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The broken places (Quinn Colson. #3.)
By Ace Atkins. 2013
A year after becoming sheriff, Quinn Colson is faced with the release of an infamous murderer from prison. Jamey Dixon…
comes back to Jericho preaching redemption, and some believe him; but for the victim's family, the only thought is revenge. Another group don't believe him--the men in prison from Dixon's last job, an armored car robbery. They're sure he's gone back to grab the hidden money, so they do the only thing they can: break out and head straight to Jericho themselves. 2013.
The bully pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the golden age of journalism
By Doris Kearns Goodwin. 2013
Focusing on the broken friendship between Teddy Roosevelt and his chosen successor, William Howard Taft, this book revisits the Progressive…
Era during which Roosevelt wielded the Bully Pulpit to challenge and triumph over abusive monopolies, political bosses, and corrupt money brokers only to see it compromised by Taft. 2013.
The brain advantage: become a more effective business leader using the latest brain research (Your coach in a box)
By Madeleine L Van Hecke. 2013
Written by experts at the forefront of their fields, "The Brain Advantage" focuses on the relationship between psychology, neuroscience and…
leadership. In short, easy-to-understand chapters, the authors share their findings and use real-world scenarios to illustrate how understanding the way people think can help leaders become better communicators and more effective decision-makers. 2013.
The child inside
By Suzanne Bugler. 2013
When Rachel and her husband lose their unborn child, feelings of grief and resentment drive them apart. Desperate for empathy,…
Rachel reaches out to a man from her past who's also lost someone, but their relationship soon spirals into a destructive affair. 2013.
The boys in the boat: nine Americans and their epic quest for gold at the 1936 Olympics
By Daniel Brown. 2013
Traces the story of an American rowing team from the University of Washington that defeated elite rivals at Hitler's 1936…
Berlin Olympics, sharing the experiences of their enigmatic coach, a visionary boat builder, and a homeless teen rower. Bestseller. 2013.
The Canterbury tales: A Retelling (Recorded Books classics library)
By Geoffrey Chaucer, Peter Ackroyd. 2011
Based on Geoffrey Chaucer's immortal work, this retelling of "The Canterbury Tales" follows a party of travelers as they tell…
stories amongst themselves about love and chivalry, saints and legends, travel and adventure. Through allegory, satire, and humour, the tales help pass the time during their journey. 2011.
The buzzard table (Deborah Knott mystery. #18.)
By Margaret Maron. 2012
Judge Deborah Knott and her husband, Deputy Sheriff Bryant, team up with Lt. Sigrid Harald to track down a killer…
on the loose in their small North Carolina town. But as the hunt for the culprit gets more intense, they uncover long-hidden secrets that cast their investigation in a whole new light. Sequel to "Three-day town", followed by "Designated daughters". 2012.
The carpetbaggers
By Harold Robbins. 1961
Jonas Cord coveted his father's fame, fortune, even his young, beautiful wife. When his father died, Jonas swore to possess…
them all. But Rina Marlow was the celebrated screen goddess no man could master. She consumed her lovers on the fiery rack of her burning desires. Rina and Jonas took Hollywood, the airplane industry, America itself by storm. They brawled, lusted, and carved out an empire, blazoned in banner headlines and their enemies' blood--only to learn that money and power, revenge and renown were not enough. The higher they soared, the more their ambition demanded, and the darker and deadlier their fiery passions grew. 2007, c1961.
The bridesmaid (Home to Hickory Hollow. #2.)
By Beverly Lewis. 2012
Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania. Twenty-four-year-old Amish woman Joanna Kurtz is a bridesmaid for a third time when her younger cousin marries.…
Joanna has a secret boyfriend in Indiana and dreams of being published, but her minister warns her to stop writing and stay home. Sequel to "The Fiddler". 2012.
The breath of dawn (Spencer family series. #3.)
By Kristen Heitzmann. 2013
Morgan Spencer is shattered in the wake of his wife's death. After two years of mourning on his brother's ranch,…
Morgan meets Quinn Riley, and hope blossoms that he could love again. But Quinn is fleeing a dangerous man bent on revenge, and she won't risk the Spencer family's safety by sticking around. If Morgan is going to win Quinn's heart, he'll first have to keep her safe. Sequel to "The still of night". 2013.
