WEEKLY BUYER’S GUIDE
January 6, 2025
“A qualified thumbs up for this sequel.” - ABC News
Gladiator II
Starring: Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, Connie Nielsen After his home is conquered by the tyrannical emperors who now leads Rome, Lucius is forced to enter the Colosseum and must look to his past to find strength to return the glory of Rome to its people. UNK 147 min. (2024) Action/Adventure DVD 17427191 Blu-ray 17427192 COMING SOON
New Audiobooks p4 | New Music p6
Documentaries
VIDEO Separated
My Name Is Alfred Hitchcock
Starring: Gabriela Cartol Academy Awardwinning filmmaker Errol Morris incisively probes the darkest chapter in recent American history: family separations. UNK 93 min. (2024) Documentary DVD 17507622 $16.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 21
The Cowboy and the Queen
Starring: Queen Elizabeth II, Monty Roberts Renegade horse trainer Monty Roberts finds an unlikely ally in Queen Elizabeth II, who helps him overcome fierce skeptics to spread his nonviolent message globally. UNK 85 min. (2024) Documentary DVD 17507623 $16.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 28
“A tender, sweet and endearing story.” - FilmWeek
Starring: Alistair McGowan, Sean Connery, Alfred Hitchcock A fictional Alfred Hitchcock narrates an explanation of some of the lesserknown cinematic techniques he used in his movies, richly illustrated with clips from his entire career. UNK 120 min. (2024) (United Kingdom) Documentary DVD 17507615 $16.99 Blu-ray 17507616 $25.49 AVAILABLE JANUARY 14
Icons Unearthed Marvel
Camp Coda
Starring: Lou Ferrigno, Clark Gregg, J. Michael Straczynski The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the most successful franchise of all time, and it has changed the way movies are made. How did Marvel pull it off? UNK 352 min. (2023) Documentary Blu-ray 17429028 $50.99 3 Discs AVAILABLE JANUARY 14
Lost Tombs of Notre Dame
After the 2019 fire at Notre Dame, two mysterious sarcophaguses were discovered under the cathedral’s stone floor. Who is buried in them, and what secrets will be revealed? UNK 55 min. (2024) Documentary DVD 17387262 AVAILABLE JANUARY 28
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Can an immersive experience in sign language and Asian family values at the first Asian American Coda camp help these preteens connect with their Deaf parents? UNK 31 min. (2024) Documentary DVD 17503003 $22.09
Decoding the Universe
$29.24
Uncover the amazing discoveries that have transformed our understanding of the universe, from exoplanets to black holes to the subatomic world. UNK 120 min. (2024) S.T.E.A.M. DVD 17292307 $29.24 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4
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Golden Globe Award Nominees VIDEO
The Wild Robot
Voices of: Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O’Hara G 102 min. (2024) $143M Children’s Collector’s Edition DVD 17255886. $24.74 Blu-ray 17255887 $29.99 4K Blu-ray 17292333 $37.49 2 Discs
4 nominations including Best Animated Feature
Challengers
Starring: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist 14A 131 min. (2024) $50M Drama DVD 16733243 $24.74 Blu-ray 16733244 $30.74
4 nominations including Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
The Substance Inside Out 2
Voices of: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman G 96 min. (2024) $653M Children’s DVD 16959384 $29.99 Blu-ray+DVD 16959385 $37.49 2 Discs
2 nominations including Best Animated Feature
Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid A fading celebrity takes a black-market drug: a cell-replicating substance that temporarily creates a younger, better version of herself. UNK 140 min. (2024) $16M Horror DVD 17429031 $26.99 Blu-ray 17429030 $31.49 4K Blu-ray 17429029 $38.24 AVAILABLE JANUARY 21
The Penguin Season 1
Starring: Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz UNK 480 min. (2024) Action/Adventure DVD 17479614 $29.99 3 Discs Blu-ray 17479613 $33.74 3 Discs AVAILABLE MARCH 18
3 nominations including Cristin Milioti for Best Actress in a Limited Series
5 nominations including Demi Moore for Best Actress in Musical or Comedy
Conclave
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Stanley Tucci, John Lithgow Cardinal Lawrence is tasked with leading the selection of a new Pope and finds himself at the center of a conspiracy that could shake the foundations of the Catholic Church. PG 120 min. (2024) Suspense/Thriller DVD 17453689 $24.74 Blu-ray 17453690 $30.74 AVAILABLE JANUARY 7
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6 nominations including Ralph Fiennes for Best Actor in a Drama
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SmartBrowse “Black History Month” for more titles!
