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The Good Stuff From the Staff of Driftwood Public Library DECEMBER 2024 |
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Christmas and other horrors: An anthology of Solstice horror by Ellen DatlowFeaturing contributions from Nadia Bulkin, Christopher Golden and Garth Nix, a Hugo Award-winning editor and horror legend assembles all-new stories of frightening festivities that celebrate the unholy, the dangerous, and the terrifying time when families and friends gather—for better and for worse.
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Echoes: The Saga anthology of ghost storiesby Ellen DatlowThe essential collection of beloved ghost stories, compiled by the editor who helped define the genre. In this spine-tingling anthology, readers meet a girl who bargains for her sister's life in Seanan McGuire's "Must Be This Tall To Ride." Justice for a murdered woman comes from beyond the grave in "About the O'Dells" by Pat Cadigan. Four artists work the supernatural into their mediums and unlock a door that should have stayed closed in "The Ghost Sequences" by A.C. Wise. Bracken MacLeod depicts the lengths an old woman will go to not to be alone in "The Loneliness of Not Being Haunted." This collection includes these and other ghost stories by best-selling authors, such as Richard Kadrey and Nathan Ballingrud, as well as original stories by Joyce Carol Oates, Paul Tremblay, and Alice Hoffman. |
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The Faery reel: Tales from the twilight realmby Ellen DatlowFaeries, or creatures like them, can be found in almost every culture the world over -- benevolent and terrifying, charming and exasperating, shifting shape from country to country, story to story, and moment to moment. Acclaimed anthologists Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling have asked some of today's finest writers of fantastic fiction for short stories and poems that draw on the great wealth of world faery lore and classic faery literature. A collection of tales, from such authors as Charles de Lint, Delia Sherman, Tanith Lee, Neil Gaiman, and Hiromi Goto.
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When things get dark: Stories inspired by Shirley Jackson by Ellen DatlowA collection of new and exclusive short stories inspired by, and in tribute to, Shirley Jackson. Chilling, human, poignant and strange, her stories have inspired a generation of writers and readers. This anthology, edited by legendary horror editor EllenDatlow, will bring together today's leading horror writers to offer their own personal tribute to the work of Shirley Jackson.
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Snow by Giles WhittellGo on an extraordinary journey across centuries and continents to experience the wonders of snow; from the prehistoric humans that trekked and even skied across it tens of thousands of years ago to the multi-billion-dollar industry behind our moving, making, and playing with snow. Blending accessible writing with fascinating science, Giles Whittell explores how snow dictates where we live, provides us with drinking water, and has influenced countless works of art and more. Whittell also uncovers compelling mysteries of this miraculous substance, such as why avalanches happen, how snow saved a British prime minister's life, where the legend of the yeti comes from, and the terrifying truth behind the opening ceremony of the 1960 winter Olympics.
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Gremlins (1984)Minature green monsters tear through the small town of Kingston Falls. Hijinks ensue as a mild-mannered bank teller releases these hideous loonies after gaining a new pet and violating two of three simple rules: No water (violated), no food after midnight (violated), and no bright light. Hilarious mayhem and destruction in a town straight out of Norman Rockwell. So, when your washing machine blows up or your TV goes on the fritz, before you call the repair man, turn on all the lights and look under all the beds. 'Cause you never can tell, there just might be a gremlin in your house.
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When his dysfunctional family clashes over the holidays, young Max gets disillusioned and turns his back on Christmas. Meanwhile, this lack of festive spirit unleashes the wrath of Krampus: a demonic force of ancient evil intent on punishing non-believers. All hell breaks loose as beloved holiday icons take on a monstrous life of their own, laying siege to the fractured family's home and forcing them to fight for one another if they hope to survive. |
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Silent night (2021)A group of old friends, in true British fashion and while the rest of the world faces impending doom, reunite to celebrate Christmas in the comfort of an idyllic country home. Burdened with the inconvenience of mankind's imminent destruction, they adopt a stiff upper lip, crack open another bottle of prosecco and continue with their festivities. But no amount of stoicism can replace the courage needed for their last night on Earth.
