WEEKLY BUYER’S GUIDE
August 24, 2026
Mobland Season 1
Starring: Tom Hardy, Pierce Brosnan, Joanne Froggatt As two powerful crime families wage war for control, their conflict threatens to bring entire criminal empires crashing down. Caught in the middle is Harry Da Souza, a savvy fixer whose greatest challenge is navigating shifting loyalties when the lines between friend and foe disappear. UNK 472 min. (2025) Drama DVD 19942410 $38.24 3 Discs AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8
The highly anticipated, explosive conclusion to the Ninth House trilogy Dead Beat Leigh Bardugo
Horror Alex Stern must battle rising demonic forces spilling into Yale and New Haven, uncovering dangerous secrets tied to both the university’s societies and her own past. As war with the underworld looms, she and her allies face threats that defy human rules. AB CD 13 Discs 19466619 $69.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15
New Audiobooks p4 | New Music p6
Anime VIDEO
My Hero Academia Vigilantes Season 1
(Japanese) Voices of: Shuichiro Umeda, Ikumi Hasegawa, Yasuhiro Mamiya When a quirkboosting drug spreads, college kid Koichi must team up with an aspiring idol and an unpredictable brawler to fight back. UNK 325 min. (2025) Anime Blu-ray 19895266 $69.74 2 Discs AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8
Our Last Crusade or the Rise of a New World Season 2
Black Butler Emerald Witch Arc Season 4
(Japanese) Voices of: Yûsuke Kobayashi, Sora Amamiya, Alejandro Saab Iska goes undercover as Sisbell’s bodyguard while she investigates a conspiracy against her family. But when the Empire suddenly attacks, Alice must question where Iska’s loyalty truly lies. UNK 300 min. (2024) Anime Blu-ray 19895267 $62.24 2 Discs AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8
(Japanese) Voices of: J. Michael Tatum, Brina Palencia, Sarah Wiedenheft At the Queen’s request, Ciel and Sebastian investigate the Werewolves’ Forest. But when Ciel falls victim to a deadly curse, Sebastian must serve a witch to obtain the cure. UNK 325 min. Anime Blu-ray 19895265 $69.74 2 Discs AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1
INTERNATIONAL FILM Everyone Calls Me Mike
False Confessions (French)
(French) Starring: Pierre Lottin Jean, Isabelle, and her son Damien leave everything behind to sail around the world. While docked in Djibouti, Jean invites Mike, a resourceful taxi driver, to join them on board. Days later, when Somali pirates attack, Mike shoots the captain, saving the family. Stranded at sea with their radio destroyed, relief quickly gives way to suspicion. Why is Mike carrying a gun, and can he be trusted? UNK 96 min. (2026) Mystery DVD 20020090 $29.74 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 22
Starring: Isabelle Huppert, Louis Garrel, Bulle Ogier Secrets and lies accumulate as Dorante and his accomplice, Araminte’s manservant Dubois, manipulate not only the goodhearted Araminte, but also her friend and confidante, Marton. UNK 85 min. (2016) Drama DVD 19789495 $60.34 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 11
The Cleaners (French)
Krutant (Marathi)
Starring: Robin Mannella, Tara Trotman, Alain Demaria After a string of failures, two young thugs are desperate to pull off one final con. But their next target, a woman living alone in a lavish villa, turns out to be far more dangerous than they expected. UNK 88 min. (2025) Suspense/Thriller DVD 19839429 $23.79 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 22
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Starring: Uma Gavas, Suyog Gorhe When a busy workaholic leaves town to meet friends, an unexpected delay leads him to the hut of an old man, whose haunting tale could change his life. UNK 117 min. (2019) Drama DVD 19839419 $23.79 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8
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VIDEO Nouvelle Vague
(French) Starring: Guillaume Marbeck, Aubry Dullin, Zoey Deutch The behind the scenes of the filming of Jean-Luc Godard’s Breathless (1960), a landmark of the French New Wave film movement. UNK 106 min. (2025) Comedy DVD 19887827 $31.49 2 Discs Blu-ray 19887826 $41.99 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 19887825 $52.49 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 22
Two Prosecutors
