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1193 books — page 9 of 12

SUMMER PEOPLE

tragedy\u003B and various “summer people” renting out the next\u002Ddoor cottage, such as teenager Bree, whose interactions with locals have disastrous consequences. By novel’s end, Catharine follows through on a promise to a special person in her life. This latest novel by Finigan may remind readers of such short story cycles as Sherwood Anderson’s classic Winesburg, Ohio (1919) and Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge (2008), given its sweeping presentation of several characters in a small town. The narrative explores their relationships to one another in ways that are sometimes\u002Dglancing but often profound. Catharine, Tom, and Toby receive the most attention, but Finigan’s chapter on Bree, and her return later in the novel, allows for a striking demonstration of how one person’s actions can resonate across several lives. The book’s most effective element, though, is its heartbreaking portrayal of mental illness. Catharine believes that Tom is brilliant, as do his awful parents (portrayed in several memorably chilling scenes), and he experiences periods of “whirlwind of hope and possibility,” then increasingly wonders “how long he could stave off what he knew would follow. Each descent worse than the last.” A scene in which Tom holds Toby aloft as a child, during a Christmas Revels dance, serves as a well\u002Ddrawn example of how Tom’s exuberance has a dangerous edge\u003B so, too, do some of his worrying musings: “More and more his thoughts seemed to wander to the borderline, the edge of the beyond. What was out there?” His loved ones’ uncertainty about him, and his intentions, becomes a fitting element of this cross\u002Dcutting story, which effectively examines the wide\u002Dranging impact of individual actions."

This compelling novel explores the complex dynamics of a wealthy family's summer community, where the arrival of an unexpected visitor disrupts the carefully maintained social order and exposes long-...

Summer Song A Vibrant Celebration of Summer Sights, Sounds, and Tastes

Kevin Henkes

"A vibrant and sophisticated ode to nature." --Kirkus (starred review) From Caldecott Medalist and Newbery Honor author Kevin Henkes and acclaimed painter Laura Dronzek, the bestselling and award-winning creators of Winter Is Here, When Spring Comes, and In the Middle of Fall, this book about summer

Sunlight on the Snow Leopard (Magic Tree House (R)) by Mary Pope Osborne

Mary Pope Osborne

The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away through time with Jack and Annie--this time to the snowy mountains of Nepal! The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to Nepal with a mission to find. . . a ghost! As frightening as that sounds, the mission is clear: find the gho

SUPER BOBA CAFÉ

Hamada’s attractive color palette, heighten the humorous and heartfelt moments. Fascinating facts about San Francisco’s history are woven into the monster’s story. The previous book established that Aria is Taiwanese and Indian American. The ending tantalizingly sets the stage for the next series entry."

This vibrant graphic novel serves up a delightful blend of supernatural mystery and bubble tea, following a young teen who discovers her family's boba shop holds magical secrets. The story bubbles ov...

Super Box of Snoopy A PEANUTS Collection (Peanuts Kids) by Charles M. Schulz

Charles M. Schulz

Five great Snoopy books in one box! "Snoopy is the most popular character in the strip. In fact, I think you could make a good case that he's the most popular cartoon character in the world. I suppose that's because what I've done with him is very original. I don't think there has been an animal cha

Super Dweeb and the Time Trumpet by Jess Bradley

Jess Bradley

Super-doodler Andy may have an awesome atomic pencil that brings his drawings to life, but he's still pretty new to the whole hero thing. Sure, he can handle small-time crooks but he's definitely not ready for jailbreaks, supervillain team-ups, and time travel.

Super Interesting Facts For Smart Kids 1272 Fun Facts About Science

Jordan Moore

This engaging collection of bite-sized knowledge nuggets transforms ordinary moments into opportunities for discovery, presenting fascinating facts about animals, science, and history in easily diges...

SUPER NATURAL

recycling their waste products. Turtles in Canada pass months on the bottom of frozen ponds without breathing. Wood frogs in Alaska freeze solid throughout the winter. Beetles and ground squirrels in Alaska survive these months but never freeze. Using antifreeze proteins and cryoprotectants, they “supercool”—their body fluids remain liquid despite temperatures far below zero. Under Antarctic ice, fish and other sea life thrive under subzero conditions. Few natural history writers fail to warn that global warming threatens a mass extinction in these waters, and Riley too sounds the alarm. Saving “extremophiles” for later pages, he delivers vivid descriptions of spectacularly normal or amazingly grotesque creatures that live in boiling hot springs, poisonous mine wastes, the stratosphere, deep inside the earth’s crust, or miles down at the bottom of the ocean. It turns out that life itself may have originally been an extremophile that appeared almost four billion years ago on a planet without oxygen and survived on heat and toxic chemicals generated deep in the ocean as the earth’s tectonic plates pulled apart, freeing superheated magma below to mix with seawater above."

This vibrant exploration of the natural world reveals the extraordinary science behind everyday phenomena, transforming ordinary observations into captivating discoveries. Young readers will uncover ...

Super Science Comics Explore Stem, Nature, and Space! (Set)

Various

Comics are an excellent way to get young people interested in reading. With the help of this innovative series, comics can also be an excellent way to get young people interested in STEM, nature, and space. In each book, readers will meet and follow along with some friendly characters, and learn all

SUPER VISIBLE

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This vibrant picture book offers an empowering exploration of identity and self-expression for young readers navigating the complexities of growing up. Through its compelling narrative and striking i...

Super Zombie Juice Mega Bomb The Graphic Novel for Middle Grade

MJ Ware

When life gives you lemons, kill zombies - turns out lemon juice neutralizes the undead. After a failed attempt at running away, best friends Nathan and Misty return home expecting to face angry parents. Instead, they discover the military has destroyed the bridges out of their rural town and everyo

SuperAvni & The Invisible Challenge A new age Superhero Graphic Novel

Saurabh Agarwal

A must-read comic book about SuperAvni, a young superhero, who handles the challenge of cyber bullying in this story. If you have not read it yet, you are missing something! SuperAvni is a next-gen superhero who combines empathy and technology to fight modern-day challenges. She is a social impact i

SUPERPERFORMANCE

staying focused on the things that matter, the resources at hand, and the time available rather than getting bogged down paying disproportionate amounts of attention to issues offering far less return on the time invested. He effectively illuminates these discussions with charts, illustrations, and a collection of endnotes for further reading. Some of the author’s precepts remain untenably vague even after elaboration, and he’s prone to some of the nonsense\u002Dspeak that tends to fill business books: “It’s not how you can walk the walk or how you can talk the talk. It’s how you can walk the talk.” Fortunately, Pesansky’s energetic optimism makes up for this at every turn\u003B he ultimately comes across as the kind of HR development coach you wish your company had."

This guide to peak performance psychology offers young adults practical strategies for developing mental toughness, building resilience, and achieving their personal best in academics, sports, and cr...

Surf Smart Staying Safe Online (A True Book Our Digital World) by Cody Crane

Cody Crane

How can kids stay safe online? Discover it with this step-by-step guide for young readers. The internet is an amazing tool. It connects computers and devices like cell phones, tablets, and gaming systems all over the world. It also comes with some risks. Among other things, kids need to know how to

Survival of the Fittest Race to the Finish!

