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Foster, Alan Dean. Del Rey/Ballantine. 9780345511973. $26.00. ... best-selling author of the Pip & Flinx series. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > science fiction).
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Please note: All entries with two asterisks (**) appearing after the title represent titles with higher than normal demand. Action & Adventure Crescent Dawn (Dirk Pitt®)** Cussler, Clive & Cussler, Dirk. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399157141. $27.95. 544 Pages. NUMA director Dirk Pitt has a lot to contend with, as newly discovered Roman artifacts unnervingly connect to the rise of a fundamentalist movement, and to the existence of a mysterious long-lost "manifest," which, if discovered again, just may change the history of the world. By the #1 best-selling author of Arctic Drift. 6" x 9". (fiction > action & adventure)

Dead Spy Running Stock, Jon. Thomas Dunne Bks (St. Martin's Pr). 9780312644765. $25.99. 320 Pages. In the wake of a bomb threat in London, intelligence groups throughout the world trace leads to a secret CIA black site in Poland before discovering a massive assassination plot in India that threatens to destabilize global politics. Movie tie-in. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > espionage)

Edge of War, No. 2 (Larry Bond's Red Dragon Rising)** Bond, Larry & DeFelice, Jim. Forge (Macmillan). 9780765321381. $25.99. 384 Pages. A Chinese assassin follows CIA officer Mara Duncan and the scientist she has sworn to protect all the way from wartorn

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Hanoi to New York City, while U.S. Army Advisor Major Zeus Murphy hatches a daring mission into the heart of a Chinese fleet in order to prevent them from landing on Vietnam's coast. 175,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > action & adventure)

Gentleman Captain Davies, J. D. Houghton Mifflin. 9780547382616. $25.00. 336 Pages. After his first voyage as captain ended in disaster, Matthew Quinton is determined to complete his second mission with all his men intact, but with a few exceptions, the crew of the Jupiter is all but friendly, and after he learns that the ship's previous captain may have been murdered, Captain Quinton begins to fear for his life. 6" x 9". (fiction > action & adventure)

Biography Cleopatra Schiff, Stacy. Little, Brown. 9780316001922. $29.99. 352 Pages. A Pulitzer Prize winner weaves together sex and celebrity, empire and politics in a story that is as contemporary as it is ancient, capturing fully for the first time the operatic power of Cleopatra's life and reign. By the author of Vera (Mrs. Vladimir Nabokov). 6" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Colonel Roosevelt** Morris, Edmund. Random House. 9780375504877. $35.00. 976 Pages. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt presents a chronicle of the last ten years of the 26th president's life to cover his African safaris, presidency and various brushes with death. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Daniel Patrick Moynihan: A Portrait in Letters of an American Visionary Moynihan, Daniel Patrick. Ed by Steven R. Weisman. Public Affairs (Perseus Pub Group). 9781586488017. $35.00. 608 Pages. Collects the private letters of an American statesman who not only represented New York in the Senate but also served in key positions under four presidents, in a book the includes his feelings of loss at JFK's assassination, his passionate pleas to Nixon not to make Vietnam a "Nixon war" and his frustrations over health-care and welfare reform during the Clinton era. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Dear Mrs. Fitzsimmons Fitzsimmons, Greg. Simon & Schuster. 9781439182697. $25.00. 320 Pages. A riotous coming-of-age story by the Daytime Emmy Award-winning host of Howard 101 is told through a series of disciplinary letters, incident reports and newspaper clippings received by the author's confrontational Irish-American family from various authority figures throughout his childhood. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Decoded** Jay-Z. Spiegel & Grau (Random House). 9781400068920. $40.00. 320 Pages. The controversial hip-hop artist presents the story of his life and career through lyrics, images and a personal narrative that also offers insight into his creative process. Media tie-in. 7" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Elephant to Hollywood, The** Caine, Michael. Henry Holt. 9780805093902. $28.00. 272 Pages. A two-time Academy Award-winning actor chronicles his life and five-decade career--from his humble upbringing in London, his military service, marriage and family life and lively adventures with friends to legendary meetings with fellow stars, forays as a restaurateur and hilarious off-screen encounters. (biography & autobiography)

Frank: The Voice**

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Kaplan, James. Doubleday (Random House). 9780385518048. $35.00. 688 Pages. A revisionist portrait of the iconic brat-pack entertainer analyzes the private world behind his famous public persona while surveying his role in shaping popular culture, tracing four decades of his life from his rise from the streets of Hoboken to his Oscar-winning performance in From Here to Eternity. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Franklin and Eleanor: An Extraordinary Marriage Rowley, Hazel. Farrar, Straus & Giroux. 9780374158576. $27.00. 416 Pages. A profile of the controversial marriage between the 32nd president and his wife examines such charges as FDR's alleged romance with Lucy Mercer and Eleanor's purported lesbianism, profiling their partnership as one of mutual support and admiration. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Going Home to Glory: A Memoir of Life with Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961-1969** Eisenhower, David, with Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Simon & Schuster. 9781439190906. $28.00. 352 Pages. An intimate portrait of the 34th president by his grandson draws on personal stories and writings to chronicle his final years during the author's coming-of-age period, describing various aspects of Eisenhower's character and his contributions to successive presidential administrations. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Hard Way Around, The: The Passages of Joshua Slocum Wolff, Geoffrey. Knopf (Random House). 9781400043422. $25.95. 240 Pages. A dramatic portrait of the legendary sea commander traces his rapid rise from an uneducated Dickensian childhood in mid-19th-century Nova Scotia to the leader of ships that experienced high-danger adventures including a first documented solo journey around the world. By the award-winning author of The Duke of Deception. 50,000 first printing. 5 5/8" x 8 3/8". (biography & autobiography)

Hoda: How I Survived War Zones, Bad Hair, Cancer, and Kathie Lee** Kotb, Hoda. Simon & Schuster. 9781439189481. $25.00. 288 Pages. A co-anchor on the Today show shares her life story, from growing up with immigrant Egyptian parents to surviving breast cancer to the colorful experience of being part of a top-rated morning show, in a book with full-color photos. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

I'm Not High: (But I've Got a Lot of Crazy Stories About Life As a Goat Boy, a Dad, and a Spiritual Warrior) Breuer, Jim. Gotham Bks (Penguin Group). 9781592405756. $26.00. 288 Pages. The comedian radio show host and former Saturday Night Live cast member reveals himself as a deeply spiritual, devoted family man behind his drug-addled characters, describing the lessons he has learned from fellow celebrities and loved ones. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Kay Thompson: From Funny Face to Eloise Irvin, Sam. Simon & Schuster. 9781439176535. $26.95. 352 Pages. The co-executive producer of the Academy Award-winning Gods and Monsters presents a tribute to the Hollywood entertainer-turned-author that features coverage of such topics as her close friendship with Judy Garland, contributions as a celebrity trainer and creation of the mischievous Plaza mascot. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Learning to Die in Miami: Confessions of a Refugee Boy Eire, Carlos. Free Pr (Simon & Schuster). 9781439181904. $26.00. 256 Pages. The author of the National Book Award-winning Waiting for Snow presents the story of his exile in America, where his brother and he relocated as youths from their revolution-torn home in Cuba, struggled with the loss of their cultural identity and acclimated to American culture. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Louisa May Alcott: A Personal Biography Cheever, Susan. Simon & Schuster. 9781416569916. $26.00. 352 Pages. A revisionist profile of the author of Little Women and other classics draws on extensive research using Alcott's journals and correspondence to cover such topics as her embrace of untraditional roles and her early death. By the National Book

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Critics Circle Award-nominated author of American Bloomsbury. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Love Brought Me Back: A Journey of Loss and Gain Cole, Natalie, with David Ritz. Simon & Schuster. 9781451606058. $26.00. 288 Pages. The daughter of Nat King Cole, and a singer in her own right, offers the heartwrenching story of her successful kidney transplant on the day her sister died, in a memoir of family, love, heartbreak and healing. (biography & autobiography)

Match, The: Complete Strangers, a Miracle Face Transplant, Two Lives Transformed Whitman-Helfgot, Susan, with William Novak. Simon & Schuster. 9781439195482. $26.00. 320 Pages. The widow of a face-transplant donor recounts the riveting story of a tenuous operation--wherein the donor was the son of Auschwitz survivors, who fought his way up from poverty to become a successful professor and entrepreneur, and the recipient was a mixed Blackfoot Indian and Japanese orphan, who returned from Vietnam a drug addict and lost soul. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Must You Go?: My Life with Harold Pinter Fraser, Antonia. Nan A. Talese (Knopf). 9780385532501. $28.95. 336 Pages. A tribute to the award-winning author's marriage to her internationally renowned playwright husband chronicles their initial meeting while married to previous spouses through Pinter's final illness, in an account based on the author's extensive diaries that also offers insight into their literary relationship. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

