New Titles

Go gentle : a novel

Semple, Maria,


"Oprah's book club, 2026"--Cover. "Adora Hazzard has it all figured out. A Stoic philosopher and divorcee, she lives amongst friends and culture on New York's Upper West Side, and works for the ultra-wealthy and secretive Lockwood family as a private ethics tutor for their tween boys. Her main life hack, and the key to her own enviable happiness, is to desire only what you have. Everything else life throws at you? Don't just accept it; love it. Amor Fati. Adora believes it so deeply she has it tattooed on her wrist. But when Adora meets Digby, a handsome stranger at the ballet, she finds herself loving fate indeed. But soon, she's pulled into a world of secret rendezvous, black-market art deals, and international intrigue. Driven by an unexpected and maddening desire, Adora risks reputation, job and hard-won serenity for the feelings Digby has awoken in her"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Oprah's book club, 2026"--Cover. "Adora Hazzard has it all figured out. A Stoic philosopher and divorcee, she lives amongst friends and culture on New York's Upper West Side, and works for the ultra-wealthy and secretive Lockwood family as a private ethics tutor for their tween boys. Her main life hack, and the key to her own enviable happiness, is to desire only what you have. Everything else life throws at you? Don't just accept it; love it. Amor Fati. Adora believes it so deeply she has it tattooed on her wrist. But when Adora meets Digby, a handsome stranger at the ballet, she finds herself loving fate indeed. But soon, she's pulled into a world of secret rendezvous, black-market art deals, and international intrigue. Driven by an unexpected and maddening desire, Adora risks reputation, job and hard-won serenity for the feelings Digby has awoken in her"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

Zootopia 2


Originally released as a motion picture in 2025. Widescreen (2.39:1). "Rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the twisting trail of a great mystery when Gary De'Snake arrives in Zootopia and turns the animal metropolis upside down. To crack the case, Judy and Nick must go undercover to unexpected new parts of town, where their growing partnership is tested like never before." --
Date Published:2026

Kelsey the spy

Singleton, Linda Joy,


Follow that suspect! -- Suspicions -- The long secret -- Mystery solved -- Albert -- Notebook of secrets -- Fit-pic -- What I found -- Secret's out -- Keep away -- A new mystery -- Shell-shocked -- Donut danger -- Puzzling -- The corning comic -- Blocked -- Dino tales -- Tortoise troube -- Cryptic clue -- Sweet celebration -- ChipTastic -- Accusations -- Follow that smell! -- Cliffhanger -- Tortoise Tom -- Unmasked. Ater her spy notebook of secrets goes missing and she receives a ransom note, Kelsie tries to solve the mystery on her own but soon realizes she needs everyone in the Curious Cat Spy Club to rescue the notebook, help a homesick 130-year-old Aldabra tortoise, and unmask a thief.
Date Published:2016

Follow that suspect! -- Suspicions -- The long secret -- Mystery solved -- Albert -- Notebook of secrets -- Fit-pic -- What I found -- Secret's out -- Keep away -- A new mystery -- Shell-shocked -- Donut danger -- Puzzling -- The corning comic -- Blocked -- Dino tales -- Tortoise troube -- Cryptic clue -- Sweet celebration -- ChipTastic -- Accusations -- Follow that smell! -- Cliffhanger -- Tortoise Tom -- Unmasked. Ater her spy notebook of secrets goes missing and she receives a ransom note, Kelsie tries to solve the mystery on her own but soon realizes she needs everyone in the Curious Cat Spy Club to rescue the notebook, help a homesick 130-year-old Aldabra tortoise, and unmask a thief.

Date Published:2016

Superfudge

Blume, Judy.


