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COMING TO CDKidz Bop Ultimate Hits Kidz Bop KidsBarenaked Ladies Stop Us If You’ve Heard This BeforeRita Wilson AM/FMGlenn Frey After Hours

COMING TO DVDUnderworld – Awakening starring Kate Beckinsale in the fourth installment of the seriesThe Vow starring Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum

AUDIOBOOKS50 Shades of Grey by E. L. JamesThe Sins of the Father by Jeffrey ArcherThe Road to Grace by Richard Paul EvansIn One Person by John IrvingHome by Toni MorrisonThey Eat Puppies, Don’t They? By Christopher Buckley

ON TELEVISIONCommon Law a new detective show premiering on USA ChannelThe Half Hour a new stand-up comedy series premiering on

Comedy Central

AT THE MOVIESDark Shadows from director Tim Burton starring Johnny DeppWhere Do We Go Now? a new foreign � lm

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may10 MUSIC33rd Annual Blues Awards

may08may07 AUDIOBOOKS11th Hour by James Patterson & Maxine Paetro

ON TELEVISIONThe Lumineers will perform on the Conan O’Brien Show

HOT NEW TV on DVD & Blu-ray

True Blood Complete Fourth Season

Starring: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Ryan Kwanten

Another supernatural force has come to light in Bon Temps, witchcraft, and life for its residents will never be the same. Sookie finds herself entangled in a love triangle, torn between a vengeful Bill, the new Vampire King of Mississippi, and Eric, who’s not the former Viking he once was. TVMA 720 min. (2011) Drama

“...broadly entertaining, deliciously twisted slice of modern Southern Gothic.” - TV Guide

Available May 29DVD (WS) 10713683 ................ $50.99 (5 Discs)Blu-ray (WS) 10713691 ................ $67.99 (5 Discs)

The River Complete First Season

Starring: Bruce Greenwood, Joe Anderson, Leslie Hope

Follows the story of world famous wildlife expert and TV personality Dr. Emmet Cole, host of the beloved series The Undiscovered Country. After Cole goes missing deep in the Amazon, his family, friends, and crew set out on a haunting and treacherous adventure to find him. TV14 344 min. (2012) Drama

“...a terrifying heart-stopper…” - TV Guide

“A suspenseful, hurtling, water ride of a TV show.” - Time.com

Available May 22DVD (WS) 10714246 .................$25.99 (2 Discs)

Falling Skies Complete First Season

Starring: Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood

Chronicles the chaotic aftermath of an alien attack that leaves most of the world completely incapacitated. In the six months since the initial invasion, survivors band together to begin the difficult task of fighting back against the aggressive aliens. UNK 528 min. (2011) Sci-Fi

“...an exhilarating new series...” - Vanity Fair“...you want to devour the next episode immediately.” - Hollywood Reporter

Available June 5DVD (WS) 10714079 ................$33.99 (3 Discs)Blu-ray (WS) 10714221 ................$42.99 (3 Discs)

DamagesComplete Fourth Season

Starring: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Tate Donovan

Bright and sharp law school graduate Ellen Parsons becomes the protegee of the successful and hard-hitting high stakes litigator Patricia Hewes. But nothing is what it seems. TVMA 502 min. (2011) Drama

“...an enjoyably complex thriller.” - USA Today

“Close’s performance illuminates...” - Los Angeles Times

Available June 26DVD (WS) 10717933 ................$39.99 (3 Discs)

Breaking BadThe Complete Fourth Season

Starring: Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul, Anna Gunn

In season four, Walt and Skyler try to use gambling to explain how Walt has made all of his money; Skyler tries to launder money through a car wash; Hank’s discovery of Gus Fring’s fingerprint in Gale Boetticher’s apartment is enough for DEA and Albuquerque PD to bring Gus in for an interview; and much more. PG 610 min. (2011) Drama

