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June New Releases and Best Sellers
Post by Kristin S.

Books that recently premiered on the New York Times Bestseller List:

New Fiction

		The Fallen by David Baldacci Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Amos Decker, known as the Memory Man, puts his talents toward solving a string of murders in a Rust Belt town.
		After Anna by Lisa Scottoline Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A woman marries a widower and reunites with her teenage daughter who is murdered soon after, and the husband is put on trial for it.
		Noir by Christopher Moore Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] In the summer of 1947, a woman and an Air Force general attract the attention of a San Francisco bartender while a suspicious flying object is spotted near the coast.
		Circe by Madeline Miller Borrow: [Print] [eBook] Zeus banishes Helios' daughter to an island, where she must choose between living with gods or mortals.
		I've Got My Eyes on You by Mary Higgins Clark Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A high school guidance counselor tries to uncover the identity of her sister’s murderer.
		The Overstory by Richard Powers Borrow: [Print] [eBook] Nine people drawn to trees for different reasons fight for the last of the remaining acres of virgin forest.
		The Thief by J. R. Ward Borrow: [Print] [eAudiobook] The 16th book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series. Sola Morte falls for a man who sells weapons to a group of vampire warriors.
		Shoot First by Stuart Woods Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] Stone Barrington searches for the person who plotted to kill the woman behind a cutting-edge software startup.
		Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Ten years after her daughter disappears, a woman tries to get her life in order but remains haunted by unanswered questions.
		The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The relationship between a college freshman and a famous feminist reveals the challenges of intergenerational feminism.
		The Sixth Day by Catherine Coulter and J. T. Ellison Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] The fifth book in the A Brit in the F.B.I. series. After the German vice chancellor dies, special agents investigate one of Dracula’s descendants.
		Red Alert by James Patterson and Marshall Karp Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The fifth book in the NYPD Red series. Detectives Zach Jordan and Kylie MacDonald investigate the death of a documentary filmmaker and an explosion at a charity benefit.
		The Disappeared by C. J. Box Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] A Wyoming game warden teams up with his daughter to find a missing British businesswoman.
		Varina by Charles Frazier Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] As the Confederacy and her marriage to Jefferson Davis fall apart, a woman flees Richmond with her children.
		Macbeth by Jo Nesbo Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] In this adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, police in a 1970s industrial town take on a pair of drug lords.
		Cave of Bones by Anne Hillerman Borrow: [Print] Tribal police officers search the Navajo Nation for a missing instructor and investigate a troubled girl’s story of finding human remains.
		To Die but Once by Jacqueline Winspear Borrow: [Print] [eAudiobook] In 1940, months after Britain declared war on Germany, Maisie Dobbs investigates the disappearance of an apprentice working on a government contract.
		The Cutting Edge by Jeffery Deaver Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] Lincoln Rhyme and Amelia Sachs track a killer who targets engaged couples.

New Nonfiction

		A Higher Loyalty by James Comey Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The former F.B.I. director recounts cases and personal events that shaped his outlook on justice, and analyzes the leadership styles of three presidents.
		Fascism: A Warning by Madeleine Albright Borrow: [eAudiobook] The former secretary of state examines the legacy of fascism in the 20th century and its potential revival.
		Factfulness by Hans Rosling Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A look at our biases and the argument for why the world is in a better state than we might think.
		Natural Causes by Barbara Ehrenreich Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A look at aging, the ways people try to control the inevitable and strategies for accepting mortality.
		God Save Texas by Lawrence Wright Borrow: [Print] [eBook] An exploration of the history, politics and economics of the Lone Star State.
		This is Me by Chrissy Metz Borrow: [Print] [eAudiobook] A star of “This Is Us” describes her journey toward self- acceptance.
		Dear Madam President by Jennifer Palmieri Borrow: [Print] [eAudiobook] The director of communications for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 presidential campaign and the Obama White House prescribes a new model of leadership.
		Make Trouble by Cecile Richards Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A memoir by the president of Planned Parenthood Federation of America and Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and former labor organizer.
		Killing the Deep State by Jerome R. Corsi Borrow: [Print] The conservative commentator describes a secret conspiracy to undermine the Trump presidency. From the author of "The Obama Nation."
		Our 50-State Border Crisis by Howard Buffett Borrow: [Print] An Illinois sheriff describes the close connection he sees between national security and the opioid crisis.
		Tiger Woods by Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A deeper look at the personal and professional triumphs and disasters of the champion golfer.
		Faith by Jimmy Carter Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The former president discusses the broader meaning of faith and its effect on our lives, including its religious aspects.
		Unified by Tim Scott and Trey Gowdy Borrow: [Print] Two Republican lawmakers from South Carolina use their relationship as a model for overcoming differences.
		Pretty Mess by Erika Jayne Borrow: [Print] A memoir by a star of "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills."

DVDs - New Arrivals:

		The Greatest Showman Borrow: [DVD] Hugh Jackman stars in this bold and original musical - inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum - celebrating the birth of show business and dreams coming to life.
		Sweet Virginia Borrow: [DVD] The Walking Dead's Jon Bernthal stars in this neo-noir crime thriller where hitman and troubled small-town motel owner collide in an unsettling tale of sex and violence.
		All the Money in the World Borrow: [DVD] After the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III, in a race against time, his mother works to convince his wealthy grandfather to pay the ransom. Inspired by historical events. Certain scenes, characters and dialogue have been fictionalized for dramatic purposes.
		Father Figures Borrow: [DVD] Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road in order to find him.
		Beast of Burden Borrow: [DVD] Pilot Sean Haggerty (Daniel Radcliffe) must deliver cocaine across the US-Mexico border for his final run as a smuggler to save his wife
		Molly's Game Borrow: [DVD] The true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game and became an FBI target.
		The Phantom Thread Borrow: [DVD] Set in 1950s London, a renowned designer and dressmaker finds his fastidiously planned life disrupted by the love of a young, strong-willed woman.

DVDs - Coming Soon:

