For four decades, Parents’ Choice has shined the spotlight on the best of the best in children’s media. SmartBrowse ‘Parents’ Choice’ for more of this year’s fall winners, as well as their top picks from the spring awards. Adam Booth Well, Well!
Kira Willey Every Voice
Self Produced • Spoken Word Enjoy these vivid original, enlivened interpretations of family-friendly traditional stories found in Appalachia.
Fireflies Records • Children’s Kira Willey’s fifth album of original songs offers empowering, community-minded encouragement for dreamers and future leaders, in heart-pumping tunes packed with catchy, sing-along choruses.
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Hap Palmer Can a Cherry Pie Wave Goodbye?
Gunnar Madsen I Am Your Food G-Spot • Children’s
Guest Artists: Frances England, Justin Roberts Grammy-nominated
Hap-Pal Music, Inc • Children’s Young children learn best by doing, and Hap Palmer’s songs invite active involvement in mastering a wealth of vocabulary. Music, movement, and social interaction come together in a joyous celebration of learning.
songwriter Gunnar Madsen returns with an album of songs all about food. Witty, touching, hummable, and off-the-wall subjects include deli owners, pancake eaters, monsoons of sardines, and more.
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The Disappearing Spoon Sam Kean Blackstone Audio, Inc. The periodic table is a crowning scientific achievement. Follow elements on the table as they play out their parts in human history and the lives of the (frequently) mad scientists who discovered them. Adapted for a middle grade audience. Unabridged • 5 Discs AUDIOBOOK 12047166 $31.99
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The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo Harper Collins Publishers Xiomara feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she learned to let her fists do the talking. But there is plenty she wants to say, and she pours all her frustration and passion into a notebook. Unabridged • 3 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11953113 $29.99
Betty Before X Ilyasah Shabazz, Renee Watson Macmillan Audio In Detroit, 1945, elevenyear-old Betty struggles at home. Church helps to teach her to stand up for her rights. Inspired by Betty’s real life, Ilyasah Shabazz paints an inspiring portrait of a girl overcoming the challenges of selfacceptance and belonging. Unabridged • 4 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11875582 $38.99
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AUDIOBOOKS
Peasprout Chen, Future Legend of Skate and Sword Henry Lien Macmillan Audio Peasprout Chen dreams of becoming a legend of wu liu, the deadly and beautiful art of martial arts figure skating. As the first students from the country of Shin to attend Pearl Academy of Skate and Sword, Peasprout and her brother Cricket have some big skates to fill. Unabridged • 8 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12055951 $58.99
A Child’s Introduction to African American History Jabari Asim Blackstone Audio, Inc. Jabari Asim goes beyond what’s taught in the classroom and tells a fact-filled history of African Americans through politics, activism, sports, entertainment, music, and much more. Unabridged • 2 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11957261 $38.99
Not So Normal Norbert James Patterson, Joey Green Hachette Audio Norbert lives in the United State of Earth, where normal means being the same as everyone else. When he is caught doing a funny impression of their dictator, he is banished to a planet where kids who defy the rules roam free in the Astronuts camp. Unabridged • 5 Discs AUDIOBOOK 12014440 $32.99
Spin Neil Fishman Harper Collins Publishers A witty musical re-imagining of Grimm’s fairy tale, Rumpelstiltskin. The story takes place in a nice little kingdom and ignites when a foolish miller brags that his daughter, Jane, can spin straw into gold. Unabridged • 2 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11982803 $25.99
The Wild Robot Escapes Peter Brown Hachette Audio Shipwrecked on a remote, wild island, Robot Roz learned from the unwelcoming animal inhabitants and adapted to her surroundings, but can she survive the challenges of the civilized world and find her way home to Brightbill and the island? Unabridged • 4 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11829555 $32.99
Winterhouse Ben Guterson
Born to Be Good Michael Fry
Macmillan Audio Orphan Elizabeth Somers’s malevolent aunt and uncle ship her off to the ominous Winterhouse Hotel, owned by the peculiar Norbridge Falls. Elizabeth soon discovers a magical book of puzzles that will unlock a mystery involving Norbridge and his sinister family. Unabridged • 8 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12064119 $58.99
Hachette Audio Victor Spoil hates the Junior Super Academy, but his parents couldn’t be prouder, because supervillains aren’t meant to be nice. But when superheroes and villains, including his parents, start disappearing, only a dedicated do-gooder like Victor can track them down. Unabridged • 3 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11969991 $23.99
Royal Crush Meg Cabot
The Unflushables Ron Bates
Macmillan Audio Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison is turning thirteen. Even better, she’s finally getting the hang of this princess thing. Just in time, too, since her half-sister, Princess Mia Thermopolis, is expected to give birth to twins any day now! Unabridged • 5 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11739176 $41.99
Hachette Audio Without plumbers, Nitro City has been overrun by mutants, and things are about to go nuclear! It’s up to Sully and a league of plumber heroes to save the day, making it safe for all to flush again. It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it! Unabridged • 5 Discs Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 11944327 $32.99
MUSIC Raffi Dog on the Floor Rounder • Children’s One of the beloved voices in children’s music releases a brand new album that includes animal-themed songs, three of them inspired by his own dog Luna. CD 12151832 $18.99
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Randy & Dave Snorkel
Song Wizard Records Children’s Another flock of clever, cheeky, laugh-out-loud funny songs that only come from the minds of Randy and Dave. There is so much going on that listeners want to hear it over and over to discover it all. CD 12164743 $19.99
Brady Rymer & the Little Band That Could Revvin’ Up the Reindeer Bumblin’ Bee Records • Holiday Thirteen original tunes celebrate the loving, festive jumble of the season: caroling harmonies, brass, and bells inflect the band’s rootsy feel-good sound, recalling beloved Christmas standards yet distinctively fresh and new. CD 11962097 $16.99
MUSIC Red Yarn Red Yarn’s Old Barn
Ants Ants Ants Why Why Why?
