destructive, violent worst and our most creative, imaginative best. Perhaps only the animals can tell us what it means to be human.

The Clasp Crosley, Sloane $26.00

This unique and witty novel tells the story of three friends in their late twenties -- Kezia, Nathaniel, and Victor -- who go on an exciting quest after reconvening at the wedding of a friend from college. Each of them has wound up in an unexpected place in life, for better or for worse. Yet, once they are together again, they relapse into their younger selves, reviving complex relationship dynamics. What‟s more, after an odd encounter with a member of the wedding who tells them a captivating and mysterious story, the three friends decide to embark on a quest to search for a missing, precious item. This decision involves an exciting course of travel, along which Kezia, Nathaniel, and Victor grapple with the complexities of the way their lives have turned out -- a definitive theme that The Clasp explores with author Sloane Crosley‟s smart, refreshing wit.

A Wild Swan And Other Tales Cunningham, Michael $23.00

A Wild Swan And Other Tales by Michael Cunningham, known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Hours, is a set of fairy tales that revisits and re-envisions with a fresh, modern perspective the unseen or unresolved aspects of classic fairy tales. Familiar tropes, characters, and narratives of classic childhood fairy tales become uncannily unfamiliar in the modern light of Cunningham‟s imagination and Yuko Shimizu‟s stunning illustrations. In sum, A Wild Swan And Other Tales is a unique work that reveals the fantastic and sometimes grim or disturbing undersides to the most classic, fundamental childhood tales.

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Normal Ellis, Warren $14.00

Warren Ellis‟s newest sci-fi thriller brings readers into a near future in which humanity is facing Our Impending Doom. To combat this - or, in the case of certain corrupt organizations, to prepare clients to survive it - there are those dedicated to looking into the abyss, using their future sight to advise others. Adam Dearden, one of these foresight strategists, has succumbed to the depression and madness which eventually plagues all those who stare into the abyss. Fortunately, there is a place where he can go to heal: Normal Head, the secluded wilderness retreat in Ohio. His rest is interrupted, however, when another patient disappears from his locked room, a pile of insects where he had once been. As the investigation and paranoia surrounding it escalate, Dearden uncovers a conspiracy which will challenge the very way we think of our future, past, and present. A gripping mystery and visionary piece of speculative fiction, Normal is a refreshing take on the human relationship to time and uncertainty.

The Wake Kingsnorth, Paul $16.00

Paul Kingsnorth‟s new novel blends the post-apocalyptic style of recent popularity with historic narrative in The Wake, a journey through England after the devastating Norman invasion of 1066. Buccmaster, a landowning man who has gathered a group of likeminded individuals determined to fight back against the invaders. The desolation of their beloved homeland, however, drives Buccmaster to the brink of madness. The book is written in a version of Old English reworked to be understood by a modern reader, further encapsulating readers within a world which is both familiar and utterly strange.

The Beautiful Bureaucrat Phillips, Helen $25.00

Josephine‟s new job entering numbers into the Database seems like a welcome change after months of unemployment, but when her husband disappears and reappears with no memory of what happened, Josephine begins to see a pattern in the numbers which she enters, and in the stranglehold which this corporation has over the world around her. The pattern is dangerous, and to survive, Josephine may have to disrupt it, and incur a terrible wrath. The humdrum life of Josephine's work entering numbers into the Database feels tantalizingly similar to the world of dreary office life common to reality, but as this novel brings readers through a maze of uncanny resemblances and magical realism, The Beautiful Bureaucrat becomes a twisted reflection of the dangers within our own world and the threats of a world beyond it.

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Fear of Dying Jong, Erica $26.99

Vanessa Wonderman‟s years of stardom are behind her, and as she simultaneously faces the death of her aging husband and the birth of a granddaughter, a restlessness is building within her. To find the excitement she craves, she turns to zipless.com, a website promising encounters with no strings attached. The site was inspired by the writings of Vanessa‟s friend Isadora Wing, and Vanessa is just desperate enough to try it. This novel, like Erica Jong‟s other works, explores what it means to be a woman in the 21st century through this emotional and hilarious book.

Everybody Rise Clifford, Stephanie $26.99

Stephanie Clifford writes a searingly true novel about money, loyalty, ambition, and relationships set in Manhattan just prior to the financial collapse. Evelyn Beegan has always been anxious to escape the world of upper-class glamour that her mother sought to climb into by forcing Evelyn to attend pricey private schools and move into the Upper East Side. Despite her desire to finally escape the world of high-pressure social elites, Evelyn‟s job forces her to become even more involved, recruiting for an elite social networking site. As the glittering world of expensive living tempts Evelyn, family turmoil reunites Evelyn with her family, forcing the young woman to straddle the gap between classes in a time when that gap is growing wider by the minute.

The Nature of the Beast Penny, Louise $27.99

The eleventh of the Chief Inspector Armande Gamache series, this novel focuses on the mysterious disappearance of Laurent Lepage, a nine-year-old teller of tall tales. No one could ever believe his ridiculous stories, but now the village of Three Pines must face the fact that one of his stories might have been true. As they search for him, signs of an old betrayal, and a monster they had thought long gone, begin to surface. Three Pines is in danger, and the residents‟ lives hang in the balance.

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The Company She Kept Mayor, Archer $25.99

Joe Gunther and his Vermont Bureau of Investigations return in this eighth installment of the Joe Gunther series of mystery novels. When a woman‟s body is found hanging over the interstate, the word “dyke” carved brutally into her chest. When the woman is identified as a senator, and a dear friend of Vermont‟s governor, the public scandal surrounding the two threatens the integrity of the case. If the homophobic nature of the crime is a feint meant to throw off investigators, as Gunther believes, then what was the true purpose of this murder? The thrilling tale of murder and deceit will keep readers on their toes.

