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LAPD homicide lieutenant Milo Sturgis and brilliant psychologist Alex Delaware investigate a decades-unsolved case involving a rich and spoiled client, a mysterious birth mother and violent coincidences.

(Series: Alex Delaware, #36)

"FBI Agent Atlee Pine's search for her sister Mercy clashes with military investigator John Puller's high-stakes case, leading them both deep into a global conspiracy - from which neither of them will escape unscathed"-

(Atlee Pine, #3)

In the new Eve Dallas police thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author J.D. Robb, what looks like a lover's quarrel turned fatal has larger-and more terrifying-motives behind it.

(In Death, #52)

Heavy rain pours on the small town of Denton causing the riverbanks to break and the body of a young girl to float quietly to the surface. With no crime scene to examine, the odds are against Detective Josie Quinn and her team. Mercifully, the victim’s body is perfectly preserved, right down to the baseball patch on the jacket she was wearing. Josie can’t hide her devastation—her dead ex-husband, Ray, owned one just like it.
(Detective Josie Quinn, #9)

"Upon returning from a dangerous coastal adventure, Stone Barrington is looking forward to some normalcy with the leading lady in his life. But when a grisly crime arrives on his doorstep, along with some suspicious new clients eager for his help, Stone realizes peace and quiet are no longer an option. As it turns out, the mastermind behind the malfeasance rocking New York City and the nation's capital wields a heavy hand of influence. And when Stone is unable to recruit those closest ... (#55)

Investigating a trio of horrifying murders in three major U.S. cities against a backdrop of his impending nuptials, Detective Michael Bennett risks getting caught in a deadly trap set by a particularly elusive killer.

Investigating the assassination of the vice president's wife, Detective Alex Cross and FBI Special Agent Ned Mahoney travel to Alabama to uncover clues from the victim's early life.

(Alex Cross, #28)

Stone Barrington is settling in for some downtime in New York City when an anonymous enemy makes himself known. This nameless foe's threats hit close to home, and before Stone can retaliate, the fearsome messages turn into very real consequences. With the help of old friends--and a lovely new tech-savvy acquaintance--Stone sets out to unravel the fatal agenda. But as the web of adversaries expands, Stone realizes that no place is safe, and he'll have to flush out the mastermind before its too la

The last time homicide detective Tracy Crosswhite was in Cedar Grove, it was to see her sister&;s killer put behind bars. Now she&;s returned for a respite and the chance to put her life back in order for herself, her attorney husband, Dan, and their new daughter. But tragic memories soon prove impossible to escape.

(Tacy Crosswhite, #7)

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner, a propulsive thriller featuring an ordinary woman who will stop at nothing to find the missing people that the rest of the world has forgotten

A single mother turns up dead at the bottom of the river that runs through town. Earlier in the summer, a teenage girl met the same fate. They are not the first women lost to these dark waters, but their deaths disturb the river and its history, dredging up secrets long submerged. Left behind is a lonely fifteen-year-old girl. Parentless and friendless, she now finds herself in the care of her mother's sister, a fearful stranger who has been dragged back to the place she tried so hard to get awa

"Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. After twenty-five years in the Chicago police force and a bruising divorce, he just wants to build a new life in a pretty spot with a good pub where nothing much happens. But when a local kid whose brother has gone missing arm-twists him into investigating, Cal uncovers layers of darkness beneath his picturesque retreat, and starts to realize that even small towns shelter dangerous secrets"-

Denver policeman and knowledgeable book collector Cliff Janeway investigates the murder of a bookscout.

(Cliff Janeway #1)

Captain Calli Chase races against time to thwat a plot that leaves the fate of humanity hanging in the balance in this new thriller. In the aftermath of a NASA rocket launch gone terribly wrong, Captain Calli Chase comes face-to-face with her missing twin sister-as well as the starting truth of who they really are.

(Captain Chase #2)

Louisa Cannon, the lady's maid to Diana Mitford, the new wife of wealthy Bryan Guinness, must convince the Mitford sisters that there is a murderer in their midst when a recent murder is connected to the death of their former maid two years earlier.

(Mitford Murders, #3)

Covert counter terrorism agent Scot Harvath sets out to find a sadistic assassin who is wreaking havoc on the world and those closest to Harvath, despite the president's orders to stay out of the investigation.

