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
E Is for Englischer by Shelley Shepherd Gray
After a lifetime working and living in bustling Millersburg, Ohio, 50-something Amish couple Mervin and Ruthie Miller have started anew in bucolic Walden--as "Gentlemen Farmers." But they've discovered there's nothing particularly gentle about farming. Good thing they have plenty of visitors happy to help out...
Alma Vampires by Elena Armas
An unsuspecting heiress with a target on her back must enlist the protection of a vampire whose wealth and secrets rival her own, in a brand new paranormal romance series from New York Times bestselling author Elena Armas.
The Home Front Sisters by Amy Lynn Green
World War II pulls the Alcott sisters in different directions. Joan is restless for adventure and finds herself driving a trolley through Philadelphia's streets, while Amelia serves with the Navy in Florida alongside Lawrence Whitman, the boy next door. Will faith, courage, and sisterhood bonds be enough to see them through to the end of the war?
The Killing Time by Elly Griffiths
The second mystery following Ali Dawson, the brilliant time-traveling detective, on her newest foray into Victorian London Detective Ali Dawson leads a unit that investigates cases so cold her team must travel back in time to solve them.
Tiger's Mouth by Lucy Tan
When two young men from very different backgrounds meet during a tech internship, it sparks an intense friendship--and even more intense competition--in this sweeping novel of privilege, identity, and ambition from the acclaimed author of What We Were Promised.
Don't Stop Snowing by Gabriel Bump
How do you outrun the family curse? What if you can't? Fresh out of grad school in Michigan, on the brink of despair, directionless, David worries his parents. They don't know what to do for him, they don't know how to heal him. His doctor suggests that he needs to gain some perspective, get to know himself. And possibly a relocation would help.
No Such Thing as Monday by Siân Hughes
From a Booker Prize-longlisted author, a novel in which a woman tries to overcome her abusive past and find her estranged sister in a deeply moving and darkly humorous quest for redemption Foul-mouthed, scrappy, and self-destructive, Steffie is her own worst enemy. Sustained by her sardonic sense of humor, she spends her days working at a dry cleaner and tending to her ailing, impoverished, abusive father. She was always his favorite, a fact that leaves her racked with guilt; her sister, Caroline, who bore the brunt of his rage, fled when they were both teenagers. When her father dies, Steffie sets out to find Caroline, seeking love and forgiveness in a world that has too often denied her both. Along the way, she must confront her own memories, and the choices that have brought her to this point. Written in the working-class British realist tradition of Douglas Stuart and Andrea Arnold, No Such Thing as Monday cements Sian Hughes's reputation as an exceptional and compassionate chronicler of precarious and chaotic lives.
The Unfinished Work by Jeff Shaara
New York Times bestselling novelist Jeff Shaara, renowned for his body of work exploring the conflicts and personalities surrounding key moments in American history, turns his attention to one of the most consequential figures during one of the most critical points in history: Abraham Lincoln. As only the finest of historical novelists can do, Shaara brings to life the travails and conflicts, victories and tragic defeats, the legends and the history, both personal and private of Lincoln during the country's most pivotal years.
There Are No Giant Crabs in This Novel: A Novel of Giant Crabs by Jason Pargin
A massive, sticky pile of severed human limbs suddenly appears in the parking lot of a vacant department store in a desolate small town. A set of footprints is found trailing away in the snow, as if a single pair of bare feet had wandered off the pile. If this wasn't puzzling enough, the cops soon find that no one seems to be missing the limbs. Some of the fingerprints on the severed arms belong to living people with all their appendages intact, others match no one on file, and the rest of the limbs somehow have no prints at all.
This sounds like a case for local weirdos John, David, and Amy, partly because the cops don't want the headache and partly because David's own arm is in the pile, despite an identical copy of it still being attached to his body. When a mysterious man then shows up at David's home claiming to be in pursuit of an entity he calls "the Penetrator," it seems clear the trio is in for a long weekend.
