January 2021

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Fiction / Mystery & Detective / International Crime & Mystery (FIC022080) Unabridged • Book #dzol 10½ hours • 9 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797117522 $59.99 Retail CD 9781797117539 , $39.99

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The Korner and Werner Mysteries, Book 2 By Katrine Engberg Read by Graeme Malcolm

Detectives Jeppe Kørner and Anette Werner from the #1 international bestseller The Tenant—which New York Times bestselling author Kathy Reichs heralded as a “stunning debut”—return in this compulsively readable thriller as they race to solve a series of sordid murders linked to some of the most vulnerable patients in a Danish hospital. “Well-crafted…Engberg brings the complexities of life into this superior Danish police procedural. Fans of Scandinavian noir will hope this series has a long run.”

—Publishers Weekly Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing. But in the coronary care unit at one of Copenhagen’s leading medical centers, a nurse lls a syringe with an overdose of heart medication and stealthily enters the room of an older male patient.

Six days earlier, a paperboy on his route in central Copenhagen stumbles upon a macabre nd: the naked body of a dead woman, lying in a fountain with arms marked with small incisions. Cause of death? Exsanguination—the draining of all the blood in her body.

Clearly, this is no ordinary murder. Lead Investigator Jeppe Kørner, recovering from a painful divorce and in the throes of a new relationship, takes on the investigation. His partner, Anette Werner, now on maternity leave after an unexpected pregnancy, is restless at home with a demanding newborn and an equally demanding husband. While Jeppe pounds the streets looking for answers, Anette decides to do a little freelance sleuthing. But operating on her own exposes her to dangers she can’t even begin to fathom.

As the investigation ventures into dark corners, it uncovers the ambition and greed that festers beneath the surface of caregiving institutions—all the more shocking for their depravity—and what Jeppe and Anette discover will turn their blood as cold as ice….

GRAEME MALCOLM is an actor and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. He has performed on Broadway as Pharaoh in Aida and as Sir Edward Ramsay in The King and I. His television appearances include Law & Order, Follow the River, and Mr. Halpern and Mr. Johnson (with Laurence Olivier). His lm credits include A Further Gesture, The Adventures of Sebastian Cole, and Reunion. KATRINE ENGBERG, a former dancer and choreographer with a background in television and theater, launched a groundbreaking career as a novelist with the publication of The Tenant. She is now one of the most widely read and beloved crime authors in Denmark. MARKETING

Print run: 100,000 First novel in this series, The Tenant, was praised by People and O, The Oprah Magazine

The Hayley Chill Series, Book 2 By Chris Hauty Read by Marin Ireland

Hayley Chill descends even deeper into the dangerous political web of Washington, DC, in this thrilling sequel to the “propulsive, pageturning, compelling” (C.J. Box, #1 New York Times bestselling author) national bestseller Deep State. When a series of devastating cyber attacks rock the United States, Hayley Chill is tasked by the “deeper state” to track down their source. NSA analysts insist that Moscow is the culprit, but that accusation brings plenty of complications with Hayley directing the president as a double agent against the Russians. With increasing pressure on the president to steer him towards a devastating war, it’s up to Hayley to stop the mysterious computer hacker and prevent World War III—while also uncovering some shocking truths about her own life.

Magnicently crafted and perfectly timed, Savage Road is an edge-ofyour-seat political thriller ideal for our times. CHRIS HAUTY is a screenwriter based in Los Angeles and the author of Deep State. His plays produced Off-Off-Broadway included South of American Business and Shut Eye, Big Mouth. Employed for the last thirty years as a screenwriter, he has worked for every major movie studio, in nearly all genres, and in collaboration with Hollywood professionals ranging from Mel Gibson to Jessica Alba, with credits including Never Back Down and Sniper: Homeland Security. MARKETING

Print run: 75,000 Also available in the series: Deep State Author website: ChrisHauty.com National author publicity and media campaign Local and regional author appearances Book trailer video Cross-promotion with author’s social media Online promotions and features

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Fiction / Historical / General (FIC014000) Unabridged • Book #dzo2 10 hours • 8 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797118826 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797118833 , $39.99

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A Novel By Sadeqa Johnson

This harrowing story follows an enslaved woman forced to barter love and freedom while living in the most infamous slave jail in Virginia. “A fully immersive, intricately crafted story inspired by the pages of history…Simply enthralling.”

—Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author

—Kathleen Grissom, New York Times bestselling author

Born on a plantation in Charles City Virginia, Pheby Delores Brown has lived a privileged life. Shielded by her mother’s position as the plantation’s medicine woman, and cherished by the Master’s sister, she is set apart from the others on the plantation, belonging to neither world.

Freedom on her eighteenth birthday has been promised to her, but instead of the idyllic life she imagined with her true love, Essex Henry, Pheby is forced to leave the only home she has ever known and unexpectedly nds herself thrust into the bowels of slavery at the infamous “Devil’s Half-Acre,” a jail where the enslaved are broken, tortured, and sold every day in Richmond, Virginia. There Pheby is exposed not just to her Jailor’s cruelty but also to his contradictions. To survive Pheby will have to outwit him but soon faces the ultimate sacrice.

SADEQA JOHNSON teaches ction writing for the MFA program at Drexel University. She is the author of several novels, which have won several awards. She is a Kimbilo fellow, former board member of the James River Writers, and proud member of the Tall Poppy Writers. MARKETING

Print run: 60,000 Johnson was named Black Pearl Magazine Author of the Year for 2017 Johnson's debut novel, Love in a Carry-on Bag, won the 2013 Phillis Wheatley Award for Fiction And Then There Was Me won the National Book Club Conference Fiction Book of the Year Award and was a nalist for the Phillis Wheatley Award Second House from the Corner was a Go on Girl! Book Club selection for 2017 Also available: And Then There Was Me, Second House from the Corner, and Love In A Carry-On Bag Author website: SadeqaJohnson.net

A Novel By Anita Abriel

From the author of the acclaimed novel The Light after the War comes a riveting and heartfelt story of a young woman recruited to be a spy for the resistance on the French Riviera during World War II. “Lana is a heroine to root for, and her story of loss and love is inspiring and life-affirming…[A] lush, transportive novel.”