“Cranston is amazing as a desperate, conflicted gangsta-nerd.” - Time Magazine

Available June 5DVD (WS) 10714251 ................ $47.99 (4 Discs)Blu-ray (WS) 10714272 ................ $56.99 (3 Discs)

Game of ThronesComplete First Season

Emmy Awards Best Supporting Drama Actor Peter Dinklage, Main Title Design; Golden Globe Best Supporting Actor Peter DinklageStarring: Sean Bean, Mark Addy, Lena Headey From the scheming south and the savage eastern lands to the frozen north and ancient Wall that protects the realm from the mysterious darkness beyond, the powerful families of the Seven Kingdoms are locked in a battle for the Iron Throne. TVMA 600 min. (2011) Drama“...crowning triumph...red-blooded and raw...rich...cinematic...brilliant...” - TV Guide

Available NowDVD (WS) 10646551 ................$50.99 (5 Discs)Blu-ray (WS) 10646552 ................$67.99 (5 Discs)

Season 2 coming soon to TV!

DVD & Blu-ray picks of The week

Tyler Perry’s Aunt Bam’s Place Starring: Cassi Davis, Melonie Daniels When family’s falling out, it’s time to call in Aunt Bam to set a few things straight! The fun begins when Bam’s favorite nephew-in-law, Stewart, is granted weekend visitation with his children. He and his new wife are thrilled at the chance until Stewart’s drunken ex shows up with trouble in mind. Now it’s up to Bam to calm things down in this high-spirited new play from Tyler Perry. UNK 104 min. ComedyAvailable June 12DVD (WS) 10718366 ..................$16.99 ISBN# N/A

Thin Ice Starring: Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Billy Crudup Mickey Prohaska is a small-time insurance agent looking for one big score to get him out of frigid Wisconsin. But Mickey’s clever con spirals out of control when an unstable locksmith turns the tables and raises the stakes higher than he ever imagined. R 94 min. (2011) Comedy

“...a devilishly ingenious screenplay...” - Roger Ebert

“...a deceptively gritty thriller...” - Arizona RepublicAvailable June 12DVD (WS) 10719812 ..................$19.99 ISBN# N/ABlu-ray (WS) 10720194 ..................$29.99 ISBN# N/A

Sing Your Song Harry Belafonte 2012 Image Award Outstanding DocumentarySusanne Rostock’s inspiring biographical documentary surveys the life and times of singer/actor/activist Harry Belafonte. From his rise to fame as a singer and his experiences touring a segregated country to his provocative crossover into Hollywood, Belafonte’s groundbreaking career personifies the American civil rights movement. UNK 104 min. (2011) Documentary“...smoothly rewinds an inspirational life.” - Seattle Times“...an extraordinary screen story.” - Screen International

Available May 29DVD 10720653 ..................$25.99 ISBN# N/A

A Necessary Death Starring: G.J. Echternkamp, Matthew Tilley, Valerie Hurt Film student Gilbert has a novel idea for his final thesis project: find someone who wants to commit suicide and follow them through the final days of their life. Gilbert posts a message on the Internet looking for a suitable subject and chooses a British expatriate who is slowly dying of an inoperable brain tumor. NR 90 min. (2008) Drama

“...a gripping tale...” - Filmcritic.com

Available May 29DVD (WS) 10715550 ..................$24.99 ISBN# 078861536X

My Reincarnation The film follows Namkhai Norbu’s rise to greatness as a Buddhist teacher in the West, while his son, Yeshi, recognized at birth as the reincarnation of a famous spiritual master, breaks away from his father’s tradition to embrace the modern world. Can the father convince his son to keep the family’s threatened spiritual legacy alive? UNK 82 min. Documentary

“Compelling emotional satisfying.” - Variety

“Remarkable.” - New York Times

Available June 19DVD 10720649 ..................$25.99 ISBN# N/A

My Perestroika An intimate epic about the extraordinary lives of this last Soviet generation. Robin Hessman’s feature documentary debut tells the stories of five Moscow schoolmates who were brought up behind the Iron Curtain, witnessed the joy and confusion of glasnost, and reached adulthood right as the world changed around them. UNK 87 min. Documentary

