-Titulo Original : Our Chemical Hearts-Fabricante : G P Putnam S Son...

-Titulo Original : Ocean Prey (A Prey Novel)-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: Fan-favorite heroes Lucas Davenport and Virgil Flowers join forces on a deadly maritime case in the remarkable new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author John Sandford. An off-duty Coast Guardsman is fishing with his family when he calls in some suspicious behavior from a nearby boat. Its a snazzy craft, slick and outfitted with extra horsepower, and is zipping along until it slows to pick up a surfaced diver...a diver who was apparently alone, without his own boat, in the middle of the ocean. None of it makes sense unless theres something hinky going on, and his hunch is proved right when all three Guardsmen who come out to investigate are shot and killed. Theyre federal officers killed on the job, which means the case is the FBIs turf. When the FBIs investigation stalls out, they call in Lucas Davenport. And when his case turns lethal, Davenport will need to bring in every asset he can claim, including a detective with a fundamentally criminal mind: Virgil Flowers. Review “Entertaining. . . Fans will enjoy seeing the two old buddies and their cohorts wading into dangerous [sic] waters.”- Publishers Weekly About the Author John Sandford is the pseudonym for the Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist John Camp. He is the author of twenty-nine Prey novels; four Kidd novels; twelve Virgil Flowers novels; three YA novels coauthored with his wife, Michele Cook; and three other books. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. The Muggers Lucas Davenport used his phones flashlight to illuminate the cut through the knee-high wall, and from there, to the path that led down to Fort Lauderdale Beach. Early-morning traffic down Beach Boulevard was quiet, the subdued hum of small SUVs and sedans. The cars turning left off Sunrise Boulevard played their headlights across his back as he walked, throwing his shadow on the white sand. Out on the Atlantic, he could see a bare hint of the coming dawn. Lucas walked across the sand until he was a dozen feet from the water, where the smell of seaweed pressed against his face like a hand. He sat down, took off his shoes and socks. He sat there for a while, as the eastern horizon grew brighter. Not much was going through his head-the light, the smell of the seaweed, the sound of salt water breaking up the beach. A breeze sprang up with the dawn, but was barely strong enough to push the six-inch rollers ashore. After a while, he noticed that the world was beginning to light up. His phone rang. He dug it out of his jacket pocket and turned it off without answering, or even looking at it. At some point, the rim of the sun broke the edge of the horizon, a brilliant arc throwing rippling orange slashes across the water. A sportfishing boat went by, a half mile out. Then the muggers showed up. Two men, one Anglo, one Hispanic, both thin, dark-haired, wearing worn dark clothing, their faces weathered from life on the street, like driftwood boards. Lucas knew they were muggers by the way they approached, a certain crablike walk, a phony confidence, an attitude that could turn in a moment from friendliness to naked aggression and then possibly to retreat, if Lucas should turn out to be something unexpected. They checked him out, a guy in a sport coat barefoot on the sand, maybe shaking off a drunk? A gold watch on the left wrist, right hand in his lap. He looked at them and said, Hey, guys. The Anglo said, Nice watch you got. Lucas: Got it from my wife for my birthday. A Patek Philippe. Twenty-eight thousand dollars, if you can believe that. I told her we should have sponsored some hungry kids somewhere. She said that we already did that and I should have some nice things. The guy in back stopped and hooked his friends elbow to slow down his approach; the feral sense that something was not right. You okay? the lead mugger asked. Lucas said, No. He slipped his right hand out of his lap, and held i...

-Titulo Original : The Girl Before-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: In this powerful psychological suspense debut, when a woman’s life is shattered, she is faced with a devastating question: What if everything she thought was normal and good and true...wasn’t? Clara Lawson is torn from her life in an instant. Without warning, her home is invaded by armed men, and she finds herself separated from her beloved husband and daughters. The last thing her husband yells to her is to say nothing. In chapters that alternate between past and present, the novel slowly unpeels the layers of Clara’s fractured life. We see her growing up, raised with her sisters by the stern Mama and Papa G, becoming a poised and educated young woman, falling desperately in love with the forbidden son of her adoptive parents. We see her now, sequestered in an institution, questioned by men and women who call her a different name-Diana-and who accuse her husband of unspeakable crimes. As recollections of her past collide with new revelations, Clara must question everything she thought she knew, to come to terms with the truth of her history and to summon the strength to navigate her future. Review Praise for The Girl Before “Gripping...A powerful, moving debut by therapist Olsen in which cruelty is counterbalanced by compassion and love.”- Booklist (starred review) “Easily the most disturbing and unsettling book I have read this year....As in the best suspense novels, there are mysteries within mysteries, and all is not what it seems-not to Clara, and definitely not to the reader.”-BookPage, A Best Mystery of 2016 “[A] thoughtful look at victims and perpetrators and the difficulties that arise for someone who is both at once....[ The Girl Before] moves at the pace of a mystery, but the novel is strongest when it allows Clara to unpack her past and consider who she will be going forward. A moving story of recovery and responsibility.”- Kirkus Reviews “I couldnt put it down. The novel is compelling, perplexing, and ultimately uplifting! The unusual structure is a perfect match for the magnetic voice of the central character. I predict this daring debut will make Rena Olsen “the girl ahead” among psychological suspense authors.”-Karen Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Upon a Winter’s Night “A disturbing story, haunting and important.”-Alexandra Burt, author of Remember Mia“Daring, harrowing and absolutely riveting.”-Sandra Block, author of Little Black Lies About the Author Rena Olsen grew up moving around every few years, following her minister father from church to church, and her exposure to so many different people and environments sparked an interest in human nature. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. A licensed therapist, she works in Des Moines, Iowa. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. ***This excerpt is from an advance uncorrected copy proof*** Copyright © 2016 Rena Olsen Now I am brushing Daisy’s hair at the kitchen table when the front door crashes open. The sound of gunfire and men shouting and children screaming comes in a tidal wave through the open door. Dropping the brush, I grab Daisy’s hand and pull her into the nearest closet, fumbling for the lever that will open the false back. We huddle in the small space together, and Daisy trembles in my arms. Daisy cries as the door to the closet opens. I put a hand over her mouth to muffle the sound. Our hiding spot is clever, but not clever enough. Someone taps on the wall. “This is hollow!” he shouts, and his hands make shuffling sounds as they grope for a way in. It only takes a few minutes before the latch is discovered and we are revealed. Daisy screams and buries her face in my chest. I shield my eyes from the sudden brightness, swinging out with my other arm and coming into contact with hard flesh. “Whoa, there,” a gentle voice says. I peek at the source, and see a man with kind eyes. I ...

