Are you wondering what's new on the shelves at the Commerce Township Community Library? We've got you covered! Here are some of the library's newest offerings. Take a peek, put something on hold, or stop in and grab it before it's gone! You'll find Adult, Teen, & Youth items listed below.
Adult Collection: Featured New Books
Fiction
When Justice Comes by Colleen Coble
USA TODAY bestselling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble and Rick Acker deliver the final book in their beloved Tupelo Grove series: Hez and Savannah Webster have survived storms that would bury others without a love as strong as theirs--but can they withstand the final battle that threatens to sweep away everything they've fought for?
Strangers in the Villa by Robyn Harding
Sydney Lowe's life in New York is shattered when her husband, Curtis, admits to a meaningless affair with a client. Begging for forgiveness and vowing to prove his devotion, Curtis suggests the couple retreat to a remote hilltop house in Spain to repair their marriage. High above the Mediterranean, Sydney and Curtis are working on the isolated property and their relationship when a pair of Australian travelers turns up at their door in dire need of help. Lonely for companionship and desperate for free labor, Sydney and Curtis invite the attractive young couple to stay. But as the days pass, dark secrets come to light, the Lowes' bond is tested, and not everyone will leave the villa alive.
Lady Tremaine by Rachel Hochhauser
MEET LADY TREMAINE in this spellbinding reimagining of Cinderella, as told by its iconic "evil" stepmother, revealing a propulsive love story about the lengths a mother will go for her children.
At the suggestion of his girlfriend, June, Peter Ash rides to the aid of an investigative reporter who may have stumbled on a story more explosive than even he can handle in this propulsive new thriller from the bestselling and award-winning series. Katelyn Thorsen, known as KT to her friends and enemies, is an independent journalist who receives a very specific death threat. Fortunately, Peter Ash has arrived in town to protect KT at the request of his girlfriend, June Cassidy. From the moment of his arrival, he's thrown into a maelstrom of violence trying to protect KT and her daughter and discover the source of the death threat. Even after June and Peter's best friend Lewis arrive in Seattle to help, this challenge may be too much for them - with enormous consequences should they fail.
Lucien by J. R. Thornton
A gifted yet financially disadvantaged artist falls victim to the manipulative control of his wealthy, enigmatic Harvard roommate in this incendiary novel from the author of Beautiful Country--a piercing exploration of class, ambition, identity, and the perilous cost of reinvention in the tradition of Patricia Highsmith and Donna Tartt.
Hooked by Asako Yuzuki
From the author of the international bestseller Butter comes a chilling and perceptive novel about obsession, female friendship, and the slow unraveling of two lives Eriko's life looks perfect--from her prestigious job at a Japanese trading firm to her spotless apartment and devoted parents.
Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg
A warm, intimate novel that reminds us of the richness that can be found all throughout our lives--by the New York Times best-selling author of The Story of Arthur Truluv and Open House As ninety-two-year-old Florence "Flo" Green nears the end of her life, she writes a letter to Ruthie, the woman who grew up next door to her.
Two Kinds of Stranger by Steve Cavanagh
Elly Parker helped a perfect stranger. She didn't know he was the perfect killer...in another "unguessable and unputdownable" (Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author) psychological thriller from the author of Witness 8.One offers a helping hand. The other is your worst nightmare...
The Shadow Carver by Nadine Matheson
DI Henley faces her darkest challenge yet...When a string of grisly murders begins painting the city in terror, DI Henley soon realise a vigilante killer is scalping their victims before leaving them for dead. Henley is thrust into a web of secrets, unravelling connections between the victims while battling demons from her own past. As the killer raises the stakes, the line between predator and prey begins to blur. With time slipping away and her own life in jeopardy, Henley must outwit a psychopath who views murder as an art form. Can she hunt them down before the final stroke of the scalpel closes the case forever?
A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert
This UK bestseller following an autistic, black heroine and a sweet, ex-military hero took the small town romance world by storm in 2018. All About Romance judged the neighbour's-to-lovers romance "one of the year's best contemporary love stories."
The Sisters of Book Row by Shelley Noble
From bestselling author Shelley Noble comes a gripping and timely historical novel of books, banning, and the women who helped save New York's famed Book Row.1915: Manhattan's Book Row, an eclectic jumble of forty bookshops along Fourth Avenue, is the mecca for rare book buyers from around the world, and the haunt of locals looking for a bargain.
Non-Fiction
In Search of Now: The Science of the Present Moment by Jo Marchant
A mind-bending, brilliantly accessible exploration of the shifting science behind perception, reality, and time.
