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BEVERLY GAGE – G-MAN: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century
Author: Beverly Gage
Book: G-MAN: J. Edgar Hoover and the Making of the American Century
Publishing: Viking (November 22, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“ crisply written, prodigiously...
HARRY BLISS – NUMBER ONE IS WALKING: My Life in the Movies and other...
Cartoonist: Harry Bliss (with author Steve Martin)
Book: NUMBER ONE IS WALKING: MY Life in the Movies and other Diversions
Publishing: Celadon Books (November 15, 2022)
Synopsis...
JEFFERY DEAVER – HUNTING TIME: A Colter Shaw Novel
Author: Jeffery Deaver
Book: HUNTING TIME: A Colter Shaw Novel
Publication: G.P. Putnam's Sons (November 22, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The New York Times bestselling master of...
JOHN A. FARRELL – TED KENNEDY: A Life
Author: John A. Farrell
Book: TED KENNEDY: A Life
Publishing: Penguin Press (October 25, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
LONGLISTED FOR THE 2022 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR NONFICTION
An...
ANN R. WILLIAMS – TREASURES OF EGYPT: A Legacy in Photographs from the Pyramids...
Editor: Ann R. Williams
Book: TREASURES OF EGYPT: A Legacy in Photographs from the Pyramids to Cleopatra
Publishing: National Geographic (October 18, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Drawing...
SCOTT TUROW – SUSPECT: A Thriller
Author: Scott Turow
Book: SUSPECT: A Thriller
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (September 27, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The #1 New York Times bestselling author of Presumed Innocent...
ROBERT CRAIS – RACING THE LIGHT: An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel
Author: Robert Crais
Book: RACING THE LIGHT: An Elvis Cole and Joe Pike Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (November 1, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
*On Reader's Digest's...
APRIL WHITE – THE DIVORCE COLONY: How Women Revolutionized Marriage and Found Freedom on...
Author: April White
Book: THE DIVORCE COLONY: How Women Revolutionized Marriage and Found Freedom on the American Frontier
Publishing: Hachette Books (June 14, 2022)
Synopsis...
DAVID BALDACCI – LONG SHADOWS: A Memory Man Thriller
Author: David Baldacci
Book: LONG SHADOWS: A Memory Man Thriller
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (October 11, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From the author of The 6:20 Man, “Memory Man”...
C.J. BOX – TREASURE STATE: A Cassie Dewell Novel
Author: C.J. Box
Book: TREASURE STATE: A Cassie Dewell Novel
Publishing: Minotaur Books (September 27, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
#1 New York Times...
MARCIA CLARK – THE FALL GIRL
Author: Marcia Clark
Book: THE FALL GIRL
Publishing: Rare Bird Books (September 13, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Lives and lies are inextricably linked by a high-profile murder...
COLLEEN HUBBARD – HOUSEBREAKING: A Novel
Author: Colleen Hubbard
Book: HOUSEBREAKING: A Novel
Publishing:Berkley (April 19, 2022)
Synopsis (from Publisher):
Following a long-standing feud and looking to settle the score, a woman decides to...
BOBBY FINGER – THE OLD PLACE: A Novel
Author: Bobby Finger
Book: THE OLD PLACE: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (September 20, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A bighearted and moving debut about a wry...
SARAH PEARSE – THE RETREAT: A Novel
Author: Sarah Pearse
Book: THE RETREAT: A Novel
Publishing: Pamela Dorman Books (July 19, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
From the New York...
MATTHEW CAMPBELL – DEAD IN THE WATER: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and...
Co-Author: Matthew Campbell (with Kit Chellel)
Book: DEAD IN THE WATER: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy
Publishing: Portfolio; 1st Edition...
LATOYA WATKINS – PERISH: A Novel
Author: LaToya Watkins
Book: PERISH: A Novel
Publishing: Tiny Reparations Books (August 23, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"Watkins’s prose is effortless and forthright. . .This is an...
JASON REID – RISE OF THE BLACK QUARTERBACK: What it Means for America
Author: Jason Reid
Book: RISE OF THE BLACK QUARTERBACK: What it Means for America
Publishing: Andscape (August 2, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A compulsively readable sports narrative...
