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Recorded Books has supplied libraries around the country—and around the world—with title after amazing title for more than 30 years. To celebrate our exclusive offerings, our editors have put together a tempting selection from rising-star authors to literary favorites to genre titans. And the best part? All titles listed in these pages are 20% off! When ordering, just include the code X3517 to receive this special discount.

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History

As you leaf through this catalog, I hope you feel as though you’ve been ushered behind the velvet rope for an exclusive showing of audiobooks that will move you, get your heart racing, and perhaps even change the way you look at life. In our sales force, we have a saying: “Other companies might sell you products, but Recorded Books curates your collection.” That’s the level of passion we bring to you and your patrons.

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Dear Librarians, The word “exclusive” conjures visions of red-carpet events and VIP treatment. When Recorded Books delivers an exclusive new title from a writer like Khaled Hosseini or Robyn Carr, it gives us great pride to know we’re the only ones offering your library these musthave audiobooks.

In the following pages, we’ve marked select titles as “Editor’s Picks.” You might think of these as the best of the best, but the truth is all the titles are fantastic. Again, we hope you enjoy these audio productions as much as we enjoy providing them to you. You’ll also want to remember that every one of these titles is available for download on OneClickdigital, which now features eBooks, so there are more buying options than ever before. Happy listening! Brian Sweany Director of Acquisitions

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At First Blush: Discovering New Authors eaders often turn again and again to the familiar when choosing their next book, whether it be a favorite author or the next title in a beloved series. By doing so people embrace the comfortable, confident in the pleasures of the reading experience lying before them. Most readers will also acknowledge, though, that while diving into a book by a new author may be

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more risky—you could hate the book! it could be nothing like what you thought it would be!—there is also nothing quite like the thrill of falling in love with a new writer. In the following pages, we’ve highlighted opening lines by new authors and presented a selection of new and debut authors we’ve got our eyes on—and we know you will fall in love with them too.

Donnybrook by Frank Bill

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I can’t feed my babies, Zeek and Caleb, from jail, Jarhead Earl thought. But this was his chance to give them a better life.

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Elders by Ryan McIlvain

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The River of No Return by Bee Ridgway

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Kweku dies barefoot on a Sunday before sunrise, his slippers to the doorway to the bedroom like dogs.

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The Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay

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Great Opening Lines

1. “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”

2. “My father’s family name being

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Pirrip, and my Christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make of both names nothing longer or more explicit than Pip.”

3. “When Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from troubled dreams, he found himself changed into a monstrous cockroach in his bed.”

4. “Emma Woodhouse, handsome,

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clever, and rich, with a comfortable home and happy disposition, seemed to unite some of the best blessings of existence; and had lived nearly twenty-one years in the world with very little to distress or vex her.”

5. “Stately, plump Buck Mulligan came from the stairhead, bearing a bowl of lather on which a mirror and razor lay crossed.” Answers:

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Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations Franz Kafka’s “Metamorphosis” Jane Austen’s Emma James Joyce’s Ulysses

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New Authors, New Media emember when authors existed, at least in the minds of their readers, in some impossibly far away realm, if not an ivory tower than at least an isolated cabin, only to emerge at the rare book signing? Not so anymore. Changes in the industry have placed more and more responsibility on authors’ shoulders for marketing their work—and themselves. Whether using Facebook, Google+, Twitter, or blog sites, authors are reaching out to their fans like never before. Not only are fans more aware of upcoming release dates and information about new projects, but they are able to provide immediate reactions to authors’ works. Authors who publish serially online are thus able to gather input from their readers and allow that to shape the course of their stories. In this way, the line between author and audience has blurred slightly, perhaps leading to a more collaborative author-reader experience. How far will this go? Only time will tell.

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How to Be a Good Wife by Emma Chapman Narrated by Susan Lyons

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Today, somehow, I am a smoker. I did not know this about myself. As far as I remember, I have never smoked before.

Original Skin by David Mark Narrated by John Curless

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Should have hoovered, he thinks, picking a piece of fluff from his tongue. Should have made it pretty.

Criminal Enterprise by Owen Laukkanen Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

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They came into the bank around one-thirty, a man and a woman. Both of them wore ski masks, and both carried guns.

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Narrated by George Guidall

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Y by Marjorie Celona

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A Wounded Name by Dot Hutchison Narrated by Liz Pearce

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Stuck in Downward Dog by Chantel Guertin Narrated by Morgan Hallett

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Mama’s Child by Joan Steinau Lester Narrated by Rachel Leslie & Eliza Foss

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Loyalty by Ingrid Thoft

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The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson with Marilyn J. Harran & Elisabeth B. Leyson Narrated by Danny Burstein

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Yesterday’s Eyes by Catherine Flowers

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Blood of the Lamb by Sam Cabot

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Virgin Soul by Judy Juanita

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ny number of authors will tell you that if you’re interested in making money, you should do anything but write. Anything. This isn’t to say that there aren’t successful authors. There are, of course. But with all the many writers struggling for attention, they are in the minority. The vast minority. Sure, the Internet has made it easier than ever before to publish your work online, but it’s also made it more difficult for any particular work to attract notice. So why do it? Is it the human inclination to beat the odds? To create? Is it love of the craft? Many authors will tell you that it’s a simple need. They would write whether they got paid or not. They would write on a desert island. For them writing is the air they breathe. Whatever the case, we’re happy to offer this selection of new authors. They’ve persevered, and they’re well on their way. This is our chance to salute them.

