Look at the Birdie: Unpublished Short Fiction by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. Frequently perceptive, and at points ruefully sinister, the 14 never-before-published short stories featured in Vonnegut's Look at the Birdie date from the years before this American master began his ascent to international stardom. Line drawings throughout.
Al Capone Shines My Shoes by Gennifer Choldenko: In this anticipated sequel to the Newbery Honor book Al Capone Does My Shirts, Moose Flanagan, living on Alcatraz with his family, discovers a new note that says,"your turn". Is it from Al Capone himself? And if so, what does it mean?
Angelology by Danielle Trussoni: Rich in history and wondrously conceived, Angelology blends biblical lore, the myth of Orpheus, and the Miltonic visions of Paradise Lost into a riveting tale of ordinary people engaged in a battle that will determine the fate of the world.
The Writing on My Forehead by Nafisa Haji: "A moving meditation on the meaning of family, tradition, and the ties that bind. The Writing on My Forehead is lyrical and touching" --Khaled Hosseini.
Dearest Creature by Amy Gerstler: A surreal new collection from an acclaimed poet. Drawing on sources as disparate as Lewis Carroll and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as well as abnormal psychology, etiquette, and archaeology texts, these darkly imaginative poems probe what it means to be a sentient, temporary, flesh-and- blood beast, to be hopelessly, vividly creaturely.
Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornsby: What happens when a washed-up musician looks for anther chance? And a childless woman looks for a change? Juliet, Naked is a powerfully engrossing, humorous novel about music, love, loneliness, and the struggle to live up to one's promise.
Spooner by Pete Dexter: This is the story of the lifelong tie between former naval officer Calmer Ottosson and his step son, Warren Spooner--a troubled adolescent-turned-violent-adult, whom Calmer will never understand.
War by Sebastian Junger: The author of the gripping bestseller The Perfect Storm turns his brilliant and empathetic eye to the reality of combat. War follows a single platoon through a 15-month tour of duty in the most dangerous outpost in Afghanistan.
Ballistics by Billy Collins: From the former United States Poet Laureate and bestselling author of Nine Horses and Sailing Alone Around the Room comes a dazzling new collection of poems.
A Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner: In this companion to the Newbery Honor book The Thief and its sequels, a kidnapped prince fights to reclaim his throne and his country in a sweeping adventure of swords, wits, and subterfuge.
Laura Rider's Masterpiece by Jane Hamilton: "The bestselling author of A Map of the World and The Book of Ruth has written a sex comedy, and the world is a better place for it" --Meg Wolitzer, author of The Ten Year Nap.
Food Rules: an Eater's Manual by Michael Pollan: From the bestselling author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food comes this collection of simple, sensible, and easy to use rules--the perfect guide for anyone who would like to become more mindful of what he or she eats.
Calamity Jack by Shannon, Dean, and Nathan Hale: Jack likes to think of himself as a criminal mastermind...with an unfortunate amount of bad luck. One fine day Jack picks a target a little more giant than the usual, and one little bean turns into a great big building-destroying beanstalk.
No One Would Listen: A True Financial Thriller by Harry Markopolos.