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What’s Inside:

Editors’ Picks 2 – 4

LibraryReads 5 – 6

Indie Next Picks 7

Young Adult 8

2019 Holiday Titles 9 – 11

Read-Alikes 12 – 13

Bestsellers 14 – 15

October 2019

LARGE PRINT NEWSFROM OUR EDITORS

In the Spotlight! THE LONG CALL by Ann Cleeves (9781432870430) Internationally bestselling author of the BBC Vera and Shetland series has embarked on a gripping new series, her first title in twenty years. This “Two Rivers” series debut was an instant New York Times bestseller and landed on the LibraryReads and Indie

Next lists. The starred review from Publishers Weekly said, “Cleeves’ taut, atmospheric thriller will keep readers guessing until the last page.” Detective Matthew Venn stands outside the church as his estranged father’s funeral takes place. On the day Matthew left the strict evangelical community he grew up in, he lost his family too. A body has been found on the beach nearby: a man with a tattoo of an albatross on his neck, stabbed to death. The case calls Matthew back to the people and places of his past, as deadly secrets hidden at their hearts are revealed, and his new life is forced into a collision course with the world he thought he’d left behind. Television fans will rejoice knowing this has already been optioned for the small screen as well. (Basic — 10/2/2019)

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THE BOOK OF GUTSY WOMEN: Our Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton (9781432872076) Though each are already bestselling authors, mother

and daughter have now collaborated to publish a collection of essays on the women who have inspired them. Organized by area of contribution and industry, the book can be read in one sitting or by area of interest. It’s written partly as dialogue, partly as history, though plenty of contemporary girls and women are also featured. Civil rights activist Dorothy Height, LGBTQ trailblazer Edie Windsor, and swimmer Diana Nyad kept pushing forward, no matter what. Writers like Rachel Carson and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie named something no one had dared talk about before. Historian Mary Beard used wit to open doors that were once closed, and Wangari Maathai, who sparked a movement to plant trees, understood the power of role modeling. Harriet Tubman and Malala Yousafzai looked fear in the face and persevered. (Wheeler Hardcover — 10/02/2019)

QUANTUM: A Thriller by Patricia Cornwell (9781432872038) Cornwell delivers pulse-pounding thrills featuring a brilliant and unusual new heroine, cutting-edge cybertechnology, with stakes that are astronomically high.

On the eve of a top secret space mission, Captain Calli Chase detects a tripped alarm in the tunnels deep below a NASA research center. Captain Chase, A NASA pilot, quantum physicist, and cybercrime investigator, knows a looming blizzard and government shutdown could provide the perfect cover for sabotage, with deadly consequences. A series of disturbing clues — a spatter of dried blood, a missing security badge, and a suspicious suicide — point to Calli’s twin sister, Carme, who’s been MIA for days. She digs deep into her vast cyber security knowledge and her painful past, probing for answers to her twin’s erratic conduct. As time is running out, she realizes that failure means catastrophe — not just for the space program but for the safety of the whole nation. (Basic — 10/2/2019)

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elements of romance in this debut novel as Audrey is pursued by airman, James Hart. At first, she tells James that she cannot get involved with him because she is solely devoted to flying. When she hears that James is missing in action in Europe, Audrey heads to France to look for him. Booklist says, “Salazar’s debut novel offers a glimpse into the lives of female WWII pilots, retrieving an underappreciated chapter in U.S. history and providing a unique perspective.” (Historical Fiction — 10/16/2019)

STAY AND FIGHT by Madeline Ffitch (9781432868086) With four starred reviews, this debut novel is about Helen and her boyfriend deciding to live off the 20 acres of land she purchased in Appalachia. Soon Helen finds herself

alone after her boyfriend leaves. Now she must find a way to make her life off the grid work on her own. She is joined by her neighbors, Karen, Lily, and their son, Perley, as well as Helen’s quirky boss, Rudy. As they try to form an unconventional family and work out ways to manage the land together, eventually they find the outside world creeping into their orbit and threatening to ruin the world they created. A starred Booklist review says, “Ffitch’s debut is as gritty and tenderhearted as the Appalachian characters she realistically and lovingly portrays.” “A cleareyed, largehearted take on the social protest novel,” notes a starred Kirkus review. (Reviewers’ Choice — 10/02/2019)

