New Arrivals from Macmillian 6/25/10- Spring 2010

   

	Blood Song by Cat Adams (9780765325433) Bodyguard Celia Graves has definitely accepted her share of weird assignments, both human and supernatural. But her newest job takes the cake. Guarding a Prince from terrorists and religious fundamentalists is hard enough, but it seems like the entire supernatural world is after this guy too. When she is betrayed by those she is employed to help, and everything goes horribly wrong, Celia wakes to find herself transformed. Neither human nor vampire, Celia has become an Abomination—something that should not exist—and now both human and supernatural alike want her dead. With the help of a few loyal friends—a sexy mage, a powerful werewolf, and a psychic cop—Celia does her best to stay alive. On the run from her enemies, Celia must try to discover who is behind her transformation…before it’s too late.
	Discord's Apple by Carrie Vaughn (9780765325549) When Evie Walker goes home to spend time with her dying father, she discovers that his creaky old house in Hope’s Fort, Colorado, is not the only legacy she stands to inherit. Hidden behind the old basement door is a secret and magical storeroom, a place where wondrous treasures from myth and legend are kept safe until they are needed again. The magic of the storeroom prevents access to any who are not intended to use the items. But just because it has never been done does not mean it cannot be done. And there are certainly those who will give anything to find a way in. Evie must guard the storeroom against ancient and malicious forces, protecting the past and the future even as the present unravels around them. Old heroes and notorious villains alike will rise to fight on her side or to undermine her most desperate gambits. At stake is the fate of the world, and the prevention of nothing less than the apocalypse. In the same month, along with this all-new hardcover, Tor will publish a new novel in Carrie Vaughn’s popular, New York Times bestselling urban fantasy series featuring werewolf talk radio host, Kitty Norville. Kitty Goes to War will be the eighth book in this successful mass market series.
	A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron (9780765326263) This is the remarkable story of one endearing dog’s search for his purpose over the course of several lives. More than just another charming dog story, A Dog’s Purpose touches on the universal quest for an answer to life's most basic question: Why are we here? Surprised to find himself reborn as a rambunctious golden-haired puppy after a tragically short life as a stray mutt, Bailey’s search for his new life’s meaning leads him into the loving arms of 8-year-old Ethan. During their countless adventures Bailey joyously discovers how to be a good dog. But this life as a beloved family pet is not the end of Bailey’s journey. Reborn as a puppy yet again, Bailey wonders—will he ever find his purpose? Heartwarming, insightful, and often laugh-out-loud funny, A Dog's Purpose is not only the emotional and hilarious story of a dog's many lives, but also a dog's-eye commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bonds between man and man's best friend. This moving and beautifully crafted story teaches us that love never dies, that our true friends are always with us, and that every creature on earth is born with a purpose.
	Little Brother (9781765323118) Jenny Recommends Marcus, a.k.a “w1n5t0n,” is only seventeen years old, but he figures he already knows how the system works–and how to work the system. Smart, fast, and wise to the ways of the networked world, he has no trouble outwitting his high school’s intrusive but clumsy surveillance systems. But his whole world changes when he and his friends find themselves caught in the aftermath of a major terrorist attack on San Francisco. In the wrong place at the wrong time, Marcus and his crew are apprehended by the Department of Homeland Security and whisked away to a secret prison where they’re mercilessly interrogated for days. When the DHS finally releases them, Marcus discovers that his city has become a police state where every citizen is treated like a potential terrorist. He knows that no one will believe his story, which leaves him only one option: to take down the DHS himself.
	Last Child by John Hart (9780312642365) Winner of the 2010 Edgar Award for Best Novel John Hart’s New York Times bestselling debut, The King of Lies, announced the arrival of a major talent. With Down River, he surpassed his earlier success, transcending the barrier between thriller and literature and winning the 2008 Edgar Award for best novel. Now, with The Last Child, he achieves his most significant work to date, an intricate, powerful story of loss, hope, and courage in the face of evil. Thirteen year-old Johnny Merrimon had the perfect life: a warm home and loving parents; a twin sister, Alyssa, with whom he shared an irreplaceable bond. He knew nothing of loss, until the day Alyssa vanished from the side of a lonely street. Now, a year later, Johnny finds himself isolated and alone, failed by the people he’d been taught since birth to trust. No one else believes that Alyssa is still alive, but Johnny is certain that she is---confident in a way that he can never fully explain. Determined to find his sister, Johnny risks everything to explore the dark side of his hometown. It is a desperate, terrifying search, but Johnny is not as alone as he might think. Detective Clyde Hunt has never stopped looking for Alyssa either, and he has a soft spot for Johnny. He watches over the boy and tries to keep him safe, but when Johnny uncovers a dangerous lead and vows to follow it, Hunt has no choice but to intervene. Then a second child goes missing . . . Undeterred by Hunt’s threats or his mother’s pleas, Johnny enlists the help of his last friend, and together they plunge into the wild, to a forgotten place with a history of violence that goes back more than a hundred years. There, they meet a giant of a man, an escaped convict on his own tragic quest. What they learn from him will shatter every notion Johnny had about the fate of his sister; it will lead them to another far place, to a truth that will test both boys to the limit. Traveling the wilderness between innocence and hard wisdom, between hopelessness and faith, The Last Child leaves all categories behind and establishes John Hart as a writer of unique power.
	Mothers and Other Liars by Amy Bourret (9780312586584) How far will a mother go to save her child? Ten years ago, Ruby Leander was a drifting nineteen-year-old who made a split-second decision at an Oklahoma rest stop. Fast forward nine years: Ruby and her daughter Lark live in New Mexico. Lark is a precocious, animal loving imp, and Ruby has built a family for them with a wonderful community of friends and her boyfriend of three years. Life is good. Until the day Ruby reads a magazine article about parents searching for an infant kidnapped by car-jackers. Then Ruby faces a choice no mother should have to make. A choice that will change both her and Lark's lives forever.
