Saturday, June 7, 2008

Audition: A Memoir
Barbara Walters
The legendary television journalist examines her own life and the many individuals she has known and interviewed.

Change of Heart
Jodi Picoult
A mother’s tragic loss and a prisoner’s last chance for redemption are at the center of a high-impact plot.

Comfort Food
Kate Jacobs
A celebrity chef shows her friends and family the joy of fulfillment and manages to spice up her own life as well.

Compulsion
Jonathan Kellerman
Dr. Alex Delaware conducts a suspenseful manhunt for a psychopathic killer.

Death of a Gentle Lady
M.C. Beaton

The elderly Mrs. Gentle may not be all that she appears, especially after she is found murdered.

Dreamers of the Day
Mary Doria Russell
Ohioan Agnes Shanklin comes into an inheritance that allows her to take a trip to Egypt, just at the time of the Cairo Peace Conference of 1921.


The Downhill Lie: A Hacker’s Return to a Ruinous Sport
Carl Hiaasen

An amusing take on a frustrating game.

Free Lunch: How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense (and Stick You with the Bill)
David Cay Johnston

How does a strong economy lend itself to job uncertainty, debt, backruptcy and economic fear?

The Geography of Bliss: One Grump’s Search for the Happiest Places in the World
Eric Weiner

How can changing your location change your mood?

The Ghost War
Alex Berenson
CIA Agent John Wells returns for a second outing after A Faithful Spy and embarks on another mission to Afghanistan.

A Golden Age
Tahmima Anam
Set against the backdrop of the Bangladesh War of Indepence in 1971, Rehana Haque struggles to keep her family safe during a chaotic time.

Happy for No Reason: 7 Steps to Being Happy from the Inside Out
Marci Shimoff

How to experience happiness, no matter what is going on in your life.

How to Meditate: A Practical Guide to Making Friends with Your Mind
Pema Chödrön

An introductory course in meditation by a noted teacher.

If I Only Knew Then… Learning from Our Mistakes
Charles Grodin
The author relates stories from over 80 well known figures in entertainment, sports and politics, that feature mistakes and lessons learned.

An Irish Country Village
Patrick Taylor
There’s always something brewing below the surface in the Irish town of Ballybucklebo. New from the author of a An Irish Country Doctor.

Killer Heat
Linda Fairstein

D.A. Alex Cooper must cope with two brutal murders before the city tabloids begin publishing “serial killer” headlines.

The Lady Elizabeth
Alison Weir

A look at the early life of young Elizabeth Tudor who would grow up to become England’s most powerful queen.

The Last Lecture
Randy Pausch
The CMU professor who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer gave a “last lecture” that was a summation of what he had come to believe and that he wanted his children to know.

Lion in the White House: A Life of Theodore Roosevelt
Aida D. Donald

The amazing life of the first modern president.

The Logic of Life: The Rational Economics of an Irrational World
Tim Harford

Under the confusing surface of everyday life, hidden incentives are at work.

The Monsters of Templeton
Lauren Groff
Willie Upton returns to her home in Templeton, New York, and learns how one town holds the secrets of her family.

The Opposite of Love
Julie Buxbaum
Manhattan attorney Emily Haxby ends a happy relationship just as her boyfriend is on the verge of proposing.

A Prisoner of Birth
Jeffrey Archer
If Danny Cartwright had proposed to Beth Wilson the day before, he would not have been arrested and charged with the murder of his best friend.

Song Yet Sung
James McBride
A slave breakout in Maryland’s eastern shore of the 1850’s sets loose a drama of violence, hope, and redemption.


Take the Risk: Learning to Identify, Choose, and Live with Acceptable Risk
Ben Carson

The renowned neurosurgeon invites us to embrace risk in our own lives in order to live our lives to their full potential.

Unaccustomed Earth
Jhumpa Lahiri
From the author of Interpreter of Maladies and The Namesake comes a new collection of emotionally complex stories.

What Now?
Ann Patchett
Based on a commencement address, the author offers hope and inspiration for anyone at a crossroads in life.

The Whole Truth
David Baldacci

Nicholas Creel heads up the world’s largest defense contractor who manipulates international conflicts for his own personal gain. But does he have an even bigger plan in mind?

You Can Do It! The Boomer’s Guide to a Great Retirement
Jonathan D. Pond

Savvy financial advice from the well known PBS financial planner.

Friday, March 28, 2008

The Abstinence Teacher
Tom Perrotta
Stonewood Heights is the setting for this story of a human sexuality teacher and her daughter’s soccer coach.

The Anatomy of Deception
Lawrence Goldstone
Murder, secrets, and crime in the Philadelphia of 1889.

The Appeal
John Grisham
A jury returns a shocking verdict against a chemical company accused of dumping toxic waste.

The Art of Power
Thich Nhat Hanh
True power comes from within.