(Scot Harvath, #6)

"When an ISIS plot devastates America's power grid, Mitch Rapp and his CIA team race to find the responsible cyberterrorists to prevent the nation from succumbing to total collapse"-

(Mitch Rapp, #13)

"When a high-level mole infiltrates American Intelligence, President Jack Ryan dispatches John Clark and the Campus team to track down a missing scientist who holds critical aerospace and naval technology"-

Ernt Allbright, a former POW, comes home from the Vietnam war a changed and volatile man. When he loses yet another job, he makes an impulsive decision: he will move his family north, to Alaska, where they will live off the grid in America's last true frontier. At first, Alaska seems to be the answer to their prayers. But as winter approaches and darkness descends on Alaska, Ernt's fragile mental state deteriorates and the family begins to fracture...

In 1944, a wounded British bomber pilot parachuted into German-occupied Tuscany and found refuge in the arms of Sofia Bartoli. Nearly thirty years later his estranged daughter finds a letter addressed to Sofia and embarks on a journey to Tuscany to discover his secrets and a past some would prefer be left undisturbed"-

A young boatbuilder's life is turned upside down when the only home he's ever known is raided by Vikings, forcing him and his family to move and start their lives anew in a small hamlet where he does not fit in. . . A Norman noblewoman marries for love, following her husband across the sea to a new land. But the customs of her husband's homeland are shockingly different, and as she begins to realize that everyone around her is engaged in a constant, brutal battle for power, it becomes clear that

Opening her home to neighbors in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake, a reclusive woman inadvertently triggers events that reveal secrets, divide relationships and forge new bonds among strangers.

When her life of privilege is upended by a terrorist attack that ends her parents' lives, a college senior struggles to rebuild on her own terms, learning uplifting and heartbreaking life lessons throughout a series of relationships and opportunities.

Irene Steele's idyllic life . . . is shattered when she is woken up by a late-night phone call. Her beloved husband has been found dead, but before Irene can process this tragic news, she must confront the perplexing details of her husband's death. He was found on St. John island, a tropical paradise far removed from their suburban life. Leaving the cold winter behind, Irene flies down to the beautiful Caribbean beaches of St. John only to make another shocking discovery: her husband had a secre

Alix Chamberlain is a woman who gets what she wants and has made a living, with her confidence-driven brand, showing other women how to do the same. So she is shocked when her babysitter, Emira Tucker, is confronted while watching the Chamberlains' toddler one night, walking the aisles of their local high-end supermarket. The store's security guard, seeing a young black woman out late with a white child, accuses Emira of kidnapping two-year-old Briar. A small crowd gathers, a bystander films eve

Taken hostage by a failed bank robber while attending an open house, eight anxiety-prone strangers--including a redemption-seeking bank director, two couples who would fix their marriage, and a plucky octogenarian--discover their unexpected common traits

Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman

Nina Hill's life may not seem like much, but for a person battling anxiety, it's more than enough. She enjoys her job at a bookstore and her small circle of friends. Until a visit from a lawyer changes everything... The father that Nina never knew existed has died, leaving behind an enormous extended family. Nina now has innumerable sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, and cousins all living within a twenty-mile radius--some welcoming and some not so welcoming, but all demanding her attention....

When Breen Kelly was a girl, her father would tell her stories of magical places. Now she's mired in student debt and working a job she hates. She discover her mother has been hiding an investment account in her name, funded by her long-lost father--and it's worth nearly four million dollars. She uses some of the money to journey to Ireland, and begins to understand why she kept seeing that silver-haired, elusive man, why she imagined his voice in her head saying Come home, Breen Siobhan. Why sh

"On a cold and snowy night in 1910, Ursula Todd is born to an English banker and his wife. She dies before she can draw her first breath. On that same cold and snowy night, Ursula Todd is born, lets out a lusty wail, and embarks upon a life that will be, to say the least, unusual. For as she grows, she also dies, repeatedly, in a variety of ways, while the young century marches on towards its second cataclysmic world war. Does Ursula's apparently infinite number of lives give her the power to s

Obsessive-compulsive Grace Lisa Vandenburg counts everything, a habit that has alienated her from most of her family and put her on disability from her teaching job--due to a former student's parents claim that she was insane--but she never counted on meeting Seamus Joseph O'Reilly at the café.