The bones of Paris (Touchstone Ser. #2)
By Laurie R King. 2013
Private investigator Harris Stuyvesant is an American agent who's been given the plum assignment of locating beautiful young model Philippa…
Crosby. But when Philippa's trail ends at the Théâtre du Grand-Guignol in Montmartre, Stuyvesant discovers a world where art meets sexual depravity - and where a savage killer lurks in the shadows. 2013.
The butt book
By Artie Bennett. 2010

A nationally renowned body language expert explains how to read the signals of a date, a mate, or that cutie…
across the bar - and never get rejected again. "The Body Language of Dating" provides the tools needed for success in today's dating scenarios, offering practical tactics for seduction, conversation, connection, and enduring romance. 2012.
The challenger sale: taking control of the customer conversation (Your coach in a box)
By Matthew Dixon, Brent Adamson. 2012
The authors demonstrate that the best salespeople don't just build relationships. Instead, they challenge customers by approaching them with unique…
insights, tailoring sales messages to specific objectives, and, when necessary, pushing back and taking control of the sale. 2012.
The boss's surprise son (Harlequin romance)
By Teresa Carpenter. 2012
If it isn't bad enough that Savannah Jones has succumbed to the old cliché of falling for her boss, now…
she's expecting his baby! Everyone knows that gorgeous, dynamic Rick Sullivan is a confirmed bachelor, wedded firmly to his work. So, convinced there's no happy ending for her, Savannah tries to resign quietly. Only, Rick won't let her go, for reasons he doesn't fully understand, and she won't marry him out of duty. It's a stalemate! Unless this brooding boss can let go and tap in to his inner doting daddy. 2012.
The CEO's accidental bride (Harlequin desire)
By Barbara Dunlop. 2012
There was no way multimillionaire Zach Harper would split his inheritance with a stranger. Even if she was his wife.…
What had supposedly been a prank Vegas wedding to Kaitlin Saville was very real. And now, according to his late grandmother's will, Zach's future was tied to Kaitlin. 2012.
Recounts the author's experiences caring for a flock of chickens on a farm north of San Francisco, documenting her personal…
discovery, political commitment, and the joys of relating to animals. 2011.
The chalk girl (Kathleen Mallory mystery. #10.)
By Carol O'Connell. 2012
A little girl is abandoned in Central Park--her uncle's body in a tree not far away. Recognizing a kindred spirit…
in the girl, NYPD detective Kathy Mallory takes the case. But her investigation soon leads to a trail of murder and blackmail spanning 15 years. Sequel to “Find me”, followed by “It happens in the dark”. 2012.
The bone clocks: a novel
By David Mitchell. 2014
Following a huge fight with her mother, fifteen-year-old Holly Sykes slams the door on her old life. But Holly is…
no typical teenage runaway: a sensitive child once contacted by voices she knew only as "the radio people," Holly is a lightning rod for psychic phenomena. Now, as she wanders deeper into the English countryside, visions and coincidences reorder her reality until they assume the aura of a nightmare brought to life. For Holly has caught the attention of a cabal of dangerous mystics - and their enemies. But her lost weekend is merely the prelude to a shocking disappearance that leaves her family irrevocably scarred. This unsolved mystery will echo through every decade of Holly's life, affecting all the people Holly loves - even the ones who are not yet born. Bestseller. 2014.
The chance (Thunder Point novel. #4.)
By Robyn Carr. 2014
With its breathtaking vistas and down-to-earth people, Thunder Point is the perfect place for FBI agent Laine Carrington to recuperate…
from a gunshot wound and contemplate her future. Knowing her wounds go beyond the physical, Laine hopes she'll fit in for a while and find her true self in a town that feels safe. She may even learn to open her heart to others. Eric Gentry is also new to Thunder Point. When Laine and Eric meet, their attraction is obvious to everyone. But while the law enforcement agent and the reformed criminal want to make things work, their differences may run too deep. Sequel to "The hero". 2014.