Beverly Hills Dead
Stuart Woods
Murder, political intrigue, and betrayal boil over in 1940’s Hollywood.

Big Boned
Meg Cabot

Sometime sleuth Heather Wells finds herself on the shortlist of suspects in the murder of an unloveable boss.

Capitol Conspiracy
William Bernhardt

Oklahoma defense attorney Ben Kincaid is in a campaign of terror against government officials in the nation’s capital.

The Chameleon’s Shadow
Minette Walters

When British Lieutenant Charles Acland returns home from Iraq, he suffers from a head injury and personality changes, but is he capable of murder?

The Darkest Evening of the Year
Dean Koontz

The new thriller by a perennially favorite author features Amy Redwing who is dedicated to saving golden retrievers.

Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Fat? An Easy Plan for Losing Weight and Living More
Peter Walsh
Rather than count calories, focus on how, why, and where you eat.

Duma Key
Stephen King
Recuperating from a construction accident, Edgar Freemantle’s life takes a supernatural turn as he recuperates on Duma Key. Vintage King.

The Fall of the House of Bush
Craig Unger

A critical look at the Bush presidency and the war in Iraq.

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
David Allen
Our ability to be productive is directly proportional to our ability to relax and our minds are clear.

The Ghost
Robert Harris
Power, politics, corruption and murder are all featured in a thriller involving a ghost writer and a British prime minister.

Her Last Death
Susanna Sonnenberg
An emotional tale of a daughter’s relationship with her mother.

Homecoming
Bernhard Schlink

As a child of World War II, Peter Debauer grew up with few memories of his father. His search for him takes him through Europe and finally to New York City.

The How of Happiness: A Scientific Approach to Getting the Life You Want
Sonja Lyubomirsky
Methods to increase happiness in our day-to-day lives — in the short term and over the long term.

I Am Legend
Richard Matheson
The classic horror novel, recently released as a film, is now available as an audiobook.

I’m Proud of You: My Friendship with Fred Rogers
Tim Madigan
The story of the author’s personal friendship with Mr. Rogers and the important legacy that he left to all of us.

Light of the Moon
Luanne Rice
Susannah Connolly travels to France to fulfill her mother’s dying wish to find a mysterious saint linked to her family’s history.

The Painter of Battles
Arturo Pérez-Reverte
Andres Faulques, a famous war photographer, has retired on the coast of Spain, when the man featured in a long-ago photograph appears with the intention of killing him.

Remember Me
Sophie Kinsella

Following a car accident, Lexi Smart finds she has a completely different life than the one she used to know.

The Secret Between Us
Barbara Delinsky
Deborah Monroe and her daughter, Grace are in an accident. When Deborah takes responsibility, the deception takes on a life of its own.

The Senator’s Wife
Sue Miller
The author of While I Was Gone returns with the story of two women and a portrait of two marriages.

The Serpent’s Tale
Ariana Franklin
Adelia Aguilar, returns from her earlier outing in Mistress of the Art of Death, to unravel the murder of King Henry II’s mistress.

7th Heaven
James Patterson
The Women’s Murder Club faces a terrifying case.

Shadow Music
Julie Garwood
King John has arranged for the marriage of Princess Gabrielle to a Scottish laird, but intrigue, war and romance intervene.

Shakespeare: The World as Stage
Bill Bryson
The author explores the life and works of William Shakespeare and offers humorous reflections of his own adventures in Stratford-upon-Avon.

Tree of Smoke
Denis Johnson
Outstanding reviews have accompanied this new novel set during the Vietnam War era.

Watchman
Ian Rankin
Miles Flint is a government spy who has been making some serious mistakes.

Wizard’s Daughter
Catherine Coulter
A young woman with a mysterious past is able to interpret an ancient book in
1830’s London.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

The Almost Moon
Alice Sebold
The author of The Lovely Bones presents a portrait of a mother-daughter bond that descends into murder.

Away
Amy Bloom
When her family is destroyed in a Russian pogrom, Lillian Leyb comes to America alone, but then she learns that her daughter, Sophie, may still be alive.

Book of the Dead
Patricia Cornwell
The “Book of the Dead” is the morgue log. For Kay Scarpetta, however, it is about to acquire a new meaning.

Bridge of Sighs
Richard Russo
The author of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel, Empire Falls, returns with a story of a small-town family confronted with the experiences of a friend who now lives in Italy.

Clapton: The Autobiography
Eric Clapton
The prominent rock star tells the story of his eventful life.

A Complaint Free World: How to Stop Complaining and Start Enjoying the Life You Always Wanted
Will Bowen
Learn how to form the positive habit of not complaining, criticizing or gossiping.


The Day of Battle: The War in Sicily and Italy, 1943-1944
Rick Atkinson
The harrowing story of the Allies’ campaign to liberate Italy.