Readers of the Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald

Broken Wheel, Iowa, has never seen anyone like Sara, who traveled all the way from Sweden just to meet her pen pal, Amy. When she arrives, however, she finds that Amy's funeral has just ended. Luckily, the townspeople are happy to look after their bewildered tourist--even if they don't understand her peculiar need for books. Marooned in a farm town that's almost beyond repair, Sara starts a bookstore in honor of her friend's memory. All she wants is to share the books she loves with the citizens

Weird Things Customers Say in Bookstores

A collection of humorous conversations heard in bookstores.

Ninety-something-year-old Jacob Jankowski remembers his time in the circus as a young man during the Great Depression, and his friendship with Marlena, the star of the equestrian act, and Rosie, the elephant, who gave them hope.

Series: Amish Bonnet Sisters, #

Her stepmother has disturbing news that even alienates her best-behaved daughter. How will Florence feel when she sees all the fruit on her beloved apple trees rotting? Why won't they take her advice, and why is her stepmother being so stubborn? Florence's younger half-sister is oblivious to the turmoil around her and is only worried about the useless caretaker looking after their aunt's farm. Will Florence's life change? (Amish Bonnett Sisters, #6)

With two weddings to plan, It's a busy time for the Amish girls in the Baker family. Will their mother be successful in her desire to combine the weddings into a double? When the new stepfather moves into the house, will he be harsh and strict like their new stepsister warned them? Cherish is up to her usual mischief and drags one of her sisters with her. Meanwhile, Florence is creating both the foundations of her new life and her new apple orchard.
(Amish Bonnett Sisters, #7)

Series: Amish Misfits
#2

After Emma's parents died, her disagreeable grandmother often sent her to stay with the Eshes, a nearby Amish family. When her grandmother died, Emma was sent to live with distant relatives. While Emma was comfortable at their home, she never felt she truly belonged. On her twentieth birthday, things took a turn for the worse when her uncle announced he was finding her a suitable husband.
(Amish Misfits, #1)

In Vannetta Chapman's Stranded in the Snow, widowed single mother Faith Yoder and her baby find temporary refuge from a snowstorm with Elijah King's generous help. And in Caring for the Amish Baby by Carrie Lighte, after her trip south for the winter is delayed, Amish spinster Leah Zehr must work with Jonathan Rocke to care for her sick friend's baby.

Home is where the heart is by Linda Byler

After grasshoppers destroy every last morsel of vegetation after yet another drought, Hannah and Jerry leave the North Dakota homestead and return to the fertile soil of Pennsylvania. When tragedy strikes again, Hannah is suddenly a widow and grapples with her faith, struggling to understand who she is and where she belongs

(The Dakota Series, Book 3)

Hannah, a feisty young Amish woman, lives on her family's farm in North Dakota. As the local Amish community begins to thrive, a terrible drought and a windmill fire devastate their business and the community. Hannah must choose whether to stay in North Dakota or move back to Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with the other Amish families that are leaving"

(The Dakota Series, Book 2)

She's returning to her old Amish community with something to hide. Something big. He's just trying to make it through his first winter as a farmer. Together they will learn the meaning of steadfast mercy in this sweet Amish romance"--

(Amish Mercies, #3)

Enriched by exclusive interviews with Lennon's friends and associates, including Paul McCartney . . . [this book relates the] true story of two men who changed history . . .[ John Lennon,] whose indelible songs enliven our world to this day-and. . . [Mark Chapman,] who ended the beautiful music with five pulls of a trigger"

For the first time ever, legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton brings you behind the lyrics of 175 of her songs to reveal the personal stories and vibrant memories that have inspired sixty years of songwriting. Lushly illustrated and told in Dolly's inimitable voice, this rich collection offers an intimate, exclusive look at the colorful life, prolific career, and rags-to-rhinestones journey of one of the most revered entertainers of our time"

Drawing on the Academy Award-winning actor's journals and diaries from the last 40 years, this book presents a uniquely McConaughey approach to achieving success and satisfaction

A portrait of the 13-time World Series champion traces his rise to one of baseball's most accomplished athletes, discussing such topics as his experiences as an impoverished first-generation immigrant, his heroic war service and his paradoxical quotes.

