Supervolcano Eruption  by Harry Turtledove 

The possible changes in American society after a fictional eruption of the dormant volcano in Yellowstone National Park.

 SCI-FI/TURTLEDOVE

Blue Collar Intellectuals
by Daniel J. Flynn 

Who has time for great books or deep thought when there is Jersey Shore to watch, a txt 2 respond 2 & “Call of Duty : Modern Warfare 3” to play?

305.5/FLY

The Prague Cemetery     by Umberto Eco

A novel based on the twisted history of “The Protocols of the Elders of Zion” by the Italian author and essayist.

 FICTION/ECO

I Never Thought I’d See the Day!  by David Jeremiah

 Is Western civilization in an accelerating decline and, if so, will it cause the end of cultured civilization as we know it? 

277.3/JER

Bonnie by Iris Johansen 

A woman finds previously untapped strength and purpose after the tragic kidnapping of her young daughter. 

MYSTERY/JOHANSEN

The End of Normal     by Stephanie Madoff Mack

The widow of Bernie Madoff’s son Mark, who committed suicide,    describes the effect on her family of the senior Madoff’s criminal life.

 BIOGRAPHY/MACK

Senior Moments Are Murder by Mike Befeler

 Imagine waking up in a place you don’t recognize, not remembering anything from the previous day, and finding a dead body.  Humorous. 

MYSTERY/BEFELER

The Penguin Anthology of 20th       Century American Poetry

 The former U.S. poet laureate distills a hundred years of poetry into a very readable collection for students and poetry lovers.

811.54/PEN

Youth Selections

Dear Dumb Diary  by Jim Benton 

Middle school student Jaime Kelly describes her home and school life in her “dumb” diary. In this series, Jamie writes about hating the popular girl, crushes on teachers, and how new jeans affect her popularity.

JUV/FICTION/BENTON

Secrets at Sea  by Richard Peck

The Cranston family decides to leave New York City and set sail for London to find a husband for the oldest daughter.  The mice that live in their house decide to follow the family and help find the daughter a husband.

JUV/FICTION/PECK
 

Dangerous Beasts by James Buckley, Jr.

Learn about dangerous animals such as spiders, snakes and sharks.This book is filled with intriguing facts and colorful pictures.

 JUV/591.65/BUC

Mason Dixon: Fourth-Grade Disaster by Claudia Mills

Mason Dixon is not looking forward to the fourth grade.  Not only is the school bully, Dunk, in his class; but everyone in fourth grade is expected to sing in the choir. Mason decides he will do whatever it takes to avoid the “spotlight” this school year.

JUV/FICTION/MILLS

Popular Picture Books

Goodnight iPad  by Ann Droyd

EASY/DROYD 

In this version, a mother tells her children to turn off and unplug all their gadgets before  bed.

The Emperor’s Cool Clothes  by Lee Harper

EASY/HARPER

An Emperor Penguin, a walrus & a polar bear are tricked into buying clothes only “cool” animals can see.

Don’t Worry, Douglas! by David Melling

EASY/MELLING

Douglas gets a wooly hat from his dad; but while     playing outside, he begins to worry it. Can Douglas fix his hat or must he tell his father what happened?