KARIN SLAUGHTER – GIRL, FORGOTTEN: A Novel
Author: Karin Slaughter
Book: GIRL, FORGOTTEN: A Novel
Publishing: William Morrow (August 23, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“It’s Slaughter’s prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand...
SPENCER SCHNEIDER – MANHATTAN CULT STORY: My Unbelievable True Story of Sex, Crimes, Chaos,...
Author: Spencer Schneider
Book: MANHATTAN CULT STORY: My Unbelievable True Story of Sex, Crimes, Chaos, and Survival
Publishing: Arcade (July 5, 2022)
Synopsis (from...
KIRK WALLACE JOHNSON – THE FISHERMEN AND THE DRAGON: Fear, Greed, and a Fight...
Author: Kirk Wallace Johnson
Book: THE FISHERMEN AND THE DRAGON: Fear, Greed, and a Fight for Justice on the Gulf Coast
Publishing: Viking (August 9, 2022)
Synopsis...
DAVID PEPPER – A SIMPLE CHOICE: A Novel
Author: David Pepper
Book: A SIMPLE CHOICE: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (August 2, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A propulsive political thriller featuring two outsiders caught...
DWYER MURPHY – AN HONEST LIVING: A Novel
Author: Dwyer Murphy (editor in chief of CrimeReads)
Book: AN HONEST LIVING: A Novel
Publishing: Viking (July 26, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“Like the...
MARK GREANEY – ARMORED: A Novel
Author: MARK GREANEY
Book: ARMORED: A Novel
Publishing: Berkley (July 5, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A novel inspired by #1 New York Times best-selling author Mark Greaney’s...
DON BENTLEY- TOM CLANCY ZERO HOUR: A Jack Ryan, Jr. Novel
Author: Don Bentley
Book: TOM CLANCY ZERO HOUR: A Jack Ryan, Jr. Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (June 7, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Jack Ryan, Jr. is...
FABIAN NICIEZA – THE SELF-MADE WIDOW: A Novel
Author: Fabian Nicieza
Book: THE SELF-MADE WIDOW: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (June 21, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From the cocreator of Deadpool and author of...
LUCY CLARKE – ONE OF THE GIRLS: A Novel
Author: Lucy Clarke
Book: ONE OF THE GIRLS: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (June 28, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The latest twisty psychological thriller from internationally-bestselling...
M.P. WOODWARD – THE HANDLER
Author: M.P. Woodward
Book: THE HANDLER
Publishing: Berkley (May 31, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A disgraced former CIA operative must go back in the field with only...
RILEY SAGER – THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKE: A Novel
Author: Riley Sager
Book: THE HOUSE ACROSS THE LAKE: A Novel
Publishing: Dutton (June 21, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Named a most anticipated summer book by People,...
FIONA BARTON – LOCAL GONE MISSING
Author: Fiona Barton
Book: LOCAL GONE MISSING
Publishing: Berkley (June 14, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Detective Elise King investigates a man’s disappearance in a...
SARA BLAEDEL – A HARMLESS LIE: A Novel
Author: Sara Blaedel
Book: A HARMLESS LIE: A Novel
Publishing: Dutton (March 22, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
USA TODAY "5 Books Not To Miss" • NY POST...
KRISTAN HIGGINS – OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY: A Novel
Author: Kristan Higgins
Book: OUT OF THE CLEAR BLUE SKY: A Novel
Publishing: Berkley (June 7, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From New York Times bestselling author Kristan...
CARTER BAYS – THE MUTUAL FRIEND: A Novel
Author: Carter Bays
Book: THE MUTUAL FRIEND: A Novel
Publishing: Dutton (June 7, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"This is a rare thing: an original, intelligent novel that’s...
HERNAN DIAZ – TRUST
Author: Hernan Diaz
Book: TRUST
Publishing: Riverhead Books (May 3, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“Buzzy and enthralling …A glorious novel about empires and erasures, husbands and wives,...
DON BENTLEY – HOSTILE INTENT: A Matt Drake Novel
Author: Don Bentley
Book: HOSTILE INTENT: A Matt Drake Novel
Publishing: Berkley (May 3, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
In the espionage community, Vienna is known as the...
