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Biography Books To Read | October 2021

Looking for some new biography and memoir books for your library? There are so many new releases this week that you’re bound to find a new favorite. You can pick up new books from Richard P. Allison, Dave Grohl, Bret Baier, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!

Healers or Dealers?

by Richard P. Allison

Release Date: October 26, 2021

Readers get a front-row seat to the jaw-dropping true accounts written by the retired investigator who experienced them and attempted to hold these doctors accountable. His stories show a direct correlation between doctors’ questionable conduct with illegal administrating, dispensing, and prescribing of opioids and the craze that plagues our nation today. Couple this with the addictions that unwaveringly rival those we see in the worst of America’s inner cities...

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The Storyteller

by Dave Grohl

Release Date: October 5, 2021

Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities ("It's a piece of cake! Just do 4 hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!") I have decided to write these stories just as I have always done, in my own hand. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I've recorded and can't wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child.

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To Rescue the Republic

by Bret Baier & Catherine Whitney

Release Date: October 12, 2021

Deep with contemporary resonance and brimming with fresh detail that takes readers from the battlefields of the Civil War to the corridors of power where men decided the fate of the nation in back rooms, To Rescue the Republic reveals Grant, for all his complexity, to be among the first rank of American heroes.

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E.R. Nurses: True Stories from America's Greatest Unsung Heroes

by James Patterson & Matt Eversmann

Release Date: October 11, 2021

Around the clock, across the country, these highly skilled and compassionate men and women sacrifice and struggle for us and our families. You have never heard their true stories. Not like this. From big-city and small-town hospitals. From behind the scenes. From the heart. This book will make you laugh, make you cry, make you understand. When we’re at our worst, E.R. nurses are at their best.

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Capote's Women: A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Swan Song for an Era

by Laurence Leamer

Release Date: October 12, 2021

New York Times bestselling author Laurence Leamer reveals the complex web of relationships and scandalous true stories behind Truman Capote's never-published final novel, Answered Prayers—the dark secrets, tragic glamour, and Capote's ultimate betrayal of the group of female friends he called his "swans."

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Unprotected: A Memoir

by Billy Porter

Release Date: October 19, 2021

From the incomparable Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award winner, a powerful and revealing autobiography about race, sexuality, art, and healing...Billy Porter’s Unprotected is the life story of a singular artist and survivor in his own words. It is the story of a boy whose talent and courage opened doors for him, but only a crack. It is the story of a teenager discovering himself, learning his voice and his craft amidst deep trauma. And it is the story of a young man whose unbreakable determination led him through countless hard times to where he is now; a proud icon who refuses to back down or hide. Porter is a multitalented, multifaceted treasure at the top of his game, and Unprotected is a resonant, inspirational story of trauma and healing, shot through with his singular voice.

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Interview with Maggie March, Author of Dead and Deader (Lucy McGuffin, Psychic Amateur Detective Book 7)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Dead and Deader?

Dead and Deader is the seventh book in a fun cozy mystery series featuring Lucy McGuffin, an amateur sleuth who can always tell when other people are lying. Couple that with her little rescue dog, Paco, who’s also a ghost-whisperer, and you can imagine the crazy antics the two of them get into.

Dead and Deaderwas actually inspired by a bruhaha that began in my own neighborhood association. Anyone who lives in a development with an HOA knows how contentious things can get between neighbors. It’s all meant in great fun, but there’s just the teeniest underlying kernel of truth that most homeowners can identity with. Of course, in real life, I do not condone running over your neighbors!

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Dead and Deader, what would they be?

Lucy, my main character and amateur sleuth, would definitely have some kind of upbeat fighter song as her theme. I think Up! by Shania Twain is perfect for her.

If you had to write a blurb for the last book you read, what would it say?

“Divorcee buys an old house in a small southern town and finds a discarded Santa suit with a hidden message inside the pocket from a little girl asking that Santa bring her daddy home safely from the war. Intrigued, she sets out to find out what happened to the little girl, and in the process, finds the true meaning of Christmas.”

The book is The Santa Suit by Mary Kay Andrews, and it’s a charming little holiday read.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I love reading things that bring a smile to my face, so I read a lot of cozy mystery and lighthearted romance.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? Where did you write Dead and Deader?

Okay, I admit it, I do a lot of talking to myself while I write. I write every day from my desk overlooking my backyard and surrounded by my 4 dogs. I’m a big believer in reading out loud while I write because it helps me keep in the flow of the story, as well as make my dialogue more believable, so I guess you could say my dogs are the first to “hear” my stories.

What's the best advice you've ever received?

