Music’s biggest night is getting ready to rock with this year’s nominees.
2018 Grammy Nominees RCA Records • Pop/Rock
The top nominees from the 60th annual Grammy Awards are assembled in a collection that includes tracks from a wide array of genres.
Available January 12 CD 12003229
Jay-Z leads the way with eight nominations. Kendrick Lamar has seven nominations, while Bruno Mars has six. Childish Gambino, aka Donald Glover, could be adding some Grammys to his trophy case to go along with his Emmy Awards. This year’s show takes place on Sunday, January 28.
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NOMINATED FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Jay-Z 4:44 Roc Nation • Rap/Hip-Hop Jay-Z returns with one of the most talked-about music releases of 2017. It has grabbed headlines for the honest lyrics that are inspired by his personal life, including his marriage to Beyonce. Parental Advisory CD 11916000 $13.99
Childish Gambino Awaken My Love Glassnote • Rap/Hip-Hop Childish Gambino, aka the multitalented Donald Glover, releases his third album. It includes the tracks Have Some Love; Me and Your Mama; and Stand Tall. CD 11760728 $12.99
Kendrick Lamar DAMN
Lorde Melodrama
Bruno Mars XXIVK Magic
Aftermath • Rap/Hip-Hop Just one year after releasing Untitled Unmastered, Grammy Award winner Kendrick Lamar returns with one of the most buzzed-about albums of 2017. It includes the single HUMBLE. Parental Advisory CD 11872066 $13.99 Edited Version CD 11885678 $13.99
Republic / Universal • Pop/Rock Four years after releasing her Grammy Award-winning debut, Lorde is back with one of 2017’s most anticipated albums. Her latest includes the track Liability and the first single, Green Light.
Atlantic Records • Pop/Rock After four years, and two Super Bowl halftime appearances, Grammy Award winner Bruno Mars is back with his highly anticipated third album, which includes the hit title track. CD 11733589 $14.99
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grammy nominees BEST NEW ARTIST
Khalid American Teen Right Hand Music Group • R&B Parental Advisory CD 11822826 $11.99
Lil Uzi Vert Luv Is Rage 2
Alessia Cara Know It All Def Jam • R&B CD 11445990
Atlantic • Rap/Hip-Hop Parental Advisory, Deluxe Edition CD 11975285 $16.99
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SZA Ctrl
Julia Michaels Nervous System
Top Dawg Entertainment • R&B Parental Advisory CD 11899143 $11.99
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BEST COUNTRY ALBUM
Kenny Chesney Cosmic Hallelujah
Blue Chair Records, LLC / Columbia Nashville CD 11640749 $12.99
Lady Antebellum Heart Break Capitol Nashville CD 11866667
Little Big Town The Breaker Universal Music CD 11800140
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Thomas Rhett Life Changes Valory CD 11936304
Chris Stapleton From a Room Volume 1
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Mercury Nashville Records CD 11856532 $12.99
Anita Wilson Sunday Song
CeCe Winans Let Them Fall in Love
BEST GOSPEL ALBUM
Travis Greene Crossover
Live from Music City RCA Inspiration CD 11929934
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Le’Andria Johnson Bigger Than Me RCA Inspiration CD 11910136
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Marvin Sapp Close RCA Inspiration CD 11939382
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Reflection Media/eOne CD 11899215 $14.99
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grammy nominees BEST TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL ALBUM
Michael Buble Nobody But Me Reprise • Pop/Rock Canada Deluxe Edition CD 11704714
Bob Dylan Triplicate
Seth MacFarlane In Full Swing
Sarah McLachlan Wonderland
Columbia (USA) • Pop/Rock
Verve • Jazz
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Verve Music Group • Holiday CD 11709594 $13.99
Deluxe Edition, 3 Discs CD 11819571 $24.99
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Tony Bennett Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 RPM Records/Columbia • Jazz CD 11774123 $16.99
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM
Arcade Fire Everything Now (Day Version)
Columbia Records • Pop/Rock CD 11900432 $13.99
Gorillaz Humanz
Warner Bros./Parlophone Pop/Rock Parental Advisory CD 11861246
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LCD Soundsystem American Dream
Columbia / Sony Music Pop/Rock CD 11939376 $15.99
Father John Misty Pure Comedy Sub Pop Records • Pop/Rock CD 11812452 $14.99
The National Sleep Well Beast 4AD • Pop/Rock CD 11915918
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BEST SPOKEN WORD RECORDING
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Neil deGrasse Tyson
Born to Run Bruce Springsteen
Our Revolution Bernie Sanders
The Princess Diarist Carrie Fisher
Simon & Schuster Audio • Biography
