Staff Picks
An exceptional picture book biography of Margaret Wise Brown, the legendary author of Goodnight Moon, The Runaway Bunny, and other beloved children’s classics, that's as groundbreaking as the icon herself was—from award-winning, bestselling author Mac Barnett and acclaimed illustrator Sarah Jacoby.
"I love that Hair Love is highlighting the relationship between a Black father and daughter. Matthew leads the ranks of new creatives who are telling unique stories of the Black experience. We need this."
- Jordan Peele, Actor & Filmmaker
The Newbery Award-winning author of THE CROSSOVER pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree.
Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States.$16.99ISBN: 9780062895936Availability: On Our Shelves NowPublished: Greenwillow Books - May 7th, 2019“Don’t miss this dazzling tour de force.”—Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal winning author of The One and Only Ivan
$17.99ISBN: 9780062335562Availability: On Our Shelves NowPublished: HarperCollins - May 7th, 2019Endling #2: The First is the second book in an epic middle grade animal fantasy series by Katherine Applegate, Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of The One and Only Ivan, Wishtree, and Crenshaw!
$17.99ISBN: 9781368039703Availability: On Our Shelves NowPublished: Disney-Hyperion - May 14th, 2019For fans of GILMORE GIRLS and TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE, this effervescent love story from debut author Nina Moreno will sweep you away.Rosa Santos is cursed by the sea-at least, that's what they say. Dating her is bad news, especially if you're a boy with a boat.$17.99ISBN: 9781338306125Availability: On Our Shelves NowPublished: Push - May 14th, 2019Perfect for fans of Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, Mason Deaver's stunning debut will rip your heart out before showing you how to heal from tragedy and celebrate life in the process.$17.99ISBN: 9780062662835Availability: On Our Shelves NowPublished: HarperTeen - May 7th, 2019From the New York Times bestselling author of the National Book Award longlist title The Poet X comes a dazzling novel in prose about a girl with talent, pride, and a drive to feed the soul that keeps her fire burning bright.
$27.00ISBN: 9781501168772Availability: On Our Shelves NowPublished: Atria/Emily Bestler Books/Alloy Entertainment - May 21st, 2019“A surprising page-turner...Compelling. Highly recommended.”—Library Journal (starred review), Debut of the Month
An astronaut returns to Earth after losing her entire crew to an inexplicable disaster, but is her version of what happened in space the truth?$25.99ISBN: 9781492691631Availability: BackorderedPublished: Sourcebooks Landmark - May 7th, 2019"...a hauntingly atmospheric love letter to the first mobile library in Kentucky and the fierce, brave packhorse librarians who wove their way from shack to shack dispensing literacy, hope, and -- just as importantly -- a compassionate human connection."--Sara Gruen, author of Water for Elephants
$16.00ISBN: 9781501128035Availability: BackorderedPublished: Gallery Books - May 14th, 2019For two sworn enemies, anything can happen during the Hawaiian trip of a lifetime—maybe even love—in this romantic comedy from the New York Times bestselling authors of Roomies.
Olive Torres is used to being the unlucky twin: from inexplicable mishaps to a recent layoff, her life seems to be almost comically jinxed.$26.95ISBN: 9780525520412Availability: On Our Shelves NowPublished: Knopf - May 14th, 2019"Splendidly imagined . . . Thrilling" --Simon Winchester
"A genuine masterpiece" --Gary Shteyngart
Spellbinding, moving--evoking a fascinating region on the other side of the world--this suspenseful and haunting story announces the debut of a profoundly gifted writer.$22.00ISBN: 9780385543897Availability: On Our Shelves NowPublished: Doubleday - April 16th, 2019"I loved it." —Ann Patchett
$30.00ISBN: 9781101980286Availability: On Our Shelves NowPublished: Penguin Press - May 14th, 2019The best-selling author of Confederates in the Attic returns to the South and the Civil War era for an epic adventure on the trail of America's greatest landscape architect.
$30.00ISBN: 9781538729748Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 DaysPublished: Grand Central Publishing - May 21st, 2019Following the success of his #1 New York Times bestseller Make Your Bed, which has sold over one million copies, Admiral William H. McRaven is back with amazing stories of adventure during his career as a Navy SEAL and commander of America's Special Operations Forces.
