Are you wondering what's new on the shelves at the Commerce Township Community Library? We've got you covered! Here are some of the library's newest offerings. Take a peek, put something on hold, or stop in and grab it before it's gone! You'll find Adult, Teen, & Youth items listed below.
Adult Collection: Featured New Books
Fiction
What Happens at Nightfall by Lauren Willig
New York Times bestselling author Lauren Willig returns with What Happens at Nightfall, a delightfully Gothic romantic adventure, complete with a little bit of demon-hunting. In the sprawling Gothic expanse of Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery, some secrets refuse to stay buried. Recently laid off and searching for purpose, Jess reluctantly joins her best friend on a supposedly fun nighttime cemetery tour. Separated from her group by accident, she discovers a bunch of terrified boys and a strange, ancient key. Both lead to Green-Wood's surprisingly handsome resident arborist, Adam Chervinsky. Recently widowed, Adam has more to protect than the leafy residents of Green-Wood. His children, still dealing with the loss of their mother, are acting strangely. A haunting is afoot, and Jess seems to know more than she's letting on. Sparks fly between Jess and Adam--and the unquiet spirits of Green-Wood rise from their century-long slumber. As Jess and Adam delve deeper into the cemetery's haunted history, they uncover a Gilded Age curse, a ghostly socialite, and a demonic pact that stretches across generations. What lies hidden in the Green-Wood's splendid Vanderwilt mausoleum? As the line between the living and the dead blurs, and the shadows of Green-Wood begin to stir with malevolent intent, Jess must confront not only the supernatural forces but a shocking connection to the past if she and Adam truly want to live happily ever after.
The Paris Files by Eva Jurczyk
Genie St. Onge’s heart is broken more often than it’s not—but that doesn’t stop her from diving in head-first when she meets Jacob Ford. Their connection is instantaneous and consuming, and they agree to meet again in Paris. In a heady mix of sugared pastries and rumpled bedsheets, they begin plotting their future together. In the dreamy apartment they’re renting in the 11th arrondissement, they become intoxicated by each other. Until Jacob disappears. Genie knows Jacob would never leave her. Not by choice. When phone calls to hospitals turn up nothing, she grows convinced that someone must have taken him. It’s the only explanation. Under the scrutiny of the French police, however, Genie’s story doesn’t quite hold up—and it sounds like Jacob might not be all he seems, either. Through police interviews with Genie and nearby residents of the 11th arrondissement, the truth remains elusive. She swears has no idea what happened to Jacob – so why doesn’t her story align with anyone else’s?
Killing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizman
The terrifying horror trilogy finale to the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling series that includes Chasing the Boogeyman and Becoming the Boogeyman from “one of horror’s indispensable writers." Notorious serial killer Joshua Gallagher—dubbed “the Boogeyman” by the media—has vanished from prison. One moment, he was locked inside a maximum-security cell; the next, he was gone, leaving behind on the wall a crude hangman puzzle and two chilling words: IT’S TIME. Now, days later, the world is coming apart again. Bodies are turning up near writer and Gallagher confidante Richard Chizmar’s home, echoing the Boogeyman’s signature horrors. The news frenzy reignites while the police chase shadows...even as Gallagher’s twisted true crime fanbase celebrates online, acknowledging that he’s something more than human now. To everyone else, it’s a desperate hunt for answers. To Chizmar, it’s more like destiny closing in. The evidence, the sightings, the voices in the dark all point to one unthinkable conclusion: the Boogeyman never left. And very soon, Chizmar must come face-to-face with the thing wearing Gallagher’s skin, and learns all too quickly that some nightmares don’t return—they evolve.
Cozy Little Christmas by Raeanne Thayne
Christmas in Shelter Springs is the season of twinkling lights, open hearts and unexpected second chances. And for Hannah Goodwin, it also brings the one person she never wanted to see again... Hannah's built a full life for herself in the warmth of her close-knit town, with her family, her work and her music. And when her dear friend Morgan desperately needs her help, Hannah temporarily steps in to care for Morgan's children. That's what friends do--especially at the holidays. But she never expected to run into Wes Kenner... Moving back home is the last thing K9 law enforcement officer Wes Kenner ever wanted. It's where he fell in love with Hannah--and where an accident changed his mother's life forever. But when his grandfather needs a helping hand, he can't say no. It's the perfect opportunity for him and his beloved K9, Kodiak, to recover. Still, seeing Hannah again fills him with regret--and hope. After all this time, Hannah still represents all of the joy and light Wes pushed out of his life. Everything he's desperate to get back. And as Hannah brings much-needed holiday magic to Morgan--and her kids--he realizes this is his chance. Because this Christmas, all he wants is her. A cozy and uplifting reunion romance about two exes who work together at the holidays to help a family in need--and realize their Christmas wish is for a second chance with their first love.
Unspeakable Things by Elizabeth Hand
A chance meeting on a windswept English moor sparks an obsessive—and soon deadly—love affair between two lonely young women in this clever inversion of the Gothic classics, with a fresh spin that could only come from the award-winning author of A Haunting on the Hill. It’s the 1920s and the English countryside is quiet—which suits Olivia and Tamsin, two young women happy to be overlooked by society. Their relationship is complicated: unruly, working-class Tamsin was brought to Kerrith Manor to be tutored at Olivia’s side, but the two quickly have found something more than friendship—a bone-deep recognition that ignites an endless passion. But an unexpected visitor and an unexplained death disrupt their idyll, sending both women on the run. They find harbor at Ledges, the dazzling estate of ruthlessly wealthy and mysterious Rex de Voil—and a favorite hang-out for the bohemian “bright young things” eager to cut loose far from London’s prying eyes. Olivia and Tamsin revel in their newfound freedom…until they learn that nothing in Rex’s world is without cost. Richly evoking a vibrant time in queer history, Unspeakable Things is a seductive historical thriller that explores the haunting bond between two women coming into their power even as it unspools their obsession to its deadly end.
The Spirits by Bonnie Jo Campbell
Bonnie Jo Campbell, a master of rural American fiction, brings us a hair-raising winter tale to warm us by the fireside. In this contemporary Christmas Carol, Campbell has created a gritty, spooky, and ultimately heartening holiday story that unfolds in an isolated farmhouse. It is the night before Christmas in a small town in Michigan, and a young woman is haunted by her father’s death. She has been silently penitent for nine years, but her guilt and grief have estranged her from her community and her family. She has taken refuge in the natural world of the plants and trees she tends, but on this anniversary of the tragedy, the supernatural landscape is rattling its chains. When a surprise guest appears at the (dreaded) Christmas Eve dinner, the family begins to open up and reveal dangerous secrets and crimes nobody is willing to face. Within this darkest chaos, a sliver of light appears, showing a way to reclaim communion and even a sense of humor. While redemption is never easy or wholesale, the story that a family creates together can heal wounds.
Pan by Francesco Dimitri
Jim Butcher meets Claire North in this brutal modern Italian retelling of the story of Peter Pan, now in English for the first time. The finest modern fantasy you'll read this year. Across the sprawling metropolis of Rome, children dream of an island that doesn't exist. A mad spirit knocks at the door, eager to enter. Anarchy, destruction, and extreme emotions nourish it. Magic, once lost, is returning, and in the skies above the city children clash with pirates while deities old and new fight for dominance of Rome. Below, the population moves on, oblivious while Rome watches and steels herself for the bloodshed to come. And the people will learn that the Flesh is coming, and it's coming for them. PAN is the story of a transgressive, brutal god and the patron of those who choose to live outside the rules.
Off the Reservation by Stephen Graham Jones
Nate Yellow Tail is one of the survivors of the deadly revenge murders of Stephen Graham Jones's breakout bestseller The Only Good Indians. Five years after the massacre on the Blackfeet reservation, Nate finds himself in the hospital after a terrible accident that should’ve killed him and that nearly killed his best friend Sebby, who is hanging onto life in a room a few doors down. Nate’s life is out of balance, so when he is given the chance to reset his life, and maybe save Sebby in the process, Nate steps up, again. This time it’s into a camper van that is almost as run down as his broken body, filled with three older Blackfeet, to find the bones of the lone Blackfeet boy who died at the Carlisle Indian Industrial School, where many Indigenous children were abused, and repatriate this boy home. The problem is, when they get the bones, something terrible has escaped with them.
To Dream in Darkness by Ann Liang
Two gods strike a bargain that leads them on a journey with devastating consequences in this lush historical fantasy from New York Times bestselling author Ann Liang. China in the age of brilliance, where gods freely wander the three realms. Amongst them is the cruel and beautiful Death God, who has never failed to collect a soul on time. Until now. For when he seeks out Rujia, the noble god of healing--and the only god he is fated to kill with his own hands--she makes him an offer he can't refuse: she will help lift the excruciating, century-old curse placed upon him if he gives her a one-month reprieve. Rujia knows she isn't as noble as everyone believes. Her deal with Death is merely an excuse to buy herself time while she figures out an escape plan. But when her plan causes the Celestial Palace's collapse and the beloved crown prince's disappearance, she and Death are both held responsible. The only way to avoid the wrath of all the other gods is to travel across the realms and safely retrieve the crown prince themselves. Yet the journey proves far more treacherous than expected. As the unlikely alliance between them blooms into more, and Death's resolve to kill Rujia weakens by the day, neither can outrun their intertwined fate without devastating consequences: A mysterious plague. An empire-destroying flood. A thousand deaths--and rising--to restore the balance Rujia's disrupted. And if Rujia continues to live despite the will of the Heavens, this is only the beginning...