Write the types of stories you want to read. Writing to market is fine, but if it isn’t what you love or you aren’t happy writing it, then your readers will soon catch on.

Maggie March is the author of the new book Dead and Deader (Lucy McGuffin, Psychic Amateur Detective Book 7)

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Interview with RG Long, Author of Blade of the Faithful (Origins of Gilia Book 1)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Blade of the Faithful?

I love epic fantasy stories. But every story has a deeper purpose! I wanted to write Blade of the Faithful to discuss secrets. What happens when we hide from others? What keeps us from being open with those we're close to? And of course elves and goblins and dwarves and pirates and such!

If you woke up in the world of Origins of Gilia, what is the first thing you would do?

I would probably ask if there had been any recent pirate attacks or reports of people falling sick with a mysterious disease as both are big problems in the world!

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Absolutely my favorite genre is epic fantasy! I’ve been loving the Stormlight Archives by Brandon Sanderson and really cherish good old tales like Dragonlance and The Lord of the Rings. I do enjoy a good dystopian adventure every now and then again!

What fictional world would you most like to visit?

I’m going to Hogwarts. It’d be worth reliving my teen years to learn magic! But if video games are free game, I’d love to visit Midgar from final fantasy seven!

What book did you expect to hate, but ended up loving?

I was wary of The Way of Kings just because it was so large! But man I devoured that book!

What's your favorite thing about writing? What's your least favorite thing about it?

My favorite part is creating the world and characters. I especially love minor villains. I know heroes and big bads usually get the focus but I love a really well fleshed-out minor bad guy. They’re a blast to come up with!

My least favorite is the editing. Always the editing.

What scene in Blade of the Faithful was your favorite to write?

My favorite scene to write was when Kyne and Eileen, our two main heroes were captured by mushroom people. It was a quirky moment that moved the story forward and was a lot of fun!

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

As a Christian, I have a life verse from the Bible. It’s Colossians 1:23 and talks about how someone should live and talk about Jesus.

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Interview with Amy McNulty, Author of Don't Judge a Book by Its Hover (Witchy Expo Services Mysteries Book 1)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Don't Judge a Book by Its Hover?

After years of writing YA and romance, I had a blast writing the first few books in my debut paranormal cozy mystery series, A Spooky Games Club Mystery. The “hook” in that one is that the witches and other paranormal beings are part of a games club and the murders are tied to different kind of games each book. I wanted to keep writing that series but also expand my reach in the paranormal cozy mystery genre, so I came up with another witchy mystery hook. Because of COVID, I’ve missed attending conventions, so I thought I would write about them instead. The witches in these books host conventions for all sorts of interests—books in the first installment—and solve murder mysteries that take place while the conventions are going on. (They can’t cancel the conventions despite the murders because of the giant magic cauldron beneath the convention center feeding off of the happy energy of the congoers.)

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of Don't Judge a Book by Its Hover, what would they be?

Nimue, my career-driven witch who also loves to relax at home and read, might like the Beatles’ A Hard Day’s Night. Her rival warlock, the dual-personality Soren Southern with a sad past, might like Green Day’s Boulevard of Broken Dreams. And Nimue’s familiar, a miniature dragon named Gowdie, is a bit full of himself because so many congoers like petting him, so he would like Sabrina Carpenter’s Looking at Me.

If you had to write a blurb for the last book you read, what would it say?

I’m also an indie books editor, and my last read was by one of my clients, Daria White—the upcoming second book in her A Bianca Wallace Mystery series. If I were to write a short blurb, it’d be something like:

Single mother graphic designer Bianca thought her days of danger were behind her, but as the small town of Edenville readies itself for a fashion show attracting top talent, danger has a way of finding Bianca. A model drops dead on the runway, and Bianca is determined to find out why. If only her crush, handsome Detective Sims, would stop getting so irritated about the amateur sleuth meddling with his investigation, Bianca could stop a killer before they strike again. Good thing the two of them have chemistry and a shared passion for keeping their town safe.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

Probably YA fantasy. I’ve written a few, but I definitely think cozy mysteries are more fun to write and I enjoy reading those, too.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? Where did you write Don't Judge a Book by Its Hover?

I write while wearing a neck brace, wrist brace, and arthritis gloves before any of my joints even hurt—because I failed to wear those when writing in the past and boy, did I start to ache! I wrote this book at home on my recliner, on a word processor not connected to the Internet (no distractions!) hanging off a lap desk I keep inclined against my raised knees. Pretty weird, I know. I don’t feel like the stereotypical writer with a mystique about her.

What's the best advice you've ever received?

Write often, but don’t stress yourself by telling yourself you have to write every single day. Breaks are as important as writing sessions. You need to recharge your mind and take the time to just brainstorm away from rigid expectations.