„Til the Well Runs Dry Francis-Sharma, Lauren $16.00

Lauren Francis-Sharma writes a compelling tale of a woman‟s love for her husband and loyalty to her sons in this richly detailed novel. Marcia Garcia lives in Trinidad raising her two sons and making her living as a seamstress. When the smart-mouthed sixteen-year-old meets Farouk Karam, the two fall in love, and suddenly Marcia‟s problems multiply. Marcia‟s closely-kept family secret threatens them all as the story follows their courtship and love in times of prosperity and turmoil in Trinidad. This vivid and widely-regarded novel will be published in paperback, and is sure to engross readers in its vibrant world.

Wolf in White Van Darnielle, John $16.00

Sean Phillips has built a world entirely under his control to replace the rest of society, which he retreated from after a disfiguring injury at the age of seventeen. His creation is a game, played by many across the Earth through mail correspondence. The text-based tale becomes all too real when Florida high schoolers Lance and Carrie bring the dystopian future-America Sean has crafted into their real lives. What role did Sean play in this disaster, and how can he escape his own past when tragedy drags him back into the real world? This gripping tale is masterfully told by the talented John Darnielle.

Lila Robinson, Marilynne $16.00

Now in paperback, Marilynne Robinson‟s newest addition to her chronicles set in the town of Gilead follows the wife of minister John Ames, Lila who we only caught a glimpse of in Robinson‟s previous novels. Rescued at an early age by the charming Dolly and raised as a sister to this charismatic drifter, Lila is totally unprepared to fall in love with the preacher of a small Iowa town. Her life on the run was devoid of all but the smallest comforts, but filled with a loving bond between the two girls, which Lila still treasures. This life is so alien to the peaceful and pious John that Lila finds herself trying to build a life with a man who judges all that she once was and loved as wrong. Lila tries to make sense of past, present, and future in this carefully crafted novel.

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The Laughing Monsters Johnson, Denis $16.00

Denis Johnson returns with another vivid thriller delving into the dark secrets we keep from one another. Ten years after they make a buck together in the turmoil of civil war, Roland Nair returns to Sierra Leone to reunite with Michael Adriko. While the reason given for the visit is to introduce Michael‟s fiancee Davidia, Michael has some other plans on his mind. Will fortune strike twice for Michael and Roland, and can Davidia, Roland, and Michael keep hiding secrets from one another? The three journey together, and their lives tangle and come undone in Johnson‟s The Laughing Monsters.

The Waters of Eternal Youth Leon, Donna $26.00

Donna Leon does not disappoint in her 25th novel in the celebrated Commisario Guido Brunnetti series. When presented with a case fifteen years old by a family friend, Brunetti finds himself mired in a crime that may not exist at all. Saved from drowning in the canals of Venice by an alcoholic who cannot remember if he did or did not see a man throw her in the river, the victim‟s brain is so damaged by her brush with death that she remains at a developmental stage identical to her fifteen-year-old self. Brunetti knows that the crime, if it was that, is far beyond the statute of limitations, yet the case grows more complex as he delves deeper. Rich with the complex details and issues of contemporary Venice, The Waters of Eternal Youth is a portrait of Venice sure to engage all readers.

Koolaids Alameddine, Rabih $14.00

Rabih Alameddine‟s 1998 debut has been brought back into print and into the forefront of the literary consciousness. Complex and conceptual, Alameddine explores the impact of the AIDS epidemic and the Lebanese civil war on a group of family and friends. Free verse, dialogue with characters living or dead, news report transcriptions, and short plays mingle and blend as Alameddine brings to light the ways in which tragedy affects memory, mood, relationships, and the ways we interact with the world around us. Stunning and masterfully-crafted, Koolaids immerses readers in the fragmented mindset of those mired in conflict and consequence.

The Empire of Night Butler, Robert Olen $26.00

This third installment of the Christopher Marlowe Cobb series is yet another fast-paced spy thriller, with Kit‟s latest assignment throwing him into the heart of Berlin as Germany and the US are at the brink of war. To complicate things further, his cover as a pro-German journalist has him teamed up with his own mother to determine if one of her biggest fans is in fact cooperating with the Germans from his place in the government of England. Kit and Isobel Cobb must unravel a German plot to bring out the violent potential of zeppelins before their cover is blown and it is too late. Well-researched and compelling, The Empire of Night is a historical thriller which lives up to author Robert Olen Butler‟s good reputation.

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The Light Keepers Geni, Abby $25.00

Debut author Abby Geni gives readers the thrill and mystery of a classic whodunnit story while weaving in larger questions about the natural world, grief, and recovery. Miranda is a nature photographer who has been granted a year‟s residency to document the landscape on the Farallon Islands off the coast of California. Isolated on these few islands, whose territorial bird population far outnumbers the human scientists that reside there, Miranda is attacked soon after her arrival, but when her attacker is found dead a few days later, the dangers presented by the humans on the islands seems to have passed. As Miranda begins to heal and grow closer to the other researchers, she explores the wondrous and dangerous nature of the islands, listening to her companions talk of the fish, birds, and sharks they observe. Another violent act is yet to occur, however, and it will put everyone on the island under suspicion.

The Fall of Princes Goolrick, Robert $25.95

The Fall of Princes by Robert Goolrick tells the story of a group of exorbitantly wealthy young men with flourishing careers on Wall Street in the 1980s. They are “princes,” as Goolrick calls them, and they live in a world of luxury, indulgence, materialism, and never-ending wealth. Yet, when they lose their wealth in different ways, they must learn to live with the dissatisfaction of living ordinary lives. The Fall of Princes, through the stories of these young men, takes an interesting look at the trauma of loss and the coping mechanisms that arise in response to it.

Orhan‟s Inheritance Ohanesian, Aline $15.95

Moving in time between the last years of the Ottoman Empire and the 1990s,Orhan’s Inheritance tells the story of a young man unaware of his family‟s and his country‟s past, and an old woman haunted by the damage of the past. When Orhan‟s grandfather Kemal, a kilim rug maker is found dead, Orhan inherits the business. Without explanation Kemal‟s will leaves his estate to Seda, an aging woman in an Armenian retirement home in Los Angeles. Seda‟s past now threatens to unravel his future. Orhan’s Inheritance is a story of love, horrors, resilience, and the secrets that can torment a family for generations.

