Harry Potter: The ArtifactVaultby Jody RevensonAlong with the char-acters and narrativeof the eight HarryPotter movies, audi-ences were mesmer-ized by the props andnon-Muggle itemsthat helped make these stories come to life. This strikingfull-color compendium chronicles the work of the films’graphics department in creating the myriad magical itemsthat played both large and small roles in the wizardryworld. Accompanying the text are never-before-seen artand design concepts, unit photography, and other film-making secrets from the Warner Bros. archive. It includestwo exclusive bonus inserts: Gilderoy Lockhart’s class-room questionnaire and a Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes cat-alog as well as many more surprises. Harper Design $45.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Childby JK RowlingHarry Potter and the Cursed Child is the eighth story in theHarry Potter series and the first official Harry Potter storyto be presented on stage. Nineteen years later. It wasalways difficult being Harry Potter,and it isn’t much easier now that he isan overworked employee of theMinistry of Magic, a husband, andfather of three school-age children.While Harry grapples with a past thatrefuses to stay where it belongs, hisyoungest son Albus must strugglewith the weight of a family legacy henever wanted. As past and presentfuse ominously, both a father and sonlearn the uncomfortable truth: some-times, darkness comes from unexpect-ed places. Arthur Levine $29.99.

Harry PotterMagical ArtifactsColoring Bookby ScholasticWhat better way tocelebrate the releaseof Harry Potter and theCursed Child than witha brand new coloringbook! Featuring intri-

cate line drawings inspired by the Harry Potter films, thisstunning coloring book gives readers the opportunity tocolor their way through over eighty pages of detailed arti-facts and props. From wands, potions bottles, and broomsto Voldemort’s Horcruxes and the enchanted textbooksand paintings of Hogwarts, the complex designs in thiscoloring book offer hours of relaxation and artistic fun.Quirky and imaginative, this incredible follow-up to thebest-selling Harry Potter: Coloring Book is the perfect giftfor fans of all ages. Lumos! Scholastic $15.99. All Ages.

And now, Harry, let us step out into the nightand pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.

— Albus DumbledoreJ.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

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Dear Booklover,In a June 7th article in Fortune entitled“Millennials Want to Make Reading Cool Again,”we hear a heartening statistic: the 22-to-34 agegroup makes up a whopping 37% of the physicalbook-buying public, ten percent more than thatgroup accounted for in 2012. The article talks toseveral millennials who declare their love of phys-ical books and their dislike of reading on elec-tronic devices. It goes on to quote a booksellerwho says “it is like a hipster movement to get backinto reading,” and reports that millennials by andlarge are bypassing big online retailers in favor ofthe brick and mortar bookstore experience.

This is great news, of course. That the youngergeneration is embracing reading and bookstores,and that these readers will likely raise a new gen-eration with the same values and interests, rein-forces what we here at The Island Bookstore havealways known—bookstores are here to stay as avital part of our communities. Our obsession withtechnical gadgets doesn’t mean people don’t wantbooks, it means they seek out bookstores all themore, because holding the physical book “fills avoid.”

No matter which generation you belong to, wewant to help you fill that void. Whether it’s thehottest new bestseller (we’re celebrating HarryPotter on page one!), a Mackinac book you didn’tknow you loved yet, a reading by your favoriteauthor, or a community event or book club, weare here to provide the unique experience that isyour local independent bookstore. There are somany amazing titles packed in these pages,including new installments in exciting series, aquirky, particularly fun pick called The AltogetherUnexpected Disappearance of Atticus Craftsman byMamen Sanchez, and a new title by the immense-ly engaging science writer Mary Roach calledGrunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War.

Take a look at what we’ve got in this issue of thenewsletter. And then come and see us. Browsearound, talk with us, fill your void. We can’t waitto see you.

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The Ice Bridgeby Kathryn Meyer GriffithShe’ll fall in love again… with a man and the island. Charlotte returns to her Aunt Bessand Mackinac Island—a quaint retreat that welcomes summer tourists and allows nocars—to renew herself and write about the island’s ghosts. She’s come to help Bess withher heartache, an ended love with Shaun, and to renew a friendship with neighborHannah. In winter Mackinac closes down and everyone looks forward to the ice bridgethat freezes across the Straits of Mackinac. Until Hannah disappears into the icy waterscrossing it. Everyone says it’s an accident. But Charlotte and her admirer cop friend,Mac, don’t think so. Something isn’t right. Hannah was too smart to go off the path. So

it’s murder… but why… how… by whom? In the end, it’s Mac—and perhaps Hannah’s ghost—who saves thelives of Charlotte and Bess when the killer decides they’re too close to the truth and tries to kill them, too.

Mindful Mackinacby Mackinac MemoriesPresenting a new artist’s coloring book for all ages, Mindful Mackinac features a visu-al tour of the island with 31 stress-relieving coloring pages inspired by photographsof the Mackinac Bridge, Round Island Lighthouse, Grand Hotel, Fort Mackinac,boats, horses, flowers, butterflies and more. The book is made in Michigan andshowcases the artistic work of three island residents and two frequent visitors.Mindful Mackinac is more than a coloring book. It’s a keepsake in the making.Artists may create a souvenir featuring colorful artwork, island photos and insightful

text. Or, easily remove and display colored designs thanks to perforated pages. For added fun, there’s a turtle,Mackinac’s symbol, hidden in each design, along with an art contest and photo scavenger hunt. Each book soldrepresents a charitable donation to the Mackinac Island Community Foundation to support local arts andenvironmental programs.

