Notable Acquisitions - September 2008

Notable Acquisitions - September 2008

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FICTION

Being Elizabeth, by Barbara Taylor Bradford. At the tender age of 25, Elizabeth Deravenel finds herself at the head of a family business conglomerate that spans the globe. Now she must lead an empire that many would give anything to take down.
Smoke Screen, by Sandra Brown. Charleston, S.C. newswoman Britt Shelley wakes one day to find Detective Jay Burgess in her bed – dead. And the more she and the victim’s best friend learn about how he got there, the more in danger they seem.
The Keepsake: A Novel, by Tess Gerritsen. When a newly discovered Egyptian mummy turns out to be a recent murder victim instead, Det. Jane Rizzoli and M.E. Maura Isles begin to wonder what other horrors might be hidden in the local museum.
No Human Enemy, by John Gardner. In the final World War II mystery featuring Policewoman Suzie Mountford, London is under attack, a convent has been leveled, and of the nuns inside when the bomb hit, one was already dead and another was a man.
Devil Bones, by Kathy Reichs. Forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan’s investigation of remains excavated during a building project takes a sinister turn when a fiery preacher-turned-politician implicates devil worshipers in the case.

NONFICTION

The Monster of Florence, by Douglas Preston with Mario Spezi. From 1968 to 1985, a killer stalked the lovers’ lanes of the Italian countryside, leaving a string of grisly murders in his wake. The author describes how he became entangled in the mystery.
My Stroke of Insight, by Jill Bolte Taylor. Can having a stroke ever be a good thing? Maybe not. But for this brain scientist, it opened up a whole new world of possibilities for teaching people how to manage their mental states and find some peace of mind.
Marrying Anita: A Quest for Love in the New India, by Anita Jain. Cultures clash as East meets West in this memoir of a westernized Indian woman who, unsatisfied with the marriage prospects in New York City, moves to New Delhi to find a husband.
The Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality, by Jerome R Corsi. Just in time for election 2008, the author of Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans … Against John Kerry returns with an unflattering portrait of the new Democratic nominee.
The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule, by Thomas Frank. The author contends that, even as conservatives publically decry government for being ineffective, they cynically sabotage its abilities by slashing budgets and catering to corporate interests.
Remarkable Americans: The Washburn Family, by Kelsey Kerck. Of the ten kids in this 19^th-century brood from Livermore Falls, Maine, four served in Congress, two were governors, and two started the company that became General Mills.

TEENS

After the Wreck, I Picked Myself Up, Spread My Wings, and Flew Away, by Joyce Carol Oates. Jenna divides her life into two categories: before the accident that ruined her life, and after. Can a mysterious new classmate help her heal her spirit?
King of the Pygmies, by Jonathan Scott Fuqua. Penrod has concerned parents, a mildly retarded older brother, and an alcoholic ne’er-do-well uncle. Then he starts hearing voices. Is he crazy, or just a member of the gifted Pygmy people as his uncle claims?
Indie Girl, by Kavita Daswani. Fifteen-year-old Indie wants a glamorous job as an intern at Celebrity Style magazine. She thinks the scoop she’s landed about a movie star’s upcoming wedding will clinch it. But can she trust the magazine’s publisher?
Blackthorn Winter, by Kathryn Reiss. On a trial separation from her father, Julianna’s mother moves the family from sunny California to a dreary seaside artist’s colony in England, where their busybody new neighbor promptly turns up murdered.

CHILDREN'S

The Black Book of Colors, by Menena Cottin. This prize-winning book shares colors through the mind of a blind person. The text is written in Braille, and children use their sense of touch to feel the words and “see” the raised pictures. For kids ages 5-10.
Heavy Equipment UP CLOSE, by Andra Serlin Abramson. Kids who love monster machines will relish this eye-popping book featuring color photos of enormous excavators, colossal crawlers, and tremendously titanic trucks. For kids in grades 2-4.
Porch Lies: Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters and Other Wiley Characters, by Patricia C. McKissack [AUDIO BOOK]. Listen to this collection of outsized yarns and you’ll feel like you’re sitting around trading whoppers with old friends. For kids ages 10 and up.
Punk Wig, by Lori Ries. After her hair falls out from chemotherapy, a mother and her son have a blast choosing a new hairdo from all the wild styles at Harriett’s Hair. This tale for kids in grades 1-2 lends an upbeat attitude to a weighty topic.
The Magician: The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, by Michael Scott. In this long-awaited sequel to The Alchemyst, we return to the dangerous world of the Immortals, where Josh must find an Elder to awaken his powers before it’s too late. For kids ages 10 and up.