Holiday Titles


The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks

This unforgettable story from #1 bestselling author Nicholas Sparks centers around a rebellious teenage girl’s romantic awakening and first encounter with heartbreak.

Her Fearful Symmetry by Audrey Niffenegger

A spectacularly compelling and haunting novel about love and identity, secrets and sisterhood and the tenacity of life—even after death—by Audrey Niffenegger, author of the bestseller, The Time Traveler’s Wife.

I, Alex Cross by James Patterson

Astonishing plot twists and electrifying revelations combine in James Patterson’s most suspenseful Alex Cross novel yet— a story of the hunt for a murderer in Washington’s most infamous club.

Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly

Detective Harry Bosch must investigate a homicide case while searching for his missing young daughter in this edge-of-your-seat high-stakes thriller.

Nibble & Kuhn by David Schmahmann

A young lawyer up for partner in his firm gets handed an unwinnable case. He’s also in love with a subordinate. That can’t end happily, can it?

The Sound of Building Coffins by Louis Maistros

Meticulously drawn in lyrical prose, this tale of death and rebirth, devastation and redemption, will draw you into a world of beauty and pain, as alluring as it is dangerous

A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick

Robert Goolrick’s intoxicating debut novel delivers a classic tale of suspenseful seduction, set in the bitter cold of 1909 rural Wisconsin.

I, Alex Cross by James Patterson

Astonishing plot twists and electrifying revelations combine in James Patterson’s most suspenseful Alex Cross novel yet— a story of the hunt for a murderer in Washington’s most infamous club.

Nine Dragons by Michael Connelly

Detective Harry Bosch must investigate a homicide case while searching for his missing young daughter in this edge-of-your-seat high-stakes thriller.

Nibble & Kuhn by David Schmahmann

A young lawyer up for partner in his firm gets handed an unwinnable case. He’s also in love with a subordinate. That can’t end happily, can it?

Buffalo Lockjaw
by Greg Ames

James Fitzroy leaves an absurd job behind in New York City, and returns to Buffalo on Thanksgiving to visit his aging parents, with unexpected results.

Wishin’ and Hopin’: A Christmas Story
by Wally Lamb LBJ is in the White House and the Beatles are a hit, but nothing could prepare fifth-grader Felix Funicello for what transpires at his school’s Christmas pageant.

U is for Undertow
Sue Grafton

In Kinsey Millhone’s 21st excursion into the world of suspense and misadventure, #1 best-selling author Sue Grafton delivers a twisting, complex, surprise- filled—and totally satisfying—thriller.

True Blue
David Baldacci

Come along for the ride in David Baldacci’s new blockbuster thriller, where a routine homicide investigation turns into something complex, diabolical and possibly lethal.

A Separate Country
Robert Hicks

Post-Civil War New Orleans is the setting for Robert Hicks’ heartrending story of John Bell Hood, one of the most controversial generals of the Confederate Army.

The Promised World
Lisa Tucker

In all her novels, Lisa Tucker captures the hidden heart of the modern family. Provocative and suspenseful, The Promised World is the story of a woman whose seemingly perfect life begins to unravel when her twin brother commits suicide after he is accused of abusing his son. This mesmerizing tale of intimacy, betrayal and lost innocence will haunt readers long after they have turned the final page.

Chronic City
Jonathan Lethem

The acclaimed author of Motherless Brooklyn and The Fortress of Solitude returns with a roar in this gorgeous, searing portrait of Manhattanites wrapped in their own delusions, desires and lies.

The Day the Falls Stood Still
Cathy Marie Buchanan

In the shadow of World War I, 17-year-old Bess faces tragedy at home in Niagara Falls. But as she finds love with a fearless riverman, a battle over the falls threatens their future and all she holds dear.

War Dances
Sherman Alexie

National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie delivers a heartbreaking and hilarious collection of stories that consider modern relationships from the most diverse angles.