Red Yarn Productions Children’s Guest Artists: Jazzy Ash With originals, traditional favorites, and a honky-tonk cover song reflecting Red Yarn’s roots in the Texas Hill Country, the album tells of an epic barn dance where all critters are welcome. CD 12101092
Pinwheel Records • Children’s Borrowing from the sonic palettes of the 1970s, Ants Ants Ants offer up sing-along melodies, stacked harmonies, and folk pop guitar tones with family-friendly lyrics and optimistic instrumentation. CD 12136761
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Imagine Create Music Children’s Juno Award-winning artist Jessie Farrell creates a selection of feel-good music for children of all ages, including songs from the TV series Scout and the Gumboot Kids. CD 12079676
Bobby Susser Green Light
Max Recordings • Children’s Pop ditties and comedy gems for little ones and their grown ups by husband and wife duo known for their Beatlesque harmonies and bubblegum pop sensibilities!
Self Produced • Children’s Bobby Susser utilizes a wide variety of music styles and instruments to create songs that can be enjoyed by both children and adults. The lyrics also cover a wide range of topics, including exercise and friendship.
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Joanie Whittaker When the Sun Shines Self Produced • Children’s Big music for little people and families. Funny and poignant stories are presented through skillfully played acoustic guitars, lovely harmonies, trumpets, and more. The lyrics are clever and respectful of the intelligence of kids and adults alike. CD 12195860
Steve Elci and Friends Jump in the Puddles Self Produced • Children’s One of Steve Elci and Friends’ finest works, this album is filled with upbeat and catchy pop songs fused with powerful hooks and melodic melodies that will inspire children day after day. CD 12184392
Andy Z Camp Andyland Andyland Music • Children’s Filled with strikingly crafted pop songs for kids, with stick-in-your-head lyrics and catchy melodies, plus a memorable cast of characters that bring kids into Andy Z’s world. CD 12090557
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Suzi Shelton Hand in Hand
Animal Farm We Are One
Self Produced • Children’s Suzi Shelton delivers an upbeat, eclectic pop family album with a modern edge. It is filled with inspiring and powerful songs about selfesteem as well as whimsical songs about ladybugs and raindrops.
Self Produced • Children’s Grownup music for kids! The eclectic collection of original music for children and families blends a variety of influences, including rock, jazz, folk, salsa, afro-pop, and tin-pan alley.
$19.99
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Rhythm of the Reef Songs from Season One Soundtrack
Varese Sarabande • Children’s Dive into an undersea musical adventure with songs from the first season of the hit PBS Kids series. Songs include Reeftown Rangers; Keep It Clean; and the Splash and Bubbles Theme Song.
Kids Stem Songs
Run Along Home • Children’s Artist Tracy Newman creates a collection of songs that are a joy to sing. The lyrics are clear and full of pictures and the melodies are easy to remember. This music aims to stay with listeners forever.
