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  • Michelle Adams

    A reunited couple search for a valuable treasure, a precious jewelry box, stolen from the Nazis and hidden away since World War II, in this powerfully emotional and romantic novel of rekindled love -- perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Josie Silver, a...



  • Veronica Agarwal

    Starting middle school is hard enough when you don't know anyone; it's even harder when you're shy. A contemporary middle-grade graphic novel for fans of Guts and Real Friends about how dealing with anxiety and OCD can affect everyday life. As long a...



  • Renee Ahdieh

    In this latest installment of The New York Times bestselling quartet that began with The Beautiful, Pippa journeys to the treacherous and beguiling world of the fey in search of answers but instead falls in love.Following the explosive events of The ...



  • AidaIro

    It’s alluring, it’s adorable, it’s in all the colors of the rainbow—it’s AidaIro Illustrations, the Toilet-bound Hanako-kun artbook! It features over 170 illustrations, including all the color pages published in Monthly ...



  • Daisuke Aizawa

    When the foul-tempered Princess Alexia is captured by the Cult of Diablos, the Shadow Garden takes the stage, assaulting the cult’s hidden base. Crossing swords with the kidnapper, Cid gets the chance to make his true debut as an eminence in shadow...



  • Shiro Amano

    Sora and his companions have reached Galaxy Toys, but their paths are blocked by a brand-new type of foe!...



  • Georgia Ball

    The Big Red Dog is hitting the big screen! It's a race through NYC in this graphic novel based on the new live-action Clifford movie.Emily Elizabeth is struggling to fit in at home and in school when she meets Clifford, a tiny red puppy who is destin...



  • Lauren Baratz-Logsted

    A dog tries his best to keep his two co-parenting owners and their happiness afloat in this hilarious and touching sequel to Joint Custody by Lauren Baratz-Logsted and Jackie Logsted. The Man is happy. The Woman is happy. That means Gatz is...



  • Antonia Barber

    A TIMELESS CHRISTMAS SKY ORIGINAL FILM, STARRING MARK GATISS, SIMON CALLOW AND TAMSIN GREIG'Charming, magical and life-affirming, Antonia Barber's clever and moving tale has become a much-loved favourite. The Wheel of Time spins - and off we go into ...



  • Marion Dane Bauer

    Learn all about planet Earth in the third book in this nonfiction Level 1 Ready-to-Read series about the universe that’s perfect for kids who love science and space!Our home planet is a lucky one. It’s unlike any other planet in space! Earth give...



  • Brett Bean

    Crack the case with the Zoo Patrol Squad in this series of fun graphic novels for young readers filled with zany animals, wild adventures, and unbelievable mysteries. Perfect for fans of Dogman and InvestiGators!Fennlock Fox and Penny the Pig head to...



  • Sophie Beer

    This vibrant board book by the creator of Love Makes a Family and Kindness Makes Us Strong celebrates small acts of green living that make a big impact on the environment.Change starts with planting trees. It starts with turning off faucets, and reus...



  • Ted Bell

    Alex Hawke is sailing into trouble when an around-the-world journey becomes a fight against terror in the latest exciting adventure from New York Times bestselling novelist Ted Bell. After saving the kidnapped heir to the British throne, ge...



  • Brendan Bellecourt

    In his sci-fi debut, Bellecourt explores an alternate roaring 20s where a shell-shocked soldier must uncover latent telepathic abilities to save himself and the people around him.Liam Mulcahey, a reclusive, shell-shocked veteran, remembers little of ...



  • Daphne Benedis-Grab

    "A compulsive middle grade thriller." -- Book RiotThe email arrives Sunday night: Do exactly what I say, when I say it, or I will reveal your secret.On Monday morning, seventh graders Owen, Gemma, Ally, and Todd, who have nothing in common and barely...



  • Tom Bissell

    From the best-selling coauthor of The Disaster Artist and “one of America's best and most interesting writers" (Stephen King), a new collection of stories that range from laugh-out-loud funny to disturbingly dark -- unflinching portraits of women a...



  • Alice Blanchard

    Welcome to Burning Lake, a small, isolated town with a dark history of witches and false accusations. Now, a modern-day witch has been murdered, and Detective Natalie Lockhart is reluctantly drawn deep into the case, in this atmospheric mystery from ...



  • Terry Blas

    Collects Reptil (2021) #1-4, Avengers: The Initiative Featuring Reptil (2009) #1. Reptil - the dinosaur-powered graduate of Avengers Academy - is on the brink of extinction! In the wake of his grandfather's worsening health, Humberto Lopez has taken ...



  • Hilary Bonner

    A seemingly straightforward domestic tragedy leads to something deeper and darker for DCI Vogel and his team in this gripping police procedural. A man lies dead on the kitchen floor of his comfortable North Devon home, his body punctured by multip...



  • Laura Bradford

    Entrepreneur Emma Westlake discovers that friendship can be murder in this exciting new mystery series from USA Today bestselling author Laura Bradford.Emma Westlake has always wanted to be her own boss. But after sinking all her cash into a business...



  • Loryn Brantz

    This sweet and playful board book tells in simple, beautiful verse how the journey that parents take to have their baby leads them to their perfect little one. By bestselling Feminist Baby creator and two-time Emmy award winner Loryn Brantz! For e...



  • Fredric Brown

    Dark, twisting tales from an Edgar Award"winning author whose storytelling skills will “dazzle you” (San Francisco Chronicle).   From a local sheriff’s casual narration of brutal crimes to a sideshow performer’s evil exploits to the te...



  • Fredric Brown

    A detective scours Chicago for his missing uncle in this classic mystery by “a real pro -- a natural storyteller” (The New York Times Book Review).   Young Ed Hunter and his uncle Ambrose, an ex-carnie, have been making their mark as private...



  • Fredric Brown

    A woman’s wild story about killers from space leads two Chicago detectives into a bizarre case in this mystery by the Edgar Award"winning author.   Ed and Ambrose Hunter, nephew and uncle, have partnered up to open their own detective agency...