Look What the Cat Dragged In by Jason Rekulak
Meet Penny Padgett, a twenty-seven-year-old cartoonist in Philadelphia who agrees to pet-sit a very peculiar cat named Godfrey in her home. At first, he's a warm and affectionate companion who follows Penny all around the house and insists on sleeping by her side every night. But soon strange things are happening: Penny is haunted by disturbing and violent nightmares. There's a terrible insect infestation in her basement. Her cute cartoon illustrations turn dark and surreal, as if influenced by some invisible hand. And her health starts failing, as if her mind and body are under attack by a sinister, malevolent force. Penny may be a cat person, but she's starting to think Godfrey is no ordinary cat.
The Four Wives and Five Deaths of Richard Milford by Nafissa Thompson-Spires
From the author of the multi-award-winning, National Book Award–longlisted, “vivid, fast, funny, way-smart, and verbally inventive” (George Saunders) story collection Heads of the Colored People, comes a sly, spry, literary debut novel about the murder of an infamous moonshiner and the cacophony of true stories a small town can tell about itself. Rich Milford is dead. At last. We find ourselves in 1920’s Oklahoma, just far enough out of Tulsa, just long enough after the Race Massacre of 1921. For as long as anyone can remember, the Milfords have led plentiful lives on the backs of the townspeople of Newville. Now, on the ominous brink of the Great Depression and at the height of Prohibition, Richard Milford was an infamous moonshiner and womanizer who, it seems, finally crossed the wrong person at the wrong time. He’s dead and buried with only his women to mourn him, but a question remains: Who killed him, and why? Top suspects are his four “wives,” Lally, Sophronia, Georgette, and Vivianne. But as their stories burst to light, the very idea of a true story comes apart before our eyes. In an electric follow-up to her acclaimed debut collection, Nafissa Thompson-Spires once again serves up a brilliant distillation of front-of-mind happenings—think, cults of personality, capitalism run amok in politics, and rampant societal distrust—structured like a stupefying line dance. In her uniquely powerful, humorous manner, Thompson-Spires takes on the interdependent clash of the traditional and the newfangled in this gobsmackingly excellent novel.
Bad Words by Rioghnach Robinson
Parker Navarro’s debut novel was meant to define his career - until critic Selina Chan’s blistering review made it the flop of the decade. Four years later, his new book is his shot at redemption; for Selina, reviewing him again is a professional risk she can’t refuse. When her second takedown ignites a viral feud, both their fortunes shift overnight. But as the literary world feeds on their public sparring, a quieter dialogue begins - one that challenges everything they thought they knew about success, sincerity, and each other. Both incisive and tender, Bad Words lays bare the costs of creation - the pull between ambition and integrity, the vulnerability of being seen, and the unexpected closeness that can grow in the space between critique and care.
The Memory of Borrowed Books by Meg Anderson
A sweeping, magical ode to community and the stories we leave behind, The Memory of Borrowed Books follows one librarian who discovers a hidden room of unfinished memories—and must find the one that can save her beloved library from closing forever. Perfect for fans of Evie Woods and How to Read a Book. Deep in the library lives a hidden room where magic lines the shelves and memories lie in wait Ready for readers daring enough to finally discover the truth. In the coastal town of Foxhollow Bay, librarian Claire Ashford keeps her life as meticulously ordered as the centuries-old library she calls home. But when the town announces plans to shut it down, her sanctuary, and the life she's built within its walls, begins to crumble. One night, while wandering the stacks after hours, Claire discovers a door that shouldn't exist. And behind it lies a secret room filled with books no one else can see. Each book pulls her into the memories of those who have passed through the library's doors—moments half-lived and stories left unfinished. Buried within these pages is a message the library has been trying to share, urging Claire to uncover the path to saving it. With the demolition looming and time running out, Claire must piece together what the library is trying to show her. But one book keeps calling her back, and in its pages is a memory that could change everything. One that reveals the key to saving the library may be tangled in her own memories more than she ever could have imagined. An ode to the power of community and hope, The Memory of Borrowed Books is a sweeping story about what's at stake when the places we love—and the memories they hold—are threatened. A reminder that what we fight to preserve just might be the very thing that saves us in return.
Once Again, Always by Amanda Gayle
A second-chance romance following a young woman who wakes up in the hospital with no memory of the past six years, only to find that she apparently married the one man she can’t stand—her arrogant and infuriating former boarding school rival. Molly Graham’s day can’t possibly get any worse after she wakes up in a hospital bed with a head injury and amnesia. But then Aster Bishop—the Aster Bishop who made her life hell at boarding school—storms into her room calling her his wife. To Molly’s shock, in the six years she no longer recalls, she somehow fell in love with a man she once despised. Persuaded by her lifelong friends to give her new reality a chance, she reluctantly returns to the home she and Aster share to try and piece together her life. So much has changed, not least the considerate and devastatingly handsome man who spends every night sleeping on the sofa to avoid making her uncomfortable. This Aster is nothing like the entitled boy she once knew. Their chemistry is undeniable-but he’s distant with her, infuriatingly so. It’s clear he has secrets, and Molly can’t stand it. Especially knowing that she might never regain her memories. That she fell in love with Aster Bishop once is hard enough to believe. But to fall in love again? To promise a future, always, when she can’t remember her past? It feels impossible when faced with a man she hardly knows and isn’t sure she can trust. And yet…
Public Access Afterworld by Jane Schoenbrun
At 5:35 p.m. on September 3, 1988, Dallas weatherman Ray “Can You Say Sunshine” Davino makes passing reference to Public Access Afterworld during a rambling monologue, right before he puts a gun to his head on live television and pulls the trigger. On June 12, 2009, David Sawyer and Erin Morrison, two lonely, TV-obsessed suburban teens who might be falling in love, gather in Erin’s basement to watch TV’s analog-to-digital transition. But in the static that follows, Erin witnesses surreal broadcasts from a pirate TV network called Public Access Afterworld, and their lives are changed forever. Seventeen years later, Bethany Peters toils through the night shift at megacorp GlobalVill’s bleak Austin campus. A trans content moderator, she spends her evenings reviewing an endless stream of horrific videos. But then a young streamer begins to crop up in her feed calling out to Public Access Afterworld. But what is Public Access Afterworld? Spanning decades and realities, with an unforgettable ensemble of outcasts and nerds—especially the messy but wholly relatable Bethany, who must overcome paranoia and self-doubt to transform into a hero of our times—Public Access Afterworld will have you reading through the night and rooting for its characters to survive. A mesmerizing mash-up of speculative fiction, horror, and conspiracy, it marks the arrival of a major new force in contemporary fiction by a groundbreaking filmmaker who’s been compared to David Lynch and Paul Thomas Anderson.
The Salt King by Natasha Pulley
Jesuit priest Avelyn Brocken was born into a mining family in Hreodwater, a small, isolated salt town in England. At 16, after a mining disaster killed his family, he fled. When a fellow priest is miraculously healed only to then be turned to salt after a visit to Hreodwater, Avelyn is sent to investigate. When he arrives, the town's doctor, Jericho, tells him that the priest is not the only one experiencing strange cures--and may not be the only one in danger from a substance in the mine that the locals call "salt light." As Avelyn and Jericho team up to protect the Hreodwater from salt light, strange happenings occur at mines around the world. At an archaeological dig on the Dead Sea, electrical devices froth salt, while at a huge salt works in Poland, communication is lost, and rumors circulate of total annihilation. As salt light devastates cities around the world, Avelyn must decide what to believe--and whether his faith is strong enough to withstand an apocalypse.
The Throwaways by Greta Kelly
The Calloway women are notorious for three things: Olympic-level banter, an inexplicable fear of dolls, and secrets. And one of these things is going to get them killed. Aster Calloway only sold her grandmother's Fabergé music box on eBay to finance her mom's mayoral campaign. It's not like Poppy Calloway has any real business running for office, but the only other candidate is her book-banning high school nemesis--and she's in the lead. But what Aster doesn't realize is that selling the heirloom has toppled the house of lies her grandmother, Iris, has been living in for the past forty years. Because hidden inside that jewel-encrusted music box was a list of names--names that protected defected KGB operative Iris, her daughter, and her granddaughter. Now the list is gone, and a creepy doll is on Poppy's doorstep, which can only mean that the list is in play...and the three most dangerous spies in the world are on the hunt: The one who broke Iris's heart. The one who gave her Poppy. And the one who wants all the other spies, and especially those bickering Calloway women, dead.
Please Enjoy Your Stay by Tara Goedjen
After a true crime podcast reopens her cousin’s murder case, a woman must confront her past at a glamorous European castle where she follows a trail of toxic family secrets and deadly lies in this “addictive, atmospheric” (Tiffany Crum, New York Times bestselling author), gothic-tinged thriller perfect for fans of Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware. When they were teenagers, Mia’s beloved cousin was murdered during their stay at an infamous castle in the Austrian Alps. As the only witness, Mia’s testimony put the killer behind bars, but it tore her life apart: the media accused her aunt, a controversial true crime author, of being involved. Now, a decade later, the murderer is appealing his conviction, and a popular true crime podcast starts covering the case, determined to exonerate him, and resurfacing lies about Mia’s family in the process. Desperate to protect her aunt—and what she knows to be the truth—Mia returns to Austria. The castle is being revamped as a luxury hotel, and Mia gets a job as a nanny for the new owner, hiding in plain sight as she investigates, needing to set the story straight once and for all. But after someone mysteriously disappears on the property and sinister new evidence emerges regarding her cousin’s death, she realizes she might have accused the wrong man...and put her own life in danger.
