Stepping Into the PastThe NightingaleIt is said that in love we findout who we want to be, and inwar, we find out who we are.Bestselling author KristinHannah tells the stories of twosisters, separated by years andexperience, by ideals, passionand circumstance, eachembarking on her own dangerous path towardsurvival, love, and freedom in German-occupiedFrance. When her husband heads to the front,Vianne and her daughter must live with the enemy orrisk losing everything. Sister Isabelle, a rebellious 18-year-old, falls in love with a French partisan whosebetrayal drives her to join the Resistance. TheNightingale ($27.99, St. Martin’s Press,9780312577223) is a heartbreakingly beautiful novelcelebrating the resilience of the human spirit and thedurability of women. Avail. 2/3

Vanessa and Her SisterChange is in the air in pre-war London, circa 1905.At the forefront is a group of artists and intellectualsready to throw away convention and embrace thewild freedom of being young, single bohemians inLondon. Amongst them is the artistVanessa Bell and her sister, VirginiaWoolf. Virginia has always lived inthe shelter of Vanessa’s constantattention and encouragement.When Vanessa unexpectedly falls inlove, her sister feels dangerouslyabandoned and careens toward self-destruction and madness. Astragedy and betrayal threaten todestroy the family, Vanessa mustdecide if it is finally time to protecther own happiness above all else.

Priya Parmar’s new novel,Vanessa and Her Sister($26, Ballantine, 97808041-76378), will appeal to fans ofThe Paris Wife and LovingFrank.

West of SunsetIn 1937, F. Scott Fitzgerald was

a troubled, uncertain man whose literary success waslong over. In poor health, with his wife consigned toa mental asylum and his finances in ruins, hestruggled to make a new start as a screenwriter inHollywood. By December 1940, he would be dead ofa heart attack. Those last three years of Fitzgerald’slife are the focus of Stewart O’Nan’s latest novel,West of Sunset ($26.95, Viking, 9780670785957).The story follows him as he arrives on the MGM lot,falls in love with brassy gossip columnist SheilahGraham, begins work on “The Last Tycoon,” andtries to maintain a semblance of family life with theabsent Zelda and daughter, Scottie. Fitzgerald’sliterary fame and the Golden Age of Hollywood arevividly brought to life through a romantic cast ofcharacters including Dorothy Parker, ErnestHemingway, and Humphrey Bogart.

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Whenever we begin a new year, there’s thistemptation to identify all of the books we’ve had onour lists, those we’ve been told are “must reads,” ortitles that have come up in conversation with others —and then set an intention to read them all! Yet who hasfigured out a way to keep up, let alone catch up? Wehave a simple solution: savor the moment when you’veturned the last page of a satisfying read and haveanother ready and waiting. We love when you ask us, “What should I read next?”

Whether you’re scouting for books to recommend toyour book group or just want to curl up with a really good story and sail away for a few hours,just pose the question and we’re pleased to tell you about some things we think you’ll enjoy.Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and what a fun little holiday to lift spirits andremind us of the many ways we experience love. Throughout the year, we look for specialbooks — books that we think you’ll love to give — and books we would love to own and addto our own personal libraries. Some are beautifully packaged, others have gorgeous artwork.Some are fun to read aloud with others and some feature writing by a fresh new voice. Every book here is chosen by us … and chosen for you. Every day, we open boxes of bookswe’ve been waiting to see for the very first time. If you see us huddled together looking at abook, you’ll know a new arrival has captivated our attention. Great books deserve to benoticed.In this issue of the newsletter, you’ll find new fiction that will keep you company and takeyour mind off these long days of winter. It’s wonderful to see new novels by Anne Tyler,Kristin Hannah, Stewart O’Nan, Rachel Joyce and others. If this is the year you want to lookand feel good, there are many books to coach us to a healthier life. February is Black HistoryMonth and you’ll see there’s a fascinating new book by Eric Foner that reveals someremarkable stories of the underground railroad in Gateway to Freedom. In a dangerous andtough world, we can appreciate people like sniper Nicholas Irving (The Reaper) and WesMoore (The Work) who inspire us with their courage and will.It’s our pleasure to introduce you to that next book that deserves to be on your reading pile,that beautiful gift you want for the couple that has just gotten engaged, that adorableaddition to the Easter basket, and the book that marks a benchmark in someone’s life. Thisis our calling. By the end of this year, we’ll look back on all of the amazing stories we’ve read, new writerswe’ve discovered, and the hours spent enjoying quiet time reading. Happy Valentine’s Day to you! We raise our glasses to love and all the ways we canappreciate (and love) everything from the people in our lives to the authors who helpenhance our days. We look forward to seeing you soon at Litchfield Books!

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The Book With No Picturesby B.J.NovakThis innovative and wildly funny read-aloud willbe the Must Have book of the seasonYou might think a book with no pictures seemsboring and serious. Except … here’s how bookswork. Everything written on the page has to besaid by the person reading it aloud. Even if thewords say … BLORK. Or BLUURF. Cleverlyirreverent and irresistibly silly, The Book with NoPictures ($17.99, Penguin, 9780803741713) is onethat kids will beg to hear again and again. (Andparents will be happy to oblige.)

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Big-Hearted Tales of Love & LossA Spool of Blue ThreadThe Whitshanks are one of those families that radiatetogetherness. But they are also like all families, in that thestories they tell themselves reveal only part of the picture.Abby and Red and their four grown children have accu-mulated not only tender moments, laughter, and celebra-tions, but also jealousies, disappointments, and carefullyguarded secrets. In A Spool of Blue Thread ($25.95,Knopf, 9781101874271), Anne Tyler tells a story of fourgenerations of family in all its emotional complexity.