One Plate at a Time: Recipes for Finding Freedom with Food by Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato's cooking journey started when she was almost thirty. After years of navigating a challenging relationship with food, she found that learning to cook--discovering how to truly nourish herself in mind, body, and spirit--was a revelation. It was in the kitchen, experimenting with flavors, connecting with loved ones, and channeling her creativity in a new way--that she truly began to appreciate and celebrate the joy of food.
Now, in One Plate at a Time, Demi welcomes everyone into the kitchen with a collection of more than eighty recipes, all created to emphasize enjoyment over perfection. You won't find overwhelming ingredient lists or tricky techniques, but instead a collection of simple yet memorable favorites anyone can make. Demi shares her "top five" favorite foolproof recipes in a range of categories, creating "capsule collections" for everything from breakfast to dinner, comfort foods to fast food-inspired favorites, soups to salads, and even go-to sweet treats.
Filled with beautiful food photography as well as snapshots that give fans a peek into Demi's home life, personal anecdotes, pantry tips, and cooking hacks, this is a cookbook for Demi Lovato fans, for people who struggle to enjoy food without guilt, and for anyone looking for a gentler, more grounded approach to cooking. One Plate at a Time is Demi's set list for a delicious new way of thinking about food and how it fits into our lives.
The Anti-Inflammatory 30-Day Reset: Simple Steps to Transform Your Health for Good by Sophie Richards
This practical and empowering guide from women's health practitioner, Sophie Richards (IG @sophie.richards), will help you understand how inflammation can be at the root of countless health issues like endometriosis, PCOS, IBS, and more, and will show you how to reset your diet and make simple but transformational lifestyle tweaks for a lasting, life-changing impact.
Hotwired: How the Hidden Power of Heat Makes Us Stronger by BIll Gifford
In Hotwired, bestselling author and science journalist Bill Gifford takes readers on a fascinating exploration of the power of heat to improve our performance and our health. Combining cutting-edge science, personal discovery, and practical insights, Gifford reveals how heat adaptation and heat therapy such as sauna can make us healthier, stronger, and even happier, by unlocking the body's built-in tools to promote longevity and resilience.
Kids, Wait Till You Hear This by Liza Minnelli
Kids, Wait Til You Hear This! is the autobiography of EGOT icon Liza Minnelli.This fascinating, untold story reveals the intimate truth of the only child born to Hollywood legends Vincent Minnelli and Judy Garland.For the first time, here is Liza up close: Raw, strong, sexy, hilarious and heartbreaking.
Graphic Novel
Leo Rising: Queer Spaces, Sexuality, and Fame by Archie Bongiovonni
From the artist behind the hit A Quick and Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns , Archie Bongiovanni, an examination of the intersection of fame, identity, and sexuality in their latest audacious and genuine LGBTQIA+ graphic novel, Leo Rising Lesbian influencer. Lifelong Alaskan. Part-time owl researcher.
The Magnificent Bastard 1: the Legend of Keiji by Keiichiro Ryu
Tall, handsome, and deadly, Keiji revels in his own taste of beauty, whether it be slaying men on the battlefield or carousing with courtesans in the pleasure district. But in an era when might and ruthless politics reign, staying true to oneself--while staying alive--is no easy feat.
As feudal lords vie for supremacy, Keiji's House prepares for a clash with the powerful Hojo Clan. When a team of scouts is dispatched to procure wild horses for the House's army, they are attacked by a creature unlike any they have ever seen. Tasked with slaying this beast, Keiji sets out to tame it instead. Once the Hojo and their ninja master catch wind of this expedition, however, Keiji will have more than a wild beast to break...
Plague House by Michael W Conrad
Thirteen years ago, Orin McCabe was a family man living a privileged life in the California suburbs. Today, he's condemned to death row for murdering his entire family in an unexpected fit of hammer-wielding brutality. In the aftermath of his heinous crime, it's fallen to a trio of eclectic, but dedicated, ghost hunters--Jacob, the holy man; Holland, the skeptic; and their leader, Del, a true believer in the occult and worlds beyond--to surveil the abandoned McCabe home in search of proof for the existence of the undead . . . and whatever supernatural source may have possibly fueled McCabe's inhuman massacre. But this ill-matched and uneasy squad of investigators is about to discover something much more terrifying than any ordinary spirit. . . . Something much more pernicious, much more contagious, that if not contained, could take full advantage of America's unquenchable appetite for violence and deliver a plague of blood unto us all . . .
Mama Came Callin': A Graphic Novel by Ezra Claytan Daniels
Kirah was born from an improbable interracial relationship that, in central Florida's infamous Asurupa County, defied all the odds. But her idyllic childhood was shattered by an urban legend come to life. The "Gatorman" was a nightmare on the lips of kids and grown-ups alike all the way back to Jim Crow: a monster with the body of a man, the head of an alligator--and a taste for Black children. That's who crawled into Kirah's window when Kirah was just five years old. According to the police, it was Kirah's own father who put on that gator mask and tried to kill her.