-Titulo Original : The Guncle-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: An NPR Book of the YearFinalist for the 2021 Goodreads Choice AwardsFrom the bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus and The Editor comes a warm and deeply funny novel about a once-famous gay sitcom star whose unexpected family tragedy leaves him with his niece and nephew for the summer.Patrick, or Gay Uncle Patrick (GUP, for short), has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant. That is, he loves spending time with them when they come out to Palm Springs for weeklong visits, or when he heads home to Connecticut for the holidays. But in terms of caretaking and relating to two children, no matter how adorable, Patrick is, honestly, overwhelmed. So when tragedy strikes and Maisie and Grant lose their mother and Patricks brother has a health crisis of his own, Patrick finds himself suddenly taking on the role of primary guardian. Despite having a set of Guncle Rules ready to go, Patrick has no idea what to expect, having spent years barely holding on after the loss of his great love, a somewhat-stalled acting career, and a lifestyle not-so-suited to a six- and a nine-year-old. Quickly realizing that parenting--even if temporary--isnt solved with treats and jokes, Patricks eyes are opened to a new sense of responsibility, and the realization that, sometimes, even being larger than life means youre unfailingly human. With the humor and heart weve come to expect from bestselling author Steven Rowley, The Guncle is a moving tribute to the power of love, patience, and family in even the most trying of times. Review One of:Oprah Dailys Best Beach Reads to Help You Escape Washington Post’s Feel-Good Books to Brighten Your SummerCBSs 12 Perfect Summer Beach Reads for 2021Vogues 12 Beach Reads to Get Lost in This SummerReal Simple’s Blockbuster Beach ReadsCountry Living’s 32 Can’t-Miss Beach Reads for This SummerSouthern Living’s Beach Reads Perfect for Summer 2021Bustles 40 Best New Books to Read This May E! Newss 18 Best Books to Check Out in MayPopSugar’s 45 Best Summer Reads of 2021USA Today’s 5 Books Not To MissCNN’s 20 Books That Are Essential Reading this Pride Month Readers Digests 75 Best Summer Reads of All TimeParade’s 15 New LGBTQ Books to Pick Up This SummerNew York Post’s 30 Best Books On Our Summer Reading ListiHeart Radio’s 15 Best Beach Reads for Summer 2021Christian Science Monitors Best Books of May PureWow’s 10 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in MayTravel & Leisures Most Anticipated Books of SummerWomen s Most Anticipated Summer Beach ReadsSheKnows’s 20 New Books You Need to Add to Your Summer Reading List Scary Mommy’s Most Anticipated Books of SummerFrolics 25 Best Books of Spring 2021Brit Co’s 17 Beach Reads That Make the Perfect Summer EscapeNewNowNexts 17 Exciting Queer Books to Savor This SummerBibliolifestyles Quintessential Summer 2021 Beach Reads LAMBDA Literarys Most Anticipated LGBTQ Literature of May Washington Post’s 12 Titles to Get You to the End of Summer“Rowley delivers the perfect summer read: The Guncle is relentlessly witty, sweet and heartbreaking.” -Elin HilderbrandWise and hilarious. -People A laugh-out-loud heartwarmer. -Oprah Daily“Rowley’s depth and humor will warm even the most jaded hearts.” -Washington PostA formerly famous gay sitcom star is suddenly tasked with raising his niece and nephew in this sweet, saucy novel. -Vogue“Deeply entertaining.” -Real Simple“Gay Uncle Patrick is given custody of his young niece and nephew for the summer, and struggles to integrate his lifestyle as an actor with his new charges.” -Entertainment Weekly “The author of Lily and The Octopus and The Editor delivers arguably his funniest and most poignant novel yet.” -E! News “[A] brilliant tale of loss and love.” -GMA “[A] heartwarming, hilarious tale of family ties that even the deepest grief can’t shake.” -Southern Living “A moving tribute to love, patience, and family in even the most trying of times.” -Country Living “Rowley’s ...

-Titulo Original : Blood Trail (a Joe Pickett Novel)-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: Its elk season in the Rockies, but a different kind of hunter is stalking prey in this novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Joe Pickett series. Game wardens have found a man dead at a mountain camp-strung up, gutted, and flayed as if he were the elk hed been hunting. Is the murder the work of a deranged anti-hunting activist or of a lone psychopath with a personal vendetta? Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett is the man to track the murderer and stop him, before someone declares open season on humans... Review Praise for Blood Trail “Box...spins a story crammed with shock and suspense.”- San Diego Union-Tribune “Writing beautifully about the mountain West and its people, Box takes care to present both sides of the controversial issue of hunting.”- Publishers Weekly (starred review) “A killer opening.”- Tampa Tribune “Box ratchets up the suspense in this tightly plotted example of his writing genius.”- Library Journal More Praise for the C. J. Box and the Joe Pickett novels “One of today’s solid-gold, A-list, must-read writers.”-Lee Child “Picking up a new C. J. Box thriller is like spending quality time with family you love and have missed...It’s a rare thriller series that has characters grow and change. An exciting reading experience for both loyal fans as well as newcomers.”-Associated Press “Box is a master.”- The Denver Post “Box knows what readers expect and delivers it with a flourish.”- Cleveland Plain Dealer “Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett strides in big boots over the ruggedly gorgeous landscape of C.J. Boxs outdoor mysteries.”- The New York Times Book Review “Riveting...[A] skillfully crafted page-turner.”- People “Will keep you on the edge of your seat.”- The Philadelphia Enquirer About the Author C. J. Box is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Joe Pickett series, five stand-alone novels, and the story collection Shots Fired. He has won the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Gumshoe, and two Barry awards, as well as the French Prix Calibre .38 and a French Elle magazine literary award. His books have been translated into twenty-seven languages. He and his wife Laurie split their time between their home and ranch in Wyoming...

-Titulo Original : Twisted Twenty-six (stephanie Plum)-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: This isnt just another case. This is family.How far will Stephanie Plum go to protect the one person who means the most to her? The stakes have never been higher in this #1 New York Times bestseller from Janet Evanovich.Grandma Mazur has decided to get married again - this time to a local gangster named Jimmy Rosolli. If Stephanie has her doubts about this marriage, she doesnt have to worry for long, because the groom drops dead of a heart attack 45 minutes after saying, I do. A sad day for Grandma Mazur turns into something far more dangerous when Jimmys former business partners are convinced that his new widow is keeping the keys to a financial windfall all to herself. But the one thing these wise guys didnt count on was the widows bounty hunter granddaughter, wholl do anything to save her. About the Author Over the course of the last 25 years, Janet Evanovich has written a staggering 23 #1 New York Times bestsellers in the Stephanie Plum series. In addition to the Plum novels, Janet has co-written the New York Times bestselling series, Fox and OHare novels (including The Big Kahuna with Peter Evanovich), the Knight and Moon novels, the Lizzy and Diesel series, the Alexandra Barnaby novels, and coauthor of a graphic novel, Troublemaker, with her daughter, Alex. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CHAPTER ONE Some men enter a womans life and screw it up forever. Jimmy Rosolli did this to my Grandma Mazur. Not forever, but for an afternoon last week when he married her in the casino at Atlantis and dropped dead forty-five minutes later.So far as I know, the trip to the Bahamas was a last-minute decision, and the marriage was even more unplanned. I guess they were just a couple of wild-and-crazy seniors having a moment.My name is Stephanie Plum. Im five seven with shoulder-length brown hair that curls whether I want it to or not. Ive inherited a good metabolism from my mothers Hungarian side of the family, so I can eat cheeseburgers and HŠagen-Dazs and still button my jeans. The hair and a bunch of rude hand gestures I get from my fathers Italian ancestry.I work for my cousin Vinnie as a bail bonds enforcement agent. Its a crappy job, but its not as bad as my present job of escorting Grandma to Jimmys viewing at Stivas funeral home.What do you think of my outfit? Grandma asked. I got a black dress for the funeral, but its not my best color, so I thought Id lighten things up for the viewing. Its going to be a doozy. All the bigwigs from the mob and the K of C will be there.Grandma was wearing a simple pale green dress that made her complexion look like shed been embalmed right along with Jimmy. Grandma was in her mid-seventies and didnt look a day over ninety. She had the posture and energy of a twenty-year-old marine, but gravity had taken its toll. She carried slack skin over lean muscle and spindle bone and was in many respects the human version of a soup chicken. The day before her ill-fated trip with Jimmy Rosolli shed decided to shake things up at the hair salon and had gone with a short punk cut and flame red hair. If you knew Grandma you wouldnt be surprised at this, and in fact, I thought it suited her.I saw the Queen of England wearing a dress just like this, Grandma said. She had a hat on that matched the dress, but I couldnt find one of those.Grandma came to live with my parents when Grandpa Mazur ate his last pork chop, sucked in the last drag on his Marlboro, and went to heaven to keep his eye on Jesus. Its been a bunch of years now. So far, my father hasnt killed Grandma-only because we took his guns away and we never leave sharp knives lying out in the open.My parents live in Trenton, New Jersey, in a small two-story house in a pleasant lower middle-class neighborhood called the Burg. My mom has always been a homemaker. My dad is retired from the post office.Its too bad your mother is in bed with a bad b...