“A fascinating portrait of life in Moscow...” - Hollywood Reporter

“...a surprising and revealing look at Russia’s past and present.” - Boston Globe

Available May 15DVD 10720648 ..................$25.99 ISBN# N/A

Machine Gun Preacher Starring: Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Shannon Sam Childers is a drug-dealing criminal who undergoes an astonishing spiritual transformation and makes a life-changing decision to travel to war-torn East Africa. After witnessing unspeakable horrors faced by innocent children, he vows to save them at any cost. R 129 min. (2011) Action“...one of the more inspirational stories of the year.” - Richard Roeper“Butler acts the role within an inch of its life.” - Arizona Republic

Available June 5DVD (WS) 10719811 ..................$25.99 ISBN# N/ABlu-ray (WS) 10720193 ..................$33.99 (2 Discs) ISBN# N/A

Keyhole Starring: Jason Patric, Isabella Rossellini, Udo Kier In a house haunted with memories, gangster and father Ulysses Pick arrives home after a long absence towing the body of a teenage girl and a bound and gagged young man. Ulysses is focused on one thing: journeying through the house, room by room, and reaching his wife Hyacinth in her bedroom upstairs. R 93 min. (2011) (Canada) Drama“Count me amongst Keyhole’s grateful dead.” - Toronto Star“...a unique film artist.” - A.O. ScottAvailable June 19DVD (WS) 10715493 ..................$26.99 ISBN# 9781569943649Blu-ray (WS) 10715501 ..................$34.99 ISBN# 9781569943663

The Hedgehog (French)Starring: Togo Igawa, Ariane Ascaride, Garance Le GuillermicThe story of Paloma, a young girl bent on ending it all on her upcoming twelfth birthday. Using her father’s old camcorder to chronicle the hypocrisy she sees in adults, she begins to learn about life from the grumpy building concierge, Renee Michel. NR 98 min. (2009) Drama“...a sweetly hopeful experience.” - Roger Ebert

“...smart, grown-up, wry and deeply moving.” - Washington PostAvailable June 12DVD (WS) 10719962 ..................$29.99 ISBN# N/ABlu-ray (WS) 10720049 ..................$34.99 ISBN# N/A

Ghostlight Starring: Richard Move, Ann Magnuson, Isaac Mizrahi The story of Martha Graham’s life and art is told through the eyes of fictitious documentary filmmaker Barbara Rosen. Martha, notoriously camera-shy in real life, reluctantly agrees to let Barbara be the first person to film her creating her new ballet Phaedra, mainly because her new dance company desperately needs money to stage her new season. UNK 80 min. (2003) Comedy

“A bizarre and campily amusing tribute.” - New York Post

“It’s a good-hearted dream of a film...” - E! OnlineAvailable June 5DVD (WS) 10718673 ..................$22.99 ISBN# N/A

The Deep Blue Sea Starring: Rachel Weisz, Tom Hiddleston, Simon Russell Beale Hester Collyer is the wife of an upper-class judge and a free spirit trapped in a passionless marriage. Her encounter with Freddie Page, a troubled former Royal Air Force pilot, throws her life in turmoil, as their erotic relationship leaves her emotionally stranded and physically isolated. R 98 min. (2011) Drama

“Rachel Weisz is extremely moving.” - New Yorker“...one of her finest performances.” - Entertainment Weekly

Available July 24DVD (WS) 10720259 ..................$29.99 ISBN# N/ABlu-ray 10720771 ..................$38.99 ISBN# N/A

Carol Channing Larger Than Life Carol, at 89, remains an unstoppable, megawatt dynamo. Broadway diva extraordinaire is just the icing. Carol Channing hovered at the pinnacle of the entertainment world from the late 1950s through the 1960s and beyond, living life sensationally large. PG 88 min. (2011) Documentary

