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Charlotte Mecklenburg Library April 10, 2024

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Dog Man 12: The Scarlet Shedder (Electronic Format) More Info  Borrow
By Dav Pilkey. From Graphix.
 
 
In Electronic Format Our canine superhero returns in DOG MAN: THE SCARLET SHEDDER, the suspenseful and hilarious twelfth graphic novel in the #1 worldwide bestselling series by award-winning author and illustrator Dav Pilkey!

P. U.! Dog Man got sprayed by a skunk! After being dunked in tomato juice, the stink is gone but the scarlet red color remains. Now exiled, this spunky superhero must struggle to save the citizens who shunned him! Will the ends justify the means for Petey, who's reluctantly pulled back into a life of crime in order to help Dog Man?
The Most Fun We Ever Had More Info  Borrow
By Claire Lombardo. From Anchor.
 
 
Longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction

When Marilyn Connolly and David Sorenson fall in love in the 1970s, they are blithely ignorant of all that awaits them. By 2016, their four radically different daughters are in a state of unrest.
Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI More Info  Borrow
By Ethan Mollick. From Portfolio.
 
 
From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI

Something new entered our world in November 2022 — the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. Wharton professor Ethan Mollick immediately understood what ChatGPT meant: after millions of years on our own, humans had developed a kind of co-intelligence that could augment, or even replace, human thinking.
The #1 Lawyer (Electronic Format) More Info  Borrow
By James Patterson and Nancy Allen. From Little, Brown and Company.
 
 
In Electronic Format Move over, John Grisham! Here’s the fastest, sharpest legal thriller in years. Biloxi’s best criminal defense attorney becomes the nation’s prime suspect when his wife is murdered. He’s never lost a case, but can he win when he’s presumed guilty?

Stafford Lee Penney is a small-town lawyer with a big-time reputation for winning every case he tries. In his sharp suits and polished Oxford shoes, Penney is Biloxi, Mississippi’s #1 Lawyer and top local celebrity.

Just as Penney notches his latest courtroom victory, his wife is scandalously killed.
Reckless More Info  Borrow
By Lauren Roberts. From Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers.
 
Paedyn and Kai battle with duty and desire in this highly anticipated second installment in the sizzling and epic romantic fantasy trilogy that’s packed with spicy tension and edge-of-your-seat betrayal.

The kingdom of Ilya is in turmoil…

After surviving the Purging Trials, Ordinary-born Paedyn Gray has killed the King and kickstarted a Resistance throughout the land. Now she’s running from the one person she had wanted to run to.

Kai Azer is now Ilya’s Enforcer, loyal to his brother Kitt, the new King. He has vowed to find Paedyn and bring her to justice.
Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America's Working Men and Women More Info  Borrow
By Batya Ungar-Sargon. From Encounter Books.
 
 
Who is the American working class? Do they still have a fair shot at the American Dream? What do they think about their chances to secure the hallmarks of a middle-class life?

While writing this book, Batya Ungar-Sargon visited states across the nation to speak with members of the American working-class fighting tooth and nail to survive. In Second Class, working-class Americans of all races, political orientations, and occupations share their stories—cleaning ladies, health care aides, cops, truck drivers, fast food workers, electricians, and more.
The Propagation Handbook: A Guide to Propagating Houseplants More Info  Borrow
By Hilton Carter. From CICO Books.
 
 
In The Propagation Handbook, plant stylist Hilton Carter reveals how to grow and increase your own plant family by propagating existing plants.

Not only a plant lover, Hilton is passionate about propagation, the process of growing a brand new healthy and happy plant from part of an existing one. In this, his fifth book, Hilton talks us through the process of propagation and explains all the necessary techniques, from the very simplest to more complex methods, such as air layering and grafting.
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 22 More Info  Borrow
By Gege Akutami. From VIZ Media LLC.
 
 
To gain the power he needs to save his friend from a cursed spirit, Yuji Itadori swallows a piece of a demon, only to find himself caught in the midst of a horrific war of the supernatural!

In a world where cursed spirits feed on unsuspecting humans, fragments of the legendary and feared demon Ryomen Sukuna have been lost and scattered about. Should any demon consume Sukuna’s body parts, the power they gain could destroy the world as we know it.
What's Gaby Cooking: Grilling All the Things More Info  Borrow
By Gaby Dalkin. From Abrams Books.
 
What’s Gaby Cooking: Grilling All the Things is a healthy grilling book for every kind of griller—from first-timer to seasoned pro—from New York Times bestselling author Gaby Dalkin.

If you have ever been intimidated by the idea of grilling, bestselling author Gaby Dalkin is here to help you conquer your fears and become a backyard pro. From the perfect steak to cedar-plank fish to pizza and fruits and veggies and everything in between, Dalkin reveals her secrets for marinating, spicing, and grilling anything you can think of.
From My Head to My Toes More Info  Borrow
By Aly Raisman. From Henry Holt and Co. (BYR).
 
 
A joyful ode to loving and caring for our bodies, from Olympic gold medalist and advocate Aly Raisman and bestselling artist Bea Jackson.

My body is my own.
My body is just right for me,
From my head to my toes

From My Head to My Toes gently introduces young readers to the topics of consent and bodily autonomy in a positive way. Cheerful and informative, this story focuses on the powerful message of self-love.
Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing More Info  Borrow
By Laura Mae Martin. From Harper Business.
 