Macmillan Audio • Political Science
Penguin Audio • Essays
Blackstone Audio, Inc. • Science
NY Times Bestseller
NY Times Bestseller
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grammy nominees BEST ROCK ALBUM
Mastodon Emperor of Sand Reprise • Pop/Rock CD 11815184 $11.99
Metallica Hardwired...To Self-Destruct Rhino Blackened • Pop/Rock 2 Discs CD 11703756
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Nothing More The Stories We Tell Ourselves
Better Noise Records Pop/Rock CD 11927569 $14.99
Queens of the Stone Age Villains Matador Records • Pop/Rock CD 11906966 $13.99
The War on Drugs A Deeper Understanding Atlantic • Pop/Rock $11.99
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BEST AMERICANA ALBUM
Gregg Allman Southern Blood Rounder • Pop/Rock CD 11932452 $15.99
Brent Cobb Shine On Rainy Day New Elektra • Country CD 11682970 $13.99
Iron & Wine Beast Epic Sub Pop Records • Pop/Rock CD 11906265 $13.99
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit The Nashville Sound
Southeastern Records Pop/Rock CD 11860805 $13.99
The Mavericks Brand New Day
Mono Mundo Recordings Country CD 11805983 $13.99
BEST FOLK ALBUM
Aimee Mann Mental Illness Super Ego Records • Pop/Rock CD 11835288 $13.99
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Laura Marling Semper Femina
More Alarming Recs Pop/Rock CD 11782196 $14.99
Offa Rex The Queen of Hearts Nonesuch • Folk CD 11899230
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Yusuf Islam The Laughing Apple Verve • Folk CD 11935186
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The Secret Sisters You Don’t Own Me Anymore New West Records • Folk $13.99
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Posada and His Day of the Dead Calaveras Based on the Sibert Medal Winner & Pura Belpre Honor Book; Read-Along Subtitles Discover the little-known story of Mexican artist Jose Guadalupe Posada in this 2016 Sibert winner. It tells the story of how the amusing calaveras—skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities—came to be. UNK 24 min. “A stunning work...” - School Library Journal
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St. Patrick’s Day A children’s story about the background and legends of St. Patrick’s Day. UNK 9 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11441307
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Get ready for the upcoming 2018 holidays with these great children’s titles!
How to Catch a Leprechaun You’ve been planning night and day, and finally you’ve created the perfect trap! Now all you need to do is wait. Is this the year you’ll finally catch the leprechaun? UNK 6 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11722161
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The Cart That Carried Martin A touching tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. and his lasting legacy. UNK 7 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11005085
Valentine’s Day Is... Valentine’s Day is Cupids, hearts, candy, flowers, and giving Valentine cards to those we care about. Most of all, it is a time to share with family and friends, and a time to give thanks for our loved ones. UNK 9 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11426268
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How to Catch the Easter Bunny
Go to Sleep, Groundhog!
Is this the year you’ll be able to catch the Easter bunny in action?
Poor Groundhog just can’t sleep. With no sleep, how will he be able to get up for his big day?
UNK 5 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11733719
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UNK 7 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11188869
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Education and Reference Using movies to increase learning
The Fruits We Eat
The Vegetables We Eat
This scrumptious collection of information combines clear, simple wording with vibrant illustrations to present fruit facts galore.
Vegetables are explored in depth using fascinating illustrations to explain the many produce varieties, how they are grown, and why they are so good for us to eat.
UNK 19 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11656991
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Tornadoes!
Hurricanes!
Using detailed illustrations and clear wording, youngsters learn how tornadoes form, the scale used for classifying them, and what to do in case one should be near.
Young viewers will learn how hurricanes are formed, how they are named and classified, and what to do if a dangerous storm is on the way.
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The Reasons for Seasons
Behold the Beautiful Dung Beetle
How the position of Earth in relation to the sun causes seasons.
One animal’s waste is the dung beetle’s treasure.