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Montaro Caine by Sidney Poitier

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Favorite We’re happy to deliver the latest from some of the longest-running and most beloved series in fiction today. By pairing authors with narrators for an entire series,we aim to create a partnership that grows over time—one that listeners will want to come back to again and again.

Agent of Hel

#2 Autumn Bones by Jacqueline Carey

Here’s the latest in the world of paranormal fiction and paranormal romance:

Black Dagger Brotherhood #11 Lover at Last by J.R. Ward Narrated by Jim Frangione

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An Otherworld Novel #14 Autumn Whispers by Yasmine Galenorn

#5 Possession: A Novel of the Fallen Angels by J.R. Ward Narrated by Eric G. Dove

#8 Possession by Kat Richardson Narrated by Mia Barron

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Narrated by Cassandra Campbell

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Fallen Angels

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Queen Betsy

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Kate Daniels Undead and Unsure by MaryJanice Davidson

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#6 Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews Narrated by Renée Raudman

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Charlie Parker #11 The Wrath of Angels by John Connolly

Charlotte and Thomas Pitt #28 Midnight at Marble Arch by Anne Perry

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Breaking Point by C. J. Box

Tragic by Robert K. Tannenbaum

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Narrated by David Chandler

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William Monk #19 Blind Justice by Anne Perry Narrated by Davina Porter

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You can’t keep a good detective down, and this group should know. With private investigators, cops, and even a game warden thrown in for good measure, this group has used up more extra lives than any cat, but they keep coming back for more.

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Kathleen Mallory

#11 Bernie Gunther It Happens in the Dark by Carol O’Connell Narrated by Barbara Rosenblat

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A Man Without Breath by Philip Kerr

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Cork O’Connor

#13 Tamarack County by William Kent Krueger Narrated by David Chandler

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Favorite series Check out these recent titles from some of our personal favorites: Mrs. Murphy

#21 The Litter of the Law by Rita Mae Brown Narrated by Kate Forbes

Elm Creek Quilts #15 A Quilter’s Holiday by Jennifer Chiaverini Narrated by Christina Moore

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John Keller

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Serge Storms

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Hit Me by Lawrence Block

The Stingray Shuffle by Tim Dorsey

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Narrated by George K. Wilson

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These epic fantasy series are drawing plenty of acclaim from critics, fans, and fellow authors. Broken Empire #3

The Demon Cycle Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence

The Daylight War by Peter V. Brett

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Narrated by James Clamp

“Mark Lawrence is the best thing to happen to fantasy in recent years.”—Peter V. Brett

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Narrated by Pete Bradbury

“[Peter V. Brett is] at the top of his game. I give this my highest recommendation.”—Tor.com CD price in red reflects 20% discount using promo code X3517.


Alexander McCall Smith It’s a rare author who can juggle writing several bestselling series at once, but Alexander McCall Smith is just that kind of author. His #1 Ladies’ Detective Agency novels have found a home with readers around the world, but he also pens regular entries in at least three other series, all of which share the irreverence and humor his fans have come to love.

44 Scotland Street

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Portuguese Irregular Verbs

#4 Unusual Uses for Olive Oil

Bertie Plays the Blues

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Narrated by Robert Ian Mackenzie

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These series are just getting started, but keep an eye out for them—we have a feeling they may be around a while. A Novel of the Others

#1 Written in Red by Anne Bishop

Narrated by Alexandra Harris

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Shadow Campaigns

#1 The Thousand Names by Django Wexler

Narrated by Richard Poe

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“Wexler’s polished military fantasy … distinguishes itself from other epic doorstops with its unique setting, intricate plotting, and layered characters.”—Booklist

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“A stunningly original yarn, deeply imagined, beautifully articulated and set forth in clean, limpid, sensual prose.” —Kirkus Reviews


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From Virgin River to Thunder Point

ifelong readers can almost chart the course of their lives by looking back at the trail of books they’ve enjoyed over the years. Along the way, readers often try new authors based on thematic or stylistic links to other authors. And sometimes readers fall in love with one series from a favorite author only to discover that the author has another series offering equally rich rewards.

Robyn Carr’s Virgin River series is one of the most beloved in the Recorded Books lineup, and listeners who cherish that series will eagerly embrace Carr’s Thunder Point novels as well. Below are three exclusive offerings from that series, all voiced by the magnificent Thérèse Plummer, whose light, lovely voice will be immediately recognizable to fans of our Virgin River audiobooks.