  • Fredric Brown

    A dead man and a pile of missing money have two Chicago detectives investigating the deceased’s daughter in this entry in the Edgar Award"winning series.   Tens of thousands of dollars have disappeared from the city of Chicago’s coffers, a...



  • Fredric Brown

    Lust plus greed equals murder in this classic Hollywood noir novel by “a real pro” (The New York Times Book Review).   A struggling actor, Willy Griff keeps himself entertained with the wife of a business mogul, but he wants more: He also wa...



  • Fredric Brown

    The clock is ticking as a husband frantically tries to save his abducted wife in this fast-paced crime novel by “a real pro” (The New York Times Book Review).   Twenty-five grand if he wants his wife back alive. That’s the demand on the ra...



  • Fredric Brown

    A small-town reporter must investigate a murder in a motel -- before he becomes the story -- in this mystery from an Edgar Award winner and “real pro” (The New York Times Book Review).   Bob Spitzer is a young newspaperman in Arizona, and th...



  • Meredith Crandall Brown

    Milk and Juice is a hilarious, quirky debut picture book by Meredith Crandall Brown that follows a bottle of juice and a jug of milk on their recycling love story. Perfect for fans of Peanut Butter & Cupcake by Terry Border! Once upon a time, in a...



  • Robert Bryndza

    An Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling series.Kate Marshall’s investigation into a journalist’s disappearance sends her down an unexpectedly twisted path in a riveting thriller by the author of Shadow Sands.Kate MarshallR...




  • Lucy Burdette

    A chance meeting on the New York subway leads to the destinies of two very different women becoming intertwined with terrifying consequences in this nerve-jangling thriller. Sixteen-year-old Addison is on the run. She’s leaving her life on New Yor...



  • Priscilla Burris

    In this third Level 1 Ready-to-Read story about a spunky chicken from the illustrator of the Heidi Heckelbeck series, Sabrina Sue sets off to the big city. Sue decides she wants to see a busy city. So she’s off on a new adventure to see tall buildi...



  • Grace Burrowes

    Four bestselling authors bring you the magic of the season in this holiday historical anthology!His for Christmas by Jennifer HaymoreLady Amelia Witherspoon simply must get home to her beloved family on Christmas Eve. So when a terrible storm threate...



  • Jaci Burton

    A country girl embarks on a brazen pursuit of love in this bold romance from New York Times bestselling author Jaci Burton. Ranch owner Jolene Mcmasters has always worked hard--and played hard. She's used to going after what she wants until...



  • Emmie Caldwell

    When murder pierces the fabric of the close-knit Crandalsburg Craft Fair, it's up to the Ninth Street Knitters to make a killer slip their stitch. The Craft Fair may have hit a few snags lately, but knitting enthusiast Lia Geiger is hopeful he...



  • Eric Carle

    Join The Very Hungry Caterpillar for one of his favorite meals of the day: breakfast!The Very Hungry Caterpillar is very hungry . . . for breakfast! With die-cut pages, a simple narrative, and beautiful artwork from Eric Carle, this interactive b...



  • Kate Carlisle

    Contractor Shannon Hammer steels her nerve to pin down a killer in the latest Fixer-Upper Mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Premeditated Mortar. . . .Shannon could not be happier that her hunky thriller-writing boyfriend, Mac, has...



  • M.A. Carrick

    A clever con artist, a legendary vigilante, and a dashing crime lord must fight to free their city from the clutches of a dark and ancient magic in the second novel of M. A. Carrick's “utterly captivating” Rook & Rose trilogy. ...



  • Donny Cates

    Collects Thor (2020) #15-18, Thor Annual (2021) #1 (A story). Odin has returned! But an air of tension now sits upon the throne. Father and son. All-Father and All-Father. Odin and Thor. Is this relationship forever doomed, and what does it mean for ...




  • Ceez

    Still Waters Run Deep Cayna’s life following her recent move to the countryside with her adopted daughter, Luka, is both peaceful yet eventful. One day, Cayna takes a trip to Felskeilo with Luka, Roxine the maid, and Lytt, the local innkeeper’s d...



  • Doug Cenko

    In this laugh-out-loud picture book, a Viking falls in love and must face the only thing in his way of attaining it: his fear of the sea.Stig is your quintessential Viking guy. He loves fresh air, stew, and adorable kittens . . . but he hates the...



  • Caroline Jayne Church

    A brand-new padded board book from the bestselling creator of I Love You Through and Through, full of love, babies, and kisses!Caroline Jayne Church, la super exitosa creadora de Diez deditos y Te quiero mucho, hasta manana , ¡nos presenta este ado...



  • Jane K. Cleland

    Jane K. Cleland returns with Jane Austen's Lost Letters, the fourteenth installment in the beloved Josie Prescott Antiques series, set on the rugged New Hampshire coast.Antiques appraiser Josie Prescott is in the midst of filming a segment for her ne...



  • Amy Clipston
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    When Colin Zook and his beloved grandmother lose everything in a fire, their greatest loss is a beloved family heirloom quilt that helped keep her dementia at bay. When Joanne Lapp hears about the loss, she decides to recreate the quilt. Colin soon f...



  • Edith Cohn

    A savvy young girl finds half a million dollars and wonders if she can keep it in this charming middle grade mystery that asks big questions about right, wrong, and what you'd do for family.

    For as long as eleven-year-old Birdie can re...



  • Andrea Contos

    "Andrea Contos takes readers on a triumphant and terrifying journey, from fear and solitude to solidarity and vengeance. A complex and captivating thriller that kept me guessing at every turn." --Elle Cosimano, author of Finlay Donovan is Killing It...



  • Bernard Cornwell

    SHARPE IS BACK. If any man can do the impossible it's Richard Sharpe . . . Lieutenant-Colonel Sharpe is a man with a reputation. Born in the gutter, raised a foundling, he joined the army twenty-one years ago, and it's been his home ev...



