Swimming with Possibilities

Holiday BooksThe Best of the Independent Northwest 2010

National Bestsellers

Middle Reader, Young Adult

Kids

Zoobies

Tasty Gifts

That’s Life

Going Deep

Gift of Laughter

On The Cover

Best of the Northwest

Wrap It Up

Innovation/Creation

On the Cover

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Immi’s GiftKarin LittlewoodIn a faraway, frozen, white land, Immi (from an Inuit word meaning echo) fishes for her supper. She discovers the most colorful thing she has ever seen…a beautiful wooden bird. The event triggers a wonderful cycle of curiosity and connectivity from the frozen Arctic to the tropical shoreline.$15.95 Peachtree

The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of the Pacific Northwest

Joan Tapper, photography by Nik WheelerNature’s gifts first brought explorers and pioneers

to the Pacific Northwest. Today Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia still draw

visitors to their sparkling coves and pristine mountains, and they charm them with picturesque

villages and spirited communities. Here are 36 towns with their quaint main streets, architectural

treasures, and breathtaking landscapes.$40.00 Thames & Hudson

Something Fishy This Way Comes: The Artwork of Ray TrollRay TrollRay Troll has created his own category of artwork featuring fish worship, evolution, and dinosaurs. From the iconic “Spawn Till You Die,” to “Rebel Without a Cod,” these punning, scientifically correct visual limericks celebrate the fish in all of us. Perfect for gift-giving, this beautiful book showcases Troll’s greatest hits.$19.95 Sasquatch Books

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Best of the Northwest Book Lust To Go: Recommended Reading for Travelers, Vagabonds, and DreamersNancy PearlAdventure is just a book away as bestselling author Nancy Pearl returns with recommended reading for more than 120 destinations around the globe.$16.95 Sasquatch Books

The Pacific Northwest ReaderEdited by Carl Lennertz

Personal and passionate essays from independent booksellers and librarians from the NW.

These professionals work with the words of others every day of their working lives. This is their debut.

$10.95 Delphinium Books

Essential Wines and Wineries of the Pacific NorthwestCole Danehower, photography by Andrea JohnsonThis definitive volume profiles the wines and the people who make them in the dynamic and distinctive wine regions of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and BC. Beautifully illustrated with photographs and helpful maps.$24.95 Timber Press

The Guide to West Coast CheeseSasha Davies

The ultimate reference to selecting, identifying, and savoring the best West Coast cheeses takes readers on a tasty journey

through Washington, Oregon, and California. Includes beverage pairings and serving suggestions.

$18.95 Timber Press

United States of Americana: Backyard Chickens, Burlesque Beauties, & Handmade Bitters; A Field Guide to the New American Roots MovementKurt B. ReighleyAll over the country, in a conscious celebration of community and sustainability, young Americans are returning to the roots of a simpler culture, an appreciation brilliantly surveyed in United Statesof Americana.$14.99 Harper Paperbacks

Discovering Main Street: Travel Adventures in Small Towns

of the NorthwestFoster Church

This eclectic and engaging travel guide from Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Foster Church explores “the

last frontier of American tourism”—small towns.$18.95 Oregon State University Press

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book go to support ABFFE, the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression.

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Best of the Northwest

Blind Your Ponies: A NovelStanley Gordon WestSam Pickett never expected to settle in Willow Creek. He also never imagined that the luckless high school basketball team he is assigned to coach could restore both his broken heart and the spirit of this small Montana town.$14.95 Algonquin Books

Zero History: A NovelWilliam GibsonThe highly anticipated new novel from the iconic visionary and author of the national bestsellers Spook Country and Pattern Recognition.$26.95 Putnam

The Wilding: A NovelBenjamin PercyA powerful first novel set in a threatened Western landscape from the award-winning author of Refresh, Refresh. “[An] excellent debut novel…. It’s as close as you can get to a contemporary Deliverance.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review$23.00 Graywolf Press

Portrait of the Heart SeriesJane KirkpatrickDrawn from the author’s family album…The fact-based story of an early twentieth-century woman pioneering her way into the male dominated world of photography.

