Fiction:

I Heard That Song Before by Mary Higgins Clark.
Twenty-eight-year-old Englewood, New Jersey, librarian Kay Lansing and wealthy businessman Peter Carrington fall in love and marry after Kay approaches him about a fundraiser. Later Peter is arrested for the murder of a teenaged neighbor that took place twenty-two years ago. Kay believes Peter is innocent and investigates. RC 63795, BR 16840.

Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb.
New York City, 2060. History teacher Craig Foster dies after eating a ricin-laced lunch. As Lieutenant Eve Dallas investigates Foster’s death, another teacher is murdered and a beautiful criminal--the ex-girlfriend of Eve’s husband Roarke--reappears. Eve Dallas series, book 24. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. RC 64472.

Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich.
PI Stephanie Plum becomes the prime suspect in the disappearance of her ex-husband, lawyer Dickie Orr. Plum and cohorts Ranger and Joe Morelli uncover Dickie’s illicit ties to drug dealers--who now believe that Stephanie is hiding money from them. Stephanie Plum series, book 13. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. RC 64755.

Narn I Chîn Húrin: The Tale of the Children of Húrin by J.R.R. Tolkien.
A tale of the Elder Days of Middle-earth, variations of which appeared in Unfinished Tales... (RC 17615, BR 05039) and The Silmarillion (RC 60367, BR 11510). Describes the fates of Hurin--cursed lord of Dor-lomin--and his children Turin and Ninor. Restored, edited, and introduced by the author’s son, Christopher Tolkien.  RC 64650, BR 17216.

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult.
Bullied teenager Peter Houghton takes multiple weapons to his New Hampshire high school and kills ten classmates--sparing the life of his former friend Josie Cormier. Josie’s mother, Alex, a judge, has been assigned to Peter’s case, while attorney Jordan McAfee defends him. Strong language and some violence. RC 64175.

Playing for Pizza by John Grisham.
Third-string quarterback Rick Dockery of the Cleveland Browns disgraces himself in a championship game and is fired. Dockery insists that his agent, Arnie, find him another job. When Arnie comes through, Dockery heads to Parma, Italy, where he faces culture shock. Commercial audiobook. RC 65195, BR 17339.

Plum Lovin’ by Janet Evanovich.
New Jersey bounty hunter Stephanie Plum is searching for matchmaker Annie Hart, who is wanted for armed robbery. Mysterious Diesel appears and agrees to hand over Annie if Stephanie will find matches for Annie’s most difficult clients. Meanwhile Annie’s jilted husband is also after her. Stephanie Plum companion books, book 2. Some strong language. RC 63889.

Shopaholic and Baby by Sophie Kinsella.
After discovering that she has a half-sibling in Shopaholic and Sister (RC 58896), Becky learns that she is pregnant and has baby shopping to do. She hires celebrity obstetrician Venetia Carter and later realizes that the doctor is her husband Luke’s old college flame. Shopaholic series, book 5. Some strong language. RC 64471.

Simple Genius by David Baldacci.
Private detective Sean King, from Hour Game (RC 59393), investigates the suspicious death at the CIA’s Camp Peary of scientist Monk Turing of the think tank Babbage Town. King enlists Michelle Maxwell, who is newly released from a psychiatric hospital, to help. Sean King series, book 3. Commercial audiobook. Violence and strong language. RC 65320.

The 6th Target by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.
San Francisco. When a mass shooting on a ferry wounds Women’s Murder Club member Claire Washburn, Sergeant Lindsay Boxer investigates and attorney Yuki Castellano prosecutes. Lindsay also delves into a child kidnapping case involving a dead nanny. Womens' Murder Club series, book 6. Commercial audiobook. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. RC 64498, BR 17215.

Step on a Crack by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge.
NYPD hostage negotiator Michael Bennett lives with ten adopted children and a dying wife when terrorists disrupt the funeral of a former first lady at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. With celebrities held hostage, Bennett negotiates with henchmen led by the group’s mastermind, the Neat Man. Commercial audiobook. Violence and strong language. RC 65318, BR 17068.

T Is for Trespass by Sue Grafton
Santa Teresa, California. After PI Kinsey Millhone’s elderly neighbor Gus Vronsky falls, his great-niece hires nurse Solana Rojas to care for him. Kinsey investigates Solana’s background, but doesn’t learn until much later that Solana is a sociopath who is abusing and robbing Gus. Kinsey Millhone series, book 20. Strong language and some violence. RC 65338.