Peter describes the highs and lows of life with his younger brother, Fudge.
Date Published:1980

Forever my girl

McLaughlin, Heidi, (Romance fiction writer),


Includes an excerpt from My unexpected forever. I was never supposed to be a rock star. I had my life all planned out for me. Play football in college. Go to the NFL. Marry my high school sweetheart and live happily ever after. I broke both our hearts that day when I told her I was leaving. I was young. I made the right decision for me, but the wrong decision for us. I’ve poured my soul into my music, but I’ve never forgotten her. Her smell, her smile. .
Date Published:2012

Includes an excerpt from My unexpected forever. I was never supposed to be a rock star. I had my life all planned out for me. Play football in college. Go to the NFL. Marry my high school sweetheart and live happily ever after. I broke both our hearts that day when I told her I was leaving. I was young. I made the right decision for me, but the wrong decision for us. I’ve poured my soul into my music, but I’ve never forgotten her. Her smell, her smile. .

Date Published:2012

This book is literally just pictures of cute animals that will make you feel better

Smith Street Books


This zoological and photographic odyssey documents the cutest, cuddliest and silliest animals of all time, to brighten up the days of us humans across the world. As its name subtly suggests, this book features 90 pictures of excessively cute animals. That's Literally it. While turning these puppy-peppered pages, your mood will Literally become one of delight and tenderness. And therein lies the powerful magic of pictures of cute animals. Just simply peering into those big eyes carries with it all the gravitas of a David Attenborough nature documentary, but without having to actually watch a documentary. The resilience of the animal kingdom is endlessly inspiring. Cast your mind to this iconic image: a kitten dangling from a tree branch, while sagely encouraging us humans to just "hang in there." And hang in there we did - in order to own this book. This is Literally exactly what our turbulent world needs right now. With its unique meow factor, this is the book that you deserve after a ruff day at work. (It should be said that, mercifully, no animal puns are included in this book.) Beyond shadow of a doubt, this book is a landmark moment in the history of photojournalism.
Date Published:2019

This zoological and photographic odyssey documents the cutest, cuddliest and silliest animals of all time, to brighten up the days of us humans across the world. As its name subtly suggests, this book features 90 pictures of excessively cute animals. That's Literally it. While turning these puppy-peppered pages, your mood will Literally become one of delight and tenderness. And therein lies the powerful magic of pictures of cute animals. Just simply peering into those big eyes carries with it all the gravitas of a David Attenborough nature documentary, but without having to actually watch a documentary. The resilience of the animal kingdom is endlessly inspiring. Cast your mind to this iconic image: a kitten dangling from a tree branch, while sagely encouraging us humans to just "hang in there." And hang in there we did - in order to own this book. This is Literally exactly what our turbulent world needs right now. With its unique meow factor, this is the book that you deserve after a ruff day at work. (It should be said that, mercifully, no animal puns are included in this book.) Beyond shadow of a doubt, this book is a landmark moment in the history of photojournalism.

Date Published:2019

Bambi

Disney


Deep in the forest, a doe gives birth to a male fawn named Bambi, who will one day take over the position of Great Prince of the Forest, who guards the woodland creatures. Bambi grows up very attached to his mother, with whom he spends most of his time. The fawn is befriended by an eager, energetic male rabbit named Thumper, who helps to teach him to walk and speak, a young male skunk he mistakenly calls "Flower" (who is so flattered, he keeps the name) and a female fawn named Faline. Curious and inquisitive, Bambi frequently asks about the world around him and is cautioned about the dangers of life as a forest creature by his loving mother.
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Deep in the forest, a doe gives birth to a male fawn named Bambi, who will one day take over the position of Great Prince of the Forest, who guards the woodland creatures. Bambi grows up very attached to his mother, with whom he spends most of his time. The fawn is befriended by an eager, energetic male rabbit named Thumper, who helps to teach him to walk and speak, a young male skunk he mistakenly calls "Flower" (who is so flattered, he keeps the name) and a female fawn named Faline. Curious and inquisitive, Bambi frequently asks about the world around him and is cautioned about the dangers of life as a forest creature by his loving mother.