On the Line
Serena Williams with Daniel Paisner

Serena Williams candidly explores the personal challenges she has faced along her remarkable journey toward becoming one of the biggest stars in tennis.

Role of a Lifetime: Reflections on Faith, Family and Significant Living
James Brown with Nathan Whitaker

This part memoir, part self-help book includes lessons from James Brown’s faith and life experiences as a sports commentator and athlete.

Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat’s Jewel Box
Madeleine Albright

Part illustrated memoir, part social history, Read My Pins features more than 200 photographs, along with compelling and often humorous stories about jewelry, global politics and one of America’s most accomplished and fascinating diplomats.

Ayn Rand and the World She Made
Anne C. Heller

Anne C. Heller’s eye-opening portrait of Ayn Rand is the first complete and impartial biography of the writer and philosopher whose ideas permanently altered the American cultural and political landscape.

True Compass
Edward M. Kennedy

For the first time, one of America’s greatest leaders tells his personal story—of his legendary family, politics and 50 years at the center of national events.

Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales
Clarence Clemons & Don Reo

Music fans will love the inside story of Clarence “Big Man” Clemons—his life before, during and beyond the E-Street Band, including unbelievable, neverbefore- told adventures with Bruce Springsteen.

Stitches
David Small

A silent movie masquerading as a book, Stitches is as much a memoir as a tale of redemption that informs us that things can get better, that good can emerge from evil and that art has the power to transform.

Anne Frank: The Book, The Life, The Afterlife
Francine Prose

Prose deftly explores the artistry, ambition and enduring influence of the text millions have come to know as Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl.

Barack Like Me: The Chocolate-Covered Truth
David Alan Grier with Alan Eisenstock

David Alan Grier is an acclaimed actor, comedian, “Dancing with the Stars”contestant and former host of Comedy Central’s satirical news show, “Chocolate News.” In his edgy, timeless and hilarious new memoir, Barack Like Me, he expounds on politics, culture and race while recounting his own life story and looking at all things Barack.

Hope for Animals and Their World
Jane Goodall with Thane Maynard & Gail Hudson

Through fascinating success stories of endangered species that have beat the odds, world-renowned scientist Jane Goodall delivers a message of hope for the future.

The City Out My Window: 63 Views on New York
Matteo Pericoli

A unique, intimate collection of Manhattan line drawings by Matteo Pericoli as seen through the windows of both prominent and lesser-known New Yorkers, who offer their own musings about their views.

New York 400
John Thorn, Editor

New York 400, a one-of-a-kind celebration of the greatest city in America, is a visual history that spans the past four centuries, offering archives straight from the Museum of the City of New York.

Guardians of Being
Eckhart Tolle, Illustrated by Patrick McDonnell

Combining words of wisdom by Eckhart Tolle with delightful illustrations by Patrick McDonnell, this book offers lessons of the present moment, as embodied by the dogs and cats who share our world.

The Fourth Part of the World: The Race to the Ends of the Earth, and the Epic Story of the Map that Gave America Its Name
Toby Lester

A dazzling tale of geographical and intellectual exploration, The Fourth Part of the World is an epic adventure story about the creation of the map that ushered in the New World.

Hurry Down Sunshine
Michael Greenberg

An extraordinary family story about the summer when, at the age of 15, the author’s daughter was struck mad. It is a tale of a family broken—then painstakingly put together again.

Mannahatta
Eric W. Sanderson

In Mannahatta, landscape geologist Eric Sanderson shows the history of New York from its marshy wetlands to the concrete jungle it is today. Basing his investigation on a British map dating from the Revolutionary War, Sanderson stunningly recreates New York as it once was. Using groundbreaking computer imaging, readers can experience different neighborhoods and imagine the wildlife and original inhabitants that made up the “island of many hills.”

What the Dog Saw
Malcolm Gladwell

In memorable essays, journalist Malcolm Gladwell touches on topics such as the quest to create the perfect cookie and a profile of a dog psychologist.