—Allison Pataki, New York Times bestselling author

—Publishers Weekly

—Renee Rosen, author of Park Avenue Summer

Paris 1943: Lana Antanova is on her way to see her husband with the thrilling news that she is pregnant. But when she arrives at the convent where he teaches music, she is horried to see Gestapo officers execute him for hiding a Jewish girl in the piano.

A few months later, grieving both her husband and her lost pregnancy, Lana is shocked when she is approached to join the resistance on the French Riviera. As the daughter of a Russian countess, Lana has the perfect background to inltrate the émigré community of Russian aristocrats who socialize with German officers, including the man who killed her husband.

Lana’s cover story makes her the mistress of Guy Pascal, a wealthy Swiss industrialist and fellow resistance member, in whose villa in Cap Ferrat she lives. Together, they gather information on upcoming raids and help members of the Jewish community escape. Consumed by her work, she doesn’t expect to become attached to a young Jewish girl or wonder about the secrets held by the man whose house she shares. And as the Nazis’ deadly efforts intensify, her intention to protect those around her may put them all at risk instead.

Lana’s War is a sweeping and suspenseful tale of survival and second chances during some of the darkest days of history. ANITA ABRIEL, born to parents who were Holocaust survivors, earned a BA in English literature from Bard College and attended the masters in creative writing program at the University of California at Berkeley. MARKETING

Print run: 50,000 Lana’s War was inspired by stories of Abriel's mother's work in the French Resistance, saving countless Jews A SimonandSchuster.com featured title Book club materials available Abriel's The Light After the War was inspired by her mother’s story of survival during World War II

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Fiction / Historical / World War II (FIC014050) Unabridged • Book #dznz 9 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797118888 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797118895 , $39.99

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True Crime / White Collar Crimes (TRU005000) Unabridged • Book #dnu6 13 hours • 10 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797109893 $59.99 Retail CD 9781797109909 , $44.99

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Catching New York's Deadliest Pill Pusher By Charlotte Bismuth

The shocking story of New York’s most infamous pill-pushing doctor, written by the prosecutor who brought him down “An unnerving and inspirational recracker of a book.”

—Karen Abbott, New York Times bestselling author

—Beth Macy, New York Times bestselling author

—Mona Hanna-Attisha, MD, MPH, author of What the Eyes Don’t See In 2010, a brave whistleblower alerted the police to Dr. Stan Li’s corrupt pain management clinic in Queens, New York. Li spent years supplying more than seventy patients a day with oxycodone and Xanax, trading prescriptions for cash. Emergency room doctors, psychiatrists, and desperate family members warned him that his patients were at risk of death, but he would not stop.

In Bad Medicine, former prosecutor Charlotte Bismuth meticulously recounts the jaw dropping details of this criminal case that would span four years, culminating in a landmark trial. As a new assistant district attorney and single mother, Bismuth worked tirelessly with her team to bring Dr. Li to justice. Bad Medicine is a chilling story of corruption and greed and an important look at the role individual doctors play in America’s opioid epidemic. CHARLOTTE BISMUTH served an an appellate attorney in the New York County District Attorney’s Office and then transferred into the Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, which prosecutes felony narcotics crimes within the City’s ve boroughs. MARKETING

Print run: 50,000 Bad Medicine has earned strong advanced praise from the author's peers Will appeal to fans of Dopesick by Beth Macy, Bad Blood by John Carreyrou, and Pharma by Gerald Posner A SimonandSchuster.com featured title Cross-promotion with author’s social media National media campaign National author publicity

The Berlin Bookmobile Series, Book 1 By Shelley Shepard Gray

From New York Times bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray comes a new series that follows a bookmobile driver-turned-matchmaker who learns that her Amish patrons need a whole lot more than just new books to read.

—RT Book Reviews, praise for the author

Aaron Coblentz has a secret: he’s been studying to take the GED to get promoted at work. But he can’t let his Amish family know, not when his older brother already left the faith just a year after getting baptized, practically crippling the family. When Aaron asks bookmobile librarian Sarah Anne Miller for some additional study guides, she does one better. She arranges for Kayla Kaufman to be his tutor.

Kayla has a secret, too. Her life has been turned upside down in a matter of months—her mother’s death propelled her father into a constant state of depression, and unable to deal with his erratic behavior, her longtime boyfriend has broken things off. But despite losing those she holds most dear, she hasn’t completely given up on love. Only now she seeks to nd it in the sweet romance novels she secretly checks out from Sarah Anne’s bookmobile.

As Aaron and Kayla’s study sessions start to feel less like work and more like pleasure, they soon realize that happily ever afters don’t only happen in ction; sometimes they happen when you least expect it.

