THEY’RE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER—THE HOLIDAYS AND YOUR LOCAL INDEPENDENT BOOKSTORE

FICTION

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V is for VengeanceSue GraftonAdding to her successful crime fiction series, Sue Grafton doesn’t miss a beat in Kinsey Millhone’s 22nd rendezvous with suspense, mystery and vengeance. [Putnam]9780399157868 $27.95

The Little BrideAnna Solomon

In this stunning debut novel inspired by the little-known history of the

Jewish settlement of the Great Plains, Minna Losk journeys from Odessa to

South Dakota as a mail-order bride—but doesn’t find the wealth and

freedom she seeks. [Riverhead]

9781594485350 pb $15

Red MistPatricia Cornwell

With high-tension suspense and cutting-edge technology,

Patricia Cornwell once again proves why she’s the world’s #1

best-selling crime writer. [Putnam]

9780399158025 $27.95

End of DaysRobert GleasonRecently featured on the History Channel’s Prophets of Doom, this meticulously researched epic thriller paints an all-too-plausible portrait of world annihilation. [Forge Books]9780765329929 $24.99

LethalSandra Brown

From Sandra Brown, the #1 New York Times best-selling author, comes an action-packed page-turner about a

woman who finds herself running for her life—with a killer by her side.

[Grand Central]9781455501472 $26.99

The Best of MeNicholas SparksNicholas Sparks, the best-selling author of 16 novels, tells the heart-wrenching story of two former high school sweethearts who re-ignite first love after years apart. [Grand Central]9780446547659 $25.99

Zero DayDavid BaldacciDavid Baldacci introduces a brand-new series and its hero, an Army Special Agent fighting a one-man war against America’s darkest crimes. [Grand Central]9780446573016 $27.99

The DropMichael Connelly

Michael Connelly’s 15th novel featuring Harry Bosch finds the

homicide detective juggling two cases of murder and political

corruption, tracing back to the police department.

[Little, Brown]9780316069410 $27.99

Kill Alex CrossJames PattersonThe #1 American detective series returns when the president’s children are kidnapped and the nation is threatened with a deadly contagion. Can James Patterson’s Alex Cross save the day? [Little, Brown]9780316198738 $28.99

The Forgotten WaltzAnne EnrightIn the tradition of her Booker Prize- winning novel The Gathering, Anne Enright tells the haunting story of a woman in love with an older, married man and perfectly captures the ambiguity of sex, love and life. [Norton]9780393072556 $25.95Bookseller Favorite

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ReamdeNeal Stephenson#1 New York Times best-selling author Neal Stephenson delivers his most accessible novel to date—a high intensity, action-packed global thriller in which a tech entrepreneur gets caught in the crossfire of his own online fantasy war game. [William Morrow]9780061977961 $35

Lost Memory of SkinRussell Banks

A bold, provocative new novel from literary powerhouse Russell Banks.

“Of the many writers working in the great tradition today, one of the best

is Russell Banks.”—New York Times [Ecco]

9780061857638 $25.99

The Lantern Deborah Lawrenson

In the tradition of Rebecca and The Thirteenth Tale, a lush,

modern gothic novel set in Provence—a beguiling story of love, scents, secrets and murder.

[Harper]9780062049698 $25.99

The Night CircusErin Morgenstern“Playful and intensely imaginative…the circus I have always longed for, populated with dueling love-struck magicians and hyper-elegant displays of beauty…This is a marvelous book.” —Audrey Niffenegger, author of The Time Traveler’s Wife [Doubleday]9780385534635 $26.95

A Trick of the LightLouise PennyNew York Times best-selling author Louise Penny shines in this eagerly awaited new addition to her critically acclaimed and beloved Chief Inspector Gamache series. [Minotaur]9780312655457 $25.99

When She WokeHillary Jordan

From the author whose award-winning international bestseller

Mudbound so hauntingly re-created the past comes a stunning vision of

America in the near future. [Algonquin]

9781565126299 $24.95Bookseller Favorite

The DovekeepersAlice Hoffman

The lives of four sensuous, bold, resourceful women intersect in

Masada in the year 70 A.D., during the desperate days of the siege of Jerusalem when the Romans are

drawing near. [Scribner]

9781451617474 $27.99

Fire in the HenhouseFrances Grote

“With razor-sharp wit, Grote takes the reader on a

rollercoaster of a ride.”—The Boston Globe

A debut novel full of humor, mystery and redemption.

