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Kung Fu Panda 4
Voices of: Jack Black, Awkwafina, Viola Davis
After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a sorceress plans to re-summon all the villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm.
PG 94 min. (2024) $166M Children’s
DVD 16621017 $26.24 2 Discs
Blu-ray+DVD 16621018 $32.24 2 Discs
4K+Blu-ray 16621019 $38.99 2 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 28
“…a fun trip down memory lane, hearkening back on the glory that propelled the treasured panda Po, voiced charmingly as ever by Jack Black, into our hearts.”
- Chicago Reader
Bob Marley One Love
Starring: Kingsley Ben-Adir, Lashana Lynch, James Norton
The story of how reggae icon Bob Marley overcame adversity, and the journey behind his revolutionary music.
PG13 106 min. (2024) $97M Drama
DVD 16560158 $25.49
Blu-ray 16560159 $30.74
4K+Blu-ray 16733182 $37.49
AVAILABLE MAY 28
“Lashana Lynch is outstanding as the legendary musician’s talented, principled wife.”
- Minneapolis Star Tribune
Arthur the King
Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Nathalie Emmanuel, Simu Liu
An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an ambitious endurance race.
PG13 (2024) $22M Action/Adventure
DVD 16621006 $22.49
Blu-ray+DVD 16621007 $29.99 2 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 14
“Like Arthur himself, the results are sweet and dignified.”
- IndieWire
May 2024 Media Buyer’s Guide Table of Contents
May 2024 / Midwest Tape / Media Buyer’s Guide / 800.875.2785
Office Features / Hit movies straight from the theater 2 Video Video 2 / Box Office Features 4 / Coming Soon 6 / Hot New Releases 7 / First New Releases 8 / Must-Have TV 10 / Hot New Children’s 11 / Criterion Collection 12 / Documentaries 13 / Hallmark 14 / International Spotlight 15 / Pride Month 16 / Here’s What to Watch 17 / Updated Movie Calendar Audiobooks 18 / Top Titles 19 / Hot New Releases 21 / New & Notable 22 / New York Times Bestsellers 23 / LibraryReads 24 / Playaway 25 / Pride Month Music 26 / Hit Makers 27 / Rock 28 / Hot New Releases 30 / Jazz 31 / Country
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Imaginary
Starring: Dewanda Wise, Tom Payne, Veronica Falcón
A woman returns to her childhood home to discover that the imaginary friend she left behind is very real and angry that she abandoned him.
PG13 104 min. (2024) $28M Horror
DVD 16621008 $22.49
Blu-ray+DVD 16621009 $29.99 2 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 14
Sasquatch Sunset
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Riley Keough, Christophe Zajac-Denek
In the North American wilderness, a family of Sasquatches embarks on an epic, hilarious, and poignant journey over the course of a year. The Zellner Bros. bring you the greatest Bigfoot story ever told.
NR 89 min. (2024) Action/Adventure
DVD 16665661 $18.99
Blu-ray 16659190 $24.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
Ordinary Angels
Starring: Hilary Swank, Alan Ritchson, Nancy Travis
PG 118 min. (2023) $19M Drama
DVD 16290952 $22.49
Blu-ray+DVD 16290953 $29.99 2 Discs
The American Society of Magical Negroes
Starring: Justice Smith, Zachary Barton, Anthony Coons
PG13 104 min. (2024) $2M Comedy
DVD 16621012 $17.24 Collector’s Edition
Blu-ray 16621013 $26.24 Collector’s Edition
AVAILABLE MAY 14
“…a sweeping and engaging continuation that will make you eager for a third installment.”
Dune Part 2
Starring: Timotheé Chalamet, Zendaya, Rebecca Ferguson
The mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen on a warpath of revenge and endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
PG13 165 min. (2024) $265M
Action/Adventure
DVD 16577856 $26.24
Blu-ray 16577855 $29.99
4K+Blu-ray 16577854 $37.49
AVAILABLE MAY 14
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Coming Soon / Preorder these hot titles releasing soon
Civil War
Starring: Nick Offerman, Kirsten Dunst, Jesse Plemons
Dev Patel’s directorial debut is an action-packed ride where he is a man consumed with evening the score with his mother’s killers
A journey across a dystopian future America, following a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach DC before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
R 109 min. (2024) Action/Adventure
DVD 16733193
Blu-ray+DVD 16733194 2 Discs
Challengers
Starring: Zendaya, Josh O’Connor, Mike Faist
Monkey Man
Starring: Dev Patel, Sharlto Copley, Pitobash
An anonymous young man unleashes a campaign of vengeance against the corrupt leaders who murdered his mother and continue to systemically victimize the poor and powerless.
R 113 min. (2024) Action/Adventure
DVD 16733204
Blu-ray 16733205
4K+Blu-ray 16733206 2 Discs
Tashi, a former tennis prodigy and coach, is married to a champion on a losing streak. Her strategy for her husband’s redemption takes a turn when he must face off against his former friend and Tashi’s former boyfriend.
R (2024) Drama
DVD 16733209
Blu-ray+DVD 16733210 2 Discs
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Abigail
Starring: Melissa Barrera, Dan Stevens, Alisha Weir
R (2024) Horror
DVD 16733207
Blu-ray 16733208
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Starring: Henry Cavill, Alan Ritchson, Alex Pettyfer
The British military enlists a small group of highly skilled soldiers to launch an attack against German forces behind enemy lines during World War II.
UNK 120 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16733197
Blu-ray+DVD 16733198 2 Discs
COMING SOON
The First Omen
Starring: Nell Tiger Free, Tawfeek Barhom, Sonia Braga
R 120 min. (2024) Horror
DVD 16733211
Blu-ray+DVD 16733212 2 Discs
COMING SOON
Unsung Hero
Starring: Joel Smallbone, Daisy Betts, Kirrilee Berger
PG 112 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16733195
Blu-ray+DVD 16733196 2 Discs
COMING SOON
Boy Kills World
Starring: Bill Skarsgård, Famke Janssen, Jessica Rothe
R 115 min. (2024) (Germany)
Action/Adventure
DVD 16733191
Blu-ray+DVD 16733192 2 Discs
COMING SOON
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Hot at Midwest Tape / Fresh out of theaters to your library
The Iron Claw
Starring: Holt McCallany, Zac Efron, Harris Dickinson
R 132 min. (2023) $35M Drama
Blu-ray 16428803 $29.99 2 Discs
Mean Girls
Starring: Jon Hamm, Angourie Rice, Jenna Fischer
PG13 112 min. (2024) $72M Comedy
DVD 16498481 $25.49
Blu-ray 16498482 $30.74
4K+Blu-ray 16645302 $35.24
Lisa Frankenstein
Starring: Kathryn Newton, Liza Soberano, Joshua Montes
PG13 101 min. (2024) $10M Horror
COLLECTOR’S EDITION
DVD 16560152 $19.49
Blu-ray 16560153 $26.24
The Beekeeper
Starring: Jason Statham, Bobby Naderi, Emmy Raver-Lampman
R 105 min. (2024) $66M Action/Adventure
DVD 16498486 $23.24
Blu-ray 16498487 $29.99
4K+Blu-ray 16498488 $35.99
Drive-Away Dolls
Starring: Matt Damon, Margaret Qualley, Geraldine Viswanathan
R 84 min. (2024)$5M Action/Adventure
DVD 16560154 $23.24
Blu-ray+DVD 16560155 $29.99 2 Discs
Night Swim
Starring: Wyatt Russell, Kerry Condon, Amelie Hoeferle
PG13 99 min. (2024) $32M Horror
COLLECTOR’S EDITION
DVD 16498489 $23.24
Blu-ray+DVD 16498490 $29.99 2 Discs
Poor Things
Starring: Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef
R 142 min. (2023) $34M Science Fiction
DVD 16428804 $24.74
Blu-ray 16428805 $32.24
The Book of Clarence
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Teyana Taylor, James McAvoy
PG13 129 min. (2024) $6M Comedy
DVD 16498483 $26.24
Blu-ray 16498484 $29.24
Madame Web
Starring: Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor
PG13 116 min. (2024) $44M Action/Adventure
DVD 16560161 $26.24
Blu-ray 16560162 $29.24
4K+Blu-ray 16560163 $37.49 2 Discs
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New releases patrons are sure to love / First New Releases
Land of Bad
Starring: Liam Hemsworth, Russell Crowe, Luke Hemsworth
A US Army special forces unit is ambushed during a mission to retrieve an intellegence asset and their only remaining hope lies with a remote Air Force drone operator.