Half Moon: Henry Hudson and the Voyage that Redrew the Map of the New World
Douglas Hunter

Just in time for the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s discovery, Douglas Hunter provides the first book-length history of the 1609 adventure.

Perfect
Lew Paper

A pitch-by-pitch, heartfelt account of one of the most legendary feats in sporting history: New York Yankees pitcher Don Larsen’s perfect game during the 1956 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Dave Pelz’s Damage Control
Dave Pelz

A paradigm-smashing instruction book on recovering from trouble and avoiding “disaster shots”—the three or four errant shots in each round that lead to blow up holes and ruin golfers’ scores.

Stones Into Schools
Greg Mortenson and Mike Bryan

From the author of the #1 bestseller Three Cups of Tea, this is the continuing story of one humanitarian’s efforts to promote peace through education in Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Let It Bleed
Ethan A. Russell

Grammy-nominated photographer and director Ethan A. Russell takes you where no Rolling Stones book has gone before—behind the scenes of the historic 1969 tour. This uncensored book includes over 220 photos.

Fierce Style
Christian Siriano with Rennie Dyball

Fashion sensation Christian Siriano— the youngest-ever winner of hit reality series “Project Runway”—helps readers discover how to look, feel and act fierce in everyday life.

Prehistoric Life
DK Publishing

With astonishing images of skeletons and fossils, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores dinosaurs, early man and plant life in unparalleled detail. Artwork created using cuttingedge technology renders species in breathtaking full-color images.

Andy Rooney: 60 Years of Wisdom and Wit
Andrew A. Rooney

This wonderful, diverse collection spanning the writing career of the celebrated 60 Minutes commentator and bestselling author is a great gift and musthave for fans.

I Am America (And So Can You!)
Stephen Colbert

The hilarious Stephen Colbert, always controversial and outspoken, offers his knee-jerk beliefs on the American family, race, religion, sex, sports and many other topics.

Baseball Americana: Treasures from the Library of Congress
Harry Katz and Frank Ceresi

Baseball Americana features neverbefore- published treasures from the impressive collection of the Library of Congress.

How to Be a Movie Star
William J. Mann

“This is a smart book about a surprisingly savvy superstar. It’s one of the best Hollywood biographies I’ve ever read.” —Ed Sikov, author of Dark Victory: The Life of Bette Davis

Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original
Robin D. G. Kelley

Thelonious Monk was an incomparable pianist, composer and cultural icon of coolness. This first full biography goes beneath his quirky image and delves into the man whose life descended into depression even as he continued to produce evocative jazz.

Fading Echoes
Mike Sielski

Fading Echoes is the story of two football captains who meet as high school rivals, and later show their devotion to their country serving in the Middle East.

State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America
Edited by Matt Weiland and Sean Wilsey

Inspired by the classic WPA State Guides of the 1930s, this modern collection features original, thoughtprovoking portraits of each of the 50 states.

The Reason for God
Timothy Keller

The New York Times bestseller from a “pioneer of the new urban Christians” (Christian Today magazine) that offers a solid platform for true believers and a powerful argument for pursuing the belief in God.

Vanity Fair’s Proust Questionnaire
Grayton Carter, Illustrated by Risko

A revealing glimpse into the lives of 101 prominent pop-culture figures, culled from the popular Proust Questionnaire page of Vanity Fair. A hilarious, candid and endlessly fascinating collection.

The Human Brain Book
Rita Carter

Combining the latest findings in neuroscience with state-of-the-art illustrations, this comprehensive book by acclaimed science writer Rita Carter reveals fascinating details about our most potent human organ. Includes an interactive DVD.

Have a New Husband by Friday: How to Change His Attitude Behavior & Communication in 5 Days
Dr. Kevin Leman

Self-help guru Dr. Kevin Leman shows even the most frustrated wife how she can open her husband’s heart—in just five days.

