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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books | December 28

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 John Hindmarsh, Phillip Lee, Gary Kloster, and more. If Fantasy is what your library needs, you’ll be able to pick up the latest from R. M. Schultz, Marx Pyle, Kaydence Snow, and more. Enjoy your new science fiction and fantasy books. Happy reading!


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New Young Adult Books to Read | December 28

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 Madison Wade, Sever Bronny, Tara Grayce, and many more. Enjoy your new young adult books. Happy reading!



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New Biography and Memoir Books to Read | December 28

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 Porsha Williams, Marissa Stapley, Billy Porter, and many more. Enjoy your new biography and memoir books. Happy reading!



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Must-Read Biography Books | December 2021

Must-Read Biography Books | December 2021

In the mood for a new biography or memoir? Check out these instant bestsellers by N. Daniel, Frank Wheeler, Raj Rajaratnam, and more. Enjoy your new non-fiction picks!



Burn This City to the Ground

by N. Daniel

Release Date: December 7, 2021

A heartwarming and endearing novel about unexpected friendships and the ability for one person to make a difference in someone else's life. Told against the backdrop of social unrest and the ongoing struggles with the American healthcare system

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The Punisher

by Frank Wheeler

Release Date: December 11, 2021

Fred “Mad Dog” Tonks worked hard to turn his life around after his family was savagely murdered in front of him. He vowed to find the men who did it, and six years later, he’s still looking. Though now he has a sheriff’s badge to help him. A string of recent murders around Tightwater, Texas is providing new clues. And they’re leading Fred in a direction he never thought he’d go.

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Unacknowledged: The Possible Biological Mother of Howard Hughes

by Ora Smith

Release Date: November 27, 2021

Author and researcher Ora Smith may well be the great-niece of Howard Hughes. In this dramatized account of the story of the mysterious inventor, engineer, pilot, and ultra-rich recluse, she reveals detailed information and evidence that fill in some of history’s most mystifying blanks. With sections creatively retelling the narrative of the wealthy man’s possibly illicit beginnings juxtaposed with Smith’s meticulous pulling-apart of historical records, you’ll be moved by the sensational and wretched past of this enigmatic icon.

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Garbo: Her Life, Her Films

by Robert Gottlieb

Release Date: December 7, 2021

Award-winning master critic Robert Gottlieb takes a singular and multifaceted look at the life of silver screen legend Greta Garbo, and the culture that worshiped her. “Wherever you look in the period between 1925 and 1941,” Robert Gottlieb writes in Garbo, “Greta Garbo is in people’s minds, hearts, and dreams.” Strikingly glamorous and famously inscrutable, she managed, in sixteen short years, to infiltrate the world’s subconscious; the end of her film career, when she was thirty-six, only made her more irresistible.

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Uneven Justice: The Plot to Sink Galleon

by Raj Rajaratnam

Release Date: December 14, 2021

The inside story of a case that illustrates the horrific perils of unchecked prosecutorial overreach, written by the man who experienced it firsthand. A cautionary tale with implications for us all, Uneven Justice is both a riveting page-turner and an eye-opening lesson in the vagaries of justice when an unscrupulous prosecutor is calling the shots.

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Sea State

by Tabitha Lasley

Release Date: December 7, 2021

A stunning and brutally honest memoir that shines a light on what happens when female desire conflicts with a culture of masculinity in crisis. Sea State is on the one hand a portrait of an overlooked industry: “offshore” is a way of life for generations of primarily working-class men and also a potent metaphor for those parts of life we keep at bay—class, masculinity, the transactions of desire, and the awful slipperiness of a ladder that could, if we tried hard enough, lead us to security.

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Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense Books to Read | December 2021

Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense Books to Read | December 2021

Don’t miss out on these exciting new mystery, thriller, and suspense books that are perfect to add to your reading list this winter! Check out these new books by bestselling authors Michael Anderle, Colleen McMillan, Dale Mayer, T.R. Ragan, Mary Stone, and Beth Byers. Enjoy your new mystery, thriller, and suspense books!



