Recreation

New Titles Young Adults’ November 2017 (arrived in October 2017)

Fiction

Batman Arkham. Mister Freeze, [writers, Dave Wood [and 9 others] ; pencillers, Sheldon Moldoff [and 7 others] ; inkers, Charles Paris [and 7 others] ; artists, Charlie Adlard, Jason Fabok].
An expert in the field of cryogenics, Victor Fries led a relatively normal existence. He worked diligently and married a woman named Nora who then became terminally ill. To stop her degenerative disease from taking her life, Victor put her into suspended animation. But a horrible lab accident transformed the former Dr. Fries into an ice-colored monstrosity incapable of surviving above freezing temperatures. To counteract this, Victor constructed a special, ultra-durable suit to keep his body alive. He embraced his new persona and became Mr. Freeze. Mr. Freeze is on a constant quest to bring back his beloved Nora, and he'll do whatever it takes to succeed. He wields a freeze gun and uses ice and cold to wreak havoc, mostly in Gotham and against Batman.
Puella magi madoka magica. The movie rebellion. 2, [art by Hanokage ; original story by Magica Quartet ; translation, William Flanagan].
Homura discovers that she has been trapped in an illusory space all along. Though she resolves to find and put a stop to the culprit behind the illusion, her friends' apparent happiness in this false reality makes Homura wonder if she has more to lose than gain by putting an end to it.
Puella magi madoka magica. The movie rebellion. 3, [art by Hanokage ; original story by Magica Quartet ; translation, William Flanagan].
Homura finally awakens to the truth of who has been controlling this false reality all along! Will Madoka and the others be able to reach Homura in time? And what fate will befall the girls if they make it out of the illusion?
Puella magi tart magica, the legend of "Jeanne d'Arc". [4], art by Masugitsune/Kawazu-ku ; original story by Magica Quartet ; [translation, William Flanagan].
Just when a French victory at Patay seemed in hand, the fallen English magical girl surges back into action as a terrifying witch! The power of her transformation draws to her all the weapons on the field, be they French, English, or magical! Weaponless and struggling to maintain their own magical-girl forms, Tart's forces watch in horror as the cruelty of the English girls' magic is put on full display. In this dark hour, can the light of La Pucelle win the day?
Star Wars. [5], Yoda's secret war, [writers, Jason Aaron, Kelly Thompson ; artists, Salvador Larroca, Emilio Laiso ; colorists, Edgar Delgado, Rachelle Rosenberg ; letterers, Chris Eliopoulos & Clayton Cowles, VC's Joe Caramagna].
With one member of the rebel crew captured and imprisoned, we turn once more to the journals of Ben Kenobi and a legendary adventure with Jedi Master Yoda! He's trapped on a world full of vicious, mysteriously powered children. Not easy, will this be. Overpowered and captured, the master must become a student once more. And the ripples of Yoda's struggle in the past will be felt by Luke Skywalker in the present! Connected, it all is! Plus: Join Princess Leia on a top-secret and highly dangerous mission on a planet that wants no part of the war against the Empire. When an injury threatens to end her mission, can she inspire that rebel spirit in a populace who just want to keep their heads down?
The red ribbon, Lucy Adlington.
As fourteen-year-old Ella begins her first day at work she steps into a world of silks, seams, scissors, pins, hems and trimmings. She is a dressmaker, but this is no ordinary sewing workshop. Hers are no ordinary clients. Ella has joined the seamstresses of Birkenau-Auschwitz, as readers may recognise it. Every dress she makes could mean the difference between life and death. And this place is all about survival. Ella seeks refuge from this reality, and from haunting memories, in her work and in the world of fashion and fabrics. She is faced with painful decisions about how far she is prepared to go to survive. Is her love of clothes and creativity nothing more than collaboration with her captors, or is it a means of staying alive? Will she fight for herself alone, or will she trust the importance of an ever-deepening friendship with Rose? One thing weaves through the colours of couture gowns and camp mud a red ribbon, given to Ella as a symbol of hope.
The rising of the shield hero : the manga companion. 5, Aiya Kyu ; original story by Aneko Yusagi ; character design by Minami Seira.
Naofumi has been magically summoned to another world as the legendary Shield Hero, but all that awaits him there is betrayal and heartache. Finding nothing but opposition and strife Naofumi makes his way to another country within the realm. But suddenly terrible waves of destruction arrive to desolate the world! To make matters worse, the country that he is supposed to be serving has just accused him of kidnapping the princess!
Solo, Kwame Alexander with Mary Rand Hess.
Seventeen-year-old Blade endeavors to resolve painful issues from his past and navigate the challenges of his former rockstar father's addictions, scathing tabloid rumors, and a protected secret that threatens his own identity.
Sweetness & lightning. 8, Gido Amagakure ; [translation, Adam Lensenmayer].
Sweetness & lightning. 7, Gido Amagakure ; [translation, Adam Lensenmayer].
Tsumugi is now in kindergarten, and as she grows up, her questions are becoming more complicated. Her curiosity about her mother leads to a quiet search for an old photo album that brings up memories as beautiful as they are poignant but when a character in her favorite TV show dies, she begins to ask about "heaven" and "hell," and Kohei will have to find a way to answer. But as always, home cooking like candied chestnuts, oyakodon, and somen noodles poured down a bamboo flume is a balm for the wounded souls of father and daughter alike.
Nichijou = My ordinary life. 10, [Keiichi Arawi ; translation, Jenny McKeon].
While the title (which translates as 'ordinary' or 'everyday') suggests a story of simple, everyday school life, the contents are more the opposite. Set in a strange school where you may see the principal wrestle a deer, or a robot hide the school lunches, the days that unfold in Nichijou are curious and hilarious, if not downright bizarre. However amidst all the chaos and comedy Arawi still takes time to share everyday slice of life stories giving readers an insight into modern Japanese youth culture.
A jigsaw of fire and stars, Yaba Badoe.
Sante was a baby when she was washed ashore in a sea-chest laden with treasure. It seems she is the sole survivor of the tragic sinking of a ship carrying refugees. Her people. Fourteen years on she's a member of Mama Rose's unique and dazzling circus. But, from their watery grave, the unquiet dead are calling Sante to avenge them. A bamboo flute. A golden band. A ripening mango which must not fall, if Sante is to tell their story and her own.
You don't know me but I know you, Rebecca Barrow.
There's a box in the back of Audrey's closet that she rarely thinks about. Inside is a letter, seventeen years old, from a mother she's never met, handed to her by the woman she's called Mom her whole life. Being adopted, though, is just one piece in the puzzle of Audrey's life the picture painstakingly put together by Audrey herself, consisting not only of the greatest family ever but of a snarky, loyal, sometimes infuriating best friend Rose, and a sweet, smart musician boyfriend, Julian. But when Audrey realizes that she's pregnant, she feels something a tightly sealed box in the closet corners of her heart crack open, spilling her dormant fears and unanswered questions all over the life she loves. Almost two decades ago, a girl in Audrey's situation made a choice, one that started Audrey's entire story. Now Audrey is paralyzed by her own what-ifs and terrified by the distance she feels growing between her and her best friend Rose. Down every possible path is a different unfamiliar version of her life, and as she weighs the options in her mind, she starts to wonder what does it even mean to be Audrey Spencer?