	Poison by Sara Poole (9780312609832) In the simmering hot summer of 1492, a monstrous evil is stirring within the Eternal City of Rome. The brutal murder of an alchemist sets off a desperate race to uncover the plot that threatens to extinguish the light of the Renaissance and plunge Europe back into medieval darkness. Determined to avenge the killing of her father, Francesca Giordano defies all convention to claim for herself the position of poisoner serving Cardinal Rodrigo Borgia, head of the most notorious and dangerous family in Italy. She becomes the confidante of Lucrezia Borgia and the lover of Cesare Borgia. At the same time, she is drawn to the young renegade monk who yearns to save her life and her soul. Navigating a web of treachery and deceit, Francesca pursues her father’s killer from the depths of Rome’s Jewish ghetto to the heights of the Vatican itself. In so doing, she sets the stage for the ultimate confrontation with ancient forces that will seek to use her darkest desires to achieve their own catastrophic ends.
	Look Again by Lisa Scottoline (9780312380731) When reporter Ellen Gleeson gets a “Have You Seen This Child?” flyer in the mail, she almost throws it away. But something about it makes her look again, and her heart stops—the child in the photo is identical to her adopted son, Will. Her every instinct tells her to deny the similarity between the boys, because she knows her adoption was lawful. But she’s a journalist and won’t be able to stop thinking about the photo until she figures out the truth. And she can’t shake the question: if Will rightfully belongs to someone else, should she keep him or give him up? She investigates, uncovering clues no one was meant to discover, and when she digs too deep, she risks losing her own life—and that of the son she loves.  Lisa Scottoline breaks new ground in Look Again, a thriller that’s both heart-stopping and heart-breaking, and sure to have new fans and book clubs buzzing.
	I'm Down by Mishna Wolff (9780312379094) Mishna Wolff grew up in a poor black neighborhood with her single father, a white man who truly believed he was black.  “He strutted around with a short perm, a Cosby-esqe sweater, gold chains and a Kangol—telling jokes like Redd Fox, and giving advice like Jesse Jackson.  You couldn’t tell my father he was white.  Believe me, I tried,” writes Wolff.  And so from early childhood on, her father began his crusade to make his white daughter down.  Unfortunately, Mishna didn’t quite fit in with the neighborhood kids: she couldn’t dance, she couldn’t sing, she couldn’t double Dutch and she was the worst player on her all-black basketball team.  She was shy, uncool, and painfully white.  And yet when she was suddenly sent to a rich white school, she found she was too “black” to fit in with her white classmates.   I’m Down is a hip, hysterical and at the same time beautiful memoir that will have you howling with laughter, recommending it to friends and questioning what it means to be black and white in America.
	Sovay by Celia Rees (9781599904832) In 1794 England, the beautiful Sovay dons a man's cloak and holds up stagecoaches in broad daylight. Posing as a highway robber began as a lark to test a suitor's devotion. But when she lifts the wallet of one of England's most dangerous men, Sovay begins to unravel a web of deceit and duplicity. Acclaimed author Celia Rees' talent for romance and intrigue are sure to thrill a paperback audience.
	Miss Malarkey Leaves No Reader Behind by Judy Finchler (9780802720986) Principal Wiggins has promised to dye his hair purple and sleep on the school roof if the students read 1,000 books this year, and Miss Malarkey is determined to find the right book for every student, including this story's reluctant-reader narrator. Winning her students over book by book, Miss Malarkey will have students loving to read in no time. As the best selling series continues in paperback, no teacher, librarian, or parent should leave this book behind!
	Geronimo Stilton #5: The Great Ice Age (9781597072021) When Geronimo’s nemeses the Pirate Cats try to travel to through time to the year 1889, they accidentally end up in 37993 BC! When the cats meet their Neanderthal ancestors, they hear the legend of a Giant Wooly Mammoth and come up with a plan to capture it and bring it back to the present, making them famous for all time. Geronimo must travel to the Ice Age to stop the cats from changing history forever!
	Which Way to the Wild West? by Steve Sheinkin (9781596436268) History--with the good bits put back. Discover the drama, discoveries, dirty deeds and derring-do that won the American West. With a storyteller's voice and attention to the details that make history real and interesting, Steve Sheinken delivers America's greatest adventure. From the Louisiana Purchase (remember: if you're negotiating a treaty for your country, play it cool.) to the gold rush (there were only three ways to get to California--all of them bad) to the life of the cowboy, the Indian wars, and the everyday happenings that defined living on the frontier.
	Melvine Beederman SuperHero: Invasion from Dark Planet by Greg Trine (9780805081671) A few million miles away from Los Angeles, danger is lurking. Evil aliens with some seriously hard to pronounce names like Zzykrkv are visiting earth from their home planet, Dork—to kidnap earthlings for their science class! While busy on a snack food errand . . . uh, mission . . . Melvin Beederman, official superhero of Los Angeles, senses that something doesn’t feel quite right. Can Melvin, Candance, and friends from the Superhero Academy prevail over extraterrestrial bad guys with a spaceship powered by a Gamma drive? Holy alien invasion!
	Happy Birthday Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel (9780312629021) Get ready to party! It’s Bad Kitty’s birthday, and she’s wishing for a special gift. If she doesn’t get it, well . . . things won’t be pretty for her guests. The guest list includes Chatty Kitty, Strange Kitty, Stinky Kitty, and her other neighborhood “pals.” Plus, don’t forget Uncle Murray and Poor Puppy! Join in on the fun in this riotous companion to Bad Kitty Gets a Bath!
	On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tillman (9780312601553, board book) On the night you were born, you brought wonder and magic to the world. The moon stayed up till morning. Polar bears danced. Here is a book that celebrates the one and only ever you! Now available in its entirety in board book format, Nancy Tillman’s masterpiece is perfect for acknowledging the special people in our lives that they are loved.