Black Stories & Experiences AUDIOBOOK
FICTION The Unexpected Diva Tiffany L. Warren Historical Fiction
Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield, born into slavery and raised by a wealthy Quaker, becomes a renowned singer known as ‘the Black Swan.’ Despite facing racism and danger, she tours America and performs for Queen Victoria. AB CD 12 Discs 17152440 $61.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 7
Isaac’s Song Daniel Black
LGBTQ+ Isaac, shaped by a tough upbringing, begins to embrace his true self in ‘80s Chicago, but the AIDS crisis and Rodney King’s attack shatter his newfound joy. Writing his story leads him back to Arkansas, where a surprising discovery could unravel everything. AB CD 7 Discs 16851248 $47.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 28
The Wind on Her Tongue Anita Kopacz
Historical Fiction Oya, born with storm powers, is sent to study under Marie Laveau in New Orleans. She travels across America, meeting historical figures and confronting racism, colorism, and classism while seeking her identity. AB CD 7 Discs 17242024 $68.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 21
Bring your patrons fiction and nonfiction stories to celebrate Black History Month! NONFICTION Love, Rita Bridgett M. Davis
Biography Bridgett M. Davis honors her late sister, Rita, whose bold life inspired her. This memoir explores sisterhood, the challenges of being a Black woman in America, and the impact of racism, blending joy and heartbreak. AB CD 7 Discs 17153607 $40.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 11
Morningside Aran Shetterly
History This account explores the racial and political tensions of the late ‘70s when five people were killed in Greensboro, North Carolina, during a march by Klansmen and neo-Nazis. The shooters were acquitted, prompting Reverend Nelson Johnson and his allies to seek justice through truth and reconciliation. AB CD 14 Discs 14944299 $76.99
Magically Black and Other Essays Jerald Walker
Essays & Collections Jerald Walker blends personal insight and cultural critique in exploring Black American life, focusing on topics like incarceration and gentrification, while emphasizing resilience in the face of oppression. AB CD 4 Discs 16669081 $35.99
CHILDREN’S & YOUNG ADULT Togetha Keith F. Miller Jr.
Young Adult Jay and Leroy, reunited and hunted by the Bainbridge family, must find crucial evidence to expose their corruption. As old feelings resurface and their secrets threaten their bond, they must decide if they’re willing to sacrifice their happiness for justice. AB CD 10 Discs 17152594 $54.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 7
As You Wish Nashae Jones
Children’s Birdie plans for a perfect eighth grade with a boyfriend and Deve with a girlfriend, but when their friendship falls apart, she makes a wish to the god Anansi. The wish backfires, and Birdie must navigate the consequences and fix the mess she’s created. AB CD 6 Discs 17167063 $68.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 7
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The Queen’s Spade Sarah Raughley
Young Adult In 1862, Sarah Bonetta Forbes seeks revenge against the British Crown for stealing her dignity, targeting Queen Victoria. As she navigates court politics and a forced marriage, she learns that revenge may cost her heart. AB CD 10 Discs 17152758 $54.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 14
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Bestselling Authors AUDIOBOOK
TOP NONFICTION LISTENS Citizen Bill Clinton
Autobiography Clinton’s firsthand account of his postpresidency and major events of the 21st century, including 9/11, the Iraq War, the Haiti earthquake, the Great Recession, January 6 insurrection, and ongoing culture wars. AB CD 20 Discs 16823566 $65.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 14
The Queens of Crime Marie Benedict
Sisters in Science Olivia Campbell
History In the 1930s, Nazi Germany forced Jewish and female scientists like Hedwig Kohn, Lise Meitner, Hertha Sponer, and Hildegard Stücklen to flee. Despite their perilous escapes, they made groundbreaking contributions to physics, inspiring future generations of women in science. AB CD 8 Discs 16849008 $54.99
The Witch of Whispervale R. A. Salvatore
Historical Fiction In 1930, five famous women crime writers, led by Dorothy L. Sayers, form a secret society to solve a real murder in France. As they investigate, the killer targets Sayers, threatening to reveal her dark secret. AB CD 9 Discs 16931880 $52.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 11
Action As the Xoncai invade Corona, resistance forms in Behren and the abbeys, leading to the return of a powerful gemwielding witch. The Xoconai send a brutal hunter, the Coyote, to find her. AB CD 10 Discs 17167218 $83.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18
