Here are some of the new titles we’ve ordered:
FICTION
500
Matthew Quirk
Former con artist and Harvard Law student Mike Ford accepts a position with the DC-based Davies Group, a consulting firm whose specialty is navigating the web of power and corruption by pulling strings for the top 500 most powerful people inside the Beltway.
Beautiful Sacrifice
Elizabeth Lowell
When extremely valuable and important Mayan artifacts mysteriously disappear, archaeologist Lina Taylor teams up with her friend, former Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Hunter Johnson, to find the missing pieces before they fall into the wrong hands.
Big Sky Country
Linda Lael Miller
When he inherits half of a ranch, Sheriff Slade Barlow meets resistance from his half-brother Hutch, especially when Hutch’s former flame, Josyln Kirk, who is working hard to make up for her stepfather’s dishonesty, catches his eye.
Blaze of Glory
Jeff Shaara
Drawing on meticulous research and told from the perspectives of characters on both sides, a story inspired by the pivotal Civil War Battle of Shiloh recreates the April 1862 surprise attack by Confederate forces on the Union Army.
Conspiracy of Friends
Alexander McCall Smith
The ongoing foibles of the residents of Corduroy Mansion are overshadowed by the disappearance of William’s faithful and clever terrier, Freddie de la Hay, who after being allegedly recruited by MI6 goes missing from a tour around the Suffolk countryside.
Faithful Unto Death
Stephanie Jaye Evans
Walker “Bear” Wells, a former college football player who has become a minister in Sugar Land, Texas, finds himself being swept up into the investigation after a man is found murdered on a local golf course.
God Don’t Make No Mistakes
Mary Monroe
Annette Goode Davis, after her world is shattered by a terrible revelation, must summon every ounce of strength she has to protect the ones she loves, while her best friend Rhoda O’Toole falls victim to her vindictive daughter Jade.
Gone Missing
Linda Castillo
Investigating the disappearance of an Amish teenager, chief of police Kate Burkholder and state agent John Tomasetti stumble on a dead body at the same time another girl goes missing, and later discover sinister links to numerous cold cases.
Heading Out to Wonderful
Robert Goolrick
In a small Virginia town, Charlie Beale meets Sylvan Glass, the bride of the town’s richest man, and Sam Haislett, the son of the owner of the butcher shop where Charlie gets a job, and soon the interaction between Charlie, Sylvan, and Sam alters the town forever.
Hope Vendetta
Scott Mariani
Longing to return to his theology studies after a devastating personal loss, former SAS operative Ben Hope reluctantly joins the search for a friend’s missing archaeologist daughter on the Greek island of Corfu, where he learns that the missing woman had just made a discovery with links to the Book of Revelation.
Hot Button
Kylie Logan
When the guest of honor, Thad Wyant, is found dead in the hotel’s linen room, Josie Giancola, the chairwoman of an international conference for button collectors, teams up with Detective Nevin Riley to solve the case and recover Mr. Wyant’s historic Geronimo button, which has gone missing.
Lady Cyclist’s Guide to Kashgar
Suzanne Joinson
In 1923, Eva English and her devout sister Lizzie embark on a journey to be missionaries in the ancient Silk Road city of Kashgar, while in modern-day London, a young woman’s act of kindness to a Yemeni refugee results in an unexpected journey.
Last Man
Peter T. Deutermann
When his Israeli girlfriend goes missing after extending a theory about the fortress of Masada, an American nuclear engineer travels deep into the Judean desert and makes an astonishing discovery that causes him to be targeted by Israeli intelligence.
Lower River
Paul Theroux
Idealizing the four years he spent in Malawi with the Peace Corps, Ellis Hock is abruptly divorced by his wife and decides to return to Africa only to find the region devastatingly transformed by poverty and apathy.
Master’s Muse
Varley O’Connor
A fictional account of the marriage of ballet master George Balanchine and Tanaquil Le Clercq describes how polio ended Tanny’s dancing career, the rehabilitation that deepened their relationship, and how Balanchine’s return to ballet tested their marriage.
No One Left to Tell
Karen Rose
When a pro bono client gives her a flash drive before dying in her arms, rookie PI Paige Holden shares the information with State Attorney Grayson Smith since its contents cast doubts on a murder conviction, a shocking discovery that plunges them both into a world of blackmail and murder.
Place in the Country
Elizabeth Adler
Raising her unforgiving teenage daughter alone after leaving an unfaithful husband, English chef Caroline Evans is shattered by the reappearance and abrupt disappearance of her husband one night and embarks on a murder investigation in the world of high-stakes finance.
Porch Lights
Dorothea Benton Frank
In the South Carolina Lowcountry, three generations of a family–a grandmother, a mother and a son–discover the indelible power of love, in this emotional journey that interweaves stories of swashbuckling pirates and an enigmatic writer named Edgar Allan Poe with the bonds of family.
Redshirts
John Scalzi
Enjoying his assignment with the xenobiology lab on board the prestigious Intrepid, ensign Andrew Dahl worries about casualties suffered by low-ranking officers during away missions before making a shocking discovery about the starship’s actual purpose.
Seal Team Six Outcasts
Howard E. Wasdin & Stephen Templin
Bitter Ash, a special operations unit, is secretly deployed into enemy territory to eliminate the potential successors to Osama bin Laden’s leadership in al Qaeda, but discovers a larger plot that puts the United States in jeopardy.
So Far Away
Meg Mitchell Moore
Desperate to escape her parents’ ugly divorce and a former best friend’s vicious cyber-bullying, thirteen-year-old Natalie bonds with widowed librarian Kathleen over the diary of an early twentieth-century Boston maid.