R 113 min. (2024) Action/Adventure
DVD 16668086 $25.49
AVAILABLE MAY 14
The Bricklayer
Starring: Nina Dobrev, Aaron Eckhart, Tim Blake Nelson
When a rogue insurgent blackmails the CIA by assassinating foreign journalists and framing the government, the agency must lure its most brilliant yet rebellious operative out of retirement.
R 110 min. (2024) Action/Adventure
DVD 16665664 $18.99
Blu-ray 16665665 $20.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
Amelia’s Children
Starring: Brigette Lundy-Paine, Carloto Cotta, Anabela Moreira
Edward searches for his biological family and finds a villa and reunites with his long-lost mother and twin. But their shared past holds a dark secret that will change his understanding of his identity.
NR 91 min. (2023) Horror
DVD 16607837 $26.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
Sentinel
Starring:
Jason R. Moore, Ellie Patrikios, Neil Cole
Years after an alien invasion nearly extinguished the human race, three soldiers who survived on a secret moon base are sent to Earth to liberate the survivors and reclaim Earth at any cost.
TVMA 89 min. (2024) Science Fiction
DVD 16665663 $17.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
Queen Tut
Starring: Ryan Ali, Alexandra Billings, Thom Allison
A young Egyptian man moves to Toronto and becomes part of the LGBTQ2S+ community.
NR 100 min. (2023)
Drama
DVD 16705282 $19.99
AVAILABLE MAY 14
The Fragile King
Starring:
Alex de la Rey, Andrew Buckland, Antoinette Louw
Gerald King has his 15-year-old grandson sent to live with him after the child’s mother dies in a drunken car crash. Both the boy and grandfather are shocked into a new reality.
TV14 90 min. (2023) Drama
DVD 16722600 $24.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
Red Right Hand
Starring: Orlando Bloom, Andie MacDowell, Garret Dillahunt
Cash is trying to live an honest and quiet life but when Big Cat forces him back into her services, he proves capable of anything to protect the town and the only family he has left.
NR 111 min. (2024) Action/Adventure
DVD 16577859 $17.99
Blu-ray 16577860 $20.24
AVAILABLE MAY 28
“MacDowell also reaches these rarified heights, giving her best performances in years.” - RogerEbert.com
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Must-Have Television / The hottest bingeable titles
The Chosen Season 4
Starring: Jordan Walker Ross, Elizabeth Tabish, Nick Shakoour
The enemies of Jesus close in for the kill while His followers struggle to keep up, leaving Him to carry the burden alone.
NR 536 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16713122 $26.24
3 Discs
Blu-ray 16713121 $31.49
3 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 28
ALSO AVAILABLE:
SEASON 1
DVD 14273253 $41.99
3 Discs
SEASON 2
DVD 14593900 $41.99
2 Discs
SEASON 3
DVD 15942284 $39.99
2 Discs
“The acting is superb. Set designs are aesthetically pleasing, with exquisite attention applied to historic detail. ” - Movieguide
Lars Von Trier’s The Kingdom Trilogy (Danish)
Starring: Lars Mikkelsen, Ernst-Hugo Järegård, Ghita Norby
The cult classic tells the story of a hospital built on top of the old bleaching ponds in Copenhagen, where evil has taken root and medical science faces a daily struggle with itself.
UNK 921 min. Horror
Blu-ray 16529264 $90.99
7 Discs
Father Brown Season 11
Starring:
Mark Williams, Sorcha Cusack, John Burton
With a food fayre to die for, a real-life crime at a crime writing festival, and a village rivalry that turns deadly, there’s plenty for the padre and the gang to be busy with.
UNK 444 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16645340 $31.49 3 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 21
Manifest The Complete Series
Starring: Melissa Roxburgh, Josh Dallas, J.R. Ramirez
During a transoceanic journey, Montego Air Flight 828 disappears, presumed lost at sea. Five years later, the plane lands safely, but for those on board, only five hours have passed.
NR 3720 min. Science Fiction
DVD 16722597 $76.49 14 Discs
AVAILABLE JUNE 4
South Park Joining the Panderverse
Voices of: Trey Parker, Matt Stone
The end of Cartman’s familiar life is predicted by his unsettling dreams. As the arrival of AI upends their society, the adults in town struggle with their own personal decisions.
NR 48 min. (2023) Animated
DVD 16733190 $17.24
Blu-ray 16733189 $24.74
AVAILABLE JUNE 11
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Guilt Season 3
Starring: Mark Bonnar, Emun Elliott, Stuart Bowman
Max and Jake return to Edinburgh, forced to deal with their murky past and revealing new secrets that could threaten to derail their plans to live a ‘normal’ life.
UNK 240 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16560170 $26.24 2 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 21
“Guilt’s strength comes from melding farce with noir, great music and bone-dry wit”
- The Times (UK)
Maryland
Starring: Suranne Jones, Eve Best, Stockard Channing
Becca and Rosaline are sisters that have grown apart over the years, but through tragic events, they relearn to love and respect each other again.
UNK 150 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16516954 $22.49
AVAILABLE MAY 28
Alice & Jack
Starring: Andrea Riseborough, Domhnall Gleeson, Aisling Bea
Explore perseverance, passion, and the true sense of partnership over the course of a profound 15-year relationship.
TVMA 270 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16596350 $26.24 2 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 14
“...a beautifully observed family drama, with a meaty mystery to keep it ticking along.”
- The Australian
Mr Bates vs the Post Office
Starring: Toby Jones, Monica Dolan, Julie Hesmondhalgh
One of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British legal history, in which hundreds of innocent workers were wrongfully accused of theft, fraud, and false accounting due to a defective IT system.
UNK 240 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16668676 $26.24 2 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 28
“...gloriously, magnificently spot on about love…I entirely believe in their passion, the fierce, cruel intimacy of their time together.”
- The Times (UK)
“The moments of triumph are so hard-earned that it seems only fair to drench them in swelling strings.”