(Russian) Starring: Aleksandr Kuznetsov, Alexander Filippenko, Anatoliy Beliy In the USSR in 1937, a newly appointed prosecutor discovers an undestroyed letter from a prisoner that reveals corruption in the NKVD. His search for the truth becomes dangerous. UNK 118 min. (2025) Drama DVD 19887821 $26.24 Blu-ray 19887820 $31.49 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15
12 Angry Men
Starring: Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Ed Begley The jury in a New York City murder trial is frustrated by a single member whose skeptical caution forces them to more carefully consider the evidence before jumping to a hasty verdict. UNK 96 min. (1957) Drama 4K Blu-ray 19887818 $52.49 2 Discs AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 8
Days and Nights in the Forest
(Bengali) Starring: Sharmila Tagore, Kaberi Bose, Simi Garewal Four carefree, jaded middle-class bachelors from Calcutta head out for a holiday in the wilderness. Before long, each man undergoes his own journey of self-discovery. UNK 116 min. (1970) Drama DVD 19887832 $31.49 Blu-ray 19887831 $41.99 4K Blu-ray 19887830 $52.49 2 Discs AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 29
Shoah (French)
Starring: Simon Srebrnik, Richard Glazar, Filip Müller Claude Lanzmann’s epic documentary recounts the story of the Holocaust through interviews with witnesses, survivors, and perpetrators. UNK 556 min. (1985) Documentary Blu-ray 19887819 $104.99 4 Discs AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15
The Secret Agent (Portuguese) Starring: Wagner Moura, Gabriel Leone, Maria Fernanda Candido Amid the political turmoil of 1977 Brazil, a technology expert is forced into hiding and seeks help from the underground resistance as he tries to flee the country with his young son. UNK 161 min. (2025) $4M Drama DVD 19887824 $31.49 2 Discs Blu-ray 19887823 $41.99 2 Discs 4K Blu-ray 19887822 $52.49 3 Discs AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 22
“A rousing, suspenseful, occasionally hilarious, and ultimately unnerving 160-minute tale of battling political oppression.” - NPR
Three Films by Leos Carax
(French) Starring: Denis Lavant, Juliette Binoche, Michel Piccoli These tales of outsiders, criminals, and doomed lovers living on the edge blaze with the whirlwind abandon of youth and the thrilling highs and torturous lows of all-consuming passion. UNK 349 min. Drama Blu-ray 19887829 $104.99 3 Discs 4K Blu-ray 19887828 $131.24 6 Discs AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 29 CVS Midwest Tape | Weekly Buyer’s Guide | 866.698.2231 | August 24, 2026 | 3
Children’s & YA | Thrills, Chills, & Spills
AUDIOBOOK
CHILDREN’S
YOUNG ADULT Practically Magic Jen Calonita
Building 903 Lois Lowry
Science Fiction Twin’s disappearance leads Tessa to discover magical books, sparking a search for her brother and society’s transformation. AB CD 5 Discs 19127671 $44.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 29
Fantasy Kat’s fury shatters her sister’s protective curse, reversing all Hadley witch magic—and they must fix it before Halloween destroys everything. AB CD 6 Discs 18800442 AVAILABLE AUGUST 25
The Velvet Knife Maureen Johnson
$44.99
Mystery Heartbroken over David, Stevie investigates a Manhattan murder while untangling questions of trust and cult-like manipulation. AB CD 12 Discs 18392570 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 29
$82.99
From haunted houses to whodunits, stock your shelves with these hairraising listens! DYSTOPIAN
Stinetinglers 5 R. L. Stine
Horror Three spine-tingling tales—wizard cards, monster trans-formations, and a mysterious cell phone call—each introduced personally by R.L. Stine himself. AB CD 4 Discs 19689167 $48.99 AVAILABLE AUGUST 25
Lights! Camera! Frendo! Adam Cesare
Escape Me Tahereh Mafi
Suspense Sabrina lands the lead in a film about the Kettle Springs Massacre, but filming stirs real danger and dark secrets. AB CD 8 Discs 18695873
$58.99
Night of Madness Ryan Douglass
Little Monsters Máire Roche
Family Themes The March sisters hide monstrous secrets—fangs, fur, wings, fins—as a suspicious town hunts for a beast lurking near Salem. AB CD 5 Discs 19302268 $74.99
Winterveil Ava Reid
Thriller Mara joins a horror movie contest for cash, but the asylum set’s danger turns terrifyingly real— it’s survival, not just a game. AB CD 5 Discs 19498807 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 29
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James craves control while Rosabelle fights hidden feelings and hidden agendas, as Warner navigates dangerous alliances and devastating truths. AB CD 11 Discs 19659396 $82.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 29