New Encyclopedia of Gardening Techniques
American Horticultural Society

Learn up-to-date skills in this practical book of step-by-step techniques from the American Horticultural Society. Gardeners will love the definitive explanations and color illustrations.

Start-Up Nation
Dan Senor and Saul Singer

Entrepreneurial lessons abound when foreign policy insiders Dan Senor and Saul Singer address how Israel produces more start-up companies than many large, peaceful and stable nations.

Off the Tourist Trail
DK Publishing

Written by a team of travel experts, with a foreword by Bill Bryson, this book takes 100 clichéd tourist destinations and reveals 1,000 fresh and fascinating alternatives. Less crowded, generally less expensive and often more spectacular, these lesser-known wonders remind readers what real travel is all about.

Restoring a House in the City
Ingrid Abramovitch

Discover a treasury of inspiration and ideas from real-life urban renovations, from furniture and color to rooftops and terraces.

Chocolate: A Love Story
Max Brenner, Illustrated by Yonathan Factor

The founder of Max Brenner restaurants has created a vibrant new cookbook. Full-color photographs and easy-to- follow, delicious recipes make this book a must for every chocolate lover.

The Sartorialist
Scott Schuman

An inspired photographic journey into the extraordinary style of everyday people by the photographer and creator of the wildly successful fashion blog, thesartorialist.com.

Norman Rockwell: Behind the Camera
Ron Schick

Author and historian Ron Schick delivers a landmark publication that sheds new light on the work and working methods of Norman Rockwell, one of America’s most celebrated illustrators.

The Deluxe Food Lover’s Companion
Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst

This enhanced new reference volume will give home chefs more knowledge about good food and elegant dining. It is a perfect gift for anyone who loves to cook and eat.

Illustrated Quick Cook
DK Publishing

Packed with recipes for every occasion, handy menu planners, photographic recipe choosers, cook’s notes, meals on a budget and over 650 recipes, this is the perfect kitchen companion for cooks who want delicious food fast.

So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week
Ellie Krieger

From best-selling author and Food Network personality comes So Easy, a gorgeous cookbook for creating delicious and healthy recipes that are easy enough for even the busiest people to prepare any day of the week.

How to Roast a Lamb
Michael Psilakis

Michael Psilakis, one of the most exciting young chefs in America today, offers a personal and irresistible introduction to Greek cuisine in this much-anticipated first cookbook.

Nigella Christmas: Food Family Friends Festivities
Nigella Lawson

Food Network star Nigella Lawson’s first book of Christmas recipes includes delicious and easy-to-make meals and treats, with recipes for traditional classics as well as original variations by Nigella.

My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method
Jim Lahey with Rick Flaste

It takes only a pot to create “the best nowork bread you have ever made” (Mark Bittman). Lahey shares the fun of his inventive bread recipes with step-by-step instructions and full color photographs.

Read Me: A Century of Classic American Book Advertisements
Dwight Garner

This lavishly illustrated volume features more than 400 vintage book ads that reveal a kind of secret history of America’s literary culture over the last century.

Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat, and Obession
Julie Powell

Blogger-turned-author Julie Powell, author of New York Times bestseller Julie and Julia, learns the art of butchery after an irresistible love affair.

Dinosaur Park
Illustrated by Steve Weston

We dare you to enter four alluring worlds of dinosaurs. Young readers will enjoy interacting with the nine press-out dinosaur pieces.

Family Huddle
Peyton Manning, Eli Manning and Archie Manning, Illustrated by Jim Madsen

Huddle up with the most famous family in football—the Mannings! Peyton and Eli are now NFL superstars, but they are still kids in Family Huddle. The boys joke around and play football at every opportunity.

Ten Little Bears
School Specialty

Counting is fun with the Ten Little Bears! This book features a rhyming tale, 3-D characters and a pop-up that reinforces reading development while encouraging children to count.