Twenty years later, Kirah works hard to build a life unburdened by the traumatic events of her childhood. Just when it seems like she's managed to find her stride, her dad, fresh out of prison, crashes back into her world with a chilling message: "He's coming for you."
Finally forced to face the hideous family history she's been avoiding, Kirah sets off to discover where, and who, she truly came from. And the more she learns, the more disturbing the whole picture becomes. Turns out there's a lot more to the Gatorman than Kirah thought, and even worse: he isn't through with her just yet.
A clever hybrid of swamp noir, slasher horror, and social satire--and brought to life by Camilla Sucre's vivid illustrations--Mama Came Callin' is a story about family and legacies, both the ones we inherit and the ones we can't escape.
Teen Collection: Featured New Books
Teen Fiction
Call of the Dragon by Natasha Bowen
Eragon meets African mythology in a kingdom where dragon gods rule the earth and sky--until the gods are betrayed, and one girl embarks on a journey to save the world from war and ruin. From the New York Times bestselling author of Skin of the Sea. The people are calling...And the gods will answer.
Crashing Into You by Rocky Callen
Seventeen-year-old Leti Rivera's love of street racing is put to the test when tragedy strikes her family and threatens to tear her apart from the boy she is falling for.
A Deadly Inheritance by Kelly Armstrong
After discovering she's an heiress to a billion-dollar corporation, seventeen-year-old Liliana finds herself at a new boarding school where she must navigate secret societies and a deadly competition. Not to mention two handsome boys.
Devious Prey by Scott Reintgen
For the first printing only! This hardcover features sprayed edges while the special edition supply lasts. A young woman must survive the deadly mythical creature she smuggled aboard an airship after a crash landing on a deserted island frees it to begin hunting the survivors in this thrilling fantasy adventure from New York Times bestselling author Scott Reintgen. When an airship's windmaster dies mid-flight, the crew and its passengers are swept out to sea by a violent storm. They crash on a desolate island, but they're not alone. A dragoness had been stashed in the hold. After escaping a damaged cage, it begins preying on the surviving travelers in the hopes of remaining free. The stranded group's best chance of making it home alive is the young woman who smuggled the dragoness on board in the first place--and the mysterious teen boy who was led onto the ship in chains before takeoff. Both have secrets that could help them survive on the island...but those same secrets could deliver a death sentence if they ever make it home.
The Faraway Inn by Sarah Beth Durst
After a devastating heartbreak, a teen girl decides to spend her summer helping her eccentric great aunt manage her quaint Vermont inn -- but the fixer-upper is hiding a magical secret -- in this cozy and irresistible new YA fantasy from the New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop.
Heiress of Nowhere by Stacey Lee
In 1918 on Orcas Island, eighteen-year-old orphan Lucy becomes heiress to her employers estate after his mysterious death and must clear her name by unmasking a killer linked to eerie seaside legends before she and her beloved orcas become the next victims.
King of Nothing by Nathanael Lessore
A hilarious and heartwarming young YA comedy about an unlikely connection between two very different teen boys as they grapple with crushes, toxic friendships, and the true meaning of masculinity.
Love in Ruins by Auriane Desombre
After a recent OCD diagnosis, a teen girl embarks on a trip to Greece with her best friend, when she meets a captivating local girl. As their relationship heats up under the Mediterranean sun, she learns to balance the needs of those she loves with that of her own heart.
The Obsession by Natasha Preston
Sixteen-year-old Connie achieved internet fame on her mother's vlogs, and when girls who resemble her start dying, Connie worries that she will be next.
Red Star Rebels by Amie Kaufman
8 HOURS TO STOP AN EXPLOSION...8 HOURS TO FALL IN LOVE. From the New York Times bestselling co-author of Illuminae and Aurora Rising comes a high-stakes, high-chemistry, sci-fi romp about a stowaway girl and the richest boy in the galaxy, racing the clock to outwit a gang of mercenaries.
Teen Non-Fiction
Coming Home by Brittney Griner
From basketball icon Brittney Griner comes a captivating memoir about her journey from early athletic stardom to her page-turning account of how she persevered in a Russian prison--now adapted for young adults.
Future Forward by Stephanie Sammartino McPherson
Author Stephanie Sammartino McPherson covers the compelling history of artificial intelligence (AI) to set the stage for its use in the modern world. Find out about the many fields where AI is used, including workplaces, the military, and schools, as well as the range of possibilities--and pitfalls--this technology brings.