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The Cellar Walters, Minette $24.00

The only son of the Songoli family has gone missing. As Scotland Yard comes to investigate their home, Muna, their 14 year old daughter is let out of the cellar. Muna‟s finally being treated like their daughter; given real clothing and a bedroom. It‟s a vast improvement but she‟s still confined to the house and can‟t speak or write in English. The Songoli‟s to not perceive her to be a threat. For 14 years Muna was abused by the family, forced to be their slave and trapped in the windowless cellar. Something surprising will happen now that she is living above ground and reclaims a little humanity.

New Releases in Non-Fiction

Live from New York Miller, James Andrew $19.99

In celebration of forty years of the hilarious hit show Saturday Night Live, James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales have compiled a book of secrets, stories, and the general hilarity that ensues both on-stage and off! An updated edition of the book written for the thirtieth anniversary, this book includes the history of the first thirty years of the show in addition to chronicling the evolution of the show over the last decade.

The Art of Asking Palmer, Amanda $15.99

Musician Amanda Palmer‟s memoir explores something not altogether common in today‟s culture: asking for help. Time and again, she has proven herself willing to ask for help in both professional and personal settings. It wasn‟t always an easy thing for her to do, though, and she details how she learned to be unafraid in making herself vulnerable, and offers her knowledge in the hopes that we will each learn the same thing.

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The Marshmallow Test Mischel, Walter $16.99

A classic study in psychology tests a child‟s self-control: the marshmallow test. The child is given a marshmallow and two options. The first option is that she can eat the single marshmallow now. The second option is to ignore the current marshmallow and receive two later. Which one would you do? Acclaimed psychologist Walter Mischel examines the art of self-control, and how it can better your life in the long run.

Underground in Berlin Simon, Marie Jalowicz $28.00

Underground in Berlin is the true story of Marie Jalowicz Simon, a survivor of World War II Nazi Germany. In 1941, at the age of 19, Marie made an incredible choice. She took off her yellow star and disappeared into the city of Berlin. During this time Jews were being deported, forced into labor camps and extermination camps. To stay hidden she chose an alternate identity and kept moving from safe-house to safe-house. Not sure who to trust, she accepted help from anyone: communists, non-German workers, and even pledged Nazis. Marie survived with a combination of luck, quick instincts and her determination to live.

Drinking in America Cheever, Susan $28.00

Author Susan Cheever delivers a new study of American history from the perspective of alcoholism. America‟s long history with liquor has spanned the inebriation of the Pilgrims and the bootleggers of the Prohibition and everywhere inbetween. In 1830, America was the drunkest country worldwide. Drinking acted as a catalyst in many major American events and continues to shape our culture today.

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13 Hours Zuckoff, Michael $16.99

This unbiased narrative of the events of September 11, 2012 uses the firsthand accounts of the six American security operatives who fought tirelessly to repel terrorists as they attacked the Annex, a CIA station in Benghazi, Libya and the the US State Department Special Mission Compound nearby. Zuckoff‟s writing is gripping and the emotion as well as the action which unfolded before, during, and after the event are represented in a complex and compelling manner. 13 Hours openly and honestly relays the real story of what happened in Benghazi.

Born with Teeth Mulgrew, Kate $15.99

In this beautiful memoir, actor Kate Mulgrew reveals the complex story of her life, from her childhood in the Midwest to studying with world-famous acting coach Stella Adler. Known for playing strong, fierce characters such as Red in Orange is the New Black and Captain Janeway in Star Trek: Voyager, Mulgrew allows us to see in this memoir that she has every bit of strength as her characters do.

The Witches: Salem 1692 Schiff, Stacy $32.00

This account details the Salem Witch Trials in a way we‟ve never seen before. Historian Stacy Schiff boldly and artfully presents the trials as they really were: as a frightening psychological thriller-esque story about murder and deceit. Perhaps most disturbing is the reality of this historical event, and Schiff spares no details in communicating the brutality that began simply as a ploy amongst teenage girls.

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Respect: The Life of Aretha Franklin Ritz, David $19.99

Rolling Stone raves about this biography of the Queen of Soul, calling it “a remarkably complex portrait of Aretha Franklin‟s music and her tumultuous life.” Here, David Ritz gives us a tour of Franklin‟s life, beginning with her childhood and making several crucial stops along the way: her childhood in the church, her two sons, her journey to New York, and the hits that helped her to her position at the top of the world.

Rock Breaks Scissors Poundstone, William $15.99

In this guide to life‟s decisions, both small and large, William Poundstone shows readers how mathematical and psychological concepts can be used to predict and preempt events in our practical lives. From the stock market to a tennis match, we are always making decisions based on the trends we see and feelings we have. Poundstone encourages us to rethink how we engage with the seemingly random, and covers a wide variety of topics in illustrating these principles. This book will help readers to change the way they think and behave, to give them the advantage in all aspects of life.

If Someone Says “You Complete Me,” Run Goldberg, Whoopi $26.00

Over the years, award-winning actress and comedienne Whoopi Goldberg has encountered a great many people, and one thing has always been of great fascination to her: relationships. In this book, Whoopi proves that she‟s not just artistic but insightful, exploring why marriage does or doesn‟t work, the advantages of being single, and the importance of knowing and loving yourself.

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Where the Bodies Were Buried: Whitey Bulger and the World that Made Him English, T.J. $28.99

T.J. English masterfully retells the story of Whitey Bulger, the infamous New England mobster who evaded arrest for sixteen years. Using both the transcripts from Bulger‟s eventual trial and a series of interviews with lawyers, mobsters, former federal agents, and even some members of the jury, English gives readers a detailed and complex version of the events which unfolded during Bulger‟s time in power and his fall from grace. This book looks closely at the Italian and Irish mobs which have controlled New England since the 1970s, and dissects the phenomenon throughout English‟s investigation into Bulger. Complex and harrowing, Where the Bodies Were Buried delves deep into the world of mobsterism and the government officials trying to fight it.