Piglettes., Clémentine Beauvais
Charlotte says., Alex Bell
One dark throne., Kendare Blake
Starfish, Akemi Dawn Bowman.
Kiko Himura has always had a hard time saying exactly what she's thinking. With a mother who makes her feel unremarkable and a half-Japanese heritage she doesn't quite understand, Kiko prefers to keep her head down, certain that once she makes it into her dream art school, Prism, her real life will begin. But then Kiko doesn't get into Prism, at the same time her abusive uncle moves back in with her family. So when she receives an invitation from her childhood friend to leave her small town and tour art schools on the west coast, Kiko jumps at the opportunity in spite of the anxieties and fears that attempt to hold her back. And now that she is finally free to be her own person outside the constricting walls of her home life, Kiko learns life-changing truths about herself, her past, and how to be brave.
Before the devil breaks you : a Diviners novel, Libba Bray.
After battling a supernatural sleeping sickness that nearly claimed two of their own, the Diviners have had enough of lies. They're more determined than ever to uncover the mystery behind their extraordinary powers, even as they face off against an all-new terror. Out on Ward's Island, far from the city's bustle, sits a mental hospital haunted by the lost souls of people long forgotten; ghosts who have unusual and dangerous ties to the man in the stovepipe hat, also known as the King of Crows. With terrible accounts of murder and possession flooding in from all over, and New York City on the verge of panic, the Diviners must band together and brave the sinister ghosts invading the asylum, a fight that will bring them fact-to-face with the King of Crows. But as the explosive secrets of the past come to light, loyalties and friendships will be tested, love will hang in the balance, and the Diviners will question all that they've ever known. All the while, malevolent forces gather from every corner in a battle for the very soul of a nation, a fight that could claim the Diviners themselves.
In other lands : a novel, Sarah Rees Brennan.
The Borderlands aren't like anywhere else. Don't try to smuggle a phone or any other piece of technology over the wall that marks the Border unless you enjoy a fireworks display in your backpack. (Ballpoint pens are okay.) There are elves, harpies, and, best of all as far as Elliot is concerned, mermaids. "What's your name?" "Serene." "Serena?" Elliot asked. "Serene," said Serene. "My full name is Serene-Heart-in-the-Chaos-of-Battle." Elliot's mouth fell open. "That is badass." Elliot? Who's Elliot? Elliot is thirteen years old. He's smart and just a tiny bit obnoxious. Sometimes more than a tiny bit. When his class goes on a field trip and he can see a wall that no one else can see, he is given the chance to go to school in the Borderlands. It turns out that on the other side of the wall, classes involve a lot more weaponry and fitness training and fewer mermaids than he expected. On the other hand, there's Serene-Heart-in-the-Chaos-of-Battle, an elven warrior who is more beautiful than anyone Elliot has ever seen, and then there's her human friend Luke: sunny, blond, and annoyingly likeable. There are lots of interesting books. There's even the chance Elliot might be able to change the world. In Other Lands is the exhilarating new book from beloved and bestselling author Sarah Rees Brennan. It's a novel about surviving four years in the most unusual of schools, about friendship, falling in love, diplomacy, and finding your own place in the world; even if it means giving up your phone.
Madness, Zac Brewer.
Brooke Danvers is pretending to be fine. She's gotten so good at pretending that they're letting her leave inpatient therapy. Now she just has to fake it long enough for her parents and teachers to let their guard down. This time, when she's ready to end her life, there won't be anyone around to stop her. Then Brooke meets Derek. Derek is the only person who really gets what Brooke is going through, because he's going through it too. As they start spending more time together, Brooke suddenly finds herself having something to look forward to every day and maybe even happiness. But when Derek's feelings for her intensify, Brooke is forced to accept that the same relationship that is bringing out the best in her might be bringing out the worst in Derek and that Derek at his worst could be capable of real darkness.
Jane, unlimited, Kristin Cashore.
Recently orphaned Jane accepts an unexpected invitation from an old acquaintance to an island mansion where she will face five choices that could ultimately determine the course of her newly untethered life.
The silver eyes, Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley.
The twisted ones, Scott Cawthon, Kira Breed-Wrisley.
Quests for glory, Soman Chainani ; illustrations by Iacopo Bruno.
The students at the School for Good and Evil thought they had found their final Ever After when they vanquished the malevolent School Master. Now, on their required fourth-year quests, the students face obstacles both dangerous and unpredictable, and the stakes are high: success brings eternal adoration, and failure means obscurity forever. For their quests, Agatha and Tedros are trying to return Camelot to its former splendor as queen and king. For her quest, Dean Sophie seeks to mold Evil in her own image. But soon they all feel themselves growing more isolated and alone. When their classmates' quests plunge into chaos, however, someone must lead the charge to save them.
Ascension, Olivia Chase.
The midnight heir, Cassandra Clare and Sarah Rees Brennan.
Magnus thought he would never return to London, but he is lured by a handsome offer from Tatiana Blackthorn, whose plans, involving her beautiful young ward, are far more sinister than Magnus even suspects. In London at the turn of the century, Magnus finds old friends, and meets a very surprising young man; the sixteen-year-old James Herondale.
A poison dark and drowning, Jessica Cluess.
Even though she is not the chosen one the sorcerer destined to defeat all seven Ancient demons terrorizing humanity in Victorian England--Henrietta Howel battles alongside the sorcerers in the war against the demons, journeying to find mystical weapons, gather allies, and uncover secrets about herself and her enemies.
With malice., Eileen Cook
Midnight sun., Trish Cook
Into the river, Ted Dawe.
"When Te Arepa Santos is dragged into the river by a giant eel, something happens that will change the course of his whole life. The boy who struggles to the bank is not the same one who plunged in, moments earlier. He has brushed against the spirit world, and there is a price to be paid; an utu to be exacted. Years later, far from the protection of whanau and ancestral land he finds new enemies. This time, with no-one to save him, there is a decision to be made... he can wait on the bank, or leap forward into the river"--Back cover. Suggested level: secondary.
Halfway normal, Barbara Dee.
Norah Levy has just completed two years of treatment for leukemia and is ready to go back to the "real world" of middle school. She knows it'll be tricky, but like the Greek mythological characters she read about while she was sick, Norah's up for any challenge. But seventh grade turns out to be trickier than she thought. Norah's classmates don't know what to make of her. Her best friend, Harper, tries to be there for her, but she doesn't get it, really, and is hanging out with a new group of girls. Norah's other good friend, Silas, is avoiding her. What's that about, anyway? When Norah is placed with the eighth graders for math and science she meets Griffin, a cute boy who encourages her love of Greek mythology and art. And Norah decides not to tell him her secret; that she was "that girl" who had cancer. But when something happens to make secret-keeping impossible, Norah must figure out a way to share her cancer story. But how do you explain something to others that you can't explain to yourself? Can Nora take her cue from her favorite Greek myth? And then, once she finds the words, can she move forward with a whole new 'normal'?