Longtime Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his life and career.

Sportscaster Jim Gray shares his memories of interviewing the greatest athletes of all time, or GOATs, including Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, and more.

Reveals unknown details in dispelling rumors and misconceptions of Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle's life together.

Looks at the life and career of Joseph Kennedy and the rest of the Kennedy family, discussing their contributions to politics, the scandals and more.

A . . . behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading up to the American attack on Hiroshima.

The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson

Discusses London's darkest year during the blitz through the day-to-day experience of Winston Churchill and those closest to him.

Discusses the journey through the American West and the clashes between Native Americans and settlers.

"Told through the eyes of George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Great Britain's King George III, "Killing England" chronicles the path to independence in...detail, taking the reader from the battlefields of America to the royal courts of Europe"

Details how Donald Trump has dealt with a global pandemic, economic disaster, and racial unrest.

"Political activist and social media star Candace Owens addresses the many ways that Democrat Party policies hurt, rather than help, the African American community, and why she and many others are turning right"--

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner, a propulsive thriller featuring an ordinary woman who will stop at nothing to find the missing people that the rest of the world has forgotten

Denver policeman and knowledgeable book collector Cliff Janeway investigates the murder of a bookscout.

(Cliff Janeway #1)

A collection of humorous conversations heard in bookstores.

Series: Amish Bonnet Sisters, #

Series: Amish Misfits
#2

Drawing on the Academy Award-winning actor's journals and diaries from the last 40 years, this book presents a uniquely McConaughey approach to achieving success and satisfaction

Longtime Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his life and career.

Sportscaster Jim Gray shares his memories of interviewing the greatest athletes of all time, or GOATs, including Muhammad Ali, Mike Tyson, Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, and more.

Reveals unknown details in dispelling rumors and misconceptions of Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle's life together.

Looks at the life and career of Joseph Kennedy and the rest of the Kennedy family, discussing their contributions to politics, the scandals and more.

A . . . behind-the-scenes account of the 116 days leading up to the American attack on Hiroshima.

Discusses London's darkest year during the blitz through the day-to-day experience of Winston Churchill and those closest to him.

Discusses the journey through the American West and the clashes between Native Americans and settlers.

Details how Donald Trump has dealt with a global pandemic, economic disaster, and racial unrest.

New AduLt and Juvenile Titles!

Featuring touch-and-feel accents, an engaging storybook is designed to promote early vocabulary and hand-eye coordination and invites youngsters to practice recognizing a sequence of endearing farmyard animal babies.

Simple text and illustrations with pull-tabs and movable pieces teach babies the signs for eat, milk, more, all done, help, thank you, bath, and bed.

Presents a declaration of how much a young child is loved, in simple text with illustration, from his top to his bottom, from his finger to his toes, and everywhere in between.

The Caldecott Honor-winning author of Sam and Dave Dig a Hole and the Geisel Award-winning creator of The Watermelon Seed present a first entry in an early reader series starring a mischievous rabbit, a cranky lady and a lovable dog.

Biscuit Wants to Play by Alyssa Capucilli

Biscuit wants to play with two little kittens, but they are too busy themselves to notice Biscuit--until they get into trouble.

Problems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup.

Katy and the Big Snow by Virginia Burton

Katy, a beautiful red crawler tractor, saves the city of Geoppolis after it is hit by a terrible winter storm.

"The couch potato has everything he needs within reach of his sunken couch cushion. But when the electricity goes out, [he] . . . is forced to peel himself away from the comforts of his living room and venture outside. And when he does, he realizes fresh air and sunshine could be just the things he needs..."-

The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt

Tells a humorous story of how the rock, paper, and scissors found each other and formed a battle game.

"Little Mae is a girl with big dreams, a supportive loving family, unbounded passion, and all the right stuff to dance among the stars. Against all odds, she will overcome any obstacle to become an astronaut one day"

Presents a children's book that explains how being different or having different friends is okay and helps children to understand that each person is special no matter what they look like or do.