The Wanderer by Robyn Carr

The Newcomer by Robyn Carr

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Narrated by Thérèse Plummer

Narrated by Thérèse Plummer

If You Like Lauren Kate and Libba Bray, You’ll Want to Introduce Your Patrons to Shana The Sweetest Dark by Shana Abé

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The Hero by Robyn Carr

Narrated by Thérèse Plummer

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Abé The Deepest Night by Shana Abé

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The House at the End of Hope Street by Menna van Praag

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If You Like Stephen King, You’ll Love … A Tap on the Window by Linwood Barclay Narrated by Mark Zeisler

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Narrated by Elizabeth Sastre

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If You Like Tom Clancy, You’ll Love … The Warriors by Tom Young

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THE House at the END of Hope Street In Menna van Praag’s enchanting debut, a distraught Alba is invited into a house she’s never seen before and invited to stay on the condition that she turn her life around in 99 days. Discovering that she can talk to past residents through their portraits hanging about the mysterious home, Alba meets a number of inspiring figures, including the following.

1. Virginia Woolf

(English writer and one of the foremost modernists of the 20th century)

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If You Like Louis L’Amour, You’ll Love … Tucker’s Reckoning by Ralph Compton Narrated by Mark Zeisler

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2. Dorothy Parker

(American poet, writer, and critic known for her lacerating wit)

3. Mother Teresa

(Roman Catholic nun and global inspiration)

4. Vivien Leigh

(British stage and film actress and two-time Academy Award winner)

5. Agatha Christie

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Red Sparrow by Jason Matthews Narrated by Jeremy Bobb

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(Beloved British crime writer and creator of Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple)

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Brads Recorded Books listeners take to the amped-up thrills of Brad Thor novels like his indomitable hero Scot Harvath takes to trouble. Thor’s novels resound with globe-trotting action, deadly scenarios, and the kind of fevered pacing that leaves audiences craving more even as they try to catch their collective breath. But what’s better than one Brad? Two Brads, of course, and we’ve got another good one in Pike Logan series author Brad Taylor. If you like Brad Thor, you can bet the house you’ll enjoy these thrill-aminute hits from Brad Taylor. Enemy of Mine by Brad Taylor

If You Like Joseph Heller … You’ll Love … Truth in Advertising by John Kenney Narrated by Robert Petkoff

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If You Like Lev Grossman … You’ll Love … The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Real Magic by Emily Croy Barker Narrated by Alyssa Bresnahan

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Narrated by Rich Orlow & Henry Strozier

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If You Like Richard Ford … The Widow’s Strike by Brad Taylor

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You’ll Love … Return to Oakpine by Ron Carlson Narrated by David Aaron Baker

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If You Like Patricia Cornwell … You’ll Love … Speak of the Devil by Allison Leotta Narrated by Tavia Gilbert

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If You Like E.L. James’ 50 Shades of Grey … You’ll Love … Gabriel’s Inferno by Sylvain Reynard Narrated by John Michael Morgan

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With New York Times bestselling books, a smashhit TV series, graphic novels, and enough merchandise to fill a realm, Game of Thrones is a true cultural sensation. But George R.R. Martin isn’t the only bestselling fantasy author on the block, and Michael J. Sullivan has quickly climbed the ranks of the most popular fantasy authors. This quote from Publishers Weekly on his novel Theft of Swords says it all: “Hair-raising escapes, flashy sword fights, and faithful friendship complete the formula for good old-fashioned escapist fun.” To top it all off, Sullivan is one of those rare writers who has successfully made the transition from selfpublished author to backing from a major publisher for his print releases. We couldn’t be happier to record his epic storylines, and we know you’ll enjoy these sterling narrations from acclaimed vocal talent Tim Gerard Reynolds.

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If You Like Lee Child …

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You’ll Love … Full Ratchet by Mike Cooper

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The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan Narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds

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At their heart, memoirs and biographies tell of the choices people make during life’s most pivotal moments The Cooked Seed A Memoir by Anchee Min Narrated by Angela Lin

CD: $123.75 $99.00 Chinese-American author, musician, and painter Anchee Min came to the United States in 1984 after growing up in—and ultimately escaping—the Cultural Revolution in Maoist China. Her first memoir, Red Azalea, won the Carl Sandburg Literary Award and landed her on the New York Times Notable Book list. Spending her youth on a collective farm, Min was spared a lifetime of manual labor when she was selected at age 17 to take part in propaganda films. Initially a fervent supporter of communism, Min became increasingly disillusioned with Mao’s teachings after her arrival at the Shanghai Film Studio. Amidst widespread abuse of power by her superiors and Mao’s death in 1976, Min received help from actress Joan Chen and was accepted to the Art Institute of Chicago in 1984. The follow-up to Red Azalea, The Cooked Seed tells the next piece of Min’s story. From building a life in a land where she doesn’t know the language to the challenges of escaping poverty and the beauty of caring for her family, Min’s struggle toward self-actualization elevates this from a classic immigrant story to one that is universal. “An uplifting work of incredible grit and fortitude.”—Kirkus Reviews