Stories edited by Neil Gaiman (9780061230929)
This astonishing collection of all-new tales by some of the most acclaimed writers at work today is called, simply, Stories. Edited by Neil Gaiman (Sandman, The Graveyard Book, Anansi Boys, Coraline) and Al Sarrantonio (award-winning author of forty books and editor of numerous collections), Stories presents never before published short works from a veritable Who’s Who of contemporary literature—breathtaking inventions from the likes of Lawrence Block, Roddy Doyle, Joanne Harris, Joe Hill, Walter Mosley, Joyce Carol Oates, Stewart O’Nan, Chuck Palahniuk, Carolyn Parkhurst, Jodi Picoult, Peter Straub…and, of course, the inimitable Neil Gaiman himself.

Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain (9780061718946)
In the ten years since his classic Kitchen Confidential first alerted us to the idiosyncrasies and lurking perils of eating out, from Monday fish to the breadbasket conspiracy, much has changed for the subculture of chefs and cooks, for the restaurant business—and for Anthony Bourdain.Medium Raw explores these changes, moving back and forth from the author's bad old days to the present. Tracking his own strange and unexpected voyage from journeyman cook to globe-traveling professional eater and drinker, and even to fatherhood, Bourdain takes no prisoners as he dissects what he's seen, pausing along the way for a series of confessions, rants, investigations, and interrogations of some of the most controversial figures in food.

Broke USA by Gary Rivlin (9780061733215 )
From the author of the New York Times Notable Book of the Year Drive By comes a unique and riveting exploration of one of America’s largest and fastest-growing industries—the business of poverty. Broke, USA is Gary Rivlin's riveting report from the economic fringes. From the annual meeting of the national check cashers association in Las Vegas to a tour of the foreclosure-riddled neighborhoods of Dayton, Ohio, here is a subprime Fast Food Nation featuring an unforgettable cast of characters and memorable scenes. Rivlin profiles players like a former small-town Tennessee debt collector whose business offering cash advances to the working poor has earned him a net worth in the hundreds of millions, and legendary Wall Street dealmaker Sandy Weill, who rode a subprime loan business into control of the nation's largest bank. Rivlin parallels their stories with the tale of those committed souls fighting back against the major corporations, chain franchises, and newly hatched enterprises that fleece the country's hardworking waitresses, warehouse workers, and mall clerks.

Deadliest Sea by Kalee Thompson (9780061766299)
Deadliest Sea is the spellbinding true story of the greatest rescue in U.S. Coast Guard history. Recounting the tragic sinking of the fishing trawler, Alaska Ranger, in the Bering Sea and its remarkable aftermath in March 2008, Deadliest Sea is real life action and adventure at its finest. The full story of an amazing rescue—where extraordinary courage, ingenuity, will, and technology combined in one of the most remarkable maritime feats ever recorded—has never been told before now. With deft writing and technical knowledge, veteran journalist Kalee Thompson recounts the harrowing stories of both the rescuers and the rescued who survived the deadly ordeal in the Bering Sea. Along the way, she pays tribute to the courage, tenacity, and skill of dedicated service people who risk their own lives for the lives of others.