Cold as Hell Kelley Armstrong
We All Live Here Jojo Moyes
Mystery Haven’s Rock is a hidden sanctuary in the Yukon. Detective Casey Duncan and Sheriff Eric Dalton investigate an assault and find a frozen body during a snowstorm, questioning who they can trust in their seemingly safe town. AB CD 9 Discs 17302895 $68.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18
Romance Lila Kennedy’s chaotic life includes a broken marriage, troubled daughters, a failing house, and an elderly stepfather moving in. When her estranged father reappears after 35 years, she learns valuable lessons about love and family. AB CD 10 Discs 17428994 $58.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 11
Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old Brooke Shields, Rachel Bertsche
Biography Now 59, Brooke challenges aging stereotypes and reclaims power for women in midlife. She shares her journey of confidence and empowerment, using humor and insight to dismantle age-related bias and inspire women to embrace their own stories. AB CD 9 Discs 17229494 $51.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 14
What Happened to the McCrays? Tracey Lange
Women’s Fiction When Kyle’s father has a stroke, he returns to Potsdam, New York, planning to help and then leave again. His wife, Casey, wants him gone, but as Kyle reconnects with the community, he sees the impact of his absence. AB CD 9 Discs 16450681 $75.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 14
Seeing You Samantha Chase
Romance Years after leaving Marcus Calloway, Billie Donovan crosses paths with him again in Sweetbriar Ridge. Old passions resurface, forcing Billie to confront her past choices and decide if she’s ready to trust Marcus with her heart. AB CD 7 Discs 17527918 $90.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 28
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Soundtracks MUSIC
A Complete Unknown Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Moana 2 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Featuring 23 tracks recorded live from the film, this soundtrack includes performances from Timothée Chalamet as Bob Dylan, Edward Norton as Pete Seeger, Monica Barbaro as Joan Baez, and Boyd Holbrook as Johnny Cash. CD 17595257 $27.19 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 28
As with the first film, Moana 2 features plenty of memorable music moments. Now fans can enjoy these songs anytime with the film’s soundtrack. CD 17456692 $16.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 10
Music from the highly anticipated Bob Dylan film
Sounds from the stage and screen Outlander Original Television Score Season 7
Guest Artists: Sinéad O’Connor, Griogair Labhruidh, Catríona Balfe This emotionally rich score includes songs influenced by Scottish folk music and colonial America. Romantic strings, anthemic percussion, delicate flutes, skillful bagpipes, and fiddle rhythms. CD 17460452 $21.24
Mufasa: The Lion King Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Guest Artists: Anika Noni Rose, Tiffany Boone Lin-Manuel Miranda is no stranger to Disney films, having written songs for the hit film Moana. This time he and Dave Metzger create the music for the film that further explores the world of The Lion King. CD 17445336 $16.99
Arcane Soundtrack Season 2
Artists: Ashnikko, Stray Kids Experience the musical marvel that helped tell the story of Arcane’s final season with tracks from Young Miko, Twenty One Pilots, Tom Morello, d4vd, Marcus King, King Princess, and more. CD 17427172 $24.99
Little Piece of You: An Atypical Musical World Premiere Recording
This groundbreaking musical intertwines raw family drama with the dynamic pulse of modern rock and pop. CD 17416529 $27.19
Better Man Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Artist: Robbie Williams Includes songs featured in Better Man rerecorded and arranged especially for the movie. Based on the true story of Robbie Williams’s life, it sees him portrayed as a CGI monkey throughout the film. CD 17544988 $21.24 AVAILABLE JANUARY 17
Golden Globe Award nominee for Best Original Song
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Staff Picks MUSIC
Ben Barnes Where the Light Gets In
Pop/Rock CD 17519173 $20.39 AVAILABLE JANUARY 10
Debut album from the star of Shadow and Bone
Mac Miller Balloonerism
Rap/Hip-Hop Balloonerism is a full-length album that Mac Miller created around the time of the release of Faces in 2014. It is an album that showcases both the breadth of his musical talents and fearlessness as an artist. CD 17544989 $17.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE JANUARY 17
