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The Holdovers
Starring: Paul Giamatti, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Dominic Sessa A cranky history teacher at a remote prep school is forced to remain on campus over the holidays with a troubled student who has no place to go. R 134 min. (2023) $16M Comedy DVD 16345466 Blu-ray+DVD 16345467
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“Nearly 20 years after Alexander Payne and Paul Giamatti teamed up for Sideways, they’re reunited for the wintry character study, with Giamatti once again turning in masterful work as a hard-tippling misanthrope.” - Chicago Sun-Times
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2 / Box Office Features 4 / Coming Soon 6 / Hot New Releases 7 / Must-Have TV 8 / Hot New Children’s 9 / Documentaries 10 / Here’s What to Watch 11 / Updated Movie Calendar
12 / Top Titles 13 / Hot New Releases 18 / Hot New Children’s & YA 19 / New & Notable 20 / LibraryReads 21 / New York Times Bestsellers 22 / Nonfiction 23 / Playaway 24 / Spanish-Language Playaway
25 / Grammy Award Album of the Year Nominees 26 / Hot New Releases 28 / Disney 29 / Critically Acclaimed 30 / Rock 31 / Country & Folk
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Trolls Band Together
Voices of: Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello Poppy discovers that Branch was a part of a boy band with his brothers: Floyd, John Dory, Spruce, and Clay. But when Floyd is kidnapped, Branch and Poppy embark on a journey to reunite the brothers and rescue Floyd. PG 92 min. (2023) $76M Children’s DVD 16345468 Blu-ray+DVD 16345469 4K+Blu-ray 16444187
$26.24 $29.99 2 Discs $38.99 2 Discs
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“It is sweet without being sugary, colorful, and very charming, with terrific voice talent and a lot of music. It’s the best of the three films…” - RogerEbert.com
What Happens Later
Journey to Bethlehem
The Marsh King’s Daughter
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) $3M Drama
Starring: Antonio Banderas, Milo Manheim, Geno Segers This live-action Christmas musical adventure weaves classic Christmas melodies with humor, faith, and new pop songs in a retelling of the greatest story ever told: the story of Mary and Joseph and the birth of Jesus. PG 99 min. (2023) $6M Action/Adventure
Starring: Daisy Ridley, Garrett Hedlund, Ben Mendelsohn A woman seeks revenge against the man who abducted her mother. R 108 min. (2023) $2M Crime Blu-ray 16344608 $18.74 2 Discs AVAILABLE JANUARY 2
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Silent Night Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Kid Cudi, Catalina Sandino Moreno R 104 min. (2023) Action/Adventure DVD 16427390 Blu-ray+DVD 16428801 COMING SOON
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The Iron Claw Starring: Holt McCallany, Zac Efron, Harris Dickinson UNK 130 min. (2023) Drama DVD 16428802 Blu-ray+DVD 16428803 COMING SOON
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Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom Starring: Jason Momoa, Patrick Wilson, Amber Heard After failing to defeat Aquaman, Black Manta wields the power of the Black Trident to unleash an ancient and malevolent force. Hoping to end the terror, Aquaman forges an unlikely alliance with his brother, Orm. PG13 115 min. (2023) Action/Adventure DVD 16428808 Blu-ray+DVD 16428809 4K+Blu-ray 16428810
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American Fiction Starring: Jeffrey Wright, Tracee Ellis Ross, John Ortiz R 117 min. (2023) Comedy DVD 16428813 Blu-ray+DVD 16428814 COMING SOON
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Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Hugh Grant, Calah Lane Based on the character at the center of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Wonka tells the story of how the world’s greatest inventor, magician, and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today. PG 112 min. (2023) Children’s DVD Blu-ray 4K+Blu-ray
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The Boy and the Heron
Migration
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The Color Purple
Voices of: Luca Padovan, Christian Bale, Dave Bautista PG13 124 min. (2023) Anime
Voices of: Kumail Nanjiani, Elizabeth Banks, Caspar Jennings PG 82 min. (2023) Children’s
Starring: Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks PG13 (2023) Musical
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Starring: Adam Driver, Patrick Dempsey, Shailene Woodley R 130 min. (2023) Biographical
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The Exorcist Believer
Starring: Tobin Bell, Shawnee Smith, Michael Beach R 118 min. $54M Horror
Starring: Leslie Odom Jr., Ellen Burstyn, Ann Dowd R 111 min. $66M Horror
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Five Nights at Freddy’s
Starring: Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Kat Conner Sterling The film follows a troubled security guard as he begins working at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. While spending his first night on the job, he realizes the night shift at Freddy’s won’t be so easy to make it through. PG13 110 min. (2023) $137M Horror NIGHT SHIFT EDITION DVD 16288898 $22.49 Blu-ray+DVD 16288899 $26.24 2 Discs 4K+Blu-ray 16345505
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Mutant Mayhem
Voices of: Kristen Bell, James Marsden, McKenna Grace PG 87 min. $65M Children’s
Voices of: Ayo Edebiri, Rose Byrne, Jackie Chan PG 99 min. $119M Children’s
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A Haunting in Venice
Starring: Jason Statham, 50 Cent, Megan Fox R 103 min. $17M Action/Adventure
Starring: Paul Dano, Pete Davidson, Vincent D’Onofrio R 105 min. $14M Comedy
Starring: Jamie Dornan, Kelly Reilly, Kenneth Branagh PG13 103 min. $42M Mystery
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The hottest bingeable titles / Must-Have Television
Billions Final Season
Harry Wild Season 2
Beyond Paradise Season 1
Starring: Jane Seymour, Rohan Nedd, Kevin Ryan Harry and her young partner in PI work, Fergus, take on cases from missing persons to murders, but when Fergus’s mother turns up, they have a personal mystery to solve: Can he trust her? NR 270 min. (2023) (Ireland) Comedy
Starring: Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton, Zahra Ahmadi DI Humphrey Goodman takes up post in Devon. But with a high crime rate, maybe things will be louder than expected. UNK 343 min. (2023) Drama
DVD 16343289 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
DVD 16405419 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
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“Jane Seymour is such a joy to watch…” - Sydney Morning Herald
The spin-off from the renowned BBC series Death in Paradise!
