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Move Heaven and Earth
by Christina DoddThis “emotionally provocative” Regency from a New York Times–bestseller “is guaranteed to touch a responsive chord. . . . I can’t recommend it highly enough.” —Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Yesterday Once MoreMiss Sylvan Miles dreaded the moment she’d see Lord Rand Malkin again. Once a dashing rogue, he’s returned from battle a changed man. Sylvan, too, has suffered. Sharpened by scandal and tragedy, she vows to heal Rand’s body and spirit.But when Sylvan arrives at Clairmont Court, the man she encounters is far from shattered soldier she expects. Rand takes great pleasure in taunting her with stolen kisses and the legend of his ancestor’s ghost. But Sylvan isn’t fooled by his bravado and sets out to break down his defenses . . . while she fortifies her own against temptation.“Sylvan is a charming and admirable heroine, and her relationship with Rand is charged with well-wrought and electric eroticism.” —Publishers Weekly“Rife with family ghosts and unexpected passion.” —Library Journal
Bottom of the 33rd: Hope and Redemption in Baseball's Longest Game
by Dan BarryIn “a worthy companion to . . . Boys of Summer,” a Pulitzer prize winning journalist “exploits the power of memory and nostalgia with literary grace” (New York Times).From award-winning New York Times columnist Dan Barry comes the beautifully recounted story of the longest game in baseball history—a tale celebrating not only the robust intensity of baseball, but the aspirational ideal epitomized by the hard-fighting players of the minor leagues.On April 18, 1981, a ball game sprang eternal. For eight hours, the night seemed to suspend a town and two teams between their collective pasts and futures, between their collective sorrows and joys—the shivering fans; their wives at home; the umpires; the batboys approaching manhood; the ejected manager, peering through a hole in the backstop; the sportswriters and broadcasters; and the players themselves—two destined for the Hall of Fame (Cal Ripken and Wade Boggs), the few to play only briefly or forgettably in the big leagues, and the many stuck in minor-league purgatory, duty bound and loyal forever to the game.With Bottom of the 33rd, Barry delivers a lyrical meditation on small-town lives, minor-league dreams, and the elements of time and community that conspired one fateful night to produce a baseball game seemingly without end. An unforgettable portrait of ambition and endurance, Bottom of the 33rd is the rare sports book that changes the way we perceive America’s pastime—and America’s past.“Destined to take its place among the classics of baseball literature.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Bottom of the 33rd is chaw-chewing, sunflower-spitting, pine tar proof that too much baseball is never enough.” —Jane Leavy, author of The Last Boy and Sandy Koufax
Patriot's Dream
by Barbara MichaelsA twentieth century woman time travels to Revolutionary America and finds intrigue and romance in this “well-plotted” thriller from a New York Times bestseller (Kirkus Reviews).Jan Wilde’s much-needed vacation in Williamsburg, Virginia, is anything but restful. Here in this historic restored colonial village, her sleep is invaded by strangers from two centuries in the past. They seem so close, so real—and when Jan awakens in the morning, their lives and loves and the secret they share shadow her very existence. The only way Jan can ever be free is to seek the truth . . . in her dreams.“Captivating and delightful.” —Des Moines Register
Conversations With Stalin
by Milovan DjilasA memoir by the former vice president of Yugoslavia describing three visits to Moscow and his encounters there with Stalin. Index. Translated by Michael B. Petrovich.
St. Louis Cardinals: The 1967 And 1968 St. Louis Cardinals (Sports And American Culture Ser.)
by Doug FeldmannExplore over a century of Cardinals baseball in this illustrated tour of the players, teams, ballparks, and historic moments!With a legacy that goes back to the Brown Stockings of the old American Association, the St. Louis Cardinals have one of the longest and greatest traditions in the history of baseball. Winners of ten World Series titles (second only to the New York Yankees) and twenty-one pennants dating back to 1885, the Redbirds have established a dynasty across the decades—from Charlie Comiskey’s four-time AA champs, through the “Gashouse Gang” of the 1930s and the “Runnin’ Redbirds” in the 1980s, up to the 2006 World Champions.Front-office pioneers like Chris von der Ahe and Branch Rickey have put the Cardinals franchise at the forefront of innovation, while bringing in some of baseball’s greatest talent—pitchers Dizzy Dean to Bob Gibson, sluggers Johnny Mize to Mark McGwire, and all-around superstars like Rogers “Rajah” Hornsby, Stan “the Man” Musial, and Albert Pujols. Pairing historic black-and-white photos and contemporary images of the modern game, St. Louis Cardinals: Past & Present explores the ballparks and the fans, the players and the teams that have defined Cardinals baseball.