“...there’s really no one like her anymore.” - Variety

“...terrifically entertaining...” - Los Angeles Times

Available May 22DVD (WS) 10718688 ..................$24.99 ISBN# N/A

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The Big C Season 2 NR 365 min. (2011) ComedyDVD (WS) 10679346 ................. $30.99 (3 Discs) ISBN# N/A

Chuck Complete Fifth Season NR 563 min. (2011) ComedyDVD (WS) 10000322 ................. $33.99 (3 Discs) ISBN# 078069130XBlu-ray (WS) 10000382 ................. $42.99 (2 Discs) ISBN# 0780691318

Underworld Awakening R 89 min. (2012) $62M ActionDVD (WS) 10000326 ................. $23.99ISBN# N/ABlu-ray (WS) 10000333 ................. $26.99 ISBN# N/A

The Vow PG13 104 min. (2012) $124M DramaDVD (WS) 10713891 ................. $23.99ISBN# N/ABlu-ray (WS) 10713895 ................. $30.99 ISBN# N/A

Yellow Submarine UNK 89 min. (1968) AnimatedDVD (WS) 10718634 ................. $21.99 ISBN# N/ABlu-ray (WS) 10718635 ................. $25.99 ISBN# N/A

New DVD ReleasesTuesday, May 8

Voices of: Bridgit Mendler, Will Arnett, Amy Poehler In a secret world hidden beneath the floorboards, little people called Borrowers live quietly among us. But when tenacious and tiny Arrietty is discovered by Shawn, a human boy, their secret and forbidden friendship blossoms into an extraordinary adventure. G 95 min. (2010) $19M “...it transports viewers to an enchanting alternate storybook reality.” - USA TodayAvailable May 22DVD (WS) 10718452 .............. $22.99 ISBN# N/ABlu-ray (WS) 10718453 .............. $29.99 ISBN# N/A

Miles and Miles of Reptiles Oh, the slithery and scaly friends we shall meet, when the Cat takes us all for a delightful new treat! Ziggy Iguana can turn light when it’s hot, and Gecko has tricks – you might see him or not! A quick adventure to keep up the fun, with the Cat, Nick, and Sally, Thing Two, and Thing One! UNK 35 min. DVD 10715285 ...................$6.99 ISBN# N/A

Breeze from the Trees Well, how about that, it’s a brand new adventure with the Cat in the Hat! In a collection of natural science adventures, follow along with the Cat, Nick, and Sally as they learn how to build a robin’s nest, find the mother of a lost egg, and meet a plant expert who teaches them all about trees! UNK 40 min. DVD 10715757 ..................$6.99 ISBN# N/A

Thomas & Friends Engine Friends All aboard for epic stories of friendships on the rails: learn how Thomas met his best friend Percy for the first time and how Edward helped save Trevor the Tractor Engine from being scrapped. See when Toby showed how being helpful is the most fun, and when the unlikely duo of Emily and Whiff coupled up and became firm friends! NR 90 min. (2012) Available May 15DVD 10713893 ..................$14.99 (2 Discs) ISBN# N/A

Sid the Science Kid Sid’s Backyard Campout Pack some food and bring a backpack, because Sid, Gerald, and Dad are gearing up for a big adventure! They’re setting up tents for a campout in the backyard! Dad is eager to share his love of nature and demonstrates how to have a great time outside with the simplest of necessities. UNK 45 min. Available May 15DVD 10715291 .................... $6.99 ISBN# N/A

The Garfield Show Summer Adventures Summer is here again and so is Garfield with his outrageous adventures! Have fun under the sun as you chow on some pizza with Garfield or look for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The fun continues as Garfield undergoes an extreme education program to become a ‘normal’ cat. UNK 72 min. Available May 29DVD 10715297 ..................$12.99 ISBN# N/A