$81.99
Four teen criminals with dark secrets enter a secret military academy, facing a mission that tests loyalty and risks apocalypse. AB CD 12 Discs 19249715 $82.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15
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Bestselling Authors AUDIOBOOK Grim Tidings B. K. Borison
The latest chilling thriller from New York Times bestselling author Linwood Barclay Not a Word Linwood Barclay
Thriller After finding his parents dead in a scene that doesn’t add up, Reece uncovers dark secrets tied to his father’s past with a corrupt pharma company. To protect his family, he must unravel the truth before it destroys them all. AB CD 8 Discs 18674567 $58.99 AVAILABLE AUGUST 25
Humor A Grim Reaper defies her role to save a soul, drawing the attention of a wary guardian angel. As their connection deepens, she must face the consequences of breaking the rules of the afterlife. AB CD 9 Discs 19424920 $66.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15
Mestra Madeline Miller
Literary Fiction Mestra, gifted with the power to transform, sacrifices herself to sustain her father’s curse of endless hunger. As his demands grow, she must choose between devotion and her own freedom. AB CD 2 Discs 19503206 $33.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 29
Ice Vegas Steven Barnes, Larry Niven
Sometimes I Scare Myself Jeneva Rose
Deceptions Jeffery Deaver
The Amateur Chris Bohjalian
Action On the brink of retirement, a nuclear facility security chief must team up with a deadly assassin to stop saboteurs from destroying a futuristic city and killing thousands. AB CD 7 Discs 18888626 $64.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 15
Mystery Four thrilling mysteries: a literary conference murder, a Holmes-obsessed hunter, Colter Shaw’s dangerous escort mission, and Lincoln Rhyme’s unprecedented case. AB CD 7 Discs 19958614 $68.99 AVAILABLE AUGUST 25
Horror Three horror tales: a séance gone wrong, a haunted forever home with deadly history, and a cursed item unleashing cabin paranoia. AB CD 7 Discs 19528142 $55.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 22
Suspense A golf ball’s fatal accident unravels Mira’s reputation, exposing her affair and reckless past as suspicion mounts against her. AB CD 10 Discs 19958603 $75.99 AVAILABLE AUGUST 25
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Critically Acclaimed Albums MUSIC Madonna Confessions II
Pop/Rock CD 19689254 $16.14 Parental Advisory
Kelela new avatar
Pop/Rock Guest Artists: A.K. Paul, Fousheé, PinkPantheress CD 19765464 $23.79
Baby Rose Yearnalism
“4.5 out of 5 stars. Reviving her catalog with this unexpected gem, she reminds everyone of her power and prowess with her best album in decades.” -AllMusic
“...new avatar is the sound of an artist with nothing left to prove; where she heads next is thrillingly unpredictable. For now, she’s given us one of the best pop albums of the year.” -Paste Magazine
“Overall, Yearnalism powerfully underscores the fact that Baby Rose is an exceptional talent with individualistic character in abundance.” -Mojo
Charli XCX Music, Fashion, Film
Beth Orton The Ground Above
Jack White Frozen Charlotte
Pop/Rock Guest Artist: David Cronenberg CD 19852316 $17.84
“A candid, introspective triumph that leaves just enough of the dancefloor well and truly alive.” -DIY Magazine
Lenny Kaye Goin’ Local
Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Patti Smith, Matthew Shipp, Tim Carbone CD 19704035 $22.09
“A contender for album of the year.” -Record Collector
R&B Guest Artists: Leon Thomas, Elmiene CD 19952331 $22.09
Pop/Rock CD 19728993 $22.94
Pop/Rock CD 19892973 $22.09
“9 out of 10. Intimate, thoughtful and gorgeously-rendered, it’s a record that confronts love, grief and mortality with rare grace, while continuing a three-decade tradition of artistic and spiritual evolution.” -Clash Music
“For all the nods to his heroes, the record remains unmistakably his own: restless, argumentative, funny and just a little unhinged...It’s a hell of a ride.” -Uncut
Panda Bear & Sonic Boom A ? of When
Show Me the Body Alone Together
Pop/Rock CD 19846996 $19.54
Pop/Rock CD 19819136 $22.99
“8 out of 10. A ? of WHEN further expands their already-diverse sonic spectrum, keeping you entirely invested in this seemingly endless vat of creativity and leftof-centre ideas.” -Exclaim.ca
“4 out of 5. Alone Together firmly plants the record as the best in SMTB’s canon.” -Kerrang!