Revenge Plot by Stephanie Wrobel
A desperate writer's pursuit of a powerful literary agent takes a dark turn in this new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The Hitchcock Hotel and Darling Rose Gold.All Arnie Tenderton wants this Christmas--all he's ever wanted--is to be a published author. For decades he has toiled over one novel after another. Each was missing something. Until now. He's finally written his perfect book. What he needs next is a literary agent, someone who can get his book into publishers' hands. Not just any agent will do, of course. Arnie wants the best. Arnie wants Claudia Conley. She already rejected him once, and Arnie has never forgiven her. He could move on. Instead, he finds out where Claudia is spending the holidays: alone in a remote house in the Catskill Mountains. He decides to show up there to make his pitch. Claudia may try to turn him down again, but this time Arnie won't take no for an answer. Because his book is about her. And he's not leaving until the story ends the way he wants.
Black Moon by Stephen Wright
An utterly wild, debauched, romantic, and violent ride inspired by the 18th-century Irish pirate Anne Bonny, reimagined here as Amethyst "Meeks" Connell, one of the most extraordinary outlaws of any age, for readers of George Saunders, Percival Everett, and Maggie O'Farrell.
Carrying by Samantha Josephs
She's serving. She's eating. She's...Carrying. In this electrifying horror debut that's equal parts funny and harrowing, a stealth trans woman desperate to maintain her picture-picture life discovers that she's seemingly--impossibly--pregnant.
Love, Like Apples by Jeff Zentner
For readers of Taylor Jenkins Reid and Kristin Hannah, the lyrical, deeply felt story of an artist and the great love that defined his life, set against the electric, delirious backdrop of 1970s New York City and the tumultuous years prior.
She Isn't Herself Tonight by Hailey Piper
From the award-winning author of Queen of Teeth and A Game in Yellow, a "blissfully twisted and genuinely heartfelt" literary horror novel following a young woman on the heels of a traumatic break-up as she anxiously awaits an impending alien abduction.
Non-Fiction
The Sensualist: Adventures in Pure Pleasure by Gary Shteyngart
The first collection of personal essays, each a delightfully hilarious pursuit of the sublime, the absurd, and the purest of pleasures, from the New York Times bestselling author of Super Sad True Love Story and Vera, or Faith
Following Michigan's Ink Trails: Writing Michigan, Reading Michigan by Dave Dempsey
This entertaining and extensively researched book offers an enjoyable tour through the state's libraries and bookstores. It takes readers on a journey across the back roads and highways of Michigan writing, showcasing the wide diversity of authors who have called the state home as well as those who have found it inspirational.
Four-Letter Nation: The Long, Dirty History of American Profanity by Steven H. Jaffe
The untold story of how America really talks, for readers of Mary Roach and Bill Bryson--and anyone who's ever wondered about the power of "bad" words. For 400 years, Americans have been told to watch their language. For 400 years, the've refused to listen.
The Wordspotter's Guide: A Jaunt Through Our Etymological Past by Olivia Swarthout
A rollicking, beautifully illustrated adventure through the history of the English language--from social media star Olivia Swarthout English is, by many measures, the largest language in the world--and doubtless the unruliest.
On the Records: 80 Musicians on Beloved and Overlooked Albums by Brian Beck
An intimate collection of essays by 80 widely acclaimed and esteemed artists, from Brian Eno to Erykah Badu to Laufey, who each reveal the album, artist, or set of songs that has moved them and inspired their work.
Start With a Bear: Humans, Grizzlies, and the Power of Stories on a Crowded Planet by Peter S Algona
A vivid investigation into the grizzly bear and how understanding these mighty creatures offers the key to restoring ecological harmony on our planet in crisis.
The Big Book of Dinner: Recipes and Rules (and How to Break Them) by Melissa Clark
Acclaimed New York Times food writer and James Beard Award-winning author Melissa Clark presents her ultimate guide to cooking just about anything, with 175 any-night recipes--plus 150 tested variations--and lessons to make cooking easy, intuitive, and a total joy.
Today We Are Cooking . . .: Recipes That Teach You to Think Like a Chef by Tini Younger
Cook like a pro with this approachable collection of over 100 foolproof recipes for go-to, comforting dishes from chef and creator Tini Younger. Social media sensation Tini Younger is a trained chef who loves classic and familiar comfort food dishes.