[Rule Bender Press]9780983334101 pb $19.95

The Grief of OthersLeah Hager Cohen

This moving and gorgeously written novel reveals the healing power of

grief and shows how facing tragedy can awaken us to hope, optimism and

our better selves. [Riverhead]

9781594488054 $26.95Bookseller Favorite

FICTION

Blink of an EyeWilliam S. CohenDrawing on years of experience as Secretary of Defense under Bill Clinton, William S. Cohen brings readers a sweeping political thriller of civilizations on the brink of destruction. [Forge Books]9780765327642 $24.99

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James MadisonRichard BrookhiserThis major new biography of the celebrated president, politician, phi-losopher and Founding Father shows his tumultuous path to shaping the Constitution—and the whole of American history. [Basic Books]9780465019830 $26.99Bookseller Favorite

Charles Dickens: A LifeClaire Tomalin

Renowned literary biographer Claire Tomalin has crafted a story

worthy of Charles Dickens’ own pen. The man who emerges is one of

extraordinary contradictions—a man whose vices and virtues were

intertwined as surely as his life and his art.

[Penguin Press]9781594203091 $36

Washington: A LifeRon ChernowChernow provides a richly nuanced portrait of the father of our nation. With astonishing breadth and depth, this crisply paced narrative carries the reader from Washington’s troubled boyhood to his magnificent performance as America’s first president. [Penguin]9780143119968 pb $20

The Letters of Ernest HemingwaySandra Spanier and

Robert W. Trogdon, EditorsPresenting immediate accounts of

events and relationships that profoundly shaped his life

and work, The Letters of Ernest Hemingway collects all the surviving correspondence

of an American master. [Cambridge University Press]

9780521897334 $40

Elizabeth and HazelDavid MargolickThe gripping, untold story of two women permanently linked through a famous photograph from 1957 and their lifelong journeys to overcome the memory of racism. [Yale University Press]9780300141931 $26Bookseller Favorite

Mrs. NixonAnn BeattieAnn Beattie is an award-winning writer recently hailed as “a national treasure” by the New York Times Book Review. In this wholly original work, she explores both the elusive icon of Pat Nixon and the craft of writing itself. [Scribner]9781439168714 $26Bookseller Favorite

Seriously…I’m KiddingEllen DeGeneresStand-up comedian and host of the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Ellen has penned an irreverent memoir that will have readers laughing out loud. [Grand Central]9780446585026 $26.99

I Didn’t Ask to Be Born (But I’m Glad I Was)

Bill CosbyThe world’s favorite comedian,

Bill Cosby, introduces a truly memorable cast of misfit

characters in his first humor book since the best-selling

Cosbyology. [Little, Brown]

9780892969203 $21.99

Drama: An Actor’s EducationJohn LithgowJohn Lithgow shares a backstage history of his struggle, crisis and discovery, and the scenes of his early life and career that took place before he became a nationally known star. Also a family story, this book is a tribute to Lithgow’s father.[Harper]9780061734977 $26.99

Remembering the Music, Forgetting the Words

Kate WhouleyWhouley draws us into the

laugh-or-you’ll-cry experiences of Alzheimer’s in this engaging

account of a daughter who must face her mother’s

premature decline. [Beacon Press]

9780807003190 $24.95Bookseller Favorite

PEOPLE

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Why Read Moby-Dick?Nathaniel Philbrick

Nathaniel Philbrick skillfully navigates Melville’s world and

illuminates Moby-Dick’s humor and unforgettable characters. This

remarkable little book will start conversations, inspire arguments

and, best of all, bring a new wave of readers to a classic tale.

[Viking]9780670022991 $25

A History of the World in 100 Objects Neil MacGregorHandsomely designed, with more than 150 color photographsthroughout the text, A History of the World in 100 Objects is a gorgeousbook that makes a great gift for anyone interested in history. [Viking]9780670022700 $45

Pacific CrucibleIan W. Toll

Pacific Crucible tells the epic tale of the first searing months of the

Pacific War when the U.S. Navy shook off the worst defeat in

American military history and seized the strategic initiative.