Rebecca Donnelly

In this third installment of this full-color graphic novel chapter book, explore the transportations of tomorrow and discover all that animals can do in a science competition! Welcome back to Survival of the Fittest. In this one-of-a-kind game show, creatures from across the animal kingdom showcase

SURVIVING PARIS

2020, she was in her fifth apartment. But her biggest challenge was medical. In 2018, she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The title Davis chose for her memoir refers to physical as well as emotional survival: nine surgical procedures over five years in a health care system that made her feel unheard, “dragged along without agency over my body, my health,” she writes. After a mastectomy, reconstruction, and removal of lymph nodes, impending chemotherapy and radiation finally incited her to speak up. Fearing that chemotherapy would compromise her fertility, she insisted on freezing her eggs. Davis also writes about dating and forging a sense of community as a Black woman in a new culture. “Living in France,” she notes, “I’d had my fair share of ‘Was this person racist to me or just rude?’—even more than I did in the US.” Still, she has persisted, determined to survive and thrive in a place she has grown to love."

This gripping young adult novel plunges readers into the chaotic aftermath of a devastating earthquake that levels the City of Light, following a group of international teens who must navigate collap...

SWALLOWS

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This beautifully crafted nature guide offers young readers an intimate look into the world of swallows, exploring their migration patterns, nesting behaviors, and remarkable aerial acrobatics. Throug...

Sweet Reckoning Lib/E (Sweet Trilogy)

Wendy Higgins

This gripping conclusion to a supernatural romance trilogy brings the epic battle between good and evil to its thrilling climax, as Anna Whitt must finally confront her destiny as the half-angel, hal...

Swing Slow, Sloth

Surya Sajnani

Open out the soft pages of this beautiful, sensory-rich cloth book to follow Sloth as she takes a gentle stroll through the forest, listening out for her friends. Presented in a sweet gift box, the pages are made with extra padding for an ultra-soft feel, making them ideal for the stroller or play m

SWITCHEROO

two brilliant but eccentric scientists who desperately wanted offspring only to disappear from their lives several years later, leaving them in the care of a radio newscaster they know as Aunt Margie. So it’s no coincidence that Fran and Ken have made a specialty of helping adoptees reconnect with their birth families. Austin Cobb, who’s on the autism spectrum, doesn’t exactly want to reconnect with his birth parents\u003B instead, he wants Fran and Ken to carry out the very specific mission of finding out whether they gave him up because of his autism. But Austin’s adoption is shrouded in mystery, and even Fran’s long\u002Destablished connections in the child welfare world can’t give her a line on who Austin’s parents were, much less why they surrendered him. The case gets curiouser and curiouser as Fran finds that a woman who might have been Austin’s mother was murdered and her husband disappeared. Add Fran and Ken’s parents’ eternal nemesis, Malcolm X. Mitchell, to the mix, and you have the kind of freewheeling nightmare only Copperman could concoct. It’s not clear whether it’s a family saga, a science\u002Dfiction tale, a murder mystery, or a love story. Even Fran and her maybe\u002Dboyfriend, NYPD Det. Richard Mankiewicz, are unclear about the latter."

This clever counting book offers young readers a delightful twist on number recognition through its engaging switcheroo concept, where familiar objects transform into unexpected items with each turn ...

SYNAP

Shiloh’s father, Director Raguel, oversees each new robot\u002Doperating “Driver.” Shiloh, like others before them, uses something called the Axon Connection to power the machine (or try to), but that link weakens or goes away entirely when Drivers reach the age of 25 (“Your connection is strongest before your brain finishes developing”). So, Synap must continually train new Drivers, like Shiloh’s sister Angeline, Driver Six. In the virtual reality–like Axon, Shiloh keeps seeing images of Vivian, Synap’s very first Driver. If these are just memories, how is Vivian interacting with Shiloh? Meanwhile, Earth anticipates a visitor from the sky—perhaps an alien race that wants its machine back. Moses’ story is jampacked with goodies, including dynamic characters and a vivid backstory. Readers are treated to such unforgettable scenes as Angeline in a submersible deep in the Pacific Ocean and Vanessa (another former Driver) leading a team of armed soldiers on a mission in Xinjiang. Relationships fuel the narrative of this graphic novel as Synap’s Lynne Seti actively trains Shiloh, and Angeline and Vanessa appear to have a falling out. The action and mystery pick up as the story progresses and readers learn more about the mysterious Vivian (and an even more enigmatic glowing figure that suddenly emerges). Everything leads to a stellar cliffhanger that will surely leave readers eagerly awaiting further installments. Giannini’s sleek artwork outfits the diverse cast with chicness, from the stylish Synap uniforms to Vanessa’s eyebrow slits to Vivian’s lilac hair."

This innovative guide to brain science and neural pathways offers young readers a fascinating journey into the workings of the human mind, exploring how thoughts form and memories are created through...

Table Manners & Dinning Etiquette Workbook

Marshal T. James

Mind your manners! Manners at Mealtime uses fun photographs and simple text to teach kids about everyday etiquette. From setting the table to clearing the table to restaurant and school eating Manners at Mealtime has it covered. This title helps develop and reinforce language, reading skills, and pr

Taco Tuesdays A Wish Novel (Spanish Edition)

Monica Mancillas

¡Un libro sobre la amistad y la comida de la serie DESEO! Mónica Mancillas explora los temas de la familia, la comida y la identidad en este novela para grados intermedios. Dulce no quiere pasar el verano ayudando en el restaurante de su familia, pero como el negocio necesita toda la ayuda posible,

Take a Stand Against Bullying by Na

From teasing and name-calling, to shoving, making threats, and exclusion--bullying takes on many forms and occurs in different environments. Using real-life situations and engaging questions, the Take a Stand Against Bullying series sheds light on an unfortunately timely topic. Readers will learn ab

Takedown (Impact Books Jake Maddox Sports Stories) by Jake Maddox

Jake Maddox

"Jeff wants to be a good wrestler, but will his bad temper get in the way?"--Unedited summary from book.

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Judy Blume

The #1 New York Times bestselling author's first book in her classic Fudge series. "As a kid, Judy Blume was my favorite author, and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing was my favorite book."—Jeff Kinney, author of the bestselling Wimpy Kid series “Each [Fudge book] is packed with wacky earthy disasters

Tales of a Seventh-Grade Lizard Boy A Graphic Novel by Jonathan Hill

Jonathan Hill

It's the first day of seventh grade, and Tommy Tomkins has a new backpack, a new shirt...and a new face. Tommy isn't an ordinary middle schooler. He and his family are refugees from the centre of the earth, lizard people disguised as humans to blend in on the surface. Fitting in at middle school is

TALES OF MILITANT CHEMISTRY

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This provocative collection of chemical warfare narratives blends scientific precision with military history, offering young readers a sobering look at how chemistry has shaped modern conflict. The s...

Tales of the Frog Princess Box Set, Books 1-3

E. D. Baker

The first three adventures in the Frog Princess series arrive in a magical-looking box set of paperbacks just in time for the holidays! A glorious gift for any fan of the series. The box includes: The Frog Princess, Dragon's Breath, and Once Upon a Curse. "There certainly is no lack of humor, and ki

TALL WATER

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This compelling coming-of-age novel plunges readers into the turbulent world of a teenager navigating the treacherous currents of high school, family secrets, and first love. The narrative flows with...