PETER GOLENBOCK – WHISPERS OF THE GODS: Takes from Baseball’s Golden Age, Told By...
Author: Peter Golenbock
Book: WHISPERS OF THE GODS: Takes from Baseball's Golden Age, Told By the Men Who Played the Game
Publishing: Rowman...
SASCHA ROTHCHILD – BLOOD SUGAR: A Novel
Author: Sascha Rothchild
Book: BLOOD SUGAR: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (April 19, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
An utterly delicious debut thriller that tells the story...
JAMES ROLLINS – KINGDOM OF BONES: A Thriller
Author: James Rollins
Book: KINGDOM OF BONES: A Thriller
Publishing: William Morrow (April 19, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From #1 New York Times bestselling author James Rollins,...
NEAL THOMPSON – THE FIRST KENNEDYS: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty
Author: Neal Thompson
Book: THE FIRST KENNEDYS: The Humble Roots of an American Dynasty
Publishing: Mariner Books (February 22, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Based on genealogical breakthroughs...
SUSAN JONUSAS – HELL’S HALF-ACRE: The Untold Story of the Benders, a Serial Killer...
Author: Susan Jonusas
Book: HELL'S HALF-ACRE: The Untold Story of the Benders, a Serial Killer Family on the American Frontier
Publishing: Viking (March 1, 2022)
Synopsis (from...
LISA SCOTTOLINE – WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BENNETTS: A Novel
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Book: WHAT HAPPENED TO THE BENNETTS: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (March 29, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From #1 bestselling...
BRAD MELTZER – THE LIGHTNING ROD (A Zig & Nola Novel)
Author: Brad Meltzer
Book: THE LIGHTNING ROD (A Zig & Nola Novel)
Publishing: William Morrow (March 8, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“Nola is the most accomplished kicker...
BRENDAN SLOCUMB – THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY: A Novel
Author: Brendan Slocumb
Book: THE VIOLIN CONSPIRACY: A Novel
Publishing: Anchor (February 1, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK! • In this riveting page-turner,...
JOE YOGERST – 50 STATES, 500 CAMPGROUNDS: Where to Go, When to Go, What...
Author/Photographer: Joe Yogerst
Book: 50 STATES, 500 CAMPGROUNDS: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do
Publishing: National Geographic (February 22, 2022)
Synopsis...
C.J. BOX – SHADOWS REEL: A Joe Pickett Novel
Author: C.J. Box
Book: SHADOWS REEL: A Joe Pickett Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (March 8, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Wyoming Game Warden Joe...
AUSTIN ROGERS – THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF PUB TRIVIA BY THE SMARTEST GUY IN...
Author: Austin Rogers
Book: THE ULTIMATE BOOK OF PUB TRIVIA BY THE SMARTEST GUY IN THE BAR
Publishing: Workman Publishing Company (February 22, 2022)
Synopsis (by the...
SAMANTHA DOWNING – FOR YOUR OWN GOOD
Author: Samantha Downing
Book: FOR YOUR OWN GOOD
Publishing: Berkley (July 20, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER
“Witty and macabre.”—Caroline Kepnes
"Slick and chilling."—Megan Miranda
“I read...
MARK GREANEY – SIERRA SIX: A Gray Man Novel
Author: Mark Greaney
Book: SIERRA SIX: A Gray Man Novel
Publishing: Berkley (February 15, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
It's been years since the Gray Man's first mission,...
LAURENCE LEAMER – CAPOTE’S WOMEN: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan...
Author: Laurence Leamer
Book: CAPOTE'S WOMEN: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (October 12, 2021)
Synopsis...
JOHN RHODEHAMEL – AMERICA’S ORIGINAL SIN: White Supremacy, John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln...
Author: John Rhodehamel
Book: AMERICA'S ORIGINAL SIN: White Supremacy, John Wilkes Booth and the Lincoln Assassination
Publishing: Johns Hopkins University Press (September 7, 2021)
Synopsis (from the...
LAN SAMANTHA CHANG – THE FAMILY CHAO: A Novel
Author: Lan Samantha Chang
Book: THE FAMILY CHAO: A Novel
Publishing: W. W. Norton & Company (February 1, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
One of...