Special Ops: Lioness Season 1
The Wedding Planners Season 1
Starring: Zoë Saldana, Laysla De Oliveira, Michael Kelly Joe attempts to balance her personal and professional life as the tip of the spear in the CIA’s war on terror as a part of the Lioness Program. NR 352 min. (2023) Drama
Starring: Kimberly-Sue Murray, Madeline Leon, Michael Seater Follow the Clarkson siblings as they endure their own family drama and complicated romantic relationships while they help to plan dream weddings for happy couples-to-be. UNK 358 min. (2022) (Canada) Romance
Starring: Paul Giamatti, Maggie Siff, David Costabile Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades have been both adversaries and allies, but when Axe returns with a score to settle, their game of one-upmanship threatens to topple empires. TVMA 671 min. (2022) Drama DVD 16398280 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
$32.24 4 Discs
“...a satisfying finish that reassembled the key players and even gave them time to take individual bows.” - CNN.com
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DVD 16236661 Blu-ray 16236660 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
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“...has all the makings of a crackling good military spy thriller.” - Chicago Sun-Times
DVD 16331515 AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
$18.74
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Hot New Children’s / Our newest titles for kids Book Buddies Inspire a love of reading and enjoy tales featuring favorite PBS KIDS bookworms. UNK 220 min. (2013)
DVD 16138942 $7.49 AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
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Sunny Bunnies Season 1
Sunny Bunnies are five beaming balls of light that can appear anywhere there is a light source, bringing fun and happiness everywhere they go. UNK 93 min. (2015) DVD
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Sunny Bunnies Season 2
The Grey Wolf tries to catch the Sunny Bunnies, but he often becomes a victim of his own cunning plans and the Bunnies laugh at him good-naturedly. UNK 100 min. (2016) DVD
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A Ramadan to Remember Read-Along Subtitles UNK 12 min. (2024)
DVD 16331511 $29.24 AVAILABLE JANUARY 2
Boonie Cubs 8 The Best Birthday Gift UNK 73 min. (2023) DVD 16359648 $14.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
Kids Safari Volume 1
Join our two young explorers, Luca and Melua, on what promises to be an experience of a lifetime as they venture far off the east coast of Africa to the Seychelles Islands. UNK 42 min. (2019) DVD 16331518 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
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Kids Safari Volume 2
Our two young explorers, Luca and Melua, find excitement, mystery, and plenty of interesting characters while journeying across South Africa. UNK 42 min. (2019) DVD 16331519 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
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Entertaining and informative / Documentaries The Thank You Australia Concert Live 1976
Smoke Sauna Sisterhood Starring: Kadi Kivilo Women share their innermost secrets and experiences inside an Estonian smoke sauna. Cleansing their bodies and baring their souls, they embrace the healing power of sisterhood. NR 89 min. (2024) (Estonian)
Starring: Neil Diamond The culmination of Neal Diamond’s Australia and New Zealand tour in 1976, which marked his comeback to the live stage after a fouryear sabbatical from live performance. UNK 112 min. (1976) DVD 16327655 AVAILABLE JANUARY 19
$12.74
Joan Baez I Am a Noise
Four Daughters
Starring: Olfa Hamrouni The riveting exploration of rebellion, memory, and sisterhood unpacks a complex family history to examine how a Tunisian family’s two eldest daughters were radicalized by Islamic extremists. NR 107 min. (2023) (Arabic) DVD 16395118 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
$14.99
DVD 16395126 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
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Asteroids A New Horizon
A raw and intimate portrait of the legendary folk singer and activist that shifts back and forth through time as it follows Joan on her final tour and delves into her archive. UNK 113 min. (2023)
Starring: Roy Worley Asteroids hold the key for private companies to launch into deep space. This miniseries looks at the science and engineering behind the companies leading that race. UNK 101 min. (2019)
DVD 16359253 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
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Contact your sales rep today! The Battle to Beat Malaria In many parts of the world, malaria remains an everpresent and deadly scourge, but scientists may be on the verge of a breakthrough with a promising new vaccine. UNK 60 min. (2023) DVD 16211484
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America Outdoors with Baratunde Thurston Season 2
Native America Season 2
Starring: Christopher Lowe, Baratunde Thurston Baratunde Thurston explores the country’s diverse landscapes to see how they shape the way we work, play, and interact with the outdoors. UNK 360 min. (2022) DVD
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Smashing stereotypes, the series follows the brilliant engineers, bold politicians, and cutting-edge artists who draw upon Native tradition to build a better 21st century. UNK 240 min. (2023) DVD
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Gran Turismo Starring: David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe PG13 134 min. (2023) $44M Action/Adventure DVD Blu-ray 4K+Blu-ray 2 Discs
16104069 $26.24 16104070 $29.24 16104071 $37.49
The Miracle Club
Starring: Laura Linney, Kathy Bates, Maggie Smith There’s just one dream for the women of Ballygar to taste freedom: to win a pilgrimage to the sacred French town of Lourdes. PG13 91 min. (2023) $2M Comedy DVD Blu-ray
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“This is a story of forgiveness and understanding, two qualities that seem to be scarce these days.”
