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Non-Fiction

One Nation Under Dog - by Michael Schaffer: Each year in the U.S. billions of dollars are spent on pets and the care of them. Now Schaffer, who is one of those pet owners, offers a witty, insightful, and affectionate examination of how and why we spend so much on our pets, and what this tells us about ourselves. Just why we spend money on pet masseuses, dog walkers, organic foods, pet spas, and more, reflect evolving ideas about domesticity, consumerism, politics, and family.

Spoken From the Heart - by Laura Bush: The former first lady tell the story of her path from Midland, Texas to the White House as the wife of the 43rd president. She speaks candidly of her childhood, her close relationship with her father and about the car accident that claimed the life of a friend. Also recounted are her days as a school teacher, her first meeting with George W., and the White House years.

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - by Rebecca Skloot: The author tells the story of Henrietta Lacks, a poor, uneducated woman who is a descendant of freed slaves, and the development of the unique and miraculous HeLa cell line, which launched a medical revolution, saved millions of lives, and generated vast profits for everyone except Henrietta and her descendants. It also raises the question: Where are the blood and tissue samples we routinely give today, and who owns them.

Home Team - by Sean Payton: Four years after hurricane Katrina devestated New Orleans, the New Orleans Saints paid tribute to citizens by winning their first ever trip to the Super Bowl where the defeated the heavily favored Indianapolis Colts. This is the story of their journey and of the coach who taught them how to win and brought life back into New Orleans.

Somewhere Inside - by Laura & Lisa Ling: In March 2009, Laura Ling, a correspondent for "Current TV," and a fellow journalist, were detained by the North Koreans for illegally entering the country. Sentenced to 12 years, the were jailed until August 2009. This is the story of their capture and of Laura's sister Lisa's efforts to free her, with the help of former president Bill Clinton.

War - by Sebastian Junger: Junger takes readers on a journey through war, as seen through the eyes of a single platoon during a 15 month tour of duty in Afghanistan's Korengal Valley. Through their experiences, he shows what it means to fight, to serve, and to face down death everyday.

Oprah: A Biography - by Kitty Kelley: Based on three years of research and over 800 interviews with sources, Kelley offers the first comprehensive biography of the influential, powerful, and admired Oprah Winfrey. From her childhood of poverty in rural Mississippi, to her first job in radio, to her academy award nomination for her role in "The Color Purple", to her romantic life and more. It's all here.

Willie Mays: the Life, The Legend - by James Hirsch: Willie Mays, nicknamed the "Say Hey Kid", is considered by many to be one of the greatest baseball players of all time. Hirsch offers the definitive, authorized biography of Mays, featuring exclusive first-time interviews with friends, family members, and teammates. He describes the toll the mental and physical demands the game put on the hall of fame player and the part he played in ushering in the new era of baseball.

The Happiness Project - by Gretchen Rubin: One of Gretchen Rubin's previous New Years resolutions was to become a happier person. This chronicles the year in her life that she spent test driving the wisdom of the ages, the current scientific research, and lessons from popular culture in a quest to become a happier person. Each month she pursued a different set of resolutions: to get more sleep, quit nagging her husband, sing in the morning to her young daughters, etc. Sharing the results, she also advises readers on how to navigate their own paths to happiness.

Not Without Hope - by Nick Schuyler: On Saturday February 28, 2009, 24-year-old Nick Schuyler and three football friends - Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, 26, Lions defensive end Corey Smith, 29, and Will Bleakley, 25, a teammate from the University of South Florida - sailed away from Tampa Bay for a day of fun in the Gulf of Mexico. But 35 miles off the coast of Florida, their 21-foot boat flipped, hurling the four athletes into the rough water. What began as a relaxing fishing party became a harrowing tale of death and survival against unfathomable odds.

Fiction

The Rembrandt Affair - by Daniel Silva: After severing his ties with Mossad, Gabriel retreats with his wife to the Cornish Coast to heal her physical and emotional scars. When an art restorer is murdered in the town of Glastonbury, he's drawn from seclusion and thrust into a world as dangerous as the one he left behind.

Shadow Zone - by Iris Johansen: Mapping the ancient underwater city of Marinth, Hannah makes a shocking discovery: she may have uncovered the truth about the cities mysterious demise which could have dire consequences today. When her key piece of information is hijacked, she must match wits against an enemy that will kill anyone in his way. When Hannah becomes his target, she calls on Kirov, a mysterious, deadly man from her past for help.

Corduroy Mansions - by Alexander McCall Smith: Corduroy Mansions is a crumbling block in a London Neighborhood where a middle aged wine merchant, a restaurant owner, a member of parliament, a writer, and a literary agent live. It's also home to a terrier that may be the only vegetarian canine in London.

Rules of Betrayal - by Christopher Reich:  Dr. Ransom is once again thrown into a shadowy world of double and triple agents. To survive he must unravel the mystery surrounding his wife -- a spy who plays by her own rules -- so he can discover where her loyalties lie. What is revealed is the terrible truth behind the 1980 crash of a secret American B-52 in the mountains between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Whisperers - by John Connolly: Parker is in search of a group of disenchanted former soldiers who are running a smuggling operation dealing in everything from drugs to people. Their actions have also caught the attention of Herod, a man with a taste for the strange, and his shadowy sidekick, the Captain. To defeat them, Parker will have to form an alliance with a killer.