All You Need is Fudgeby Nancy CocoThe annual yacht race off the coast of Mackinac Island, Michigan, is a highlight of thesummer season, and Allie is pulling out all the stops, making chocolate centerpieces forthe occasion. Unfortunately, she and her bichonpoo, Mal, also pull a dead body fromthe murky waters of the marina. When her boyfriend’s sister becomes the prime suspect,Allie dives into investigating the murder herself. Amid bitter feuds and hushed-up scan-dals, the courageous candymaker quickly gets in over her head. Someone is trying tofudge the facts to keep a secret worth killing for….

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Modern Loversby Emma StraubFriends and former bandmates Elizabeth, Andrew, and Zoehave watched one another start businesses and families. Butnothing ages them like passing the torch of sexuality andindependence to their offspring. As they near fifty, theirchildren reach maturity (and start sleeping together), andthe adult lives unravel, revealing deeply held secrets. This isa book about neighbors, nosiness, ambition, the excitementof youth, the shock of middle age, and the fact that our pas-sions never go away; they just evolve with us. Riverhead $26.

The Firemanby Joe HillNYT bestselling author Joe Hill delivers a chilling novelabout a pandemic of spontaneous combustion and a band ofheroes who battle to save civilization, led by one enigmaticman known as the Fireman. Harper Grayson has contractedthe virus, but she is determined to survive long enough todeliver her unborn baby. Her community in chaos, she dis-covers the Fireman, an afflicted madman who controls thefire within himself, using it as a shield to protect the hunt-ed… and as a weapon to avenge the wronged. WilliamMorrow $28.99.

I’m Thinking of Ending Thingsby Iain Reid“Jake once said, ‘Sometimes a thought is closer to truth, toreality, than an action. You can say anything, you can doanything, but you can’t fake a thought.’ And here’s what I’mthinking: I don’t want to be here.” In this smart, suspenseful,and intense literary thriller, debut novelist Iain Reidexplores the depths of the human psyche, questioning con-sciousness, free will, the value of relationships, fear, and thelimitations of solitude, pulling you in from the very first pageand never letting you go. Gallery/Scout $22.95.

Heroes of the Frontierby Dave EggersJosie and her children’s father have split up, she’s lost herdental practice, and she’s grieving a death. When her ex asksto take the children to meet his new fiancée’s family, Josiemakes a run for Alaska. She and her kids rent an old RV, andat first it feels like a vacation: they see bears, eat hot dogs,and spend nights parked along icy cold rivers. But as theydrive, pushed north by wildfires, Josie is chased by enemiesboth real and imagined, past mistakes pursuing her family,even to the edge of civilization. Knopf $28.95.

Provocative New FictionAll is Not Forgottenby Wendy WalkerEverything seems perfect in Jenny’s small, affluent townuntil the night she is attacked at a party and is given a con-troversial drug to erase her memory of the assault. In themonths that follow, with no factual recall of the attack, Jennystruggles with her emotional memory. Her father becomesobsessed with finding her attacker while her mother seeksdenial. Fault lines within their marriage and communityemerge, and the relentless quest to find the monster drivethis psychological thriller to a shocking conclusion. St.Martin’s $26.99.

If You Leftby Ashley Prentice NortonFor most of their marriage, Althea has fluctuated betweendepressive and manic states, and Oliver has steadied her. Thissummer, Althea decides to become a normal, loving wife andmother. But Oliver and her daughter Clem are resistant, andeverything is just difficult, especially when she meets the newhouse painter. Darkly funny and compulsively readable, If YouLeft explores the complexity of a bipolar marriage, and thepossibility that to move forward, we might have to destroy thethings we’ve worked to build. Mariner $14.95.

Night of the Animalsby Bill BrounIn 2052, a homeless man named Cuthbert Handley sets outon an astonishing quest: to release the animals of theLondon Zoo. Believing he can communicate with animals,Cuthbert has heard voices since his brother’s childhooddeath, and they have promised to reunite the two if he fulfillsthis request. To complicate matters is the rise of a suicidecult set on destroying all animals along with themselves. AsCuthbert begins the releases, the cult’s members flood thestreets. Has he sealed the animals’ fates? Ecco $27.99.

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Deep summer is when

laziness finds

respectability.

— Sam Keen —

The Altogether UnexpectedDisappearance of Atticus Craftsmanby Mamen SanchezEnglishman Atticus Craftsman travels with his Earl Grey,an electric kettle, and a teacup—so he packs them after hisfather, publisher of Craftsman & Co., sends him to Madridto shut down a failing literary magazine, Librarte. WhenAtticus disappears, his father puts Inspector Manchego onthe case, but he is blocked at every turn by the five fierySpanish women who run Librarte and who will do anythingto keep their jobs. A charming tale that is at once a humor-ous literary caper and a touching love story. Atria $24.Avail. 8/9

The Museby Jessie BurtonFrom the bestselling author of The Miniaturist comes a cap-tivating story of two young women—a Caribbean immigrantin 1960s London who discovers a painting by a young artistwhose mysterious death has confounded the art world fordecades, and a bohemian woman in 1930s Spain whosefriendship with the artist in question has consequences thatecho into the years to come. Exquisitely detailed, The Museis a tale of desire, ambition, and the ways in which the tidesof history inevitably shape and define our lives. Ecco$27.99.

Wolf Lakeby John VerdonCould a nightmare be a weapon? That’s the question confronting Gurney in this new installment of the best-selling Dave Gurney series. The former NYPD homicidedetective is called upon to solve a baffling puzzle: Fourseemingly unrelated people who live in different parts ofthe country have had the same dream—a nightmare involv-ing a bloody dagger with a carved wolf’s head on the han-dle. All are subsequently found with their wrists cut—apparent suicides—and the weapon used: a wolf’s headdagger. Counterpoint $25.