– Leonard Maltin
Mrs. Sidhu Investigates Series 1 Starring: Craig Parkinson, Gordon Kennedy, Meera Syal NR 363 min. (2023) Comedy DVD 2 Discs
16300954 $29.99
Weird The Al Yankovic Story Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Evan Rachel Wood, Lin-Manuel Miranda TV14 108 min. Comedy DVD 16192814 $14.99 Blu-ray+DVD 16192813 $20.24 2 Discs 4K+Blu-ray 16192812 $27.74 2 Discs 10
Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio Starring: Ewan McGregor, David Bradley, Burn Gorman PG 117 min. (2022) Children’s CRITERION COLLECTION DVD 16290964 $22.49 Blu-ray 16290963 $29.99 4K+Blu-ray 16290962 $37.49 2 Discs
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Little Bird
Starring: Cho Seung Woo, Kim Sung Kyun, Han Hye Jin UNK 720 min. (2023) Drama
Starring: Darla Contois, Ellyn Jade UNK 360 min. Documentary
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The biggest titles hitting the box office / Movie Calendar Broadway hits the big screen in January with the film adaptation of Mean Girls. Romance of all kinds takes over February with What About Love and Lisa Frankenstein. Then March will be a month to take in the next chapter of popular franchises, with Dune: Part Two and Kung Fu Panda 4 slated to open.
January Calendar → Night Swim...........................................1/5 → Anselm.................................................1/5 → The Beekeeper................................. 1/12 → Lights Out......................................... 1/12 → The Book of Clarence....................... 1/12 → Mean Girls......................................... 1/12 → Founders Day.................................... 1/19 → The Underdoggs............................... 1/26
The Beekeeper 1/12
Mean Girls 1/12
Founders Day 1/19
Lisa Frankenstein 2/9
What About Love 2/14
Drive-Away Dolls 2/23
Dune: Part Two 3/1
Kung Fu Panda 4 3/8
Imaginary 3/8
February Calendar → Argylle.................................................. 2/2 → Wise Guys............................................ 2/2 → Lisa Frankenstein................................2/9 → It Ends with Us.....................................2/9 → Bob Marley: One Love...................... 2/14 → What About Love............................... 2/14 → Madame Web.................................... 2/14 → Drive-Away Dolls.............................. 2/23 → Ordinary Angels................................ 2/23
March Calendar → Dune: Part Two....................................3/1 → The Fall Guy.........................................3/1 → Kung Fu Panda 4..................................3/8 → Rayman’s Big Movie.............................3/8 → Imaginary.............................................3/8 → Arthur the King................................. 3/22 → Mickey 17........................................... 3/29 → Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire............................. 3/29
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Upside Down Danielle Steel
Random in Death J. D. Robb
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 A small and easily concealed weapon wreaks havoc, and the killer is just a face in the crowd. AB CD 11 Discs 15915061 $39.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
The Fury Alex Michaelides
The Heiress Rachel Hawkins
Thriller New from the #1 bestselling author of The Silent Patient comes a masterfully paced thriller about a reclusive ex–movie star and her famous friends whose spontaneous trip to a private Greek island is upended by a murder. AB CD 8 Discs 15915032 $39.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 4
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 7 Discs 15914805 $39.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
The Women Kristin Hannah
The Night Island Jayne Ann Krentz
Women’s Fiction A profoundly emotional, richly drawn story with a memorable heroine whose extraordinary idealism and courage under fire define a generation. AB CD 12 Discs 15915083 $44.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
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
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Bestselling Authors / Hot New Releases / Literary Fiction Come and Get It Kiley Reid
The Morningside Tea Obreht
Literary Fiction A novel about the stories we tell—and the stories we refuse to tell—to make sense of where we came from and who we hope we might become. AB CD 11 Discs 16043394 $39.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 19
Literary Fiction AB CD 12 Discs 15937981 $49.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
End of Story A. J. Finn Literary Fiction AB CD 10 Discs 16137384 $47.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
Wandering Stars Tommy Orange
Literary Fiction Extending his constellation of narratives into the past and future, Tommy Orange traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through three generations of a family in a story that is by turns shattering and wondrous. AB CD 9 Discs 16043353 $39.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 27
Fourteen Days Margaret Atwood Literary Fiction AB CD 10 Discs 14944632 $42.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
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After Annie Anna Quindlen Women’s Fiction AB CD 8 Discs 16043344 $39.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 12
The Summer Book Club Susan Mallery Women’s Fiction AB CD 9 Discs 15937193 $42.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
Dead Man’s Hand Brad Taylor Action AB CD 12 Discs 16071929 $47.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
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Hot New Releases / Suspense Front Sight Stephen Hunter AB CD 7 Discs 15996368 $52.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
Lone Wolf Gregg Hurwitz AB CD 10 Discs 15915071 $39.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
The Hunter Tana French AB CD 12 Discs 16118716 $49.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 5
The Truth About the Devlins Lisa Scottoline AB CD 9 Discs 16043363 $39.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 26
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Good Half Gone Tarryn Fisher
Goodbye Girl James Grippando
AB CD 7 Discs 15936392 $36.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 19
AB CD 9 Discs 16071656 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
Only if You’re Lucky Stacy Willingham
The Guest B. A. Paris
AB CD 9 Discs 15915041 $39.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
AB CD 8 Discs 15812005 $39.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
