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Updated November 30, 2023
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Otto : a palindrama
Agee, Jon
Paper Book
This absurdly clever and funny graphic novel, told entirely in palindromes, is created by World Palindrome Champion Jon Agee, author of Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog! Otto is having a very palindramatic day. His pet, Pip, has gone missing, and his search for...
And every morning the way home gets longer and longer : a novella
Backman, Fredrik
Audiobook
A little book with a big heart "I read this beautifully imagined and moving novella in one sitting, utterly wowed, wanting to share it with everyone I know." --Lisa Genova, bestselling author of Still Alice From the New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called...
My grandmother asked me to tell you she's sorry : a novel
Backman, Fredrik
Paper Book
FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF A MAN CALLED OVE, NOW A MAJOR FILM STARRING TOM HANKS Heartbreaking and hilarious in equal measure, this novel will charm and delight anyone who has ever had a grandmother. 'A touching, sometimes funny,...
Wildflower
Barrymore, Drew
Paper Book
Award-winning actress Drew Barrymore shares funny, insightful, and profound stories from her past and present told from the place of happiness she's achieved today.   Wildflower is a portrait of Drew's life in stories as she looks back on the adventures,...
A whole new world / A Twisted Tale
Braswell, Liz
Paper Book
The 1st installment in the New York Times best-selling A TWISTED TALE series asks: What if Aladdin had never found the lamp? When Jafar steals the Genie's lamp, he uses his first two wishes to become sultan and the most powerful sorcerer in the world....
The betrayed
Cass, Kiera
Paper Book
Kiera Cass brings another sparkling romance to a stunning conclusion in this sequel to the instant #1 New York Times bestseller The Betrothed. Can you follow your heart when it's already broken? After fleeing Coroa and leaving the memory of her beloved Silas behind, Hollis is...
The betrothed
Cass, Kiera
Paper Book
The instant #1 New York Times bestseller from the bestselling author of the Selection series!  Kiera Cass is back with a glittering royal romance sure to captivate her legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike. A would-be queen. A handsome young king. A...
Adnan's story : the search for truth and justice after Serial
Chaudry, Rabia
Paper Book
After more than twenty years in prison, Adnan Syed's murder conviction was overturned, and he was finally set free. Rabia Chaudry's New York Times bestseller and award-winner Adnan's Story reveals how the case was mishandled and became the subject of Sarah Koenig's Peabody Award...
Murder on the Orient Express : a Hercule Poirot mystery
Christie, Agatha
Paper Book
THE MOST WIDELY READ MYSTERY OF ALL TIME--NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE DIRECTED BY KENNETH BRANAGH AND PRODUCED BY RIDLEY SCOTT! "The murderer is with us--on the train now . . ." Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the...
Move your bus : an extraordinary new approach to accelerating success in work and life
Clark, Ron
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author and award-winning educator Ron Clark applies his successful leadership principles to the business world in this effective and accessible guidebook, perfect for any manager looking to inspire and motivate his or her team. Includes a foreword by bestselling...
Frindle
Clements, Andrew
Paper Book
From bestselling and award-winning author Andrew Clements, a quirky, imaginative tale about creative thought and the power of language that will have readers inventing their own words. Is Nick Allen a troublemaker? He really just likes to liven things up at school--and he's...
Frontier follies : adventures in marriage & motherhood in the middle of nowhere
Drummond, Ree
Paper Book
New York Times bestseller A down-to-earth, hilarious collection of stories and musings on marriage, motherhood, and country life from the #1 New York Times bestselling author and star of the Food Network show The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. Once upon a time, I lost...
Sharing Too Much: Musings from an Unlikely Life
Evans, Richard Paul
Paper Book
The #1 New York Times bestselling author and delivers a charming and inspirational collection of personal essays about family, life, and love. Before he was the #1 New York Times bestselling author of holiday classics such as The Christmas Box, Richard Paul...
Someday, someday, maybe : a novel
Graham, Lauren
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Lauren Graham, the beloved star of Gilmore Girls and Parenthood, comes a witty, charming, and hilariously relatable debut novel about a struggling young actress trying to get ahead―and keep it together―in New York...
Finish first : winning changes everything
Hamilton, Scott
Paper Book
Go for the win! Achieve excellence and be better than you've ever been! In his years as a professional ice-skater, Olympic Gold Medalist Scott Hamilton learned to embrace the mind-set of working hard to "beat" the competition. But it seems competition has gotten a bad rap...
The summer we found the baby
Hest, Amy
Paper Book
Set during World War II, this poignant, briskly paced historical novel relays the events of one extraordinary summer from three engaging points of view. On the morning of the dedication of the new children's library in Belle Beach, Long Island, eleven-year-old Julie Sweet and her...
The outsiders
Hinton, S. E.
Paper Book
50 years of an iconic classic! The international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie--now with bonus content. This special edition of the groundbreaking novel contains: Never before seen photos and letters from the publisher's archives ...