Law of the Jungle (Santana Sokolov Book 1)

by Michael Anderle

Release Date: October 30, 2021

ATLANTICA, the forgotten isle, the glittering gem in the cesspool of humanity's future. Anything you do inside your own home is allowed. But what if you live in the jungle? Santana Sokolov might be the one person who ties together all the mysteries of ATLANTICA. Which will probably get her killed. The woman has a penchant for the ancient.

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The Falls

by Colleen McMillan

Release Date: December 7, 2021

Every town has secrets, but most won't get you killed. Maddie tried to leave Sterling Falls in the past, but a last request from her dying friend sends her back. She finds herself in the middle of a mystery. The people of Sterling Falls are being terrorized by an unseen killer. Can Maddie survive the homecoming she never wanted?

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Simon Says... Hide (Kate Morgan Thrillers Book 1)

by Dale Mayer

Release Date: October 5, 2021

Newly promoted detective Kate Morgan stands up for the victims in the world, never backing down or giving up. Kate will not tolerate those who take advantage of others. When Kate finds a connection between more than a half-dozen cold cases to a recent case-where a child's life is in jeopardy-she'll make a deal with the devil himself to protect the child.

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Count to Three

by T.R. Ragan

Release Date: December 14, 2021

On her first day of kindergarten, five-year-old Tinsley disappeared without a trace... Five agonizing years later, her divorced mother, Dani Callahan, is a private investigator. She and Quinn Sullivan, a promising young assistant determined to prove herself, are devoted to helping others find missing loved ones. And for Dani, finding Tinsley is still a never-ending obsession. As their investigations lead down two twisting paths, disturbing secrets are revealed and new victims find themselves in mortal danger. Time is running out, and the hunt is only getting grimmer.

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Winter's Black Christmas

by Mary Stone

Release Date: December 7, 2021

When FBI Special Agent Winter Black enters a luxurious Montana cabin two days before Christmas, she’s excited because all the people she loves will be joining her soon. Her joy is dashed when an unexpected blizzard hits the area, leaving her stranded and without any means of communication. And she’s not alone. Instead of her friends and family arriving, a momma cat shows up at the cabin’s door, begging for help. Braving the snow, Winter finds more than just the feline’s litter. She finds a dead body.

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A Frosty Little Murder (The Violet Carlyle Mysteries Book 33)

by Beth Byers

Release Date: December 19, 2021

Vi and friends are ready to dive into anything but London. The days have turned dreary, and these days they’re proactive about avoiding the blues. So, they pack their bags and head to the country where they’re hoping to find clear skies and cheery days. They aren’t surprised, however, when a storm rolls in. They’re even excited when they’re invited to a local contest for the best snow sculpture. They find their way to the meadow, and they play in the snow. They drink an excess of cocoa. Except during the celebration, a body is found. A body with something they recognize.

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Romance Reads You’ll Love | December 2021

Romance Reads You’ll Love | December 2021

In the mood for a new romance read this week? Check out our favorite new romance paranormal and romantic suspense books from bestselling authors Willow Winters, Kylie Kent, Carmen Rosales, J. Bree, Ali Parker & Weston Parker, and Suzanne Redfearn. Enjoy your new romances!



Sexy As Sin

by Willow Winters

Release Date: December 21, 2021

I took the fall for a crime I didn’t commit, and it cost me everything. Including the only woman I ever loved. I’m not the man she fell in love with. Four years behind bars made me harder, colder... But one look at Kat and nothing else matters. I’m broken without her and a shell of the person I used to be. I only hope the secrets of the past four years don’t tear us apart the moment I make her mine again.

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An Entangled Christmas (The Merge Book 5)

by Kylie Kent

Release Date: December 15, 2021

This Christmas is different. We’re all spending the holiday at my Aunt Ella’s beach house and we aren't the only ones spending Christmas on the beach. When my eyes spot the new neighbor, I can’t look away. Every fiber of my being wants to claim her as mine. But can I really entangle this innocent woman in my dark world?

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The Elysium Trilogy

by Carmen Rosales

Release Date: December 15, 2021

They say you can fall in love with two people.is that even possible? One vowed to protect me forever and the other vowed he was incapable of love. I am under their protection. They say I belong to them, but what does that mean? They're out to kill me because of what I did, and they never saw it coming... Now they'll have to save me from myself.