NASCAR: Then & Now
by Ben WhiteIn this unique gallery book, historical shots of people, cars, events, tracks, shops, and other NASCAR landmarks are paired with comparable modern shots to present a fascinating review of America’s top motorsport. See what Darlington looked like when it was built in 1950 compared to what it looks like now. Get a real sense of how pit stops have changed between 1949 and today. Compare a Ford stock car from 1962 with one from 2009. Nowhere else can NASCAR fans so graphically trace the evolution of their favorite motorsport.
Perma Red: A Novel
by Debra Magpie EarlingSet on Montana’s Flathead Indian Reservation in the 1940s, this is “a love story of uncommon depth and power [and a] superb first novel” (Booklist, starred review).On the reservation, summer is ending, and Louise White Elk is determined to forge her own path. Raised by her Grandmother Magpie after her mother’s death, Louise and her sister have grown up into the harsh social and physical landscape of western Montana, where Native people endure boarding schools and life far from home.As she approaches adulthood, Louise hopes to create an independent life for herself and an improved future for her family—but three persistent men have other plans. Since childhood, Louise has been pursued by Baptiste Yellow Knife, feared not only for his rough-and-tumble ways but also for the preternatural gifts of his bloodline. Baptiste’s rival is his cousin, Charlie Kicking Woman: a man caught between worlds, torn between his duty as a tribal officer and his fascination with Louise. And then there is Harvey Stoner. The white real estate mogul can offer Louise her wildest dreams of freedom, but at what cost? As tensions mount, Louise finds herself trying to outrun the bitter clutches of winter and the will of powerful men, facing choices that will alter her life—and end another’s—forever.“Beautiful . . . This novel will stand proudly among its peers in Native American literature and should have strong appeal to fans of Louise Erdrich.” —Library Journal“You will be mesmerized.” —NPR
The Last Vermeer: Unvarnishing the Legend of Master Forger Han van Meegeren
by Jonathan Lopez“A grand yarn of twisty deceit, involving prestigious dupes and scads of money, with a sensational trial at the finish.” —The New YorkerIt’s a story that made Dutch painter Han van Meegeren world-famous when it broke at the end of World War II: A lifetime of disappointment drove him to forge Vermeers, one of which he sold to Hermann Goering in mockery of the Nazis. And it’s a story that’s been believed ever since. Too bad it isn't true.Jonathan Lopez has drawn on never-before-seen documents from dozens of archives for this long-overdue unvarnishing of Van Meegeren’s legend. Neither unappreciated artist nor antifascist hero, Van Meegeren emerges as an ingenious, dyed-in-the-wool crook. Lopez explores a network of illicit commerce that operated across Europe: Not only was Van Meegeren a key player in that high-stakes game in the 1920s and ’30s, landing fakes with famous collectors such as Andrew Mellon, but he and his associates later cashed in on the Nazi occupation.Nominated for an Edgar Award and made into a film starring Guy Pearce, The Last Vermeer is a revelatory biography of the world’s most famous forger—a talented Mr. Ripley armed with a paintbrush—and a deliciously detailed story of deceit in the art world.Includes photographs“His pioneering research on van Meegeren’s early life gives us further insight into what motivates deception, a subject that will never cease to fascinate as long as art is bought and sold.” —ARTNews“Brings hard light to van Meegeren’s machinations and (very bad) character.” —The New Yorker“Fascinating . . . Lopez’s writing is witty, crisp and vigorous, his research scrupulous and his pacing dynamic.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“A terrific read.” —Houston Chronicle“It’s hard to imagine improving on Lopez’s gem of a tale.” —Los Angeles TimesPreviously published as The Man Who Made Vermeers
The Rebellion of Jane Clarke: A Novel