From a “skilled storyteller who reminds the reader that faith can help us survive the ups and downs in life” (RT Book Reviews), A Perfect Amish Romance is a moving and deftly told story that paints a heartwarming picture of the magic of true love. SHELLEY SHEPARD GRAY is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Sisters of the Heart, Seasons of Sugarcreek, Secrets of Crittenden County, and Families of Honor series. MARKETING

Combined print run: 42,500 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Gray, a recipient of RT Book Reviews Reviewers’ Choice Award, has written more than eighty novels translated into multiple languages Will appeal to fans of Amish novels by Jean Brunstetter and Amy Clipston Many other books by Gray are also available Author website: ShelleyShepardGray.com

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Biography & Autobiography / Cultural, Ethnic & Regional / African American & Black (BIO002010) Unabridged • Book #dmtj 9½ hours • 8 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797108704 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797108711 , $39.99

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A Memoir By Nadia Owusu

This poetic, genre-bending work—blending memoir with cultural history—from Whiting Award winner Nadia Owusu grapples with the fault lines of identity, the meaning of home, black womanhood, and the ripple effects, both personal and generational, of emotional trauma.

—Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, New York Times bestselling author “A white-hot interrogation of the stories we carry in our bodies and the power they have to tear us apart.”

—Jessica Andrews, author of Saltwater

Nadia Owusu grew up all over the world—from Rome and London to Dar-es-Salaam and Kampala. When her mother abandoned her when she was two years old, the rejection caused Nadia to be confused about her identity. Even after her father died when she was thirteen and she was raised by her stepmother, she was unable to come to terms with who she was since she still felt motherless and alone.

When Nadia went to university in America when she was eighteen she still felt as if she had so many competing personas that she couldn’t keep track of them all without cracking under the pressure of trying to hold herself together. A powerful coming-of-age story that explores timely and universal themes of identity, Aftershocks follows Nadia’s life as she hauls herself out of the wreckage and begins to understand that the only ground rm enough to count on is the one she writes into existence. NADIA OWUSU is a Brooklyn-based writer and urban planner. Her lyric essay chapbook, So Devilish a Fire, won the TAR Chapbook Series in 2019. Her writing has appeared or is forthcoming in the New York Times, The Literary Review, among many others. MARKETING

Print run: 100,000 Owusu is a graduate of Pace University, Hunter College, and the Mountainview MFA program, where she now teaches, and where she won the Robert J. Begeibing Prize for exceptional work Will appeal to fans of Heads of the Colored People by Nassa Thompson-Spires, Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, and Heavy by Kiese Laymon

A Novel By Liese O'Halloran Schwarz

An enthralling, redemptive novel set in Bangkok in 1972 and Washington, DC, in 2019 about an expatriate child who goes missing, whose family is contacted decades later by a man claiming to be the vanished boy. “A delicious hybrid of mystery, drama, and elegance: rich with detail, lush in language, and capable of keeping you on the edge of your seat.”

—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author Washington, DC, 2019: Laura Preston is a reclusive artist at odds with her older sister Bea as their elegant, formidable mother slowly slides into dementia. When a stranger contacts Laura claiming to be her brother who disappeared forty years earlier when the family lived in Bangkok, Laura ignores Bea’s warnings of a scam and ies to Thailand to see if it can be true. But meeting him in person leads to more questions than answers.

Bangkok, 1972: Genevieve and Robert Preston live in a beautiful house behind a high wall, raising their three children with the help of a cadre of servants. In these exotic surroundings, Genevieve strives to create a semblance of the life they would have had at home in the US — ballet and riding classes for the children, impeccable dinner parties, a meticulously kept home. But in truth, Robert works for American intelligence, Genevieve nds herself drawn into a passionate affair with her husband’s boss, and their serene household is vulnerable to unseen dangers in a rapidly changing world and a country they don’t really understand.

Alternating between past and present as all of the secrets are revealed, What Could Be Saved is an unforgettable novel about a family shattered by loss and betrayal, and the beauty that can exist even in the midst of brokenness.

LIESE O’HALLORAN SCHWARZ, a former emergency medicine doctor, published her rst novel Near Canaan while still in medical school. She is also the author of the acclaimed novel The Possible World and What Could Be Saved. She currently lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. MARKETING

Print run: 50,000 Will appeal to fans of The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver and Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Also available: The Possible World and Near Canaan Author website: LieseSchwarz.com Book club materials available Local and regional author appearances National print and online media campaign

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Fiction / Literary (FIC019000) Unabridged • Book #e5fz 16 hours • 13 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797120928 $69.99 Retail CD 9781797120935 , $55.99

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Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic (JUV037000) Unabridged • Book #dzne 9 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797119786 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797119793 , $39.99

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The Unwanteds Series, Book 7 By Lisa McMann

Ten years after Alex and Aaron Stowe brought peace to Quill and Artimé, their younger twin sisters journey beyond Artimé in the sixth novel in the New York Times bestselling sequel series to The Unwanteds.

—Kirkus Reviews on The Unwanteds

—School Library Journal on Dragon Captives

As the greatest army ever assembled in the seven islands ies to the land of the dragons, everyone’s mind is haunted by the same thought: Thisbe Stowe betrayed them all.

Thisbe struggles to regain the trust of her brother Aaron and the people of Artimé after one crucial mistake forces her to abandon her intricate plan against the Revinir. Aaron is devastated by Thisbe’s actions and refuses to hear her explanation, feeling a sense of responsibility for the wrong she’s done mixed with his own deep regret and fears over his dark history. Complicating things are Thisbe’s conicted feelings about the Revinir, leaving her wondering if she allowed herself to get too close to the dragon-woman … and if she really is more evil than good after all.

Risking everything they’d fought for since rst being declared Unwanted, the people, creatures, and statues of Artimé and their allies make a nal desperate attempt to take down the Revinir and bring peace to their world. But is the Revinir too powerful to defeat?

And … will the Artiméans ever nd out what’s behind that last secret door?

LISA MCMANN is the New York Times bestselling author of the middle grade dystopian fantasy series The Unwanteds, the YA paranormal Wake trilogy, and several other series and books for kids and teens. Check out Lisa’s website at LisaMcMann.com or learn more about The Unwanteds Series at UnwantedsSeries.com.