Non-Fiction
Minds I've Met: From Denying to Embracing the Inner Lives of Animals by Frans de Waal
Over the last five decades, how we think about animals has undergone a seismic change. And with it, so too has how we think about ourselves, and our place in the animal kingdom. For decades, scientists viewed animals as little more than automatons – creatures running on instinct, lacking in intelligence. It was, for Frans de Waal, a period of ‘anthropodenial’, in which scientists practiced a deliberate blindness to the human-like characteristics of other animals or the animal-like characteristics of humans. Instead, Homo sapiens remained at the top the pyramid, despite the growing evidence that the traits that marked us as ‘special’ – sentience, self-awareness and empathy, cultural and social behaviour – were repeatedly being found among other animals. From the reconciliatory kisses of chimpanzees and the politics of elephants to the three-inch fish that can recognise itself in a mirror, Minds I’ve Met is an inside account of the discoveries that changed the way we view the animal mind, revealing their advanced cognitive abilities and their emotional lives. Combining memoir with a history of science and a celebration of the animals, Frans de Waal charts the breakthroughs – his own and those of the wider community – which have brought humans ever closer to the rest of the animal world.
Tyrant Lizard Queen: The Love, Life, and Terror of Earth's Greatest Carnivore by Riley Black
From the author of the beloved The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, an imaginative celebration of T Rex from hatching to adulthood. Tyrannosaurus rex is a prehistoric celebrity. Exceeding 40 feet in length and weighing over 9 tons, the largest individuals of this dinosaurian species were intimidating predators capable of crushing bone and consuming more than a hundred pounds of flesh in a bite. But the last of the tyrant dinosaurs had a life beyond ripping and tearing. More than 66 million years ago, T. rex courted each other, nested, watched over their offspring, slept, drank, and explored ancient floodplains inhabited by a fantastic cast of impressive dinosaurs like the huge long-neck Alamosaurus and burly, three-horned Torosaurus. For the first time, the life story of this impressive, sensitive predator is told as if you were there to watch it unfold.
In her latest prehistoric nature walk, bestselling and award-winning author Riley Black follows the life of plucky T. rex Snaggletooth from the time she hatches through her tumultuous adulthood. The prehistoric forest Snag emerges into is full of danger, and yet, as Riley weaves the latest fossil discoveries into the story, the carnivorous dinosaur survives to play, court, fight, sleep, nest, and more as she grows up in Cretaceous North America. She tussles with rival tyrannosaurs, hunts for delectable prey, and finds soft moments of connection in the forest. Even the most die-hard dinosaur fan will come away with a new perspective and appreciation for the Tyrant Lizard Queen.
Simply Ina: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten
A brand-new collection of 85 easy yet impressive recipes for every meal of the day, from make-ahead lunches to effortless appetizers and showstopping dinners, from America's favorite home cook. Through her years of experience as a home cook, Ina Garten has learned that the best food is often the simplest. With just a little thought and a few good ingredients, you can make truly impressive dishes without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply Ina celebrates the delicious results of streamlined cooking, sharing Ina's expert tips and tricks for achieving the best flavor with the least amount of effort. Each recipe in this book has a secret that makes preparing it easier than you thought. Some dishes rely on smart store-bought shortcuts--like Mashed Potato & Leek Soup so delicious no one will ever guess it's made with packaged mashed potatoes and Bourbon Baked Beans that dress up canned baked beans with smoked bacon, maple syrup, and good bourbon--because sometimes store-bought really is just fine! For seamless gatherings, Ina's deeply flavorful Provencal Chicken with Olives & Capers can be made ahead and reheated in its Dutch oven before dinner, and the crispy oatmeal topping on her Cherry Berry Crumble can be prepped in advance for easy assembly in the moment. Elegant dishes like Endive & Avocado Salad and Irish Coffee Affogato involve little more than assembling ingredients, allowing you to serve something special without really cooking at all. Whether you're feeding unexpected guests, pulling together a Tuesday night dinner after work, or hosting a dinner party and don't want to miss all the fun cooped up in the kitchen, you'll be happy to have these simple, satisfying, and completely doable recipes to turn to. Because simple food shouldn't just save you time; it should let you enjoy the people you love.
Simple Kitchen Magic: Whole-Food Recipes and Remedies for a Holistic Life: A Cookbook by Rebekah Moyer
Build a holistic, health-minded kitchen with over 100 nourishing recipes for healthy meals and natural remedies, from Rebekah “Ebby” Moyer. On her popular social media channels, Rebekah Moyer makes simple, nourishing meals with accessible, whole-food ingredients. Not only are her recipes delicious, but they are also incredibly nutrient dense—in a single video, she’ll make kefir for gut-healthy probiotics, quick-pickled carrots as a fiber source for estrogen detox, kabocha squash for thyroid-friendly vitamin A, and more. Simple Kitchen Magic is Rebekah’s delicious recipes and warm, comforting nutritional advice in book form. The simple, whole-food recipes—like Curried Turkey Meatball Soup, Harissa Roasted Eggplant, and Black Bean Brownies—highlight functional ingredients to help you embrace food as medicine for a healthy lifestyle. Simple Kitchen Magic will leave you feeling like health is attainable, nutrition is simple, and cooking from scratch is doable. With whimsical, illustrated spreads on topics like adrenal health and menstrual cycle syncing, recipes for healing tinctures and basic kitchen remedies, this is the essential first book for any wannabe homesteader, ancestral eater, or cottagecore dreamer.
Earthrise: Inside Artemis II, the Groundbreaking Human Mission Into Deep Space by Larsen John
The dramatic, high-stakes account of Artemis II, the first human journey into deep space in fifty years, told from the perspective of astronaut Jeremy Hansen. The historic Artemis II mission was celebrated around the world and broke the record for the farthest distance humans have ever travelled from Earth. Jeremy Hansen and his crew mates viewed parts of the moon never before seen by human eyes, journeyed a total of 700,237 miles, took the next step in space travel--and won the hearts of everyone back home on Earth in the process. Now, Earthrise gives readers a passenger-seat view into the daring deep-space journey and the long years of intense training, grit, and perseverance Hansen needed to prepare for lift-off and fulfill his lifelong dream of becoming an astronaut. A riveting and intimate account of the iconic achievement of Artemis II, Earthrise--written by author John Larsen and based on extensive interviews he conducted with Hansen--is a testament to what can be achieved with unity, teamwork, and a bold belief in humanity's ability to reach for the stars.
Once Upon a Trainwreck: The Fall and Rise of a Child Star by Christy Carlson Romano
Thrust into the spotlight too young, former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano—beloved for Even Stevens, Kim Possible, and Cadet Kelly—seemed to have everything and lost more than anyone knew. In this raw and inspiring celebrity memoir, she reveals what childhood fame cost her, the fantasies she had to unlearn, and the ongoing story of finding her way back to herself. For a generation of kids, former Disney Channel star Christy Carlson Romano was their TV big sister. At her peak, she was sixteen years old and starring across the Disney Channel universe in Even Stevens, Kim Possible, and the original movie Cadet Kelly. She was Disney’s smart, serious girl next door—polished, dependable, and seemingly in control. Off camera, she was unraveling. Pushed into show business as a child, Christy learned early that achievement was the price of love. From indie movie gigs and Broadway performances in New York to television shoots in Hollywood, Christy battled bullying, exploitation, financial instability, and the crushing pressure to appear perfect. Desperate to please, she carried that hunger for approval into adulthood—dating controlling men, partying to fit in, spiraling into addiction, and handing thousands to a predatory psychic who promised answers. Rock bottom came in an FBI office. What followed was not a fairy-tale rescue, but a hard-won reckoning: Christy pulling her life back together, questioning the script she’d been handed, reparenting herself, and becoming not the princess she was told to play, but a woman learning how to save her own life. Raw and impossible to put down, Once Upon a Trainwreck is more than a celebrity memoir. It is an inspiring account of childhood fame, addiction, motherhood, identity, breaking cycles, rewriting the ending, and choosing your own life. Punctuated by letters from Christy to her two young daughters, this is a powerful testament to resilience, accountability, and the courage to claim your own story.
Bad Boy for Life: The Rise and Fall of Sean Combs by Cheyenne Roundtree
Rolling Stone reporter Roundtree’s explosive debut interrogates the shifting personas and crimes of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. Combs’s public image as a “kingmaker with a golden ear” was shattered in 2023 when a civil lawsuit from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura exposed “a nightmare of physical violence, emotional abuse, financial control, and sexual coercion.” Through hundreds of interviews, the author traces the dual trajectories of Combs’s skyrocketing career and his growing propensity for violence, dating back to his years at Howard University, when he attacked a girlfriend outside her dorm. Roundtree depicts Combs as tyrannical and manipulative with a hair-trigger temper, a volatility heightened by drug use. She details an astonishing array of alarming incidents: a bullet shot into a hotel room barely missed a couple after they submitted a noise complaint about Combs’s party; a rival music executive was beaten in his office by Diddy and his “lackeys”; numerous women were drugged and sexually assaulted; Ventura’s years of torturous abuse included days-long “sex marathons” and serious physical injuries. Roundtree also probes Combs’s uncanny knack for avoiding consequences, including his recent acquittal of the most serious charges in a federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. It’s a masterful character study of an equally towering and menacing figure.