My Life As I See It Warwick, Dionne, with David Freeman Wooley. Atria (Simon & Schuster). 9781439171349. $26.00. 384 Pages. The five-time Grammy Award-winning music performer reflects on half a century of show business, tracing her humble origins and partnerships with Burt Bacharach and Hal David through her friendships with fellow artists and appointment to Global Ambassador for the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Possessed: The Life of Joan Crawford Spoto, Donald. William Morrow (HarperCollins). 9780061856006. $25.99. 336 Pages. Drawing on a recently opened archive, as well as exclusive interviews and access to personal letters, the author explores the life of a complicated Hollywood diva, including her four marriages, her affair with Clark Gable, her adoptive daughter's accusations of abuse, her acting career and her final years battling cancer. By a best-selling biographer. 35,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (biography & autobiography)

Running the Books: The Adventures of an Accidental Prison Librarian Steinberg, Avi. Nan A. Talese (Knopf). 9780385529099. $24.95. 336 Pages. A lighthearted immersion memoir chronicles the Harvard graduate and lapsed Orthodox Jewish author's stint as a librarian in a tough Boston prison, where he met such inmates as a pimp who enlisted his help writing a memoir and a gangster who dreamed of hosting a cooking show. 35,000 first printing. 5 5/8" x 8 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption** Hillenbrand, Laura. Random House. 9781400064168. $27.00. Tells the gripping true story of a U.S. airman who was the soul survivor when his bomber crashed into the sea during World War II and had to face thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a foundering raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. By the #1 best-selling author of Seabiscuit. 200,000 first printing. (biography & autobiography)

Wait for Me!: Memoirs Devonshire, Deborah Vivien Freeman-Mitford Cavendish, with Charlotte Mosley. Farrar, Straus & Giroux. 9780374207687. $27.00. 288 Pages. The duchess of Devonshire chronicles her remarkable life, including her eccentric childhood in the English countryside, her brush with Adolf Hitler, her marriage to the duke of Devonshire, her long-standing friendship with the Kennedy family and

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much more. (biography & autobiography)

Why Not Say What Happened? Lowell, Ivana. Knopf (Random House). 9780307267986. $27.95. 304 Pages. Shares frank revelations about the Guinness family member's youth of extreme privilege and neglect, discussing such topics as her complex relationship with her mother Lady Caroline Blackwood, her journeys through rehab and the secret she learned after her mother's death. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

William and Harry** Nicholl, Katie. Weinstein Bks (Perseus Bks Group). 9781602861404. $24.95. 336 Pages. Provides a fascinating insight into the lives and loves of Princes William and Harry, two extraordinary young men who have captured not only the hearts and minds of not only the British public, but those the world over. (biography & autobiography)

You're Old, I'm Old...Get Used to It!: 20 Reasons Why Growing Old Is Great Ironside, Virginia. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670022229. $25.95. 224 Pages. A collection of whimsically jaded essays on the advantages and indulgences of aging celebrates such topics as grandchildren, mercifully lowered expectations and medical advances in the face of inevitable health challenges. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (biography & autobiography)

General Nonfiction 30 Days to a Well-Mannered Dog: The Loved Dog Method Geller, Tamar. Simon Spotlight (Gallery Bks). 9781439176702. $25.99. 256 Pages. A dog-trainer to the stars and advisor for the Humane Society offers a 30-day plan for training both young and old dogs to become housebroken, happy and well-behaved in one month. By the best-selling author of The Loved Dog. 5 1/2" x 8 7/16". (pets)

Acting White: The Curious History of a Racial Slur Christie, Ron. Thomas Dunne Bks (St. Martin's Pr). 9780312599461. $25.99. 304 Pages. A history of the slanderous phrase "acting white" demonstrates the backlash against successful, positively mannered or well-educated African-Americans while tracing the history of the insult's usage from Uncle Tom's Cabin and tensions between Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X to Bill Cosby's controversial NAACP speech in 2004. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (history -- united states)

Alchemist: A Graphic Novel, The** Coelho, Paulo. HarperOne (HarperCollins). 9780062024329. $22.99. 208 Pages. Offers a stunning graphic-novel adaptation of a modern classic about the globe-trotting spiritual journey of a humble shepard boy. By the author of The Winner Stands Alone. 40,000 first printing. 5 1/2 " x 8 1/4". (comics & graphic novels)

All by My Selves: Walter, Peanut, Achmed, and Me Dunham, Jeff. Dutton (Penguin Group). 9780525951414. $25.95. 256 Pages. The comedian best known for his Comedy Central Very Special Christmas Special shares the story of his career from his efforts to revitalize the ventriloquist art form and the inspirations for his characters to the realities of life on the road and his experiences as a family man. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (humor)

All the Devils Are Here: The Hidden History of the Financial Crisis McLean, Bethany & Nocera, Joe. Portfolio (Penguin Group). 9781591843634. $32.95. 496 Pages. Chronicles major events that contributed to today's economic climate, sharing critical narrative assessments of the roles played by Wall Street, the mortgage industry and the U.S. government while placing an emphasis on leading financial institutions and the ways in which human psychology was a primary factor. 6" x 9". (business & economics)

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Amazing Story of Quantum Mechanics, The: A Math-Free Exploration of the Science That Made Our World Kakalios, James. Gotham Bks (Penguin Group). 9781592404797. $26.00. 336 Pages. The author of The Physics of Superheroes explains how everyday products were made possible by quantum mechanics, covering such topics as the Schrödinger equation, the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle and nanoscience. (This book is being re-listed in Forecast due to postponement.) 6" x 9". (science)

Amexica: War Along the Borderline Vulliamy, Ed. Farrar, Straus & Giroux. 9780374104412. $26.00. 320 Pages. An author who traveled the U.S.-Mexico border from the Pacific coast to the Gulf of Mexico details how the drug gangs that rule this no man's land work; the smuggling of people, weapons and drugs across the border; middle-class flight from Mexico and the American celebrity culture that is feeding the violence; and much more. By the author of Seasons in Hell. 6" x 9". (current affairs)

Ansel Adams in the National Parks: Photographs from America's Wild Places Adams, Ansel, photos. Ed by Andrea J. Stillman. Ansel Adams (Little, Brown). 9780316078467. $40.00. 336 Pages. Includes more than 200 of the noted photographer's photos of America's national parks--including Yosemite, the Grand Canyon and more--reproduced in high-quality doutone, including 50 that have never before been published, all augmented by quotes from Adams himself and essays. 10" x 8". (photography)

Apollo's Angels: A History of Ballet Homans, Jennifer. Random House. 9781400060603. $35.00. 464 Pages. A lavishly illustrated history of ballet explores its evolution as an art form and its reflection of politics and culture throughout the past three centuries, in an account by a former professional ballerina and dance critic for The New Republic that provides authoritative coverage of key influences. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (performing arts)

Atlantic: Great Sea Battles, Heroic Discoveries, Titanic Storms, and a Vast Ocean of a Million Stories** Winchester, Simon. Harper. 9780061702587. $27.99. 512 Pages. Blending history and anecdote, geography and reminiscence, science and exposition, the best-selling author of Krakatoa tells the breathtaking saga of the Atlantic Ocean, setting it against the backdrop of mankind's intellectual evolution. 150,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (history -- general)

Ayatollahs' Democracy, The: An Iranian Challenge Majd, Hooman. Norton. 9780393072594. $26.95. 304 Pages. The grandson of an ayatollah and a New York Times best-selling author discusses the blend of "Islamic democracy" favored by Iran's current leaders in a tour of the political and social landscape of the country. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (political science)

Badass: A Hard-Earned Guide to Living Life With Style and (The Right) Attitude Doherty, Shannen. Clarkson Potter (Random House). 9780307591524. $25.99. 256 Pages. The actress best known for her performances in such series as Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed offers advice on how to live with confidence and style, sharing stories of personal hardships while providing coverage of such topics as dating, shopping and handling rivals. 6 3/4" x 8 1/4". (self-help)

Beginner's Grace: Bringing Prayer to Life Braestrup, Kate. Free Pr (Simon & Schuster). 9781439184264. $25.00. 256 Pages. The best-selling author of Here If You Need Me combines true stories of faith with counsel on how to pray that includes coverage of thankfulness, praying during times of need and rendering prayer more meaningful and satisfying. 5 1/2" x 8 7/16". (prayer)

Cracking the Code of Compulsive Behavior** Williamson, Marianne. Hay House. 9781401921521. $24.95. 256 Pages. The author of The Healing of America looks at weight loss from a spiritual perspective, offering 21 lessons are completely

