New Books 3/18/19
Suspense sits on the shelf next to books with topics ripped from the latest headlines and hot new science and gorgeous photography from National Geographic.
American Summer: Love and Death in Chicago by Alex Kotlowitz
Alex Kotlowitz chronicles one summer in the city, writing of those who have emerged from the violence and whose stories reveal the capacity–and the breaking point–of the human heart and soul, providing a spellbinding collection of deeply intimate stories that upend what we think we know about gun violence in America.
Broken Bone China by Laura Childs
Theodosia and Drayton are catering a formal tea at a hot-air balloon rally, but when a drone deliberately crashes into the balloon next to them causing the death of the 3 passengers, Theodosia must investigate.
The Chef by James Patterson
Accused of committing murder in the line of duty, detective Caleb Rooney of the New Orleans PD uses the contacts from his moonlighting job as a celebrity food-truck chef to counter a terrorist plot.
Churchill: Walking with Destiny by Andrew Roberts
The best-selling author of The Storm of War draws on extensive new materials, from private letters to war cabinet meetings, in a revisionist portrait of the iconic war leader that discusses Churchill’s motivations and unwavering faith in the British Empire.
Daughter of Moloka’i by Alan Brennert
A sequel to the best-selling Moloka’i follows the story of quarantined leprosy patient Rachel Kalama’s daughter, who is raised by adoptive Japanese parents on a California grape farm before her unjust internment during World War II.
A Friend is a Gift You Give Yourself by William Boyle
A Brooklyn mob widow is drawn into a bizarre adventure involving her granddaughter and a retired porn star, finding themselves on the run from an unhinged Mafia enforcer.
Gingerbread by Helen Oyeyemi
The award-winning author of Boy, Snow, Bird draws on the classic fairy-tale element of gingerbread in the story of a British family whose surprising legacy and secret past are tied to a favorite recipe.
Grateful American: a Journey from Self to Service by Gary Sinise
The Oscar-nominated actor shares the lesser-known story of his journey from a troublemaking Chicago youth to co-founder of the legendary Steppenwolf Theater Company and advocate for America’s active-duty defenders, veterans and first responders.
Hungry Girl Simply 6 by Lisa Lillien
The best-selling author behind the Hungry Girl healthy eating brand provides super-simple recipes for meals, snacks and desserts that each use six ingredients or less and clock in at under 350 calories.
Island of Sea Women by Lisa See
The ostracized daughter of a Japanese collaborator and the daughter of their Korean village’s head female diver share nearly a century of friendship that is tested by their island’s torn position between two warring empires.
Malta Exchange by Steve Berry
Former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone races to Italy to secure a history-changing document with ties to a 900-year-old organization that would manipulate the selection of the next pope.
National Geographic Almanac 2019 by National Geographic
A one-of-a-kind annual features surprising facts, full-color photos, infographics and maps that present the world in a whole new way, with chapters including Exploration & Adventure, This Planet & Beyond, Life on Earth and The Science of Us.
Outer Order, Inner Calm by Gretchen Rubin
The best-selling author of The Four Tendencies and The Happiness Project reveals the link between external order and inner calm, listing more than 150 customizable ideas for minimizing clutter to promote better productivity, creativity and energy.
The Perfect Alibi by Phillip Margolin
Two rape cases at the same bar are complicated by a prominent athlete’s threats, baffling DNA evidence, suspicious attacks on case lawyers and a D.A.’s resolve to prosecute a killing in self-defense.
The River by Peter Heller
On a wilderness canoe trip in Northern Canada, best friends Jack and Wynn find their survival skills and longtime friendship tested by a wildfire, white-water hazards, and two mysterious strangers.
Silent Night by Danielle Steel
When tragedy strikes her famous niece, a child star in a hit TV show, Whitney, a psychiatrist, along with a team of caregivers and doctors, helps Emma to start her young life all over again.
Tell Your Children: the Truth about Marijuana by Alex Berenson
An eye-opening report from an award-winning author and former New York Times reporter reveals the link between teenage marijuana use and mental illness, and a hidden epidemic of violence caused by the drug—facts Berenson says the media have ignored as the United States rushes to legalize cannabis.