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Print run: 40,000 New York Times bestselling author Author website: LisaMcMann.com Many other titles by McMann are also available

From the Suffragettes to Inuencers and Who They Leave Behind By Koa Beck

—Rebecca Traister, New York Times bestselling author A timely and impassioned exploration of how our society has commodied feminism and continues to systemically shut out women of color—perfect for fans of White Fragility and Good and Mad.

Join the important conversation about race, empowerment, and inclusion in the United States with this powerful new feminist classic and rousing call for change. Koa Beck, writer and former editor-in-chief of Jezebel, boldly examines the history of feminism, from the true mission of the suffragettes to the rise of corporate feminism with clear-eyed scrutiny and meticulous detail. She also examines overlooked communities—including Native American, Muslim, transgender, and more—and their difficult and ongoing struggles for social change.

In these pages she meticulously documents how elitism and racial prejudice has driven the narrative of feminist discourse. She blends pop culture, primary historical research, and rst-hand storytelling to show us how we have shut women out of the movement, and what we can do to course correct for a new generation—perfect for women of color looking for a more inclusive way to ght for women’s rights.

Combining a scholar’s understanding with hard data and razor-sharp cultural commentary, White Feminism is a witty, whip-smart, and profoundly eye-opening book that challenges long-accepted conventions and completely upends the way we understand the struggle for women’s equality. KOA BECK, former editor-in-chief of Jezebel, was previously the executive editor at Vogue and cohost of “The #MeToo Memos” on station WNYC. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, New York Observer, the London Guardian, and Esquire, among others. MARKETING

Print run: 60,000 Beck has appeared on panels about gender at Harvard University, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Columbia Journalism School Beck has been interviewed about her reporting prowess by the BBC

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Social Science / Feminism & Feminist Theory (SOC010000) Unabridged • Book #dzno 10 hours • 8 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797119304 $59.99 Retail CD 9781797119311 , $39.99

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Philosophy / Ethics & Moral Philosophy (PHI005000) Unabridged • Book #dtbk 9 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797114538 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797114545 $39.99 ,

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Humor / Topic / Men, Women & Relationships (HUM012000) Unabridged • Book #dvov 3 hours • 3 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797116440 $39.99 Retail CD 9781797116433 $24.99 ,

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How to Make Good Choices When Our Culture Is on the Edge By Susan Liautaud “Absolutely brilliant, engaging, and very timely.”

—Ruth Chang, professor of jurisprudence at University of Oxford “Actionable and ready to use by all, it makes ethical dilemmas clear instead of leaving you to agonize over impossible choices.”

—Joanne Liu, former international president of Doctors without Borders It’s not your imagination: we are living in a time of moral decline. Publicly, we’re bombarded with reports of government leaders acting against the welfare of their constituents, companies prioritizing prots over health and safety, and technology posing risks to society with no repercussions. How do we nd a way forward? In this book, Liautaud shows how ethics can be used to create a sea change of positive decisions that can ripple outward to our families, communities, workplaces, and the wider world— offering unprecedented opportunity for good. Ethics on the Edge is the must-have ethics guide for ethical decision-making for the twenty-rst century.

SUSAN LIAUTAUD teaches cutting-edge ethics courses at Stanford University.

Print run: 75,000 Liautaud is the founder and managing director of Susan Liautaud & Associates Limited, which advises in ethics matters internationally National print and online media campaign

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A Guide for (Nearly) Any Socially Awkward Situation By Melissa Croce

—Publishers Weekly So, you’re single. Whether existing without a partner is a new state of being or you’ve been on the solo journey for a while, the fact of the matter is this: being single is actually awesome. Croce gives you the tips, tricks, and sage advice you need to graciously endure all of the cringe-worthy scenarios your single self may dread, from awkward small talk with an ex to navigating well-meaning but insensitive relatives. You can truly ourish in your singledom. Part real-world guide, part commiseration, and part celebration, Single and Forced to Mingle will steer you through the ups and downs of being single, reminding you just how good it feels to be free.

MELISSA CROCE left her beloved Pacic Northwest to work in children’s publishing in New York. Find her on Twitter @MelissaCroce.

Print run: 60,000 A laugh-out-loud, tongue-in-cheek guidebook for anyone trying to survive and thrive in the midst of singledom Will appeal to fans of Hey Ladies! by Michelle Markowitz and How to Date Men When You Hate Men by Blythe Roberson

The Race to Create the Autonomous Car By Alex Davies “A skillfully chronicled work on a timely topic.” —Publishers Weekly

The self-driving car has been one of the most vaunted technological breakthroughs of recent years. But early promises that these autonomous vehicles would soon be on the roads have proven premature. Wired editor Alex Davies proles the industry’s key players from the early enthusiasm of the DARPA days to their growing awareness that while this spin on articial intelligence isn’t yet ready for rush-hour traffic, driverless cars are poised to remake how the world moves. Driven explores this exciting quest to transform transportation and change our lives.

ALEX DAVIES is an editor at Wired, where he oversees a team of writers for the transportation section. He formerly covered transportation full-time as a reporter for Business Insider.

Print run: 60,000 Davies covers many topics in the world of transportation, including the quest to build Elon Musk’s hyperloop and the engineering of Formula 1 race cars Will appeal to fans of The Future Is Faster Than You Think by Peter H. Diamandis and Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance Online inuencer campaign

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A True Story of Football, Incarceration, and Resistance in World War II America By Bradford Pearson “Richly detailed…Mixes a fascinating history of the Japanese in the United States with a uniquely American story about one of the darkest chapters of our modern history.”

