Author: Heather Gudenkauf Book: THIS IS HOW I LIED: A Novel Publishing: Park Row; Original edition (May 12, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Gudenkauf proves herself the master of the smart, suspenseful small-town thriller that gets right under your skin.” —Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author of The Nanny Everyone has a secret they’ll […]

Author: Casey Sherman (with co-author Dave Wedge) Book: HUNTING WHITEY: The Inside Story of the Capture & Killing of America’s Most Wanted Crime Boss Publishing: William Morrow (May 26, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Based on exclusive, fresh reporting, the thrilling, definitive inside story of the pursuit, capture, and killing of legendary South Boston mob […]

Author: Scott Turow Book: THE LAST TRIAL: A Thriller Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (May 12, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Two formidable men collide in this “first-class legal thriller” and New York Times bestseller from Scott Turow: a “brilliant courtroom chess match” about a celebrated criminal defense lawyer and the prosecution of his lifelong friend […]

Author: Crispin Boyer Book: ZEUS THE MIGHTY: The Maze of the Menacing Minotaur Publishing: Under the Stars (May 19, 2020) Synopsis (From the Publisher): Leap into the world of Zeus the hamster and his gang of gods as they solve the mystery of the labyrinth in the second book in this hilarious modern-day take on […]

Guest: Becky Baines, Editorial Director of National Geographic Kids Books Book: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS ALMANAC 2020 Publishing: National Geographic Children’s Books (May 5, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): The latest installment of the New York Times best-selling almanac features brand-new amazing animal stories, explorer profiles, and outrageous attractions that kids know and love, plus more […]

Author: Adrienne Lawrence Book: STAYING IN THE GAME: The Playbook for Beating Workplace Sexual Harassment Publishing: TarcherPerigee (May 12, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A practical guide to shutting down workplace sexual harassment so it doesn’t derail your career or your life, from the first on-air personality to sue ESPN for sexual harassment. “A strong […]

Author: Richard Haass Book: THE WORLD: A Brief Introduction Publishing: Penguin Press (May 12, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): An invaluable primer from Richard Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations, that will help anyone, expert and non-expert alike, navigate a time in which many of our biggest challenges come from the world beyond […]

Co-Author: Brad Meltzer (with Josh Mensch) Book: THE LINCOLN CONSPIRACY: The Secret Plot to Kill America’s 16th President–and Why It Failed Publishing: Flatiron Books (May 5, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Brad Meltzer and Josh Mensch, the bestselling authors of The First Conspiracy, which covers the secret plot against George Washington, now turn their attention […]

Author: Tim McGrath Book: JAMES MONROE: A Life Publishing: Dutton (May 5, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): The extraordinary life of James Monroe: soldier, senator, diplomat, and the last Founding Father to hold the presidency, a man who helped transform thirteen colonies into a vibrant and mighty republic. “A first-rate account of a remarkable life.”—Jon […]

Author: Walter Thompson-Hernandez Book: THE COMPTON COWBOYS: The New Generation of Cowboys in America’s Urban Heartland Publishing: William Morrow (April 28, 2020) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “Thompson-Hernández’s portrayal of Compton’s black cowboys broadens our perception of Compton’s young black residents, and connects the Compton Cowboys to the historical legacy of African Americans in the west. […]