-Titulo Original : In Plain Sight (a Joe Pickett Novel)-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: Wyoming game warden Joe Picketts hunt for a missing woman forces him to confront his own past in this gripping novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Ranch owner and matriarch Opal Scarlett has vanished under suspicious circumstances during a bitter struggle between her sons for control of her million-dollar empire. Joe Pickett is convinced one of them must have done her in. But when he becomes the victim of a series of wicked and increasingly violent pranks, Joe wonders if whats happening has less to do with Opals disappearance than with the darkest chapters of his own past. Whoever is after him has a vicious debt to collect, and wants Joe to pay...and pay dearly. Review Praise for In Plain Sight“Edge-of-the-chair suspense...Heart-stopping action...[An] unforgettable mystery.”-Library Journal (starred review)“[G]et drawn in just by reading the opening page of In Plain Sight. Just be warned, youll want to keep the lights burning.”-Billings Gazette (MT)“Box continues to write the sharpest suspense west of the Pecos.”-Kirkus Reviews (starred review)More Praise for the C. J. Box and the Joe Pickett novels “One of today’s solid-gold, A-list, must-read writers.”-Lee Child “Picking up a new C. J. Box thriller is like spending quality time with family you love and have missed...It’s a rare thriller series that has characters grow and change. An exciting reading experience for both loyal fans as well as newcomers.”-Associated Press “Box is a master.”-The Denver Post “Box knows what readers expect and delivers it with a flourish.”-Cleveland Plain Dealer “Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett strides in big boots over the ruggedly gorgeous landscape of C.J. Boxs outdoor mysteries.”-The New York Times Book Review “Riveting...[A] skillfully crafted page-turner.”-People “Will keep you on the edge of your seat.”-The Philadelphia Enquirer About the Author C. J. Box is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Joe Pickett series, five stand-alone novels, and the story collection Shots Fired. He has won the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Gumshoe, and two Barry awards, as well as the French Prix Calibre .38 and a French Elle magazine literary award. His books have been translated into twenty-seven languages. He and his wife Laurie split their time between their home and ranch in Wyoming. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Table of ContentsTitle PageCopyright PageDedication AprilChapter 1Chapter 2Chapter 3Chapter 4Chapter 5Chapter 6Chapter 7 MayChapter 8Chapter 9Chapter 10Chapter 11Chapter 12Chapter 13Chapter 14Chapter 15Chapter 16Chapter 17 JuneChapter 18Chapter 19Chapter 20Chapter 21Chapter 22Chapter 23Chapter 24Chapter 25Chapter 26Chapter 27Chapter 28Chapter 29Chapter 30 AcknowledgementsTeaser chapterPRAISE FOR . . . In Plain Sight“Startling . . . well-plotted . . . an explosive conclusion . . . full of tense suspense and believable, emotional, well-crafted characters.” -Lansing State Journal“Edge-of-the-chair suspense . . . Heart-stopping action . . . [An] unforgettable mystery.” -Library Journal (starred review) “More violence than C. J. Box’s other novels and shows the ethical changes in his detective from a bumbling but happy professional to a man with a lot on his conscience.”-The Dallas Morning News “The sixth in the series, and the best.”-The Toronto Globe and Mail “Thrilling and frightening . . . Will satisfy C. J. Box fans well into the night.” -The Jackson (MS) Clarion-Ledger“Any mystery fan . . . can get drawn in just by reading the opening page of In Plain Sight. Just be warned, you’ll want to keep the lights burning.” -Billings (MT) Gazette“Box continues to write the sharpest suspenses west of the Pecos.” -Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “C. J. Box is that rarest of writers-a skillful, talented, and careful wordsmith who also tells a rollicking good story. These books are for everyone who loves a great fast-moving story, beautifu...

-Titulo Original : Girls Like Us-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: An Instant New York Times Bestseller From the New York Times bestselling author of The Bankers Wife, worlds collide when an FBI agent investigates a string of grisly murders on Long Island that raises the impossible question: What happens when the primary suspect is your father? FBI Agent Nell Flynn hasnt been home in ten years. Nell and her father, Homicide Detective Martin Flynn, have never had much of a relationship. And Suffolk County will always be awash in memories of her mother, Marisol, who was murdered when Nell was just seven. When Martin Flynn dies in a motorcycle accident, Nell returns to the house she grew up in so that she can spread her fathers ashes and close his estate. At the behest of her fathers partner, Detective Lee Davis, Nell becomes involved in an investigation into the murders of two young women in Suffolk County. The further Nell digs, the more likely it seems to her that her father should be the prime suspect--and that his friends on the police force are covering his tracks. Plagued by doubts about her mothers murder--and her own role in exonerating her father in that case--Nell cant help but ask questions about who killed Ria Ruiz and Adriana Marques and why. But she may not like the answers she finds--not just about those she loves, but about herself. Review Winner of the 2020 Housatonic Book Award in Fiction One of...Library Journals Best Books of 2019Buzzfeeds 13 Thrillers We Couldnt Stop Thinking About In 2019 The Sunday Times (UK) Best Book of 2019 So Far and Crime Book of the MonthNew York Posts “Required Reading” Picks and “20 Beach Reads Sure to Send Chills Down Your Spine”Bustles “Perfect Vacation Read[s]” and a Beach Read Pick PopSugars “Best Books of July” and “Best New Books to Put in Your Beach Bag This Summer”BookRiots Must-Read Crime Titles PureWows “Best Beach Reads of Summer 2019” Crime Readss “Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer” Read It Forwards “Summer 2019 Thriller” Picks Kirkus Reviews 11 Addictive Must-Reads “Gripping...Brisk...Nells work on the case is smart and efficient, which gives the book a crisp tone and pace. Her final discoveries startle her and the reader....Readers will hope to savor more of her gimlet-eyed takes.” -Newsday “What better way to start the summer than this?...I read it in six hours. On a Saturday. I loved it, could not put it down....So well-written...Highly recommend.” -Dana Perino, host of The Five Gripping... Girls Like Us isnt just a page-turner; it also examines class, race, and power on Long Island through the point of view of a protagonist who straddles those lines. -Buzzfeed “The type of thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page.” -PopSugar A truly timely, ripped-from-the-headlines tale of exploitation, abuse, and corruption. Tautly wound police-procedural-thriller aside, Algers novel is a smart, searing indictment of just one of the many contemporary examples of the haves vs. the have-nots. -Seattle Review of Books Algers novel is highly political, deeply felt and fast-paced. -The Sunday Times (UK) Cristina Alger has perfected the character of the smart, spunky heroine....[I] couldnt put down Girls Like Us. -Shelter Island Reporter “Plenty of surprises and some unexpected twists to push you to the finish, and lots of tension along the way. The women whose lives were lost in the novel feel real - specific in their characterizations, yet universal as (like us) they try to make the best of their circumstances.” -The East Hampton Star [An] edge-of-the-seat adventure...This is not a book to put down easily: plan accordingly. Algers thriller is emphatically plot-driven, but her characters hold their own....Heart-racing action and a twisty-turny plot.” -Shelf Awareness If you like mysteries with thriller endings...and a main character you root for dont miss this one. -BookRiot “[ Girls Like Us meets] the hype and then some. With f...