[Norton]9780393068139 $35

Jacqueline KennedyJacqueline KennedySeven unprecedented interviews with Jacqueline Kennedy about her life with John F. Kennedy, unsealed and available for the first time as a book and 8-CD box set. [Hyperion]9781401324254 $60

The Titanic PocketbookJohn BlakeThe Titanic Pocketbook is a unique passenger’s guide to every aspect of the great ship, incorporating period literature from sources including the White Star Line for its 100th anniversary. [Naval Institute Press]9781591148623 $18.95

Letters to JackieEllen Fitzpatrick

The first book to examine the extraordinary collection of con-

dolence letters sent to Jacqueline Kennedy following her husband’s

death, which together form a portrait of the nation’s grief and a

cross-section of American life. [Ecco]

9780061969829 pb $14.99

The SwerveStephen GreenblattStephen Greenblatt has crafted both an innovative work of history and a thrilling story of discovery, in which one manuscript, plucked from 1,000 years of neglect, changed the course of human thought. [Norton]9780393064476 $26.95Bookseller Favorite

Books: A Living HistoryMartyn Lyons

From papyrus scrolls to the iPad, this engaging history explores

every iteration of the book, one of the most efficient, versatile

and enduring technologies ever developed.

[J. Paul Getty Museum]9781606060834 $34.95

The Black BannersAli H. Soufan

This explosive, gripping and important work will reshape the way we think

about intelligence work and the history of al-Qaeda.

[Norton]9780393079425 $26.95

Bookseller Favorite

HISTORY

The Power & The GloryWilliam C. Hammond

The third volume in Hammond’s stirring nautical fiction series

offers a look at the new American Navy during the

Age of Fighting Sail. [Naval Institute Press]

9781612510521 $29.95

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Balzac’s OmeletteAnka Muhlstein

This charming, erudite and witty look at the ways cuisine

and culinary arts feature in Balzac’s work is a perfect gift

for lovers of food, literature and French culture.

[Other Press]9781590514733 $19.95

Food RulesMichael PollanMichael Pollan and Maira Kalman come together to create an enhanced Food Rules, now beautifully illustrated and with even more food wisdom. Families will pass down this advice for posterity, sharing lessons for eating healthfully and joyfully throughout their lives. [Penguin Press]9781594203084 $23.95

Illustrated Step-By-Step BakingDK PublishingPacked with photos of delicious desserts and instructions on how to prepare them, Illustrated Step-by-Step Baking provides essential tips and detailed directions for every occasion’s tastiest treats. [DK Publishing]9780756686796 $35

All About RoastingMolly Stevens

The James Beard Award-winning author of All About Braising

provides delicious recipes and explains the principles behind

the essential technique of roasting. It’s like having the best

cooking teacher in America in the kitchen with you.

[Norton]9780393065268 $35

Comfort Food FixEllie Krieger

New York Times best-selling author Ellie Krieger presents a

healthy take on classic American comfort foods with 150 soul-

satisfying recipes, each featuring nutritional information, mouth-

watering full-color photos and tips for eating well.

[Wiley]9780470603093 $29.99

Sweet InventionMichael KrondlA fascinating and rewarding read for any lover of sugar, butter and cream, Sweet Invention embraces the pleasures of dessert while unveiling the many uses that societies have found for it. [Chicago Review Press]9781556529542 $24.95

Junior’s Dessert CookbookAlan Rosen and Beth AllenSeventy-five restaurant-worthy favorites including ice cream sodas, pies, cakes and cookies, plus Junior’s signature cheese-cakes and sugar-free options! [The Taunton Press]9781600853920 $24.95

The Beekman 1802 Heirloom Cookbook Brent Ridge and Josh Kilmer-PurcellA gorgeous heirloom cookbook from Josh and Brent, Planet Green’s popular Fabulous Beekman Boys. Includes sections throughout to personalize with your own favorite family recipes. [Sterling ]9781402787096 $25

Mourad: New MoroccanMourad LahlouMourad has developed a modern Moroccan cuisine, inspired by memories and steeped in colorful stories. The 100-plus recipes, lavishly illustrated with food and location photography, offer a rare blend of heat, heart and palate. [Artisan]9781579654290 $40

COOKING

Cook’s Illustrated Cookbook

Editors of Cook’s Illustrated Magazine

The editors of Cook’s Illustrated handpicked more than 2,000

recipes to form a compendium of their greatest recipes that have revolutionized the way Ameri-cans cook their favorite dishes.

[America’s Test Kitchen]9781933615899 $40

Bookseller Favorite

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The HeightsKate Ascher

Ascher’s work is a triumphant ode to the most monumental aspect of modern civilization.