		Black Panther Borrow: [DVD]* When young King T'Challa is drawn into conflict with an old foe that puts his homeland Wakanda and the entire world at risk, he must release Black Panther's full power to save them.
		The Last Movie Star Borrow: [DVD]* Burt Reynolds stars as an aging screen icon who gets lured into accepting an award at a rinky-dink film festival in Nashville, launching him on both a hilarious fish-out-of-water adventure and an unexpectedly poignant journey into his past.
		The Strange Ones Borrow: [DVD]* Mysterious events surround two travelers as they make their way across a remote American landscape. On the surface all seems normal, but what appears to be a simple vacation soon gives way to a dark and complex web of secrets.
		Thoroughbreds Borrow: [DVD]* Two upper-class teenage girls rekindle their unlikely friendship after years of growing apart. They hatch a plan to solve both of their problems -- no matter what the cost.
		The Little Hours Borrow: [DVD]* Italy, 1347: Bored, volatile nuns Alessandra (Alison Brie), Fernanda (Aubrey Plaza), and Ginevra (Kate Micucci) live in a monastery under the watchful eye of Father Tommasso (John C. Reilly). The arrival of a handsome new groundskeeper (Dave Franco) - introduced to the sisters as a deaf mute to discourage temptation - soon leads to a frenzy of hormones, substance abuse, and wicked revelry.
		I Kill Giants Borrow: [DVD]* Barbara is the only thing that stands between terrible giants and the destruction of her small town. But as she boldly confronts her fears in increasingly dangerous ways, she begins to question everything shes always believed to be true.
		Mary and the Witch's Flower Borrow: [DVD]* From the director of When Marnie Was There, comes a dazzling new adventure about a young girl who discovers a flower that grants her magical powers - but only for one night.
		Peter Rabbit Borrow: [DVD]* Peter Rabbit and family wreak havoc in hopes to win back the Manor House of Old McGregor and the affections of their neighbor, Bea.
		Please Stand By Borrow: [DVD]* Wendy is an independent and brilliant young woman with autism. To submit her script on-time for a Star Trek screenplay competition she sneaks out of her group home and travels hundreds of miles not letting anything stop her from achieving her goals.
		Film Stars Don't Die in Liverpool Borrow: [DVD]* Based on Peter Turner's memoir, tells the story of the actor's passionate relationship with aging Gloria Grahame, who finds support in her younger lover when she is diagnosed with breast cancer.
		In the Fade Borrow: [DVD]* Golden Globe® Winner for best foreign language film. Katja's family is killed in a terrorist attack and her life falls apart. The killers are set free and Katja can do nothing else but seek justice.
		The Insult Borrow: [DVD]* In today's Beirut, an insult blown out of proportion finds Toni, a Lebanese Christian, and Yasser, a Palestinian refugee, in court.
		Red Sparrow Borrow: [DVD]* Jennifer Lawrence is Dominika, a former ballerina forced to join Sparrow School, a secret government program that transforms her into an agent who can manipulate, seduce and kill.
		Braven Borrow: [DVD]* Jason Momoa stars in this intense action-thriller about a logger fighting for survival against drug traffickers who have stashed heroin in his hunting cabin.
		Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds Borrow: [DVD]* In the wake of his heroic death, a firefighter experiences the afterlife with the help of three guides.
		7 Guardians of the Tomb Borrow: [DVD]* 7 Guardians of the Tomb follows a team of scientists in search of a colleague that disappeared in an ancient cave. To save him, the group must battle a swarm of deadly man-eating spiders and discover the elixir - before it's too late.
		Fifty Shades Freed Borrow: [DVD]* Newlyweds Christian and Ana embrace an inextricable connection and shared life of luxury. However, new threats could jeopardize their happy ending before it even begins.
		Winchester Borrow: [DVD]* Believing her house is haunted, firearms heiress Sarah Winchester decides to keep building onto her home in order to appease the spirits of people killed by the Winchester rifle.
		The Post Borrow: [DVD]* Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep team for the first time in this exhilarating true story about how the Washington Post exposed a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades.
		Paddington 2 Borrow: [DVD]* Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt's 100th birthday. Hilarity ensues when the gift is stolen.
		12 Strong Borrow: [DVD]* Weeks after 9/11, U.S. Special Forces go to Afghanistan ordered to take the city of Mazar Sharif. To survive, the U.S. must adopt the rudimentary tactics of the Afghan horse soldiers
		Hostiles Borrow: [DVD]* In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory.
		Forever My Girl Borrow: [DVD]* A country music super-star returns to his hometown after leaving his love behind 8 years ago.
		The Commuter Borrow: [DVD]* Liam Neeson stars as a man who gets caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute home and works against the clock to stop a deadly attack to save the lives of his fellow train passengers.
		Maze Runner: The Death Cure Borrow: [DVD]* In the epic Maze Runner conclusion, Thomas leads the Gladers on their final mission - they must break into the legendary Last City, which turns out to be the deadliest maze of all!
		Proud Mary Borrow: [DVD]* Mary is a hit woman working for an organized crime family, whose life is turned around when she meets a boy during a professional hit.
		Den of Thieves Borrow: [DVD]* A gritty Los Angeles crime saga which follows the intersecting and often personally connected lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff's Dept. and the state's most successful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan a seemingly impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank of downtown Los Angeles.

*Caution: Once DVDs are released, the links above may stop working.

Sources: The New York Times, Rotten Tomatoes, Amazon, Goodreads, EarlyWord, Novelist, DVDs Release Date

Posted by [email protected] On Jun 04, 2018 at 3:47 PM

April New Releases and Bestsellers

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Post by Kristin S.

It's the start of April which means it's time for some new releases and bestsellers! Whether you are out in the sunshine enjoying the tulips or huddled inside from a sudden day of snow or rain, spring into a new book or DVD! (pun intended)

Books that recently premiered on the New York Times Bestseller List:

New Fiction

		Accidental Heroes by Danielle Steel Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] Strangers pull together to avert a disaster involving two flights from New York to San Francisco.
		The Punishment She Deserves by Elizabeth George Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Detectives Havers and Lynley investigate the death of a deacon accused of a serious crime in a historic medieval town in England.
		The Rising Sea by Clive Cussler and Graham Brown Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A scientific team searches the globe for the threat causing sea levels to rise at an alarming rate.
		The Bishop's Pawn by Steve Berry Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Cotton Malone discovers revelations about the day the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated.
		The Escape Artist by Brad Meltzer Borrow: [Print] [eBook] Nola Brown, a painter and trained soldier, discovers a military secret that traces back to Harry Houdini.
		The Temptation of Forgiveness by Donna Leon Borrow: [Print] [eBook] The 27th book in the Commissario Guido Brunetti series.
		Covert Game by Christine Feehan Borrow: [Print] [eBook] Gino Mazza must save an artificial intelligence expert who tampered with a crime lord's computer network.
		Alternate Side by Anna Quindlen Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] An incident in her Manhattan neighborhood forces Nora Nolan to reckon with aspects of her life.
		Fifty Fifty by James Patterson and Candice Fox Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Detective Harriet Blue tries to clear her brother's name and save a small Australian town from being massacred.
		The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] After waking up next to a dead man in a hotel room in Dubai, a binge drinker pieces together the previous night's events.
		Burn Bright by Patricia Briggs Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The fifth book in the Alpha and Omega series. Mated werewolves Charles Cornick and Anna Latham answer a call of distress.
		The Shape of Water by Guillermo del Toro and Daniel Kraus Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A mute janitor working in an aerospace research center develops a relationship with an amphibious man from the Amazon.
		Caribbean Rim by Randy Wayne White Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] The 25th book in the Doc Ford series. The marine biologist searches for a state agency official and rare Spanish coins.
		The Kremlin Conspiracy by Joel C. Rosenberg Borrow: [Print] A Secret Service agent and a Russian lawyer cross paths as a nuclear war threatens.
		Raspberry Danish Murder by Joanne Fluke Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] After her husband disappears, Hannah Swensen Barton searches for a killer while trying to fulfill holiday baking orders.
		The Hush by John Hart Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Johnny Merrimon fights to keep the 6,000 acres of once-sacred land in North Carolina he inherited.
		Agent in Place by Mark Greaney Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] The seventh book in the Gray Man series. Court Gentry gets the chance to end a brutal dictatorship.