Dora the Explorer Dora’s Explorer Girls Dora’s grown up to become an Explorer Girl in a whole new world! Join her in her new town, Puerto Verde, with her family and new friends, Emma, Kate, Naiya, and Alana, the Explorer Girls! The girls have plans to attend Shakira’s concert but have lost their tickets! NR 44 min. (2011) Available May 15DVD 10714746 ..................$12.99 ISBN# N/A

Chuggington Wilson & the Ice Cream Fair Dove Family ApprovedIn this collection, the brave young trainee makes a special delivery to the ice cream fair, helps Frostini create a new flavor for the mayor’s banquet, and tries to prevent a massive ice cream meltdown on the hottest day of the year. NR 61 min. Available May 15DVD (WS) 10715282 ..................$12.99 ISBN# N/A

Charlie Brown Happiness Is… Peanuts - Team Snoopy Batter up with Peanuts and celebrate their greatest sports moments in this all-new collection featuring Lucy Must Be Traded, Charlie Brown. Then suit up for a triple-header of laughs with The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show. It’s time to catch the winning spirit and share these tales with your teammates, since happiness is what Team Snoopy is all about! NR 48 min. Available May 8DVD 10685168 ..................$12.99 ISBN# 0780672860

Bob the Builder Adventures by the Sea Bob the Builder and his machine team ‘sea’ lots of new ways to work together to get jobs done in and around Fixham Harbor in these five exciting stories. The team comes to the rescue when Muck’s sandcastle compromises their big job and shows him that being part of a team means doing things together. NR 60 min. (2012) Available May 22DVD 10714737 .................... $8.99 ISBN# N/A

Barney Planes, Trains, Cars Make way for Barney and friends as they embark on fantastic adventures to places near and far. Using planes, trains, cars, boats, and their imaginations, Barney engineers fun with songs and stories about exciting places. He shares important safety tips with kids, such as buckling seatbelts and more. NR 79 min. (2012) Available May 15DVD 10713889 ..................$12.99 ISBN# N/A

“...bears the unique stamp of Japan’s Studio

Ghibli...” - Entertainment Weekly

Based onthe acclaimed children’s bookThe Borrowers

The Borrowers NR 86 min. (1998) Children’sDVD (WS) 10028422 ................. $12.99 ISBN# N/A

In Memoriam Levon Helm 1940-2012Drummer, vocalist, and member of the Band, known for his hits Up on Cripple Creek and The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, passed away April 19.

New Music ReleasesTuesday, May 8

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Dee Snider • Dee Does BroaDwayRazor & TiePop/RockCD 10718521 ........................... $10.99

Mary Mary • Go Get ItColumbiaR&BCD 10717871 ........................... $14.99

Glenn Frey • after HoursUniversal MusicPop/RockCD 10717550 ........................... $10.99

Rita Wilson • aM/fMDeccaPop/RockCD 10717553 ........................... $13.99

Barenaked Ladies stop us If you’Ve HearD tHIs BeforeRhino RecordsPop/RockCD 10718385 ........................... $10.99

Kidz Bop Kids • KIDz Bop ultIMate HItsKidz BopChildren’sCD 10714720 ........................... $11.99

JUsT ANNoUNceD cDsTanlines

Mixed Emotions

True Panther Sounds • Pop/Rock

Levon HelmRamble at the RymanDirt Farmer Music • Pop/RockGuest Artists: Sheryl Crow, John Hiatt, Sam Bush On September 17, 2008, the legendary Levon Helm took his beloved Midnight Ramble on the road to one of America’s treasured venues, Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, which was an unforgettable night of stage magic.

2012 Grammy Winner for Best Americana AlbumCD 10484563 .............$15.99

Chicago Blues The Revolution ContinuesVarious ArtistsMegaforce • BluesThe largest-ever gathering of Chicago blues greats for one studio recording, with guest appearances by Buddy Guy, James Cotton, Magic Slim, Ronnie Baker Brooks, and Zora Young. The music stirs the soul with songs from the ‘40s to the ‘90s.