The New Couple in 5B Lisa Unger
The Princess of Las Vegas Chris Bohjalian
AB CD 9 Discs 15937143 $42.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 5
AB CD 9 Discs 16043373 $39.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 19
The Year of the Locust Terry Hayes
Three-Inch Teeth C. J. Box
AB CD 20 Discs 16125363 $94.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
AB CD 10 Discs 16293468 $39.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 27
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Mystery / Hot New Releases Cursed at Dawn Heather Graham When serial killers run rampant across Europe it’s up to Blackbird, the Krewe of Hunters’ international operatives, to stop them. AB CD 7 Discs 16224006 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice Elle Cosimano If Finlay can juggle a jealous exhusband, two precocious kids, her mother’s marital issues, a decomposing loan shark, and find Vero’s missing boyfriend, she might get out of Atlantic City in one piece. AB CD 9 Discs 16354623 $52.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 5
Dream Town Lee Goldberg
Last Night Luanne Rice
A gated dream town for the megarich becomes a murderous nightmare as Detective Eve’s grip on reality and the case is strained to the breaking point. AB CD 7 Discs 16395785 $38.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
There are stories of a twisted romantic past. Of old jealousies and resentments that still cut to the bone. And a history of greed, rage, and revenge that created the perfect storm for murder. AB CD 8 Discs 15306778 $38.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1
The Boy Who Cried Bear Kelley Armstrong
The Ghost Orchid Jonathan Kellerman
Detective Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton, already feel at home in their new town, but a bear sighting and odd occurrences are happening all around them, and when a dead body turns up, they’re not sure what they’re up against. AB CD 9 Discs 16354613 $52.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 20
Psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis confront a baffling, vicious double homicide that leads them to one of the most shocking cases of their careers and learn that that some secrets are best left buried in the past. AB CD 9 Discs 16148271 $44.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
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Hot New Releases / Diva Daisy Goodwin Historical Fiction The story of a woman whose extraordinary talent, unremitting drive, and natural chic made her a legend. But it was only in confronting the heartbreak of losing the man she loved that Maria Callas found her true voice and went on to triumph. AB CD 10 Discs 16354676 $56.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
Anita De Monte Laughs Last Xochitl Gonzalez
A Quantum Love Story Mike Chen Science Fiction
Just as Mariana and Carter figure out their new life in a four-day time loop, everything changes. Because Carter’s memories of the time loop are slowly disappearing. And their only chance at happiness is breaking out of the loop—forever. AB CD 9 Discs 15936723 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
“A journey of scientific and self-discovery...” - Kirkus Reviews The Fox Wife Yangsze Choo
A Jazzman’s Blues Tyler Perry, Echo Brown
Fantasy Some people think foxes are similar to ghosts because we go around collecting qi, but really, we are living creatures, just like you, only usually better looking. AB CD 12 Discs 16123476 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
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Mine J. R. Ward Fantasy Lydia and Daniel are bracing themselves for his inevitable decline, but first, they must go on a rescue mission that will put both their lives in danger. AB CD 9 Discs 15996439 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23 16
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Multicultrual Interest An extraordinary story of two lovers fated to be together but compelled to take different paths in a moving and unforgettable tale of love and family secrets set in Georgia in the 1940s. AB CD 7 Discs 15799345 $52.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
Based on Tyler Perry’s original screenplay and Netflix film of the same name
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Multicultrual Interest Moving back and forth through time and told from the perspectives of two women, this story is a propulsive, witty examination of power, love, and art, daring to ask who gets to be remembered and who is left behind in the rarefied world of the elite. AB CD 11 Discs 16354710 $59.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 5
Order these top titles today / Hot New Releases The Phoenix Crown Kate Quinn, Janie Chang Historical Fiction AB CD 10 Discs 15808626 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
$42.99
Mona of the Manor Armistead Maupin Humor AB CD 8 Discs 16086919 AVAILABLE MARCH 5
$42.99
To Challenge Heaven David Weber, Chris Kennedy Science Fiction AB CD 10 Discs 16354665 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
$56.99
Expiration Dates Rebecca Serle
Women’s Fiction A gripping, emotional, passionate, and heartbreaking novel about what it means to be single, what it means to find love, and ultimately how we define each of them for ourselves. AB CD 6 Discs 16002527 $32.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 19
Harbor Lights James Lee Burke Short Stories (Single Author) AB CD 9 Discs 16325652 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
Maktub Paulo Coelho $63.99
Never Too Late Danielle Steel Women’s Fiction AB CD 8 Discs 16345524 AVAILABLE MARCH 5
Short Stories (Single Author) AB CD 4 Discs 16086643 AVAILABLE MARCH 5
$31.99
Simply the Best Susan Elizabeth Phillips $34.99
Romance AB CD 10 Discs 16087191 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
$47.99
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Hot New Children’s & YA / Children’s Mission Manhattan James Ponti
Breakers of the Code Erin Hunter
Mystery The City Spies head to the Big Apple when a credible threat is made to a young climate activist who is scheduled to speak in front of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly. AB CD 5 Discs 16105055 $52.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
Action Set in the African highlands and told from three different animals’ points of view, this is a perfect adventure for dedicated fans and readers new to the Bravelands world. AB CD 9 Discs 16087029 $42.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
My Weirdtastic School #4 Miss Nichol Is in a Pickle!