Saturated with vivid illustrations and unforgettable anecdotes,

The Heights is the ultimate guide to the way things work in the

skyscraper. [Penguin Press]

9781594203039 $35

Gourmet GiftsDinah CorleyFind 100 delicious, splendidly crafted and decidedly personal homemade gifts for any occa-sion, with 40 beautiful color photos to help readers envision the final gift. [Harvard Common Press]9781558324350 $19.95Bookseller Favorite

The Knitter’s Life ListGwen W. SteegeA richly illustrated list of more than 1,000 knitting adventures! Novices and masters alike will delight in these new experiences—from yarn-bombing to intarsia to spinning, weaving and dyeing. [Storey]9781603429962 pb $24.95

Christmas with the First Ladies

Coleen Christian BurkeTake a look at the holiday

magic that happens at the White House. Behind each

holiday celebration is a First Lady who lends her own style

and grace to the festivities. [Insight Editions]

9781608870462 $29.95

New England IconsBruce IrvingBruce Irving, former producer of the popular PBS show This Old House, extols the comforting sense of place we associate with the common and not-so-common New England sights. [Countryman Press]9780881509274 $19.95

New England’s Historic Homes & Gardens

Kim Knox BeckiusNew England’s history comes

to life through this richly illustrated collection of the

region’s 36 most storied houses and the influential Americans

who called them home. [Union Park Press]

9781934598085 $23.50

America’s Great Railroad Stations

Roger Straus IIIAn evocative and stunning

photographic tribute to the enduring cathedrals of

American travel and commerce, and the role they still play in the

country’s landscape. [Viking Studio]

9780670023110 $40

LIFESTYLES

The Food of MoroccoPaula Wolfert

This definitive guide to Moroccan food, by the undisputed queen

of Mediterranean cooking, Paula Wolfert, is lavishly photographed

and packed with tantalizing recipes and techniques for the

modern palate. [Ecco]

9780061957550 $45Bookseller Favorite

Banned Books BraceletCarolyn ForsmanThese banned books bracelets are conversation pieces of jewelry and were created for the American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom. Bracelets measure approximately 7”. Titles as shown. [CarolynForsman.com]$18 and $24

The Lexicon of Real American Food

Jane and Michael SternFor foodies, wordsmiths and anyone who loves to eat, an

illustrated guide to authentic American fare from the beloved

Roadfood team, Jane and Michael Stern.

[Lyons Press]9780762760947 pb $19.95

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The Art Museum Phaidon Editors

The Art Museum is the finest art collection ever assembled

between two covers. This revolutionary and unprecedented

virtual art museum in a book features 1,000 oversized pages of

more than 2,500 works of art. [Phaidon Press]

9780714856520 $200

The Louvre: All The PaintingsErich Lessing and

Vincent PomarèdeA historic event for art lovers!

For the first time, every painting from the world’s most popular

museum is available in one stunning book. Endorsed by the

Louvre.[Black Dog & Leventhal]

9781579128869 $75

Cache: Creating Natural EconomiesSpencer B. BeebePubWest Book Award Winner!A compelling book for business people with more than the bottom line in mind, for conservationists who want practical results and for people who simply love nature. In Tom Brokaw’s words, an “evocative and inspirational book.”[ecoTRUST]9780967636450 pb $19.95

The Baker Illustrated Bible Handbook J. Daniel Hays and J. Scott Duvall, EditorsFilled with maps, photographs and illustrations, this handbook is a colorful, informative guide to Scripture and the Biblical world. The ultimate companion for Christian studies. [Baker]9780801012969 $39.99

Love at First BarkJulie KlamFinding a touching connection between man and dog, Julie Klam’s stories of working with rescue dogs reveal that sometimes all we need is a loving home. [Putnam]9781594488283 $22.95

You Had Me at WoofJulie Klam

A hilarious and heartfelt memoir of a woman learning

the secrets of love, health and happiness from some very

surprising teachers: her dogs. [Riverhead]

9781594485411 pb $15

Following AtticusTom RyanSet among New Hampshire’s White Mountains, this true story of love, loss and the resilience of the human and animal spirits follows a man and his dog who embark on the challenge of a lifetime. [William Morrow]9780061997105 $25.99

Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the LegendSusan OrleanIn a moving work of narrative nonfic-tion, Susan Orlean, best-selling author of The Orchid Thief, traces the life and enduring legacy of Rin Tin Tin—beloved canine hero and enduring international icon. [Simon & Schuster]9781439190135 $26.99

Your Dog Is Your MirrorKevin Behan

Dog trainer Kevin Behan proposes a revolutionary new

model for understanding canine behavior, built around the

energy of emotion. [New World Library]

9781577316961 $23.95

Look, I Made a HatStephen SondheimStephen Sondheim returns with the second volume of his collected lyrics, giving us another remarkable glimpse into his life’s work, and into his life.[Knopf]9780307593412 $45

GIFTS

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MetaMausArt SpiegelmanIn MetaMaus, Art Spiegelman revisits the Pulitzer Prize-winning Maus. Visually and emotionally rich, MetaMaus is as groundbreaking as the masterpiece whose creation it reveals. [Pantheon]9780375423949 $35

The Prayer ChestAugust Gold and Joel Fotinos

Joseph Hutchinson embarks on a life-changing journey when he

discovers a mysterious wooden box hidden in his attic, containing the

Three Secrets of Prayer. [New World Library]

9781608680498 pb $13.95

Spontaneous HappinessAndrew Weil, M.D.