Bake : my best ever recipes for the classics
Hollywood, Paul
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The ultimate baking book from internationally beloved baker Paul Hollywood, judge of The Great British Baking Show. In BAKE, Paul Hollywood shares his best ever recipes for classic bakes: cakes, biscuits and cookies, breads...
To sir, with love
Layne, Lauren
Paper Book
Love Is Blind meets You've Got Mail in this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy following two thirty-somethings who meet on a blind dating app--only to realize that their online chemistry is nothing compared to their offline rivalry. Perpetually cheerful...
Go set a watchman
Lee, Harper
Paper Book
#1 New York Times Bestseller "Go Set a Watchman is such an important book, perhaps the most important novel on race to come out of the white South in decades...    -- New York Times (Opinion Pages) A landmark novel by Harper Lee, set two decades...
To kill a mockingbird
Lee, Harper
Paper Book
The unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern town and the crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill A Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1960. It went on to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made...
The boy on the wooden box : how the impossible became possible... on Schindler's list
Leyson, Leon
Paper Book
In the #1 New York Times bestseller, Leon Leyson (born Leib Lezjon) was only ten years old when the Nazis invaded Poland and his family was forced to relocate to the Krakow ghetto. Leon Leyson (born Leib Lezjon) was only ten years old when the Nazis invaded Poland and his...
Number the stars
Lowry, Lois
Paper Book
It’s 1943 Copenhagen and the Jews of Denmark are being “relocated,” so Annemarie Johansen’s best friend, Ellen, moves in with the Johansens and pretends to be part of the family. When Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission, she must find the courage to save her...
Starry night : a Christmas novel
Macomber, Debbie
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Tis the season for romance, second chances, and Christmas cheer with this new novel from Debbie Macomber.   Carrie Slayton, a big-city society-page columnist, longs to write more serious news stories. So her editor hands her a...
The mountain between us
Martin, Charles
Paper Book
Now a major motion picture starring Kate Winslet and Idris Elba. An atmospheric, suspenseful and gripping story of two people finding love while fighting to survive.  When a blizzard strands them in Salt Lake City, two strangers agree to charter a plane together, hoping to...
The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived
McRaven, William H.
Paper Book
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!  From the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed--a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes. THE HERO CODE is Admiral McRaven's ringing...
Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff: Declutter, Downsize, and Move Forward with Your Life
Paxton, Matt.
Paper Book
Your boxes of photos, family's china, and even the kids' height charts aren't just stuff; they're attached to a lifetime of memories - and letting them go can be scary. For over 20 years, Matt Paxton has helped people from all walks of life who want to live more simply declutter and downsize....
Bill Peet : an autobiography
Peet, Bill.
Paper Book
Bill Peet tells his life story, including his years with Disney, with illustrations on every page.
Between the Lines (Reprint)
Picoult, Jodi.
Paper Book
Soon to be an off-Broadway musical! In this delightful companion novel to Off the Page, #1 New York Times bestselling authors Jodi Picoult and her daughter and cowriter, Samantha van Leer, present a novel filled with romance, adventure, and humor in a story you...
Drive : the surprising truth about what motivates us
Pink, Daniel H.
Paper Book
The New York Times bestseller that gives readers a paradigm-shattering new way to think about motivation from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money--the carrot-and...
Ghost Boy (CD)
Pistorius, Martin
Audiobook
They all thought he was gone. But he was alive and trapped inside his own body for ten years. In January 1988, Martin Pistorius, aged twelve, fell inexplicably sick. First he lost his voice and stopped eating. Then he slept constantly and shunned human contact. Doctors were mystified....
Before I forget : love, hope, help, and acceptance in our fight against alzheimer's
Smith, B.
Paper Book
"A powerful portrait of Alzheimer's...marked by strong emotions and often bleak honesty." --The Washington Post "The vulnerability, courage, and honesty in Before I Forget are heart-opening. Fear can be paralyzing...yet B. and Dan beautifully...
I survived the Joplin tornado, 2011
Tarshis, Lauren
Paper Book
A destructive force is about to hit the city of Joplin...Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Rays, he has to say yes! Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado Mysteries, the show that Dex and his...
The Answer Is?
Trebek, Alex
Paper Book
A RECOMMENDED SUMMER READ BY THE NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, TIME, AND NEWSWEEK Longtime Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his life and career. Since debuting as the host of Jeopardy! in 1984,...
168 hours : you have more time than you think
Vanderkam, Laura
Paper Book
There are 168 hours in a week. This book is about where the time really goes, and how we can all use it better. It's an unquestioned truth of modern life: we are starved for time. With the rise of two-income families, extreme jobs, and 24/7 connectivity, life is so...
Love & gelato
Welch, Jenna Evans
Paper Book
Now a movie streaming on Netflix! A New York Times bestseller A summer in Italy turns into a road trip across Tuscany in this sweeping debut novel filled with romance, mystery, and adventure. Lina is spending the summer in Tuscany, but she...

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