Brady: An American Story and the Price of Greatness by Lars Anderson
Based on years of in-depth reporting and sources from every corner of his life, Brady is the definitive biography of the life, career, and retirement of one of football's most legendary figures, Tom Brady. New York Times bestselling author and former Sports Illustrated journalist Lars Anderson plunges into Tom Brady's childhood to discover the origins of what Brady later described as his "sickness": his category-five obsession with the game. The obsession dictated every choice Brady made, from what foods he ate to how he managed his day-to-day schedule to how he viewed his role as father to his three children and husband to supermodel Gisele Bündchen. From more than 350 original interviews with people who know the quarterback on and off the field, Anderson paints a detailed psychological portrait of Tom Brady, a self-described loner whose life is defined by discipline, resilience, a fascination with preparation, an intolerance for wasted time, and a relentless pursuit of the extraordinary. What he finds is a man riddled with contradiction, defined by both a prolific career of unmatched success on the field and the agonizing cost of greatness in his personal life. Brady is a comprehensive view of the life of the most accomplished player in the history of America's game. Anderson digs deep behind the headlines to provide a richly detailed answer to one of the most vexing questions in sports: Who, really, is Tom Brady?
The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World by Nathaniel Philbrick
National Book Award winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist Nathaniel Philbrick, author of In the Heart of the Sea and Mayflower, reveals how California's Gold Rush forged the modern United States-and lit the long fuse to civil war In January 1848, a carpenter spotted flecks of gold in a shallow stream at Sutter's Mill in California-triggering the greatest voluntary migration in U.S. history and jolting a fragile republic already sliding toward crisis. In The Rush, Nathaniel Philbrick transforms the Gold Rush from a tale of sudden riches into the origin story of America's modern contradictions: capital consolidated at dizzying speed, democracy in thrall to private power, xenophobia weaponized in the name of liberty-and a stubborn belief in the American experiment that refuses to die. This is the story of a nation tearing at the seams-a republic tested by its own ideals. From the feverish gold-mining camps of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the wharves and vigilance committees of San Francisco, Philbrick renders a combustible, all-world society: Chilean brothers reinventing themselves to outrun prejudice; Native communities navigating dispossession and violence; the merchant-showman Samuel Brannan, drawn into the center of early vigilantism; and the politicians vying for control of California's future-the ambitious free-soil political boss David Broderick, who squared off against William Gwin, the Southern power broker intent on tilting the state toward slavery and the Confederacy. Not until a year after the outbreak of the Civil War, when President Lincoln signed legislation that would unite the nation east to west by building a transcontinental railroad, was California's loyalty secured. Philbrick follows the gold as it moves from riverbed to countinghouse to the halls of power, revealing how vigilantism hardened into law and how debates over slavery in the West tipped the balance in Washington. The result is a clear, human story of how a scramble for wealth reshaped ideas of freedom, labor, and belonging-and how California's rise helped push a fractured nation toward war. The Rush is alive with characters whose choices still reverberate: a searing, panoramic epic that captures both the fury and the promise of America.
Taylor Swift: The Debut Years by Emily Yahr
Meet Taylor, 2003. She's a teen who came to Nashville with blisters on her fingers from learning to play a 12-string guitar. In every room she enters, she's the youngest person (by decades) and often the only woman. And if anyone asked if she could see herself becoming the biggest superstar on the planet, her answer probably would have been yes. Writing alongside industry veterans after school, Taylor Swift's songwriting ability set her apart. But her origins are more complex than a teen tapping into a new generation of country music fans. It's a story of taking risks, like walking away from powerhouse label RCA to strike out with an unknown, unfunded new label, and of trusting her instincts when no one else did. Washington Post reporter Emily Yahr pulls back the curtain on the country music industry--from executives who said yes to Taylor (and those who regret saying no), to collaborators like Scott Borchetta, Nathan Chapman, and Liz Rose, to Nashville itself. Intimate and immersive, Yahr takes us to iconic locations like Music Row and The Bluebird Cafe, as well as to Hendersonville High and the Swifts' own lakefront house. Taylor Swift: The Debut Years tells the definitive origin story of today's biggest star, with never-before-published interviews. Taylor's decade in Nashville shaped her as a musician, and ultimately changed country music itself long after she left the genre.
Savior and Seducer: A Renegade History of the United States in the World by Thaddeus Russell
As Thaddeus Russell demonstrates in his bold and eye-opening new book, America's presence in the world has always been propelled by two opposing impulses. Even before the Revolution, the founders saw an imperial opportunity; John Adams, long before his political career, predicted that the colonies could become "a new Rome." The United States has thereafter cast itself as a moral nation with a mission to spread democracy, progressivist ideals, and the discipline that undergirds capitalism. Yet, Russell provocatively observes, American capitalism "is equally dependent on desire." Exported through American popular culture, that desire became one of the most subversive forces in modern history--an existential threat to authoritarian regimes everywhere, more destabilizing than military intervention, and with far less of the often-violent "blowback" that usually follows foreign intrusion. From the imperial ambitions of the Founders onwards, Russell charts a stimulating alternative history of America's role in the world. He argues the Civil War was, in large part, a colonialist project to conquer the South and refashion it in the North's image. He shows that while America's progressivist instinct drove armed control of the Philippines after the Spanish-American War, the introduction of jazz in Manila nightclubs would ultimately have far greater global impact. He contends that U.S. entry into WWII was motivated less by defense or humanitarian concern than by imperial calculation, and that this helped ensure the horrors of the Holocaust. And he demonstrates how authoritarian regimes from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union to contemporary Iran have been corroded from within by "the American way of life." As elegantly written and impeccably documented as it is provocative, Thaddeus Russell shines an electric new light on America's role in the world. At a time when traditional relationships are being upended, it is a vitally important addition to our national history.
You've Seen Me Before: Over 700 Roles and 70 Years in Hollywood (and Counting) by James Hong
You might not know actor James Hong’s name, but we can guarantee you’ve seen him before. With over seven hundred acting credits and counting, James is one of Hollywood’s most prolific actors and a pioneer in Asian American entertainment. Born to Chinese immigrants in Minneapolis, Hong endured the aggressive anti-Asian racism of the 1930s, served in the army during Korean War, and—somewhere in the mix—was bitten by the performance bug that would eventually lead to a seventy-year long career in showbiz (and counting). From his iconic role as Chi-Fu in Disney’s Mulan to the hilariously terrifying Lo Pan in Big Trouble in Little China and Kung Fu Panda’s beloved Mr. Ping, James has been capturing viewers hearts for years. And who could forget his powerful, viral speech as he accepted the Best Ensemble Cast honors on behalf of Everything Everywhere All at Once at the Actor Awards? Drawing on never-before-seen archival materials and hours of interviews, this is a powerful first-person journey through James’s incredible life and unique family history: a quintessential Asian American post-immigrant story, filled with new anecdotes and wisdom drawn from an unprecedented career, threaded through with an incisive look at nearly a century of Hollywood history.
Graphic Novel
The Book of Genocides by Dana Mashoian Walrath
The Book of Genocides is a haunting, captivating interactive graphic narrative delving into five centuries of extermination and atrocity. More than a lament, this unique work from award-winning writer and artist Dana Mashoian Walrath dramatizes the mechanisms of dehumanization enabling genocides past and present, insisting that we not look away.
The Dissidents: Autocrats! Vigilantes! Communists! and Cartoonists by Derf Backderf
A group of left-wing political cartoonists faces pushback in WWI-era America in this illuminating graphic narrative from Eisner winner Backderf (Kent State). In 1916, fictional cartoonist Joe Hertle, son of German immigrants, becomes a contributor to The Masses, a leading progressive magazine, where he meets some of the era’s greatest real-life cartoonists, including Cornelia Barnes, Henry Glintenkamp, and Art Young. Meanwhile, President Woodrow Wilson, who had campaigned on keeping America out of the war in Europe, officially enters the U.S. into the conflict—and proceeds to become increasingly autocratic. As Floyd Dell, managing editor of The Masses, puts it, Wilson, “a paranoid despot,” works to “muzzle any and all dissent.” Soon, “a vigilante group” called the American Protective League sets upon U.S. cities to terrorize immigrants (particularly Germans), and plans proceed to imprison the magazine’s contributors. Backderf unfolds this multifaceted story with the zeal of a born muckraker, emphasizing the stakes (the resemblance between the APL’s actions and those of ICE is downright scary), while also paying tribute to the cartoonists who bravely fought for artistic and political freedom, cleverly integrating their original art into his robust cartooning. He draws every harrowing twist and turn of the era with impressive period detail. This is masterful documentation of a sobering history that reverberates to the present day.
The credits roll into the sea by John Tarachine
One of the most critically acclaimed shojo manga of recent years in Japan - twice nominated for the Osamu Tezuka Cultural Prize...winner of the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! poll for best manga for women readers! "It's not the movies you like...you like watching the people watching the movies." Just what are you going to do with the rest of your life? It's the question you'll always have to answer, no matter your age. Umiko Chino is a 65 year-old grandmother who goes to the movie theater for the first time in years, where she meets Kai, an attractive, ambiguous young man who studies filmmaking at a nearby art school. They would seem to have nothing in common, except for this--both of them sometimes like to look more at the way the audience reacts to a movie than the movie itself. Kai believes Umiko has the same deep desire he possesses to experience how people respond to something they made...and challenges her to discover that thrill, no matter what the cost. Soon Umiko surprises herself by enrolling in the same film school as Kai! But sailing into this new sea, she's suddenly inside the currents of her fellow students' lives, a much younger generation that she struggles to understand, driven by their own passions and their own relationships. Who's really experienced at life, and is it old age or observation that brings wisdom? And does what you're looking for change when you look with your eyes instead of through a camera lens...?