Double Cross
James Patterson
Alex Cross rejoins the police force to face the most diabolical villain he has ever encountered--a serial killer who aspires to be a celebrity.

Education of an Accidental CEO: Lessons Learned from the Trailer Park to the Corner Office David Novak
The chairman of the world’s largest restaurant company explains his street-smart wisdom.

Free Fall
Fern Michaels
Sooner or later, the Sisterhood always gets their man.

Gentlemen of the Road
Michael Chabon
The noted literary stylist presents a riff on the legendary adventure novels, with a tale of two 9th century men of fortune.

Hog Pilots, Blue Water Grunts: The American Military in the Air, at Sea, and on the Ground
Robert D. Kaplan
A firsthand account of the work of American military personnel throughout the world.

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

New Books on CD

The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World
Alan Greenspan
The former Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board explores the possiblities and challenges of the global economy.

The Attractor Factor: 5 Easy Steps for Creating Wealth (or Anything Else) from the Inside Out
Joe Vitale
A how-to manual for living both in and out of business.

Bad Luck and Trouble
Lee Child

Jack Reacher reunites with his old military team.

Become a Better You: 7 Keys to Improving Your Life Every Day
Joe Osteen

The well-known pastor examines principles for improvement.

The Blood of Flowers
Anita Amirrezvani

A young woman in 17th century Persia is passionate about designing beautiful carpets.

Book Yourself Solid: The Fastest, Easiest and Most Reliable System for Getting More Clients that You Can Handle Even if You Hate Marketing and Selling
Michael Port

Marketing and sales advice for service businesses.

The Broken Shore
Peter Temple
Detective Joe Cashin is posted to a quiet town on the South Australian coast.

The Coldest Winter: America and the Korean War
David Halberstam
The noted historian provides a sweeping overview as well as the individual stories of soldiers of the Korean War.

Critical
Robin Cook
Dr. Angela Dawson is confronted with drug-resistant staph infections in this medical thriller.

Free Fire
C.J. Box
A lawyer kills four environmental activists in Yellowstone National Park in the “free fire” zone.

Fresh Disasters
Stuart Woods
Stone Barrington’s latest adventure sends him into the heart of New York’s mafia.

Here if You Need Me: A True Story
Kate Braestrup
Following her husband’s death, the author pursued his dream of becoming a minister.

How to Overcome Fear and Live Life to the Fullest
Marcos Witt
The things we fear may seem insurmountable — a positive message to living a fuller life.


I Gave You My Heart, But You Sold It Online
Dixie Cash
A west Texas mystery starring the Domestic Equalizers.

Jim Cramer’s Real Money: Sane Investing in an Insane World
James J. Cramer

The television financial guru tells you what you need to know to make money in the stock market.

Life’s Missing Instruction Manual: The Guidebook You Should Have Been Give at Birth
Joe Vitale
With humor and anecdotes, a guide with practical steps to help you take control of your life.

Marco Polo: From Venice to Xanadu
Laurence Bergreen

Marco Polo’s odyssey--along the Silk Road and through all the circumstances of his life--is chronicled in illuminating detail.

Power Play
Joseph Finder
The top officers of Hammond Aerospace Corporation are taken hostage at a remote mountain retreat.

Run
Ann Patchett

The author of Bel Canto weaves a tale of family and extended relationships in contemporary Boston.

The Seventh Sacrament
David Hewson
Back in Rome, Detectives Costa, Peroni and Falcone are faced with a mysterious murder involving the ancient cult of Mithras.

Shoot Him if He Runs
Stuart Woods

Stone Barrington and Holly Barker find themselves on the island of St. Marks searching for a fugitive who may be in plain sight.

Simple-ology: The Simple Science of Getting What You Want
Mark Joyner

The five laws that can help you succeed.

Songs Without Words
Ann Packer
The author of The Dive from Clausen’s Pier, returns with a tale of a lifelong friendship pushed to the breaking point.

Stone Cold
David Baldacci
Revenge, conspiracy, and murder bring the Camel Club face-to-face with their greatest threat.

Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself
Alan Alda

Meditations on questions great and small by the well known performer.

Ultimate Weapon
Chris Ryan
Nick and Jed fight their way through a war-ravaged Iraq to find the woman they love and to unlock the secret of the Ultimate Weapon.

The War: An Intimate History 1941-1945
Geoffrey C. Ward and Ken Burns

The individuals featured in this audiobook are the ordinary men and women who experienced and helped to win the most devastating war in history.

What on Earth Have I Done? Stories, Observations and Affirmations
Robert Fulghum

The author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten presents new essays about the mysteries of being alive.

The Wheel of Darkness
Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child
A luxury ocean liner, an ancient Tibetan box, and an FBI agent are involved in this new thriller.

You’ve Been Warned
James Patterson and Howard Roughan
Photographer and nanny Kristin Burns searches for the truth through the lens of her camera.