-Titulo Original : Lease On Love-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: Sadie wasnt looking for love until it landed on her doorstep.After getting passed over for an overdue-and much-needed-promotion, Sadie Green is in desperate need of three things: a stiff drink, a new place to live, and a one-night stand. But when an accidental mix-up lands her on the doorstep of Jack Thomass gorgeous Brooklyn brownstone, its too bad Sadie is more attracted to the impressive real estate than she is to the man himself. Jack, still grieving the unexpected death of his parents, has learned to find comfort in video games and movie marathons instead of friends. So while he doesn’t know just what to make of the vivaciously verbose Sadie, he’s willing to offer her his spare bedroom while she gets back on her feet. And with the rent unbeatably low, Sadie can finally pursue her floristry side hustle full-time. The two are polar opposites, but as Sadie’s presence begins to turn the brownstone into a home, they both start to realize they may have just made the deal of a lifetime. Review One of:PopSugar’s Novels to Read When You Want a Romantic EscapeThe Nerd Dailys Most Anticipated Books of 2022Katie Couric Medias New and Upcoming Books About Love to Read This Valentines DayLifeSavvy’s 21 New Books to Fall in Love with in February 2022“[A] fun and light read…Ballard intersperses the book with text conversations (emojis and all) between Sadie and Jack, as well as her group conversation with her friends, that make readers feel like they’re really part of the story. When Sadie and Jack’s feelings for one another are finally realized, you can’t help but celebrate alongside the characters.” -USA Today“Laugh-out-loud banter, smart characters, and heartfelt charm…this rom-com has it all!” -Women’s World “[A] cozy romance.” -PopSugar “[A] quirky, heartwarming contemporary romance…Ballard’s snappy prose and unconventional couple charm, and she gets some good chuckles out of skewering the New York City real estate market. Meanwhile, stellar supporting characters (especially Sadie’s besties Gemma, Nick, and Harley) provide a solid underpinning to this enjoyable tale. This is a treat.” -Publishers Weekly“Ballard’s debut novel, a fantastic read for fans of The Flatshare (2019), is a sharply funny roommates-to-lovers, opposites-attract rom-com....With profound sensitivity, Ballard shows how therapy and each other’s company help Jack deal with his grief and Sadie with her low self-esteem and negative self-image.” -Booklist “The romantic beats and the slow-burning attraction between [Sadie and Jack] are things to savor….Ballard sweetly explores the ways they complement one another and also how they hope to reinvent themselves following catastrophic personal changes.” -Kirkus Reviews “This charming story of new beginnings and emotional growth has a sassy and likable narrator in Sadie, and the novel keeps a light tone despite touching on difficult subjects like toxic families and grief….Readers who enjoy female entrepreneurs, found family, and gentle romantic leads will enjoy.” -Library Journal “A hopeful, heartwarming debut. With a relatable disaster of a protagonist and an adorably nerdy hero, this opposites-attract, roommates-to-lovers romance is a true delight.” -Rachel Lynn Solomon, author of The Ex Talk“Sadie is a firecracker of a protagonist who’s very aware of her flaws, and Jack is her perfect counterpart, embracing all of her rough edges with softness and understanding. Lease on Love warmly and wittily underscores that none of us are perfect, but we are all worthy, we are all enough: we all deserve to be loved, not just by others, but by ourselves too.” -Sarah Hogle, author of Twice Shy and You Deserve Each Other“Lease on Love was a delight on every level. Ballard delivers a soft, sweet story with enough shadows to make the happily ever after feel that much more earned. Jack and Sadie together are real in the best ways and the cast of characters shows the unabiding love of friends and...

-Titulo Original : W. E. B. Griffin Rogue Asset By Andrews & Wilson (a Presidential Agent Novel)-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: The secretary of state has been kidnapped by Islamic extremists and his only hope for survival is a reconstituted Presidential Agent team in this revival of W. E. B. Griffins New York Times bestselling series.Secretary of State Frank Malone has been kidnapped from his Cairo hotel-his security detail wiped out. President Natalie Cohen is left with several unacceptable options. Its time to think outside the box, and that can only mean one thing: the revival of the Presidential Agent program. Cohen calls for Charley Castillo to come out of retirement to direct a new Presidential Agent, one Captain P. K. Pick McCoy, USMC. Charley may be too old to kick down doors and take names, but Killer McCoy is just the man to get the job done. Together, they will track the kidnapped secretary from Cairo to sub-Saharan Africa. The only problem is that one man cant hope to win against an army of terrorists...good thing there are two of them. Review “Theres red-hot action from the get-go in the ninth novel in the late W.E.B. Griffins newly revived Presidential Agent series. . . A kick-ass thriller from start to finish.”-Kirkus Reviews “Fans of bestseller W.E.B. Griffin [will] welcome the return of Griffins hero C.G. “Charley” Castillo [in] the capable ninth Presidential Agent novel. . . Andrews and Wilson supply plenty of credible action in the Griffin mold, while the mentoring subplot provides extra interest. Readers will look forward to how the succession angle is handled in the sequel.”-Publishers Weekly About the Author W. E. B. Griffin was the author of seven bestselling series: The Corps, Brotherhood of War, Badge of Honor, Men at War, Honor Bound, Presidential Agent, and Clandestine Operations. He passed away in February 2019.Brian Andrews is a U.S. Navy veteran, Park Leadership Fellow, and former submarine officer with a psychology degree from Vanderbilt and a masters in business from Cornell University. Jeffrey Wilson has worked as an actor, firefighter, paramedic, jet pilot, and diving instructor, as well as a vascular and trauma surgeon. He served in the U.S. Navy for fourteen years and made multiple deployments as a combat surgeon with an East Coast-based SEAL Team. He and his wife, Wendy, live in Southwest Florida with their four children. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CHAPTER ONEMarriott Mena House HotelGizaCairo, EgyptMarch 15, 10:11 p.m.You Americans and your conspiracy theories, the Egyptian ambassador to the United States said through a laugh. I dont know how these crazy rumors get started, but I can assure you extraterrestrials were definitely not involved. Ingenuity and manpower-thats how the pyramids were built.U.S. Secretary of State Frank Malone, who at six-foot-four and two hundred and forty-five pounds towered over the ambassador, smiled at the comment as he looked past the manicured courtyard and palm canopies at the four-thousand-year-old marvels in the distance. From the outdoor balcony of his Pyramid Suite at the Mena House, he could see both the Great Pyramid and the Pyramid of Khafre atop the Giza Plateau. He shifted his gaze from the pyramids to Ambassador Gamal. Malone had thrown out the Did aliens really build the pyramids? comment to see how the man would react. The comment was clearly a joke, but it was also a test. The fifty-nine-year-old Malone, a self-made millionaire and the retired CEO of Malone Construction Ltd., had come to believe that everything in life was a test. Every task, every conversation, every interaction-no matter how insignificant or mundane-was an opportunity to rise or fall. Gain or cede. In this case, the Egyptian had proven himself to be affable, quick-witted, and someone who knew how to handle a curveball.As a former construction man, I can appreciate more than most why the Great Pyramid is the Seventh Wonder of the World, Malone said, contemplating how in the hell the ancient Egyptians...

-Titulo Original : Love & Saffron A Novel Of Friendship, Food, And Love-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: The Instant National Bestseller and #1 Indie Next Pick In the vein of the classic 84, Charing Cross Road, this witty and tender novel followstwo women in 1960s America as they discover that food really doesconnect us all, and that friendship and laughter are the best medicine.When twenty-seven-year-old Joan Bergstrom sends a fan letter--as well as a gift of saffron--to fifty-nine-year-old Imogen Fortier, a life-changing friendship begins. Joan lives in Los Angeles and is just starting out as a writer for the newspaper food pages. Imogen lives on Camano Island outside Seattle, writing a monthly column for a Pacific Northwest magazine, and while she can hunt elk and dig for clams, she’s never tasted fresh garlic--exotic fare in the Northwest of the sixties. As the two women commune through their letters, they build a closeness that sustains them through the Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassination of President Kennedy, and the unexpected in their own lives. Food and a good life-they can’t be separated. It is a discovery the women share, not only with each other, but with the men in their lives. Because of her correspondence with Joan, Imogen’s decades-long marriage blossoms into something new and exciting, and in turn, Joan learns that true love does not always come in the form we expect it to. Into this beautiful, intimate world comes the ultimate test of Joan and Imogen’s friendship-a test that summons their unconditional trust in each other. A brief respite from our chaotic world, Love & Saffron is a gem of a novel, a reminder that food and friendship are the antidote to most any heartache, and that human connection will always be worth creating. Review Advance Praise for Love & Saffron “Part historical fiction, part friendship saga, and part carnival for the senses, Love & Saffron isnt just for food lovers-its an ode to risk-takers, trailblazers, and the chefs in all of us. With lush descriptions of food and a resonant historical setting, Love & Saffron is a sweet, savory, and emotional pleasure. Its like a dinner with friends you wont want to end. -J. Ryan Stradal, author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest“Delicious food, wonderful characters, and adventures abound in this delightful story that simmers with affection.” -Christian Science Monitor“Fiction and culinary travel writer Fay (The Map of Lost Memories, 2012) has crafted a delectable second novel showing how food can bring people together, even across distances and cultures…Fay’s emotionally generous novel demonstrates how people’s worlds can expand when they open themselves to new possibilities. Readers will be touched by this enriching tale and inspired to embark on their own international culinary adventures.” -Booklist “Fays touch is deft...The story leaves the reader wanting more-more recipes, more letters, more time in the gentle, unfolding friendship of these two women. A glimpse into a friendship that doesnt hesitate to touch on joy, sadness, love, and death. -Kirkus Reviews“This gentle story about female friendship is sure to be a hit with foodies and fans of early 1960s America.” -Historical Novels Review“In Kim Fay’s charming novel two women in 1960s Los Angeles and Washington state become the best of friends long before they meet in person. Together, they navigate relationships, ambition, societal expectations, and the arts of making and writing about food. Warm, delicious, and absolutely satisfying-I devoured in one enthusiastic gulp!”-Meg Waite Clayton, author of The Last Train to London and The Postmistress of ParisIn an age when were barraged with Twitter blow-ups, pandemic deaths, and political discourse of the most uncivil kind, Love & Saffron is as refreshing as watching the sunset over the Pacific Ocean, with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and a bowl of garlicky clams at your elbow. Kim Fay convincingly recreates a charming and civil world, and a touching friendship, in a period piece that will restore you t...