Other memorable titles to consider: She Matters A Life in Friendships by Susanna Sonnenberg Narrated by the author

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Narrated by Crystal McVea & Linda Weber

Manson The Life and Times of Charles Manson by Jeff Guinn Narrated by Jim Frangione

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The Feminist and the Cowboy An Unlikely Love Story by Alisa Valdes

Headhunters on My Doorstep A True Treasure Island Ghost Story by J. Maarten Troost

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Narrated by Celeste Ciulla

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Waking Up in Heaven by Crystal McVea & Alex Tresniowski

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Narrated by John Curless

Bird by Bird Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott Narrated by Susan Bennett

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Young Titan The Making of Winston Churchill by Michael Shelden CD: $123.75 $99.00 In Young Titan, Shelden delivers the definitive account of Winston Churchill’s early years: the drama of his romantic life, the besting of his political rivals, and the grave mistakes that left his career in tatters. But these lessons helped shape Churchill into the man who would become one of history’s most iconic figures.

The Dark Path by David Schickler Narrated by the author

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About the author: Lauded for his biographies, Michael Shelden has crafted fascinating portraits of such luminaries as George Orwell and Mark Twain. His discovery of unpublished letters between Orwell and his Animal Farm editor led to a rare authorized biography and Shelden being named a Pulitzer Prize finalist.

“It’s all here—the boy wonder, adventurer, romantic, orator, and eloquent man in the arena. I didn’t want it to end.” —Tom Brokaw

Walking with Jack A Father’s Journey to Become His Son’s Caddy by Don J. Snyder Narrated by Graham Rowat

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The Last Train to Zona Verde My Ultimate African Safari by Paul Theroux Narrated by John McDonough

CD: $123.75 $99.00 The author of numerous highly acclaimed works, Paul Theroux enjoys a reputation as the world’s most celebrated travel writer. The Last Train to Zona Verde finds Theroux in western Africa, where along the course of a 2,500-mile journey he travels from Cape Town through South Africa, Namibia, and beyond—capturing the flavor of his interaction with both land and people as only he can.

Narrated by Andrew Garman

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The Still Point of the Turning World by Emily Rapp Narrated by Ali Ahn

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Mickey and Willie Mantle and Mays, The Parallel Lives of Baseball’s Golden Age by Allen Barra


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Best of Nonfiction From the “god particle” to politics to secret armies to relationship advice, these nonfiction exclusives leave few stones unturned

The Particle at the End of the Universe How the Hunt for the Higgs Boson Leads Us to the Edge of a New World by Sean Carroll Narrated by Jonathan Hogan

CD: $102.75 $82.20 Travels with Epicurus A Journey to a Greek Island in Search of a Fulfilled Life by Daniel Klein Narrated by James Jenner

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The Normal Bar The Surprising Secrets of Happy Couples and What They Reveal About Creating a New Normal in Your Relationship by Chrisanna Northrup, Pepper Schwartz, PhD, & James Witte, PhD

The Way of the Knife The CIA, a Secret Army, and a War at the Ends of the Earth by Mark Mazzetti Narrated by Richard Ferrone

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On Looking Eleven Walks with Expert Eyes by Alexandra Horowitz Narrated by the author

Narrated by Eliza Foss

Wellness entrepreneur Chrisanna Northrup and renowned American sociologists Pepper Schwartz and James Witte deliver a book based on the most extensive survey of romantic relationships ever taken. A must-have work, The Normal Bar shows how couples can achieve satisfaction when it comes to sex, affection, communication, and financial cooperation.

This Town Two Parties and a Funeral—Plus Plenty of Valet Parking!—in America’s Gilded Capital by Mark Leibovich

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The Center Holds Obama and His Enemies by Jonathan Alter Narrated by the author

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Narrated by Joe Barrett

CD: $123.75 $99.00 The Washington, D.C.–based chief national correspondent for the New York Times Magazine, Mark Leibovich is a frequently published author and the winner of the National Magazine Award. In This Town, Leibovich taps into his extensive insight—and trademark irreverence—to deliver a searing exposé of Washington’s tangled “media industrial complex.”

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I Wear the Black Hat Grappling with Villains (Real and Imagined) by Chuck Klosterman Narrated by the author

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H ISTORY Your Gondola AWaits One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Venice is known by many names, including the “City of Water,” “City of Masks,” “Floating City,” and “City of Canals.” A locale almost synonymous with romance and artistic endeavor, Venice holds a neverending fascination for people the world over. Your patrons will not want to miss these two illuminating works on this magnificent city.

Venice A New History by Thomas F. Madden Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

Thomas F. Madden offers a “savory, tantalizing” (Publishers Weekly) depiction of Venice. The first complete Englishlanguage portrait of the city in almost 30 years, Madden’s Venice details the city’s unique history.

