New Books 11/25/19
Agent Running in the Field by John Le Carre
Desperate to resist the political turbulence of his 2018 London home, a young man establishes connections that lead him down a dark and dangerous path.
The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson
The award-winning author of A Short History of Nearly Everything presents an engaging head-to-toe tour of the human body that shares anecdotal insights into its functions, ability to heal and vulnerability to disease.
The Deserter by Nelson DeMille
A year after a trained assassin with classified Army intelligence disappears under suspicious circumstances, an Army investigator’s efforts to capture the man alive are complicated by his partner’s inexperience and suspected role as a CIA spy.
Martha Stewart’s Cookie Perfection by Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Showstopper cookies for a new generation: from Martha Stewart, an authoritative and creative collection to take your cookies to the next level in flavor, technique, and decorative appeal.
Movies (and Other Things) by Shea Serrano
The number one New York Times bestselling author turns his attention to movies in this new book in which many, many things happen, some of which are funny, others of which are sad, all of which are handled with the type of care and dedication to pop culture.
The Night Fire by Michael Connelly
Receiving a notebook with details about a 20-year cold case, homicide detective Harry Bosch teams up with LAPD detective Renée Ballard before uncovering disturbing clues about his late mentor.
A Pilgrimage to Eternity: From Canterbury to Rome in Search of a Faith by Timothy Egan
The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and author of The Immortal Irishman traces an ancient pilgrimage route from Canterbury to Rome, visiting some of Christianity’s most important shrines to explore the faith’s past, present and future.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier by Ree Drummond
A latest ranch-inspired collection by the best-selling author and Food Network host includes step-by-step, family-friendly recipes for such fare as Instant Pot Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal, Cheesy Lasagna Soup and Mean Green Mac & Cheese.
Quantum: A Thriller by Patricia Cornwell
Detecting a tripped alarm on the eve of a top-secret space mission, NASA pilot and cybercrime investigator Captain Calli Chase uncovers disturbing clues that point to her missing twin.
Rachael Ray 50 by Rachael Ray
America’s favorite self-taught cook opens up about the most memorable moments of her life in this candid memoir-inspired cookbook featuring 125 all-new recipes.
Supernova Era by Cixin Liu
When a distant supernova showers the Earth with radiation that kills all adults, the planet’s surviving teens begin acting on violent ideas to rebuild the world.
To the Land of Long Lost Friends by Alexander McCall Smith
Mma Ramotswe reconnects with an old friend who has been having problems with her daughter, but she discovers that getting involved in family affairs is always a delicate proposion.
Tough Love: My Story of Things Worth Fighting For by Susan Rice
Recalling pivotal moments from her career on the front lines of American diplomacy and foreign policy, the national security advisor to President Obama and former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. chronicles her life in service to family and country.
The Ungrateful Refugee: What Immigrants Never Tell You by Dina Nayeri
The award-winning author of Refuge draws on first-person testimonies in an urgent portrait of the refugee crisis that reveals how it happened and the harmful ways that Western governments respond to the inhumane conditions refugees endure.
What We Talk about When We Talk about Books by Leah Price
The author of How to Do Things With Books in Victorian Britain draws on encounters with librarians, booksellers and activists to challenge common fears about how the digital age is triggering the end of reading.
Witch Hunt by Gregg Jarrett
Jarrett asserts that the bureaucratic malfeasance and malicious politicization of our country’s justice system was weaponized by Democrats and the media to create a claim that Trump was working for the Russians.