First FrostThe Waverly mansion in North Carolina was the settingfor Sarah Addison Allen’s 2007 novel, Garden Spells. Shetakes us back there in her sequel, First Frost ($25.99, St.Martin’s Press, 9781250019837), featuring sisters Claireand Sydney and Sydney’s daughter Bay as each of themis forced to make choices they have never confrontedbefore. A blend of magical realism, romance, and small-town charm, this is a story for those who believe that“happily-ever-after” is never the real ending to a story,but instead where the real story begins. You’ll love thisGreat Lakes Independent Booksellers’ favorite.

The Rosie EffectWe first met Don Tillman and Rosie Jarman in GraemeSimsion’s runaway bestseller, The Rosie Project (soon tobe a major motion picture). They’re now happily marriedand living in New York, about to face a new challenge —Rosie is unexpectedly expecting their first child. Don setsabout learning the protocols of becoming a father byscheduling time for pregnancy research, but a variety ofdistractions almost causes him to miss being there forRosie when she needs him most. Like the San FranciscoChronicle said of The Rosie Effect ($25.99, Simon &Schuster, 9781476767314), “sometimes you just need asmart love story that will make anyone, man or woman,laugh out loud.”

Saving GraceIn public, famed author Ted Chapman (considered to be“the thinking man’s John Grisham”) and Grace, hisbeautiful wife of twenty years, have an idyllic life. But theveneer begins to crack when Ted’s longtime assistantleaves, exposing his mood swings and demanding behav-ior. They’re back on track when Grace finds Beth, a newassistant for Ted, but it’s soon clear that Beth might betoo good to be true. As the suspense builds, author JaneGreen tackles serious issues like emotional abuse andprescription drug abuse in Saving Grace ($26.99, St.Martin’s Press, 9781250047335).

The Love Song of Miss Queenie HennessyRemember Harold Fry’s cross-country odyssey to seeQueenie Hennessy before she dies in The UnlikelyPilgrimage of Harold Fry? In this parallel story by RachelJoyce, we learn that Queenie, forced to confront the past,is compelled to tell all in another letter to Harold —including the devastating secret she has kept from him allthese years. The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy($25, Random House, 9780812996678) underscores theresilience of the human spirit and reflects on the smallmoments that can change one’s life.

How to Be BothShort-listed for the Man Booker Prize, Ali Smith’s latestnovel, How to Be Both ($25.95, Pantheon, 9780375424-106), is about the versatility of art. There’s a Renaissanceartist of the 1460s. There’s the child of a child of the1960s. Two tales of love and injustice twist into a singularyarn where time gets timeless, structural gets playful,knowing gets mysterious, fictional gets real — and all oflife’s givens get given a second chance. An interestingside-note: two different versions of the book have beenprinted; which perspective you’ll read first depends onthe version you happen to find.

Etta & Otto & Russell & JamesEighty-three-year-old Etta leaves a note for her belovedhusband Otto to say that she has never seen the water, sohas decided to walk there. Over a span of nearly 2,000miles across Canada, three touching stories unfold —those of Etta, Otto, and Russell, Otto’s oldest friend.Then there’s James, the name given to a coyote whoaccompanies Etta as she walks. A touching debut byEmma Hooper, Etta & Otto & Russell & James ($26,Simon & Schuster, 9781476755670) shows just how farpeople will go in the name of love.

Before I GoOn the eve of celebrating three years being cancer-free,27-year-old Daisy is stunned to discover that cancer hasreturned with a vengeance, leaving her only a few monthsto live. Worried about what might become of her charm-ingly helpless husband, she decides to find him a newwife. As the thought of her husband with another womanbecomes all too real, Daisy is forced to decide what’smore important: her husband’s happiness or her own?Before I Go ($24.99, Gallery, 9781476761664), by ColleenOakley, is at once heart-wrenching, funny, and insightful.

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The Girl on the TrainWe’re constantly on the lookout for new authorswhose debut novels will blow you away, so we wouldlike to introduce Paula Hawkins, whose new book,The Girl on the Train ($26.95, Riverhead,9781594633669), will remind you of both AlfredHitchcock and Gone Girl. Rachel takes the samecommuter train every morning and sees the samecouple having breakfast on the deck of their subur-ban home — until she witnesses something shocking.Her life becomes inextricably entwined with all thathappens next. By going to the police, has she donemore harm than good?

The Magician’s LieGreer Macallister’s remarkable debut, TheMagician’s Lie ($23.99, Landmark, 9781402298684),is likely to remind you of both Water for Elephantsand The Night Circus. The story centers around “TheAmazing Arden,” America’s most celebrated femaleillusionist in the early 1900s, renowned for her trickof sawing a man in half on stage. But when her hus-band is found hacked to pieces and she is taken intocustody, Arden tells her version of the story toOfficer Virgil Holt, who is challenged to see beyondthe magic to whatever truth lies beneath. Once yousink into this novel of suspense and wonder, youwon’t want to leave!

DescentVacationing in the Rockies, the Courtland family’slife is turned upside-down when 18-year-old Caitlinand younger brother Sean go for a morning run —but only Sean returns. Over the next two years, thefamily is fractured: father remains in the mountains;mother tries to pick up the pieces at their Wisconsinhome; brother wanders aimlessly around the country.Equal parts family drama and wilderness adventure,Tim Johnston’s debut novel, Descent ($25.95,Algonquin, 9781616203047), will keep you on edgeuntil the very end.

