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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...
KERRI MAHER – THE PARIS BOOKSELLER
Author: Kerri Maher
Book: THE PARIS BOOKSELLER
Publishing: Berkley (January 11, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A BookBub Best Historical Fiction Book of 2022 ∙...
LISA GARDNER – ONE STEP TOO FAR (A Frankie Elkin Novel)
Author: Lisa Gardner
Book: ONE STEP TOO FAR (A Frankie Elkin Novel)
Publishing: Dutton (January 18, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From #1 New York Times bestselling author...
MAYA WASHINGTON – THROUGH THE BANKS OF THE RED CEDAR: My Father and the...
Author: Maya Washington
Book: THROUGH THE BANKS OF THE RED CEDAR: My Father and the Team that Changed the Game
Publishing: Little A...
NICK PETRIE – THE RUNAWAY (A Peter Ash Novel)
Author: Nick Petrie
Book: THE RUNAWAY (A Peter Ash Novel)
Publication: G.P. Putnam's Sons (January 18, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"Petrie has a preternatural talent for ratcheting...
JOHN VANDEMOER – RIGGED JUSTICE: How the College Admissions Scandal Ruined an Innocent Man’s...
Author: John Vandemoer
Book: RIGGED JUSTICE: How the College Admissions Scandal Ruined an Innocent Man's Life
Publishing: HarperOne (September 28, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The former Stanford...
ELIZABETH GEORGE – SOMETHING TO HIDE: A Lynley Novel
Author: Elizabeth George
Book: SOMETHING TO HIDE: A Lynley Novel
Publishing: Viking (January 11, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Detective Sergeant Barbara Havers and Detective...
JONATHAN EVISON – SMALL WORLD: A Novel
Author: Jonathan Evison
Book: SMALL WORLD: A Novel
Publishing: Dutton (January 11, 2022)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
One of the LA Times's 10 Books to Add to Your...
KEVIN BIRMINGHAM – THE SINNER AND THE SAINT: Dostoevsky and the Gentleman Murderer Who...
Author: Kevin Birmingham
Book: THE SINNER AND THE SAINT: Dostoevsky and the Gentleman Murderer Who Inspired a Masterpiece
Publishing: Penguin Press (November 16,...
ANDREW ROBERTS – THE LAST KING OF AMERICA: The Misunderstood Reign of George III
Author: Andrew Roberts
Book: THE LAST KING OF AMERICA: The Misunderstood Reign of George III
Publishing: Viking (November 9, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From the New York...
JEFFERY DEAVER – THE MIDNIGHT LOCK (Lincoln Rhyme Novel)
Author: Jeffery Deaver
Book: THE MIDNIGHT LOCK (Lincoln Rhyme Novel)
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (November 30, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The "master of ticking-bomb suspense" (People) Jeffery...
POPPY HARLOW – THE BIGGEST LITTLE BOY: A Christmas Story
Author: Poppy Harlow
Book: THE BIGGEST LITTLE BOY: A Christmas Story
Publishing: Viking Books for Young Readers (November 23, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
CNN news anchor Poppy...
JAMES GOLDEN aka Bo Snerdley – RUSH ON THE RADIO: A Tribute from his...
Author: JAMES GOLDEN aka Bo Snerdley
Book: RUSH ON THE RADIO: A Tribute from his Sidekick for 30 Years
Publishing: All Seasons Press (November 23, 2021)
Synopsis...
JASON MOTT – HELL OF A BOOK: A Novel
Author: Jason Mott
Book: HELL OF A BOOK: A Novel
Publishing: Dutton (June 29, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
***2021 NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER***
***THE NATIONAL...
DIRK CUSSLER – CLIVE CUSSLER’S THE DEVIL’S SEA: A Dirk Pitt Novel
Author: Dirk Cussler
Book: CLIVE CUSSLER'S THE DEVIL'S SEA
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (November 16, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Fearless adventurer Dirk Pitt must unravel a historical...
DAVID BALDACCI – MERCY: An Atlee Pine Thriller
Author: David Baldacci
Book: MERCY: An Atlee Pine Thriller
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (November 16, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
FBI Agent Atlee Pine’s harrowing search for...