Finding herself attracted to her married employer, she flees to new opportunities. But the photography that was supposed to fill her heart instead exposes its emptiness.WaterBrook Press

Work Song: A NovelIvan DoigAn award-winning and beloved novelist of the American West spins the further adventures of a favorite character in one of his richest historical settings yet.$25.95 Riverhead

A Flickering Light$13.99

An Absence So Great$14.99

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Best of the Northwest Mink River: A NovelBrian DoyleA dazzling and magical fiction debut. “Absolutely in the tradition of Northwest literature, richly imagined, distinctive, beautiful…”—Molly Gloss, author of The Hearts of Horses$18.95 Oregon State University Press

Driving on the Rim: A NovelThomas McGuane

From one of America’s most acclaimed literary figures (“an important as well as brilliant novelist”—The New York Times Book Review) a major new novel that hilariously

takes the pulse of our times.$26.95 Knopf

Heartbroke Bay: A Novel of AlaskaLynn D’UrsoAt the tail end of the Gold Rush, a young woman follows her husband to the untamed wilderness of Alaska, where she discovers that gold is only one of the desires that can consume a person’s soul.$15.00 Berkley

Matterhorn: A Novel of the Vietnam WarKarl Marlantes

An unforgettable novel that transforms the tragedy of Vietnam into a powerful and universal story of courage,

camaraderie, and sacrifice: a parable not only of the war in Vietnam but of all war, and a testament to the

redemptive power of literature.$24.95 Atlantic Monthly Press

The Financial Lives of the Poets: A NovelJess WalterFrom the winner of a 2007 Pacific Northwest Book Award for The Zero comes the highly acclaimed, hysterically funny, and painfully timely novel of one man’s attempt to save his family from economic disaster by putting his entrepreneurial leanings toward a life of petty crime. Now in paperback.$14.99 Harper Perennial

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Best of the Northwest

These bestselling bird books feature full-color photos, regional checklists, and are pocket-sized and color-coded to make them easy to use. The perfect gift for friends who feed or watch birds.

$18.95 R.W. Morse Company

Birds of the Willamette ValleyHarry Nehls, Tom Aversa,

Hal Opperman

Birds of the Puget Sound Region

Bob Morse, Tom Aversa, Hal Opperman

Birds of the Inland Northwest and Northern Rockies

Harry Nehls, Mike Denny, Dave Trochlell

A Guide to the Indian Tribes of the Pacific Northwest, Third EditionRobert H. Ruby, John A. Brown, and Cary C. CollinsIn the wake of renewed tribal self-determination, this revised edition reflects recent political, economic, and cultural developments shaping the Native peoples of the Pacific Northwest.$26.95 University of Oklahoma Press

Pacific Feast: A Cook’s Guide to West Coast Foraging and CuisineJennifer Hahn, photography by Mac SmithCombine your passions for nature and food with this intimate yet informative guide to harvesting and cooking wild foods. Identify tasty edibles, forage responsibly, and cook up something special using recipes from some of the Pacific Coast’s best chefs.$21.95 Skipstone

Raymond Carver: A Writer’s LifeCarol SklenickaNow in paperback, this definitive biography takes us into Carver’s early years as the nervous son of an alcoholic and follows his struggle to become an accomplished writer.$18.99 Scribner

Another Way the River Has: Taut True Tales from the NorthwestRobin CodyA native speaker whose prose reveals the heart of the Northwest. “Reading Cody…is a homecoming to a place millions of us share.” —The Oregonian$18.95 Oregon State University Press

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Also available:Pacific Coast Foraging Guide

The pocket companion to Pacific Feast, an easy-to-use laminated field guide with color photos of 45 wild foods

commonly foraged in the Pacific Northwest.$7.95 Skipstone

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Best of the Northwest The Fishes & Dishes Cookbook: Seafood Recipes and Salty Stories from Alaska’s Commercial FisherwomenKiyo Marsh, Tomi Marsh, and Laura CooperCommercial fisherwomen share 80 recipes and stories of adventure and love. Try the Seafood and Sausage Gumbo or salmon dumplings with a coconut curry sauce. Yum!$19.95 Epicenter Press

Red Summer:The Danger and Madness

of Commercial SalmonFishing in Alaska

Bill CarterThe account of Bill Carter’s four summers of brutal work as a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska’s Bristol Bay.

