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“Sofia Coppola’s approach to the King is so unexpected and refreshing in Priscilla.” - Wall Street Journal
Priscilla
Starring: Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, Ari Cohen Through Priscilla’s eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis and Priscilla’s long courtship and turbulent marriage, in this deeply felt and ravishingly detailed portrait of love, fantasy, and fame. R 113 min. (2023) Drama DVD 16344605 Blu-ray+DVD 16344606 2 Discs COMING SOON
What Happens Later
Starring: Meg Ryan, David Duchovny Ex-lovers reunite when they both become stranded in an airport overnight. They find themselves drawn together to revisit their past to discuss what could have been and what may happen in the future. R 100 min. (2023) Drama DVD 16317617 $13.49 Blu-ray 16317616 $14.99
“It’s a delight to welcome Meg Ryan back to the silver screen after an extended hiatus.” - Variety
AVAILABLE DECEMBER 19
New Audiobooks p4 New Music p6
Great Save on these educational titles, Video The Courses Sale now through December 31 True Crime Decoding the Evidence
Starring: Raychelle Burks, Elizabeth A. Murray, Richard B. Spence Delve into some of history’s most notorious unsolved crimes with three experts who will guide you through the evidence and shed new light on old mysteries. UNK 240 min. (2022) Educational DVD 15439793 SALE $22.49 $29.99 2 Discs
Norse Mythology
Starring: Jackson Crawford Packed with gods, anti-gods, magical figures, human heroes, and literary devices, these 24 lectures lay bare the reasons for our enduring fascination with Norse myths. UNK 680 min. (2021) Educational DVD 14858765 SALE $43.49 $57.99 4 Discs
The Great Tours Civil War Battlefields
Starring: Caroline E. Janney, Peter S. Carmichael Civil War historians Caroline E. Janney and Peter S. Carmichael invite you to join them on the battlefield for an on-the-ground examination of how the Civil War was fought. UNK 450 min. (2022) Educational DVD 15702209 SALE $32.99 $43.99 3 Discs 2
Dog Training 101
How to Sing
Starring: Jean Donaldson This course delves into dog cognition, behavioral science, husbandry, and more to give viewers a better understanding of, and a stronger relationship with, their best friend. UNK 720 min. (2018) How-To DVD 12591354 4 Discs
SALE $38.24 $50.99
Cooking Better with Science
SALE $48.74 $64.99
Learning Java Programming
Starring: Sean Kahlenberg, Ted Russin Our experts initiate and guide you through the world of leveraging science to cook with greater finesse as you tackle simple and adaptable recipes that anyone can master. UNK 360 min. (2022) Educational DVD 15702205 SALE $22.49 $29.99 2 Discs
Searching for the Historical Jesus
Starring: JeanPierre Isbouts Travel back two millenia to explore the history, context, and character of a humble carpenter who changed the world. UNK 330 min. (2022) Educational DVD 15702208 3 Discs
Starring: Dawn Pierce Learn how to find freedom of movement and flexibility in the vocal mechanism; produce a clear tone; develop resonance; and interpret a text and communicate it in singing. UNK 1080 min. (2020) How-To DVD 13577109 6 Discs
Starring: Paulo Dichone Learn to write computer programs in Java and how programmers use this language to build desktop graphical user interfaces (GUIs) and mobile applications for Android devices. UNK 504 min. (2021) S.T.E.A.M. DVD 14332201 SALE $35.24 $46.99 3 Discs
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SALE $22.49 $29.99
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Brand new titles your patrons are sure to love, curated by our video experts here at Midwest Tape!
