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Adult Fiction
 From Karen: The Light Between Oceans by M. L. Stedman
In this beautifully written novel the characters are so realistically drawn that you feel you are looking out of their eyes. It is the story of a young couple in 1920s Australia who take a post as lighthouse keepers on a remote island. Tragedy strikes and the choices that are made cause consequences that are inescapable. I loved this novel! List Price: $25.00 Our Price: $20.00
 From Elizabeth: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce, $25.00 In the words of the author, this is a story of "ordinary people doing extraordinary things in ordinary ways." Harold Fry is recently retired and spends his days annoying his wife, Maureen, with almost everything that he does. He receives a letter from a former co-worker, Queenie Hennessy, who is in a hospice program and writes to say good-bye. Harold writes her a note, goes out to the postbox to mail it and makes a spur of the moment decision to just keep walking and deliver the letter in person. That journey of 600 miles is from one of the most southernmost points in England to Berwick-upon-Tweed in the north of England. Harold is convinced that as long as he keeps walking, Queenie will live. As readers accompany Harold along his journey, they will come to love him and the characters that he meets. This is a must read for all Anglophiles and lovers of a good story. List Price: $25.00 Our Price: $20.00  The Dog Stars by Peter Heller
In the tradition of postapocalyptic literary fiction, such as Cormac McCarthy's The Road, this highly anticipated novel by adventure writer Peter Heller takes place 9 years after a superflu has killed off much of mankind. Hig, an amateur pilot living in Colorado, has retreated to an abandoned airport from which he flies in his vintage Cessna over isolated pockets of survivors. Hig's one real comfort, besides the memory of his wife, who fell victim to the flu while pregnant, is his dog, Jasper. But when that comfort is withdrawn, Hig flies west in search of the radio voice that called out to him three years before. With its evocative descriptions of hunting, fishing, and flying, this novel, perhaps the world's most poetic survival guide, reads as if Billy Collins had novelized one of George Romero's zombie flicks. From start to finish, Heller carries the reader aloft on graceful prose, intense action, and deeply felt emotion. List Price: $24.95 Our Price: $19.96 (Available August 7)  The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen
Carl Morck used to be one of Copenhagen's best homicide detectives. Then a hail of bullets destroyed the lives of two fellow cops, and Carl--who didn't draw his weapon--blames himself. So a promotion is the last thing he expects. But Department Q is a department of one, and Carl's got only a stack of Copenhagen's coldest cases for company. His colleagues snicker, but Carl may have the last laugh, because one file keeps nagging at him: a liberal politician vanished five years earlier and is presumed dead. But she isn't dead ... yet. $16.00 
Staff Pick: A Hundred Flowers by Gail Tsukiyama A Hundred Flowers, is set in China, 1957. Chairman Mao has declared a new openness in society: "Let a hundred flowers bloom; let a hundred schools of thought contend." Many intellectuals fear it is only a trick, and Kai Ying's husband, Sheng, a teacher, has promised not to jeopardize their safety or that of their young son, Tao. But one July morning, just before his sixth birthday, Tao watches helplessly as Sheng is dragged away for writing a letter criticizing the Communist Party and sent to a labor camp for "reeducation." Kai Ying struggles to hold her small family together, other members of the household must face their own guilty secrets and strive to find peace in a world where the old sense of order is falling. List Price: List Price: $24.99 Our Price: $19.99 (Available August 7) We have signed bookplates!
Black List by Brad Thor When his name is added to a top-secret government list of individuals slated for assassination, counterterrorism operative Scot Harvath engages in a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game of survival while struggling to prevent a cataclysmic terrorist attack and learn who has framed him for treason. List Price: $27.99 Our Price: $22.39 
A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave off foreclosure, pay his daughter's college tuition, and finally do something great. List Price: $25.00 Our Price: $20.00
 From Vicky: Trapeze by Simon Mawer
From the minute I opened this book, I could not put it down! Trapeze is a novel about 19 year old Marian Sutro, who is trained in England as a spy during WWII and dropped by parachute into occupied France. Her first job is to assist resistance operatives in rural France, but her most important goal is to get research physicist Clement Pelletier, a man she loved at the age of 16, out of Paris to help create the atomic bomb. (Did you know there was a huge difference between life in rural France and Paris during WWII? Mawer brings this vividly to life!) This is a very suspenseful and fascinating novel inspired the true story of one of 53 women in the French section of the British Special Operations Executives. Mawer also wrote the award winning novel, The Glass Room.  From Rita: The Time in Between by Maria Duesan
The time period of this book is during the Spanish Civil War and the early days of World War II. Sira Quiroga is left penniless in Algiers by her lover. She moves forward with a new identity as a designer who is sought after by socialite wives of German Nazi officers. Sira gets involved in a political conspiracy and passes information to the British Secret Service through codes stitched in clothing she has designed. This is a great summer read for those who enjoy war, suspense, fashion and romance. $16.00  Where We Belong by Emily Griffin