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The lodge (2019)In the wake of an appalling tragedy, the emotionally scarred siblings, Aidan and Mia, find themselves stuck with their dad's new girlfriend, Grace, for the Christmas holidays. Holed up in the family's remote lakeside cabin somewhere in the snow-capped wilderness of Massachusetts, they will soon get the chance to show their true feelings about Grace, when their journalist father, Richard, has to leave them in the care of their stepmother to-be. But, before long, as a relentless blizzard cuts them off from the outside world, inexplicable, hair-raising occurrences push everyone beyond their limits, triggering vivid hallucinations of a traumatic, well-hidden past. Now, the inner demons demand more. Is there an escape from the lodge? |
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Big Panda and Tiny Dragon by James NorburyTold through a series of beautiful drawings and quiet, sometimes silly, conversations, the panda and the dragon explore the thoughts and emotions, hardships and happiness that connect us all. In nature, they learn how to live in the moment, how to be at peace with uncertainty, and how to find the strength to overcome life's obstacles together
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Zen shortsby Jon J. MuthFascinated by the storytelling giant panda named Stillwater, Addy, Michael, and Karl can't wait to hear what their new friend will tell them next, in an exciting picture book with vibrant watercolor and ink drawings throughout. |
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Chinese philosophy of Taoism through a discussion of how Winnie-the-Pooh lives by its principles |
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Calvin and Hobbesby Bill Watterson A collection of comic strips following the adventures of a rambunctious 6-year-old Calvin and his stuffed tiger who comes charmingly to life.
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Poetry
The Serpent and the Fire is divided into four chronological sections--from early pre-Columbian times to the immediately contemporary--and five thematic sections that move freely across languages and shifting geographical boundaries to underscore the complexities, conflicts, contradictions, and continuities of the poetry of the Americas. An experiment in what the editors call an American 'omnipoetics.' |
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Birding while Indian by Thomas C. GannonCatalogs a lifetime of bird sightings to explore the part-Lakota author's search for identity and his reckoning with colonialism's violence against Indigenous humans, animals, and land. Gannon navigates his obsession with the ostensibly objective avocation of birding and his own mixed-blood subjectivity, searching for that elusive Snowy Owl and his own identity.
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Living on Earth: forests, corals, consciousness, and the making of the worldby Peter Godfrey-SmithA philosopher's examination of how animal and plant life has shaped the history of our planet offers a novel picture of the course of life on Earth and how we might meet the challenges of our time, the Anthropocene. Biology, history, communication, consciousness, emotion, philosophy, and more come together to offer both a portrait of life and hope for the future. |
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Self-care for people with ADHD by Sasha Hamdani"When you have ADHD, it can be hard to stay on top of your wellness. This book can help you engage in some neurodiverse self-care-without pretending to be neurotypical. You'll find more than 100 tips to accepting yourself, destigmatizing ADHD, finding your community, and taking care of your physical and mental health. You'll find solutions for managing the negative aspects of ADHD, as well as ideas to bring out the positive aspects." --From the publisher
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Graphic novel
On the surface, the animals in Poorly Drawn Lines are sophisticated, decadent creatures -- Turtle sports a beret, Snail wears shades, Bird smokes cigarettes, and Mouse assumes a fighting stance when anyone challenges his emotional fragility. But lurking beneath their surface images is a surprising warmth and charming naivete that provides the perfect setup for the author's unparalleled sense of humor. |
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In concise, approachable chapters, the author details the origins of Spiritualism, its popularity and most well-known practitioners, and the sleuths who dedicated their lives to disproving the methods and beliefs that made it popular. Readers learn about Rose Mackenberg, a private investigator who often partnered with Harry Houdini but who continued her ghost-busting career for decades, long after Houdini's death in 1926.
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Ages 13-17
"Raised by a fervently religious mother, Corey and his sister, Sarah, are taught from a young age not to question God. This becomes increasingly challenging, especially when their mother declares that their father is evil and forbids them from speaking to him. Egbert paints a haunting yet touching portrait of faith and growing up, exploring the complex interplay between religious belief and personal identity." --Booklist
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Graphic novel ; Ages 8-12
The Pacific Northwest Disaster Guide focuses on specific natural disasters, and provides precise and helpful preparation skills through illustrations, quizzes, and guided activities fit for all ages. With the increase in extreme weather, it's more important than ever to be ready for earthquakes, tsunamis, winter storms, flooding, landslides, droughts, heatwaves, and wildfires. With the one comic that could save your life, you'll be ready to take action whenever disaster strikes. |
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"Everything you (n)ever wanted to know about the creepy crawlies hidden in your home, your food, your pets--and maybe even you!" -- From cover
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In order to save the family Christmas tree farm that her sister is equally determined to sell, Madison McDowell will have to focus her efforts - and grapple with her old boyfriend who owns the neighboring farms and has plans of his own - if she's to succeed. After all, the farm deserves a second chance. And perhaps love does too.
