Summer’s here–at least off the record–and that means it’s time to kick back, fire up the grill, and crack open a nice, cold…new book, of course.

We were about to tell you that James Patterson was absent from the latest list, but no; he’s just hiding out in the large-print section, that’s all. Carry on.

Robert Parker and Jeffrey Deaver have new books out just in time for a lazy afternoon by the pool, as do Dean Koontz, Heather Graham, Janet Evanovich, and Dale Brown. We also have the latest from Danielle Steel, Richard Paul Evans, Mary Kay Andrews, and a bunch more.

If your brain is hungry for something nutritious after a long weekend of beach reads and bestsellers, you might want to dive into one of the 15 additions to our Great Courses collection, which are generously donated by a patron. Perhaps something on Chinese history, the fundamentals of music — or if you’re feeling really ambitious — how about Physics and Our Universe: How It All Works?

New choices for younger readers include a bunch of classic superhero books, a new book about mindfulness (yes, for kids!) and a biography of Edwin Binney — who invented something that’s a quintessential part of childhood. Can you guess what it is without peeking? No? Okay, then, go have a look.

View and download the entire list here, where you can click on a cover to view details and place a hold/reserve items from your account online.