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BRAD MELTZER – THE NAZI CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and...
Author: Brad Meltzer (and Josh Mensch)
Book: THE NAZI CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill (Young Reader's Edition)
Publishing: Scholastic Focus (October...
LUCAS E. MOREL & JONATHAN W. WHITE – MEASURING THE MAN: The Writings of...
Co-Editors: Lucas E. Morel & Jonathan W. White
Book: MEASURING THE MAN: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln
Publishing: Reedy Press (October 1, 2025)
Synopsis...
ELIZABETH GEORGE – A SLOWLY DYING CAUSE: A Lynley Novel
Author: Elizabeth George
Book: A SLOWLY DYING CAUSE: A Lynley Novel
Publishing: Viking (September 23, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A new and highly anticipated Inspector Lynley TV...
LISA GARDNER – KISS HER GOODBYE: A Novel
Author: Lisa Gardner
Book: KISS HER GOODBYE: A Novel
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (August 12, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A New York Times bestselling author returns with the...
MITCH HARRIS – MY PRIVATE WAR: Relentlessly Chasing a Dream – From the Navy...
Author: Mitch Harris
Book: MY PRIVATE WAR: Relentlessly Chasing a Dream - From the Navy to the Major Leagues
Publishing: LT4D, LLC (July 6, 2025)
Synopsis (from...
STEVE BERRY – THE LIST: A Novel of Suspense
Author: Steve Berry
Book: THE LIST: A Novel of Suspense
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (July 22, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
In the vein of...
M.P. WOODWARD – TOM CLANCY LINE OF DEMARCATION: A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel
Author: M.P. Woodward
Book: TOM CLANCY LINE OF DEMARCATION: A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (May 20, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The discovery of...
LAURENCE LEAMER – WARHOL’S MUSES: The Artists, Misfits, and Superstars Destroyed by the Factory...
Author: Laurence Leamer
Book: WARHOL'S MUSES: The Artists, Misfits, and Superstars Destroyed by the Factory Fame Machine
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (May 6,...
AMOR TOWLES – TABLE FOR TWO: Fictions
Author: Amor Towles
Book: TABLE FOR TWO: Fictions
Publishing: Penguin Books (April 8, 2025 - Paperback Edition)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A New York Times Bestseller
“This may be...
ROBERT K. TANENBAUM – THAT DAY IN DALLAS: Lee Harvey Oswald Did NOT Kill...
Author: Robert K. Tanenbaum
Book: THAT DAY IN DALLAS: Lee Harvey Oswald Did NOT Kill JFK
Publishing: Regnery (May 20, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
That Day in...
RICK JACKSON & MATTHEW McGOUGH – BLACK TUNNEL WHITE MAGIC: A Murder, a Detective’s...
Co-Authors: Rick Jackson & Matthew McGough
Book: BLACK TUNNEL WHITE MAGIC: A Murder, a Detective's Obsession, and '90s Los Angeles at the Brink
Publishing: ...
TOM LANGE – THE DIRTY BUSINESS OF MURDER: The Inside Story of Homicide Investigation...
Co-author: Tom Lange (& Robert Souza)
Book: THE DIRTY BUSINESS OF MURDER: The Inside Story of Homicide Investigation in the City of Angels
Publishing: Independently published...
JUDY HENDERSON – WHEN THE LIGHT FINDS US: From a Life Sentence to a...
Author: Judy Henderson
Book: WHEN THE LIGHT FINDS US: From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed
Publishing: Worthy Books (April 15, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A...
JOSEPH FINDER – THE OLIGARCH’S DAUGHTER: A Novel
Author: Joseph Finder
Book: THE OLIGARCH'S DAUGHTER: A Novel
Publishing: Harper (January 28, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"Any new novel by Joseph Finder is a ticket to...
C.J. BOX – BATTLE MOUNTAIN: A Joe Pickett Novel
Author: C.J. Box
Book: BATTLE MOUNTAIN: A Joe Pickett Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (February 25, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Outlaw falconer Nate Romanowski is off the...
STEVE BERRY – THE MEDICI RETURN: A Cotton Malone Novel
Author: Steve Berry
Book: THE MEDICI RETURN: A Cotton Malone Novel
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (February 11, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Steve...