by Sally Cabot GunningAfter refusing an arranged marriage, a young woman is thrust into a world of intrigue and danger in prerevolutionary Boston in this historical novel.Jane Clarke leads a simple yet rich life in the village of Satucket on Cape Cod—until her refusal to marry the man her father has picked out as his son-in-law causes irreparable tear in the family fabric. Banished to Boston to make her living as best she can, Jane enters a strange, bustling city awash with redcoats and rebellious fervor. And soon her new life is complicated by her growing attachment to her frail aunt, her friendship with the bookseller Henry Knox, and the unexpected kindness of British soldiers, which pits her against the townspeople and her own brother, Nate, a law clerk working for John Adams. But it is the infamous Boston Massacre—the killing of five colonists by British soldiers on a cold March evening in 1770—that forces Jane to question accepted truths as she confronts the most difficult choice of her life.Sally Gunning’s The Rebellion of Jane Clarke is an unforgettable story of one woman’s struggle to find her own place and leave her mark as a new country is born.Praise for The Rebellion of Jane Clarke“Blazing . . . There’s a history textbook’s worth of well-done cameos, but it’s Gunning’s fluid writing and attention to the larger issues of human nature that really make this move. Good historical fiction offers new perspectives on old stories. This book succeeds handily at the task.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)“This well-researched and lively novel captures the mood of those turbulent [prerevolutionary] times.” —Library Journal
Eyes of the Fleet Over Vietnam: RF-8 Crusader Combat Photo-Reconnaissance Missions
by Kenneth V. JackThis military study of the air war in Vietnam offers a vividly detailed examination of the critical role played by unarmed photo recon aircraft. While photo reconnaissance was a critical factor in the Vietnam War, its methods and operations remained a classified secret for many years. In Eyes of the Fleet Over Vietnam, veteran and historian Kenneth V. Jack sheds light on the subject by examining the role of the unarmed supersonic RF-8A/G photo-Crusader throughout the war, as well as the part played by its F-8 and F-4 escort fighters. The historical narrative is brought to life through vivid first-hand details of dangerous missions over Laos and North Vietnam. Jack pieces together a detailed chronology of photo recon in the Vietnam War between 1964 and 1972, describing all types of missions, including several Crusader vs. MiG dogfights and multiple RF-8 shootdowns with their associated, dramatic rescues. The narrative focuses on Navy Photo Squadron VFP-63, but also dedicates chapters to VFP-62 and Marine VMCJ-1.
Marine Scouts (Casemate Fiction)
by Chuck JohnstonAfter playing cat and mouse in Iraq to gain crucial intelligence, a group of Marines think they are on their way home, but their war isn’t over.August, 1990—30,000 Iraqi troops have invaded Kuwait and are in a position to influence nearly half of the world’s oil supply. The United Nations condemns the aggression, but it is clear that only military intervention will displace Saddam Hussein. Captain Joseph “Quarry” Samuels and the Marines of Scout Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Division are tasked with discovering the strength and deployment of Iraqi troops. Quarry and his scouts are soon engaged in a game of cat and mouse with the 10,000-strong 108th Iraqi Armored Division. Operating behind enemy lines, they put themselves squarely in danger to collect the intelligence necessary to launch military operations. When hostilities end, with the greatest one-sided military victory of all time, the Marines deserve to be on their way home. However, Quarry remains in Kuwait to continue the deadly game with an old nemesis, but this time with a new ally on his side . . . Praise for Marine Scouts“Johnston . . . draws on his twenty-eight years of service for his engrossing debut, a minutely detailed, realistic tale of one unit’s actions during Operation Desert Storm. . . . By incorporating such things as call signs and entire briefings, Johnston immerses the reader into the ongoing, swiftly moving military operations. . . . Military action fans will look forward to more from this talented author.” —Publishers Weekly“A compulsively riveting novel of war and intrigue from cover to cover, Marine Scouts by Chuck Johnston is the stuff of which blockbuster movies are made.” —Midwest Book Review
On Turpentine Lane: A Novel (G - Reference, Information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