-Titulo Original : Winterkill (a Joe Pickett Novel)-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: Joe Pickett’s pursuit of a killer through the rugged mountains of Wyoming takes a horrifying turn when his beloved foster daughter is kidnapped in this thriller in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Its an hour away from darkness, a bitter winter storm is raging, and Wyoming Game Warden Joe Pickett is deep in the forest edging Battle Mountain, shotgun in his left hand, his trucks detached steering wheel handcuffed to his right--and an arrow-riddled corpse splayed against the tree in front of him. The apparent murder victim and the sudden onslaught of the snowstorm warn: Get off the mountain. But Joe knows this episode is far from over. And when his own daughter gets caught up in his hunt for the killer, Joe will stop at nothing to get her back... Review Praise for Winterkill“ Winterkill proves that Box...is one of the best new voices in the mystery game. [Its] a full-fledged thriller, Wyoming style.”- Rocky Mountain News“Exquisite descriptions...[Boxs] story moves smoothly and suspensefully to the showdown.”- The Washington Post“The writing is strong, the scenery vivid, and the characters complex.”- Houston Chronicle“Pickett remains an utterly sympathetic, Gary Cooper-ish hero....A superb mystery series with an urgent message for troubled times.”- Booklist (starred review) “Boxs characters shine as brightly as the environment. Joe is a hero, but he is also quite human....A nice contemporary spin on the old-fashioned western.”- The Philadelphia InquirerMore Praise for the C. J. Box and the Joe Pickett novels “One of today’s solid-gold, A-list, must-read writers.”-Lee Child “Picking up a new C. J. Box thriller is like spending quality time with family you love and have missed...It’s a rare thriller series that has characters grow and change. An exciting reading experience for both loyal fans as well as newcomers.”-Associated Press “Box is a master.”- The Denver Post“Box knows what readers expect and delivers it with a flourish.”- Cleveland Plain Dealer“Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett strides in big boots over the ruggedly gorgeous landscape of C.J. Boxs outdoor mysteries.”- The New York Times Book Review“Riveting...[A] skillfully crafted page-turner.”- People“Will keep you on the edge of your seat.”- The Philadelphia Enquirer About the Author C. J. Box is the author of twenty-one Joe Pickett novels, most recently Dark Sky; seven stand-alone novels, including The Bitterroots; and the story collection Shots Fired. He has won the Edgar, Anthony, Macavity, Gumshoe, and two Barry awards, as well as the French Prix Calibre .38 and a French Elle magazine literary award. His books have been translated into twenty-seven languages. He and his wife, Laurie, live on their ranch in Wyoming. He’s an executive producer of ABC TV’s Big Sky, which is based on his Cody Hoyt/Cassie Dewell novels, as well as executive producer of the upcoming Joe Pickett television series for Paramount Studios/Spectrum Originals. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. winterkill [win*ter*kil] vtto kill (as a plant or animal) by, or to die as a result of,exposure to winter weather conditions PART ONESevereWinter StormWarning OneTwelve Sleep County, Wyoming A storm was coming to the Bighorn Mountains. It was late December, four days before Christmas, the last week of the elk hunting season. Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett was in his green four-wheel drive pickup, parked just below the tree line in the southern Wolf range. The terrain he was patrolling was an enormous wooded bowl, and Joe was just below the eastern rim. The sea of dark pines in the bowl was interspersed with ancient clear-cuts and mountain meadows, and set off by knuckle-like granite ridges that defined each small drainage. Beyond the rim to the west was Battle Mountain, separated from the Wolf range by Crazy Woman Creek, which flowed, eventually, into the Twelve Sleep River. It was two hours a...

-Titulo Original : Hush-hush (a Stone Barrington Novel)-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: Stone Barrington faces down a rival with cutting-edge tactics in this heart-racing thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.Stone Barrington is settling in for some downtime in New York City when an anonymous enemy makes himself known. This nameless foes threats hit close to home, and before Stone can retaliate, the fearsome messages turn into very real consequences. With the help of old friends--and a lovely new tech-savvy acquaintance--Stone sets out to unravel the fatal agenda. But as the web of adversaries expands, Stone realizes that no place is safe, and hell have to flush out the mastermind before he and those closest to him are silenced for good.... Review Prime escapism from a master of the genre.-Booklist About the Author Stuart Woods is the author of more than eighty-five novels, including the #1 New York Times-bestselling Stone Barrington series. He is a native of Georgia and began his writing career in the advertising industry. Chiefs, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award. An avid sailor and pilot, Woods lives in Florida, Maine, and Connecticut. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1Stone Barrington awoke slowly on a Sunday morning. The evening before had been spent with his good friend Dino Bacchetti, and had involved good beef, good wine, and various spirits before and after dinner. Stone was alone in his bed, which was not his preference.He was alone in his house, too, he recalled, since he had given his cook and housekeeper, Helene, and her husband, Fred Flicker, the weekend off. There was, he remembered, a housemaid stationed in the kitchen to meet his culinary needs. He picked up the phone and dialed an extension.Yes, sir? an accented voice responded. This is Gilia.Gilia was Greek, being one of a number of Helenes nieces who occasionally landed in his employ.Breakfast, he said huskily.Your usual, sir? she asked.Yes, thank you.Only a little minutes, she replied.Good. He hung up.Gilia had been taught well. The eggs were soft and creamy and properly salted, the sausages were tender and juicy, and his WolfermanOs English muffin was perfectly toasted and buttered. By the time he had wolfed it all down, he felt restored. He was searching for an old movie to watch on TV and had just selected a John Wayne western, John FordOs Rio Grande, when his cell phone rang-the secure one. He picked it up. ÒSpeak,Ó he said. It was likely to be one of two people on the line; he hoped it was the tender gender one.What kind of greeting is that? she asked.A cautious one, Stone replied. I was hoping it was you and not Lance. Lance Cabot was the director of Central Intelligence, for whom Stone served as a special adviser. The woman on the line was the President of the United States, Holly Barker, with whom Stone had had an affectionate relationship for many years, off and on.I was thinking of coming to New York, she said. When would be convenient for you?How about right this minute?You understand there are arrangements to be made.I thought we had that all ironed out and given a code name, Turtle Bay. That was the name of the neighborhood surrounding a private garden on which his house was located. All you have to do is dial a number, speak those words, and youll be here in time for lunch.I know thats supposed to be how it works, she said, but Ive never actually used it. And things have a way of going awry when their operation depends on the workings of the federal government.Oh, ye of little faith, Stone said, reprovingly.My faith in my government, or lack of same, is based on long experience.But your experience at the top of it is brief, he replied. Try it and see.Hang, she said, picking up another phone and dialing an extension. She held the other phone so he could hear the conversation.Yes, Madam President, a male voice said after a single ring.Execute Turtle Bay, she said.Your he...

