March 2008
Adult Titles
1999: A Novel of the Celtic Tiger and the
Search for
Peace
The Irish Century series is the story of the Irish peoples
epic struggle for independence through the tumultuous course of the
20th
century. Llywelyns multi-novel chronicle
brings the
story from "1972" to the conclusion of the last century.
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The Accidental Werewolf
Contributor(s): Cassidy, Dakota
When Mary Andrews gets bitten by a mangy mutt, her hair darkens, the
hair on
her legs starts growing at an alarming rate, and her mood swings
jeopardize her
job. Then a drool-worthy man shows up claiming that he accidentally bit
her
because he’s a werewolf--and now she is, too.
paperback
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Below the Surface
Contributor(s): Harper, Karen
Diver Briana Devon knows her twin sister
would never
deliberately leave her, but when she emerges from underwater, Darla and
their
boat have vanished. Fighting rough waves and a fast-approaching storm, Bree barely makes it to a tiny barrier island,
where Cole
De Roca, who has also taken shelter,
revives her. Original.
paperback
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Birds of a Feather
Contributor(s): Winspear, Jacqueline (Author); Hicks, Kim (Read by)
Maisie Dobbs is back and this time she has been hired to find a wealthy
grocery
magnate's daughter who has fled from home. What seems a simple case at
first
becomes complicated when Maisie learns of the recent violent deaths of
three of
the heiress's old friends. Is there a
connection
between her mysterious disappearance and the murders? Who would kill
such
charming young women? As Maisie investigates, she discovers that the
answers to
all her questions lie in the unforgettable agony of The Great War.
Binding: Analog Audio Cassette
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Change of Heart
Contributor(s): Picoult, Jodi
A decade after being convicted of the murder of young Elizabeth Nealon and her cop stepfather, a death row
inmate seeks
salvation by offering to become an organ donor for Elizabeth's sister.
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The Day Freedom Died: The Colfax Massacre, the Supreme Court, and the
Betrayal
of Reconstruction
Contributor(s): Lane, Charles
In this electrifying piece of historical detective work, a "Washington
Post" reporter re-creates the bloody days of Reconstruction as
evidenced
by an 1873 massacre of former slaves in Colfax, Louisiana.
Also on Binding: Compact Disc
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A Flaw in the Blood
Contributor(s): Barron, Stephanie
The author of the acclaimed "Jane and the Barque
of Frailty" returns with an enthralling suspense novel centered around
Queen Victorias troubled court--and a
secret so
dangerous it could topple thrones.
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A Grave in Gaza
Contributor(s): Rees, Matt Beynon
As he tries to save the lives of two men, Omar Yussef
is confronted with the corruption and violence of Gazas
warring government factions and the criminal gangs with which they are
connected, in this "evocative, compassionate tale" ("San
Francisco Chronicle").
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Guarded Heart
Contributor(s): Blake, Jennifer
The Masters of Arms: they are the pride--and scourge--of New Orleans; a
dashing
fraternity of master swordsmen whose infamy is matched only by their
skill in
battle, their allegiance to each other, and their passion for the
fairer sex. paperback
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His Illegal Self
Contributor(s): Carey, Peter
Raised in isolated privilege by his New York grandmother, Che
is the precocious son of radical student activists at Harvard in the
late
1960s. Yearning for his famous outlaw parents, he bravely confronts his
life,
learning that nothing is what it seems.
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An Incomplete Revenge
Contributor(s): Winspear, Jacqueline
In this latest installment of the bestselling series, Maisie Dobbs, the
extraordinary psychologist and investigator, delves into a strange
series of
crimes in a small rural community. Also on CD.
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Maisie Dobbs
Contributor(s): Winspear, Jacqueline (Author); Barrington, Rita (Read
by)
Maisie Dobbs entered domestic service in 1910 at thirteen, working for
Lady
Rowan Compton. When her remarkable intelligence is discovered by her
employer,
Maisie becomes the pupil of Maurice Blanche, a learned friend of the Comptons. In 1929, following an apprenticeship
with
Blanche, Maisie hangs out her shingle: M. Dobbs, Trade And
Personal Investigations. She soon becomes enmeshed in a mystery
surrounding The
Retreat, a reclusive community of wounded WWI veterans. At first,
Maisie only
suspects foul play, but she must act quickly when Lady Rowan's son
decides to
sign away his fortune and take refuge there. Maisie hurriedly
investigates
uncovering a disturbing mystery, which, in an astonishing denouement,
gives
Maisie the courage to confront a ghost that has haunted her for years.
Analog Audio Cassette
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Messenger of Truth
Contributor(s): Winspear, Jacqueline (Author); Cassidy, Orlagh
(Read by)
Maisie Dobbs investigates the mysterious death of a controversial
artist--and
World War I veteran--in this newest entry in the bestselling series.
Unabridged. 9
CDs.