Our Soot Stained Heart by Jon Hagg
From the minds of debut writer Joni Hagg and superstar artist Stipan Morian (20th Century Men), with colorist Ropemann and Eisner-winning letterer Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, comes the most thrilling steampunk adventure of the winter. A steampunk Santa tale reimagined through frostpunk grit and revolutionary fire, blending Finnish and Balkan mythos into one unforgettable story! The Coalition is a city of wonder in the deep north, but it is ruled by the cruel Governor Glass and his factory lords. Coal is the lifeline of the city, and for honest workers like young Peggy Stones, life can be hard because of the nefarious quota. To get extra coal at the end of the year, you must be bad, every day! Peggy's life is thrown into chaos when she is imprisoned and sent into exile, which begins a harrowing journey to the ends of the world to find answers that could change the world!
Teen Collection: Featured New Books
Teen Fiction
Barbie Dramscape by Alex Aster
Out of the box. Into the unexpected. Barbie's life is perfect. She lives in a pink-hued paradise called Heartland where everything is in order and everyone has a role to play, thanks to the mysterious and all-powerful beings who will soon assign her a Fate at graduation from the enchanted Swancrest Academy. She's worked hard to earn a good one. Her years of endless studying and acing every challenge are about to pay off. But when the unthinkable happens and Barbie is left Fateless--the first in Heartland's history--her carefully ordered world shatters. Shaken and uncertain, Barbie must confront a future she never imagined: one with no clear path forward at all. Yet when a mysterious necklace begins to pulse with hidden power, she is drawn beyond Heartland's protective mists into a daring journey across extraordinary lands. From sun-drenched shores to treacherous, ever-shifting landscapes, to shadowed forests steeped in secrets and magic, each realm will test Barbie's courage, sharpen her wits, and awaken strengths she never knew she possessed--all while drawing her ever closer to a buried truth that could change her world forever. A richly imagined coming-of-age tale from the premier voice in teen fiction, this is a story about defying expectations, rewriting the rules, and discovering that the greatest possibilities lie in stepping out of the box and into the unexpected.
A Dangerous Bargain by Erin Cotter
A young artist who has bargained away most of his life for divine inspiration pairs up with fellow apprentice Leonardo da Vinci to infiltrate the Medici family and find out the truth about his missing brother in this Renaissance-set young adult mystery perfect for fans of F.T. Lukens. It’s the height of the Italian Renaissance. In the golden city of Florence, art is equal to holiness—and angels walk among us, bestowing their talents…for a price. Seventeen-year-old artist Virgil is in trouble. To support his family, he’s bargained most of his life away to an angel—only to discover that his missing brother is in danger, and nothing but magic can rescue him. Now, with just a few months left to live, Virgil is desperate enough to try the one thing he swore he would never, ever do—team up with the infuriating, annoyingly talented, and most notorious playboy in all of Florence, the charming Leonardo da Vinci. As the two journey through Florence’s gilded streets, luxurious cathedrals, and glorious Medici palaces, they unearth dark truths beneath the city’s facade. Those in power will do anything to keep their deadly secrets safe, but with his feelings for Leonardo giving him new life, Virgil is determined to expose their lies before he runs out of time. Even if it might cost him his soul.
Everything New Again by Renee Watson
#1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Medal winning Renée Watson crafts a tender, romantic YA novel about beginnings and endings and new beginnings again. Bliss knows there's more to life than what she's experienced in her small town. She's ready to be the girl who isn't just waiting anymore, who can make something happen. Working in her family's funeral home, she can't help but ponder what it means to truly live and what it takes to leave a lasting legacy. Her existential questions have labeled her the weird “funeral home girl” to most of her peers, except for her best friend, Alex, and the new boy visiting from Portland for winter break. Solomon isn't put off by Bliss's musings. He has questions of his own, like why his mother abandoned him and if she ever did--or ever will--love him. He has come to visit for answers, and to work at his mom's flower shop, where he meets Bliss on a delivery to the funeral home. Their chance meeting changes everything. As they open up to each other, share their hearts and experience something real, something new, they find that even if a relationship has an end, love can last forever. Powerful, moving, and inspiring, Everything New Again is a story of first love perfect for fans of Jandy Nelson and Nicola Yoon, about falling in love and finding who you are--all at the same time.
In Between Days by Camryn Garrett
When her mother refuses entry to a stranger named Richard at her father's funeral, 17-year-old Mira Howard doesn't understand why. But snooping through her father's things reveals that Richard was her father's boyfriend--a boyfriend she never knew about. In fact, Mira never even knew for sure that her dad was gay. Hoping to feel more connected to her late father, Mira reaches out to Richard without telling her mom, who is still angry from the divorce. As Mira and Richard become closer, Mira gains more and more insight into the side of her father that she never got to see. Grieving that she never got to connect with her dad about their shared queerness, Mira asks that Richard teach her "how to be queer" while she navigates a new crush on her co-worker, which brings her out of her diary and into the real world. But as Mira grows more confident in herself, she finds it hard to keep her relationship with Richard a secret, questioning why her family never talked about her father's sexuality in the first place. Soon Mira has to decide if she wants to keep the peace or honor her father's memory by being her truest self. An epistolary novel told through diary entries, text messages, and book reviews, IN BETWEEN DAYS is a story about queerness, grief, and families--both ones we are born into and ones we create.
Library or Lattes by Lila Hazell
A cozy, swoony autumn romance with a Sliding Doors twist, perfect for readers of Jenny Han and Lynn Painter. Like Pumpkin Spice & Everything Nice for this fall! One season, two choices for love. . . Willa's small town is at its best in the fall. Think crisp air, golden leaves, bonfires, hayrides, and pumpkin spice. It's cozy and comforting, pretty much perfect, but sometimes Willa wonders if she's destined for more. Then she's left some money by a distant aunt, with one condition: It must be used to see the world. The rest of the book unfolds in alternating chapters where she makes one choice or another about this inheritance. In one strand, Willa decides to study travel journalism, but she has to hit the books if she wants to be accepted into a program. That why she spends her weekends in the library, where Theo, a grumpy out-of-towner, also hangs out. He may think everything in this town is beneath him, but. . . there's something irresistible about him when he smiles. In the other strand, Willa begins planning a perfect round-the-world trip. Meanwhile, she's working at her favorite coffee shop. . . where she suddenly gets a new boss, monosyllabic James, who's back in his hometown to nurse a broken heart. Each potential choice leads Willa to love, and the final chapter is classic happily ever after.
Look What You Did by Kaitlin Reilly
A page-turning debut thriller for fans of Kathleen Glasgow and Megan Lally about a teen who must confront her own buried trauma to clear her friend's name of murder and expose the dark secrets of her small town. "I know about Will....I know what he did that night "After the tragic death of golden boy Will Ashford, everyone in town is in mourning. Or almost everyone. Seventeen-year-old Mackenzie couldn't be more relieved. Because she knows Will's veneer of perfection hid something dark and dangerous. It was a truth she learned one night at the Ashford house and swore never to tell. But her plan is threatened when she starts receiving texts from an unknown number. Someone knows the secret Mackenzie has tried so hard to hide--and they are determined to reveal it. When Mackenzie's former best friend is found dead, she is convinced the anonymous texter is connected to her murder, and she will stop at nothing to find them. But doing so will mean confronting the trauma she's fought so hard to suppress and exposing the dark secrets her town has tried to keep buried--or risk being the next girl dead.
The Pools by E. Lockhart
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the We Were Liars series comes a love story full of simmering darkness and astonishing twists, following two teenagers whose lives are shattered by a shocking transformation.This gorgeous hardcover edition of The Pools will feature unique printed endpapers, deckled edges (rough, uneven page edges), and an exclusive stamped case!Once, in a small New England town known for its hot springs, something terrible happened. Something that should have been a warning to stay away from the pools, if the stories were to be believed. But no one is afraid of the water anymore, even if they should be. When new girl Lexie meets golden boy Chester, their chemistry is undeniable. She's running from a glittering life she won't speak about. He's hiding secrets of his own. Their connection feels bigger than both of them, despite their damage. One frigid winter morning in that small New England town, five people go for a swim in the pools. Five people, including Chester. What happens there sends shock waves through the town, changing life as Lexie knows it forever.
Radio Free Texas by Libba Bray
From beloved bestselling author Libba Bray, a story of love, rock n' roll, and sex (in that order) in 1980s Texas. Bowie (pronounced "boo-eee") is a little bit lost in his small Texas town. As he starts his senior year, the only thing he's pretty sure of is that he has a crush on Comet Jensen, a girl who's such a firecracker that she actually sets a firecracker off on the first day of school. Since Comet's one wrong move away from getting expelled, Bowie steps in and takes the blame for the firecracker stunt. His punishment? Community service at a local radio station run by an anti-social, anti-establishment anti-hero named Marlon. Suddenly Bowie finds he not only has something to do, but he also has something to say. And, possibly, a future with Comet. In the tradition of The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Eleanor & Park, Dazed & Confused, and The Last Picture Show, this is a funny, touching story about how coming-of-age, like love, is never a solo project.