  • Wanda Coven

    Heidi and Lucy Lancaster take their friendship on a wild ride in this thirty-fourth Heidi Heckelbeck adventure!Heidi and her best girlfriend Lucy Lancaster are planning a road trip to the Wacky Wonders Adventure Park! There are water slides and wild ...



  • Sean Cummings

    Prequel novel to the upcoming Netflix series, Cowboy Bebop. Discover the origins of the classic rivalry between Spike and Vicious amongst the dark underbelly of Mars, 2161!The year is 2161. The Red Dragon Crime Syndicate is king, and for all those lu...



  • Suyi Davies

    Journey into a lawless land and take its toughest trials in this official Minecraft novel!All of Cecelia Alao’s friends call her Cece. All one of them. But she and Therese are so close that one friend is all Cece needs. Both at school and in their ...



  • Jim Davis

    Garfield's back in this brand-new full-color compilation comic strip book -- truly a must-have for fans!Garfield really gets into desserts. And why not? The best things in life are sweet! The confection-loving cat would gladly quarantine in an ice cr...



  • Alexander Delacroix

    Alexander Delacroix's darkly romantic debut Heart of the Impaler is perfect for fans of Kiersten White's And I Darken.Vlad Dracula has long lived in the shadows cast by his bloodthirsty father, the voivode, and his older brother, Mircea. Despite thei...



  • Anna Dewdney

    Anna Dewdney's New York Times bestselling series continues with a new Llama Llama concept board book about understanding colors through food!Llama Llama wants to paint but all he has is his lunch! Join the fun as he gets creative with his meal and ma...



  • Disney Book Group

    Encanto tells the tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous, charmed place called an Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in...



  • P.C. Doherty / Paul Doherty

    The arrival of a band of Spanish mercenaries brings new danger for Margaret Beaufort and the House of Lancaster in this richly-imagined medieval mystery. November, 1471. With Edward of York on the English throne and her son, Henry Tudor, in exile in...



  • Teresa Dovalpage

    There’s no such thing as a free cruise in Cuban American author Teresa Dovalpage's addictively clever new Havana mystery.Cuban-born Mercedes Spivey and her American husband, Nolan, win a five-day cruise to Cuba. Although the circumstances surroundi...



  • K.C. Dyer

    When an unexpected phone call derails a young woman's wedding plans, it sparks an epic adventure around the modern-day Mediterranean. Gianna Kostas is on the cusp of a fairy-tale life. Sure, she's just lost her job, but she's about to ...



  • Hannah Eliot

    Celebrate the many different caregivers in a child’s life with this tender and inclusive board book!No matter who takes care of you You are loved by those who care Mommy, daddy, aunt, or granny For you, they will always be thereChildcare looks diff...



  • Kate Elliott

    A reimagining of Hans Christian Anderson’s original fairytale, Kate Elliott's “The Tinder Box” tells the story of a witch at the heart of an incipient rebellion -- and all of those to come. “One spark. Two sparks. Three. This is what it take...



  • Margarita Engle

    A lyrical and unifying picture book that “will inspire young readers” and “magnificently showcases the immigrant experience” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) in America from Newbery Honoree Margarita Engle and award-winning illustrator Raúl ...



  • Shea Ernshaw

    In this “riveting, atmospheric thriller that messes with your mind in the best way” (Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author), three residents of a secluded, seemingly peaceful commune investigate the disappearances of two outsiders.Travi...



  • Jill Esbaum

    Two unlikely dinosaur friends get out of a sticky situation in the third book in the Thunder and Cluck Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series!Thunder is strong. Cluck is smart. Thunder is stuck in quicksand! Can Cluck think of a way to get him out?Rea...



  • Al Ewing

    Collects Immortal Hulk (2018) #46-50. The gamma monsters are back - converging, one by one, on New York City. Who can stop them now? Who can save us…from the immortal Hulk? The Avengers will give it their best shot - but last time, they destroyed a...



  • Femi Fadugba

    If you had the chance to change your future, would you take it? Perfect for fans of Neal Shusterman and Jason Reynolds, this powerhouse, mind-bending YA debut follows two teens, a generation apart, whose fates collide across time -- and outside of...



  • Mark Fearing

    The Baron Von Sneeze's coughing and sniffling is keeping the village of Handkerchief awake! Will Fiona be able to help him . . . and his many cats? The poor villagers of Handkerchief! For as long as they can remember, the Baron Von Sneeze, who lives ...



  • Jonathan Fenske

    See how everyone needs a friend now and then in this delightful Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read from award-winning author and illustrator, Jonathan Fenske.Pill Bug rolls alone. Pill Bug does not need anybody. And Pill Bug likes it that way, until he finds ...



  • Jacqueline Firkins

    A hardened cynic and a hopeless romantic teach each other about love in this swoony and heartful romance that’s perfect for fans of Tweet Cute and The Upside of Falling.Harper works in her mom’s wedding shop, altering dresses for petulant and pic...



  • Seth Fishman

    Every single day holds so many possibilities -- how do you choose what to do when you wake up? Award-winning author Seth Fishman and acclaimed illustrator Jessixa Bagley introduce a young child and four different paths for their day in this inventive...




  • Eric Flint

    THE NEW WORLD FALLS INTO THE RING OF FIRE. ALL-NEW STORIES SET IN THE RING OF FIRE SERIES, EDITED BY NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING SERIES CREATOR ERIC FLINT.In 1632, an unexplained temporal and spatial phenomenon known as the Ring of Fire transported t...



  • Lori Foster

    Mysterious, unpredictable and most definitely scorching hot While investigating a criminal network, Detective Crosby Albertson keeps crossing paths with members of the highly trained, suspiciously well-informed McKenzie family. They’re always on...



  • Christopher Fowler

    “Unbeatable fun . . . [Christopher Fowler] takes delight in stuffing his books with esoteric facts.” -- The Guardian The brilliant duo of Arthur Bryant and John May uncovers a nefarious plot behind the seemingly innocuous death of an old la...