THE BOOKISH LIFE OF NINA HILL by Abbi Waxman (9781432863487).This instant USA Today bestseller presents us with Nina, the only child of a single mother, that has her life just as she wants it: a

job in a bookstore, a kick-butt trivia team, a world-class planner and a cat named Phil. If she sometimes suspects there might be more to life than reading, she just shrugs and picks up a new book. The father she never knew existed suddenly dies and leaves Nina a plethora of family members that are eager to meet her. Enjoy this funny romp that’s a must-read for all book lovers. A starred Booklist review promises that “readers will be captivated” and a starred Kirkus review calls it “thoroughly engaging.” (Women’s Fiction — 10/16/2019)

THE FLIGHT GIRLS by Noelle Salazar (9781432867607) This bestselling novel was inspired by real Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) in WWII. Audrey Coltrane has been fascinated with flying all her life, and

she is thrilled when she becomes a civilian flight instructor. Audrey is in the air on December 7, 1941, the day Pearl Harbor is attacked. Determined to help with the war effort, she joins the WASPs. There are also

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MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb (9781432870447) A New York Times bestseller and an O, The Oprah Magazine’s Best Nonfiction Book of

2019 as well as being developed for a television show starring Eva Longoria on ABC, Maybe You Should Talk to Someone offers a compelling look at the practice of therapy. Gottlieb alternates between her experiences as a patient and her experiences giving advice as a psychotherapist to create a robust narrative. A starred Kirkus review notes, “Saturated with self-awareness and compassion, this is an irresistibly addictive tour of the human condition.” (Biography — 10/2/2019)

AMERICAN PREDATOR: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century by Maureen Callahan (9781432870805) Callahan’s New York Times bestselling and multi-starred reviewed true crime depicts a little-

known, but highly successful serial killer, Israel Keyes. He was a former soldier living in Alaska as a construction worker devoted to his only daughter. In Israel’s secret life, he would bury “kill kits” in romote locations all over the country. Flying to certain locations, Israel would rent a car, drive thousands of miles to use his kits, killing his victims in broad daylight, and disposing of the bodies within hours. After each crime, he would travel back home and resume his quiet life. It took fourteen years for the FBI to catch up with this “unprecedented” serial killer. “Gripping and superbly researched, this is destined to be a true crime classic, alongside titles such as Vincent Bugliosi’s Helter Skelter,” writes a starred Library Journal review. (Nonfiction — 10/16/2019)

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THE ART OF THEFT by Sherry Thomas (9781432871833) Charlotte Holmes is back in Book 4 of “The Lady Sherlock” series, and this may be her biggest case yet. Charlotte is desperate to help an old friend, and she must get hold

of the compromising letters hidden behind a priceless painting. Only the artwork is about to be sold along with the secrets it holds. Can she do it in this fast-paced Victorian-set mystery? As Charlotte plunges deeper into her investigation, she discovers there are even more mysteries to unfold with a heaping dose of danger along the way. Publishers Weekly says that, “Thomas grounds her fanciful premise in solid detective work and does a fine job of evoking the unfilled . . . romantic longings that afflict several of her sleuths.” (Core 7 — 12/04/2019)

THE BUTTERFLY GIRL by Rene Denfeld (9781432872809) In the follow up to The Child Finder, Naomi, the investigator known for finding missing children, returns with a promise to herself that she will not take any more new cases until she solves the mystery of what happened to her own younger sister when she disappeared years ago. Naomi doesn’t even know her name or exactly what she looks like. When she starts her investigation in Portland, Oregon, she cannot resist helping Celia, a young girl from an abusive family that is living on the streets. Celia loves butterflies

and believes they guide her through her harsh life and keep her safe. Booklist describes it as, “Her depictions of women and girls surviving horrific conditions through the power of their own imaginations will stay with readers.” (Core — 2/05/2020)

NINTH HOUSE by Leigh Bardugo (9781432872137) Bardugo’s adult debut novel received four starred reviews and focuses on Alex Stern, an unlikely Yale freshman, who is given a second chance with a full college

scholarship from mysterious benefactors. Alex spent most of her teen years as a high school dropout hanging out with drug dealers. She hits rock bottom as the sole survivor of a mass murder, so she jumps at the chance to attend an Ivy League university. What price will she pay for this second chance? Alex soon finds out that nothing comes for free when she learns that she was chosen because she can see dead people, and the secret society that paid her way wants her to keep other supernatural forces in line. A starred Kirkus review says, “With an aura of both enchantment and authenticity, Bardugo’s compulsively readable novel leaves a portal ajar for equally dazzling sequels.” (Basic 7 — 12/04/2019)