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'Twas The Night Before Christmas in Iowa


Far, far away at the North Pole, Santa is busy planning his Christmas Eve journey across his favorite place... Iowa.
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Coco : the deluxe junior novelization

Cervantes, Angela,


Publisher Annotation: Coco: The Deluxe Junior Novelization retells the whole exciting movie and features eight pages of full-color in this deluxe hardcover novel. Despite his family?s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael Garc�?�??Ưa Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel?s family history. Directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist Monsters University), and produced by Darla K. Anderson (Toy Story 3), Disney/Pixar?s Coco opens in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2017. Disney/Pixar junior novel series, 144pp., Color Ill.
Date Published:2017

Publisher Annotation: Coco: The Deluxe Junior Novelization retells the whole exciting movie and features eight pages of full-color in this deluxe hardcover novel. Despite his family?s baffling generations-old ban on music, Miguel (voice of newcomer Anthony Gonzalez) dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz (voice of Benjamin Bratt). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the stunning and colorful Land of the Dead following a mysterious chain of events. Along the way, he meets charming trickster Hector (voice of Gael Garc�?�??Ưa Bernal), and together, they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel?s family history. Directed by Lee Unkrich (Toy Story 3), co-directed by Adrian Molina (story artist Monsters University), and produced by Darla K. Anderson (Toy Story 3), Disney/Pixar?s Coco opens in U.S. theaters on November 22, 2017. Disney/Pixar junior novel series, 144pp., Color Ill.

Date Published:2017

Bluey : the creek


"Dad takes Bluey, Bingo, and Mackenzie to the creek after they grow tired of playing at the playground. But Bluey doesn't like the thorns, or the spiders, or the pointy rocks, or ... the leeches! She struggles to find the fun. Can Bluey learn to step out of her comfort zone and try new things?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2020

FGTeeV saves the world

FGTeeV.


"The FGTeeV family gamers really, really love playing games! But for Duddy, one game is by far best: Super Realistic (And Totally Not Made Up) Zombie Battles from the War of 1812. Even though in Duddy's opinion the updated version doesn't stand up to the classic original, it doesn't mean that he can't quickly rack up all the power-ups, bonuses, and achievements to show the kids--Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn--how it's done. That is until the game freezes! The family heads to the Shady Acres Mall to fix their controller, but while at the game store, one wrong click causes all the characters from the Zombie Battles game to explode into the real world. It's total mayhem! Now Duddy, Moomy, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn have to fight their own avatars in order to save the world--but will they be able to stop the army of world-conquering video game villains before the bad guys level up?"--Amazon.com.
Date Published:2021

"The FGTeeV family gamers really, really love playing games! But for Duddy, one game is by far best: Super Realistic (And Totally Not Made Up) Zombie Battles from the War of 1812. Even though in Duddy's opinion the updated version doesn't stand up to the classic original, it doesn't mean that he can't quickly rack up all the power-ups, bonuses, and achievements to show the kids--Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn--how it's done. That is until the game freezes! The family heads to the Shady Acres Mall to fix their controller, but while at the game store, one wrong click causes all the characters from the Zombie Battles game to explode into the real world. It's total mayhem! Now Duddy, Moomy, Lexi, Mike, Chase, and Shawn have to fight their own avatars in order to save the world--but will they be able to stop the army of world-conquering video game villains before the bad guys level up?"--Amazon.com.

Date Published:2021

I'm Thankful for a Farmer

Smith, Kristen


I am Thankful for a Farmer is a heartwarming story that celebrates the hard work behind the food we enjoy, not just on Thanksgiving, but every day of the year. Through the words on the pages and lively illustrations, this book helps children learn where their food comes from while honoring the farmers who make it possible. It's both an educational journey and a reminder to give thanks for farmers everywhere.
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I am Thankful for a Farmer is a heartwarming story that celebrates the hard work behind the food we enjoy, not just on Thanksgiving, but every day of the year. Through the words on the pages and lively illustrations, this book helps children learn where their food comes from while honoring the farmers who make it possible. It's both an educational journey and a reminder to give thanks for farmers everywhere.