Slugfest Gordon Korman
Dan Gutman
Humor A hilarious new story about a group of underdogs who come together when they are forced to attend summer school—for failing PE. 16071636 $42.99 AB CD 9 Discs AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
Adventure Ella Mentry School has been taken over by a prank-palooza! Can the kids outprank their teachers before the week is up? 16086455 $27.99 AB CD 3 Discs AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
Young Adult With a Little Luck Marissa Meyer
Where Sleeping Girls Lie Faridah Abike-Iyimide
Romance After being magically gifted with incredible luck, a boy discovers this gift just may be a curse when it comes to love, in this sweet romantic comedy. AB CD 9 Discs 16354603 $52.99
LGBTQ+ Sade realizes there’s more to Alfred Nobel Academy and its students than she thought. Secrets lurk around every corner and beneath every surface…secrets that rival even her own. AB CD 13 Discs 16354734 $69.99
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All This Twisted Glory Tahereh Mafi
Kindling Traci Chee
Fantasy Alizeh and Cyrus are drawn together over and over with an all-consuming thirst that threatens to destroy them both. AB CD 8 Discs 16086775 $42.99
Social Themes Seven lost soldiers search for the peace they once fought for and the future in which they’re finally daring to believe. AB CD 11 Discs 16087347 $47.99
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Compelling titles patrons will love / New & Notable A Crust to Die For T. C. LoTempio Mystery Food critic and blogger Tiffany Austin investigates a murder at a pizzabaking contest in her Southern home town in this second installment of the Tiffany Austin Food Blogger Mystery. AB CD 7 Discs 16324273 AVAILABLE JANUARY 2
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Anna O Matthew Blake
Burma Sahib Paul Theroux
Suspense A dark, twisty, and shocking mystery about a young woman who commits a double murder while sleepwalking, and then never opens her eyes again. AB CD 12 Discs 16071890 AVAILABLE JANUARY 2
Literary Fiction A riveting new novel exploring one of English literature’s most beloved and controversial figures—George Orwell—and the early years as an officer in colonial Burma that transformed him from Eric Blair, the British Raj policeman, into Orwell the anticolonial writer. AB CD 9 Discs 16087009 $42.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 6
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Fangirl Down Tessa Bailey
Chasing Endless Summer V.C. Andrews Thriller A young girl trapped in a labyrinthine mansion may finally get the family she longs for when her estranged father reappears in her life in this new novel from the world of the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Flowers in the Attic and Landry series. AB CD 10 Discs 16105249 $52.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
Romance This hot man wants to brush her hair, feed her snacks, and take bubble baths together. Is this real life? But Wells is technically Josephine’s boss, and an athlete falling for his fangirl would be ridiculous…right? AB CD 10 Discs 16087180 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 13
The Friendship Club Robyn Carr
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The Missing Witness Allison Brennan
The Storm We Made Vanessa Chan
Suspense After two people close to a case about a notorious human trafficker are killed and a crucial witness is missing, it’s clear to Detective Kara Quinn that anyone who knows too much is in danger, and tracking down the witness becomes a matter of life and death. AB CD 8 Discs 15936667 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
Literary Fiction Told from the perspectives of four unforgettable characters comes a saga about the horrors of war, the fraught relationships between the colonized and their oppressors, and the ambiguity of right and wrong when survival is at stake. AB CD 8 Discs 15996394 $63.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 2
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Romance Four women come together at a tumultuous time in their lives, forging an unbreakable bond that will leave them all forever changed. AB CD 9 Discs 15367529 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
True North Andrew J. Graff Literary Fiction Before the summer draws to a close, the Brechts must learn to face the floodwaters together in order to create a sustainable future for their family, the town, and the pristine river from which it all flows. AB CD 8 Discs 16071455 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
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All Rhodes Lead Here Mariana Zapata
Romance Fiercely protective of his family and distrusting of strangers, gruff and grumpy Rhodes initially keeps little miss sunshine Aurora at a distance. But in time, Aurora breaks down his walls and soon an unbreakable friendship blossoms into a once-in-a-lifetime love. AB CD 16 Discs 16071956 $69.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
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Family Family Laurie Frankel
Literary Fiction Adoptive mom and movie star India Allwood knows what makes a family isn’t blood. And it isn’t love. But when she finds herself beset by scandal (social media, political, and Viking), she learns the hallmark of true family is this: it’s complicated. AB CD 11 Discs 16354698 $59.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 23
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Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect Benjamin Stevenson
Humor On a train full of mystery writers, agents, editors, and fans, one of them is murdered, the remaining authors quickly turn into five detectives. Together, they should know how to solve a crime. Of course, they should also know how to commit one. AB CD 7 Discs 16323134 $36.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
“A tip of the hat to the great Agatha Christie novel…Deviously good fun.” - Nita Prose
Twenty-Seven Minutes Ashley Tate
Mystery Taking place over three days and culminating in a shocking twist that will leave you breathless is a gripping story about what happens when grief becomes unbearable, dark secrets are unearthed, and the horrifying truth is revealed. AB CD 9 Discs 16388497 $59.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
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New Nonfiction / Great new titles in biography, self-help, and more Optimal Daniel Goleman, Cary Cherniss
Reading Genesis Marilynne Robinson
The Furies Elizabeth Flock