—Garrett M. Graff, author of The Only Plane in the Sky In the summer of 1942, nearly 14,000 Japanese were interned on the outskirts of Cody, Wyoming, at the base of Heart Mountain. Behind barbed wire fences, they tried to recreate comforts from home—yet there was little hope. That is, until the fall of 1943, when the camp’s high school football team, the Eagles, started its rst season and nished it undefeated. Set during a complex political and cultural moment in America, The Eagles of Heart Mountain honors the resilience of unlikely heroes.

BRADFORD PEARSON is an author and the features editor for Southwest: The Magazine. He has written for Esquire, Time, and Salon, among many other publications.

Print run: 75,000 This is an underdog story for the ages Will appeal to fans of wartime and sports history, including The Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown Book trailer video

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Technology & Engineering / Automotive (TEC009090) Unabridged • Book #dod1 9½ hours • 8 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797110486 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797110493 $39.99 ,

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History / Military / World War II (HIS027100) Unabridged • Book #dznn 11 hours • 9 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797119366 $59.99 Retail CD 9781797119373 $39.99 ,

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Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs (BIO026000) Unabridged • Book #dzon 8½ hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797116907 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797116914 $39.99 ,

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A Memoir of Two Fathers and a Magpie By Charlie Gilmour Read by Charlie Gilmour

One spring day, a baby magpie falls out of its nest and into Charlie Gilmour’s hands. He names it Benzene, and he and the bird soon forge an unbreakable bond. According to myth, magpies and jackdaws are heralds of birth and death. As it happens, Benzene’s arrival preceded a deathbed reunion between Charlie, his dying father, and his long-lost sisters. And the bird helps Charlie unravel his fears about repeating the past—and embrace the role of father himself.

CHARLIE GILMOUR lives in South London with his wife and daughter.

Print run: 60,000 Book club materials available Will appeal to fans of H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald and The Duke of Deception by Geoffrey Wolff

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Young Adult Fiction / Fantasy / Contemporary ( YAF019010) Unabridged • Book #e068 10 hours • 8 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797120379 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797120386 $39.99 ,

Publishing Background: Denene Millner Books Book ISBN: 9781534470675 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/5/21 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE JANUARY 26, 2021

By J. Elle "Wings of Ebony is an intense, page-turner of a book about magic, sisterhood, community and family.”

—Sabaa Tahir, author of An Ember in the Ashes

When Rue’s mom is murdered, a father she’s never met snatches her away from her sister to his home, Ghazan, a secret country of gods. Miserable and desperate to see her sister on the anniversary of their mother’s death, Rue breaks Ghazan’s most sacred law: she returns to Houston, only to discover that drugs ood the streets, black kids are being forced into crime and violence, and her sister, Tasha, is in danger of falling sway to the very forces that claimed their mother’s life. Worse still, evidence mounts that the evil plaguing East Row is the same one that lurks in Ghazan—an evil that will stop at nothing until it has stolen everything from her.

J. ELLE is an author and an advocate for marginalized voices in both publishing and her community. Wings of Ebony is her rst novel.

Print run: 60,000 A powerful, thoughtful, and masterful exploration of #BlackGirlMagic Will appeal to fans of Tracy Deonn and Tiffany D. Jackson

Traditional Skills for a Simpler Life By Emily Kent

The Little Book of Cottagecore helps you make simple living a reality with delightful cottagecore activities you can enjoy no matter where you live. Whether you’re interested in baking pies from scratch, basic sewing and cross stitch, gardening, beekeeping, or making candles and soaps, this book is full of fun, hands-on activities that make it easy and enjoyable to unplug from modern life. Full of step-by-step instructions and homegrown inspiration, you’ll nd fun, practical ways to enjoy rustic and relaxing cottagecore activities in your everyday life.

EMILY KENT lives the simple life in Massachusetts. She loves rambling in nature and fresh baked bread with homemade jam.

Print run: 40,000 The Little Book of Cottagecore is full of step-by-step instructions and homegrown inspiration Unplug, relax, and return to the simpler life with these easy, step-by-step ideas for your favorite cottagecore activities Will appeal to fans of Simple Farmhouse Life by Lisa Bass and Cozy White Cottage by Liz Marie Galvan

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Publishing Background: Adams Media Book ISBN: 9781507214633 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/15/20

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The Extraordinary Life and Legacy of Ida B. Wells By Michelle Duster

Ida B. Wells was born enslaved in Holly Springs, Mississippi, in 1862. In this inspiring and accessible biography, Wells’s great-granddaughter Michelle Duster tells the incredible story of Wells’s life, including stories from her childhood in Mississippi, her famous refusal to give up her seat on a ladies’ train car in Memphis, and her later work as a pioneering journalist and anti-lynching crusader.

MICHELLE DUSTER is a writer, speaker, professor, and champion of racial and gender equity. In the last dozen years, she has written, edited, or contributed to eleven books. She has written articles for Essence, Renery29, HuffPost, Teen Vogue, and the North Star.

Print run: 125,000 The author of this inspiring biography is Ida B. Wells’s greatgranddaughter Duster also edited two books that include the writings of her greatgrandmother, Ida B. Wells Duster cowrote the popular children’s history book, Tate and His Historic Dream Duster coedited Shifts and Michelle Obama’s Impact on African American Women and Girls Author website: MLDWrites.com

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Biography & Autobiography / Historical (BIO006000) Unabridged • Book #dxmo 6½ hours • 5 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797117720 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797117737 $34.99 ,

Publishing Background: Atria/One Signal Publishers Book ISBN: 9781982129811 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/5/21

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Fiction / Women (FIC044000) Unabridged • Book #dzok 10 hours • 8 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797117553 $59.99 Retail CD 9781797117560 $39.99 ,

Publishing Background: Gallery Books Book ISBN: 9781982107826 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/22/20

—Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author Emma Lovett has just been given the opportunity of a lifetime: to restore the gardens of the famed Highbury House estate, designed in 1907 by her hero, Venetia Smith. But as Emma dives deeper into the gardens’ past, she uncovers secrets from 1907 and 1944 that have long lain hidden. In this sweeping novel, Julia Kelly explores the unexpected connections that cross time and the special places that bring people together forever.