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their own haunted pasts and open themselves up to each other enough to share their well-hidden dreams. A starred review in Publishers Weekly describes this inspiring novel, “As suspenseful as the adrenaline-pumping race will prove, testing competitors in ways they never anticipated, the author, like Vincent, has a deeper design in mind, which only becomes apparent with the book’s immensely satisfying final bombshells.” (Wheeler Hardcover — 3/04/2020)

TUESDAY MOONEY TALKS TO GHOSTS by Kate Racculia (9781432875473) Tuesday Mooney prefers watching old X-Files episodes to socializing with people, but when a wealthy, eccentric man dies leaving clues inspired by Edgar Allan Poe to find portions of his wealth, she can’t resist joining in the search. Accompanied by three offbeat characters, Tuesday tries to put the pieces of this elaborate scavenger hunt together. Along the way, the group must face

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TOIL & TROUBLE: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs (9781432870539) New York Times bestselling Burroughs writes about his discovery that he comes from a long line of witches and can sense ominous events. Burroughs

told his mother about his gift as a boy, and she reassured him that it was perfectly normal. Humorous and touching, this memoir chronicles Burroughs’ attempts to nudge things with his powers toward desired outcomes. Booklist points out, “Burroughs always pulls in lots of readers, and this hilarious and spellbinding memoir will generate a whirl of requests.” (Biography and Memoir — 10/02/2019)

HOW WE FIGHT FOR OUR LIVES: A Memoir by Saeed Jones (9781432875237) Jones tells the story of a young black man from the South who is gay. He fights to find his place in his family and community while discovering his own hopes and fears. Jones’ mother is Buddhist while his grandmother is a staunch Christian. This relevant coming of age story shows how Jones was influenced by the people in his life while becoming his authentic self. With three starred reviews, this memoir is unforgettable. A starred Kirkus review notes, “Jones’ unabashed honesty and gift for self-aware humor will resonate with readers.” (African American — 2/19/2020)

THE TOPEKA SCHOOL by Ben Lerner (9781432876586) High school debate champion, Adam Gordon, is the son of psychotherapists who work for an experimental treatment center. Adam’s upper middle-class life may seem perfect on the outside but underneath lay elements of darkness and betrayal. Adam becomes friends with Darren, a boy with violent impulses that ends in disaster. Told in alternating points of view of Adam and his parents, this novel set in the 1990’s feels current and relevant to today’s anxious times. “Few writers are so deeply engaged as Lerner in how our interior selves are shaped by memory and consequence,” says a starred Kirkus review. (Bill’s Bookshelf — 3/04/2020)

NINTH HOUSE by Leigh Bardugo (9781432872137) This title is also a LibraryReads pick for October. See newsletter page 5 for details. (Basic 7 — 12/04/2019)

THE BUTTERFLY GIRL by Rene Denfeld (9781432872809) This is also a LibraryReads pick for October. See newsletter page 5 for details. (Core — 2/05/2020)

TUESDAY MOONEY TALKS TO GHOSTS by Kate Racculia (9781432875473) Also a LibraryReads pick for October, see newsletter page 6 for details. (Wheeler Hardcover — 3/04/2020)

October Indie Next Picks

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help each other and keep their parents off their backs. Frank thinks he’s found the solution to all his problems, but when life throws him a curveball, he’s left wondering whether he ever really knew anything about love. “[A] sparkling debut . . . This is an outstanding novel where the emotions are deeply felt but honestly earned. The characters are complex and nuanced, and all are on their own authentic journeys . . . Full of keen observations about love, family, and race with a winning narrator,” said the starred School Library Journal review. (Young Adult — 10/2/2019)

THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE by Ruta Sepetys (9781432870331) From #1 New York Times bestselling Sepetys comes a gripping, extraordinary portrait of love and secrets under a Spanish dictatorship in Madrid 1957.