- The Guardian
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Darwin
UNK (2018)
DVD 16657138 $18.74
AVAILABLE MAY 14
Rubble
DVD 16733186 $11.24
AVAILABLE MAY 14
The Tiger’s Apprentice
Voices of: Henry Golding, Brandon Soo Hoo, Lucy Liu
After the death of his grandmother, Tom Lee, a Chinese-American boy, has to be apprenticed to the talking tiger Mr. Hu and learn ancient magic to become the new guardian of an ancient phoenix.
PG 99 min. (2024)
DVD 16668088 $17.24
AVAILABLE MAY 28
15 Sibling Stories
UNK 213 min.
DVD 16482626 $7.49
AVAILABLE MAY 7
My Adventures with Superman Season 1
TVPG 226 min. (2023)
DVD 16607875 $20.99 2 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 14
UNK 130 min. (2020)
DVD 16711131 $18.74
AVAILABLE MAY 21
Bluey Season 3
Series 3 brings more of the authentic and relatable stories around everyday life that audiences adore. It features fan favorites such as Muffin, Socks, and the Grannies, and introduces some new friends too.
TVY 364 min. (2021)
DVD 16607877 $16.49 2 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 28
ALSO AVAILABLE:
Bluey Season 1
UNK 364 min. (2018)
DVD 15376817 $16.49 2 Discs
Bluey Season 2
UNK 357 min. (2020)
DVD 15376818 $16.49 2 Discs
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The Shell with Shoes On
Voices of: Dean Fleischer-Camp, Jenny Slate, Isabella Rossellini
A cash-strapped documentary maker decides to make his newest documentary about a mollusk shell he finds living in his Airbnb with his friends.
PG 90 min. (2021) Animated
Blu-ray 16780477 $26.24
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Thomas & Friends All Engines Go It All Adds Up
TVY 110 min. (2024)
DVD 16665670 $6.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
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Kosmix Season 1
& Newts Season 1
& Crew Construction Crew to the Rescue!
NR 139 min. (2023)
Celebrating the art of film / Criterion Collection
Anatomy of a Fall (French)
Starring: Sandra Hüller, Swann Arlaud
A woman is suspected of murder after her husband’s death; their half-blind son faces a moral dilemma as the main witness.
R 151 min. (2023) $5M Drama
DVD 16635269 $22.49 2 Discs
Blu-ray 16635268 $29.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
“This whole film has a wizardry to it which you’ll be thinking about for days…”
- Daily Telegraph (UK)
All That Breathes (Hindi)
Starring: Salik Rehman, Mohammad Saud, Nadeem Shehzad
NR 98 min. (2023) Documentary
DVD 16687218 $18.74
Blu-ray 16687217 $22.49
AVAILABLE MAY 28
Peeping Tom
Starring: Carl Boehm, Moira Shearer, Anna Massey
NR 101 min. (1961) Horror
Blu-ray 16635265 $29.99
4K+Blu-ray 16635264 $37.49 2 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 14
A Story of Floating Weeds/ Floating Weeds
Two Films by Yasujiro Ozu (Japanese)
Starring: Ganjiro Nakamura, Machiko Kyo, Ayako Wakao
NR 205 min. Drama
Blu-ray 16635263 $29.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
Girlfight
Starring: Michelle Rodriguez, Paul Calderon, Douglas Santiago
R 111 min. (2000) Drama
Blu-ray 16635262 $29.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
Dogfight
Starring: River Phoenix, Lilli Taylor, E. G. Daily
UNK 93 min. (1991) Drama
Blu-ray 16557197 $29.99
Three Revolutionary Films by Ousmane Sembène (Wolof)
NR 340 min. Drama
DVD 16635267 $59.99 3 Discs
Blu-ray 16635266 $74.99 3 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 21
I Am Cuba (B&W) (Spanish)
Starring: Sergio Corrieri, Salvador Wood, Jose Gallardo
NR 141 min. (1995) Drama
Blu-ray 16557196 $29.99
4K+Blu-ray 16557195 $37.49 2 Discs
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Documentaries / Entertaining and informative
Remembering Gene Wilder
A tribute to Gene Wilder, celebrating his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, illustrated by interviews with a roster of brilliant friends and collaborators.
UNK 92 min. (2024) Biographical
DVD 16622327 $19.99
Blu-ray 16622328 $29.99
AVAILABLE JUNE 11
“...serves as an upbeat tribute…and a worthy reminder of how much he’s missed.”
- Los Angeles Times
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A legendary Village Voice photojournalist recounts the stories behind iconic images taken over the course of a career that became a window into the heyday of alternative print media.
NR 111 min. (2024)
DVD 16705281 $19.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
“...an amusing love letter to a relatively unheralded creative…” - In Review Online
Building the Eiffel Tower
Completed in just over two years for the 1889 World’s Fair, the iron tower ushered in a new age of global construction. How did the engineers do it?
UNK 53 min. (2024)
DVD 16482627 $22.49
AVAILABLE MAY 7
American Experience The Cancer Detectives
The fight against cervical cancer and three people whose works helped slash death rates from the disease by more than 60 percent.
UNK 60 min. (2024)
DVD 16560169 $22.49
AVAILABLE MAY 14
One Hand Don’t Clap
Captures the vibrant story of calypso and soca with the dynamic Grandmaster Lord Kitchener, who made the music a hit in London, and Calypso Rose, the first woman to shine in a male arena.
NR 92 min. (1991)
DVD 16705280 $19.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
The Eichmann Trial (B&W) (German)
Through rarely seen archival footage, The Eichmann Trial documents one of the most shocking trials ever recorded, and the birth of Holocaust awareness and education.
NR 103 min. (2021)
DVD
16705287 $19.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
A Brief History of the Future
Hosted by futurist
Ari Wallach, the series invites viewers on a journey around the world that is filled with discovery and possibility about where we find ourselves today and what could come next.
UNK 360 min. (2024)
DVD 16668675 $26.24 2 Discs
AVAILABLE JUNE 4
Queen of the Deuce
The unbelievable true story of Chelly Wilson, who escaped the Holocaust and built a porn cinema empire in New York City in the 1970s.