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separate from anything related to diet or exercise, and instead aim to retrain one's consciousness in the area of weight in order to break the cycle of overeating, dieting and shame that rules so many lives. . (health & fitness)

Death of the Liberal Class Hedges, Chris. Nation Bks (Perseus Pub Group). 9781568586441. $24.95. 176 Pages. Asserts that the liberal class has failed to confront the rise of the corporate state and argues that there are five parts of the liberal establishment--the press, liberal religious institutions, unions, universities and the Democratic Party--and that each of these institutions is more concerned with status and privilege than justice and progress. By the author of Empire of Illusion. . (political science)

Debunkery: Learn It, Do It, and Profit from It Seeing Through Wall Streets Money-killing Myths Fisher, Ken. Wiley. 9780470285350. $27.95. 240 Pages. A money manager outlines the most common and costly mistakes made in an effort to enhance financial well-being and discusses each mistake, proves why each is not a good idea and offers better strategies. 6" x 9". (business & economics)

Dethroning the King: The Hostile Takeover of Anheuser-Busch, an American Icon Macintosh, Julie. Wiley. 9780470592700. $27.95. 256 Pages. An award-winning financial journalist describes the corporate drama that unfolded behind the scenes when American company Anheuser-Busch was taken over by Belgian company InBev and discusses whether or not this buyout is indicative of America's dwindling financial and political dominance. 6" x 9". (business & economics)

Dewey's Nine Lives: The Legacy of the Small-Town Library Cat Who Inspired Millions Myron, Vicki. Dutton (Penguin Group). 9780525951865. $19.95. 288 Pages. The author of the best-selling Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World provides a new collection of inspiring cat stories, including a few more stories about Dewey himself, a tale about a divorced mother that saved a drowning kitten on Christmas Eve and more. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (pets)

Don't Sing at the Table: Life Lessons From My Grandmothers** Trigiani, Adriana. Harper. 9780061958946. $22.95. 224 Pages. A heartwarming, humorous book, culled from the advice of the author's two grandmothers, offers answers to the seminal questions in a woman's life, from getting married to saving money, from nurturing the soul to keeping calm in a crisis, from raising children to finding private comfort. By the best-selling author of Brava, Valentine. 60,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (body, mind & spirit)

Driven West: Andrew Jackson, the Trail of Tears, and the Road to Civil War Langguth, A. J. Simon & Schuster. 9781416548591. $30.00. 384 Pages. A narrative history of four turbulent decades of growth in America traces the contributions of Presidents Monroe, Jackson, Van Buren and Polk while covering such topics as the debates over Native American rights, Manifest Destiny expansion and the events that led up to the Civil War. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (history -- united states)

Emperor of All Maladies, The: A Biography of Cancer Mukherjee, Siddhartha. Scribner (Simon & Schuster). 9781439107959. $30.00. 416 Pages. A historical assessment of cancer addresses both the courageous battles against the complex disease and the misperceptions and hubris that have compromised modern understandings, providing coverage of such topics as ancient-world surgeries and the developments of present-day treatments. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (health & fitness)

Encyclopedia of the Exquisite: An Anecdotal History of Elegant Delights Jenkins, Jessica Kerwin. Nan A. Talese (Knopf). 9780385529693. $27.50. 288 Pages. An anecdotal lifestyle guide for fans of French and English culture shares tips for inexpensively enjoying everything from travel and fashion to gardening and dining, in a reference inspired by 16th-century exotic encyclopedias that includes coverage of such esoteric topics as the history of champagne and Julia Child's secret to a perfect omelet. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (reference)

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Fed Up!: Our Rights, Our Constitutions, Our Fight for Freedom from Big Government Perry, Rick. Foreword by Newt Gingrich. Little, Brown. 9780316132954. $21.99. 192 Pages. The governor of Texas argues that the expansion of the federal government by the Obama administration is intruding on constitutional rights, states' rights and individual liberties. . (political science)

Fiery Trial, The: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery Foner, Eric. Norton. 9780393066180. $29.95. 448 Pages. A master historian discusses the life of Abraham Lincoln and the 16th president's personal and political journey to the abolition of slavery and the recognition of former slaves as American citizens. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (history -- united states)

Fresh Medicine: How to Fix Reform and Build a Sustainable Health Care System Bredesen, Phil. Atlantic Monthly Pr (PGW). 9780802119384. $23.00. 288 Pages. The governor of Tennessee, who prior to that post helped overhaul the Medicaid system and was a founder of a managed-care company, offer's an expert's eye view of what is wrong with health care in America, how it got there and how it can be fixed. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (current affairs)

God and Sex: What the Bible Really Says Coogan, Michael. Twelve (Grand Central Pub). 9780446545259. $24.99. 224 Pages. A noted biblical scholar looks at what the bible says about sex within the context of its historical social world, arguing that only by understanding how ancient authors viewed issues of sexuality--including fidelity, adultery, premarital sex and homosexual relations--can we effectively apply their reflections to modern-day thinking. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (religion -general)

Hellhound of Wall Street, The: How Ferdinand Pecora's Investigation of the Great Crash Forever Changed American Finance Perino, Michael. Penguin Pr (Penguin Group). 9781594202728. $27.95. 352 Pages. Offers a gripping account of the underdog Senate lawyer who unmasked the financial wrongdoing that led to the Crash of 1929 and forever changed the relationship between Washington and Wall Street. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (business & economics)

His Father's Son: Earl and Tiger Woods Callahan, Tom. Gotham Bks (Penguin Group). 9781592405978. $27.00. 304 Pages. The author of Around the World in Eighteen Holes provides a revealing and intimate biography of the man who influenced Tiger Woods the most--his father, Earl Woods. 6" x 9". (sports & recreation)

How Bill O'reilly Saved Christmas: A Fair and Balanced Account of Right Wing Persecution Fantasies Wolraich, Michael. Da Capo Pr (Perseus Bk Group). 9780306819193. $25.00. 288 Pages. Documents, dissects and deconstructs the myths that drive the conservative movement's growing reliance on persecution politics, examining the psychological and sociological appeal of conspiracy theories. 6" x 9". (political science)

How Companies Win: Profiting from Demand-Driven Business Models No Matter What Business You're in Kash, Rick & Calhoun, David. HarperBusiness (HarperCollins). 9780062000453. $26.99. 272 Pages. A strategy consultant and the CEO of the Nielsen Company show businesses how to find new customers and profits in a world of contracting markets and diminished consumer demand, in a book that includes helpful charts and graphs. 35,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (business & economics)

How Music Works: The Science and Psychology of Beautiful Sounds, From Beethoven to the Beatles and Beyond (Book & CD) Powell, John. Little, Brown. 9780316098304. $24.99. 288 Pages. A physicist-musician offers and accessible and engaging guide to the science and psychology lurking beneath the surface of music, in a book that covers harmony, chords, volume, musical composition and more and includes a bonus CD. 5 1/4" X 8 1/4". (music)

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I Remember Nothing: And Other Reflections** Ephron, Nora. Knopf (Random House). 9780307595607. $22.95. 160 Pages. In a hilarious collection of personal essays, the best-selling author of I Fell Bad About My Neck discusses her career in journalism, divorce, a long-anticipated inheritance with unanticipated results, the evolution of her relationship with her e-mail in-box and more. 500,000 first printing. 5 5/8" x 8 1/4". (humor)

I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas** Black, Lewis. Riverhead Bks (Penguin Group). 9781594487750. $19.95. 128 Pages. From the hilarious best-selling author of Me of Little Faith and Daily Show regular comes a ferociously funny book about his least favorite holiday, Christmas. 5 1/8" x 8". (humor)

In Fifty Years We'll All Be Chicks: And Other Complaints from an Angry Middle-Aged White Guy Carolla, Adam. Crown (Random House). 9780307717375. $25.00. Collects outrageous philosophies and whimsical rants by the syndicated radio personality and podcaster, in a volume that intersperses personal anecdotes with complaints about such topics as Lady Gaga, public restrooms and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (humor)

Intelligent Entrepreneur, The: How Three Harvard Business School Graduates Learned the 10 Rules of Successful Entrepreneurship Murphy, Bill, Jr. Henry Holt. 9780805091663. $27.50. 336 Pages. Tells the compelling story of how three Harvard Business School graduates developed ideas, assembled teams, built ventures, started companies and achieved their dreams in only 10 years and provides 10 lessons that can be learned from their experience. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (business & economics)

Into the Storm: Violent Tornadoes, Killer Hurricanes, and Death-Defying Adventures in Extreme Weather Timmer, Reed. Dutton (Penguin Group). 9780525951933. $26.95. 304 Pages. A storm chaser featured on the popular Discovery Channel show Storm Chasers discusses the most exciting tornadoes, hurricanes and blizzards that he has been at the heart of, describing not just his adventures, but also the science behind the storms, in a book that also gives the reader a first-hand look at the storm-chasing community. TV tie-in. 6" x 9". (nature)

