From our shelves
1876 books
A People's History of the United States
THE CLASSIC NATIONAL BESTSELLER"A wonderful, splendid book--a book that should be read by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and its hope for the future." -Howard FastHistorian Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States, a landmark work of social history, chronicles American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official narrative taught in schools--with its emphasis on great men in high places--to focus on the street, the home, and the workplace.Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, it is the only volume to tell America's story from the point ...
A Perfect Bind
Librarian Tru Beckett, ardent defender of the printed word, is about to find out that keeping murder checked out of her beloved library is much harder than she thought...Tru Beckett succeeded in building a secret book room in her now bookless library, where book lovers from lovely Cypress, South Carolina, can rejoice in the printed word. Now she's working hard to maintain the little library downstairs while keeping her "real job" upstairs in the bookless technology center. The last thing she needs is a mysterious vandal who seems intent on breaking into her secret book-filled sanctuary and creating chaos. The nasty interloper doesn't steal anything,...
A Pocket Coach: The Sleep Coach
From diet and exercise to underlying stress or anxiety, Dr. Arnold helps your nail your sleep patterns and get the quality sleep you deserve. With expert tips and guidance, exercises, techniques and check-lists—this is your one-stop, trusty and beautiful companion for everyday reference and rest!
A Prince on Paper
Named one of Amazon's Best Romances of May!The Reluctant Royals series returns with a good girl searching for the life that’s not too big, and not too small, and the bad boy prince who might be just right for her…Nya Jerami fled Thesolo for the glitz and glamour of NYC but discovered that her Prince Charming only exists in her virtual dating games. When Nya returns home for a royal wedding, she accidentally finds herself up close and personal—in bed—with the real-life celebrity prince who she loves to hate.For Johan von Braustein, the red-headed step-prince of Liechtienbourg, acting as paparazzi bait is a ruse that protects his brother—the heir to t...
A Reign Of Blood
The Serpent and the Wings of Night's forbidden desires, The Cruel Prince's political intrigue, and One Dark Window's gothic atmosphere collide in a tale where duty and desire wage a treacherous war of hearts.What Readers Are Saying:"Absolutely ate this up and couldn't put it down!""A brutal, atmospheric, gripping dark fantasy!""So many twists and turns I'm still reeling!""Captivating characters and immersive world-building!"Do not fall for the prince. Do not forget your mission. Do not let your heart decide.Aria's world is built on shadows and blood. Her people are enslaved, her family lost, and her heart burns with vengeance. Disguised as a helples...
A River Enchanted: A Novel
“Exquisitely written with compelling characters and romance . . . I was swept away by the enchanting and magical world Rebecca Ross crafted, and loved every moment of it.” — Sue Lynn Tan, bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon GoddessEnter the isle of Cadence in this novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divine Rivals—a Scottish-inspired fantasy brimming with enemies-to-lovers romance, magic and spirits, and a captivating mysteryIt starts with a letter and an ominous journey across dark waters. Ten years after being sent away to the mainland to become a bard, Jack Tamerlaine is summoned home to Cadence. Girls are going missing f...
A River of Golden Bones
From bestselling author of the romantasy sensation The High Mountain Court comes A River of Golden Bones, the first riveting, enchanting novel in an all-new romantic fantasy shifter trilogy, whichbegins a journey of self-discovery, romance, and adventure for a young heir as she/they comes out of hiding to save their sister from a malicious, powerful sorceress and her dangerous sleeping curse.A sleeping curse. A fallen court. A secret twin.Twins Calla and Briar have spent their entire lives hiding from the powerful sorceress who destroyed their kingdom...and from the humans who don't know they are Wolves. Each twin has their own purpose in life: Bria...
A Shadow in the Ember
#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns with book one of the all-new, compelling Flesh and Fire series—set in the beloved Blood and Ash world.This special edition features premium design enhancements—including sprayed and designed edges, a glossed and embossed cover, and an original piece of commissioned artwork.Born shrouded in the veil of the Primals, a Maiden as the Fates promised, Seraphena Mierel’s future has never been hers. Chosen before birth to uphold the desperate deal her ancestor struck to save his people, Sera must leave behind her life and offer herself to the Primal of Death as his Consort.However, Sera’s r...