NR 75 min. (2024)
DVD
16705268 $19.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
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Betty’s Bad Luck in Love
Starring: Laci J. Mailey, Marco Grazzini
NR 84 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16665666 $14.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
Hallmark 12-Movie Romance Collection
Starring: Shantel VanSanten, Alexa and Carlos PenaVega
NR 988 min. Drama
DVD 16529262 $35.99
4 Discs
Sun, Sand & Romance
Starring: Tricia Helfer, Paul Campbell, Scott Elrod
NR 84 min. (2017) Comedy
DVD 16368133 $14.99
The Wedding Cottage
Starring: Erin Krakow, Brendan Penny
NR 84 min. (2023) Drama
DVD 16460114 $10.49
Spring into romance /
Hallmark 3-Movie Collection
Starring: Arielle Kebbel, Nick Bateman, Rhiannon Fish
NR 253 min. Drama
DVD 16547558 $18.99
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Love in the Great Smoky Mountains/3 Bed, 2 Bath, 1 Ghost
Starring: Julie Gonzalo, Chris McNally, Arielle Kebbel
NR 166 min. Drama
DVD 16659188 $15.99
AVAILABLE MAY 14
A Tail of Love/ Always Amore
Starring: Autumn Reeser, Tyler Hynes, Chris McNally
NR 167 min. (2022) Drama
DVD 15237502 $13.99
A Splash of Love/ High Flying Romance
Starring: Rhiannon Fish, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Jessica Lowndes
NR 168 min. Drama
DVD 15774120 $18.99
Romance in Style/ Road Trip Romance
Starring: Jaicy Elliot, Benjamin Hollingsworth, Natalie Hall
NR 168 min. (2022) Drama
DVD 15689820 $16.99
Hallmark 6-Movie Collection
Starring: Taylor Cole, Kanoa Goo, Holland Roden
NR 504 min. Drama
DVD 16584306 $36.99
2 Discs
Hallmark Travel & Romance
6-Movie Collection
Starring: Rushi Kota, Jake Epstein, Jocelyn Hudon
NR 504 min. Drama
DVD 16529259 $36.99
2 Discs
Wedding Veil
6-Movie Collection
Starring: Lacey Chabert, Alison Sweeney, Autumn Reeser
NR 504 min. Drama
DVD 16529260 $22.99
2 Discs
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International Spotlight / The latest from around the world
Sailor Moon
Sailor Stars
Season 5 (Japanese)
Sailor Moon and the Sailor Guardians are about to face their greatest challenge yet, which is high school! But as the girls take their next big step in life, a mysterious force frees the evil Queen Nehalennia!
TVPG Anime
Blu-ray 16607878 $37.49
6 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 28
My Home Hero
The Complete Season (Japanese)
TVMA 300 min. Anime
Blu-ray 16705258 $54.74
2 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 28
The Taste of Things (French)
Starring: Juliette Binoche, Benoit Magimel
NR 135 min. (2023) Drama
DVD 16665662 $17.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
Noryang
Deadly Sea (Korean)
Starring: Kim Yun-Seok, Baek Yoon-sik, Jung Jae-Young
NR 153 min. (2024)
Action/Adventure
DVD 16722619 $24.99
Blu-ray 16722620 $29.99
AVAILABLE MAY 14
Coup de Chance (French)
Starring: Lou De Laage, Niels Schneider, Melvil Poupaud
PG13 93 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16622906 $24.99
Blu-ray 16622907 $29.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
Creation of the Gods I Kingdom of Storms (Mandarin)
Starring: Kris Phillips, Li Xuejian, Huang Bo
NR 148 min. (2023) $2M
Action/Adventure
DVD 16722621 $18.74
Blu-ray 16722622 $22.49
AVAILABLE MAY 28
Amanda (Italian)
Starring: Benedetta Porcaroli, Giovanna Mezzogiorno, Galatea Bellugi
UNK 95 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16655980 $34.99
Blu-ray 16656481 $39.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
Pandemonium (French)
Starring: Arben Bajraktaraj, Hugo Dillon
UNK 92 min. (2023) Horror
Blu-ray 16668083 $39.99
Limited Edition
AVAILABLE MAY 27
On the Adamant (French)
Starring: Mamadi Barri, Walid Benziane, Sabine Berliere
NR 109 min. (2024) Documentary
DVD 16705286 $19.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
The Killing
The Complete Series (Danish)
Starring: Sofie Grabol, Soren Malling, Troels II Munk
NR 2312 min. Drama
DVD 16705285 $119.99
11 Discs
AVAILABLE MAY 28
The Beauty of Beauties (Mandarin)
Starring: Feng Chang, Ching Chiang, Lei Zhao
TV14 155 min. (1965) Drama
Blu-ray 16560204 $41.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
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Of an Age
Starring: Elias Anton, Thom Green, Hattie Hook
Of an Age is set in the summer of 1999 as a 17-year-old Serbianborn Australian amateur ballroom dancer experiences an unexpected and intense 24-hour romance with a friend’s older brother.
R 99 min. (2023) Drama
Blu-ray 15801326 $25.99
Blue Jean
Starring: Rosy McEwen, Kerrie Hayes, Lucy Halliday
In 1988, a closeted teacher is pushed to the brink when a new student threatens to expose her sexuality.
NR 97 min. (2023)
Drama
DVD 16002525 $26.99
Mutt
Starring: Lio Mehiel, Cole Doman, Mimi Ryder
Within the space of 24 hours, Fena is swept through the extremes of human emotion when people who seemed to disappear when he transitioned are suddenly back in his life.
NR 87 min. (2023) Drama
DVD 16204888 $24.99
Tortu
Starring: David Chappell, Mark Brent, Mark O’Neill
Tortu loses his job, leading to a downward spiral of desperation. He eventually is able to move to France to live with his great uncle, where he crosses paths with a local farmer.
UNK 90 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 16593699 $18.99
Blu-ray 16593700 $25.99
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Every Body
Starring: River Gallo, Alicia Roth Weigel, Sean Saifa Wall
Every Body tells the stories of three intersex individuals who have moved from childhoods marked by shame, secrecy, and non-consensual surgeries to thriving adulthoods.
R 92 min. (2023)
DVD 16131380 $26.99
Eileen
Starring: Thomasin McKenzie, Anne Hathaway, Shea Whigham
A woman’s friendship with a new coworker at the prison facility where she works takes a sinister turn.
R 97 min. (2023) $1M
Drama
DVD 16460115 $13.49
Blu-ray 16553765 $32.99
Silver Haze
Starring: Vicky Knight, Esme Creed-Miles, Charlotte Knight
Fifteen years after she got burnt when the pub where she slept as a child caught fire, Franky seeks revenge because she still hasn’t found any answers.
NR 102 min. (2023)
Suspense/Thriller
DVD 16622902 $24.99
Yes I Am The Ric Weiland Story
Starring:
Zachary Quinto
The life and legacy of Ric Weiland, a brilliant programmer, queer pioneer, and unknown founder of Microsoft who dedicated his life and fortune to philanthropy and activism.
NR 61 min. (2023)
DVD 15949896 $19.99
Gay USA Snapshots of 1970s LGBT Resistance
Celebrating the legacy of activism and social change of the 1970s, this collection of gay protest and parade films is an essential document of a period of revolution and jubilation.
UNK 142 min.
Blu-ray 16530125 $29.99
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Anyone but You
Starring: Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Alexandra Shipp
R 103 min. (2023) $88M Comedy
DVD 16554751 $26.24
Blu-ray 16554750 $29.24
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The Act
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Starring: Patricia Arquette, Joey King, Chloe Sevigny
NR 420 min. (2019) Drama
DVD 16607832 $31.99
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Blu-ray 16607833 $37.99
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Starring: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Abbie Cornish Jack Ryan is promoted to CIA Acting Deputy Director and finds himself on his most dangerous mission yet, appointed with the daunting task of unearthing internal corruption.
NR 337 min. (2023) Action/Adventure
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The biggest titles hitting the box office / Movie Calendar
This year’s summer blockbuster season is shaping up to have something for everyone. If you’re looking for big, action-packed adventures, get ready for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Bad Boys 4. Those who want a little scare in their summer can look forward to The Watchers and A Quiet Place: Day One. There’s plenty of fun for families too, with IF and Despicable Me 4.