Critical Care by Theresa Brown (9780061791550)
Critical Care is the powerful and absorbing memoir of Theresa Brown—a regular contributor to the New York Times blog “Well”—about her experiences during the first year on the job as an oncology nurse; in the process, Brown sheds brilliant light on issues of mortality and meaning in our lives. Critical Care takes us with Brown as she struggles to tend to her patients' needs, both physical (the rigors of chemotherapy) and emotional (their late-night fears). Along the way, we see the work nurses do to fight for their patients' dignity, in spite of punishing treatments and an often uncaring hospital bureaucracy. We also see how a twelve-hour day of caring for the seriously ill gives Brown herself a deeper appreciation of what it means to be alive. Ultimately, this is a book about embracing life, whether in times of sickness or health. As she takes us into the place where patients and nurses meet, Brown shows us the power of human connection in the face of mortality. She does so with a keen sense of humor and remarkable powers of observation, making Critical Care a powerful contribution to the literature of medicine.

Somewhere Inside By Laura Ling, Lisa Ling (9780062000675)
Somewhere Inside is the electrifying, never-before-told story of Laura Ling’s capture by the North Koreans in March 2009, and the efforts of her sister, journalist Lisa Ling, to secure Laura’s release by former President Bill Clinton. This riveting true account of the first ever trial of an American citizen in North Korea’s highest court carries readers deep inside the world’s most secretive nation while it poignantly explores the powerful, inspiring bonds of sisterly love. Told in the sisters' alternating voices, Somewhere Inside is a timely, inspiring, and page-turning tale of survival set against the canvas of international politics that goes beyond the headlines to reveal the impact on lives engulfed by forces beyond their control.

Red to Black by Alex Dryden (9780061803901)
Finn is a veteran MI6 operative stationed in Moscow. In the guise of an amiable trade secretary, he has penetrated deep into the dangerous labyrinth that is Russia under Vladimir Putin to discover some of its darkest secrets. The youngest female colonel in the KGB, Anna is the ambitious daughter of one of the former Soviet Union's elite espionage families. Charged with helping to restore Russia to power under Putin, she is ordered to spy on Finn and discover the identity of his mole. At the dawn of the new millennium, these adversaries find themselves brought together by an unexpected love that becomes the only truth they can trust. When Finn uncovers a shocking and ingenious plan—hatched during the Cold War—to control the European continent, he and Anna are thrust into a deadly plot in which friend and foe wear the same face. With time running out, they will risk everything—career, reputation, and even their own lives—to expose the truth.

Knit in Comfort by Isabel Sharpe (9780061765490)
A wonderful novel from Isabel Sharpe, the author of As Good As it Got, Knit in Comfort joins the women of Comfort, North Carolina, as they come together to knit and make lace–and find that the intricacies of both echo the complexities of their own live. Megan Morgan traded the constant mobility of her childhood for a quiet, stable life in Comfort, North Carolina, with a handsome husband, lively children, and a group of longtime friends who've formed a weekly knitting club, Purls Before Wine. Desperate to escape big-city anonymity and pressure from her marriage-minded boyfriend, a stranger, Elizabeth Detlaff, arrives unexpectedly, certain that fate has guided her to the Carolina mountains. She seems to think that in sleepy, unremarkable Comfort she's found paradise. Soon, Elizabeth has eagerly invaded Megan's life, living in the apartment over her garage, befriending her mother-in-law and children, fawning over her husband, and joining the Purls. It's not long before Elizabeth brings to light legends of Megan's Shetland ancestors, leading her to stumble over a painful, long-buried secret. Backed into a corner, Megan is forced to examine her choices and ultimately decide what kind of woman she wants to be.

Double Take by Kevin Michael Connolly (9780061791529)
Kevin Michael Connolly is a twenty-four-year-old man who has seen the world in a way most of us never will. Whether swarmed by Japanese tourists at Epcot Center as a child or holding court at the X Games on his mono-ski, Kevin Connolly has been an object of curiosity since the day he was born without legs. Growing up in rural Montana, he was raised like any other kid (except, that is, for his father's MacGyver-like contraptions such as the "butt boot"). As a college student, Kevin traveled to seventeen countries on his skateboard, including Bosnia, China, Ukraine, and Japan. In an attempt to capture the stares of others, he took more than 30,000 photographs of people staring at him. In this dazzling memoir, Kevin Connolly casts the lens inward to explore how we view ourselves and what it is to truly see another person. From the home of his family in Helena, Montana, to the streets of Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur, Kevin's remarkable journey will change the way you look at others, and the way you see yourself.

Farm to Fork by Emeril Lagasse (9780061742958)
Farm to Fork brings out the “green” in Emeril with recipes that will inspire cooks, new and old, to utilize fresh, organic, and locally-grown ingredients throughout the year. In this extraordinary new book, Emeril Lagasse continues his lifelong commitment to using fresh, local ingredients in his restaurants and home kitchen. He has spent the past thirty years building close relationships with farmers, fishermen, and ranchers. Farm to Fork is his guide to help you explore the great local bounty through fifteen flavorful chapters—sweet summer in "The Three Sisters: Corn, Beans, and Squash," juicy "Berries, Figs, and Melons," sublime naturally raised meats in "Out on the Range," fresh catch in "Fresh Off the Dock," and home canning tips from "Home Economics: Preserving the Harvest."

