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May 2025
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We do not part : a novel
by Kang Han

As Kyungha braves a treacherous snowstorm on Jeju Island to save her injured friend's pet, she unwittingly embarks on a journey that blurs reality and memory, uncovering a hidden chapter of Korean history and the enduring power of friendship amidst forgotten violence.
Toto
by A. J. Hackwith

"I was mostly a Good Dog until they sold me out to animal control, okay? But if it's a choice between Oz, with its creepy little singing dudes, and being behind bars in gray old Kansas, I'll choose the place where animals talk and run the show for now, thanks. It's not my fault that the kid is stuck here too, or that she stumbled into a tug-of-war over a pair of slippers that don't even taste good. Now one witch in good eyeliner calls her pretty and we're off on a quest? Teenagers. I try to tell her she's falling in with the wrong crowd when she befriends a freaking hedge wizard made of straw, that blue jay with revolutionary aspirations, and the walking tin can. Still, I'm not one to judge when there's the small matter of a coup in the Forest Kingdom.... Look, something really stinks in Oz, and this Wizard guy and the witches positively reek of it. As usual, it's going to be up to a sensible little dog to do a big dog's job and get to the bottom of it. And trust me: Little dogs can get away with anything"
Save our souls : the true story of a castaway family, treachery, and murder
by Matthew Pearl

In this true story, on December 10, 1887, the Walker family's shark fishing boat was split in two by a storm, and they awoke in the morning on an island inhabited by a ragged man named Hans who seemed helpful but had a dark secret
The lost house
by Melissa Larsen

Agnes returns to her ancestral home in Bifröst, Iceland, to investigate her grandfather's alleged involvement in a 40-year-old double murder while grappling with her own trauma and participating in a true crime podcast, only to find herself entangled in new mysteries when a local girl goes missing.
Beartooth
by Callan Wink

Set in the rugged Absaroka-Beartooth mountains, two brothers burdened by debt and grief face a life-altering decision after a dangerous offer in this gripping tale of survival, brotherhood and the stark beauty of the American West. 50,000 first printing.
Knife skills for beginners
by Orlando Murrin

Covering for friend Christian Wagner at Chester Square Cookery School in London, Paul Delamare enjoys imparting wisdom to students until someone is found killed with Paul's knife, and Paul must discover the killer before he gets butchered.
Source code : my beginnings
by Bill Gates

The software giant explores his personal journey, recounting his early influences, friendships, family and first steps in computing that paved the way for his revolutionary career and later philanthropic focus, offering an intimate look at the experiences that shaped him
CD & Digital
Cold as hell :
by Kelley Armstrong

Detective Casey Duncan and Sheriff Eric Dalton investigate a terrifying assault and a mysterious frozen body in the forest surrounding their secluded Yukon town, in the third novel of the series following The Boy Who Cried Bear.
The Life of Herod the Great : Library Edition
by Zora Neale Hurston

In this novel, Zora Neale Hurston reconsiders the life of one of the most-well known Biblical figures, Herod the Great, reimagining him in a different light than his villainous portrayal in the New Testament.
Brooke Shields Is Not Allowed to Get Old : Thoughts on Aging As a Woman
by Brooke Shields

The former child star reflects on aging with confidence and empowerment, challenging societal stereotypes about women growing older, while sharing personal experiences and insights to encourage women to reclaim their power and redefine the narrative around aging. 350,000 first printing. Illustrations.
The most wonderful crime of the year : a novel
by Ally Carter

The bridge is out, the phones are down and the most famous mystery writer in the world just disappeared out of a locked room two days before Christmas, in a novel by the best-selling author of The Blonde Identity.
Beach vibes
by Susan Mallery

Beth's idyllic life running her Malibu beach shop unravels when she discovers her brother's infidelity and must make a moral decision threatening her newfound happiness and forcing her to choose between love and loyalty. 250,000 first printing.
The queens of crime : a novel
by Marie Benedict

In 1930 London, the Queens of Crime, a secret society of renowned women writers led by Dorothy L. Sayers investigates the murder of nurse May Daniels, found strangled in a park, and must navigate a web of intrigue and danger as they challenge societal norms.
CD 
Grave danger
by James Grippando

Jack Swyteck must defend a woman accused of kidnapping her niece while uncovering deadly secrets about the parents as political forces and international law complicate the case in the latest addition to the series following Goodbye Girl. Simultaneous.
Spell Freedom : The Underground Schools That Built the Civil Rights Movement
by Elaine Weiss

The acclaimed author of The Woman's Hour returns with the story of four activists?—?Septima Clark, Esau Jenkins, Myles Horton, and Bernice Robinson?—?whose audacious plan to restore voting rights to Black Americans laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Movement. Simultaneous.
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