JULIA KELLY is the award-winning author of books about ordinary women and their extraordinary stories. In addition to writing, she has been a journalist, a marketing professional, and an Emmy-nominated producer.

Print run: 75,000 Internationally bestselling author Will appeal to fans of Downton Abbey and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows Also available: The Whispers of War, The Light Over London, The Look of Love, and more

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Young Adult Fiction / Science Fiction / Alien Contact ( YAF056010) Unabridged • Book #dzo8 11 hours • 9 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797118239 $59.99 Retail CD 9781797118246 $39.99

Publishing Background: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Book ISBN: 9781534448537 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/29/20 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE JANUARY 19, 2021

By Shaun David Hutchinson “Hutchinson creates two likable characters in a love-against-theodds story that effectively takes up the well-timed issue of how to love people whose beliefs one doesn’t share.”

—Publishers Weekly on The State of US When Noa closes his eyes on Earth and wakes up on a spaceship called Qriosity just as it’s about to explode, he’s pretty sure things can’t get much weirder. Boy is he wrong. Trapped aboard Qriosity are also DJ and Jenny, neither of whom remember how they got onboard the ship. Together, the three face all the dangers of space, along with murder, aliens, a school dance, and one really, really bad day. But none of this can prepare Noa for the biggest challenge—falling in love.

SHAUN DAVID HUTCHINSON is the author of numerous books for young adults, which have earned him a Florida Book Awards’ Gold Medal in the Young Adult category, a place on the ALA’s 2015 Rainbow Book List, and several starred reviews.

A Complicated Love Story Set in Space is a mix between Black Mirror and What If It’s Us Hutchinson's stories feature strong-willed LGBTQIA+ characters Also available: The Five Stages of Andrew Brawley, We Are the Ants, At the Edge of the Universe, and more

Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs (BIO026000) Unabridged • Book #dmty 7 hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797107813 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797107820 $34.99 ,

Publishing Background: Atria Books Book ISBN: 9781982127763 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/5/21

How I Survived Hypocrisy, Beauty, Clicks, and Likes By Gabrielle Korn

Gabrielle Korn started her professional life with a prestigious college degree, a loving family, a tight-knit group of friends, Instagram-worthy offices, and promotion to her dream job. But behind the scenes, things are far from perfect. Her health and well-being are on the line. In these essays, she reveals exactly what it’s truly like in the fashion world, trying to nd love as a young lesbian in New York City, battling with anorexia, and trying not to lose herself in a mirage of women’s empowerment and Instagram perfection.

—Kirkus Reviews

Self-Help / Self-Management / Stress Management (SEL024000) Unabridged • Book #e33p 8 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797120607 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797120614 $29.99 ,

Publishing Background: Atria Books Book ISBN: 9781982140106 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/15/20

By Devon Price

The “laziness lie” falsely tells us we are not working or learning hard enough and that we should do more: Extracurricular activities. Honors classes. Sixty-hour work weeks. Side hustles. Many Americans believe that productivity is how to measure one’s self-worth. Dr. Price offers sciencebased reassurances that productivity does not determine a person’s worth. Featuring interviews with researchers, consultants, and experiences from real people drowning in too much work, this book encourages us to let go of guilt and become more attuned to our own limitations and needs and resist the pressure to meet outdated societal expectations.

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Fiction / Thrillers / Psychological (FIC031080) Unabridged • Book #eajg 7 hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797121987 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797121994 $34.99 ,

Publishing Background: Gallery Books Book ISBN: 9781982151614 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/15/20

By Rachel Ryan Read by Alana Kerr Collins

All children have imaginary friends, Georgina tells herself, but when her seven-year-old son, Cody, tells her about New Granny, the new friend he’s met in the park, Georgina is instantly suspicious. Something—call it maternal instinct —tells her he isn’t making it up. Her husband assures her that it’s just a game, the product of their son’s overactive imagination. But what if Cody’s imaginary friend is not so imaginary after all? Georgina will stop at nothing to keep her son safe.

—Jo Spain, author of The Confession

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Fiction / Romance / Suspense (FIC027110) Unabridged • Book #e4vv 13 hours • 9 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797120713 $59.99 Retail CD 9781797120720 $39.99 ,

Publishing Background: Gallery Books Book ISBN: 9781982142926 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/15/20

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Fiction / Fantasy / General (FIC009000) Unabridged • Book #dzor 10 hours • 8 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797116068 $59.99 Retail CD 9781797116075 $39.99 ,

Publishing Background: Gallery Books Book ISBN: 9781982142674 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/5/21

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House & Home / Sustainable Living (HOM022000) Unabridged • Book #ebyx 7¼ hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797123011 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797123035 $34.99 ,

Publishing Background: Adams Media Book ISBN: 9781507215234 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/15/20 A Novel The Seven Deadly Sins Series, Book 4 By Victoria Christopher Murray

When Chastity Butler and Xavier Owens rst meet, they instantly connect over their shared dedication to activism and fall deeply in love. Although friends and family warn them to slow down, Xavier and Chastity soon marry. But their marriage becomes strained by the intense differences between their backgrounds. When Xavier’s rage explodes at a level Chastity has never seen before, will their marriage survive or is this nally the last straw?

