New for Children
The Fowl Twins
by Eoin Colfer
Eleven-year-old twins Miles and Beckett Fowl enjoy adventure and mayhem while helping a troll escape nefarious forces that want his magic.
Science Comics: Skyscrapers
by John Kerschbaum
Leave no brick unturned in John Kerschbaum’s “Science Comics: Skyscrapers,” the latest volume in First Second’s action-packed nonfiction graphic novel series for middle-grade readers. Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic—dinosaurs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, robots, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. In this volume, join a pair of superheroes as they uncover the secrets of skyscrapers, from the great Egyptians pyramids to the world’s tallest building.
New for Young Adults
The Merciful Crow
by Margaret Owen
Fie, a 16-year-old chieftain from a lowly cast of mercy killers, must rely on her wits and bone magic to smuggle the crown prince of Sabor to safety.
Loki: Where Mischief Lies
by Mackenzi Lee
When Loki and Amora cause the destruction of one of Asgard’s most prized possessions, Amora is banished to Earth, where her powers will slowly and excruciatingly fade to nothing. She was the only person who ever looked at Loki’s magic as a gift instead of a threat; without her, he slips further into anguish and the shadow of his universally adored brother, Thor. When Asgardian magic is detected in relation to a string of murders on Earth, Odin sends Loki to investigate. His journey in 19th-century London puts Loki on a path to discover the source of his power and who he’s meant to be.
New for Adults
The Power of Showing Up: How Parental Presence Shapes Who Our Kids Become and How Their Brains Get Wired
by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
One of the best scientific predictors for how any child turns out-—in terms of happiness, academic success, leadership skills, and meaningful relationships—is whether at least one adult in their life has consistently shown up for them. In an age of scheduling demands and digital distractions, this might sound like a tall order. But as bestselling authors Daniel Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson reassuringly explain, showing up doesn’t take a lot of time, energy, or money. Instead, showing up means offering a quality of presence. They share stories, scripts, simple strategies, illustrations, and tips in this powerful guide to cultivating your child’s healthy emotional landscape.
Would Like to Meet
by Rachel Winters
Can you fall in love like they do in the movies? It’s Evie Summers’ job to find out. Because if she can’t convince her film agency’s biggest client to write the romantic-comedy screenplay he owes producers, her career will be over. The catch? He thinks rom-coms are unrealistic, and he’ll only put pen to paper if Evie shows him that it’s possible to meet a man in real life the way it happens on the big screen. Cynical Evie might not believe in happily ever after, but she’ll do what it takes to save her job, even if it means reenacting iconic rom-com scenes in public. With a little help from her well-meaning friends, Evie is determined to prove she can meet a man the way Sally met Harry.
