New Adult BooksAugust • 2020

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Cajun Justiceby James Patterson & Tucker Axum

This new standalone thriller from the world's #1 bestselling author follows ex-Secret Service agent, Cain Lemaire, as he uncovers the dark secrets

hidden beneath the Tokyo streets.

A Beautifully Foolish Endeavor : Book #2by Hank Green

A sequel to An Absolutely Remarkable Thing finds Andy assuming a late April speaking tour in the aftermath of the Carls’s departure, while Miranda infiltrates a new scientific operation that poses consequences beyond her comprehension.

Fiction

Deadlock : Book #24by Catherine Coulter

Targeted by a vengeful psychopath who would destroy his family, Savich receives three mysterious boxes containing clues leading to an unfamiliar

community and a young wife who must confront a decades-old secret.

Close Upby Amanda Quick

Welcome to Burning Cove, California, where 1930s Hollywood glamour conceals a ruthless killer.... Vivian Brazier never thought life as an art photographer would include shooting headshots for aspiring male actors or nightly wake-up calls to snap photos of grisly crime scenes. After shooting crime scene photos of a famous actress-the latest victim of the murderer the press has dubbed the "Dagger Killer"-Vivian notices eerie similarities to the crime scenes of previous Dagger Killer victims, details that only another photographer would have noticed. . . . The kind of details that lead Vivian to become a target herself.

The Henna Artistby Alka Joshi

A talented henna artist for wealthy confidantes finds her efforts to control her own destiny in 1950s Jaipur threatened by the abusive husband she

fled as a teenage girl.

The Girl From Widow Hillsby Megan Miranda

Rendered famous in childhood for her miraculous survival of a dangerous storm, a young woman changes her name and struggles to hide from the media before waking up one evening to find a corpse at her feet.

Hideawayby Nora Roberts

Years after escaping a kidnapper with the help of a young man, a Hollywood hopeful pursues healing in Ireland before she is compelled to

return to Los Angeles, where she encounters unexpected opportunities in love and vengeance.

Her Last Flightby Beatriz Williams

Investigating the fate of a forgotten aviation pioneer, a 1947 war correspondent tracks down the pilot's former student before learning the remarkable story of their complicated and passionate relationship.

Near Dark : Book #19by Brad Thor

A latest entry in the best-selling series that includes such award-winners as Backlash, Spymaster and The Last Patriot continues the high-suspense

adventures of elite military operative and intelligence agent, Scot Harvath.

Mexican Gothicby Silvia Moreno-Garcia

A reimagining of the classic gothic suspense novel follows the experiences of a courageous socialite in 1950s Mexico who is drawn into the treacherous secrets of an isolated mansion.

The Only Good Indiansby Stephen Graham Jones

Seamlessly blending classic horror and a dramatic narrative with sharp social commentary, The Only Good Indians follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their youth puts them in a desperate

struggle for their lives. Tracked by an entity bent on revenge, these childhood friends are helpless as the culture and traditions they left

behind catch up to them in a violent, vengeful way.

The Nesting Dollsby Alina Adams

Spanning nearly a century, from 1930s Siberia to contemporary Brighton Beach, a page turning, epic family saga centering on three generations of women in one Russian Jewish family; each striving to break free of fate and history, each yearning for love and personal fulfillment and how the consequences of their choices ripple through time.

The Pull of the Starsby Emma Donoghue

A novel set in 1918 Dublin offers a three-day look at a maternity ward during the height of the Great Flu pandemic.

The Order : Book #20by Daniel Silva

Enigmatic art restorer and master spy Gabriel Allon returns to the Vatican to solve a mystery with his old friend Archbishop Luigi Donati.

The Shadowsby Alex North

You knew a teenager like Charlie Crabtree. A dark imagination, a sinister smile--always on the outside of the group. Some part of you suspected he

might be capable of doing something awful. Twenty-five years ago, Crabtree did just that, committing a murder so shocking that it’s attracted

that strange kind of infamy that only exists on the darkest corners of the internet--and inspired more than one copycat.

The Revelators : Book #10by Ace Atkins

Quinn Colson returns to take down a criminal syndicate that has ravaged his community, threatened his family, and tried to have him killed.

Utopia Avenueby David Mitchell

The members of a music band in 1967 London navigate the era's parties, drugs and politics as well as their own egos and tragedies while exploring

transformative perspectives about youth, art and fame.

Take a Hint, Dani Brownby Talia Hibbert

A young woman who agrees to fake-date her friend after a video of him "rescuing" her from their office building goes viral.

The Weekendby Charlotte Wood

Gathering to help renovate a late friend's memory-filled home, Jude, Wendy and Adele ponder a collective lifetime of loves, grievances,

disappointments and successes over the course of a transformative weekend.

