You’ll Get Through This by Max Lucado:  We all fear that the depression will never lift, the disappointment will never stop, the pain will never leave. Here in the pits, surrounded by steep walls, we wonder if our gray skies will ever brighten. Though these unprecedented and challenging times may bring a load of uncertainty and fear that feels too heavy to bear, God gives us this promise: You'll Get Through This.

Twelve Extraordinary Women by John MacArthur:  This book offers a poignant and personal look into the lives of some of the Bible's most faithful women.  These women were ordinary, common, and in some cases even ostracized and rejected by society, yet each was made extraordinary by her life-changing encounter with God.  Their stories show us that the God to whom they were so faithful is the same God who continues to mold and guide us today.

Twelve Unlikely Heroes by John MacArthur:  The men and women highlighted in the Bible were unnervingly real. They faltered. They struggled. And at times, they fell short. Yet God worked through them in surprising and incredible ways to accomplish His purposes.  This book allows us to see these men and women in their own times and cultures. In doing so, it becomes clear how their dramatic stories apply to us today.

7 Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxas:  This book gives us seven captivating portraits of some of history's greatest women, all of whom changed the course of history by following God's call upon their lives.  Each of these world-changing figures - Joan of Arc, Susanna Wesley, Hannah More, Maria Skobtsova, Corrie ten Boom, Mother Teresa, and Rosa Parks - is an exemplary model of true womanhood.

7 Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness by Eric Metaxas:  Written in a beautiful and engaging style, this book addresses what it means to be a man today, at a time when media and popular culture present images of masculinity that are not the picture presented in Scripture and historic civil life.  Each of the seven biographies represents the life of a man who experienced the struggles and challenges to be strong in the face of forces and circumstances that would have destroyed the resolve of lesser men. Each of the seven men profiled - George Washington, William Wilberforce, Eric Liddell, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Jackie Robinson, John Paul II, and Charles Colson - calls listeners to a more elevated walk and lifestyle, one that embodies the gospel in the world around us.

Agatha Raisin: Devil’s Delight by M. C. Beaton:  Beloved New York Times bestseller M. C. Beaton’s cranky, crafty Agatha Raisin―the star of her own hit TV series―is back on the case again in Devil’s Delight.

Jack Ryan: Red Winter by Tom Clancy and Marc Cameron:  In this previously untold adventure, a young Jack Ryan goes behind the Iron Curtain to seek the truth about a potential Soviet defector in the most shocking entry in Tom Clancy's #1 New York Times bestselling series.

Fly Girl: A Memoir by Ann Hood:  An entertaining and fascinating memoir of Ann Hood’s adventurous years as a TWA flight attendant, this book is packed with funny, moving, and shocking stories of life that capture the nostalgia and magic of air travel at its height, and the thrill that remains with every takeoff.

Chief Inspector Gamache: A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny:  It’s spring and Three Pines is reemerging after the harsh winter. But not everything buried should come alive again. Not everything lying dormant should reemerge.  But something has.

Amos Decker: Long Shadows by David Baldacci:  “Memory Man” Amos Decker—an FBI consultant with perfect recall—delves into a bewildering double homicide in this new thriller.

Jack Reacher: No Plan B by Lee Child:  A perfectly plotted, fast-paced thriller, with bigger twists than ever before.  When the threat is Reacher, there is No Plan B.

Kay Scarpetta: Livid by Patricia Cornwell:  Embrace the seductive call of the latest novel in Christine Feehan’s #1 New York Times bestselling Carpathian series.

Isaac Bell: The Sea Wolves by Clive Cussler:  Detective Isaac Bell battles foreign spies, German U-boats, and an old nemesis to capture a secret technology that could alter the outcome of World War I in the latest adventure in this bestselling series.

I Wouldn’t Do That If I Were Me by Jason Gay: The Wall Street Journal columnist takes a humorous and insightful look at life in the face of overwhelming societal change that we never anticipated—from the effects on parenthood, marriage, friendship, work, and play to all other aspects of the strange lives we find ourselves living.