Lovely One by Ketanji Brown Jackson
Growing up, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's parents taught her that she could achieve anything she wanted, and be whoever she wanted to be. In high school, she dreamt of being a Supreme Court judge. In 2022, her dream came true: she was sworn in as the first African American woman judge. Lovely One is Justice Jackson's journey to making her dreams a reality, the hurdles she faced, and the lessons she learned along the way. She recalls feeling different and lonely as one of the few Black kids at her high school. At Harvard University, she was homesick and grappled with imposter syndrome. She took on the difficulties of working in the legal field as a Black woman, and the challenges of balancing a career and relationships. But Justice Jackson persevered. She found like-minded people at her high school's speech club and Harvard's musical theatre group. With support from her family and strength from friends, she took on the world with optimism, determination, and hard work. Justice Jackson's story will resonate with dreamers everywhere, spreading hope and inspiration for generations to come. This young adult adaptation has a brand-new preface and epilogue and includes an exclusive prize-winning speech the justice delivered as a high school student.
That Crystal Vibe by Mandi Em
Whether you're a beginner or seasoned crystal user, have fun with amethysts, quartzes, tourmalines, and more with That Crystal Vibe, an all-you-need-to-know guide to sourcing, understanding, and using crystals. Did you know that 44 percent of people aged 13-25 engage with crystals as a spiritual exercise? Crystal wellness and mindfulness are fun, mystical, and exciting hobbies. Backed up by real expertise and carried out with awareness and intent, That Crystal Vibe is an accessible handbook to help you cultivate your relationship to crystals. This practical guide has all the basics you need to begin and enhance your crystal journey, from identifying crystals by their appearance to picking the right one for you. With chapters as diverse as crystals themselves--ranging from geology to astrology by way of tarot and witchcraft--That Crystal Vibe is for anyone interested in crystals as a hobby or to find focus and clarity in a cluttered world. Author and secular chaos witch Mandi Em lays out the basics in clear, down-to-earth language, emphasizing above all that when it comes to developing your crystal practice, the more you put in, the more you get out. Plus, keep a crystal-clear conscience with chapters on how to curate your collection without harming the environment
Teen Graphic Novel
Just Between Us by Adeline Kon
Lydia Chen knows how good she is on the ice. Technically perfect, she's been the one to beat since her debut years ago.
Except now, something is missing in her performances--a spark that's been gone for a while. Between the constant training, appealing to sponsors to fund her, and the pressure to perform, Lydia's passion for skating has disappeared.
When her rival Elaine Yee starts training at the same rink, Lydia's struck by the emotion in Elaine's routines and unwillingly finds herself getting closer to her as they compete for a spot in the Olympics.
As the tension between them comes to a head, Lydia's about to find out how a competitor can become an ally and figure out how to feel alive on the ice again.
Steam by Shaenon K Garrity
Ruby is a genius humanoid who was grown in a secret lab at the local university, created to solve science's greatest problems. But Ruby suspects she can't fulfill her function while trapped inside, so she breaks out. Now living among humans, Ruby attempts to lie low and fit in as a barista at the university coffeehouse, Inkcap. Working there gives her plenty of opportunity to figure out what problems people need solving. And as far as she can tell, most humans' biggest problem is struggling to find happiness. And what makes them happy? Love! So, Ruby uses her superpowered brain to play cupid. As Ruby sets to work pairing up the staff and regulars at Inkcap, she feels more and more human herself: she's got a community now, maybe even a crush. But the lab believes she's dangerous, and it wants her back. When pursuing her own happiness leads Ruby straight into a trap, she'll need her new motley crew of coffeehouse friends to save her from the scientist who only want to use her.
H.P. Lovecraft's: The Shadow Out of Time by Gou Tanabe
Professor Peaslee of Miskatonic University has been acting very strange - could he be out of his mind? No... his mind is out of him! Just because one lives in Arkham - just because one teaches there at Miskatonic University - it doesn't mean one has any interest in the occult - in the abnormal. That was always the view of Nathaniel Wingate Peaslee, a respectable professor of political economy. Until that one Thursday in 1908, when Professor Peaslee suddenly began to see in front of him not his students in their lecture hall, but strange shapes inhabiting a grotesque chamber. He collapsed unconscious, and when he awoke, he was strange... very strange. Seemingly unable to recall his identity, the mind inside the body of Nathaniel Peaslee was oddly uninterested in the person he had been. The psychologists were baffled as he sought not to recover his old memory, but to obsessively study the world around him, travelling to distant lands, reading occult books, disturbing others with his odd perspectives on time and existence. He alienated and frightened people - his friends, his wife, even most of his children, except for his youngest son, who believed that one day Nathaniel Peaslee would come back. And then, in 1913, Professor Peaslee did come back, with no memory of his strange sabbatical, but deeply disturbed by the dreams and visions it left him with. His search for the past five years gone missing from his life will lead Peaslee to other cases of lost identity resembling his... and eventually to an ancient city in the Australian desert from where a long-vanished race still casts their shadow out of time.