—Booklist

By Helen Fisher

This heartfelt, spellbinding novel for fans of The Time Traveler’s Wife and Outlander examines loss, faith, and love as it follows a grown woman who travels back in time to be reunited with the mother she lost when she was a child. As the two women become close friends, they share many secrets—but Faye is terried of revealing the truth about her identity. Will it prevent her from returning to her own beloved husband and daughters?

— Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author

From Raising Chickens to Growing Veggies, the Beginner's Guide to Running a Self-Sustaining Farm The Self-Sufficient Living Series By Adams Media

These days many of us are looking for ways to become more self-sufficient. Now Backyard Farming will help you to create your very own micro farm right in your backyard— no matter where you live. With his simple and easy guide, you can discover ways to grow, raise, and store your own food year round, whether you live in an urban area, in the suburbs, or in the country. From beekeeping to growing vegetables and planting fruit trees, this guide will help you become more self-reliant in no time.

Social Science / Future Studies (SOC037000) Unabridged • Book #dp8i 4½ hours • 4 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797111445 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797111452 $29.99 ,

Publishing Background: Tiller Press Book ISBN: 9781982139834 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/15/20

New Realities in the Quest to Live Forever The Alice in Futureland Series, Book 1 By Sputnik Futures Read by Lisa Larsen

Are humans close to living forever? With advances in medicine and therapies that prolong life expectancy, we are on track to make aging ever more manageable. This book in the Alice in Futureland series explores both the science and cultural impulse behind extending life and the numerous ways the quest for eternity forces us to reevaluate what it means to be human. As reality suddenly catches up to science ction, Hacking Immortality gives the truth on the state of humanity—and all its possible futures.

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History / Expeditions & Discoveries (HIS051000) Unabridged • Book #dqe0 9 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797120683 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797120690 $39.99 ,

Publishing Background: Scribner Book ISBN: 9781982113346 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/22/20

Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World By Andrea Pitzer

The most astonishing survival story of all may be that of sixteenth-century Dutch explorer William Barents and his crew of sixteen, who ventured farther north than any Europeans before and, on a third polar exploration, spent a year icebound, ghting hunger, predators, and cold. Pitzer masterfully combines a gripping tale of survival with a history of the Age of Exploration.

—Hampton Sides, New York Times bestselling author

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Unabridged • Book #dhck 8 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797102696 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797102702 $34.99 ,

Publishing Background: Gallery Books Book ISBN: 9781982126902 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/22/20

The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Barriers, Owning Your Worth, and Taking Command of Your Career By Claire Wasserman

This essential toolkit is lled with straightforward advice and inspiring stories that encourage self-advocacy and activism to advance your career and make more money. Included are how to nd the perfect mentor, negotiate a raise, and become a leader. Wasserman reminds you that you are valuable—both as an individual woman and as part of the female community. It’s about more than your wallet—it’s about your worth.

—Publishers Weekly

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Self-Help / Communication & Social Skills (SEL040000) Unabridged • Book #dvox 3½ hours • 3 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797116464 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797116471 $29.99 ,

Publishing Background: Adams Media Book ISBN: 9781507213513 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/22/20

A Step-by-Step Workbook for Letting Go of the Pain & Finding Peace By Meredith Hooke

Three words, “I forgive you,” can improve your physical and mental health, release anger and resentment, and boost your well-being. Research shows that holding on to hurt is toxic to your mind, body, and spirit, increasing your chance of disease and depression. The solution is to forgive—but that doesn’t mean letting the person who hurt you off the hook! Through exercises and journaling, this guide helps you learn to forgive in a satisfying and healthy way, so you can move on to a happier and more enjoyable life.

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Health & Fitness / Health Care Issues (HEA028000) Unabridged • Book #dzo1 8 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797118857 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797118864 $34.99 ,

Publishing Background: Simon & Schuster Book ISBN: 9781982134259 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/22/20

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Social Science / Disease & Health Issues (SOC057000) Unabridged • Book #dzni 7 hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797119571 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797119588 $39.99 ,

Publishing Background: Scribner Book ISBN: 9781982165338 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/29/20

How to Get the Best Care at the Right Price The Get What's Yours Series By Philip Moeller

Healthcare expert Philip Moeller has written a reliable, concise guide to healthcare and health insurance basics. He provides tools that patients need before, during, and after they get medical care. He describes the care we need, the care we don’t, and how to deal with doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. Moeller explains telemedicine and healthcare apps that have become so important during the coronavirus epidemic.

—Wall Street Journal on Get What’s Yours for Medicare

The Unending War Between Humanity and Infectious Disease By Charles Kenny

For four thousand years, the size and vitality of cities, economies, and empires were heavily determined by infection. Climate and population uctuations and global trade changed all that. Written as colorful history, this account of mankind’s battles with infectious disease over ve millennia harnesses history, economics, and public health for a fascinating and timely look at the cyclical nature of infectious disease.

—Laurie Garrett, author of The Coming Plague

Self-Help / Personal Growth / Self-Esteem (SEL023000) Unabridged • Book #e6i3 4 hours • 4 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797121239 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797121246 $29.99 ,

Publishing Background: Adams Media Book ISBN: 9781507214299 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/22/20 100+ Quotes, Reections, and Activities to Help You Uncover and Strengthen Your Self-Love By Devi B. Dillard-Wright

In Self-Love, you’ll nd 120 reections that will help you cultivate and strengthen self-love. From recognizing the power of your body to forgiving yourself for past mistakes, this simple yet empowering guide will provide the tools to reconstruct how you view yourself. Each reection comes with a short exercise that will help you actively build selflove and not just view it as an abstract concept.

