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ANN E. BURG – FORCE OF NATURE: A Novel of Rachel Carson

Author: Ann E. Burg Book: FORCE OF NATURE: A Novel of Rachel Carson Publishing: ‎ Scholastic Press (March 5, 2024) CLICK HERE to buy the...

STEVE BERRY: THE ATLAS MANEUVER (A Cotton Malone Novel)

Author: Steve Berry Book: THE ATLAS MANEUVER (A Cotton Malone Novel) Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (February 20, 2024) CLICK HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): From...

C.J. BOX – THREE-INCH TEETH: A Joe Pickett Novel

Author: C.J. Box Book: THREE-INCH TEETH: A Joe Pickett Novel Publishing: ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons (February 27, 2024) CLICK HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from...

SHERIFF TONY THOMPSON – ANYPLACE BUT HERE: The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and...

Author: Sheriff Tony Thompson MPA-CJ Book: ANYPLACE BUT HERE: The Uncomfortable Convergence Between Mental Illness and the Criminal Justice System Publishing: Hog Press (December 21, 2023) CLICK...

MARK GREANEY – THE CHAOS AGENT: A Gray Man Novel

Author: Mark Greaney Book: THE CHAOS AGENT: A Gray Man Novel Publishing: Berkley (February 20, 2024) CLICK HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): Artificial intelligence leads...

TONY KEITH JR. – HOW THE BOOGEYMAN BECAME A POET

Author: Tony Keith Jr. Book: HOW THE BOOGEYMAN BECAME A POET Publishing: ‎ Katherine Tegen Books (February 6, 2024) CLICK HERE to buy the book! Synopsis...

HANNAH DURKIN – THE SURVIVORS OF THE CLOTILDA: The Lost Stories of the Last...

Author: Hannah Durkin Book: THE SURVIVORS OF THE CLOTILDA: The Lost Stories of the Last Captives of the American Slave Trade Publishing: Amistad (January 30, 2024) CLICK...

E.A. AYMAR – WHEN SHE LEFT: A Thriller

Author: E.A. Aymar Book: WHEN SHE LEFT: A Thriller CLICK HERE to buy the book! Publishing: Thomas & Mercer (February 6, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A young couple...

JOANNA HO & LIZ KLEINROCK: EYES THAT WEAVE THE WORLD’S WONDERS

Author: Joanna Ho with Liz Kleinrock (Illustrated by Dung Ho) Book: EYES THAT WEAVE THE WORLD'S WONDERS Publishing: HarperCollins (January 23, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): "Ho now...

MARK J. NEARY – HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A LAWYER IS LYING?: The...

Author: Mark J. Neary Book: HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A LAWYER IS LYING?: The Unauthorized Autobiography of Mark J. Neary (Six Decades of Law,...

NICK PETRIE – THE PRICE YOU PAY (A Peter Ash Novel)

Author: Nick Petrie Book: THE PRICE YOU PAY (A Peter Ash Novel) Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (February 6, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Peter Ash must follow his...

CELESTE L. EDMUNDS – GARBAGE BAG GIRL

Author: Celeste L. Edmunds (with Richard Paul Evans) Book: GARBAGE BAG GIRL Publishing: Ascendt Publishing (November 15, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): This book is an honest and...

DEBORAH G. PLANT – OF GREED AND GLORY: In Pursuit of Freedom for All

Author: Deborah G. Plant Book: OF GREED AND GLORY: In Pursuit of Freedom for All Publishing: ‎ Amistad (January 9, 2024)debo Synopsis (from the Publisher): A...

DEBORAH GOODRICH ROYCE – REEF ROAD: A Novel

Book: REEF ROAD: A Novel Author: Deborah Goodrich Royce Publishing: ‎ Post Hill Press (January 9, 2024) - Paperback Edition Synopsis (from the Publisher): A Publishers...

PATRICIA CORNWELL – UNNATURAL DEATH: A Scarpetta Novel

Author: Patricia Cornwell Book: UNNATURAL DEATH: A Scarpetta Novel Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (November 28, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Two mauled bodies in the woods. Top secret autopsies. The...

JAMES MARTIN, SJ – COME FORTH: The Promise of Jesus’s Greatest Miracle

Author: James Martin, SJ Book: COME FORTH: The Promise of Jesus's Greatest Miracle Publishing: HarperOne (September 5, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “James Martin—arguably our greatest writer-priest—has penned...