Instructions by Neil Gaiman (9780061960307)
Trust Dreams.
Trust your heart,
and trust your story.

A renowned storyteller whose words have transported readers to magical realms and an acclaimed illustrator of lushly imagined fairy-tale landscapes guide a traveler safely through lands unknown and yet strangely familiar . . .
. . . and home again.

Big Nate: In a Class by Himself by Lincoln Peirce (9780061944345)
Big Nate is in a class by himself! But things don't always go your way just because you're awesome.

• Nate barely survives his dad's toxic oatmeal before rushing off to school—minus his lunch.

• He body slams the no-nonsense principal.

• He accidentally insults his least favorite teacher, the horrifying Mrs. Godfrey (aka Godzilla).

• And school has barely started!

Nate keeps his cool. He knows he's destined for greatness. A fortune cookie told him so. For fans of the ever popular, ever hilarious Diary of a Wimpy Kid series: Get ready to meet Big Nate!

The Carrie Diaries by Candace Bushnell (9780061728914)
The Carrie Diaries is the coming-of-age story of one of the most iconic characters of our generation.  Before Sex and the City, Carrie Bradshaw was a small-town girl who knew she wanted more. She's ready for real life to start, but first she must navigate her senior year of high school. Up until now, Carrie and her friends have been inseparable. Then Sebastian Kydd comes into the picture, and a friend's betrayal makes her question everything. With an unforgettable cast of characters, The Carrie Diaries is the story of how a regular girl learns to think for herself and evolves into a sharp, insightful writer. Readers will learn about her family background, how she found her writing voice, and the indelible impression her early friendships and relationships left on her. Through adventures both audacious and poignant, we'll see what brings Carrie to her beloved New York City, where her new life begins.

Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn (9780061491894)

A perennial New York Times bestselling author, whose books have reached as high as #1, Julia Quinn returns with Ten Things I Love About You, another clever, witty, and delightful historical romance.

Ten Things You Should Know About This Book:

1. Sebastian Grey is a devilishly handsome rogue with a secret.
2. Annabel Winslow's family voted her The Winslow Most Likely to Speak Her Mind AND The Winslow Most Likely to Fall Asleep in Church.
3. Sebastian's uncle is the Earl of Newbury, and if he dies without siring an heir, Sebastian inherits everything.
4. Lord Newbury detests Sebastian and will stop at nothing to prevent this from happening.
5 Lord Newbury has decided that Annabel is the answer to all of his problems.
6 Annabel does not want to marry Lord Newbury, especially when she finds out he once romanced her grandmother.
7 is shocking, 8 is delicious, 9 is downright wicked, all of which leads the way to
10 Happily. Ever. After.

Tide, Feather, Snow by Miranda Weiss (9780061710254)
Miranda Weiss, a young woman who grew up landlocked in a well-kept East Coast suburb, moved to Homer, Alaska, with her boyfriend, determined to make a place for herself in this unfamiliar country where the years are marked by seasons of fish, and where locals carry around the knowledge of tides, boats, and weather as ballast. In Tide, Feather, Snow, Weiss introduces readers to the memorable people and peculiar beauty of Alaska's vast landscape, as she takes us along on her remarkable personal journey of adventure, physical challenge, and culture clash. At first, she struggles to make a place for herself in this unfamiliar country. But ultimately, Weiss learns the skills to survive on her own, from setting a fishing net to befriending the locals, from jarring rosehip butter to skinning a sea otter.

Heart of Lies by M.L. Malcom (9780061962189)
Leo Hoffman was born with a gift for languages. When his dreams for the future are destroyed by World War I, the dashing young Hungarian attempts to use his rare talent to rebuild his life, only to find himself inadvertently embroiled in an international counterfeiting scheme. Suddenly Leo is wanted across the European continent for a host of crimes, including murder. Left with no options, he must escape to Shanghai with his lover, carrying with him a stolen treasure that could be his salvation . . . or his death warrant. But the gangsters who control the decadent Asian city have no intention of letting him outrun his past. And when the Japanese invade, one wrong move could cost Leo Hoffman everything he holds dear. An epic tale of intrigue, passion, and adventure, Heart of Lies heralds the arrival of a remarkable writer.

The Great Lover by Jill Dawson (9780061924361)
In 1909, sixteen-year-old Nell Golightly is a housemaid at a popular tea garden near Cambridge University, and Rupert Brooke, a new tenant, is already causing a stir with his boyish good looks and habit of swimming naked in nearby Byron's Pool. Despite her good sense, Nell seems to be falling under the radical young poet's spell, even though Brooke apparently adores no one but himself. Could he ever love a housemaid? Is he, in fact, capable of love at all? An extraordinary novel, it powerfully conveys the allure of charisma as it captures the mysterious and often perverse workings of the human heart.