Mirror, mirror, Cara Delevingne with Rowan Coleman.
Sixteen-year-old friends Red, Leo, Rose, and Naomi are misfits; still figuring out who they are and who they want to be. Life isn't perfect, but music unites them, and they're excited about what the future holds for their band, Mirror, Mirror. That is until Naomi vanishes before being pulled unconscious out of the river.She's left fighting for her life in a coma. The police claim it was a failed suicide attempt, but her friends aren't convinced. Will Naomi ever wake? What or perhaps who led her to that hospital bed? How did her friends fail to spot the warning signs?While Rose turns to wild partying and Leo is shrouded by black moods, Red sets out to uncover the truth. It's a journey that will cause Red's world to crack, exposing the group's darkest secrets. Nothing will ever be the same again, because once a mirror is shattered, it can't be fixed. Cara Delevingne, the voice of her generation, explores identity, friendship and betrayal in this gripping and powerful coming-of-age story.
Deadpool : world's greatest. 7, Deadpool does Shakespeare, [writers, Gerry Duggan, Ian Doescher ; artists, Scott Hepburn, Paolo Villanelli, Sean Izaakse, Salva Espin, Bruno Oliveira ; colorists, Java Tartaglia, Irma Kniivila, Veronica Gandini, Nick Filardi.]
All the world's a stage, and he's a major player! Forsooth, Deadpool will face a comedy of errors when he gets trapped in the works of William Shakespeare! Whether it turns out to be a midsummer night's dream, or much ado about nothing, it's sure to be Deadpool as you like it! Fingers crossed that all's well that ends well, so Wade can return to the tragedy that is his regular life in the Marvel Universe!
I hate everyone but you, Gaby Dunn & Allison Raskin.
Yeti hunter, Stu Duval.
For over 100 years Gallows Island Penitentiary has housed condemned convicts awaiting the hangman's noose. Yet now there is a new and terrible evil loose on the island. A mysterious creature who stalks and kills evading all capture and efforts to bring it down. A wild beast that only one man alive can hunt and shoot. That man is Maxim Bunderbluss, greatest hunter of the age! But even he, with all his skill, soon realises he is not the hunter but the hunted!
Freshers, Tom Ellen & Lucy Ivison.
Buried heart : a Court of Fives novel, Kate Elliott.
Jessamy is the crux of a revolution forged by the Commoner class hoping to overthrow their longtime Patron overlords. But enemies from foreign lands have attacked the kingdom, and Jes must find a way to unite the Commoners and Patrons to defend their home and all the people she loves. Will her status as a prominent champion athlete be enough to bring together those who have despised one another since long before her birth? Will she be able to keep her family out of the clutches of the evil Lord Gargaron? And will her relationship with Prince Kalliarkos remain strong when they find themselves on opposite sides of a war?
Big order. 03, Sakae Esuno ; [translation, Caleb Cook].
With the help of his father, Gennai, Eiji finally solves the mystery behind the Great Destruction, regaining his memories of the wish he made ten years ago and discovering his true ability. But will it be enough to stop Gennai from achieving his twisted goals?
Gotham Academy. Second semester. Volume 1, Welcome back, written by Brenden Fletcher, Becky Cloonan, Karl Kerschl ; pencils by Adam Archer ; inks by Sandra Hope.
Joined by a new student during a winter holiday break when everyone else is away, Olive wonders if the reckless newcomer's mischievous fun is worth the trouble, before a new semester with her friends poses more dangers and mysteries than before.
The graveyard book, Neil Gaiman ; illustrated by Dave McKean.
Winner of the Newbery Medal. When a baby escapes a murderer intent on killing the entire family, who would have thought it would find safety and security in the local graveyard? Brought up by the resident ghosts, ghouls and spectres, Bod has an eccentric childhood learning about life from the dead. But for Bod there is also the danger of the murderer still looking for him - after all, he is the last remaining member of the family. A stunningly original novel deftly constructed over eight chapters, featuring every second year of Bod's life, from babyhood to adolescence. Will Bod survive to be a man?
The lovely reckless, Kami Garcia.
Seventeen-year-old Frankie Devereux would do anything to forget the past. Haunted by the memory of her boyfriend's death, she lives her life by one dangerous rule: nothing matters. Then a reckless mistake forces her to leave her privileged life in the Heights to move in with her dad, an undercover cop. She transfers to public school in the Downs, where fistfights in the halls don't faze anyone and illegal street racing is more popular than football. Marco Leone is the fastest street racer in the Downs. Tough, sexy, and hypnotic, he makes it impossible for Frankie to ignore him. But the risks Marco takes for his family could have devastating consequences for them both. When Frankie discovers his secret, she has to make a choice. Will she let the pain of the past determine her future? Or will she risk what little she has left to follow her heart?
Truly madly awkward., Beth Garrod
After the game., Abbi Glines
Genius : the con, Leopoldo Gout.
Three young geniuses from around the globe hatch a plot to trick a vicious warlord, infiltrate a mastermind's organization, protect their families, and save the world.
Invictus., Ryan Graudin
Unrequited, Emma Grey.
Seventeen-year-old Kat Hartland loathes Unrequited, the world's biggest boy band. She's 100 per cent immune to 'perfect' singer Angus Marsden and his unfailingly predictable lyrics. Show her the anti-fan club; she wants to be its president! Just give her a proper musician. Or maybe the seriously hot med student who rescued her on the train. Ideal formal partner, right? Ideal everything. But when Kat comes face to face with Angus Marsden himself, things start to get complicated. Throw in a deranged female singer, an enraged fandom, final exams, a part in a musical, and a mum who just doesn't get it.
Million dollar mates., Cathy Hopkins
Faith. [Vol. 4], The faithless, [writer, Jody Houser ; artists, Joe Eisma, Kate Niemczyk and Marguerite Sauvage].
The villains are coming! Faith's most fearsome foes and ruthless rogues, including Chris Chriswell, Murder Mouse, Dark Star, and Sydney, have finally united, creating an unstoppable coalition of evil with one goal in mind: Destroy Faith Herbert! Together, they are The Faithless and if Los Angeles' greatest hero doesn't think fast and fly even faster, they're going to ground the sky-soaring psiot for good!
Hope., Rhian Ivory
Truly, madly, deadly.,
When her abusive boyfriend dies in what seems to be a drunk-driving accident, Sawyer is secretly relieved until she opens her locker and finds a note from a secret admirer that says "You're welcome."
The Merlin conspiracy, Diana Wynne Jones.
When Nick slides into a world far from ours - a world of magic, pageantry and ritual - Roddy, who exists there, needs his help: the world is not working as it should and a new Merlin has taken the place of the old. Nick wants to help, but what makes Roddy believe he is a magic-user?
Murder, magic, and what we wore, Kelly Jones.