Fustuk by Robert Mgrdich Apelian
The odd one out in a family of talented chefs, seventeen-year-old Katah and his siblings strike a deal with a powerful div to save their mother's life in exchange for a dish that rivals their late father's.
Juvenile Collection: Featured New Books
Juvenile Chapter Books & Early Chapter Books
Unsettling Salad by Aaron Reynolds
From the team behind the New York Times-bestselling Creepy Carrots! , Creepy Pair of Underwear! , and Creepy Crayon comes a new chapter books series of creepy tales that are guaranteed to inspire chills and chuckles galore!
Each and Every Spark by Claire Swinarski
Straddling two different timelines in Paris, France--one set in the Nazi-occupied 1940s; the other in our current day--this novel follows the mystery surrounding a painting that went missing during the French Resistance's desperate push against Hitler's regime ... only to be found in modern-day Paris by a girl determined to uncover the meaning behind it. Paris, present day. Penny Marks has never felt so alone. Forced to move to France for some fancy job her mom couldn't turn down, she's now miles away from her best friend, her childhood home, and any resemblance of her old life. She has her family, sure, but neither one of her older brothers seems to mind the cross-Atlantic move. If she hadn't hastily quit art after all that drama went down last year, she'd at least have something to keep her mind off the fact that life back home is moving on without her. Paris, 1943. Marie Bonnet has never felt so afraid. When the German army seized power over France and the Nazis took her father away, she and her sister Heloise were left to carry on by themselves. One wrong move on their part could mean danger. But when Marie finds evidence that Heloise has secretly become part of the French Resistance, she's desperate to join in the fight, too. Any small act of rebellion against this senseless oppression could help their country but it could also cost them their lives. Penny and Marie's worlds collide when an old, mysterious painting resurfaces in present-day Paris after decades of being hidden. Tucked inside the painting is a note whose message--sprawled in faded French--may lead Penny to a girl named Marie and the fate that awaited her.
Dante N. Ferno Is Not a Loser by Brian Gordon
Diary of a Wimpy Kid meets the myth-mashing of Percy Jackson in this fun and highly illustrated book for kids ages 8 and up.
Some of Us Are Brave by Saadia Faruqi
From the acclaimed author of The Strongest Heart comes a stirring new novel from the perspectives of three very different kids who are navigating the waters of fear and friendship through the devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey in Texas. It's a humid summer in Houston, Texas, and Yasir is dreaming of being soccer team captain--if only he could get the team bully, Cody, off his back, and maybe impress his sort-of-crush, Mona. Meanwhile, Mona is turning her nightmares into art, and Cody's home life feels as tense as the storm literally brewing down the coast.When Hurricane Harvey makes landfall, the three kids could hardly be called friends. But as their regular lives fall apart and rising floodwaters pull them together, Mona, Cody, and Yasir will need to work as a team if they want to survive. The hurricane will churn up their deepest fears and cement their bond forever--if it doesn't tear them apart.
A Scar Like a River by Lisa Graff
As thirteen-year-old Fallon navigates friendship struggles, family upheaval, and the chaos of the school play, secrets from her past--including the truth behind the large scar on her face--threaten to surface, forcing her to find the strength to confront them.
The Mysterious Magic of Lighthouse Lane by Erin Stewart
A young empath spending the summer with her grandfather stumbles upon a bit of magic in this middle grade novel about letting in the light--perfect for fans of Barbara Dee and Jamie Sumner.Sixth grader Lucy thinks people are seriously overrated.People come with feelings, and Lucy can't escape them because of her so-called "gift" of empathy.
Juvenile Non-Fiction
The amazing generation : your guide to fun and freedom in a screen-filled world by Jonathan Haidt
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller The Anxious Generation, this new book for tweens is a handbook for living a happy and exciting life that isn't hijacked by a smartphone.