Disappearance at Devil’s Rockby Paul TremblayLate one summer night, Elizabeth Sanderson’s fourteen-year-old son, Tommy, vanishes in the local park. Living in anightmare, Elizabeth is unprepared for the strange eventsthat follow. She sees a ghostly shadow of Tommy in her bed-room, while her daughter and other residents see a shadowpeering through their windows at night. Then, disturbingpages from Tommy’s journal begin to appear. As the searchgrows desperate, no one is prepared for the truth aboutTommy’s disappearance at Devil’s Rock. William Morrow$25.99.

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The Girls in the Gardenby Lisa JewellImagine living on a picturesque garden square, where yourchildren run free, in and out of other people’s houses. Youtrust your neighbors. You think your children are safe. Butare they? On a midsummer night, during a neighborhoodparty, preteen Pip discovers her thirteen-year-old sisterGrace lying unconscious and bloody in a hidden corner of alush rose garden. What happened to her? And who is respon-sible? Fans of Liane Moriarty will be captivated by this newnovel by NYT bestselling author Lisa Jewell. Atria $25.

The Weekendersby Mary Kay AndrewsA delightful novel by the NYT bestselling author of BeachTown. Riley Griggs is waiting for her husband to arrive at theferry, but is instead served with papers informing her that herisland home on Belle Isle is being foreclosed. And her hus-band is nowhere to be found. She turns to her island friendsfor help, but each of them has their own secrets, and theclock is ticking. Cocktail parties and crab boil aside, Rileymust investigate the secrets of Belle Island and the husbandshe might not really know. St. Martin’s $27.99.

Ink and Boneby Lisa UngerTwenty-year-old Finley Montgomery can see the future andunconsciously uses her power to make supernatural thingshappen. She moves to The Hollows, a small town where hergrandmother lives, a renowned seer who can teach Finley tocontrol her gift. But Finley lands in the middle of a dangerousinvestigation involving a missing girl. And The Hollows beginto reveal its true colors. As Finley digs deeper into the town’sendless layers, one thing becomes clear: The Hollows getswhat it wants, no matter what. Touchstone $24.99.

Tales of power and ambition and

intrigue and betrayal and desire—

when you’re telling those in a big

way, you automatically want to

go to Shakespeare.

— Beau Willimon —

Books are more real

when you read

them outside.

— Maggie Stiefvater, Shiver —

Hot New Picks in YAAmerican Girlsby Alison Umminger Anna is fifteen years old, and she’s had it with her life athome. So she runs away to join her half-sister in LosAngeles. But LA isn’t the glamorous escape Anna hadimagined. As she spends her days on movie sets, she beginsresearching the murderous Manson girls, finding parallelsbetween herself and the lost girls of LA. In Anna’s singularvoice, we glimpse not only a picture of life on the B-list inLA, but also a clear-eyed reflection on being young, vul-nerable, lost, and female in America—in short, on the B-list of life. Flatiron $17.99.

Enter Title Hereby Rahul KanakiaReshma is the top-ranked senior at her Silicon Valley highschool. But if she wants to get into Stanford, she needs ahook. So Reshma sets out to write a novel, with herself asthe protagonist. To make herself relatable, she decides todo all the regular American stuff she normally ignores:make a friend, then get a boyfriend. But when the valedic-torian spot begins to slip from her grasp, Reshma has toweigh the value of relationships vs. success and decide howfar she’ll go for her satisfying ending. Disney-Hyperion$17.99. Avail. 8/2

Three Truths and a Lieby Brent HartingerAn innocent game of three truths and a lie goes horriblywrong in this psychological thriller filled with romantic sus-pense. Truth #1: Rob is thrilled about the weekend. He’sgoing to break out of his shell. Truth #2: Liam, Rob’sboyfriend, is perfect. Perfect with Rob. Truth #3: Mia isLiam’s best friend. They get each other in a way Rob can’tunderstand. Truth #4: Galen, Mia’s boyfriend, is sweet andcharming—a Golden Boy. Which one is the lie? And whowon’t survive long enough to discover the truth? SimonPulse $17.99. Avail. 8/2

The Killer in Meby Margot HarrisonSeventeen-year-old Nina Barrows knows all about theThief—how he stalks and kills at random and disposes thebodies in an abandoned mine. Taking action, Nina tracksthe Thief to his home in New Mexico. But the man shemeets there is nothing like the brutal sociopath she expect-ed. She begins to doubt that Dylan Shadwell is the Thiefand wonders… what if there is no Thief at all? Which ismore terrifying: the possibility that your nightmares arereal… or that they begin and end with you? Disney-Hyperion $17.99.

This Savage Songby Victoria SchwabKate and August are heirs to a divided city where violencebreeds actual monsters. Kate wants to be ruthless like herfather, who lets monsters roam free and makes humans payfor his protection. August wants to be human, as good-hearted as his own father, to protect the innocent, but he’sa monster—one who can steal a soul with music. When thechance arises to keep an eye on Kate, August jumps at it.But Kate discovers August’s secret, and after a failed assas-sination attempt, the pair must flee for their lives….Greenwillow $17.99.

The Huntby Megan ShepherdThe Maze Runner meets Scott Westerfeld in the secondnovel of the gripping and romantic Cage series, about teensabducted from Earth by an otherworldly race. After theirfailed escape attempt, Cora, Lucky, and Mali have beendemoted to the lowest level of human captives and placedin a safari-themed environment called the Hunt, along withwild animals and other human outcasts. Separated and con-stantly under watch, they must struggle to stay alive, and tomake their way back to each other. Balzer and Bray $17.99.