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One Step Too Far If you had a happy marriage, a beautiful family, and a love-ly home, what might cause you to wake up one morningand walk away from that life and assume an entirely newpersona? That’s the question Tina Seskis has us ponderingin her mesmerizing debut, One Step Too Far ($24.99, Wm.Morrow, 9780062340078). As we get to know Cat Brown,formerly Emily Coleman, we finally understand why shewanted to bury her past and the high cost of having aban-doned loved ones.

The Buried Giant In a 2008 interview, Man Booker Prize-winner KashuoIshiguro acknowledged that his prior novels, like TheRemains of the Day, dealt with individuals with painful mem-ories, but that he now wanted to explore how societiesremember and forget. That story has finally arrived in theform of The Buried Giant ($26.95, Knopf, 9780307271037),about a couple who sets out across an unsettled landscapewith hopes of finding a son they have not seen in years.Ishiguro’s intensely moving novel — his first in nearly adecade — is about lost memories, love, revenge, and war.

The Secret Wisdom of the Earth After witnessing the death of his younger brother in a ter-rible home accident, 14-year-old Kevin and his grievingmother are sent for the summer to live with Kevin’s grand-father in a coal town deep in Appalachia. There’s a mas-sive mountaintop removal operation underway that somelocals have rallied to stop. When Kevin and his new bestfriend Buzzy witness the killing of the opposition leader,their survival skills are put to the test. The Secret Wisdomof the Earth ($26, Grand Central, 9781455551927), byChristopher Scotton, is a coming-of-age story with mod-ern-day relevance.

Shame and the Captives Just as he did in Schindler’s List, Thomas Keneally brings usa story based on a real-life event. The lead character inShame and the Captives ($26, Atria, 9781476734644) isAlice, who lives on her father-in-law’s farm in New SouthWales while her husband is imprisoned in Italy. At the near-by POW camp housing a thousand-plus Japanese inmates,the camp commanders know little about their prisoners’culture, and cannot believe that they would prefer a violentdeath to the shame of having been taken captive. Several ofKeneally’s novels have been short-listed for the BookerPrize, so you can expect a truly enthralling story.

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Discovering StrengthThe Darkest Part of the ForestA girl makes a sacrifice to the faerie king in The Darkest Partof the Forest ($18, Little, Brown, 9780316213073), the newfantasy from bestselling author Holly Black. Hazel lives withher brother, Ben, in a town where humans co-exist withfaeries. The faeries’ magic attracts tourists, but Hazel knowsits danger. At the center of it all is a glass coffin. In it sleepsa boy with horns on his head and ears as pointy as knives. Theboy has slept for generations. Until one day he awakes…Ages 12+

WhenPretty Little Liars meets Medium in When ($17.99, Disney-Hyperion, 9781484700082), a fast-paced thriller from best-selling author Victoria Laurie. Teenager Maddie Fynn iscursed with an eerie ability: she sees unique digits hoveringabove the foreheads of each person she encounters.Eventually, Maddie and her family realize these mysteriousdigits are actually deathdates. When she identifies a youngboy’s quickly approaching deathdate, and the boy goes miss-ing, law enforcement turns to Maddie. A suspect for theinvestigation, a target for the murderer, and attracting theattentions of a mysterious young admirer, Maddie’s wholeexistence is about to be turned upside down. Ages 12+

Red QueenMare Barrow’s world is divided by blood — those with com-mon Red serve the Silver-blooded elite who have superhu-man abilities. By a twist of fate, Red-blooded Mare is thrownin front of the Silver court. There she discovers she has anability of her own. To cover this up, the king claims her as alost Silver princess and betroths her to his son. As Maremoves further into the Silver world, she uses her new positionto help the Red rebellion, even as her heart tugs in an impos-sible direction. Red Queen ($17.99, HarperTeen, 978-0062310637) is Victoria Aveyard’s debut novel. YA

All the Bright PlacesWhen Finch and Violet meet on the ledge of a bell tower, it’sunclear who saves whom. When they pair up on a school proj-ect, they make more important discoveries: It’s only withViolet that Finch can be himself—a funny, live-out-loud guywho’s not such a freak after all. And it’s only with Finch thatViolet can quit counting the days and start living them. Thefirst young adult book by novelist Jennifer Niven, All theBright Places ($17.99, Knopf for Young Readers,9780385755887) is a gripping novel perfect for fans of JayAsher, Rainbow Rowell, and John Green. YA

Loving It AllEverything I Need to Know About Love I Learned from a Little Golden BookBe reminded of all of the ways we love in Diane Muldrow’slatest “Little Golden” treasure, Everything I Need to KnowAbout Love I Learned from a Little Golden Book ($9.99,Golden Books, 9780553508758). This adorable little book isa wonderful trip down memory lane ... when you buy copiesfor those you love and appreciate, make sure you “gift”yourself with a copy as well!

Chocolate-Covered KatieKatie Higgins is in love with chocolate, even eats it everyday. Creator of RecipeGirl.com, she’s written about (andshown) how you can be healthy-minded and enjoy decadentdesserts. If you want to have both, look to Chocolate-Covered Katie: Over 80 Delicious Recipes That AreSecretly Good for You ($25, Grand Central, 978145559-9707) and you can savor dessert on Valentine’s Day — andall throughout the year.