“3 1/2 out of 4...the songs demonstrate their relevance to any era.” - USA Today

2 DiscsCD 10489249 .............$19.99

Tab BenoitMedicineTelarc • BluesA first-class guitarist and singer, Tab Benoit offers listeners more of the same great, gritty blues guitar music on this 2011 release. Medicine showcases a lean, energetic young band with a hipper sound.

CD 10479473 .............$18.99

Loudon Wainwright IIIOlder Than My Old Man Now2nd Story Sound • FolkAt 65, Loudon Wainwright III is older than his father ever was, and that got him thinking, writing, and singing. As he puts it, his new album deals with ‘death n’ decay’ and he’s approached the subject from all angles while also applying his customary insight, honesty, and rueful humor.

CD 10718430 .............$15.99

RushClockwork AngelsRoadrunner Records • Pop/RockClockwork Angels is Rush’s 20th studio record and first in five years. This complex concept album is led by the first single, Headlong Flight. The album was once again produced by Nick Raskulinecz.

Available June 12CD 10720458 .............$18.99

The BandThe BandCapitol • Pop/RockThe group’s second album was a more deliberate and accomplished effort, partially because the players had become a more cohesive unit. There are 12 songs and 7 bonus songs.

CD 10124687 ............$11.99

Tedeschi Trucks BandRevelatorMasterworks • Pop/RockAfter building successful solo careers, the husband and wife team of Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi has joined forces to create an eleven-member ensemble overflowing with talent and a shared musical vision.

2012 Grammy Winner for Best Blues Album“3 1/2 out of 4...this outstanding effort by a new 11-piece ensemble led by Derek Trucks and his wife, Susan Tedeschi...” - USA Today

CD 10486254 .............$14.99

Sugar Ray & the BluetonesEveningSevern • BluesSugar Ray sings, plays, and writes from his heart. This is apparent on Evening, which also reunites Sugar Ray & the Bluetones with guitarist ‘Monster’ Mike Welch for this set of Chicago blues.

CD 10532502 .............$16.99

Paul SimonGracelandLegacy Recordings • Pop/RockPaul Simon’s groundbreaking album continues to influence and inspire generations by celebrating its 25th anniversary with an exclusive two-disc set. Features the remastered original album with five bonus tracks, audio documentary, and more!

Available June 5W/DVD CD 10720409 .............$18.99

Neil YoungAmericanaReprise • Pop/RockNeil Young reunites with Crazy Horse for their first album together in 9 years. They put their mark on 11 songs that draw from the American folk music tradition. Includes Woody Guthrie’s This Land Is Your Land and Stephen Foster’s Oh Susannah.

Available June 5CD 10720456 .............$16.99

The debut album from Brooklyn’s Tanlines, the duo of Eric Emm and Jesse Cohen. Initially a production project, Tanlines have evolved through two acclaimed EPs into a deeply personal, electronic pop group. The album was recorded in a series of locations after the band was evicted from their own studio, which in turn pushed Emm to focus on his lyrics and songwriting. In the process, he discovered a beautiful baritone vocal style. CD 10720387 ......... $14.99

“...is rich with sunny, danceable songs...

it’s safe to say it will rock many a barbecue in July.”

– NPR Music

33rD annual Blues award NomineesAlbum of the Year along with many more awards, will be presented at the Cook Center in Memphis, Tennessee, on May 10.

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Yes, ChefMarcus SamuelssonRead by Author

Random House, Inc.Non-Fiction It begins with a simple ritual: Every Saturday afternoon, a boy who loves to cook walks to his grandmother’s house and helps her prepare a roast chicken for dinner. The grandmother is Swedish, a retired domestic. The boy is Ethiopian and adopted, and he will grow up to become the world-renowned chef Marcus Samuelsson. This book is his love letter to food and family in all its manifestations.

