The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science Contributor(s): Holmes, Richard (Author) A riveting history of the men and women whose discoveries and inventions at the end of the 18th century gave birth to the Romantic Age of Science, "The Age of Wonder" explores the earliest ideas of "dynamic science": an infinite, mysterious Nature waiting to be discovered. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Angelology Contributor(s): Trussoni, Danielle (Author) Rich in history and wondrously conceived, "Angelology" blends biblical lore, the myth of Orpheus, and the Miltonic visions of "Paradise Lost" into a riveting tale of ordinary people engaged in a battle that will determine the fate of the world. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Art of Knitted Lace: With Complete Lace How-To and Dozens of Patterns Contributor(s): Crown (Author) The perfect book to take knitters through the hot summer months and beyond, this guide is filled with beautiful designs ranging from simple to complex. Lace-hungry knitters will learn to master the basics and knit the exact design their heart desires. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Attila Contributor(s): Napier, William (Author) A stunning historical novel, "Attila" is the first in an epic trilogy about the rise and fall of one of history's greatest villains. Napier has a genius for making the chaos of ancient history into the very stuff of thrilling narrative.--Tom Holland, author of "Rubicon." ---------------------------- Ballistics: Poems Contributor(s): Collins, Billy (Author) From the former United States Poet Laureate and bestselling author of "Nine Horses" and "Sailing Alone Around the Room" comes a dazzling new collection of poems. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine Contributor(s): Lewis, Michael (Author) In this brilliant account of how the U.S. economy has been driven over the cliff, the author of the bestseller "Liar's Poker" explains how the free fall of the American economy occurred and who, exactly, is to blame. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game Contributor(s): Lewis, Michael (Author) The bestselling author of "Coach, Moneyball" and "Liar's Poker" delivers a multidimensional story that traces the upbringing of a young boy through to young adulthood, all through the lens of sports and his community of support. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Blood-Dimmed Tide Contributor(s): Airth, Rennie (Author) The author of "The New York Times" Notable Book "River of Darkness" returns with a macabre tale of the social struggles of post-World War I Britain and the looming menace of Hitler's Germany. When a young girl is savagely murdered in a rural English village, the crime catapults former Inspector John Madden into the grisly world of a brutal killer. ---------------- The Brutal Telling Contributor(s): Penny, Louise (Author) The peace of Three Pines is shattered when a stranger is found murdered in the village bistro and antiques store. Once again, Chief Inspector Gamache and his team are called in to strip back layers of lies, exposing long-buried secrets. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Candle in the Storm Contributor(s): Howell, Morgan (Author) The second book in The Shadowed Path trilogy, ideal for fans of R.A. Salvatore, Lois McMaster Bujold, and Morgan Howell. Original. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Caught Contributor(s): Coben, Harlan (Author) In this explosive new thriller, a reporter's investigative work has resulted in a man being taken into custody in front of a shocked television audience. But months later, she realizes she may have unwittingly been part of a grand manipulation aiming to destroy an innocent man. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cleopatra: A Biography Contributor(s): Roller, Duane W (Author) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Cruelest Month Contributor(s): Penny, Louise (Author) The cozy, seemingly idyllic town of Three Pines is thrown into chaos when an impromptu sance turns deadly. In this complex, accomplished mystery, Chief Inspector Armand Gamache must confront a myriad of baffling questions surrounding the case. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Dead of Winter Contributor(s): Airth, Rennie (Author) The murder of a young Polish girl in wartime London puts John Madden on the trail of a ruthless hired killer. With rich psychological insights and vivid historical details, this riveting third novel in the Madden series promises to thrill discerning fans of crime fiction. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dearest Creature Contributor(s): Gerstler, Amy (Author) A surreal new collection from an acclaimed poet Hallucinogenic plants chant in chorus. A thoughtful dog grants an interview. A caterpillar offers life advice. Amy Gerstler's newest collection of poetry, Dearest Creature, marries fact and fiction in a menagerie of dramatic monologues, twisted love poems, and epistolary pleadings. Drawing on sources as disparate as Lewis Carroll and Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," as well as abnormal psychology, etiquette, and archaeology texts, these darkly imaginative poems probe what it means to be a sentient, temporary, flesh-and- blood beast, to be hopelessly, vividly creaturely. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dreaming in French Contributor(s): McAndrew, Megan (Author) McAndrew's captivating coming-of-age story follows a precocious young woman living in Paris and New York, who's discovering how to love and be loved. ---------------------------- Enemies of the People: My Family's Journey to America Contributor(s): Marton, Kati (Author) In a dark, compelling narrative of secrecy and betrayal, "New York Times"-bestselling author Marton trolls the archives of the Hungarian secret police to piece together her parents' imprisonment in and flight from Hungary in the mid-1950s. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Fatal Grace: A Three Pines Mystery Contributor(s): Penny, Louise (Author) From the Dagger and Arthur Ellis Award-winning author of "Still Life" comes the second Gamache mystery set in the stunning countryside of Quebec. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Flat Belly Diet! Family Cookbook Contributor(s): Vaccariello, Liz (Author); Kuzemchak, Sally (Author) The foods featured in the "New York Times" bestseller "Flat Belly Diet!" not only help women lose belly fat, they also happen to make delicious and healthy meals for the whole family. The cookbook features 150 scrumptious family-friendly classics with a healthy twist. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Gate at the Stairs Contributor(s): Moore, Lorrie (Author) Set just after the events of September 2001, Moore's deft, lyrical novel brings readers up against the heart of racism, the shock of war, and the carelessness perpetrated against others in the name of love. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Gathering Storm Contributor(s): Jordan, Robert (Author); Sanderson, Brandon (Author) "A Memory of Light," the final book of the Wheel of Time series, was partially completed by Jordan before his untimely death. "New York Times"-bestselling author Sanderson pens "The Gathering Storm," the first of three novels to conclude Jordan's bestselling series. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Her Fearful Symmetry Contributor(s): Niffenegger, Audrey (Author) The author of the phenomenally successful novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" returns with a spectacularly compelling and haunting second book set in and around Highgate Cemetery in London. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If the Dead Rise Not Contributor(s): Kerr, Philip (Author) An instant classic in the Bernie Gunther series, "If the Dead Rise Not" features twisted intrigue, tight plotting, quick-witted one-liners, and, most significant, a richer, wiser Bernie Gunther. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Imperfect Birds Contributor(s): Lamott, Anne (Author) The bestselling author of "Blue Shoe, Grace (Eventually)," and "Operating Instructions" returns with her most honest and heartrending novel yet, in which she explores the human quest for connection and salvation, love and family. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Interesting Times: Writings from a Turbulent Decade Contributor(s): Packer, George (Author) In this collection of essays from the past extraordinary decade, from September 11 to the rise of Barack Obama, journalist Packer brings insight and passion to his accounts of the war on terror, Iraq, troubled societies, political writers, and the 2008 election. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Irving Penn: Small Trades Contributor(s): Heckert, Virginia (Author); Lacoste, Anne (Author) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Juliet, Naked Contributor(s): Hornby, Nick (Author) What happens when a washed-up musician looks for anther chance? And a childless woman looks for a change? "Juliet, Naked" is a powerfully engrossing, humorous novel about music, love, loneliness, and the struggle to live up to one's promise. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Kitchen Garden: Month by Month Contributor(s): Buckingham, Alan (Author) Offering everything gardeners need to know to maximize the productivity of their plot, no matter how small, "The Kitchen Garden" is perfect for those seeking a measure of self-sustainability, and for the weekend gardener who wants to know what to plant and when for a rich harvest. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Known to Evil Contributor(s): Mosley, Walter (Author) Mosley and his hero, Leonid McGill, are back in the new "New York Times"-bestselling mystery series that's already being hailed as a classic of contemporary noir. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Lake Shore Limited Contributor(s): Miller, Sue (Author) Four unforgettable characters beckon readers into this spellbinding new novel from the author of the explosive "New York Times" bestseller "The Senator's Wife." Miller's latest is a tour de force about the dislocations wrought in our lives by accidents of fate and time, and about how we try to make peace with whom we become in the face of circumstances beyond our control. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Laura Rider's Masterpiece Contributor(s): Hamilton, Jane (Author) The bestselling author of "A Map of the World" and "The Book of Ruth" has written a sex comedy, and the world is a better place for it (Meg Wolitzer, author of "The Ten Year Nap"). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lit Contributor(s): Karr, Mary (Author) Karr pens the long-awaited sequel to the beloved and bestselling "The Liars' Club" in her memoir about a self-professed blackbelt sinner's descent into the inferno of alcoholism and madness, and her astonishing resurrection. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Look at the Birdie: Unpublished Short Fiction Contributor(s): Vonnegut, Kurt, Jr. (Author) Frequently perceptive, and at points ruefully sinister, the 14 never-before-published short stories featured in Vonnegut's "Look at the Birdie" date from the years before this American master began his accent to international stardom. Line drawings throughout. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Major Pettigrew's Last Stand Contributor(s): Simonson, Helen (Author) Edgecombe St. Mary, a small village in the English countryside is filled with rolling hills, thatched cottages, and contains a cast of characters both hilariously original and as familiar as the members of readers' own families. Their interactions are both hilarious and heartbreaking. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Murder City: Ciudad Juarez and the Global Economy's New Killing Fields Contributor(s): Bowden, Charles (Author); Cardona, Julian (Photographer) From the award-winning, critically acclaimed Charles Bowden, a stunning work of reportage on Ciudad Juarez--the blood-soaked town caught in the crosshairs of Mexico's escalating drug wars -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Murder in the Palais Royal Contributor(s): Black, Cara (Author) The trendy byways of Paris belong to Aime Leduc, the clever young sleuth in a winning series by Black, an American with an uncanny feel for the street culture of old Parisian neighborhoods.