NAOMI KRUPITSKY – THE FAMILY: A Novel
Author: Naomi Krupitsky
Book: THE FAMILY: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (November 2, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The Instant New York Times bestseller
A TODAY Show Read...
CHRISTINA BAKER KLINE – THE EXILES: A Novel
Author: Christina Baker Kline
Book: THE EXILES: A Novel
Publishing: Custom House (August 25, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
OPTIONED FOR TELEVISION BY...
DANIEL DE VISE – KING OF THE BLUES: The Rise and Reign of B.B....
Author: Daniel de Vise
Book: KING OF THE BLUES: The Rise and Reign of B.B. King
Publishing: Grove Press (October 5, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The first...
JAY JAY FRENCH – TWISTED BUSINESS: Lessons from My Life in Rock ‘N’ Roll
Author: Jay Jay French (with Steve Farber)
Book: TWISTED BUSINESS: Lessons from My Life in Rock 'N' Roll
Publishing: RosettaBooks (September 21, 2021)
Synopsis (from...
RICH PODOLSKY – YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE!: How The NFL Today Revolutionized Sports Broadcasting
Author: Rich Podolsky
Book: YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE!: How The NFL Today Revolutionized Sports Broadcasting
Publishing: Lyons Press (October 15, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
You Are Looking...
ROBERT COSTA – PERIL
Co-author: Robert Costa (with Bob Woodward)
Book: PERIL
Publishing: Simon & Schuster (September 21, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The transition from President Donald J. Trump to President...
NATHANIEL PHILBRICK – TRAVELS WITH GEORGE: In Search of Washington and His Legacy
Author: Nathaniel Philbrick
Book: TRAVELS WITH GEORGE: In Search of Washington and His Legacy
Publishing: Viking (September 14, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“Travels With George…is...
DAVID M. RUBENSTEIN – THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT: Dialogues on a Dream
Author: David M. Rubenstein
Book: THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT: Dialogues on a Dream
Publishing: Simon & Schuster (September 7, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES...
MARTIN DUGARD – TAKING PARIS: The Epic Battle for the City of Lights
Author: Martin Dugard
Book: TAKING PARIS: The Epic Battle for the City of Lights
Publishing:Dutton Caliber (September 7, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A NATIONAL BESTSELLER
From Martin Dugard,...
TIM NEVERETT – COVID CURVEBALL: An Inside View of the 2020 Los Angeles Dodgers...
Author: Tim Neverett
Book: COVID CURVEBALL: An Inside View of the 2020 Los Angeles Dodgers World Championship Season
Publishing: Permuted Press (August 31, 2021)
Synopsis (from the...
ROGER BENNETT: Reborn in the USA: An Englishman’s Love Letter to His Chosen Home
Author: Roger Bennett
Book: REBORN IN THE USA: An Englishman's Love Letter to his Chosen Home
Publishing: Dey Street Books (June 29, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The...
JOSHUA CROSS – BLACK BEAR CREEK: Stories
Author: Joshua Cross
Book: BLACK BEAR CREEK: Stories
Publishing: Southeast Missouri State Univ Press (March 1, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The fictional town of Black Bear Creek...
STU WHITNEY – THE COVID CHRONICLES: A Novel
AUTHOR: Stu Whitney
Book: THE COVID CHRONICLES: A Novel
Publishing: Stu Whitney (July 26, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"I backed toward the door, shaken by all that...
KENT BABB – ACROSS THE RIVER: Life, Death, and Football in an American City
Author: Kent Babb
Book: ACROSS THE RIVER: Life, Death, and Football in an American City
Publishing: HarperOne (August 10, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
On the...
NICKOLAS BUTLER – GODSPEED: A Novel
Author: Nickolas Butler
Book: GODSPEED: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (July 27, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
In this riveting new novel by the bestselling and award-winning...
JASMINE GUILLORY – WHILE WE WERE DATING
Author: Jasmine Guillory
Book: WHILE WE WERE DATING
Publishing: Berkley (July 13, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
An instant New York Times bestseller!
Two people realize that it’s no...