  • Darry Fraser

    Headstrong Prudence North faces a dangerous blackmailer who threatens her family and her dreams of escaping domestic drudgery. An enthralling historical mystery from a bestselling Australian author. 1900, Melbourne, Victoria Miss Prudence North...



  • Kathleen Fuller
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    Susie Glick returns from a shopping trip laden with beautiful fabric for her quilting group. On the bus ride, Alex Miller -- her crush from three years ago -- sits next to her. Alex left Middlefield to explore the country, and now he's back and r...



  • Tina Gallo

    In this Level 1 Ready-to-Read based on an episode from the hit preschool show from Fred Rogers Productions Donkey Hodie, Donkey Hodie takes her grandpa’s pet for a walk!Donkey Hodie takes Grampy Hodie’s pet elephant, Gregory, on a walk while Gram...




  • Seressia Glass

    A LibraryReads Pick!One of...Popsugar's Best New RomancesBustle and Bookish's Most Anticipated Books of DecemberLibrary Journal's Best Romances of 2021He’s cosplaying as her boyfriend but their feelings for each other are real in this romantic come...



  • Jenny Goebel

    From Alpaca My Bags author Jenny Goebel comes another heartwarming tale of friendship, loyalty, and finding your voice.Twelve-year-old Grace is desperate for a puppy. All she wants is someone to love -- and to love her back. Someone who won't disappe...



  • Tara Goedjen

    “A desert full of mystery. A girl who sees things she shouldn’t. Desperate to unlock the secrets of Twentynine Palms, I raced through this book!” -- Erin A. Craig, New York Times bestselling author of House of Salt and Sorrows For fans of...



  • Gillian Goerz

    For fans of Raina Telgemeier and Victoria Jamieson, this middle grade graphic novel series tells the story of Shirley and Jamila, two girl detectives on a mission to stop their school’s biggest bully once and for allAs Jamila settles into the r...



  • Golden Books

    An all-new Valentine's Day board book based on the new Netflix Go, Dog. Go! animated series!Boys and girls ages 0 to 3 will be doggone excited to read about Tag and Scooch, from the Netflix Go, Dog. Go! animated series, as they celebrate Valentine's ...



  • Sophie Gonzales

    A NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERSophie Gonzales and Cale Dietrich's “If This Gets Out is an absolute showstopper! Equal parts edgy and adorable, this bright, joyful book has everything I look for in a queer YA romance.” -- Phil Stamper, b...



  • Howard Michael Gould

    Blackmail, sexual harassment, murder . . . and a missing dog: eccentric, eco-obsessed LA private eye Charlie Waldo is on the case in this quirky, fast-paced mystery. Paying a harsh self-imposed penance for a terrible misstep on a case, former LAPD ...



  • Sue Graves

    This new series of picture books provide a great introduction to discussing emotions for preschoolers.Each book in this series is perfect for talking about emotions, boosting self-esteem, and reinforcing good behavior for preschoolers. This vibrant s...



  • Shelley Shepard Gray
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    Rosie's joy is her yearly project for the Pine Craft Mennonite Quilt Sale, and she dreams of being the top earner. But she's worried that she's bitten off more than she can chew with her latest entry. To make things even more confusing, a...



  • Maryellen Gregoire

    A digital solution for your classroom with features created with teachers and students in mind: • Perpetual license • 24 hour, 7 days a week access • No limit to the number of students accessing one title at a time • Provides ...



  • Lisa Harding

    A rising international literary star makes her American debut with this visceral, tender, and brave portrait of addiction, recovery, and motherhood, as harrowing and intense as Shuggie Bain. Sonya used to perform on stage. She attended glamorous p...



  • Tony Healey

    Two bandits are forced to put aside their rivalry to find a hidden cache of gold in this suspenseful installment in Ralph Compton's bestselling Gunfighter series.   Outlaws. Assassins. Thieves.   That is how Chris Burr and Katie Roper are k...



  • Veronica Heley

    Bea Abbot’s newly married bliss is short-lived when she is dragged into a deadly game involving a famous actress, theft and murder. Bea Abbot’s husband and talented artist, Piers, is in a state. His morning visit to actress and ‘national treas...



  • Sophy Henn

    Snarky, reluctant caped crusader Pizazz fights a seemingly perfect villain in this third book in the hilarious and highly illustrated series -- perfect for fans of Dog Man and Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Pizazz has faced lots of different bad guys in her su...



  • Bridget Heos

    Everyone’s favorite baby-with-a-mustache dons shining armor in hopes of staving off sleep in this hilarious bedtime book.Knights in shining armor go full baby (and full mustache) in this silly and soothing bedtime adventure. Young knaves will fall ...



  • Keigo Higashino

    Detective Galileo, Keigo Higashino’s best loved character from The Devotion of Suspect X, returns in Silent Parade, a complex and challenging mystery -- several murders, decades apart, with no solid evidence. A popular young girl disappears with...



  • Jennifer Hirsch

    Samantha is a wealthy orphan growing up in 1904. Her grandmother is raising her as a proper young lady with the best of everything. Still, Samantha is lonely. When her Uncle Gard comes to visit with his friend, Miss Cornelia Pitt, and a special gift ...



  • Hirukuma

    With Lammis on offense and Boxxo on defense, they’re making one powerful duo! But the uncharacteristically aggressive frog fiends aren’t the only potential threat… Read the next chapter of Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon t...



  • Katharine Holabird

    Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this Angelina Ballerina book with pull-tab Valentines that recreate the fun of getting cards in the mail.It’s Valentine’s Day in Chipping Cheddar. Angelina Ballerina sends Valentine’s Day cards t...



  • Katharine Holabird

    The feisty fairy Twinkle competes with her friends in this fifth Level 2 Ready-to-Read story about everyone’s favorite fairy from the acclaimed author of the beloved Angelina Ballerina series!Twinkle can’t wait for Fairy Field Day, especially the...