Tote Bags and Toe Tags
Dorothy Howell
Amateur sleuth Haley Randolph, while starting a new job as a corporate events planner, must prove her innocence when the chief of security, who was performing a background check on her, is found bludgeoned to death in her office.
Valley of the Templars
Paul Christopher
While searching for Eddie’s brother, who has mysteriously disappeared, in Cuba, retired Army Ranger John Hollday and his friend Eddie must stop the shocking plot of a secret Templar cabal before the secret horror of what lies in the Valley of Death is revealed.
Wicked Business
Janet Evanovich
Dazzling her patrons with scrumptious cupcakes at her Salem, Massachusetts, bakery, Elizabeth Tucker continues to fall for the irresistible Diesel, who protects her from a villain who is seeking mystical stones tied to the seven deadly sins.
XO
Jeffery Deaver
Catapulted into sudden fame by her beauty and talent, country pop artist Kayleigh Towne turns for help to Special Agent Kathryn Dance to stop a sadistic stalker who is targeting the people closest to the singer.
Yard
Alex Grecian
Suffering public contempt after the Metropolitan Police’s failure to capture Jack the Ripper, Walter Day, a member of Victorian London’s recently formed “Murder Squad,” partners with Scotland Yard’s first forensic pathologist to track down a killer who is targeting their colleagues.
NONFICTION
Calm Brain
Gayatri Devi
Shares advice on pursuing tranquility in the face of daily chaos, explaining how to harmonize the brain’s rational and connected regions to achieve both calm and productivity at work, while parenting, and in interpersonal relationships.
Divorce of Henry VIII: The Untold Story from Inside the Vatican
Catherine Fletcher
Traces the dramatic story of the Italian diplomat who negotiated Henry VIII’s divorce from Catherine of Aragon, tracing Gregorio Casali’s kidnapping, bribery and theft schemes, and his role in the religious schism that led to the formation of the Church of England.
Groupon’s Biggest Deal Ever: The Inside Story of How One Insane Gamble, Tons of Unbelievable Hype, and Millions of Wild Deals Made Billions
Frank Sennett
Traces the meteoric rise of Groupon from a tiny startup to a $30 billion online giant, describing how owner Andrew Mason turned down Google’s buyout offer and adopted an upbeat, transparent office culture while innovating a lucrative new model for commerce.
Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep: Simple Solutions for Kids from Birth to 5 Years
Harvey Karp
A parenting expert debunks common myths about sleep, explains a child’s sleep needs, and presents advice for parents that will help them get their child to sleep soundly through the night.
Honest Truth About Dishonesty: How We Lie to Everyone–Especially Ourselves
Dan Ariely
Explores the question of dishonesty from Washington to Wall Street, and the classroom to the workplace, to examine why cheating is so prevalent and what can be done to prevent it.
In Pursuit of Giants: One Man’s Global Search for the Last of the Great Fish
Matt Rigney
A veteran recreational fisherman presents a dramatic account of an offshore tracking adventure while calling for the preservation of the world’s great fish, describing his encounters with such threatened species as giant marlin, swordfish and bluefin tuna as well as a host of sportsmen, fish farmers and environmental activists.
It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership
Colin Powell & Tony Koltz
Collecting lessons and personal anecdotes that have shaped the four-star general and former Secretary of State’s legendary career in public service, this blueprint for leadership offers wise advice for succeeding in the workplace and beyond.
Just Send Me Word: A True Story of Love and Survival in the Gulag
Orlando Figes
A triumphant love story and inside portrait of the notorious Arctic Gulag, based on recently discovered letters smuggled between prisoner Lev Mishchenko and his sweetheart, Sveta.
Showdown at Shepherd’s Bush: The 1908 Olympic Marathon and the Three Runners Who Launched a Sporting Craze
David Davis
Documents the story of three runners at the 1908 Olympics in London, tracing their disparate backgrounds, the race’s bitterly contested outcome and the ways in which the competition sparked modern enthusiasm for marathon running.
Talking Back to Facebook: The Common Sense Guide to Raising Kids in the Digital Age
James P. Steyer
The founder of Common Sense Media counsels parents and teachers on how to protect children from vulnerabilities in today’s online and social technology outlets, providing coverage of such topics as content filters, unhealthy media messages, ADD and privacy.
Tubes: A Journey to the Center of the Internet
Andrew Blum
A chronicle of the Internet’s development explores behind the scenes to see the heart of the Internet itself, from the room in Los Angeles where the Internet came to life to the Pacific Northwest, where Google, Microsoft, and Facebook have built huge data centers.
Women from the Ankle Down : The Story of Shoes and How They Define Us
Rachelle Bergstein
Featuring interviews with designers, historians, and cultural experts, this history of shoes, which reflects the story of women, examines the design innovations and social changes of footwear through the twentieth century.
You’re So Invited: Panic Less, Play More, and Get Your Party On
Cheryl Najafi
Shares ideas for first-time home entertainers, outlining ten fully photographed party plans for such events as birthdays and baby showers while offering suggestions for food and drink preparations, decorating, and having fun while hosting.
Zoobiquity: What Animals Can Teach Us About Health and the Science of Healing
Barbara Natterson Horowitz & Kathryn Bowers
Draws on a wide range of disciplines to explore the parallels between humans and animals and what nature can teach about the human mind and body, sharing case studies about animal and human commonalities to explain new developments in health care.
Published on June 11, 2012.
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