A Walk Along the Beachby Debbie Macomber

Two sisters must learn from each other’s strengths and trust in the redeeming power of love.

Adventures in Cryptozoology : Hunting for Yetis, Mongolian Deathworms and Other Not-So-Mythical Monsters : Vol. 1

by Richard Freeman

If you’re ready to begin your search for Sasquatch and learn to hunt monsters, Adventures in Cryptozoology is your guide. In these pages you’ll find: tales of mythical, extinct, and out-of-place creatures, hints about Bigfoot and other

ape-men, and tips for equipping your own cryptozoology adventure, including all the gear, field craft, and resources you’ll need to record your findings.

18 Tiny Deaths : The Untold Story of Frances Glessner Lee and the Invention of Modern Forensicsby Bruce Goldfarb

An account of the life of the woman best known for creating the Nutshell Studies of Unexplained Death dioramas describes her transition from a wealthy socialite to a leader in modern forensics whose methods are still used today.

Non-Fiction

Becoming Duchess Goldblattby Anonymous

Becoming Duchess Goldblatt is two stories: that of the reclusive real-life writer who created a fictional character out of loneliness and thin air, and

that of the magical Duchess Goldblatt herself, a bright light in the darkness of social media. Fans around the world are drawn to Her Grace's

voice, her wit, her life-affirming love for all humanity, and the fun and friendship of the community that's sprung up around her.

The Answer is… : Reflections On My Lifeby Alex Trebek

Longtime Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his life and career.

Curly Kids : The Handbook : How to Care For Your Child’s Glorious Hair

by Lorraine MasseyOn its surface, Curly Kids is a creative, practical handbook about curly

hair: how to care for it, how to style it, how to solve problems like frizz and knots. But it’s also a book about empowering your kids and helping their

self-esteem, because how we feel about our hair is more than follicle-deep and that’s especially true for curly kids who are known to go through bouts

of self-consciousness and straight-hair envy.

Caste : The Origin of Our Discontentsby Isabel WilkersonThe Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Warmth of Other Suns identifies the qualifying characteristics of historical caste systems to reveal how a rigid hierarchy of human rankings, enforced by religious views, heritage and stigma, impact everyday American lives.

Limitless : Upgrade Your Brain, Learn Anything Faster, and Unlock Your Exceptional Life

by Jim KwikJim Kwik, the world’s #1 brain coach, has written the owner’s manual for mental

expansion and brain fitness. Limitless gives people the ability to accomplish more--more productivity, more transformation, more personal success and

business achievement--by changing their Mindset, Motivation, and Methods.

Glorious Shade : Dazzling Plants, Design Ideas, and Proven Techniques For Your Shady Gardenby Jenny Rose CareyMost gardeners treat shade as a problem to solve. Jenny Rose Carey, senior director at Meadowbrook Farm, sees shade as an opportunity to be embraced and celebrated. In Glorious Shade, she shares a calendar of seasonal tasks and delights, a plant directory of brilliant choices, and time-tested techniques for designing and maintaining a shade garden. Let her ideas inspire you to turn the darkest corner of your yard into a cool, enticing retreat.

Once Upon a Time I Lived On Mars : Space, Exploration, and Life On Earth

by Katie Greene

An essay collection inspired by the author's four-month stay inside NASA's simulated Martian habitat explores such subjects as humanity's drive to

explore, a sibling's disability, the lag time of interplanetary correspondence and the challenges of long-distance marriage.

On Fire : The (Burning) Case For a New Green Dealby Naomi KleinThe author presents comprehensive, long-form essays linking current political and economic choices to environmental consequences, explaining how bold climate action can also provide a blueprint for a just and thriving society.

Regenerate : Unlocking Your Body’s Radical Resilience Through the New Biology

by Sayer Ji

Combining analysis of cutting-edge scientific findings with our deepest ancestral wisdom and health-promoting practices, Sayer Ji, founder of

GreenMedInfo, offers a time-tested program to help prevent and manage the most common health afflictions of our day-cancer, heart disease,

neurodegenerative diseases, and metabolic syndrome.

Project 333 : The Minimalist Fashion Challenge That Proves Less Really Is So Much Moreby Courtney CarverWear just 33 items for 3 months and get back all the JOY you were missing while you were worrying what to wear.

Too Much and Never Enough : How My Family Created the World’s Most Dangerous Manby Mary L. Trump, PH.D.In this revelatory, authoritative portrait of Donald J. Trump and the toxic family that made him, Mary L. Trump, a trained clinical psychologist and Donald’s only niece, shines a bright light on the dark history of their family in order to explain how her uncle became the man who now threatens the world’s health, economic security, and social fabric.