New Nonfiction

		Russian Roulette by Michael Isikoff and David Corn Borrow: [Print] Details of the 2016 presidential election, with an emphasis on Russia's possible involvement.
		Secret Empires by Peter Schweizer Borrow: [Print] The author of “Clinton Cash” describes what some politicians might do to enrich themselves while in office.
		In the Shadow of Statues by Mitch Landrieu Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A memoir by the mayor who called for the removal of four Confederate monuments in New Orleans.
		The Triumph of Christianity by Bart D. Ehrman Borrow: [Print] The religious studies professor explores how a new religion came to influence Western society.
		I'll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The late true-crime journalist's search for the serial murderer and rapist known as "the Golden State Killer."
		Educated by Tara Westover Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The daughter of survivalists, who is kept out of school, educates herself enough to leave home for university.
		The Age of Eisenhower by William I. Hitchcock Borrow: [Print] A history of the 34th president of the United States, who faced bitter partisanship.
		Bachelor Nation by Amy Kaufman Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] An insider look at the Bachelor franchise and its effect on society.
		Unmasked by Andrew Lloyd Webber Borrow: [Print] A memoir by the musical theater composer and impresario, whose works include “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Cats” and “Evita.”
		The Future of Humanity by Michio Kaku Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The physicist describes how humans might develop civilization in outer space and possibly become immortal.
		Skin in the Game by Nassim Nicholas Taleb Borrow: [Print] [eBook] An argument for taking on risk.
		Time Pieces by John Banville Borrow: [Print] [eAudiobook] A memoir based on the author's experiences and imaginings of Dublin.
		All the Pieces Matter by Jonathan Abrams Borrow: [Print] An oral history of the creation and development of the series "The Wire."
		Common Good by Robert B. Reich Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A case for strengthening public morality in the United States.

DVDs - New Arrivals:

		Star Wars: The Last Jedi Borrow: [DVD] The Star Wars saga continues in The Last Jedi as the heroes and galactic legends go on an epic adventure unlocking mysteries of the Force and shocking revelations of the past.
		The Shape of Water Borrow: [DVD] From master storyteller Guillermo del Toro comes an otherworldly fairy tale set in 1960s America where a woman's life is changed forever after she discovers a secret experiment.
		Justice League Borrow: [DVD] Inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne joins forces with his new ally, Diana Prince, and goes to battle with a greater enemy.
		Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Borrow: [DVD] In this fun comedic adventure, 4 teens get sucked into the video game world of Jumanji and have to finish the dangerous game to escape.
		I, Tonya Borrow: [DVD] Based on the unbelievable but true events, I, Tonya is a dark comedic tale of American figure skater, Tonya Harding, and one of the most sensational scandals in sports history.
		Ferdinand Borrow: [DVD] After he's mistaken as a dangerous beast and torn from his home, a peace-loving bull named Ferdinand rallies a misfit team of friends for an epic adventure to return to his family.
		Acts of Violence Borrow: [DVD] Detective Avery (Bruce Willis) uncovers a human-trafficking syndicate and fights the corrupt bureaucracy that has been protecting it.
		Downsizing Borrow: [DVD] When scientists find a way to shrink humans to five inches tall, Paul and his wife decide to get small and live large in a luxurious downsized community. With endless possibilities in the tiny world, Paul realizes we are meant for something bigger.
		Pitch Perfect 3 Borrow: [DVD] Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, all the Bellas return in the final chapter in the beloved series.
		Small Town Crime Borrow: [DVD] John Hawkes leads an all-star cast in this gritty, darkly comic thriller about a disgraced ex-cop taking one last shot at redemption by trying to solve a murder case.

DVDs - Coming Soon:

		The Greatest Showman Borrow: [DVD]* Hugh Jackman stars in this bold and original musical - inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum - celebrating the birth of show business and dreams coming to life.
		The Post Borrow: [DVD]* Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep team for the first time in this exhilarating true story about how the Washington Post exposed a massive cover-up of government secrets that spanned three decades.
		Paddington 2 Borrow: [DVD]* Paddington, now happily settled with the Brown family, picks up a series of odd jobs to buy the perfect present for his Aunt's 100th birthday. Hilarity ensues when the gift is stolen.
		Sweet Virginia Borrow: [DVD]* The Walking Dead's Jon Bernthal stars in this neo-noir crime thriller where hitman and troubled small-town motel owner collide in an unsettling tale of sex and violence.
		All the Money in the World Borrow: [DVD]* After the kidnapping of John Paul Getty III, in a race against time, his mother works to convince his wealthy grandfather to pay the ransom. Inspired by historical events. Certain scenes, characters and dialogue have been fictionalized for dramatic purposes.
		12 Strong Borrow: [DVD]* Weeks after 9/11, U.S. Special Forces go to Afghanistan ordered to take the city of Mazar Sharif. To survive, the U.S. must adopt the rudimentary tactics of the Afghan horse soldiers
		Hostiles Borrow: [DVD]* In 1892, a legendary Army captain reluctantly agrees to escort a Cheyenne chief and his family through dangerous territory.
		Forever My Girl Borrow: [DVD]* A country music super-star returns to his hometown after leaving his love behind 8 years ago.
		The Commuter Borrow: [DVD]* Liam Neeson stars as a man who gets caught up in a criminal conspiracy during his daily commute home and works against the clock to stop a deadly attack to save the lives of his fellow train passengers.
		Father Figures Borrow: [DVD]* Upon learning that their mother has been lying to them for years about their allegedly deceased father, two fraternal twin brothers hit the road in order to find him.
		Maze Runner: The Death Cure Borrow: [DVD]* In the epic Maze Runner conclusion, Thomas leads the Gladers on their final mission - they must break into the legendary Last City, which turns out to be the deadliest maze of all!
		Proud Mary Borrow: [DVD]* Mary is a hit woman working for an organized crime family, whose life is turned around when she meets a boy during a professional hit.
		Den of Thieves Borrow: [DVD]* A gritty Los Angeles crime saga which follows the intersecting and often personally connected lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff's Dept. and the state's most successful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan a seemingly impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank of downtown Los Angeles.
		Beast of Burden Borrow: [DVD]* Pilot Sean Haggerty (Daniel Radcliffe) must deliver cocaine across the US-Mexico border for his final run as a smuggler to save his wife

*Caution: Once DVDs are released, the links above may stop working. Please visit our catalog at AuroraLibrary.org to find them, if inactive.

Sources: The New York Times, Rotten Tomatoes, Amazon, Goodreads, EarlyWord, Novelist, DVDs Release Date

Posted by [email protected] On Apr 04, 2018 at 3:10 PM

March New Releases and Bestsellers

Post by Kristin S.

