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|  | Mop Top by Don Freeman, Jerry Terheyden
A redheaded boy badly in need of a haircut tries to avoid a trip to the barbershop. Will anything convince him that it really is time for a trim? Pencil illustrations accompany the story. AUTHOR: Don Freeman, Jerry Terheyden
PUBLISHER: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General 
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 | A Brig of War by Richard Woodman
The third in Richard Woodman's series of 14 novels about Nathaniel Drinkwater, who serves aboard a British ship during the final days of the 18th century. AUTHOR: Richard Woodman
PUBLISHER: Sheridan House, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | Perdido Street Station by China Mihville
The stories of an outcast artist commissioned to sculpt the face of a dangerous criminal and a renegade scientist hired to restore wings to a man whose original ones were removed as punishment are entwined on the grimy streets of an enormous, self-contained city whose center is a massive train terminal, the Perdido Street Station. AUTHOR: China Mihville
PUBLISHER: Ballantine Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Fire-Dwellers by Margaret Laurence
Rachel Cameron, of Laurence's Jest of God, has a 39-year-old sister Stacey, who left their hometown of Manawaka as soon as she was able, and went searching for a better life in Vancouver. However, once there, she became trapped in a dissatisfying marriage, with four children and an impending midlife crisis. Stacey spends the course of the novel examining her life and struggle to find the impetus to continue living it. AUTHOR: Margaret Laurence
PUBLISHER: University of Chicago Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Best American Mystery Stories 2002 by James Ellroy, Otto Penzler
Description not available.The acclaimed author of L.A. Confidential and American Tabloid serves as guest editor for this new collection of the finest mystery tales of the year, in an anthology that incorporates pieces of short fiction by Robert B. Parker, Joyce Carol Oates, Michael Connelly, Stuart Kaminsky, and other notable authors. AUTHOR: James Ellroy, Otto Penzler
PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: General
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 | The Price by Joan Johnston
Luke Creed is a driven, ambitious attorney who is determined to make partner at one of Houston`s top firms. His ambition is so great, in fact, that it destroyed his marriage and leaves him barely enough time to see his two daughters. Now working on a case that could make or break his career, Luke is shocked when he discovers that the opposing counsel is his former high school sweetheart, Amy. Further complicating matters is the fact that Luke suspects that his client might actually not be innocent and that his law firm is involved is some very illegal--and deadly--practices. Will sparks once again fly between these two former loves or will Luke`s ambition once again destroy his chance for happiness? AUTHOR: Joan Johnston
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Audio
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: General
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