  • Katharine Holabird

    Visit the library with Angelina Ballerina in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read -- as she chooses books to check out for the first time!Angelina is excited to get a library card from the Chipping Cheddar Library. There are so many books she wants to read. Th...






  • Dachima Inaka

    A new kind of momcom role-playing adventure! Thanks to the efforts of Masato and his party, MMMMMORPG (working title) has begun its transition to an official launch. In this triumphant moment, however, the Oosuki family’s final trials still await. ...




  • Iris

    OUT OF THE FRIEND ZONE AND INTO THE FIRE! Few titles are more revered among horndogs-(ahem) connoisseurs of Japanese erotic video games-than Magical Explorer. One day, our smut-loving hero wakes up to find he has been reincarnated into the body of th...



  • Benedict Jacka

    Alex Verus must keep his friends close -- and his enemies closer -- in the epic conclusion to the bestselling urban fantasy series about a London-based mage.Mage Alex Verus has gone from a Camden shopkeeper to one of the most powerful mages in Britai...



  • Susanne Jansson

    An atmospheric and compelling Swedish suspense of a parent's greatest fear realized, written by a master storyteller. Martin, who has always been drawn to the ocean, moves his wife Alexandra and their two young children move to his family's idyllic s...



  • Gerald Jay

    In the shadowy back alleys and opulent homes of Paris, hard-nosed police inspector Paul Mazarelle of The Paris Directive sets out on the trail of a serial killer.A murdered man is discovered dangling inside the tunnels of a Paris canal--the only clue...



  • Daniel Warren Johnson

    Collects Beta Ray Bill (2021) #1-5. The second-most famous wielder of Mjolnir! Beta Ray Bill is tired of life in Thor's shadow - and with Bill's own mighty hammer, Stormbreaker, recently destroyed at the thunder god's hands, Bill finds himself at a c...



  • Andrew Joyner

    From a #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator comes a picture book to celebrate and remember the days we spent inside -- the joys and the hardships, the bravery and the resilience, but most of all the love.This book, inspired by kids who foun...



  • Kumo Kagyu

    Goblin Slayer has been taken captive by goblins—but even tied up and surrounded by enemies, there's always something he can do... Read the next chapter of Goblin Slayer Side Story: Year One the same day as Japan!...



  • Kumo Kagyu

    Goblin Slayer, Spearman, and Heavy Warrior go out drinking -- and get drunk enough to actually be willing to share some of their hopes and dreams... Read the next chapter of Goblin Slayer at the same time as Japan!...



  • Ryan Kaji

    Red Titan, superhero alter ego of Ryan Kaji from the hit YouTube channel Ryan’s World, finds his way through a maze in this Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics book!Red Titan and his friends are on their way home when a giant box fort maze springs up in...



  • Yuu Kamiya

    It’s time for the next episode of Foeniculum’s deranged matchmaking stream starring Sora, Shiro, and the gang. As things between contestants heat up, Sora makes a shocking confession to Shiro -- how will she react to this mind-blowing revelation?...



  • Yuu Kamiya

    Read the first chapter of the eleventh volume of fan-favorite No Game No Life!...



  • Rachel Kapelke-Dale

    Dare Me meets Black Swan and Luckiest Girl Alive in a captivating, voice-driven debut novel about a trio of ballerinas who meet as students at the Paris Opera Ballet School. "Enthralling...irresistible." ""New York Times "A standing ovation to th...



  • Andreas Karkavitsas

    Translated into English for the first time, The Archeologist is a landmark of Greek national literature, and an important document in the history of archeology and classicism. Published for the bicentennial year of the outbreak of the Greek War of In...



  • Homura Kawamoto

    Mary and Ririka’s “side bets” seem to have Kirari stumped. But when Kirari asks the defining question of her relationship with her twin sister, what will Ririka’s answer be? Read the next chapter of Kakegurui the same day as Ja...



  • Kennoji

    The world’s deadliest assassin has settled in nicely at the guild, and he’s quickly become their best employee. What’s more, all the girls at work can’t get enough of him, even if he’s too oblivious to notice! But he’s got bigger things t...



  • Juhea Kim

    An epic story of love, war, and redemption set against the backdrop of the Korean independence movement, following the intertwined fates of a young girl sold to a courtesan school and the penniless son of a hunter In 1917, deep in the snowy mounta...



  • Rat Kitaguni

    EVERY DAY IS STRANGE YET FUN WITH THE FELINE MASTERS! Between a ghost ransacking the fridge and a frightened, clingy Susumu to care for, Yukiharu’s got his work cut out for him. Still, no matter what the task, he’s committed to being the best m...



  • Adrienne Kress

    An all-new official, original novel from the twisted world of the hit horror video game, Bendy!Atlantic City, 1946. Bill, Constance and Brant can’t help but feel like they are missing out on life. Bill craves an existence outside of his father’s ...



  • Mercedes Lackey

    This fifteenth anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Lackey herself. The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom's ancient order of protectors. Th...



  • Rene Colato Lainez

    Hi! ¡Hola! A friendship story in English and Spanish! ¡Un cuento de amistad en inglés y español!Hi. / Hola.My name is Joe. / Mi nombre es José.Let's paint. / Pintemos.Two boys, an English speaker and a Spanish speaker, ...



  • Jocelyn Li Langrand

    A healing story of loss and love, this beautiful picture book reminds us that the people who mean the most to us are always with us.Charlie loves to dance her way through life with her grandma. They may not always be together, but each time they part...



  • Roger Langridge

    Collects Thor the Mighty Avenger (2010) #1-2, Marvel Adventures Super Heroes (2008) #7, Thor: Crown of Fools (2013) #1, Thor: Where Walk the Frost Giants (2017) #1, material from Marvel Adventures Super Heroes (2010) #19. In Asgard, Midgard and all o...



