May New Books and Media

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

The Arcadian by Steven Pressfield
The best-selling author of Gates of Fire and A Man at Arms presents a gripping, genre-bending story of a mercenary in late medieval Spain and the eternal costs of violence.

Before I Knew I Loved You by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
The sixth book in the unstoppable, multi-million bestselling Japanese series; four guests with four poignant stories get another chance at lasting happiness.

Beneath a Broken Sky by Joshua Moehling
From award-nominated and USA Today bestselling author Joshua Moehling comes a tense, atmospheric thriller about one detective's search for a mysterious killer in the chaos following a deadly storm...Detective Ben Packard has put down roots in the small town of Sandy Lake. Detective Ben Packard has settled into his life here just in time for a tornado to sweep through the county, causing irreparable damage. Trees are felled, homes destroyed, and people are desperate. Worse, the winds have blown in a group of storm chasers with something to hide.When a mother unpopular among locals for raising hell on behalf of her bullied gay son is killed in her home, there's almost too many suspects to count. For Ben Packard, the case is personal. And when someone from his past shows up on his doorstep out of the blue, he realizes he'll have to confront the reality of navigating life as a gay man in a small town bent on tradition, no matter the cost.The heat suffocates. The violence simmers. Before the summer is out, someone else will die.

Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan
From the New York Times bestselling author of It's a Love Story, a novel about a single mother who's offered a Pretty Woman-type deal and may just have to take it.

A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys
The daughter of a business magnate escapes to an artistic retreat that contains more secrets--and more passion--than she could have ever imagined, from #1 New York Times bestselling author of Salt to the Sea.Our family business is windshields, Marjorie.Glass.An entire fortune built on sand.There's a deep irony there.

The Rainshadow Orphans: The Rainshadow Series, Book One by Naomi Ishiguro
The first novel in a dazzling fantasy trilogy inspired by Japanese folklore and Studio Ghibli films like Spirited Away , set within a mythical archipelago brimming with dragons and Sun Spirits, high-tech hackers and bubble tea.

Rampage of the Desert Wolf by William W Johnstone
In book 8 of the Smoke Jensen Novel of the West series, Smoke is asked to transport horses to an Army base in New Mexico. Mission accomplished until the horses are stolen after he delivers them. Smoke then goes on desperate hunt for the horses and a mysterious and dangerous outlaw named the Desert Wolf.

The Tuxedo Society by Paul Rudnick
If Guy Ritchie directed an episode of Queer Eye , it might look something like this hilarious and action-packed spy thriller by Paul Rudnick, acclaimed screenwriter and author of Farrell Covington and the Limits of Style , that blends espionage and social commentary, with an elite, gay secret society.They are fierce patriots.

Inferno by Conn Iggulden
From  New York Times  bestselling author Conn Iggulden, the final novel in his trilogy of Nero, as he faces the last challenges in his quest for ultimate dominion over the Roman Empire.

The Hope Keeper by Heather Webb
1919, Washington D.C. Elisabeth Beaumont comes from a renowned jeweler family, but after the untimely death of her twin brother, she's left on her own to run the failing family business.Desperate for work, she approaches the affluent crowd her brother Julien once courted to expand Beaumont Jewelers.

The Island Bakeshop by Roseanna M White

Come back to the sun-drenched shores of the Outer Banks and immerse yourself in another exciting and inspiring tale from Roseanna M. White. This dual-timeline, clean romance will have you reading late into the night to find out what happens next.

In this uplifting story of hope and renewal, you'll meet Harper Dailey, who returns to Avon, North Carolina, so she can help run the family business, Sunshine Bakery, after her father's heart attack. Suddenly, her thriving career at an upscale Savannah bakery is behind her, as is her rocky relationship with her ex-boyfriend--that is, until he shows up in Avon, letting her know he now owns the building the shop is in, and he may not renew the lease.