The Glass Rainbow - by James Lee Burke: Robicheaux, back in Louisiana, has become entangled in a mystery connecting a series of murders of seven young women in neighboring Jefferson Davis Parish. When their prime suspect turns up dead, the case takes a nasty turn.

Cat of the Century - by Rita Mae Brown: Haristeen and her entire family, including her sleuthing cats, Mrs. Murphy and Pewter, and her Corgi Tucker, have gathered to celebrate her aunt Tally's 100th birthday. Tally's friend Inez presents her with an unusual gift -- a new can complete with a gold hounds head and a sword inside the handle. When Inez disappears from the college library, Tally wonders if the gift was actually a warning. Haristeen and her animal sleuths investigate.

The Lion - by Nelson Demille: Corey, a former NYPD homicide detective and now special agent for the anti-terrorist task force, is on the trail of Khalil, a Libyan terrorist know as "The Lion". Khalil has returned to America to complete a task he hadn't finished during his first time in the U.S. Corey and his partner are determined to find and kill him. (Also available as an Audiobook.)

Innocent - by Scott Turow: Rusty,  number two prosecutor of Kindle county, found himself on the other side of the legal profession and plunged into a nightmare after being accused of the murder of a woman who was once his lover. Now, 20 years later, he is the chief judge of an appellate court. At the moment he is a man in shock, sitting on the edge of a bed where his wife Barbara lay dead under mysterious circumstances. Once again he will be pitted against his old nemesis, the district attorney.

Private - by James Patterson: When former CIA agent Jack Morgan inherits his fathers detective business, it comes with a heavy case load. There's an NFL gambling scandal, 18 unsolved school girl slayings, and the murder of his best friend's wife. Closing in on a killer, he must navigate a workplace situation that could blow the roof off of the agency.

The Scoop - by Fern Michaels: In the first book of "The God Mother's" series, readers meet Teresa "Toots" Amelia Loudenberry, who has crammed a lot of living and 8 husbands into what has been a rewarding life. But she's not ready to retire. She wants to taste life again and fate intervenes to allow that. She and three friends decide to go into the gossip rag business when they take over a newspaper from a financially strapped owner in Hollywood. It promises thrills, surprises, laughter, glamour, and a hint of danger.

Sizzling Sixteen - by Janet Evanovich: As Stephanie and her gang prepare for summer vacation their plans are disrupted when it becomes clear that someone wants to kill Vinnie. Meanwhile, Mooner and his Bong have returned, Lula's involved in a Ponzi scheme, and Stephanie is chasing a dangerous skip who thinks he'll never be missed. (Also available as an Audiobook.)

Family Ties - by Danielle Steel: A young woman is forced to grow up quickly when she becomes mother to her sisters three small children. Once they're grown each will choose a different path, but each will understand one thing remains constant: family bonds are the strongest of all. (Also available as an Audiobook.)

Broken - by Karen Slaughter: Adam's and Trent are in Grant County investigating a Murder that's been staged to look like a suicide. Although a suicide note has been found, the young man's body shows signs of a struggle after being dragged from the lake. They'll soon be pushed to the breaking point trying to solve this case.

The Passage - by Justin Cronin: Amy became a test subject in a secret government experiment that went awry when other subjects broke out, carrying a deadly virus with them. When Amy escaped, she was rescued by an FBI agent who hid her in the hills. Could she be the same girl who walked out of the wilderness 100 years later, mute and traumatized, with no voice or memory? (Also available as an Audiobook.)

Low Country Summer - by Dorthea Benton Franks: Returning to South Carolina following her mother's death, Caroline never expected to make peace with truths about herself and her family. As she and her family try to decide who will take her mother's place, they face old hurts, betrayals, and dark secrets, making way for a new generation.

Frankenstein: Lost Souls - by Dean Koontz: Koontz reimagines the legend of Frankenstein in this genre blending mix of supernatural suspense, sci-fi, mystery, romance, dead-pan humor, and adventure. He puts a singular twist on this classic tale and forges a new legend suited to our times. (Also available as an Audiobook.)

Whiplash - by Catherine Coulter: Dr. Kender's father is undergoing chemotherapy when the supply of a critical accompanying drug runs out. The drug company claims there were production line problems, but Kender doesn't buy that. He hires a P.I. to check it out, who also asks Sherlock and Savich to help. He uncovers an intentional shortage, yielding profits in excess of 2 billion dollars -- and murder.

The Bourne Objective - by Robert Ludlum: Russian Assassin Arkadin is stalking Bourne, while Bourne is also hunting Arkadin. He discovers that Arkadin was the first graduate of the CIA's Treadstone program. He reallizes that his ally, Willard, has betrayed him and seems to be resurrecting Treadstone for new missions. (Also available as an Audiobook.)

Skein of the Crime - by Maggie Sefton: With fall in the air, the knitters at the House of Lambspun are working on hats and mittens. The cold weather has also brought an influx of students, who Kelly is happy to teach. Then, a student is found dead near Kelly's home and Kelly feels compelled to investigate. Can she unravel the skein of the crime?