A Sky of Emerald Stars
From the bestselling author of The High Mountain Court A.K. Mulford comes the second enchanting book in the all-new Golden Court romantasy trilogy—A Sky of Emerald Stars continues wolf-shifter Calla’s journey and explores a new story—Sadie’s—as kingdoms clash with war on the horizon and pack politics threatens to disrupt what Calla and Grae have built, both for themselves, and Aotreas.A secret song. A hidden fortress. A world on the brink of war.After the long, despotic reign under the evil sorceress, Sawyn, life in the Golden Court is finally rebuilding. New leadership means new beginnings, and Sadie Rauxtide—now a royal guard—has been grappling wi...
A Sliver of Darkness
The debut short-story collection from the acclaimed author of The Chalk Man, hailed as “Britain’s female Stephen King” (Daily Mail), featuring eleven bone-chilling and mind-bending tales“All hail the queen of scream. A Sliver of Darkness is C. J. Tudor at her spine-tingling, nightmare-inducing best. Read it if you dare.”—Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of We Begin at the EndTime slips. Doomsday scenarios. Killer butterflies. C. J. Tudor’s novels are widely acclaimed for their dark, twisty suspense plots, but with A Sliver of Darkness, she pulls us even further into her dizzying imagination.In “The Lion at the Gate,” a strange piece...
A Soul of Ash and Blood
Only his memories can save her…A great primal power has risen. The Queen of Flesh and Fire has become the Primal of Blood and Bone—the true Primal of Life and Death. And the battle Casteel, Poppy, and their allies have been fighting has only just begun. Gods are awakening across Iliseeum and the mortal realm, readying for the war to come.But when Poppy falls into stasis, Cas faces the very real possibility that the dire, unexpected consequences of what she is becoming could take her away from him. Cas is given some advice, though—something he plans to cling to as he waits to see her beautiful eyes open once more: Talk to her.And so, he does. He remi...
A Tale of Witchcraft...
In the enchanting New York Times bestselling sequel to A Tale of Magic…, a mysterious new witch arrives at the academy and her intentions are anything but good. Filled with brand-new adventures and a cast of memorable characters, both familiar and new, Brystal’s journey is only just beginning… Brystal and her friends have saved everyone from the evil Snow Queen and secured worldwide acceptance for the magical community. However, when a mysterious new witch named Mistress Mara arrives at the academy, the celebrations are cut short. Mistress Mara begins recruiting fairies into her rival school of witchcraft and ominous plot against mankind. Elsewhere,...
A Terrible Fall of Angels
Angels walk among us, but so do other unearthly beings in this brand new series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Laurell K. Hamilton.Meet Detective Zaniel Havelock, a man with the special ability to communicate directly with angels. A former trained Angel speaker, he devoted his life to serving both the celestial beings and his fellow humans with his gift, but a terrible betrayal compelled him to leave that life behind. Now he’s a cop who is still working on the side of angels. But where there are angels, there are also demons. There’s no question that there’s evil at work when he’s called in to examine the murder scene of a college student—b...
A Time for Mercy
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Jake Brigance is back! The hero of A Time to Kill, one of the most popular novels of our time, returns in a “riveting” (The New York Times) courtroom drama from “the best thriller writer alive” (Ken Follett).There is a time to kill and a time for justice. Now comes A Time for Mercy.Clanton, Mississippi. 1990. Jake Brigance finds himself embroiled in a deeply divisive trial when the court appoints him attorney for Drew Gamble, a timid sixteen-year-old boy accused of murdering a local deputy. Many in Clanton want a swift trial and the death penalty, but Brigance digs in and discovers that there is more to the story than ...
A Vicious Game
The thrilling third entry in the high fantasy saga that started with BookTok sensation A Broken Blade. “It seems fate has dealt me the same hand again. I know how to play it.” A new king is on the throne and the rebellion lies in ruins. Keera spends her days drinking and her nights avoiding the strange dreams that have haunted her since she returned from the capital.Keera’s family in Myrelinth won’t let her go without a fight. With new intelligence about the magical seals left behind by Keera’s ancient kin, the Light Fae, she rallies to face her demons and unleash the formidable powers she inherited from her people. But a shocking truth is hiding i...