JFK: Day-by-Day: A Chronicle of the 1,036 Days of John F. Kennedy's Presidency Golway, Terry. Running Pr. 9780762437429. $27.50. 288 Pages. In honor of the 50th anniversary of John F. Kennedy's election, the author of Let Every Nation Know dissects every day of the Kennedy Administration, addressing both political and family affairs through dated headings, researched accounts, eyewitness testimony and 500 color and black-and-white archival photos. 8 3/4" x 9 1/2". (history -- united states)

Kasey to the Rescue: The Remarkable Story of a Monkey and a Miracle Rogers, Ellen. Hyperion. 9781401323417. $23.99. 288 Pages. In a heartwarming memoir, a mother of five shares the remarkable and surprising story of how a mischievous helper monkey transformed her family, bringing hope, humor and happiness as they faced their greatest challenge--the author's son's recovery from a tragic car accident that left him a quadriplegic with a brain injury. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (pets)

Keep the Change: A Clueless Tipper's Quest to Become the Guru of the Gratuity Dublanica, Steve. Ecco Pr (HarperCollins). 9780061787287. $24.99. 320 Pages. The best-selling author of Waiter Rant delves into the complicated world of tipping--from shoe-shine men and restroom attendants to wedding planners, skycaps and mechanics--all in an effort to answer the perennial question: should I tip, and if so how much? 50,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (social science)

Keith Olbermann's Hall of Shame: The Worst of the Worst, From Beck, Bill, and Bush to Palin and Other Posturing Republicans**

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Olbermann, Keith. Wiley. 9780470614471. $24.95. 272 Pages. Collects the best bits from the author's MSNBC show Countdown with Keith Olbermann, in which he skewers politicians, celebrities and other people behaving badly, from Glenn Beck and Bill O'Reilly to John Edwards and Sarah Palin. By the best-selling author of Truth and Consequences. 6" x 9". (political science)

Kennedy Detail, The: JFK's Secret Service Agents Break Their Silence Blaine, Gerald, with Lisa McCubbin. Gallery Bks (Simon & Schuster). 9781439192962. $28.00. 400 Pages. Documents the events leading up to and following the assassination of the 35th president as revealed by the secret service agents who were present, in an account that also draws on letters written by Jackie Kennedy in the immediate aftermath and other previously undisclosed sources. 6 1/8" x 9 1/8". (history -- united states)

Kidnapping in Milan, A: The CIA on Trial Hendricks, Steve. Norton. 9780393065817. $26.95. 352 Pages. The true story of Italian magistrate who tried and convicted CIA officers who kidnapped a radical Islamic imam just as Milan police were about to close in on his terrorist network, marking the first such conviction by a U.S. ally. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (political science)

Killing of Crazy Horse, The Powers, Thomas. Knopf (Random House). 9780375414466. $30.00. 576 Pages. Investigates the enigmatic Native American figure, assessing critical battles attributed to his leadership within a context of the Great Sioux Wars, exploring the relationships between the Lakota Sioux and other tribes and analyzing the subjugation of North Plains Native Americans. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". (history -- united states)

Lessons in Loss and Living: Hope and Guidance for Confronting Serious Illness and Grief Reiss, Michele A. Intro by Jai Pausch. Hyperion. 9781401323660. $22.99. 240 Pages. The therapist who counseled The Last Lecture author Randy Pausch after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer helps readers deal with a life-threatening illness or the loss of a loved one, in a book that includes an introduction by Pausch's widow. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (self-help)

Life Without Limits: Inspiration for a Ridiculously Good Life Vujicic, Nick. Doubleday (Random House). 9780307589736. $19.99. 256 Pages. The director of Life Without Limbs describes his experiences as a physically challenged individual born without arms and legs, recounting his inspirational journey from a suicide survivor to an independent and purposeful motivational speaker. 150,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (self-help)

Long May You Run: All. Things. Running. Cooper, Chris. Touchstone (Simon & Schuster). 9781439193877. $24.00. 288 Pages. A compendium of running-related information includes enlightening and achievable goals, resolutions, training advice and other types of must-know miscellany on nearly 200 separate topics, in a book that includes contributions by Olympic marathoners, world champions and best-selling sports writers. 7 3/8" x 9 1/8". (sports & recreation)

Long Run, The: One Man's Attempt to Regain His Athletic Career--and His Life--By Running the New York City Marathon Long, Matt, with Charles Butler. Rodale Pr (St. Martin's Pr). 9781605292465. $25.99. 264 Pages. The author relates how, after a doctor told him he would be lucky to walk again after a debilitating accident, he battled through fear, despair, loneliness and intense physical and psychological pain to regain the athletic life he once had as an avid runner and cyclist. 6" x 9". (sports & recreation)

Lost Peace, The: Leadership in a Time of Horror and Hope, 1945-1953** Dallek, Robert. Harper. 9780061628665. $28.99. 432 Pages. Examines what drove the leaders of the most powerful nations around the globe--including the U.S., Britain and the U.S.S.R.--to rely on traditional power politics after World War II, despite the violence their nations had just endured, which

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profoundly influences relations with China, Korea and in the Middle East for decades to come. By a #1 best-selling Pulitzer Prize finalist. 75,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (history -- general)

LZ-'75: The Lost Chronicles of Led Zeppelin's 1975 American Tour Davis, Stephen. Gotham Bks (Penguin Group). 9781592405893. $22.50. 224 Pages. The author of Hammer of the Gods chronicles Led Zepplin's landmark 1975 North American tour including all-new interviews with the band and plenty of insider information and behind-the-scenes stories. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (music)

Manifesting Change: It Couldn't Be Easier Dooley, Mike. Atria/Beyond Words Pub (Gallery Bks). 9781582702759. $21.99. 208 Pages. The author of the Notes from the Universe trilogy shares counsel on how to realize one's goals, offering inspirational views on universal mysteries while explaining how to overcome psychological obstacles using spiritual exercises and illustrative analogies. 6" x 9". (body, mind & spirit)

Masque of Africa, The: Glimpses of African Belief Naipaul, V. S. Knopf (Random House). 9780307270733. $26.95. 256 Pages. A cultural travelogue by the Nobel Prize-winning author of A Bend in the River analyzes the role of religion, mythology and other belief systems in Africa, tracing his journeys from Uganda and Nigeria through the Ivory Coast and South Africa. 50,000 first printing. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". (history -- general)

Michael Jackson: The Making of "Thriller" : 4 Days/1983 Kirkland, Douglas. Filipacchi Bks. 9781933231983. $30.00. 196 Pages. A book with 200 color behind-the-scenes photos recounts the making of 1983 Grammy Award-winning video for Michael Jackson's "Thriller," an effort helmed by director John Landis, and includes quotes from musicians and celebrities and a holographic cover. 10" x 11 1/4". (music)

Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power Kaplan, Robert D. Random House. 9781400067466. $28.00. 384 Pages. The best-selling author of Imperial Grunts and Hog Pilots explores the international power shift to countries in the Indian Ocean region while explaining how and why American must focus its resources there in order to protect specific political and economic interests. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (political science)

More Show Me How: Because There's a Lot More to Know Smith, Lauren & Fagerstrom, Derek. Collins Design (HarperCollins). 9780061998799. $24.99. 288 Pages. The authors of Show Me How present a new collection of fun, practical and outrageous projects, including how to hang a ceiling fixture, hem a pair of pants, boobytrap a bathroom, send a saucy cell phone pic, ride a mechanical bull and much more, in an entertaining volume with more than 2,000 full-color illustrations. 50,000 first printing. 8 3/4" x 8 7/8". (reference)

My Nest Isn't Empty, It Just Has More Closet Space: The Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman** Scottoline, Lisa, with Francesca Scottoline Serritella. St. Martin's Pr. 9780312662295. $22.99. 256 Pages. The Edgar Award-winning author of Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog presents a latest collection of true adventures that trace her post-divorce life after her daughter has moved out, which is rendered even more colorful by feisty octogenarian Mother Mary. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (family & relationships)

My Thoughts Be Bloody: The Bitter Rivalry Between Edwin and John Wilkes Booth That Led to an American Tragedy Titone, Nora. Foreword by Doris Kearns Goodwin. Free Pr (Simon & Schuster). 9781416586050. $30.00. 480 Pages. Offers a provocative new look at the motive behind the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln and the bitter sibling rivalry that led John Wilkes Booth to murder him. 6" x 9". (history -- united states)