Grow a Chaos Garden: Wild, Free, Natural by Teresa Woodard
Chaos gardening is a carefree, no-stress method to growing food and flowers that throws tradition out the window. A user-friendly, environmentally conscious approach, this method of gardening results in a style that echoes a wild landscape and is perfect for the rule breaker, rebel, or intuitive thinker who wants to do things their own way.
Take My Word for It: A Memoir by Levar Burton
Tracing the different eras of his life—from Kunta Kinte to Geordi La Forge to Reading Rainbow and far beyond the camera—celebrated actor LeVar Burton fearlessly opens up about growing up during the Civil Rights Movement, being raised by a remarkable mother, and discovering his calling as a storyteller. He explores how acting has served as both a source of transformation and an escape from the most difficult parts of his past, while also confronting the challenges of being a parent, husband, and householder.
Super K: The Making, Breaking, and Remaking of Henry Kissinger's Legacy by Barbara J Keys
The untold story of how Henry Kissinger spent five decades shaping his legacy--and the institutions that helped him do it. Nearly fifty years after leaving public office, Henry Kissinger remained one of the most admired--and controversial--figures in American public life. Super K reveals how he manufactured this extraordinary fame.
One Helluva Ride by Michael Douglas
Father, son, husband, actor, producer, brother and friend. This is the real, raw, deeply honest and vulnerable Michael Douglas you didn't know―until now.
Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? by Judi Dench
As told to Brendan O'Hea, this is Judi Dench's story - funny, honest, intimate, enlightening, surprising, moving, and deeply inspiring. Over ninety years in the making, Is It Too Late to Make a Run for It? is the story of the world's most beloved actor.
Graphic Novel
Canticle of Lost Souls by Michele Monteleone
This dark exploration of identity and responsibility in the face of evil is an engrossing journey for fans of dark fantasy! Originally published in Italy, this debut English edition features a translation by the original writer, Michele Monteleone, and a new, exclusive illustration by artist Freddie Tanto!
Dead Teenagers by Jude Ellison Doyle
Since 1997, five friends have been trapped in the ultimate nightmare as a mysterious entity forces them to relive their first prom night over and over again . . . and re-kills them in new and increasingly insane ways each time. They dress up. They party. They make out. And no matter what they try to change, they always die . . . until now. Something is about to break the cycle that has kept Alicia, J.T., Ryder, Brandy, and their group of friends locked in a bizarre purgatory beyond all understanding . . . but what they find on the other side will be the most disturbing revelation of all. Hell is the '90s in this brash and brutal, genre-distorting ode to the generation that gave us Scream and Buffy the Vampire Slayer--and what's become of them since--as GLAAD Award-nominated writer Jude Ellison S. Doyle (Maw, Be Not Afraid) and hyper-talented artist Caitlin Yarsky (Black Hammer Reborn, EC's Cruel Universe) unleash the year's most clever and compulsively page-turning horror thriller. Collects Dead Teenagers #1-5.
Defiant: The Story of Robert Smalls by Rob Edwards
Born a slave but destined for greatness, Robert Smalls became a Captain in the Union Navy by stealing a Confederate ship. Decades later, retired Congressman Robert Smalls sits down with his grandson to tell the story of his life. Based on historical events.
The Mess by Noah Van Sciver
A family death and a missing Picasso send a mother and son on an unexpected spring break that threatens to permanently damage their relationship -- if they survive the trip!
Teen Collection: Featured New Books
Teen Fiction
Blood of Silver by Allie Nguyen
Seeking answers about her mother's past leads a teen to a magical realm where she must learn to wield a rare magic to keep ravenous monsters at bay in this whimsically imagined young adult romantasy perfect for fans of Tahereh Mafi and A.B.Poranek.
Deadlock by Chloe Gong
The danger ramps up as Lia works as a double agent against NileCorp in this second book in the dystopian Strangleloom trilogy, in which humanity has moved to virtual reality to flee their deteriorating world, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong.One wrong move will end the world...The nation can't stop talking about Eirale Ward.
