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1913. While in Vienna to see a psychoanalyst, actor Lysander Rief is embroiled in a torrid affair--which ends with him…
being accused of sexual assault. Secreted out of the country, he is later recruited to spy for England. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2012
After stabbing and killing her boyfriend, sixteen-year-old Mallory--who has no memory of committing the crime--is sent away to a boarding…
school to escape the gossip and threats. But someone--or something--is following her. Some violence and some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2013
Pulitzer Prize-winning author examines the inner workings of the church created by science-fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard. Discusses leader David…
Miscavige and membership levels. Details celebrities who joined, their rise within the organization, and their endorsement of Scientology. Chronicles filmmaker Paul Haggis's investigation of the church. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2013
Six months after retiring, Harold Fry receives a letter from former coworker Queenie Hennessy, who is dying of cancer. Intending…
to post a reply, Harold instead walks the length of England to personally deliver his note, leaving behind his wife Maureen. Along the way Harold ruminates on his life. Some strong language. 2012
England, 1835. Harry, the earl of Longmore, falls for his brother's sister-in-law, dressmaker Sophy Noirot. When Harry's sister Clara runs…
away rather than marry, Harry and Sophy follow her and begin an affair. Sequel to Silk Is for Seduction (DB 74092). Explicit descriptions of sex. 2012
Psychologist and columnist examines the thought and deduction processes of the character of Sherlock Holmes and explains ways to use…
them in everyday practice. Emphasizes self-knowledge and suggests leveraging it into a greater understanding and observation of the world around you. 2013
Patient advocate and former lieutenant governor of New York presents a guide to understanding the federal Patient Protection and Affordable…
Care Act, which becomes law in January 2014. Discusses health-insurance exchanges, individual mandates, Medicare, Medicaid, and more. Contains a time line. Bestseller. 2013
Indentured to the weaver's guild, Aisling expects to spend her life in Bruadair--until she is conscripted to find an assassin…
to free her kingdom from its despot. Her quest brings her to Rn̮ach of Ceangail, an elven prince masquerading as a common soldier. Some violence and some strong language. 2012
Jake and her friend Ellie arrive at the cabin belonging to Jake's husband, not realizing that escaped convict Dewey Hooper…
is nearby. Hooper can't believe his luck: Jake had testified against him and Ellie looks just like Hooper's wife did--before he killed her. Some violence and some strong language. 2011
Grammy Award-winning gospel singer Cissy Houston recalls the life of her daughter, singer/actress Whitney (1963-2012). Discusses Whitney's career and family…
relationships, including her tumultuous marriage to fellow entertainer Bobby Brown. Speculates on Whitney's drug use and the pitfalls of fame. Foreword by Dionne Warwick. 2013
Retired LA homicide cop-turned-PI Jack Till likes to stay close to home and his twenty-eight-year-old daughter, who has Down syndrome.…
But when he links an escort's murder to those of look-alikes in other states, Till becomes determined to find the victim's killer boyfriend. Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 2013
Collection of ten short stories focusing on the American West. In "Ghosts, Cowboys" the author ruminates on events surrounding the…
notorious Manson family commune, of which her father Paul Watkins was a member. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 2012
The lives of maverick psychiatrist Zachary and his catatonic patient Audrey unfold in alternating streams of consciousness, interweaving the past…
and present. In 1971 Zachary searches for a cure to Audrey's post-encephalitic condition. Something from her past in Edwardian London may hold the answer. 2012
Pentonville Prison, London; 1916. Former British consul Roger Casement awaits punishment for treason. Casement's service to the crown exposing abuses…
in the Congo and the Amazon is overshadowed by his support of a free Ireland. Translated from Spanish. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 2012
Food journalist interviews more than seventy female chefs about their jobs in the food and restaurant industries. Covers educational opportunities,…
their work experiences in the male-dominated fields, the influence of their mothers on their career choices, and the impact of media attention. 2012
Autobiography of NCAA wrestling champion Anthony Robles from California, who was born with one leg. Highlights the support from family…
and coaches that enabled him to achieve athletic success. Discusses his winning matches and his career as a motivational speaker and ESPN analyst. Young adult appeal. 2012
À la fin des années soixante, un serial killer surnommé « Bible John » a semé la terreur en Écosse…
avant de se volatiliser. Trente ans plus tard, Édimbourg est le théâtre d’une série de meurtres similaires. L’inspecteur John Rebus, officiellement chargé de trois autres affaires, doit suivre la piste qui va le mener au meurtrier. Bible John serait-il de retour ?
KEY television reporter Cassie Sheridan's career was skyrocketing until the FBI director's daughter Maggie commited suicide after Cassie reported that…
Maggie was the victim of a serial rapist. Transferred to Miami, Cassie's coverage of a hurricane places her near the same rapist. Some violence and some strong language. 2002
In 2035, the few human survivors on Earth's desolate wasteland use time travel to steal children from the past in…
a desperate repopulation attempt. Meanwhile, in 2013 FBI consultant Julie Kahn notices a pattern among several mysterious kidnappings--and fears what it tells her of Earth's future. Strong language. 2012
Victorian England. Elisabeth Dobson, a twenty-four-year-old making her own way as a typist, is considered peculiar. She schemes to run…
off to the seaside town of Idensea, where a Mr. Jones awaits with a job--and possibly more. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2013