Eighteen year old Daniel, son of an oil tycoon, is introduced to Ana through his passion for photography. Unforgettable love, the repercussions of war and the hidden violence of silence are themes. An Indie Next pick with five starred reviews attached, the starred Kirkus review said, “A stunning novel that exposes modern fascism and elevates human resilience.” The starred School Library Journal review added, “Artfully told and sensitively crafted, [it] will leave readers weeping.” (Young Adult — 10/2/2019)

KINGSBANE by Claire Legrand (9781432869830) An instant New York Times bestseller, this is the highly anticipated sequel to the #1 LibraryReads pick, Furyborn. Rielle Dardenne has been anointed Sun

Queen, but her trials are far from over. The gate keeping the angels at bay is falling. “Rich descriptions, near-constant action, and full-bodied characters keep readers riveted,” said Booklist. Kirkus Reviews points out, “[some] physically intimate scenes cross lines of clear consent and introduce a level of violence that many young readers will not be ready for. The ending brings heartbreaking twists to prime readers for the trilogy’s conclusion.” Give this to more mature readers. (Young Adult — 10/2/2019)

FRANKLY IN LOVE by David Yoon (9781432869335) This smart, romantic, and totally original coming-of-age contemporary debut about a Korean-American teen is an instant New York Times bestseller and #1 Indie

Next pick with five starred reviews. Frank Li’s parents still expect him to end up with a nice Korean girl — but he’s finally dating the girl of his dreams: Brit Means. Frank turns to family friend Joy Song, who is in a similar bind. Together, they come up with a plan to

Popular Young Adult Titles

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CHRISTMAS SHOPAHOLIC by Sophie Kinsella (9781432871284) #1 New York Times bestselling author Kinsella returns with a festive new Shopaholic adventure filled with holiday cheer and

unexpected gifts. Becky Brandon (née Bloomwood) is embracing change, returning from the States to live in the charming village of Letherby and working with her best friend Suze in the gift shop of her stately home. She adores the traditions of Christmas (without the responsibilities) but when her parents announce they’re moving to ultra-trendy Shoreditch and ask Becky if she’ll host this year. What could possibly go wrong? Surely, she can manage all the demands of her family as well as the surprise appearance of an ex-boyfriend with his new girlfriend. (Core — 11/6/2019)

OWL BE HOME FOR CHRISTMAS by Donna Andrews (9781432866921) New York Times bestselling author, Donna Andrews, offers a new snowy holiday mystery. The annual owl conference is being hosted by Meg

Lansglow’s grandfather a few days before Christmas. When a snowstorm traps the guests in the hotel, one of the ornithologists is murdered. Will the fellow guest suffer the

same fate when trapped with the murderer? Not if Meg has anything to say about it. A starred Publishers Weekly review writes, “When a body turns up, Meg and local law enforcement are faced with a whodunit that takes plenty of twists and turns en route to the satisfying ending. As always, spending time with Meg and her wonderful family is a delight.” (Mystery — 10/16/2019)

THE MISTLETOE MATCHMAKER by Felicity Hayes-McCoy (9781432870881) Curl up with this perfect winter heart-warmer that’s part of the beloved Finfarran Peninsula series. This cozy holiday story is great for fans

of Jenny Colgan, Nina George, and Nancy Thayer. It’s Christmas in Ireland, and when Cassie Fitzgerald arrives from Toronto to visit her grandparents, she learns that it’s never too late to come home. Enchanted by the small town where her dad was born, Cassie makes friends and joins local librarian Hanna Casey’s writing group in Lissbeg Library. But the more she’s drawn into the festivities leading up to her first Irish Christmas, the more questions she wants to ask. As Christmas Eve approaches, it’s Cassie, the outsider, who reminds Lissbeg’s locals that love, family, and friendship bring true magic to the season. (Women’s Fiction — 11/20/2019)

Holiday Titles in Large Print for 2019

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A KILLER CAROL by Laura Bradford (9781432868093) Mystery — 12/4/2019

A MURDEROUS TANGLE by Sally Goldenbaum (9781432871710) Wheeler Cozy Mystery — 12/18/2019

A SIMPLE CHRISTMAS by Charlotte Hubbard (9781432870911) Relationship Reads — 11/20/2019