DAVID BALDACCI – THE EDGE: A 6:20 Man Thriller

Author: David Baldacci Book: THE EDGE: A 6:20 Man Thriller Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (November 14, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): The 6:20 Man is back, dropped by...

LAURA SIMS – HOW CAN I HELP YOU: A Novel

Author: Laura Sims Book: HOW CAN I HELP YOU: A Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (July 18, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): No one knows Margo’s real name....

REBECCA MCKANNA – DON’T FORGET THE GIRL: A Novel

Author: Rebecca McKanna Book: DON'T FORGET THE GIRL: A Novel Publishing: Sourcebooks Landmark (June 20, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): "A heartbreaking story of female friendship, first love,...

R. K. RUSSELL – THE YARDS BETWEEN US: A Memoir of Life, Love, and...

Author: R. K. Russell Book: THE YARDS BETWEEN US: A Memoir of Life, Love, and Football Publishing: Andscape Books (May 16, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A groundbreaking...

NORMAN SOLOMON – WAR MADE INVISIBLE: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its...

Author: Norman Solomon Book: WAR MADE INVISIBLE: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine Publishing: The New Press (June 13, 2023) Synopsis (from the...

RILEY SAGER – THE ONLY ONE LEFT: A Novel

Author: Riley Sager Book: THE ONLY ONE LEFT: A Novel Publishing: Dutton (June 20, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Named a summer book to watch by The Washington...

ASHLEY AUDRAIN – THE WHISPERS: A Novel

Author: Ashley Audrain Book: THE WHISPERS: A Novel Publishing: Pamela Dorman Books (June 6, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “Expertly, subtly and powerfully rendered…. delivers a sucker-punch ending...

ORE AGBAJE-WILLIAMS – THE THREE OF US: A Novel

Author: Ore Agbaje-Williams Book: THE THREE OF US: A Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (May 16, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): "As short and sharp as a pairing...

JAMES COMEY – CENTRAL PARK WEST: A Crime Novel

Author: James Comey Book: CENTRAL PARK WEST: A Crime Novel Publishing: Mysterious Press (May 30, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A Newsweek and Reader's Digest most-anticipated read of...

JOSHUA ZEITZ – LINCOLN’S GOD: How Faith Transformed a President and a Nation

Author: Joshua Zeitz Book: LINCOLN'S GOD: How Faith Transformed a President and a Nation Publishing: Viking (May 16, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Lincoln’s spiritual journey from spiritual...

ERICH SCHWARTZEL – RED CARPET: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy

Author: Erich Schwartzel Book: RED CARPET: Hollywood, China, and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy Publishing: ‎ Penguin Press (February 8, 2022) Synopsis (from the...

JACK KAVANAGH – ALWAYS IRELAND: An Insider’s Tour of the Emerald Isle

Author: Jack Kavanagh Book: ALWAYS IRELAND: An Insider's Tour of the Emerald Isle Publishing: National Geographic (February 7, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): This alluring travel guide from...

JULIA ARGY – THE ONE: A Novel

Author: Julia Argy Book: THE ONE: A Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (April 18, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A razor-sharp and seductively hypnotic debut novel about the...

TIMOTHY EGAN – A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to...

Author: Timothy Egan Book: A FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND: The Ku Klux Klan's Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them Publishing: A...

ALEX MAR – SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN: A True Story of Murder and Mercy

Author: Alex Mar Book: SEVENTY TIMES SEVEN: A True Story of Murder and Mercy Publishing: Penguin Press (March 28, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “Alex Mar’s bold yet...

RORY CARROLL – THERE WILL BE FIRE: Margaret Thatcher, the IRA, and Two Minutes...

Author: Rory Carroll Book: THERE WILL BE FIRE: Margaret Thatcher, the IRA, and Two Minutes That Change History Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (April 4, 2023) Synopsis (from...

JANE HEALEY – GOOD NIGHT FROM PARIS: A Novel

Author: Jane Healey Book: GOOD NIGHT FROM PARIS: A Novel Publishing: Lake Union Publishing (March 7, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): In Nazi-occupied France, an American film star...