Bon AppetemptWhen Amelia Morris saw a towering, beautiful chocolatecake in Bon Appetit and took the recipe home to recreate itfor a gathering she was hosting, it resulted in a terrible (buttasty) mess that had to be served in an oversize bowl. It wasalso a revelation. Both delicious and damaged, it seemed aphysical metaphor for the many curious and unexpected sit-uations she’s found herself in throughout her life. BonAppetempt: A Coming-Of-Age Story with Recipes ($26,Grand Central, 9781455549368) is Amelia Morris’ thoughtsabout food, family, unemployment, and romance — andhow her love for being in the kitchen can still bring satisfac-tion (and sustenance) to her and her family and friends.

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Reading Together is Fun!Llama, Llama, I Love YouWith short and simple rhyming text, this board book byAnna Dewdney introduces Llama Llama to babies andtoddlers before they’re ready for longer full-length sto-ries. In Llama, Llama, I Love You ($5.99, Viking, 978-0451469816), little llama shows his friends and familyhow much he loves them with heart-shaped cards andlots of hugs. What could be sweeter on Valentine’s Day?Ages 0-3

A Crankenstein ValentineIn this newest Crankenstein story by Samantha Berger, seewhat happens to an ordinary kid on the most lovey-dovey,yuckiest day of the year: Valentine’s Day! Cheesy cards,allergy-inducing bouquets, and heart-shaped everything?It’s enough to turn anyone into a monster. But our heromight just find a way to turn his sour day sweet in ACrankenstein Valentine ($17.00, Little, Brown Books,9780316376389), because even the crankiest monsters havehearts! Ages 3-6

Oh, Valentine, We’ve Lost Our Minds!It’s the week of Valentine’s Day, and A.J.’s class is getting aforeign exchange student! His name is Pierre, and he’s fromFrance. But what happens when Pierre challenges A.J. to aduel (or at least a thumb war) over Andrea? One thing’s forsure: when L-O-V-E comes to Ella Mentry, it spells theweirdest Valentine’s Day story in the history of the world!Bestselling author Dan Gutman brings his kid-friendlysense of humor to this installment of his all-new series ofholiday adventures. With My Weird School checklists andtrivia plus tons of Valentine-themed facts and puzzles, you

won’t want to miss My Weird School Special: Oh, Valentine,We’ve Lost Our Minds! ($5.99, HarperCollins, 9780062284037) Ages 6-10

Dear Mr. WashingtonJust in time for Presidents’ Day, Dear Mr. Washington($16.99, Dial, 9780803730380) is a funny historicalread by Lynn Cullen that will leave rascals, ruffians,and troublemakers of all ages laughing. Charlotte,James, and baby John have promised to be on theirvery best behavior for when George Washingtoncomes to have his portrait painted by their father,Gilbert Stuart. But, it seems like every time GeorgeWashington comes to visit, Charlotte has to writeanother apology letter, even when they try to follow

George Washington’s Rules of Good Behavior. If these whipper-snappers want any dessert, they are going to have to learn some manners — andfast! What results is a hilarious chain of events, a giant mess…and a painting thatwill be remembered for centuries to come. Ages 5-8

Ready Rabbit Gets ReadySock artist Brenna Maloney features herhumorous creations in this delightful picturebook starring the creative young procrastina-tor, Ready Rabbit. As we read in the story,there are all sorts of more important activitiesto explore than getting ready for school:“Ready Rabbit knows he should get up andget ready. But there are so many more inter-esting things to do first. Like . . . building spaceships, and rescuing sea crea-tures, and searching for law-breaking ‘bad guys’!” Ready Rabbit Gets Ready($16.99, Viking, 9780670015498) is for any kid with an activeimagination...or anyone in need of a very good laugh. Ages 3-5

Blue on BlueIn this poetic picture book, a family experiences athrilling seaside thunderstorm, from the wind and firstdrops of rain to the messy mud after the sun returns.With gentle, rhyming text by Dianne White and vividartwork from Caldecott Medalist Beth Krommes, thedepiction of nature’s patterns in Blue on Blue($17.99, Beach Lane Books, 9781442412675) turns astorm into a celebration. Ages 5-8

Wolfie the BunnyFamilies of all kinds will delight in AmeDyckman’s Wolfie the Bunny ($17.00, Little,Brown Books, 9780316226141), a sweet tale ofnew babies, sibling rivalry, bravery, uncondi-tional love...and veggies! The Bunny family hasadopted a wolf son, and daughter Dot is theonly one who realizes Wolfie can, and might,eat them all up! Dot tries to get through to herparents, but they are too smitten to listen. Anew brother takes getting used to, and when (in a twist of fate)it’s Wolfie who’s threatened, can Dot save the day? Ages 3-6

First SnowFirst Snow ($17.00, Balzer & Bray/HarperTeen,9780062189967) is the newest picture bookfrom acclaimed Caldecott Honor-winningauthor-illustrator Peter McCarty. It extends thewinning world of animal characters establishedin Chloe (a Kids’ Indie Next List Pick andKirkus Reviews Best Children’s Book) andHenry in Love (a New York Times BestIllustrated Book). In this installment, it’s a day of firstsfor Pedro: first snowfall, first snow angel, first taste of a snowflake, first sledrun, first snowball fight! All the joy, magic, and wonder of a child’s firstexperiences are captured in this breathtaking picture book. Ages 3-6