Tassajara Stories

Shunryu Suzuki, the abbot of the San Francisco Zen Center, and subsequently witnessed a revolving door of people looking for inspiration, enlightenment, or simply an alternative way of living for a while. The author walks readers through the minutiae of daily life at the monastery, which included a “complex oryoki eating ritual and chanting, which dragged the meal out to an hour with little time for the actual eating.” He also recalls various anecdotes and visitors, explaining different phrases and terminology along the way (“Kobun wore a black monastic work outfit he called samue. Samu was monastic work and ‘e’ meant clothes”). While the stories largely unfold chronologically, there is no particular thread to connect them other than their shared time and place. Chadwick uses short, choppy sentences with minimal adornment, creating a strange sense of monotony—but one that is occasionally broken up by a beautiful description of nature or a particularly memorable event. One such highlight is when the poets Allen Ginsberg, Lawrence Ferlinghetti, and Daniel Moore came to meditate, read verse, sing, and chant mantras. This performance sparks what is surely one of the more delightfully bizarre sentences ever written: “Ginsberg played his harmonium with Ferlinghetti and Moore on Chinese horn and Hindu bells.” Surprisingly (and a bit disappointingly), the book’s focus consistently remains on the physical details of Tassajara and the everyday actions of its inhabitants, with very little personal or spiritual introspection. Still, the thorough and enlightening work achieves its ultimate goal of being an “oral history” by providing unparalleled access to daily life in a remarkable time and place."

This counting book offers young learners a vibrant journey through numbers with engaging illustrations and clever rhymes that make early math concepts accessible and fun. Each page introduces a new n...

Taylors Party Dilemma (Messy Adventures in Friendship Book 1) by D. R. Whitehead

D. R. Whitehead

This friendship story tackles the universal childhood challenge of party planning through Taylor's humorous dilemma, capturing the messy realities of social navigation with genuine warmth. Young read...

Tease Monster A Book About Teasing vs. Bullying

Julia Cook

Part of the Building Relationships series by Julia Cook, this quirky tale teaches K-6 readers the difference between friendly teasing and mean teasing. Understanding the difference can help develop friendship skills and advance social emotional learning. Youngsters will learn how to react to both ty

TECH

striking statistics. Despite the focus on startup success, 4% of IPOs fail. Alexandre notes that “a startup is less an organization than an ethos” embedded in an “innovation\u002Dfocused culture.” Although his research includes nearly 150 interviews and a survey, the book isn’t centered on well\u002Dknown tech leaders—and many respondents chose to remain anonymous. The perspectives of workers, hiring managers, and entrepreneurs reveal a deeply secretive work environment governed by nondisclosure agreements. While organizational size—whether a nimble startup or a more established firm—clearly influences workplace culture and the practice of programming or entrepreneurship, Alexandre largely sidesteps this distinction. He embarks on a side quest into the history and culture of Burning Man, the desert festival that has significantly influenced the tech world. Nevertheless, academics and seasoned insiders will find new perspectives in studying this intricate ecosystem of blended work and leisure—a place and a culture that has created technologies with an outsize impact on our lives."

This comprehensive guide to modern technology offers young readers an accessible entry point into understanding the digital world that shapes their daily lives, covering everything from basic coding ...

TED'S TALES THREE

a bunch of tentacles rather than legs.” What their actions might mean for humanity’s future is an unanswered question. In “Cured,” a narrator with a rare blood type is the subject of a future, experimental plague treatment from helpful extraterrestrials with unforeseen side effects. In “Treestones,” a virtuous young pioneer\u002Dsettler couple in the 1880s do a good turn to a Kiowa shaman, who rewards them with practically eternal life. However, the couple must deal with the fallout of remaining conspicuously unchanged. The more earthbound stories include “The Bread Problem,” in which a young Italian American proudly takes charge of the family bread\u002Dbaking business but resorts to extreme measures when faced with a mob shakedown. A similar gangland background appears in “Funny You Should Ask,” in which a former wise guy thinks, mistakenly, that he’s gotten out of the syndicate without repercussions. The narrator of “From Head to Toe,” meanwhile, escapes dire peril on a wilderness hike but is exhilarated, not traumatized, by the experience. “Making a Difference” follows the routine of a military sniper who’s recruited for the war on drugs. Not all the tales feature such deadly dramatics\u003B the protagonist of “Wound Up,” for instance, gains self\u002Dconfidence by being thrust into the unplanned role of opening for a rock band who’s late in setting up. The author calls his oeuvre “books to read before bed for grownups” though not in the bawdy sense, but rather in the notion of uncomplicated, nongraphic, plainspoken narratives that wrap up in a minimum of pages. A few of the pieces, such as “Test Day” and “Red Hot,” intriguingly have the mien of the story genre known as the conte cruel, in which nasty conclusions await main characters who don’t really seem to deserve such terrible fates. However, most of these stories in this collection don’t seem to aspire to O. Henry\u002Dstyle head\u002Dspinning twists\u003B indeed, many of them bring down the curtain as early as possible, at the point at which the reader realizes what the plot is. In the stories in the horror/SF/fantasy vein, Delgrosso most recalls an unsung and prolific short\u002Dstory master of yesteryear: William Sambrot, who was anthologized only once, in 1963’s Island of Fear and Other Science Fiction Stories, but is worth seeking out. Other works feel like flash fiction—workshop\u002Ddeveloped, bite\u002Dsized pieces—and they generally come across as the types of tale that used to fill up fiction pages when popular family magazines like The Saturday Evening Post were newsstand mainstays."

This collection of short fiction delivers a satisfying variety of speculative and contemporary tales, from alien encounters and magical curses to gritty mob dramas and wilderness survival. The storie...

Terror en leotardos

Greg Trine

A Melvin Beederman no le duran mucho los ratos de tranquilidad. A su ordenador están llegando anónimos amenazantes Junto con su compañera de aventuras, Dulce Guirlache, descubre la identidad del anónimo villano: es un antiguo compañero de la academia. Tras un duro enfrentamiento Melvin y Dulce consi

THAT DEVIL, AMBITION

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This gripping exploration of ambition's double-edged sword follows a protagonist's relentless climb to the top, only to confront the moral compromises and personal costs incurred along the way. The n...

The (Not So) Superheroes The Terrible Trio, Book 1

Swapna Haddow

The Terrible Trio is a fun illustrated series, best described as The Bad Guys meets Madagascar! In a world where all animals have superpowers, Zeb the zebra, Margarine the penguin, and Barry the lemur have the WORST powers of all. Zeb, Margarine, and Barry end up at the back of the line to have the

THE 1929 KELSEY QUILTERS

22 additional unsewn blocks, was discovered by the author’s family in the estate of her husband’s aunt in 2018. In tracing the mysterious origins of the quilt—both sewn and unsewn blocks featured the same eight\u002Dpoint star pattern, but with a different name embroidered on each—the narrative puts together lost pieces of both Hamberlin’s extended family history and that of an entire Southern community of families belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter\u002DDay Saints. The quilt, as the author learned, was made by a tight\u002Dknit group of women who lived in the Mormon community of Kelsey, Texas. While now a ghost town, at the turn of the 20th century Kelsey served as a haven for Mormon converts from the religiously oppressive South. (Even after the church banned polygamy, which was used by its opponents as justification for their persecution, its members continued to be met with hostility.) Exploring the lives of the women who worked on the quilt in 1929, this work uncovers a rich history of Kelsey’s town life, from its public school staffed by Mormon missionaries to its stores, farms, and mills built by the faithful. The text is at times hagiographic, written by a believer in the church’s teachings (the study of Kelsey, Hamberlin notes, “has strengthened [her] testimony of [her] Savior and the Atonement”), which may not resonate with those from different faith traditions. The study nevertheless draws on an impressive array of primary sources—from family oral histories to archival materials—to paint a vibrant portrait of life in Kelsey from the perspective of its women. Supplemented by a wealth of photographs, this is an accessible, engaging local history."

This historical novel transports readers to the heart of the Great Depression, following a determined group of women in a small town who turn to quilting as a means of survival and solidarity. The na...