Spring is almost upon us, which means it's time to head outside with a new book to work on that sun tan or hunker down at night during a storm with a great movie. Check out the recent bestsellers and newly released DVDs below. Stop in to your Aurora Public Library to pick up your copy or read and watch online!

Books that recently premiered on the New York Times Bestseller List:

New Fiction

		The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A former prisoner of war returns from Vietnam and moves his family to Alaska, where they face tough conditions.
		An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A newlywed couple's relationship is tested when the husband is sentenced to 12 years in prison.
		Still Me by Jojo Moyes Borrow: [Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Louisa Clark moves to New York and is torn between high society and the life she enjoys at a vintage clothing store.
		Look for Me by Lisa Gardner Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] Sergeant Detective D.D. Warren teams up with a torture survivor to find a missing teenager whose family members were gunned down.
		Night Moves by Jonathan Kellerman Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Homicide detective Milo Sturgis enlists the psychologist Alex Delaware to help solve a John Doe case.
		Dark in Death by J. D. Robb Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] Lieutenant Eve Dallas must find a killer inspired by police thrillers before another victim is murdered.
		Fall from Grace by Danielle Steel Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] A widow left out of her husband's will tries to make a new life as a fashion designer.
		The Kremlin's Candidate by Jason Matthews Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A counterintelligence chief and her lover, who is a C.I.A. agent, learn of Vladimir Putin’s plan to assassinate a United States official.
		City of Endless Night by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A New York City detective and an F.B.I. special agent track down a killer.
		The Grave's a Fine and Private Place by Alan Bradley Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Flavia de Luce, a young British sleuth, gets involved in solving a murder after experiencing a family tragedy.
		Need to Know by Karen Cleveland Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A C.I.A. analyst's job and family are threatened when she discovers Russian agents in the United States.
		Munich by Robert Harris Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Two former friends who attended Oxford accompany Hitler and Neville Chamberlain to a meeting in 1938 and are forced to make a consequential decision.
		Iron Gold by Pierce Brown Borrow: [Print] [eBook] The fourth book of the Red Rising Saga. A hero of the revolution finds his fate tied up with others as the war continues.

New Nonfiction

		Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A case for using reason, science and humanism to counter pessimistic views of Western civilization.
		All-American Murder by James Patterson and Alex Abramovich with Mike Harvkey Borrow: [Print] [eBook] The story of Aaron Hernandez, the New England Patriots tight end convicted of first-degree murder.
		Everything Happens for a Reason by Kate Bowler Borrow: [Print] A divinity school professor examines her tacit beliefs when she learns she has colon cancer.
		Directorate S by Steve Coll Borrow: [Print] How the United States failed to understand a secret wing of a Pakistani intelligence agency and doomed two wars.
		Lost Connections by Johann Hari Borrow: [Print] The journalist describes nine causes of depression and anxiety, and offers potential solutions.
		How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt Borrow: [Print] The decline of democracies in Europe and Latin America and ways to avoid authoritarianism.
		Trumpocracy by David Frum Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A former speechwriter for George W. Bush argues how America might become an illiberal democracy.
		The Line Becomes a River by Francisco Cantú Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A memoir by a former U.S. Border Patrol agent who is the grandson of a Mexican immigrant.
		Rise and Kill First by Ronen Bergman Borrow: [Print] A history of Israel’s targeted assassination programs, with accounts from current and former members of the Israeli government.
		Brave by Rose McGowan Borrow: [Print] [eAudiobook] The Hollywood actress details growing up in a cult and the traumas of the entertainment industry.
		The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers Borrow: [Print] [eAudiobook] A Yemeni-American doorman travels to a civil war-engulfed Yemen in the hopes of restoring a nearly lost art of coffee cultivation.
		Jackie, Janet & Lee by J. Randy Taraborrelli Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A biography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis; her mother, Janet Lee Auchincloss; and her sister Lee Radziwill.
		It's Even Worse Than You Think by David Cay Johnston Borrow: [Print] [eBook] The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist describes how he believes the scope of the Trump presidency differs from all the others.
		Happiness is a Choice you Make by John Leland Borrow: [Print] Wisdom and stories from six New Yorkers age 85 and older that challenge notions of aging.
		Together We Rise by Women's March Organizers and Conde Nast Borrow: [Print] Photographs and profiles of the organizers and participants of the 2017 Women’s March.
		The Square and the Tower by Niall Fergusen Borrow: [Print] [eBook] The historian uses network theory to understand the past and the present.
		When They Call You a Terrorist by Patrisse Kahn-Cullors and asha bandele Borrow: [Print] [eBook] Reflections on love, justice and humanity from a founder of Black Lives Matter.

DVD New Releases (Dec-Jan):

		Thor: Ragnarok Borrow: [DVD] Thor must race against time to stop Ragnarok - the destruction of his world and the end of Asgardian civilization at the hands of the ruthless Hela.
		Daddy's Home 2 Borrow: [DVD] When it comes to raising their kids, Dusty (Mark Wahlberg) and Brad (Will Ferrell) finally have this co-parenting thing down. That is, until their dads come to town, putting their newfound partnership to the ultimate test in this hilarious comedy.
		The Man Who Invented Christmas Borrow: [DVD] The Man Who Invented Christmas tells the magical journey that led to the creation of Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and other classic characters from A Christmas Carol.
		Same Kind of Different as Me Borrow: [DVD] The inspiring story of an international art dealer who must befriend a dangerous homeless man in order to save his struggling marriage, a woman whose dreams will lead all three of them on the most remarkable journey of their lives.
		The Star Borrow: [DVD] Bo, a brave donkey, and all his new hilarious animal friends go on the adventure of their dreams filled with lots of laughter.
		The Disaster Artist Borrow: [DVD] The true-story of aspiring filmmaker and infamous Hollywood outsider Tommy Wiseau (James Franco); a celebration of friendship and dreams pursued against insurmountable odds. Based on the best-selling tell-all about the making of Tommy's cult-classic disasterpiece The Room.
		Molly's Game Borrow: [DVD] Molly's Game is based on the true story of Molly Bloom, an Olympic-class skier who ran the world's most exclusive high-stakes poker game for a decade before being arrested in the middle of the night by 17 FBI agents wielding automatic weapons. Her players included Hollywood royalty, sports stars, business titans and finally, unbeknownst to her, the Russian mob. Her only ally was her criminal defense lawyer Charlie Jaffey, who learned that there was much more to Molly than the tabloids led us to believe.
		The Phantom Thread Borrow: [DVD] Set in the glamour of 1950's London, renowned dressmaker Reynolds Woodcock (Daniel Day-Lewis) meets Alma and finds his carefully tailored life disrupted by love.
		Call Me by Your Name Borrow: [DVD] Amid the summer splendor of 1980's Italy, Elio and Oliver discover the heady beauty of awakening desire that will alter their lives forever.
		Coco Borrow: [DVD] In DisneyPixar's extraordinary adventure, a boy who dreams of becoming a great musician embarks on a journey to uncover the mysteries behind his ancestor's stories and traditions.
		Battle of the Sexes Borrow: [DVD] The true story of the 1973 tennis match between World number one Billie Jean King and ex-champ and serial hustler Bobby Riggs.
		The Darkest Hour Borrow: [DVD] As Hitler's forces near the United Kingdom, it is up to Winston Churchill (Gary Oldman) to decide between negotiating peace or fighting against impossible odds.
		Lady Bird Borrow: [DVD] A warm, affecting comedy about a high school senior (Saoirse Ronan) who must navigate a loving but turbulent relationship with her strong-willed mother over the course of her eventful and poignant senior year of high school.