CRISTINA LEPORT, MD – CHANGE OF HEART (A Miner & Mulville Medical Thriller)
Author: Dr. Cristina LePort, MD
Book: CHANGE OF HEART (A Miner & Mulville Medical Thriller)
Publishing: Bancroft Press (February 4, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
In the bustling...
TJ KLUNE – THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN
Author: TJ Klune
Book: THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN
Publishing: Tor Books (February 4, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A spine-tingling standalone novel by #1 New York Times...
MARIA VAN LIESHOUT – SONG OF A BLACKBIRD
Author: Maria van Lieshout
Book: SONG OF A BLACKBIRD
Publishing: First Second (January 21, 2025)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
FOUR STARRED REVIEWS!
"This is essential, illuminating reading.” ―R. J....
MARCIA CLARK: TRIAL BY AMBUSH: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case of...
Author: Marcia Clark
Book: TRIAL BY AMBUSH: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case of Barbara Graham
Publishing: Thomas & Mercer (December 1, 2024)
Synopsis (from...
ROBIN COOK – BELLEVUE: A Novel
Author: Robin Cook
Book: BELLEVUE: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (December 3, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From the bestselling author and "master of...
AMY SARIG KING – ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES
Author: Amy Sarig King
Book: ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES
Publishing: Scholastic Press (September 3, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Award-winning author Amy Sarig King takes on censorship...
SHARON VIRTS – THE GRAYS OF TRUTH
Author: Sharon Virts
Book: THE GRAYS OF TRUTH
Publishing: Flashpoint (October 29, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From bestselling historical true-crime author Sharon Virts comes a gripping tale...
DAVID BALDACCI – TO DIE FOR: A 6:20 Man Thriller
Author: David Baldacci
Book: TO DIE FOR: A 6:20 Man Thriller
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (November 12, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From a #1 New York Times...
ERIKA ENGELHAUPT – GO TO HELL: A Traveler’s Guide to Earth’s Most Otherworldly Destinations
Author: Erika Engelhaput
Book: GO TO HELL: A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations
Publishing: National Geographic (August 13, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
You can go...
TIM MATHESON – DAMN GLAD TO MEET YOU: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood...
Author: Tim Matheson
Book: DAMN GLAD TO MEET YOU: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches
Publishing: Hachette Books (November 12, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“I found...
ROBERT DUGONI – BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT
Author: Robert Dugoni
Book: BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT
Publishing: Thomas & Mercer (October 22, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A master manipulator accused of murder. An attorney sworn to...
DINESH D’SOUZA – VINDICATING TRUMP
Author: Dinesh D'Souza
Book: VINDICATING TRUMP
Publishing: Regnery (October 8, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Donald Trump is unquestionably the most unique and charismatic figure in American politics...
PATRICIA CORNWELL – IDENTITY UNKNOWN: A Scarpetta Novel
Author: Patricia Cornwell
Book: IDENTITY UNKNOWN: A Scarpetta Novel
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (October 8, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Autopsies can reveal the secrets...
IRA CHALEFF – TO STOP A TYRANT: The Power of Political Followers to Make...
Author: Ira Chaleff
Book: TO STOP A TYRANT: The Power of Political Followers to Make or Brake a Toxic Leader
Publishing: Wonderwell Press (September 3, 2024)
Synopsis...
JESSICA PISHKO – THE HIGHEST LAW IN THE LAND: How the Unchecked Power of...
Author: Jessica Pishko
Book: THE HIGHEST LAW IN THE LAND: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy
Publishing: Dutton (September 17, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Shortlisted...
AARON FISCHMAN – A BASEBALL GAIJIN: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back
Author: Aaron Fischman
Book: A BASEBALL GAIJIN: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back
Publishing: Sports Publishing (June 18, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Like...
SOLOMON SCHMIDT – LEGAL GLADIATOR: The Life of Alan Dershowitz
Author: Solomon Schmidt
Book: LEGAL GLADIATOR: The Life of Alan Dershowitz
Publishing: Skyhorse (August 20, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The only biography of America’s most controversial lawyer.