The year is 1818, the city is London, and 16-year-old Annis Whitworth has just learned that her father is dead and all his money is missing. And so, of course, she decides to become a spy. Annis always suspected that her father was himself a spy, and following in his footsteps to unmask his killer makes perfect sense. Alas, it does not make sense to England's current spymasters, not even when Annis reveals that she has the rare magical ability to sew glamours: garments that can disguise the wearer completely. Well, if the spies are too pigheaded to take on a young woman of quality, then Annis will take them on. And so she crafts a new double life for herself. Miss Annis Whitworth will appear to live a quiet life in a country cottage with her aunt, and Annis-in-disguise as Madame Martine, glamour artist, will open a magical dressmaking shop. That way she can earn a living, maintain her social standing, and, in her spare time, follow the coded clues her father left behind and unmask his killer. It can't be any harder than navigating the London social season, can it?
School-live! Volume 8, art, Sadoru Chiba ; story, Norimitsu Kaihou (Nitroplus) ; translation by Leighann Harvey ; lettering, Alexis Eckerman.
It's the eve of the retreat, and the girls are getting excited! But when a member of their crew mysteriously gets infected, the Militants blame the Circle and set out for revenge! Meanwhile, Kurumi's symptoms are only getting worse.
Intensity, Sherrilyn Kenyon.
It's a demon-eat-demon world. Just when Nick Gautier thinks he's finally gotten a handle on how not to take over the world and destroy it, Death returns with an all-star cast that is determined to end the Malachai reign and lineage forever. Worse? Death and War have found the one, true enemy Nick can't find, and even if he did, it's one he could never bring himself to banish or kill. Now framed for murders he hasn't committed, and surrounded by new friends who might be turncoats, Nick is learning fast how his father went down in flames. The heat in New Orleans is rising fast, and Nick's threat-level has gone into a whole new level of intensity. He's learning quickly that when War and Death decide to battle, they don't take prisoners. They don't negotiate. And they're immune to both his biting sarcasm and Cajun charm. To win this, he will have to embrace a new set of powers, but one wrong step and he will belong to the side of Darkness, forever.
Batman. Vol. 3, I am Bane, Tom King, writer ; David Finch, Mitch Gerads, Clay Mann, artists ; Danny Miki [and five others], inkers.
"he man who has physically tested the Dark Knight like no one before is back to finally break the Bat for good. Can a battered, exhausted Batman fend off one of his greatest foes? Plus, catch up with Catwoman as she and the Dark Knight battle a collection of villains and plan for the future!
Boruto : Naruto next generations. Volume 2, Stupid old man, creator/supervisor, Masashi Kishimoto ; art by Mikio Ikemoto ; script by Ukyo Kodachi ; [translation, Mari Morimoto].
Boruto gets through round two of the Chunin Exam and receives praise from his father. But what Naruto doesn't know is that his son is cheating by using prohibited ninja tools. What will happen to Boruto when the truth is revealed? Meanwhile, darker forces are advancing behind the scenes.
When I am through with you, Stephanie Kuehn.
"This isn't meant to be a confession. Not in any spiritual sense of the word. Yes, I'm in jail at the moment. I imagine I'll be here for a long time, considering. But I'm not writing this down for absolution, and I'm not seeking forgiveness, not even from myself. Because I'm not sorry for what I did to Rose. I'm just not. Not for any of it." Ben Gibson is many things, but he's not sorry, and he's not a liar. He will tell you exactly about what happened on what started as a simple school camping trip in the mountains. About who lived and who died. About who killed and who had the best of intentions. But he's going to tell you in his own time. Because after what happened on that mountain, time is the one thing he has plenty of.
Not your sidekick.,
Welcome to Andover... where superpowers are common, but internships are complicated. Just ask high school nobody, Jessica Tran. Despite her heroic lineage, Jess is resigned to a life without superpowers and is merely looking to beef-up her college applications when she stumbles upon the perfect (paid!) internship--only it turns out to be for the town's most heinous supervillain. On the upside, she gets to work with her longtime secret crush, Abby, who Jess thinks may have a secret of her own. Then there's the budding attraction to her fellow intern, the mysterious "M," who never seems to be in the same place as Abby. But what starts as a fun way to spite her superhero parents takes a sudden and dangerous turn when she uncovers a plot larger than heroes and villains altogether.
Seven tears at high tide, C.B. Lee.
Kevin Luong walks to the ocean's edge with a broken heart. Remembering a legend his mother told him, he lets seven tears fall into the sea. I just want one summer one summer to be happy and in love. Instead, he finds himself saving a mysterious boy from the Pacific a boy who later shows up on his doorstep professing his love.
Garbage night, Jen Lee.
In a barren and ransacked backyard, a dog named Simon lives with his two best friends: a raccoon and a deer. The unlikely gang spends their days looting the desolate supermarket and waiting for the return of the hallowed garbage night but week after week, the bins remain empty. While scavenging one day, the trio meet Barnaby, another abandoned dog who tells them about the other town where humans are still rumored to live. Spurred on by hunger and the promise of food, the trio joins up with Barnaby and set off into the unknown. With echoes of post-war, derelict places, Garbage Night explores how animals may internalize their changing environment and express their thoughts, fears and hopes.
Walking mountain., Joan Lennon
The ravenous, Amy Lukavics.
From the outside, the Cane family looks like they have it all. A successful military father, a loving mother and five beautiful teenage daughters. But on the inside, life isn't quite so idyllic: the Cane sisters can barely stand each other, their father is always away and their neglectful mother struggles with addiction and depression. When their youngest and most beloved sister, Rose, dies in a tragic accident, Mona Cane and her sisters are devastated. And when she is brought back from the dead, they are relieved. But soon they discover that Rose must eat human flesh to survive, and when their mother abandons them, the sisters will find out just how far they'll go to keep their family together.
Tower of dawn., Sarah J Maas
Moxie : a novel, Jennifer Mathieu.
Vivian Carter is fed up with a high school administration that thinks the football team can do no wrong. Fed up with sexist dress codes, hallway harassment, and gross comments from guys during class. But most of all, Viv is fed up with always following the rules. Her mom was a tough-as-nails, punk rock Riot Grrrl in the '90s, and now Viv takes a page from her mother's past and creates a feminist zine that she distributes anonymously to her classmates. She's just blowing off steam, but what she has started is nothing short of a girl revolution.
The dazzling heights.,
New York, 2118. Leda is haunted by memories of what happened on the worst night of her life. Watt wants to put everything behind him-- until Leda forces him to start hacking again. Rylin wins a scholarship to an upper-floor school, but being there means seeing the boy who broke her heart. Avery is tormented by her love for the one person in the world she can never have. Calliope arrives determined to cause a stir.-- and knows exactly where to begin. But someone is watching their every move, someone with revenge in mind.
Wild beauty, Anna-Marie McLemore.
For nearly a century, the Nomeolvides women have tended the grounds of La Pradera, the lush estate gardens that enchant guests from around the world. They've also hidden a tragic legacy: if they fall in love too deeply, their lovers vanish. But then, after generations of vanishings, a strange boy appears in the gardens. The boy is a mystery to Estrella, the Nomeolvides girl who finds him, and to her family, but he's even more a mystery to himself; he knows nothing more about who he is or where he came from than his first name. As Estrella tries to help Fel piece together his unknown past, La Pradera leads them to secrets as dangerous as they are magical in this stunning exploration of love, loss, and family.