In this highly anticipated new novel, Marian Caldwell, New York producer of a hit show, thinks that her life is just about perfect. Great boyfriend, great career, and beautiful East Side apartment. And then one day, the past stands before her in the form of Kirby, an eighteen-year-old who holds the key to the secrets she has held tight within. List Price: $27.99 Our Price: $22.39 Broken Harbor by Tana French  In the aftermath of a brutal attack that left a woman in intensive care and her husband and young children dead, brash cop Scorcher Kennedy and his rookie partner, Richie, struggle with perplexing clues and Scorcher's haunting memories of a shattering incident from his childhood. With her signature blend of police procedural and psychological thriller, French's fourth book of the Dublin murder squad might just be her best! List Price: $27.95 Our Price: $22.36  The Homecoming of Samuel Lake by Jenny Wingfield
Every first Sunday in June, members of the Moses clan gather for an annual reunion at a sprawling hundred-acre farm in Arkansas. But just as the reunion is getting under way, tragedy strikes, jolting the family to their core and setting the stage for a summer of crisis. 11 year old Swan has been compared to Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird in this bittersweet, heartwarming story. "Jenny Wingfield has given us a spectacular novel [that] will make you laugh out loud one minute, hold your breath the next, and weep when you least expect it."--Dorothea Benton Frank, author of "Folly Beach" $15.00  The Sandcastle Girls by Chris Bohjalian
Between April 1915 and April 1916, one and one-half million Armenians were killed by the Ottoman Empire during WWI. Bohjalian uses this as the backdrop for his new novel. Elizabeth Endicott accompanies her father to Aleppo, Syria, to bring aid to the Armenian deportees. While there, Elizabeth meets Armen Petrosian, an Armenian engineer working for the Germans and searching for his wife and child, though certain they are already dead. In spite of the loss and horror around them, they fall desperately in love. This is an outstanding novel by the author of Midwives and Skeletons at the Feast. List Price: $25.95 Our Price: $20.76 Adult Non-Fiction Murder, New England by M. William Phelps  True tales of murder in New England, from the colonial period to today, chronicled by M. William Phelps, a true crime master and star of Investigation Discovery's new television show "Dark Minds" $16.95 
A Good Man: Rediscovering My Father, Sargent Shriver by Mark Shriver The son of recently deceased Sargent Shriver and Eunice Kennedy Shriver reflects on his father's towering achievements. Sargent Shriver served in World War II, attended Yale and started his law career in Chicago. He became a junior editor at Newsweek, where he met Joe Kennedy; he eventually married Kennedy's daughter, Eunice. Shriver was enlisted to aid John F. Kennedy's campaigns and garner the talent for Kennedy's "best and brightest" Cabinet. He organized and led the Peace Corps, orchestrated LBJ's War on Poverty and ran for president in 1976. Mark Shriver struggled mightily his whole life under the shadow of a benevolent, famous father. A peacemaker, statesman, friend of the Church and head of the Special Olympics (founded by Eunice Kennedy), "Sarge" was a hard act to follow. His slipping into Alzheimer's during his last years strained the relationship between father and son, yet also transformed and deepened the son's appreciation of his father's accomplishments. $24.00 
The Long Walk: A Story of War and the Life That Follows by Brian Castner Brian Castner served three tours of duty in the Middle East, two of them as the commander of an Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit in Iraq. He and his team would venture forth in heavily armed convoys to engage in the nerve-racking yet strangely exhilarating work of either disarming deadly explosive devices - or picking up the pieces after the explosion. They relied on an army of remote-controlled cameras and robots, but if that technology failed, a technician would have to don an 80 pound Kevlar suit, take the Long Walk up to the bomb, and disarm it by hand. When Castner returned home to his wife and family, he began a struggle with a no less insidious foe, an unshakable feeling of fear and confusion and survivor's guilt that he terms The Crazy. The Long Walk will hook you from the very first sentence, and it will stay with you long after its final gripping page has been turned. $25.95  Forks Over Knives the Cookbook: Over 300 Recipes for Plant-Based Eating All Through the Year by Del Sroufe
Forks Over Knives both the documentary and companion book, appeared in 2011 with a simple claim: following a fully plant-based diet can save your life. This cookbook provides a full year's worth of meals that cut out animal products, refined oils, and processed foods. And they are delicious! $18.95  Atlantic Fever: Lindbergh, His Competition and the Race to Cross the Atlantic by Joe Jackson
For five weeks--from April 14 to May 21, 1927--the world held its breath while fourteen aviators took to the air to capture the $25,000 prize that Raymond Orteig offered to the first man to cross the Atlantic Ocean without stopping. Joe Jackson's Atlantic Fever is about this race, a milestone in American history whose story has never been fully told. Delving into the lives of the big-name competitors--the polar explorer Richard Byrd, the French war hero Rene Fonck, the millionaire Charles Levine, and the race's eventual winner, the enigmatic Charles Lindbergh--as well as those whose names have been forgotten by history, Jackson brings a completely fresh and original perspective to the race to conquer the Atlantic. $30.00 Young Adult  Insignia by S.J. Kincaid