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Blood Bonds (The Bonds that Tie Book 3)

by J. Bree

Release Date: December 21, 2021

After three years on the run, I’m back in a Resistance camp, chained to a chair as the resident monster. Everything I ran from, all of the villains of my past, they’re all here to take another bite out of me. But this time, I’m not alone. With my Bonds desperately trying to reach me and new friendships I never expected, I start to believe that maybe I won't become the weapon they want me to be. Maybe I’ll be a monster of my own creation.

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Bad Boy Bachelor Claus

by Ali Parker & Weston Parker

Release Date: December 8, 2021

New York’s hottest bachelor is on the hunt, dressed up as Mr. Claus and he’s looking for an elf that’ll hop off the shelf and entertain him. Just my luck that she’s cute, spicy, and doesn’t put up with me. Thankfully she looks stunning in a tutu and elf shoes. Too bad she hates my guts. My playboy ways and smart-mouth remarks haven’t won me any favors with her over the last ten years and that’s not ever going to change. Or is it? It is Christmas after all.

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The Marriage Test

by Suzanne Redfearn

Release Date: November 23, 2021

When Ava Barnes’s boyfriend, Justin, proposes after a whirlwind romance, the young couple embarks on a quest that will test their love. For generations, engaged couples in Ava’s family have traveled into the Everglades to retrieve the egg of the magnificent frigate bird in order to bake it into a marriage cake. Those who succeed live happily ever after, while those who fail are destined for heartbreak. With Ava’s beloved grandmother gravely ill, never has the marriage tradition meant so much. Ava’s dream is to pass the test so her grandmother can attend Ava’s holiday wedding to the man she loves.

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New Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read | December 2021

New Science Fiction & Fantasy Books to Read | December 2021

Have you been searching for some exciting new sci-fi and fantasy reads? You’ll be able to explore fantastic new worlds with these amazing new releases from bestselling authors Miriam Verbeek, Nassim Odin, J. D. Richards, Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti, Hailey Edwards, Jez Cajiao. Happy reading!



Songs of Si'Empra

by Miriam Verbeek

Release Date: November 26, 2021

On the mountainous, Antarctic island of Si'Empra, Ellen revels in the land's life and beauty. But she knows the land is fragmenting... its life systems and people abused. She has a choice: follow her dreams or learn how to heal the island's deep distress. Perhaps there is no choice... perhaps it is just finding the strength and courage to do what must be done.

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The Sphere of Destiny (The Sphere of Destiny Trilogy Book 1)

by Nassim Odin

Release Date: December 10, 2021

Al-Khidr, a medieval alchemist, is awestruck when he discovers a mysterious metallic sphere inside a pyramid. He activates the time-space travel device which catapults him to an alien planet called Lyra. With danger looming, a short time frame, and his life on the line, Al-Khidr has some difficult decisions to face. Find out more about his journey in this adrenaline-rushing book, the first in a sci-fi trilogy!

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The Emerald Princess

by J. D. Richards

Release Date: November 21, 2021

An out of work pilot. A job recovering looted art. A promise of a Citizenship Card. A myth told throughout the universe. One woman fights to survive in a race for freedom - and revenge.

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Zodiac Academy 7: Heartless Sky

by Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valenti

Release Date: December 18, 2021

The winds of fate are shifting, and it finally seems like they’ve been twisted in our favour. On the run and cast out from society, we’ve been forced to hide from the mad man who stole our throne. But as more secrets come to light and my sister and I work harder than ever before to reach our potential and claim our birth right, the end is finally drawing closer. There is no turning from this path now. The curse chases on our heels as time rushes by and the blood drenched destiny of the man I love looms ever closer just like the monster who stole our throne.

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Black Truth, White Lies (Black Hat Bureau Book 3)

by Hailey Edwards

Release Date: December 7, 2021

When one of Santa’s reindeer meets a grisly end during the annual A Downtown Dickens Christmas Festival, Rue realizes her enemies are closing in on her location, and Samford will pay the price. But when one creature turns into two, and two into three, and then three into four, Rue knows the problem is bigger than a singular threat to her new hometown. As old loyalties are tested and new relationships threaten to unravel the fabric of her identity, Rue must choose either the family she was born into or the one she created for herself, and the losing side might not survive her decision.