Tasting stars, Karen Mills.
At first glance, thirteen-year-old Rose Ann Dixon's family life in 1960's Otara seems unremarkable. Her home, which she shares with her father, mother and five younger siblings, looks no different from those around it. But her close friend and neighbours know otherwise. A gift from her teacher on her thirteenth birthday is a turning point in Rose's life. After hearing Martin Luther King's inspiring words, Rose realises that everyone can have dreams and, what's more, they have a right to expect them to come true. Rose begins a journey from Otara to Wellington and finally to India. Sustained by the love and wisdom of a recently deceased aunt and the kindness of her best friend's family, Rose learns things that give her the strength she needs to save those she loves.
A girl named Digit.,
Farrah "Digit" Higgins has left her geek self behind in another school district so she can blend in with the popular crowd at Santa Monica High and actually enjoy her senior year. But when Farrah, the daughter of a UCLA math professor, unknowingly cracks a terrorist group's number sequence, her laid-back senior year gets a lot more interesting. Soon she is personally investigating the case, on the run from terrorists, and faking her own kidnapping-all while trying to convince a young, hot FBI agent to take her seriously.
How to raise a boring girlfriend. 7, original story, Fumiaki Maruto ; art, Takeshi Moriki ; character design, Kurehito Misaki ; [translation, Kumar Sivasubramanian].
Tomoya takes a trip to the mountains to see Eriri, who's hard at work finishing the art for their game. But when Tomoya gets there, he finds Eriri collapsed with a high fever! Is completing their game worth risking Eriri's health?
This impossible light : a novel, Lily Myers.
Fifteen-year-old Ivy, feeling a lot of stress about her expanding body, her parents' divorce, and her best friend's distance, develops an eating disorder.
Re:Zero : starting life in another world. Chapter 2, A week at the mansion Vol 2, [art, Makoto Fugetsu ; original story, Tappei Nagatsuki ; character design, Shinichirou Otsuka ; translation, ZephyrRZ.]
Working at Roswaal Manor as a humble servant, Subaru thought he had reached a comfortable new life with Emilia, Rem, and Ram. However, his unexpected demise puts that naive illusion to rest. Alive once more, Subaru works to uncover the cause of this latest tragedy, but learning the truth may be a fate worse than death!
The arsonist, Stephanie Oakes.
Molly Mavity is not a normal teenage girl. For one thing, her father is a convicted murderer, and his execution date is fast approaching. For another, Molly refuses to believe that her mother is dead, and she waits for the day when they'll be reunited, despite all evidence that this will never happen. Pepper Al-Yusef is not your average teenage boy. A Kuwaiti immigrant with epilepsy, serious girl problems, and the most useless seizure dog in existence, he has to write a series of essays over the summer or fail out of school. And Ava Dreyman, the brave and beautiful East German resistance fighter whose murder at seventeen led to the destruction of the Berlin Wall, is unlike anyone you've met before. When Molly gets a package leading her to Pepper, they're tasked with solving a decades-old mystery: find out who killed Ava, back in 1989. Using Ava's diary for clues, Molly and Pepper realize there's more to her life, and death, than meets the eye. Someone is lying to them. And someone out there is guiding them along, desperate for answers.
One piece. Vol. 36, The ninth justice, story and art by Eiichiro Oda ; [English adaption, Jake Forbes ; translation, Taylor Eagle].
Nico Robin is blamed for the attempted assassination of the mayor of Water 7, and the Straw Hats try to clear her name while uncovering information that the members of CP9 might be the real culprits.
One piece. Vol. 53, Natural born king, story and art by Eiichiro Oda ; [English adaptation, Lance Casselman ; translation, Taylor Eagle, HC Language Solutions, Inc.]
"When the Straw Hats come in contact with Bartholomew Kuma's bare paw, this Warlord of the Sea's teleportation power sends them flying to an unknown location. Luffy lands on a maiden island where he battles the local Amazons. But with the crew scattered all around the world, will they ever be able to meet up again?!" -- from publisher's web site.
Untidy towns., Kate O'Donnell
Scott Pilgrim & the infinite sadness, [Bryan Lee O'Malley].
Scott Pilgrim is in trouble. Ramona's third evil ex-boyfriend, Todd Ingram, is currently dating the former love of Scott Pilgrim's life! Envy Adams broke Scott's heart a year and a half ago. Now she and her evil art-rock band are back, and they're getting Scott's band to open a show two days from now! That's just enough time for Scott to fight Todd, keep Ramona happy, fend off demented ex-girlfriends, and practise that new setlist. Right?
Scott Pilgrim gets it together, [Bryan Lee O'Malley].
It's summertime, but who can relax? Welcome back to Scott Pilgrim's nightmarish little existence. His relationship with Ramona Flowers is sweeter than ever, but he's still got girl troubles, seven evil ex-boyfriends still want to kill him, and worst of all, now she wants him to get a job?!
Scott Pilgrim vs. the world, [Bryan Lee O'Malley].
Scott Pilgrim has two girls on the go. When he's with Knives Chau, he feels like he can erase his past and start over. When he's with Ramona Flowers, he's ready to accept all that, grow up and moves on.
Scott Pilgrim's precious little life, Bryan Lee O'Malley.
Scott Pilgrim's life is totally sweet. He's 23 years old, he's in a rock band, he's 'between jobs' and he's dating a cute high school girl. Nothing could possibly go wrong. Unless a seriously mind-blowing, dangerously fashionable, rollerblading delivery girl named Ramona Flowers starts cruising through his dreams and sailing by him at parties. Will Scott's awesome life get turned upside-down? Will he have to face Ramona's seven evil ex-boyfriends in battle?
Dark Horse Comics/DC Comics. Justice League. Volume 2, writers John Ostrander [and two others] ; artists, Graham Nolan [and eight others] ; colorists, Dave Stewart [and four others] ; letterers, Bill Oakley [and two others].
In this collection of DC Comics crossovers, Dark Horse brings never republished material featuring a host of heroes back to fans in a single volume. The JLA take on the most frightening hunters in the universe, the Predators, in adaptive superhero form! Batman teams up with Tarzan to resist the claws of the Catwoman as two orphan heroes protect their own jungles. Kyle Rayner must don the mantle of Green Lantern to turn back the tide of Aliens that Hal Jordan once permitted to live. Super-teens join forces as Spyboy and his friends work alongside Young Justice to defeat nightmarish foes.
The complete Elfquest. Volume four, Wendy and Richard Pini ; story by Wendy and Richard Pini ; pencils by Paul Abrams, Brandon McKinney, Wendy Pini ; inks by Charles Barnett III [and 5 others] ; letters by Ryane Hill [and 5 others].
The latest collection of the classic fantasy series by Wendy and Richard Pini continues the canonical adventures of the Wolfriders. The tale takes a dark turn as the seductive Winnowill allies herself with a brutal human warlord, Grohmul Djun, fanning the flames of hatred for all oelf-demonso and setting the course for inevitable war between humans and elves.