The ABC Train

Andrew Becket

Help your littles with ABC learning through playful fruits and veggies for preschoolers and kindergarteners. Perfect as a read-aloud book, you will build language skills, improve comprehension, and teach phonics all while sparking a love of reading and fostering curiosity about fruits and vegetables

THE ACADEMY

Cunningham as co\u002Dauthor. As their delicious new book opens, it’s Move\u002DIn Day at Tiffin Academy, and Head of School Audre Robinson is warmly welcoming the returning and new students to the New England campus, the latter group including a rare midstream addition to the junior class. Brainiac Charley Hicks is transferring from public school in Maryland to a spot that opened up when one of the school’s most beloved students died by suicide the preceding year. She will be joining a large, diverse cast of adult and teenage characters—queen bees, jealous second\u002Dstringers, boozehounds young and old, secret lesbians, people chasing the wrong people chasing other wrong people—all of them royally screwed when an app called Zip Zap appears and starts blasting everyone’s secrets all over campus. How the heck…? Meanwhile, it seems so unlikely that Tiffin has jumped up to the No. 2 spot in the boarding\u002Dschool rankings that a high\u002Dprofile magazine launches an investigation, and even the head is worried that there may have been payola involved. The school has a reputation for being more social than academic, and this quality gets an exciting new exclamation point when the resident millionaire bad boy opens a high\u002Dstyle secret speakeasy for select juniors in a forgotten basement. It’s called Priorities. Exactly. One problem: Cinnamon Peters’ mysterious suicide hangs over the book in an odd way, especially since the note she left for her closest male friend is not to be opened for another year—and isn’t. This is surely a setup for a sequel, but it’s a bit frustrating here, and bobs sort of shallowly along amid the general high spirits."

This gripping YA thriller plunges readers into the cutthroat world of an elite boarding school where perfection is mandatory and secrets are deadly. When a new student arrives at the prestigious inst...

The ADHD Workbook for Kids Helping Children Gain Self-Confidence

Lawrence E. Shapiro PhD

Now in its second edition, The ADHD Workbook for Kids provides the emotional, psychological, and behavioral support kids need to stay focused, build confidence, and thrive! If your child has attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), they may struggle in school-despite being bright. They may l

The Adventures of Princess Marina the Mermaid (Book 1)

Caprice Hokstad

The book is about a mermaid princess that is placed on land because of danger in her kingdom. She has to find her way back to her kingdom before its too late to save it. She also finds out that she has some special powers that can help her along the way.

The Adventures of Sparkle

Rocky Rajpal

The New York Times bestselling story of friendship, unicorns, and the power of believing is now available as a board book! Uni is just like all the other unicorns . . . except for one thing: she believes that little girls are REAL. This magical story by Amy Krouse Rosenthal (author of I Wish You Mor

THE AFTERLIFE PROJECT

day. Great vees of migrating geese fill the air with their throaty honking.” The final act takes a noticeable but not entirely drastic turn, culminating in an extraordinary and befitting denouement. "

This gripping young adult novel plunges readers into a high-stakes scientific mystery when a brilliant teen coder discovers her late father's secret research: a project capable of digitally preservin...

THE ARCHITECT'S EPIPHANY

the dastardly Zhehe people, but that just means that the stage is set for a City Builder—in this case the young Ocean Hacklin, heir to the great City Builder Yishan Hacklin—to rebuild Aye\u002DShan City all over again, using his superhuman Naoyang skills. Before that can happen, however, Ocean must team up with Shaman Ling Tiber\u003B together, the duo, along with a comical company of other Aye\u002DShan City refugees, set out to locate the fabled Guardian Beast. Readers may see parallels between Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series and the story of the fallen city of Aye\u002DShan: Both set technology and the natural world at odds with each other. The Kwong brothers take the premise one step further in positing that war itself is just part of the natural cycle of things. There is a lyrical quality in both the writing (“The fighting song is loud and clear, the sound of nature changes the world”) and the illustrations. The latter seem to shift and morph into varying styles, some vibrant and colorful, others stark and black \u0026amp\u003B white. At one point, speaking through imaginative speech balloons in prose that gives it an ethereal air of nobility, the mighty Guardian Beast laments how it was overcome after the Zhehe people “tempted Aye\u002DShan people to engage in lewd acts, which generated negative energy and weakened my power.” Will the Zhehe people and the inhabitants of Aye\u002DShan City ever break free of this cycle of destruction and creation? That depends on what the Kwong brothers next have in store for readers."

This architectural adventure follows a young designer's journey through a world of impossible structures and gravity-defying forms, where buildings come alive with personality and purpose. The narrat...

THE ART OF VANISHING

Jean Matisse, who lives with two of his siblings and his mom in a painting by his father, Henri. The “Elizabeth Bennet” in question is Claire, a new night\u002Dshift cleaning person at a private museum seemingly modeled on the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia, where hundreds of paintings are hung edge to edge in a giant mansion. Ever since she was a little girl, Claire\u0027s had the feeling that there’s a way to cross over into the world of a painted image, and she’s about to find out she’s right. Later, after the pair has fallen in love: “We played cards with Cézanne’s farmhands, shot the breeze with Seurat’s models, and swam in the Mediterranean Sea.” As the subjects of the paintings skip from one canvas to the next to get some variety in their frozen lives, one of the most popular hangouts is “Le bonheur de vivre,” a Matisse which depicts a clothing\u002Doptional seaside bacchanal. This escapist adventure and beautiful love affair is deeply satisfying, almost therapeutic, for young Claire, who has a lot of responsibilities and complications in the real world. At one point, she starts to realize she could be missing important calls while she’s over there in La La Land. “Of course there’s no cell reception in—what year is it in this painting?” “1905 or 1906, I think.” In addition to the details of Claire’s backstory, Pager throws two big real\u002Dworld developments into the mix—Covid\u002D19 and a museum heist. But the real joy of this book is the world she has invented on the other side of the canvas, a kind of Phantom Tollbooth for grown\u002Dups."

This imaginative novel offers a breathtaking escape into the world of art, where a young woman discovers she can literally step into the paintings she cleans at a private museum. Claire's journey fro...

THE ASCENSION DIRECTIVE

Genre

Women in the Koran and the holy scriptures of other religions.

THE AUSTEN AFFAIR

Genre

For readers who love historical fiction with a dash of romance and a modern twist, this novel cleverly transports its protagonist into the world of Jane Austen. When a contemporary teen finds herself...

The Baby-sitters Club #1-7 Graphic Novel Box Set (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphix)

Ann M. Martin

When Kristy Thomas' mother decides to get married again, Kristy and her friends in the Baby-sitters Club have to cope with all the small children that her family and friends are bringing to the wedding.

The Battle against Juvenile Bullying The Plague of Child and Teen

Erin K. Leonard

"Dr. Leonard provides readers with a groundbreaking new perspective on the psychology of bullying. Using the concept of projective identification, Dr. Leonard masterfully explores the common misperceptions of bullying in order to demonstrate why most anti-bullying campaigns today aren't successful.

THE BEAST IN THE CLOUDS

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This gripping adventure novel follows two young brothers on a perilous expedition into uncharted wilderness, where they must confront both the harsh realities of nature and a mysterious creature rumo...

The Bedtime Book by S. Marendaz

S. Marendaz

Join Mouse and Frank, the dog, as they look for Mouse's favorite bedtime book. It's nighttime but Mouse is not asleep. Mouse cannot find her bedtime book! Where could it be? And how can she possibly sleep without it?