Fallen Beauty by Astrid Scholte
Eighteen-year-old Thorelea Winyard has been a prisoner her entire life, forced to paint dead animals pushed into her cell. She dreams of the world outside her tower and everything she's been denied. When one of her subjects comes back to life, Thorelea is thrust into a royal court where she can have anything she desires--aside from her freedom.
Girls Walking with Wolves by Jenna Baner
Arden Hood, blind since birth, is not afraid of witches. Every day Arden walks alone, deep into the woods, to care for her beloved, ailing grandmother, and she's yet to come across a single witch. Arden believes her life may be this small forever--quiet evenings with her father and days spent at her grandmother's bedside--until two encounters alter the course of her life. One day at the market she chances upon the Queen's hunter, who develops an interest in her yet won't say what he's hunting; and that same evening, she's rescued from a wolf attack by a mysterious young woman named Myra, the last witch still living in the woods. Myra is nothing like the witches in the villagers' stories--she is good and kind and soon she becomes the best friend Arden has ever had. The girls hide their friendship, but they cannot hide forever. The hunter was sent to these woods for a reason, and he won't leave until he's captured a witch...
Last Love Story by Katharyn Blair
Ripley Hart didn't plan to break the law. But on her eighteenth birthday, the Administration bans all books. Which means that the story Ripley wrote years ago, about her first love, is contraband. It's also gone viral. Suddenly, everyone is reading her story--and trying to write her next chapter:
Lyceum, a group of vigilante librarians, wants her to fight with them; the Machs, a ruthless faction of the rebellion, want her to kill for them; and President Graves wants her to be his Propaganda Princess. Forced into a fake engagement with the president's son and striking a tenuous truce with the annoyingly attractive leader of the Machs, Ripley takes control of the narrative.
She doesn't know if a love story can save the world, but no matter what--she's going to write her own ending.
Mortal Things by Marie Lu
Set in a world of insatiable immortals, their eternal rivalries, and the humans trapped between them, MORTAL THINGS is a cinematic and sweeping new fantasy from #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marie Lu, perfect for fans of Heartless Hunter and A Darker Shade of Magic.
Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Isaac Blum
A heartrending story of loss, grief, and legacy that asks how much we can ever really know the ones we love--and what it means to love them, and ourselves, anyway.Perfect for fans of Nina LaCour and Adam Silvera.Jonny has always idolized his sister, Carmel.She is the person he relies on for guidance, insight, and pretty much everything else.
The Queen of the Spirit Woods by Sharon Choe
After accidentally becoming the vessel of ten thousand spirits, seventeen-year-old Mirae, a kitchen maid who faked her way into the palace, finds herself caught in a dangerous power struggle between the Queen and the prince and must uncover the palace traitor while struggling to control her new spirit powers.
Revenge of the Final Girl by Andrea Mosqueda
Liliana "Lili" Garza hasn't had a single moment of peace since her best friends were murdered at a graduation. A year later, Lili is barely scraping by. Now that her own high school graduation is fast approaching, reminders of the massacre are all around her, with news stories commemorating the anniversary of the Gatzville graduate murders and a town that refuses to let her forget.
But when one of Lili's classmates is found dead at a party exactly one year after that horrific night--killed by the same injuries that Lili herself had survived--Lili realizes that someone is trying to recreate the past--and this time, they might not let her escape. To stay alive--again--Lili must confront the ghosts of her past to find out who is coming for her, even if it means unearthing the painful memories she has buried deep down inside.
Rising Thunder by Neal Shusterman
Discover Thunderhead's origin-- the fragile moment before the world changes forever and the hidden forces that set the storm in motion--in this long-awaited prequel to the New York Times bestselling and Printz Honor-winning Arc of a Scythe series by Neal Shusterman.
The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth
Beatrice Prior stands on the brink of a decision every person in her world must make: five factions, five futures, five lives. She has a plan, but tragedy strikes and changes everything. She's thrust into the crosshairs of an underground rebellion.