There Are Ghosts Here by Adrienne Tooley
Willa has no memory of anything before arriving at Dorsey House, and when she meets two sinister girls who seem to already know her, she slowly begins to lose her grip on what is real...and what is a lie. A haunting contemporary speculative thriller for fans of Kill Creatures and We Were Liars. Willa Childs doesn't know why she's at Dorsey House.
Wayfarers by Jeff Zenter
What do you do
when there’s nothing
in this world you want
more than to spend two
more hours with someone
and nothing in the world
you want less than to only
spend two more hours
with someone?
Sylvie said she wanted to live the van life after high school, but all she really wanted was to escape. With unlimited resources and an escape-artist golden retriever by her side, she keeps her eyes on the road to distract her from everything she left behind. Knox grew up on the edge of society, without a phone, a school, or a real name. He’s never felt like he had a firm place to stand, but he’s done writing his story in vanishing ink. On one of the worst days of Sylvie’s life, Knox helps rescue her dog and breaks his arm in the process. To apologize, Sylvie offers him a ride. But Knox is keeping some big secrets, and so is Sylvie. They must decide: If the other person knew the whole story, would they take a chance on—and maybe even fall for—a wayfaring stranger?
What Rough Beasts by Mindy McGinnis
Long-held grudges and ancient evils come to roost in this psychological, speculative horror that's Don't Let the Forest In meets Stranger Things. Nothing stays buried forever... Ava learned the hard way that speaking up means being shut out. A social outcast, she finds comfort in her job at a wildlife rehabilitation center, surrounded by the injured, the damaged, and the lame. Best of all, the work distracts her from the night that changed her life--and the boy she holds responsible for it. Micah knows he's not a good guy. His past is littered with mistakes, accidents, and things he'd rather forget. But feeling guilty and accepting punishment are two different things. He doesn't know which is worse--the weight of what he's done... or the growing feeling that it's all about to be dragged into the light. Hailey will do whatever it takes to rise up from her life of abject poverty. The biggest weapon she has is her looks, and she'll use it to get what she wants--the richest boy in town. When Ava's claims threaten their relationship, Hailey knows she must silence her--maybe forever. When Ava unknowingly awakens an entity that has been biding its time underground, the three teens will be brought together on a night when something wants to be born and only a death will balance the scales.
Teen Non-Fiction
Cozy Hobbies: Joyful Activities for Play & Leisure by Kennedy Rose
Amid a culture obsessed with productivity and hustle, hobbies offer us essential opportunities for joy, relaxation, mindfulness, and creativity. But finding the right hobby and committing yourself to it can be overwhelming. If the question “What do you do for fun?” prompts sheer panic, let this book welcome you into the enriching world of hobbying. And who better to guide you than ex-lawyer-turned-professional-hobbyist and popular Instagrammer Kennedy Rose? Cozy Hobbies highlights more than 45 wide-ranging hobbies that will help you unlock a state of wonder, make new connections, and experience the benefits of play. Through her guidance, you'll learn to cast aside the need to be “good” at hobbies, embrace the journey of experimentation, and discover how to pick the right hobbies for yourself.
Embracing Your ADHD Brain by Danielle Sullivan
Embracing Your ADHD Brain is a supportive, relatable guide that helps you understand how your brain actually functions and shows you how to work with it-instead of trying to change who you are. With real-life examples, journal prompts, and guidance from an author who gets it, this book will help you discover your strengths, speak up for yourself, and build a life that feels right for you.
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Richard Scarry Golden Book by Richard Scarry
This witty, giftable book pairs Richard Scarry artwork with humorous and heartfelt life lessons, written in a Scarry-inspired voice. Featuring classic images from beloved titles like Cars and Trucks and Things That Go, I Am a Bunny, and many more, it's the perfect book for fans who grew up with Richard Scarry! Whether it's about working hard, helping others, or enjoying life's little moments, Richard Scarry's world is full of warmth and wisdom for every occasion.
An Illustrated History of Magic by Adam Allsuch Boardman
Everything you ever wanted to know about the mysterious, mystical world of magic. The latest in the series of Illustrated History books from Adam Allsuch Boardman, An Illustrated History of Magic covers everything from prehistoric ritual, magicians as entertainment and the occult, through to Wicca and new age, crystals and mail-order magic tricks.
Teen Graphic Novel
Second Generation Blues by Julio Anta
Almost American Girl meets Brownstone in Second Generation Blues, a poignant coming-of-age young adult graphic novel about a Cuban American teen as he struggles to choose between being the son his parents need him to be and living the life he wants. Luis Menendez wants to be free from his immigrant Cuban-American parents' expectations. Instead, he's spending the summer delivering food for his family's faltering restaurant, sweating under the hot sun and the crushing weight of a future he didn't choose.
At least there's Yara. Confident, assertive, and basically Luis's dream girl, she might be the only person who understands him. If only he had any free time to spend with her. Amid the chaos, Luis starts carving out his own path. But when trying to be the son his parents need clashes with the life he wants, he's forced to face the question he's most afraid of answering: Is family loyalty worth sacrificing his own happiness?
Feeling Like an ADHD Alien: A Graphic Novel by Pina Varnel
Candid, comforting, and practical, this graphic novel is an endearing portrayal of the ups and downs of living with ADHD. Kiki has always felt different from other people: She loses track of time, she daydreams when she should be paying attention, she questions all the rules and shows her emotions more strongly than her friends. But through trial and error (and error and error), she discovers her own ways to succeed and to connect with her loved ones. And eventually, she discovers a truth that makes all the difference--that she has been living with undiagnosed ADHD. Now, Kiki can get real help in managing her disorder and a new understanding of why she has been feeling more like an alien than a typical high school student.
Through disarmingly honest fictional anecdotes and enlightening interludes that explain the specifics of ADHD, Pina Varnel shares her own life experiences and hard-won knowledge.
Bite Me: A Graphic Novel by Jennifer Dugan
A sapphic supernatural YA graphic novel featuring a vampire crushing on the girl hunting her, from the author of Some Girls Do and the illustrator of Wonder Woman: Warbringer. Poe never imagined that during her senior year of high school she would be attacked by a pair of vampires and turned into one herself. And she never dreamed her longtime crush, Jolie--who seemed to maybe actually like Poe back--would turn out to be a slayer. When Jolie drives a wooden stake into her chest, Poe's heart is broken at the betrayal. But somehow she survives the slaying, and when she awakens, it's unclear which is stronger inside her: the thirst for blood, or the thirst for revenge on Jolie. Now the hunter has become the hunted. But, when the girls come face to face again, Jolie seems overjoyed that Poe is still alive. And beneath Poe's rage remains a burning passion of a different sort. Can a vampire and a slayer ever be more to each other than predator and prey?
Cocoon by Machiko Kyo
A heart-wrenching chronicle of loss and resilience based on the true story of the Himeyuri corps of student nurses in WWII. San and her best friend Mayu attend a boarding school for girls on Japan's Southern Island, but their studies are interrupted when they and the other students are recruited to help the war effort as assistant nurses. Sent to the front lines, the girls must deal with more than just the threat of enemy bombs overhead. Stuck working in the horrifying caves of a field hospital, San wishes she could wrap herself and her friends in a cocoon of protection. But invisible threads of affection are no match for the carnage that surrounds them, and more students perish day by day. Worn down by starvation and loss, what will San and her remaining friends do when they are told to find their way home through the fields of war?
Juvenile Collection: Featured New Books
Juvenile Chapter Books & Early Chapter Books
Camp Half-Blood: The Wild Zone by Rick Riordan
Ever wonder what goes on at Camp Half-Blood in between Percy Jackson's legendary quests? Find out in the start of a new series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Rick Riordan and an all-star team of coauthors! In book one, five newbie demigods dare to enter Camp Half-Blood's forbidden Wild Zone, unleashing ancient curses, bloodthirsty monsters--and a fight to survive. Katie Kim may be a newcomer to Camp Half-Blood, but even she knows they weren't supposed to be running through the Wild Zone--the forest is off-limits to campers and staff. Why, then, did Clarisse, head counselor of the Ares cabin, take her and four other newbies there in the dark of night and tell them to race back to camp by morning? Clarisse's threat was scary enough, but when Katie's half-brother Grant goes missing, his disappearance sparks the arrival of vicious monsters and a mysterious curse. It's up to Katie and the three remaining newbies--the Wild Omada--to brave the Wild Zone again and uncover its dark and deadly secrets.
Building 903 by Lois Lowry
Twins Tessa and Theo live in a world ruled by a tyrannical leader, where there are no dangers or rebels... or so they've been told. In this world, citizens live long lives, and while many hate their leader, they are comfortable and safe. So, when Tessa's brother disappears, nobody wants to discuss it. But then Miriam, their 135-year-old neighbor bound for the retirement community, slips Tessa a key—not only to her brother's disappearance, but to the source of all real magic . . . books. As Tessa and her parents begin their search for Theo, Tessa learns that books not only tell us stories—they open portals and unlock our humanity through our most powerful tool: the imagination. Once that truth has been revealed, Tessa won't be able to rest until she has retrieved her twin and society itself has been transformed.
Flight: A Story of Seeking Refuge by Alan Gratz
Separated from their parents, thirteen-year-old Daniela López and her younger brother, Carlos, are headed north on a dangerous train ride from Honduras, hoping to find their family at the Mexico-United States border.