With case studies and a comprehensive program, Dr. Andrew Weil redefines what it means to be happy with an

innovative, scientific approach to depression.

[Little, Brown]9780316129442 $27.99

War RoomMichael Holley

Sports commentator and best-selling author of Patriot Reign, Michael

Holley follows three NFL teams from training camp, through the Super

Bowl and into the draft, providing a new look at Belichick’s influence on

the Patriots and other teams. [IT Books]

9780062082398 $25.99

The Ultimate Dictionaryof Dream Language

Briceida RyanThe most comprehensive dream dictionary available—featuring 25,000 interpretations of dream

images! Discover the secret mes-sages your dreams carry about

love, success, money and more. [Hampton Roads]

9781571746719 pb $29.95

Great JourneysLonely PlanetA visual journey through the world’s most amazing routes, from the Orient Express to famous literary journeys, all captured in stunning full-color images. [Lonely Planet]9781742205892 $39.99

1,000 Places to See Before You Die, 2nd EditionPatricia SchultzCompletely revised and updated with more than 500 color photos, 200 entirely new entries and more suggestions for places to stay, restaurants to try and festivals to check out. [Workman]9780761156864 pb $19.95

I Am in HereElizabeth M. Bonker and

Virginia G. BreenBe inspired by the spiritual journey

of a fearless mother and her autistic daughter who shares her inner

feelings through poetry. [Baker]

9780800720711 $16.99

GIFTS

Shucked: Life on a New England Oyster Farm

Erin Byers Murray9780312681913 $28.99

[St. Martin’s Press]

Enjoy two stunning books about

Massachusetts! The seafood of New

England comes alive in Shucked, a celebration

of all things oyster. Fenway Park honors

the centennial of the home of the Red Sox.

Fenway ParkSaul Wisnia

9780312642747 $29.99

NORTHEASTERN DELIGHTS

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That is AllJohn HodgmanJohn Hodgman—best-selling author, The Daily Show’s “Resident Expert,” minor television celebrity, deranged millionaire—brings us the third and final installment in his trilogy of Complete World Knowledge. [Dutton]9780525952442 $25

Wreck the HallsJen Yates

Find sweet relief from holiday madness with Jen Yates’ new

collection of hilarious frosting fails. The follow-up to New York

Times bestseller Cake Wrecks. [Andrews McMeel]

9781449407759 $14.99

You Are Not So SmartDavid McRaneyAn entertaining illumination of the stupid beliefs and self-delusions that make us feel wise, based on David McRaney’s popular blog of the same name. [Gotham]9781592406593 $22.50

Birds of ParadiseDiana Abu-JaberThis powerful story from the author of Crescent, set in contemporary Miami, is about a fractured family trying to find their way back to one another. [Norton]9780393064612 $25.95Bookseller Favorite

The Shadow of a Great Rock

Harold BloomHarold Bloom examines the

King James Bible as a literary masterpiece, highlighting the

superiority of its eloquent narrative in comparison to other translations

and editions. [Yale University Press]

9780300166835 $28Bookseller Favorite

The Visible Man Chuck Klosterman

Chuck Klosterman, one of the most provocative cultural commentators,

returns with an imaginative novel about a man who can render himself invisible, the therapist who becomes

obsessed with him and the man’s increasingly bizarre tales.

[Scribner]9781439184462 $25

Bookseller Favorite

The Christmas WeddingJames Patterson and

Richard DiLalloThe magic of the season is brought to life in James Patterson’s tale of a

family coming together for a wedding with a surprise groom.