Sources: The New York Times, Rotten Tomatoes, Amazon, Goodreads, EarlyWord, Novelist

Posted by [email protected] On Mar 13, 2018 at 10:09 AM

There's a Genre for That? Medical Non-Fiction

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Title image for page There is a genre for that? Medical non-fiction

Post by Tessy W.

A sudden throbbing at your temples. Shivering until your bones seemed to jolt and creak beneath your skin, even as your fever spikes. The sweating starts. Sweating first through clothes and then blankets. And within a day, sometimes even hours,¹death.

The English sweating sickness killed between 30 to 50 percent² of all who contracted it at the turn of the 16^th century. Appearing and retreating in five epidemics², it sent the English upper class into hysterics as it struck not only the poor, but also ravaged the young, healthy, and more importantly, the rich.¹

What caused the virulent ailment? Where did it go? The sweating sickness is an epidemiological mystery that leaves even modern experts guessing.

That's why my reading list is littered with medical non-fiction. From gripping tales of disease running rampart, to in-depth histories detailing medical breakthroughs, the world of medicine is as fascinating as it is terrifying.

Death rates from infectious diseases in the United States have plummeted from around 800 deaths per 100,000 people in 1900 to just 46 deaths per 100,000 people in 2014.³Thus transforming the specter of violent and imminent death by disease into vague plans to schedule that annual physical, at least for patricular areas of the world like the United States.

However, the phantom of disease still has the power to inspire prickles of nervous fear, and in some cases, outright panic. During the 2014-2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa, the four cases⁴ that were diagnosed in the United States sent the country into a frenzy, making it impossible to turn around without catching another Ebola news headline.

In fact, "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston was one of the first books of the genre I ever read. A classic New York Times bestseller,Preston plotted the emergence of the Ebola virus from the jungles of Central Africa and described the virus' hyperbolic lethality in gruesome detail. More is known about the terrifying virus since the book's publication date, but the air of terror around the then mysterious virus is near tangible in this fast-paced, scientific thriller and it is still well worth the read.

Furthermore, if you're the sort to grumble about your annual flu shot, you might want to give "The Great Influenza" by John Barry a glance. Barry narrates the vicious onset and devastation of the 1918 flu pandemic in plentiful detail. Not only does he track the ravaging virus, but Barry, in exploring the question of why the virus was so monstrous, scrutinizes the history around the Spanish flu. From the setting of World War I to the emerging adeptness of the American medical community, the book chronicles one of the deadliest pandemics in human history with amazing scope and detail. Blinking up from its pages, you might be a little less reluctant next October when your doctor asks you whether you would like a flu shot.

Presently, the average American doesn't have to worry about a sweeping epidemic of Ebola or the flu. Instead, our illnesses come quietly, creeping forward through our bones, blood and flesh with ruthless intent. The leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease, but right on its heels, menacing on the edge of sight, is cancer.⁵

Dubbed "The Emperor of All Maladies" by Siddhartha Mukherjee in his book thus titled, cancer is disease at its worse. “Indeed, cancer’s emergence in the world is the product of a double negative: it becomes common only when all other killers themselves have been killed," according to Murkherjee.⁶ His sweeping epic of humanity's fight against cancer is an interweaving of narrative and lucid prose. Explaining the devastation of how our own bodies can turn against us and the successive ways we have attempted to battle against cancer, he illuminates an illness that up until modern times, we'd been afraid to even speak of.

With a dramatic cast of characters, the genre of medical nonfiction can narrate like your standard novel, with the heroes garbed in white lab coats or hazmat suits. Until recently, we'd appeared to be marching past the climax in our perpetual struggle between sickness and health into a neat, healthful resolution. But perhaps disease is a timeless villain after all.

According to the World Health Organization, "antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today".⁷ Illnesses previously controlled by antibiotics such as bacterial pneumonia and tuberculosis, are now contributing to an estimated 23,000 deaths per year in the United States⁸; a surging tide of lethality caused by the misuse of one of humanity's greatest epiphanies.

Antibiotics are overused and inapplicably applied. Instead of prescribing antibiotics for legitimate bacterial infections, they are prescribed for illnesses such the flu, which are caused by viruses not bacteria, or given as a health supplement to livestock instead of strictly to sick animals. This confluence of misuse has driven the evolution of bacterial strains that are resistant to most of the antibiotics we have, and the discovery of new antibiotics is a slow process due to poor investment and regulations.⁹

Unfortunately, antibiotic resistance is only one of many looming threats of the medical variety. If you're in the market for a doomsday directory, you might want to give "The Coming Plague" by Laurie Garrett a thorough read. Published in 1994, it has since proven its predictive power; the Ebola outbreak a few years ago being one of its many dire portents that has since become reality. In addition to foreshadowing 21^st century health crises, Garrett also takes the time to detail the emergence and history behind many of the modern world's more villainous diseases such as HIV/AIDS. A hefty book packed with a decade of research, each chapter is crafted to keep you up at night.

Ultimately, the genre of medical nonfiction recounts an enduring battle of wits against humanity's greatest nemeses - and who can resist a plot like that?

Interested in more medical nonfiction?

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

The Demon Under the Microscope: From Battlefield Hospitals to Nazi Labs, One Doctor's Heroic Search for the World's First Miracle Drug by Thomas Hager

Brain on Fire: My Month of Madness by Susannah Cahalan

Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach

Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus by Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy

The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures by Anne Fadiman

When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales by Oliver Sacks

The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Most Terrifying Epidemic - and How It Changed Science, Cities, and the Modern World by Steven Johnson

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Posted by [email protected] On Feb 02, 2018 at 12:17 PM

January Bestsellers and Recommendations

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Post by Kristin S.

January New Releases and Bestsellers!

The cold has set in and our resolutions have begun! Those annual goals will undoubtedly include additions to your reading list which is where this post comes in to play. Check out the selections in fiction, non-fiction, DVDs and recommendations below!

