12/22/2024

fiction
1
wind and truth
Brandon Sanderson
The fifth book in the Stormlight Archive series. The fate of the Cosmere is imperiled as the fighting and chaos reach an apex.
2
james
Percival Everett
A reimagining of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” shines a different light on Mark Twain's classic, revealing new facets of the character of Jim.
3
the women
Kristin Hannah
In 1965, a nursing student follows her brother to serve during the Vietnam War and returns to a divided America.
4
the house of cross
James Patterson
The 33rd book in the Alex Cross series. Three candidates to the Supreme Court are violently attacked.
5
counting miracles
Nicholas Sparks
A man in search of the father he never knew encounters a single mom and rumors circulate of the nearby appearance of a white deer.
6
now or never
Janet Evanovich
The 31st book in the Stephanie Plum series. Caught between two fiancés and not knowing what to do, Plum gets back to business as a bounty hunter.
7
iron flame
Rebecca Yarros
The second book in the Empyrean series. Violet Sorrengail’s next round of training under the new vice commandant might require her to betray the man she loves.
8
to die for
David Baldacci
The third book in the 6:20 Man series. Devine digs into the deaths of an orphan’s parents and uncovers a large conspiracy.
9
wicked
Gregory Maguire
A misunderstood girl named Elphaba is declared a witch; the basis of the musical and the film. (Collector's edition.)
10
hooked
Emily McIntire
In the first book of the Never After series, Wendy falls for her father’s enemy, who might turn out to be the monster known as Hook. (Collector's edition.)
11
small things like these
Claire Keegan
A coal merchant discovers something that causes turmoil in a small Irish town controlled by the church in 1985; the basis of the film.
12
all the colors of the dark
Chris Whitaker
Questions arise when a boy saves the daughter of a wealthy family amid a string of disappearances in a Missouri town in 1975.
13
the god of the woods
Liz Moore
When a 13-year-old girl disappears from an Adirondack summer camp in 1975, secrets kept by the Van Laar family emerge.
14
in too deep
Lee Child and Andrew Child
The 29th book in the Jack Reacher series. Reacher wakes up in a precarious position with no memory of how he got there.
15
the mirror
Nora Roberts
The second book in the Lost Bride series. In a haunted mansion, Sonya receives a vision of a bride murdered on her wedding day.
nonfiction
1
cher: the memoir, part one
Cher
In the first part of her memoir, the multiple award-winning pop culture icon traces her childhood and forays into the world of entertainment.
2
melania
Melania Trump
The former and future first lady describes her work as a fashion model, marriage to Donald Trump and time in the White House.
3
be ready when the luck happens
Ina Garten
A memoir by the cookbook author and Food Network host known as the Barefoot Contessa.
4
framed
John Grisham and Jim McCloskey
Our criminal justice system viewed through the struggles of 10 wrongfully convicted people to achieve exoneration.
5
confronting the presidents
Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
The conservative commentator evaluates the legacies of American presidents.
6
the serviceberry
Robin Wall Kimmerer
The author of “Braiding Sweetgrass” illuminates how the gift economy in the natural world works and draws lessons for our economy; with illustrations by John Burgoyne.
7
the anxious generation
Jonathan Haidt
A co-author of “The Coddling of the American Mind” looks at the mental health impacts that a phone-based life has on children.
8
revenge of the tipping point
Malcolm Gladwell
Through a series of stories, Gladwell explicates the causes of various kinds of epidemics.
9
the demon of unrest
Erik Larson
The author of “The Splendid and the Vile” portrays the months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the beginning of the Civil War.
10
outlive
Peter Attia with Bill Gifford
A look at recent scientific research on aging and longevity.
11
from here to the great unknown
Lisa Marie Presley and Riley Keough
Presley’s memoir, completed by her daughter, explores her relationships and challenges.
12
your mom's gonna love me
Matt Rife
The comedian portrays moments from his life and career.
13
the third gilmore girl
Kelly Bishop with Lindsay Harrison
The dancer and actress, who appeared in “A Chorus Line,” “Dirty Dancing” and “Gilmore Girls,” imparts insights on career longevity.
14
brothers
Alex Van Halen
The drummer of the iconic rock band Van Halen shares stories about his partnership in life and music with his late brother Edward.
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the small and the mighty
Sharon McMahon
A former high school government and law teacher profiles lesser-known Americans who made an impact.