New Books 2/13/17
Learn what scientists in the field of biomechanics are learning about animals or learn about the Danish philosophy of hygge (pronounced hoo-ga). Enjoy a mystery by a debut author like Abby Fabiaschi or an old favorite like James Patterson. Catch up on the latest series books by Karen White and Christine Feehan.
4 3 2 1 by Paul Auster
A single child born in 1947 experiences four parallel lifetimes poignantly marked by shifting family fortunes, athletic pursuits, friendships, sex, intellectual passions and the same intriguing woman.
Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough
The secretary of a successful psychiatrist is drawn into the seemingly picture-perfect life of her boss and his wife before discovering a complex web of controlling behaviors and secrets that gradually reveal profound and dangerous flaws in the couple’s relationship.
The Dangerous Ladies Affair by Marcia Muller
Hired by a wealthy banker to nab an extortionist who has threatened to reveal personal secrets unless he receives more money, John Quincannon and Sabina Carpenter find the case turning deadly when a courier is found dead in a locked room.
Fever Dream by Samantha Schweblin
The nightmarish experiences of a dying woman and a boy beside her hospital bed provide an exploration the dynamics of broken souls, toxic relationships and the power and desperation of family.
Furry Logic by Matin Durrani
Durrani tells how scientists researching the field of biomechanics have discovered that the way cats and dogs lap up milk can be explained by the laws of surface tension, the way ants navigate is due to magnetic fields, and why pistol shrimps are able to generate enough force to destroy aquarium glass using their claws.
Guests on South Battery by Karen White
Reluctant to return to work after the birth of her twins, Melanie takes on a client eager to sell a historic Charleston home only to find herself approached by ghost informants who have been long silent.
Home Sweet Home by April Smith
The Kusek family journeys from New York City to America’s heartland, where they are caught up in the panic of McCarthyism, a smear campaign, a sensational trial and a brutal murder.
I Liked My Life by Abby Fabiaschi
A husband and teen daughter are challenged to redefine their understandings of family when a devoted wife and mother commits suicide and begins meddling from beyond the grave.
The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking
A guide to the Danish philosophy of well-being shares advice and ideas for taking healthy breaks, living in the moment, creating positive atmospheres, building relationships, and finding the richness of life in everyday small comforts.
Never Never by James Patterson
While her brother is under arrest in Sydney for a series of brutal murders, Detective Harriet Blue is sent out of town to investigate the disappearance of three young people in the middle of the Western Australian desert.
Power Game by Christine Feehan
Leading a team to rescue hostages from radical terrorists, Zeke, a soldier with enhanced abilities, unexpectedly falls for genetically engineered spy Bellisia, who would resist relationships to avoid being controlled.
The Prisoner by Alex Berenson
Forced to resume an old undercover identity as an al Qaeda jihadi to unmask a CIA mole, John Wells gets close to an ISIS prisoner in a secret Bulgarian prison, where he confronts the profoundly cruel and ambitious plans of increasingly formidable terrorist organizations.
Rather Be the Devil by Ian Rankin
Maverick investigator John Rebus gains dangerous enemies upon reopening a cold case from the 1970s involving the murder of a wealthy socialite.
Right Behind You by Lisa Gardner
After a double murder begins a shooting spree through the wilds of Oregon, Quincy and Rainie’s main suspect is the older brother of the 13-year-old orphan they plan to adopt.
Shirley Jackson by Ruth Franklin
Franklin reveals the tumultuous life and inner darkness of the American author, demonstrating how her unique contribution to the Gothic genre came from a focus on domestic horror drawn from an era hostile to women.
Three Days in January by Bret Baier
Baier explores the presidency of Dwight D. Eisenhower through the lens of his last three days in office in January 1961, revealing him to be a model of strong yet principled leadership.
Unpunished by Lisa Black
A forensic expert continues her uneasy partnership with a homicide detective who has taken the law into his own hands to investigate a murderer who is targeting newspaper employees.
Whole Cooking and Nutrition by Katie Cavuto
Cavuto presents recipes for flavorful, diabetes-friendly dishes, along with a list of nutrient-rich, disease-fighting ingredients to keep on-hand in the kitchen and information on living and eating with diabetes.