Recent New York Times Bestsellers:

New Fiction

		The People vs Alex Cross by James Patterson Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Charged with gunning down followers of his nemesis Gary Soneji in cold blood, Alex Cross is wrongly portrayed as a trigger-happy corrupt cop while he struggles to prove to a skeptical jury and dwindling supporters that his actions were in self defense.
		The Whispering Room by Dean Koontz Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] Former F.B.I. agent and wanted fugitive Jane Hawk tracks down a group that is brainwashing people into committing suicide.
		Year One by Nora Roberts Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] When a pandemic strikes and the world spins into chaos, several travelers head west to find a new life.
		Tom Clancy Power and Empire by Marc Cameron Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] President Jack Ryan seeks to identify the hidden forces escalating the tensions between China and the United States.
		Past Perfect by Danielle Stelle Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [Audiobook] [eBook] A Manhattan family moves into a mansion in San Francisco and encounters the ghosts of its original inhabitants.
		Darker by E L James Borrow: [eBook] Christian Grey's tormented and difficult pursuit of Anastasia Steele is told from his perspective.

New Nonfiction

		Let Trump Be Trump by Corey R Lewandowski Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A former campaign manager for Donald Trump's successful 2016 presidential run offers an insider's look at the ups and downs on the campaign trail.
		Gold Dust Woman by Steven Davis Borrow: [Print] [eBook] An in-depth portrait of the classic-rock artist Stevie Nicks covers her role in the stardom of Fleetwood Mac, the affairs that inspired her greatest songs, her struggles with addiction, and her successful solo career.
		The Last Black Unicorn by Tiffany Haddish Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] From stand-up comedian, actress, and breakout star of Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish, comes The Last Black Unicorn, a sidesplitting, hysterical, edgy, and unflinching collection of (extremely) personal essays, as fearless as the author herself.
		Natural Disaster by Ginger Zee Borrow: [Print] The ABC News meteorologist discusses her career, relationships and struggles with depression.

DVD New Releases (Dec. - Jan.)

		Kingsman: The Golden Circle Borrow: [DVD] In this action-filled installment of the Kingsman series, two top-secret spy organizations - one from the UK and one in the US - join forces to defeat a ruthless common enemy.
		Home Again Borrow: [DVD] Recently separated from her husband, Alice (Reese Witherspoon) finds an unlikely new family and a budding new romance when three young filmmakers move into her guest house. A story of love, friendship, the families we create, Home Again is a modern romantic comedy with one very big life lesson: starting over is not for beginners!
		All Saints Borrow: [DVD] Based on the true story of salesman-turned-pastor Michael Spurlock, who with a group of Southeast Asian refugees risked everything to save their church and their lives.
		The Unknown Girl Borrow: [DVD] After a mysterious young woman dies on her doorstep, a guilt-ridden doctor embarks on an obsessive quest to learn the truth about what happened.
		Once Upon a Time at Christmas Borrow: [DVD] When a serial-killer couple dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus terrorizes a small town, a teen girl and a young cop must solve the pattern behind the seemingly random homicides.
		Despicable Me 3 Borrow: [DVD] Gru, Lucy, their adorable daughters, and the Minions are back in the comedy blockbuster where one former super-villain will rediscover just how good it feels to be bad.
		American Assassin Borrow: [DVD] American Assassin follows CIA black ops recruit Mitch Rapp and Cold War veteran Stan Hurley as the pair is enlisted to stop a mysterious operative intent on starting a World War.
		Better Watch Out Borrow: [DVD] On a quiet suburban street, a babysitter must defend a twelve-year-old boy from intruders, only to discover it's far from a normal home invasion.
		The Osiris Child Borrow: [DVD] When a dangerous outbreak threatens to destroy everyone living on a newly colonized planet, Lt. Kane Sommerville goes against orders and leaves his station to rescue his young daughter before it's too late.
		The Women's Balcony Borrow: [DVD] An accident during a bar mitzvah celebration leads to a gender rift in a devout Orthodox community in Jerusalem, in this rousing, good-hearted tale about women speaking truth to patriarchal power.
		Crown Heights Borrow: [DVD] In 1980, a young man named Marvin Grant was gunned down in Flatbush Brooklyn. Clarence Lewis, a fifteen-year-old with a penchant for lying, told the police he saw what happened and was pressured to identify a suspect. This set into motion a series of events that led to the arrest of Colin Warner, an innocent teenager who lived in nearby Crown Heights.
		Dunkirk Borrow: [DVD] Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces facing a fierce battle in World War II.
		Stronger Borrow: [DVD] Based on real life events, tells the story of a 2013 Boston Marathon Bombing survivor.
		Mayhem Borrow: [DVD] Just after being fired, Derek's office is put into quarantine for a virus that causes people to act out their wildest impulses. As chaos erupts, he makes his way to the top-floor executives to settle the score once and for all.
		It Borrow: [DVD] When children in town begin to disappear, a group of young kids is faced with their biggest fears as they square off against evil clown, Pennywise. Based on the Stephen King novel.
		Brawl in Cell Block 99 Borrow: [DVD] When Bradley (Vince Vaughn) is sent to prison, he is forced to commit acts of violence that turn the place into a savage battleground.

Want to settle in for some cozy reading during the cold weather?

Check out these recommendations:

		Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie Series: Miss Marple, book #1 Total books in series: 12 Borrow: [Book] The Murder at the Vicarage is Agatha Christie's first mystery to feature the beloved investigator Miss Marple—as a dead body in a clergyman's study proves to the indomitable sleuth that no place, holy or otherwise, is a sanctuary from homicide.
		Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke Series: Hannah Swenson, book #1 Total books in series: 22 Borrow: [Audiobook] [eBook] Take one amateur sleuth. Mix in some eccentric Minnesota locals. Add a generous dollop of crackling suspense, and you've got the recipe for this delicious new mystery series featuring Hannah Swensen, the red-haired, cookie-baking heroine whose gingersnaps are almost as tart as her mouth and whose penchant for solving crime is definitely stirring things up.
		The Quilter's Apprentice by Jennifer Chiaverini Series: Elm Creek Quilts, book #1 Total books in series: 20 Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [Audiobook] Sarah, struggling to find a job and a sense of place in her new town, finds herself learning how to quilt from a cantankerous old woman who also teaches her about the deep love that can exist between friends.
		Still Life by Louise Penny Series: Chief Inspector Armand Gamache, book #1 Total books in series: 13 Borrow: [Print] [Audiobook] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Chief Inspector Armand Gamache of the Sûreté du Québec and his team of investigators are called in to the scene of a suspicious death in a rural village south of Montreal.
		Death of a Gossip by M. C. Beaton Series: Hamish Macbeth, book #1 Total books in series: 33 Borrow: [eBook] When society widow and gossip columnist Lady Jane Winters joined the fishing class, she wasted no time in ruffling the feathers-or was it the fins?-of those around her. Among the victims of her sharp tongue and unladylike manner was Lochdubh Constable Hamish Macbeth. Yet not even Hamish thought someone would permanently silence Lady Jane's shrills-until her strangled body is fished out of the river.
		The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith Series: No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, book #1 Total books in series: 18 Borrow: [Print] [Audiobook] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Mma "Precious" Ramotswe sets up a detective agency in Botswana on the edge of the Kalahari Desert, making her the only female detective in the country. At first, cases are hard to come by. But eventually, troubled people come to Precious with a variety of concerns.
		Catering to Nobody by Diane Mott Davidson Series: A Goldy Bear Culinary Mystery, book #1 Total books in series: 17 Borrow: [Print] [Audiobook] [eAudiobook] Goldy Bear, recently divorced, has made a home for herself and her young son in scenic Aspen Valley, Colorado. There, calls for Goldilock's Catering have been steady enough to pay the bills. But when a mourner is felled by rat poison during a funeral buffet Goldy is serving, the police quickly close her business. Now it's up to Goldy to find the rat who has tainted her food and her reputation.
		The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun Series: The Cat Who, book #1 Total books in series: 29 Borrow: [Print] [Audiobook] [eBook] Journalist Jim Qwilleran and his feline companion Koko begin their investigative career when Jim finds murder and mischief while covering the art beat for the Daily Fluxion.
		The Hunt for Sonya Dufrette by R. T. Raichev Series: Country House Crime Mysteries, book #1 Total books in series: 9 Borrow: [Print] At a house party on the day of the royal wedding in 1981, a little girl named Sonya Dufrette wanders off and is never seen again. Twenty years on, divorcee and librarian Antonia Darcy sets out to solve the mystery.
		At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon Series: The Mitford Years, book #1 Total books in series: 14 Borrow: [Print] [Audiobook] [eBook] It's easy to feel at home in Mitford. In these high, green hills, the air is pure, the village is charming, and the people are generally lovable. Yet, Father Tim, the bachelor rector, wants something more. Enter a dog the size of a sofa who moves in and won't go away. Add an attractive neighbor who begins wearing a path through the hedge. Now, stir in a lovable but unloved boy, a mystifying jewel theft, and a secret that's sixty years old. Suddenly, Father Tim gets more than he bargained for. And readers get a rich comedy about ordinary people and their ordinary lives.
		The Inn at Rose Harbor by Debbie Macomber Series: Rose Harbor, book #1 Total books in series: 5 Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [Audiobook] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Set in the Pacific Northwest, in the picturesque small town of Cedar Cove, these heartwarming gentle reads feature the cozy Rose Harbor Inn, its young, widowed proprietor, Jo Marie Rose, and a large cast of lovable secondary characters. The beautiful setting and the wise, understanding protagonist make second chances possible for all of her troubled guests.