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UNK 10 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11051453
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Ada’s Ideas The Story of Ada Lovelace, the World’s First Computer Programmer A compelling portrait of a woman who saw the potential for numbers to make art! UNK 16 min. 2017 ALA Notable Children’s Video DVD 11687731 $14.99
Benny Goodman and Teddy Wilson Taking the Stage as the First Black-and-White Jazz Band in History
Teddy Wilson and Benny Goodman broke the color barrier in entertainment when they formed the Benny Goodman Trio with Gene Krupa. This lush and lyrical picture book tells the story of two musical prodigies from very different backgrounds. UNK 11 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11178817
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Ben Franklin’s Big Splash This fascinating and lively account of young Ben’s earliest invention follows the budding scientist’s journey as he tests and retests his swim fins. That first big splash led him to even more innovations and inventions. UNK 9 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11188881
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The Inventor’s Secret What Thomas Edison Told Henry Ford
The story of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford, focusing on their friendship and inventions. UNK 25 min. Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11441306
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Finding Winnie The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear 2016 Caldecott Medal Winner, Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11565770 SALE $14.99
The Princess and the Warrior A Tale of Two Volcanoes
Going Places
Dragons Love Tacos
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Those Darn Squirrels!
Those Darn Squirrels Fly South
Those Darn Squirrels and the Cat Next Door
Moonday
Little Bible Stories
Boom Snot Twitty
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Locomotive
2017 ALA Notable Children’s Video; Based on the Pura Belpre Honor Book DVD 11687730 SALE $14.99
Doug Unplugs on the Farm
2014 ALA Notable Children’s Award; Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11005081 SALE $9.99
For Fun
Based on the Caldecott Award Winner & Sibert Medal Honor Book; Read-Along Subtitles DVD 11056695 SALE $14.99
Doug Unplugged
Read-Along Subtitles; National Parenting Publications Award Winner DVD 11013349 SALE $9.99
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Building Our House
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Making a Friend DVD
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Mr. Wuffles!
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Bailey
Bailey at the Museum
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Classic titles recreated at a level suitable for children.
dreamscape reinvented classics
The Secret Garden Uprooted from her home and sent to live with a mysterious uncle, Mary discovers that it just takes a little bit of magic to help gardens and friendships bloom. UNK (2017)
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The Adventures of Robin Hood From run-ins with the Sheriff of Nottingham to gathering the merry men in Sherwood Forest. This abbreviated collection of Robin Hood’s most notable exploits both delights and educates while an included read-along featurette promotes literacy. UNK (2017)
Available February 6 DVD 11987087 $29.99
A PLAY ON SHAKESPEARE
The Tempest
King Arthur
A Play on Shakespeare
The Story of How Arthur Became King
In this delightful introduction to Shakespeare’s classic, a powerful storm brings strangers to the island on which Prospero and his daughter were marooned years ago. UNK (2016)
Before Arthur commanded a round table of legendary knights in Camelot, he was simply a young squire with dreams of becoming a great knight himself. UNK (2017)
“The Tempest is successful in clarifying its complicated story and defining unfamiliar words in context.” - School Library Journal
“The Disney-esque illustrations will appeal to younger readers.” - School Library Journal
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A Play on Shakespeare
A host of characters try to act as matchmakers for a young couple. But everything doesn’t go as planned: a meddling villain schemes to ruin everything. UNK (2016)
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Little Women The five young March sisters grew up on the East Coast during the American Civil War. Through their adventures, they learned the importance of love, following their dreams, and always supporting your famly no matter what. UNK (2016)
Available February 13 DVD
A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Play on Shakespeare
Come along as four young adventurers go exploring in a magical meadow, only to find out that there is more mischief afoot in this Fairy Wood. UNK (2016)
“...offer upper-elementary students a lighthearted approach to two of the Bard’s most popular comedies.” - School Library Journal
Available April 24 DVD
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Much Ado About Nothing
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Moby Dick Ishmael was eager for a life of adventure on the high seas, so he joined the crew of a whaling ship called the Pequod and embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. UNK (2017)
“…successfully convert[s] Melville’s verbosity into a more accessible form for modern children while maintaining the tone and style of speech.” - School Library Journal
Available April 3 DVD
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new audiobooks
…consistently exciting and never predictable...