Blackbriar: Robert Ludlum’s The Blackbriar Genesis by Simon Gervais:  The assassination of a Treadstone agent leads two Blackbriar operatives down a rabbit hole of deceit and betrayal in this explosive new series from the world of Robert Ludlum.

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver:  Set in the mountains of southern Appalachia, this is the story of a boy born to a teenaged single mother in a single-wide trailer, with no assets beyond his dead father’s good looks and copper-colored hair, a caustic wit, and a fierce talent for survival.

Path Lit by Lightening: The Life of Jim Thorpe by David Maraniss:  A riveting new biography of America’s greatest all-around athlete written by a master biographer.

Women’s Murder Club: 21^st Birthday by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro:  In this thrilling novel, Detective Lindsay Boxer takes a vow to protect a young woman from a serial killer long enough to see her 21st birthday.

The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man by Paul Newman:  This raw, candid, unvarnished memoir of an American icon covers everything: his traumatic childhood, his career, his drinking, his thoughts on Marlon Brando, James Dean, Elizabeth Taylor, John Huston, his greatest roles, acting, his intimate life with Joanne Woodward, his innermost fears, passions and joys.

Mitch Rapp: Oath of Loyalty, a Vince Flynn book by Kyle Mills:  Mitch Rapp confronts a very different kind of killer in this explosive novel.

Carpathian: Dark Whisper by Christine Feehan:  Embrace the seductive call of the latest novel in Christine Feehan’s #1 New York Times bestselling Carpathian series.

Dark and Snowy Night by Sally Goldenbaum:  It’ holiday season in the picturesque, coastal town of Sea Harbor, Massachusetts!  But the knitting club sleuths will have to take a break from crafting cozy Christmas gift to investigate a murder at the Mayor’s holiday party.

Thursday Murder Club: The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman:  The second gripping novel in the New York Times bestselling series, soon to be a major motion picture from Steven Spielberg.

Wishing Tree: Home Sweet Christmas by Susan Mallery:  This is a witty and heartfelt story of two friends who unexpectedly find the person – and the place in which – they belong this Christmas.

Jesse Stone: Robert D. Parker’s Fallout by Mike Lupica:  When two seemingly unconnected mysterious deaths occur on his watch, police chief Jesse Stone must pull out all the stops to unravel the deaths and stop a killer from striking again.

The House Party by Rita Cameron:  This novel explores how easily friendships, careers, communities, and marriages can upend when differences in wealth and power are forced to the surface.

Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen:  Counterfeit illuminates the world of fake designer handbags, as ruthless adventuress Winnie and her upstanding former college roommate Ava build an illicit business out of bravado and lies. Nothing is as it seems, and the ingenious plot will keep you breathless to the last page.

FBI Thriller: Reckoning by Catherine Coulter:  Agents Savich and Sherlock are back in the latest installment of the FBI Thriller series, and this time both are enlisted to help women with traumatic pasts who are in mortal danger.

Sunrise Lake: Red on the River by Christine Feehan:  This is a sexy romantic thriller set among the dangers—both man-made and natural—of Nevada’s breathtaking landscape.

The Marsh Queen by Virginia Hartman: The Marsh Queen navigates the currents and backwaters of family relationships, the Florida swamplands, and a mysterious death that occurred twenty-five years before.   

Decker and Lazarus: The Hunt by Faye Kellerman:  Peter and his partner, Detective Tyler McAdams, are thrown into an unsolved case and propelled into action when a body is found in the very woods where a man previously went missing in upstate New York.

Tracy Flick: Tracy Flick Can’t Win by Christine Tom Perrotta:  A pitch-perfect novel about ambition, coming-of-age in adulthood, and never really leaving high school politics behind

In Death: Desperation in Death by J. D. Robb: Mina Rose Cabot, age thirteen, disappeared walking home from soccer practice in Devon, Pennsylvania. Eight months later her body is found in Battery Park, New York, speared through the chest by a three-inch piece of wood. This thriller pits homicide detective Eve Dallas against a conspiracy of exploitation and  evil.

 August 8, 2022

Healthy and Delicious Instant Pot: Inspired Meals With a World of Flavor by America's Test Kitchen:  The wholesome recipes in this book are easy and ready in an hour or less.