Almost Interesting Spade, David $27.99

David Spade writes this blunt and hysterical memoir, recounting his life from a youth spent idolizing his older brother in Arizona to fame as a Saturday Night Live regular in the 1990s. This unflinching and irreverent book gives readers a peek into the life of the famous comedians who have become household names. Spade‟s life has certainly been interesting, despite what the title tells you, and this hilarious tale will entertain lovers of comedy everywhere.

Pacific Winchester, Simon $28.99

The Pacific Ocean will play a major role in our future. The Mediterranean defined the Western classical world and the Atlantic connected Europe and the New World. Today, cities on the West Coast of the U.S.A are connected to cities of growing China. Author Simon Winchester takes the reader through the human and geological history of the region from a Western perspective, starting with Magellan‟s exploration and into a present day understanding of history as it‟s being made.

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The Art of Memoir Karr, Mary $24.99

The memoir has become a favorite literary form. Mary Karr, author of The Liar’s Club, Lit and Cherry, has taught memoir writing for over three decades. The Art of Memoir breaks down the vital components of memoirs from Karr‟s own work and other great memoirs. Karr revitalizes the genre by challenging how we think about identity, memory and reflecting on the past.

Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy Abbott, Karen $16.99

Author Karen Abbott tells the fascinating and true stories of four brave women who were spies during the Civil War. Rose O‟Neale Greenhow, worked as an intelligence agent for the Confederacy by having affairs with Northern politicians. A rich Southern abolitionist, Elizabeth Van Lew, was in charge of a vast espionage ring that fooled Confederate detectives. Belle Boyd shot a Union soldier in her front hall before becoming a courier and spy for the Confederate army. In order to fight for the Union army, Emma Edmonds, went undercover as a man and ended up fighting in the most deadly battles of the war. Abbott delivers the epic adventures of these four Civil War heroines bv using primary source material and several interviews with the spies‟ descendants.

Girl in the Woods Matis, Aspen $24.99

Aspen Matis writes this vibrant memoir with an intensity powerful enough to bring readers to laughter or to tears. A survivor of rape in a college which will not prosecute her rapist, and without the support she expected from her family, Aspen turns to the Pacific West Trail, which leads 2,650 miles from the Mexican border to Canada. Exhausted and unprepared, Aspen hikes with a desperate passion which leads her to near starvation. This book is a brutally honest piece of self-reflection which will bring readers along on Aspen‟s journey of self-discovery.

Thing Explainer Monroe, Randall $24.95

XKCD‟s Randall Monroe returns with his second book , this time a riotously funny exploration of science and language. Using only the thousand most-frequently-used words, Monroe explores and explains complex scientific concepts in a way all of us can understand. The scientific jargon is left behind, and readers are given the simple explanations and expansive illustrations which Monroe is famed for. From atoms (“the pieces everything is made of”) to the solar system (“other worlds around the sun”) readers of all ages can learn something new about the universe from Thing Explainer.

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The Other Paris Sante, Luc $27.00

Luc Sante reveals the hidden past and seamy underside of Paris, populated by working and criminal classes that, though virtually nonexistent today, have shaped the city over two centuries.Drawing from a great range of witnesses -- Balzac and Hugo to assorted boulevardiers, rabble-rousers, and tramps. The Other Paris is a book meant to upend the mainstream narratives of the French capital, to reclaim the city from the bon vivants and the speculators, and to hold a torch to the works and days of the forgotten poor.

The White Road: Journey into an Obsession de Waal, Edmund $27.00

In this work of nonfiction, acclaimed artist and author Edmund de Waal takes his readers on five journeys across the globe and throughout history to unearth and develop further the story of porcelain clay, a material with which de Waal has worked as an artist for over forty years and considers a personal obsession. Along the way, de Waal‟s examination becomes not just a detailed history of porcelain clay, but also one of humankind and the complexities of its relationship with art.

The Givenness of Things: Essays Robinson, Marilynne $26.00

The Givenness of Things is a collection of essays by Marilynne Robinson, who is known for Lila, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award, as well as Gilead, which won the Pulitzer Prize. In this collection of seventeen essays, Robinson delves deeply into some of the most crucial, essential ideas of humankind, and seeks answers for some of life‟s most difficult questions. In particular, she offers a critique of modern society, highlighting the deleterious effects of the growing cultural shift away from the development of the mind and spirit, and toward a materialistic, technology-focused society. She not only explores and assesses the effects of these cultural shifts, but also offers ideas and guidance that may assist in the search for peace, meaning, and purpose in the face of these cultural shifts. The Givenness of Things, a powerful and essential meditation upon humankind and the world in which it lives, is an absolute must-read.

The Death of Cancer DeVita Jr., Vincent T. $28.00

Dr. Vincent T. DeVita Jr.--developer of the first successful chemotherapy treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma, which first demonstrated that advanced cancers of a major organ system in adults could be cured by chemotherapy---provides a first-hand history of our fight against cancer. The Death of Cancer is also a work of advocacy. Despite declining mortality rates America's cancer patients are being shortchanged by apprehensive doctors, ill-advised national agendas, and compromised bureaucracies.Though we're quickly approaching full triumph over cancer, he maintains, we need extra effort to synthesize our progress and help doctors put it into practice.

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On Immunity Biss, Eula $16.00

On Immunity is an intrepid, captivating book which addresses our fear of the medical establishment, the government and what may be in our children‟s mattresses, vaccines, air, medicines, and food. Drawing on her own experience as a new mother, Biss advocates that we cannot immunize our children, or ourselves, against the world. Biss expands her meditations to conversations with other mothers, to the myth of Achilles, Susan Sontag's AIDS and Its Metaphors, Voltaire‟s Candide, Bram Stoker‟s Dracula, Rachel Carson‟s Silent Spring, and beyond. On Immunity is an inoculation against our fear and poignant account of how we are all interconnected—our bodies and our fates.