—Rachel Patterson, author of Moon Magic, on At Ganapati’s Feet

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Body, Mind & Spirit / Spiritualism (OCC027000) Unabridged • Book #ebyz 4 hours • 4 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797123080 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797123097 $29.99 ,

Publishing Background: Adams Media Book ISBN: 9781507215364 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/22/20

Understanding Star People and Finding Your Own Origins in the Stars By Whitney Jefferson Evans

Explore the ancient new-age concept of starseeds: spiritually advanced people with strong psychic abilities sent to help the earth heal, grow, and change. Evans offers a look at who starseeds are and where they come from, as well as their innate skills and spiritual sensitivities. You will gain fascinating insight into the unique personalities and nature of starseeds and even gure out if you are a starseed! Perfect for anyone hoping to change the world or curious about different dimensions, this book is an illuminating look at life on a higher plane of existence.

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Body, Mind & Spirit / New Thought (OCC014000) Unabridged • Book #ebz0 4 hours • 4 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797123110 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797123127 $29.99 ,

Publishing Background: Adams Media Book ISBN: 9781507214336 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/22/20

Understanding Your Soul’s History and How to Read It By Whitney Jefferson Evans

In The Beginner’s Guide to Akashic Records you will explore the basics of the Akashic records, including what they are, where they can be found, and how you can read them to better understand your true self. This book will help you discover the historical record of your soul throughout your life experiences and learn about other destinations in the astral eld. Learn more about yourself—and your soul— than ever before with this enlightening and spiritual guide.

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Young Adult Fiction / Social Themes / Violence ( YAF058270) Unabridged • Book #dv6y 10 hours • 8 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797116136 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797116143 $39.99 ,

Publishing Background: Atheneum/Caitlyn Dlouhy Books Book ISBN: 9781534460713 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/29/20

By Desmond Hall

The second Frankie Green gets that scholarship letter, he has his ticket out of Jamaica. The second his longtime crush, Leah, asks him on a date, he’s in trouble. The second his father gets shot, suddenly nothing else matters. And the second Frankie joins his uncle’s gang in exchange for paying for his father’s medical bills, there’s no going back … or is there? As Frankie does things he never thought he’d be capable of, he’s forced to confront the truth of the family and future he was born into—and the ones he wants to build for himself.

—Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author

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Fiction / Romance / Romantic Comedy (FIC027250) Unabridged • Book #e6i2 10 hours • 8 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797121208 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797121215 $39.99 ,

Publishing Background: Gallery Books Book ISBN: 9781982151591 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/29/20

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Self-Help / Self-Management / Stress Management (SEL024000) Unabridged • Book #e9qa 7½ hours • 4 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797121512 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797121529 $29.99 ,

Publishing Background: Tiller Press Book ISBN: 9781982169220 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/29/20

By Angie Hockman

Between taking night classes for her MBA and her demanding day job, marketing manager Henley Evans barely has time for herself, let alone family, friends, or dating. But when she is shortlisted for the promotion of her dreams, her sacrices nally seem worth it. The only problem is Graeme Crawford-Collins, the bane of her existence, is also up for the position. But when they are forced to go on a trip together, she nds the line between loathing and liking thinner than a postcard.

—Publishers Weekly

120 Improv-Inspired Exercises to Help You Calm Down, Stop Spiraling, and Embrace Uncertainty By Clay Drinko

Dr. Clay Drinko offers 120 low-key, accessible activities that draw on the popular principles of improv comedy to help you tackle your everyday stress and reconnect with the people around you. Whether you’re looking to improve your personal relationships, nd new meaning at work, or just survive our trying times, Play Your Way Sane offers serious self-help with a side of Second City sass.

—Jeanne Leep, theater arts professor and author of Theatrical Improvisation

Self-Help / Green Lifestyle (SEL039000) Unabridged • Book #dq5t 2½ hours • 2 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797112077 $39.99 Retail CD 9781797112084 $24.99 ,

Publishing Background: Tiller Press Book ISBN: 9781982142230 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/5/21

100+ Tips for Reducing Your Waste Without Changing Your Life By Melanie Mannarino Read by Joy Osmanski

In a perfect world, we would all be able to t a year’s worth of waste in a mason jar. But for most of us , doing so can be immensely intimidating or simply not feasible. In this guide, Mannarino shares one hundred simple tips for being less wasteful with what you eat, how you live in your home, what you wear, when you practice self-care, during your travels near and far , and in your community. This highly accessible and practical guide will have you living a greener, more sustainable life in no time.

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Science / Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology (SCI056000) Unabridged • Book #e064 9 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797120256 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797120263 $39.99 ,

Publishing Background: Simon & Schuster Book ISBN: 9781982128746 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/5/21

By John Colapinto

Colapinto shows us why the voice is the most efficient, effective means of communication ever devised: it works in all directions, in all weathers, even in the dark, and it can be calibrated to reach one other person or thousands. He shows us that the voice is an eloquent means of communicating not only what the speakers mean but also their mood, age, income, and even psychological and physical illness.

—Library Journal

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Family & Relationships / Friendship (FAM021000) Unabridged • Book #e6i4 6½ hours • 5 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD , 9781797121260 $49.99 Retail CD 9781797121277 $29.99 ,

Publishing Background: Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster Book ISBN: 9781982111083 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/5/21

A Memoir of Making Friends By Billy Baker

In this charming story, Billy Baker attacks the taboo subject of loneliness. We Need to Hang Out is the story of a middleaged everyman who realizes that he doesn’t have any close friends, inspiring him to set out on a humorous and ultimately moving quest to revive old tribes and build new ones, all with the goal of having someone to hang out with on Wednesday nights. Bursting with humor, candor, and charm, We Need to Hang Out is a celebration of friendship and a call to action in this age of alone.

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