THE BELLES

her housecleaner grandmother—Deena hopes to learn her peers’ ways while she keeps a secret that might ruin her chances for a Bellerton\u002Dapproved future. If this territory has been mined by other writers, it doesn’t matter much as debut novelist Dunham juggles gothic elements including a nasty poetry professor, a drunken misery of a housemother, and glimpses of ghosts in the campus trees. Queen Bee Ada May Delacourt\u003B closeted Winifred (Fred) Scott and her bestie, Sheba Wyatt\u003B Nell Lawton\u002DPeters\u003B and Prissy Nicholson from Texas at first hew so closely to the expectations of Mrs. Tibbert, the wife of the college’s president, that she declares them the Belles of their class. But small things start to go missing from the girls’ rooms and as they snipe at each other, they also discover how good it feels to be bad, brandishing their signature hair ribbons like battle standards and roaming the woods at night, damn the consequences. Deena begins to encounter the apparition of a 19th\u002Dcentury student, Mary Burden, and wonders why only she can see her\u003B even if readers guess, they’ll already be under the spell of this isolated school. As the Belles prepare for their 50th reunion in 2002, their 21st\u002Dcentury lives offer bitter commentary on the real lessons they learned."

In a world where beauty is a commodity and the ability to transform appearance is a coveted magic, one Belle's journey uncovers the dark secrets behind the opulent court of Orléans. This lush, high-s...

The Best Seat in Second Grade A Back to School Book for Kids

Katharine Kenah

Sam is tired of waiting to be Hamster Helper. So when his class takes a trip to the science museum, Sam decides to bring along something extra . . .

The Best Thing for Me Is to Be Me Powerful Strategies Proven to Build

Sivan Leshem Chai

Has been completely revised and updated! Use These Powerful Strategies To Build Your Confidence And Overcome Limiting Beliefs Before you read any further, answer these simple questions: - Do you let your limiting beliefs get the better of you? - Do you often think what if you get rejected and everyo

THE BEWITCHING

a haunting of her own." />

This supernatural thriller delivers a chilling exploration of grief and the lingering power of memory, wrapped in a ghost story that will keep readers turning pages long past bedtime. The narrative m...

THE BIG HAPPY

the fads and whims of smin knowed as the Vox Popeye.” In Las Vegas, she teams up with Bogart Wham, the “Numero Uno Celeb Influsser in PopRep” (that’s the Popular Republic, the populist\u002Dcapitalist federation that now occupies Europe and North America). Together, they will prove whether a detective assembled from middling novels can catch a very real serial killer. According to Chadwick’s inventive lore, Earth was plunged into a 1500\u002Dyear Dark Age in the middle of the 21st century, and the newly revived civilization of 4050 therefore reveres American culture—and Donald Trump in particular—in the way that Renaissance thinkers revered the Romans\u003B this is the reason “freddykrueger” and Family Guy remain coherent references. (Some still manage to feel dated, however: Common profanities include “zuck”—for Mark Zuckerberg—and “Trump in Stormy!”) Numerous Trump jokes aside—two countries in 4050 are modeled on his teachings, including one called Trumpia—the novel’s premise and its execution are quite brilliant. Readers will end the book hoping more Serial Killer Miller cases are in the works."

This rhyming children's story carries with it a message about finding happiness that is as relevant for the children reading it, as it is for the adults that may be reading it to children. Posie the Penguin begins to feel that she is not contented with her life in Antarctica and decides that there m

The Biggest Story Family Devotional

Crossway Publishers

These kid-friendly devotions, based on Bible stories as retold by Kevin DeYoung in The Biggest Story Bible Storybook, help families learn the unified story of the Bible.

THE BIZARRE BAZAAR

friends, crush Ginny Mendoza, and even his busy, overworked mother, Abel stumbles upon the Bizarre Bazaar one day and finds a charm bracelet that’s perfect for Ginny. It’s out of his price range, but Babs is willing to take a trade. Back home, Abel rummages through his absent father’s old things for possibilities but comes up empty\u003B after he does manual labor for his grumpy neighbor, she lets him take a mirror as payment. Before he can swap his new find for the bracelet, he falls into the mirror and enters a seemingly perfect world where his parents are together and everyone, including Ginny, adores him. But Abel quickly realizes that something isn’t right. In this start to a new graphic novel series, Nayeri’s cleverly structured narrative, paired with Enright’s bright, retro\u002Dstyle cartoons, sets a tone that’s by turns cavalier and chilling, delighting in mortal foibles and offering unexpected revelations. Brown\u002Dskinned Abel’s surname suggests that he’s of Iranian descent, Ginny is Latine, and the supporting cast is diverse."

This vibrant counting book transforms a bustling marketplace into an immersive mathematical adventure, where young readers encounter everything from seven shimmering scarves to ten towering pyramids ...

The Black Death (Graphic Medieval History) by Gary Jeffrey

Gary Jeffrey

In graphic novel format, tells three stories about the first plague that swept medieval Europe.

THE BLOOD IN WINTER

nobles. The crux of the dispute was over “Remonstrances,” a series of objections to Charles the First’s desire for absolute rule. Paramount among these were Parliament’s right to assemble and whether bishops should be allowed to sit in the House of Lords. No issue arose without provoking opposition. “Ship money,” a levy on coastal communities to fund the Royal Navy, was a classic example. The king tried to extend the levy to inland counties without parliamentary consent. This galvanized such opposition that when Charles and his army turned up at Parliament searching for five members whom Charles regarded as traitors, they had already fled downriver. They’d been tipped off by Lucy Hay, close companion to the queen and one of history’s great eavesdroppers. It is to Healey’s credit that, while giving a detailed discussion of the complex arguments, he also evokes the many colorful characters involved. Alongside a king who teeters between pomposity and timidity, a queen who sells her jewelry in exile, and the humble\u002Dborn Sir John Bankes, stuck “between a sow’s ear and the silken purse,” readers are treated to a portrait of a smoke\u002D, smog\u002D, and mud\u002Dfilled London, together with its inhabitants. Water poets and priggish Puritans may dominate, but who can forget a particular candidate for Constable of the Tower: Thomas Lunsford, who was “heavily in debt, rarely seen at church. Some said he was a cannibal.”"

This gripping survival thriller plunges readers into a brutal winter landscape where a group of teenagers must confront not only the deadly cold and scarce resources but also the terrifying creatures...

THE BOOK OF CHAOS

land and sea), establish an impressive pace that rarely lets up. The ending provides resolution and a welcome tease for yet another series entry."

This middle-grade fantasy novel plunges readers into a world where ancient magic and modern-day chaos collide, following siblings who discover their family's mysterious legacy holds the key to preven...

THE BOOK OF GUILT

German conspirators in 1943\u003B since then, British scientists have had access to studies “of immense scientific value” made in “the camps,” as they are called with pointed vagueness. In 1979, this history is taught to 13\u002Dyear\u002Dold triplet brothers—mercurial William, softhearted Lawrence, and thoughtful, watchful Vincent, who narrates most of the book. They live in a group home for boys, part of the Sycamore Homes program established by the government in 1944 to raise parentless children. Doted on by a threesome of Morning, Afternoon, and Night mothers, taught from the encyclopedic Book of Knowledge (an actual publication) and in weekly ethics discussions, the Sycamore boys have had happy if isolated childhoods marred only by incessant sickliness. Those who recuperate from “the Bug” get to move to “the Big House in Margate,” which, according to the brochure, is a wonderful place next to an amusement park. Only the triplets still remain when a new Conservative government decides to discontinue the Sycamore program to cut costs. Soon the Prime Minister puts the well\u002Dmeaning but clueless Minister of Loneliness in charge of rehoming the triplets. But where? That these children have been part of a creepy scientific experiment is obvious early on, but one shocking, horrifying surprise follows another in what is, at its most basic, a cat\u002Dand\u002Dmouse thriller. Meanwhile, Chidgey forces readers to delve into moral questions concerning science (and by extension, technology), pragmatism, personal responsibility, and institutional evil. Then there’s the novel’s unavoidable, disquieting contemplation of just who is given equal right in any given society (including ours). Chidgey, a New Zealander, borrows elements from Philip Roth’s The Plot Against America and Kazuo Ishiguro’s Never Let Me Go, but the character Vincent most resembles is Pinocchio. Broad themes and issues become deeply personal as his coming\u002Dof\u002Dage becomes a monumental struggle toward self\u002Ddiscovery."