Craft with Paper: A Kid's Guide to Creating Pop-Up Decorations by Elena Selena
Step into the technicolor world of a talented pop-up illustrator and learn how to create your own 3D images! In this guided collection, young crafters and artists will find step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs that will aid them in creating beautiful and impressive pop-up cards and creations out of paper. Author and artist Elena Selena opens with encouraging words that will inspire crafters to create fun pieces of art that literally leap off the page. She encourages the budding artist to go for walks through their neighborhood to scout the plants, animals, birds, and people and to allow those items to inspire their paper crafts. The projects featured throughout this fully illustrated book will produce fun pop-up designs representing imaginative places and beautiful stores that are meant to inspire future projects. Types of creations include animal faces, enchanted gardens, bouquets of flowers, cozy cabins, and more--all requiring the most basic supplies (pens and colored pencils, scissors, glue, and various papers) and colored and glassine paper.
For the Win: Poems Celebrating Phenomenal Athletes by Irene Latham
Love sports? This is the book for you! This action-packed poetry anthology, edited by award-winning poetic collaborators Irene Latham and Charles Waters, features twenty contemporary athletes who have overcome obstacles, broken records, and inspired fans around the globe. Poets zoom in on a meaningful moment from each athlete's career--including Juan Soto's father predicting on his tenth birthday that one day he'd play in the World Series and Simone Biles coming back to compete after getting the twisties during the Tokyo Olympics. The collection includes JaNay Brown-Wood writing about LeBron James, Jaime Adoff writing about Mookie Betts, and Kao Kalia Yang writing about Suni Lee. It's a slam dunk, a home run, and a perfect 10!
Total garbage : a messy dive into trash, waste, and our world by Rebecca Donnelly
Total Garbage by Rebecca Donnelly dives into the messy truth about trash, garbage, waste, and our world--it's a fact-filled and fascinating illustrated middle grade environmental read! Trash has been part of human societies since the beginning. It seems like the inevitable end to the process of making and using things--but why? In this fascinating account of the waste we make, we'll wade into the muck of history and explore present-day STEM innovations to answer these important questions: What is garbage? Where does our garbage come from? Why do we make so much garbage? Where does our garbage go? What can we learn from our garbage? How bad is our garbage problem? How can we do better? Rebecca Donnelly tackles the extraordinary, the icky, and the everyday, helping us see how our choices, personal and societal, impact our world and our planet--and encouraging us make a change.
Where's the artist? : from cave painting to modern art : a look and find book by Susanne Rebscher
This book opens up entire historic periods to young readers in double page spreads that are teeming with life and drawn to teach them about artistic traditions. Each spread represents a moment in history, capturing how art was integrated into daily life and illustrating contemporary styles, tools, and mediums. Children will learn about cave paintings and what humans used for light and why they painted so many animals and hunting scenes. They'll find themselves in Ancient Greece, where deities watch over a busy marketplace in front of the Parthenon. A cross-section of a medieval monastery, Leonardo's workshop, and a collection of 19th-century artists painting in nature are just a few more of the examples, which take readers through to the present day.
Juvenile Graphic Novel
New York Times bestselling author Kate Messner invites you to Camp Monster in this fun-filled young middle-grade graphic novel series perfect for fans of InvestiGators.
Fantastic Frog and the Amazing Tad Lad by Brandon Reese
Years of neglect and greed have turned the once-idyllic swamp into a junkyard. The swamp needs saving, but who is up for the challenge? Enter Fantastic Frog and Amazing Tad Lad, a genetically enhanced crime-fighting duo. Structured like a video game, with a series of mini-boss encounters, this dynamic duo is determined to get to the bottom of who is polluting the swamp. The environment is under threat, but Fantastic Frog and Amazing Tad Lad are going to fix it, one swamp at a time.
The Snips: Enter the Wigmaster by Elaine Bay
For readers of Dog Man and The Bad Guys comes a fun and zany early graphic novel series starring a crew of scissor-wielding hairdresser superheroes. In this hilarious adventure the Snips must take on the nefarious Wigmaster in a hair-raising battle for Scissors City! The Snips aren't your average heroes - Casco, Patty, Letty, Nubes, and Flealix the Dog make up Scissor City's beloved crew of crime-fighting, mystery-solving barbers! In their latest comic caper, The Snips take on the dastardly Wig Master and his wignions who are intent on nothing less than world domination, of course. Things start to look hairy, when Patty, Letty, and Nubes fall under the Wigmaster's hypnotic control. But never fear -- Casco and Flealix are on the case! This easy-to-read graphic novel series will be perfect for kids 7-10, those who are reluctant readers or newly independent readers, as well as kids who just like jokes, puns, and outrageous humor.