N o n f i c t i o n / H i s to ry

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City of Fortune How Venice Ruled the Sea by Roger Crowley Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

CD: $123.75 $99.00 Acclaimed historian and New York Times bestselling author Roger Crowley concludes his Mediterranean trilogy with City of Fortune, which chronicles the 500-year rise and fall of the Venetian empire.

The Second World War The epic struggle that was World War II forever changed the course of history—and redefined humankind’s very perception of itself. A subject that demands continued attention, the Second World War shaped the modern world and continues to shape it still. Saving Italy The Race to Rescue a Nation’s Treasures from the Nazis by Robert M. Edsel Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

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H I S T O RY The King Years Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement by Taylor Branch

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The face for many of the African-American Civil Rights Movement, Martin Luther King Jr. advocated nonviolent civil disobedience as the means to advance the cause of equal rights. King was assassinated on April 4, 1968, but his life and legacy is celebrated each year on a national federal holiday established in his honor.

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A MacArthur Fellowship recipient widely recognized for his magisterial America in the King Years trilogy, Taylor Branch here condenses that three-volume chronicle on race and democracy to its pivotal scenes.

The Fall of the House of Dixie The Civil War and the Social Revolution That Transformed the South by Bruce Levine Narrated by Peter Jay Fernandez

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Bruce Levine presents a gripping chronicle of the cultural and economic upheaval the South experienced during and after the Civil War. Levine offers a unique perspective on the Old South’s demise through the voices of those who lived through the conflict.

The Amistad Rebellion An Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom by Marcus Rediker Narrated by Peter Jay Fernandez

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Historian Marcus Rediker here turns his attention to the famed slave ship that set sail from Havana in 1839. Rediker’s account follows the slaves’ point of view from rebellion through to the harrowing court case that would become a touchstone in the struggle for civil rights.

Day is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January, but Martin Luther King Jr.’s actual birthday is January 15.

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The Kids Got It Right How the Texas All-Stars Kicked Down Racial Walls by Jim Dent

Christopher Columbus are the only two other people who have national federal holidays honoring them in the United States.

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An award-winning journalist, Jim Dent is also a New York Times bestselling author. In 1965, Texas football was already a way of life, but white and black players rarely mixed—until University of Texas coach Bobby Layne got permission to recruit black players.

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New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini is perhaps best known for her wildly popular Elm Creek Quilts series (and also the five collections of quilt patterns inspired by these beloved books). Her audience, though, has proven that their love for her work extends beyond the cozy confines of Elm Creek and into the realm of her historical fiction. Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker introduces listeners to Elizabeth Keckley, who served as a trusted confidante to First Lady Mary Lincoln. Chiaverini’s splendid novel provides an unusual vantage point for a momentous period of time, and it’s no wonder the New York Post proclaimed this work “required reading.” With The Spymistress, Chiaverini enthralls listeners with the story of Elizabeth Van Lew, a most remarkable woman who risked everything to care for Union soldiers and steal Confederate secrets. Helping to construct the Richmond Railroad and orchestrate escapes from the famed Confederate Libby Prison, Van Lew is someone sure to leave an indelible impression in the minds of listeners everywhere.

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Award-winning author Alan Brennert transports listeners to the 1930s, where seven-year-old Antoinette and her brother Jack help their parents tend a French-fry stand at the legendary Palisades Amusement Park.

Critically acclaimed author Thomas Steinbeck, eldest son of the famous Nobel laureate John Steinbeck, pens a compelling tale of adventure and romance set on the high seas in the early 1800s.

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Set Your Time Machine for … Vienna, 1895 Freud’s Mistress by Karen Mack & Jennifer Kaufman Narrated by Suzanne Toren

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Based on the true-life love affair between Sigmund Freud and his sister-in-law, Freud’s Mistress is a powerhouse novel fueled by psychological insight, gut-wrenching betrayal and irresistible passion. Jennifer Chiaverini (see feature on previous page) called this gripping read “intriguing, illuminating, and wholly engrossing.”

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Tudor England Queen’s Gambit by Elizabeth Fremantle

Take, Burn or Destroy by S. Thomas Russell

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Denver, 1885 Fallen Women by Sandra Dallas

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New York Times bestselling author Mary Balogh delivers the tale of Vincent Hunt, whose meddling family demands he choose a wife after returning home from the Napoleonic battlefields.

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In Motherland, esteemed screenwriter and novelist William Nicholson weaves a powerful love triangle set against the backdrop of WWII.

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Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, Jim Crace spins the tale of a remote English village— and of the villagers struggling toward an uncertain future.

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T w o T h o u s a n d Y e a r s A pa r t One, the mother of a messiah, the other, the woman blamed for the spread of Typhoid Fever in early-1900s New York: these two historical figures receive bold, gripping treatments from two highly celebrated authors. Shortlisted for the 2013 Man Booker Prize, Colm Tóibín’s Testament of Mary challenges assumptions about the mother of Jesus Christ. This thoughtprovoking portrait of Mary finds her living a solitary life in Ephesus years after her son’s death. Conflicted about Jesus’ divinity and suspicious

The Testament of Mary by Colm Tóibín Narrated by Meryl Streep

of his disciples, Mary as depicted here grips listeners as eminently fascinating—and endlessly human. Mary Beth Keane re-creates early 20thcentury New York in Fever, a stunning depiction of the woman history has labeled “Typhoid Mary.” Emigrating from Ireland at the age of 15 to make her way in America, Mary Mallon ascends the ladder of New York’s social circles to become one of the city’s most sought-after chefs. But then she is labeled an “asymptomatic carrier” of Typhoid Fever, and her life disintegrates around her.