I Survived the Night of the Lions, 2025 by Lauren Tarshis
Lauren Tarshis's 26th I Survived book transports readers deep into one of the most breathtaking -- and dangerous -- places on Earth: Botswana's Okavango Delta. This remote wilderness bursts with life, sheltering more lions, elephants, and dazzling (and deadly) creatures than almost anywhere else on the planet. Eleven-year-old Dylan is still reeling from the injury that shattered his all-star Little League dreams back home in Boston. His film-maker older sister offers him the trip of a lifetime: to travel with her as she films a world-famous lion expert in the heart of southern Africa. Dylan's days in the wilds of Botswana are filled with awe and wonder -- elephants splashing in lagoons, leopards growling under star-lit skies, herds of zebras racing through golden grasslands, glittering snakes basking on tree branches -- until disaster strikes. A plane crash hurls Dylan into the unforgiving wilderness, where deadly creatures are on the prowl. Alone, injured, and terrified, Dylan must summon every ounce of strength and as he faces the deadliest predator of all: the African lion.
Game of Pets Book 1: The Boy Who Knew Too Much by Aaron Blabey
OK, here’s the situation: Thanks to a diabolical intergalactic game show, we are all cooked. Luckily, Griff, an 11-year-old kid with innumerable allergies, just got told by a talking axolotl named Bob that Griff is the only one who can save us. I mean, that’s kind of good news, right? Trouble is, Bob’s prophecy comes with a warning: “Watch your back, man…your PETS are not what they seem…” Prepare to have your mind blown and your cats and dogs under heavy suspicion. It’s time to buckle up for an insane, laugh-out-loud new series, 260 million years in the making…
The Sherlock Society: Art Attack by James Ponti
The Sherlock Society goes undercover in the Miami street art scene to find an anonymous graffiti artist in this third book in the hilarious, New York Times bestselling Sherlock Society middle grade series from Edgar Award-winning author James Ponti!
Juvenile Non-Fiction
It's Ok to Make Mistakes by Patricia J. Murphy
Whether we're trying something new or learning as we go, mistakes happen! Alongside friends on Sesame Street, readers discover what to do when they make mistakes and how to grow from them. This book is part of the series Building Relationships with Sesame Street®.
Step Inside a Fairy Tale: A Collection of Classic Stories by Lars Van de Goor
Step Inside a Fairy Tale is an exquisitely illustrated treasury featuring eight timeless fairy tales to enchant and delight young readers. When you step inside a fairy tale, you enter a world of magic and courage, of possibility and hope. It is the most special place to begin an adventure, so come along and step inside . . . Open the pages and step into the world of classic fairy tales, where best-loved stories are brought to life. With breathtaking real-world photography artwork by the iconic and award-winning Lars van de Goor, stunning character illustrations by internationally bestselling Gabriella Barouch, and wonderfully immersive text by Helen Mortimer. Featuring retellings of eight classic fairy tales: Hansel & Gretel, Cinderella, The Frog Prince, The Snow Queen, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, The Ugly Duckling. This delightful collection is the perfect addition to any family's library and will be cherished for years to come.
Don't call me a fish! : A fun, fact-filled adventure that sets the record straight by Charlotte Guillain
Join curious duo Ari and Turtle as they deep dive into the ocean in search of fish. But along the way, they meet lots of sea creature that are absolutely NOT the shiny-scaled creatures they're looking for. There are starfish, dolphins, jellyfish, squid, and more...until finally, they find some fish! Part of the 'Don't Call Me a...' picture book series which turns science on its head with exciting adventure stories that bust common myths, fact-checked by experts. Each book follows a curious child and their toy as they journey through space, the ocean, the forest, and even prehistoric times--only to discover that things aren't always what they seem!
Each book wraps up with a fun fact file, making it a great way for kids to explore science, nature, and the animal kingdom--all in an engaging, giftable format. With vibrant illustrations and plenty of fascinating facts, this series is a perfect introduction to early STEM concepts--a must-have for curious young minds!
See and say Portuguese by Ana Siqueira
How do you say "Thank you" in Portuguese? What's the Portuguese word for breakfast? With this beginner's guide, curious kids can find out! Simple pronunciation guides, culturally specific photos, and a vibrant design will help elementary readers as they learn basic Portuguese words and phrases.
Juvenile Graphic Novel
Wolf's Belly by John August
An engaging and surprising retelling of Little Red Riding Hood that follows Lu (aka Little Red) and her grandmother into the wolf’s belly—a magical dimension home to all the wolf has ever eaten. Perfect for fans of LIGHTFALL and THIS WAS OUR PACT. You may think you know the story. Little Red Riding Hood is swallowed by a wolf, and later rescued by a kindly Woodcutter. But that’s not what really happened. For starters, her name was Lu. The daughter of two brave adventurers, she wasn’t headed to Grandmother’s house. She was looking for glory. She was hunting the Wolf. Swallowed by the beast, Lu finds herself trapped in Wolf’s Belly, a magical dimension holding all the things the wolf has eaten. To escape, she must win over and unite the other fairytale survivors, including a stubborn Knight and the fourth Little Pig. Adventure awaits, and danger! Can Lu unlock the secrets of this strange realm before the Wolf devours her village?
Supergirl's Zoo-Per Heroes: Krypto's Big Break by Rob Justus
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Supergirl, Krypto, and...a bunch of zoo animals?! When Krypto the Superdog unleashes the Justice League's superpowered laundry onto a group of zoo animals, he and Supergirl must work together to wrangle the super animals back into their enclosures.
Squirrel Lock Holmes. The pet rock mystery by Ashley Belote
It's a mystery, my dear Watson! Detective Squirrel Lock Holmes and her trusty sidekick Mole Watson are on the hunt for a missing pet rock in this first book of the hilarious early graphic chapter book series.
THE CASE OF THE MISSING PET ROCK
Victim: Reggie the Rabbit's Pet Rock, Dwayne (aka, "the Rock")
Scene of the Crime: Pet Rock Obedience School
Suspects: Reggie's classmates -- and even his teacher!
Detective Squirrel Lock Holmes and her partner in crime-solving -- Mole Watson -- are experts in finding lost things. But can they find Reggie's pet rock? Or will they hit rock bottom?
Early chapter book readers will laugh along at the problem-solving skills of the silliest sleuths in the forest in this full-color graphic novel.
Box tales 2, Super terrific showtime by James Burkes
Friends Bea and Box love to spend their time together dreaming up exciting new things to try, and Box's next dream is as big and glitzy as Hollywood itself--they're putting on a variety show! But before the curtain goes up and the entertainers take the stage, the two friends have a lot to do, like finding a curtain... And come to think of it, they're going to need a stage, and some entertainers.... There's a lot to do before their dreams of show business stardom come true, but they know that they can pull off anything together--especially with a little help from their grownups--once they make a plan. Come along for all the behind-the-scenes action as Bea and Box tackle the task of creating, advertising, casting, costuming, and finally staging their most ambitious adventure yet--Super Terrific Showtime!
Juvenile Early Readers
Allies and Enemies (Star Wars: The Mandalorian) by Brooke Vitale
Meet the characters from the smash hit Disney+ series The Mandalorian in this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader. Follow Mandalorian Din Djarin as he travels the galaxy protecting friends and battling villains. Children will enjoy meeting popular characters from the series, which include Grogu, Peli Motto, and the mysterious Moff Gideon, in this Step 3 leveled reader. Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics for children who are ready to read on their own.
Forgotten Island: Meet Jo and Raissa (Dreamworks) by Mary Man-Kong
After lifelong best friends are transported to a mythic island, they discover that their memories of each other are the price of returning home. Fans of DreamWorks Animation's Forgotten Island will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader! In theaters September 25, 2026! From the filmmakers of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish comes the story of lifelong best friends, Jo and Raissa, who stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to a fantastical island packed with the mythological creatures that they had grown up hearing stories about from their Filipino families. But when Jo and Raissa discover that their memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, they will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever. Fans of DreamWorks Forgotten Island will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader!
Pumpkin on a Vine by David L Harrison
See how a pumpkin grows! First graders can read this book on their own! Take a pole. Poke a hole. Drop a seed. Pull a weed. Before long, a sprout comes out. There's sun and rain, and a vine grows. There are blooms and bees, and then--BOOM! A pumpkin! This book aligns with the science of reading. Phonics features of every word are listed. Offers phonics practice with long vowels. David L. Harrison is an award-winning poet and picture book author who holds a degree in science. Cute farmer mice in Alice Feagan's cheerful illustrations are fun for children to follow!
Secret of the Shipwreck by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Alden children were searching for a home-and found a life of adventure! Embark on an exciting journey with the Boxcar Children in this Step 2 leveled reader! Perfect for early readers learning to read simple sentences. Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny Alden spend their summer on a remote island--one that is rumored to be the site of a shipwreck! Surrounded by shark-infested waters, the island has long been deserted. But as the Aldens explore, they start to find signs that maybe they are not alone. Could there be a castaway living on the island? It's up to the Boxcar Children to find out! Adapted from Gertrude Chandler Warner's Blue Bay Mystery chapter book, this early reader allows children to start reading with a Boxcar Children classic. Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories. For children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.
Juvenile Picture Books
The bakery dragon and the giant cookie by Devin Elle Kurtz
The bestselling Bakery Dragon is back, braving a snowstorm to deliver cookies and cheer, just in time for Christmas! And a friend in need requires the greatest cookie of all, one that can warm even the coldest heart. ‘Tis the season for cookies! As the holidays approach, Ember the dragon is on delivery duty, traveling across the land to bring cookies to one and all. When a snowstorm blows him off course, Ember tumbles down a giant’s chimney and meets his toughest customer yet. The curmudgeonly giant dislikes both Christmas and cookies, but especially Christmas cookies. Can Ember bake a cookie delicious enough to change his mind? From the bestselling author of The Bakery Dragon comes a cozy tale of sweet treats given with love, and the power of kindness to bring us together.
