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Book Roundup - Books Coming Out in October
A Solitude of Wolverines by Alice Henderson
The first book in a thrilling series featuring a wildlife biologist who courts trouble as she saves endangered species . . . and a mysterious killer who buries his dead in the land she helps preserve—a fast-paced, action-driven tale of suspense with the atmosphere and propulsive tension of works by Jane Harper, C. J. Box, William Kent Krueger, and Nevada Barr.
Millicent Glenn's Last Wish by Tori Whitaker
Three generations of women—and the love, loss, sacrifice, and secrets that can bind them forever or tear them apart.
Roommaid by Sariah Wilson
From bestselling author Sariah Wilson comes a charming romance about living your life one dream at a time.
Tinderbox: Soldier of Indira by
Lou Diamond Phillips
From the imagination of actor Lou Diamond Phillips (La Bamba, Stargate Universe, Prodigal Son ) comes an epic and unforgettable Science Fantasy tale. Two worlds at war will bring them together... or tear them apart...
Pale Morning Light with Violet Swan by Deborah Reed
The story of a famous abstract painter at the end of her life—her family, her art, and the long-buried secrets that won’t stay hidden for much longer.
Rainbow Bridge by Dan. V. Jackson
Our dogs are our friends and companions, guardians and defenders. Their love enriches our souls, and few things bring us greater joy than their loyalty and devotion.
Mr. Pink by Patrick Hjerten
Half Swedish and half English, Mr. Pink is sexy, sophisticated, and hellbent on brutal revenge. His devastating good looks, impeccable pedigree, and enviable self-esteem allow Mr. Pink to play by his own rules.
Cooking for her Eyes by Susan Uehara Rakstang
Susan Rakstang recalls her idyllic life as a child of Japanese American parents and her mother’s cooking lessons of delicious tastes, exquisite fragrances, and the visual art of preparing food…
The Art of Losing It by Rosemary Keevil
When her brother dies of AIDS and her husband dies of cancer in the same year, Rosemary is left on her own with two young daughters and antsy addiction demons dancing in her head.
Only the Women are Burning by Nancy Burke
Three women are lost in a single morning, one at a commuter train, one at a school, one while walking her dog in the woods. The police think the women are making some kind of political statement by setting themselves on fire….maybe members of a cult. But Cassandra knows better.
Foreshadow by Nova Ren Suma and Emily X.R. Pan
Thirteen Short Stories from Bold New YA Voices & Writing Advice from YA Icons
Premeditated Myrtle by Elizabeth C. Bunce
Twelve-year-old Myrtle Hardcastle has a passion for justice and a Highly Unconventional obsession with criminal science. Armed with her father’s law books and her mum’s microscope, Myrtle studies toxicology, keeps abreast of the latest developments in crime scene analysis, and Observes her neighbors in the quiet village of Swinburne, England.
Goodbye, Orchid by Carol Van Den Hende
Can love blossom after life changes in an instant? One July morning in Manhattan, kind-hearted Phoenix Walker accompanies half-Asian beauty Orchid Paige to the airport. Neither believes today is goodbye.
Wolf Den Hollow by Donna Murray
Sila, a young, bewitching Cherokee, flees a marriage to a brutal drunk in the dead of winter and finds herself knocking on the door of a mill office, destitute and looking for work. There, she meets the handsome Charley Barkley, the owner and a married father of ten. Despite the fact that they have virtually nothing in common—and thirty years between them—a spark ignites.
Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy
From “master of clever misdirection” (Kirkus Reviews ) Aimee Molloy, author of the New York Times bestseller The Perfect Mother , comes an irresistible psychological thriller featuring a newly married woman whose life is turned upside down when her husband goes missing.
Absolution by Regina Buttner
Jeanie thinks she was to blame for the sexual assault she suffered in college—and she’d do anything to keep her old-school Catholic family from finding out about the resulting pregnancy, as well as what she did to conceal it.
The Black-Marketer's Daughter by Suman Mallick
Zuleikha arrives in the US from Lahore, Pakistan, by marriage, having trained as a pianist without ever owning a real piano. Now she finally has one-a wedding present from her husband-but nevertheless finds it difficult to get used to her new role of a suburban middle-class housewife who has an abundance of time to play it.
The Night Will Find Us by Matthew Lyons
They say never go into the woods at night…
School’s out for summer and that means one thing to Parker, Chloe, and their four friends: a well-deserved camping trip in the Pine Barrens, a million-acre forest deep in the heart of New Jersey. But when old grudges erupt, an argument escalates into the unthinkable, leaving one of them dead and the killer missing.
Make Me Rain by Nikki Giovanni
One of America’s most celebrated poets challenges us with this powerful and deeply personal collection of verse that speaks to the injustices of society while illuminating the depths of her own heart.
Imagine: Reflections on Peace by Jonathan Powell and Samantha Power
When battlefield prowess and political manipulation are not enough to achieve peace through victory, we summon our best and brightest to negotiate an end; we celebrate peace settlements; and we give prizes, if not to victors, then to visionaries.
The Merriest Magnolia by Michelle Major
Home for the holidays has always meant cozy small-town traditions…but this year all that may change…
Daughters of Jubilation by Kara Lee Corthron
From the award-winning author of The Truth of Right Now comes a stunning, grounded fantasy in the vein of Dread Nation that follows a black teen as she finds her place among a family of women gifted with magical abilities.
The Wrong Kind of Woman by Sarah McCraw Crow
A powerful exploration of what a woman can be when what she should be is no longer an option In late 1970, Oliver Desmarais drops dead in his front yard while hanging Christmas lights. In the year that follows, his widow, Virginia, struggles to find her place on the campus of the elite New Hampshire men’s college where Oliver was a professor.
Everyday Mindfulness: 108 Simple Practices to Empower Yourself and Transform Your Life by Melissa Steginus
Everyday Mindfulness guides you through the most powerful daily mindfulness practices that help you rewire your habits and rewrite your life.
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