Mirror in the Skyby Aditi KhoranaAs Tara’s junior year begins, a message from an alternateEarth is intercepted by NASA. Tara learns that on this otherplanet, there is another version of herself, one who could beburning a tiny bit brighter. And Tara’s life changes in smallways: she gets attention from cute Nick Osterman, and hermother plays hooky from work. But eventually those shiftsswell, the discovery of the mirror planet like a black hole,bending all the light around it. And nothing is the same asthis new era of scientific history dawns. Razorbill $17.99.

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The Pout-Pout Fish Undersea Alphabetby Deborah DiesanThe star of the New York Times bestselling picturebook The Pout-Pout Fish is back in this interactivetouch-and-feel alphabet board book in which “A” is for“algae,” “B” is for “barrier reef,” “C” is for “clam.”Babies and toddlers will love to look at the adorableartwork of Mr. Fish’s undersea world as they learntheir letters from A to Z. Little hands will be eager totouch, feel, and explore the many different textures oneach captivating spread. Farrar, Straus, and Giroux$12.99. Ages 1-4. Avail. 8/16

Little Green Peasby Keith BakerThe little green peas are back for a romp through arainbow of colors in this classic board book by NewYork Times bestselling author, Keith Baker! The peasare here to celebrate the colorful world around them,exploring seven color concepts plus black and whiteacross bright, double-page spreads. Join the fun asthey fly red kites, sail blue boats, ski down purplemountains, and more! Bright and bold illustrations fillthe pages of this delightful exploration of color. LittleSimon $7.99. Ages 2-4.

Best Frints in the Whole Universeby Antoinette PortisYelfred and Omek have been best frints since theywere little blobbies. They play and snack, and some-times they even fight, all in a language similar to butslightly different from English. When Omek decides toborrow Yelfred’s new spaceship without asking (andthen crashes it), it sparks a huge fight. Can these twobest frints make up and move on? Award-winning pic-ture book creator Antoinette Portis delivers a new uni-verse of cleverness in this hilarious, sweet, and other-worldly book about friendship. Roaring Brook $16.99.Ages 3-6.

Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumnby Kenard PakIn a simple, cheerful conversation with nature, ayoung girl witnesses how the season changes fromsummer to autumn. As trees sway in the coolbreeze, blue jays head south, and leaves changetheir colors, everyone knows—autumn is on itsway! Join a young girl as she takes a walk throughforest and town, greeting all the signs of the com-ing season. In a series of conversations with everyflower and creature and gust of wind, she saysgood-bye to summer and welcomes autumn. HenryHolt & Co. $17.99. Ages 4-7. Avail. 8/16

School’s First Day of Schoolby Adam RexA NYT bestselling author and illustrator teambring you a fresh look at the first day of school,this time from the school’s perspective. It’s thefirst day of school at Frederick DouglassElementary and everyone’s just a little bit nerv-ous, especially the school itself. What will thechildren do once they come? Will they like theschool? Will they be nice to him? The school hasa rough start, but as the day goes on, he soonrecovers when he sees that he’s not the only onegoing through first-day jitters. Roaring Brook$17.99. Ages 4-7.

Pete the Cat’s Got Classby James DeanPete the Cat is a class act—sharing his love ofmath in and out of school in this cool new story.When Pete’s friend Tom has a tough time withmath, our favorite blue cat steps in to help himout. With good friends, fun learning tools, andsome extra help, it all adds up. Pete the Catknows you can’t hate math—you just don’t love ityet! The book comes complete with a poster,stickers, and a set of 20 punch-out flash cardsthat teach counting, adding, and subtracting!Harper Collins $9.99. Ages 4-8.

Beauty and the Beastby Mahlon CraftThe tale is as old as time: A man steals a rosefrom the garden of a beast. His beautiful daugh-ter sacrifices herself to a life in the beast’s castleto protect her father. The beast and the girl fallin love. Award-winning team Mahlon andKinuko Craft bring us this beloved tale in thespirit of the Crafts’ previous collaborations, theiracclaimed fairy-tale retellings of Cinderella andSleeping Beauty. Full of sumptuous paintings andornamental detail, this lush picture book will becherished again and again. Harper Collins$17.99. Ages 4-8.

The Truth about MyUnbelievable Summer…by Davide CaliWhat really happened over the summer break? A curious teacher wants toknow. The epic explanation? What started out as a day at the beach turnedinto a globe-spanning treasure hunt with high-flying hijinks, exotic detours,an outrageous cast of characters, and one very mischievous bird! Is thisanother tall tale, or is the truth just waiting to be revealed? From the teambehind A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to School… comes a fast-pacedsummer adventure that’s so unbelievable, it just might be true! Chronicle$12.99. Ages 6-9.

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The Girl Who Drank the Moonby Kelly BarnhillEvery year, the people of the Protectorate leave a baby asa sacrifice to the witch Xan. But Xan is kind and gentle;she rescues the abandoned children and delivers them tofamilies on the other side of the forest, feeding themstarlight. One year, Xan accidentally feeds a baby moon-light instead, filling the child with magic. She raises thegirl, naming her Luna. When Luna comes of age, a manfrom the Protectorate determines to kill Xan, and nowLuna must protect those who have protected her.Algonquin YR $16.95. Ages 9-12. Avail. 8/9

Hundred Percentby Karen Romano YoungThe last year of elementary school is big for every kid. Inthis funny, crushing, and honest novel, Christine Goudafaces change at every turn, starting with her own nicknameTink. Her voice rings with profound authenticity and nov-elty, as she shares her year’s cringingly painful trials in nor-malcy: uncomfortable Halloween costumes, prematuresleepover parties, crushed crushes, and changing friend-ships. Throughout, Tink learns, what and how you callyourself has a lot to do with who you are. Chronicle$16.99. Ages 10-12. Avail. 8/2