  • Jen Larsen

    A dazzling YA novel about a girl who isn't afraid to be big and sexy and dance her heart out, and a discussion-provoking exploration of the mixed messages our society gives young women about their bodies and sexuality. Addie is a talented dancer, ...



  • Sue Lawson

    On Mavin Road, there’s no time for hellos or chats—until a lonely and mysterious cookie maker’s gifts bring everyone together. Benedict Stanley lives alone with his cat on a road where families hustle, joggers puff, workers scurry t...



  • Violet Lemay

    This lift-the-flap board book filled with warm and lively illustrations by Violet Lemay teaches toddlers all about friendship. We’re different! We’re the same! Can we be friends? Of course we can! Friends can come from anywhere. Friends ca...



  • Rob Liefeld

    Heeeeere’s Deadpool! He’s the Merc with a Mouth, the Regeneratin’ Degenerate, the Sassin’ Assassin, now in his own Epic Collection! Debuting as a fast-talking thorn in Cable and X-Force’s sides, Deadpool quickly stole th...



  • Nap Lombard

    "I should imagine this was murder, too, because it would be very difficult to build yourself into a heap of sandbags and then die…"In the blackout conditions of a wintry London night, amateur sleuth Agnes Kinghof and a young air-raid warden have st...



  • Mary Lundquist

    A winter wonderland of a picture book about being kind to friends and strangers alike, perfect for the holiday season. Ash and Pudd take care of everyone in the woods, from their furry and feathered friends to the shivering trees. But then one day...



  • Mike Malbrough

    *"A highly recommended title for any library shelf. A lovely look at love." --Kirkus reviews (starred review) A tender and lyrical story about a child's magical journey in search of Love. Perfect for fans of Corinna Luyken and Matt de la Pe...



  • Andy Marino

    "Nonstop action, real history, serious danger. You gotta read these books!" -- Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee26 April 198601:18Alina & Lev are two siblings living in Pripyat, one of the Soviet Union's proud nuclear c...



  • David Mark

    DS Aector McAvoy must face the dark, disturbing secrets of his past if he's to keep his family safe. The clairvoyant is found with her tongue crudely carved out, a shard of blue crystal buried deep within her mangled ribcage. The crime scene plunge...



  • Maxym M. Martineau

    Dark magic, mythical beasts, undying assassins, and forbidden love -- this thrilling final installment in the epic Beast Charmer series is perfect for fans of Jennifer Armentrout, Sarah J Maas and Claire LegrandWhen Leena Edenfrell swore herself to t...



  • Marvel Book Group

    The movie posters of the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Beginning with the hero whose blockbuster debut started everything, these are the instantly iconic images that brought audiences flooding to see Iron Man, Thor, Captain America — and ultimatel...



  • Marvel Book Group

    Doctor Strange: The Book of the Vishanti is an immersive in-world guide to all things magical in the Marvel Universe.   One of the most formidable and powerful items in the Marvel Universe, the sacred Book of the Vishanti contains an infinite nu...



  • Marvel Book Group

    Collects Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters - Jabba the Hutt (2021) #1, Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters - 4-LOM & Zuckuss (2021) #1, Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters - Boushh (2021) #1, Star Wars: War of the Bounty Hunters - IG-88 (202...



  • Marvel Book Group

    Collects Conan and the People of the Black Circle (2013) #1-4; Conan: Children of the Sun (2012) #1; Conan: Exiles (2017) #1; material from Robert E. Howard's Savage Sword (2010) #1-4, #6-10; Dark Horse Presents (2014) #21. Savage tales of the iconic...



  • Luke McCallin

    In the waning days of World War I, a horrific crime behind the lines sends Lieutenant Gregor Reinhardt on a search for a killer in this electrifying thriller from the author of The Man from Berlin. It's the final days of the Great War and four y...



  • Una McCormack

    A heist by the Serenity crew goes badly wrong in a captivating original Firefly tie-in novel from the award-winning series by Titan Books.City of sinNeapolis: a desert city on planet Bethel where all manner of entertainment can be found: high-stakes ...



  • Kate McMurray

    Set in Brooklyn (with a small-town feel in the big city), this cat café romantic comedy has tropes readers will adore: • Best friend's brother romance • Forbidden romance (can't let his sister/my best friend find out!) • Millennia...



  • Shannon McNear

    A Journey Full of Hope... Escape into a riveting story based on the mystery of the Lost Colony of Roanoke.Author Shannon McNear portrays history with vivid authenticity. In 1587, Elinor White Dare sailed from England heavy with her first child but fu...



  • Amy Patricia Meade

    Could a body found in a graveyard be linked to a tragic murder twenty-five years ago? Tish Tarragon is plunged into a new case when a fundraising dinner in the local church hall leads to a dark discovery. Literary caterer Tish Tarragon’s ‘heroin...



  • Kristyn Merbeth

    In this explosive final book of the action-packed Nova Vita Protocol trilogy, The Kaisers are on the run from the planetary leaders who seek to bury the knowledge of the alien artifacts that could save the star system -- or destroy it. “Merbet...



  • Kate Messner

    In their fourth adventure, classroom mice Fergus and Zeke -- after a few false starts -- jump into a creative project to help the kids mark the one hundredth day of school. Fergus and Zeke love being the class pets in Miss Maxwell’s classroom, and ...



  • Patty Michaels

    The hugely popular “Doctor Checkup Song” from the hit preschool series CoComelon is now an 8x8 storybook!Ease little one’s nervousness about going to the doctor with this rhythmic story that tells them exactly what to expect and shows there’s...



  • Miri Mikawa

    After setting off on their journey together, Anne and Challe are on the Bloody Highway, a notoriously dangerous stretch of road rife with bandits. Sure enough, they don’t get far before being accosted by a group of sword-wielding foes on horseback,...



  • David Milgrim

    Otto and his friends are back in this Pre-Level 1 Ready-to-Read by the Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor"winning author-illustrator David Milgrim.Otto and Pip are off on an adventure. But where are they going? Are they going anywhere? And are they there y...