Big Frog Can’t Fit In
Mo Willems

Big Frog really, really wants to fit in. But how? The answer is in this vibrant and unique new pop-out book—sturdily constructed and perfectly suited for little hands.

Jeremy Draws a Monster
Peter McCarty

Alone in his room, Jeremy draws a monster. When his monster comes to life and starts making demands, how can Jeremy get rid of his creation?

Jan Brett’s Snowy Treasury
Jan Brett

Four of Jan Brett’s bestsellers together in a gorgeous treasury. Includes Gingerbread Baby, The Mitten, The Hat and The Three Snow Bears, set in Switzerland, the Ukraine, Denmark and the Arctic, respectively.

The Lion and the Mouse
Jerry Pinkney

In this adaptation of one of Aesop’s most celebrated fables, a ferocious lion and a cowering mouse learn that no act of kindness is ever wasted.

First Ballet
Deanna Caswell, Illustrated by Elizabeth Matthews

In this beautiful picture book, Deanna Caswell and Elizabeth Matthews conspire to recreate all the joy and wonder of a child’s first theatrical experience—to relive again and again.

Princess Hyacinth: The Surprising Tale of a Girl who Floated
Florence Parry Heide, Illustrated by Lane Smith

Princess Hyacinth has a problem—she floats! The legendary Florence Parry Heide and Lane Smith have created an unforgettable princess sure to charm and delight young readers.

Waddle!
A Scanimation Picture Book
Rufus Butler Seder

From the creator of the New York Times bestsellers Gallop! and Swing!, this newest animals-in-motion Scanimation® book adds color to each moving image! Sure to inspire prancing, hopping, stomping and scampering.

Al Capone Shines My Shoes
Gennifer Choldenko

This zany pop-up retells five of Aesop’s fables—the classic “The Tortoise and the Hare” plus four lesser-known tales—and includes a spinner that helps kids create their own fables.

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood
David Benedictus, Illustrated by Mark Burgess

It was 80 years ago, on the publication of The House at Pooh Corner, when Christopher Robin said good-bye to Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Now they are all back together in new adventures.

What’s Coming for Christmas?
Kate Banks, Illustrated by Georg Hallensleben

In this warmly illustrated holiday lullaby about cherished traditions and welcome surprises, a farm family busily prepares for the arrival of Christmas and anticipation spreads among the animals.

Everything for a Dog

Ann M. Martin, Illustrated by Mark Burgess In this companion to A Dog’s Life, Ann M. Martin has written a heartfelt novel that’s perfect for anyone who has ever longed for a dog, or loved one.

A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens, Illustrated by Brett Helquist

A lavish picture book edition of Dickens’ beloved classic with luminous artwork by best-selling artist Brett Helquist. A joyous gift for one and all!

Fu Finds the Way
John Rocco

When warrior Chang challenges young Fu to a duel, Fu asks the Master to train him. But instead of teaching Fu to fight, the Master teaches him to . . . pour tea. Will the Master’s guidance be enough to defeat the mighty Chang?

Skippyjon Jones Lost in Spice
Judy Schachner

Everyone’s favorite kitty boy is about to lift off. You’ll want to be there when the brave Skippito gets lost in spice! Skippy knows—from his big ears to his toes— that the planet Mars is red because it’s covered in spicy red pepper, and he’s off on a space jaunt to prove it.

Walt Disney’s Peter Pan
Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson, Illustrated by Mary Blair

Peter Pan, the Lost Boys and Captain Hook have been some of our most beloved characters since J.M. Barrie first introduced them. Now Dave Barry, Ridley Pearson and Mary Blair bring all the magic of Never Land to new life.

Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Cynthia Ryland, Illustrated by Gustaf Tenggren

When the evil queen learns that Snow White’s beauty is greater, she sets out to destroy her. But with help from seven little men, Snow White will change her life forever.