Magnum P.I. Final Season
Starring: Amy Hill, Jay Hernandez, Stephen Hill Living on a luxurious estate and working as a security consultant, Magnum uses his military skills to solve cases, while also indulging in his love for vintage cars and the Detroit Tigers. NR 852 min. (2023) Action/Adventure DVD 16346913 $41.24 5 Discs AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
“…still has that same ohana feel, and that’s a significant development.” - TV Fanatic
Staff Video Picks
Gods of Mexico (Spanish)
Native communities in Mexico fight to preserve their cultural identity amid modernization. It is a reminder that it is still possible to live in tune with our essence as human beings. UNK 97 min. (2023) (Mexico) Documentary DVD 16331251 Blu-ray 16331252 AVAILABLE JANUARY 2
$26.24 $29.99
“...the powers of the moving and static image interfuse in this arresting document of Mexico’s ethnogeographic multiplicity.” - Slant Magazine
Suitable Flesh
Starring: Heather Graham, Judah Lewis, Barbara Crampton A psychiatrist becomes obsessed with one of her young patients, who she later discovers is linked to an ancient curse. NR 100 min. (2023) Horror DVD 16343292 $19.49 Blu-ray 16343291 $17.24 AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
When Whales Could Walk
Follow scientists on a global adventure as they follow clues from the fossil record and change what we thought we knew about the evolution of iconic beasts. UNK 60 min. (2024) S.T.E.A.M. DVD 16211485 $22.49 AVAILABLE APRIL 23
Emmy-nominated documentry traces the evolution of birds, crocodiles, elephants, and whales
My Perfect Romance
Starring: Kimberly-Sue Murray, Lauren Holly, Morgan Fairchild When a CEO and tech developer are challenged on live TV to test their new dating service My Perfect Match, the algorithm shows some interesting results. UNK 92 min. (2018) Romance DVD 16331259 $18.74 AVAILABLE JANUARY 2
“...boasts a playfulness that feels ripe for slicing up and serving anew.” - Los Angeles Times
Based on the popular Harlequin novel Fortune’s Perfect Valentine by Stella Bagwell
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Chilling Audiobook Thrillers
Give your patrons a proper fright with these titles!
Here in the Dark Alexis Soloski
As Vivian Parry nears the final act, she finds that the boundaries between theater and the real world are more tenuous and more dangerous than even she could have believed. AB CD 8 Discs 15920273 $49.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5
Five Bad Deeds Caz Frear
The Other Mothers Katherine Faulkner
Are these women really Tash’s friends? Or is there another, more dangerous reason why she has been so quickly accepted into their exclusive world? Who, exactly, is investigating who? AB CD 10 Discs 15951971 $63.99
As she races to discover who’s set on destroying her reputation and her future, Ellen Walsh continues to receive increasingly threatening messages…each one hitting closer to everything she cherishes. AB CD 10 Discs 15814320 $42.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5
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The Vacation House Jane Shemilt
What happened in Greece all those years ago that binds these two women together? And will uncovering the truth destroy everything…or set them free? AB CD 9 Discs 15814370 $42.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 26
A gripping and twisty thriller set on a private island in Maine where secrets piled upon secrets and lies upon lies are all revealed in one fateful weekend. AB CD 9 Discs 15814402 $42.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5
Two Dead Wives Adele Parks
The Weekend Retreat Tara Laskowski
It’s a case that has gripped a nation: A woman with a shocking secret is missing, presumed dead. And her two husbands are suspects in her murder. AB CD 8 Discs 15936694 $42.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 26
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The Engagement Party Darby Kane
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As old tensions are reignited, three couples are pushed to the edge. Will their secrets destroy them, or will they destroy each other first? And who’s been watching them from beyond the vineyard gates? AB CD 7 Discs 15936520 $36.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 26
Bestselling Authors
Staff Audiobook Picks
An Inconvenient Earl Julia London
Romance Emma likes being head of household in her husband’s absence and does her best to keep his family believing he is alive and well. She’s 30 years old and finally having some fun. AB CD 9 Discs 15367359 $42.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 26
Goodbye Girl James Grippando
Suspense A contentious intellectual piracy case leads to an unsolved murder, and Jack Swyteck’s client—a pop music icon—is the accused killer. AB CD 9 Discs 16071656 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
#Crimetime
Jeneva Rose & Drew Pyne Humor Chase and Nadiya are plunged into a world of organized crime, and together, they must uncover the truth and clear their names before they become the next victims. AB CD 3 Discs 15951297 $52.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12
The Night Island Jayne Ann Krentz
The Heiress Rachel Hawkins
Upside Down Danielle Steel
The Wonder of It All Barbara Taylor Bradford
Romance A rocky investigation leads Talia March and Luke Rand to a rustic, remote retreat where they discover none of their high-tech devices work on an island with mysterious disappearances. AB CD 9 Discs 16277812 $39.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
Romance A poignant novel about a mother and daughter who must repair their relationship and find a way to follow their hearts. AB CD 8 Discs 16277803 $34.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 2
