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Scandal on the stage

Beckett-King, Alasdair

The world's greatest detective is back in the fifth and final instalment in a brilliantly clever, funny, murder mystery series. Bonnie Montgomery is at the local theatre group rehearsal when playwright Cynthia Cecil collapses on stage. Natural causes? Perhaps, but the world’s finest detective – and Bonnie's alter-ego Montgomery Bonbon – heard a final, unscripted word with Cynthia's last breath: "Murder!" The cast were either within sight or backstage with rock-solid alibis. As opening night approaches, can Bonbon untangle lines from the truth, and expose a killer clever enough to get away with murder in front of an audience?

Date Published:2026

The emperor's enemy

Mas, Jasmine

When the hunter is hunted… who becomes prey? Zora Ravenal didn’t join the Crimson Army to be a hero. She joined to destroy the empire. A skilled hunter hardened by loss with a concerning capacity for stubbornness, Zora claws her way into becoming a Knight Mage: the Commonwealth’s deadliest defense against the Empire’s storm magic and her people’s only hope. It almost works. Now she’s stuck in a war she can’t walk away from, hiding dangerous secrets, and shoved into very close quarters with the one man she should never be alone with. He’s a Royal Mage with a body count, a temper, and an unsettling obsession… with her. Now they’re partners. Sort of. If “partners” means being forced to train together, trust each other with their lives, and somehow not kill each other in the process. But the Royal Mage isn’t just dangerous—he’s paying attention. And the longer they’re forced to remain in each other’s orbit, the more twisted everything becomes. Who’s hunting who?

Date Published:2026

Live laugh love : the secret history of white Christian women and the world they made

Du Mez, Kristin Kobes,

"In her "paradigm-influencing" (Christianity Today) bestseller Jesus and John Wayne, which has changed how countless Americans understand their faith, historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez showed how evangelicals made Jesus into an idol of rugged masculinity and Christian nationalism. Now she uncovers the roots of today's glittering, Instagram-ready culture of white Christian femininity. Live Laugh Love explores a world intimately familiar to millions of American women: Christian bookstores and radio, Hallmark movies, multilevel marketing companies, and contemporary lifestyle brands. This consumer culture may seem trivial, but Du Mez demonstrates that it has an unlikely and revealing history that stretches all the way back to the late 19th century and the emergence of New Thought, a movement that championed the power of the mind to shape reality. Du Mez shows how this idea drew together disparate traditions, including Mormonism, holiness evangelicalism, and holiness theology's charismatic offshoots. Usually seen as distinct, these creeds in fact overlapped, and in the process gave rise to prosperity theologies and to the gospel of positive thinking. But positivity had a dark side. Du Mez introduces us to religious innovators who taught that positive thinking was the secret to spiritual and material success, and reveals how these notions gave rise to a new feminine ideal. As women read prairie fiction; bought and sold Tupperware containers and Mary Kay makeup; shopped at Hobby Lobby, Target, and Altar'd State and decorated homes with shiplap, they moved freely between the religious and the secular. Marketed as empowering, these products were part of a consumer culture that elevated domesticity and vulnerability while exposing women to systems susceptible to manipulation. Combining sweeping cultural history with intimate storytelling, Du Mez explains how theological exclusion led women to build their own brand of Christianity, rich in cultural influence if thin in formal doctrine. Ultimately, it explains how a powerful yet elusive vision of womanhood has shaped lives, families, and politics for more than a century now?and how it has brought us to our reactionary moment."--.

Date Published:2026

Never Say Die : A Memoir.

Quan, Ke Huy.

In this stunning and compulsively readable memoir, the Oscar-winning star of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, The Goonies, and Everything Everywhere All at Once , Ke Huy Quan, tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in Hollywood history. "A monumental work of self-discovery and the power and grace of communal survival. Quan's voice is crystalline and luminous, and his Odyssean journey to the screen is, in itself, a triumph of storytelling." -Ocean Vuong Ke Huy Quan's Hollywood adventure began when he was twelve years old, a mere five years after his family escaped Communist Northern Vietnam and settled down to a relatively peaceful life in L.A.'s Chinatown. After attending an open call audition on a whim, he was unexpectedly swept up in the wild world of filmmaking: learning to swim from Harrison Ford on the set of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom , receiving trucks full of toys from Steven Spielberg and George Lucas for his birthday, meeting Princess Leia and Luke Skywalker, and making lifelong friends on the set of The Goonies. A star of two of the most beloved movies of the '80s, there appeared to be no limit to Ke's rise. But just a few years later, the roles had dried up and it seemed like Hollywood no longer had a place for him. He eventually left acting to work odd jobs behind the scenes for directors like Wong Kar Wai. His confidence was badly shaken, but his love of performing never abated. It wasn't until decades later, when he was 49 years old, that he stepped back in front of the camera to star in a strange little indie film called Everything Everywhere All at Once , which surprised everyone with its incredible box-office and awards season success. To call Ke's Oscar-winning performance a triumphant return would be an understatement. In this moving, inspirational memoir, Ke paints a vivid self-portrait, telling both heart-wrenching and funny stories of his early rise, slow fall from the spotlight, the resilience that kept him going through his darkest times, and his eventual resurrection on one of the biggest stages in Hollywood. Never Say Die is the story of Ke's extraordinary life, a love letter to the movies and people that shaped him, and a powerful testament to never giving up on your dreams.