For Magnus Chase: Hotel ValhallaGuide to the Norse Worldsby Rick RiordanThis “who’s who” guide to the gods, goddesses, and otherimportant figures of Norse mythology was commissionedby Helgi, who, after more than a millennium as managerof Hotel Valhalla, became fed up with answering the samequestions from newly deceased heroes at check-in. Theprofiles provide essential stats, interviews, and personalreflections so you can identify the gods and avoid thoseawkward introductions. Handy facts about other beingsround out this go-to tome. Disney-Hyperion $9.99. Ages10-13. Avail. 8/16

The Cresswell Plotby Eliza WassCastella Cresswell and her siblings know they are differ-ent. For years, their world has been confined to their ram-shackle home deep in the woods. They abide by the strictrule of God, whose messages come from their father. Andthen Castley meets George, who shows her a life with free-dom and choice, and Castley’s world expands beyond thebeliefs she thought were truths. But time is running out,because her father makes a chilling announcement: theCresswells will soon return to their home in heaven.Disney-Hyperion $17.99. Ages 13-17.

Kids, Tweens, and TeensDara Palmer’s Major Dramaby Emma ShevahDara Palmer was meant to be on stage. But when TheSound of Music is selected for the school musical, Daraisn’t cast as Maria—or at all. Is it because she’s different?Maybe it’s because she was adopted from Cambodia anddoesn’t look like a typical fraulein…. So irrepressible Daracomes up with a grand scheme to shake the school: writeher own play about her own life. Then she’ll have to be thestar. “[T]his funny, charismatic heroine will capture herreaders’ hearts.” —Kirkus. Sourcebooks Jaberwocky$16.99. Ages 8-12.

Rookie of the Yearby Phil BlinderTiki, a new girl whose Egyptian dad is an animal-rightsactivist, has just joined Rip and Red’s fifth grade class.She’s charismatic, and she’s got game! Rip has his worldturned upside down as Tiki proves to be tough competi-tion on the basketball team and leads a rebellion againstthe new cafeteria food service. Red, a kid on the autismspectrum, is struggling with the upheavals as well. But asthese two best friends discover, sometimes change is theright move, on the court and off. Farrar, Straus & Giroux$15.99. Ages 8-12.

Darkstalkerby Tui SutherlandBefore the battle of the SandWing queens; before theprophecy; a long, long time ago… evil was born. In alter-nating chapters, this Wings of Fire special edition takesreaders back to the very beginning, when powerful, myth-ical dragons Clearsight, Fathom, and Darkstalker—themost dangerous dragon of all—were just dragonets. Whenthe future was bright and uncertain, when no one hadbeen betrayed or had their heart broken. This is the originstory that changes everything. Scholastic $17.99. Ages 9-12.

An Author’s Odysseyby Chris ColferThe fifth book in Chris Colfer’s #1 NYT bestselling seriesThe Land of Stories! In the highly anticipated continuationof the series, Conner learns that the only place to fight theMasked Man’s literary army is “inside his own short sto-ries.” When the twins and their friends enter worlds craft-ed from Conner’s imagination, finding allies no one elsecould have ever dreamed of, the race begins the end of theMasked Man’s reign of terror. Can the twins finally restorepeace in the fairy tale world? Little, Brown BYR $19.99.Ages 9-12.

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Church of Marvelsby Leslie ParryNew York, 1895. Sylvan finds an abandoned baby in the muck behind some tene-ment houses. Odile and her beautiful sister, Belle, were raised within The Churchof Marvels, their mother’s Coney Island sideshow. But the Church burned, theirmother died, and Belle vanished. Alphie is trapped in a lunatic asylum. On theward she meets a woman of ethereal beauty who does not speak, but has a talentthat might save them both. As these lives become connected, their secrets unfoldin turn-of-the-century New York. Ecco $15.99.

Circling the Sunby Paula McLainBrought to Kenya from England as a child, Beryl is raised by her father and thenative Kipsigis tribe. Her upbringing transforms Beryl into a bold young womanwith a love of all things wild. But it’s the charismatic Denys Finch Hatton who helpsBeryl navigate the territory of her own heart. The intensity of their love revealsBeryl’s truest self and her fate: to fly. Set in the landscape of early-20th-centuryAfrica, McLain’s tale reveals the adventures of a woman before her time, and thejoy and cost of freedom. Ballantine $16.

How to Start a Fireby Lisa LutzWhen college roommates Anna and Kate find Georgiana Leoni passed out on alawn, they wheel her to their dorm in a shopping cart. Twenty years later, they gath-er around a campfire at a New England mansion. What happens in between theweb of adventures, jealousies, and tragedies is charted with sharp wit and achingsadness. In this meticulously constructed novel about three intelligent, distinctive,and deeply real women, Lutz pays homage to the abiding, irrational love we sharewith the family we choose. Mariner $14.95.

Kitchens of the Great Midwestby J. Ryan StradalWhen Lars Thorvald’s wife, Cynthia, falls in love a dashing sommelier, he’s left toraise their baby, Eva, on his own. He passes his love of food to his daughter; as Evagrows, she finds salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota and becomes thestar chef behind a legendary pop-up supper club. Each chapter in this originaldebut tells the story of a single dish and character, at once capturing the zeitgeistof the Midwest, the rise of foodie culture, and delving into the ways food createscommunity and a sense of identity. Penguin $16.

The Rocksby Peter NicholsSet against dramatic Mediterranean Sea views and lush olive groves, The Rocksopens with a secret: What was the catastrophic event that drove two honeymoonersapart so suddenly and absolutely in 1948 that they never spoke again despite livingon the same island for sixty more years? How did their history shape the Romeoand Juliet like romance of their (unrelated) children decades later? Nichols pres-ents a double love story that begins with a mystery, then moves backward in time,era by era, to unravel the past. Riverhead $16.