KidzMusic • Children’s Artists: Dan Crow, Katherine Dines Two-CD and DVD package featuring songs about science that showcase a diverse group of children’s music artists on a wide-ranging assortment of STEM subjects, employing the art of making STEM more fun through music. 2 Discs CD 12133321 $25.99
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Various Artists
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Kendra K Songs for a Healthy Mind and Body Self Produced • Children’s Kendra K takes children on an exciting musical adventure full of learning, activity, movement, health, emotional wellness, and more. These catchy songs will have listeners moving and grooving, all while teaching valuable lessons. CD 12184394
Tracy Newman Shoebox Town
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Splash and Bubbles Splash and Bubbles
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Momandpop Look Closer
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Jessie Farrell Sparkle & Shine
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Steve Weeks Wish You Were Here Self Produced • Children’s The CD, which physically looks and feels like a vintage postcard sent from the road to his fans, is clearly intended to offer gratitude to everyone who has helped him along the way. CD 12047363
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canadian interest MOVIES
A Bramble House Christmas
The Gardener
Starring: Autumn Reeser, David Haydn-Jones, Liam Hughes While settling his father’s estate, Finn Conrad becomes suspicious as to why the man left a nurse 50 thousand dollars. Finn wants to reclaim what he considers his family’s money, going undercover to investigate. When Finn meets Willa, he discovers she’s not a conniving gold digger at all, but a woman in need who put the money to good use. UNK 84 min. (2017) Drama
A documentary directed by Sebastien Chabot about Frank Cabot’s Les Quatre Vents, AKA Cabot Garden, a magnificent private garden in the Charlevoix region near Quebec City. G 84 min. (2016) Documentary DVD 12166062 $25.99
The Complete Season 11 Starring: Amber Marshall, Shaun Johnston, Graham Wardle Amy and Ty find it a challenge to balance their professional schedules with the realities of raising a newborn, especially as Ty’s work pulls him away from home from time to time. Nevertheless, Amy is determined to return to her roots, working her magic with horses others have given up on. UNK 800 min. (2018) Drama
Available October 2
Available October 2 DVD
Heartland
DVD
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12195952 $29.99 (5 Discs)
NEW MUSIC Crystal Shawanda Voodoo Woman
Sara Hahn I Close My Eyes in Order to See Navona Records
True North Records
Classical
Blues With her gritty, soul-drenched, and positively electrifying fifth studio album, Canadian-born, Nashville-based songwriter and musician Crystal Shawanda pinpoints her essence as a blues singer.
Guest Artists: Laura Loewen, Sarah Gieck Accomplished Canadian flutist Sara Hahn demonstrates her exceptional sensitivity for emotional nuance coupled with great virtuosic capability, but most of all, the healing power of music itself. CD 12208680
Fucked Up Dose Your Dreams
Beyond Creation Algorythm Season of Mist Pop/Rock On their long-awaited new album, Beyond Creation takes yet another step forward. Incredibly intricate and subtle guitar and bass work weave through a fierce percussive onslaught in a dizzying display of mastery and instrumental interplay.
Available October 12 CD 12208106
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Merge Records • Pop/Rock The Toronto-based band’s 18-track album contains tracks such as Raise Your Voice Joyce; House of Keys; Joy Stops Time; How to Die Happy; and more.
Available October 5 Parental Advisory, 2 Discs CD 12195849 $20.99
Justin Nozuka Run to Waters Glassnote • Pop/Rock Produced by Chris Bond, Justin Nozuka’s latest album reveals mature, thoughtful lyrics and beguiling melodies. Along with the title track, it includes the songs All I Need; Reverie; and Heavy Stone. CD 12145740
$16.99
video picks of the week
First-rate videos sure to be in high demand.
$2 million box office Papillon
Starring: Charlie Hunnam, Rami Malek, Tommy Flanagan Henri Charriere, a safecracker from the Parisian underworld, is framed for murder and condemned to life in the notorious penal colony on Devil’s Island. Determined to regain his freedom, Papillon forms an unlikely alliance with convicted counterfeiter Louis Dega, who, in exchange for protection, agrees to finance Papillon’s escape. 14A 134 min. (2017) Drama
Nominated for this year’s Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize.
Dark Money
It examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. UNK 98 min. (2018) Documentary
Available October 9
DVD 12167429 $32.99
Mister Rogers It’s You I Like
It pays tribute to the beloved Fred Rogers and the nearly 900 episodes of the landmark children’s television program first seen in 1968 on PBS. In the 60-minute retrospective hosted by awardwinning actor Michael Keaton, enjoy memorable segments including visits with Koko the Gorilla and the iconic trip to the Crayola crayon factory. UNK 60 min. Documentary
Available October 2 DVD
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Big-hearted comedy starring Regina Hall.
Blindspotting
Starring: Daveed Diggs, Rafael Casal, Janina Gavankar Collin must make it through his final three days of probation for a chance at a new beginning. He and his best friend, Miles, work as movers, and when Collin witnesses a police shooting, the two men’s friendship is tested as they grapple with identity and their changed realities in the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood they grew up in. 14A 95 min. (2018) Drama
Available November 20 DVD BLU-RAY
Critically acclaimed PBS miniseries.