A SNOWY LITTLE CHRISTMAS by Fern Michaels, Tara Sheets, and Kate Clayborn (9781432870027) Romance— 11/20/2019

AN AMISH CHRISTMAS BAKERY: Four Stories by Amy Clipston, Beth Wiseman, Kathleen Fuller, and Kelly Irvin (9781432870775) Christian Fiction — 12/4/2019

AN AMISH CHRISTMAS KITCHEN: Three Novellas Celebrating the Warmth of the Holiday by Leslie Gould, Jan Drexler, and Kate Lloyd (9781432870652) Christian Fiction — 11/6/2019

AUNT DIMITY AND THE HEART OF GOLD by Nancy Atherton (9781432863500) Mystery — 7/3/2019

CHRISTMAS COCOA MURDER by Carlene O’Connor, Maddie Day, and Alex Erickson (9781432872793) Mystery — 1/8/2020

CHRISTMAS IN SILVER SPRINGS by Brenda Novak (9781432870577) Romance — 11/20/2019

HAVE YOURSELF A BEARY LITTLE MURDER by Meg Macy (9781432870287) In this festive installment to Macy’s “A Teady Bear Mystery” series, the town’s mayor has been electrocuted

to death and stuffed inside a Santa Bear mascot costume. The untimely murder halts the village’s holiday parade and tree lighting ceremony. Sasha Silverman and her sister Maddie consult the Guilty Pleasure Gossip Club for clues. Even with the police investigating, the pressure is on Shasha to solve this crime before Christmas or at least before she succumbs to the same fate. Library Journal says this about “A Teddy Bear Mystery” series, “The appealing, impulsive amateur sleuth, dedicated to the family business, will appeal to fans of character-driven cozies such as Lorna Barrett’s ‘Booktown’ mysteries.” (Wheeler Cozy Mystery — 10/16/2019)

Other holiday oriented titles in large print:

A CHRISTMAS HAVEN: An Amish Christmas Romance by Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall (9781432870089) Christian Fiction — 10/2/2019

A JENSEN FAMILY CHRISTMAS by William W. Johnstone with J. A. Johnstone (9781432871475) Western — 11/20/2019

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CHRISTMAS IN WINTER HILL by Melody Carlson (9781432870072) Christian Fiction — 10/2/2019

CHRISTMAS SWEETS by Joanne Fluke, Laura Levine and Leslie Meier (9781432868772) Mystery — 11/6/2019

DACHSHUND THROUGH THE SNOW by David Rosenfelt (9781432870454) Core — 11/6/2019

FINDING CHRISTMAS by Karen Schaler (9781432871338) Wheeler Hardcover — 11/6/2019

HIS FRONTIER CHRISTMAS FAMILY by Regina Scott (9781432871550) Gentle Romance — 11/20/2019

KWANZAA: From Holiday to Every Day by Maitefa Angaza (9781432870515) African-American — 10/16/2019

LONE STAR CHRISTMAS RESCUE by Margaret Daley (9781432871901) Christian Mystery — 12/18/2019

MERRY AND BRIGHT by Jill Shalvis (9781432870591) (Romance — 11/20/2019)

RIGHT BESIDE YOU by Mary Monroe (9781432870478) African-American — 10/16/2019

SILENT KNIT, DEADLY KNIT by Peggy Ehrhart (9781432870669) Clean Reads — 11/20/2019

SPIRIT OF THE SEASON by Fern Michaels (9781432870164) Wheeler Hardcover — 10/2/2019

THE CHRISTMAS HEIRLOOM: Four Romance Novellas of Love Through the Generations by Karen Witemeyer, Kristi Ann Hunter, Sarah Loudin Thomas, and Becky Wade (9781432859794) Christian Romance — 1/2/2019

THE CHRISTMAS SISTERS by Sarah Morgan (9781432870096) Romance — 10/16/2019

THE CHRISTMAS WISHING TREE by Emily March (9781432870928) Relationship Reads — 11/20/2019

THE FOREVER CHRISTMAS TREE by Sandra Hill (9781432866211) Romance — 7/17/2019

THE HOUR OF DEATH by Jane Willan (9781432866730) Wheeler Cozy Mystery — 12/18/2019

THE PERFECT LOVE SONG: A Christmas Story by Patti Callahan Henry (9781432870768) Christian Fiction — 11/6/2019