Furiously Happy Lawson, Jenny $26.99

Jenny Lawson‟s first memoir Let’s Pretend This Never Happened was a hilarious and meaningful investigation into family and growing up. Now she returns with a chronicle of her struggles with mental illness, specifically depression and anxiety. Lawson‟s direct and whimsical writing tackle the issues of lifelong mental illness with levity and humor. No less hilarious than her first memoir, Furiously Happy is a celebration of acceptance, self-love, and balancing the humorous and the heartbreaking parts of life with mental illness.

Home is Burning Marshall, Dan $27.99

An unceremonious and unflinching tale of family and struggle, Dan Marshall‟s memoir is overflowing with heartbreak and hilarity. As Dan‟s mother, a long-time cancer survivor, is going through a relapse, her husband is diagnosed with ALS. The work required to care for the both of them is too much for eldest daughter Tiffany, and so Dan travels back home as a recent college graduate. The family reunion is rife with tension and with tested loyalties, as Dan and his four siblings - each at distinctly different stages of life - try to cope with their parents‟ illness and the struggle of caring for two grievously ill but brilliantly resilient parents.

Humans of New York: Stories Stanton, Brandon $29.99

Brandon Stanton was catapulted into the spotlight when his photography blog, Humans of New York steadily gained an incredible twelve million followers. His first book, Humans of New York shared photographs of real New Yorkers, and short dialogues which Stanton had with his subjects. As the project has continued, these conversations have grown more complex, so Stanton has devised a new book, with an entirely new group of New Yorkers, and more in-depth written stories to match each photograph.

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A Gift from Bob Bowen, James $22.99

James Bowen returns, this time with a tale of hardship during the holiday season. Bob, a cat which Bowen adopted off the street, has more lessons to share with Bowen and readers about compassion, strength, and love during even the hardest Christmas. Millions have been inspired by A Street Cat named Bob and The World According to Bob, and they will not be disappointed by this third installation in the heartwarming series.

Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole Ropper, Allan and Burrell, Brian $15.99

Delve into the intense world of Harvard Medical School‟s neurology department, guided by Dr. Allan Ropper and Brian Burrell through the strange and often tragic stories of those afflicted with rare brain diseases, and the doctors who diagnose and care for them. Beyond its bizarre case studies, this book also strives to address important questions in the world of neurology today. How do we address the new and complex ethical and medical questions posed by brain disease, and how should we be training the neurologists of the future to deal with them? This and more are encompassed within Reaching Down the Rabbit Hole.

Deep Down Dark Tobar, Héctor $16.00

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Héctor Tobar has collected the tales of the thirty-three miners imprisoned in stone by the Chilean mine collapse of 2010. For sixty-nine days, these men were trapped, starving, and hoping for a miraculous escape. They vowed that if they survived, they would tell their stories together, and worked with Tobar to create a book which represents the rich tapestry of their lives, hopes, and struggles, both in and outside of the mine.

The Seditionists MacNab, JJ $27.00

JJ MacNab leads readers deep into the territory of anti-government American politics and practices. Approximately 300,000 Americans refuse to pay taxes, follow laws, or recognize debts due to their belief in America‟s imminent collapse and restructuring. They prepare for a variety of apocalyptic revolutionary scenarios, stockpiling food, gold, and munitions. Despite their rise in public awareness through Tea Party participation and violent outbursts, there are many mysteries surrounding these seditionists. This book delves into the daily life and open controversy of this subculture, labelled a domestic terrorist organization by the US government, but still growing within our borders.

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First Bite: How We Learn to Eat Wilson, Bee $27.99

As omnivores, we are not born knowing what we should eat. We have to experiment and learn from others how much and what kinds of food our bodies need and want. Bee Wilson gives readers a 360-degree view of how people develop taste. She looks at how culture, gender, memory, family, and emotions inform our eating habits, backed up by research and interviews with expert psychologists and nutritionists. She examines unusual cases of food preferences, aversions, and habits, as well as guiding readers through the process of expanding and refining our palates to develop healthier habits for the rest of our lives.

The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism Baptist, Edward E. $19.99

Edward E. Baptist uses first-hand sources and in-depth historiography to deconstruct and rebuild our nation‟s conception of slavery and its impact on America‟s present. To not acknowledge how slavery shaped American commerce, society, and international presence is to deny the legacy of millions of Americans. Baptist guides readers through the rapid expansion of slavery in the decades before the Civil War, linking the American monopoly on cotton to its rise to a position of global power, and following America‟s relationship with slavery during and after its end. Unflinching in its examination of slavery, its end, and its lasting effects, The Half has Never Been Told confronts both the brutality of American slavery and the resistance and resiliency of those who stood up to and lived through it.

Asking for It Harding, Kate $15.99

Straight-shooting blogger Kate Harding answers the hard questions that arise when the feminist concept of rape culture is examined and applied to the world around us. Through rigorous research and common sense knowledge, Harding shows readers what rape culture is, how it affects us, and most importantly how we can begin to dismantle it. In an America where approximately 5 out of every 100 rapes result in criminal convictions, it is time to re-examine how society can show its support for victims, while still maintaining the rights of the accused. Harding‟s writing bluntly addresses how we are failing to prevent and convict cases of rape, and what exactly we have to do in order to change the rape culture which we perpetuate.

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H Is for Hawk MacDonald, Helen $16.00

After losing her father suddenly, Helen MacDonald needed an outlet for her grief, turning to falconry as a focus for her feelings. Having trained with many of the predatory hawks, she found her restlessness and ferocity mirrored in that of the goshawk, a notoriously difficult bird to train. With T.H. White‟s The Goshawk as her guiding narrative, she set off on a journey which would take her to the place where the line between human and animal blur. This gripping memoir tackles issues of bereavement and anger while also guiding readers through the complex and demanding process of training a bird of prey. Already a critically acclaimed bestseller, H is for Hawk arrives in paperback this season.

Breakthrough: The Making of America‟s First Woman President Cohen, Nancy $26.00

The United States, the birthplace of modern democracy, has yet to elect a woman president. Over fifty other nations have elected women to lead. Social change is now transforming our country. Author Cohen artfully records the present day state of women‟s political leadership at a turning point. Decades of masterful women have forged a culture of increased diversity in the Old Boys Club. Drawing from over 125 interviews of governors, senators and behind-the-curtain operators, Breakthrough chronicles the history of how women came to thrive in American politics.