Carrots Make Me Suspicious by Robin Mitchell Cranfield
From an award-winning creator, comes an adorable exploration of what it is like to be a selective eater and the big emotions that come up as kids are introduced to new foods and flavors—some more suspicious than others! ALL bunnies love carrots… except for one: he thinks carrots are suspicious! But he can’t help it. Carrots crunch and munch when you eat them. He prefers quiet foods like bananas and yogurt and cinnamon cake. Not to mention that carrots grow underground—a suspicious way to grow! He decides to investigate carrots so he can learn more about them, and maybe give them a chance. What things will he discover along the way?
Dele and Aminata's Jollof War by Yewande Daniel-Ayoade
A neighborhood cooking competition sparks a battle for the best jollof rice. Mum’s jollof rice is Dele’s favorite Nigerian dish. It’s also the most popular dish at their neighborhood potluck. But this month, a new girl and her family have moved from Senegal into Dele’s building, and they bring a different kind of jollof rice to the potluck. Unsurprisingly, Dele and Aminata each insist that their own mother’s dish is the best. This competitive spirit grows even stronger when both families cook their jollof rice recipes for a local competition. Dele and Aminata attempt to out—do one another, and both dishes are ruined in the process. But the cooking disaster helps Dele and Aminata realize that they can make the best jollof rice of all if they work together.
Forest, a Family, a Harbor, a Home by Nikki McClure
From celebrated artist Nikki McClure, a lyrical and lovely picture book about a child exploring the world as he grows. A Forest: A place where you wake to birdsong and explore deer paths and coyote trails. A Family: A place where you sip cocoa and tell tales of your adventures. A Harbor: A place where you feel the wind blow and wait for tides to rise before you set sail. A Home: A place you leave to find your way in the world. A place where you are loved. A place you always return to. Gorgeously handcrafted, rooted in the nature and landscape of the Northwest, and threaded with the experience of child- and parenthood, A Forest, A Family, A Harbor, A Home is a rich and deeply felt meditation on the intimacy of home, the wonder of the world, and the magic of discovery.
I Need Space by Molly Harris
A rocket ship demonstrates how taking some time by yourself can you help cope with stressful or overwhelming situations in this sweet and brightly illustrated picture book about regulating emotions, perfect for fans of I Am a Tornado and Nobody Hugs a Cactus. For a rocket ship like Rocco, space is one big playground, but like most playgrounds, not everyone plays by the rules. Rocco tries to be patient with the toy-stealers and line-cutters...until he's knocked off course by some roughhousing meteors. Suddenly he can't take it anymore! Luckily, before he blows a fuse, Rocco remembers that sometimes the best way to cool his jets is to get some space. All it takes to refill his tank is a few peaceful minutes by himself--after all, space has plenty of room for everyone to have fun!
Interrupting chicken raises her wing by David Ezra Stein
Will Mr. Popperman ever call on the little red chicken? She knows the answers! A beloved, ever-excitable character can't help but be in the frame when Caldecott Honoree David Ezra Stein leads a class trip to the museum. The little red chicken's class is going to the art museum today, and their teacher, Mr. Popperman, is cautioning them to be on their best behavior. This means raising their wing when they want to say something and not calling out. But there's so much to see and learn at the museum! For instance, what feeling does Edvard Munch convey in his painting The Scream? What animal would you add if you were the painter of The Peaceable Kingdom? Chicken knows all the answers, but amazingly, she's never called on, even when she calls out, raises her wing (while calling out), or jumps around moaning (but not calling out). Will Chicken ever have a chance to express herself? With insight and signature visual humor, David Ezra Stein brings back the Interrupting Chicken in a scenario that kids everywhere will find all-too-frustratingly relatable.
Kiki and Me by Leo Timmers
First there was a long, windy road. Then I heard voices. The gate lowered . . . and there she was. Kiki. It took her a while to get used to me, but she was a fast learner. Kiki did everything for me. She watered me, kept me warm, groomed me, and fed me. Kiki loved me. And I loved her. Kiki and her horse explore the landscape together and are inseparable. But Kiki grows older and things change. One day, the horse is alone—and thinks it will be forever. Delicate black-and-white drawings alternate with rich, dramatic paintings to tell a poignant story about inseparable friends and growing up.
Media Collection: Featured New Items
DVD and Blu-ray
Masters of the Universe
When the Sword of Power pulls Prince Adam back to Eternia after fifteen years, he finds his homeland crushed under Skeletor's rule. To save his family and restore the kingdom, Adam teams up with Teela and Man‑At‑Arms, embracing his destiny as He‑Man, the most powerful man in the universe.
When the Sword of Power pulls Prince Adam back to Eternia after fifteen years, he finds his homeland crushed under Skeletor's rule. To save his family and restore the kingdom, Adam teams up with Teela and Man‑At‑Arms, embracing his destiny as He‑Man, the most powerful man in the universe.
Over Your Dead Body
When miserable couple Dan and Lisa retreat to a remote cabin for a romantic reset, each arrives with a secret plan to kill the other. However, their carefully plotted traps and counterplots quickly unravel when strangers crash the weekend with plans of their own. As the toxic getaway spirals into chaotic carnage, Dan and Lisa must soon figure out if they want to save their marriage or survive it.
Frankenstein
Guillermo del Toro's spellbinding takes on one of the most enduring of all modern myths, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, imbues the classic tale with new depths of humanity while pushing it toward dazzling heights of gothic grandeur. Shifting between the perspectives of the brilliant but callous Victor Frankenstein and the creature he fashions from flesh and then cruelly mistreats; del Toro movingly reframes the legend as a story of fathers and sons struggling to break free from cycles of trauma. A decades-in-the-making triumph of darkly ravishing visual invention and operatic storytelling, Frankenstein is a deeply personal statement from a director who has long been drawn to the realm where men and monsters merge.
The Brink of War
President Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting from advisors, intelligence agencies, and history itself, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace or destruction. Includes Spanish audio description.
One Night Only
Two love-starved strangers who crash into each other in an ever-so-slightly fictionalized New York City on the one night of the year when single people are allowed to have sex. Recently dumped Owen and hopeful romantic Allie might be the only two singles in the city looking for more than just a quick encounter. They both feel a spark when they meet, but a series of missteps and side quests complicate their night, keeping them apart. As they each race toward and away from each other across the city, they just might discover that the one thing they want most is closer than they think.
Juvenile DVD and Blu-ray
Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass
When legendary rivals Tom and Jerry collide during a high-speed chase through New York's Metropolitan Museum, they unleash a mythical compass, opening a vortex that hurls them into an ancient, dazzling metropolis lost in time. Dropped into this dangerous world, Jerry is pulled into the orbit of a cunning crime lord while Tom is mistaken for a divine messenger. To survive, Tom and Jerry must outsmart their enemies and finally work together to make it home.
Moana
In Disney's live-action reimagining of the beloved Oscar®-nominated animated adventure, Moana answers the Ocean's call and, for the first time, voyages beyond the reef of her island of Motunui with the infamous demigod Maui on an unforgettable journey to restore prosperity to her people.
Video Games
The Blood of Dawnwalker
The Blood of Dawnwalker is an open-world dark fantasy action RPG set in 14th-century Europe. You play as Coen, human by day and vampire by night, fighting to save your family in a story shaped by your actions and the secrets you uncover.
An all-new entry in the Onimusha series! Fight through bloodstained battlefields of intense swordplay action. Explore the historic Japanese capital of Edo-period Kyoto, twisted by malevolent clouds of Malice. With every stage cloaked in mystery, danger and intrigue. Battle against monstrosities from the underworld known as Genma in a tale of dark fantasy. Follow the tale of a samurai who wields the Oni Gauntlet, a mystical artifact that grants its bearer the power to slay Genma. Through gritty, blood-soaked brawls, he searches for his reason to fight. What fate awaits at the end of his path?
Star Wars: Zero Company
Command an elite squad through a gritty and authentic Star Wars story set in the twilight of the Clone Wars. Step into the role of Hawks, a former Republic officer leading Zero Company against an emerging threat that could consume the galaxy. Experience cinematic single-player turn-based tactics inspired by the conflict between the Republic and the Separatists. Deploy clones, scoundrels, astromechs and even a Jedi, combining abilities and squad synergies in deep strategic combat. This physical edition for PlayStation 5 includes the full game on disc.
Marvel's Wolverine
Marvel's Wolverine is an action-packed adventure from Insomniac Games, the acclaimed studio behind the Marvel's Spider-Man series. Created in collaboration with Marvel Games, it delivers an all-new original story based on the legendary comic book character. Logan thought he was finished being Wolverine, but the past wasn't finished with him yet. Three years after walking out on his team, Wolverine rejoins the mutant task force, Team X, in their darkest hour. Driven by his fanatical belief in human superiority, Bolivar Trask is kidnapping mutants. Only Wolverine has what it takes to save them. In his fight for the future, Wolverine must team up with fellow mutants across the globe through locations like Canada, Japan, and the Marvel island nation of Madripoor. With the fate of humans and mutants hanging in the balance, Logan knows the world needs a hero; however, they'll have to settle for Wolverine.