May Calendar
→ The Fall Guy 5/3
→ Tarot ................................................. 5/10
→ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 5/10
→ Poolman 5/10
→ The Strangers: Chapter 1 5/17
→ Back to Black .................................... 5/17
→ IF 5/17
→ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga ................. 5/24
→ The Garfield Movie 5/24
June Calendar
→ Ballerina 6/7
→ Bad Boys 4........................................... 6/7
→ The Watchers 6/14
→ Inside Out 2 ...................................... 6/14
→ The Bikeriders 6/21
→ It Ends with Us ..................................6/21
→ A Quiet Place: Day One 6/28
→ June Zero ......................................... 6/28
July Calendar
→ Despicable Me 4 7/3
→ MaXXXine ............................................ 7/5
→ Longlegs 7/12
→ Sing Sing ...........................................7/12
→ Twisters 7/19
→ Deadpool & Wolverine 7/26
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IF 5/17
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 5/24
The Watchers 6/14 The Bikeriders 6/21
A Quiet Place: Day One 6/28
Twisters 7/19 Deadpool & Wolverine 7/26
Despicable Me 4 7/3
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Camino Ghosts
John Grisham Suspense
A giant resort developer is using its political muscle and deep pockets to claim ownership of a deserted island. What the developer doesn’t know is that the island has a remarkable history, and locals believe it is cursed.
AB CD 7 Discs 16330080 $44.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
You Like It Darker
Stephen King Suspense
‘You like it darker? Fine, so do I,’ writes Stephen King in the afterword to this magnificent new collection of 12 stories that delve into the darker part of life—both metaphorical and literal.
AB CD 18 Discs 16444112 $54.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
Mind Games
Nora Roberts
Women’s Fiction
With the gift, or curse, of vision, 12-year-old Thea Fox helps put her parents’ killer in supermax, and over time, she is able to heal and live a healthy life. Until she realizes he has the same ability and hungers for vengeance.
AB CD 12 Discs 16242061 $39.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
One Perfect Couple
Ruth Ware Suspense
Lyla and her boyfriend Nico are chosen to compete on Ever After Island against four other couples for a cash prize. However, their paradise turns perilous when challenges and a storm leave them stranded with limited resources and no communication with the outside world.
AB CD 12 Discs 16325846 $44.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
Summers at the Saint
Mary Kay Andrews
Romance
Follow Traci Eddings, the widowed owner of St. Cecelia hotel, as she faces challenges like staff shortages and financial troubles. Traci aims to revive the hotel’s glory days while her brother-in-law opposes her, and a mysterious past incident resurfaces.
AB CD 12 Discs 16242074 $39.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
Clive Cussler’s The Heist
Clive Cussler, Jack Du Brul Suspense
Double-cross and betrayal are Detective Isaac Bell’s stock-intrade, but this time, the deeper he delves into the puzzle of a master thief and his assassin accomplice, the less he seems to understand.
AB CD 9 Discs 16242101 $44.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
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Tom Clancy Act of Defiance
Tom Clancy, Brian Andrews, Jeffrey Wilson
Suspense
A particularly bright young woman at the Office of Naval Intelligence—Katie Ryan, the youngest daughter of President Jack Ryan—is determined that the Russians are about to launch a super missile submarine, the Belgorod.
AB CD 11 Discs 16242112 $49.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
The Midnight Feast
Lucy Foley Mystery
Welcome to the opening weekend of the Manor, a luxury resort built on top of old secrets in an ancient wood. The founder, the husband, the mystery guest, and the kitchen help all have an agenda. All have a past. But not everyone will survive.
AB CD 8 Discs 16469138 $42.99
AVAILABLE JUNE 18
Paradise Problem
Christina Lauren Romance
Due to a clause in a will that could be an inheritance of 100 million dollars, Liam Westson, the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain, and his freespirited artist ex, Anna, must navigate a fake marriage and keep up appearances.
AB CD 9 Discs 16325572 $63.99
AVAILABLE MAY 14
Red Sky Mourning
Jack Carr
Suspense
With the walls closing in, Navy SEAL sniper James Reece is on a race to dismantle a conspiracy that has forced America to her knees.
AB CD 13 Discs 16325859 $44.99
AVAILABLE JUNE 18
Long Island
Colm Tóibín
Historical Fiction
This is a gorgeous story of a woman alone in a marriage and the deepest bonds she rekindles on her return to the place and people she left behind, to ways of living and loving she thought she’d lost.
AB CD 8 Discs 16325815 $34.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
Southern Man
Greg Iles Mystery
Penn Cage, haunted by loss and a dark secret, is drawn back into the fray when his daughter Annie narrowly survives a mass shooting. With democracy at stake, Penn risks everything to expose the true motives behind White’s campaign before the nation descends into chaos.
AB CD 24 Discs 16461470 $78.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
Lies and Weddings
Kevin Kwan
Humor
A forbidden affair erupts volcanically amid a decadent tropical wedding in this outrageous comedy of manners from the iconic author of Crazy Rich Asians.
AB CD 12 Discs 16242124 $49.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
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Stuart Woods, Brett Battles Action
While in Santa Fe, Stone Barrington aids a woman tracking art thieves, linking her investigation to his mother’s paintings. As they journey from Santa Fe to Los Angeles, old adversaries resurface, forcing Stone to confront past grudges.
AB CD 6 Discs 16298214 $34.99
AVAILABLE JUNE 4
Death Behind Every Door
Heather Graham Mystery
With guests disappearing and a network of killers closing in, Luke and Carly have only each other to rely on—and they’ll have to race to cut off the head of the snake before the blood trail of the past can culminate in a very real and deadly present.
AB CD 9 Discs 16446347 $42.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
The Last Time She Saw Him
Kate White Suspense
A woman is left reeling when her former fiancé appears to take his own life, and she becomes desperate to prove it was actually murder.
AB CD 8 Discs 16460911 $42.99
AVAILABLE MAY 14
Last House
Jessica Shattuck
Historical Fiction
This emotional tour de force digs deeply into questions of inheritance and what we owe each other—and captures to stunning effect the gravity of time, the double edge of progress, and the hubris of empire.
AB CD 9 Discs 16461151 $42.99
AVAILABLE MAY 14
Shelterwood
Lisa Wingate Historical Fiction
Amid times of deep conflict over who owns the land and its riches, Ollie and Val traverse the rugged and beautiful terrain, each leaving behind one life in search of another.
AB CD 12 Discs 16344577 $44.99
AVAILABLE JUNE 4
The Summer Pact
Emily Giffin
Women’s Fiction
Four freshmen from different backgrounds bond in college, facing tragedy before graduation and making a pact to support each other. Ten years later, one is in need, prompting them to revisit their promise and embark on a journey of self-discovery together.
AB CD 11 Discs 16493984 $44.99
AVAILABLE JULY 9
When Among Crows
Veronica Roth Fantasy
Dymitr and Ala must fight against time and the wrath of the Chicago underworld. But Dymitr’s secrets—and his true motives—may be the thing that actually destroys them.