--"The New York Times Book Review." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Museum of Innocence Contributor(s): Pamuk, Orhan (Author); Freely, Maureen (Translator) From the universally acclaimed author of "Snow" and "My Name Is Red" comes his first novel since winning the Nobel Prize. A stirring exploration of the nature of romantic attachment and the strange allure of collecting, this is Pamuk's greatest achievement to date. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No One Would Listen: A True Financial Thriller Contributor(s): Markopolos, Harry (Author); Casey, Frank (With); Chelo, Neil (With); Kachroo, Gaytri (With); Ocrant, Michael (With) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Open: An Autobiography Contributor(s): Agassi, Andre (Author) A stunning memoir by one of the world's most beloved athletes, "Open" offers a nuanced self-portrait, an intensely candid account of a remarkable life, and a thrilling inside view of the pro tennis tour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pops: A Life of Louis Armstrong Contributor(s): Teachout, Terry (Author) Certain to be the definitive word on Louis Armstrong, "Pops" paints a gripping portrait of the man, his world, and his music. Drawing on a cache of new sources, the author has crafted a sweeping new narrative biography of this towering figure. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Renewable Energy Handbook: The Updated Comprehensive Guide to Renewable Energy and Independent Living (Revised, Updated) Contributor(s): Kemp, William H (Author) This revised edition of "The Renewable Energy Handbook" focuses on the unique requirements of off-grid living as well as using "green" energy for homeowners who remain connected to the electrical utility. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Right Sizing Contributor(s): Steves, Gale (Author) Not just another book about decorating, this resource shows how to rethink the house and shows how to use it in ways most fitting to the occupants' lifestyles. Whether a person has a much-too-big house or a much-too-small home or something in-between, these creative ideas help Right-Size. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- River of Darkness: A John Madden Mystery Contributor(s): Airth, Rennie (Author) As rural England slowly emerges from the sorrow of World War I, a particularly vicious attack on a household in a small Surrey village leaves five butchered bodies and no explanation for the killings. A Scotland Yard inspector investigates. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Rule Against Murder Contributor(s): Penny, Louise (Author) As Chief Inspector Armand Gamache and his wife celebrate their wedding anniversary at a luxurious lodge, he is surprised to find a family reunion has also gathered there. But Gamache is shocked by old secrets and family rivalries that are a prelude to murder. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Silent Sea Contributor(s): Cussler, Clive (Author); Du Brul, Jack (With) Cussler's tales of the "Oregon" and its crew--the clever, indefatigable Juan Cabrillo and his merry band of tough, tech-savvy fighting men and women ("Publishers Weekly")--return in their most remarkable adventure yet. (Men's Adventure) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Solar Contributor(s): McEwan, Ian (Author) Can a man who has made a mess of his life clean up the messes of humanity? A complex novel that brilliantly traces the arc of one man's ambitions and deceptions, "Solar" is a startling, witty new work from the author of "On Chesil Beach" and "Atonement." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spooner Contributor(s): Dexter, Pete (Author) This is the story of the lifelong tie between former naval officer Calmer Ottosson and his step son, Warren Spooner--a troubled adolescent-turned-violent-adult, whom Calmer will never understand. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Surrendered Contributor(s): Lee, Chang-Rae (Author) Combining the complex themes of identity in "Native Speaker" and "A Gesture Life" with the broad range, energy, and pure storytelling of "Aloft," Lee has delivered his most ambitious work yet. It is a mesmerizing novel, elegantly suspenseful and deeply affecting. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There Once Lived a Woman Who Tried to Kill Her Neighbor's Baby: Scary Fairy Tales Contributor(s): Petrushevskaya, Ludmilla (Author); Gessen, Keith (Translator); Summers, Anna (Translator) Vanishings and apparitions, nightmares and twists of fate, mysterious ailments and supernatural interventions haunt these stories by the Russian master Petrushevskaya, heir to the spellbinding tradition of Gogol and Poe. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- True Compass: A Memoir Contributor(s): Kennedy, Edward M (Author) In this landmark autobiography, five years in the making, Senator Edward M. Kennedy tells his extraordinary personal story--of his legendary family, politics, and 50 years at the center of national events. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Twisted Tree Contributor(s): Meyers, Kent (Author) Hayley Jo Zimmerman is dead. And the people of small-town Twisted Tree must come to terms with this terrible event--their loss, their place in it, and the secrets they all carry. In this brilliantly written novel, one girl's story unfolds through the stories of those who had known her. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weeknight Meals Made Easy: 365 Sensationally Simple Dishes Ready in Just 30 Minutes Contributor(s): Reader's Digest (Manufactured by) With a meal for every day of the year, this collection of 365 flavor-filled, 30-minute recipes helps the busy chef cook faster, prepare smarter, and plan better. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present Contributor(s): Collins, Gail (Author) Picking up where her previous successful book, "America's Women," left off, Collins recounts the sea change women have experienced since 1960. A comprehensive mix of oral history and keen research, this is the definitive book about five crucial decades of progress.