For Beckett Mills, Avon is a quiet refuge after his eight years of active service in the Navy. He works as hard at keeping folks at arm's length as he does at running his fishing charter business. His plan for distancing himself from others works well until the fateful day he enters the bakery and sees a beautiful Harper being harassed by her ex-boyfriend. Suddenly, he casts his fears aside and steps in to save the day.

Harper and Beckett have no intentions of beginning a romance, but when the pasts they are running from collide, they know it's not just a coincidence that they have ended up here at the same time. God has placed them together for a reason. Can Beckett let go of the worries that haunt him and welcome Harper into his life? Will Harper realize she can face any challenge with God--and just maybe Beckett--by her side? Don't miss this faith-filled story of hope, courage, and the grace to begin anew.

Mist and malice by Rachel Howzell Hall

A small-town PI is drawn into a killer conspiracy in a breathtaking novel of suspense by the New York Times bestselling author of the Anthony Award-nominated These Toxic Things.

Private investigator Sonny Rush, the newest resident of Haven, California, knows that this fogbound coastal hamlet is every bit as dangerous as her hometown of Los Angeles. And when teenager and repeat runaway Honor Butler shows up at Sonny's door with terror in her eyes, Sonny is immediately pulled into a new case that lands close to home.

Desperate, hungry, and in need of someone she can trust, Honor tells Sonny a horrifying story about where she's been--and what she's been forced to do. Then, hours later, the forest near Sonny's cottage yields the remains of a missing day laborer, a man whose wife has been searching for answers for months. Soon, coincidence sharpens into conspiracy.

As Sonny digs deeper, the threads of these cases twist together into something horrifying: a ruthless network preying on the vulnerable, protected by the very people meant to uphold the law. With every step closer to revealing Haven's corruption, Sonny risks pulling the lives of her loved ones into the cross fire--and exposing the shadows of her own past. Because in this town, loyalty can be fatal, and survival means deciding who you're willing to betray.

The Wish by Heather Morris

From the #1 bestselling author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a heartbreaking contemporary novel full of the author's characteristic empathy and understanding of the human condition: a dying teenager with a final wish, a lonely young man on a journey towards connection, and the unexpected friendship they find together, this is an irresistible and unforgettable read for fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult, and John Green.

Jesse is fifteen. She loves her friends, her little brother and her parents, even when they're arguing, which feels constant these days. But most of all, she loves playing video games. Even from her hospital bed.

Alex is twenty-nine. He doesn't love a lot of things and isn't really sure he knows how to. A virtual reality games designer, his work desk is empty except for his computer, much like his life sometimes feels.

Then Jesse makes a wish. A simple one: a video experience made of her life, something to be there, just in case she isn't.

One loving teenager.

One lonely adult.

Which one will get the happy ending?

Seek the Traitor's Son by Veronica Roth
An epic, romantic dystopian fantasy begins in Seek the Traitor's Son, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth

Elegy Ahn did not ask for destiny to find her.

She is happy with her life as a soldier, defending her small country from the Talusar, a powerful nation who worships a deadly Fever. A fever that blesses half of its victims with mysterious gifts.

But then she's summoned to hear a prophecy-her, and the most ruthless of Talusar generals, Rava Vidar. Brought face to face, they learn that one of them will lead their people to victory over the other...but they don't know which. And at the center of both of their fates: a man. A man that, Elegy is told, she will fall in love with.

In just one day, Elegy's old life-her job, her purpose, and her future-is over. She and Rava are destined to collide, with the fate of their nations hanging in the balance. And when they do, only one will be left standing.

Elegy intends to make sure it's her.

Non-Fiction

Roy Orbison: King of Hearts by Jeff Apter
The definitive biography of the life and career of one of music history's most beloved, versatile, unforgettable icons--the singer-songwriter of legendary hits including "Only the Lonely," "Crying," and "Oh, Pretty Woman"-- from his chart-topping highs and tragic lows to his momentous comeback.