Walking the Nile Wood, Levison $26.00

English writer and photographer, Levison wood, completed an incredible journey--walking the length of the Nile river. He began in Rwanda at a small trickling spring. After 9 months of hiking he exited the Nile delta at the Mediterranean coast. The only way to survive was to forage for food and outwit or endure extreme conditions like flash floods and minefields. Levison managed to escape a charging hippo and a civil war in South Sudan. Walking the Nile is a page-turning account of an epic adventure that also sheds light on the history as well as contemporary life of North Africa.

Chocolate:The Consuming Passion Boynton, Sandra $12.95

Sandra Boynton, famed for her illustrated children‟s books, has shown readers a new facet to her talents. In its original edition, this obsessively-researched and truly hilarious book on the intricacies of chocolate was a New York Times bestseller, and the newest edition promises to be another hit, updated, re-written, and re-drawn. If you are a chocolate-lover, or you know one, this is a must-read.

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Me, My Hair & I: Twenty-seven Women Untangle an Obsession Benedict, Elizabeth $16.95

This book by Elizabeth Benedict is a collection of twenty-seven narratives by women regarding their hair. These narratives reveal insights into an array of experiences, and touch upon the many complex facets of which identity is comprised. Personal, humorous, and touching, Me, My Hair & I is a must-read.

Do Unto Animals Stewart, Tracy $19.95

Charming debut author Tracey Stewart writes this guide to living alongside animals, and teaches readers the link between kindness toward other creatures and the wellbeing of humanity. Stewart provides practical advice on communicating with pets and making your own backyard more hospitable to animals of the wild. The question of ethical farming is addressed frankly, and with experience as an animal rights advocate and a veterinary technician, Stewart is able to draw on her own experiences while also using research and evidence to back up her claims. This is an empathic piece which demonstrates the benefits of humanity‟s recognition of our place in the world‟s animal kingdom.

How to Relax Hanh, Thict Nhat $9.95

How To Relax teaches the principles of mindfulness. This collection of mindfulness advice is accessible for beginners and also a good reminder for long-time practitioners. Includes chapters on solitude, healing, transforming unpleasant noises and meditations for relaxation. The book is a small, portable size and includes delightful illustrations by Jason DeAntonis.

Wild World Lonely Planet $39.99

This full color, 320 page art book is a tour of the world through the lens of some of humanity‟s most talented photographers. Lonely Planet‟s editors have compiled a collection of photos of Earth‟s most stunning sights, and the results are sure to take your breath away. Wild World encapsulates the majesty of nature between two sturdy covers for readers to enjoy.

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New Releases in Poetry

Shaler‟s Fish MacDonald, Helen $22.00

Before writing H is for Hawk, Helen MacDonald was a poet. Her book of poetry, Shaler’s Fish, examines nature and inner human consciousness that processes and changes the landscape. Shaler’s Fish is a commemoration to the natural world as well as a meditation the joy of being alive.

New Releases for Young Adults and Middle Readers

Danger Is Still Everywhere O‟Doherty, David $12.99

Award-winning comedian David O‟Doherty teams up with illustrator Chris Judge again in this charming sequel to Danger Is Everywhere. Doctor Noel Zone guides readers through the world and its thoroughly wacky and highly implausible dangers, dishing out advice and dancing his way through trouble. If your young reader is looking to earn his degree as a Level 2 Dangerologist, this is the book for them!

Percy Jackson‟s Greek Gods Riordan, Rick $12.99

Beloved hero Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, narrates this encyclopedia on the Greek gods and goddesses from Apollo to Zeus. It‟s illustrated by John Rocco and it‟s easy to carry. This book gives young readers a fun introduction to Greek mythology and classic stories.

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The Darkest Part of the Forest Black, Holly $10.99

Fairfold is a tourist spot with a twist: these out-of-towners aren‟t coming to see the majesty of nature or a historical landmark. They come to see the faeries, ignorant of the danger the Folk pose to their lives. Hazel and her brother Ben live in Fairfold, and have spent their lives making up stories about a particular fae, a boy with horns who has lain sleeping in a glass coffin, destined to stay there forever. As she grows older, Hazel comes to realize that the horned boy is not a kind fae prince soon to awaken, and she is not his valiant knight. When the boy does wake, however, Hazel finds that might actually be as true as she had once believed.

Not If I See You First Lindstrom, Eric $18.00

To Parker, what she doesn‟t physically see doesn‟t matter-- it‟s what she‟s able to see in people. She‟s blind, which absolutely doesn‟t keep her from living the life of a typical (if brilliant) high-schooler. When she loses her father, though, her life is thrown into chaos. Her pain is compounded by the appearance of an old love, and she‟s faced with another challenge of the heart: turning her sharp eye inward.

Passenger Bracken, Alexandra $17.99

Etta Spencer is a violin prodigy. One night a deceitful stranger pushes her into a new world. Etta realizes she is miles and years away from everything she loves. Nick Carter is a sailor who is happy to no longer be in servitude to the Ironwoods. Etta appears on his ship. A priceless object has gone missing. The Ironwoods family believes that Etta has the power to find it. Etta and Nick embark on risky travels between continents and centuries. They collect clues from a fellow traveller and try to return Etta back to her own place and time.

Rules for Stealing Stars Haydu, Corey Ann $16.99

Silly‟s older sisters have been keeping a secret from her, but she‟s used to being left out. One day she catches them returning home with strange sunburns and golden sparkling hair. Silly is finally introduced to their world and it‟s better than she could have dreamt. This new world may just be the hidden retreat that the girls need.

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The Sleeper and the Spindle Gaiman, Neil $19.99

The Sleeper and the Spindle is a retelling of two classic fairy tales; Sleeping Beauty and Snow White. The two stories are whimsically mixed together with great illustrations by Chris Riddell.