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Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome “This is LIFE, people! You’ve got air coming throughyour nose! You’ve got a heartbeat! That means it’s timeto do something!” announces Kid President in his book,Kid President’s Guide to Being Awesome ($21.99,HarperCollins, 9780062358684). YouTube sensation KidPresident — ten-year-old Robby Novak — and hisvideos have inspired millions to dance more, to cele-brate life, and to throw spontaneous parades. In his Guide to BeingAwesome, Kid President pulls together lists of awesome ideas to helpthe world, awesome interviews with his awesome celebrity friends, anda step-by-step awesome guide to inspire the world. Ages 8 and up

UnleashedIn this seventh installment in bestselling author GordonKorman’s Swindle series, Luthor, a former attack dog, is sup-posed to be on his best behavior now that he’s in the care ofSavannah, a girl who is easily a dog’s best friend. But everytime a certain truck passes by Savannah’s house, Luthor goesinto attack mode, and chaos follows. Meanwhile, GriffinBing is locked in the fight of his life with his archenemy,Darren Vader. Both are trying to win an invention contestand will stop at nothing to be victorious. A runaway dog,some majorly strange inventions, a mysterious neighbor, and a stolen object ofgreat value: these are a few of the ingredients that will keep readers howling formore in Unleashed! ($16.99, Scholastic, 978-0545709354) Ages 8-12

Geek GirlGeek + runway = a runaway UK hit! Geek Girl ($17.99HarperTeen, 9780062333575) is Holly Smale’s first book in ahilarious, internationally bestselling series that’s perfect forfans of Louise Rennison and The Princess Diaries. HarrietManners is a geek. She always has been, and she thought shealways would be. But when she’s discovered by a modelingagent, she leaps at the chance to reinvent herself. There’sonly one problem: Harriet is the definition of awkward. Can she transform from geek to chic? And should she?Ages 13 and up

A Study in ScarletSir Arthur Conan Doyle’s first novel is reimagined in the firstunabridged, fully illustrated version since its 1887 debut.Hauntingly brought to life by acclaimed and bestselling illus-trator Gris Grimly, A Study in Scarlet ($17.99, Balzer &Bray/HarperTeen, 9780062293756), begins with a man lyingdead in an empty London house, not a mark upon him, andno clues, save for the word “RACHE” scrawled in blood onthe wall above. Elsewhere, two men — doctor John Watsonand brilliant eccentric Sherlock Holmes — meet for the firsttime. These two events set in motion an adventure into thedarkest corners of men’s hearts as the investigative methods ofHolmes are put to the test in a case rife with danger and intrigue span-ning decades and continents. Ages 13 and up

Awesome AdventuresMagic Tree House Super Edition #1: Danger in the Darkest Hour Jack and Annie travel back in time to England, 1944 in MaryPope Osborne’s first Super Edition of the Magic Tree Houseseries. In Danger in the Darkest Hour ($14.99, RandomHouse Books for Young Readers, 9780553497724), England isfighting for its life during World War II. Before long, Jack andAnnie find themselves parachuting into Normandy, France,behind enemy lines. The date is June 5. Will the brave broth-er and sister team be able to make a difference during one ofthe darkest times in history? They don’t know, but they haveto try! Ages 7-10

Lauren IpsumCreated by former Facebook engineer Carlos Bueno, LaurenIpsum: A Story About Computer Science and OtherImprobable Things ($16.95, No Starch Press, 9781593275747)is a whimsical journey through a land where logic and com-puter science come to life. Meet Lauren, an adventurer lost inUserland who needs to find her way home by solving a seriesof puzzles. As she visits places like the Push & Pop Cafe andmakes friends with people like Hugh Rustic and theWandering Salesman, Lauren learns about computer sciencewithout even realizing it — and so will you! Ages 10 and up

I Totally FunniestJamie Grimm is back in the third episode of James Patterson’sbestselling I FUNNY series. Finding himself closer to being theworld’s best kid comic, Jamie faces his biggest challenge in ITotally Funniest – A Middle School Story ($13.99, Little, BrownBooks, 9780316405935). After scoring big on a national TV,everyone is jumping on the Jamie Grimm bandwagon, and theattention might be going to his head. Friendships are suffering,and Jamie is cracking under the pressure of creating materialfor the ultimate standup act. Can he take the grand prize with-out pushing away his fans, friends, and family? Ages 9-12

Horses of the DawnGet ready for a wild ride in book two of bestselling authorKathryn Lasky’s middle grade animal fantasy series. In Horses ofthe Dawn ($16.00, Scholastic, 9780545397179), freedom is pre-cious to the filly Estrella. She was born at sea, chattel to men sail-ing in search of gold. But Estrella and her herd escaped the con-querors to a land where they can finally run wild. Now, anunforeseen danger threatens to destroy the pack. A boy with aspecial gift is lost in the wilderness, and only the horses can keephim alive. To save the boy, the herd will have to abandon their

quest, and risk galloping straight back into the hands of their captors. It’s up toEstrella, the herd’s unlikely leader, to make a life-changing decision. How do youchoose between freedom and friendship? Ages 8-12

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Clean SlateFor many of us, we know it’s time to press the “reset”button and begin taking care of ourselves. If you areready to stop thinking about making changes, and actu-ally get started, look to Clean Slate ($26, ClarksonPotter, 9780307954596). You’ll be guided on a 21-dayaction plan to help you detox, refocus eating habits, andfeel better. The editors of Martha Stewart LivingMagazine present more than 175 tasty and energy-boost-ing recipes so you can continue to enjoy your meals, justin a new (and healthier) way.