Red Summer is “Required Reading.”—Outside$16.95 Schaffner Press

Chef in the Vineyard:Fresh & Simple Recipes from Great Wine EstatesJohn Sarich, Culinary Director, St. Michelle Wine EstatesUnique, multi-course menus that feature wines from the estates of ten Pacific Coast wineries. More than 40 wine-friendly recipes, perfect for entertaining.$32.95 Sea-Hill Press

Washington Wines & Wineries The Essential GuidePaul GreguttCompletely revised and expanded, with twice as many profiles, updated tasting notes, and new recommended producers for each grape variety. “Gregutt excels where others have not…Now the book of record for the Washington wine scene.”—The Wine News$34.95 University of California Press

Above Portland: Photographs by Bruce ForsterEdited by Chet OrloffThrough stunning aerial photography, Above Portland offers a unique and beautiful perspective on the picturesque region of Portland, Oregon, illuminating the many reasons it is a model for cities around the world.$35.00 Cameron & Company

Northwest Essentials: Cooking with Ingredients That Define a Region’s CuisineGreg AtkinsonSalmon, wild mushrooms, hazelnuts, and berries— all the Northwest’s essential ingredients shine in Greg Atkinson’s classic cookbook featuring beautiful color photography.$24.95 Sasquatch Books

Above Portland: 2011 Calendar$12.99

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HaikubesForest-PruzanCreativeThe new Magnetic Poetry! Simply roll the cubes and use the words to create an expressive haiku. Everyone’s a poet with this innovative game created by the team behind Cranium.$24.95 Chronicle Books

Natural History: The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth

Overseen and authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution, Natural History presents an unrivaled visual survey of Earth’s natural history, looking at

every kingdom of life, from bacteria, minerals, and rocks to fossils to plants and animals.

$50.00 DK Publishing

Great Migrations: Epic Animal JourneysK. M. KostyalFeaturing iconic stills from National Geographic Channel’s groundbreaking seven-hour HD miniseries, this stunning companion tracks the arduous life-and-death journeys of wild creatures across the globe.$35.00 National Geographic

Harry Potter Film WizardryBrian Sibley

Packed with exclusive stories from the stars, production sketches, your own Marauder’s Map, a Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes product

catalog, and more—this volume is an insider’s look at movie-making magic.

$39.99 Collins Design

Nursing, The Finest Art: An Illustrated History, Third EditionM. Patricia DonahueTraces the social, political, and economic history of nursing from its origins through contemporary practice. The perfect gift for anyone in the “caring” profession. 400 images.$59.95 Mosby

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The ‘90s: The Inside Stories of the Decade That RockedThe Editors of Rolling StoneThe‘90s offers a gorgeous tribute to, and an unforgettable portrait of, the decade that rocked—from Britney Spears to Kurt Cobain and the Backstreet Boys to the Beastie Boys.$29.99 Collins Design

The Travel Book: A Journey through Every Country in the WorldThe international bestseller is back! With 850 new images and completely updated text, The Travel Book makes a perfect gift this holiday season.$50.00 Lonely Planet

Drives of a Lifetime: 500 of the World’s Most Spectacular TripsWhere to Go, Why to Go, When to Go. Dazzlingly illustrated yet practical, this guide calls to the open road and the magnificent sights along the way.$40.00 National Geographic

Historical Atlas of the North American RailroadDerek HayesNearly 400 old railroad maps, most in color, plus photos, brochures, and posters, provide a new perspective on the North American railroad and explain how it transformed the economic and social life of a continent.$39.95 University of California Press

The Photographic Card Deck of The ElementsTheodore GrayA visual companion to the bestselling book The Elements, this beautiful photographic card deck features all 118 elements in the periodic table. One element per card appears as a full-size image on the front and fascinating information about the element on the back.$24.95

Black Dog & LeventhalThe Elements$29.95

Innovation/CreationAnd the Pursuit of HappinessMaira KalmanWith her trademark style, wit, sensitivity, and spontaneity, the popular New York Times blogger and illustrator guides a whirlwind tour of American democracy.$29.95 Penguin Press

Chihuly Fire & Light: Book and DVD SetDale ChihulyFrom Chihuly’s studio in Seattle to the de Young in San Francisco, Fire & Light provides an in-depth look at the design of a grand scale exhibition by the preeminent glass artist. 144 page book, 60 minute DVD.$30.00 each Portland Press

More Show Me How: Everything We Couldn’t Fit in the First BookDerek Fagerstrom, Lauren Smith, & The Show Me TeamFrom the creators of the original Show Me How comes a new collection that shows readers how to amaze, trick, create and love, with ideas ranging from practical to outrageous to romantic.$24.99 Collins Design

Mess: The Manualof Accidents and MistakesKeri SmithThis new interactive guide from the creator of Wreck This Journal encourages you to make a mess—to use mistakes to create something unexpected.$13.95 Perigree

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Also Available:Chihuly in the Hotshop: Book and DVD Set

Wreck This BoxKeri Smith

And now you can find Keri Smith’s books Wreck This Journal, This Is Not a Book, and Mess in one boxed set.

