BHS Media Center
Presents Our Newest Titles
H2O by Virginia Bergin -- Rain series
When a strange rain falls bearing a fatal, contagious disease, Ruby finds herself alone with the only drinkable water quickly running out.
Red Tent by Anita Diamant
In a story based on the book of Genesis, Jacob's only daughter, Dinah, shares her unique perspective on the origins of many of our modern religious practices and sexual politics, eager to impart the lessons in endurance and humanity she has learned from her father's wives.
Girls Like Us by Gail Giles
Graduating from their school's special education program, Quincy and Biddy are place together in their first independent apartment and discover unexpected things they have in common in the face of past challenges and a harrowing trauma.
Catalyst by S.J. Kincaid -- Insignia series
Tom Raines and his friends return to the Spire for their third year as superhuman government weapons, but the rules have been changed and Tom's training is put to the test.
Heir of Fire: A Throne of Glass Novel by Sarah J. Maas
Royal assassin Celaena must travel to a new land to confront a truth about her heritage, while brutal and monstrous forces are gathering on the horizon, intent on enslaving her world.
Leaving Time: A Novel by Jodi Picoult
Abandoned by a grief-striken father and scientist mother who disappeared under mysterious circumstances, thirteen-year-old Jenna Metcalf approaches a disgraced psychic and a jaded detective in the hopes of finding answers
Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole
Obese New Orleans misanthrope who constantly rebukes society, Ignatius Reilly gets a job at his mother's urging but ends up leading a workers' revolt.
On the Fence by Kasie West
Sixteen-year-old Charlie has always been a tomboy, but when she accidentally becomes a makeup model, her newfound felinity draws her into an unknown social world, complete with guy troubles she's never had before.
The Road to Character by David Brooks
Evaluates America's transition to a culture that values del-promotion over humility, explaining the importance of an engaged inner life in personal fulfillment.
Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age by Matt Richtel
Draws on cutting-edge scientific findings regarding human attention to examine the impact of technology on people's lives through the story of college student Reggie Shaw, who killed two scientists while texting and driving.
Nine Lives of a Black Panther: A Story of Survival by Wayne Pharr
Tells the story of the Los Angeles branch of the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense who successfully fought off a SWAT team assault and was deemed by Huey P. Newton "too dangerous to remain part of the national organization."
Your Water Footprint: The Shocking Facts About How Much Water We Use to Make Everyday Products by Stephen Leahy
Raises readers' awareness of how much water is used to make the things we use, consume and grow.
Encyclopedia of Exercise Anatomy by Hollis Lance Liebman
Features a comprehensive range of exercises for the whole body, along with detailed anatomical drawings to show exactly which muscles are being worked during each exercise.
The Secret History of Wonder Woman by Jill Lepore
Cultural history of Wonder Woman traces the character's creation and enduring popularity, drawing on interviews and archival research to reveal the pivotal role of feminism in shaping her seven-decade story.
It's Good to be Gronk by Rob Gronkowski
Record-setting tight end for the New England Patriots recounts the vents of his college football career at the University of Arizona and the high lights of his six playing seasons in the NFL, including his key play in Super Bowl XLIX.