The Little Prince Deluxe Pop-Up Book
Antoine de Saint-Exupery

This exciting pop-up edition of Saint- Exupery’s classic story contains the complete original text accompanied by Saint-Exupery’s illustrations brought to life through paper engineering. A must-have for longtime fans, this edition will also enchant a whole new generation.

The Curious Garden
Peter Brown

With spare text and breathtaking illustrations, best-selling author/illustrator Peter Brown weaves a magical story about a boy’s dream and how the efforts of one small person can help change the world.

Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children’s Book
Edited by Anita Silvey

In this family gift book edited by Anita Silvey, more than 100 celebrities and public figures recall inspiring lessons learned from children’s books.

The Maze Runner
James Dashner

Thomas wakes up in the Glade, remembering nothing, surrounded by a group of boys. Like Thomas, they remember nothing. To survive, they must solve the maze that surrounds them and escape.

Peter and the Sword of Mercy
Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson

The year is 1902. One of the original Lost Boys comes to London to tell the Darling family about the Others, creatures searching for starstuff hidden underground. 11-year-old Wendy has heard stories of Peter Pan, and he may be her only hope in saving the world from shadowy doom.

If I Stay
Gayle Forman

Be moved by this sophisticated, layered and heartachingly beautiful story about what happens to a girl after a tragic car accident.

Lost Worlds
John Howe

This visually stunning book takes readers on a historical, archaeological and mythological journey through lost worlds such as Atlantis, Camelot and Mohenjo-Daro.

Versus: Warriors
Steve Stone

Learn what would happen if ten of the greatest warriors from history met for the first time and engaged in deadly battle against one another in this exciting book.

The Everafter
Amy Huntley

A haunting and hopeful debut teen novel about a girl who revisits random moments in her life through the objects she’s lost—and learns surprising things about her life and death.

Shiver
Maggie Stiefvater


From a talented new writer comes a love story with a chilling twist. In this compelling young adult novel, a werewolf and the girl he once saved from his wolf pack fall in love during his final summer in human form.

Million-Dollar Thro
Mike Lupica

Nate Brodie is nicknamed “Brady” because he’s a big Tom Brady fan. He saves up to buy an autographed football and then wins the chance to throw a pass at a Patriots game for one million dollars.

109 Forgotten American Heroes
Chris Ying, Brian McMullen

Produced in collaboration with McSweeney’s, this unique history book looks at 109 forgotten American heroes—from activists, politicians, ordinary citizens, even pets and inanimate objects—that have all played a role in who we are as a nation.

Open Me Up
DK

Learn about the discovery of penicillin from a graphic novel, see how the heart works via its social networking page and watch white blood cells zap invaders in a video-game in this dynamic and informative book about what goes on in our insides.

Step Out on Nothing: How Faith and Family Helped Me Conquer Life’s Challenges
Byron Pitts

In this inspiring memoir, Byron Pitts details how he turned his struggles with illiteracy and a debilitating stutter into success as an Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist and “60 Minutes” correspondent.

The Gathering Storm
Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson

Tarmon Gai’don, the Last Battle, looms before unready humankind in book 12 of the internationally best-selling Wheel of Time® series, created by Robert Jordan and completed by Brandon Sanderson.

Invisible
Paul Auster

New from Paul Auster, NAIBA Legacy Award Winner and Fall 2009 Keynote Speaker. “A novel of such virtuosity and depth. . . this might be Auster’s best novel yet.”— Kirkus (starred review)

Hidden Empire
Orson Scott Card

Following the New York Times bestseller Empire, America is in the grip of President Averell Torrent’s imperial power. Only Captain Bartholomew Coleman can expose the destruction in Torrent’s wake.

Home: A Novel
Marilynne Robinson

Now in paperback, Marilynne Robinson revisits the characters from her Pulitzer Prize-winning Gilead in this “impossibly rich and beautiful new novel.” (San Francisco Chronicle)