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Wills, Garry. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670022144. $25.95. 208 Pages. A deeply personal account by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of What Jesus Meant surveys key events in modern history as they were reflected by pop culture and social movements, from the civil rights era and Vietnam War protests to late 20th-century presidential campaigns and Oliver Stone's Nixon. 6" x 9". (literary collections)

Picture This: The Nearsighted Monkey Book Barry, Lynda. Drawn & Quarterly (Farrar, Straus & Giroux). 9781897299647. $29.95. 96 Pages. A series of portraits by the creator of What It Is features a myopic monkey protagonist and includes pieces originally painted on typed science and arithmetic notes from the 1920s, in a collection that follows her everyday and fantastical routines of preparing food, waiting for the bus and associating with her elephant-eared imaginary friend. 6" x 9". (comics & graphic novels)

Play Their Hearts Out: A Coach, His Star Recruit, and the Youth Basketball Machine Dohrmann, George. Ballantine. 9780345508607. $26.00. 432 Pages. A Pulitzer Prize-winning Sports Illustrated investigative journalist traces the story of a talented young recruit, his coach and his teammates to reveal the realities behind professional basketball and the sacrifices made by prodigy players and their families. A first book. 50,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (sports & recreation)

Profiles in Leadership: Historians on the Elusive Quality of Greatness Isaacson, Walter. Norton. 9780393076554. $26.95. 352 Pages. This collection of essays written by current historians discusses the components of great leadership and reflects upon why FDR was a more successful Depression-era leader than Hoover and why Grant was one of the best presidents in American history. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (history -- united states)

Pukka: The Pup After Merle Kerasote, Ted. Houghton Mifflin. 9780547386089. $18.95. 192 Pages. In a book with more than 200 full-color photos, a young puppy tells the true story of his and his owner's adventures in and around Kelly, Wyoming, including a rugged journey that teaches them both about the human-dog relationship. By the best-selling author of Merle's Door: Lessons From a Freethinking Dog. 7" x 9". (pets)

Scorpions: The Battles and Triumphs of FDR's Great Supreme Court Justices** Feldman, Noah. Twelve (Grand Central Pub). 9780446580571. $30.00. 448 Pages. Tells the story of four legendary Supreme Court justices: their relationship with Franklin D. Roosevelt, with each other, and with the turbulent world of the Great Depression, World War II and the Cold War. By the author of Divided by God. 6" x 9". (history -- united states)

Seeing Further: The Story of Science and the Royal Society Bryson, Bill, ed. William Morrow (HarperCollins). 9780061999765. $35.00. 512 Pages. An internationally best-selling compendium—featuring contributions from well-known scientists and science-fiction writers —takes readers on a guided tour through the great discoveries, feuds and personalities of modern science. 35,000 first printing. 6 3/4" x 9". (science)

Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People** Sedaris, Amy. Grand Central Pub. 9780446557030. $27.99. 288 Pages. America's most delightfully unconventional hostess and the best-selling author of I Like You delivers a hilarious new book that will forever change the world of arts and crafts, in a satiric guide that includes 200 photos and illustrations takes a humorous look at crafting safety, silly project ideas and more. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (humor)

Sinatra: Hollywood His Way Knight, Timothy. Running Pr. 9780762437436. $35.00. 312 Pages. An array of reviews, behind-the-scenes stories and hundreds of photos offers a film-by-film exploration of Frank Sinatra's career as a movie star, from his dancing days in On the Town to his acclaimed dramatic turns in From Here to Eternity and

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The Manchurian Candidate to his classic Rat Pack movies. 9" x 12". (performing arts)

Sleepwalk With Me: And Other Painfully True Stories Birbiglia, Mike. Simon & Schuster. 9781439157992. $24.00. 256 Pages. In a tie-in to a one-man show that will be touring the United States in Fall 2010, a comedian offers a charming, funny memoir about first love, denial, sleepwalking and the perils and pitfalls of being ... himself. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (humor)

Sports Illustrated: The Covers The Editors of Sports Illustrated Magazine. Time Inc. (Hachette). 9781603201131. $29.95. 208 Pages. A collection of 2,500 full-color photos that spans Sports Illustrated's six-decade history showcases every magazine cover from 1954 to 2010 and includes an introduction, commentary on each decade, image captions and a statistical analysis of the cover subjects. 10 3/4" x 11 29/32". (sports & recreation)

Stealing the Mystic Lamb: The True Story of the World's Most Coveted Masterpiece Charney, Noah. Public Affairs (Perseus Pub Group). 9781586488000. $27.95. 416 Pages. Delivers a gripping history of the world's most pilfered masterpiece--Jan van Eyck's "Ghent Alterpiece," treasured for its central panel, "The Adoration of the Mystic Lamb"--which has been looted in three wars, burned, forged, smuggled, hunted by the Nazis, ransomed, rescued by Austrian double-agents and stolen 13 times. By the author of The Art Thief. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (arts)

Stronger: Forty Days of Rock, Jesus, and Salvation Welch, Brian. HarperOne (HarperCollins). 9780061555824. $22.99. 192 Pages. The former guitarist of the hard-rock band Korn and best-selling author of Save Me From Myself collects the Bible passages that have meant the most to him in 40-day devotional, explaining how he applies the Bible to his life and demonstrating how he has worked the passages into his daily routine. 40,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (religion -- christianity)

Talk Show: Confrontations, Pointed Commentary, and Off-Screen Secrets Cavett, Dick. Times Bks (Henry Holt). 9780805091953. $24.00. 288 Pages. A pioneering talk-show host shares memories of his experiences with famous guests from John Lennon and Richard Nixon to William F. Buckley and Groucho Marx, in an account that also offers his insights into what his career taught him about American culture. 15,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (literary collections)

Tao II: The Way of All Life** Sha, Zhi Gang. Atria (Simon & Schuster). 9781439198650. $27.95. 368 Pages. In a follow-up to his best-selling Tao I the author continues his step-by-step explanation of taoism, a divine practice he believes holds sacred and secret wisdom and immeasurable power. By the best-selling author of Divine Transformation. 150,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (spirituality)

Tattoo Chronicles** Von D, Kat. Collins Design (HarperCollins). 9780061953361. $29.99. 240 Pages. The star of the hit show LA Ink offers up a year's worth of an intimate diary in which she chronicled every tattoo she created--including sketches of the tattoos and essays about them--and discusses her fame, boyfriend Nikki Sixx (of the band Motley Crue), celebrity clients and more. By the best-selling author of High Voltage Tattoo. 100,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 10". (arts)

The Third Miracle, The: An Ordinary Man, a Medical Mystery, and a Trial of Faith Briggs, Bill. Broadway Bks (Random House). 9780767932691. $24.00. 272 Pages. Reveals the secret investigations conducted by the Catholic Church to determine sainthood today, describing unexplained events and officially recognized miracles attributed to canonized saints, including a convent founder credited with curing afflicted handyman Phil McCord. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (religion -- christianity)

Top 10 of Everything 2011: More Than Just the No.1

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Ash, Russell. Sterling Pub Co. 9780600621973. $24.95. 256 Pages. The latest edition of a popular reference features more than 7,000 facts and stats on history, science, sports, music, movies, nature, people and places--from the top Hollywood stars who shone the brightest to the land animals that weigh the most, in a book that includes fascinating fact boxes and full-color photos. . (reference)

Untitled on China** Kissinger, Henry. Penguin Pr (Penguin Group). 9781594202711. $32.95. 400 Pages. The Nobel Peace Prize-winning historian and strategist reflects on how China's past illuminates its 21st-century trajectory, drawing on 40 years of intimate acquaintance with the country and its leaders. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (history -- general)

Walking Wisdom: Three Generations, Two Dogs, and the Search for a Happy Life Chopra, Gotham & Chopra, Deepak. Hyperion. 9781401310349. $24.99. 272 Pages. The best-selling author of The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success and his son explore how some of the most powerful spiritual qualities in the world can be experienced in one's relationship with man's best friend, in a book that looks at the life lessons the authors learned from their family dog, Cleo. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (self-help)

What a Difference a Dog Makes: Big Lessons on Life, Love and Healing from a Small Pooch Jennings, Dana. Doubleday (Random House). 9780385532839. $19.95. 128 Pages. A New York Times columnist best known for his weekly "Well" blog describes the healing qualities of his relationship with a miniature poodle, who aided his recovery from prostate cancer and his son's battle with liver failure. 5" x 7 1/2". (pets)

What Technology Wants Kelly, Kevin. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670022151. $27.95. 432 Pages. Profiles technology as an evolving international system with predictable trends, counseling readers on how to prepare themselves and future generations by anticipating and steering their choices toward developing needs. By the author of New Rules for a New Economy. 6" x 9". (technology)

Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation Johnson, Steven. Riverhead Bks (Penguin Group). 9781594487712. $26.95. 336 Pages. From a coral reef teeming with life to the instant success of YouTube, the author explores what kind of environment fosters the development of good ideas, identifying the seven key principles for generating great notions. By the author of Everything Bad Is Good for You. 6" x 9". (science)

Why? Because We Still Like You: An Oral History of The Mickey Mouse Club Armstrong, Jennifer. Grand Central Pub. 9780446545952. $25.99. 256 Pages. In a book that includes reminiscences of former fans and the Mouseketeers themselves, the author reveals the behindthe-scenes history of The Mickey Mouse Club, from its inception as a marketing ploy to promote the opening of Disneyland to its present-day cult-hit status. 6 1/2" x 8". (performing arts)

You Had Me at Woof: How Dogs Taught Me the Secrets of Happiness Klam, Julie. Riverhead Bks (Penguin Group). 9781594487767. $24.95. 240 Pages. Offers a hilarious and heartfelt chronicle of a woman learning the secrets of love, health and happiness from some very surprising teachers: her dogs. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (pets)

General Fiction Amish Christmas, An** Keller, Cynthia. Ballantine. 9780345523785. $16.00. 192 Pages. Packing for Pennsylvania after her husband loses his job, Meg and her family suffer a car accident and are aided by an Amish family who invite them to stay for the Christmas holiday while they wait for car repairs, a situation that reveals cultural differences and the strength of family bonds. 100,000 first printing. 5 1/8" x 7 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

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Box, The: Tales from the Darkroom Grass, Günter. Trans by Krishna Winston. Houghton Mifflin. 9780547245034. $23.00. 160 Pages. A literary experiment follows the author's senior-years effort to imagine the childhoods of his eight offspring, upbringings spent with an absent writer father and intimate friend Marie, a photographer who took family snapshots throughout many years. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Foreign Bodies Ozick, Cynthia. Houghton Mifflin. 9780547435572. $26.00. 256 Pages. The National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author of Heir to the Glimmering World presents a retelling of Henry James's The Ambassadors that follows the efforts of divorced schoolteacher Bea Nightingale to navigate a turbulent year spent with her estranged brother's family. 6" x 9". (fiction > general fiction)

I Still Dream About You** Flagg, Fannie. Random House. 9781400065936. $26.00. 352 Pages. Hiding her unhappiness from those who believe she has a perfect life, former beauty queen Maggie has an unexpected change of circumstances that leads to surprising discoveries and valuable lessons in friendship. By the best-selling author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Last Days of Ptolemy Grey, The** Mosley, Walter. Riverhead Bks (Penguin Group). 9781594487729. $25.95. 272 Pages. After a doctor touts an experimental drug that will shorten his life, but restore his failing memory and vigor, Ptolemy Grey is spurred to action after investigating his own past, his apartment and the circumstances surrounding his grand-nephew's death in a drive-by shooting. By the best-selling author of The Long Fall. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Mary Ann in Autumn (Tales of the City)** Maupin, Armistead. Harper. 9780061470882. $25.99. 304 Pages. After suffering personal calamities in New York, Mary Ann Singleton moves back to San Francisco after being gone for 20 years and begins to slowly rebuild her life, only to confront fresh terrors when her past comes back to haunt her. By the author of Michael Tolliver Lives. 100,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > general fiction)

Object of Beauty, An** Martin, Steve. Grand Central Pub. 9780446573641. $26.99. 320 Pages. Lacey Yeager takes New York City's art world by storm, charming men and women, old and young, rich and even richer with her magnetic charisma and liveliness and experiencing the highs and lows of the art world from the late 1990s into the present day. By the best-selling author of Shopgirl. 6" x 9". (fiction > general fiction)

Rescue** Shreve, Anita. Little, Brown. 9780316020725. $26.99. 320 Pages. After his wife, Sheila, abandons him, paramedic Peter Webster is left to raise their daughter alone, until, 19 years later Sheila contacts him, dredging up years of buried questions and making him wonder why their marriage unraveled. By the best-selling author of A Change in Altitude. 6" x 9 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Rose in a Storm Katz, Jon. Villard Bks (Random House). 9780345502650. $24.00. 192 Pages. Assisting the farmer throughout a bitterly cold late-winter lambing season, Rose, a tough and dedicated sheep dog, finds her job complicated by a terrible blizzard during which the farmer is injured, dwindling supplies and circling coyotes. By the author of The Dogs of Bedlam Farm. 35,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Sunset Park** Auster, Paul. Henry Holt. 9780805092868. $25.00. 320 Pages. A group of troubled individuals is brought together by an enigmatic man in the wake of the 2008 economic collapse,

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including a trash-out worker who photographs the abandoned objects of evicted families, a celebrated actress preparing for a Broadway return and a publisher who would save his marriage. 30,000 first printing. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > general fiction)

Untitled** Souljah, Sister. Atria (Simon & Schuster). 9781439165355. $26.99. 512 Pages. A follow-up to The Coldest Winter Ever and Midnight is set in Japan, where teen Midnight's efforts to rescue his wife trigger unexpected consequences that mark his journey into adulthood. 6" x 9". (fiction > general fiction)

Historical Fiction Countess, The Johns, Rebecca. Crown (Random House). 9780307588456. $25.00. 304 Pages. A tale inspired by one of history's most prolific female serial killers recreates her rebellion against her arranged marriage, her suffering at the hands of the man she loved and the descent into mental illness that prompted the murders of dozens of servants. By the PEN/Hemingway finalist author of Icebergs. 40,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > historical fiction)

Crazy** Blatty, William Peter. Forge (Macmillan). 9780765326492. $22.99. 192 Pages. In 1941 New York, young Joey El Bueno's world is turned upside-down when he meets the enigmatic Jane Bent, a freckle-faced girl with pigtails who seems to know him better than he knows himself, comes and goes at will, claims to have once levitated six feet off the ground and seems to only be known by Joey. By the best-selling author of Dimiter and The Exorcist. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > historical fiction)

Keeping Time McGlynn, Stacey. Shaye Areheart Bks (Random House). 9780307464408. $24.00. 288 Pages. Frustrated by her son's efforts to move her into assisted living, septuagenarian Daisy Phillips discovers a forgotten watch that once belonged to a lost love, a finding that prompts her visit to America to track down her former fiancé and her wacky cousins. A first novel. 20,000 first printing. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > historical fiction)

Passages of H. M., The Parini, Jay. Doubleday (Random House). 9780385522779. $26.95. 352 Pages. A tale inspired by the life and career of Herman Melville finds the aging author's wife witnessing his descent into alcoholism and obscurity in the decades after the failure of Moby Dick, a work of creative genius shaped by memories of youthful seafaring adventures and his friendship with Nathaniel Hawthorne. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > historical fiction)

Petty Magic: Being the Memoirs and Confessions of Miss Evelyn Harbinger, Temptress and Troublemaker DeAngelis, Camille. Shaye Areheart Bks (Random House). 9780307454232. $24.00. 336 Pages. Using witchcraft to extend her considerable life, Evelyn Harbinger dons a youthful appearance to catch the eye of a man she believes to be the reincarnation of a beloved World War II espionage partner who lost his life helping her to advance the Allied cause. By the author of Mary Modern. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > historical fiction)

Valley Forge: George Washington and the Crucible of Victory, No. 2 (George Washington)** Gingrich, Newt & Forstchen, William R. Thomas Dunne Bks (St. Martin's Pr). 9780312591076. $27.99. 352 Pages. A follow-up to To Try Men's Souls finds Washington's demoralized army anticipating a grueling winter in 1777 with virtually no supplies before they are joined by German volunteer Baron von Steuben, who endeavors to reorganize the army as a professional fighting force. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > historical fiction)

Wake of Forgiveness, The Machart, Bruce. Houghton Mifflin. 9780151014439. $26.00. 320 Pages.