The best part? You can even wreck the box.$39.85 Perigree

Creation/InnovationIndie CraftJo WaterhouseShowcases quirky, cutting-edge, craft-based artwork where the crafters use traditional methods to create work that is contemporary, ironic, kitschy and humorous, blurring the line between art and craft.$19.95 Laurence King

Where Good Ideas Come From:The Natural History of Innovation

Steven JohnsonOne of our most innovative, popular thinkers

takes on—in exhilarating style—one of our key questions: Where do good ideas come from?

$26.95 Riverhead

Lynd Ward: Six Novels in WoodcutsEdited by Art SpiegelmanArt Spiegelman presents a stunning new edition of the classic wordless novels of Lynd Ward, the books that gave birth to the modern graphic novel.$70.00 Library of America

Celebrated artist Mark Ryden masterfully combines the arcane with pop-cultural imagery. Traverse vast wintry landscapes and enter the frigid domain of the majestic Snow Yak, or wander through forests of floating tree stumps and mysterious wood nymphs. At the forefront of contemporary representational art, Ryden’s astonishing iconography reveals worlds within and beyond reality.

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The Snow Yak Show$28.00 Last Gasp

The Snow Yak ShowPostcard Microportfolio

$12.95 Last GaspThe Tree Show Postcard Microportfolio$12.95 Last Gasp

The Tree Show$40.00 D.A.P.

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Tasty GiftsHarvest to Heat: Cooking with America’s Best Chefs, Farmers, and ArtisansDarryl Estrine and Kelly Kochendorfer,Foreword by Alice WatersCelebrating the unique collaboration between chef and food artisan—including Northwest chefs Greg Higgins (Higgins), Naomi Pomeroy (Beast), Jason Franey (Canlis), Gabriel Rucher (Le Pigeon), Maria Hines (Tilth)—and the local farmers who supply them each day.$40.00 Taunton

The Frankies Spuntino Kitchen Companion & Cooking ManualFrank Falcinelli, Frank Castronovo & Peter Meehan

Meet the Frankies! Dishes as served at Frankies Spuntino in Manhattan, Brooklyn—and thanks, in part to a Stumptown connection—an upcoming branch in Portland!

Italian-American comfort food, re-imagined with great ingredients and greenmarket sides.

$24.95 Artisan

The Food Matters Cookbook:500 Revolutionary Recipes for Better LivingMark BittmanThe follow-up to Mark Bittman’s bestseller, Food Matters, offers 500 recipes that will save your health and the planet.$35.00 Simon & Schuster

Oaxaca al Gusto: An Infinite GastronomyDiana Kennedy

Renowned as the Julia Child of Mexican cooking, Diana Kennedy has now written her magnum

opus—an irreplaceable record of the traditional regional cuisines of Oaxaca.

$50.00 University of Texas Press

The EssentialNew York Times Cookbook:Classic Recipes for a New CenturyAmanda HesserThe well-known New York Times food columnist brings her signature voice and expertise to this compendium of influential and delicious recipes from chefs, home cooks, and food writers. Hesser has cooked and updatedevery one of the 1,000 plus recipes.$40.00 Norton

Keys to Good Cooking:A Guide to Making the Best

of Foods and RecipesHarold McGee

The answers to many kitchen conundrums in one easy-to-use volume,

from the author of the acclaimed culinary bible

On Food and Cooking.$35.00 Penguin Press

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Tasty GiftsA World of Cake: 150 Recipes for Sweet Traditions

From Cultures Near and FarKrystina Castella

Take a sinfully sweet, mouthwatering, and eye-opening tour of the world’s favorite dessert. A World of Cake celebrates cake-

making traditions around the globe, with 150 recipes! A must-have for the baker

on your holiday list.$24.95

Storey Publishing

The Golden Book of DessertsCarla Bardi and Rachel LaneDesserts of all kinds are included in this superb collection—custards, mousses, cakes, pies, pastries, frozen delights, and more. More than 250 recipes!$29.99 Barron’s Educational Series, INC.