Zero repeat forever., G S Prendergast
Crystal blade, Kathryn Purdie.
Sonya and Anton may have brought about a revolution, but can they protect their homeland and their love with so many forces threatening to tear them apart? The empire has fallen, Valko faces trial, and Sonya is finally free from her fate as Sovereign Auraseer. But Sonya's expanding abilities are just as unstable as the new government of Riaznin. Not only can she feel the emotions of others but, unlike most Auraseers, she's learned to make others feel what she's feeling as well. And with her relationship falling apart, Sonya isn't immune to her power's sinister temptations. Now, as Sonya fights to contain her own darkness, she senses a new evil lurking in the shadows of the palace. Someone from Sonya's past has returned seeking revenge and she won't be satisfied until Sonya has suffered for her mistakes.
Miles Morales : Spider-man, Jason Reynolds.
Miles Morales is just your average teenager. Dinner every Sunday with his parents, chilling out playing old-school video games with his best friend, Ganke, crushing on brainy, beautiful poet Alicia. He's even got a scholarship spot at the prestigious Brooklyn Visions Academy. Oh yeah, and he's Spider-Man. But lately, Miles's spidey-sense has been on the fritz. When a misunderstanding leads to his suspension from school, Miles begins to question his abilities. After all, his dad and uncle were Brooklyn jack-boys with criminal records. Maybe kids like Miles aren't meant to be Super Heroes? Maybe Miles should take his dad's advice and focus on saving himself? As Miles tries to get his school life back on track, he can't shake the vivid nightmares that continue to haunt him. Nor can he avoid the relentless buzz of his spideysense every day in history class, amidst his teacher's lectures on the historical benefits of slavery and the importance of the modern-day prison system. But after his scholarship is threatened, Miles uncovers a chilling plot, one that puts his friends, his neighborhood, and himself at risk. It's time for Miles to suit up!
The dire king, William Ritter.
An evil king is using a blend of magic and technology to push Earth and the Otherworld into a mortal competition. In New Fiddleham, Jackaby and Abigail are caught in the middle as they try to close the rend between the two worlds, and discover why zombies are appearing around town. As the romance between Abigail and the shape-shifting police detective Charlie Cane deepens, Jackaby's feelings for 926 Augur Lane's ghostly lady, Jenny, begins to deepen. Can they defeat an evil that wants to destroy the future altogether?
How to disappear, Sharon Huss Roat.
Vicky Decker has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight, quietly navigating the halls of her high school undetected except by her best (and only) friend, Jenna. But when Jenna moves away, Vicky's isolation becomes unbearable. So she decides to invent a social life by Photoshopping herself into other people's pictures, posting them on Instagram under the screen name Vicurious. Instantly, she begins to get followers, so she adds herself to more photos from all over the world with all types of people. And as Vicurious's online followers multiply, Vicky realizes she can make a whole life for herself without ever leaving her bedroom. But the more followers she finds online, the clearer it becomes that there are a lot of people out there who feel like her #alone and #ignored in real life. To help them, and herself, Vicky must find the courage to face her fear of being "seen," because only then can she stop living vicariously and truly bring the magic of Vicurious to life.
Wonder Woman. Volume 3, The truth, Greg Rucka, writer ; Liam Sharp, artist ; Renate Guedes, artist ; Bilquis Evely, additional art ; Laura Martin, Romulo Fajardo, Jr., Hi-Fi, colorists ; Jodi Wynne, letterer.
They say the truth will set you free. That's what Princess Diana, the hero known to the world as Wonder Woman, believed. But she discovered a far darker truth, learning that her entire life and history had been transformed, and it has driven her to madness. Even as her life unravels, sinister forces threaten all she holds dear. No matter how great the trauma, she must continue to fight against the evil and lies that have destroyed her life. With the help of her closest allies, and her greatest enemy, the Cheetah, Diana will put the pieces of her broken mind back together and do battle against her fearsome new foes. Will she defy the will of the gods, save her Amazon sisters and solve the mystery of her own existence once and for all? Or is the cost of the truth too steep for even Wonder Woman to bear?
Batwoman, Greg Rucka, writer ; J.H. Williams III, Jock, Scott Kolins, artists ; Dave Stewart, David Baron, colorists ; Todd Klein, letterer.
Determined to continue serving others after her military career was cut short by bigotry, Kate Kane has taken up the identity of Batwoman, leading a one-woman war on Gotham City's evil underbelly. And at the heart of her investigation is the Religion of Crime, a criminal cult led by a madwoman known only as Alice. Speaking in riddles and storybook rhymes, the Lewis Carroll-inspired Alice aims to transform Gotham into her own twisted wonderland. But is everything Alice says truly mad? Underneath her deranged theatrics, she may hold the key to understanding Batwoman's past.
The taste of blue light, Lydia Ruffles.
An incandescent, soul-searching story about a broken young woman's search for a truth buried so deep it threatens to consume her, body and mind. These are the things Lux knows: She is an artist. She is lucky. She is broken. These are the things she doesn't know: What happened over the summer. Why she ended up in hospital. Why her memories are etched in red. The nightmares tend to linger long after your screams have woken you up.
Songs about us., Chris Russell
Follow me., Sara Shepard
All the ways the world can end., Abey Sher
The white rabbit chronicles. Volume 1., Gena Showalter
I am traitor., Sif Sigmarsdottir
All-star Batman. Vol. 2, Ends of the Earth, [Scott Snyder, writer ; Jock [and four others], artists ; Francesco Francavilla [and four others], colorists ; Steve Wands, letterer].
In these tales from ALL STAR BATMAN #6-9, the Dark Knight faces some of his greatest foes to trace the origin of a blight that's sweeping the planet, confronting Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy and the Mad Hatter along the way!
Daredevil. [3], Dark art, Charles Soule, writer ; Ron Garney, artist ; Matt Milla, color artist ; VC's Clayton Cowles, letterer.
Losing a big case has landed A.D.A. Matt Murdock in hot water with the city, leaving him less time to clean up the streets as DD. But as his protégé, Blindspot, tries to take up the slack, the young hero gets in over his head when he stumbles upon a horrific crime scene, one that will terrify even the Man Without Fear! Muse, a serial killer who turns his victims into works of art, is on the loose, and Daredevil and Blindspot are no fans of his "masterpieces." But DD, for so long a solo hero, will have yet another partner on the case; an Inhuman! Muse's sadistic art installations will strike close to home and there's nothing Matt can do about it!
Daredevil. [4], Identity, [Charles Soule, writer ; Goran Sudzuka, Ron Garney & Marc Laming, artists ; Matt Milla & Miroslav Mrva, color artists ; VC's Clayton Cowles, letterer].
There's a bounty on Daredevil's head big enough to bring out every contract killer in New York City. And you'll never believe who the client is! A man who never misses and only needs to pull the trigger once sets his sights on Matt Murdock; will the Man Without Fear survive the encounter?
Captain America : Sam Wilson. 4, #takebacktheshield, [writer, Nick Spencer ; artists, Paul Renaud (#14 & #17) & Angel Unzueta (#15-16), with Szymon Kudranski (#16) ; colourists, John Rauch, Paul Renaud (#17) ; letterer, Joe Caramagna.]