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Eight Girls Taking Pictures by Whitney Otto Narrated by Joy Osmanski

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Arnaldur Indridason has been called “one of the most brilliant crime writers of his generation” (The Sunday Times), and this eighth book in his Inspector Erlendur series lives up to the hype.

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Jar City Silence of the Grave Voices The Draining Lake

The basis for A&E’s hit show Longmire, Craig Johnson’s New York Times bestselling Walt Longmire series follows the Wyoming sheriff as he navigates an evolving Western landscape that includes trouble on the reservation, militant Mormons, and wildlife with very sharp claws.

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Luther: The Calling by Neil Cross Narrated by David Bauckham

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Praised as a “fiercely intelligent, multilayered thriller” by Kirkus, Tuesday’s Gone is the second novel following London psychotherapist Freida Klein as she helps DCI Karlsson investigate the death of a man who’s not who he seems.

In Will Lee, Stuart Woods created a character who captivates fans of thrillers and mysteries alike. In Run Before the Wind, Lee’s idyllic Ireland getaway is ruined when a case of mistaken identity forces him to delve into another man’s past—or die trying. Check out these other recent exclusive releases in the Will Lee series: Deep Lie A Will Lee Novel

Omens by Kelley Armstrong

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New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong brings a touch of the supernatural to the mystery genre with Omens, her first novel in a new series about a woman who must discover the truth about her serial-killer parents.

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The Private Investigator

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These sleuths are the real deal: the snoops, flatfoots and gumshoes for whom no case is too small or too impossible to take on. Lucky for readers, these PIs usually don’t take themselves too seriously.

Izzy Spellman comes from an entire family of private investigators, which would normally be of great help— if they weren’t on strike due to her recent takeover of the family business.

The Mystery of Mercy Close by Marian Keyes

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Dick Francis’s Refusal by Felix Francis

What Darkness Brings by C.S. Harris

PI Helen Walsh is a bit down on her luck—and she has the foreclosed apartment to prove it. When Helen’s tasked with finding a missing boy-band member, she jumps at the chance, not realizing how many people want to sink this reunion tour before it starts.

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Felix Francis brings longtime PI and ex-jockey Sid Halley out of retirement in Dick Francis’s Refusal. Sid’s been hired to investigate rumors of race fixing, but it’ll take his family being threatened for him to realize how much is at stake.

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The sixth mystery in this New York Times bestselling series finds PI Bernie and his trusty canine companion Chet knee-deep in the bayous of Louisiana. As if dealing with Big Oil and deadly blackops members wasn’t enough, they’ve drawn the ire of an angry gator named Iko.

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Set in Regency England, C.S. Harris’ Sebastian St. Cyr mysteries bring its aristocratic investigator in contact with society’s upper crust—many of whom have motives darker than London’s seamy underbelly.

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The Cozy DETECTIVE Warm and inviting, cozy mysteries give readers the thrill of cracking the case—and many include themed recipes for treats ranging from soothing teas to scrumptious desserts. The Darling Dahlias and the Texas Star by Susan Wittig Albert

Sweet Tea Revenge by Laura Childs

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National bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert returns to the small town of Darling, Alabama, in the 1930s—where the Darling Dahlias, the colorful ladies of a garden club, are anything but shrinking violets when it comes to rooting out criminals.

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In this 14th Tea Shop mystery from New York Times bestselling author Laura Childs, tea-shop owner turned private eye Theodosia Browning is headed to her friend’s wedding. The problem? The groom has more than cold feet—he’s been put on ice.

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Widow’s Tears by Susan Wittig Albert

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Laura Childs’ 11th Scrapbooking mystery finds Carmela Bertrand called in to help after Louisiana businessman Jerry Earl Leland is found stuffed in a clothes dryer. Now Carmela must investigate every scrap of his dirty laundry— before someone else gets hung out to dry.

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Bestselling author Susan Wittig Albert’s beloved heroine China Bayles has been hailed by Publishers Weekly as “in a class with lady sleuths V.I. Warshawski and Stephanie Plum.” In Widow’s Tears, China visits a suspected haunted house and soon uncovers a mystery linked to a deadly robbery.

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For Linda Lael Miller, the Sky’s the Limit Like most successful authors, “First Lady of the West” Linda Lael Miller dealt with her fair share of rejection before selling her first novel (Fletcher’s Woman, 1983). Once given her big break, however, Miller’s love of writing could not be denied, and she’s gone on to publish across a wide variety of genres, climbing bestseller lists and eventually landing the prestigious Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award from the Romance Writers of America.