  • Darcy Miller

    This new highly-illustrated series is guaranteed to make you laugh so hard milk will come out of your nose! Strangeville School is the wackiest, most dangerous school you will ever attend...and you'll desperately want to come back for more!Harvey Hil...



  • Hazuki Minase

    In search of a way to undo Rei’s frog transformation before escaping the Mysidia Royal Library’s labyrinthian halls, Shogo realizes he’ll have to trick Byblos into casting “Toad” on Rei again to reverse the spell’s effect! They set their ...



  • Hazuki Minase

    After a mysterious man shows up to take Shogo and his friends into custody, his quick thinking allows the group to make a hasty escape! But their relief is only temporary, as they soon find themselves before Don Leone, the self-proclaimed “Master o...



  • Nadifa Mohamed

    BOOKER PRIZE FINALIST • Based on a true event, this novel is “a blues song cut straight from the heart ... about the unjust death of an innocent Black man caught up in a corrupt system” (Walter Mosley, best-selling author of Devil in a Blue Dre...



  • Alexandra Monir

    THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES!   DC Icons continues with the first-ever YA origin story of superhero Black Canary, from the internationally bestselling author Alexandra Monir. In this thrilling novel, Dinah Lance's voice is her...



  • Jess Montgomery

    Downriver is an evocative, gorgeously written short story: the tale of one woman's past -- and her inability to escape it -- from Jess Montgomery, author of the Kinship series."Now that I'm dying, I must decide what to do about the necklace."In 1939,...




  • May Nakamura

    Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt is a preschool show now streaming on Netflix! In this Level 1 Ready-to-Read, Chico Bon Bon dog-sits a mischievous, runaway pup!When Elkin John asks Chico to watch his dog, Bernie, for the day, Chico thinks he’...




  • Nio Nakatani

    Some bugs are less conspicuous…but that doesn’t mean they can’t be fun! Read the next chapter of God Bless the Mistaken the same day as Japan!...



  • Ryohgo Narita

    As Civil and Corpse God exchange blows, their allies are quick to join the fight! Read the next chapter of Dead Mount Death Play the same day as Japan!...



  • Sosuke Natsukawa

    From the #1 bestselling author in Japan comes a celebration of books, cats, and the people who love them, infused with the heartwarming spirit of The Guest Cat and The Travelling Cat Chronicles. Bookish high school student Rintaro Natsuki is about...



  • Kizuka Nero

    Revenge. But a single word defines Kaito Ukei’s second chance at life. After being mercilessly betrayed and murdered by his so-called comrades, he goes back in time to the day he met the princess who ultimately double-crossed him. But killing her i...



  • Netflix

    Based on the Netflix original series and inspired by a true story, this early reader is perfect for little fans of big trucks! Meet Hank and his best friend, Trash Truck, as they take you on a fun adventure through Hank's small town. Trash Tru...



  • Gavin Newsom

    From California Governor Gavin Newsom comes an empowering picture book about a young boy with dyslexia who discovers a new way to look at reading.Ben loves baseball. He loves the lines of diamond-shaped field and the dome of the pitcher's mound. What...



  • Terri Nixon

    The perfect treat for fans of Downton Abbey, Poldark and Dilly Court - discover the third novel in a heart-warming new series set in the 1920s in a glamorous hotel on the Cornish Riviera . . . 1930, Liverpool. Reformed con-artist Leah Marshall has l...



  • Sheila Norton

    A cosy, heartwarming Christmas read about the growing friendship between a young journalist and an old woman who lives in a house teetering on the edge of the Devon cliffs, by the bestselling author of The Vets of Hope Green and The Petshop on Pennyc...



  • Nosy Crow

    Puppy is looking for the perfect hug. The hedgehogs are too spiky, the worms are too wiggly, the rabbits are too jumpy. . . . Will she ever find a hug that is just right?Puppy is looking for the perfect hug. The hedgehogs are too spiky, the worms are...



  • Kate O'Hearn

    From the author of the Pegasus series comes a spellbinding first book in a new fantasy series for fans of Rick Riordan and Shannon Messenger following two cousins whose summer vacation gets swept away by a storm that lands them on the lost island of ...



  • Sho Okagiri

    Framea’s hard at work on the next part of her Tempest Guidebook, but the costs of conducting research are continuing to compound! Luckily, Rimuru has just what she needs-a convenient card that can be used in place of cash. But Framea soon finds tha...



  • Baba Okina

    Mother, have you heard the news that you’re dead? The other mes have been hard at work around the clock, consuming more and more of Mother’s soul. And today is the day! Ever since Mother tried to eat me as a wee just-hatched spider baby, ...



  • Baba Okina

    What’s a spider girl to do after teaming up with a couple of vamps and a demon lord? Become a master chef and a fashionista, of course. Because…why not? Read the next chapter of So I'm a Spider, So What?!...



  • Katie Oliver

    "Like a modern-day Agatha Christie bestowed with a hefty dollop of Jane Austen." -- Laura Childs, #1 New York Times bestselling authorJane Austen meets reality TV and murder in this quirky cozy mystery -- the first in a new series!Phaedra Bright...



  • Miguel Ordonez

    The whole is definitely equal to more than its parts in this board book of shape-by-shape construction of animals by New York Times Bestselling illustrator Miguel Ordóñez!A cast of animal characters are formed one by one, piece by piece in this vis...



  • Francesco Pacifico

    A provocative and bracing send-up of modern masculinity, from the author of Class and The Story of My PurityMarcello, an editor and poet, is on the brink of his forties. Like everyone in his life, including his sister-in-law, he’s writing a novel. ...



  • Greg Pak

    Collects Star Wars: Darth Vader (2020) #12-17. What will a raging War of the Bounty Hunters mean for the Dark Lord’s ongoing schemes? Returned to the fold after his rebellion against the Emperor, Darth Vader faces the horrors of reconstruction in t...