[Little, Brown]9780316097390 $25.99

The Penguin Anthology of 20th Century American PoetryRita Dove, EditorDove does not merely choose the “best” poems from the canon of American poetry through the 20th century, but carefully addresses questions of critical/cultural impact while balancing impor-tant poems with significant periods of each poet. [Penguin]9780143106432 $40

The GiftCecelia AhernNow in paperback, the magical fable-like Christmas story of love, hope and second chances from the celebrated author of P.S. I Love You. [William Morrow]9780061782091 pb $11.99

GIFTSThe Conference of the BirdsPeter SísCelebrated children’s book author and illustrator Peter Sís creates his first book for adults. In this lyrical and richly illustrated story of love, faith and the meaning of it all, Sís shows the pain and beauty of the human journey. [Penguin Press]9781594203060 $27.95

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The Exultant ArkJonathan BalcombeIn more than 130 striking images, The Exultant Ark celebrates the full range of animal experience with dramatic portraits of animal pleasure ranging from the charismatic and familiar to the obscure and bizarre. [University of California Press]9780520260245 $34.95

Just My TypeSimon Garfield

A hugely entertaining and revealing guide to the history of

type that asks, what does your favorite font say about you?

[Gotham]9781592406524 $27.50

Knocking on Heaven’s DoorLisa Randall

From one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World,” an exhilarating and readable overview of the latest

ideas in physics and a rousing defense of the role of science

in our lives. [Ecco]

9780061723728 $29.99Bookseller Favorite

An Engineer’s AlphabetHenry PetroskiAmerica’s most famous engineering storyteller presents a selection of thoughts, quotations, anecdotes, facts and trivia relating to the practice, history and traditions of his profession. [Cambridge University Press]9781107015067 $21.99Bookseller Favorite

Aelian’s On the Nature of Animals

Gregory McNameeSometimes insightful, accurate

and scientific, and at other times fanciful, humorous and bizarre,

this collection of second-century insights offers the ultimate

historically based entertainment for animal and nature lovers alike.

[Trinity University Press]9781595340757 pb $15.95

AnimalDavid Burnie, EditorFully revised and updated, Animal brings together the expertise of natural history specialists and outstanding wildlife photographers to illustrate and explain the incredible range of creatures in the animal kingdom. [DK Publishing]9780756686772 $50

Violent EarthDK Publishing

A spectacular reference for the entire family, Violent Earth is a

stimulating and visually arresting exploration of the dramatic forces

that are constantly shaping our planet—often without warning

and with devastating results. [DK Publishing]

9780756686857 $40

The Scorpio RacesMaggie StiefvaterWith her trademark lyricism, Maggie Stiefvater turns to a new world, where a pair of teenagers is swept up in a daring, dangerous race across a cliff—with more than just their lives at stake should they lose. [Scholastic]9780545224901 $17.99

My Name is Not EasyDebby Dahl Edwardson

“An extraordinary tale of love, betrayal and above all, survival, as

a group of young Alaskan Natives are transplanted from their home villages

to a parochial boarding school in the Alaskan wilderness.”  —Ellen Levine,

author of Freedom’s Children[Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books]

9780761459804 $17.99

The Chronicles of Harris Burdick

Chris Van AllsburgExtraordinary storytellers join

forces to weave 14 amazing tales around the intriguing and

mysterious illustrations from the legendary picture book

The Mysteries of Harris Burdick. [Houghton Mifflin Books

for Children]9780547548104 $24.99

GIFTS

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Chanukah LightsMichael J. Rosen and

Robert SabudaFrom a pop-up master and an

acclaimed poet and author comes a glorious celebration of

the true spirit of Chanukah. [Candlewick]

9780763655334 $34.99Bookseller Favorite

The Lighthouse SantaSara Hoagland HunterThe true tale of New England’s “Flying Santa” and one girl’s Christmas wish, this story will become a holiday favorite. [Flying Dog Stories]9781611680065 $17.95

The Night Before ChristmasJan BrettOne of Jan Brett’s Christmas classics comes to life! A DVD features Brett’s digitally rendered artwork, music performed by the Boston Pops Orchestra and narration from Jim Dale. [Putnam]9780399256707 $20

A Bad Kitty ChristmasNick Bruel

Wreck the halls! Bad Kitty is back in a full-color picture book—and here for the holidays in a

mischievous Christmas caper by fan-favorite author and

illustrator Nick Bruel. [Roaring Brook Press]

9781596436688 $15.99

Strega Nona’s GiftTomie dePaolaWhen Big Anthony smells the delicious treats Strega Nona is cooking, he decides that just a taste couldn’t hurt, right? Wrong! Big Anthony gets his desserts, but Strega Nona surprises everyone else with a special gift. [Nancy Paulsen Books]9780399256493 $17.99

The Night Before ChristmasClement C. MooreCharles Santore’s rich illustrations bring to life “The Night Before Christmas,” the iconic poem that has dazzled children and parents alike for more than 180 years. [Applesauce Press]9781604332377 $18.95

A Christmas Spider’s MiracleTrinka Hakes NobleInspired by an old Ukrainian tale, this original story captures the spirit of Christmas when a kindhearted spider gives an unexpected gift to a peasant woman and her children. [Greenhaven]9781585366026 $16.95

Something for ChristmasPalmer Brown

In a little mouse’s search for a special gift for his mother, nothing seems

quite right until he realizes that the best present of all is his love.

