Adam's Picks

The Sandwich Thief (Hardcover)

By Andre Marois, Patrick Doyon (Illustrator)

$14.99

ISBN: 9781452146591

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Published: Chronicle Books - March 1st, 2016

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The Sandwich Thief mixes a unique art style with the harrowing tale of one grade school-aged boy trying to find who stole his sandwich from his lunchbox. What follows is a tale of mystery that will captivate readers as much as making them laugh. Rarely are Middle Grade books as self-reflective and aware. Who knew a book so awesome could spring from a ham, cheddar and kale sandwich?

Ghostly: A Collection of Ghost Stories (Hardcover)

By Audrey Niffenegger

$28.00

ISBN: 9781501111198

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Published: Scribner - October 6th, 2015

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What happens when the author of The Time Traveler's Wife acts as editor for some of the best ghost stories ever written? Find out in Ghostly, edited by Audrey Niffenegger. Notable spooky contributors include Neil Gaiman, Edger Allen Poe and many more Gothic and modern authors. Perfect for binge reading four or five tales all at once or reading one at a time. Niffenegger's illustrations help set the mood for each tale.

The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage: The (Mostly) True Story of the First Computer (Pantheon Graphic Library) (Hardcover)

By Sydney Padua

$28.95

ISBN: 9780307908278

Availability: Backordered

Published: Pantheon - April 21st, 2015

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Wait for it: it's a fantastically illustrated, (mostly) accurate, historical graphic novel telling the story of the first computer that's laugh out loud funny. Must. Read.

SuperMutant Magic Academy (Paperback)

By Jillian Tamaki

$22.95

ISBN: 9781770461987

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Published: Drawn and Quarterly - April 28th, 2015

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What's worse than being a supermutant at school? Being a TEEN supermutant at school. Laugh out loud comics that are smart, witty and filled with irony. Perfect for Hyperbole and a Half fans.

Little Owl's Orange Scarf (Board book)

By Tatyana Feeney

$6.99

ISBN: 9780553496734

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Published: Knopf Books for Young Readers - January 6th, 2015

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Little Owl despises his long, itchy orange scarf. After it goes missing, Little Owl and his mother decide to make a new scarf together. This time the scarf is perfect. Wonderful illustrations and a grumpy, scarf-wearing Little Owl make this board book perfect for any little one. --Adam

Coffee Gives Me Superpowers: An Illustrated Book about the Most Awesome Beverage on Earth (Hardcover)

By Ryoko Iwata

$12.99

ISBN: 9781449460839

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Published: Andrews McMeel Publishing - April 7th, 2015

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Infographics + coffee = hilarious hyperknowledge of all things java. Wonderfully illustrated, quick with facts, wit and brimming (pun mostly intended) with reasons coffee gives us superpowers. --Adam

Pool (Hardcover)

By Jihyeon Lee

$16.99

ISBN: 9781452142944

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Published: Chronicle Books - May 5th, 2015

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What do you do when you don’t fit in with everyone on the surface? Dive below into a world of your own. Jihyeon Lee’s “Pool” is a wordless masterpiece.

The Martian: A Novel (Paperback)

By Andy Weir

$16.00

ISBN: 9780553418026

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Published: Broadway Books - October 28th, 2014

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Andy Weir's debut novel is a story of survival, isolation and adventure. Set in the not-so-distant future, astronaut Mark Watney finds himself stranded on the surface of Mars with no way to contact Earth or let NASA know he's still alive. What follows is a thrilling tale of adventure and science fiction that is perfect for Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke or Into Thin Air readers.
--Adam

The Itty Bitty Kitty Committee: The Ultimate Guide to All Things Kitten (Paperback)

By Laurie Cinotto

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ISBN: 9781596439375

Availability: Out of Print

Published: Roaring Brook Press - March 11th, 2014

The only thing more cute than a kitten is a multitude of kittens. Luckily, Itty Bitty Kitty Committee has just that. What started as a blog detailing the rescuing of surrendered kittens, author Laurie Cinotto compiled a book of outrageously cute kittens, their stories, personalities and numerous tips to care and play with your own kitten. Itty Bitty Kitty Committee is a book that just makes me happy.

Great for: not-so-crazy cat people, children caring for her/his first kitten, animal rescuers.

Tuesday Tucks Me In: The Loyal Bond between a Soldier and His Service Dog (Hardcover)

By Luis Carlos Montalván, Bret Witter, Dan Dion (Photographs by)

$16.99

ISBN: 9781596438910

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Published: Roaring Brook Press - May 27th, 2014

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Tuesday Tucks Me In is the story of returned war veteran, Luis Carlos Montalvan, and his service dog, Tuesday, going about their business on a typical day together. Page after page is filled with different ways Luis relies on Tuesday. While waiting for the subway, Tuesday stands vigilant guard for Luis who is reluctant to stand among the waiting crowd of people. Each page is touching and endearing.

A wonderful book for military service families, animal lovers, and those struggling with PTSD/anxiety.