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The Future of Space Exploration
Starring: Ariel Ekblaw
More than half a century after humans first walked on the moon, exciting new space adventures are in the works. Thanks to major advances in rocketry, robotics, and other space technologies, humanity is on the verge of returning to the moon, exploring Mars, building permanent orbiting space stations, expanding space tourism, and pushing the boundaries of exploration throughout the solar system and beyond.
UNK 360 min. (2025) Educational
18527585 $42.49 2 Discs
Starring: Gaia Vince Humans started in Africa and slowly spread across the globe, eventually building cities and civilizations. Learn about key factors that made this development possible.
UNK 360 min. (2025) Educational
Treating Anxiety
Starring: Ellen Hendriksen
Learn how to identify anxiety in your everyday life and discover the techniques you can use to address anxious thoughts and behaviors.
UNK 360 min. (2025) Health
Underwater Archaeology
Mysteries of the Deep
Starring: Ashley Lemke
Over the last century, archaeologists have increasingly ventured underwater, making spellbinding finds and opening an incredible new frontier for archaeological discovery.
UNK 360 min. (2025) Educational
2 Discs
Searching for People and Places of the Bible
Starring: JeanPierre Isbouts
Walk the ancient sites and explore great sites and figures from both the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, bringing new light to one of humanity’s most significant texts.
UNK 480 min. (2025) History
18527582 $42.49 3 Discs
Great Tours
Ancient Cities of the Mediterranean
Starring: Darius Arya
In this sumptuous video tour, you’ll discover some of history’s greatest marvels and most fascinating cultures, at the fountainhead of Western civilization.
UNK 720 min. (2025) Travel
3 Discs
Understanding the Marvels of Medieval Technology
Starring: Stephen Ressler
In this fascinating course, learn how medieval artisans immeasurably enriched the world through major progress in agriculture, architecture, industry, warfare, and transportation.
UNK 720 min. (2025) History
18527583 $67.99 3 Discs
Death Valley Season 1
Starring: Timothy Spall, Patricia Hodge
Retired actor John Chapel and detective Janie Mallowan team up to investigate a series of murders in Wales.
UNK 270 min. (2025) Drama
DVD 18519170 $32.29 2 Discs
AVAILABLE AUGUST 12
The White Lotus
Season 3
Starring: Natasha Rothwell, Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins
The social satire is set at an exclusive Thai resort and follows the exploits of various guests and employees over the span of a week.
NR 514 min. (2025) Comedy
DVD 18110277 $25.49 3 Discs
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9
NCIS
Season 22
Starring: Gary Cole, Sean Murray, Rocky Carroll
The NCIS team works to discover the real power behind the Nexus cartel.
TV14 1037 min. (2024) Drama
DVD
18484252 $38.24 5 Discs
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 2
Dark Winds
Season 3
Starring: Zahn McClamon, Kiowa Gordon, Jessica Matten
Lt. Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee investigate the disappearance of two boys. Meanwhile, Bernadette attempts to settle into her new life, but stumbles across a conspiracy.
TVPG 480 min. (2025) Drama
DVD 18484255 $29.74
Blu-ray 18484256 $33.99 2 Discs
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 9
The
Art Detectives
Series 1
Starring: Stephen Moyer, Nina Singh, Sarah Alexander
In the Heritage Crime Unit, an artloving detective tackles cases connected to the world of art, antiques, collectibles, and cultural heritage.
UNK 360 min. (2025) Drama
DVD 18377926 $30.59 2 Discs
AVAILABLE AUGUST 26
NCIS: Origins
Season 1
Starring: Austin
Stowell, Kyle Schmid, Mariel Molino
Gibbs starts his career as a newly minted special agent at the fledgling NCIS Camp Pendleton office, where he forges his place on a gritty, ragtag team led by NCIS legend Mike Franks.
UNK 783 min. (2024) Drama
DVD 18377915 $43.34 4 Discs
AVAILABLE AUGUST 26
The Boys Season 4
Starring: Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr
Butcher and the Boys battle against Victoria Neuman’s rise to power and the increasing influence of Homelander.
NR 480 min. (2024) Comedy
DVD 18377904 $34.49 3 Discs
Blu-ray 18377905 $41.99 2 Discs
AVAILABLE AUGUST 19
“As sharp as anything on television—not to mention as outrageous as
ever.” - Daily Beast
NCIS: Sydney Season 2
Starring: Olivia Swann, Todd Lasance, Sean Sagar
Special agent DeShawn Jackson takes charge of a unit in chaos following the escape of Ana Niemus and the suspension of special agent Mackie and Sergeant Dempsey.