-Titulo Original : Class Act (a Stone Barrington Novel)-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: Stone Barrington takes down old and new enemies in the latest thriller from perennial fan favorite Stuart Woods. After a rocky jaunt in Maine, Stone Barrington is settling back in New York City when an old client reaches out for help with a delicate matter. A feud they thought was put to rest long ago has reemerged with a vengeance, and reputations-and money-are now on the line. As Stone sets out to unravel a tangled web of crime and secrets, his mission becomes even more complicated when he makes an irresistible new acquaintance. In both the underbelly and upper echelons of New York, everyone has something to hide-and if Stone has learned anything, it’s that history has a way of repeating itself… About the Author Stuart Woods is the author of more than eighty-five novels, including the #1 New York Times-bestselling Stone Barrington series. He is a native of Georgia and began his writing career in the advertising industry. Chiefs, his debut in 1981, won the Edgar Award. An avid sailor and pilot, Woods lives in Florida, Maine, and Connecticut. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. 1Stone Barrington hipped his way out of a cab (the Bentley was being serviced) and found a discreet doorway with a polished brass number. He rang a bell, which was answered by a silken female voice. How may I help you? She made it sound more like a bordello than what he was looking for.Stone Barrington to see John Coulter.Please come in. A buzzer gently sounded.Stone entered the doorway, which led him to another doorway, that led to a comfortably furnished sitting room-Chesterfield sofa, wing chairs, etcetera-which made the place seem more like an exclusive gentlemans club. A young woman in a Chanel suit sat behind a large, mahogany desk. Good morning, she said, identifying herself by her voice as the person Stone had heard on the intercom. Mr. Barrington?Yes.Will you follow me?That turned out to be an unexpected pleasure, as the suit was snug and its contents shapely. She led him to a door bearing a brass-plate placard: lark was imprinted upon it. She knocked gently, but firmly. There was a muffled response, then she opened the door and stood back for Stone to enter first.The room was akin to a junior suite in an upscale boutique hotel. Once the door had closed behind him, he found that even the hospital bed was made of mahogany, as was the rack beside it, from which a pair of IV bags were draped. The lighting was pleasant, without the usual glare, a cheerful conflagration burned in a gas fireplace and a silk dressing gown hung from a peg on the wall near the foot of the bed.Stone? a mans voice asked. Is that you? It hurts to open my eyes. The man was unidentifiable, because of a large bandage across the bridge of his nose.It is I, Jack. I hope you feel a good deal better than you look.They just gave me some morphine. It will kick in shortly, then Ill feel human again. Jack Coulters voice was the well-modulated, upper-accented baritone Stone had expected.Ahhhh, Jack breathed.The morphine kicked in?Im probably going to become addicted before they let me out of here. Would you like a drink?What, grain alcohol?Theres a bar in the cupboard over there. Jack waved a hand.Stone opened the door and found a full wet bar-sink, ice machine, a row of Baccarat whiskey glasses, and a dozen choices of libation. He found a bottle of Knob Creek bourbon, filled a glass with ice, then filled that with bourbon. Im not offering you one, because I dont think you should mix booze and morphine, he said.I dont need it, Jack said contentedly. Have a seat.Stone pulled up a well-padded, burnished leather armchair and sank into it. Jack seemed to doze for a moment. Stone took the opportunity to reminisce about his first encounter with the man who had walked into his office, in his Turtle Bay townhouse, a few years back. He was maybe six-four, 250, wearing a dated sui...

-Titulo Original : The Prophets-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: Best Book of the Year NPR * The Washington Post * Boston Globe * TIME * USA Today * Entertainment Weekly * Real Simple * Parade * Buzzfeed * Electric Literature * LitHub * BookRiot * PopSugar * Goop * Library Journal * BookBub * KCRW * Finalist for the National Book Award* One of the New York Times Notable Books of the Year* One of the New York Times Best Historical Fiction of the Year * Instant New York Times Bestseller A singular and stunning debut novel about the forbidden union between two enslaved young men on a Deep South plantation, the refuge they find in each other, and a betrayal that threatens their existence. Isaiah was Samuels and Samuel was Isaiahs. That was the way it was since the beginning, and the way it was to be until the end. In the barn they tended to the animals, but also to each other, transforming the hollowed-out shed into a place of human refuge, a source of intimacy and hope in a world ruled by vicious masters. But when an older man-a fellow slave-seeks to gain favor by preaching the masters gospel on the plantation, the enslaved begin to turn on their own. Isaiah and Samuels love, which was once so simple, is seen as sinful and a clear danger to the plantations harmony. With a lyricism reminiscent of Toni Morrison, Robert Jones, Jr., fiercely summons the voices of slaver and enslaved alike, from Isaiah and Samuel to the calculating slave master to the long line of women that surround them, women who have carried the soul of the plantation on their shoulders. As tensions build and the weight of centuries-of ancestors and future generations to come-culminates in a climactic reckoning, The Prophets fearlessly reveals the pain and suffering of inheritance, but is also shot through with hope, beauty, and truth, portraying the enormous, heroic power of love. Review Finalist for the Ernest J. Gaines Award For Literary ExcellenceFinalist for the Crooks Corner Book PrizeFinalist for the Prix Medicis EtrangeLonglisted for The Center for Fiction First Novel Prize#1 Indie Next Pick One of: The New York Times Book Reviews Books to Watch for in January The Washington Posts 10 Books to Read in January TIMEs 10 New Books You Should Read in JanuaryO, the Oprah Magazines 32 LGBTQ Books That Will Change the Literary Landscape in 2021Cosmopolitan’s New LGBTQ Books to Add to Your Reading List Entertainment Weekly’s 14 Books to Read During Black History MonthGood Morning America’s Best Books to Read this January Marie Claires Must-Read 2021 Book Releases by Black Authors CNN’s Best Books of JanuaryNBC News’ 10 Best Fiction Books by Black Authors in 2021Harpers Bazaars Winters Best New ReleasesReaders Digests Most Anticipated Books of 2021BuzzFeed’s Most Anticipated Historical Fiction of 2021Lit Hubs Most Anticipated Books of 2021Electric Literatures Most Anticipated Debuts of 2021The Millions Most Anticipated Books of 2021Thrillist’s 30 Books We Can’t Wait to Read in 2021Spy’s Best and Most Anticipated Books of 2021 Read It Forward’s Favorite Reads of January 2021 The Root’s Most Anticipated Books by Black Authors in 2021 The Advocate’s Most Anticipated LGBTQ Books of 2021 St. Louis Magazine’s Must-Read Books of 2021Debutiful’s Best Debuts of January Lambda Literarys Most Anticipated LGBTQ Books of January LGBTQ Read’s Most Anticipated LGBTQIAP Fiction of 2021 Picks Kirkus Reviews Most Anticipated Books of the FallTheBody’s 5 Essential Summer Reads by Queer Authors TheGrio’s Top 50 Books to Read This Summer Vibe’s 15 Best Fictional Books by Black Authors An extraordinary, vivid novel written with heart and imagination.... The Prophets really dazzles. -NPR, Weekend Edition “[An] often lyrical and rebellious love story...Jones seems to be reaching across centuries of blood and memory in an attempt to shake awake a warrior armed with weapon and wit that lies sleeping in his imagined, beloved, Black reader....Jones proves himself an amazing lyric...