The world gets an ultimatum: peace in our time or face the fury of the Flag-Smasher! A defiant Sam Wilson stands against a rising tide, and has Steve Rogers, Captain America, at his side.
Captain America : Sam Wilson. 5, End of the line, [writer, Nick Spencer ; artists, Daniel Acuna (#18, #21), Angel Unzueta (#19) & Paul Renaud (#20) ; color artists, Daniel Acuna (#18), Arif Prianto (#19), Paul Renaud (#20) & Rachelle Rosenberg (#21) ; letterer, VC's Joe Caramagna.]
When Steve Rogers could no longer wield the shield, Sam Wilson stepped up as an all-new, all-different and very much all-his-own Captain America. The public was divided. And when a reinvigorated Steve returned to share the mantle, the protests grew louder. San just kept fighting on, the only way he knew how. But is the world big enough for two Caps? And as Sam is pulled into the shocking events of Marvel's next big event, will he, and the world, have to choose? At the end of the line, there's no way out! Plus: the classic first appearance of Sam's controversial pal, Rage!
All the crooked saints., Maggie Stiefvater
Man-thing, [writer, R.L. Stine ; artists, Germén Peralta [and 5 others] ; colorists, Rachelle Rosenberg, Matt Lopes ; letterers, VC's Travis Lanham & Joe Sabino].
After so many years of somber silence, Man- Thing has found his voice and taken Hollywood by storm! But when an ancient evil threatens his old swamp stomping ground, Man-Thing will have to choose between his new life and celebrity, and the world he used to call home. An old ally pays a visit, but everything else is out to get Man-Thing including crocodiles, bats and mosquitos, oh my! Can the balance of the swamp be restored, or will the cause of this calamity be beyond Man-Thing's control? Plus, bone-chilling bonus horror tales from the master himself, R.L. Stine! Reading this will give you goosebumps, but beware; for whoever knows fear burns at the Man-Thing's touch!
Disappeared, Francisco X. Stork.
Four months ago Sara Zapata's best friend, Linda, disappeared from the streets of Juarez, and ever since Sara has been using her job as a reporter to draw attention to the girls who have been kidnapped by the criminals who control the city, but now she and her family are being threatened, meanwhile her younger brother, Emiliano, is being lured into the narcotics business by the promise of big money, and soon the only way for both of them to escape is to risk the dangerous trek across the desert to the United States border.
The memory of light, Francisco X. Stork.
When Victoria Cruz wakes up in the psychiatric ward of a Texas hospital after her failed suicide attempt, she still has no desire to live, but as the weeks pass, and she meets Dr. Desai and three of the other patients, she begins to reflect on the reasons why she feels like a loser compared with the rest of her family, and to see a path ahead where she can make a life of her own.
A semi definitive list of worst nightmares.,
Wild bird, Wendelin Van Draanen.
3:47 a.m. That's when they come for Wren Clemmens. She's hustled out of her house and into a waiting car, then a plane, and then taken on a forced march into the desert. This is what happens to kids who've gone so far off the rails, their parents don't know what to do with them anymore. This is wilderness therapy camp. Eight weeks of survivalist camping in the desert. Eight weeks to turn your life around. Yeah, right. The Wren who arrives in the Utah desert is angry and bitter, and blaming everyone but herself. But angry can't put up a tent. And bitter won't start a fire. Wren's going to have to admit she needs help if she's going to survive.
The devil is a part-timer! 10, art, Akio Hiiragi ; original story, Satoshi Wagahara ; character design, 029 (Oniku) ; translation, Kevin Gifford.
Repairs to Devil's Castle, Maou's one-bedroom apartment in Japan, are complete and now it's outfitted with an all-new HD hookup! The Devil King's never owned a TV before, so once he's armed himself with all the knowledge he needs, he's off to the electronics store. With Lucifer the only one home, what will happen when a certain angel makes an unexpected visit?
The Flash. Vol. 3, Rogues reloaded, Joshua Williamson, writer ; Carmine Di Giandomenico [and four others], artists ; Ivan Plascencia, Chris Sotomayor, colorists ; Steve Wands, letterer.
Captain Cold. Mirror Master. Golden Glider. Weather Wizard. Heat Wave. They're five of Central City's most wanted. They're the Flash's greatest enemies. They're the Rogues, and they've gone quiet. Too quiet. The moment the Flash starts investigating their disappearance, their plan clicks into place. It's a deadly cat-and-mouse game that will have the Fastest Man Alive on the run across the globe and close to home. Is the Scarlet Speedster fast enough to stop five diabolical crimes? Even if he is, can he and Wally West, Kid Flash, survive the secrets they uncover about Wally's father, the Reverse-Flash, and the last man to see him alive, Rogue veteran turned Suicide Squad recruit Captain Boomerang?
Ms. Marvel. [7, Damage per second], writer, G. Willow Wilson ; artists, Mirka Andolfo (#13), Takeshi Miyazawa (#14-17) & Francesco Gaston (#18) ; color artist, Ian Herring ; letterer, VC's Joe Caramagna.
Civil War II is behind her, and a brand new chapter for Kamala Khan is about to begin! But it's lonely out there for a super hero when her loved ones no longer have her back. It's time for Kamala to find out exactly who she is when she's on her own. And Kamala's home life, costumed life and online life will converge when a member of her World of Battlecraft guild reveals he's discovered her secret identity!
Odd & true, Cat Winters.
Trudchen grew up hearing Odette's stories of their monster-slaying mother and a magician's curse. But now that Tru's older, she's starting to wonder if her older sister's tales were just comforting lies, especially because there's nothing fantastic about her own life; permanently disabled and in constant pain from childhood polio. In 1909, after a two-year absence, Od reappears with a suitcase supposedly full of weapons and a promise to rescue Tru from the monsters on their way to attack her. But it's Od who seems haunted by something. And when the sisters' search for their mother leads them to a face-off with the Leeds Devil, a nightmarish beast that's wreaking havoc in the Mid-Atlantic states, Tru discovers the peculiar possibility that she and her sister, despite their dark pasts and ordinary appearances, might, indeed, have magic after all.
The epic crush of Genie Lo, a novel by F. C. Yee.
The struggle to get into a top-tier college consumes sixteen-year-old Genie Lo's every waking thought. But when her sleepy Bay Area town comes under siege from hell-spawn straight out of Chinese folklore, her priorities are suddenly and forcefully rearranged. Her only guide to the demonic chaos breaking out around her is Quentin Sun, a beguiling, maddening new transfer student from overseas. Quentin assures Genie she is strong enough to fight these monsters, for she unknowingly harbors an inner power that can level the very gates of Heaven. Genie will have to dig deep within herself to summon the otherworldly strength that Quentin keeps talking about. But as she does, she finds the secret of her true nature is entwined with his, in a way she could never have imagined.
Handa-kun. Volume seven, Satsuki Yoshino ; translation/adaptation, Krista Shipley, Karie Shipley ; lettering, Lys Blakeslee.