by Elinor LipmanIn this endearing romantic comedy, a young woman navigates the complexities of modern love as she investigates her new home&’s mysterious past. At thirty-two, Faith Frankel has returned to her claustro-suburban hometown, where she writes institutional thank-you notes for her alma mater. It&’s a peaceful life, really, and surely with her recent purchase of a sweet bungalow on Turpentine Lane, her life is finally on track. Never mind that her fiancé is off on a crowdfunded cross-country walk, too busy to return her texts (but not too busy to post photos of himself with a different woman in every state). And never mind her witless boss, or a mother who lives too close, or a philandering father who thinks he&’s Chagall. When she finds some mysterious artifacts in the attic of her new home, she wonders whether anything in her life is as it seems. What good fortune, then, that Faith has found a friend in affable, collegial Nick Franconi, officemate par excellence . . . Elinor Lipman may well have invented the screwball romantic comedy for our era, and here she is at her sharpest and best.Praise for On Turpentine Lane &“Light and tight, On Turpentine Lane is constructed with an almost scary mastery. . . . Lipman seems to have the most fun writing ridiculous characters, which may be why the novel&’s worst people are so enjoyable.&” —New York Times Book Review &“The cleverly tangled plot—along with some snappy dialogue and a wry, likeable heroine—makes Lipman&’s latest a diverting delight.&” —People &“With a witty cast of characters and her usual delightful dialogue and insightful observations of human behavior, Lipman . . . captures the complications of modern love.&” —Publishers Weekly
Black Mad Wheel: A Novel
by Josh MalermanFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Bird Box, Josh Malerman’s Black Mad Wheel is a chilling novel of psychological horror.The Danes—the band known as the “Darlings of Detroit”—are washed up and desperate for inspiration, eager to once again have a number one hit. That is, until an agent from the US Army approaches them. Will they travel to an African desert and track down the source of a mysterious and malevolent sound? Under the guidance of their front man, Philip Tonka, the Danes embark on a harrowing journey through the scorching desert—a trip that takes Tonka into the heart of an ominous and twisted conspiracy.Meanwhile, in a nondescript Midwestern hospital, a nurse named Ellen tends to a patient recovering from a near-fatal accident. The circumstances that led to his injuries are mysterious—and his body heals at a remarkable rate. Ellen will do the impossible for this enigmatic patient, who reveals more about his accident with each passing day . . . “In a genre not known for restraint, his uncluttered prose evokes awe and terror, and resonates with the chilling strangeness encountered in the fiction of 20th-century writers Robert Aickman and Shirley Jackson. Readers of weird, atmospheric fiction with a conspiratorial bent will enjoy [Black Mad Wheel].” —Library Journal (Starred Review)“Malerman’s follow-up to Bird Box is completely unpredictable and utterly bizarre in all the best ways. Fans of off-the-wall fiction will enjoy this, and horror fans would do well to pick it up for some truly terrifying moments.” —Booklist
This Old Gal's Pressure Cooker Cookbook: 120 Easy and Delicious Recipes for Your Instant Pot and Pressure Cooker
by Jill SelkowitzYour go-to reference for easy-to-prepare, perfectly pressure-cooked and flavorful recipes that will satisfy your hungry family any time of day.Your family’s favorite meals are here . . . in a fraction of the time!If you’ve got a pressure cooker or an Instant Pot and you need easy, delicious, everyday recipes that will keep your family coming back for more, then This Old Gal’s Pressure Cooker Cookbook is for you!Get tasty easy-to-prepare meals on your table in a fraction of the time. Millions of people visit Jill Selkowitz’s This Old Gal to access her incredibly effortless and satisfying pressure cooker recipes, and now you can get her classic favorites at your fingertips, along with brand-new, never-before-seen recipes. This Old Gal’s Pressure Cooker Cookbook features 120 recipes, tips for getting the most from your pressure cooker, and the quickest, tastiest dishes that will keep ‘em coming back for more.Want to learn how to make Creamy Tuscan Garlic Chicken? How about Drive-Thru Tacos? Salisbury Steak? Or Penne alla Vodka? With beautiful photographs and step-by-step instructions, as well as freezer-meal tips, pot-in-pot recipes, and more, Jill will show you how to use your pressure cooker to make anything, including appetizers, pastas, meats, and desserts—you’ll never be at a loss for a delicious meal! Stop wasting money and time on mediocre take-out meals and make dinner fun again with your pressure cooker. Your family will thank you.