AB CD 4 Discs 16447063 $34.99
AVAILABLE MAY 14
Danielle Steel Romance
Renowned influencer Darcy Gray’s surprise visit to Rome uncovers shocking revelations about her husband. Stranded in Paris due to a global health crisis, she finds solace with a French actress and a mysterious American engineer, discovering potential for new beginnings amidst their shared confinement.
AB CD 8 Discs 16645224 $34.99
AVAILABLE JUNE 25
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I Will Ruin You
Linwood Barclay
Suspense
Compelling titles patrons will love / New & Notable
A teacher’s act of heroism inadvertently makes him the target of a dangerous blackmailer who will stop at nothing to get what he wants.
AB CD 8 Discs 16461252 $42.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
Better Left Unsent
Lia Louis
Romance
Millie, a receptionist, hides her emotions by drafting unsent emails, including a love confession to her ex. A server error sends all her emails, revealing her secrets. Now, Millie must confront the consequences and face her hidden truths.
AB CD 9 Discs 16540114 $63.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
Pitch Dark
Paul Doiron
Mystery
Game Warden Mike Bowditch must chase down a cunning and dangerous fugitive in the North Maine Woods in this nail-biter of a thriller
AB CD 7 Discs 16450505 $45.99
AVAILABLE JUNE 25
The Main Character
Jaclyn Goldis Thriller
Author Ginevra Ex surprises Rory with a lavish trip on the Orient Express, where Rory finds her brother, best friend, and ex-fiancé onboard—all invited by Ginevra. Secrets unravel, and Rory fears for her safety as she tries to uncover Ginevra’s motives.
AB CD 10 Discs 16389579 $63.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
Very Bad Company
Emma Rosenblum
Suspense
At Aurora’s Miami retreat, Caitlin Levy, head of events, faces crisis when a high-level executive disappears, risking the company’s sale. To save Aurora’s future, Caitlin and colleagues must maintain appearances amid speculation.
AB CD 7 Discs 16450513 $49.99
AVAILABLE MAY 14
Ella
Diane Richards
Multicultural Interest
Compelling and rich in historical detail, Ella is a remarkable debut novel that reimagines the turbulent and triumphant early years of Ella Fitzgerald.
AB CD 9 Discs 16461141 $42.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
If Something Happens to Me
Alex Finlay
Suspense
Haunted by his girlfriend Ali’s disappearance, Ryan faces suspicion for five years. Finding Ali’s car with two dead men and a cryptic note, he embarks on a global quest for answers, encountering allies and foes.
AB CD 6 Discs 16447068 $42.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
The Five Year Lie
Sarina Bowen
Suspense
Ariel receives a mysterious text from her supposedly deceased ex-lover, leading her to question everything she thought she knew about his disappearance. Despite finding no one at the meeting spot, Ariel is determined to uncover the truth to protect herself and her son.
AB CD 11 Discs 16461398 $47.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
The Safekeep
Yael van der Wouden
Historical Fiction
An exhilarating, twisted tale of desire, suspicion, and obsession between two women staying in the same house in the Dutch countryside during the summer of 1961—a powerful exploration of the legacy of WWII and the darker parts of our collective past.
AB CD 8 Discs 16325626 $52.99
AVAILABLE MAY 28
When We Were Silent
Fiona McPhillips
Thriller
With a daughter and career to protect, the last thing Louise wants is for Highfield Manor to be back in her life. But to finally free herself, she has to confront her past, go to battle once more, and discover, for once and for all, what really happened at Highfield.
AB CD 9 Discs 16450568 $52.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
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After Annie
Anna Quindlen
Women’s Fiction
AB CD 7 Discs 16043344 $39.99
The Exchange
John Grisham
Suspense
AB CD 8 Discs 15813220 $44.99
Never Too Late
Danielle Steel
Romance
AB CD 6 Discs 16345524 $34.99
The Hunter
Tana French
Suspense
AB CD 14 Discs 16118716 $49.99
Three-Inch Teeth
C. J. Box
Suspense
AB CD 8 Discs 16293468 $39.99
The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory
Tim Alberta Political Science
AB CD 15 Discs 15809022 $58.99
Endgame
Omid Scobie History
AB CD 12 Discs 15796240 $47.99
Ghosts of Honolulu
Mark Harmon, Leon Carroll History
AB CD 7 Discs 16367778 $36.99
The House of Hidden Meanings
RuPaul
Biography
AB CD 6 Discs 16137327 $31.99
The Showman
Simon Shuster Political Science
AB CD 12 Discs 16071736 $47.99
A Horse Named Sky
Rosanne Parry
Children’s
AB CD 4 Discs 15795370 $27.99
Coyote Lost and Found
Dan Gemeinhart
Children’s
AB CD 6 Discs 16354538 $42.99
Finally Heard
Kelly Yang
Children’s
AB CD 6 Discs 16105095 $52.99
Once There Was
Kiyash Monsef
Children’s
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Marissa Meyer
Young Adult
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The Light Eaters
Zoë Schlanger
S.T.E.A.M.
Award-winning Atlantic staff writer Zoë Schlanger delivers a groundbreaking work of popular science that probes the hidden world of the plant kingdom and reveals the astonishing capabilities of the green life all around us.
AB CD 8 Discs 16460830 $42.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
We need plants to survive. But what do they need us for—if at all?
The Ministry of Time
Kaliane Bradley
Romance
A civil servant joins a time travel project and becomes a bridge between the present and 1847, assisting Commander Graham Gore. They develop a deep relationship as they navigate the challenges of their situation. When the true purpose of the project is revealed, the civil servant must confront her feelings and the consequences of her actions, grappling with the idea of changing the future.
AB CD 8 Discs 16357229 $63.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
What does it mean to defy history, when history is living in your house?
The Return of Ellie Black
Emiko Jean
Suspense
Detective Chelsey Calhoun’s life is turned upside down when she gets the call that Ellie Black, a girl who disappeared years earlier, has resurfaced in the woods of Washington state—but Ellie’s reappearance leaves Chelsey with more questions than answers.
AB CD 8 Discs 16357203 $52.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
“...a page-turning suspense novel, a shrewd character study, and a captivating mystery, all at the same time.” -Stephen King
When Among Crows
Veronica Roth
Fantasy
Dymitr, a monster hunter, seeks the witch Baba Jaga and teams up with Ala, a zmora cursed with a fear-eating ability. They face the dangers of the Chicago underworld together, but Dymitr’s hidden motives jeopardize their mission and their lives.
AB CD 4 Discs 16447063 $34.99
AVAILABLE MAY 14
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Charles Montgomery
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Alejandro Delmás Infante
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Erin Litteken
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E. L. James
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Laura Sanz
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Carina Chocano
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Elena Armas
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A Liaison with Her Leading Lady
Lotte R. James Romance
Ruth’s theater is in trouble, so she turns to playwright Artemis for help. Their collaboration sparks both creativity and romance, but their partnership may be at risk.
AB CD 6 Discs 16446058 $36.99
AVAILABLE MAY 21
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Alison B. Hart
Women’s Fiction
A triumphant family story and sharply observed exploration of privilege, identity, and love in all its forms, following four estranged siblings whose lives collide in the lead-up to a family wedding, when new clues surface about their long-missing father.