Princeby Ronin RoPrince: Inside the Music and the Masks gives full treatment to the rock icon’s 35 yearcareer. Music journalist Ronin Ro traces Prince’s rise in the late 70s, to his stardomin the 80s, and his reemergence in the 21st century as an artistic icon. Along theway, Prince confronted labels, fostered other talents, and took ownership of hismusic. In this updated edition, Ro includes a new introduction and chapter thatcover the last five years of Prince’s life and work and his untimely death in April2016. St. Martin’s $16.99. Avail. 8/2

Numero Zeroby Umberto Eco1945, Lake Como. Mussolini and his mistress are shot by local partisans. 1992,Milan. Colonna, a depressed hack writer, is offered to ghostwrite a book. His sub-ject: a fledgling newspaper financed by a powerful media magnate. As Colonnagets to know the team, he learns of the editor’s paranoid theory that Mussolini’scorpse was a body double and part of a wider Fascist plot. It’s the scoop the news-paper desperately needs. Farcical, serious, satiric, and tragic, Numero Zero is thework of a master storyteller. Mariner $14.95.

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The World Around UsThe View from the Cheap Seatsby Neil GaimanAn inquisitive observer and assiduous craftsman, NeilGaiman is celebrated for the intellect and imaginationthat informs his bestselling fiction. Now, The View fromthe Cheap Seats: Selected Nonfiction brings together morethan sixty pieces of his outstanding nonfiction. Analyticalyet playful, this cornucopia explores topics includingauthors; music; storytelling; bookshops; inspiration; trav-el; fairy tales; libraries; ghosts; and the title piece, whichrecounts the author’s experiences at the 2010 AcademyAwards. William Morrow $26.99.

Chaos Monkeysby Antonio Garcia MartinezAfter stints on Wall Street, Garcia Martinez worked forboth Facebook and Twitter. Now, he reveals how socialmedia and online marketing are invading our lives.Weighing in on everything from social media monetiza-tion to digital privacy, Martinez takes us on a humorous,subversive tour of the insular tech industry. ChaosMonkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in SiliconValley lays bare the hijinks and trade secrets of thevisionaries, grunts, and sociopaths who are revolutioniz-ing our world. Harper $29.99.

Waking the Spiritby Andrew SchulmanAndrew Schulman, a fifty-seven-year-old guitarist, had aclose brush with death in 2009. Afterwards, he dedicatedhis life to bringing music to critically ill patients. In thisbook, you’ll learn the story of the people he’s met andinspired. Now working as a medical musician, he sharesthe cutting-edge science and medical theories that illu-minate this exciting field. Waking the Spirit: A Musician’sJourney Healing Body, Mind, and Soul explores the powerof music to heal the body and waken the spirit. Picador$25. Avail. 8/2

I’m Your Biggest Fanby Kate CoyneThe Executive Editor of People Magazine provides ahilarious look at her life alongside the rich and famous.I’m Your Biggest Fan: Awkward Encounters and AssortedMisadventures in Celebrity Journalism chronicles herjourney from red-carpet reporter to upper-level editor.Featuring A-listers such as Michael Douglas, TomCruise, and Tom Hanks (who, yes, is wonderful) Coyne’sstories reveal insights about pop culture’s biggesticons—and the journalist who has followed their everymove. Hachette $26.

Grace Without Godby Katherine OzmentIn this exploration of secular America, journalistKatherine Ozment studies the trends and ramificationsof a nation in flight from organized religion. The questbegan with her son’s own questions. She traversedAmerican secular life, sought guidance in science and thehumanities, and wrestled with her family’s journey. GraceWithout God: The Search for Meaning, Purpose, andBelonging in a Secular Age is a personal and critical explo-ration of the ways nonreligious Americans find meaningand connection after religion. HarperWave $25.99.

City of Seditionby John StrausbaughCity of Sedition: The History of New York City During theCivil War tells the story of the conflicted role New YorkCity played in the Civil War. Without his New York sup-porters, it’s unlikely Lincoln would have made it to theWhite House. Yet, because of the city’s business ties tothe South, the majority of New Yorkers were hostile tohim. City of Sedition looks at New York’s politics, eco-nomics, and history during the war, bringing many play-ers to life, from Walt Whitman to John Wilkes Booth.Twelve $30. Avail 8/2

The Wicked Boyby Kate SummerscaleIn 1895, Robert (age 13) and his brother Nattie (age 12)were arrested for killing their mother. Nattie gave evi-dence against his brother, who showed no remorse andwas sent to Broadmoor, an infamous criminal lunaticasylum. Yet Broadmoor turned out to be the beginningof a shocking life for Robert. With riveting detail, KateSummerscale recreates the crime and aftermath, uncov-ering the story of man’s capacity to overcome the past inThe Wicked Boy: The Mystery of a Victorian ChildMurderer. Penguin $28.

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throws his beams!

So shines a good deed

in a weary world.

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Gruntby Mary RoachGrunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War tackles thescience behind some of a soldier’s most challengingadversaries—panic, exhaustion, heat, noise—and intro-duces us to the scientists who seek to conquer them.Along the way, Roach samples caffeinated meat, sniffs aWWII stink bomb, and stays with a crew tending nuclearsubmarine missiles. She also answers unusual questions—Why is DARPA interested in ducks? How is a wedding gownlike a bomb suit?—giving us new perspective on ournation’s defenders. Norton $26.95.