Teen Non-Fiction
Playbook for Justice: James Lawson and the Nonviolent Movement in America by Lesley Younge
In the 1950s, Reverend James Lawson wanted to build a fairer world.After learning about Mohandas Gandhi's successful nonviolent resistance to injustice in India, he knew something similar could work in the United States. He trained other young civil rights activists to become nonviolent "athletes" who refused to play by unfair rules.
Rebellious: The Story of Keith Haring in 12 Pictures by Michael G Long
A riveting biography of Keith Haring that centers his life, politics, and activism around twelve of his most significant paintings.
Stealing Saint Nick: A Legendary Corpse, a Notorious Theft, and the Stories That Shape the World by M T Anderson
M.T. Anderson recounts the life of a humble young man named Nicholas who became one of the world's most influential figures in religion, government, and commerce-whether you believe in him or not.
Water Bears in Space: How Tardigrades Could Help Humans on Earth and Beyond by Connie Goldsmith
Water bears, also called tardigrades, are the toughest creatures around. Since a scientist first spotted them through a microscope in 1773, researchers have learned that water bears have survived every mass extinction on Earth and can tolerate all kinds of extremes, from radiation to low gravity to boiling and freezing temperatures.
Teen Graphic Novel
Don Quixote: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Following the positive response to Dante's Inferno comes a new graphic novel adaptation of the literary classic Don Quixote by legendary Disney animator siblings Paul and Gaëtan Brizzi Don Quixote, first published in 1605, is widely considered to be the greatest Spanish-language novel of all time, and has been published in every major language...
Heaven Lies Beneath by Shazleen Khan
The events set in motion by Zhen's fateful misdialed call continue to unfold against the backdrop of the lush, low-fantasy world of Dalwat Al-Harir; in Kashgar, Zhen has finally embraced his career as a photographer, but his past is swiftly catching up with him.Across the continent, in Salwa, Sam and Zach continue to build a new life as roommates, but their friendship with the heir to the infamous Faris family, Musa, may put all their bonds to the test.Queer romance, ancestral magic, and political intrigue collide with enthralling results in Heaven Lies Beneath!
Fangs and All by Tas Mukanik
Sam and Boots are relationship goals: stupidly cute, super supportive, and so in love. Of course, the natural next step is for Sam to join Boots for a weekend back home. So what if Boots says her family is a little weird and that they'd never expect her to bring a girlfriend home? Sam is sure she'll win them over. Besides, meeting the parents is a big deal, but it's not life or death, right?
Wrong! Because it turns out the Blackwoods aren't just weird, they're monsters--literally.
Blue Summer Haze by Dondon
A baseball diamond, a love triangle, and two catchers with their eyes on the same pitcher bring the heat in this baseball BL perfect for fans of Nagisa Furuya's My Summer of You. Makoto's favorite childhood memories are of playing baseball with his best friend and former teammate Shusuke, the catcher of his baseball team. When Shusuke suddenly moved away, Makoto was left devastated, but he clung to the promise of the two of them someday reuniting for the championship game at Koshien Stadium. Now in high school, Makoto is the ace pitcher of the baseball team, and he and Hokuto, the team's catcher, are an all-star duo. But then Shusuke suddenly transfers back to Makoto's school, and it gets harder and harder for the boys to keep their heads in the game under the scorching heat of the baseball diamond...
Juvenile Collection: Featured New Books
Juvenile Chapter Books & Early Chapter Books
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Fight or Flight by Jeff Kinney
When the going gets tough, what's a wimpy kid to do? Greg Heffley faces his biggest challenge yet as he becomes a target for the school bully. Luckily for Greg, his best friend, Rowley, takes karate, so he feels like he has someone in his corner.
Spy School Goes East by Stuart Gibbs
When the seasoned adult spies of the Hale family mysteriously disappear on a mission to China, Ben Ripley and his fellow spies-in-training head east to discover what happened to them--and find themselves up against a villainous plot that will take them from the skyscrapers of Shanghai to the ancient ruins of the Great Wall to the remote regions of the Gobi desert.