The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci:  A cryptic murder pulls a former soldier turned financial analyst deep into the corruption and menace that prowl beneath the opulent world of finance in this thriller.

The Palace Papers by Tina Brown:  The author reveals how the royal family reinvented itself after the trau­matic years when Diana’s blazing celebrity ripped through the House of Windsor like a comet.

James Reese: In the Blood by Jack Carr:  A woman boards a plane in the African country of Burkina Faso having just completed a targeted assassination for the state of Israel. Two minutes later, her plane is blown out of the sky.

James Reese: The Devil’s Hand by Jack Carr:  It’s been 20 years since 9/11, when the United States was attacked on home soil and set out to make the guilty pay with their lives. In the shadows, the enemy has been patient - learning, and adapting. And the enemy is ready to strike again.

Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark:  A masterful story of a lifelong friendship between two very different women with shared histories and buried secrets, tested in the twilight of their lives.

GhostWalker: Phantom Game by Christine Feehan:  Two predators collide with unbridled passion in this intoxicating novel.

Rizzoli & Isles: Listen to Me by Tess Gerritsen:  This thriller has Jane and Maura investigating a brutal murder with dire implications, and this time, with Jane’s intrepid mother, Angela, looking into a mystery of her own.

Old Cowboys Never Die by William W. Johnstone:  From the bestselling masters of the classic western comes a blazing new series that proves that old cowboys only get wiser, bolder—and crazier—with age. . . .

 JUNE 15, 2022

Wastelands: The True Story of Farm Country on Trial by Corban Addison: 

As vivid and fast-paced as a thriller, Wastelands takes us into the heart of a legal battle over the future of America’s farmland and into the lives of the people who found the courage to fight.

The Homewreckers by Mary Kay Andrews: 

This fun story about flipping houses and finding true love has twists and turns that will appeal to romantics and cold-case fans alike. 

The Mutual Friend by Carter Bays: 

From the co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, a hilarious and thought-provoking debut novel set in New York City, following a sprawling cast of characters as they navigate life, love, loss, ambition, and spirituality—without ever looking up from their phones.

Avery Ayers Antique: Ruby Red Herring by Tracy Gardner: 

In this Avery Ayers Antique Mystery series debut, an antique appraiser hunts a missing gem while probing her parents' deaths.

Sparring Partners by John Grisham: 

In his first collection of novellas, law is a common thread, but America’s favorite storyteller has several surprises in store.

Out of the Clear Blue Sky by Kristan Higgins: 

From New York Times bestselling author Kristan Higgins comes a funny and surprising new novel about losing it all—and getting back more than you ever expected.

Can’t Look Away by Carola Lovering: 

This novel is a propulsive page-turner about young love and second chances. You won’t be able to put it down!

The Boardwalk Bookshop by Susan Mallery: 

Every Friday the three friends meet on the beach in front of the bookshop to toast the sunset. Here, as their bond grows closer, they will challenge each other to not only face their fears but fight for what they have always wanted in life, and love.

Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan: 

This heartwarming and hilarious novel is about a divorced romance channel screenwriter whose script about her marriage’s collapse just might help her reclaim her life and find love.

James Patterson by James Patterson by James Patterson: 

How did a boy from small-town New York become the world’s most successful writer? How does he do it? He has always wanted to write the kind of novel that would be read and reread so many times that the binding breaks and the book literally falls apart. As he says, “I’m still working on that one.” 

The Wedding Dress Sewing Circle by Jennifer Ryan: 

Three plucky women lift the spirits of home-front brides in wartime Britain, where clothes rationing leaves little opportunity for pomp or celebration—even at weddings—in this heartwarming novel based on true events.

Flying Solo by Linda Holmes: 

A woman returns to her small Maine hometown, uncovering family secrets that take her on a journey of self-discovery and new love, in this warm and charming novel.

Vacationland by Meg Mitchell Moore: 

This novel is an exploration of family, responsibility, ambition and loss.

Sandsea Trilogy: The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah: 

Inspired by stories from One Thousand and One Nights, this book weaves together the gripping tale of a legendary smuggler, a cowardly prince, and a dangerous quest across the desert to find a legendary, magical lamp

Take Your Breath Away by Linwood Barclay: 

This novel is a gripping psychological thriller about a formerly missing woman who has suddenly returned under mysterious circumstances.