Just when you thought it was all over, the whole crew makes a surprising return for three extra chapters! How will the Handa Army react to the news that their beloved Handa will be the focus of an anime series? By blowing it all ridiculously out of proportion, of course! The final volume of Handa-kun is full of high jinks with the Handa Army, plus some special extras from the author.

Non-Fiction

Feel good 101, Emma Blackery.
Only you can take the steps you need to help yourself become the strong, independent, fearless person you dream of being. It took me a long time, and a lot of real lows, excruciating heartaches and countless mistakes, to get there. The sole purpose of this book's existence is the hope that it may speed up that journey to happiness for you. In Feel Good 101, YouTube's most outspoken star Emma Blackery is finally putting pen to paper to (over)share all her hard-learned life lessons. From standing up to bullies and bad bosses to embracing body confidence and making peace with her brain, Emma speaks with her trademark honesty about the issues she's faced, including her struggles with anxiety and depression. This is the book Emma wishes she'd had growing up and she's written it for you.
This is not a sex book, Chusita Fashion Fever.
YouTube sensation Chusita Fashion Fever explores every aspect of sexuality for teenagers, covering everything from how to tell if he or she likes you, to sexual orientation, kissing, your first time and the difference between on-screen sex and what to expect in real life.
Garfield brings home the bacon, Jim Davis.
A compilation of strips featuring the voracious and hedonist orange feline finds him continuing his abuse of the long-suffering Jon and Odie while competing with Nermal and making scathing observations about Jon's romance with Liz.
Garfield by the pound, Jim Davis.
Collection of cartoon strips featuring the perpetually hungry cat Garfield and his friends.
Garfield cooks up trouble, Jim Davis.
The famous foodie is back with a banquet of all-new strips to satisfy your comic cravings.
Garfield dishes it out, Jim Davis.
The surest way to a cat's heart is through his stomach. Garfield knows this tasty fact from experience! After all, the only thing bigger than Garfield's heart (and his latest hearty slab of lasagna) is his darling "little" tummy. But when he's not eating between meals, America's favorite feline is dishing out ample helpings of humor. So whether he's triple-lutzing his way to supper or tap dancing with Odie by the light of the moon, Garfield was born to make us laugh well past dessert!
Garfield goes to his happy place, Jim Davis.
To Garfield, happiness is a full tummy (followed by a long nap). Fans of the fat cat, hungry for laughs, can go to their happy place when they gobble up this latest treasure of pleasure!
Garfield hams it up, Jim Davis.
Gear up for a gluttony of fun in Garfield's 31st serving of hilarious high jinks!
Garfield lard of the jungle, Jim Davis.
A collection of comic strips featuring Garfield, Odie, and their owner Jon.
Garfield loses his feet, Jim Davis.
Garfield sings for his supper, Jim Davis.
The famous fat cat with the awesome appetite sings for his supper, dances for his dessert, and acts for his snacks in this all-new collection of hilarious daily and Sunday comics. On with the show!
Garfield takes up space, Jim Davis.
Garfield knows what matters in life whether he's stealing Jon's dinner, performing for his favorite audience, or simply pondering the vastness of space. And he must be doing something right, because this is his twentieth book and he's still going strong.
Garfield the big cheese, Jim Davis.
Head honcho Garfield takes charge in this latest collection of comics. The fat cat is up to his usual funny business pestering Jon, punting Odie, and pounding down pasta and it's a true labor of love.
Garfield throws his weight around, Jim Davis.
No one is safe from the portly prankster So whether he's playing snap-the-towel with the constantly clueless Odie, giving Jon a "shocking" makeover, or plotting his next line of attack on the birdbath, Garfield always comes out on top.
Garfield. Caution: wide load, Jim Davis.
Garfield believes that a full belly is a happy belly and he intends to keep his stomach ecstatic. Fans of the fat cat will gleefully fill up on this latest smorgasbord of fun.
Avatar, the last airbender. The art of the animated series, Bryan Konietzko, Michael Dante DiMartino ; foreword by M. Night Shyamalan.
Learn how the Nickelodeon series took shape, from the very first sketch to through to the series finale.
Guy stuff : the body book for boys, Dr. Cara Natterson ; illustrated by Micah Player.
This book will provide you with the answers that will help you take care of yourself better, from hair care to healthy eating, bad breath to shaving, acne to voice changes, and everything in between. With tips, how-tos, and facts from a real pediatrician, it's the perfect book to help you learn about your body's changes.
Write! Shoot! Edit! : the complete guide to filmmaking for teens, Deborah Patz.
Today's digital technology allows teens to produce short films with enviable accessibility. But there is a darker side to today's technology, too: the expectation to live and share your life online, to become an instant success with your first creations. Imagine being free to experiment and play with the medium, with a mentor beside you helping you craft solid, professional work that never looks like a home movie. Industry pro Deborah Patz is that mentor. Much like writers pen journals they don't publish (aka "writing practice," as taught by Natalie Gold-berg), Write! Shoot! Edit! mentors teens in "first film-making" crafting complete, scripted movies in a safe place free from public exhibition and scrutiny, experimenting with the medium, and discovering one's own visual storytelling voice. You want to direct and edit, but your friend wants to write? Not a problem. Don't read the book in order! Just follow the path. Write! Shoot! Edit! is written in three distinct and intertwining paths, so you can experience the book as you want to: as a writer, director
Girl : love, sex, romance, and being you, Karen Rayne.
Girl: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You is an inclusive growing-up guide for teen girls with information on gender and identity, dating and romance, relationships, and sex. It gives teen girls practical information that is uncensored, factual, and unbiased, and aims to help readers develop into responsible and informed adults and prepare them for healthy romantic relationships. This book also includes self-reflection questions, media resources lists, illustrations, and diary entries as additional supplemental materials.
Spinning, Tillie Walden.
Ignatz Award winner Tillie Walden's powerful graphic memoir captures what it's like to come of age, come out, and come to terms with leaving behind everything you used to know. It was the same every morning. Wake up, grab the ice skates, and head to the rink while the world was still dark. Weekends were spent in glitter and tights at competitions. Perform. Smile. And do it again. She was good. She won. And she hated it. For ten years, figure skating was Tillie Walden's life. She woke before dawn for morning lessons, went straight to group practice after school, and spent weekends competing at ice rinks across the state. Skating was a central piece of her identity, her safe haven from the stress of school, bullies, and family. But as she switched schools, got into art, and fell in love with her first girlfriend, she began to question how the close-minded world of figure skating fit in with the rest of her life, and whether all the work was worth it given the reality: that she, and her friends on the team, were nowhere close to Olympic hopefuls. The more Tillie thought about it, the more Tillie realized she'd outgrown her passion and she finally needed to find her own voice.
DC super-villains : the complete visual history, written by Daniel Wallace ; foreword by Kevin Smith.
A superhero is nothing without a worthy foe to battle. Wallace celebrates nearly eighty years of compellingly corrupt characters from the DC Universe' remarkable gallery of super-villains. From the Penguin to Harley Quinn and Doomsday to General Zod, he explores the story of these beloved baddies through new interviews with acclaimed writers and artist.