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Afghanistan, 1970s-2000s. At age fifteen Mariam is married off to much-older, abusive shoemaker Rasheed. Rasheed takes a second wife, Laila, a student who lost her family and true love. The women bond as violence escalates at home and in wartorn Kabul. Some violence and some strong language. RC 64803.

World without End by Ken Follett
Two centuries after The Pillars of the Earth (RC 30999), the populace of Kingsbridge, England, copes with the Black Death and wars with France. Four children share a traumatic experience that influences their lives as they grow up in disparate social circles. Kingsbridge series, book 2. Commercial audiobook. RC 65224.

 

Nonfiction:

At the Center of the Storm: My Years at the CIA by George Tenet with Bill Harlow.
Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from 1997-2004 shares his experiences both before and after the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Discusses his declaration of war against Al Qaeda, CIA operations in Afghanistan, and the context of his "slam-dunk" comment. Speculates on the future of U.S. intelligence. RC 63831.

The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown.
British writer and former editor of the New Yorker interviews colleagues and friends of the late Princess Diana (1961-1997) to provide a personal profile of Her Royal Highness. Discusses Diana’s marriage to Prince Charles, their divorce, and assertions of her manipulation of the press. Commercial audiobook. RC 64449.

Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson.
Biography of Albert Einstein (1879-1955), who won the 1921 Nobel Prize for physics. Discusses Einstein’s private and public life, including his years in America, work that led to the development of the atomic bomb, commitment to Zionism and pacifism, familial relationships, and love of playing the violin. RC 64501.

Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World by Bill Clinton.
Former American president provides examples of companies, organizations, and individuals who solve problems and save lives. Discusses "going green" and promoting fair wages and working conditions. Urges every citizen to help others through volunteer gifts of time, skills, resources, and ideas. Commercial audiobook. RC 65228.

God is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything by Christopher Hitchens.
Journalist and atheist argues a philosophical case against religious faith. Scrutinizes sacred Talmudic, Koranic, and Biblical texts and highlights the historical role of religion in war and despotic regimes. Hitchens calls for a renewed Enlightenment centered on scientific inquiry, secular ethics, literature, and an end to sexual repression. RC 64651.

In an Instant : A Family’s Journey of Love and Healing by Lee and Bob Woodruff.
Account of ABC World News Tonight coanchor Bob Woodruff being seriously wounded by a roadside bomb while he was reporting from Iraq in January 2006. Woodruff and his wife, Lee, describe his traumatic brain injury, his rehabilitation, and the incident’s effect on their four children. Some violence. RC 64021.

In Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto by Michael Pollan
The author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals (RC 62557) asserts that food-industry marketers, nutritional scientists, and journalists have distorted our notions of a balanced diet. Advocates eating a traditional diet and regionally grown food. Commercial audiobook. RC 65229.

It’s All about Him: Finding the Love of My Life by Denise Jackson with Ellen Vaughn.
Autobiography of the wife of country music superstar Alan Jackson describes marrying Alan, her Georgia high-school sweetheart, and recounts his slow rise to fame. Reveals that the breakup of her marriage seventeen years and three children later led her to a reconciliation and new relationship with God. RC 65272.

Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness Account of Operation Redwing and The Lost Heroes of SEAL Team 10 by Marcus Luttrell with Patrick Robinson.
U.S. Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell recounts the 2005 maneuver he led against Al Qaeda operatives along Afghanistan’s border with Pakistan. Details the fierce mountain battle that led to the loss of Luttrell’s three comrades and describes his own escape, capture, and rescue. Violence and strong language. RC 64802.

A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah.
The author recalls experiences as a war refuge and as a thirteen-year-old soldier forced to join the Sierra Leone army. Beah describes participation in mass slaughters, his rehabilitation, immigration to America, and involvement with UNICEF. Commercial audiobook. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. RC 63512.

The Reagan Diaries by Ronald Reagan.
Historian Douglas Brinkley, author of The Boys of Pointe du Hoc (RC 61223), edits journals kept by fortieth president Ronald Reagan during his two terms in office, from 1981-1989. Daily chronicles include Reagan’s thoughts on his family, political issues, religion, and "his empathy for citizens with physical disabilities." RC 64804.