Starring: Regina Hall, Haley Lu Richardson, Dylan Gelula Lisa is the last person some would expect to find in a highway-side ‘sports bar with curves,’ but as general manager at Double Whammies, she has come to love the place and its customers. 14A 90 min. (2018) Comedy
Starring: Jessie Buckley, Ben Hardy, Olivia Vinall Tells of a pair of half sisters whose lives end up caught in a grand conspiracy revolving around a mentally ill woman dressed in white. As the story unfolds, murder, love, marriage, and greed stand between the two women and happy lives. Their only hope is the secret the woman in white waits to tell them. UNK 275 min. (2018) Suspense
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Available November 6 DVD
An Interview with God Starring: Brenton Thwaites, Yael Grobglas, David Strathairn An up-and-coming journalist finds his world and faith increasingly challenged when he’s granted the interview of a lifetime, with someone who claims to be God. PG 97 min. (2018) Drama
Available November 6 DVD
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The Woman in White
DVD BLU-RAY
$1 million box office
$4 million box office
Support the Girls
Available December 4
Starring: Mandy Moore, Bradley Whitford, Amandla Stenberg When teens mysteriously develop powerful new abilities, they are declared a threat by the government and detained. Sixteen-yearold Ruby escapes her camp and joins a group of runaway teens seeking safe haven. PG 104 min. (2018) Sci-Fi DVD 12187322 $32.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 12187323 $37.49 (2 Discs) 4K+BLU-RAY 12216055 $38.99 (2 Discs)
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Groundbreaking tribute to television’s longest-running children’s series.
The Darkest Minds
Available October 30
Available November 6 DVD BLU-RAY
$13 million box office
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Award-winning TV series, now available!
Vikings
Season 5, Volume 1
Starring: Gustaf Skarsgard, Katheryn Winnick, Alexander Ludwig Ivar the Boneless asserts his leadership over the Great Heathen Army, while Lagertha reigns as Queen of Kattegat. Iver’s murder of his brother Sigurd sets the stage for vicious battles to come, as Ragnar’s sons plot their next move after avenging their father’s death. UNK 266 min. (2017) Drama DVD 12048438 $41.99 (3 Discs) BLU-RAY 12048437 $41.99 (3 Discs)
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music picks of the week Viral music sensations deliver a second collection featuring their most popular tracks.
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox The Essentials Volume 2 Concord Jazz • Jazz Guest Artists: Nicole Atkins, Kate Davis The tracks featured on this release from Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox have over a combined 110 million views on YouTube. Guest stars include Haley Reinhart, Kate Davis, Casey Abrams, Morgan James, and more.
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Rock legend continues to create on his lastest solo album.
David Crosby Here If You Listen
BMG Rights Management Pop/Rock In his eighth decade, David Crosby is not only surviving, but also thriving personally and creatively. Including this album, he has released four new solo albums since 2014. His last, Sky Trails, won widespread acclaim.
Available October 26 CD 12205393
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Acclaimed producer, musician, and dance icon Nile Rodgers releases a highly anticipated new album.
Joan Jett & the Blackhearts Bad Reputation
Nile Rodgers & Chic It’s About Time
Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Legacy Recordings Soundtracks Guest Artists: The Runaways Joan Jett contributes a brand new single, Fresh Start, to the soundtrack for the documentary that follows her life in music. It also includes Androgynous, her 2015 collaboration with Miley Cyrus and Laura Jane Grace. CD 12211349 $19.99
The hits of Lady Gaga are transformed into soothing lullabies.
Rockabye Baby!
Lullaby Renditions of Lady Gaga Various Artists Rockabye Baby Music Children’s Sometimes there are a million reasons why kids can’t fall asleep. These turned-down Lady Gaga tunes will have little listeners off to dreamland, and parents in applause. CD 12195864 $22.99
Universal Music Pop/Rock The long-awaited album from Nile Rodgers and Chic features an eclectic range of collaborators, including Emeli Sande, Craig David, Stefflon Don, and Roc Nation’s Vic Mensa.
Available October 19 CD 12204619
$18.99
The singer behind the hit Ex’s and Oh’s is back with her second album.
Elle King Shake the Spirit
RCA Nashville Country Kane Brown has quickly become one of country music’s hottest stars. His highly anticipated sophomore album comes with the hit single Lose It as well as the tracks Weekend; Homesick; and Live Forever.