Legal...
ROSANNE PARRY – A HORSE NAMED SKY
Author: Rosanne Parry
Book: A HORSE NAMED SKY
Publishing: Greenwillow Books (August 29, 2023)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
An instant New York Times bestseller!
A stand-alone companion to the...
PAUL M. SPARROW – AWAKENING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA: FDR’s War of Words with...
Author: Paul M. Sparrow
Book: AWAKENING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA: FDR's War of Words with Charles Lindbergh - and the Battle to Save Democracy
Publishing: Pegasus...
PETER HELLER – BURN: A Novel
Author: Peter Heller
Book: BURN: A Novel
Publishing: Knopf (August 13, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From the best-selling author of The Dog Stars and...
ELLEN HOPKINS – SYNC
Author: Ellen Hopkins
Book: SYNC
Publishing: Nancy Paulsen Books (August 27, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From #1 NYT bestselling author Ellen Hopkins comes a new heartbreaking young...
M.P. WOODWARD – TOM CLANCY SHADOW STATE: A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel
Author: M.P. Woodward
Book: TOM CLANCY SHADOW WAR: A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (August 20, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Surviving a helicopter crash...
PEDRO DOMINGOS – 2040: A Silicon Valley Satire
Author: Pedro Domingos
Book: 2040: A Political Satire
Publishing: BookBaby (August 20, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"I told you not to read books like this." ―Your Mom
When...
STEVE WIEGAND – THE UNCOMMON LIFE OF DANNY O’CONNELL
Author: Steve Wiegand
Book: THE UNCOMMON LIFE OF DANNY O'CONNELL: A Tale of Baseball Cards, "Average" Players and the True Value of America's Game
Publishing: Bancroft...
BRIAN FREEMAN – Robert Ludlum’s THE BOURNE SHADOW: A Jason Bourne Novel
Author: Brian Freeman
Book: Robert Ludlum's THE BOURNE SHADOW: A Jason Bourne Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (July 16, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
When secrets from Bourne's...
K.A. COBELL – LOOKING FOR SMOKE
Author: K.A. Cobell
Book: LOOKING FOR SMOKE
Publishing: Heartdrum (June 4, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
In her powerful debut novel, Looking for Smoke, author K. A. Cobell...
RUTH BONAPACE – THE BULGARIAN TRAINING MANUAL
Author: Ruth Bonapace
Book: THE BULGARIAN TRAINING MANUAL
Publishing: CLASH Books (June 4, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The Bulgarian Training Manual is a comic novel that tells...
MARK GREANEY – SENTINEL
Author: Mark Greaney
Book: SENTINEL
Publishing: Berkley (June 25, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
An African coup may force Josh Duffy to choose between his mission and his...
SALAH BACHIR: FIRST TO LEAVE THE PARTY: My Life with Ordinary People who Happen...
Author: Salah Bachir
Book: FIRST TO LEAVE THE PARTY: My Life with Ordinary People who Happen to be Famous
Publishing: Signal (October 17, 2023)
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JOANNA HO – WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS: An Anthem for Asian America
Author: Joanna Ho (Illustrated by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya)
Book: WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS: An Anthem for Asian America
Publishing: Orchard Books (April 16, 2024)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From...
LEXI BLAKE – MY ROYAL SHOWMANCE: A Park Avenue Promise Novel
Author: Lexi Blake
Book: MY ROYAL SHOWMANCE: A Park Avenue Promise Novel
Publishing: Blue Box Press (June 4, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the...
ROBIN PEGUERO – ONE IN THE CHAMBER: A Novel
Author: Robin Peguero
Book: ONE IN THE CHAMBER: A Novel
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (March 26, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the Publisher):
On Capitol...
JAMES COMEY – WESTPORT: A Crime Novel
Author: James Comey
Book: WESTPORT: A Crime Novel
Publishing: Mysterious Press (May 21, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Former FBI director James Comey...
HEATHER GUDENKAUF – EVERYONE IS WATCHING: A Novel
Author: Heather Gudenkauf
Book: EVERYONE IS WATCHING: A Novel
Publishing: Park Row (March 26, 2024)
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Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"Big Brother meets Clue...