The Illustrated Cook’s Book of IngredientsThe ultimate comprehensive show-and-tell guide to

ingredients from around the globe. An invaluable reference for food lovers and cooks intent on making

the most of ingredients available today.$35.00 DK Publishing

The Wild Table: Seasonal Foraged Food and RecipesConnie Green and Sarah Scott, Foreword by Thomas KellerA captivating cookbook that takes us into the woods and shows how to prepare more than 100 sumptuous recipes from foraged ingredients.$40.00 Viking Studio

Teen CuisineMatthew Locricchio, photography by James PetersonFeatures more than 50 mouthwatering recipes, 60 dazzling photographs, and an emphasis on fresh nutritious ingredients for healthy eating. Also available: The International Cookbook for Kids and The 2nd International Cookbook for Kids.$22.95 Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books

Avec Eric: A Culinary Journey with Eric RipertFollows the award-winning star chef as he explores the culinary traditions of various countries and creates dishes that celebrate the bounty of each one.$34.95 John Wiley & Sons

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That’s Life

Cleopatra: A LifeStacy SchiffThe Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer brings to life the most intriguing woman in the history of the world. Though her life spanned fewer than 40 years, it reshaped the contours of the ancient world.$29.99 Little, Brown and Company

Dewey’s Nine Lives:The Legacy of the Small-Town Library Cat Who Inspired MillionsVicki Myron with Bret WitterThe cat that captured America’s hearts returns with two new Dewey tales and seven other stories that capture the special bond between cats and their people.$19.95 Dutton

Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love

Larry LevinHeartwarming and

redemptive, the tale of the rescue of this dog—against all odds—and of the family

who took him home and made him one of their own.

$19.99 Grand Central Publishing

The Turquoise Ledge: A MemoirLeslie Marmon Silko

Part memoir, part family history, Leslie Marmon Silko contemplates the

enormous spiritual power of the natural world in her first book in ten years.

$25.95 Viking

A Secret Gift: How One Man’s Kindness—and a Trove of Letters—Revealed the Hidden History of the Great DepressionTed GupAn inspiring account of America at its worst—and Americans at their best—woven from the stories of Depression-era families who were helped by gifts from the author’s generous and secretive grandfather.$25.95 Penguin Press

LifeKeith RichardsRichards brings the story of a life fans have all longed to know more of—unfettered, fearless, and true.$29.99 Little, Brown and Company

The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks, and Giants of the OceanSusan CaseyIn this mesmerizing account, the exploits of a unique tribe of extreme surfers seeking the sport’s holy grail, a 100-foot wave, is juxtaposed against scientists’ urgent efforts to understand the destructive powers of waves.$27.95 Doubleday

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Going DeepGod and DogWendy FranciscoThe YouTube sensation now in book format! Francisco’s story appeals to all ages, to animal enthusiasts, to people of religious persuasions, and especially to anyone who has been loved by a dog.$10.99 Center Street

Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in PerilKathleen Dean Moore and Michael P. Nelson, EditorsForeword by Desmond TutuBringing together more than 80 visionaries, Moral Ground presents a call to honor our moral responsibility to the planet and future generations.$24.95 Trinity University Press

How To Live, Or A Lifeof Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an AnswerSarah BakewellA British bestseller, this lively biography of Montaigne and spirited guide to living the examined life as he did is the perfect gift for the intelligent skeptic in anyone’s life.$25.00 Other Press

Glad No Matter What: Transforming Loss and Change Into Gift and Opportunity SARKWhen grief, sadness, and other strong emotions seem overwhelming, this book shows how to skillfully work with those feelings and access their significant healing power.$18.95 New World Library

My Spiritual JourneyThe Dalai Lamawith Sofia Stril-Rever In his own words, the story of the spiritual growth of the Dalai Lama from childhood memories to Buddhist monk to global icon of peace.$25.99 HarperOne

What Good is God?: In Searchof A Faith That MattersPhilip YanceyJourneying amid the world’s shining joys and deepest problems—from terrorist attacks in India to the Virginia Tech campus after the massacre—Yancey searches for evidence that faith works.$23.99 Faith Words

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Gift of Laughter

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Book): A Visitor’s Guide to the Human RaceJon StewartTakes readers on an intellectual voyage through time—a quest back to the very moment of creation—that will maybe, just maybe, help them to figure out exactly how and why everything got so irretrievably messed up.$27.99 Grand Central Publishing

Sketchy Santas: A Lighter Look at the Darker Side of St. NickWill ZweigartA hilarious photographic collection of some of the seediest characters ever to have donned the red and white.$10.00 Gallery

Simple Times: Crafts for Poor PeopleAmy Sedaris

Demonstrating that crafting is one of life’s more pleasurable and constructive leisure activities, Sedaris shows that anyone with

a couple of hours to kill and access to pipe cleaners can join the elite society of crafters.