A Widow's Guide to Healing
"Kristin Meekhof's journey is both inspiring and courageous and something we can all learn from." ―Dr. Deepak ChopraAn inspiring, accessible, and empowering grief book for widows on how to navigate the unique challenges of widow grief and create a hopeful future.Are you a widow searching for solace and guidance as you navigate the challenging journey of grief and healing after the loss of your partner or spouse? This heartfelt and empowering book offers gentle support and invaluable advice to help you find strength, find hope, and embrace life once again. Kristin Meekhof, a licensed social worker who lost her husband to cancer, shares her personal j...
A Wilder Life
In our technology-driven, workaday world, connecting with nature has never before been more essential. A Wilder Life, a beautiful oversized lifestyle book by the team behind the popular Wilder Quarterly, gives readers indispensable ideas for interacting with the great outdoors. Learn to plant a night-blooming garden, navigate by reading the stars, build an outdoor shelter, make dry shampoo, identify insects, cultivate butterflies in a backyard, or tint your clothes with natural dyes. Like a modern-day Whole Earth Catalog, A Wilder Life gives us DIY projects and old-world skills that are being reclaimed by a new generation. Divided into sections pert...
A Wilderness of Stars
Deluxe edition with special embellishments on first printing only!In this “slow-burning, atmospheric romance” (Publishers Weekly) from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Live the Pumpkin Queen, an illness cursing the land forces a teen girl astronomer to venture across the wilderness in search of the stars’ message that will, hopefully, save them all.When all is lost, look to the stars.Vega has lived in the valley her whole life—forbidden by her mother to leave the safety of its borders because of the unknown threats waiting for her in the wilds beyond. But when Vega sees an omen in the sky—one she cannot ignore—she is forced to leave ...
A Wizard of Earthsea
The first novel of Ursula K. Le Guin's must-read Earthsea Cycle. "The magic of Earthsea is primal; the lessons of Earthsea remain as potent, as wise, and as necessary as anyone could dream." (Neil Gaiman) Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world. This is the tumultuous tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance. With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Nar...
A Wizard of Earthsea
The first novel of Ursula K. Le Guin's must-read Books of Earthsea.Ged was the greatest sorcerer in Earthsea, but in his youth he was the reckless Sparrowhawk. In his hunger for power and knowledge, he tampered with long-held secrets and loosed a terrible shadow upon the world.This is the tumultuous tale of his testing, how he mastered the mighty words of power, tamed an ancient dragon, and crossed death's threshold to restore the balance.With stories as perennial and universally beloved as The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings—but also unlike anything but themselves—Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea novels are some of the most acclaimed and...
Aang's Epic Adventures!
Relive the adventures of Aang and his friends from Nickelodeon’s Avatar: The Last Airbender in this collection of three Step into Reading levelled readers!Young readers will love venturing into the world of Avatar: The Last Airbender with this Step 4 Step into Reading leveled reader collection! Based on season three of the fan-favorite animated series, children will enjoy reading about how Aang disguises himself as a Fire Nation kid to go to school, Team Avatar makes new friends with a group of Earth nomads, and Sokka finds his strength. This collection is great for children ages 6 to 9 who love Avatar and are beginning to read independently.Stories...
Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold
Return to the world of Abeni's Song in Abeni and the Kingdom of Gold, the action packed sequel by P. Djèlí Clark.“Lush and magical.” ―KWAME MBALIA • “Astonishing.” ―MARK OSHIRO • "Abeni's story will sweep you away." ―AMANDA FOODYThe Children of the Night are free.Abeni and her spirit friends rescued them from a terrible fate in the Witch Priest’s army of monsters. But when Abeni is asked to return home to rebuild her village, she refuses. She must carry on with her mission until all of her people are safe.When Abeni is captured and imprisoned by the legendary Kingdom of Gold Weavers, she must win her freedom by retrieving the mystical Golden Throne―...