This psychological thriller plunges readers into the suffocating world of a teenager grappling with a life-altering secret, masterfully weaving suspense with the raw emotional turmoil of adolescence....

THE BOOK OF SEA MONSTERS

either a maritime reference (fish, boats, sea monsters) or a representation of the featured author. It functions as a sort of Great Books seminar for readers with a short attention span. The book reminds us of how great some of the poems are and where “water, water everywhere / and not a drop to drink” actually comes from. The anthology also prompts musings about erotic and psychological elements pertaining to sea monsters\u003B an example may be a possible feminist critique of mermaids. Just as Thoreau escaped the desperate city for the desperate country, so humankind fled the monsters among us only to succumb to their nautical cousins—escaping the devil, so to speak, for the deep blue sea."

This vividly illustrated guide plunges young readers into the mysterious depths of the ocean, introducing them to a captivating menagerie of marine creatures both real and legendary. From the colossa...

THE BOOK OF SHEEN

his umbilical cord, and goes on to a childhood in and around Los Angeles, where he made home videos with other showbiz kids. Along with his mother and three siblings, he frequently traveled to locations where his father, Martin Sheen, was filming, notably the set of Apocalypse Now. In an account laden with expletives and endearingly weird spelling choices (“dood,” “kool”), some of the actor’s most riveting chapters evoke his own stints on film sets, particularly his brutal experiences during the filming of Oliver Stone’s Platoon, in which the author starred. Though he went on to play parts in many more movies and in TV shows like Two and a Half Men, he turned his attention primarily to booze, drugs, gambling on sports, and encounters with sex workers. Don’t look for the usual redemption narrative here. Though Sheen does spend the last few pages of the book on what he says have been eight recent years of sobriety, undertaken for the sake of his children and grandchildren, he devotes most of the book to an exhaustive and sometimes exhausting survey of life on the edge. Despite many hours at meetings, he doesn’t have the respect for Alcoholics Anonymous—that “medieval gibberish club”—that he has for the many escorts he employed, whose charges he views as “a convenience\u002Dtax for a guaranteed outcome the other dating scenarios couldn’t offer.” Sheen’s three marriages zip in and out of the narrative with dizzying speed, leaving the reader no wiser about the women involved."

This vibrant collection of character studies and life lessons draws inspiration from the iconic actor Charlie Sheen, transforming his memorable quotes and public persona into thoughtful reflections o...

The Boys Body Book Everything You Need to Know for a Healthy, Happy

Kelli Dunham

Navigating the physical and emotional changes of puberty can feel like a monumental challenge for boys, but this guide serves as a clear, reassuring, and practical roadmap through it all. It tackles ...

The Boys Body Guide A Health and Hygiene Book for Boys 8 and Older

Frank C. Hawkins

A health and hygiene handbook for boys 8 and older that is written in an easy-to-understand language. Includes practical information on day-to-day topics such as acne, athlete's foot, eating right, and staying fit, as well as straightforward talk on sensitive hard-to-discuss subjects such as puberty

The Boys Guide to Growing Up the best-selling puberty guide for boys

Phil Wilkinson

A friendly, reassuring positive guide for boys as they approach puberty, explaining the changes that will happen to their bodies as they grow up and how these changes might make them feel. Covering everything from body hair and vocal changes to mood swings and self-esteem, puberty and parenting expe

The Brainiacs (Space Scout) by H. Badger

H. Badger

Space Scout is another fantastic series from the creators of Zac Power! When kids in the annual Smartest Kid in the Universe competition start disappearing, Kip suspects foul play. Can he get to the bottom of it, or will he be the next victim?

THE CALL OF ABADDON

the United Earth Federation, and now Jason and Sam have psychic abilities. Jason, however, can’t control his, and he suppresses them with regular doses of the drug Osmium. Untreated, he hears the voice of the Abaddon Beacon, an alien obelisk that sat in the labs with the three when they were still test subjects. As Jason’s connection to the Beacon hurts him as well as others, the salvagers vow to retrieve the artifact, which promises Jason answers to his “psychic affliction.” That’s just one reason to brave the surface of New Toronto, where they’re classified as “Undocs”\u003B the other is to salvage parts to repair their damaged 14\u002Dfoot robot, the true muscle in the Village’s defense. Meanwhile, the ongoing Solar War may be nearing an end, with the very real possibility that the UEF will surrender to the Solar Empire. Cyborg Anne Oakfield, who has ties to the Village and the government’s experiments, has another idea: She sets out to kill the nefarious EmperorHadrian Mariko of the Solar Empire. All the while, the Nanophage, a plague of corrupted Nanites that infect humans and bots alike, threatens everyone.Searle’s extensive worldbuilding turns this tale into a richly detailed epic\u003B backstories include Anne’s murky past\u003B particulars on Julian Yamamoto, the Village’s governor and founder\u003B and several nods to the Great War from a century ago. The three protagonists—tortured, sympathetic Jason\u003B fiercely loyal David, whose reason for also being in the lab is eventually revealed\u003B and Sam, who’s refined her psionic skills—are superbly rendered. They lead an indelible cast, highlighted by the unshakable Anne, another few notable Oakfields, and the diabolical Emperor and his “augmented” Imperial legionnaires. While there are some solid action sequences, this story relies more on the buildup of tension as various groups of people come into conflict. Perpetual menaces abound as the war continues, the Abaddon Beacon’s voice proves merciless, and the Nanophage\u002Dinfected victims amass in zombie\u002Dlike hordes. Throughout the narrative there are signs of familiar tech, from cybernetic implants and parts (like Anne’s “cyber\u002Deyes”) to a variety of vehicles including an airbus and a Jetbike. While these are fun details, it’s just as entertaining to watch characters get by without fantastical tech at their disposal (Jason, David, and Sam must make a hefty jump sans jetpacks and confront bulky foes in New Toronto with no assistance from their own gigantic robot). It’s hard to imagine where the salvaging trio might go next—which makes a sequel all the more appealing."

This gripping YA fantasy plunges readers into a world where ancient prophecies and modern-day heroes collide, delivering a heart-pounding adventure filled with shadowy realms, forbidden magic, and a ...

The Candlestick Dragon Childrens Fantasy Series

Melanie Ifield

Twelve year old Daniel Smith believes he is an ordinary boy, living in a little town where nothing exciting happens. That is, until he finds Nilofar the talking dragon; meets a wizard; and discovers a world full of swords and sorcery. Welcome to an exciting new fantasy series with action, adventure

The Care and Keeping of You 1 The Body Book for Younger Girls

Valorie Schaefer

A preteen girl's guide to basic health and hygiene--from braces to bras, pimples to periods, hair care to healthy eating.