The Creatures' Guide to Caring: How Animal Parents Teach Us That Humans Were Born to Care by Elizabeth Preston
What unites us with frogs ferrying tadpoles on their backs, beetles regurgitating food into the mouths of their larvae, or a shorebird luring a predator away from her nest by pretending her wing is broken?Creatures around the world have strategies to keep their offspring alive that are varied and surprising -- and often familiar.

Body Electric: The Hidden Health Costs of the Digital Age and New Science to Reclaim Your Well-Being by Trinity Manoush Zomorodi
Flavorful and simple recipes for every occasion and craving from one of Instagram's most beloved food content creators

Dig In!: Over 100 Easy, Delicious, and Stress-Free Recipes to Make on Repeat (a Cookbook) by Erin O'Brien Denton
The first book from @realm.designs, a fast growing crochet influencer, aimed at new-age creatives wanting to dress sustainably, slow down, and unplug.Structured around mood and occasion, these are crochet clothes you actually want to wear.This is not your grandma's crochet.

The Martha Way: Essential Principles for Mastering Home and Living by Martha Stewart

Step inside the world of Martha Stewart and discover her timeless approach to living well. The Martha Way: Essential Principles for Mastering Home and Living is a thoughtfully crafted guide to the foundational principles that shape a well-kept, inspired life. With her signature clarity and elegance, Martha distills decades of experience into elevated yet accessible solutions for the everyday, covering:

• Cooking: Tips to master the basics, cook seasonally, and keep a well-stocked kitchen.
• Entertaining: Host with elegance, whether for a dinner party or for weekend guests.
• Home Organizing: Martha’s golden rules for a well-maintained, clutter-free home.
• Collecting: How to get started, what to look for, and how to best treasure your finds.
• Gardening: Sowing soil, timing blooms, composting, growing vegetables, and more.

 

Graphic Novel

Absolute Superman. V. 1 Last dust of Krypton by Jason Aaron
Spiraling out of the catastrophic events of Absolute Power, a new side of the DC Universe is born--the Absolute Universe!

In a different, darker world, Kal-El landed in a remote Kansas field, the last survivor from an alien planet...but even before that moment, nothing unfolded as you'd expect. As he tries to survive in a world seemingly determined to repeat the mistakes of the demolished Krypton, he'll come into conflict with the globe-straddling Lazarus Corporation and its agenda of exploitation...and go fist-to-fist with its brutal army of Peacemakers!

Best-selling writer Jason Aaron (Star Wars, Thor, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) is joined by superstar artist Rafa Sandoval (The Flash, Action Comics) to reinvent Superman from the ground up! Collects Absolute Superman #1-6.

Lost Fantasy V. 1 by Curt Pires
There is a world of magic, myth, and monsters that exists beneath the surface of our own.

In Lost Fantasy, a magical world lies beneath ours, and first contact was made over a hundred years ago between the two worlds due to a natural disaster, resulting in a schism that allowed monsters to break through. Since then, secret monster slayers, known as The Great Hunters, have been working with global leaders to police the border and to keep our world safe from the creatures that lurk in the shadows. But last night, something broke through, resulting in a mysterious mass killing in Montana, and causing things to shift in a way that will ripple through both worlds. Now it's up to rookie monster hunter Henry Blackheart to stop it...

Collects Lost Fantasy #1-4

Public Domain v. 1 by Chip Zdarsky
Syd Dallas is responsible for pop culture's greatest hero: THE DOMAIN! But his sons Miles and David have a complicated relationship with both the creation and their creator. Can they convince their dad to fight for their family's legacy?

This fun and heartfelt series written and illustrated by Eisner-winner CHIP ZDARSKY (Sex Criminals, Daredevil) explores a WILD, ALTERNATE WORLD where comic book creators aren't properly acknowledged or compensated for their creations!! Crazy, I know!!

Collects PUBLIC DOMAIN #1-5

Out of Alcatraz by Christopher Cantwell
Born from one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of the 20th century, Eisner Award-nominated writer Christopher Cantwell (Plastic Man No More, Briar) and Eisner Award-nominated illustrator Tyler Crook ( Harrow County, The Lonesome Hunters) present the year's most taut and breathtaking graphic novel event...