Ages 3-7. [The New York Review

Children’s Collection]9781590174623 $12.95

CHILDREN’S

The Twelve Days of ChristmasAccord PublishingThis new take on the timeless Christmas classic comes alive with each turn of the page in whimsical illustrations and original AniMotion® technology. [Accord Publishing]9781449403614 $17.99

Can You See What I See? Toyland Express

Walter WickAn amazing new search-and-find adventure from the creative mind

of renowned photographer and author Walter Wick.

[Cartwheel]9780545244831 $13.99

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The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse

Eric CarleEvery child has an artist inside

them, and Eric Carle’s new book will help let it out. Like a child,

Carle paints the world as he sees it. There’s a red crocodile and a

purple fox. More than anything, there’s imagination.

[Philomel Books]9780399257131 $17.99

When You Wish Upon a StarJudy Collins

This classic song, beloved by all, is vividly depicted

through luminous paintings and the captivating voice of the legendary Judy Collins.

Includes CD.[Charlesbridge]

9781936140350 $17.95

If You Give a Dog a DonutLaura NumeroffFrom the best-selling team that brought you If You Give a Mouse a Cookie comes a delicious new picture book! You know what happens when you give a mouse a cookie. But what happens if you give a dog a donut? [HarperCollins Children’s Books]9780060266837 $16.99

Dinosaur vs. the LibraryBob Shea

A-roar-able! Little Dinosaur is back, facing his mightiest foe

yet—the library! A perfect read-aloud for parents and

their little dinosaurs, and a fun celebration of the joys of reading.

[Disney Hyperion]9781423133384 $15.99

Twinkle, Twinkle, Little StarJerry PinkneyOne of the most beloved children’s book illustrators transforms a favorite nursery rhyme into a marvelous visual adventure as a chipmunk explores the night sky. [Little, Brown Books for Young Readers]9780316056960 $16.99

You Will Be My Friend!Peter BrownLucy is looking for a new friend! Her bumbles only bother the other animals—until an unexpected companion loves her just the way she is! [Little, Brown Books for Young Readers]9780316070300 $16.99

It’s a Little BookLane SmithFor the youngest of readers, It’s a Little Book asks what a book is for: Is it for chewing? Is it for wearing? As funny and captivating as the best-selling It’s a Book, this new book is sure to delight another generation of readers. [Roaring Brook Press]9781596437586 $7.99

ZooZicalJudy Sierra

A storytime spectacular from the #1 New York Times best-selling

team that brought you Wild About Books! Sing along when

the animals take center stage in a song-and-dance extravaganza!

[Knopf Books for Young Readers]9780375868474 $17.99

Blowin’ in the WindBob Dylan

One of the most powerful songs of all time comes vibrantly alive

with illustrations by Caldecott Honoree Jon J Muth. This touch-

ing and timely picture book will be treasured by adults and

children alike. Includes CD. [Sterling Children’s Books]

9781402780028 $17.95

CHILDREN’SHow Do You Feed a Hungry Giant?

Caitlin FriedmanKids are never too young to learn about helping others.

In this warmly illustrated and interactive picture book full of

tabs, gatefolds and pop-ups, the reader gets to help Oscar

feed the giant! [Workman]

9780761157526 $18.95

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Grandpa GreenLane Smith

Lane Smith, the best-selling author of It’s a Book, tells a

stunning and timeless story of family history and love, creating the perfect book for grown-ups

and those still growing. [Roaring Brook Press]

9781596436077 $16.99

LoonSusan Vande GriekThe haunting call of a loon evokes summertime for many people. This gorgeously illustrated prose poem follows two baby chicks through the first year of their life. [Groundwood]9781554980772 $18.95

The Phantom Tollbooth 50th Anniversary EditionNorton JusterCelebrate 50 years of Norton Juster’s The Phantom Tollbooth with the anniversary edition featuring essays from esteemed authors and educators, photos of the author and illustrator and the beloved story of Milo and the Lands Beyond. [Random House Children’s]9780375869037 $24

Draw the DC UniverseKlutz

A complete how-to-draw package jammed with expert

tips and techniques, tons of practice space, and of course,

a universe of DC heroes and villains.

