New for Children
¡Vamos! Let’s Go Eat
by Raul the Third
Jam-packed with fun details and things to see, the ¡Vamos! books are perfect for fans of Richard Scarry and “Where’s Waldo?” In this one, Little Lobo takes readers on a tour of food trucks that sell his favorite foods, like quesadillas and Mexican-Korean tacos. Peppered with easy-to-remember Latin-American Spanish vocabulary, this celebration of food is sure to leave readers hungry.
The Screaming Hairy Armadillo
by Matthew Murrie
This lively, illustrated celebration is packed with creatures notable for their bizarre, baffling, and funny names.
Meet the white-bellied go-away bird, whose cry sounds like someone screaming, “Go away!” Or the aye-aye, whose name means “I don’t know” in Malagasy. Some are obvious, but still weird: Guess what the fried-egg jellyfish looks like.
Along the way you’ll learn all about these curiously named animals’ just-as-curious habits, appearances, and abilities
New for Young Adults
The Cat I Never Named
by Amra Sabic-El-Rayess
In 1992, Amra was a teen in Bosnia, when her best friend said they couldn’t speak anymore. Amra knew the reason: Amra was Muslim. Then Muslim refugees from other Bosnian cities started arriving, fleeing Serbian persecution. When the tanks rolled into Bihac, bringing her city under seige, Amra’s happy life vanished.
But there is light even in the darkest of times, and she discovered that light in the warm eyes of a stray cat. The little calico had followed the refugees into the city. At first, Amra doesn’t want to bother with a stray; but this kitty finds her way into everyone’s heart.
Here is the true story of a teen who, even in the brutality of war, never wavered in her determination to obtain an education, maintain friendships, and even find a first love … and the cat who gave comfort, hope, and served as the family’s guardian spirit.
Poisoned
by Jennifer Donnelly
From the author of the New York Times bestseller “Stepsister” comes a fairytale retelling that will change the way you think about strength, power, and the meaning of “happily ever after.”
Once upon a time, a girl named Sophie rode into the forest with the queen’s huntsman. When they stopped to rest, the huntsman pulled out his knife and took Sophie’s heart. With the help of seven mysterious strangers, Sophie manages to survive. But when she realizes that the jealous queen might not be to blame, Sophie must find the courage to face an even more terrifying enemy.
New for Adults
The Woman Who Stole Vermeer: The True Story of Rose Dugdale and the Russborough House Art Heist
by Anthony M. Amore
This is the extraordinary life and crimes of heiress-turned-revolutionary Rose Dugdale, from her idyllic upbringing in Devonshire and her presentation to Elizabeth II as a debutante to her university years and her eventual radical lifestyle. In 1974, she led a gang into the opulent Russborough House in Ireland and made off with millions in prized paintings, including works by Goya, Gainsborough, Rubens, and Vermeer. Dugdale thus became the only woman ever to pull off a major art heist. And it’s likely that this was not her only such heist.
A Good Bake: The Art and Science of Making Perfect Pastries, Cakes, Cookies, Pies, and Breads at Home
by Melissa Weller and Carolynn Carreño
Weller and Carreño have created a comprehensive baking bible for the 21st century. Their recipes produce impossibly delicious and beautiful baked goods. A chemical engineer before she became a baker, Weller explains the whys and how of baking, so home cooks can achieve perfect results every time.