Miller is perhaps most comfortable penning tales with a Western flavor, and nowhere is this better experienced than in her New York Times bestselling Big Sky series. Setting these beloved novels in Parable, Montana, Miller nails small-town details and perfectly captures the hopes and dreams of her aspiring heroines and rugged heroes. As Publishers Weekly said, “Miller tugs at the heartstrings as few authors can.”

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Best known for his No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency series, Alexander McCall Smith delivers a series of intertwined romantic tales in his standalone novel Trains and Lovers. While traveling by rail from Edinburgh to London, four strangers regale each other with stories of unexpected love and passion.

A critically acclaimed author, Ben Schrank is especially adept at casting light on the nuances of human relationships. In Love Is a Canoe, Schrank introduces listeners to Peter Herman, a widower who’d written a muchbeloved book on marriage and suddenly finds himself questioning his own advice.

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Arranged Marriage Romance novels are filled with men and women who are forced into marriage for all the wrong reasons—only to discover that they love their reluctant spouses after all.

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Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize and the winner of the Man Asian Literary Prize, The Garden of Evening Mists was praised by Kirkus Reviews as a “novel of peculiar, mysterious, tragic beauty.” In 1951, Yun Ling, the only survivor of a Japanese war camp, seeks shelter with Aritomo, the owner of the only Japanese garden in Malaya.

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“Illustrates the intimacy, and the irreconcilable class divide, between two women in contemporary Bombay.” —Publishers Weekly Shattered Trident by Larry Bond Narrated by Dick Hill

Oleander Girl by Chitra Divakaruni

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The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes Narrated by Clare Corbett & Penny Rollins

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An epic love story spanning 100 years, The Girl You Left Behind has been called an “uncommonly good love story” (Booklist). In 1916 France, artist Edouard Lefevre joins the war, leaving his young wife Sophie a portrait he painted of her. Nearly a century later, another woman is gifted the same portrait—and soon experiences feelings of loss and love echoing across time.

Angel City by Jon Steele Narrated by Jonathan Davis

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Known as the City of Light, has long been seen as a center of romance, culture, and adventure. Perhaps that’s why authors continue to use this magical setting as a backdrop for tales of mystery and unrequited love.

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Set in Paris’ sensual 1920s Jazz Age, The Bones of Paris finds private investigator Harris Stuyvesant in search of a missing American model. Tracking her to the famous Théâtre du Grand-Guignol in Montmartre, Stuyvesant discovers a world where art meets sexual depravity— and where a savage killer lurks in the shadows.

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Mary-Margaret O’Reilly is cleaning the statue of Jesus at Sacred Heart church when she blacks out and wakes with a bloody gash on her head. Rumors that the blood came from the statue’s eyes start a religious mania in town and lead Mary-Margaret to a decision that will change everything.

Honour by Elif Shafak

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An internationally renowned author, Elif Shafak has been awarded the honorary distinction of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters. This powerfully gripping novel examines guilt and innocence, loyalty and betrayal, and the trials of Turkish immigrants in 1970s London.

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In The Black Country, members of Scotland Yard’s Murder Squad head to the Midlands to investigate a human eye that’s turned up in a bird’s nest. “Outstanding. If Charles Dickens isn’t somewhere clapping his hands for this, Wilkie Collins surely is.”—New York Times Book Review

Declan’s Cross by Carla Neggers Narrated by Carol Monda

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New York Times bestselling author Carla Neggers is a household name when it comes to romantic suspense. In Declan’s Cross, FBI agents Emma Sharpe and Colin Donovan escape to the idyllic Irish coast for a holiday, but a stolen piece of art soon leads to a dark conspiracy.

The Girl on the Cliff by Lucinda Riley

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Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat Narrated by Robin Miles

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The Doula by Bridget Boland

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Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

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In Between the Sheets by Ian McEwan

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Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award for his first collection of short stories (First Love, Last Rights), Ian McEwan has subsequently received a host of other honors, including the Whitbread Novel Award, National Book Critics’ Circle Fiction Award, Los Angeles Times Prize for Fiction and the Jerusalem Award.

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When Thunder Comes by J. Patrick Lewis Performed by various narrators

CD: $15.75 $12.60 In this moving collection of free verse, Children’s Poet Laureate J. Patrick Lewis gives voice to seventeen civil rights leaders, including luminaries such as Coretta Scott King, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Jackie Robinson, as well as lesserknown heroes like Harvey Milk, Helen Zia, and Aung San Suu Kyi. “In When Thunder Comes, J. Patrick Lewis highlights heroes of every stripe. And, in doing so, lets young readers know what a hero truly is.” —School Library Journal

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About the author The author of more than 85 children’s books, J. Patrick Lewis was selected in 2011 as the third Children’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation, an honor he shares with legends Jack Prelutsky and Mary Ann Hoberman. Since giving up his career in economics to write poetry full time, Lewis has won numerous accolades, including the Excellence in Children’s Poetry award from NCTE.