Happy New Year! Enjoy these books and movies to start 2018 off right!

Sources: The New York Times, Rotten Tomatoes, Amazon, Goodreads, EarlyWord, Novelist

Posted by [email protected] On Jan 03, 2018 at 10:34 AM

December Book List

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December New Releases and Bestsellers!

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Post by Kristin S.

As we head into the cold, but cozy month of December, take a look at the recent bestsellers, newly released DVDs, and timely series recommendations below! Follow the links in each post to find the item in our catalog for you to check out. Let us know what you think of each book or DVD in the comments section. Enjoy!

Recent New York Times Bestsellers:

Fiction

	Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson Borrow: [Print] [eBook] The eagerly awaited sequel to the #1 New York Times bestselling Words of Radiance, from epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson at the top of his game.
	Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Janet Evanovich's #1 New York Times bestselling sensation Stephanie Plum returns in her latest captivating thriller where mutilated corpses litter the streets of New Jersey.
	End Game by David Baldacci Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] When their handler takes a rare vacation and disappears, Will Robie and Jessica Reel are sent to investigate, but after arriving in the small town of Grand they encounter a vicious adversary.
	The Midnight Line by Lee Child Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Reacher rides the bus north from Milwaukee. At a comfort stop in Wisconsin dairy country he takes a stroll. Among the cheap junk in a pawn shop window he notices a West Point class ring for sale. It's tiny. A woman cadet's ring. Why would she pawn it? Reacher knows what Serena Sanderson must have gone through to get it. He fights through a biker gang and a South Dakota gangster, following the trail of the ring to the emptiness of Wyoming, in search of Major Sanderson. Is she OK?
	The Rooster Bar by John Grisham Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Three students who have borrowed heavily to attend a third-rate law school realize they have been caught in a scam when they discover that the school's owner also owns a bank specializing in student loans, and plot to expose the scam.
	Artemis by Andy Weir Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] The bestselling author of The Martian returns with an irresistible new near-future thriller—a heist story set on the moon.
	Origin by Dan Brown Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend the unveiling of a discovery that "will change the face of science forever."
	Two Kinds of Truth by Michael Connelly Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] An investigation into the murder of a young pharmacist leads Harry Bosch and San Fernando's detective squad into the big-business world of pill mills and prescription-drug abuse at the same time that an old case from Bosch's days with the LAPD returns to haunt him.
	Typhoon Fury by Clive Cussler Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] When they are hired to track down a valuable art collection, Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon find themselves sailing into a perfect storm involving a Filipino insurgency, a Japanese developed super-warrior drug, and a South African mercenary.
	Every Breath You Take by Mary Higgins Clark Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The fifth collaborative novel in the Under Suspicion series by Mary Higgins Clark and Alafair Burke, takes place at the Met Gala in New York City.
	Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A collection of seventeen short stories includes three tales featuring a small-town newspaper column called "Our Town Today with Hank Fiset."
	Quick & Dirty by Stuart Woods Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] When a beautiful new client seeks out Stone Barrington, he becomes entangled in the rarefied and intricate world of the art business, where mistakes are costly and trouble lurks beneath the exclusive veneer.
	Fairytale by Danielle Steel Borrow: [Print] [eBook] When her life on her family's vineyard is shattered by her mother's death, Camille finds herself at the mercy of a cold-hearted stepfamily at the same time she bonds with her stepmother's mother and a friend from her childhood.
	Future Home of the Living God by Louise Erdrich Borrow: [Normal Print] [Large Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A tale set in a world of reversing evolution and a growing police state follows pregnant thirty-two-year-old Cedar Hawk Songmaker, who investigates her biological family while awaiting the birth of a child who may emerge as a member of a primitive human species.

Nonfiction

	Promise Me, Dad by Joe Biden Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A deeply moving memoir about the year that would forever change both a family and a country.
	Obama: An Intimate Portrait by Pete Souza Borrow: [Print] Relive the extraordinary Presidency of Barack Obama through White House photographer Pete Souza's behind-the-scenes images and stories in this #1 New York Times bestseller--with a foreword from the President himself.
	Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] He was history's most creative genius. What secrets can he teach us? The author of the acclaimed bestsellers Steve Jobs, Einstein, and Benjamin Franklin brings Leonardo da Vinci to life in this exciting new biography.
	Bobby Kennedy by Chris Matthews Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A revealing new portrait of Robert F. Kennedy that gets closer to the man than any book before, by bestselling author Chris Matthews, an esteemed Kennedy expert and anchor of MSNBC's Hardball.
	Hacks by Donna Brazille Borrow: [Print] [eBook] The former Democratic National Committee chair presents a revealing look at the 2016 election, discussing the Russian hacking of the DNC and the missteps by the Clinton campaign and Obama administration that enabled a Trump victory.
	Sisters First by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The fraternal twin daughters of the 43rd U.S. president share personal stories and reflections from their lives within a political dynasty, from their grandfather's presidency through their subsequent upbringing under the eyes of the Secret Service, public, and paparazzi.
	Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans by Brian Kilmeade Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] A portrait of the seventh American president focuses on his formative military prowess during the War of 1812 and his pivotal contributions to the capturing of New Orleans from the British.
	Grant by Ron Chernow Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Pulitzer Prize winner Ron Chernow returns with a sweeping and dramatic portrait of one of our most compelling generals and presidents, Ulysses S. Grant.
	Killing England by Bill O'Reilly Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The breathtaking latest installment in Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard's mega-bestselling Killing series transports listeners to the most important era in our nation's history, the Revolutionary War.
	God, Faith, and Reason by Michael Savage Borrow: [Book] The conservative radio host shares his experiences with faith and spirituality, as well as his thoughts on religion and the Judeo-Christian basis of American culture that he has committed himself to preserve.
	What Unites Us by Dan Rather Borrow: [Book] [eBook] A collection of essays that define the historical changes and essential institutions of America to suggest ways to overcome divisions within the country.
	Endurance by Scott Kelly Borrow: [Print] [eBook] A memoir by the retired astronaut and former commander of the International Space Station.