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Age of Bronze (Rise of Mankind Book 2)

by Jez Cajiao

Release Date: December 17, 2021

A world gone mad. Creatures of nightmare walk the streets, but worse are those we once knew... Matt survived the Dungeon’s founding, and managed to gather a small, but dedicated team to him, but when he finds his is not the only Dungeon in the area, he has a choice to make. Attempt friendly co-existence, but lose the element of surprise, or attack, and risk it all? Matt has learned the consequences of being too trusting when the world collapses around you, but is the path of grim dictator any better? Can he trust those around him? When those he left behind seem to be abusing his gift?

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Interview with Carmen Rosales, Author of The Elysium Trilogy

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Elysium Trilogy?

Japanese Culture

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Elysium Trilogy, what would they be?

There is actually a playlist here.

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

My favorite genre to read and write is Dark Romance.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Sick Hearty by J.A. Huss

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

The scene when Relic and Selena first-

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I write listening to music.

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

I have a quote I personally wrote and I live by. "There is always beauty in darkness. You just have to see the light to find it."

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

The characters.

 

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Interview with Colleen McMillan, Author of The Falls

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write The Falls?

I've been working on this story for over a decade, starting with short stories set in Sterling Falls. I've always wanted to delve into the small Midwest town dynamic, since my mom grew up in a very small town. Secrets are such a precious commodity when you live in a small town. I wanted to add my penchant for sci-fi/horror to that kind of setting and see what the characters would do.

If you had to pick theme songs for the main characters of The Falls, what would they be?

I love these kinds of questions! I actually had a playlist for writing, with songs devoted to all the characters. Maddie would normally have a more upbeat rock song as her anthem, but for writing this, her song was a cover of "The Scientist" by Willie Nelson. Billy is "Life on Mars" by David Bowie. Fletcher's is "Sympathy for the Devil" by The Rolling Stones.

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

I love genre fiction (sci-fi, fantasy, horror), and that's usually what I prefer to write. I love immersing myself in a new world, as well as world-building for my own work.

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

Um...too many to list! I actually have a TBR shelf, but the ones on my nightstand at the moment are Circe by Madeline Miller and Ronin by Emma Mieko Candon.

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

I really enjoyed writing the early sections of Part One when I introduce the town and characters. I stretched my writer muscles there for sure. Otherwise, anytime that Billy and Maddie talk were fun to write. I love their rapport, the closeness of their relationship. Billy was my favorite character to write.

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

I have a few little talismans by my desk that I like to look at. I suppose my main quirk is that I like having a little noise while I write. Music at home, but I also love writing in cafes and hearing all the little conversations that go on.

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

Just Keep Writing. Also, don't listen to critics... unless you trust their opinion.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

The Falls is technically a sequel to another story that I am working on now. I also have a sequel for The Falls planned. So be ready for more Sterling Falls drama!

 

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Interview with Dale Mayer, Author of Simon Says... Hide

What's the story behind the story? What inspired you to write Simon Says... Hide?

I was looking for something darker to balance out the lighter cozies and romances that I write. Simon Says was the result. It was actually dreamt up during a conference over 3 years ago!

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

I love to read RS and yes, it's my favorite to write. Why mess with a good thing. 🙂

What books are on your TBR pile right now?

I have several JD Robb, Jayne Ann Krentz's latest. A non fiction book called 5 Love Languages and another nonfiction of cell salts. 🙂

What scene in your book was your favorite to write?

Hmmm that's not easy. I think the meeting between the hero and heroine. lol

Do you have any quirky writing habits? (lucky mugs, cats on laps, etc.)

Well cats on my lap are a given considering that I have 5 feline masters in my home. But I write anywhere anytime so not confined to one place or time.

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

Treat others as you'd like to be treated. It's the way I was raised and the way I raised my children.

If you could choose one thing for readers to remember after reading your book, what would it be?

That right wins out.

 

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