His Wicked Promise
by Samantha JamesA young widow’s marriage to a Highland warrior unleashes a long-hidden passion in the New York Times–bestselling author’s medieval Scottish romance.When Egan MacBain takes beautiful Glenda MacKay as his bride, it appears that he's done so for the noblest of reasons. In truth, he has vowed at last to claim the woman he's always loved—yet once lost—to another man. The rugged Highlander is determined to keep his passion hidden, for he will only show his tenderness once she is tamed.Glenda agreed to marry Egan for the protection of his name. The young widow never expected that vows of love would leave her lips again, nor did she believe she'd ever hold any man so dear. But now she finds herself succumbing to the strong, silent warrior who fills her with a forbidden yearning for the love—and the child—that he so wickedly promised.
Married Love: And Other Stories
by Tessa Hadley“Filled with exquisitely calibrated gradations and expressions of class, conducted with symphonic intensity and complexity. . . . Extraordinarily well-made.” —New York Times Book ReviewMarried Love is a masterful collection of short fiction from one of today’s most accomplished storytellers. These tales showcase the qualities for which Tessa Hadley has long been praised: her humor, warmth, and psychological acuity; her powerful, precise, and emotionally dense prose; her unflinching examinations of family relationships.Here are stories that range widely across generations and classes, exploring the private and public lives of unforgettable characters: a young girl who haunts the edges of her parents’ party; a wife released by the sudden death of her film-director husband; an eighteen-year-old who insists on marrying her music professor, only to find herself shut out from his secrets.Hadley evokes worlds that expand in the imagination far beyond the pages, capturing domestic dramas, generational sagas, wrenching love affairs and epiphanies, and distilling them to remarkable effect.“Hadley parses the meaning of love in all its paradoxical, panoramic glory.” —Booklist“These stories are gemlike and unforgettable.” —Kate Tuttle, Boston Globe“One of the most interesting writers around.” —Philip Womack, The Spectator“Only Alice Munro and Colm Tóibin . . . are so adept at portraying whole lives in a few thousand words. . . . Hadley joins their company as one of the most clear-sighted chroniclers of contemporary emotional journeys.” —Edmund Gordon, The Guardian“There is a grand sweep and an emotional charge that brings to mind DH Lawrence.” —Elena Seymenliyska, Daily Telegraph (London))“An exceptional storyteller.” —Library Journal“Shrewd, insightful, unpredictable.” —Kirkus Reviews
Speed Read Ferrari: The History, Technology and Design Behind Italy's Legendary Sports Car (Speed Read)
by Preston LernerThis beautifully designed and illustrated essential guide to Ferrari celebrates the world’s premier performance-car manufacturer.From the first complete car Enzo Ferrari constructed in 1940—the Auto Avio Costruzioni—to masterpieces produced by the company today, award-winning author Preston Lerner’s Speed Read Ferrari: The History, Technology and Design Behind Italy’s Legendary Sports Car covers fifty-plus aspects key to understanding Ferrari’s amazing history, including both racing and production cars, design and technology, and the personal histories of key figures.In sections divided by topic, you’ll explore the story of Ferrari’s founding; descriptions and critiques of over twenty-five different Ferrari models, including the milestone racers, lust-inspiring road cars, and dominating F1, sports, and prototype racecars; profiles of the most famous Ferrari drivers; recaps of Ferrari’s most memorable racing wins; and a survey of all the stylists, coachbuilders, engineers, salesmen, and executives who have contributed to Ferrari’s success. Each section ends with a glossary of related terms, and informational sidebars provide fun facts, historical tidbits, and sleek illustrations of the cars that bring the evolution of the company to life.
Dale Brown's Dreamland: End Game (Dreamland Thrillers #8)
by Dale Brown Jim DeFeliceAn experimental weapon must be deployed to save a US ally from terrorists in the New York Times–bestselling author’s military techno-thriller.India is the latest target of radical Islamic jihadists. The world watches as tensions escalate between the uneasy giant and its longtime nemesis Pakistan—with China waiting in the wings, eager to flex its military might. The only hope of avoiding a nuclear showdown is found inside a top-secret military facility deep in the Nevada desert . . . Dreamland is where the future of high-tech warfare is conceived and constructed. Now its masterminds are charged with the task of locating the mysterious source of the terror and ending it—swiftly and permanently.Every technological wonder in their arsenal is utilized—from an awesome new hybrid Navy destroyer to robot Flighthawks. But the fate of the region and the world will depend on the newest brainchild of the Dreamland team: an unproven instrument of ultimate power code-named End Game.
