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DAVID BALDACCI – DAYLIGHT: An Atlee Pine Thriller
Author: David Baldacci
Book: DAYLIGHT: An Atlee Pine Thriller
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (November 17, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
FBI Agent Atlee Pine's search for her sister...
DENISE KIERNAN – WE GATHER TOGETHER: A Nation Divided, A President in Turmoil, and...
Author: Denise Kiernan
Book: WE GATHER TOGETHER: A Nation Divided, A President in Turmoil, and a Historic Campaign to Embrace Gratitude and Grace
Publishing: Dutton (November...
CRAIG JOHNSON – NEXT TO LAST STAND: A Longmire Mystery
Author: Craig Johnson
Book: NEXT TO LAST STAND: A Longmire Mystery
Publishing: Viking (September 22, 2020)
Publishing:
The new novel in the beloved New York Times bestselling...
JENNET CONANT – THE GREAT SECRET: The Classified World War II Disaster that Launched...
Author: Jennet Connant
Book: THE GREAT SECRET: The Classified World War II Disaster that Launched the War on Cancer
Publishing: W. W. Norton & Company (September...
TYLER MARONEY – THE MODERN DETECTIVE: How Corporate Intelligence Is Reshaping the World
Author: Tyler Maroney
Book: THE MODERN DETECTIVE: How Corporate Intelligence Is Reshaping the World
Publishing: Riverhead Books (September 29, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A fascinating examination of...
DAVID REYNOLDS – ABE: Abraham Lincoln in His Times
Author: David Reynolds
Book: ABE: Abraham Lincoln in His Times
Publishing: Penguin Press (September 29, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"A marvelous cultural biography that captures Lincoln in...
MATT HAIG – THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY: A Novel
Author: Matt Haig
Book: THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY: A Novel
Publishing: Viking (September 29, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
An instant New York Times bestseller
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book...
BRAD MELTZER – I AM ANNE FRANK & I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Author: Brad Meltzer (illustrated by Christoper Eliopoulos)
Books: I AM ANNE FRANK & I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (Ordinary People Change the World)
Publishing: Dial Books; Illustrated...
LYNNE CHENEY – THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American...
Author: Lynne Cheney
Book: THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY: Four Presidents and the Creation of the American Nation
Publishing: Viking (September 22, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A vivid account...
IAN BURUMA – THE CHURCHILL COMPLEX: The Curse of Being Special, from Winston and...
Author: Ian Buruma
Book: THE CHURCHILL COMPLEX: The Curse of Being Special, from Winston and FDR to Trump and Brexit
Publishing: Penguin Press (September 1, 2020)
Synopsis...
COLIN WOODARD – UNION: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood
Author: Colin Woodard
Book: UNION: The Struggle to Forge the Story of United States Nationhood
Publishing: Viking (June 16, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The author of American...
HAROLD HOLZER – THE PRESIDENTS VS. THE PRESS: The Endless Battle between the White...
Author: Harold Holzer
Book: THE PRESIDENTS VS. THE PRESS: The Endless Battle between the White House and the Media From the Founding Fathers to Fake...
SARA PARETSKY – LOVE & OTHER CRIMES: Stories
Author: Sara Paretsky
Book: LOVE & OTHER CRIMES: Stories
Publishing: William Morrow Paperbacks (June 30, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"Sara Paretsky is a genius." --LEE CHILD
From...
SANDRA BROWN – THICK AS THIEVES: A Novel
Author: Sandra Brown
Book: THICK AS THIEVES: A Novel
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (August 25, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
In this tantalizing thriller from a #1 New...
FIONA DAVIS – THE LIONS OF FIFTH AVENUE: A Novel
Author: Fiona Davis
Book: THE LIONS OF FIFTH AVENUE: A Novel
Publishing: Dutton (August 4, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A Good Morning America Book Club Pick and...
T. JEFFERSON PARKER – THEN SHE VANISHED: A Roland Ford Novel
Author: T. Jefferson Parker
Book: THEN SHE VANISHED: A Roland Ford Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (August 11, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
What if the client who's...
KARIN SLAUGHTER – THE SILENT WIFE: A Novel
Author: Karin Slaughter
Book: THE SILENT WIFE: A Novel
Publishing: William Morrow (August 4, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“If you’re into mystery thrillers, then you’re into Karin...