$27.99 Grand Central Publishing

Simpsons World: The Ultimate Episode Guide Seasons 1–20

Matt GroeningA cromulent compendium of all things

Simpsons! Twenty seasons of comprehensive episode synopses, including 128 new

gut-busting episodes, all featured on at least two jam-packed pages each, plus nifty new

art, quotes, screen grabs, and more.$150.00 It Books

Squirrel Seeks ChipmunkDavid Sedaris, illus. by Ian FalconerThis new collection of keen-eyed animal-themed tales is an utter delight. Though the characters may not be human, the situations in these stories bear an uncanny resemblance to the insanity of everyday life.$21.99 Little, Brown and Company

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National Bestsellers

Hell’s CornerDavid BaldacciA bomb detonates outside the White House in Lafayette Park in what looks like a terrorist plot. Now it’s up to the Camel Club to stop this mysterious and lethal foe.$27.99 Grand Central Publishing

An Object of Beauty: A NovelSteve MartinFollows one charismatic young woman to the soaring heights—and, at times, the dark lows—of the New York City art world and the country from the late 1990s through today.$26.99 Grand Central Publishing

Cross FireJames PattersonWedding plans are put on hold when Alex is called to the scene of the perfectly executed assassination of a dirty congressmen and an underhanded lobbyist. Is the marksman a hero or a vigilante?$27.99 Little, Brown and Company

Safe HavenNicholas SparksWhen a mysterious young woman appears in a small North Carolina town, she seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant relationships.$25.99 Grand Central Publishing

The ReversalMichael Connelly

When longtime defense attorney Mickey Haller is recruited to change stripes and prosecute the

high-profile retrial of a brutal child murder, he and Detective Harry Bosch set off on a case fraught with

political and personal danger.$27.99 Little, Brown and Company

Fall of Giants: Book One of The Century TrilogyKen FollettThe #1 New York Times bestselling author returns with a magnificent new historical epic following five families as they travel through the extraordinary events of the twentieth century.$36.00 Dutton

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Middle Reader, Young AdultDear America: The Fences Between UsKirby LarsonOne fateful day in December 1941, Piper Davis awaits news of her brother, a soldier on the battleship Arizona stationed in Pearl Harbor. As explosions rule the earth and sky, Piper wonders what will become of her brother and of her life in Seattle. Written by some of today’s most distinguished authors, and inspired by real letters and diaries, this compelling series takes historical fiction to new heights.$12.99 each (ages 8–14) Scholastic Press

ScumbleIngrid LawThe enchanting companion to Newbery Honor Book and New York Times bestseller Savvy. It’s nine years after Mib’s journey and her cousin Ledge has just turned 13. But will his savvy be a total dud?$16.99 (ages 8–12) Dial Books for Young Readers

Look Now: The World in Facts, Stats, and Graphics

Half encyclopedia, half almanac, and 100%

awesome! Look Now is crammed with up-to-the-

minute information to give a fascinating snapshot of

our planet and what makes it tick.

$24.99 (ages 8–17) DK Publishing

The Exiled Queen: Seven Realms #2

Cinda Williams ChimaYou can’t always run from danger….

The gripping sequel to Demon King in the Seven Realms fantasy trilogy is an

epic tale of uncertain friendships.$17.99 (ages 12+) Disney-Hyperion

NightshadeAndrea CremerCalla has always known her destiny: After graduating, she’ll be the mate of sexy alpha wolf Ren, and together they will rule their pack—but then she violates her masters’ laws by saving a human boy.$17.99 (ages 14+) Philomel Books

Also available from Dear America:Journey to the New World, The Winter

of Red Snow, Voyage on the Great Titanic, and many more to come!