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Pardonable Lies: A Maisie Dobbs Novel
Contributor(s): Winspear, Jacqueline (Author); Cassidy, Orlagh
(Read by)
Compact Disc
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The Purrfect Murder
Contributor(s): Brown, Rita Mae (Author); Sneaky Pie Brown (Author)Gellatly, Michael
(Illustrator)
"New York Times" bestselling authors Rita Mae Brown and her feline
partner, Sneaky Pie Brown, return with a new mystery starring Mary
Minor
"Harry" Haristeen, the sleuthing cats Mrs.
Murphy and Pewter, and corgi Tee Tucker. Also on
CD.
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Simply Perfect
In her Simply novels, Balogh
has woven irresistibly enthralling tales of four close
friends--teachers at the
genteel Miss Martin's School for Girls in Regency England. Now, in this
final
novel, Balogh turns her attention to the
owner and
headmistress of the school, Miss Claudia Martin herself.
Publisher: Delacorte
Press
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Stranger in Paradise
Contributor(s): Parker, Robert B
Police Chief Jesse Stone faces his most fearsome adversary yet in the
latest
addition to the celebrated series.
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Taking the Hill: From Philly to Baghdad to the United States Congress
Contributor(s): Murphy, Patrick J (Author); Frankel, Adam (With)
Told with passion and candor, "Taking the Hill" is a moving and
inspiring memoir from the first Iraq war veteran to be elected to the
U.S.
Congress.
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Their Eyes Were Watching God
Contributor(s): Hurston, Zora
Neale (Author); Danticat,
Edwidge (Foreword by)
An American classic about African-American life in the 1930s is now
available
in a hardcover edition with a new introduction by Edwidge
Danticat.
Binding: Hardcover
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Train Your Mind, Change Your Brain: How a
New Science
Reveals Our Extraordinary Potential to Transform Ourselves
Contributor(s): Begley, Sharon
YOUTH Titles
The Alchemyst: The
Secrets of
the Immortal Nicholas Flamel
Contributor(s): Scott, Michael
According to legend, Nicholas Flamel
discovered the
secret of eternal life from the powerful book of Abraham the Mage--a
book he
has protected since his death in 1418. In the wrong hands, it will
destroy the
world. When the book is stolen, Sophie and Josh Newman find themselves
in the
middle of the greatest legend of all time.
Young adult.
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Big Honkin' Zits: A Zits Treasury
Contributor(s): Scott, JerryBorgman, Jim
(Joint
Author)
"Zits" appealingly portrays the humorous ups and downs of being 15
when your older brother is perfect. Now Scott and Borgman's
humor is captured in this anthology of full-color Sunday comic strips.
Young adult.
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Broken
Contributor(s): Ostrander, John (Author); Duursema,
Jan (Author)Duursema,
Jan
(Illustrator)
The
Young adult, Graphic novel
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City Lullaby
Contributor(s): Singer, Marilyn (Author); Cneut,
Carll (Illustrator)
Rhyme, rhythm, and lots of noisy onomatopoeia from premier childrens
poet Singer are coupled with chaotic art from an acclaimed European
illustrator
for this rowdy read-aloud, with plenty to things to find and count on
every
spread. Full color.
Picture book
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Deep Down Popular
Contributor(s): Stone, Phoebe
Jessie Lou is deeply in love with Conrad Parker Smith, the most popular
boy in
their school. After Conrad hurts his leg, Jessie Lou is assigned to
help him
home after school. She and Conrad start spending a lot more time
together, but
she can't help wonder--is she just a substitute friend?
Elementary grades.
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Epic
Contributor(s): Kostick, Conor
Generations ago, violence was banned on New Earth. Society is governed
and
conflicts are resolved in the arena of a fantasy computer game, Epic.
Everyone
plays. If you win, you have the chance to go to university, get more
supplies for
your community, and fulfill your dreams; if you lose, your life both in
and out
of the game is worth nothing. When Erik, seeking revenge for the unjust
treatment of his parents, dares to subvert the rules of Epic, he and
his
friends find themselves up against with the ultimate masters of the
game: the
Committee. If Erik and his friends win, they may have the key to
destroying
Epics tyranny over New Earth. But if they lose . .
.
Young adult.
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Fablehaven
Contributor(s):
For centuries, mystical creatures of all description were gathered to a
hidden
refuge called Fablehaven to prevent their
extinction.
The sanctuary survives today as one of the last strongholds of true
magic in a
cynical world. Enchanting? Absolutely.
Exciting? You
bet. Safe? Well, actually, quite the
opposite ...
Kendra and her brother Seth have no idea their grandfather is the
current
caretaker of Fablehaven. Inside the gated
woods,
ancient laws give relative order among greedy trolls, mischievous
satyrs,
plotting witches, spiteful imps, and jealous fairies. However, when the
rules
get broken, an arcane evil is unleashed, forcing Kendra and Seth to
face the
greatest challenge of their lives. To save her family, Fablehaven,
and perhaps the world, Kendra must find the courage to do what she
fears most.
Young adult.
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Fablehaven: Grip of the Shadow Plague (Book
3)
Contributor(s):
Kendra and Seth along with Grandpa dn
Grandma Sorenson discover that someone or something has released a
plague that
is turning the light creatures of Fablehaven
into
creatures of darkness.