The Care and Keeping of You 2 (American Girl® Wellbeing)

Dr. Cara Natterson

The bestselling body book for girls ages 10 and up, now updated! Book 2 in our best-selling body book series for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content, this title features tips, how-tos, and facts from the experts. This thoughtful advice book will guide you throu

The Case of the Carnival Monster Book 4

Chi-hyeon Ahn

Nancy is looking for the trickster who is spoiling all the fun or else the show may be cancelled.

The Case of the Scarlet Snakebite by Christyne Morrell

Christyne Morrell

A haunted house, a mysterious kidnapping and a poet's demonic visions are just the beginnings of three connected cases that lead Sherlock Holmes into confrontation with the infamous black magician Aleister Crowley and, more sinisterly, his scorned Scarlet Woman. The fact that Dr. Watson did not publ

The Catastrophic Friendship Fails of Lottie Brooks by Katie Kirby

Katie Kirby

In the second installment of the bestselling Lottie Brooks series, discover the friendships fails, flirtation fumbles, and fashion faux paus of an 11 (and 3/4!) year-old-girl trying to survive her first year of middle school. Dear diary, I’m back! Sorry it’s been SO long but I look forward to fillin

The Challenging Riddle Book for Kids Fun Brain-Busters for Ages 9-12

Danielle Hall

This collection of brain-busters offers young puzzle enthusiasts a substantial mental workout with clever wordplay and logic challenges specifically designed for developing minds. The riddles progres...

The Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle by Janet Fox

Janet Fox

“An enchanting, ghostly story that had me in its grip until the last page."—Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of The False Prince “Keep calm and carry on.” That’s what Katherine Bateson’s father told her, and that’s what she’s trying to do: when her father goes of

The Children of the Children

chance—or perhaps divine intervention, as his new friends, The Fishermen, will insist—Danny winds up in San Francisco, learning the teachings of the charismatic Father Joseph. At first, his small group simply distributes Father Joseph’s letters around Haight Ashbury, trying to convert lonely hippies into new cult members. As their numbers grow and their philosophies and hierarchies evolve, The Fishermen move east to avoid scrutiny, eventually branching out all over Western Europe. Father Joseph begins bending rules of sexual conduct to fit his own personal (and abominable) desires and increase revenue via sex work. Danny finds himself in a love triangle with his wife, Martha (the eventual mother of David), and Deborah, a woman growing uncomfortable with the Fishermen’s increasingly disturbing sexual practices. But breaking out of Father Joseph’s psychic clutches is a tall order. As David comes of age and becomes a victim of physical and sexual abuse himself, he sets off on the path that will eventually lead him to Prague as he starts to question Father Joseph as well: “His instinct told him it was wrong, as his faith told him it was not.”McMillion’s subject and setting are fascinating, and the parallels between the protest energy of the late 1960s and the allure of a cult cut off from mainstream society lend a sharp and smart context to the novel. There are several scary and perfectly succinct explanations of how someone like Danny could get drawn into Father Joseph’s web. (“If deception is the art of convincing someone that what one knows to be false is true, then conversion is convincing him of what neither party can prove one way or the other,” the author writes in a truly standout moment.) However, the novel’s ambitious scope—the narrative spans two decades, a dozen complicated households, and too many countries to even list—overshadows the smaller, more disquieting moments. McMillion tries to pack in as much detail as possible, but this results in large chunks of writing that feel like nonfiction reportage rather than advancements of the engrossing emotional arcs already in place. This is felt most acutely in the various depictions of sexual abuse: Incidents conveyed from the point of view of characters such as Deborah or David are harrowing, while other scenes simply give cold factual accounts of Father Joseph’s horrendous proclivities. After the cult’s complicated history is filled in little by little, readers finally arrive back at the opening framing scene for an emotionally resonant conclusion that nevertheless feels too little and too late following such a dense history lesson."

This poignant multigenerational story explores the complex legacy of family history as it follows young protagonists grappling with the weight of their ancestors' experiences. Through alternating tim...

The Childrens Bible in 365 Stories

Mary Batchelor

Enjoyed by millions, international bestseller The Children's Bible in 365 Stories tells the classic stories of the Bible with timeless illustrations and intriguing detail. Popular children's author Mary Batchelor retells old favorites as well as significant lesser-known Bible stories from the Old an

THE CIA BOOK CLUB

the CIA, which, brought to Warsaw and other Polish cities by travelers to the West during the brief thaw following Stalin’s death, were circulated via a “system of covert lending.” As English writes, the CIA agents providing funds and books were discerning: They sent fashion magazines and books by the likes of John le Carré and Philip Roth but also by East European and Russian writers such as Boris Pasternak, Joseph Brodsky, and Czeslaw Milosz. Eventually the book smugglers became more daring, publishing samizdat editions through a carefully coordinated series of safe rooms scattered across the country. English celebrates homegrown heroes such as Miroslaw Chojecki, trained as a physicist, who had been arrested 43 times by March 1980 but kept it up all the same. Romanian\u002Dborn George Minden, also honored, concocted a series of ploys to get books and money inside the Iron Curtain, including, daringly, simply mailing banned literature to recipients chosen at random from the phone book. The program was highly effective\u003B as English notes, “By 1962 at least 500 organizations were sending books on the CIA’s behalf.” By the program’s end, thousands of books had been circulated, to the gratitude of their readers, one of whom exalted, “We read poetry and literature. It showed us that there are likeminded people who are above nationality, who we can empathize with, who admire beauty, who admire virtue.”"

This gripping espionage thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of teenage intelligence operatives, blending the familiar pressures of high school with the dangerous realities of internat...

THE CODE OF LIFE

“junk DNA” that doesn’t code for proteins. She’s convinced that it hides a secret, and her research attracts the attention of Carter Industries, an incredibly wealthy corporation involved in “tech, AI, and space dreams.” With their resources, Camille and her colleagues discover that a sequence in human DNA contains specific coordinates: “a celestial map, directing us to a specific location on Mars….written into our very genetic code for millennia, waiting for us to uncover it,” notes benefactor Nathaniel Carter. Camille then becomes a member of the first human crew ever sent to the red planet, where she finds an ancient Martian AI, which explains that there was an advanced civilization there, billions of years ago. The Martians created it when they were on the verge of extinction, it says, so that it could steer development of life on Earth. Now, the AI intends to “merge” its memories with humanity to form one united species. Camille and her crew are afraid that this will mean the destruction of humankind, so they alert the corporation back home, leading to a tense, frightening standoff. In many ways, Masip’s novel reads like a blockbuster SF movie\u003B the action is grand and sweeping, and a few preternaturally skilled characters risk peril and revelation to save the day. The story is exciting and tense throughout, and it’s easy to root for the main characters. However, the book has some of the problems that many movie blockbusters also have: Convenient coincidences occur as the plot demands, which saps the dramatic power, and the novel’s length worsens this problem, as it’s difficult to maintain escalating tension for nearly 500 pages. However, the story’s themes are heartening, and Masip takes care to give his characters rich internal lives and distinct perspectives. Despite its flaws, this novel is a lot of fun and clearly written with care."

This compelling exploration of DNA and genetics takes young readers on a fascinating journey into the molecular blueprint that makes us who we are, from the double helix structure to how traits are p...