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His mother having died while giving birth to him in 1895, Karel grows up under the shadow of his father's blame, becoming adept at racing horses, yet still always trying to mend broken relationship between him and his father and brothers. A first novel. 6" x 9". (fiction > historical fiction)

Wolves of Andover, The** Kent, Kathleen. Reagan Arthur Bks (Little, Brown). 9780316068628. $24.99. 304 Pages. In colonial Massachusetts, servant girl Martha Allen and laborer Thomas Carrier kindle a promising courtship and must lean on each other to get through a host of dangers that lurk in the unforgiving wilderness. By the best-selling author of The Heretic's Daughter. 6" x 9 1/4". (fiction > historical fiction)

Mystery & Detective Catered Thanksgiving, A, No. 7 (Bernie & Libby Simmons) Crawford, Isis. Kensington Bks. 9780758247384. $22.00. 304 Pages. When the beautiful Thanksgiving turkey they prepared blows up in their client's face, sending Monty Field to the great dining room in the sky, sisters Bernie and Libby Simmons must convince the Field family that they are not responsible and whip up the real killer. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Collusion: A Jack Lennon Investigation Set in Northern Ireland, No. 2 (Jack Lennon) Neville, Stuart. Soho Pr (Consortium Bk Sales & Dist). 9781569478554. $25.00. 384 Pages. The line between friend and foe disappears as Detective Jack Lennon unravels a conspiracy that links his daughter to a killer named Fegan, who is stalking the streets of Belfast. By the author of The Ghosts of Belfast. 25,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Corpse Wore Tartan, The, No. 4 (Liss MacCrimmon) Dunnett, Kaitlyn. Kensington Bks. 9780758238795. $22.00. 304 Pages. During the annual celebration of Scotland's beloved poet Robert Burns, Liss MacCrimmon, proprietor of Moosetookalook, Maine's only Scottish emporium, is trapped inside The Spruces hotel with the quarrelsome Scottish Heritage Appreciation Society--and a killer. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Dead Detective, The, No. 1 (Harry Doyle) Heffernan, William. Akashic Bks (Consortium Bk Sales & Dist). 9781936070619. $24.95. 340 Pages. After being murdered as a child and brought back to life by two cops, Harry Doyle grew up to become a homicide detective who has the uncanny ability to hear the whispers of murder victims, and he must put his power to use to solve the murder of a beautiful woman who was also a notorious child molester. 6" x 8". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Dead Man's Tale, A, No. 15 (Charlie Moon) Doss, James D. Minotaur Bks (St. Martin's Pr). 9780312613693. $24.99. 320 Pages. Struggling with hard times on his Colorado ranch, Charlie becomes involved in a potentially lucrative wager between his best friend, police chief Scott Parish, and self-proclaimed psychic investor Samuel Reed, who bets that Parish will not be able to prevent Reed's imminent murder. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Dove of Death, The (Mysteries of Ancient Ireland) Tremayne, Peter. Minotaur Bks (St. Martin's Pr). 9780312551209. $25.99. 384 Pages. Surviving a pirate attack during which her cousin and other innocent victims were murdered, Fidelma of Cashel and her faithful companion, Brother Eadulf, pursue clues throughout seventh-century Breton to learn the killer's identity and uncover a sinister adversary. By the author of Council of the Cursed. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Fat Man, The: A Tale of North Pole Noir Harmon, Ken. Dutton (Penguin Group). 9780525951957. $19.95. 288 Pages. When hardboiled elf Gumdrop Coal is framed for murder in a North Pole world that plays for keeps, he must travel through

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the treacherous Mistletoe Forrest, battle the Tannenbomb Giant and more in order to vindicate himself. 5" x 7 1/2". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Huckleberry Murders, The (Sheriff Bo Tully) McManus, Patrick F. Simon & Schuster. 9781439190845. $25.00. 288 Pages. In the wake of an elderly rancher's disappearance from Blight County, Sheriff Bo Tully remains skeptical about hysterical rumors of foul play until the discovery of four murder victims in a huckleberry patch triggers a high-stakes investigation. By the author of Kerplunk! 5 1/2" x 8 7/16". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Moonlight Mile (Kenzie and Gennaro)** Lehane, Dennis. William Morrow (HarperCollins). 9780061836923. $26.99. 336 Pages. In a sequel to the acclaimed best-seller Gone, Baby, Gone, private investigators Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro revisit the case that troubled them the most when the girl missing girl they found 12 years earlier--only to return her to a neglectful mother and a broken home--goes missing again. 500,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Outwitting Trolls (Brady Coyne)** Tapply, William G. Minotaur Bks (St. Martin's Pr). 9780312531270. $24.99. 288 Pages. Meeting an old friend he has not seen in a decade, Boston attorney Brady Coyne is shocked when he learns the next day that his friend has been murdered, the man's ex-wife is being accused, and that she is asking for Brady's help. By the author of Hell Bent. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Shimmering Blond Sister, The (Berger and Mitry) Handler, David. Minotaur Bks (St. Martin's Pr). 9780312574857. $24.99. 272 Pages. Under pressure to capture a flasher who has been targeting wealthy women in the Dorset Historic District, police officer Desiree Mitry becomes convinced about the culprit's identity and is wrongly accused of murder when her suspect turns up dead after a heated public confrontation. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Stranger in Mayfair, A, No. 4 (Charles Lenox) Finch, Charles. Minotaur Bks (St. Martin's Pr). 9780312625061. $24.99. 320 Pages. Investigating the murder of a footman whose death is complicated by a false identity and unsettling facts about the victim's employers, Detective Lenox pursues a series of leads only to discover that an old friend may be involved. By the Agatha Award-nominated author of The Fleet Street Murders. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Weight, The Vachss, Andrew H. Pantheon Bks (Random House). 9780307379191. $25.95. 288 Pages. Wrongly accused in a rape crime that occurred while he was aiding a break-in heist at a jewelry store, goon Sugar is directed by police to turn in his partners or plead guilty to a crime he did not commit, a choice that leads to his incarceration and a dangerous betrayal. By the author of the Burke series. 35,000 first printing. 6 1/4" x 9 1/4". (fiction > mystery & detective)

Religious Fiction Christmas Journey, The (Christmas)** Vanliere, Donna. St. Martin's Pr. 9780312613723. $12.99. 96 Pages. A modern retelling of the Nativity Story is lavishly illustrated with evocative artwork and depicts a human, relatable Joseph and Mary as a common carpenter and a simple peasant girl who are forced to deliver their child in a humble barn. By the author of The Christmas Hope. 5" x 7 1/8". (fiction > religious fiction)

Of Love and Evil, No. 2 (Songs of the Seraphim)** Rice, Anne. Knopf (Random House). 9781400043545. $24.95. 160 Pages. A follow-up to Angel Time finds former government assassin Toby O'Dare summoned to 15th-century Rome at the height

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of the Italian Renaissance to solve a poisoning murder linked to an earthbound spirit, a case complicated by dark ecclesiastical plots. 5 5/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > religious fiction)

Science Fiction & Fantasy 1635: The Eastern Front (Ring of Fire) Flint, Eric. Baen Bks (Gallery Bks). 9781439133897. $25.00. 416 Pages. A latest entry in the best-selling alternate history series that includes 1632 traces the rise of the United States of Europe under the King of Sweden, where former Prime Minister Mike Stearns is appointed a general and ordered to carry the Thirty Years war into Brandenburg and Saxony. (fiction > science fiction)

Betrayer of Worlds Niven, Larry & Lerner, Edward M. Tor Bks (Macmillan). 9780765326089. $25.99. 320 Pages. Since fleeing the supernova chain reaction at the galactic core, the cowardly Puppeteers of the Fleet of Worlds have—just barely—survived one crisis after another, but now a fresh disaster looms, and the beleaguered fleet needs a hero, in the prelude to Ringworld. Co-written by a multiple Hugo and Nebula Award winner. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > science fiction)

Empress of Eternity Modesitt, L. E. Tor Bks (Macmillan). 9780765326645. $25.99. 352 Pages. Scientists from three different civilizations, separated in time by hundreds of thousands of years, investigate a mysterious indestructible canal on Earth, meanwhile a plot is hatched to overthrow the world government of one of the civilizations, using a weapon that can destroy anything--except the canal--and the fates of all three civilizations become intertwined as the forces behind the canal react to the threat. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > science fiction)

Full Dark, No Stars** King, Stephen. Scribner (Simon & Schuster). 9781439192566. $27.95. 352 Pages. A volume of four previously unpublished short works includes "1922," in which a man explores his dark nature; "Big Driver," in which a writer confronts a stranger; "Fair Extension," in which a cancer patient makes a deal with the devil; and "A Good Marriage," in which a woman makes a horrifying discovery about her husband. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > horror)

Hull Zero Three Bear, Greg. Orbit (Little, Brown). 9780316072816. $19.99. 400 Pages. After five people wake up in a crippled ship that has gone mad, they must figure out how they came to be there and just where it is they are going, all while struggling to survive. By a multiple Hugo and Nebula Award winner. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > science fiction)

Human Blend, The (The Tipping Point) Foster, Alan Dean. Del Rey/Ballantine. 9780345511973. $26.00. 256 Pages. Making their way through a future world where physical alterations and enhancements are commonplace, a group of thieves weigh considerable options in order to change their appearances and take on advantageous features. By the best-selling author of the Pip & Flinx series. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > science fiction)

Luka and the Fire of Life** Rushdie, Salman. Random House. 9780679463368. $25.00. 224 Pages. When his storyteller father falls into a profound sleep, a 12-year old boy endeavors to save him by journeying through The Magic World, where he must overcome phantasmagorical obstacles in order to steal the Fire of Life. By the Booker Prizewinning author of The Satanic Verses. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > fantasy)

Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files** Butcher, Jim. ROC Bks (New Amer Lib). 9780451463654. $25.95. 400 Pages. Collects the shorter works featuring Chicago's own professional wizard, Harry Dresden, including an all-new never-before-

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published novella. By the #1 best-selling author of Changes. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > fantasy)

Towers of Midnight, No. 13 (The Wheel of Time)** Jordan, Robert & Sanderson, Brandon. Tor Bks (Macmillan). 9780765325945. $29.99. 784 Pages. This penultimate novel of Robert Jordan's #1 best-selling epic fantasy series--the second of three based on materials he left behind when he died in 2007--brings dramatic and compelling developments to many threads in the Pattern. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > fantasy)

Story Collections Best American Short Stories, The® 2010 Richard Russo, ed. Series ed by Heidi Pitlor. Mariner Bks (Houghton Mifflin). 9780547055282. $28.00. 320 Pages. A collection edited by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Empire Falls, six other novels, a collection of short stories and numerous screenplays includes stories by top authors and new talents. 5 1/2" x 8 1/4". (fiction > story collections)

Life Times: Stories 1952–2007** Gordimer, Nadine. Farrar, Straus & Giroux. 9780374270537. $30.00. 560 Pages. A collection of top-selected short fictional works by the Nobel Prize-winning writer offers insight into her use of rich language to convey themes ranging from politics and sexuality to race and family life, in a volume that includes such pieces as "Friday's Footprint" and "Something Out There." 6" x 9". (fiction > story collections)

Long, Last, Happy: New and Collected Stories Hannah, Barry. Grove Pr (PGW). 9780802119681. $30.00. 576 Pages. Combines the best from the author's four story collections as well as the final manuscript he left behind when he died in March 2010, in a career-spanning collection that is a fitting tribute to one of the masters of Southern Gothic. By the author of Geronimo Rex. 6" x 9". (fiction > story collections)

Selected Stories, Vol. 2 Trevor, William. Viking (Penguin Group). 9780670022069. $35.00. 608 Pages. An anthology of 48 stories by the O. Henry Prize and Whitbread Prize-winning author of Love and Summer includes selections from such works as After Rain, A Bit on the Side and Cheating at Canasta. 6" x 9". (fiction > story collections)

Voice of America Osondu, E. C. Harper. 9780061990861. $23.99. 224 Pages. An acclaimed African writer offers a debut collection of stories set both in Nigeria and the United States, which moves from the fears and dreams of boys and girls in African villages and refugee camps, to the disillusionment and confusion of young married couples living in America. 30,000 first printing. 5 5/8" x 8 1/4". (fiction > story collections)

Suspense Athena Project, The** Thor, Brad. Atria (Simon & Schuster). 9781439192955. $26.99. 336 Pages. A first entry in a new series inspired by an ultra-secret American women's military unit traces their recruitments as top-level athletes and training experiences to their work on some of the world's most dangerous international assignments. By the author of Foreign Influence. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Cross Fire (Alex Cross)** Patterson, James. Little, Brown. 9780316036177. $27.99. 400 Pages. As Alex Cross tries to plan his wedding, an elusive gunman is killing crooked D.C. politicians, and Cross must battle with

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FBI agent Max Siegel over jurisdiction as he tries to crack the case--until Cross finds out the his arch enemy Kyle Craig is in town and doesn't plan on leaving until Alex and his family are dead. By the #1 best-selling author of I, Alex Cross. 6" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Dangerous to Know (Lady Emily) Alexander, Tasha. Minotaur Bks (St. Martin's Pr). 9780312383794. $24.99. 320 Pages. Recuperating from the events of Tears of Pearl, Lady Emily discovers a murder victim whose death looks like a Jack the Ripper act, a killing that compels her to follow clues to the medieval city of Rouen in search of a lost child. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Dinosaur Hunter, The Hickham, Homer. Thomas Dunne Bks (St. Martin's Pr). 9780312383787. $25.99. 320 Pages. Running a Montana ranch while harboring a secret love for its owner, former homicide detective Mike Wire is approached by a paleontologist who is pursuing a lucrative fossil underneath the ranch, a discovery that attracts ruthless competitors and a brutal murderer. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Edge** Deaver, Jeffery. Simon & Schuster. 9781439156353. $26.99. 368 Pages. Targeted by a ruthless hired criminal who would extract information for a mysterious employer, Washington, D.C. police detective Ryan Kessler places the safety of his family in the hands of a federal protection officer who takes incrementally extreme measures to outmaneuver his adversary. By the best-selling author of The Bone Collector. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Emperor's Tomb, The (Cotton Malone)** Berry, Steve. Ballantine. 9780345505491. $26.00. 400 Pages. Receiving an anonymous note containing an unfamiliar web address, former government operative Cotton Malone logs on to discover Cassiopeia Vitt being tortured by a mysterious perpetrator who orders Cotton to deliver an unknown object. By the best-selling author of The Templar Legacy. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Ghosting Poyer, David. St. Martin's Pr. 9780312613020. $24.99. 288 Pages. Buying a yacht for a family cruise to Bermuda, prominent neurosurgeon Jack Scales faces grueling challenges in the form of his wife's ambivalence about their marriage, his son's bipolar disorder, his daughter's rebelliousness and a dangerous lightning storm. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Hell's Corner, No. 5 (The Camel Club)** Baldacci, David. Grand Central Pub. 9780446195522. $27.99. After a bomb detonates near the motorcade of the U.S. president and Britain's prime minister, British MI-5 agent Mary Chapman--along with the help of Oliver Stone, Harry Finn, Alex Ford and the rest of the Camel Club--investigates whether or not the bomber had a different target in mind. By the #1 best-selling author of Divine Justice. 6" X 9". (fiction > suspense)

Hidden, The: A Novel of Suspense** Pronzini, Bill. Walker & Co. 9780802718006. $24.00. 224 Pages. A young couple retreat to a friend's remote California coastal cottage to work on their marital problems amidst a fierce winter storm and a series of random murders in this thriller from the author of The Other Side of Silence. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Hollywood Hills** Wambaugh, Joseph. Little, Brown. 9780316129503. $26.99. 368 Pages. After a pair of drug-addled criminals aims to make a planned art heist their own, LAPD veteran "Hollywood Nate" Weiss, surfer cops Flotsam and Jetsam and the rest of the team at Hollywood Station have a deadly situation on their hands. By

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the best-selling author of The Onion Field. (fiction > suspense)

Identity Man, The: An Otto Penzler Book** Klavan, Andrew. Houghton Mifflin. 9780547243283. $25.00. 288 Pages. Framed for a murder he did not commit that subjects him to the death penalty, petty thief John Shannon flees for his life and receives a bizarre text message from an anonymous stranger who gives him a chance to restart an amazing new life in a reconstructed city that hides brutal corruption. By the author of Damnation Street. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Indulgence in Death, No. 31 (In Death)** Robb, J. D. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399156878. $26.95. 368 Pages. In the wake of a series of murders including those of a limousine driver and a high-priced escort, an infuriated NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas enters her husband, Roarke's, rarified circle to prevent the imminent killing of a next victim. By the best-selling author of Fantasy in Death. 750,000 first printing. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Law of Attraction Leotta, Allison. Touchstone (Simon & Schuster). 9781439193846. $25.00. 288 Pages. After a woman at the center of a domestic-violence case is murdered, Assistant U.S. Attorney Anna Curtis must join with a handsome prosecutor to face off against her boyfriend, who is the defense attorney for the victim's lover, in a case where Anna's personal and professional lives collide dangerously. 6" x 9". (fiction > suspense)

Port Mortuary, No. 18 (Kay Scarpetta)** Cornwell, Patricia. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399157219. $27.95. 416 Pages. As the chief of the Cambridge Forensic Center, Kay Scarpetta is confronted with a case that could shut down her new facility and ruin her personal and professional life. By the #1 best-selling author of The Scarpetta Factor. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

Untitled Spenser Holiday Novel** Parker, Robert B.. Putnam (Penguin Group). 9780399156861. $25.95. Spenser is back in a holiday-themed thriller that is sure to heat up the chill winter air. By the best-selling author of Painted Ladies and Rough Weather. (fiction > suspense)

Velocity, No. 3 (Karen Vail) Jacobson, Alan. Vanguard Pr (Perseus Bks Group). 9781593156213. $25.95. 400 Pages. FBI profiler Karen Vail enlists the help of a reluctant Hector DeSantos, a covert Defense Department operative, when the disappearance of her boyfriend in Napa Valley's wine country leads to an even greater conspiracy. By the author of Crush. 6 1/8" x 9 1/4". (fiction > suspense)

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