WINTER AT THE BEACH by Sheila Roberts (9781432870508) Romance — 10/16/2019

WREATH BETWEEN THE LINES by Daryl Wood Gerber (9781432870560) Wheeler Cozy Mystery — 10/16/2019

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If your readers like C. J. Box and Michael Koryta:

DECEPTION COVE by Owen Laukkanen (9781432870379) Laukkanen writes a multi-starred reviewed story about an ex-convict and his dog, Lucy. After serving 15 years for murder, Mason Burke tracks down the rescue dog

he trained and bonded with in prison. His search leads him to a widow and former U.S. Marine, Jess Winslow. Both Jess and Mason find themselves in a town of crooked cops who are holding Lucy hostage unless they agree to their demands. A starred Kirkus review says, “Laukkanen’s thrillers go beyond bloodshed and giving bad guys their due. His protagonists show a level of humanity that makes his stories a real pleasure.” (Bill’s Bookshelf — 10/2/2019)

If your readers like The Joy Luck Club, Chocolat, and Amélie:

NATALIE TAN’S BOOK OF LUCK AND FORTUNE by Roselle Lim (9781432870355) Natalie Tan returns home after her mother’s death and inherits her grandmother’s restaurant. She left her

mother years ago after a fight over her chosen profession as a chef. In order for the restaurant to succeed, a community fortune-teller tells

Natalie to cook three recipes from her grandmother’s cookbook to help her neighbors. However, Natalie views her once vibrant home town as failing her mother in her final days and is reticent to help them. When Natalie finds support from an unexpected romance, she sees her community in a different light. “Lim serves up love, loss, heritage, and hints of the supernatural on a silver platter in this magical and mouthwatering debut,” writes a starred Publishers Weekly review. (Basic 6 — 10/2/2019)

If your readers like Being Mortal:ELDERHOOD : Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life by Louise Aronson (9781432870829) In a thought-provoking, New York Times bestseller and a multi-starred reviewed title,

Aronson discusses the medical mistreatment of our elders. All too often medicine is over-prescribed, invasive, agonizing, and a futile gesture. Treatments that are good at attacking a disease can also degrade the quality of life for the patient. Our society has become obsessed with anti-aging and view death as a disease to be cured. Aronson posits that we should appreciate the aging process as beautiful and rewarding. A starred Kirkus review says, “Empathetic, probing, and often emotionally moving narratives on appreciating the power and the pain of aging.” (Lifestyles — 10/16/2019)

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If your readers like Lauren Weisberger, Allison Pearson, and Sophie Kinsella:

YOU’VE BEEN VOLUNTEERED by Laurie Gelman (9781432869366) Jen Dixon has been roped into being a room-parent for her son Max’s third grade class. While she navigates school politics, interactions with the

PTA, and difficult parents, her down-to-earth attitude brings level of humor that runs throughout the novel. School isn’t the only thing Jen must worry about; she also has two daughters who are having issues in their adult life, a husband obsessed with work, and her parents needing more help as they get older. Parents familiar with being pulled in a million different directions will find a champion in Jen. A Publishers Weekly review notes, “Wisecracking Jen Dixon is back in Gelman’s enjoyable follow-up to Class Mom.” (Women’s Fiction — 10/16/2019)

If your readers like Caleb Carr’s The Alienist and Louis Bayard’s Mr. Timothy:

THE DARWIN AFFAIR by Tim Mason (9781432870188) This multi-starred reviewed story begins in 1860s London, where an assassination attempt is made on Queen Victoria. Although the Queen is of high status,

Detective Inspector Charles Field figures she

was not the actual target but part of a broader plot. Now Field must untangle a deadly conspiracy involving Charles Darwin’s controversial theory and a murderer known as the Chorister. A starred Booklist review details, “Mason’s Dickensian London, layered with . . . the imaginative interweaving of Typhoid Mary and the underworld’s grave-robbing industry, provides a rare time-traveling experience for historical-mystery readers.” (Mystery — 10/2/2019)

If your readers like Dan Brown and Clive Cussler:

THE SUM OF ALL SHADOWS by Eric Van Lustbader (9781432868819) New York Times bestselling author, Eric Van Lustbader, concludes his “A Testament Novel” series with this highly anticipated and epic finale. Lucifer, the