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The champagne letters by Kate MacIntosh"Macintosh debuts with a story that alternates between 1805 France and the present. In the 19th century, Barbe-Nicole Clicquot has lost her husband but continues to pursue their dream of creating a premier champagne house. In the present, recently divorced Natalie Turner leaves Chicago for Paris and finds inspiration for a new life after reading the widow Clicquot's published letters." -- Library Journal
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Fog & Carby Eugene LimLong out of print, Eugene Lim's wry and haunting debut novel returns to shelves. Jim Fog is marooned in a small Midwest town shortly after his divorce. His ex, Sarah Car, has moved to New York City, hoping to skip right over any mourning period for their marriage. Despite everything, Jim and Sarah find they're still connected through an old, shared friend. When they both decide to chase him down, the resulting coincidences and cryptic occurrences culminate in a trading of souls that blurs the lines between reality and something much stranger. |
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Graphic novel
Like a graphic novel version of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, this collection of original horror tales is packed with urban legends, terrifying twists, and delightfully haunted stories. Beware! Bad Dreams in the night is a horror anthology. It depicts terrifying mysteries and supernatural stories. |
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You better watch outby James S. MurrayIf you're looking for a Christmas-themed read with a horror twist, the wickedly fun duo of James S. Murray and Darren Wearmouth will have you covered this holiday season. Part locked-room mystery, part over-the-top gory slasher, You Better Watch Out is designed to leave you in a festive mood while also feeling nostalgic for the campy horror classics." --BiblioSanctum |
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From the outside, Renee Goh's life looks perfect. She's thirty and beautiful, runs a glamorous, profitable--women's clothing company in London, and is dating a hot Taiwanese pop star. But Renee is lonely. Estranged from her family in Singapore and now she's just been dumped by her supposed boyfriend. Then, Renee's father calls. He's retiring, and is considering her as the next CEO of the family business. That same night, Renee bumps into her first love, Yap Ket Siong, who broke her heart during university.
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Nobody's heroby M. W. CravenThe man who can't feel fear is back, in a race against time to find the woman who knows a secret that could take down the world as we know it. When a shocking murder and abduction on the streets of London leads investigators to him, Ben Koenig has no idea at first why the highest echelons of the CIA would need his help. But then he realizes he knows the woman who carried out the killings. Ten years earlier, without being told why, he was tasked with helping her disappear. An engrossing story of contract killers, international terrorism, hard choices - and a fearless man. |
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Echo by Tracy ClarkWhen a body turns up in the field next to Hardwicke House, Chicago PD sends hard-nosed Detective Harriet 'Harri' Foster to investigate. With no suspects or leads, Harri and her partner, Detective Vera Li, will have to dig deep to find answers. Harri's determined the killer must pay. But still grieving her former partner's death, Harri must also contend with a shadowy figure called the voice--and their dangerous game of cat and mouse could threaten everything. |
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Blood rubiesby Mailan S. Doquang
"Seven days are all it takes for Rune Sarasin's life to completely derail. It starts with a routine heist: lifting a pouch of rubies from the Bangkok hotel room of wealthy smuggler Charles Lemaire. Rune nearly gets caught when Lemaire's goons give chase, but she manages to escape with her boyfriend Kit. Then Kit delivers some terrifying news: his teenage sister Madee has gone missing. They track her cell phone to the dangerous Khlong Toei slum, but the trail ends there. The night gets even worse when Rune realizes she lost the pouch of gems somewhere in the slum while searching for Madee." -- Provided by publisher. |
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In the semi-flooded city of Tiankawi humans are, quite literally, on top: peering down from shining towers and aerial walkways on the fathomfolk--sirens, seawitches, kelpies and kappas--who live in the polluted waters below. For half-siren Mira, promotion to captain of the border guard means an opportunity to help her downtrodden people. But if earning the trust and respect of her human colleagues wasn't hard enough, everything Mira has worked towards is put in jeopardy when Nami, a know-it-all water dragon and fathomfolk princess--is exiled to the city, under Mira's watch.