Available November 9 CD 12214281
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RCA Records Pop/Rock Guest Artist: Cameron Neal Three years after the release of her debut album, Grammy nominee Elle King returns with her second album. The first single, Good Thing Gone, was featured on RollingStone.com. CD 12213581
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Dove and Grammy Award winner releases her first new album in four years.
Francesca Battistelli Own It Curb • Religious Francesca Battistelli co-wrote nine of the ten songs found on this release. The Breakup Song, which she penned with David Garcia and MercyMe’s Bart Millard, is the album’s first single and debuted in June.
Available October 26 CD 12211508
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Radiohead’s frontman releases a creative movie score.
Thom Yorke Suspiria
Available October 19
Kane Brown Experiment
$20.99
The soundtrack to the documentary about rock icon Joan Jett.
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One of country’s hottest new stars is back with a brand new album.
$19.99
Music for the Luca Guadagnino Film Score XL Recordings Soundtracks Original score music from Radiohead’s Thom Yorke, including five original songs, soundtracking the forthcoming remake of Dario Argento’s cult classic.
Available October 26 CD 12211501
$21.99
NY Times Bestselling Authors New York Times bestselling author Donna VanLiere delivers another heartwarming, inspirational story for the holidays.
The Christmas Star Donna VanLiere Macmillan Audio Holiday
audiobooks picks of the week The latest Christmas novel in the Amish of Hart County series.
His Promise Shelley Shepard Gray
An Irish Country Cottage Patrick Taylor
Harper Collins Publishers Mystery
Macmillan Audio General
Available October 16
Available October 23
Available October 16 Unabridged • 4 Discs Simultaneous Release AUDIOBOOK 12026093 $32.99
A charming entry in Patrick Taylor’s beloved Irish Country series.
Unabridged • 5 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12144589 $38.99
Susan Mallery proves there’s nowhere better than Happily Inc. to rekindle first love.
Triumphant... - Publishers Weekly
Unabridged • 8 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12018992 $51.99
John Grisham’s most powerful, surprising, and accomplished novel yet.
Not Quite Over You Susan Mallery
The Rain Watcher Tatiana De Rosnay
The Reckoning John Grisham
Harper Collins Publishers Romance
Macmillan Audio General
Random House, Inc. Suspense
Available October 23
Available October 23
Unabridged • 7 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12026094 $51.99
Unabridged • 15 Discs Simultaneous Release AUDIOBOOK 12056559 $59.99
Available October 23 Unabridged • 7 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12125186
$45.99
Former police chief Kevin Kerney returns this time as the prime suspect in a brutal cold-case murder.
Riveting. - Publishers Weekly
Residue Michael McGarrity
Shell Game Sara Paretsky
HighBridge Company Mystery
Harper Collins Publishers Mystery
Available October 16 Unabridged • 10 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK $51.99 12142323
Available October 16 Unabridged • 12 Discs Simultaneous Release Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12145683 $58.99
The thirteenth installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling Dork Diaries series!
Tales From a Not-SoHappy Birthday Rachel Renee Russell Simon & Schuster Audio Humor
Available October 16 Unabridged • 3 Discs • Simultaneous Release AUDIOBOOK 11966747 $19.99
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featured audiobook Sawyer’s smart narrative, along with plenty of biting social commentary, will keep readers turning the pages. - Kirkus Reviews
THE FIRST PURGE
Starring: Y’lan Noel, Lex Scott Davis, Joivan Wade Witness the rise of our country’s twelve hours of annual lawlessness. Welcome to the movement that began as a simple experiment. To push the crime rate below one percent for the rest of the year, the New Founding Fathers of America (NFFA) test a sociological theory that vents aggression for one night in one isolated community. 18A 98 min. (2018) $69M Action
Available October 2
DVD 12168280 $26.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 12168281 $27.74 (2 Discs) 4K+BLU-RAY 12191803 $34.49 (2 Discs)
Little White Lies Jennifer Lynn Barnes Dreamscape Media, LLC Young Adult A girl from the wrong side of the tracks becomes a debutante after moving in with her wealthy grandmother in hopes of figuring out which high-society scion is her father.
Available November 6 Unabridged • 7 Discs Simultaneous Release • Replacements Available AUDIOBOOK 12049731 $41.99
Check out the best familyfriendly titles chosen by the Parents’ Choice Awards as well as our top picks of the week!
Starring: Kodi Smit-McPhee, Natassia Malthe, Leonor Varela An epic adventure set in the last Ice Age, this film tells a fascinating, visually stunning story that shines a light on the origins of man’s best friend. PG 96 min. (2018) $35M Action
Available December 25
DVD 12195910 $26.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 12195911 $33.74