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Unusual chickens for the exceptional poultry farmer

Jones, Kelly (Kelly Anne), 1976-,


Through a series of letters, Sophie Brown, age twelve, tells of her family's move to her Great Uncle Jim's farm, where she begins taking care of some unusual chickens with help from neighbors and friends.
Date Published:2016

Little JOE

Wallace, Sandra Neil


Knowing that the newest calf at Windswept Farms is his makes Eli Stegner's heart beat faster than a butterfly's wings. He dreams about winning the blue ribbon at the County Fair, just like Pa and Grandpa did. First thing he's got to do, though, is befriend Little Joe. The calf's so skittish only Spider the barn cat can get near him. But Little Joe likes it when Eli hums polka tunes, and with Grandpa training them for the fair, Eli and Little Joe become the perfect team and the best of friends. But as summer turns into fall, Eli isn't so sure he wants Little Joe to fatten up. All cattle get sold after the competition. And Pa's boss at the sawmill pays top dollar for the meatiest calf.
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Knowing that the newest calf at Windswept Farms is his makes Eli Stegner's heart beat faster than a butterfly's wings. He dreams about winning the blue ribbon at the County Fair, just like Pa and Grandpa did. First thing he's got to do, though, is befriend Little Joe. The calf's so skittish only Spider the barn cat can get near him. But Little Joe likes it when Eli hums polka tunes, and with Grandpa training them for the fair, Eli and Little Joe become the perfect team and the best of friends. But as summer turns into fall, Eli isn't so sure he wants Little Joe to fatten up. All cattle get sold after the competition. And Pa's boss at the sawmill pays top dollar for the meatiest calf.

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Iowa The Middle Land

Schwieder, Dorothy, 04/24/2026.


In this engrossing history of the Hawkeye State, Dorothy Schwieder reveals a place of fascinating grassroots politics, economic troubles and triumphs, surprising cultural diversity, and unsung natural beauty. Above all, this is the history of the people of Iowa and the lives they have led - the accomplishments of both ordinary and not-so-ordinary Iowans.
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Irish Iowa

Walch, Timothy, 1947-,


Iowa offered freedom and prosperity to the Irish fleeing famine and poverty. They became the second-largest immigrant group to come to the state, and they acquired influence well beyond their numbers. The first hospitals, schools and asylums in the area were established by Irish nuns. Irish laborers laid the tracks and ran the trains that transported crops to market. Kate Shelley became a national heroine when she saved a passenger train from plunging off a bridge...
Date Published:2019

Iowa offered freedom and prosperity to the Irish fleeing famine and poverty. They became the second-largest immigrant group to come to the state, and they acquired influence well beyond their numbers. The first hospitals, schools and asylums in the area were established by Irish nuns. Irish laborers laid the tracks and ran the trains that transported crops to market. Kate Shelley became a national heroine when she saved a passenger train from plunging off a bridge...

Date Published:2019

Lady Tremaine : a novel

Hochhauser, Rachel,


"Twice-widowed, Lady Etheldreda Verity Isolde Tremaine Bramley is solely responsible for her two children, a priggish stepdaughter, a razor-taloned peregrine falcon, and a crumbling manor. Fierce and determined, Ethel clings to the respectability her deceased husband's title affords her, hoping it will secure her daughters' future through marriage. When a royal ball offers the chance to change everything, Ethel risks her pride in pursuit of an invitation for all three of her daughters--only to see her hopes fulfilled by the wrong one. As an engagement to the future king unfolds, Ethel discovers a sordid secret hidden in the depths of the royal family, forcing her to choose between the security she craves and the wellbeing of the stepdaughter who has rebuffed her at every turn. As if Bridgerton met Circe, and exhilarating to its core, Lady Tremaine reimagines the myth of the evil stepmother at the heart of the world's most famous fairy tale. It is a battle cry for a mother's love for her daughters, and a celebration of women everywhere who make their own fortunes"-- Provided by publisher.
Date Published:2026