Teen Collection: Featured New Books

Teen Fiction

Change of Plans by Sarah Dessen
From acclaimed and #1 New York Times bestselling author Sarah Dessen comes a romantic coming-of-age novel about an unassuming girl who learns to stand on her own while falling in love during a life-changing summer.Finley has always felt most comfortable in someone else's shadow.

Deep Secrets by Nikki Shannon Smith
From Nikki Shannon Smith, author of Stranded , comes a story of the Titanic, family, survival, and the secrets we hide from those we love.Colette only wants three things: to prove she isn't weak, to get a job, and to uncover the mystery surrounding her father.

The Electric Life of Lavendar Lewis by Kara Storti
At seventeen, Lavender Lewis has had epilepsy for most of her life.Convulsions, hallucinations, you name it--she's experienced them all, more times than she can count.No medication, therapy, or diet has helped.Forget surgery-- no one is scooping out a chunk of her brain.

Girl of Lore by Melanie Dale
A girl who's used to battling the monster of her own mind discovers there's an even more sinister evil lurking in her small town in this atmospheric paranormal novel that's perfect for fans of Tracy Wolff and Maggie Stiefvater. The first printing of this title will feature stained edges!

Halloway by Elana K Arnold
Award-winning author Elana K.Arnold returns with a boldly visionary, deeply felt story that crosses space and time to examine loss and love in a world on the brink.It is the late summer of 2021, and a girl named Nora is on the Paris Metro.Nora, whose mother loved her, even though Nora was broken.

In Case I Go Missing by R N Swann
A Good Girl's Guide to Murder meets Fargo in this fast-paced YA mystery about a teen detective gone missing and her best friend who must finish her investigation.Seventeen-year-old Fenny Allen has been Sarah Vincenty's sidekick for as long as she can remember, ever since the two of them solved the mystery of the stolen library books back in...

My Roman Summer by Bruna de Luca
For fans of Love and Gelato and Anna and the French Kiss, My Roman Summer is the next summer, sun-drenched romance set in the city of love.
Sixteen-year-old Scottish-Italian Livia feels like an outsider, working in her ailing grandmother's bar in Rome. Smug local boy, Guilio, works there too, and quickly becomes Livia's nemesis. She is not going to be the cliché foreign girl who has a summer romance. But as Livia navigates family drama, newfound friendships and... Giulio, she starts to see the city (and herself) in a new light.

Teen Non-Fiction

Diseases Without Borders: Plagues, Pandemics, and Beyond by Marc Zimmer
From the infamous Black Death to the 1918 flu to COVID-19, disease outbreaks have always marked human history.But where they spread, how they spread, and how fast they move have all changed.

The Fight of Our Lives: AIDs in America by David Levithan
Since 99.9 percent of all species that have lived are extinct, it's bound to be our turn eventually, right? So what's most likely to kill us? A well-timed asteroid? Some new robot overlords? With wit and dry humor, debut graphic novelist Katy Doughty blends science and history to explore our chances of surviving disasters such as plagues, global warming, and alien invasion. Drawing on interviews with experts in fields like infectious diseases, AI, and interplanetary exploration, she combines cutting-edge research with compelling visuals: mugshots of the deadliest microbes, graphs of the winners and losers of mass extinction events, and a whole lot of dinosaur drawings. For apocalypse aficionados, the morbidly curious, and the just plain curious, this is your antidote to existential dread--a timely, imaginative, and ultimately hopeful take on humankind's ability to survive the odds.

Follow the Water by Ellen Cochrane
A captivating and incredible true story about a girl who fell out of a plane over the Amazon--and walked out of the jungle eleven days later, perfect for fans of Hatchet  and graduates of the I Survived series.

HeartFELT Crafts by Laura Nightingale
Learn how to bring a cozy, handmade feel to your home with 18 beginner-friendly felt crafts that you can create in an afternoon!