 
Google’s Executive Productivity Advisor offers insights on how to make the new way of work work for you, providing actionable steps to optimize your productivity, accomplish more, prevent burnout, and cultivate a harmonious work-life balance.

Every day, tens of thousands of Google employees, from executives to interns, rely on Laura Mae Martin’s tips and best practices for how to make the most of their time.
The One and Only Family More Info  Borrow
By Katherine Applegate. From HarperCollins.
 
 
Ivan has been happily living in a wildlife sanctuary, with his friend Ruby next door in the elephant enclosure, frequent visits from his canine friend Bob, and his mate Kinyani by his side. And in the happiest turn of all, Ivan and Kinyani have welcomed a set of twins to their family!

Ivan loves being a papa, even though it can be hard sometimes. But as he navigates the joys and challenges of parenthood, he can’t help but recall his life before the glass walls of the mall circus, his own childhood in the jungle—and his own twin.
Open Circuits: The Inner Beauty of Electronic Components More Info  Borrow
By Windell Oskay and Eric Schlaepfer. From No Starch Press.
 
 
Open Circuits is a photographic exploration of the beautiful design inside everyday electronics. Its stunning cross-section photography unlocks a hidden world full of elegance, subtle complexity, and wonder.

Our phones, computers, and appliances are made of hundreds of internal components, each precisely engineered to perform a certain function, but none intended to actually be seen. Through painstakingly executed, vividly detailed cross-section photography, Open Circuits reveals the surprising—and often accidental—beauty hiding inside the electronic components that drive our everyday devices.
Winter Lost More Info  Borrow
By Patricia Briggs. From Ace.
 
 
Mercy Thompson, car mechanic and shapeshifter, must stop a disaster of world-shattering proportions in this exhilarating entry in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.

In the supernatural realms, there are creatures who belong to winter. I am not one of them. But like the coyote I can become at will, I am adaptable.

My name is Mercy Thompson Hauptman, and my mate, Adam, is the werewolf who leads the Columbia Basin Pack, the pack charged with keeping the people who live and work in the Tri-Cities of Washington State safe.
Stuart Woods' Smolder (A Stone Barrington Novel) More Info  Borrow
By Brett Battles. From G.P. Putnam's Sons.
 
 
In this latest adrenaline-fueled adventure in the #1 New York Times bestselling series, Stone Barrington faces his most dangerous threat yet.
Millionaire Mission: A 9-Step System to Level Up Your Finances and Build Wealth More Info  Borrow
By Brian Preston. From Matt Holt.
 
 
There’s a better way to do money. Taking control of your financial freedom is simpler than you think. In fact, your money should work harder than you do.

Brian Preston, host of The Money Guy Show and cofounder of Abound Wealth Management, lays out a nine-step system for building wealth with the money you already have.

Remember “PEMDAS” from grade school? It’s an acronym that helps break down complex math problems into simple steps.
Gardening for Abundance: Your Guide to Cultivating a Bountiful Veggie Garden and a Happier Life More Info  Borrow
By Brian Brigantti. From Page Street Publishing.
 
Grow a Flourishing Vegetable Garden While Feeding Your Spirit

From planting your first seedlings to harvesting your crops and everything in between, gardener and homesteader Brian Brigantti helps you create a thriving vegetable garden right in your own backyard―all while giving you valuable insights into nourishing your soul through abundant living. Woven in with his own insights and experiences, Brian walks you through the process of starting an abundant garden from start to finish. A primer on soil health, composting, establishing biodiversity and more set you and your garden up for success.
Living Your Best Life After 50 All-in-One for Dummies More Info  Borrow
From For Dummies.
 
Get inspired ― and prepared ― for your best life at 50+

Living Your Best Life after 50 All-in-One For Dummies is your guide as you explore new opportunities and make the most of your fifties and the decades that follow. Find a new job, travel for weeks or months at a time, boost your health with yoga routines, take up pickleball―whatever it is you want to do, this book will inspire you to improve your life and show you how to get there.
Sesame, Soy, Spice: 90 Asian-ish Vegan and Gluten-free Recipes to Reconnect, Root, and Restore More Info  Borrow
By Remy Morimoto Park. From William Morrow Cookbooks.
 
 
The social media star, recipe developer, and health blogger behind Veggiekins shares delicious vegan and gluten-free meals, influenced by her pan-Asian background and her personal journey to wellness.

Growing up in an international family, Remy Morimoto Park ate food from her parents’ Korean, Japanese, and Taiwanese cultures; other family members’ French and Brazilian origins; and close friends’ Thai homes.
When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at the Dawn of American Fashion More Info  Borrow
By Julie Satow. From Doubleday.
 
 
A glittering portrait of the golden age of American department stores and of three visionary women who led them, from the award-winning author of The Plaza.

The twentieth century American department store: a palace of consumption where every wish could be met under one roof – afternoon tea, a stroll through the latest fashions, a wedding (or funeral) planned. It was a place where women, shopper and shopgirl alike, could stake out a newfound independence. Whether in New York or Chicago or on Main Street, USA, men owned the buildings, but inside, women ruled.
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