In the Sanctuary of Outcasts by Neil White (9780061351631)
Neil White wanted only the best for those he loved and was willing to go to any lengths to provide it—which is how he ended up in a federal prison in rural Louisiana, serving eighteen months for bank fraud. But it was no ordinary prison. The beautiful, isolated colony in Carville, Louisiana, was also home to the last people in the continental United States disfigured by leprosy—a small circle of outcasts who had forged a tenacious, clandestine community, a fortress to repel the cruelty of the outside world. In this place rich with history, amid an unlikely mix of leprosy patients, nuns, and criminals, White's strange and compelling new life journey began. An extraordinary memoir at once funny, poignant, and uplifting, In the Sanctuary of Outcasts reminds us all what matters most.

 

 

Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs, and Parenting by Michael Perry (9780061240430)
This memoir of farming and fatherhood features the humor Perry's readers expect while also honestly investigating the quieter corners of his heart.  Living with his pregnant wife in a rickety Wisconsin farmhouse with 37 acres of fallen fences and overgrown fields, Perry found himself plumbing his unorthodox past for clues as to how he should proceed as a farmer and a parent.  Coop is full of the desire to reconnect with the earth, with neighbors, with meaning...and with chickens.

The Rocket that Fell to Earth: Roger Clemens and the Rage for Baseball Immortality by Jeff Pearlman (9780061724756)
Roger Clemens – perhaps the greatest pitcher in Major League Baseball history – is also a controversial figure, with supporters and detractors holding very different views about him.  Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman conducted hundreds of interviews as he researched Clemens' outstanding career and its ignoble end, exploring his rise and fall and its connection with the current state of American sports.

Black Water Rising by Attica Locke (9780061735868)
Jay Porter is a lawyer on the edge – with no promising clients and a fledgling practice run out of a dingy strip mall in Houston's Bayou City.  But Houston in 1981 is a booming city, and Jay believes he can make a fresh start – until he impulsively saves a drowning woman's life one night, and involves himself in a murder investigation that could cost him his practice, his family, and even his life.

Germany 1945: From War to Peace by Richard Bessel (9780060540364)
With the close of World War II, the German people were had to both make sense of the horrors they had just passed and find the strength and hope to move forward.  Bessel draws a provocative portrait of Germany's emergence from catastrophe, showing the resilience of the people as they began to put their lives back together and create the foundations for a strong postwar culture.

The Lace Makers of Glenmara by Heather Barbieri (9780061721557)
Kate Robinson flees to Ireland, desperate to break old patterns after a devastating heartbreak and loss.  Before she knows it she finds herself in a Gaelic village on the west coast, where she begins to bond with members of the local lace-making society.  Under Glenmara's spell, Kate finds the inspiration that has eluded her.  But not everyone in the town welcomes Kate, and a series of unexpected events threatens everything she and her new community have worked for...

Crazy for the Storm by Norman Ollestad (9780061766725)
Norman Ollestad's father thrust him into the world of surfing and skiing at a very young age, though as a boy he was often paralyzed by fear.  Yet these exhilarating tests of skill prepared him to be a fearless champion – which ultimately saved his life, when he crashed into the San Gabriel mountains in a chartered plane and was engulfed in a blizzard at eight thousand feet.  With his father dead in the crash, the 11-year-old boy had to descend the mountain alone.  This book is the beautifully crafted, astonishing story of a boy who spent his childhood living for his father and ended up owing him his own life.

The Road to Woodstock by Michael Lang with Holly George-Warren (9780061576553)
Michael Lang, the mastermind behind Woodstock, narrates his own story of this cultural touchstone event.  Lang's memories alone make for a unique portrait of the festival, but his access to the other people who were there and their stories are equally remarkable and fresh.  The book also includes 75 previously unpublished photographs from the event. 

The Loveliest Woman in American by Bibi Gaston (9780060857714)
This story about the author's grandmother Rosamund Pinchot (of the Gifford Pinchot family) reads like fiction....a dysfunctional society family, political activity with Eleanor and FDR, bad marriages and early Hollywood.  Bibi Gaston was given her grandmother's diaries when she was an adult with no knowledge of her intriguing ancestor.  A slice of history filled with passion and a chance to meet the remarkable author! (Katherine recommends)

Pop Salvation by Lance Reynald (9780061672972)
Twelve-year-old Caleb stands out as strange in his Washington, D.C. private school.  But on a field trip, he discovers the art of Andy Warhol, another social outcast who becomes his hero and icon, and begins to transform himself into his own version of Warhol's factory.  A very unconventional portrait of D.C. and its prep schools, Pop Salvation is the story of a boy who finds himself by becoming the art he adores.

Waiter Rant by The Waiter, Steve Dublanica (9780061256691)
Waiter Rant is an entertaining, funny, and sometimes scary account of a waiter in the midst of New York's hardcore restaurant scene.  Anthony Bourdain says of the book, “It is the front of the house version of Kitchen Confidential.”  Needless to say, you'll be laughing and cringing at the unforgettable stories told by this initially anonymous author.  (Jacqueline recommends)

 

Farley Follows His Nose by Lynn Johnston and Beth Cruikshank (9780061702341)
Ever-hungry dog Farley follows his nose from one alluring scent to the next on a beautiful summer afternoon.  As he wanders, he explores his town, helps out a new friend, and finally is reunited with his loving family.  This picture book stars the beloved dog from Lynn Johnston's classic comic strip “For Better or For Worse”.