Teen Graphic Novel

Everything Amplified by Sarah Lippett

Sometimes everything feels heavy and uncomfortable. My body, my family, my life . . . And the only thing that releases that weight is music.

Nel is fifteen years old, and life is a grind. School is exhausting, social pressures are relentless, and adults are oblivious. Somehow Ludo, Nel's handsome twin brother, seems untouched by it all, gliding effortlessly through life's complications. Her playlist and her best friend, Kit, are pretty much the only things Nel's got going for her right now.

When Ludo joins a band and Kit starts going out with the guitarist, it feels like even the tiny space Nel has carved out for herself is in peril. But nothing is forever, and teenage life can turn on a dime. When Nel finds herself taking Ludo's place in the band, she has to work out whether life outside the shadows is all it's cracked up to be. Sometimes you need to follow the music to find your way back to yourself.

Sidequested: Book 1 by KB Spangler
The course of true love never did run straight...For fans of The Owl House and Critical Role comes the first volume in the lighthearted and epic adventure SideQuested!

Magic makes the world go round, but no one in Charlie Goldskin's world knows precisely where magic comes from. This isn't Charlie's problem. She's the adopted daughter of a woodcarver and is training to be a librarian. It'll be a quiet life, but that's fine with Charlie, as magic is summoned through conflict and she would like to avoid that, thank you very much!
Then her birth father shows up to take her from her village and bring her to the king's court.

Prince Leopold is gifted in the noble arts of diplomacy and combat, but he's never met anyone like Charlie. Falling in love with her wouldn't be an issue, except he's already engaged, and his fiancÃ(c)e is the daughter of a very powerful evil witch. Charlie, panicking, decides to break the news to Princess Robin...but then she finds love at first sight, too. To resolve this love triangle, the teens are sent on a quest to discover the source of magic! So much for Charlie's plans for a quiet life...

Someday Perfect by Kat Schneider
In this beautiful graphic novel, a teen is tested when she falls for another camper at a Christian sleepaway camp, sparking feelings she was taught to suppress. As she grapples with the rigid expectations of her faith, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that challenges her deepest beliefs.

Sunflowers and Lavender by Maisy Valais
Fans of the Heartstopper series will love this adorable LGBTQ+ romantic comedy!

When hopelessly romantic Penny awkwardly meets dazzling musician Bianca at a supermarket, sparks fly . . . and so does Penny's composure. After instantly confessing her love . . . to a can of baked beans, embarrassed Penny sprints away, setting off a chain of hilarious events that inadvertently pull their lives together. Soon Bianca, Penny, and everyone they know, are caught in a tornado of stolen dogs, rival bakeries, hilarious love notes, broken promises, new connections, and lots of cake.

As Penny and Bianca try to find each other, they are forced to navigate more than just their sunny little town. Friendships and life-goals are all mixed up in this sweet and heartwarming race for relationships, support, and love.

Juvenile Collection: Featured New Books

Juvenile Chapter Books & Early Chapter Books

Wombat Waiting by Katherine Applegate
From the Newbery Award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan and Odder comes a stunning new middle grade standalone novel about compassion, resilience, and surprising friendships, following a dog named Wombat in the aftermath of a catastrophic fire.

The Second Life of Snap by Erin Entrada Kelly
Twelve-year-old Zuzu Santos doesn't want a robot.She and her best friends, otherwise known as "the Valleycats," would rather explore Bright Valley on their own.But then Zuzu meets Snap, a know-it-all guardian robot with a limited battery life and an abundance of hope.

Styx and Stones by Gary D. Schmidt

Percy Jackson meets The Labors of Hercules Beal in this hilarious, page-turning fantasy adventure with a heart of gold from two award-winning authors.

Simon expected more from life than being orphaned in ancient Greece and stuck in the Underworld for eternity. Determined not to forget who he is, he commits himself to escaping Hades. Along the way, he faces the monster Cerberus, befriends the tormented Sisyphus, and becomes Persephone's favorite servant. Then, after centuries of failed attempts, he is finally thrust into modern times--and into the stall of a middle school bathroom. Naked.