"Twice-widowed, Lady Etheldreda Verity Isolde Tremaine Bramley is solely responsible for her two children, a priggish stepdaughter, a razor-taloned peregrine falcon, and a crumbling manor. Fierce and determined, Ethel clings to the respectability her deceased husband's title affords her, hoping it will secure her daughters' future through marriage. When a royal ball offers the chance to change everything, Ethel risks her pride in pursuit of an invitation for all three of her daughters--only to see her hopes fulfilled by the wrong one. As an engagement to the future king unfolds, Ethel discovers a sordid secret hidden in the depths of the royal family, forcing her to choose between the security she craves and the wellbeing of the stepdaughter who has rebuffed her at every turn. As if Bridgerton met Circe, and exhilarating to its core, Lady Tremaine reimagines the myth of the evil stepmother at the heart of the world's most famous fairy tale. It is a battle cry for a mother's love for her daughters, and a celebration of women everywhere who make their own fortunes"-- Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2026

A New History of Iowa

Bremer, Jeff


Jeff Bremer's new history of Iowa captures the many facets of the state: its diversity, complexity, and changeability. It is the story of both elites and ordinary folks of many backgrounds. It takes a hard look at the myths that both the nation and that Iowans tell about place. The breadth and scope of this work make it a welcome addition to the growing literature that chronicles the state and the region. - Pamela Riney-Kehrberg.
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Jeff Bremer's new history of Iowa captures the many facets of the state: its diversity, complexity, and changeability. It is the story of both elites and ordinary folks of many backgrounds. It takes a hard look at the myths that both the nation and that Iowans tell about place. The breadth and scope of this work make it a welcome addition to the growing literature that chronicles the state and the region. - Pamela Riney-Kehrberg.

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The island of sea women : a novel

See, Lisa,


Includes topics and questions for discussion, and a conversation with the author. "A new novel from Lisa See, the New York Times bestselling author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, about female friendship and family secrets on a small Korean island. Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best friends that come from very different backgrounds. When they are old enough, they begin working in the sea with their village's all-female diving collective, led by Young-sook's mother. As the girls take up their positions as baby divers, they know they are beginning a life of excitement and responsibility but also danger. Despite their love for each other, Mi-ja and Young-sook's differences are impossible to ignore. The Island of Sea Women is an epoch set over many decades, beginning during a period of Japanese colonialism in the 1930s and 1940s, followed by World War II, the Korean War and its aftermath, through the era of cell phones and wet suits for the women divers. Throughout this time, the residents of Jeju find themselves caught between warring empires. Mi-ja is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator, and she will forever be marked by this association. Young-sook was born into a long line of haenyeo and will inherit her mother's position leading the divers in their village. Little do the two friends know that after surviving hundreds of dives and developing the closest of bonds, forces outside their control will push their friendship to the breaking point. This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a world turned upside down, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and the men take care of the children. A classic Lisa See story--one of women's friendships and the larger forces that shape them--The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce and unforgettable female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives"--
Date Published:2020

Includes topics and questions for discussion, and a conversation with the author. "A new novel from Lisa See, the New York Times bestselling author of The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane, about female friendship and family secrets on a small Korean island. Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best friends that come from very different backgrounds. When they are old enough, they begin working in the sea with their village's all-female diving collective, led by Young-sook's mother. As the girls take up their positions as baby divers, they know they are beginning a life of excitement and responsibility but also danger. Despite their love for each other, Mi-ja and Young-sook's differences are impossible to ignore. The Island of Sea Women is an epoch set over many decades, beginning during a period of Japanese colonialism in the 1930s and 1940s, followed by World War II, the Korean War and its aftermath, through the era of cell phones and wet suits for the women divers. Throughout this time, the residents of Jeju find themselves caught between warring empires. Mi-ja is the daughter of a Japanese collaborator, and she will forever be marked by this association. Young-sook was born into a long line of haenyeo and will inherit her mother's position leading the divers in their village. Little do the two friends know that after surviving hundreds of dives and developing the closest of bonds, forces outside their control will push their friendship to the breaking point. This beautiful, thoughtful novel illuminates a world turned upside down, one where the women are in charge, engaging in dangerous physical work, and the men take care of the children. A classic Lisa See story--one of women's friendships and the larger forces that shape them--The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce and unforgettable female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives"--

Date Published:2020