Construction Site on Christmas Night by Sherri Rinker

It is Christmas Eve, and all the construction vehicles are finishing up work on the site, and when they leave they find that there is a special present waiting for each of them.

A very clever unicorn eludes the traps of children as he visits his animal friends at the zoo.

Tractor Mac Builds a Barn by Billy Steers

When the animals and equipment at the farm need more space, Tractor Mac comes to the rescue by helping to build a barn.

Fancy Nancy: Too Many Tutus by Jane O'Connor

Fancy Nancy considers bringing in some of her tutus for her school's swap-and-shop day after her mother tells her she has too many in her closet.

Princess in Black and the Big Giant Problem

With a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call all her heroic friends together--for the biggest adventure yet.

(Princess in Black, #8)

Takes a humorous look at the normal way cats bathe, why it is inappropriate for humans to bathe that way, and the challenges of trying to give a cat a real bath with soap and water. Includes fun facts, glossary, and other information.

Babymouse: Beach Babe by Jennifer and Matt Holm

A graphic novel about the summertime adventures of Babymouse, who tries surfing and snorkeling for the first time and learns a lesson when she wishes for someone "cooler" than her little brother, Squeak, to play with.

(Babymouse #3)

When Pat and Jen stumble into a hidden hole while playing hide-and-seek, they find that they're trapped in a dangerous underworld and that their good friend, Bomby, has been kidnapped! Now it's up to our daring duo and their 'friend' Carter to battle the zombies, find the castle, and get back home before it's too late"-

With their Very Exciting Spy Technology and their tried-and-true, toilet-based travel techniques, the InvestiGators are undercover and on the case! And on their first mission together, they have not one but two mysteries to solve! Can Mango and Brash uncover the clues, crack their cases, and corral the crooks--or will the criminals wriggle out of their grasp?

S.U.I.T. headquarters is under attack, and Mango and Brash are going undercover and underground disguised as city sewer workers to unclog a sticky situation. But when their search for the criminal Crackerdile backfires, the toilets they travel through back up--and the InvestiGators take the blame for it! Can Mango and Brash restore their good name and put the real culprit behind bars before the whole city is in deep water?"
(Investigators, #2)

Follows the exploits of Phoebe and her unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils.

(Phoebe and her Unicorn, #2)

Olive is excited to start sixth grade: new teachers, new experiences, and a field trip to the big city with her best buds! But when Olive finds out that a school policy is keeping some kids from going on the trip, she decides to act. She's prepared to do whatever it takes to be heard--even if it means running against Trent and Sawyer, two of her closest friends, in the student council election! With intense campaign competition and emotions running high, can Olive make a big change and keep her

When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she wonders why all of her friends have already formed their own groups without her"

With the help of his friends and his sister Azula, Prince Zuko goes on a quest to find out what happened to his missing mother.

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure by Jeff Kinney

"From the imagination of Rowley Jefferson comes an adventure of epic proportions. Join Roland and his best friend, Garg the Barbarian, as they leave the safety of their village and embark on a quest to save Roland's mom from the White Warlock"-

(Awesome Friendly Kid, #2. Rowley's Diaries)

Vesper One commands Dan and Amy Cahill to steal the Golden Jubilee, one of the world's largest diamonds, but what they do not know is that the Jubilee theft is just a setup and someone is going to die.

(39 Clues, Cahills vs. Vespers #4)

Siblings Amy and Dan must find out who the Vesper mole is in their innermost circle.

(39 Clues, Cahills vs. Vespers #4)

As the legend of the fearsome Ickabog spreads terror in the peaceful kingdom of Cornucopia, best friends Bert and Daisy set out to discover the truth and bring happiness back to the kingdom"

A mash-up of three novella-length tales in the twisted world of Five Nights at Freddy's finds Oswald, Sarah and Millie pursuing their most fervent wishes about summer vacation, beauty and invisibility.

(Five Nights at Freddie's, Fazbear Frights, #1)

The cruel family with which Christina and some other children live have already destroyed Anya. Now they have selected their next victim. Christina wants to save the others, but first she must save herself from The Evil.

(Losing Christina, #2)

A year after the Bayview four were cleared of Simon Kelleher's death, a new mystery has cropped up--a game with dangerous consequences that's targeting students at Bayview again. And if the creator isn't found soon, dangerous could prove deadly.