The Ultimate Diet RevolutionFitness expert Jim Karas offers a new approach to weight lossand fitness by focusing on metabolism in his latest work, TheUltimate Diet Revolution: Your Metabolism Makeover($25.99, HarperOne, 9780062321565). Karas makes it clearthat it’s not just about losing weight — it’s about shedding fat— and he helps us pair our eating plan with tailored exercis-es for lasting results. This balance can help us redirect stress,feel more energetic, be physically fit, and increase oxygenflow to help strengthen the body and the brain.

The Bulletproof DietIn his mid-twenties, Dave Asprey was a successful SiliconValley millionaire, but he also weighed 300 pounds despitethe fact that he was limiting his calories and worked out 90minutes a day. The Bulletproof Diet ($26.99, Rodale,9781623365189) is the result of his fifteen year journey“hacking his own biology.” Asprey shares what hindered hisenergy, performance, and happiness, showing you how totake control of your own health and well-being.

Weight Watchers New Complete CookbookThe Weight Watchers program has worked for manyand this 5th edition of their best-selling cookbook,Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook ($29.99,HMH, 9780544343498), showcases delicious recipes forpeople who love to eat while keeping their weight incheck. From hearty breakfasts to flavor-packed dinners,you’ll find new favorites that reflect current trends infood, including tapas for light meals, recipes for thegrill, 20-minute main dishes and more for a new year ofdelicious healthy food.

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Spring ChickenShould you buy that $150 anti-aging cream aimed at BabyBoomers who are willing to pay more to look and feel good?Bill Gifford, acclaimed journalist who has written extensive-ly on science, health, and fitness, takes a journey into cut-ting-edge labs where scientists are working to achieve mirac-ulous breakthroughs. In Spring Chicken: Stay YoungForever, or Die Trying ($27, Grand Central, 97814555-27441), Gifford introduces us to extraordinary discoveries,dangerous deceptions, and life-changing treatments thatmay be right around the corner.

The Brain’s Way of HealingIf you or someone you know has suffered with chronic pain,struggled to rebound from debilitating accidents or strokes,sought to stabilize symptoms of Parkinson’s, dementia, multi-ple sclerosis, and even learning disorders, you’ll want to knowabout the breakthrough research of psychiatrist and researchspecialist Norman Doidge, M.D. In The Brain’s Way ofHealing ($29.95, Viking, 9780670025503), Dr. Doidge revealsremarkable discoveries of recoveries with real-world applica-tions that everyone can apply to improve their brain’s per-formance and health.

Women, Food, and DesireYou may have seen holistic health counselor AlexandraJamieson on Oprah or CNN or remember her from theaward-winning documentary “Super Size Me” to know thatshe is all about encouraging women to listen to their bodies.In Women, Food, and Desire ($26, Gallery, 9781476765044),Jamieson shows there is much wisdom to be gained by learn-ing from our cravings: they are the gatekeepers of our deep-est longings and desires. By making food an ally, we can bet-ter understand and care for our physical and emotionalneeds, transform habits, fully live with meaning and passion— and support one another to do the same.

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— Alexandra JamiesonWomen, Food, and Desire

Fascinating TimesGateway to FreedomPulitzer Prize-winning historian Eric Foner reveals extraordi-nary fresh evidence, including a detailed record of slaveescapees secretly kept by abolitionist Sydney Howard Gay to elevate the stories of the Underground Railroad and thenational saga of American slavery in Gateway to Freedom($26.95, Norton, 9780393244076). Until now, the stories of contention, brutality, and amazing acts of courage have remained largely unknown, their significance littleunderstood.

17 CarnationsBestselling author and historian Andrew Morton tells thestory of the reckless Edward VIII, Duke of Windsor, whosewife’s affair with Joachim von Ribbentrop embroiled him inshadowy connections with Hitler and the German aristocracy.Morton reveals the full story of intrigue, suspense, and histor-ical drama that emerged from piles of letters, FBI documents,and Royal Archives in 17 Carnations ($28, Grand Central,9781455527113), a dazzling historical drama that reads like anovel.

Red NoticeAmerican financier Bill Browder made his fortune headingthe largest investment fund in Russia after the Soviet Union’scollapse. But after he exposed the corrupt oligarchs who wererobbing the companies in which he was investing, VladimirPutin turned on him and in 2005 had him expelled fromRussia. Browder’s attorney, Sergei Magnitsky, testifiedagainst the officials involved, was thrown into prison, tor-tured, and eventually beaten to death. Red Notice ($28, S&S,9781476755717) is Browder’s story of how his work in Russiaended up as a most dangerous mission to expose theKremlin’s corruption.

SapiensHumans have continued to evolve ever since the first appear-ance of modern cognition took place about 70,000 years ago.This groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation andevolution by renowned historian Yuval Noah Harari exploresthe ways in which biology and history have defined us andenhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.”In Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind ($29.99, Harper,9780062316097), we learn that humans have acquired theability to design not only the world around us, but also our-selves, prompting a dialogue about where this is leading us,and who and what we want to become.

The ReaperNicholas Irving spent six years in the Army’s SpecialOperations 3rd Ranger Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment,serving from demolitions assaulter to Master Sniper, where hewas known as the deadliest sniper with 33 confirmed kills.Irving, with co-writer Gary Brozek, offers a breathless, ten-sion-filled account of his development into an expert assassinand the special operations combat missions work during theGlobal War on Terrorism in The Reaper ($27.99, St. Martin’s,9781250045447).

The WorkWes Moore graduated from a difficult childhood in the Bronxand Baltimore to an adult life that would find him at some ofthe most critical moments in our recent history: as a combatofficer in Afghanistan, a White House fellow in a time of warsabroad and disasters at home, and a Wall Street banker duringthe financial crisis. Moore, an adept storyteller and a leader ofhis generation, shares the lessons he learned about success inThe Work: My Search for a Life That Matters ($25, Spiegel &Grau, 9780812993578).