DVD New Releases (Nov-Dec):

	Dunkirk Borrow: [DVD] Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, British and Allied troops are surrounded by enemy forces facing a fierce battle in World War II.
	Stronger Borrow: [DVD] A victim of the Boston Marathon bombing in 2013 helps the police track down the killers while struggling to recover from devastating trauma.
	Mayhem Borrow: [DVD] Just after being fired, Derek's office is put into quarantine for a virus that causes people to act out their wildest impulses. As chaos erupts, he makes his way to the top-floor executives to settle the score once and for all.
	Detroit Borrow: [DVD] A police raid in Detroit in 1967 results in one of the largest citizen uprisings in the United States' history.
	The Trip to Spain Borrow: [DVD] Comedians Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon continue their hit series with a hilarious culinary road trip through Spain, featuring breathtaking locales and to-die-for cuisine.
	Brawl in Cell Block 99 Borrow: [DVD] When Bradley (Vince Vaughn) is sent to prison, he is forced to commit acts of violence that turn the place into a savage battleground.
	Logan Lucky Borrow: [DVD] Trying to reverse a family curse, brothers Jimmy and Clyde Logan set out to execute an elaborate robbery during the legendary Coca-Cola 600 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
	Tulip Fever Borrow: [DVD] An artist falls for a young married woman while he's commissioned to paint her portrait during the Tulip mania of 17th century Amsterdam.
	Rememory Borrow: [DVD] When an inventor turns up dead, a mysterious man (Peter Dinklage) steals his latest invention: a device able to extract, record and play a person's memories.
	M.F.A. Borrow: [DVD] Francesca Eastwood gives a breakout performance as an art student who is sexually assaulted at a party. After struggling to receive any support from her college to find justice and cope with her trauma, she impulsively confronts her attacker - a decision that has deadly repercussions. As she tracks down fellow rape survivors, an unlikely vigilante is born.
	Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets Borrow: [DVD] A dark force threatens Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. Special operatives Valerian and Laureline must race to identify the marauding menace and safeguard not just Alpha, but the future of the universe.
	The Hitman's Bodyguard Borrow: [DVD] Ryan Reynolds and Samuel L. Jackson star in this outrageous action comedy as an elite bodyguard and renowned hitman forced to work together. In order to succeed, they don't just have to avoid getting killed...they have to avoid killing each other.
	Acts of Vengeance Borrow: [DVD] A fast-talking lawyer (Antonio Banderas) transforms his body and takes a vow of silence, not to be broken until he finds out who killed his wife and daughter and has his revenge.
	Good Time Borrow: [DVD] Robert Pattinson stars in this fast-paced heist thriller about a bank robber who will stop at nothing to free his brother from prison, launching him into a night-long odyssey through New York's dark and dangerous criminal underworld.
	Birth of the Dragon Borrow: [DVD] The legend of Bruce Lee begins in 1960s San Francisco, when Lee fights Shaolin monk Wong Jack Man in a battle for the ages.
	Beach Rats Borrow: [DVD] Frankie (Harris Dickinson), a teenager on the edges of Brooklyn, struggles to reconcile his competing sexual desires, leaving him hurtling towards irreparable consequences.
	California Typewriter Borrow: [DVD] Cultural historians, collectors, and various celebrity obsessives, including Tom Hanks and John Mayer, launch us into the bittersweet moment when a beloved-but-dying technology, the typewriter, faces extinction.

Want to read the Dark Tower series before you watch the movie? Here are the books:

The Dark Tower series by Stephen King

	Book 1: The Gunslinger (1982) Borrow: [Print] [Audiobook] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Roland, the world's last gunslinger, tracks an enigmatic Man in Black toward a forbidding dark tower, fighting forces both mortal and other-worldly on his quest.
	Book 2: The Drawing of the Three (1987) Borrow: [eBook] [eAudiobook] The second volume in Stephen King’s #1 bestselling Dark Tower Series, The Drawing of the Three is an “epic in the making” (Kirkus Reviews) about a savage struggle against underworld evil and otherworldly enemies.
	Book 3: The Waste Lands (1991) Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Roland, the last gunslinger, and his companions--Eddie Dean and Susannah--cross the desert of damnation, drawing ever closer to the Dark Tower, a legion of fiendish foes, and revelations that could alter the world.
	Book 4: Wizard and Glass (1997) Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Roland, the last gunslinger, and his band of followers escape one world only to slip into the next where Roland reflects upon past adventures and about his one true love.
	Book 5: Wolves of the Calla (2003) Borrow: [Print] [Audiobook] [eBook] [eAudiobook] Wolves of the Calla continues the adventures of Roland, the Last Gunslinger and survivor of a civilized world that has "moved on." Roland's quest is ka, an inevitable destiny -- to reach and perhaps save the Dark Tower, which stands at the center of everywhere and everywhen.
	Book 6: Song of Susannah (2004) Borrow: [Print] [Audiobook] [eBook] [eAudiobook] While Jake, Father Callahan, and Oy struggle to free Susannah Dean, whose body is possessed by a demon-mother named Mia, Roland and Eddie find themselves swept by magic to East Stoneham, Maine, in the summer of 1977.
	Book 7: The Dark Tower (2004) Borrow: [Print] [eBook] [eAudiobook] The final installment in the epic series completes the quest of Roland Deschain, who works to outmaneuver the increasingly desperate acts of his adversaries and confronts losses within his circle of companions.
	Book 8: The Wind Through the Keyhole (2012) Borrow: [Print] [Audiobook] [eBook] Mid-World's last gunslinger Roland Deschain hunts down a murderous shape-shifter. Finding the site of the creature's latest killing, Roland discovers a single surviving witness--a terrified boy named Bill Streeter--and calms him with a story from the Book of Eld.

Sources: The New York Times, Rotten Tomatoes, Amazon, Goodreads, EarlyWord, New DVD Release Dates

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