The Doldrums Gannon, Nicholas $17.99

The Doldrums is an adventure story about friendship, accompanied by full-color illustrations. Archer B. Helmsley‟s grandparents are explorers who happened to get trapped on an iceberg. Archer is overprotected because his mother doesn‟t want a similar fate for him. With help from his neighborhood friends, Adelaide and Oliver, he sets out to rescue his lost grandparents.

Dumplin‟ Murphy, Julie $17.99

Willodean Dickson is comfortable in her own skin even though her body type doesn‟t fit narrow mainstream beauty standards. Will has always been confident until she starts seeing Private School Bo. In order to return to her natural self assurance, she does the thing that frightens her the most: she enters a beauty pageant to show her small Texas town how beautiful she is inside and out.

The Rest of Us Just Live Here Ness, Patrick $17.99

Patrick Ness is the author of A Monster Calls and the Chaos Walking trilogy. His latest young adult novel calls to attention how there‟s more than one way to be outstanding. Mikey has not been cast as the chosen one. He just wants to survive the zombies and ghosts long enough to make it to prom. There are bigger challenges than the world ending and occasionally you can find the remarkable in day to day life.

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A Step Toward Falling McGovern, Cammie $17.99

A Step Toward Falling tells the story of Emily, a girl who always does the right thing. On the day when it matters the most, though, she fails: Emily witnesses her classmate Belinda being assaulted and she does nothing. Belinda, who has developmental disabilities, ends up recusing herself in front a small crowd. The high school gives Emily and Luke, a fellow bystander, community service helping people with disabilities. She begins to feel like she‟s making up for her wrong-doing but is less hopeful that she‟ll be able to make amends with Belinda.

Winter Meyer, Marissa $22.99

The anticipated fourth book in The Lunar Chronicles, Marissa Meyer‟s Winter is a fairy tale retold in a futuristic blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements. This novel follows Winter, the stepdaughter of the evil Queen Levana. Winter loathes her stepmother, and has spent years quietly rebelling against her controlling influence, even refusing to use her Lunar gift, an act which is endangering Winter‟s health and perception of reality. Scarred, beautiful, and kind in a way Levana cannot understand, Winter has the loyalty of the Lunar people, who believe her to be even more beautiful than their queen. Levana‟s actions are bringing her closer to complete control of Earth, and Winter finds herself in a position to help Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress lead a rebellion against Levana and end the war which has for so long endangered the people of Earth and the moon. A tale of magic, romance, rebellion, and the power young women have to change the fate of their world, Winter will bring to an end the best-selling Lunar Chronicles, hopefully giving its cast of characters the “happily-ever-afters” which they have fought so hard to obtain.

A Complicated Kindness Toews, Miriam $16.95

Half of Nomi Nickel‟s family has gone missing. She‟s left with her dad trying to uncover why her sister and mother disappeared. Nomi lives in a town founded by Mennonites called East Village. A Complicated Kindness is the darkly funny story of a strange, loving family where each member collides with the fundamentalist community in their own way.

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Fearsome Creatures of the Lumberwoods Johnson, Hal & Mead, Tom $14.95

Twenty terrifying tales for kids about the most fearsome beasts in American folklore. There is the Snoligoster, the Hodag, and the Hoop Snake, which can chase prey at speeds of up to 60 miles per hour and then, with one sting of its tail, cause it to turn purple, swell up, and die. Includes eight glow-in-the-dark illustrations. Originally published in 1910, Fearsome is retold with new creatures and a retro field-guide look which harkens back to American history of woods wild and deep.

New Releases for Children

Polar: A Photicular Book Kainen, D. & Kaufmann, C. $25.95

Photicular technology brings the images in this book to life, creating moving images of the Earth‟s poles on the pages of a book that you can hold in your hand. Accompanied by informative essays written by National Geographic contributor Carol Kaufman, this book will teach readers about the many wonders of the world‟s coldest regions. Watch as penguins waddle across the page, or the Northern Lights swirl across the sky, and enjoy the unique experience that is a photicular book.

All the Awake Animals Are Almost Sleep Dragonwagon, Crescent $7.99

This beloved bedtime book is now ready to take on the world in board book format! Crescent Dragonwagon and David McPhail team up to present this beautiful alphabet book in a way that will keep your little ones learning even as they drift off into slumber.

Beep, Beep! Go to Sleep Tarpley, Todd $15.99

A boy is trying to go to sleep but he has three small robots that refuse to rest for the night. Beep, Beep! Go to sleep invites readers to chant along with a happy refrain. This is a bedtime books kids will want to read before bed every night.

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Thank You and Good Night McDonnell, Patrick $15.99

Caldecott Honor recipient Patrick McDonnell brings us his first bedtime book about something we all love--sleepovers with friends. The three animals make the most of their time together, dancing and playing late into the night. Celebrating their friendship is what keeps them moving, and they‟ll only sleep once the performance is over and everyone has taken a bow.

I Really Like Slop Willems, Mo $9.99

Gerald and Piggie are best friends. Gerald stays careful when Piggie is not, and Piggie keeps smiling when Gerald worries too much. When Piggie wants Gerald to try Piggie‟s favorite food (slop), Gerald isn‟t sure that he will like it. What will they both do? Local author and illustrator Mo Willems returns with a story about being friends with someone who is different from you, and trying new foods that you might not enjoy.

The Story of Diva & Flea Willems, Mo $14.99

Bestselling authors Mo Willems and Toni DiTerlizzi pair up for this tale about two vastly different friends taking on the world together. Diva, a high-maintenance pup, is lounging in her expensive apartment in Paris when Flea, a street cat, wanders past her courtyard. They bond as soon as their eyes meet, and together, these unlikely friends discover what it means to see the world through someone else‟s eyes.

Disney Bunnies: All Ears Glass, Calliope $7.99

Thumper is a bunny. His ears wiggle, turn, or droop when he feels different feelings. Small children are engaged by moving Thumper‟s ears to show he is feeling scared or happy or some other emotion. Kids will be delighted by the soft bunny ears that stick out of the top.