Zillow TalkZillow has become a treasure trove of data on real estate,spotting trends and truths about today’s housing market.Zillow’s chief economist Stan Humphries and CEO SpencerRascoff reveal practical, data-driven insights about buying,selling, renting and financing real estate in Zillow Talk: The New Rules of Real Estate ($28, Grand Central,9781455574742). Find out why it’s better to remodel yourbathroom than your kitchen, why using the word “cute” couldcost you, and why it’s no longer good to buy the worst housein the best neighborhood … plus many more new rules of real estate.

Mind ChangeWhile we marvel at the new digital world, few have pursuedthe question, “But at what price?” Neurosurgeon SusanGreenfield delves into the potential benefits of our digitallifestyle and also reveals the alarming psychological, social,and cultural ramifications in Mind Change ($28, RandomHouse, 9780812993820). In a world where we can spend hoursonline, Greenfield offers the invitation to look at the cost ofincessant exposure in this provocative and sobering look at“the global now.”

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Getting to Yes with OurselvesRenowned negotiation expert William Ury (Getting to Yes),has discovered that the greatest obstacle to successful agree-ments and satisfying relationships is not the opposition, asdifficult as they can be. The biggest obstacle is actually our-selves and our natural tendency to react in ways that do notserve our true interests. In Getting to Yes with Ourselves($26.99, HarperOne, 9780062363381), we learn a seven-stepmethod to reach agreement internally, then reach goodagreements with others, developing healthy relationships,being more productive, and living far more satisfying livesalong the way.

The Opposite of SpoiledFor Ron Lieber, father and personal finance columnist withThe New York Times, good parenting means talking aboutmoney with our kids. From how to handle the tooth fairy,allowance, chores, charity, and saving, to birthdays, holidays,cell phones, checking accounts, clothing, cars, part-time jobs,and college tuition, Lieber guides parents with basic financiallessons that teach what we value. In The Opposite of Spoiled:Raising K ids Who Are Grounded, Generous, and SmartAbout Money ($26.99, Harper, 9780062247018), we learn aset of traits and virtues that embody the opposite of spoiled,and see how to embrace the topic of money to help parentsraise kids who are more generous and less materialistic.

Reset Your Child’s BrainIf you’ve had it with meltdowns, arguments about studyingand report card results, and the inability to get your child todisconnect from video games, look to leading psychiatristVictoria Dunckley for advice on pressing the “reset” buttonin your household. Dr. Dunckley specializes in working withchildren and families who have been diagnosed with ADHD,bipolar disorder, or autism and those who have failed torespond to previous treatments. If you’re ready for somehelp in dealing with these struggles, look no further thanReset Your Child’s Brain ($16.95, New World Library,9781608682843).

Inspired Baby Names from Around the WorldWhat’s in a name? Names are the initial way we meet some-one and can illuminate a cultural, spiritual, or historicalbackground. Whether you want to honor an ancestor, recog-nize a spiritual essence of your child, or convey your hopesand dreams for their lives, consult Neala Shane’s InspiredBaby Names from Around the World: 6,000 InternationalNames and the Meaning Behind Them ($18.95, New WorldLibrary, 9781608683208) to help you get ready to greet andbless your new baby with heartfelt meaning.

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The 5 Love LanguagesFalling in love is easy … it’s staying in love that’s the chal-lenge. Dr. Gary Chapman, counselor and popular radioshow host, believes that “If we learn to meet each other’sdeep emotional need to feel love, and choose to do it, thelove we share will be exciting beyond anything we’ve everfelt.” In this updated edition of The 5 Love Languages($15.99, Northfield, 9780802412706), we learn how to cre-ate and sustain rich, evolving, and lasting love in our lives.

The ConversationThere is an unspoken dark side of American medicine:keeping patients alive at all costs. Two thirds of Americansdie in healthcare institutions, even though research indi-cates that most prefer to die at home in comfort, surround-ed by loved ones. The question “How do you want to live?”must be posed to the seriously ill, because they deserve tochoose. The Conversation ($26, Bloomsbury,9781620408544), by Harvard Medical School physicianAngelo Volandes, is an invitation to make these choices forourselves and those we love.

How We ArePart psychologist, part philosopher, part novelist, VincentDeary reveals the first part of a monumental “How to Live”trilogy that gets to the heart of what it means to be human:how we are, how we break, and how we mend. In Act One,How We Are ($25, FSG, 9780374172107), Deary points outthat we live most of our lives in small worlds of comfortableroutines until we get “News from Elsewhere,” whichprompts Act Two, our work of adjustment and then change.With warmth and sincerity, Deary shares personal storiesand draws upon a range of cultural sources to offer both alook at how we transform ourselves for the better and a newframework for reflection.

Sustainable HappinessCo-founder and editor of Yes! magazine Sarah Van Gelderand her team have been exploring the meaning of real hap-piness for over eighteen years. The conclusion? Whatmakes us happy is not more stuff that fills our closets and inturn the garbage dumps, but the depth of our relationships,the quality of our communities, the contribution we makethrough the work we do, and the renewal we receive from athriving natural world. Sustainable Happiness: Live Simply,Live Well, Make a Difference ($16.95, Berrett-Koehler,9781626563292) is a beautiful volume filled with creativeideas to cultivate happiness that lasts.