NR 424 min. (2025) Drama
DVD 18550247 $27.19 3 Discs
AVAILABLE AUGUST 19
Into the Fire
Ann & Ben Brashares
Historical Fiction
Trapped in an alternate America where the Axis won WWII, Henry, Frances, and Lukas must find a way to rewrite history—before those protecting this dark future stop them for good.
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16
Diary of a Wimpy Kid Partypooper
Jeff Kinney
Humor
Expect gobs of fun and over-the-top antics as Greg throws an epic birthday party for none other than himself. Will all of his birthday dreams come true, or will he learn that it’s best to be careful what you wish for?
AB CD 1 Disc 18534514 $14.99
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21 You’re invitedRSVP for fun!
AB CD 8 Discs 17880902 $52.99
Scaring
and Daring
Various Authors
Fantasy
Get ready for a terrifying spin on some of literature’s most beloved tales, revisited and reimagined with a deadly twist by some of the top authors working in middle grade today.
AB CD 7 Discs 17523999 $36.99
AVAILABLE AUGUST 12
Spy School Blackout
Stuart Gibbs
Adventure
After a global blackout, Ben and his spy school friends crash-land in Indonesia, where they face assassins, pirates, and giant lizards on their deadliest mission yet.
AB CD 6 Discs 18034618 $52.99
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 7
Patrons of all ages will enjoy these great listens releasing from Erin Hunter, R. L. Stine, and more!
Stinetinglers 4
3 Chilling Tales from the Master of Scary Stories
R. L. Stine
Horror
Tony’s love of old comics could turn deadly, Kylie’s pet store job hides creepy creatures, and Teddy’s new teacher has a monstrous secret—but speaking up might be the scariest thing of all.
AB CD 3 Discs 18037877 $29.99
AVAILABLE AUGUST 26
Stormclan’s Folly
Erin Hunter Action
When tragedy strikes, ThunderClan’s Stripestar and WindClan’s Galestar defy StarClan to unite their Clans as StormClan, risking everything for a future beyond the forest.
AB CD 13 Discs 17524008 $47.99
AVAILABLE AUGUST 26
The Book of Anansi
Angie Thomas
Adventure
Nic finally has a home and purpose—but a deadly prophecy, a dangerous new power, and a cult demanding a lost artifact threaten it all. To protect the life she loves, she must uncover a long-buried secret with help from her twin and best friend.
AB CD 10 Discs 16670205 $47.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 16
We Are All Guilty Here
Karin Slaughter
When two teenage girls disappear, Officer Emmy Clifton is thrust into a desperate search—one made personal by a past mistake. As she uncovers the girls’ hidden lives, she realizes the truth is far more dangerous than anyone imagined.
AB CD 10 Discs 17523917 $42.99
AVAILABLE AUGUST 12
She Didn’t See It Coming
Shari Lapena
Bryden and Sam seem to have the perfect life—until Bryden vanishes without a trace. As the search intensifies, cracks in their marriage, their community, and their carefully curated lives begin to surface.
AB CD 8 Discs 18364208 $49.99
AVAILABLE AUGUST 12
Everything Is Probably Fine
Julia London
After a major mistake, unlikeable Lorna Lott must complete a wellness program or lose her shot at a promotion—and her grandmother’s house. As she confronts old family wounds, unexpected friendships help her begin to change her future.
AB CD 10 Discs 18466283 $42.99
AVAILABLE AUGUST 12
The Incredible Kindness of Paper
Evelyn Skye
Twenty years after her pen pal vanished, Chloe’s hopeful origami roses begin spreading kindness across New York City, leading one to the man she never stopped wondering about.
AB CD 6 Discs 17658194 $52.99
AVAILABLE AUGUST 12
MYSTERIOUS LISTENS
Clive Cussler The Iron Storm
Jack
Du Brul
Isaac Bell is sent on a mission during World War I and ends up imprisoned in a medieval castle. As he fights to escape, he uncovers a ruthless plot targeting America—and only he can stop it.
AB CD 10 Discs 18219341 $49.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23
Under the Stars
Beatriz Williams
When a daughter and mother confront their complicated past, they discover a secret trove of paintings that connect them to a mysterious woman who vanished on a luxury steamship two centuries earlier.
AB CD 10 Discs 18364029 $59.99
AVAILABLE AUGUST 12
LISTENS OF LOVE
Thief of Night
Holly Black
There’s always been something wrong with Charlie Hall, who is reckless, crooked, and drawn to danger. She can steal shadows with ease, but reclaiming a heart may be her biggest gamble yet.
AB CD 11 Discs 18474605 $59.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 23
Warrior Princess Assassin
Brigid Kemmerer, Aaron Shedlock
A warrior king with a fiery secret and a princess hiding fading magic must forge a marriage alliance to save their kingdoms, unaware an assassin from her past is hired to kill them both.