Gumshoe by Brenna Thummler
In the hot, gossipy town of Stony Lonesome, shy eleven-year old Willa interacts with others the only way that feels right to her -- the mail. She loves the mail so much that she hopes to become a mail carrier herself one day. But her dreams of delivering birthday cards, thank-you notes, and love letters come crashing down when she's mistaken for the notorious Two Gum Tilly, a bandit rumored to be stealing mail for as long as folks can recall. Now an outlaw herself, Willa realizes the only way to clear her name is to bring the real crook to justice. But when a chance encounter introduces her to the Gumshoe Gang, a group of runaways looking to right the wrongs of the letter-looting thief, she finds that human connection might be her only path to freedom. Can Willa clear her name and revive her dreams of postal glory, or has she stamped her last letter . . . forever?
Juvenile Early Readers
Cranky Versus the Cat by Phuc Tran
There's trouble at Sandbox Hills! A cat is causing mayhem as Cranky and the crew are building a new playground, and Cranky is feeling, well, cranky. Will an unexpected new friendship help Cranky cool down and get back to work? Find out in this Level 2 I Can Read! book featuring an engaging story, longer sentences, and language play perfect for developing readers.
Meet the crew by Sophie Dryburgh
This leveled reader introduces the crew of the airship Brave Olivine from Pokémon Horizons: The Series. Young readers learn about the characters' roles, teamwork, and friendships as they explore different areas of the airship. Carefully leveled text, clear vocabulary, colorful illustrations, and an included quiz support early reading development and comprehension.
My Pet Rat Can Do That by Anna Membrino
Join a proud young pet owner in this heartwarming Step 1 Phonics Reader! Discover all the amazing things her pet rat can do, but most importantly, how much they love each other. Perfect for children who know the alphabet and are excited to start decoding letter sounds.
Pete the Kitty and the Beanstalk by James Dean
Join Pete the Kitty on a journey up the beanstalk in this My First I Can Read story from New York Times bestselling team Kimberly and James Dean.Once upon a time, a kitty named Pete and his friend Callie climbed a beanstalk as tall as the sky. At the top, they heard "Fe! Fi! Fo! Fum!" But where are the sounds are coming from?Beginner readers will love this new Pete-tastic spin on the beloved fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk!This My First I Can Read book is carefully crafted using basic language, word repetition, sight words, and sweet illustrations--which means it's perfect for shared reading with emergent readers. The active, engaging My First I Can Read stories have appealing plots and lovable characters, encouraging children to continue their reading journey.For more groovy fairytale twists with Pete the Kitty check out Pete the Kitty and the Three Bears!
Juvenile Picture Books
I'm So Happy You're Here by Mychal Threets
Librarian and literacy ambassador Mychal Threets invites all to find themselves at the library! Perfect for little readers who are regular visitors and those who might be stepping into the stacks for the first time.
It's Spring! by Renée Kurilla
Bulbs are blooming, robins sing. Nature's waking up--it's spring! Slide on your splashy rain boots! Bring on the flowers and fresh air! It's time for hiking, biking, and kite-flying--it's spring! This bright, rhyming follow-up to It's Fall! and It's Winter! by a #1 New York Times bestselling artist is the perfect way to celebrate all the joy this happy season has to offer.
We All Love by Julie Flett
Snuggle up! Animals love—like you! Join baby bears, little ducklings, curious foxes, and many more adorable creatures as they remind us of all the ways, big and small, that we show love and care. We All Love is a poetic and beautifully illustrated reminder of the interconnectedness of the natural world—demonstrating how care, protection, and love are experienced by all living things.
Forty the Fortune Teller by Drew Dawywalt
A laugh-out-loud funny graphic novel-style picture book about a paper fortune teller left behind at recess who ends up saving the day, by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Day the Crayons Quit. What's a fortune teller to do when she's dropped on the ground half-finished when the bell rings to mark the end of recess? Make friends and save the day, that's what! In this hilarious graphic novel-style picture book, Forty the Fortune Teller, along with her friends Potato Chip and Basketball convince a team of chewed-up chewing gum to help repair the playground slide so that the kids at school won't get hurt. This story is totally wacky, totally adorable, and a perfect read-aloud for a storytime.
A Fluffle of Bunnies by Christie Matheson
Join the animals and follow the clues in this rollicking, rhyming, nature-inspired whodunit story full of fun collective nouns!A scurry of squirrels has a mystery to solve--a gray rabbit has disappeared!
The Weedy Garden by Margaret Renkl
If you were hungry squirrel in the weedy garden, where would you find an acorn? If you were a cottontail rabbit, where would you hide your bunnies? And if you were a child, sitting still and listening, what would the weedy garden say to you? Margaret Renkl, a beloved regular contributor to The New York Times and two-time recipient of the Southern Book Prize, writes beautifully about our changing natural world. In her debut picture book, she asks questions that draw young readers deeper and deeper into the garden, inviting observation and conversation along the way. Each page turn introduces a new plant or animal friend, buzzing and dancing with quiet wonder. The fine artist Billy Renkl, Margaret Renkl's brother and frequent collaborator, brings the weedy garden to life through his signature mixed-media collages. Includes backmatter with more information about the residents of the garden, eco-friendly gardening tips, and instructions on how to make your own collage art project at home or in school. With evergreen themes of patience and respect for the natural world, The Weedy Garden will appeal to readers of Plant the Tiny Seed, On Meadowview Street, and Peter Brown's The Curious Garden.