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FRIDAY, FEB. 6, 11 AMSABELLAS(2 PM IN STORE)Closing in on eight decades of life gives onedramatic pause, a time for a deep breath then along exhale, realizing how little time is left butgrabbing a chance to reflect on all that has gonebefore; a time when one can stop, listen, take astep back and look around. Jim Rogers’ secondbook of poetry, Looking Around ($15.00, ProsePress, 9780989504249), is a collection of personalviews that lament the injustices, disappointments,fruitless earches for answers, while seeing hope forsome tomorrows, gratitude for much.

FRIDAY, FEB. 13, 11 AMKIMBEL’S AT WACHESAW(2 PM IN STORE)On a placid Blue Ridge mountain lake on Labor DayWeekend in 1935, three locals sightseeing in anoverloaded boat drown, and the cotton mill scionwho owns the lake is indicted for their murders.Decades later Ben Crocker—witness to andreluctant participant in the aftermath of this long-forgotten tragedy—is drawn once more into themorally ambiguous world of mill fortunes andfoothills justice. Fate Moreland’s Widow by JohnLane ($24.95, USC Press, 9781611174694) is thethrilling new page-turner from the writer who has,according to Ron Rash, “born storyteller’s gift fornarrative.”

FRIDAY, FEB. 20, 11 AMPAWLEYS PLANTATION(2 PM IN STORE)Carolyn Brown joins us with her account ofMargaret Walker (1915-1998) who has beendescribed as “the most famous person nobodyknows.” This is a shocking oversight of an award-winning poet, novelist, essayist, educator, andactivist as well as friend and mentor to manyprominent African American writers. Song of MyLife ($20, U of Miss Press, 9781628461473)reintroduces Margaret Walker to readers by tellingher story, one that many can relate to as sheovercame certain obstacles related to race, gender,and poverty.

FRIDAY, FEB. 27, 11 AMOCEAN ONE(2 PM IN STORE)Archivist Karen Stokes’ latest book, ConfederateSouth Carolina ($15.99, History Press,9781626198203, is a collection of fascinating factsand stories about one of the most tumultuous,dramatic, and tragic periods of the Palmetto State’shistory—from the untold saga of how the war beganat Fort Sumter in 1861 through the destructive,harrowing days of Sherman’s march through the statein 1865.

FRIDAY, MAR. 6, 11 AMINLET AFFAIRS(2 PM IN STORE)Tim Johnston, award-winning author of The IrishGirl joins us with his newest literary thriller, Descent($25.95, Algonquin, 978161203047).The Rocky Mountains have cast their spell over theCourtlands, a young family from the plains taking alast summer vacation before their daughter beginscollege. For eighteen-year-old Caitlin, the mountainsloom as the ultimate test of her runner’s heart, whileher parents hope that so much beauty, so muchgrandeur, will somehow repair a damaged marriage.But when Caitlin and her younger brother, Sean, goout for an early morning run and only Sean returns,the mountains become as terrifying as they aremajestic, as suddenly this family find themselves livingthe kind of nightmare they’ve only read about inheadlines or seen on TV.

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the windows open and the stars bright.

A Moveable Feast — Ernest Hemingway

FRIDAY, MAR. 13, 11 AMPRESTWICK COUNTRY CLUB(2 PM IN STORE)Columbia, South Carolina, sits in a perfect position— each of the numerous treasures of the PalmettoState is less than a day’s drive from the capital. NearCharleston, 137 miles from Columbia, you canenjoy more than seventeen thousand square feet ofshade from the iconic Angel Oak. In Blackville, 49miles from Columbia, you can visit a natural springthat has been deeded to God since 1944. A 53-miletrip to Edgefield will put you in the heart of PeachCountry, where you can see many of the peachorchards that make South Carolina one of thenation’s leading producers of the sweet fruit. InClassic Carolina Road Trips from Columbia($19.99, History Press, 9781626196506), join authorand day-tripper Tom Poland as he maps thebeautiful treasures of South Carolina.

FRIDAY, MAR. 20, 11 AMTARA BALLROOM (2 PM IN STORE)Born in 1928 in the small coastal town of MurrellsInlet, South Carolina, Genevieve “Sister” Peterkingrew up with World War II bombing practice in herfront yard, deep-sea fishing expeditions, andyouthful rambles through the lowcountry. Sheshared her bedroom with a famous ghost and animpatient older sister. But most of all she listened. Beneath the humor, hauntings, and treasures oflocal history, she tells another, deeper story—onethat deals with the struggle for racial equality in theSouth, with the sometimes painful adventures ofmarriage and parenthood, and with inner strugglesfor faith and acceptance. This new edition of Heavenis a Beautiful Place ($18.95, USC Press, 978-1611175233) includes a new foreword by coastalwriter and researcher Lee G. Brockington and a newafterword by coauthor and lowcountry novelistWilliam P. Baldwin.

FRIDAY, MAR. 27, 11 AMOCEAN ONE(2 PM IN STORE)Early mornings used to be Chris Landrum’s favoritetime on the small South Carolina island he callshome-until a stranger joins him along a lonely stretchof road. After a car suddenly barrels toward them inthe predawn darkness and slams the stranger into thehereafter, Chris’s peaceful retirement is thrown into atailspin once again. Even though the police declarethe stranger’s death a tragic accident, Chris knowsbetter. In First Light ($18.95, iUniverse, 9781491750018) anew Folly Beach mystery from Bill Noel, a retireeturned amateur sleuth and his quirky pals must puteverything on the line-including their lives-to catch akiller before they become part of the death count.

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