Sequel to One of Us is Lying.

Still pursuing a cure for her mother's enchantment, Clary uses all her powers and ingenuity to get into Idris, the forbidden country of the secretive Shadowhunters, and to its capital, the City of Glass, where with the help of a newfound friend, Sebastian, she uncovers important truths about her family's past that will not only help save her mother but all those that she holds most dear.

(Mortal Instruments, Book 3)

Thirteen-year-old half-vampire Vladimir Tod struggles to navigate the ups and downs of eighth grade while keeping his untested powers and impulses under control.

(Series: The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, #1)

In all the years she has watched the wolves in the woods behind her house, Grace has been particularly drawn to an unusual yellow-eyed wolf, unaware he turns into a human for a short time each year, but when the two find one another in human form, they vow to do whatever it takes to stay together.

(The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1)

In the year 2051, when most Americans live in one of two gigantic, modern States, Faith Daniels, part of a dwindling group that lives between, learns that she, like other misfits, has unusual abilities that could help when the inevitable war begins.

(Pulse, #1)

Written in free verse, explores how three teenagers try to cope with the consequences of their mother's addiction to crystal meth and its effects on their lives.

(Crank, #3)

Twenty-three-year-old Scott Pilgrim has the perfect life playing guitar in a rock band and dating a cute high school girl until he meets Ramona Flowers, an unforgettable rollerblading delivery girl whose seven evil ex-boyfriends Scott must defeat if he wants to win her love.

(Scott Pilgrim, #1)

Scott's struggle to choose between two girls grows even harder when more of Ramona's evil ex-boyfriends show up, Scott's own exes come into the picture, and Ramona and Knives meet face to face.

(Scott Pilgrim, #2)

Scott faces off against the third of Ramona's seven evil ex-boyfriends, Todd Ingram, who happens to be dating Envy Adams--singer of art-rock band the Clash at Demonhead and the girl who broke Scott's heart a year and a half ago.

(Scott Pilgrim, #3)

Dr. Harleen Quinzel has a theory: mental illness is a survival mechanism. As she seeks to help the broken souls of Gotham City piece together their sanity she will become the one thing she fears the most: one of them. A bold new retelling of the tragic origin of Harley Quinn told through the eyes of the only person who knows her better than anyone: Harleen. It's been months since Harleen began interviewing criminals at Arkham Asylum, and she's having strange dreams about one of them in particula

After years of anticipation, the epic story is finally here: find out why there are three Jokers, and what that means for the decades-long battle between the Dark Knight and the Clown Prince of Crime. In this powerful, emotional story Batman, Batgirl and Red Hood - all past victims of the Joker - work together to solve a mystery unlike anything they've ever faced before!

Retells familiar Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments for children to enjoy.

A biography of actor Charlie Chaplin.

Profiles video gaming systems and games from 2016, offering gaming records, lists of award-winning games, interviews with game designers and industry experts, key developments in gaming hardware, gaming tips and trivia, and more.

Tells the story of several incredible baseball players in St. Louis Cardinals history including Dizzy Dean, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson and more.

A description of the Cardiff Giant mystery in which a man in upstate New York buried a ten-foot-tall, petrified model of a man, which was discovered by well diggers a year later, and set into motion a money-making spectacle.

I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat (History's Strangest Cures)

Explores the history of medicine, looking at some of the unusual methods that have been used to try to make people feel better, and traces links between the medicine of the past and modern-day treatments.

An introduction to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones. Describes the history that led to today's drones and what makes a drone a robot or simply a remote control plane.

Simple text and illustrations with pull-tabs and movable pieces teach babies the signs for eat, milk, more, all done, help, thank you, bath, and bed.

Presents a declaration of how much a young child is loved, in simple text with illustration, from his top to his bottom, from his finger to his toes, and everywhere in between.

Biscuit wants to play with two little kittens, but they are too busy themselves to notice Biscuit--until they get into trouble.

Problems arise when Martha, the family dog, learns to speak after eating alphabet soup.

Katy, a beautiful red crawler tractor, saves the city of Geoppolis after it is hit by a terrible winter storm.