I Contain Multitudesby Ed YongI Contain Multitudes: The Microbes Within Us and aGrander View of Life is a fascinating examination of themost significant revolution in biology since Darwin. Manypeople think of microbes as germs to be eradicated, butthe microbiome actually builds our bodies, protects ourhealth, shapes our identities, and grants us incredible abil-ities. In this astonishing book, Young takes us on a grandtour through our microbial partners, and introduces us tothe scientists on the front lines of discovery. Ecco $27.99.Avail. 8/9

Venomousby Christie WilcoxIn Venomous: How Earth’s Deadliest Creatures MasteredBiochemistry, molecular biologist Christie Wilcox investi-gates venoms and the animals that use them, revealinghow they can revolutionize biochemistry and medicine.Wilcox meets the scientists who risk their lives studyingthese lethal beasts, and puts her own life on the line toexamine the species up close. She reveals that these ani-mals we fear hold the keys to a deeper understanding ofevolution, adaptation, and immunity. Scientific American$26. Avail. 8/9

And Soon I Heard a Roaring Windby Bill StreeverBestselling nature writer Bill Streever goes to any extremeto explore wind by traveling right through it. Narratingfrom a sailboat, Streever leads readers through forecasts,Chaos Theory, and a future affected by climate change;he shares stories of wind-sculpted landscapes, wind-gen-erated power, and the interactions between wind andwars. Soon I Heard a Roaring Wind: A Natural History ofMoving Air is an effortless narrative featuring the keenobservations, scientific rigor, and whimsy that readerslove. Little, Brown $26.

Popular Science Fascinating LivesThe Hero’s Bodyby William GiraldiWilliam Giraldi’s father was killed in a motorcycle crash,forever altering the young Giraldi. Now he explores thetwo generations of men from the working-class town ofManville, New Jersey, including Giraldi’s own forays intoobsessive bodybuilding as a teenager desperate to be wor-thy of his family’s codes of manhood. A memoir of sorrow,a son’s tale of a lost father and the ancient family stric-tures of masculinity, The Hero’s Body: A Memoir is a workof lasting beauty by one of our most fearless writers.Liveright $25.95. Avail. 8/9

All at Seaby Decca AitkenheadWhen Decca Aitkenhead’s four-year-old son was swept tosea, she watched as her partner Tony drowned while sav-ing their son’s life. When Decca and Tony met, a decadeearlier, she was a journalist; he a criminal. No one thoughtthe romance would last, but it did until Tony’s death,plunging Decca into a chasm of tragedy. Exploring race,privilege, and redemption, All at Sea: A Memoir is thestory of how one couple changed each other’s life, and ofwhat a sudden death can do to the people who survive.Nan Talese $25. Avail. 8/16

Some Enchanted Eveningsby David KaurmanGrowing up in Texas, Mary Martin married, divorced, andended up in New York, where she became the Toast ofBroadway. In NYC, she married Richard Halliday, a clos-eted upper-class homosexual who adored her andBroadway; they were a powerful twosome. Peopled with acast of thousands, Some Enchanted Evenings: TheGlittering Life and Times of Mary Martin is the delectablestory a woman who described herself as a chicken farmerfrom Texas only to become Peter Pan and captureAmerica’s heart. St. Martin’s $29.99.

Not Pretty Enoughby Gerri HirsheyWhen Helen Gurley Brown published Sex and the SingleGirl in 1962, it helped usher in the self-affirmation of sec-ond wave feminism. The effects of her outspokennessabout sex and friendships between women can still beseen today. Not Pretty Enough: The Unlikely Triumph ofHelen Gurley Brown is full of accounts from friendsincluding Gloria Vanderbilt and Barbara Walters, andwriting from the woman herself, shining new light on oneof the most incomparable women of the 20th century.Sarah Crichton $27.

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Tell the Wolves I’m Home by Carol Rifka BruntThere’s only one person who has ever understood fourteen-year-old June Elbus:her uncle, the renowned painter Finn Weiss. Shy and distant, June can only beherself in Finn’s company; he is her godfather and confidant. So when he dies ofa mysterious illness her mother can barely speak about, June’s world is turnedupside down. But Finn’s death brings a surprise acquaintance into June’s life—someone who will help her heal, and question what she thinks she knows aboutFinn, her family, and even her own heart. Dial $16.

Dead Wake by Eric LarsonOn May 1, 1915, during WWI, an ocean liner sailed from New York forLiverpool, carrying a record number of children and infants. Though Germanyhad declared the British seas a war zone, the “Lusitania” was one of the era’sgreat transatlantic Greyhounds, and Captain Turner trusted the strictures of war-fare that kept civilian ships safe from attack. But as a U-boat and the “Lusitania”made their way toward Liverpool, an array of forces, a chance fog, a secret, andmore all converged to produce one of history’s great disasters. Crown $17.

Mary Coin by Marisa SilverCritically acclaimed author Marisa Silver takes Dorothea Lange’s “MigrantMother” photograph as inspiration for a breathtaking reinvention: a story of twowomen, one famous and one forgotten, and of the legacy of their chanceencounter. In 1936, a mother resting by the side of a road in California is pho-tographed by a woman documenting migrant laborers. Little personal informa-tion is exchanged, and neither woman realizes they have produced the most icon-ic image of the Great Depression. Blue Rider $16.

The Gift of Years by Joan ChittisterNot only accepting but also celebrating getting old, The Gift of Years: GrowingOlder Gracefully looks at the many facets of the aging process, from purposes andchallenges to struggles and surprises. Central throughout is a call to cherish theblessing of aging as a natural part of life that is active, productive, and deeplyrewarding. Chittister reflects on many key issues, including the need to stayinvolved, the importance of well-being, what happens when old relationships endor shift, and the mystery of forever. BlueBridge $13.95.