Business & Economics Daniel Goleman revolutionized how we think about intelligence. Now, he reveals practical methods for using these inner resources to more readily enter an optimal state of high performance and satisfaction while avoiding burnout. AB CD 8 Discs 16071473 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
Religion & Spirituality A powerful consideration of the profound meanings and promise of God’s enduring covenant with humanity. This magisterial book radiates gratitude for the constancy and benevolence of God’s abiding faith in creation. AB CD 9 Discs 16354633 $52.99 AVAILABLE MARCH 12
Social Science Renowned journalist and author of The Heart Is a Shifting Sea Elizabeth Flock investigates what few dare to confront, or even imagine: the role and necessity of female-led violence in response to systems built against women. AB CD 9 Discs 15814340 AVAILABLE JANUARY 9
/ Self-Help 1000 Words Jami Attenberg This writer’s guide features encouraging essays on creativity, productivity, and writing from acclaimed authors including Roxane Gay, Lauren Groff, Celeste Ng, Meg Wolitzer, and Carmen Maria Machado. AB CD 4 Discs 15996284 $52.99
13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don’t Do Amy Morin A guide for couples looking to develop mental strength together and sustain happier and healthier relationships from preeminent psychotherapist Amy Morin. AB CD 8 Discs 15814293 $42.99
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Build the Life You Want Arthur C. Brooks, Oprah Winfrey Equipped with the tools of emotional self-management and ready to build your four pillars, you can take control of your present and future rather than hoping and waiting for your circumstances to improve. AB CD 5 Discs 16344561 $34.99
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I Did a New Thing Tabitha Brown Tab shares her own stories and those of others, alongside gentle guidance and encouragement to create these incredible changes for yourself and see what good can come from them. AB CD 8 Discs 16071581 $42.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 30
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Murder at a London Finishing School Jessica Ellicott Historical Fiction AB Playaway 16312001 $84.99
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Dark Moon, Shallow Sea David R. Slayton Fantasy AB Playaway 16310966 $74.99
Pink Lemonade Cake Murder Joanne Fluke Mystery AB Playaway 16312003 $84.99
The Discreet Charm of the Big Bad Wolf Alexander McCall Smith Mystery AB Playaway 16311995 $84.99
The Plinko Bounce Martin Clark Suspense AB Playaway 16312004 $84.99
The Predictable Heartbreaks of Imogen Finch Jacqueline Firkins Romance AB Playaway 16310967 $84.99
Leviathan Joshua T. Calvert Science Fiction AB Playaway 16311999 $84.99
Remember Me Mary Balogh Romance AB Playaway 16312005 $84.99
The Frozen Realm Mark Arrows Fantasy AB Playaway 16311991 $84.99
The Temple of My Familiar Alice Walker Multicultural Interest AB Playaway 16310970 $84.99
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Alas de Sangre (The Fourth Wing) Rebecca Yarros Fiction AB Playaway 16388710 $79.99
Emma y las Otras Señoras Del Narco (Emma and Other Narco Women) Anabel Hernández
Apocalipsis (The Stand) Stephen King Fiction AB Playaway 16388602 $94.99
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Diario de Greg: Un Pringao Total (Diary of a Wimpy Kid) Jeff Kinney Children’s AB Playaway 16388643 $64.99
El Ruiseñor (The Nightingale) Kristin Hannah Fiction AB Playaway 16388638 $84.99
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Violeta Isabel Allende Fiction AB Pl ayaway 16388618 $74.99
El Laberinto del Fauno (Pan’s Labyrinth) Cornelia Funke, Guillermo del Toro Young Adult AB Playaway 16388629 $69.99
El Ladrón del Rayo (The Lightning Thief) Rick Riordan Children’s AB Playaway 16388657 $74.99
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Matilda Roald Dahl Children’s AB Playaway 16388607 $69.99
Music
/ Grammy Award Album of the Year Nominees SZA SOS
Boygenius The Record
Sony • R&B Guest Artists: Travis Scott, Don Toliver, Phoebe Bridgers CD 15870059 $11.99 Parental Advisory
Interscope • Pop/Rock CD 15686511 $21.99 Parental Advisory
Nominated for nine awards including Record of the Year
Nominated for six awards including Best Alternative Music Album
Taylor Swift Midnights
Jon Batiste World Music Radio
Republic Records • Pop/Rock Guest Artist: Lana Del Rey CD 15380227 $14.99 Parental Advisory CD 15380226 $14.99 Edited Version
Verve • R&B Guest Artists: Lil Wayne, J.I.D., Native Soul CD 16018666 $15.99
Nominated for six awards including Song of the Year
Nominated for six awards including Record of the Year
Miley Cyrus Endless Summer Vacation
Olivia Rodrigo GUTS
Columbia (USA) • Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Brandi Carlile, Sia CD 15678933 $12.99 Parental Advisory
Geffen Records • Pop/Rock CD 16023859 $14.99 Parental Advisory
Nominated for six awards including Record of the Year
Janelle Monae The Age of Pleasure Atlantic • R&B CD 15953302 $13.99 Parental Advisory
Nominated for two awards including Best Progressive R&B Album
Nominated for six awards including Song of the Year
Lana Del Rey Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd Interscope • Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Father John Misty, Tommy Genesis, Jon Batiste CD 15621559 $14.99 Parental Advisory
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Hot New Releases / Kevin Gates The Ceremony Atlantic Mod Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: B.G, Sexyy Red
Nas Magic 3 Mass Appeal • Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artist: Lil Wayne Magic 3 is the third and final installment in Nas and Hit-Boy’s critically acclaimed series of Magic albums. CD 16327625 $17.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
The Hunger Games The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes The latest album from Kevin Gates is centered on his spiritual growth and personal development through religious ceremony. It also includes the single Yonce Freestyle. CD 16399358 $17.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
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(Various Artists) Geffen • Soundtracks Artists: Olivia Rodrigo, Rachel Zegler Along with Can’t Catch Me Now by Olivia Rodrigo, the soundtrack to the latest Hunger Games film includes performances from Rachel Zegler, Billy Strings, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Ferrell, and more. CD 16391217 $14.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2
Billy Porter Black Mona Lisa
Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry Heaven