AB CD 9 Discs 16446317 $42.99
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Road to Ruin
Hana Lee Fantasy
Jin-Lu, a magebike courier, delivers love letters from a prince to Princess Yi-Nereen, risking her life in the wasteland. They flee together, pursued by enemies amid a looming storm and revelations about magic’s heritage.
AB CD 8 Discs 16325634 $63.99
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The Z Word
Lindsay King-Miller Horror
A propulsive, funny, emotional horror debut about a found family coming together to fight corporate greed, political corruption, gay drama, and zombies.
AB CD 7 Discs 16502554 $36.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
Perfume and Pain
Anna Dorn
Literary Fiction
Astrid, a mid-list author in LA, faces career setbacks but finds distraction in Ivy and Penelope. Penelope integrates into Astrid’s life, while Astrid navigates a relationship with Ivy. When Astrid’s career gets a boost, her substance abuse resurfaces, leading to trouble.
AB CD 7 Discs 16540001 $52.99
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The Palace of Eros
Caro De Robertis
Historical Fiction
A bold and subversive feminist retelling of the Greek myth of Psyche and Eros that explores the power of queer joy and freedom.
AB CD 7 Discs 16540025 $52.99
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You Should Be So Lucky Cat Sebastian Romance
An emotional, slow-burn, grumpy/sunshine, queer mid-century romance about grief and found family, between the new star shortstop stuck in a batting slump and the reporter assigned to (reluctantly) cover his first season.
AB CD 10 Discs 16461274 $42.99
AVAILABLE MAY 7
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Taylor Swift
The Tortured Poets Department
Republic Records • Pop/Rock
Guest Artists: Post Malone, Florence + the Machine
Fresh off her historic Album of the Year Grammy win for Midnights, Taylor Swift has unveiled her new studio album. It features collaborations with Post Malone and Florence + the Machine.
CD 16729561 $14.99
Parental Advisory
Schoolboy Q Blue Lips
Top Dawg Entertainment • Rap/Hip-Hop
Following a digital release in March, Schoolboy Q’s latest album is now available on CD. It features the singles Cooties; Back n Love; and Blueslides.
CD 16751861 $14.99
Dua Lipa Radical Optimism
Warner Records • Pop/Rock
Inspired by Dua Lipa’s own selfdiscovery, this is an album that taps into the pure joy and happiness of having clarity in situations that once seemed impossible to face. It also features the singles Houdini and Training Season.
CD 16739828 $14.99
Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE MAY 3
Scotty McCreery
Rise & Fall
Triple Tigers • Country
Scotty McCreery pours his heart and soul into his latest studio album, which features the tracks Can’t Pass the Bar; Slow Dance; Red Letter Blueprint; and Fall of Summer.
CD 16683694 $15.99
AVAILABLE MAY 10
twenty one pilots Clancy
Fueled by Ramen • Pop/Rock
Three years after releasing Scaled and Icy, twenty one pilots return with a brand new album. They have been giving fans cryptic teases of what is to come, including the single Overcompensate.
CD 16729563 $14.99
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Sia Reasonable Woman
Atlantic • Pop/Rock
Guest Artists: Labrinth, Tierra Whack
Sia’s first proper album since 2016 is so filled to the brim with pop perfection, it almost overwhelms with how effortless it is for her to craft such instantly connectable songs.
CD 16607603 $14.99
AVAILABLE MAY 3
Cage the Elephant Neon Pill
Sony Music • Pop/Rock
The highly anticipated new album from Cage the Elephant is the group’s first new music since Social Cues, which won Best Rock Album at the 2019 Grammy Awards.
CD 16678037 $15.99
AVAILABLE MAY 17
For KING & COUNTRY Unsung Hero
The Inspired by Soundtrack
Word Entertainment • Soundtracks
Guest Artists: Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith
The 11-track collection showcases original music both heard in the film and inspired by the Smallbone family’s story of radical risk, bravery, and faith.
CD 16704505 $13.99
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From classic to indie and beyond / Rock
Paul Weller
66 Capitol • Pop/Rock
The 17th solo album by Paul Weller, marking his 66th journey around the sun, released on Polydor Records. Artwork by Sir Peter Blake.
CD 16667994 $15.99
AVAILABLE MAY 24
Blitzen Trapper
100’s of 1000’s, Millions of Billions
Yep Roc Records • Pop/Rock
Inspired by the Buddhist sutras, Blitzen Trapper’s radiant new album offers a captivating take on rebirth and transcendence, navigating its way through the space beyond dreams and reality.
CD 16601439 $17.99
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Bat for Lashes
The Dream of Delphi
Decca • Pop/Rock
For the first time, Bat for Lashes writes about her personal experiences and the magical, sometimes melancholy intimacy of early motherhood.
CD 16648096 $14.99
AVAILABLE MAY 31
Of Montreal
Lady on the Cusp
Polyvinyl Records • Pop/Rock
On Of Montreal’s latest album, creative force Kevin Barnes shapeshifts between genres with each song. Throughout, there are hints of guitar pop, experimental music, and psychedelia
CD 16704508 $17.99
Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Richard Thompson
Ship to Shore
New West Records • Pop/Rock
When Richard Thompson began writing songs for his latest album, the artist was instinctively drawn to his own musical roots, employing them in the service of fashioning a deep and diverse 12-track collection.
CD 16668699 $16.99
AVAILABLE MAY 31
Shannon & the Clams
The Moon Is in the Wrong Place
Easy Eye Sound • Pop/Rock
The latest album from Shannon & the Clams is an upbeat yet poignant narrative on grief and resilience. Produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, it is their most introspective release to date.
CD 16721625 $11.99
AVAILABLE MAY 10
Yes
Mirror to the Sky
InsideOutMusic • Pop/Rock
As they have done throughout their career, prog rock icons Yes continue to grow and evolve their sound. Their new album continues the themes that began on their previous album, The Quest.
CD 16687141 $41.99
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Willie Nelson
The Border
Legacy • Country
It features four newly penned tracks by Nelson and his longtime collaborator, Buddy Cannon, combined with a half dozen tunes from some of their favorite songwriters.
CD 16716298 $16.99
AVAILABLE MAY 31
Lenny Kravitz
Blue Electric Light
BMG Rights Management GmbH Pop/Rock
Lenny Kravitz’s mastery of deep-soul rock n’ roll is a long-established fact. This album is an impassioned suite of songs that broadens this distinction and is the latest contribution of a man whose music, not to mention his singular style, continues to inspire.
CD 16356501 $20.99
AVAILABLE MAY 24
Rapsody
Please Don’t Cry
Roc Nation • Rap/Hip-Hop
On her fourth studio album, the North Carolina rapper weaves together disparate experiences to create a truly unique and unforgettable sonic gem. It’s the mark of an artist who is unafraid to draw on lifelong influences to find their true voice.
CD 16721632 $11.99
Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Bon Jovi
Forever
Island • Pop/Rock
Forever features 12 new songs from one of history’s most iconic bands, Bon Jovi, including the lead single, Legendary.
CD 16721633 $14.99
AVAILABLE JUNE 7
Beth Gibbons
Lives Outgrown
Domino Recording Co. • Pop/Rock
Beth Gibbons releases her debut solo album following her work as a member of Portishead and her collaborative album with Rustin Man, Out of Season. It features 10 beautiful new songs recorded over a period of 10 years.
