Being Nikki (Airhead (Cloth)) by Cabot, Meg Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Point, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. I read this book in one night. Being Nikki is Meg Cabot's exciting sequel to Airhead (in which 16-year-old Em's brain was transplanted into supermodel Nikki's body), and it features romance, dangerous villains, and drama -- all a little over the top, but in a good way.--Larissa Genschaw , Children's Bookshop (Kent, WA)
	Silly Street by Foxworthy, Jeff, Bjorkman, Steve Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $17.99 Published: HarperCollins, 2009 Inventory Status: Special Order - Subject to Availability   See all editions of this title. Another great collection of humorous poetry from Jeff Foxworthy, with illustrations by Steve Bjorkman. This one is fun and hilarious, and kids will love it.--Kelly Peroni , High Sierra Books & Gifts (Portola, CA)
	Blueberry Girl by Gaiman, Neil, Vess, Charles Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $17.99 Published: HarperCollins, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Neil Gaiman has written a beautiful, multicultural celebration. Three wise women (a maiden, mother, and crone) watch as an infant becomes a girl who transforms into a woman of strength and character. Warm and wonderful illustrations perfectly capture the text.--Ellen Richmond, Children's Book Cellar (Waterville, ME)
	Operation Redwood by French, S. Terrell Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.95 Published: Amulet Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days When city boy Julian Carter-Li discovers that his uncle's corporation is planning to cut down an ancient redwood forest for lumber, he links up with Robin, whose conservation-minded family runs a small organic farm, to save the forest. The book is a rich source for discussion -- a worthy choice for school or pleasure reading.--Vicky Uminowicz, Titcomb's Bookshop (East Sandwich, MA)
	Radiant Darkness Radiant Darkness by Whitman, Emily Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Greenwillow, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Emily Whitman has written an inventive retelling of the myth of Persephone's kidnapping by Hades and her stay in the Underworld. In this version, she is a willing participant in the seduction, but then has to establish herself as an equal in her relationship with Hades. Are there modern overtones? Yes, and they help make Radiant Darkness a very good story.--Nicola Rooney, Nicola's Books (Ann Arbor, MI)
	Animals Up Close: Zoom in on the World's Most Incredible Creatures by Siwanowicz, Igor Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $19.99 Published: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley), 2009 Inventory Status: Special Order - Subject to Availability   See all editions of this title. Animals Up Close is a very cool book, full of absolutely startling photographs of the world's cutest, creepiest, and most fascinating animals. It also offers interesting tidbits and statistics on creatures you've heard of, as well as those you haven't. A great way to acquaint yourself with the unseen world around you.--Amanda Hurley, Inkwood Books (Tampa, FL)
	Dessert First by Durand, Hallie, Davenier, Christine Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $14.99 Published: Atheneum Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Dessert Schneider is lovable and believable little girl who is always getting into trouble, and learning how to accept the consequences of her actions. Dessert First is a sweet tale about learning lessons in life, especially how to wrong a right. Scrumptious!--Rebeka Leinberger, Blue Manatee Children's Bookstore (Cincinnati, OH)
	Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire by Berwin, Margot Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $24.00 Published: Pantheon Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Who knew that a city girl could get swept away by an adventurous tale about tropical plant magic? But that's exactly what happened - I loved it! Hothouse Flower and the Nine Plants of Desire is enchanting and exotic, a perfect summer read. Escape to the Yucatan with Lila in this fast-moving mystical debut novel, a story that is sure to inspire passion for all kinds of journeys.--Kelly Amabile , The Written Word Bookstore (Ripley, OH)
	How Shall I Tell the Dog?: And Other Final Musings by Kington, Miles Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $19.95 Published: Newmarket Press, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days This is a wonderful and original memoir told through letters from British journalist Miles Kington to his editor, Gil. His letters, short and to the point, contain ideas for books as well as other thoughts on life. These letters show Kington's amazing ability to find humor in the darkest moments of life.--Selina Moraes, The Book Mark (Atlantic Beach, FL)
	Thanks for the Memories by Ahern, Cecelia Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $24.99 Published: Harper, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. This book is absolutely fabulous. It reads like a fairy tale. Cecelia Ahern incorporates a little magic, and a plethora of lovable and engrossing characters. One of the most enjoyable books I've read in a long time!--Summer Moser, Summer's Stories (Kendallville, IN)