With the help of Zeke, a nerdy rich kid on the social fringes, Simon learns to navigate this amazing and bewildering world. And with Simon's help, Zeke begins to question his comfortable life and understand the true meaning of friendship. Everything seems to be going great . . . until the god of the Underworld sends a demon girl to bring Simon back. And suddenly, it's not just the secret of Simon's past that's threatened, but their very lives--and everyone's around them, too. Is their friendship strong enough to withstand the Will of Hades and save St. Nikolaos Academy Middle School?

The Last Immortals: Dawn of the Axolotl by Kit Brooks
Abandoned at birth, Ace struggles to survive both human and animal predators in his quest to save himself--and his entire species--in this epic middle grade fantasy for fans of Warrior Cats, starring the X-Men of the sea: axolotls.There's danger lurking in the depths of the lake.

The Sweet Spot by Elaine Vickers
A home run of a novel about baseball and belonging, from the acclaimed author of Half Moon Summer.

Twelve-year-old Trip's summer to-do list has exactly one thing on it: win the local Little League championship. But then Dad unexpectedly deploys overseas just before the season starts. And Sam (short for Samantha) joins the team, which changes more than just the line-up.

Suddenly nothing feels right at home or on the field--the two places he's always belonged.

The season isn't what he imagined, but Trip sticks with it. Until news about Dad leaves him convinced that he has to choose between family and baseball. Feeling more unsure than ever about who he's supposed to be and where he belongs, Trip makes an impossible decision. But what if he doesn't need to choose at all?

Fast-paced and player-focused, The Sweet Spot highlights the challenges of being a passionate athlete and a compassionate person at the same time.

The Shark Prince by Malia Maunakea
From the award-winning author of the Lei and the Legends duology comes a sharp new fantasy about a Hawaiian boy who can transform into what people fear most: a shark.Why go to school if you're destined to die?In a small Hawaiian village, Nohea is the latest son in a long line of male ancestors with a horrible secret: he's half-human, half- shark.

Juvenile Non-Fiction

America's Founding Myths...and What Really Happened by Christy Mihaly
Uncover the truth behind 15 American history myths in this hilariously bold, infographic deep dive that explores where these stories we've heard over and over again came from. A must-have on any history lover's shelf!

Build It!: A Minecraft Guide by Jamie Quinn
If you can dream it, you can build it! In this Unofficial Guide, readers will learn everything they need to know about construction in Minecraft, including which materials to use in different situations and how to choose building locations. Content is presented in a clear and concise way, perfect for young gamers.

Crimes Through Time: Mischief, Missteps & Dastardly Deeds by Rosie McCormick
The gripping story of volcanologists Maurice and Katia Krafft, perfect for armchair adventurers who loved The Mona Lisa Vanishes and Becoming Muhammad Ali.Complete with stunning illustrations from award-winning illustrator, Katherine Roy, and extensive backmatter for school and at-home conversations.

Fourteen Ways of Looking at Jellyfish by Carole Boston Weatherford
With dozens of major awards between them, a revered poet and a versatile artist pool their mastery to sing the praises of an undersea wonder.

A graceful bundle of nerves three times as ancient as the dinosaurs, the jellyfish is no fish but a spineless invertebrate without brain, heart, blood, or bones. Inside glass tanks in crowded aquariums, jellies hold visitors rapt with their slow-motion water ballet. Most of the world's nearly four thousand species emit an otherworldly light, glowing red, yellow, violet, or blue in the underwater dark. Fifty species boast deadly venom, including pink meanies with boa-like tentacles, box jellies with two-dozen eyes apiece, and deadliest of all, cubozoans the size of human thumbnails. Coretta Scott King Award-winning author Carole Boston Weatherford brings poetry and playfulness to natural science as she shares her fascination with a singular creature. Fourteen wildly divergent poems--by turns dramatic and serene--pulse with life. From spreads of shimmering bioluminescence to graphic panels, stylish artwork blends poetry with science and fact with folklore and myth to form the ideal introduction to the "immortal" and mysterious jellyfish.