Abeni's Song
IN DARKNESS, A SONG CAN LEAD THE WAY. BEWARE WHICH ONE YOU LISTEN TO.Abeni's Song by award-winning author P. Djèlí Clark is the enchanting beginning of an epic West African and African Diaspora-inspired fantasy adventure for middle-grade readers about a reluctant apprentice to magic and the stolen villagers she sets out to save.“Lush and magical.” ―KWAME MBALIA • “Astonishing.” ―MARK OSHIRO • "Abeni's story will sweep you away." ―AMANDA FOODYOn the day of the Harvest Festival, the old woman who lives in the forest appears in Abeni's village with a terrible message:You ignored my warnings. It’s too late to run. They are coming.Warriors with burning b...
Accomplice to the Villain
Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U.S. and Canada, a must-have for any book lover.Once Upon a Time meets The Office in the third book in New York Times bestselling author Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novels.The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order.Reading Order:Book #1 Assistant to the VillainBook #2 Apprentice to the VillainBook #3 Accomplice to the Villain
Achilles the Hero
The story of Achilles up to the fall of Troy, a legendary warrior, a hero in history, a leader whose influence lives on in the mythologies of antiquity.With a new introduction, this life of the warrior leader Achilles focuses on the ten-year siege of Troy, but also gathers accounts of the early life of Achilles as portrayed by authors from classical times through to late Antiquity and the modern era. It features the epic events of the Trojan wars: the quarrel between Agamemnon and Achilles; the adventures of the noble Hector; the games and impersonations played by the gods of Ancient Greece who use humankind as shadow puppets in their own conflicts;...
ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Ticket
Join Golden Leaf Books and Bard & Baker for an ACOTAR 6 Midnight Release Party on Monday, October 26 at Bard & Baker in Troy. Enjoy ACOTAR trivia, prizes, special cocktails, cozy Night Court townhouse vibes, cosplay and ball gowns, and midnight book pickup. Tickets are $10 and include event entry and trivia participation. ACOTAR 6 is sold separately and should be preordered through Golden Leaf Books for midnight pickup. Advance tickets required. Only 60 tickets available, so order now before they sell out! Date: Monday, October 26, 2026Location: Bard & Baker in TroyCheck-in begins: 10:00 PMEvent begins: 10:30 PMTrivia: 10:30–11:45 PMBoo...
ACOTAR 7 Midnight Release Ticket
Join Golden Leaf Books and Bard & Baker for an ACOTAR 7 Midnight Release Party on Monday, January 11 at Bard & Baker in Troy. Enjoy ACOTAR trivia, prizes, special cocktails, cozy Night Court townhouse vibes, cosplay and ball gowns, and midnight book pickup. Tickets are $10 and include event entry and trivia participation. ACOTAR 7, A Court of Forgotten Melody, is sold separately and should be preordered through Golden Leaf Books for midnight pickup. Advance tickets required. Only 60 tickets available, so order now before they sell out! Date: Monday, January 11th, 2027Location: Bard & Baker in TroyCheck-in begins: 10:00 PMEvent begins: 1...
Across the Nightingale Floor
In a novel set in ancient Japan, the first volume in The Tales of the Otori trilogy, a young boy named Takeo becomes a pawn in the ceaseless wars between rival warlord clans in a culture ruled by codes of honor and formal rituals. 35,000 first printing.
Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord
Bridgerton meets Agatha Christie in Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Lord,a dazzling first entry in a captivating new Regency-era mystery series with a feminist spin from Celeste Connally.London, 1815. Lady Petra Forsyth, daughter of the Earl of Holbrook, has made a shocking proclamation. After losing her beloved fiancé in an accident three years earlier, she announces in front of London’s loosest lips that she will never marry. A woman of independent means―and rather independent ways―Petra sees no reason to cede her wealth and freedom to any man now that the love of her life is gone. Instead, she plans to continue enjoying the best of society without ...
Adnan's Story
After more than twenty years in prison, Adnan Syed’s murder conviction was overturned, and he was finally set free. Rabia Chaudry’s New York Times bestseller and award-winner Adnan’s Story reveals how the case was mishandled and became the subject of Sarah Koenig’s Peabody Award-winning podcast Serial.In early 2000, Adnan Syed was convicted and sentenced to life plus thirty years for the murder of his ex-girlfriend Hae Min Lee, a high school senior in Baltimore, Maryland. Syed has maintained his innocence, and Rabia Chaudry, a family friend, has always believed him. By 2013, after almost all appeals had been exhausted, Rabia contacted Sarah Koenig, ...