The Comic Con (Middle School Mayhem) by C.T. Walsh

C.T. Walsh

The Comic Con A hero will rise! Sort of. Austin and his crew hit the road for a new adventure! They're off to Comic Con, the greatest fandom in history, to meet their favorite author, C.T. Walsh. And of course, mayhem goes along for the ride. When an important item goes missing, C.T. enlists the may

The Complete Baking Book for Young Chefs 100+ Sweet and Savory

America’s Test Kitchen Kids

The baking book that every kid needs, from America's Test Kitchen, who brought you the #1 New York Times bestselling brand! For the first time ever, America's Test Kitchen is bringing their baking expertise and testing to the children's market-with THE must-have baking cookbook for every kid chef! U

The Complete Girls Guide to Confidence How to Feel Empowered, Build

Abby Swift

This essential guide for tween girls tackles the complex emotional landscape of growing up with practical wisdom and genuine understanding, offering concrete strategies for building self-esteem durin...

The Complete Girls Guide to Growing Up The 3-in-1 Puberty

Abby Swift

Navigate the tween years with this comprehensive guide on puberty, friendships, and emotions. Filled with practical tips and engaging activities, it empowers you to handle changes, build strong relationships, and manage feelings confidently.

The Complete Puberty Book for Girls 8-12 A Tween Girls Guide

Maris Grey

Is your daughter curious, excited, or even a little nervous about puberty? Or maybe you're looking for the perfect resource to help her deal with all the changes that come with this time? She may be starting to notice her body changing, or perhaps she has already begun her period. Growing up can fee

THE CONJURING OF AMERICA

tracing the transformations of the conjure woman from the Negro Mammy during slavery to the Candy Lady, a revered elder in Black communities during the Civil Rights Movement. Powerful figures in Blacks’ battles against racism and sexism, conjure women have inhabited many roles, among them, healers, spiritual guides, midwives and abortion providers, weavers and quilters, hairdressers, and cooks. Enslaved African women brought their ancestors’ use of natural medicine to the plantation, where Negro Mammies applied methods that were noninvasive and boosted the immune system, far different from medical doctors’ bloodletting and purging. Among one Negro Mammy’s remedies was a salve containing turpentine, which cleared airways so effectively it was sought after by whites, including one Southern man who made a fortune marketing it as Vicks VapoRub. In antebellum New Orleans, the Voodoo Queen was central to a community of free women of color who worshiped mermaids. Associated with rebellion and vengeance, Voodoo Queens inspired fear in their white neighbors. Stewart traces the connections of conjure to Aunt Jemima (whose image derived from a minstrel act), the invention of the blues, and even the creation of blue jeans, first made and worn by enslaved people and sewn from “negro cloth,” dyed with the West African plant indigo. Conjure emerges in the art of hairdressers, in cooks whose soul food has the power to bring good luck, and in quilters who designed “busy patterns” in their blankets to distract spirits that brought bad luck. Stewart melds personal reflections, African mythology, and abundant primary sources, most notably interviews conducted by the Federal Writers’ Project, to create a brisk, spirited narrative."

This gripping historical fantasy novel reimagines America's founding through a supernatural lens, blending authentic colonial history with magical elements that will captivate young adult readers. Th...

THE CREATIVE CTO

step, breaking concepts down into smaller, easily digestible segments. He lays everything out methodically and comprehensively, although his thoroughness sometimes leads him into statements of the obvious, such as: “It is important to track any specific risks that may affect your strategy” or “you must determine whether you’re making progress toward realizing your strategic objectives.” Still, the author covers all aspects of the CTO’s job in exhaustive detail, and both existing and prospective CTOs will find this breakdown valuable."

This insightful guide offers a rare and valuable perspective on technology leadership, exploring how chief technology officers can bridge the gap between technical execution and creative vision. The ...

The Crook and the Crown Book 13 (Mermaid Tales Set 2) by Debbie Dadey

Debbie Dadey

THE CROSSOVER

Kwame Alexander

Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.

THE DANDY

looking the part. This “rowdyism and larking” ushered in the “masher” at the turn of the century, a ribald lothario who would lurk around burlesque shows to profess their love to the dancers. Later, Andersson keenly connects the dandy’s sharp suiting with trends in gangster fashion and the zoot suits of the swing movement. Present throughout this centuries\u002Dlong evolution is the sneering eye of the press, which spurned dandies as “effeminate members of a third sex.” Andersson pieces together details on styles and their offshoots through a relentless feed of sarcastic articles and cartoons, deftly using these baseless dismissals as keystones to better render the movement. Throughout each case study, the author artfully accounts for dandyism as an amalgamation of both a subculture and the public’s reaction to it, and he harnesses that clash to stitch together a formidable sociological history."

This gritty urban drama follows a charismatic young man navigating the treacherous intersection of street life and ambition in a city that offers few second chances. The narrative pulses with authent...

The Dark Is Rising Sequence, Book Two The Dark Is Rising by Susan Cooper

Susan Cooper

This masterful fantasy novel plunges readers into a chilling midwinter world where ancient forces of Light and Dark wage an eternal war, centered on an ordinary boy who discovers his extraordinary de...

The Dark World (Space Scout) by H. Badger

H. Badger

Space Scout is another fantastic series from the creators of Zac Power! As soon as Kip lands on this weird, dark planet, the aliens there are struck down by a mysterious sickness. Either Kip is deadly to the aliens, or there’s something more sinister going on...

The Daughter of Death (Ferns School for Wayward Fae)

Fern Forgettable

Return to Fern’s School for Wayward Fae—where students are part human and part magical. In this sequel to the peculiar New York Times bestseller, one demifae girl discovers that Death itself has Fern's students in sight . . . and the fate of the whole school is looking grim. A girl with a graveyard

THE DEVIL IN FINE PRINT

Genre

This legal thriller plunges readers into the high-stakes world of corporate malfeasance, where a young, idealistic lawyer discovers a sinister clause buried within a massive tech company's user agree...

THE DEVIL REACHED TOWARD THE SKY

Genre

This gripping novel plunges readers into a high-stakes supernatural conflict where the line between good and evil is terrifyingly blurred. The story masterfully builds a world where celestial forces ...

THE DEVIL TAKE THE BLUES

Genre

This gritty urban fantasy plunges readers into a world where the soulful ache of blues music holds literal, dangerous power, weaving a narrative rich with musical lore and supernatural stakes. The st...

THE DEVIL'S CASTLE

the experience of two Germans. Paul Schreber (1842\u002D1911), a judge hospitalized repeatedly for schizophrenia, wrote a vivid memoir that captivated Sigmund Freud. Dorothea Buck (1917\u002D2019), an artist and writer sterilized by the Nazis, spent her postwar life as an advocate for psychiatric reform. As Antonetta writes, Adolf Hitler praised Americans who embraced eugenics—by the early 20th century 30 states followed Indiana’s first\u002Din\u002Dthe\u002Dnation sterilization law, which mandated sterilization for “criminals, imbeciles, idiots, and rapists.” The first section of the book is a detailed, gruesome history of eugenics, peaking in the 1930s with the Nazis’ industrial\u002Dscale sterilization and execution of the mentally ill, along with other “useless eaters.” This was plain common sense, according to Hitler, who proclaimed that nations that support the genetically “inferior” are committing national suicide by encouraging them to multiply when natural selection would normally eliminate them. Antonetta then turns her attention to postwar psychiatry, which began discarding Freudianism in favor of approaching mental illness as a brain disorder with treatments similar to those that worked with diseases of other organs. She maintains that certain afflictions (schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, autism) are not brain diseases but neurodivergence: different ways the psyche deals with the world. They require less “treatment” and more understanding and acceptance. As she writes, “The more kinds of minds we have, the richer our conscious ecosystem.”"

This gripping historical thriller plunges readers into the shadowy corridors of a foreboding fortress where ancient secrets and modern danger collide. A young protagonist, drawn to the castle's dark ...