Now available in paperback!The Demon King: Seven Realms #1$9.99

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MatchedAlly CondieCassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her, but now she must choose between theonly life she’s known or apath that no one else hasdared to follow.$17.99 (ages 12+)Dutton Children’s Books

The Heroes of Olympus, Book One: The Lost HeroRick RiordanReturn to the world of Camp Half-Blood with a new group of heroes in this new series from the creator of Percy Jackson & the Olympians.$18.99 (ages 9–12) Disney-Hyperion

Theodore Boone: Kid LawyerJohn GrishamTheo dreams of being a great trial lawyer but ends up in court much sooner than expected when he is dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial— and only he knows the truth.$16.99 (ages 8+) Dutton Children’s Books

Versus: PiratesRichard PlattIt’s drama on the high seas as ten of the greatest pirates of history meet for the first time. In the end, only one can be history’s ultimate pirate. Who will it be?$19.99 (ages 10+) Kingfisher

ExtraordinaryNancy WerlinPheobe finds herself drawn to Mallory, the strange new kid in school, but soon discovers that Mallory and her brother are visitors from the faerie realm who have come to collect on an age-old debt.$17.99 (ages 12+)Dial Books for Young Readers

The Clockwork ThreeMatthew KirbyDark forces threaten three ordinary children that are brought together by extraordinary circumstances. An astonishing tale of adventure, magic, and wonder.$17.99 (ages 8–14) Scholastic Press

Beautiful DarknessKami Garciaand Margaret StohlNothing ever changes in Ethan’s small town—until he meets mysterious newcomer Lena, who reveals a secret world that has been hidden in plain sight all along.$17.99 (ages 12+) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Also available, in paperback: Impossible $9.99 Speak

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PathfinderOrson Scott CardThe first book in an amazing new teen fantasy trilogy from the bestselling author of Ender’s Game about a teen who can see people’s pasts.$18.99 (ages 12+) Simon Pulse

The Scorch TrialsJames DashnerThe Maze was just the beginning…The Gladers now find they must cross the Scorch and arrive at a safe haven in just two weeks—and their wicked captors won’t make it easy.$17.99 (ages 12–17) Delacorte Books for Young Readers

Also available: The Maze Runner

Big Nate Strikes AgainLincoln PeirceNate Wright is back and better than ever. This time he’s up against his ultimate nemesis, Gina, and ready to prove that he’s #1.$12.99 (ages 8–12)HarperCollins Children’s Books

Danger!Filled with peril, risk, and suspense…and it’s all true! The most dangerous mathematical formula in history, a fast food restaurant that serves up a deadly menu, the toxic terrors that live on unwashed hands!$19.99 (ages 10–17) DK Publishing

Spirit Bound: A Vampire Academy NovelRichelle MeadIt is nearly graduation, and the girls can’t wait for their real lives beyond the Academy’s iron gates to begin, but Rose’s heart still aches for Dimitri. When your whole life is about saving others, who will save you?$17.99 each (ages 12+)Razorbill

The Steps Across the WaterAdam Gopnik, illus. by Bruce McCallIn this masterful new fantasy, the bestselling author joins with legendary illustrator to explore powerful themes of identity and the meaning of home.$17.99 (ages 8–13) Disney-Hyperion

Look for the astonishingfinal novel in the series Last Sacrifice

AvailableDecember

2010

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It’s a BookLane SmithPlayful and lighthearted with a subversive twist that is signature Lane Smith. It’s a Book is a celebration of the printed book for book lovers all ages.$12.99 (ages 6+) Roaring Brook Press

Beautiful OOPS!Barney SaltzbergCelebrate the “Oops” in life with this one-of-a-kind interactive book, featuring pop-ups, tears, holes and smudges. It’s ok to make mistakes. In fact, hooray for mistakes!$11.95 (ages 3+) Workman

Wherever You AreIf love can take shape, it would look like these words and images. New from the bestselling author of On the Night You Were Born.

The Spirit of ChristmasA beautifully illustrated Christmas book that tells us that the most magical gift of the season is when we spend Christmas with those we love.