Don't Do It Doug by Maudie Powell-Tuck
A humorous story for children ages 3-7 of a lovable hamster named Doug, who has a penchant for curiosity but absolutely no impulse control.From the creative team of Hank Goes Honk comes Don't Do It, Doug!, the story of a lovable hamster with a penchant for curiosity--and a serious lack of impulse control. Poor Doug.
Media Collection: Featured New Items
DVD and Blu-ray
An epic elegy of greed, betrayal, and murder, Martin Scorsese's masterly adaptation of David Grann's true-crime best seller unfolds in 1920s Oklahoma, where the discovery of oil brings extraordinary wealth to the Osage people. Into their world comes ne'er-do-well army veteran Ernest Burkhart, who joins his duplicitous uncle in a horrifying scheme to rob the Osage of their money and land. Lily Gladstone charges the film with her transcendent performance as Burkhart's Osage wife, Mollie Kyle, gradually awakening to the evil that surrounds her.
1916. As war rages on the Western Front, the Choral Society in Ramsden, Yorkshire has lost most of its men to the army. The Chloral's ambitious committee, determined to press ahead, decides to recruit local young males to swell their ranks. They must also engage a new chorus master, and despite their suspicions that he has something to hide, their best bet seems to be Dr. Henry Guthrie driven, uncompromising, and recently returned from a career in Germany. As conscription papers start to arrive, the whole community discovers that the best response to the chaos that is laying waste to their lives is to make music together.
Trying to escape her past, Millie accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina and Andrew Winchester. But what begins as a dream job quickly unravels into something far more dangerous a sexy, seductive game of secrets, scandal, and power. Behind the Winchesters' closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.
Doug and Griff have been best friends since they were kids and have always dreamed of re-making their all-time favorite movie: the cinematic "classic" Anaconda. When a midlife crisis pushes them to finally go for it, they head deep into the Amazon to start filming. But things get real when an actual giant anaconda appears, turning their comically chaotic movie set into a deadly situation. The movie they're dying to make. It might just get them killed.
As their marriage unravels, Alex faces middle age and divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene. Meanwhile, his wife Tess confronts sacrifices made for their family, forcing them to navigate co-parenting and identities.
Juvenile DVD and Blu-ray
Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a mysterious reptile who arrives in Zootopia and turns the mammal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before.
In a kingdom ruled by fear, a young shepherd dares to face a giant and the darkness behind him. His courage will awaken a nation and prove that true strength comes from trust, not power.
The Spongebob Movie: Search for Squarepants
SpongeBob and his Bikini Bottom friends set sail in their biggest, all-new, can't miss cinematic event ever... The SpongeBob Movie: Search for SquarePants. Desperate to be a big guy, SpongeBob sets out to prove his bravery to Mr. Krabs by following The Flying Dutchman, a mysterious swashbuckling ghost pirate, on a seafaring comedy adventure that takes him to the deepest depths of the deep sea, where no Sponge has gone before.
When two orphans find themselves alone in New York City, they embark on a cross-country adventure through the American wild west in search of a place to call home.
Video Games
Features wild courses and colorful characters from across the Mushroom Kingdom. In Speed Golf, chase down your ball in a race to the hole. In Golf Adventure, level up your Mii character as you golf for glory. Up to 4 golfers can play together locally or online.
Dragon Quest VII Reimagined
Set sail on an adventure spanning past and present in DRAGON QUEST VII Reimagined! As a bright-eyed young fisherman's son, you've lived your entire life on the peaceful island of Estard. Your journey begins with a simple question: is there more to the world than this small island kingdom? On a quest for answers, you and your childhood friends discover the Shrine of Mysteries and are swept back in time. There, you uncover the shocking truth that entire lands have been sealed away by a malevolent force. The fate of the world now rests in your hands
Explore a Vibrant New World - Continue the slime ranching adventures of Beatrix LeBeau as she journeys to a mysterious rainbow-hued island.
Reanimal
Enter a world of rich, unsettling horror in a tale of orphaned siblings fighting to survive a hellish wasteland. Explore a broken world, over land and sea, to rescue your lost friends. ... Confront the terrifying monsters that stand in your way and unlock the dark secrets of your past