A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids by Datz, Margot The landlocked mermaid is a symbol of the contemporary woman, trapped in a paradoxical dilemma of being part worldly and domesticated, part untamableand intuitive. In "A Survival Guide for Landlocked Mermaids," artist Margot Datz sees the she-nymph within, struggling to emerge, and in a swirl ofwhimsical and witty wisdom, lovingly offers tips for today's world of dating, mating, and beyond.

Run by Patchett, Ann Since their mother's death, Tip and Teddy Doyle have been raised by their loving, possessive, and ambitious father. As the former mayor of Boston, Bernard Doyle wants to see his sons in politics, a dream the boys have never shared. But when an argument in a blinding New England snowstorm inadvertently causes an accident that involves a stranger and her child, all Bernard cares about is his ability to keep his children--all his children--safe.

Never Tell a Lie by Ephron, Hallie High school sweethearts David and Ivy, expecting their first child, meet a former classmate at their garage sale. When the classmate disappears after David takes her on a tour of their house, their lives start to unravel. Vengeance -- and its havoc -- is the subject of this taut and exciting thriller.--Kathy Ashton, The King's English (Salt Lake City, UT)