SHARI LAPENA – THE END OF HER: A Novel
Author: Shari Lapena
Book: THE END OF HER: A Novel
Publishing: Pamela Dorman Books (July 28, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The new domestic suspense novel from the...
JULIE CLARK – THE LAST FLIGHT: A Novel
Author: Julie Clark
Book: THE LAST FLIGHT: A Novel
Publishing: Sourcebooks Landmark (June 23, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller!
An...
ACE ATKINS – THE REVELATORS: A Quinn Colson Novel
Author: Ace Atkins
Book: THE REVELATORS: A Quinn Colson Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (July 14, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
In this gripping new crime novel from...
JASMINE GUILLORY – PARTY OF TWO
Author: Jasmine Guillory
Book: PARTY OF TWO
Publishing: Berkley (June 23, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A chance meeting with a handsome stranger turns into a whirlwind affair...
RILEY SAGER – HOME BEFORE DARK: A Novel
Author: Riley Sager
Book: HOME BEFORE DARK: A Novel
Publishing: Dutton (June 30, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
One of . . .
Huff Post’s “10 Of The Most...
J. TODD SCOTT – LOST RIVER: A Novel
Author: J. Todd Scott
Book: LOST RIVER: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (June 23, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A blistering crime novel of the opioid epidemic--and...
KRISTAN HIGGINS – ALWAYS THE LAST TO KNOW: A Novel
Author: Kristan Higgins
Book: ALWAYS THE LAST TO KNOW: A Novel
Publishing: Berkley (June 9, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Sometimes you have to break a family to...
DOUG J. SWANSON – CULT OF GLORY: The Bold and Brutal History of the...
Author: Doug J. Swanson
Book: CULT OF GLORY: The Bold and Brutal History of the Texas Rangers
Publishing: Viking (June 9, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“Swanson has...
MIKE MADEN – TOM CLANCY FIRING POINT (A Jack Ryan, Jr. Novel)
Author: Mike Maden
Book: TOM CLANCY FIRING POINT (A Jack Ryan, Jr. Novel)
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (June 9, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Jack Ryan, Jr. is...
GORDON JAVNA – UNCLE JOHN’S TRUTH, TRIVIA, AND THE PURSUIT OF FACTINESS (Bathroom Reader...
Editor: Gordon "Uncle John" Javna
Book: UNCLE JOHN'S TRUTH, TRIVIA, AND THE PURSUIT OF FACTINESS (Bathroom Reader No. 32)
Publishing: Portable Press (September 3, 2019)
Synopsis (from...
DAVID PEPPER – THE VOTER FILE: A Novel
Author: David Pepper
Book: THE VOTER FILE: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (June 2, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"Pepper comes through again with this clever tale...
IVY POCHODA – THESE WOMEN: A Novel
Author: Ivy Pochoda
Book: THESE WOMEN: A Novel
Publishing: Ecco (May 19, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A Recommended Book From
The New York Times Book Review * The...
STEPHEN REBELLO: DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS!: Deep Inside Valley of the Dolls, the Most Beloved...
Author: Stephen Rebello
Book: DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS!: Deep Inside Valley of the Dolls, the Most Beloved Bad Book and Movie of All Time
Publishing: Penguin Books...
JEFFERY DEAVER – THE GOODBYE MAN: A Colter Shaw Novel
Author: Jeffery Deaver
Book: THE GOODBYE MAN: A Colter Shaw Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (May 12, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
In this twisty thriller from the...
HEATHER GUDENKAUF – THIS IS HOW I LIED: A Novel
Author: Heather Gudenkauf
Book: THIS IS HOW I LIED: A Novel
Publishing: Park Row; Original edition (May 12, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Gudenkauf proves herself the master...
CASEY SHERMAN – HUNTING WHITEY: The Inside Story of the Capture & Killing of...
Author: Casey Sherman (with co-author Dave Wedge)
Book: HUNTING WHITEY: The Inside Story of the Capture & Killing of America's Most Wanted Crime Boss
Publishing: William...
SCOTT TUROW – THE LAST TRIAL: A Thriller
Author: Scott Turow
Book: THE LAST TRIAL: A Thriller
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (May 12, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Two formidable men collide in this "first-class legal...