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Staff Picks MUSIC Prince Timeless
R&B CD 19943821 $20.39 AVAILABLE AUGUST 28
A collection of rare and unreleased recordings from Prince’s vault
Rhiannon Giddens Hope Is the Thing with Feathers
Folk CD 19916721 $17.84 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 18
New music from the Grammy and Pulitzer Prize-winning artist
YG The Gentlemen’s Club
Rap/Hip-Hop Guest Artists: Pusha T, Isaiah Falls, Odeal Following a digital release in June, YG’s hit album is now available on CD. CD 20042470 $9.74 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 4
“YG feels locked in, laserfocused and serious about making a mark across every track here.”
Rod Wave Don’t Look Down
Rap/Hip-Hop Blessed with a special singing voice and an uncanny gift for songwriting, Florida’s Rod Wave is back with a new album featuring 20 tracks from the genre-bending artist. CD 19942490 $17.99 Parental Advisory AVAILABLE AUGUST 28
Features the single Piece of Your Love
Natalie Imbruglia Algorithm
Dustin Lynch Setlist Staples: 10 #1’S
Singer’s first new album in five years
Ten of the country star’s biggest hits
Pop/Rock CD 19952336 $28.89 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 4
Country CD 19978568 $23.99 AVAILABLE AUGUST 28
Brian Fallon Not Bad for New Jersey
Pop/Rock Guest Artists: Lori McKenna, Brandon Flowers CD 19883090 $22.94 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 1
Eleven tracks of high-energy, power pop
-Beats Per Minute
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Artist Spotlight MUSIC
The Tragically Hip Live July 22 - August 20, 2016
Pop/Rock Ten years ago, the Tragically Hip took the stage for the final time in their hometown of Kingston, Ontario. That extraordinary night has since become woven into Canada’s cultural fabric, and now, the band honours its legacy with the release of a landmark live album. This features recordings from the band’s unforgettable final crossCanada tour and captures the Tragically Hip’s last stand in a powerful, unfiltered two-CD set. CD 20038250 $41.99 AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 4
e Are the W Same
Road Apples
Pop/Rock CD 10152892 $20.99
Pop/Rock CD 17096354 $97.99 3 Discs Deluxe Edition Box Set
hantom P Power 25th Anniversary Edition Box Set
Saskadelphia
In Violet Light
Pop/Rock CD 11683319 $12.74
Pop/Rock CD 16327647 $114.99 3 Discs
Up to Here
Pop/Rock CD 14093306 $20.99
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Pop/Rock CD 10130421 $22.99
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Star Wars The Mandalorian and Grogu
Starring: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu. PG 132 min. (2026) $177M Science Fiction DVD 19694302 $32.99 Blu-ray 19694303 $36.74 4K Blu-ray 19694304 $44.24 2 Discs AVAILABLE AUGUST 25
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