Some titles hitting the shelves next week ...
ADULT FICTION:
The Admissions by Meg Mitchell Moore - "A seemingly idyllic, affluent northern California family is tested by Ivy League ambitions, over scheduling, impossible expectations by the Bay Area elite and difficult personal secrets. By the author of So Far Away." (Baker & Taylor annotation)
Everybody Rise by Stephanie Clifford - "For centuries, New York City has been a magnet to dreamers with fantasies of catapulting themselves into the upper echelons of society. Unfortunately, as Evelyn Beegan discovers ... , the higher you rise, the farther you have to fall should you lose your grip on the social ladder." (BookPage Reviews, 2015 August)
- Historical Mystery
A Pattern of Lies: a Bess Crawford Mystery by Charles Todd - "A horrific explosion at a gunpowder mill sends Bess Crawford to war-torn France to keep a deadly pattern of lies from leading to more deaths, in this compelling and atmospheric mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of A Question of Honor and An Unwilling Accomplice." (HarperCollins, publisher)
Deceptions: A Cainsville Novel by Kelley Armstrong - "Haunted by visions of a blond child with an urgent message, Olivia Taylor Jones outmaneuvers her stalking ex-fiance while investigating how her destiny is being shaped by ancient scripts." (Baker & Taylor annotation)
- Mystery Suspense
Hostage Taker by Stefanie Pintoff - "Strong writing, a well-paced plot, and intriguing characters make this one of the best thrillers of the year. Fans of Lisa Gardner will find much to like here." (LJ Reviews, July 2015)—
The Murderer's Daughter by Jonathan Kellerman - "Engaging in high-risk activities to escape from her regimented life as a psychologist, Grace Blades has a one-night stand with a man who turns our to be her new client -- one who claims a unique connection to Grace's foster father." (Baker & Taylor annotation)
Smaller and Smaller Circles by F. H. Bacatan - "Fans of forensic mysteries as well as readers who enjoy their crime fiction in under explored settings [The Philippines in 1967] will want to add this to their reading lists." (LJ Reviews, May 2015)
Friction by Sandra Brown - "Petitioning to regain custody of his young daughter in the aftermath of a reckless decision, a Texas Ranger intervenes during the attempted assassination of an attractive judge, who he risks his life to protect when the gunman escapes." (Baker & Taylor annotation)
Zer0es by Chuck Wendig - "Five iconoclastic hackers are recruited against their will to serve the U.S. government by working as cyberspies before discovering an NSA artificial intelligence program that is rapidly growing out of control." (Baker & Taylor annotation)
- Short Stories
Fortunes Smiles by Adam Johnson - "In six masterly stories, Johnson delves deep into love and loss, natural disasters, the influence of technology, and how the political shapes the personal." (Random House, Inc, publisher)
- Women's Fiction
We Never Asked for Wings by Vanessa Diffenbaugh - "When her parents return to Mexico, 15-year old Letty Espinosa is forced to become a parent to her young sister and considers a risky move that jeopardizes their fragile hopes for the future. By the best-selling author of The Language of Flowers." (Baker & Taylor annotation)
ADULT NONFICTION:
The Gratitude Diaries: How a Year Looking on the Bright Side Can Transform Your Life by Janice Kaplan - "How a year of being thankful led to big changes in a woman's life. When editor and producer Kaplan (A Job to Kill For, 2008, etc.) made a New Year's resolution to take a full year and show more appreciation in life, she didn't realize what a difference that pledge would make." (Kirkus Reviews, May 2015)
TEEN / YOUNG ADULT:
Court of Fives by Kate Elliott - "In this imaginative escape into an enthralling new world, World Fantasy Award finalist Kate Elliott's first young adult novel weaves an epic story of a girl struggling to do what she loves in a society suffocated by rules of class and privilege." (Grand Central Publications, publisher)
Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman - "This exhilarating start to the Blood of Gods and Royals series is a fascinating historical fantasy, bringing high drama, ardent romance, and dark magic to the tale of Alexander the Great." (Booklist Reviews, July 2015)
In this day and age, many readers are often already aware of and eagerly anticipating the next book from their favorite (or soon to be favorite) author. They may avidly check an author's website, follow a blog, or subscribe to a publisher's e-Newsletter. What readers may not be aware of is that most new book releases occur on Tuesday.