Date Published:2026

Exit party : a novel

Mandel, Emily St. John, 1979-,

"Los Angeles, 2031: The first spring after the collapse of the United States, peacekeeping troops withdraw from the city, the Jacaranda trees blossom, and the curfew is finally lifted. Ari Waker and her roommate pass the gauntlet of bomb-sniffing dogs, the shanty towns, and the Red Cross tents as they walk across Silverlake to a party. The mood is ecstatic inside the apartment, people drink and dance, a woman wears a silver dress, pleated like tinfoil. And then: A shift. A bewildered twin, an uncanny doppelganger stumbles through the crowd and out into the night, and Kareem, the party's host, vanishes into thin air. As Ari Waker unravels the mystery of this inexplicable night, Emily St. John Mandel unfurls a story that takes us from a future America splintered by civil war to the seaside cliffs of Greece where weapons dealers hide in an elegant resort, and from the domed city of Paris to a colony on the moon"--

Date Published:2026

Redwood : the untold story of the Cold War's most extraordinary spy

Macintyre, Ben, 1963-,

"Published in the United Kingdom by Viking, a division of Penguin Random House UK"--Title page verso. Prologue -- Elite forces -- Ring of spies -- "An island of stability" -- The new Great Game -- A revolutionary wedding -- The Red Ayatollah -- EAGLE CLAW -- Dysfunctional -- Civil War -- Lunch at the Chattanooga -- Planting REDWOOD -- Special equipment -- Little red pills -- Need to know -- The missing cache -- Rubber stamps -- The road to Bazargan -- Michael Road -- The REDWOOD haul -- Invitation to Islamabad -- The Gazelle d'Or -- Two prisons -- "Neither East nor West" -- Alex Larkin -- Afterlives -- Glossary -- Organizations and institutions. "This is the gripping tale of one man's courage, and its extraordinary unintended consequences that still shape our world today. It's about a moving friendship between spies on opposite sides of the global conflict; about marriage, loyalty, betrayal and sexual dysfunction; and about how decisions made in secret can have huge, long-term ramifications. Drawing on never-before-seen material from archives in multiple countries, and interviews with the participants including officers from MI6 and MI5, the KGB and CIA, Redwood plunges readers back into the shadowy world of The Spy and the Traitor. It lifts the lid on an unknown and highly significant Cold War victory, on the machinations of history's Great Game, and on how espionage really works"--

Date Published:2026

Swan song : Diana, my sister

Spencer, Charles Spencer, Earl, 1964-

"In September 1997, Charles Spencer stood in Westminster Abbey before a watching world and shared his grief at losing his beloved sister, Diana. Now, nearly thirty years later, he tells the astonishing story of his life with Diana and the tragic week of her death. In childhood, Charles and Diana, the youngest Spencers, were inseparable -- secretly calling one another Duch and Carlos. As each other's closest confidantes, they roamed the family estate, endured extremely challenging boarding schools, survived terrifying nannies, and helped each other through the agony of their parents' divorce. Yet everything changed when Diana married the Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, and overnight became a global icon. Charles saw his older sister serve the world's marginalized and relish being mother to her treasured sons. But, pursued by a barbaric press as her royal marriage crumbled, she was left desperately alone. Charles always tried to be there for Diana -- until that black night in August, 1997"--From publisher.

Date Published:2026

It's not what you think

Mackintosh, Clare,

Includes reading group guide and a conversation with the author (pages 393-398). Originally published in 2026 in the UK by HarperCollins. "He has a secret. She knows he's lying... YOU THINK YOU KNOW THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE Nadeeka is certain Jamie is having an affair. She knows the tell-tale signs. She's been here before. YOU THINK YOU KNOW WHO YOU CAN TRUST When Jamie claims to be at work late, she knows he's lying. He's with another woman, and she's determined to catch him in the act. YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW THE STORY ENDS But when Nadeeka arrives home to confront him, Jamie can't explain himself. The house has become a crime scene...Jamie is dead"--

Date Published:2026

God's country

Krueger, William Kent.

