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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...
KARIN SLAUGHTER – FALSE WITNESS: A Novel
Author: Karin Slaughter
Book: FALSE WITNESS: A Novel,
Publishing: William Morrow (July 20, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“It’s Slaughter’s prodigious gifts of characterization that make her stand...
ACE ATKINS – THE HEATHENS: A Quinn Colson Novel
Author: Ace Atkins
Book: THE HEATHENS: A Quinn Colson Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (July 13, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Sheriff Quinn Colson and his former deputy...
JESSICA CHIARELLA – THE LOST GIRLS: A Novel
Author: Jessica Chiarella
Book: THE LOST GIRLS: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (July 6, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
One of PopSugar's Best Books of 2021
When her...
RILEY SAGER – SURVIVE THE NIGHT: A Novel
Author: Riley Sager
Book: SURVIVE THE NIGHT: A Novel
Publishing: Dutton (June 29, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
One of New York Times Book Review's "summer...
EMILY HENRY – PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION: A Novel
Author: Emily Henry
Book: PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION: A Novel
Publishing: Berkley (May 11, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!
Named...
CHRIS OFFUTT – THE KILLING HILLS
Author: Chris Offutt
Book: THE KILLING HILLS
Publishing: Grove Press (June 15, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A literary master across genres, award-winning author Chris Offutt’s latest novel,...
DON BENTLEY – TARGET ACQUIRED: A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel
Author: Don Bentley
Book: TARGET ACQUIRED: A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (June 8, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Jack Ryan, Jr., will do anything...
ELYSSA FRIEDLAND – LAST SUMMER AT THE GOLDEN HOTEL: A Novel
Author: Elyssa Friedland
Book: LAST SUMMER AT THE GOLDEN HOTEL: A Novel
Publishing: Berkley (May 18, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A Good Morning America Buzz Pick
A Can’t-Miss...
STEVEN ROWLEY – THE GUNCLE: A Novel
Author: Steven Rowley
Book: THE GUNCLE: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (May 25, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus...
MAY COBB – THE HUNTING WIVES: A Novel
Author: May Cobb
Book: THE HUNTING WIVES: A Novel
Publishing: Berkley (May 18, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“ sharply observed thriller.”—Pop Sugar
"Sultry, salacious and utterly unpredictable....You'll...
JEFFERY DEAVER – THE FINAL TWIST: A Colter Shaw Novel
Author: Jeffery Deaver
Book: THE FINAL TWIST: A Colter Shaw Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (May 11, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"The master of ticking-bomb suspense" (People)...
TRAVIS M. ANDREWS – BECAUSE HE’S JEFF GOLDBLUM: The Movies, Memes, and Meaning of...
Author: Travis M. Andrews
Book: BECAUSE HE'S JEFF GOLDBLUM: The Movies, Memes, and Meaning of Hollywood's Most Enigmatic Actor
Publishing: Plume (May 4, 2021)
Synopsis (from the...
BLAINE HARDEN – MURDER AT THE MISSION: A Frontier Killing, Its Legacy of Lies,...
Author: Blaine Harden
Book: MURDER AT THE MISSION: A Frontier Killing, Its Legacy of Lies, and the Taking of the American West
Publishing: Viking (April 27,...
DAVID BALDACCI – A GAMBLING MAN (An Archer Novel)
Author: David Baldacci
Book: A GAMBLING MAN (An Archer Novel)
Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (April 20, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Aloysius Archer, the straight-talking World War II...
SANJENA SATHIAN – GOLD DIGGERS: A Novel
Author: Sanjena Sathian
Book: GOLD DIGGERS: A Novel
Publishing: Penguin Press (April 6, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Soon to be a series produced by Mindy Kaling
“A dizzyingly...
JOEL W. BARROWS – DEEP RED COVER
Author: Joel W. Barrows
Book: DEEP RED COVER
Publishing: Down & Out Books (September 20, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The body of young Tommy Rutledge is found...
JILL SANTOPOLO – EVERYTHING AFTER
Author: Jill Santopolo
Book: EVERYTHING AFTER
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (March 9, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The Light We Lost mixes with a touch of Daisy...
JEAN-PIERRE ISBOUTS – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS: A Chronicle of His Life and...
Author: Jean-Pierre Isbouts
Book: IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS: A Chronicle of His Life and the Origins of Christianity
Publishing: National Geographic; 2nd edition (November 6,...
LISA SCOTTOLINE – ETERNAL: A Novel
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Book: ETERNAL: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (March 23, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
#1 bestselling author Lisa Scottoline offers a sweeping and shattering...
MAX ALLAN COLLINS – SKIM DEEP (A Nolan Novel)
Author: Max Allan Collins
Book: SKIM DEEP (A Nolan Novel)
Publishing: Hard Case Crime (December 10, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The first new Nolan novel in 33...
GEORGE NEWBERN (Narrator) – Chris Whitaker’s WE BEGIN AT THE END
Voice Actor: George Newbern
Book: WE BEGIN AT THE END by Chris Whitaker
Publishing: Macmillan Audio; Unabridged edition (March 2, 2021)
Sample clips courtesy of Macmillan Audio:
Clip...
BRAD MELTZER – A NEW DAY & I AM FRIDA KEHLO (Ordinary People Change...
Author: Brad Meltzer
Books: A NEW DAY & I AM FRIDA KEHLO (Ordinary People Change the World)
Publishing: Dial Books (A NEW DAY - March 2,...