[Klutz]9780545346191 $19.99

PieSarah Weeks

When Alice’s Aunt Polly—known as the Pie Queen of

Ipswitch—passes away, she takes with her the secret to her world-famous pie crust recipe.

Or does she? [Scholastic]

9780545270113 $16.99Bookseller Favorite

Hound Dog TrueLinda UrbanFrom the author of A Crooked Kind of Perfect comes a story about finding one’s voice and making a friend, even when that seems impossible. [Harcourt Children’s Books]9780547558691 $15.99Bookseller Favorite

Liesl & PoLauren OliverNew York Times best-selling author Lauren Oliver’s first novel for middle grade readers glows with rare magic, ghostly wonders and a true friendship that lights even the darkest of places. [HarperCollins Children’s]9780062014511 $16.99Bookseller Favorite

Quincy Moves to the DesertCamille Matthews

Quincy learns that “horses are everywhere” and dreams about

his own possibilities. Vibrant illustrations, including a map of the U.S. with highlighted states, make this a beautiful keepsake. [Pathfinder Equine Publications]

9780981924014 $15.95

BreadcrumbsAnne UrsuFrom the acclaimed author of the Cronus Chronicles comes a stunning and heartbreaking story of growing up wrapped in a modern-day fantasy, inspired by the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale The Snow Queen. [Walden Pond Press]9780062015051 $16.99Bookseller Favorite

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The Giant Book of GiantsSaviour PirottaSix adventurous stories make for giant fun! Includes a pop-up, pull-out poster that’s more than four feet tall with flaps to lift and removable items—including the giant’s ear wax![Sterling Children’s Books]9781402785962 $19.95

The UnwantedsLisa McMann

This debut from New York Times best-selling author Lisa McMann explores a world where, in a yearly ceremony, children at the age of 13 are divided

into three categories—the Wanteds, the Necessaries and the Unwanteds.

[Aladdin]9781442407688 $16.99

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William Joyce is back with his new series, The Guardians of Childhood. This extraordinary series consists of several picture and chapter books, each focusing on an icon of childhood. In his first picture book adventure, Joyce takes us to the moon with The Man in the Moon. In Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King, readers travel back to a pivotal moment in Santa Claus’ youth.

[Atheneum Young Readers] $17.99 each

AshfallMike Mullin

When the Yellowstone super-volcano erupts, Alex and Darla

must navigate a transformed world to reach Alex’s family in

this story of survival after an epic, all-too-possible disaster.

[Tanglewood]9781933718552 $16.95

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin FeverJeff KinneyGreg Heffley is in big trouble, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays? [Amulet ]9781419702235 $13.95

Bumble-ArdyMaurice Sendak

The first book Maurice Sendak has written as well as illustrated

in 30 years asks: What happens when a mischievous pig misses

eight birthdays in a row? A wild rumpus of a party at age nine!

(“Which isn’t bad. In fact, it’s fine.”)

[HarperCollins Children’s]9780062051981 $17.95

The LEGO® Ideas Book DK Publishing

Featuring building ideas, tips and tricks to inspire your own amazing LEGO® creations, The

LEGO® Ideas Book will encourage creativity in kids of all ages!

[DK Publishing]9780756686062 $24.99

WonderstruckBrian Selznick

Set 50 years apart, two independent stories—Ben’s told in words and

Rose’s in pictures—weave back and forth with mesmerizing symmetry.

[Scholastic]9780545027892 $29.99

Big Nate on a RollLincoln Peirce

Where there’s BIG NATE, there’s BIG TROUBLE! Don’t miss the next

adventure from the New York Times best-selling mischief maker!

[Balzer + Bray]9780061944383 $12.99

The Wizard of Oz: A Scanimation BookRufus Butler SederWe’re off to see the wizard! The magic of Scanimation meets the wonderful Wizard of Oz, bringing to life 10 memorable scenes from the movie that has enchanted generations of viewers. It’s the gift book of the season! [Workman]9780761163732 $14.95

Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the

Nightmare KingWilliam Joyce

9781442430488

The Man in the MoonWilliam Joyce

9781442430419

Exclusive catalog art from Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever, copyright (c) 2011 Wimpy Kid, Inc.

CHILDREN’S

LEGO, the LEGO logo, the Brick configuration and the Minifigure are trademarks of the LEGO Group. © 2011 The LEGO Group. Produced by DK Publishing under license from the LEGO Group.

THE ICONS OF CHILDHOOD

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