Licorice by Kara LaReau
A feral tabby cat is finally adopted by a loving family at 5 Manderley Road, only to realize that her new home might be haunted by the cat who lived in the house before her. Spine-chilling and heartwarming, funny and charming, Licorice is a purrfect retelling of Daphne du Maurier's Rebecca for young readers, by award winning author Kara LaReau.
Where the Wild Horses Are by Amy Alznauer
A brave girl and a horse no one believes can be tamed: it's a tale as old as time, brought to sizzling new life through Nash's one-of-a-kind voice. Amy Alznauer weaves cowboy bravado, growing pains, and Deaf culture inspired by life in her Deaf-hearing family into a debut middle grade novel that will lasso you tight by the heart.
Dasia (Forever) by Nic Stone
From the author of the Dear Martin series comes a spin-off novel written in prose and letters-in-verse about a thirteen-year-old girl navigating cancer, family challenges, and newfound friendship during an overnight chemo treatment.
Brittle Magic by Kate O'Shaughnessy
Everyone in the Brittle family has a magical talent -- except Shiloh. But she's determined to unlock her own greatness in this charmingly quirky novel about family and forgiveness. But, discovering the truth about herself means digging up secrets.
Juvenile Non-Fiction
A Kids Book about Being Authentic by Amanda Seales
An unapologetic and empowering conversation starter about being yourself. What does it mean to be authentic? To speak your truth? To not shrink yourself to fit into someone else's box? Being authentic means showing up as you--everywhere, every day--without apology. In this book, Amanda Seales invites kids to embrace who they are, speak with confidence, and never let others make them feel small. With honesty, humor, and heart, Amanda shares why being yourself is the most powerful thing you can be.
Adhd!: Understanding You, Your Brain, and How to Thrive in a Neurodiverse World by Rachel Brian
Learn all about ADHD and discover helpful strategies to help play to your strengths--whether or not you have ADHD!--in this fun and empowering illustrated guide. Every brain is different! And understanding how your brain works can help you figure out ways to make your life easier.
Stop Antiblack Racism: 8 Ways to ACT Now by Nadia L Hohn
Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book introduces young readers to what it means to fight antiBlack racism and realistic actions they can take to practice allyship in their own lives.
Oceanic Manta Adventure: Saving the Angels of the Sea by Sy Montgomery
Sibert Medalist, National Book Award Honoree, and New York Times bestselling author Sy Montgomery dives below the surface to study giant manta rays in Ecuador in this final installment in the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.
Paul's Bunion: A Tall Tale Resized by Dawn Quigley
A laugh-out-loud retelling of Paul Bunyan's tall tales from a distinctly Native American perspective--from Dawn Quigley, the author of the award-winning Jojo Makoons series, and fine artist Chief Lady Bird. You've heard those tall tales about that giant lumberjack, Paul Bunyan, his big blue ox named Babe, and his girlfriend, Sally Anne Thunder Anne Whirlwind. How he created the Grand Canyon by dragging his axe, scooped out the hole for Lake Superior, and other feats of incredible strength that supposedly created the American landscape. But you haven't heard the real story, told by the indigenous people who lived in this so-called wilderness. Now you can! Including the true story of how Paul got his last name!
We Really Like Cooking Slop!: The Elephant & Piggie Cookbook by Mo Willems
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Mo Willems and debut cookbook author Cher Willems comes a do-together ELEPHANT & PIGGIE family cookbook with 50 yummy recipes including breakfasts, snacks, soups and stews, mains, and desserts!
Juvenile Graphic Novel
Cat Ninja, 7: The Dog Days by Marcie Colleen
In volume 7 of the hugely popular Cat Ninja series, our hero races to save man's (and cat's!) best robotic friend, Adonis, from the villainous creator who never wanted him to be a Good Boy.
Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time by Dav Pilkey
An all-new adventure from the #1 global bestselling Dog Man phenomenon coming November 3, 2026! In the newest saga, our anti-hero, Grandpa, alters the fabric of time and space. Is his evil the necessary soil for Dog Man and friends to grow and bloom? Can we all step up to be the change? It's the saga of the century -- Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time!