CD 16605948 $16.99
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Zayn Room Under the Stairs
Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. • R&B
This marks Zayn’s most personal release to date, reflecting where he is in his life while exploring the complexities of healing, stillness, and growth. It also sees the genre-bending artist explore a new sound.
CD 16721629 $14.99
Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Ben Platt Honeymind
Interscope • Pop/Rock
The anticipated third album from musician and actor Ben Platt. Named for the ‘honeylike’ state of being in love, the album was executive produced by Dave Cobb and written with notable songwriters.
CD 16721628 $14.99
AVAILABLE MAY 31
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Slash Orgy of the Damned
Gibson Records • Pop/Rock
Guest Artists: Chris Stapleton, Gary Clark Jr.
Blues inspired with iconic guests such as Chris Stapleton, Gary Clark Jr., Iggy Pop, and Beth Hart. The songs covered highlight classics by blues heavyweights including Muddy Waters, Howlin Wolf, Steppenwolf, Stevie Wonder, and more.
CD 16729559 $17.99
AVAILABLE MAY 17
CeCe Winans
More Than This
Fair Trade/Columbia • Religious
More Than This is the exciting new album from CeCe Winans. This live project features CeCe backed by a dynamic full-band performance with poignant ballads and uptempo barn burners.
CD 16751882 $15.99
Becky Hill
Believe Me Now?
Astralwerks • Pop/Rock
Becky Hill’s most authentic, careerdefining project to date, an album that sees her digging deeper into her life-long passion for underground dance music and club culture.
CD 16593651 $14.99
AVAILABLE MAY 31
New Kids on the Block Still Kids
BMG Rights Management • Pop/Rock
New Kids on the Block’s first full-length studio album in 11 years. On the all new-album, the band channels their beginnings, even as it pushes them into new territory as songwriters and as a band.
CD 16751887 $17.99
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Kings of Leon Can We Please Have Fun
Capitol • Pop/Rock
Kings of Leon are coming back big with their ninth fulllength studio album. As the title suggests, it’s a document of one of this era’s great rock n’ roll bands cutting loose, trying new things, and, yes, having some fun.
CD 16648094 $14.99
AVAILABLE MAY 10
The Avett Brothers
The Avett Brothers
Ramseur Records • Pop/Rock
The Avett Brothers return with their first album in five years. It is produced by longtime collaborator, friend, and early champion Rick Rubin. The album features the single Love of a Girl.
CD 16687129 $17.99
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Joe Bonamassa
Live at the Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra
J&R Adventures • Blues
In August 2023, Joe Bonamassa made his first-ever appearance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in his hometown of Los Angeles, where he was accompanied by a stellar ensemble of 40 orchestra members for a one-night-only event.
CD 16627223 $24.99
AVAILABLE JUNE 21
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Jazz / Available in our Jazz myCARTS plan
Features contributions from Thundercat, Terrace Martin, Patrice Quinn, André 3000, vocalists
George Clinton, BJ the Chicago Kid, D Smoke, and more.
Kamasi Washington
Fearless Movement
Young
Turning his attention to dance for his latest album, Kamasi Washington resumes his ongoing study of music as a means of connection. His 2015 album The Epic and 2018’s Heaven and Earth were received by critics and audiences as a reimagination of modern jazz.
CD 16704479 $21.99
AVAILABLE MAY 3
Kenny Garrett and Svoy Who Killed AI?
Mack Avenue Records
Saxophonist Kenny Garrett charts yet another path in his illustrious career with the release of his first-ever electronic album, an avenue to explore new sounds. CD 16729532 $20.99
Lizz Wright Shadow Lightyear
Through an inimitable voice that the New York Times touts as ‘a smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather,’ acclaimed vocalist Lizz Wright sings with a soaring reflection of the cultural fabric of America.
CD 16584190 $18.99
Bill Frisell Orchestras
Blue Note
Bill Frisell’s expansive double album
Orchestras documents two inspired concert-hall engagements arranged by Michael Gibbs for the guitarist’s trio with bassist Thomas Morgan and drummer Rudy Royston.
CD 16627221 $15.99
Fred Hersch
Silent, Listening ECM
The album features seven original creations and a handful of well-chosen standards from one of the outstanding improvising pianists and jazz masters of our time: Fred Hersch.
CD 16667991 $24.99
Béla Fleck
Remembrance
Bela Fleck Productions • Jazz
Remembrance serves as a moving final document of the rapport that banjoist Béla Fleck and pianist Chick Corea first showcased at album length with 2007’s Latin Grammy-winning The Enchantment.
CD 16729547 $15.99
AVAILABLE MAY 10
Charles Mingus Incarnations
Candid
Guest Artists: Eric Dolphy, Booker Ervin, Tommy Flanagan
The music Charles Mingus and his group recorded during his landmark 1960 sessions. This is a new masterpiece thoughtfully assembled from rare and unreleased material from those sessions that stands proudly in the Mingus canon of masterworks.
CD 16566076 $17.99
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Pokey LaFarge
Rhumba Country
New West Records
This album was initially shaped from material that emerged while LaFarge was deep in work on a farm in Maine. While farming, LaFarge began dreaming up a kaleidoscopic sound informed by his love of music from far-ranging eras and corners of the globe.
CD 16621045 $13.99
AVAILABLE MAY 10
The Mavericks
Moon & Stars
Mono Mundo Recordings
Guest Artists: Nicole Atkins, Sierra Ferrell, Maggie Rose Miami-formed and longtime Nashville-based genre-bending Americana icons the Mavericks return with their highly anticipated 13th studio album, Moon & Stars.
CD 16687128 $15.99
AVAILABLE MAY 17
Dylan Gossett
No Better Time
Mercury Records/Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. Austin-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Dylan Gossett makes a mark with his dusty instrumentation, gravelly vocal delivery, and emotionally vulnerable lyrics on his debut EP.
CD 16607592 $11.99
The Wandering Hearts
Mother
Chrysalis Records Inc
The UK trio—Tara Wilcox (vocals), A.J. Dean (vocals, acoustic guitar), and Francesca ‘Chess’ Whiffin (vocals, mandolin)—chronicle this season of growth and change across 11 tracks.
CD 16596283 $17.99
Authentic sounds, true stories / Country
Headlinemaking new music from Beyonce
Beyonce
Cowboy Carter
Parkwood Entertainment
Guest Artist: Dolly Parton
Beyonce is back with one of the biggest releases of 2024. One of the first singles, Texas Hold 'Em, has gone on to top both the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart and the Hot Country Songs chart.
CD 16773637 $15.99 Parental Advisory
Brian Kelley
Tennessee Truth
Big Machine
Across 12 pumped-up country anthems, Kelley testifies to the restorative power of rural living, everlasting love, and badass guitars. He sings about John Deere joyrides, front porch swinging, and long nights out where the cattails sway.
CD 16687145 $11.99
AVAILABLE MAY 10
Travis Denning
Roads That Go
Mercury Nashville
Travis Denning releases his debut full-length album, which includes 15 songs. It features the song Southern Rock, which features Hardy, as well as a duet with country artist Josh Ross called The Sound of a Beer Getting Cracked.
CD 16667993 $11.99
AVAILABLE MAY 24
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