Tells a humorous story of how the rock, paper, and scissors found each other and formed a battle game.

Presents a children's book that explains how being different or having different friends is okay and helps children to understand that each person is special no matter what they look like or do.

It is Christmas Eve, and all the construction vehicles are finishing up work on the site, and when they leave they find that there is a special present waiting for each of them.

A very clever unicorn eludes the traps of children as he visits his animal friends at the zoo.

When the animals and equipment at the farm need more space, Tractor Mac comes to the rescue by helping to build a barn.

Fancy Nancy considers bringing in some of her tutus for her school's swap-and-shop day after her mother tells her she has too many in her closet.

With a noisy giant crashing around the kingdom, the Princess in Black uses the Sparkle Signal to call all her heroic friends together--for the biggest adventure yet.

(Princess in Black, #8)

Follows the exploits of Phoebe and her unicorn Marigold Heavenly Nostrils.

(Phoebe and her Unicorn, #2)

When a school variety show leaves Olive stranded without an act to join, she wonders why all of her friends have already formed their own groups without her"

With the help of his friends and his sister Azula, Prince Zuko goes on a quest to find out what happened to his missing mother.

Siblings Amy and Dan must find out who the Vesper mole is in their innermost circle.

(39 Clues, Cahills vs. Vespers #4)

As the legend of the fearsome Ickabog spreads terror in the peaceful kingdom of Cornucopia, best friends Bert and Daisy set out to discover the truth and bring happiness back to the kingdom"

Written in free verse, explores how three teenagers try to cope with the consequences of their mother's addiction to crystal meth and its effects on their lives.

(Crank, #3)

Retells familiar Bible stories from the Old and New Testaments for children to enjoy.

A biography of actor Charlie Chaplin.

Tells the story of several incredible baseball players in St. Louis Cardinals history including Dizzy Dean, Lou Brock, Ozzie Smith, Bob Gibson and more.

An introduction to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), or drones. Describes the history that led to today's drones and what makes a drone a robot or simply a remote control plane.

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Reciprocal Borrowing: Families or Individuals from other libraries such as Witt, Litchfield, Doyle (Raymond), Greenville, and Nokomis, can also use our library as a "Reciprocal Borrower". Please provide proof of current library card.

FYI: This library provides "family cards," we do not give out student cards, because a parent or guardian must be responsible for the borrowing of materials by minors under the age of 18, especially in the event the book is lost or damaged.

Non-Residents: If you live in Bond County, or out of the school district boundaries, you must pay $72 for your library card, effective July 1, 2020. The "non-resident" fee is based on a mathematical formula from the state, calculated based on library taxes and population.

Commonly Asked Questions about Library Cards.

1) Why do I have to pay an annual fee if I am considered a non-resident?

It is the law. According to the Illinois Local Library Act, state law,

(75 ILCS, 5/4-7) if you do not live within the library district boundaries, you are not paying for the library within your property taxes and therefore considered a non-resident and have to pay a fee for services comparable to local taxpayers.

Please refer to our policies page for more information about this law.

2) Why is the fee so high?

Actually it is pretty comparable to Litchfield's fee. Please refer to: Illinois Non-resident Fees for FY 2017. Our fee has recently changed to $72.00 due to a change in tax revenue and patron population.

3) Can I use my Litchfield, Nokomis or Witt card at Hillsboro?

Yes and Vice Versa. This is called reciprocal borrowing. We will ask to make a copy of your card, possibly contact the library where your card was issued and make sure you are in good standing. Then you can check-out materials!

Services and Fees

Computers: Printing:

$2 donation .25 per page

Free for members .50 for color

Copying:

.25 per page

Faxing:

$3 for First Page, $1.00 per Additional

Interlibrary Loan: Ebooks:

Free with 1) Overdrive

library card 2) Axis 360

Books for Sale

.25 or 5 for $1.00

YA Fiction

.25 paperback, .50 hardback

How Do I Renew or Hold a book?

Renew:

Call us at (217) 532-3055 or Stop In and Visit!

Hold or Interlibrary Loan Request:

Call (217) 532-3055 or

Email hillsborocitylibrary@gmail.com.

New AduLt and Juvenile Titles!

HPL Ebook Services

Library Website Visitors