"Cork O'Connor, preparing for a family trip into the Boundary Waters, is troubled by ominous visions about his future. Ignoring the warnings, he uncovers signs of violence while searching for his missing friend, Cordell Bishop. Soon, he is forced to negotiate with dangerous criminals, the Kennedy brothers, who are seeking their late father's hidden stash. Facing escalating danger and difficult choices, Cork grapples with his darkest instincts as he helps others escape and eventually takes justice into his own hands. God's Country is an action-packed thrill ride that will keep readers on the edge of their seats"--

Date Published:2026

Sometimes I Scare Myself

Rose, Jeneva.

Not all nightmares come from sleep. Some come from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jeneva Rose in her most unsettling book yet. A dinner party. A quiet house. A roadside stop. Three familiar setups. Three terrifying turns. In Never Kill the Medium, a thirtieth birthday dinner turns deadly when a playful séance spirals out of control – and the guests cover up a death without realizing they’ve left the ritual unfinished. In The Nightmare House, a postpartum mother begins to suspect something is wrong with her family’s new forever home. The house whispers. The neighbors watch. And every family who has lived there has died or disappeared. In All Curses Are Final, a group of friends stop at a roadside store with a hand-painted warning: ‘All items cursed. Curse lifted at time of sale.’ They laugh it off – until one of them finds an unpaid item in her bag. Snowed in at a remote cabin, they soon discover the curse is only the beginning. Dark, twisty, and impossible to put down, this chilling collection proves that the most ordinary places can hide the most horrifying secrets.

Date Published:2026

One by one

McFadden, Freida.

"Originally self-published in 2020 by Freida McFadden"--T.p. verso. Includes reading group guide. "A night spent sleeping on dirt and leaves is not how Claire Matchett expected to spend her vacation. She thought this would be a break from the stresses of work and raising her young children. A chance to repair her damaged marriage. A week of hiking and hot tubs with friends. It sounded like heaven. Then Claire's minivan breaks down on a lonely dirt road. With no cell reception, the group has no choice but to hike the rest of the way to their hotel. But it turns out the woods aren't as easy to navigate as they thought. Hours later, they are lost. Hopelessly lost. And as they navigate deeper into the woods, the members of their party are struck down mysteriously one by one. Has a wild animal been hunting them? Or is the hunter one of them? But as more time passes, one thing becomes clear: only one of them will return home alive"--Provided by publisher.

Date Published:2024

Spaghetti code : a story about problem-solving, pasta, and the power of big ideas

Kloss, Karlie, 1992-,

When her neighbor, Mr. Amato, opens a restaurant, Kelly helps by building a spaghetti-making machine and, with her dog Gadget's help, writes and tests different codes to create the perfect bowl of spaghetti.

Date Published:2026

Curious George's first day of school

When Curious George attends the first day of school as a special helper, he winds up creating a big mess.

Date Published:2005

Oh my Oh my Oh Dinosaurs

Boynton, Sandra.

Dinosaurs engage in such activities as sunbathing and creating art. On board pages with a die-cut cover.

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LMNO peas

Baker, Keith, 1953-

Busy little peas introduce their favorite occupations, from astronaut to zoologist.

Date Published:2010

Day and night

Evans, Shira

During the day, the sun shines, birds tweet, and bees buzz. Earth is awake! But what happens at night? The moon -- and a whole new group of animals come out to play! Adult and child readers can cuddle up and read aloud and learn together in this new "you read, I read" co-reader format, vetted by early reading expert Susan B. Neuman.

Date Published:2016

Farm animals

Mattern, Joanne, 1963-

Includes index. At head of title: National Geographic Kids. "National Geographic Kids." "Be a Nat Geo Kids Super Reader"--Cover. "Level 1 You read, I read"--Cover. Learn about farm animals and learn to read along with a grown-up.

Date Published:2017

The path

Paul, Pamela,

During a day at the park, people engaged in many different activities are reminded to act more cooperatively when a murmuration of birds flies overhead.

Date Published:2026

There was an old lady who swallowed a fly

Taback, Simms.

On die-cut pages. Presents the traditional version of a famous American folk poem first heard in the U.S. in the 1940's with illustrations on die-cut pages that reveal all that the old lady swallows.

Date Published:1997

Worm on the job

Fergus, Maureen,

Worm is looking for a new job. Unfortunately, lifeguarding, deep sea fishing, and window washing aren't quite the right fit. When he sees the convention center is hiring a night guard, Worm leaps (well, scootches) to apply. The manager is skeptical. An invention convention is in town, and a thief is stealing nifty inventions! Surely this lowly worm couldn't possibly stop a thief. Will Worm worm his way into a job of a lifetime or will he get the pink slip? And if he gets the job, can he get the bad guy? Worm on the Job is an absurdist introduction to a loveable, winsome new hero. With his outsized self-confidence and willingness to stretch his limits, Worm will worm his way into readers' hearts.

Date Published:2026