-Titulo Original : A Season For Second Chances-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: Review One of Buzzfeed’s Best Books of October One of BookBub’s Best Holiday Romance Books “[An] inspiring tale of strength, integrity, and self-respect. . . Readers will be enchanted.”-Publishers Weekly“Bayliss’s fans and readers who enjoy laugh-out-loud rom-coms will want to spend a cozy winter evening by the fire with Annie and the residents of Willow Bay.” -Library Journal“Theres so much to love about this enchanting story. Readers will want their own seat at the cafe Annie opens and to attend every quirky holiday party the townspeople dream up. This lovely, cozy read is perfect for winter.” -BookPage (starred review)“Enormously entertaining, this manages to be escapism of the highest order.” -Minneapolis Star TribuneA gorgeous, cosy winter read that will transport you to the coast on a windswept day. Full of quirky characters and a refreshingly mature leading lady, this book will restore anyones faith that its never too late for a second chance at love, or indeed, life. -Sophie Cousens, author of This Time Next Year and Just Havent Met You Ye...

-Titulo Original : Viral-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: In this electrifying medical thriller from New York Times bestselling author Robin Cook, a family’s exposure to a rare yet deadly virus ensnares them in a growing danger to mankind-and pulls back the curtain on a healthcare system powered by profit and greed.Trying to find some normalcy during the Covid-19 pandemic, Brian Murphy and his family are on a summer excursion in Cape Cod when his wife, Emma, comes down with concerning flu-like symptoms. But their leisurely return home to New York City quickly becomes a race to the local hospital as she suddenly begins seizing in the car. At the ICU, she is diagnosed with eastern equine encephalitis, a rare and highly lethal mosquito-borne viral disease seemingly caught during one of their evening cookouts. Complicating the situation further, Brian and Emma’s young daughter then begins to exhibit alarming physical and behavioral symptoms, too. Emma’s harrowing hospital stay becomes even more fraught when Brian receives a staggering hospital bill full of outrageous charges and murky language. To add insult to injury, his health insurance company refuses to cover any of the cost, citing dubious clauses in Brian’s policy. Forced to choose between the ongoing care of family and bills he can never pay, and furious at a shockingly indifferent healthcare system, Brian vows to seek justice. But to get to the bottom of the predatory practices targeting his loved ones and countless others, he must uncover the dark side of an industry that has strayed drastically from its altruistic roots-and bring down the callous executives preying on the sick and defenseless before the virus can claim even more people . . . Review Well thought-out and the characters are interesting and relatable. It is also fast-paced and easy to read. I enjoyed it and am eager to read another of Cook’s novels.”-Mystery and Suspense“I love Robin Cook novels and this one is another good one. It incorporates not only COVID but the whole US health care system, which needs a major overhaul to help out every American citizen. The characters and story are well-written and you feel for Brian throughout the story and the plight he goes through.”-Red Carpet Crash About the Author Robin Cook, MD, is the author of more than 30 books and is credited with popularizing the medical thriller with his groundbreaking and wildly successful 1977 novel, Coma. He divides his time among Florida, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts. Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. CHAPTER 1August 15Okay, you guys! Its four-thirty and time to get this barbecue show on the road, Brian Yves Murphy ordered, clapping his hands to get his familys attention. His wife, Emma, and his daughter, Juliette, were draped over the living room furniture in the modest two-bedroom cottage they had rented for two weeks across from a hardscrabble beach in Wellfleet, Massachusetts, just beyond the towns harbor. All of them were appropriately exhausted after an active, fun-filled midsummer day that marked the beginning of their final week of vacation. Because of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, theyd opted for a road trip vacation rather than flying down to Florida to use Emmas parents empty condo, as was their usual summer getaway.Cant we just recover for ten to fifteen minutes? Emma pleaded jokingly despite knowing full well that Brian wouldnt hear of it. In truth, she was as compulsive as he in terms of getting the most out of every minute of their vacation while the weather held. On top of that, she was also as compulsively fit and active as he. That morning she had awakened just after dawn and had soundlessly slipped out of the house for a bike ride and to be first in line at PB Boulangerie for their one-of-a-kind, freshly baked almond croissants. It had been a welcome surprise when they discovered the French bakery so far from what they called civilization. As life long residents of Inwood, Manhattan,...

-Titulo Original : The Light Of Luna Park-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: In the spirit of The Orphan Train and Before We Were Yours, a historical debut about a nurse who chooses to save a babys life, and risks her own in the process, exploring the ties of motherhood and the little-known history of Coney Island and Americas first incubators.A nurses choice. A daughters search for answers.New York City, 1926. Nurse Althea Andersons heart is near breaking when she witnesses another premature baby die at Bellevue Hospital. So when she reads an article detailing the amazing survival rates of babies treated in incubators in an exhibit at Luna Park, Coney Island, it feels like the miracle she has been searching for. But the doctors at Bellevue dismiss Althea and this unconventional medicine, forcing her to make a choice between a babys life and the doctors wishes that will change everything. Twenty-five years later, Stella Wright is falling apart. Her mother has just passed, she quit a job she loves, and her marriage is struggling. Then she discovers a letter that brings into question everything she knew about her mother, and everything she knows about herself. The Light of Luna Park is a tale of courage and an ode to the sacrificial love of mothers. Review Advance Praise for The Light of Luna Park “Moving…For fans of Kate Moore’s The Radium Girls and Emma Donoghue’s The Pull of the Stars… Armstrong highlights the novelty, frustration, and strength of rebellious action behind a medical marvel we take for granted today.” -Library Journal “Is there anything better than falling into a novel that asks an ethical question and then answers it with a big story that arrows straight into the questions heart? No, I would say: Nothing better. What would you do to save a child? Addison Armstrong asks in this assured debut that ushers us deep into a fascinating moment in history where obstetrics and womens choices and the shadow line between circus and science combine. The Light of Luna Park got me, took me, taught me, and in the end, shook me.”-Sarah Blake, New York Times bestselling author of The Guest Book A dual timeline, a fascinating historical setting, a baby, a nurse and above all, courage. This is my kind of story! Thank you, Addison Armstrong, for writing such an intriguing and heartfelt novel.” -Diane Chamberlain, New York Times bestselling author of Big Lies in a Small Town“A romantic yet historically evocative depiction of two pioneering women’s intertwined lives.” -Kirkus “Armstrong’s impressive debut chronicles the parallel stories of two strong women who are unafraid to risk their careers to do what’s right....Emotionally powerful. Readers will be touched by this story of courage and love.” -Publishers Weekly“Armstrong mines a fascinating bit of history… A novel guaranteed to tug at heartstrings while illuminating a daring medical innovation that has saved millions of lives.” -Booklist“Armstrong’s dual-timeline debut packs a powerful emotional punch…The emotional investment in the two protagonists will keep readers eagerly turning pages. Recommended for all readers, but especially for those who love someone who doesn’t meet society’s definition of ‘worthy.’” -Historical Novel Review“Armstrong has a strong subject here and wonderful characters whom every reader will admire and care for...Bravo to Addison Armstrong for such a beautiful and heartfelt paean to those in the medical world who used their talents and abilities to change the lives of people for good.” -Bookreporter“At once a fascinating slice of history and a compelling story filled with relatable characters. Addison Armstrong has woven a beautiful tale around the sacrifices and hard choices made for love, and highlights the work of the extraordinary individuals who stood up against the widespread, harsh beliefs of the time. This is a wonderful debut. Congratulations to Ms. Armstrong!” -Louise Fein, author of Daughter of the Reich“Compassionate and evocative, filled with fascinating historical detai...

-Titulo Original : The Light We Lost-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: The New York Times bestseller and A Reese’s Book Club Pick This love story between Lucy & Gabe spans decades and continents as two star-crossed lovers try to return to each other...Will they ever meet again? This book kept me up at night, turning the pages to find out, and the ending did not disappoint.--Reese Witherspoon One Day meets Me Before You meets your weekender bag.--The Skimm Extraordinary.--Emily Giffin He was the first person to inspire her, to move her, to truly understand her. Was he meant to be the last? Lucy is faced with a life-altering choice. But before she can make her decision, she must start her story--their story--at the very beginning. Lucy and Gabe meet as seniors at Columbia University on a day that changes both of their lives forever. Together, they decide they want their lives to mean something, to matter. When they meet again a year later, it seems fated--perhaps theyll find lifes meaning in each other. But then Gabe becomes a photojournalist assigned to the Middle East and Lucy pursues a career in New York. What follows is a thirteen-year journey of dreams, desires, jealousies, betrayals, and, ultimately, of love. Was it fate that brought them together? Is it choice that has kept them away? Their journey takes Lucy and Gabe continents apart, but never out of each others hearts. This devastatingly romantic debut novel about the enduring power of first love, with a shocking, unforgettable ending, is Love Story for a new generation. Its the epic love story of 2017.--Redboo...