Young adult
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Fablehaven: Rise of the Evening Star (Book
2)
Contributor(s):
At the end of the school year, Kendra and her brother, Seth, find
themselves
racing back to Fablehaven, a refuge for
mythical and
magical creatures. Grandpa Sorenson, the caretaker, invites three
specialists--a potion master, a magical relics collector, and a
mystical
creature trapper--to help protect the property from the Society of the
Evening
Star, an ancient organization determined to infiltrate the preserve and
steal a
hidden artifact of great power. Time is running out. The Evening Star
is
storming the gates. If the artifact falls into the wrong hands, it
could mean
the downfall of other preserves and possibly the end of the world. Will
Kendra
learn to use her fairy gifts in time? Will Seth stay out of trouble?
Can they
overcome paralyzing fear?
Young adult.
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Fancy Nancy Bonjour, Butterfly
Contributor(s): O'Connor, Jane (Author); Glasser,
Robin Preiss (Illustrator)
The star of two #1 "New York Times" bestsellers is back in an all-new
tale of frills, frou, and the fanciest of
all things
that flutter--butterflies. Full color.
Picture book.
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The Final Warning
Contributor(s): Patterson, James
In a breathtaking new story from "New York Times"-bestselling author
James Patterson, a girl who can fly has to save herself--and
maybe the world--from the scientists who want to control her.
Young adult.
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Giving Up the Ghost
Contributor(s): Sinykin, Sheri
Davia is afraid of many things: death,
ghosts,
unfamiliar places, and the possible return of her mom's cancer. But she
can?t avoid
these fears now. Far
from their
Young adult.
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The Jellybeans and the Big Dance
Contributor(s): Numeroff, Laura Joffe
(Author); Evans, Nate (Author)Munsinger, Lynn M
(Illustrator)
Numeroff, the creator of the #1 "New York
Times" bestseller "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," Evans, and Munsinger deliver the first book in a charming
new series
about four little girls who meet in dance class, become friends, and
call
themselves the Jellybeans. Full color.
Picture book.
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Keeping Corner
Contributor(s): Sheth, Kashmira
(Author); Fotheringham, Edwin (Illustrator)
n
Young adult.
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Lock and Key
Contributor(s): Dessen, Sarah
Ruby knows that the game is up. For the past few months, she's been on
her own,
knowing that her mother will probably never return. Bestselling author Dessen explores the heart of a gutsy, complex
girl dealing
with unforeseen circumstances and learning to trust again.
(coming in May)
Young adult.
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The Lonely Moose
Contributor(s): Segal, John (Author); Segal, John (Illustrator)
Moose likes spending his quiet days alone, but when he rescues a bird
that
cannot fly, an unlikely friendship is born. When a forest fire
separates the
two friends, Moose is distraught and longs to be reunited with his
companion. Full color.
Picture book.
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Red Glass
Contributor(s): Resau, Laura
ONE NIGHT SOPHIE and her parents are called to a hospital where Pedro,
6-year-old Mexican boy, is recovering from dehydration. Crossing the
border
into
Young adult.
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Red Truck
Contributor(s): Hamilton, Kersten
(Author); Petrone, Valeria (Illustrator)
"Can Red Truck make it<BR> up the hill?Red Truck can! Red Truck will! ZOOOM!"
Truck fans of all ages but especially the littlest ones will love
cheering on
the hardworking red tow truck that stars in this high energy picture
book.
Mighty Red Truck splashes and zooms through mud and rain to rescue a
stalled
school bus on the side of the road, and becomes the hero of a rainy
day. Eye-popping
quirky illustrations and the fast-paced rhyming text will make this
truck story
a fast favorite.
Picture book.
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Rodrick Rules
Contributor(s): Kinney, Jeff
This follow-up to the "New York Times" bestselling "Diary of a
Wimpy Kid" chronicles Greg Heffleys
attempts to
navigate the hazards of middle school, impress the girls, and to keep
his
secret safe--especially from his older brother Rodrick,
who would be happy to spill the beans.
Elementary grades.
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The Serpent Gift:
Contributor(s): Kaaberbol, Lene
A haunting presence seen only when he wants to be
seen, Sezuan, possessor of the Serpent
Gift for lie and illusion,
is a chilling and ambiguous figure at the best of times. He is
also Dina's
father. And when he comes to claim the daughter he has never seen, the Shamer and her family are catapulted into
reckless flight
and danger.
Young adult.
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Stink and the Great Guinea Pig Express
Contributor(s): McDonald, Megan (Author); Reynolds, Peter H
(Illustrator)
Stink and his friends are off on a hairy new mission--finding homes for
101
rescued guinea pigs aboard the Squeals on Wheels Express. Illustrations.
Elementary grades.
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What to Do about
Brimming with affection and wit, this spirited biography of President
Theodore
Roosevelt's daughter Alice gives readers a peek of family life inside
the White
House. Prose and pictures spring across the pages to celebrate a
maverick
American heroine. Full color.
Picture book.
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