CRISPIN BOYER – ZEUS THE MIGHTY: The Maze of the Menacing Minotaur
Author: Crispin Boyer
Book: ZEUS THE MIGHTY: The Maze of the Menacing Minotaur
Publishing: Under the Stars (May 19, 2020)
Synopsis (From the Publisher):
Leap into the world...
BECKY BAINES – NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2021
Guest: Becky Baines, Editorial Director of National Geographic Kids Books
Book: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2020
Publishing: National Geographic Children's Books (May 5, 2020)
Synopsis (from the...
ADRIENNE LAWRENCE – STAYING IN THE GAME: The Playbook for Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment
Author: Adrienne Lawrence
Book: STAYING IN THE GAME: The Playbook for Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment
Publishing: TarcherPerigee (May 12, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A practical guide to...
RICHARD HAASS – THE WORLD: A Brief Introduction
Author: Richard Haass
Book: THE WORLD: A Brief Introduction
Publishing: Penguin Press (May 12, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
An invaluable primer from Richard Haass, president of the...
BRAD MELTZER – THE LINCOLN CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill America’s 16th President–and...
Co-Author: Brad Meltzer (with Josh Mensch)
Book: THE LINCOLN CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill America's 16th President--and Why It Failed
Publishing: Flatiron Books (May 5,...
TIM McGRATH – JAMES MONROE: A Life
Author: Tim McGrath
Book: JAMES MONROE: A Life
Publishing: Dutton (May 5, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The extraordinary life of James Monroe: soldier, senator, diplomat, and the...
WALTER THOMPSON-HERNANDEZ – THE COMPTON COWBOYS: The New Generation of Cowboys in America’s Urban...
Author: Walter Thompson-Hernandez
Book: THE COMPTON COWBOYS: The New Generation of Cowboys in America's Urban Heartland
Publishing: William Morrow (April 28, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“Thompson-Hernández's portrayal...
STEVEN JOHNSON – ENEMY OF ALL MANKIND: The True Story of Piracy, Power, and...
Author: Steven Johnson
Book: ENEMY OF ALL MANKIND: The True Story of Piracy, Power, and History's First Global Manhunt
Publishing: Riverhead Books (May 12, 2020)
Synopsis (from...
CARLOS HERNANDEZ – SAL & GABI FIX THE UNIVERSE
Author: Carlos Hernandez
Book: SAL & GABI FIX THE UNIVERSE
Publishing: Rick Riordan Presents (May 5, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents the sequel...
JENNIFER STEIL – EXILE MUSIC: A Novel
Author: Jennifer Steil
Book: EXILE MUSIC: A Novel
Publishing: Viking (May 5, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Based on an unexplored slice of World War II history, Exile...
WITOLD SZABLOWSKI – HOW TO FEED A DICTATOR: Saddam Hussein, Idi Amin, Enver Hoxha,...
Author: Witold Szablowski
Book: HOW TO FEED A DICTATOR: Saddam Hussein, Idi Amin, Enver Hoxha, Fidel Castro, and Pol Pot Through the Eyes of Their...
KRISTIN L. HOGANSON – THE HEARTLAND: An American History
Author: Kristin L. Hoganson
Book: THE HEARTLAND: An American History
Publishing: Penguin Books; Paperback edition (April 21, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A history of a quintessentially American...
JASON REYNOLDS & IBRAM X. KENDI – STAMPED: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix...
Co-Authors: Jason Reynolds & Ibram X. Kendi
Book: STAMPED: Racism, Antiracism, and You: A Remix of the National Book Award-winning Stamped from the Beginning
Publishing: Little,...
ROSHANI CHOKSHI – ARU SHAH AND THE TREE OF WISHES (A Pandava Novel)
Author: Roshani Chokshi
Book: ARU SHAH AND THE TREE OF WISHES (A Pandava Novel)
Publishing: Rick Riordan Presents (April 7, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
War between the...
DAVID BALDACCI – WALK THE WIRE (Memory Man Series)
Author: David Baldacci
Book: WALK THE WIRE (Memory Man Series)
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (April 21, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Amos Decker -- the FBI consultant with...
MARCIA CLARK – FINAL JUDGMENT (A Samantha Brinkman Novel)
Author: Marcia Clark
Book: FINAL JUDGMENT (A Samantha Brinkman Novel)
Publishing: Thomas & Mercer (April 21, 2020)
Synopsis (by the Publisher):
A murder investigation draws firebrand attorney Samantha...