-Titulo Original : Such A Fun Age-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: A Best Book of the Year: The Washington Post • Chicago Tribune • NPR • Vogue • Elle • Real Simple • InStyle • Good Housekeeping • Parade • Slate • Vox • Kirkus Reviews • Library Journal • BookPage Longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize An Instant New York Times Bestseller A Reeses Book Club Pick The most provocative page-turner of the year. --Entertainment Weekly I urge you to read Such a Fun Age. --NPR A striking and surprising debut novel from an exhilarating new voice, Such a Fun Age is a page-turning and big-hearted story about race and privilege, set around a young black babysitter, her well-intentioned employer, and a surprising connection that threatens to undo them both. Alix Chamberlain is a woman who gets what she wants and has made a living, with her confidence-driven brand, showing other women how to do the same. So she is shocked when her babysitter, Emira Tucker, is confronted while watching the Chamberlains toddler one night, walking the aisles of their local high-end supermarket. The stores security guard, seeing a young black woman out late with a white child, accuses Emira of kidnapping two-year-old Briar. A small crowd gathers, a bystander films everything, and Emira is furious and humiliated. Alix resolves to make things right. But Emira herself is aimless, broke, and wary of Alixs desire to help. At twenty-five, she is about to lose her health insurance and has no idea what to do with her life. When the video of Emira unearths someone from Alixs past, both women find themselves on a crash course that will upend everything they think they know about themselves, and each other. With empathy and piercing social commentary, Such a Fun Age explores the stickiness of transactional relationships, what it means to make someone family, and the complicated reality of being a grown up. It is a searing debut for our times...

-Titulo Original : Such A Fun Age-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: A Best Book of the Year: The Washington Post • Chicago Tribune • NPR • Vogue • Elle • Real Simple • InStyle • Good Housekeeping • Parade • Slate • Vox • Kirkus Reviews • Library Journal • BookPage Longlisted for the 2020 Booker Prize An Instant New York Times Bestseller A Reeses Book Club Pick The most provocative page-turner of the year. --Entertainment Weekly I urge you to read Such a Fun Age. --NPR A striking and surprising debut novel from an exhilarating new voice, Such a Fun Age is a page-turning and big-hearted story about race and privilege, set around a young black babysitter, her well-intentioned employer, and a surprising connection that threatens to undo them both. Alix Chamberlain is a woman who gets what she wants and has made a living, with her confidence-driven brand, showing other women how to do the same. So she is shocked when her babysitter, Emira Tucker, is confronted while watching the Chamberlains toddler one night, walking the aisles of their local high-end supermarket. The stores security guard, seeing a young black woman out late with a white child, accuses Emira of kidnapping two-year-old Briar. A small crowd gathers, a bystander films everything, and Emira is furious and humiliated. Alix resolves to make things right. But Emira herself is aimless, broke, and wary of Alixs desire to help. At twenty-five, she is about to lose her health insurance and has no idea what to do with her life. When the video of Emira unearths someone from Alixs past, both women find themselves on a crash course that will upend everything they think they know about themselves, and each other. With empathy and piercing social commentary, Such a Fun Age explores the stickiness of transactional relationships, what it means to make someone family, and the complicated reality of being a grown up. It is a searing debut for our times...

-Titulo Original : Melancholy Baby (sunny Randall)-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: From Publishers Weekly The title refers to two characters: Boston college student Sarah Markham, convinced that her parents adopted her, and Boston PI Sunny Randall, hired by Sarah to certify her parentage. Sarah is melancholy because her parents refuse to take a DNA test to settle the issue and seem furtive; Sunny, because her ex-husband, Richie, has just remarried. In this excellent fourth Sunny Randall PI tale (after Shrink Rap), Sarahs sadness leads to murder, as Sunnys questioning of the parents results in one of their deaths at the hands of the person who would suffer most if the truth comes out. Sunnys own blues lead her to Dr. Susan Silverman and sessions on the couch that, however well observed, will have fans of Parkers PI Spenser who are terminally tired of Susan (Spensers longtime girlfriend) gritting their teeth at her intrusion into another series. Still, Sunnys own regulars, particularly tough gay pal Spike, hold their own in the tale. Theres little here that Parker hasnt done before, like his protagonists side trip to New York and her tangling with venal lawyers and reptilian celebrities as well as Parkers sensitive exploration of the meaning of family and maturity and of the tension between self-reliance and love for another, but he does it so well here, with his impeccable prose and charismatic heroine, that fans will tremble with delight. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. When Sunny Randall helps a young woman locate her birth parents, she uncovers the dark truth about her own past. About the Author Robert B. Parker was the author of more than fifty books. He died in January 2010...

-Titulo Original : Harmful Intent (a Medical Thriller)-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: About the Author Robin Cook, M.D., is the author of more than thirty books and is credited with popularizing the medical thriller with his wildly successful first novel, Coma. He divides his time among Florida, New Hampshire, and Boston. His most recent novels include Host, Cell, and Nano. It should have been a routine childbirth. But somehow, the mother died in the delivery, the baby was born brain-damaged, and Jeffrey Rhodes, the anesthesiologist, is running for his life. Charged with malpractice, he is found guilty of harmful intent and reckless disregard for human life. To clear his name, Rhodes must follow a fugitive trail into the heart of medical nightmare. A trail that, for some, may end in suicide--and for others, in the most shocking conspiracy of our time.....

-Titulo Original : The Sea Hunters Ii-Fabricante : G.P. Putnams Sons-Descripcion Original: The second thrilling account of #1 New York Times bestselling author Clive Cusslerss real-life search for lost ships, planes, and other marvels that changed history. For decades, Clive Cussler’s real-life NUMA®, the National Underwater and Marine Agency, has scoured rivers and seas in search of lost ships of historic significance. His teams have been inundated by tidal waves and beset by obstacles-both human and natural-but the results, and the stories behind them, have been dramatic. In this follow-up to their bestselling first account, The Sea Hunters, Cussler and colleague Craig Dirgo provide another extraordinary narrative of their true seagoing-and land-adventures, including their searches for the famous ghost ship Mary Celeste, found floating off the Azores in 1874 with no one on board; the Carpathia, the ship that rescued the Titanic survivors and was itself lost to U-boats six years later; and L’Oiseau Blanc, the airplane that almost beat The Spirit of St. Louis across the Atlantic before disappearing in the Maine woods. All these, plus steamboats, ironclads, a seventeenth century flagship, a certain famous PT boat, and even a dirigible, are tantalizing targets as Cussler proves again that truth can be “at least as fun, and sometimes stranger, than fiction” (Men’s Journal). Review As with the first sea Hunters, Cussler bring history alive. About the Author Clive Cussler is the author or coauthor of over fifty previous books in five bestselling series, including Dirk Pitt®, NUMA® Files, Oregon® Files, Isaac Bell, and Sam and Remi Fargo. His nonfiction works include Built for Adventure: The Classic Automobiles of Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt, and Built to Thrill:More Classic Automobiles from Clive Cussler and Dirk Pitt, plus The Sea Hunters and The Sea Hunters II; these describe the true adventures of the real NUMA, which, led by Cussler, searches for lost ships of historic significance. With his crew of volunteers, Cussler has discovered more than sixty ships, including the long-lost Confederate ship Hunley. He lives in Colorado and Arizona. Craig Dirgo has been special projects manager on many NUMA expeditions since 1987 and now serves as a trustee. He is the coauthor of The Sea Hunters and The Sea Hunters II...