Available June 26Unabridged • 9 Discs • Replacements AvailableauDIoBooK 10586072 .......... $39.99ISBN# 9780449008614

Man MadeJoel SteinRead by Author

Hachette AudioBiography Joel Stein’s reaction to having a baby boy is pure panic. He begins a quest to confront his effete nature whether he likes it or not (he doesn’t). Seeking help from a panel of experts, including his manly father-in-law, a racecar driver, Boy Scouts, former NFL star Warren Sapp, and some celebrities, he expects to learn that masculinity is not defined by the size of his muscles but by the size of his heart. This is not at all what he learns.

Available May 15Unabridged • 8 Discs auDIoBooK 10614772 .......... $26.99ISBN# 9781611135077

Love Is the CureElton JohnHachette AudioNon-Fiction Elton John’s deeply personal account of his life during the era of AIDS and an inspiring look at what must be done to bring the epidemic to an end.

Available July 17Unabridged • 8 Discs auDIoBooK 10714904 .......... $29.99ISBN# 9781619690394

A Good ManMark ShriverMacmillanBiography In this intimate portrait of an extraordinary father-son relationship, Mark Shriver discovers the moral principles that guided his legendary father (founder of the Peace Corps and architect of President Johnson’s War on Poverty) and applies them to his own life, as well as the true meaning of his father’s legacy.

Available May 22Unabridged • 4 Discs auDIoBooK 10633459 .......... $29.99ISBN# 9781427221452

Full Body BurdenKristen IversenRandom House, Inc.Non-Fiction Full Body Burden is a haunting work of narrative non-fiction about a young woman growing up in a small Colorado town close to Rocky Flats, a secret nuclear weapons plant once designated ‘the most contaminated site in America.’ It’s the story of growing up in the shadow of the Cold War, in a landscape at once startlingly beautiful and, unknown to those who lived there, tainted with invisible yet deadly particles of plutonium.

Available June 5Unabridged • 12 Discs • Replacements AvailableauDIoBooK 10585761 .......... $44.99ISBN# 9780449009666

Dying to Be MeAnita MoorjaniRead by Author

Hay House AudioNon-Fiction Anita Moorjani relates how, after fighting cancer for almost four years, her body began shutting down, overwhelmed by the malignant cells spreading throughout her system. As her organs failed, she entered into an extraordinary near-death experience where she realized her inherent worth, and the actual cause of her disease.

Available May 14Unabridged • 6 Discs auDIoBooK 10715444 .......... $24.99ISBN# 9781401940676

Dream New DreamsJai PauschRead by Amanda Carlin

Random House, Inc.Non-Fiction Jai Pausch shares her story of moving on after the death of her husband, famed professor Randy Pausch.

Available May 15Unabridged • 8 Discs • Replacements AvailableauDIoBooK 10585479 .......... $34.99ISBN# 9780307990198

Cat DaddyJackson Galaxy, Joel DerfnerRead by Jackson Galaxy

Tantor AudioNon-Fiction Jackson Galaxy, the star of Animal Planet’s popular My Cat from Hell, presents his advice for understanding what cats need most from people in order to live happier and healthier lives.

Available May 10Unabridged • 6 Discs auDIoBooK 10719817 .......... $34.99ISBN# 9781452607610

Democrips and RebloodlicansJesse Ventura, Dick RussellRead by Johnny HellerTantor AudioExposing the ineptitude and gang-like mentalities of both parties, Ventura advocates the replacement of the two-party system with a no-party system based on the ideals of our Founding Fathers.

