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.