Crazy Hair by Neil Gaiman (9780060579081)
Bestselling author Neil Gaiman teams with acclaimed illustrator Dave McKean for another unique, quirky, whimsical tale.  Young Bonnie ventures out with comb in hand to tame her friend's unruly mane, amid sailing pirates and leaping dancers, stalking tigers and sleeping ground sloths.  This witty, funny rhyming tale – their youngest picture-book collaboration yet – is perfect for reading aloud.

Emily Post's Table Manners for Kids by Cindy Post Senning and Peggy Post (9780061117091)
This kid-friendly guide to the dos and don'ts of table manners will help provide an antidote to the growing epidemic of bad manners in America.  From two of the leading authorities on etiquette, this guide is packed with Q&As, sidebars, and funny illustrations, providing tips on everything from which fork to use to how to start a conversation.  Sure to be a hit with kids and their parents!

The Dragons of Ordinary Farm by Tad Williams and Deborah Beale (9780061543456)
Middle schoolers Tyler and Lucinda get more than they bargained for when they go to spend the summer vacation at their great-uncle Gideon's farm – like, mythical creatures, dangerous enemies, and a rift in time!  Lively, fast-paced, and funny, this is the perfect fun read for middle school fantasy fans.  (Sasha recommends)

No Such Thing as the Real World by An Na, M. T. Anderson, K. L. Going, Beth Kephart, Chris Lynch, and Jacqueline Woodson (9780061470585)
What's the line that separates childhood from the “real world”?  When do you cross it?  Is it a choice?  What happens when the “real world” is nothing like you imagined it would be.  Six award-winning young adult authors tackle the subject of the “real world” in this stunning collection of stories about graduation, suicide, pregnancy, death, pain, love, and loss.

Wings by Aprilynne Pike (9780061668036)
Laurel has lived a normal life – until, as a high schooler, she discovers that she is a faerie, placed with human parents as a child.  As Laurel's wings begin to grow, she learns about her true background and the dangers that face her parents' faerie realm...and finds herself torn between her friend David, with whom she grows closer as she struggles to accept her new identity, and Tamani, a dangerously handsome faerie with whom she shares a mysterious connection.  Readers will devour this book and eagerly await the next in the series!  (Jenny and Lisa recommend)

Blueberries for the Queen by John and Katherine Paterson (9780064438742)
Newbery-award winning novelist Katherine Paterson collaborates with her husband John Paterson on this new picture book for younger readers.  Based on a true event in John's childhood, this book features young William, a boy in New England during World War II who lives to imagine that he is a brave knight fighting to end the war.  The watercolor illustrations perfectly capture the nostalgic feeling of the story and bring to life the emotion of seemingly simple encounters.

House of Many Ways by Diana Wynne Jones (9780061477973)
In this second sequel to the beloved Howl's Moving Castle, Charmain finds quite a few surprises when she house-sits for her Great-Uncle William, but the biggest surprise of all is finding herself in the midst of a hunt for a royal treasure....alongside none other than the Wizard Howl himself, along with Sophie and Calcifer the fire-demon.  A delightful return to the world of Howl and Sophie, this book is sure to charm readers new to the series as well as those returning for another splendid addition.  

Jinx by Meg Cabot (9780060837662)
In this paranormal teen novel, Jinx – nicknamed for her persistent bad luck – has moved in with relatives in New York City to avoid her past back in Iowa, but she can't escape trouble that easily.  Her cousin Tory wants Jinx to join her coven, and though Jinx knows how dangerous magic can be, she might have to use some spells of her own in order to stop Tory from hurting someone.

Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Claudia Gray, Maureen Johnson, and Sarah Mlynowski (9780061688720)

Five popular teen writers collaborate on a set of paranormal adventures – about how a fun getaway can turn into a can't-get-away-fast-enough disaster! – which feature a range of tones from light and funny to sinister and menacing.  Each author in this collection has a dedicated fan base, and the book will introduce teen readers to other authors whose work they will also love! 

New Arrivals from Hachette Book Group
12/20/09

The Monuments Men by Robert M. Edsel
(9781599951492, $26.99)
The is the story of the Allied division, made up of unlikely heroes who were mostly middle-aged  family, whose primary mission was to find and protect European art that had been stolen by the Nazis.  Mandated by Roosevelt and supported by Eisenhower, the Monuments Men were in a race against time behind enemy lines.  The book follows seven Monuments Men – Lincoln Kirstien, James Rorimer, Harry Ettinger, Robert Posey, Walter Hancock, Roger Balfour, and George Stout.