Sum of All Shadows, prepares for his final assault on heaven but must first get past the Shaw family — the only ones who can stop him. Bravo and Emma Shaw, after recovering the lost Testament and fighting their way through terrifying adversaries, must find the lost treasure of King Solomon — the key to defeating Lucifer, himself. “Van Lustbader (The Testament) concludes his ‘Testament’ series with this fast-paced supernatural thriller that is equal parts Indiana Jones, Robert Langdon, and Old Testament,” writes a Kirkus review. (Thriller — 10/16/2019)

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A CHRISTMAS HAVEN: An Amish Christmas Romance by Cindy Woodsmall and Erin Woodsmall (9781432870089) Christian Fiction

A GLITTER OF GOLD by Liz Johnson (9781432869892) Christian Fiction

A SINGLE THREAD by Tracy Chevalier (9781432870317) Basic

AMERICAN PREDATOR: The Hunt for the Most Meticulous Serial Killer of the 21st Century by Maureen Callahan (9781432870805) Nonfiction

BLOODY GENIUS by John Sandford (9781432860288) Wheeler Hardcover

DEATH IN FOCUS by Anne Perry (9781432870300) Basic

ELDERHOOD: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life by Louise Aronson (9781432870829) Lifestyles

FLIGHT OF THE HAWK: THE PLAINS by W. Michael Gear (9781432854119) Western

FRANKLY IN LOVE by David Yoon (9781432869335) Young Adult

HAVE BRIDES, WILL TRAVEL by William W. Johnstone with J. A. Johnstone (9781432867768) Wheeler Western

HEART OF BARKNESS by Spencer Quinn (9781432868796) Mystery

JACKSON by Emily March (9781432870867) Romance

KING’S SHADOW: A Novel of King Herod’s Court by Angela Hunt (9781432869977) Christian Historical Fiction

KINGSBANE by Claire Legrand (9781432869830) Young Adult

LAND OF WOLVES by Craig Johnson (9781432868062) Mystery

MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed by Lori Gottlieb (9781432870447) Biography and Memoir

MET HER MATCH by Jude Deveraux (9781432870256) Core

NOTHING VENTURED by Jeffrey Archer (9781432870393) Wheeler Hardcover

ONCE A SPY by Mary Jo Putney (9781432870034) Romance

OUR DOGS, OURSELVES: The Story of a Singular Bond by Alexandra Horowitz (9781432870041) Lifestyles

Bestsellers Releasing in OctoberOur New York Times bestsellers and bestselling authors in October are:

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QUANTUM: A Thriller by Patricia Cornwell (9781432872038) Basic

RIGHT BESIDE YOU by Mary Monroe (9781432870478) African-American

SPIRIT OF THE SEASON by Fern Michaels (9781432870164) Wheeler Hardcover

STATE OF THE UNION: A Marriage in Ten Parts by Nick Hornby (9781432870249) Basic

THE BOOK OF GUTSY WOMEN: Our Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton (9781432872076) Wheeler Hardcover

THE DECEPTION by Kat Martin (9781432870461) Core

THE FOUNTAINS OF SILENCE by Ruta Sepetys (9781432870331) Young Adult

THE INSTITUTE by Stephen King (9781432870126) Core

THE LONG CALL by Ann Cleeves (9781432870430) Basic

THE STALKING by Heather Graham (9781432870294) Core

THE STRANGER INSIDE by Lisa Unger (9781432870522) Wheeler Hardcover

THE SUM OF ALL SHADOWS by Eric Van Lustbader (9781432868819) Thriller

THE TIMEPIECE by Beverly Lewis (9781432869922) Christian Fiction

THE TITANIC SECRET by Clive and Jack Du Brul Cussler (9781432860295) Wheeler Hardcover

THE UNITED STATES OF TRUMP: How the President Really Sees America by Bill O’Reilly (9781432869359) Core

TOIL & TROUBLE by Augusten Burroughs (9781432870539) Biography and Memoir

WHAT ROSE FORGOT by Nevada Barr (9781432870874) Wheeler Hardcover

WHEREVER SHE GOES by Kelley Armstrong (9781432870409) Wheeler Hardcover

WHISPER NETWORK by Chandler Baker (9781432870263) Basic

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