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5-Minute Avenger Stories $12.99

All twelve of these stories are perfect for reading out loud any time at all. Earth‟s Mightiest Heroes have their work cut out for them. They must save the day from all kinds of evil-doers: robbers, crooks, supervillains and invaders from space. This collection features new Avengers, like Vision and Falcon, and Avengers we already know and love, like Ironman and Captain America. Nothing can beat saving the world in 5 minutes!

Paddington & The Christmas Surprise Bond, Michael $17.99

With illustrations by R.W. Alley, Paddington Bear has been winning fans‟ hearts since 1958. This story is about Paddington and the Brown going to visit Santa‟s Winter Wonderland at the Barkridges‟ store right before Christmas. Everything is going well, but Paddington seems to always make trouble despite his best intentions. With the help of Santa Claus and Mrs. Bird, Paddington is able to fix the mess and also make his Christmas dreams come true!

Imaginary Fred Colfer, Eoin $18.99

Sam is a lonely kid who needs a friend. Fred was stuck in the clouds of Sam‟s imagination until a bit of magic and voltage made him appear in real life. The pair make a unique friendship.

Pete the Cat & the Bedtime Blues Dean, James and Kimberly $17.99

The latest Pete the Cat story, by authors James and Kimberly Dean, is about bedtime. Pete the Cat and his friends have been playing all day by the ocean. They‟re having such a good time that they don‟t want it to end. Sooner or later Pete needs to go to sleep but his friends are wide awake. After a quick brainstorm, Pete might just have a great solution to this problem.

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Fancy Nancy - 5-Minute Fancy Nancy Stories O‟Connor, Jane and Glasser, Robin Preiss $12.99

Robin Preiss Glasser and Jane O‟Connor are bestselling New York Times authors. There are 12 stories in this padded cover book. Some noteworthy titles are: Fancy Nancy and the Too-Loose Tooth, Fancy Nancy: Pajama Day, Fancy Nancy: Budding Ballerina, and Fancy Nancy and the Late, Late, LATE night. Every story is meant to be read out loud in about five minutes and each story is accompanied by colorful illustrations.

Waiting Henkes, Kevin $17.99

Five toys who also happen to be friends are waiting on a windowsill. Each toy waits for something different. They‟re pleased when one gets what they want and sad when someone departs. Something out of the ordinary might happen someday. Will one of them stop waiting and take action? Or will being patient finally pay off?

You‟re Here for a Reason Tillman, Nancy $17.99

Nancy Tillman, beloved author of such books as Wherever You Are, My Love Will Find You, writes this powerful piece which reassures readers that they, and everyone around them, have a purpose. Our lives have meaning, and we really are here for a good reason.

The Not Very Merry Pout-Pout Fish Diesen, Deborah $16.99

Popular character Mr. Fish returns in this lyrical holiday book about gift giving and friendship. If he wants to find the perfect gifts for everyone on his list, Mr. Fish is going to have to shop until he drops! However, as his unsatisfactory shopping trips drags on, he might find that the best gifts come not from a store, but the heart.

I Used To Be Afraid Seeger, Laura $17.99

Laura Seeger‟s new children‟s book shows young readers that sometimes our fear prevents us from seeing the beauty in the world around us. Die-cut images show readers that spooky spiders can weave delicate webs, and the darkest night is the best time to see the stars. By embracing the beauty of even the scariest things, we can all find a new appreciation for the world around us.

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We‟re in the Wrong Book Byrne, Richard $16.99

Richard Byrne, author of This Book Just Ate My Dog!, returns with another self-aware literary romp. Bella and Ben are accidentally bumped from the pages of their own story into an entirely different book, resulting in a journey home which will take them through books of many genres, art styles, and themes. Children will recognize Bella and Ben from Byrne‟s previous work, and also recognize the playful nature with which the story itself examines books as a medium and an art.

Lenny & Lucy Stead, Philip E. and Erin C. $17.99

Haunting beauty graces the pages of Lenny & Lucy, a story of loss, resilience, and making connections after moving far away. Peter doesn‟t understand why his father insists that they move, and is terrified of the stark forest which surrounds their new home. While Peter‟s dog Harold provides some comfort, Peter knows that he needs protection from the creatures he images hiding in the woods, and so he crafts a protector from pillows: Lenny, Guardian of the Bridge. Soon, Peter has built Lucy, a companion for Lenny, and this group of friends only grows when next-door neighbor and owl-watcher Millie is welcomed into the fold. With primarily black-and-white illustrations dotted with pops of vibrant color, this book is visually striking, matching the compelling narrative. The dynamic team of Philip and Erin Stead have created yet another story whose resonance makes it appropriate not only for pre-schoolers, but appealing also to older schoolchildren, and even adults.

The Rabbit Who Wants to Fall Asleep: A New Way of Getting Children to Fall Asleep Ehrlin, Carl-Johan; Ehrlin, Linda; & Maununen, Irina $15.99

This charming story about a rabbit that needs help from his friends to find a way to sleep was written expressly to help ease restless children into calm and long-lasting sleep. The lyrical rhythm and soothing illustrations have lulled thousands of little ones to dream-land, and is recommended by several psychologists and parents for frustrated families trying to find a good bedtime story that encourages sleep. Author Carl-Johan Ehrlin is a behavioral scientist who worked several therapeutic techniques into a book which is simultaneously relaxing and engaging.

New Releases in Travel

Wine Trails Lonely Planet $24.99

The first in a series of “Perfect Weekend” guides, this book lays out the best of wine-touring in an accessible and beautiful style. From lesser-known hidden gems to the most famed wine-producing regions, this book gives expert advice and suggested itineraries, all interspersed amongst beautiful full-color photos. With a focus on the interesting and enticing intricacies of wine touring, Wine Trails is an invaluable tool in any wine-taster‟s hands.

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The Travel Book Lonely Planet Kids $19.99

Lonely Planet‟s award-winning Travel Book is now available in a fun and informative kid-friendly format. Full color pages full of photos, illustrations, and engaging fun facts will delight young travellers of the world and help them to understand the Earth‟s diversity of food, sports, animals, and more. Families can explore the world from within their own home, and bring this book with them on their own adventures.