Miracles by Karen Kingsbury
(9780446557955, $14.99)
This 52 week devotional draws from five of Karen Kingbury's popular books, and will inspire readers throughout the year.  The devotionals are made up of short passages from Karen's Miracle books.  Readers will be able to reflect upon an uplifting and strengthening message each day.   Karen Kingsbury lives in Vancouver, Washington.

Hope for Animals and Their World by Jane Goodall with Thane Maynard and Gail Hudson
(9780446581776, $26.99)
Jane Goodall and Thane Maynard, the Cincinnati Zoo Director, write about animals which were once endangered species and also species that were on the verge of becoming extinct.  The survival stories are about a number animals, including the Black-Fptted Ferret, the American Crocodile, and the California Condor.  The book addresses the critical need to continue protecting the habitats of these species even though they are no longer endangered.

True Blue by David Baldacci
(9780446195515, $27.99)
Mason “Mace” Perry is a former Washington DC cop who was framed for a crime and sent to prison for two years.  She lost everything, and is now back on the outside trying to rebuild her life.  Mace is also trying to find the people who framed her.  She is drawn into the investigation of a female lawyer's death after meeting young lawyer Roy Kingman who found the body.  This political thriller takes readers through the public and private world of Washington DC.

The Murder of King Tut by James Patterson
(9781600246357, $39.98 7 CDs unabridged)
James Patterson and Martin Dugard go on a quest to chronicle the life of King Tut in this nonfiction audio book.  Using evidence such as x rays, forensic clues, and Howard Carter's writings on his discovery of King Tut's 3000 year old tomb, Patterson makes a compelling case that King Tut's death was not natural. 

The Curious Garden by Peter Brown
(9780316015479, $16.99)
This is a enchanting, magical tale about a little boy named Liam who discovers a struggling garden and decides to take care of it.  The green, lush garden spreads through out city under Liam's, and the city goes from gray and dark to green and beautiful.  An environmental theme and wonderful illustrations accompany this captivating book.

Saint George and the Dragon by Margaret Hodges, illustrated by Trina Schart Hyman
(9780316014830, $7.99)
In this 25th anniversary edition of Saint and the Dragon, author Margaret Hodges retells part of Spenser's story The Faerie Queene.  The Red Cross Knight has set off on a quest to restore peace to his countryside by facing the dragon that has terrorizing the land for years.  This anniversary edition is a great way to introduce this classic tale to a new generation of readers.

Welcome Little One by Sandra Magsamen
(9780316003940, $15.99)
Welcome Little One is an interactive baby book that celebrates the magic of new arrivals.  The book features babies of every kind – tiny chicks, baby elephants, cute small giraffes, and many more babies. The soothing, lulling text is paired with lift the flaps, touch and feels, pull tabs, pop ups, and a musical sound chip.

My Spanish Touch-and-Feel Book of Colors by Rebecca Emberley
(9780316033886, $6.99)
My Spanish Touch-and-Feel Book of Colors is the newest book in Rebecca Emberley's bestselling bilingual series for children.  The book includes fun-to-feel objects including a brown teddy bear, a blue fish, a  red pair of mittens, and many more objects.  The book features words in both English and Spanish, making it easy for children to learn the colors in each language.

When Everything Changed by Gail Collins
(9780316059541, $27.99)
Gail Collins covers the history of American women during the last five decades from 1960 to 2008. The book picks up where her last book America's Women left off. When Everything Changed is a comprehensive book on women's history in America and covers topics such as fashion, politics, pop culture, work, sex, economics and family.

Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Foer
(9780316069908, $25.99)
In this nonfiction book, Jonathan Safran Foer explores what eat and why we eat it.  Specifically he returns to two questions: Why do we eat animals? And would we eat animals if we knew how they got to our plates?  Eating Animals addresses and investigates the reasons we use to justify our eating habits.  This is one story you won't forget.

Cirque Du Freak – The Manga, Vol. 1 by Darren Shan, Art by Takahiro Arai
(9780759530416, $10.99)
Darran Shan's bestselling young adult series in a Manga format!  Ordinary school boy Darren Shan and his three best friends are invited to visit a mysterious freak show called Cirque du Freak, and only two tickets are available.  Follow Darren on his adventures into the dark and bloody world of teenage vampires. Cirque Du Freak will be a major motion picture soon.

Time for Kids Super Science Book (powered by Mad Science!) by the Editors of Time for Kids
(9781603208213, $11.99)
A hands-on science book for kids ages 7 to 12 that covers earth, life, and physical sciences.  This full color book was written by an expert teachers to help them learn more about basic science concepts and have fun discovering the science around them.  The book contains easy-to-do experiments that can be done with readily available materials, and are accompanied with step-by-step illustrations.

We Bought a Zoo by Benjamin Mee
(9781602860957, $14.95)
Katherine Recommends
Benjamin Mee writes about how his family takes over an run down zoo in the English countryside.  His wife Katherine has a relapse with a brain tumor and eventually dies;  But, Mee and his children go forward with their dreams of re-opening the zoo.  Both  a heartwarming and heartbreaking story, this is one nonfiction story you won't forget.