Pancho Rabbit and the Coyote by Duncan Tonatiuh

Paiute Princess The Story of Sarah Winnemucca by Deborah Kogan Ray

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CD: $15.75 $12.60 Born in 1844 into the Northern Paiute tribe of Nevada, Sarah Winnemucca became a prominent Native American activist who spoke out about the many injustices committed against her people. Her book, Life Among the Paiutes, was the first book published by a Native American woman in English. In Paiute Princess, Deborah Kogan Ray tells young listeners the tale of this remarkable historical figure, detailing how Sarah straddled two cultures: the traditional life of her people and the modern ways of her grandfather’s white friends.

Nightsong by Ari Berk

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Jimmy the Greatest by Jairo Buitrago, translated by Elisa Amado Narrated by Luis Moreno

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Anna Hibiscus Tallulah’s Solo by Marilyn Singer

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Princess Posey and the Next Door Dog by Stephanie Greene

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by Atinuke Narrated by Mutiyat Ade-Salu Born in Nigeria, Atinuke moved to England to attend a boarding school when she was 10. The homesickness she experienced there, along with her discovery of how little most people knew about the Africa she called home, laid the groundwork for the stories in her Anna Hibiscus series. This series has been praised by Kirkus Reviews as a “welcome window into an unfamiliar world.” Photo courtesy of Bishop’s Stortford College Festival of Literature // Photographer Ian Taylor

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The Second Life of Abigail Walker by Frances O’Roark Dowell Narrated by Maria Cabezas

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Marching to the Mountaintop by Ann Bausum Narrated by Corey Allen

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Never Say Die by Will Hobbs Narrated by Nick Cordero

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One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibbotson Narrated by Steven Crossley

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What Came from the Stars by Gary D. Schmidt

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Named a School Library Journal Best Book and a Eureka! Silver Honor Book, Treasury of Greek Mythology from awardwinning author Donna Jo Napoli introduces a new generation to the enthralling tales of ancient Greece.

National Book Award finalist Gary D. Schmidt’s bestselling books have won widespread acclaim while racking up numerous honors. In What Came from the Stars, Tommy is coping with the loss of his mother when he comes into possession of a planet from across the cosmos.

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Invasion by Walter Dean Myers Narrated by Nick Cordero

CD: $51.75 $41.40 New York Times bestselling author Walter Dean Myers counts two Newbery Honor Medals among his accolades. In Invasion, it’s 1944, and Josiah Wedgewood and Marcus Perry—two young men of different races and backgrounds—are headed to Normandy’s front lines.

Pi in the Sky by Wendy Mass Narrated by Mark Turetsky

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Shadow on the Mountain by Margi Preus Narrated by Jeff Woodman

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On the Road to Mr. Mineo’s by Barbara O’Connor Narrated by Suzy Jackson

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New York Times bestselling author and ALA Schneider Family Book Award winner Wendy Mass delivers the story of Joss—the seventh son of the Supreme Overlord of the Universe—who must figure out a way to bring Earth back after it suddenly disappears.

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Mixing the misadventures of middle school with plenty of hilarity rocketed Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid series to the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list and made Greg Heffley a household name with kids and parents everywhere. In these two latest installments, Greg goes toe-to-toe with Valentine’s Day, then searches for a new friend after Rowley ditches him.

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Diary of a Wimpy Kid

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Origami Yoda

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Hideout

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The Maelstrom by Henry H. Neff

NERDS

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by Michael Buckley Narrated by Johnny Heller

CD: $51.75 $41.40 In this action-packed, hilarious conclusion to the New York Times bestselling NERDS series, former school librarian Ms. Holiday has cooked up a nefarious plan—go back in time and wipe out the NERDS. So Ruby tasks Agent Brand and Heathcliff Hodges with traveling to the past to keep the future— and the NERDS—from being erased for good.

Timmy Failure

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P.S. Be Eleven by Rita Garcia-Williams

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The hilarious first book in a new series finds young Timmy Failure (along with his polar bear Total) hoping to strike it rich by running the best detective agency around. The only problem is that our supremely confident hero is often more bumbling than brainy.

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Y O U NG AD U L T Fitz by Mick Cochrane

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“A moving, character-driven story.” —Booklist

Darius & Twig by Walter Dean Myers

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Beauty A Retelling of the Story of Beauty & the Beast by Robin McKinley

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The Reviews Are In! The Moon and More by Sarah Dessen

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The Look by Sophia Bennett

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My Book of Life by Angel by Martine Leavitt Narrated by Ali Ahn

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Keeping the Castle by Patrice Kindl

In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters

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“A romp of a Regency romance … funny as well as satisfying.”

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Sink Your Teeth into These Bloody-Good Vampire Tales A Blue Bloods Novel #9 The Gates of Paradise by Melissa de la Cruz Narrated by Christina Moore

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The Fallen World #2 The Lives We Lost by Megan Crewe Narrated by Sisi Aisha Johnson

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