The Nature of Play: A Handbook of Nature-Based Activities for All Seasons by Delfina Aguilar
The perfect book for families, forest schools, educators, and anyone looking to connect with the outdoors. Filled with bespoke crafts and seasonal activities for readers young and old, The Nature of Play is the perfect resource for exploring and engaging with nature and your creative side—whether you’re at home, in your backyard, or a local park.

Taking Care of You: A Kid's Guide to Personal Hygiene by Lizzy Rockwell
This practical, hands-on picture book is the perfect guide to staying clean and healthy. It is The Care and Keeping of You for younger readers.

Learn about the many ways we take care of ourselves--through handwashing, bathing, brushing teeth, practicing good hair care and more--in this empowering primer for young children that spotlights the importance of personal hygiene. The text expressly details how daily health care helps us protect our bodies so that we can be the healthiest version of ourselves.

Featuring a classroom of kids from different backgrounds, this informative introduction explores important concepts related to the what, why, and how of caring for our bodies so that we stay healthy and strong and looking our best!

 

Juvenile Graphic Novel

Inbetweens by Faith Erin Hicks
Twin sisters Sloane and Ash are two peas in a pod, and they do everything together: watch movies, attend classes, and most importantly, draw! So when the summer animation classes of their dreams are about to start, they can barely contain their excitement!

Well...Ash is excited but Sloane is surprised to find she isn't as jubilant about it, which makes no sense, since she loves art. Meanwhile, Ash discovers that just because you love something, doesn't mean you'll automatically be good at it, and she struggles under the weight of her own expectations and those of her teacher's. Soon, the trials of challenging classwork and new friendships drive a wedge between the twins. Can their bond survive the summer?

Maxwell Dark: Nightmare Hunter v. 1 by Brady Smith
I'm Maxwell. Please don't call me Max. I have a gift that I was born with, although most of the time it feels like a curse.

That gift--or curse--allows twelve-year-old Maxwell to sense, experience, and enter other kids' nightmares. He drifts from town to town, drawn by the darkest dreams, till he can help people defeat whatever is truly haunting them. With seventy-three clients and counting, he's seen every monster there is to face.

Or so he thinks, until he meets Sid. Sid's dreams start off as typical nightmare fare, but soon they get weirder. Creepier. Impossible to ignore. As Maxwell goes deeper and deeper into Sid's nightmares, he starts to realize he may be trapped in one of his very own...

Tryouts by Sarah Sax
It's warm up time in this newest installment in the Brinkley Yearbook series. Will Alexandra make the cut and help the historically boys baseball team defend their 9-year championship title?

Clash by Kayla Miller
Kayla Miller, the New York Times best-selling author-illustrator of Click, Camp, and Act, returns with the next chapter of Olive's story, tackling new friendships, middle school conflicts, and the importance of empathy.

Juvenile Early Readers

Bonnie's New Toy by Disney
The toys are back in Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 5, and this time, it's Toy meets Tech. Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the rest of the gang's jobs are challenged when they're introduced to what kids are obsessed with today . . . electronics!

Fantastic Mr. Fox: An Invitation to a Fox's Feast by Roald Dahl
Follow this fantastic fox as he outwits the farmers to prepare a feast for his family. This delightful leveled reader adapts the classic tale of a clever fox and his forest neighbors for young readers.

Let's Go Fishing! by Virginia Ponds
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.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Mario Takes Off! by Benjamin Harper
Power up with this full-color leveled reader based on The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Juvenile Picture Books

Bear for a Day by Corey R. Tabor
Assignment: Imagine yourself as a bear for the day. What would you do? Caldecott Honor and three-time Geisel Award-winning author and illustrator Corey R. Tabor offers an inspiring--and surprising--answer in this funny picture book for fans of Mo Willems, David Shannon, and Peter Brown.