Republic Records • R&B Grammy, Tony, and Emmy Award-winning star Billy Porter releases his fifth studio album. Following a digital release in November, this album is now available to order on CD. CD 16444055 $14.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 5
Burning Sounds • Reggae Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry’s final studio album was recorded shortly before his passing in October 2021. His contribution to the furtherance of Jamaican music as producer, arranger, writer, and artist is beyond compare. CD 16374459 $18.99
Dhani Harrison Innerstanding
Brittany Howard What Now
BMG Rights Management (US) LLC Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Mereki, Graham Coxon Dhani Harrison returns with his first new album in six years. Along with the single New Religion, the album features collaborations with Mereki, the Duke Spirit’s Liela Moss, and Blur’s Grahan Coxon. CD 16394695 $14.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 9
ISLAND • Pop/Rock Brittany Howard, lead singer for the four-time Grammy Award-winning group Alabama Shakes, releases a revelatory new solo album. CD 16444059 $11.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2
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Top titles from the music world / Hot New Releases The Killers Rebel Diamonds Island Records • Pop/Rock The Killers present a new greatest hits collection, which features at least one song from each of the band’s seven studio albums. It also includes two new tracks, Your Side of Town and Spirit. CD 16445212 $14.99
KIDZ BOP Kids KIDZ BOP 2024 KIDZ BOP • Children’s KIDZ BOP is taking over with a collection featuring the biggest bops of the year. This release is filled with today’s biggest hits, sung by kids for kids, including Cruel Summer; Cupid; Dance the Night; and Vampire. CD 16386011 $11.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 19
Mansionz Mansionz 2 Island • Pop/Rock Mansionz, the duo of Mike Posner and Blackbear, offer up their second album. Previously available digitally, it can now be enjoyed on CD. It includes the track The Green Spangled Banner. CD 16376201 $11.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
Future Islands People Who Aren’t There Anymore 4AD • Pop/Rock People Who Aren’t There Anymore reflects the transience of a band’s existence: the rare privilege of traveling all over the world contrasting with the sadness of fleeting moments in and out people’s lives. CD 16444053 $17.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
Keyon Harrold Foreverland Concord Music Group, Inc. • Jazz Guest Artists: Common, Robert Glasper Keyon Harrold releases his much-anticipated new album. Blending a unique hybrid of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B, this special curation of original tracks includes Common, Robert Glasper, PJ Morton, and more. CD 16219327 $15.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 19
/ From the Stage Merrily We Roll Along New Broadway Cast Recording
The Time Traveller’s Wife The Musical
(Various Artists) Masterworks Broadway • Soundtracks Artists: Daniel Radcliffe, Jonathan Groff This first ever Broadway revival of this Stephen Sondheim musical stars Daniel Radcliffe as Charley Kringas, Jonathan Groff as Franklin Shepard, and Lindsay Mendez as Mary Flynn. CD 16444068 $20.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 24
(Various Artists) Masterworks Broadway • Soundtracks Based on Audrey Niffenegger’s internationally bestselling novel, this musical is thrillingly brought to life with original songs from Grammy Award winners Joss Stone and Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart. CD 16399302 $20.99
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/ Sign up for the All Things Disney myCARTS for more! Simon Franglen Avatar The Way of Water
Wish Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Hollywood Records Soundtracks Original score composed by Simon Franglen and original music by Canadian singersongwriter the Weeknd. Features new songs including Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength) performed by the Weeknd. CD 15609843 $14.99
(Various Artists) Walt Disney Records Soundtracks Features songs by Grammynominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammywinning producer/songwriter Bejamin Rice. Songs are performed by the cast, including Ariana DeBose, Chris Pine, and Alan Tudyk. CD 16298598 $11.99
Available on CD for the first time
Guardians of The Galaxy Volume 3 Awesome Mix Volume 3 (Various Artists) Hollywood Records Soundtracks The soundtrack from the highly anticipated Marvel film features a mix of classic and contemporary tracks from artists including Radiohead, Flaming Lips, Bruce Springsteen, Heart, and more. CD 15867310 $11.99
Disenchanted Original Soundtrack (Various Artists) Walt Disney Records Soundtracks Artists: James Marsden, Idina Menzel, Maya Rudolph After 15 years, the characters from the film Enchanted return for a second tale. The soundtrack features songs performed by the cast and an original score by Alan Menken. CD 15524662 $12.99
Black Panther Wakanda Forever Music from and Inspired By (Various Artists) Hollywood Records Soundtracks Artists: DBN Gogo, Sino Msolo The soundtrack to one of 2022’s most anticipated films has music fans talking, as it features Rihanna’s first new solo track since 2016, Lift Me Up. CD 15485010 $11.99
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High School Musical The Series Season 3
Zombies 3 Original TV Movie Soundtrack
(Various Artists) Walt Disney Records Soundtracks Artists: Julia Lester, Adrian Lyles, Sofia Wylie Soundtrack album for the third season of the streaming television series. Features Olivia Rodrigo’s final musical performance for the series, titled You Never Know. CD 15285598 $11.99
(Various Artists) Walt Disney Records Soundtracks Artists: Chandler Kinney, Milo Manheim, Matt Cornett The third installment of the popular Disney musical franchise features eight new song and dance numbers. CD 15188201 $12.99
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Sneakerella Original Soundtrack (Various Artists) Walt Disney Records Soundtracks Artists: Chosen Jacobs, Lexi Underwood, Juan Chioran The soundtrack to the Disney+ movie puts a contemporary twist on the classic Cinderella fairy tale with a trendsetting pop/hip-hop musical. CD 15055309 $12.99
Best new releases with top reviews / Critically Acclaimed Albums
Sufjan Stevens Javelin
Róisín Murphy Hit Parade
Armand Hammer We Buy Diabetic Test Strips
Asthmatic Kitty Records • Pop/Rock CD 16159826 $16.99
Ninja Tune • Pop/Rock CD 15962792 $16.99
Fat Possum • Rap/Hip-Hop CD 16137221 $19.99
“…an outstanding record, technically brilliant and emotionally bewitching.”