Front Desk: The Graphic Novel by Kelly Yang
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. Number 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. Number 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed. Number 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language? It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year. Will she be able to hold on to her job, help the immigrants and guests, escape Mr. Yao, and go for her dreams? See Mia and her friends brought to life in this graphic novel adaptation with art by Fumio Obata!
Karen's New Year: A Graphic Novel (Baby-Sitters Little Sister #13) by DK Yingst
Another graphic novel in this fun series spin-off of The Baby-sitters Club, adapted by DK Yingst!For New Year's Eve, Karen thinks everyone should make a promise.Hannie is going to stop biting her nails.Kristy promises not to talk to her boyfriend about softball on the phone so much.And Karen makes the most promises of all -- nine!
Juvenile Picture Books
Arlo and the Raven by Lucy Fleming
Arlo lives alone among the clouds on a craggy clifftop. He loves to fly, doing loop-the-loops and skimming the sea with his feathery wing tips. But he longs for a flock, to fit in with the birds who fly all together. One day, Arlo hears an awful clattering, a tip-tap-tapping, right outside his home. Raven has moved in with his collection of found things--shiny and sharp, heavy and stub-your-toe big--and is noisily building a house. Arlo's feelings brew like a storm! But Arlo soon discovers Raven is an understanding friend and that they can make great things together. Soon more friends of a feather are flocking together, and Arlo is finally found. Sweet illustrations bring this fantastical story to life.
Bear Wakes Up by Lisa Chow
When a troop of awfully loud children stomp through the woods outside his home, Bear is woken up before he's done hibernating. And, wow, does the world look different! Bear has never experienced winter before, so he has never seen snow before. He has never seen naked trees before. And he has never seen his food trapped in the river before. It is a total catastrophe! Bear does what anyone does when confronted with a new and shocking situation-he PANICS. But when ignoring the problem doesn't help, Bear begins to find a way to face the incomprehensible. And maybe he'll find a few things to like about his new, snowy and sparkly world.
Beyond Alaska's Window by Patrice Gopo
An endlessly charming picture book about how a Jamaican family living in Alaska keeps its culture alive. While it may be cold and snowy outside their window, for a Jamaican family living in Alaska, it is warm and cozy inside their kitchen. No matter the weather, Mama's Sunday cooking reminds them of Caribbean sunshine. Author Patrice Gopo, a Jamaican American raised in Alaska, guides young readers through the seasons and how one family keeps their culture present in their lives, even when home is very far away. Illustrator Monica Mikai stunningly brings the majestic landscape of Alaska to life. Complete with an author's note, glossary, and recipe, Beyond Alaska's Window celebrates two distinct places and cultures with adoration and wonder.
The Dark Wood of the Golden Birds by Margaret Wise Brown
In 1948, a year after Margaret Wise Brown had enriched the world of children's literature with Goodnight Moon, the love of her life fell gravely ill. Attending her partner's bedside every day, she faced her inconsolable grief in the best way she knew: She wrote a love letter in the form of a children's book. The Dark Wood of the Golden Birds brings us into a hushed and numinous world, illuminated by Brown's signature poetic prose.
Home Builder Hazel by Linda Ashman
Perfect for fans of construction vehicles and visually engaging books on how things work, this rhyming picture book shows how a construction crew leader and her team build homes from the ground up.This delightful companion to Fire Chief Fran will inspire kids ages 4-8 to work together and build their own masterpieces.
I Will Not Eat Latkes by Martha Seif Simpson
A funny, foodie friendship tale for Hanukkah about patience, courage, and trying new things. Potchky will not eat smelly onions or brown potatoes, especially when his friend Nosh mixes them with matza meal, eggs and salt, thank you very much. But Nosh doesn't let Potchky's complaints get in the way of cooking for Hanukkah. Rather, Nosh gently guides Potchky to give new foods a try. This sweet, simple tale celebrates Hanukkah with age-appropriate messages of trying new foods and having patience with our friends. Written with an early reader in mind, the story is told with easy-to-read words and without contractions. The book's backmatter includes the story of Hanukkah, a science experiment to do at home, and, of course, a latke recipe. Perfect for fans of Elephant and Piggie, Green Eggs and Ham, and other simple books of humor, friendship, and growing.