Available June 1Unabridged • 9 Discs auDIoBooK 10720965 ........... $27.99ISBN# 9781452605418

Chris ChristieBob Ingle, Michael G. SymonsRead by Johnny HellerTantor AudioNew York Times bestselling author Bob Ingle and fellow journalist Michael Symons present the first inside portrait of New Jersey governor Chris Christie. Available June 5Unabridged • 10 Discs auDIoBooK 10718288 .......... $34.99ISBN# 9781452607641

The Art of IntelligenceHenry A. CrumptonPenguin AudioHenry Crumpton led the CIA’s global covert operations against America’s terrorist enemies, including al Qaeda. In the days after 9/11, the CIA tasked Crumpton to organize the Afghanistan campaign.

Available May 15Unabridged • 9 Discs auDIoBooK 10586884 .......... $39.99ISBN# 9781611760712

Confidence Men Wall Street, Washington, and the Education of a PresidentRon SuskindRead by James LurieDreamscape Media, LLCNew York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ron Suskind tells the complete story of the nation’s financial meltdown and an untested new president.Unabridged • 17 Discs auDIoBooK 10503100 ........... $59.99ISBN# 9781611204223

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Jimmy FallonBlow Your Pants OffPop/RockTen years after releasing his debut album, The Bathroom Wall, comedian and Late Night host Jimmy Fallon offers up his second CD.

Available June 12CD 10719805 .......... $16.99

Featuring original music as well as some songs

he’s performed on his show.

Joined by paul McCartney, Bruce springsteen, Justin timberlake, and eddie Vedder.

The Big C Season 2 NR 365 min. (2011) Comedy

Available May 8

DVD (WS) 10679346 ..................$30.99 (3 Discs) ISBN# N/A

21 Jump Street Starring: Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, Brie Larson A pair of underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring. R 109 min. (2012) $112M Comedy

“It’s a blast.” - Rolling Stone“...the funniest movie I’ve seen in more than a year.” - New York Post“It’s that rare comedy that’s funny throughout..” - USA Today

Available June 26DVD (WS) 10717932 .............. $23.99 ISBN# N/ABlu-ray (WS) 10717931 .............. $26.99 ISBN# N/A

The Strange Fate of Kitty EastonRead by Matthew BrenherDreamscape Media, LLCFiction In 1911, five-year-old Kitty disappeared from her bed and has not been seen in thirteen years. Only her fragile mother still believes she is alive. While Laurence is a guest of the manor, a young maid vanishes in a sinister echo of Kitty’s disappearance. And when a body is discovered in the manor’s ancient church, Laurence is drawn into the grounds’ forgotten places, where deadly secrets lie in wait.

“...intriguing...The intelligent depiction of the many wounds of war, suffered not only in the trenches but also on the home front, resonates.” - Publishers WeeklyAvailable June 26Unabridged • 8 Discs • Replacements AvailableauDIoBooK 10000141 .......... $59.99ISBN# 9781611207422

The Return of Captain John EmmettRead by Matthew BrenherDreamscape Media, LLCFiction In the aftermath of the Great War and a family tragedy, Laurence Bartram has turned his back on the world. But with a well-timed letter, an old flame manages to draw him back in. Mary Emmett’s brother has apparently killed himself while in the care of a remote veterans’ hospital, and Mary needs to know why. What connects a group of war poets, a feud within Emmett’s regiment, and a hidden love affair? Was Emmett’s death really a suicide or the missing piece in a series of murders?

“Elegantly written anti-war saga...” - Kirkus ReviewsAvailable May 26Unabridged • 8 Discs • Replacements AvailableauDIoBooK 10000139 .......... $59.99ISBN# 9781611207484

Spring FeverMary Kay AndrewsMacmillanFiction Annajane Hudgens truly believes she is over her ex-husband, Mason Bayless. They’ve been divorced for four years, she’s engaged to a new, terrific guy, and she’s ready to leave the small town where she and Mason had so much history.

“...an enjoyable escape.” - Publishers Weekly

Available June 5Unabridged • 8 Discs • Replacements Available

auDIoBooK 10604258 ..........$39.99ISBN# 9781427221667