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Kembral Thorne is spending a few hours away from her newborn, and she's determined to enjoy herself at this party no matter what. But when the guests start dropping dead, Kem has no choice but to get to work. She is a Hound, after all, and she can't help picking up the scent of trouble. She's not the only one. Her professional and personal nemesis, notorious burglar Rika Nonesuch, is on the prowl. As Kem and Rika fall into increasingly macabre versions of their city, they'll need to rely on their wits-and each other-to unravel the secret of the clock and save their home
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Sci-fi A celebrated chef, a tech prodigy, and a shady government official converge on a hit cooking show. Saraswati ""Saras"" Kaveri enters Primus, the planetary capital of the United Human Cooperative, on a refugee visa to appear on Interstellar MegaChef. Serenity Ko is a hit with a revolutionary idea: a sim centered around food. When Saras flames out on the show, a chance meeting with Ko gives her a new opportunity. |
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Fantasy Helia has served as the Sage of Hope for the Great Library of Tomorrow for centuries. But even her hope is tested when she and her partner, Xavier, the Sage of Truth, along with their Orbs are confronted by a deadly figure known to them as the Ash Man. With the Ash Man gaining strength, Helia soon finds herself in a race against time, searching for clues to defeat their foe. |
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Dead girls don't dreamby Nino CipriRiley knows better than to stray from the trail in the woods behind her uncle Toby's house. But her little sister Sam breaks the rules in pursuit of a local legend, so Riley chases after her and discovers a knife-wielding figure and a waiting grave. Madelyn, who lives with her mother in the forest, uses magic to resurrect Riley, and their lives are immediately entwined in the gnarled history of Voynich Woods. |
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Seventeen-year-old Liz Flanner, holed up in an abandoned bookstore in suburban New Jersey since the first Storm wreaked havoc on civilization, finds herself at odds with Maeve, a potentially dangerous out-of-towner who breaks into the bookstore as another Storm approaches.
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Kelsey has lived most of her life in a shadow of suspicion, raised to see danger everywhere. Her mother hasn't set foot outside their front door in seventeen years, since she escaped from her kidnappers with nothing but her attacker's baby growing inside her. Kelsey knows she's supposed to keep a low profile but that plan is shattered when her dramatic car accident and rescue by volunteer firefighter and classmate Ryan Baker sparks media coverage.A few days later, she arrives home to find her mother missing. Now, someone is coming for her.
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Graphic novel
The Sea, secretly more complex than anyone imagined, rises one day. The horizon folds as the Sea absorbs the world and transforms everything that's been pulled inside it. Three kids find themselves unmoored and lost, but brought together by the physical and mental changes wrought by the tides and a desire to avoid harming any living creature. |
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When Kori Anderson, who has a connective tissue disorder, and her popular older sister, Kira, participate in a pharmaceutical company's clinical trial, Kori begins to discover strange powers and hopes to discover the truth about these abilities—and her sister's boyfriend.
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As a young boy goes about his ordinary day, surprising adventure unfolds around him involving pirates, dragons and other unexpected perils, taking him by surprise, in this clever interplay between text and imaginative art.
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A picture book biography follows the fearless and inspirational Taylor Swift from the pop star's childhood to the present day, sharing information about her earliest performances, her musical inspirations, and her passion for writing and storytelling.
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The life and work of the Japanese-American woodworking artist George Nakashima. He repurposed fallen trees, transforming them into beautiful pieces of furniture (some of his work is displayed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art) and even gigantic peace altars for six continents. The dark, rich illustrations beautifully evoke forests. |
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A rendition of Alice in Wonderland sees Alice follow a white rabbit down a crevasse in an Alaskan glacier and into a world of topsy-turvy action and silliness featuring native Alaskan animals as Cheshire Cat and other characters.
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My little Ogichidaaby Willie PollAges 6-8
Inspired by Indigenous motherhood, this beautifully illustrated book is a tribute to Indigenous families everywhere who are proudly raising their children to carry forward their culture, language and love with resilience, strength and kindness.
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When all the usual winners start losing—all at the same time—12-year-old DJ, the go-to kid for solving just about any problem, knows something's wrong and, with the help of his crew, must figure it out before the school saboteur comes for them.
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Ages 8-12
When her cousin, newly arrived from Taiwan, struggles with schoolwork, Lily Xiao pushes her school to provide more ESL support, but her first-generation immigrant family, nervous about her challenging the status quo, forces her to decide just how far she'll go to stand up and speak out. |
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When her father moves out to pursue his stand-up comedy dreams, 11-year-old Maya, with her anxiety and germaphobia at an all-time high, decides to perform in the school talent show to prove to her parents that comedy has a place in ALL their lives and tries to bring them back together. |
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Pablo Ortiz is an anxious sixth-grader who had absolutely no idea his locker was a portal to the monster realm, and absolutely no desire to be the hero called to defeat the Aztec goddess who has come through it. Good thing he has new friends schooled infighting and an abuela who has the wisdom and weapons to give him in order to be successful.
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Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen-year-old Jack Sullivan has been living in his tree house, which he's armed to the teeth with catapults and a moat, not to mention video games and an endless supply of Oreos and Mountain Dew scavenged from abandoned stores. But Jack alone is no match for the hordes of Zombies and Winged Wretches and Vine Thingies, and especially not for the eerily intelligent monster known only as Blarg. So Jack builds a team..."
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