The Office BFFs: Tales of the Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There by Jenna Fischer: 

An intimate, behind-the-scenes, richly illustrated celebration of beloved The Office co-stars Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey’s friendship, and an insiders' view of Pam Beesly, Angela Martin, and the iconic TV show.

Gray Man: Sierra Six by Mark Greaney: 

Before he was the Gray Man, Court Gentry was Sierra Six, the junior member of a CIA action team.  In their first mission they took out a terrorist leader, at a terrible price. Years have passed. The Gray Man is on a simple mission when he sees a ghost: the long-dead terrorist, but he's remarkably energetic for a dead man. 

Meant to Be: By the Book by Jasmine Guillory: 

When Isabelle first began her career in publishing, she did not expect to be twenty-five and still living at home. Overworked and underpaid, Izzy thinks there must be more to publishing life. So when she overhears her boss complaining about a high-profile author who has failed to deliver his manuscript, she sees a chance to prove her worth and finally get some recognition.

Book Lovers by Emily Henry: 

Nora is a cut-throat literary agent at the top of her game. Her whole life is books.  Charlie is an editor with a gift for creating bestsellers. And he's Nora's work nemesis.  She's no heroine. He's no hero. So can they take a page out of an entirely different book?

Bloomsbury Girls by Natalie Jenner: 

It’s 1950.  Bloomsbury Books on London's Lamb's Conduit Street has resisted change for a hundred years, run by men and guided by the manager's unbreakable rules. But after the turmoil of war in Europe, the world is changing and the women in the shop have plans.

Women’s Murder Club: 22 Seconds by James Patterson: 

22 seconds... until Lindsay Boxer loses her badge—or her life.

Nightwork by Nora Roberts: 

Harry Booth started stealing at nine to keep a roof over his ailing mother’s head, slipping into luxurious, empty homes at night to find items he could trade for precious cash. When his mother finally succumbed to cancer, he left Chicago—but kept up his nightwork, developing into a master thief with a code of honor and expertise in not attracting attention or getting attached.

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt: 

After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago, keeping busy has helped her cope. One night she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium who sees everything, but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors – until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.

One Damn Thing After Another by William P. Barr:

The former attorney general provides a candid account of his historic tenures serving two vastly different presidents, George H.W. Bush and Donald J. Trump.

The Wedding Veil by Kristy Woodson Harvey:

This sweeping new novel follows four women across generations, bound by a beautiful wedding veil and a connection to the famous Vanderbilt family.

Beautiful by Danielle Steel:

A renowned supermodel’s world is torn apart in an instant, sending her on an unexpected journey of discovery in this masterful novel.

A Family Affair by Robyn Carr:

When her husband dies suddenly, Anna McNichols’ carefully constructed world falls apart. As she puts her life back together, she realizes the McNichols may not be perfect but they’ll always be family, and family is forever.

Medlar Mystery: A Relative Murder by Jude Deveraux:

Bestselling novelist Sara Medlar is skilled at sharing stories about other people, but she hoped the truth about her own family would never surface.

Brighter by the Day: Waking Up to New Hopes and Dreams by Robin Roberts:

From the beloved host of Good Morning Robin Roberts, a guide to instilling hope and optimism into readers’ lives, infusing their days with positivity and encouragement.

Leaphorn & Chee: The Sacred Bridge by Anne Hillerman:

Sergeant Jim Chee’s vacation to beautiful Antelope Canyon and Lake Powell has a deeper purpose. He’s on a quest to unravel a sacred mystery his mentor, the Legendary Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn, stumbled across decades earlier. 

Delphine Jones Takes a Chance by Beth Morrey:

This heartening and life-affirming novel is about a single mother learning to make a bigger life, and the power of human connection to grow our worlds.

Letty Davenport: The Investigator by John Sandford:

Letty Davenport, the brilliant and tenacious adopted daughter of Lucas Davenport, takes the investigative reins in the newest thriller from bestselling author John Sandford.