AB CD 13 Discs 17690488 $47.99
AVAILABLE AUGUST 12
New Country Albums MUSIC
Chris Young
I Didn’t Come Here to Leave
Chris Young kicks off a bold new era in his career with his 10th studio album, which includes the title track as well as the single Til the Last One Dies
CD 18543318 $13.59
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 17
Rodney Crowell
Airline Highway
Guest Artists:
Lukas Nelson, Ashley McBryde
Rodney Crowell’s new album, inspired by a road trip to a Louisiana studio, blends heartfelt storytelling, rich guitar work, and reflections on love and memory.
CD 18343111 $14.44
AVAILABLE AUGUST 29
Lanie Gardner
Faded Polaroids
Lanie Gardner, named an RIAA Artist to Watch, delivers a bold 18-track album blending blues, country, rock, and pop. Featuring songs from her Polaroids EP, the project showcases her velvet vocals.
CD 18519767 $15.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5
Margo Price Hard Headed Woman
Limited Edition
For nearly a decade, Margo Price has created a lane where independentminded, insurgent country music can exist and thrive alongside the mainstream. Now she’s back with an exquisite, timeless album that reconnects with her roots.
CD 18411047 $14.99
AVAILABLE AUGUST 29
Waylon Jennings
Songbird
Waylon Jennings returns to the modern music landscape with the first of three completely new, previously unheard albums compiled and mixed by Shooter Dennings at Sunset Sound Studio 3.
CD 18452162 $16.14
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 3
Zach Top Ain’t in It for My Health
Zach Top returns with his new album, following his breakout debut, Cold Beer & Country Music. He recently hit #1 with I Never Lie and premiered Good Times and Tan Lines at CMA Fest.
CD 18534432 $16.14
AVAILABLE AUGUST 29
Karley Scott Collins
Flight Risk
Karley Scott Collins’s debut album reclaims a word often tied to fear, turning it into a symbol of growth and independence. Five years in the making, it showcases her powerful voice and emotional depth.
CD 18302378 $10.19
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 26
Carter
Faith Cherry Valley
Rising star Carter Faith presents her highly anticipated debut album. The album features 15 tracks, including If I Had Never Lost My Mind... and Grudge
CD 18503875
$11.99
AVAILABLE OCTOBER 3
Chase McDaniel
Lost Ones
The debut album from Chase McDaniel is a testament to the lifesaving power in unmasking your pain. With equal parts soulful intensity and fiery grit, the Kentucky-bred singersongwriter delivers 12 deeply cathartic co-written songs.
CD 18478191 $11.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19
Sabrina Carpenter Man’s Best Friend Pop/Rock
The latest album from multi-hyphenate global popstar Sabrina Carpenter. Coming off her Grammy-winning project Short n’ Sweet and numerous multi-platinum singles added to her resume, the latest from Carpenter is bursting with high-energy pop and criss-crossing genres in a way that only she can.
CD 18444014 $14.99 Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE AUGUST 29
Features the hit single Manchild
Wolf Alice
The Clearing
Pop/Rock
CD 18519769
$13.59
AVAILABLE
AUGUST 22
A collection of songs bursting with ambition and emotion
Katy Nichole Honest Conversations
Religious
CD 18410977
$10.19
AVAILABLE AUGUST 15
Powerful sophomore album from the award-winning singer
Deftones private music
Pop/Rock
CD 18550624
$12.74
AVAILABLE AUGUST 22
The first new Deftones album in five years
Above & Beyond
Bigger Than All of Us
Pop/Rock
CD 18474561
$14.44
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 5
Group’s first new electronic release in seven years
Sarah McLachlan
Better Broken Pop/Rock
CD 18474555
$15.99
Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19
Sarah McLachlan’s first new album in 11 years
Lola Young I’m Only F**king Myself
Pop/Rock
CD 18474973
$14.99
Parental Advisory
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 19
Includes the single One Thing
Denied
Access
Vince Flynn, Don Bentley Thriller
The CIA is under fire after a botched operation in Moscow and the murder of a top candidate for director. To save the agency and protect the woman he loves, rookie assassin Mitch Rapp must take on a deadly game between American and Russian intelligence.
AB CD 11 Discs 17661664 $44.99
AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 30
“Author Bentley has successfully spun yarns in the Tom Clancy universe…action junkies will gobble this up.” -Kirkus Reviews
Karate Kid Legends
Starring: Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson
After kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso. PG13 94 min. (2025) $53M Action/Adventure
Blu-ray
$38.24 2 Discs AVAILABLE AUGUST 26
“It’s warm, it’s breezy—it’s a burst of summery family fun that is sure to inspire long looks back at the old movies and Cobra Kai episodes while sparking renewed interest in martial arts apprenticeship. Anyone would get a kick out of it.” -The Guardian