ROSA BROOKS – TANGLED UP IN BLUE: Policing the American City
Author: Rosa Brooks
Book: TANGLED UP IN BLUE: Policing the American City
Publishing: Penguin Press (February 9, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Journalist and law professor Rosa Brooks...
C.J. BOX – DARK SKY: A Joe Pickett Novel
Author: C.J. Box
Book: DARK SKY: A Joe Pickett Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (March 2, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett must accompany...
MARK HARRIS – MIKE NICHOLS: A Life
Author: Mark Harris
Book: MIKE NICHOLS: A Life
Publishing: Penguin Press (February 2, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
An instant New York Times Bestseller!
A magnificent biography of one...
PETER VRONSKY – AMERICAN SERIAL KILLERS: The Epidemic Years 1950-2000
Author: Peter Vronsky
Book: AMERICAN SERIAL KILLERS: The Epidemic Years 1950-2000
Publishing: Berkley (February 9, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Fans of Mindhunter and true crime podcasts will devour...
MARK GREANEY – RELENTLESS: A Gray Man Novel
Author: Mark Greaney
Book: RELENTLESS: A Gray Man Novel
Publishing: Berkley (February 16, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
The Gray Man's search for missing intelligence agents plunges him...
ROBERT JONES, JR. – THE PROPHETS: A Novel
Author: Robert Jones, Jr.
Book: THE PROPHETS: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (January 5, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Instant New York Times Bestseller
"May this book cast...
DAVID O. STEWART – GEORGE WASHINGTON: The Political Rise of America’s Founding Father
Author: David O. Stewart
Book: GEORGE WASHINGTON: The Political Rise of America's Founding Father
Publishing: Dutton (February 9, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A fascinating and illuminating...
SARAH PEARSE – THE SANATORIUM: A Novel
Author: Sarah Pearce
Book: THE SANATORIUM: A Novel
Publishing: Pamela Dorman Books (February 2, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
REESE'S BOOK CLUB PICK
An instant New York Times bestseller!
“An...
KJ DELL’ANTONIA – THE CHICKEN SISTERS: A Novel
Author: KJ Dell'Antonia
Book: THE CHICKEN SISTERS: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (December 1, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
A REESE'S BOOK CLUB...
FRANK FIGLIUZZI – THE FBI WAY: Inside the Bureau’s Code of Excellence
Author: Frank Figliuzzi
Book: THE FBI WAY: Inside the Bureau's Code of Excellence
Publishing: Custom House (January 12, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
NATIONAL BESTSELLER
"A must read for...
ABIGAIL DEAN – GIRL A: A Novel
Author: Abigail Dean
Book: GIRL A: A Novel
Publishing: Viking (February 2, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
“A stunning debut.” —Washington Post
“Haunting powerful.” —The New York Times
“A...
RACHEL LYNN SOLOMON – THE EX TALK
Author: Rachel Lynn Solomon
Book: THE EX TALK
Publishing: Berkley Paperback (January 26, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
Public radio co-hosts navigate mixed signals in Rachel Lynn Solomon's...
ALEXANDRA BRACKEN – LORE
Author: Alexandra Bracken
Book: LORE
Publishing: Disney-Hyperion (January 5, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From the #1 New York Times best-selling author of The Darkest Minds comes a...
LISA GARDNER – BEFORE SHE DISAPPEARED: A Novel
Author: Lisa Gardner
Book: BEFORE SHE DISAPPEARED: A Novel
Publishing: Dutton (January 19, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner, a...
NICK PETRIE – THE BREAKER: A Peter Ash Novel
Author: Nick Petrie
Book: THE BREAKER: A Peter Ash Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (January 12, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"Nonstop action at a machine gun pace....
ASHLEY AUDRAIN – THE PUSH: A Novel
Author: Ashley Audrain
Book: THE PUSH: A Novel
Publishing: Pamela Dorman Books (January 5, 2021)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
A GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK
“Taut, chilling….Audrain has...
DAVID RUBENSTEIN – HOW TO LEAD: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEOs, Founders, and...
Author: David Rubenstein
Book: HOW TO LEAD: Wisdom from the World's Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers
Publishing: Simon & Schuster (September 1, 2020)
Synopsis (from the...
HALLEY SUTTON – THE LADY UPSTAIRS: A Novel
Author: Halley Sutton
Book: THE LADY UPSTAIRS: A Novel
Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (November 17, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
"A racy and hard-to-put-down piece of neo-noir."--Washington Post
A...
JOE DRAPE – THE SAINT MAKERS: Inside the Catholic Church and How a War...
Author: Joe Drape
Book: THE SAINT MAKERS: Inside the Catholic Church and How a War Hero Inspired a Journey of Faith
Publishing: Hachette Books (December 1,...
WRIGHT THOMPSON – PAPPYLAND: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That...
Author: Wright Thompson
Book: PAPPYLAND: A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last
Publishing: Penguin Press (November 10, 2020)
Synopsis (from the Publisher):
An instant...
PETER KWASNIEWSKI – THE HOLY BREAD OF ETERNAL LIFE: Restoring Eucharistic Reverence in an...
Author: Peter Kwasniewski
Book: THE HOLY BREAD OF ETERNAL LIFE: Restoring Eucharistic Reverence in an Age of Impiety
Publishing: Sophia Institute Press (November 19, 2020)
Synopsis (from...