Lost album from the late star gets an official release
They Might Be Giants My Murdered Remains
Olly Alexander Polari
Inhaler Open Wide
Songs from the band’s Dial-ASong service
Years & Years musician releases music under his own name
Irish rock band takes a giant creative leap forward
Pop/Rock CD 17519058 $24.64 AVAILABLE JANUARY 31
Pop/Rock CD 17476804 $31.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 7
Pop/Rock CD 17411161 $19.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 7
Juice WRLD The Party Never Ends
Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: Eminem, Offset The highly anticipated, final Juice WRLD album has arrived. The Party Never Ends as Juice rounds out his legacy with a final gift. The Party Never Ends finds Juice diving down different alleyways of his colorful, complex psyche. CD 17590331 $19.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE JANUARY 31
KIDZ BOP Kids KIDZ BOP 50
Children’s CD 17469972 $14.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 17
Popular music series returns with more family-friendly pop hits
Digital release now available on CD
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Canadian Perspective MUSIC
Alessia Cara Love & Hyperbole
Burton Cummings A Few Good Moments
Rose Cousins Conditions of Love Volume 1
Flute Alors! Scherzi Forastieri
Thomas Polychuck Thomas Polychuck
Basia Bulat Basia’s Palace
Pop/Rock Grammy Award-winning Canadian pop star Alessia Cara releases her fourth studio album. CD 17276338 $19.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 14
Folk Ever the emotional explorer, the acclaimed, Nova Scotia-based folk artist seeks truth, in all its imperfection, in the depths of the most complicated of emotions: love. CD 17364607 $17.84 AVAILABLE MARCH 14
Pop/Rock With his first full-length album in 12 years, Burton Cummings continues to make his mark as a solo artist and remains at the top of his game as an unrivaled singer, songwriter, showman, and recording artist. CD 17360676 $22.09
Classical The Montréal-based ensemble Flûte Alors! takes a journey into the musical world of Renaissance Italy on its new album. CD 17384053 $20.99
Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Derek Sherinian, Simon Phillips Thomas Polychuck teams up with some of the greatest players in the game to deliver his unique piece of art encompassing all the style that he masters on the guitar. CD 17411100 $16.14
Folk The new album from Basia Bulat comes from a place festooned with love and memory, bad wiring; it’s a paradise that comes alive in the wee hours of the night, at a time that’s suited to video games and Leonard Cohen records. CD 17416535 $19.54 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 21
Tate McRae So Close to What
Sam Lynch Outline
Stars Set Yourself on Fire 20th Anniversary Edition
The Weather Station Humanhood
Pop/Rock The third studio album by Tate McRae represents the journey of growing up when the road ahead feels infinite and the destination increasingly elusive. CD 17515201 $15.74 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 21
Pop/Rock The 20th Anniversary Edition of Stars’ legendary album. New liner notes written by album producer Tom McFall. Includes two bonus tracks not widely available on other releases. CD 17326139 $16.99
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Pop/Rock Sam Lynch’s new album is a special collection of songs that features quiet, intimate moments as well as life-affirmingly deep choruses and cathartic fullthroated singing. CD 17416506 $16.99
Pop/Rock The Weather Station’s last album, 2021’s Ignorance, was named album of the year by The New Yorker, UNCUT, and more. Four years later, the follow-up has arrived. CD 17371048 $20.39 AVAILABLE JANUARY 17
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Digital release now available on CD Kendrick Lamar GNX
Rap/Hip-Hop Kendrick Lamar set the music world on fire with the surprise release of his latest album. Following a digital release in November, the album is now available to order on CD. CD 17554111 $19.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE MARCH 1
“An easy contender for the rap album of 2024.” -NME The Substance
Starring: Demi Moore, Margaret Qualley, Dennis Quaid Demi Moore gives a career-best performance as Elisabeth Sparkle, a former A-lister fired from her fitness TV show by studio head Harvey. She is drawn to the Substance. All it takes is one injection and she is reborn as the gorgeous Sue. UNK 140 min. (2024) (United Kingdom) $15M Horror DVD 17429031 $26.99 Blu-ray 17429030 $31.49 4K Blu-ray 17429029 $38.24 AVAILABLE JANUARY 21
“…a chillingly pointed expression of the madness that ensues in pursuit of impossible standards.” - Entertainment Weekly
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