Empire of the Summer Moon by S. C. GwynneS. C. Gwynne’s Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fallof the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History spans twoastonishing stories. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanches, the mostpowerful Indian tribe in American history. The second entails one of the mostremarkable narratives ever to come out of the Old West: the epic saga of the pio-neer woman Cynthia Ann Parker and her mixed-blood son Quanah, who becamethe last and greatest chief of the Comanches. Scribner $17.

The Aviator’s Wife by Melanie BenjaminIn this fictional biography, Anne Morrow has stood in the shadows for much ofher life. But then she meets Colonel Charles Lindbergh, fresh off his celebrated1927 solo flight across the Atlantic. The two marry in a headline-making wed-ding. In the years that follow, despite her own major achievements—shebecomes the first licensed female glider pilot in the US—Anne is viewed merelyas the aviator’s wife. And the fairy-tale life she once longed for pushes her to rec-oncile her need for love and her desire for independence. Delacorte $16.

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Come meet author PeterMarabell as he signs his newestbook, Devils are Here.

It’s summertime in Petoskey.Michael Russo investigates thetheft of a valuable collection ofbooks from Bannister College,a small, elite Liberal Artsschool on the outskirts oftown. When Russo makes asurprising discovery thatthreatens Petoskey’s mostrevered institution, it’s unclearwhat the impact will be onBannister, the community andMichael Russo himself.Kendall Sheepman $15.95.

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MACKINAC ISLAND TOP TEN BESTSELLERSWe Live on Mackinac Island by Mackinac Island Public School ChildrenCreated by the children who live and learn here! Find outwhat it’s really like to live on the island and get answers toquestions like: What is a “fudgie,” how many people live onMackinac Island year-round, where do Islanders live, andhow do you get off the Island in the winter? As for that lastone, you’ll need to take the ferry or a small 6 seater plane.And sometime in February, the ice between the Island andSt. Ignace freezes for snowmobiles!

Water Beyond the Bridge by Susan AllenWith a crumbling Victorian cottage on Mackinac Island,aging mother, and rebellious nephew to care for, resurrectingan old relationship is the last thing Ella Hollingsworth wants.Until her former lover Nick Pappas appears at Ella’s gate.Now they must learn how to navigate their present whilemaking peace with their pasts. Steeped in yearning and illu-minated by the lakes, this later-in-life love story celebrates aninside view of Mackinac.

Illuminations — The Mackinac IslandColoring Book for Adultsby Kristen HainsTravel back in time as the history and romance ofMackinac Island come to life within these pages, fea-turing more than 40 images your favorite vacationtouchstones: from Arch Rock and quaint island cot-tages, to the Little Stone Church and lush gardens—including the island’s trademark lilacs. The third color-ing book created by Kristen Hains and MattMcCormick, Illuminations will satisfy coloring bookaficionados and Island fans alike.

A Grand Adventure by Mary Jane Barnwell and Lily NiederpruemEnjoy this charming board book for our smallest tykesby Island Bookstore owner Mary Jane Barnwell her-self! Explore the island with your young readers in thepages, and while you are reading about Molly andEvan’s grand adventure on Mackinac, look for the fivehidden turtles!

Braking for Bodies by Duffy BrownEvie Bloomfield puts the pedal to the metal in this latestCycle Path mystery. Moving from Los Angeles to small, pic-turesque Mackinac Island to work in a bike shop mightseem crazy, but Evie knows it’s the best decision she’s evermade. That’s not to say she’s stress-free; after all, theupcoming Lilac Festival has everyone riding in circles. Andwhen a tourist is found dead, Evie’s friend Fiona is implicat-ed in the murder.

Geared for the Grave by Duffy BrownHoping to increase her chances of promotion, EvieBloomfield heads to Mackinac Island to assist her boss’sfather Rudy at his bike shop. But after her arrival, wealthyresident Bunny Harrington dies in a freak bike accident.Upon closer inspection, Bunny’s brakes were tampered with,and the prime suspect in her murder is Bunny’s enemy: Rudy.And now Evie must quickly solve this mystery so she can putthe brakes on the real killer’s plan….

Haunts of Mackinac by Todd ClementsMackinac Island, known for its fudge, history, and naturalbeauty, has attracted visitors for generations. The lure of theIsland has made it the top tourist destination in the state ofMichigan. However, Mackinac Island holds many secrets—some from beyond the grave, others passed down for hun-dreds of years. Whether you are a regular visitor or have notyet visited this gem of the Great Lakes, the stories in thisbook will inform and entertain!

Goodnight, Mackinac Island by Mary Jane Barnwell and Lily NiederpruemSpend a day on the Island with Liam and Ava and visittheir favorite places. This is the first Mackinac Islandboard book for toddlers, and is written by IslandBookstore owner Mary Jane Barnwell and LilyNiederpruem. Goodnight, Mackinac Island is told fromthe viewpoint of a child who visits the island for a day;Lily Porter designed the book’s cover and illustrations.

Mackinac IslandAn Island Famous in These Regions by Phil PorterFor centuries, the Great Lakes served as a water highway con-necting distant peoples and places. Mackinac Island, in thecenter of this water highway, became a gathering place forwater travelers. These same waters gave life to abundant nat-ural resources, which provided food for sustenance and prod-ucts for Mackinac’s earliest industries. This is the story ofMackinac Island as seen though the experiences of the myriadpeople who gathered here.

Mackinac Island: 350 Years of History by Robert BenjaminThis guide to the history of Mackinac Island will enhanceevery visitor’s experience! It’s a chronological account of thesignificant events in the island’s history and is illustrated withfascinating photos. A special section of the book serves as awalking or biking guide for the visitor. Also included are sug-gestions for finding the perfect locations for your ownMackinac photos and for activities to maximize your enjoy-ment of the island.