Tom, a 14-year-old genius at virtual reality games, is recruited by the United States military to begin training at the Pentagon Spire as a Combatant in World War III, controlling the mechanized drones that do the actual fighting off-planet. $17.99 (Ages 13 and up)  The Power of Six (I Am Number Four Series) by Pittacus Lore The series continues! Nine children from the Planet Lorien escaped to Earth after their planet was defeated by the dreaded Mogadorians. The Mogadorians continue to hunt and kill the Nine, who are just developing their amazing powers. This second book of the series, just out in paperback, is told in two voices - John, who is Number 4 and Marina, Number Six. As John travels across America, Marina has been living in Spain in an orphanage and now is in eminent danger. An excellent choice for science fiction readers and those who want a fast-paced, action-filled story. New in paperback (Ages 14 and up) $9.99  Putting Makeup on Dead People by Jen Violi In the spring of her senior year, Donna Parisi finds new life in an unexpected place: a coffin. Since her father's death four years ago, Donna has been stuck in her grief, cut off from friends and family, and clueless about what to do after high school graduation. That is, until she's standing in front of the dead body of a classmate at Brighton Brothers Funeral Home. At that moment, Donna realizes that what might give her life purpose is comforting others in death. That maybe she really wants to be . . . a mortician? This discovery sets in motion a life Donna never imagined was possible. By taking one big risk, Donna comes into her own. And she finally understands that moving forward doesn't mean forgetting someone you love. New in paperback (Ages 14 and up) $8.99  Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty by Ann Shoket Speaking of make up, there's a wonderful new guide! When it comes to teen beauty advice, no brand is more trusted than "Seventeen, " the #1 bestselling monthly teen magazine. This is a girl's handbook which celebrates her natural beauty. It's packed with clear, customized advice to helps make the most of skin tone, face shape, hair texture, and style! $19.95 Children's Fiction  From Vicky: About Average by Andrew Clements
Jordan Johnston is average and she's tired of being just ordinary in a world filled (she believes) with extraordinary people. So she decides that by the end of the year, she will discover her great talent and no longer be average. How she manages to do this makes this a very good read. Bestselling author Andrew Clements has such a knack for relating to elementary school age children and how they think, act and relate to those around them! $16.99 (Ages 8-12)
 I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 by Lauren Tarshis In the summer of 1916, four people were actually killed and one injured in shark attacks along the coast of New Jersey. In this fictionalized adventure, 10 year old Chet Roscow is captivated by the local news of the shark attacks not far from his hometown of Springfield, New Jersey. $4.99 (Ages 7-10)  The Summer I Learned to Fly by Dana Reinhardt Thirteen-year-old Drew starts the summer of 1986 helping in her mother's cheese shop and dreaming about co-worker Nick, but when her widowed mother begins dating, Drew's father's book of lists, her pet rat, and Emmett, a boy on a quest, help her cope. This is a quietly beautiful story, well written. New in paperback $8.99 (Ages 10 and up)  From Vicky: Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead Seventh-grader Georges adjusts to moving from a house to an apartment, where he meets Safer, a boy who wants his help spying on a mysterious man in their building. Meanwhile, Georges' his father tries to start a new business, his mother works extra shifts as a nurse and Georges is picked on at school. All is not what it seems to be and what unfolds will leave you thinking about the book and its characters long after you finish it. Beautifully written by the Newbery award winning author of When You Reach Me August 7th. $15.99 (Ages 8-12) Children's Non-Fiction  It's Fun to Draw Princesses and Ballerinas by Mark Bergin
From princesses with tiaras to ballerinas with tutus, this is every little girl's dream drawing book! $5.95 (Ages 4-8)  It's Fun to Draw Farm Animals by Mark Bergin This simple, brightly colored book is the perfect tool for the budding artist who is interested in farm animals. Each drawing comes with step-by-step illustrations and tips on coloring a variety of furry, feathered, and spotted animals, including: Cows, Chickens, Goats, Pigs, Rabbits, Sheep, Horses and seven more! $5.95 (Ages 5-8)  Staff Pick: Star Wars Origami by Chris Alexander
Kids love origami--and what could be cooler than transforming a piece of paper into Boba Fett, Princess Leia, Yoda, or R2-D2? And not just any paper, but custom-designed paper illustrated with art from the movies. $16.95 (Ages 7 and up) Children's Picture Books
From Elizabeth M and Lila M: The Chicken Thief by Beatrice Rodriguez When we visit with our two year old granddaughter, I always go with a stack of books to add to her collection. On our last visit this one was the hands down favorite. In this charming twist of the fox and chicken story, the fox steals the chicken from her home in the woods. Her friends, Bear, Rabbit and Rooster begin their chase over hill and dale, all the way to the sea to rescue the damsel in distress. This warm and funny wordless story provides endless opportunities for story telling and giggling producing animal noises. There is a surprise ending that affirms friendships and will bring smiles to all. $14.95 | 