You Are the Boss of This Book by Josh Lieb
In this laugh-out-loud funny picture book, you--yes YOU, reader--are the boss of what happens . . . but choose wisely and don't get tricked! "A kind of Dungeons & Dragons narrative for the eat-your-vegetables set, this ingenious pick-your-path spoof . . . [is] labyrinthine, lively, and entertaining." --Publishers Weekly It's a dark and stormy night when you enter a mysterious castle. Melvin the magician greets you with an all-important question: Would you rather...eat a pizza or hug a tarantula? Think carefully, because Melvin's castle is full of surprises. Time travel? Shape-shifting? Dragons? Only one thing's for sure: the power is in your hands. And so is--wait, is that the tarantula?! NEVER choose the tarantula! This hilarious, interactive story will draw in even the most reluctant readers with its wacky twists and turns, demanding to be reread again and again to explore every fantastical possibility.
Media Collection: Featured New Items
DVD and Blu-ray
The Odyssey
After the Trojan War, Odysseus faces a dangerous voyage back to Ithaca, meeting creatures like the Cyclops Polyphemus, Sirens, and Calypso along the way.
Super Troopers 3
Everyone's favorite cops are back with the third installment of the cult comedy classic from the Broken Lizard crew. When Farva's wildly over-the-top Indian engagement to Thorny's sister spirals into chaos, the Super Troopers must navigate Thorny's schemes to break up the relationship while trying to crack a pernicious new drug ring, all to save the day and maybe the wedding itself.
The End of Oak Street
When a cosmic anomaly shatters suburbia, one family is thrust into a high-stakes, reality-bending adventure where time collapses, chaos moves in next door, and survival depends on sticking together
Mutiny
A group of nine contestants cast adrift in the Pacific Ocean recreate the events of April 1789: the 4,000-mile journey of Captain Bligh, commander of the HMS Bounty.
Runner
A former soldier is thrown into a brutal race against time when a critical medical delivery makes him and his unlikely partner the targets of a ruthless cartel. As the mission spirals into a deadly manhunt, every detour, delay, and bullet pushes them closer to failure. With betrayal closing in from every side, they must survive the chase and deliver their cargo to save the life of a little girl.
Juvenile DVD and Blu-ray
KPop Demon Hunters
Few films have taken the world by storm quite like KPop Demon Hunters, an Academy Award-winning sensation overflowing with dazzling animation, unforgettable characters, and tenaciously catchy songs. At the film's center is the chart-topping girl group HUNTR/X, whose three members (Rumi, Mira, and Zoey) have been busy juggling the pressures of stardom with their secret duty to shield their fans from supernatural forces. When their demon enemies suddenly take the form of a rival boy band, the trio must overcome their deepest self-doubts and use their music to protect humanity. Richly layered with references to Korean culture, both ancient and modern, this generation-bridging phenomenon has inspired millions of fans with its message of friendship and self-acceptance.
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie
After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol's archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. The PAW Patrol pups are thrown into a series of high-stakes, dino-sized rescues bigger than anything they've done before, as they must stop Humdinger before everything on the island goes extinct.
Video Games
Star Wars: Zero Company
Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic Star Wars story set in the twilight of the Clone Wars. Step into the role of Hawks, a former Republic officer leading Zero Company against an emerging threat that could consume the galaxy. Experience cinematic single-player turn-based tactics inspired by the conflict between the Republic and the Separatists. Deploy clones, scoundrels, astromechs and even a Jedi, combining abilities and squad synergies in deep strategic combat.
Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave
Four stories weave into one. The undead armies of Balor run rampant. To restore the world, the Promised One must change the destiny of four Flame Lords. ... Lead your companions and seize victory. ... Comand your units in strategic battles. Develop your characters as you see fit.
Silent Hill: Townfall
Returning to an island town to 'put things right', Simon Ordell descends into a world of tense evasion, explosive confrontations, and mind-bending puzzles that slowly surface the truth of St. Amelia.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword
An Oni Gauntlet-wielding samurai makes a stand in Kyoto against the encroaching Genma menace. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?