Thriller Jules and Cam realize that an inheritance can entail far more than what’s written in a will— and that the bonds of family stretch far beyond the grave. AB CD 6 Discs 15914805 $39.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
Historical Fiction As James fights to return to the man he once was, he needs to find a way to heal his body, soul, and family. AB CD 8 Discs 15697689 $39.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 5
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Country Music New and Folk Keith Urban #1’s Volumes 1 & 2
Riley Green Ain’t My Last Rodeo
Capitol Nashville Country Guest Artists: Eric Church, Carrie Underwood Includes 24 #1 hits from his entire catalog of albums on two CDs. The album spans from Keith’s very first #1 song to his latest and includes duets with Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, and Julia Michaels. CD 16348762 $14.99
BMLG Records Country Riley Green’s new album delivers more of the signature no-gimmick sound fans have come to love. The music and lyrics, both heavily influenced by blue-collar roots and small-town life, exemplify his homage to his experiences, passions, and love of family. CD 16365281 $11.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 15
Corb Lund El Viejo
New West Records Country Recorded in his living room with his band, Corb Lund’s new album is fully acoustic. It is also dedicated to late Canadian folk music legend Ian Tyson. CD 16339841 $15.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 23
Conner Smith Smoky Mountains
Valory Country Just 23 years old and already a seasoned veteran of Nashville’s elite songwriting community, Conner Smith has become one of country’s most anticipated new artists, a talent mixing prime-oflife passion with old-soul perspective. CD 16369146 $11.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
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Chatham County Line Hiyo
Yep Roc Records Folk A coming-out party in a lot of ways for a band that has been a staple of the American folk music scene for over two decades. This pushes the sound of Chatham County Line past anywhere it has been before. CD 16374555 $17.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
Sarah Jarosz Polaroid Lovers
Concord Music Group, Inc. Country Polaroid Lovers is the seventh studio album from fourtime Grammy Award winner Sarah Jarosz. It is a bold, creative statement that sees Jarosz exploring new sonic territory. CD 16219328 $15.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
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Cody Jinks Mercy
Late August Records Country The 12-track album was culled down from 30 songs Jinks recorded in May with his backing band, the Tonedeaf Hippies, at the Sonic Ranch recording enclave in West Texas. CD 16327622 $18.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 2
The Dead South Chains & Stakes
Six Shooter Records Country The Dead South grow more adventurous and assured with each new album. For their fourth album, they have recorded 13 songs full of plot twists, family trees, grudges, insurance scams, bacon, burials, banjo riffs, and more. CD 16356495 $18.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 9
Top upcoming releases patrons are looking for Tom Odell Black Friday
mtheory Pop/Rock CD 16343873 $15.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
Sixth album from the award-winning singer
Music Staff Picks
Kali Uchis Orquideas
Geffen Latin Guest Artists: Rauw Alejandro, Karol G Grammy Award winner Kali Uchis releases her fourth studio album. Marking Uchis’s striking return to Spanish-language music, the project features a superstar lineup with Karol G, Peso Pluma, El Alfa, and JT. CD 16335364 $14.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE JANUARY 12
Traverses multiple Latin music styles
The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Geffen Soundtracks CD 16391217 $14.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2
Features a new track from Olivia Rodrigo
Green Day Saviors
Reprise Records Pop/Rock Amazingly, Saviors represents Green Day’s 14th studio album, yet somehow this enduring power trio remains devoted to the defiant craft that has fueled their career-long destruction of every boundary bestowed on the genre. CD 16368246 $14.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE JANUARY 19
Includes the single The American Dream Is Killing Me
Nas Magic 3
Mass Appeal Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: Lil Wayne CD 16327625 $17.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
The final installment in the rapper’s Magic albums
Andre Rieu & Johann Strauss Orchestra Jewels of Romance
Decca Classical CD 16327633 $31.99
A celebration of timeless romanticism
SleaterKinney Little Rope
Loma Vista Recordings Pop/Rock CD 16310010 $12.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 19
Alternative rock icons return with a delicately layered album
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“...it delivers on the promise of a smart and salient sequel with bolder action, bigger stakes, and deeper resonance for all ages.” - Variety
Ralphie’s Holiday Bundle PAW Patrol The Mighty Movie Voices of: Kristen Bell, James Marsden, McKenna Grace A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into the Mighty Pups. PG 87 min. (2023) $62M Children’s DVD 16162902 $23.24 Blu-ray 16162903 $29.99 AVAILABLE DECEMBER 12
Starring: Darren McGavin, Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon Titles included: A Christmas Story; A Christmas Story Christmas. PG 200 min. Comedy DVD 16399359 $41.99 Limited Edition, 2 Discs
Set is available for a limited time
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