New Books 9/24/18
21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
The New York Times best-selling author of Sapiens and Homo Deus shares probing insights into such present-day issues as the role of technology in transforming humanity, the epidemic of false news and the modern relevance of nations and religion.
The Bookshop of Yesterdays by Amy Meyerson
Part mystery and part drama, Meyerson uses a complex family dynamic in The Bookshop of Yesterdays to spotlight the importance of truth and our need for forgiveness
Cross her Heart by Sarah Pinborough
A devoted single parent hides the truth about her daughter’s absent father and asks her best friend for help when challenges from her past threaten her teenage daughter.
Dark Sentinel by Christine Feehan
A human woman, reeling with grief and rage from the devastating loss of her entire family, rescues a Carpathian monk who struggles to convince her that she is his soulmate while navigating the vengeful acts of an ancient vampire.
Field of Bones by J. A. Jance
Sheriff Joanna Brady is pulled out of maternity leave by a serial homicide case that rocks Cochise County, forcing her into a complex investigation involving multiple jurisdictions.
Fodor’s Walt Disney World by Fodor’s Travel Guides
Fodor’s Walt Disney World is the perfect guidebook for those looking for insider tips to make the most out their visit to Disney World.
In His Father’s Footsteps by Danielle Steel
As the son of two concentration-camp survivors, who through talent, faith, fortune, and hard work achieved wealth and success, Max resolves to pursue his own ideals and set an example for his children.
Leverage in Death by J. D. Robb
When an airline executive is blackmailed into a suicide bombing in his Wall Street office, lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates strange inconsistencies in the case while trying to uncover the blackmailers’ true agenda.
Live Long and …: What I Learned Along the Way by William Shatner
The Star Trek legend and New York Times best-selling author reflects on his career and the health scare that informed and reinforced his beliefs about living a good life, sharing engaging stories about his childhood, personal setbacks and iconic successes.
The Man Who Came Uptown by George Pelecanos
Ex-convict Michael Hudson tries to balance his job, love of reading, and the debt he owes the man who orchestrated his release as he struggles to find his place outside of prison.
Man of War by Sean Parnell
Eric Steele, an elite clandestine intelligence operative, draws on the skills he learned as a Special Forces soldier when an adversary from his past attacks a military convoy and steals a nuclear weapon.
The Mermaid and Mrs. Hancock by Imogen Hermes Gowar
When one of his trading vessels returns to eighteenth-century London with the remarkable body of a mermaid, Jonah gains entry into high society and falls in love with a highly accomplished courtesan, with unexpected consequences.
Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs
The daughter of Steve Jobs offers a firsthand account of the difficult relationship she had with her father and the poignant story of a childhood spent between two imperfect but extraordinary homes.
Writer’s Market 2019 by Robert Lee Brewer
The standard guide for writers contains more than 3,500 up-to-date entries, along with submission information, editorial requirements, interviews with successful writers, thousands of phone and fax numbers, email addresses and guidance on how much to charge for freelancing.
