LibraryAware August 2025

New Releases

A marriage at sea : a true story of love, obsession, and shipwreck
by Sophie Elmhirst

The electrifying true story of a young couple shipwrecked at sea: a mind-blowing tale of obsession, survival, and partnership stretched to its limits.

North to the future : an offline adventure through the changing wilds of Alaska
by Ben Weissenbach

A digital native with little prior wilderness experience embarks on a series of scientific adventures across the wilds of Alaska with some of the state's most distinguished and audacious researchers.

The beast in the clouds : the Roosevelt brothers' deadly quest to find the mythical giant panda
by Nathalia Holt

Recounts the perilous expedition into the Himalayas to find the elusive panda undertaken by the two eldest sons of Theodore Roosevelt in 1928, chronicling their scientific achievements, physical hardships, and the broader impact of their journey on Western conservation efforts.

The great American retro road trip : a celebration of roadside Americana
by Rolando Pujol

Celebrate the nostalgic pleasures of America's vintage signs, quirky roadside attractions, and offbeat fast food relics in this irresistible retro road trip across the country.

Fodor's Essential India
by Margot Bigg

Whether you want to see the Taj Mahal by moonlight, take a sunrise boat ride on the Ganges River, or experience an ayurvedic detox in Kerala, the local Fodor’s travel experts in India are here to help!

Dinner With King Tut : How Rogue Archaeologists Are Recreating the Sights, Sounds, Smells, and Tastes of Lost Civilizations
by Sam Kean

Beloved author Kean joins experimental archaeologists on their adventures across the globe, from the Andes to the South Seas.

Adventures at Sea

The underworld : journeys to the depths of the ocean
by Susan Casey

Drawing on interviews with marine geologists, marine biologists and oceanographers, a premiere chronicler of the aquatic world provides a fascinating history of deep-sea exploration.

Ocean : a history of the Atlantic before Columbus
by John Haywood

A magisterial cultural history of the Atlantic Ocean before Columbus, ranging from the early shaping of the continents and the emergence of homo sapiens to the story of shipbuilding, navigation, maritime exploration, slavery, and nascent European imperialism.

Fodor's the complete guide to Alaska cruises
by Teeka Ballas

Provides information on Alaskan cruise ships and itineraries, including detailed ship reviews, planning tips, and sights and excursions at popular ports.

The last voyage of the Andrea Doria : the sinking of the world's most glamorous ship
by Greg King

Describes the 1956 sinking of the glamorous Andrea Doria, which collided with another vessel off of Nantucket and involved passengers like Cary Grant’s wife, Philadelphia’s flamboyant mayor, and the heiress to the Marshall Field fortune in the struggle for survival.