City Dog, Country FrogMo Willems,illus. by Jon J. MuthA stirring picture book from two Caldecott Honorees about the evolution of an uncommon friendship.$17.99 (ages 4–7)Disney-Hyperion

The Carnival of the AnimalsJack PrelutskyAlong with illustrator Mary GrandPré, America’s first Children’s Poet Laureate gives an inspired interpretation of Camille Saint-Saëns’s famous musical suite. Book and CD set.$19.99 (ages 6–12) Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers

Dinosaur vs. the PottyBob Shea

Parents and toddlers won’t be able to resist this hilarious

book about what happens when Dinosaur faces…

the potty!$15.99 (ages 2–6)Disney-Hyperion

RobotsSteve Weston

With four exciting pop-up scenes and nine die cut play pieces, adventurous kids will explore this

robotic world for hours and learn how robots help expand the limits of scientific knowledge.

$16.99 (ages 3–6)Kingfisher

Nancy Tillman$16.99 each (ages 4–8)Feiwel & Friends

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KidsYes Virginia There is a Santa ClausChris Plehal, illus. by James BernardinIn 1897, eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon wrote to the New York Sun newspaper to ask a simple question: Is there a Santa Claus? The editor’s response was a stirring defense of hope, generosity, and the spirit of childhood. $16.99 (ages 6–12) HarperCollins Children’s Books

The Sea of SleepWarren Hanson, illus. by Jim LaMarche

Baby Otter cuddles into his mama’s arms as calm, silvery waters rock him gently toward sleep.

Readers of all ages will be soothed to sleep by the poetic text and the enchanting, magical paintings.

$16.99 (ages 4–8) Scholastic Press

Wild Alphabet: An A to Zoo Pop-Up BookDan GreenWild animals jump off the pages in this illustrated pop-up featuring 26 creatures hidden within letters of the alphabet.With playful text, it’s a delight to read time and again.$19.99 (all ages) Kingfisher

Now available in paperback from the Robert E. Wells Science Series:What’s So Special About Planet Earth?$6.99 Albert Whitman & Company

My Mommy Hung the Moon: A Love StoryJamie Lee Curtis, illus. by Laura Cornell

The ninth picture book by the #1 New York Times bestselling duo is a celebration of unconditional

love between a little boy and his mommy. $16.99 (ages 4–8) Balzer & Bray

Counting on SnowMaxwell NewhouseA unique counting

book and a gorgeous exploration of the beauty of northern animals in winter,

this is an introduction to numeracy wrapped in a

blanket of snow.$14.95 (ages 2–5)

Tundra Books

Why Do Elephants Need the Sun?Robert E. WellsKnown for his child friendly science presentations, the Washington author-illustrator has completed his 11th book in his informative, easy to read series. $16.99 (ages 9–12) Albert Whitman & Company

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Late for SchoolSteve Martin, illus. by C.F. PayneGetting to school has never been quite this difficult—or hilarious! Includes a CD with Martin on banjo and vocals, singing the book’s story with a bluegrass twist.$17.99 (ages 4–8)Grand Central Publishing

Christmas in the Time of Billy LeeJerdine Nolen,illus. by Barry MoserIn this magic-filled tale,Ellie restores joy to her town by believing in miracles. Designed for families to read together on Christmas Eve, this story captures the wonder of the holiday.$16.99 (ages 4+) Disney–Jump at the Sun

Big Bear HugAn environmental fable that

illustrates the awesome power of a hug.

The 3 Little DassiesJan BrettWhen eagle flies down to flap and clap and blow down the new houses of Mimbi, Pimbi and Timbi, he gets a fine comeuppance in a deliciously funny twist!$17.99 (ages 3–5)G.P. Putnam’s Sons

Amazing CowsSandra BoyntonA work of pure obsession, Amazing Cows celebrates cows and offbeat cowness with a miscellany of cow stories, cow poems, cow jokes, cow songs, cow comics and moore!$9.95 (ages 5–8) Workman

Bad Kitty vs. Uncle Murray:The Uproar at the Front DoorNick BruelGet ready for more hilarious cat-titude! Bad Kitty’s owners are on vacation, but she’s stuck at home—driving Uncle Murray crazy with shenanigans of epic proportions.$13.99 (ages 7+)Roaring Brook Press

Old Bear and His CubOlivier DunreaOld Bear loves his Little Cub with all his heart and always takes care of him, but when Old Bear catches a cold, it’s Little Cub who knows just what to do to make Old Bear feel better.$16.99 (ages 3–5) Philomel Books

Nicholas Oldland$16.95 each (ages 3–7)Kids Can Press

Making the Moose Out of LifeFrom the creator of Big Bear Hug comes a lighthearted, contemporary fable about a mild-mannered moose who learns to live life to the fullest.

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