Children’s Books
My New Friend is So Fun
By Mo Willems
Gerald is worried that Piggie will no longer have time for him when Piggie forms a new friendship with Brian the Bat. (Ages 3-8)
Ninja!
By Arree Chung
Follow a sneaky little ninja through comic book-style pages as he tries to quietly steal his sister’s snack. (Ages 3-8)
Magic Tree House #52: Soccer on Sunday
By Mary Pope Osborne
Fans of the Magic Tree House books will dive into this new story in which Jack and Annie find themselves on a soccer field in Mexico. (ages 7-10)
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
By Chris Grabenstein
Library lovers will love this mystery about seventh grader Kyle Keeley, who is invited to participate in a lock-in at a new, state-of-the-art library. He is truly challenged as he has 24 hours to try and find a way out of the new library if he wants to win a special prize. (Ages 9-14)
We Were Liars
By E. Lockhart
What do you get when you combine a gorgeous New England island with a well-to-do family and a truckload of secrets, deceit and drama? You get liars. And the consequences of their actions don't get washed away with the tide. (Ages 14 & up)
Adult Books
Decoding Your Dog: The Ulti
mate Experts Explain Common Dog Behaviors and Reveal How to Prevent and Change Unwanted Ones
Edited by Debra F. Horwitz
Animal behaviorists teach us how to speak dog so we can get along better with our four-legged family members.
The Dog Lover’s Guide to Travel: Best Destinations, Hotels, Events and Advice to Please Your Pet – and You
By Kelly E. Carter
From canine cruises to winery hikes, we love to take our pets wherever we go. Use this National Geographic guide to find new ways to pamper yourself and your favorite furry friend.
The Dog Who Could Fly: The Incredible True Story of a WWII Airman and the Four-Legged Hero Who Flew at His Side
By Damien Lewis
Decades before search and rescue dogs and police K-9 units became commonplace, Antis was the loyal companion to his human pilot, Robert Bozdech, a Czech volunteer in the French Air Force who also flew for the RAF. Antis was smuggled aboard ships, flew bombing missions and survived being shot and buried in rubble for days. Antis also received the Dickin Medal, honoring the work of animals in war.
Getting Older Better: The Best Advice Ever on Money, Health, Creativity, Sex, Work, Retirement and More
By Pamela D. Blair
Everything you need to know about aging, but were too busy living to ask. Pamela Blair, life coach and psychotherapist, helps senior women identify what they want out of the rest of their lives through journaling questions, motivational ideas and solid advice.
A Short Guide to a Long Life
By David B. Agus
Author of the 2012 bestseller The End of Illness, Agus provides us with 52 rules to follow and twelve things to avoid so that we may live a long, healthy life: eat whole foods, exercise, don’t smoke, avoid sunburn. Nothing groundbreaking, but this book has great reminders neatly packaged.
What Makes Olga Run?: The Mystery of the 90-Something Track Star and What She Can Teach Us about Living Longer, Happier Live
By Bruce Grierson
While not all of us grew up on a farm in Saskatchewan or have the option of taking up track and field at age 77, there are surely valuable lessons to be learned from Olga Kotelko’s lifestyle. Apparently only 25 percent of longevity is attributable to good genes, leaving 75 percent for exercise, healthy diet, mental stimulation and personality qualities such as openness, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and lack of neuroticism.