Enough Rope
by Lawrence Block“Block grabs you with the first story and never lets go” in this indispensable collection packed with unforgettable characters and crimes (Elmore Leonard).Enough Rope, a collection of superb stories, establishes the extraordinary skill, power, and versatility of contemporary Grand Master Lawrence Block. Block’s beloved series characters are on hand, including ex-cop Matt Scudder, bookselling burglar Bernie Rhodenbarr, and the disarming duo of Chip Harrison and Leo Haig. Here, too, are Keller, the wistful hit man, and the natty attorney Martin Ehrengraf. Keeping them company are dozens of other refugees from Block’s dazzling imagination, all caught up in more ingenious plots than you can shake a blunt instrument at. Half a dozen of Block’s stories have been short-listed for the Edgar Award, and three have won it outright. All the tales in Block’s three previous collections are here, along with two dozen new stories. Some will keep you on the edge of the chair. Others will make you roll on the floor laughing. Enough Rope is an essential volume for Lawrence Block fans, and a dazzling introduction for others to the wonderful world of Block magic!“With early tales (1957’s ‘You Can’t Lose’) and recent ones (‘Terrible Tommy Terhune’) . . . this compendium of sharply written short fiction will delight Blocks many fans, and likely earn him new ones.” —Publishers Weekly“The plain unpleasant truth is that nobody working in crime fiction today has written so many good books, of so many different types, with so many great characters.” —January Magazine“True-blue mystery fans would be crazy to pass it up.” —Kirkus Reviews
Kick: The True Story of JFK's Sister and the Heir to Chatsworth
by Paula ByrneThe acclaimed biography of the unconventional, nearly forgotten Kennedy sister who charmed the world and broke with her family for love.Rose and Joe Kennedy’s children were the embodiment of ambitious, wholesome Americanism. Yet even within this group of overachievers, the irrepressible Kathleen stood out. Lively, charismatic, and blessed with graceful athleticism, the alluring socialite known as Kick effortlessly made friends and stole hearts.When her father became ambassador to Great Britain in 1938, Kick charmed the nation with her unconventional attitude and easygoing humor. She would also shock and alienate her devout family by marrying the scion of a virulently anti-Catholic family— William Cavendish, the heir apparent of the Duke of Devonshire and Chatsworth. But the marriage would last only a few months; Billy was killed in combat in 1944, just four years before Kick’s own unexpected death in an airplane crash at twenty-eight.Paula Byrne recounts this remarkable young woman’s life as never before, from her work at the Washington Times-Herald to her volunteering with the Red Cross in wartime England; and from her deep love of politics to her decision to renounce her faith for the man she loved. Sympathetic and compelling, Kick shines a spotlight on this feisty and unique Kennedy long relegated to the shadows of her legendary family’s history.
The Book of Air and Shadows: A Novel
by Michael Gruber“In this ingenious literary thriller . . . [the] murder of a Shakespearean scholar...and an unlikely romance . . . make for a gripping, satisfying read.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)A fire destroys a New York City rare bookstore—and reveals clues to a treasure worth killing for. . . . A disgraced scholar is found tortured to death. . . . And those pursuing the most valuable literary find in history are about to cross from the harmless mundane into inescapable nightmare.From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Tropic of Night comes a breathtaking thriller that twists, shocks, and surprises at every turn as it crisscrosses centuries, from the glaring violence of today into the dark shadows of truth and lies surrounding the greatest writer the world has ever known.“If you love books—their physical presence, the craft of making them, the art of collecting them . . . make room on the shelf for a new guilty pleasure from Michael Gruber . . . smart . . . [and] packed with enough excitement to keep your inner bibliophile as happy as a folio in vellum.” —Ron Charles, The Washington Post“While the novel will appeal to those who enjoyed The Da Vinci Code or The Rule of Four, critics agree that its lively dialogue, compellingly flawed characters, sense of humor, and intelligent exploration of religion and cryptology elevate it far above the genre's standard fare. Readers expecting car chases, kidnappings, globe trotting, sex, and murder won't be disappointed, either.” —Bookmarks magazine
Because of You (Avon Romantic Treasure)