A heart-pounding thriller from New York Times bestselling author Brad Taylor.
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Steel pulls out all the emotional stops...She delivers! - Publishers Weekly
From New York Times #1 bestselling author Jojo Moyes.
Charming, practical, and unsentimental…
City of Endless Night Douglas Preston, Lincoln Child
Fall from Grace Danielle Steel
Unabridged • 11 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11852914
Unabridged • 8 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11945047
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Still Me Jojo Moyes
Available January 23 Unabridged • 11 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11930796
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The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson Available January 2 Unabridged • 2 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11900219
Funny, tender, moving… - Library Journal
Operator Down Brad Taylor
Available January 9 Unabridged • 10 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11880119
Sisters Like Us Susan Mallery
Available January 23 Unabridged • 9 Discs AUDIOBOOK 11964506
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First-rate films sure to be in high demand.
Blockbuster Hit!
$33 million box office
$326 million box office
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Geostorm (Rental)
It
I, Daniel Blake
Starring: Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish After an unprecedented series of natural disasters threatened the planet, the world’s leaders came together to create an intricate network of satellites to control the global climate and keep everyone safe. PG13 109 min. (2017) Action
Starring: Bill Skarsgard, Jaeden Lieberher, Finn Wolfhard A group of bullied kids band together when a monster, taking the appearance of a clown, begins hunting children. R 135 min. (2017) Horror
Starring: Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Sharon Percy After suffering a heart attack, a 59-year-old carpenter must fight the bureaucratic forces of the system in order to receive employment and support allowance. R 100 min. (2016) Drama
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The Killing of a Sacred Deer
Polina (French)
The Foreigner
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Alicia Silverstone, Colin Farrell Steven, a charismatic surgeon, is forced to make an unthinkable sacrifice after his life starts to fall apart, when the behavior of a teenage boy he has taken under his wing turns sinister. R 121 min. (2017) Drama
Starring: Anastasia Shevtsova, Veronika Zhovnytska, Juliette Binoche A young girl studies classical ballet. As a young woman she turns to modern dance and choreography. UNK 108 min. (2016) Drama
Available January 23
Available January 9
Starring: Katie Leung, Jackie Chan, Rufus Jones A humble businessman with a buried past seeks justice when his daughter is killed in an act of terrorism. A cat and mouse conflict ensues with a government official, whose past may hold clues to the killers’ identities. R 114 min. (2017) Action
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2018 Grammy Nominees RCA Records • Pop/Rock
The top nominees from the 60th annual Grammy Awards are assembled in a collection that includes tracks from a wide array of genres.
Available January 12 CD 12003229
$18.99
Starring: Jing Wu, Frank Grillo, Celina Jade With his career in tatters, China’s deadliest Special Forces operative has settled into a quiet life on the sea. But when he crosses paths with a sadistic band of mercenaries terrorizing innocent civilians, he must reaffirm his duty as a soldier and save the day once again. NR 124 min. (2017) $3M Action
Available December 12
DVD 11965640 $18.99 BLU-RAY+DVD 11965651 $22.99 (2 Discs)
Hero. Legend. King. Black Panther is coming soon to theaters! In the meantime, make sure your patrons can get their superhero fix with these epic films.
Fantastic Four
Starring: Miles Teller, Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara PG13 (2015) $56M Action DVD 11405451 • $12.99 BLU-RAY 11405452 • $16.99
Captain America Civil War
Starring: Chris Evans, Robert Downey, Jr., Scarlett Johansson PG13 (2016) $408M Action DVD 11634581 • $22.99 BLU-RAY 11952044 • $29.99
Fantastic 4
Fantastic 4
Starring: Michael Chiklis, Ioan Gruffudd, Julian McMahon PG13 (2005) $154M Action DVD 10094183 • $8.99
Rise of the Silver Surfer
The Avengers
The Avengers
Starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner PG13 (2012) $623M Action DVD 10737108 • $22.99 BLU-RAY 11952043 • $29.99
Starring: Andre Braugher, Ioan Gruffudd, Michael Chiklis PG (2007) $132M Action DVD 10176563 • $8.99
Age of Ultron
Starring: Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo PG13 (2015) $459M Action DVD 11341398 • $22.99 BLU-RAY 11930503 • $29.99