A Fish Like Me by Jamie Sumner
In the spirit of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners and I Talk Like a River, acclaimed author Jamie Sumner tells a lyrical story of a child in swim therapy, celebrating the ways differently abled bodies can move in the water.

Goodnight, Bruce by Ryan T. Higgins
Mother Bruce's family of mice and geese will do ANYTHING to get out of going to sleep in this hilarious and all-too-relatable bedtime story.

Uh-Oh, Hugo! by Jonathan Stutzman
From the New York Times bestselling duo behind the Tiny T-Rex series comes a new adorable puppy!

Bearsuit Turtle Plays a Game by Bob Shea
Two friends invent an imaginative new game in this laugh-out-loud story that captures the silliness of playtime, from award-winning author-illustrator Bob Shea When a bear suit-wearing turtle and his best friend are left to their own devices, the fun and games begin!Pass the ball, but be careful--the grass is hot lava!

A Room with a View by Joanna Ho
Joanna Ho, New York Times bestselling author of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, returns with another sweet, funny picture book about summertime outdoor adventures and the unforgettable memories often made along the way.

The Baby Who Only Said No! by Sandra Salsbury
Fueled by the only word she knows--NO!--Baby is learning how to talk while stirring chaos through the entire family. This hilarious follow-up to The Baby Who Stayed Awake Forever is the perfect baby shower gift for parents and older siblings of bossy babies and temperamental toddlers.

Media Collection: Featured New Items

DVD and Blu-ray

Dracula
When a 15th-century prince's wife is brutally murdered, he renounces God and damns heaven itself. Cursed with eternal life, he is reborn as Dracula-an immortal warlord who defies fate in a blood-soaked crusade to wrench his lost love back from death.

Avatar: Fire and Ash
With "Avatar: Fire and Ash," James Cameron takes audiences back to Pandora in an immersive new adventure with Marine turned Na'vi leader Jake Sully, Na'vi warrior Neytiri, and the Sully family.

THE BRIDE
A murdered young woman is resurrected to create a companion for Frankenstein and The Bride is born. What ensues is beyond what they'd imagined.

PREDATOR: WASTELANDS
When an alien hunter arrives on Earth, it takes down a gang of warlords and unexpectedly becomes a folk hero to the oppressed locals. Now with their support, the alien sets its sights on the warlords' ruthless leader.

WUTHERING HEIGHTS
Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England.

 

Juvenile DVD and Blu-ray

Goat
A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.

Video Games

Life is Strange: Reunion
Play as both Max and Chloe in their epic finale, making life or death choices and taking control of time with the return of Rewind

Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection brings together all seven games from the three mainline Mega Man Star Force titles to today’s consoles, including Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC via Steam on March 27, 2026. The Mega Man Star Force series is a follow-up of the popular Mega Man Battle Network series, originally released on the Nintendo DS in 2006. Join Geo Stelar and Omega-Xis as they take on threats across the universe in this epic adventure. Combining fast-paced, grid-based combat with a unique card-driven battle system, the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection offers thrilling action and storytelling that defined the series for a generation of fans. Preserving the original gameplay while enhancing it for modern platforms, the collection features quality of life options, online battles, bonus content, and more! Seven Spectacular Games in One Collection – Available as a single collection, the full list of titles in the Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection includes: Mega Man Star Force Pegasus, Mega Man Star Force Leo, Mega Man Star Force Dragon, Mega Man Star Force 2 Zerker x Ninja, Mega Man Star Force 2 Zerker x Saurian, Mega Man Star Force 3 Black Ace and Mega Man Star Force 3 Red Joker.

FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE
Twin sisters Mio and Mayu Amakura unknowingly wander into Minakami Village, where night never ends and wraiths prowl the streets. As Mio searches for Mayu and seeks a way to escape, she comes to learn the truth behind the forbidden ritual that haunts this abandoned village.

WWE 2K26
Play as one of the Legends of The Attitude Era or a superstar of today, battling in new match types, including I Quit, Inferno, and Dumpster, progress through CM Punk's career and rivalries, or dive deep into the WWE Draft in sandbox mode.