	The Color of Lightning by Jiles, Paulette Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $25.99 Published: William Morrow & Company, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. The savage struggle for land and dominion between Native American tribes and Western settlers is brought to life in this riveting novel set in North Texas after the Civil War. Rich in historical background and told in beautiful prose, this is a great novel for book groups.--Sheila Daley, Barrett Bookstore (Darien, CT)
	Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption by Thompson-Cannino, Jennifer, Cotton, Ronald, Torneo, Erin Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $25.95 Published: St. Martin's Press, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. A black man is accused of a terrible crime by a white woman and spends years in prison before being exonerated by DNA evidence. Then, the previously incarcerated man and the victim become friends, team up, and set out on a mission to rescue others falsely accused. No novel tells a story this important or heartrending. Read it!--Deal Safrit , Literary Book Post (Salisbury, NC)
	The Weight of Heaven by Umrigar, Thrity Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $25.99 Published: Harper, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Frank and Ellie Benton move from Michigan to India in an effort to recover after the tragic death of their son. When Frank begins tutoring the son of their housekeeper, he sets in motion events that strain relationships and lead to a startling conclusion. This beautifully written book, set in Girbaug, India, is a contrast in cultures as well as a study in human grief and loss.--Gayle Wingerter , Inklings Bookshop (Yakima, WA)
	Happens Every Day: An All-Too-True Story by Gillies, Isabel Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $25.00 Published: Scribner Book Company, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Isabel Gillies has written a compulsively readable memoir about the dissolution of her marriage. She does a admirable job of not only portraying her own mistakes but also of presenting her husband reasonably. Gillies has a wonderfully transparent voice, and I enjoyed reading her story.--Carla Cohen, Politics & Prose Books & Coffee (Washington, DC)
	Cutting for Stone by Verghese, Abraham Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $26.95 Published: Knopf Publishing Group, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Cutting for Stone resists easy categorization -- it is just as much the chronicle of a bond between twin brothers and family as it is a book about medicine, or a story of grace. Verghese's carefully drawn characters are compelling and unforgettable -- this is a book you will have to share with others, if you can bear parting with your copy.--Meredith Allison, Brazos Bookstore, Inc. (Houston, TX)
	The Mighty Queens of Freeville: A Mother, a Daughter, and the Town That Raised Them by Dickinson, Amy Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $22.99 Published: Hyperion Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Anyone who likes to start the day with some common sense from Amy Dickinson's advice column, 'Ask Amy' (her motto is 'I make the mistakes so you don't have to'), will delight in getting to know the small town and big-hearted family that made her who she is.--Ellen Sandmeyer, Sandmeyer's Bookstore (Chicago, IL)
	Two Rivers by Greenwood, T. Format:  Trade Paperback Price:  $15.00 Published: Kensington Publishing Corporation, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. The Vietnam war, discrimination, and family secrets combine in this story of forgiveness and redemption. Greenwood effortlessly balances tenderness and grit, resulting in a moving portrait of Harper Montgomery's efforts to make good on past actions and regain a sense of integrity.--Bev Denor, LaDeDa Books & Beans Inc. (Manitowoc, WI)
	Home Outside: Creating the Landscape You Love by Messervy, Julie Moir Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $30.00 Published: Taunton Press, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days Since I can't get her to come overhaul my house, here's the next best thing.--Diana Portwood, Bob's Beach Books (Lincoln City, OR)
	The Piano Teacher by Lee, Janice Y. K. Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $25.95 Published: Viking Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Ms. Lee makes a powerful entry into the literary world with this lush, intriguing novel of Hong Kong on the edge of World War II and then its aftermath. Creating characters as exotic and mysterious as the story's locale she portrays a society that was lost, a facade that eventually brought horrific costs to most of its members.--Bill Cusumano, Nicola's Books (Ann Arbor, MI)
	Mary Engelbreit's Nursery Tales: A Treasury of Children's Classics by Engelbreit, Mary, Engelbreit, Mary Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $19.99 Published: HarperCollins, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Beautifully done collection of nursery tales. A delightful gift.--Rita F. Maggio, BookTowne (Manasquan, NJ)