In previous 'Titles to Watch For' postings, I highlighted titles on Monday which would be coming out the very next day. After taking a break and giving it further consideration, I thought it might be more useful to spotlight titles due to hit shelves the following week.
- This will be helpful for collection development too because I will be checking reserves to see if more copies are needed to meet customer demand. :-)
In that vein, here are a few titles coming out next Tuesday:
ADULT FICTION:
With The Marriage of Opposites, Alice Hoffman offers a fictional biography of French painter Camille Pissarro, the "father of impressionism"
For fans of urban fantasy comes Magic Shifts by Ilona Andrews, #8 in the 'Kate Daniels' series
Readers of suspense and thriller novels may enjoy Karen Robards' The Last Time I Saw Her, the newest 'Charlotte Stone' title or Protocol Zero by James Abel (sequel to White Plague) or
The Dog Master by W. Bruce Cameron is "an evocative glimpse of prehistory, an
emotional coming of age saga, a thrilling tale of survival against all
odds, and the exciting, imaginative story of the first dog" (Publisher annotation)
Shirley Jackson gives her fans a new collection of eerie short stories, comic essays, and thoughtful writing ..on writing with Let Me Tell You
And not to forget the mystery reader, there is Malice at the Palace newest title in Rhys Bowen's 'Her Royal Spyness' series
ADULT NONFICTION:
Avenue of Spies: a True Story of Terror, Espionage, and One American Family's Heroic Resistance in Nazi-occupied Paris by Alex Kershaw might appeal to readers of suspense
College football fans may be interested in Monte Burke's new biography Saban: the Making of a Coach, about the University of Alabama's Nick Saban
All those who like watching the dolphins while vacationing at the beach may want consider Voices in the Ocean: a Journey into the Wild and Haunting World of Dolphins by Susan Casey
Uniquely Human: A Different Way of Seeing Autism by Barry M. Prizant "aims to be essential reading for any parent, teacher, therapist or caregiver of a person with autism" (Publisher annotation)
Some titles getting big media push are: 14th Deadly Sin by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro, A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson and Brent K. Ashabranner and The Wright Brothers by David McCullough
Other Adult Fiction customers may ask about:
Church of Marvels by Leslie Parry - gritty, historical fiction debut, told from multiple perspectives which superbly portrays life in the underbelly of 1895 New York
Day Shift by Charlaine Harris - an atmospheric Urban fantasy with a large cast of characters; second book in the Midnight, Texas series, follows 2014's Midnight Crossroad
I Take You by Eliza Kennedy - a witty debut with sassy characters and a bawdy tone, perfect as a beach read; a Manhattan lawyer, getting married in a week, needs to decide if she can be faithful to one man
Rock With Wings by Anne Hillerman - the popular Jim Chee/Joe Leaphorn mystery series continues; his daughter, Tony Hillerman's daughter picked up the series with her 2013 New York Times bestseller Spider Woman's Daughter
Adult Nonfiction releases for this week include comedy, WWII propaganda, and a new title from the authors of Freakonomics
The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief and Manipulation by Melissa Rivers - the daughter of the iconic comedienne shares insights into life with her Mom outside the spotlight and their complicated personal relationship
Goebbels: A Biography by Peter Longerich - a comprehensive, new biography of Hitler's Minister of Propaganda; for those with interest in World War II, the Holocaust, Germany, and the history of marketing and propaganda
When to Rob a Bank: And 131 More Warped Suggestions and Well-intended Rants by Steven D. Levitt and Stephen J. Dubner - more offbeat economic insights in this compilation of the last 10-years of blog posts from freakonomics.com
And YA title tied an Author Visit and a Children's book which may interest young readers:
Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen - witty, emotionally intense realistic fiction from the author of The Moon and More (2013) and What Happened to Goodbye (2011); watch the reserves on this one build as customers ...
The Great Good Summer by Elizabeth Garton Scanlon - 12-year old, church-going Ivy and her classmate, science-loving Paul team up for a surprising summer adventure; a coming of age story with a dose of humor and a hint of religion
What new titles will you be looking to hit the shelves this first week of May?