  • Karyn Parsons

    From Karyn Parson's critically acclaimed Sweet Blackberry video series comes the little known story of Garrett Morgan, an African American inventor who created the traffic signal.

    Before Garrett Morgan became a successful invent...



  • Joana Pastro

    Discover the sights and sounds of Brazil through the eyes of a young girl and her great-grandmother as they share in the excitement of Carnaval!BISA'S CARNAVAL is the 2022 Bronze Medal Winner of the Alma Flor Ada Best Latino Focused Children's Pictur...



  • Neel Patel

    * INAUGURAL LILLY'S LIBRARY BOOK CLUB PICK FROM LILLY SINGH *“A beautiful book about a mother and son…I really loved this book.” -- Rumaan Alam on The TODAY Show“My first great read of 2022…[Will] make you cringe with recognition and melt w...



  • Denise Lewis Patrick

    Get to know John Lewis, social justice activist and politician, in this fascinating nonfiction Level 3 Ready-to-Read, part of a series of biographies about people “you should meet!”Meet John Lewis. When John Lewis was a teenager, he asked Dr. Mar...



  • Candice Sue Patterson

    The Safety of the First Lady Rests in Shirley’s Hands Shirley Davenport is as much a patriot as her four brothers. She, too, wants to aid her country in the war efforts, but opportunities for women are limited. When her best friend Joan informs her...



  • James Patterson; Chris Grabenstein

    In this funny and paw-some story, lifelong rivals Molly and Oscar are forced to team up and brave the great outdoors and help their families before it’s too late. Wilderness adventurers and expert trackers Molly the katt and Oscar the dogg go campi...



  • Benjamin Percy

    Collects X-Force (2019) #18-19, Children of the Atom (2021) #2, New Mutants (2019) #16-17, Cable (2020) #9. Dark secrets in the Reign of X! Quentin Quire returns to Krakoa to find a nightmare creature wreaking havoc on his teammates. The only way to ...



  • Erica S. Perl

    Charming and quirky friends Whale, Quail, and Snail have a tea party in this all-new Level 2 Ready-to-Read from award-winning author Erica S. Perl! Meet a whale named Whale. She spends most of her time exploring the area near Tiny Island, dreaming of...



  • Kiel Phegley

    The Masters of the Universe are back and better than ever in this brand-new guidebook!An ancient evil threatens Eternia once more, and it's up to He-Man and the Masters of the Universe to save the kingdom! This fun-filled guidebook explores the heroe...



  • Rodman Philbrick

    "Soon we will eat the frozen cattle.... And then, when that is gone, what shall we eat?Shall we eat the snow? Shall we eat the ice? Shall we eat the bark on the frozen trees?What shall we eat?"Spring, 1846: Douglas Allen Deeds dreams of starting a ne...



  • Dan Poblocki

    This spooky stand-alone from MG horror expert Dan Poblocki is perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Victoria Schwab!Simon is a liar. Stella and Alex know this about their new step-brother, so they aren't bothered by his stories about their new hous...



  • Pocketwatch

    Based on the YouTube global phenomenon, this adorable storybook is the perfect Valentine’s Day surprise for the Love, Diana fan in your life! Includes stickers! Join Diana and her brother Roma as they save the day with hearts and hugs! When an e...



  • Caro Ramsay

    When DNA evidence links a present-day murder to the disappearance of a young boy four years earlier, detectives Anderson & Costello are plunged into a baffling mystery. It's been four years since four-year-old Johnny Clearwater disappeared without tr...



  • Dana Regan

    Mike the helpful hedgehog cleans up the neighborhood in this second book in the Mike Delivers Level 1 Ready-to-Read series!Mike offers to help his friend pick up trash around the neighborhood. But when a rubber duck gets stuck in the garbage truck an...



  • Jean Reidy

    There once was a slug, / needing someone to hug. When Slug happens upon a lonely beetle, he knows just what to do. He gives him a big hug -- and then the two friends decide to pass it along. They meet Mouse, who's down in the dumps, Skunk, who...



  • Divinity Roxx

    Diverse families and children celebrate one another in this catchy, hip-hop look at what family really means, by celebrated musician and songwriter, Divinity Roxx. Artful illustrations of diverse community members combine with photos of authentic urb...



  • Maiki Sachi

    One wish. Ever since they were kids, a single desire saturated every corner of Kanade’s life. I want to be with Munechika. Despite that, his dream was only a dream-any hope Kanade had of becoming Munechika’s was shattered the moment he found out ...



  • Saekisan

    HEAVEN ON EARTH IS A SECRET! The second year of high school has only just started, and Amane is already in a bind. His new class includes everyone’s angel, Mahiru, as well as their friends Itsuki and Chitose. Of course, no one can know how close he...




  • Aida Salazar

    Celebratory, triumphant, and inspiring, In the Spirit of a Dream is a tribute to American immigrants of color, written in poems and illustrated by 13 first- and second-generation immigrant artists.In the spirit of a dream, many immigrants of color se...



  • Kei Sanbe

    Though the “fire” man’s trap would have forced Senri to join Kazuto as his murderous partner in crime, Senri manages to keep his cool, sparing the person he was meant to kill. Safely reunited thanks to the twins, the rat imposter and his family...



  • Aysegul Savas

    A "marvelous" (Lauren Groff) and "gentle, mysterious and profound” (Marina Abramović) novel about a woman who has come undone.A student moves to the city to research Gothic nudes, renting an apartment from a painter, Agnes, who lives in another to...



  • Brianna Caplan Sayres

    For fans of Where Do Diggers Sleep at Night? and its things-that-go companion books--now you can join all the vehicles as they celebrate Valentine's Day! Perfect for the littlest truck lovers!Flowers, heart-shaped sweets, and homemade cards plus ceme...



  • Lola M. Schaefer

    Meet the deliciously sweet duo, Sprinkles and Swirls, in this first book in a new Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics series!Sprinkles and Swirls are two little cupcakes who go on big adventures! Today they are visiting Fun Park. Join them as they zip, zo...