MYRA ALLEY KINGSBURY – MAWZY’S HOPE CHEST

Author: Myra Alley Kingsbury Book: MAWZY'S HOPE CHEST Publishing: Book-Broker (2021) Writer from Ponca, Nebraska Order the book here Synopsis: Grace Louise Walker, affectionately known as Mawzy, was born near...

CHERYL A. HEAD – TIME’S UNDOING: A Novel

Author: Cheryl A. Head Book: TIME'S UNDOING: A Novel Publishing: Dutton (February 28, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A searing and tender novel about a young Black journalist’s...

LYNN CULLEN: THE WOMAN WITH THE CURE

Author: Lynn Cullen Book: THE WOMAN WITH THE CURE Publishing: Berkley (February 21, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): "Huge applause... women have always been in science—despite those who would pretend otherwise.”...

JENNIFER EASTWOOD – THE STORY OF DISNEY: 100 Years of Wonder

Editor: Jennifer Eastwood, Senior Editor of Disney Editions Book: THE STORY OF DISNEY: 100 Years of Wonder Publishing: Disney Editions (March 7, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): The...

JOANNA SCHWARTZ – SHIELDED: How the Police Became Untouchable

Author: Joanna Schwartz Book: SHIELDED: How the Police Became Untouchable Publishing: ‎ Viking (February 14, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): An urgent and definitive examination of...

C.J. BOX – STORM WATCH: A Joe Pickett Novel

Author: C.J. Box Book: STORM WATCH (A Joe Pickett Novel) Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (February 28, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett investigates a...

NICK BROOKS – PROMISE BOYS

Author: Nick Brooks Book: PROMISE BOYS Publishing: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) (January 31, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A blockbuster, dark academia mystery about three teens of...

LOU RAGUSE – VANISHED IN VERMILLION: The Real Story of South Dakota’s Most Infamous...

Author: Lou Raguse Book: VANISHED IN VERMILLION: The Real Story of South Dakota's Most Infamous Cold Case Publishing: ‎ Post Hill Press (February 21,...

VINCENT TODD TOLMAN – THE LIGHT AFTER DEATH: My Journey to Heaven and Back

Author: Vincent Todd Tolman Book: THE LIGHT AFTER DEATH: My Journey to Heaven and Back Publishing: Ascendt Publishing (August 1, 2022) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “This book was...

LEAH KONEN – YOU SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME: A Novel

Author: Leah Konen Book: YOU SHOULD HAVE TOLD ME: A Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (January 3, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A new mother chases the secrets...

GRADY HENDRIX – THE FINAL GIRL SUPPORT GROUP: A Novel

Author: Grady Hendrix Book: THE FINAL GIRL SUPPORT GROUP: A Novel Publishing: Berkley (July 13, 2021) Synopsis (from the Publisher): THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER VOTED GOODREADS CHOICE...

DAN HAMPTON – VALOR: The Astonishing World War II Saga of One Man’s Defiance...

Author: Dan Hampton Book: VALOR: The Astonishing World War II Saga of One Man's Defiance and Indomitable Spirit Publishing: St. Martin's Press (May 3, 2022) Synopsis (from...

BRAD MELTZER – THE NAZI CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and...

Author: Brad Meltzer (with Josh Mensch) Book: THE NAZI CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill Publishing: Flatiron Books (January 10, 2023) Synopsis (from...

DAVID M. RUBENSTEIN – HOW TO INVEST: Masters on the Craft

Author: David M. Rubenstein Book: HOW TO INVEST: Masters on the Craft Publishing: Simon & Schuster (September 13, 2022) Synopsis (from the Publisher): NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A master...

MATT HAIG – THE COMFORT BOOK

Author: Matt Haig Book: THE COMFORT BOOK Publishing: Penguin Life (July 6, 2021) Synopsis (from the Publisher): An instant New York Times Bestseller! The new uplifting book from Matt...

DEBORAH GOODRICH ROYCE – REEF ROAD: A Novel

Author: Deborah Goodrich Royce Book: REEF ROAD: A Novel Publishing: Post Hill Press (January 10, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): When a severed hand washes ashore in the...

ANDREW SEIDEL – AMERICAN CRUSADE: How the Supreme Court is Weaponizing Religious Freedom

Author: Andrew Seidel Book: AMERICAN CRUSADE: How the Supreme Court is Weaponizing Religious Freedom Publishing: Union Square & Co. (September 27, 2022) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Is a...