by Cathy MaxwellThe prodigal son of a nobleman returns home and is forced into a marriage of convenience in this Regency romance from a New York Times bestselling author.Pretty Samantha Northrup knows it is her duty to marry—but the chaste English vicar’s daughter secretly desires to be swept off her feet by a man whose kisses leave her breathless. And when a seductive stranger arrives at her door one stormy night, Samantha’s neat and orderly life is turned upside down—especially when she finds herself in a most compromising position . . .and is forced to marry a man she barely knows!Samantha is unaware that her mystery bridegroom is Yale Carderock, the dashing, disinherited rakehell son of a duke, banished by his father years before. Now Lord Yale has returned—wealthier but only somewhat reformed—and he is bewitched by his lovely new bride’s awakening sensuality and innocent fire. But can this marriage of convenience be something more . . . and can a confirmed cad and society outcast truly change his ways enough to merit the lady’s tender love?“Lively dialog, concise writing, and an unusual slant on the traditional forced-marriage plot make this story of a tormented hero and a determined heroine one that Maxwell’s fans will cheer.” —Library Journal
Into the Dark: A Novel of Suspense (The Brenna Spector Novels #2)
by Alison GaylinA private investigator receives clues to a very personal case in USA Today bestselling and award–winning author Alison Gaylin’s Into the Dark.Can a stranger share your memories?That’s the question that haunts Brenna Spector when she first sees footage of missing webcam performer Lula Belle. Naked but hidden in shadow, the “performance artist” shares her deepest, darkest secrets with her unseen male audience . . . secrets that, to Brenna, are chillingly familiar.Brenna has perfect memory, able to recall in astonishing detail every moment of every day of her adult life. But her childhood—those carefree years before the traumatic disappearance of her sister, Clea—is frustratingly vague. When Brenna listens to the stories Lula Belle tells her audience, stories only Brenna and Clea could know, those years come to life again in vivid detail. Convinced the missing internet performer has ties to her sister, Brenna takes the case—and in her quest for Lula Belle unravels a web of obsession, sex, guilt, and murder that could regain her family . . . or cost her life.The Brenna Spector NovelsAnd She Was (#1)Into the Dark (#2)Stay With Me (#3)
Voices of the Army of the Potomac: Personal Reminiscences of Union Veterans
by Vincent L. BurnsFinalist, 2021 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards As historian David W. Bright noted in Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory, "No other historical experience in America has given rise to such a massive collection of personal narrative 'literature' written by ordinary people." This "massive collection" of memoirs, recollections and regimental histories make up the history of the Civil War seen through the eyes of the participants. This work is an overview of what Civil War soldiers and veterans wrote about their experiences. It focusses on what veterans remembered, what they were prepared to record, and what they wrote down in the years after the end of the war. In an age of increased literacy many of these men had been educated, whether at West Point, Harvard or other establishments, but even those who had received only a few years of education chose to record their memories. The writings of these veterans convey their views on the cataclysmic events they had witnessed but also their memories of everyday events during the war. While many of them undertook detailed research of battles and campaigns before writing their accounts, it is clear that a number were less concerned with whether their words aligned with the historical record than whether they recorded what they believed to be true. This book explores these themes and also the connection between veterans writing their personal war history and the issue of veterans’ pensions. Understanding what these veterans chose to record and why is important to achieving a deeper understanding of the experience of these men who were caught up in this central moment in American life.
Diary of a Murderer: And Other Stories
by Young-ha KimThis collection from the acclaimed South Korean author is “filled with the kind of sublime, galvanizing stories that strike like a lightning bolt” (Nylon). Diary of a Murderer captivates and provokes in equal measure, exploring what it means to be on the edge—between life and death, good and evil. In the titular novella, a former serial killer suffering from memory loss sets his sights on one final target: his daughter’s boyfriend, who he suspects is also a serial killer. In other stories we witness an affair between two childhood friends that questions the limits of loyalty and love; a family’s disintegration after a baby son is kidnapped and recovered years later; and a wild, erotic ride about pursuing creativity at the expense of everything else. From “one of South Korea’s best and most worldly writers” (NPR), Diary of a Murderer is a chillingly entertaining ride. “Kim is expert at finding the humanity inside the other, the comedy inside the tragedy, and the twisted within the seemingly normal.” —CrimeReads