Amy McNulty is the author of the new book Don't Judge a Book by Its Hover (Witchy Expo Services Mysteries Book 1)

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Interview with Kevin Partner, Author of Extinction Pulse (Nightfall Book 1)

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Extinction Pulse?

This is the first book in my fourth series of post-apocalyptic novels, so I've become used to finding weird and wonderful ways to decimate the human population in short order!

The point of all my fiction is to explore how ordinary people cope with extraordinary challenges – the sorts of things we don't believe we could cope with until we're forced to. Though firmly science-fiction, the premise is just the backdrop that my characters perform in front of.

If you woke up in the world of Extinction Pulse, what is the first thing you would do?

Go back to sleep! There have been times over the past eighteen months that have felt a little like an alternate reality, but that just puts the exaggerated versions in books and movies into perspective. I couldn't imagine surviving long in the situations my characters have to endure.

What's your favorite genre to read? Is it the same as your favorite genre to write?

I read lots of sci-fi and fantasy – preferring the classics (Asimov, Bradbury, Tolkien, and Pratchett). My style is definitely influenced by them. For post-apocalyptic fiction, sci-fi is more influential, but I sometimes find myself going a bit JRR, and I slip in genre references from time to time.

What fictional world would you most like to visit?

Middle Earth. Having read The Lord of the Rings many, many times, I'm listening to Andy Serkis's new Audible narration and it's added yet another level of delight. I'd love to meet Tom Bombadil and Treebeard.

What book did you expect to hate, but ended up loving?

Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. I was forced to study Dickens as school and hated it, but with age came appreciation, and this and David Copperfield are among my favorite novels of all time.

What's your favorite thing about writing? What's your least favorite thing about it?

My favorite is finishing! And I love writing dialogue – especially when I don't feel as though my fingers can quite keep up with the back and forth.

I write every day and have done since January 2017 (my streak stands at 1,738 as I write this). Monday – Friday I have a target of around 2,000 words (depending on deadline) to be done by lunchtime, but at weekends it's a minimum of ten minutes. My least favorite thing is when, for whatever reason, my mind feels like treacle and I have to struggle through knowing that I have to do other work in the afternoon, but only once the words are done.

What scene in Extinction Pulse was your favorite to write?

I enjoyed writing the chapters with the Mennonites – such a fascinating way of life. But the epilogue was my favorite as it features a really nasty villain, and they're great fun to write.

Do you have a motto, quote, or philosophy you live by?

Be kind.

What will your next adventure or writing project be?

This is book one of six, with book two published in a week's time and the rest monthly. I'm currently halfway through book four. The next project after that is another post-apocalyptic series but this time, rather than being set in the modern-day, it goes forward thirty years to look at the world of the Nightfall series three decades on. And it'll include some characters from Extinction Pulse and other books in the series.

And I have a half-written cozy mystery. And an idea for a humorous sci-fi.

Kevin Partner is the author of the new book Extinction Pulse (Nightfall Book 1)

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New Mystery and Thriller Books to Read | October 26

Hold on to the edge of your seat as we hunt for clues and solve the case with these exciting new mystery and thriller books for the week! There are so many bestselling authors with new novels for you to dive into this week including John Connolly, Amy McNulty, Maggie March, and many more. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense novels. Happy reading!

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New Romance Books to Read | October 26

Looking to fall in love with some new romance reads? You’ll adore these exciting new novels! This week you can get your hands on books by bestselling authors Willow Winters, Karen Kingsbury, Helen Hardt, and more. Enjoy your new romance books and happy reading!

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New Books to Read in Literary Fiction | October 26

Literary fiction readers are in for a treat. This week’s latest releases list is full of intriguing reads you won’t want to miss! The new releases list includes so many bestselling authors like Jayne Moore Waldrop, Trice Hickman, Alison Stine, and many more. Enjoy your new literary fiction books. Happy reading!

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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books | October 26

Set off on an adventure to new worlds this week! This selection of new science fiction and fantasy books will surely please! Science Fiction fans should be excited about the latest from bestselling authors Kevin Partner, James Swallow, Christopher Hopper, and more. If Fantasy is what your library needs, you’ll be able to pick up the latest from RG Long, C.M. Carney, TR Cameron, and more. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy books. Happy reading!

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New Young Adult Books to Read | October 26

Are you an avid reader of Young Adult books? This week you are in luck! With all of these new novels, you’re bound to find a new favorite book to add to your reading list. This week includes new novels from bestselling authors Philip Barker, Lilliam Rivera, Laura Pohl, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!