“5 out of 5…a masterful album…” - The Guardian
“4.5 out of 5…tries to make sense of our world after Covid.”
Victoria Monét Jaguar II
Sofia Kourtesis Madres
Matana Roberts Coin Coin Chapter Five: In the Garden
Lovett Music/RCA • R&B CD 16444066 $15.99
Ninja Tune • Pop/Rock CD 16123475 $17.99
Constellation • Jazz CD 16138929 $16.99
“Monet’s mastery of her craft is undeniable on her debut studio album.” - Rolling Stone
“8.5 out of 10…The Peruvian producer’s debut album is a shimmery collection…” - Pitchfork
“Her jazziest yet, expressive alto-sax and hypnotic spoken words…” - Mojo
Marnie Stern The Comeback Kid
Forest Swords Bolted
CMAT Crazymad, for Me
Joyful Noise Records • Pop/Rock CD 16394537 $17.99
Ninja Tune • Pop/Rock CD 16200499 $16.99
CMATBABY • Pop/Rock CD 16297042 $16.99
“8.1 out of 10…urgent and electrifying…” - Paste
“An impressive, deeply atmospheric return…”
“5 out of 5…one of the albums of the year with just her second effort…” - musicOMH
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Rock / From classic to indie and beyond Steve Miller Band The Joker Live in Concert Capitol • Pop/Rock The Joker Live in Concert features live recordings of all nine songs from The Joker album, including Sugar Babe; Shu Ba Da Du Ma Ma Ma Ma; and the title track. The album was recorded during the band’s tours in the mid-2000s. CD 16356519 $14.99
Ty Segall Three Bells The Smile Wall of Eyes XL Recordings • Pop/Rock The Smile’s new album was recorded between Oxford and Abbey Road Studios. It features string arrangements by the London Contemporary Orchestra. Wall of Eyes is the follow-up to their 2022 debut LP A Light for Attracting Attention. CD 16399299 $17.99
Drag City • Pop/Rock A 15-song cycle that takes a journey to the center of the self. Ty’s been on this kind of trip before, so he’s souped up a vehicle that’s all his own, a sophisticated machine to take listeners there this time. CD 16391216 $18.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
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New Model Army Unbroken
Alkaline Trio Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs
earMUSIC • Pop/Rock The latest album from New Model Army features a diverse collection of tracks that touch on topics ranging from social and political commentary to deeply personal reflections. CD 16394703 $18.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
Rise Records • Pop/Rock After six years, Alkaline Trio is back with a new studio album. Along with the title track, the album includes the tracks Shake with Me; Broken Down in a Time Machine; and Teenage Heart. CD 16394697 $15.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
IDLES TANGK
Chelsea Wolfe She Reaches Out to She Reaches Out to She
Partisan Records • Pop/Rock TANGK is a bona fide pop record in a way we’ve never heard from IDLES before, that is, something for everyone to pass around and share, communal anthems intended for overcoming our grievances. CD 16348763 $16.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 16
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Loma Vista Recordings • Pop/Rock Chelsea Wolfe’s latest album is a rebirth in process. It is a powerfully cathartic statement about cutting ties, as well as an important reminder that everything we do is ultimately connected. CD 16356511 $12.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 9
/ Country & Folk Blackberry Smoke Be Right Here 3 Legged records • Pop/Rock The southern rock band releases their highly anticipated eighth studio album. The first single off the release is Dig a Hole written by the band’s frontman Charlie Starr. CD 16356494 $15.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 16
Corb Lund El Viejo New West Records • Country Recorded in his living room with his band, Corb Lund’s new album is fully acoustic, and dedicated to late Canadian folk music legend Ian Tyson. CD 16339841 $15.99 AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 23
Morgan teams up with Luke Combs, Blake Shelton, Jelly Roll, and Lainey Wilson
Craig Morgan Enlisted Broken Bow Records • Country The six-track release offers new takes on four of his biggest hits along with two new tracks and includes appearances by an all-star group of performers. CD 16394696 $10.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
The Dead South Chains & Stakes
Conner Smith Smoky Mountains
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
Valory • Country Just 23 years old and already a seasoned veteran of Nashville’s elite songwriting community, Conner Smith showcases his authentic storytelling and soulful voice throughout his full-length debut. CD 16369146 $11.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 26
Chatham County Line Hiyo
Wilson Fairchild Statler Made
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. The album pushes the sound of CCL past anywhere it has been before. CD 16374555 $17.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 16
Gaither Music Group • Country Langdon and Wil Reid, sons of Don and Harold Reid, of the legendary Statler Brothers, pay tribute to their roots and honor the legacy of their fathers with heartfelt renditions of hits. CD 16401502 $15.99 AVAILABLE JANUARY 12
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