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Women's History Month
Grace & steel : Dorothy, Barbara, Laura, and the women of the Bush dynasty
by J. Randy Taraborrelli

The best-selling author of Jackie, Ethel, Joan documents the lesser-known stories of the women of the presidential Bush dynasty, sharing insights into how they fought for marriage equality and raised their children to defend American values. 150,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Come fly the world : the jet-age story of the women of Pan Am
by Julia Cooke

Documents the high standards once required of Pan Am stewardesses, from second-language fluency and a college education to youth and a trim figure, sharing the stories of remarkable, high-achieving women who served during the jet age. 50,000 first printing. Illustrations. Maps.
Eleanor in the village : Eleanor Roosevelt's search for freedom and identity in New York's Greenwich Village
by Jan Jarboe Russell

The best-selling author of The Train to Crystal City documents the lesser-known story of Eleanor Roosevelt’s abrupt relocation to 1920 Greenwich Village, discussing the former First Lady’s motivations and how the region shaped her progressive political views. 60,000 first printing. Tour.
Hiding in plain sight : Lady Bird Johnson in the White House
by Julia Sweig

A magisterial portrait of Lady Bird Johnson, and a major reevaluation of the profound yet underappreciated impact the First Lady’s political instincts had on LBJ’s presidency.
Elizabeth & Margaret : the intimate world of the Windsor sisters
by Andrew Morton

A biography of Queen Elizabeth II and her sister Margaret examines their early idyllic youth as the closest of sisters as well as their often fraught relationship after their father’s death and Elizabeth’s ascension to the throne. 75,000 first printing.
The Barbizon : the hotel that set women free
by Paulina Bren

The award-winning author of The Greengrocer and His TV presents a history of New York’s famous residential hotel and its celebrity clients, from Rita Hayworth and Joan Crawford to Grace Kelly and Liza Minelli. 75,000 first printing. Illustrations. Tour.
Fiction
 
Northern spy : a novel
by Flynn Berry

Certain that her beloved sister did not join the IRA by choice, a Catholic BBC producer confronts impossible decisions that test family bonds, the limits of her ideals and her responsibilities as a mother.
When I ran away
by Ilona Bannister

Escaping the September 11 attacks aboard the Staten Island Ferry, Gigi marries a fellow survivor and moves to London, where she confronts the anguish of her trauma, her brother’s death and the unspoken pain of motherhood. A first novel.
Libertie : a novel
by Kaitlyn Greenidge

Coming of age as a free-born Black woman in Reconstruction-era Brooklyn, Libertie Sampson struggles against her mother’s medical aspirations for her when she finds herself more drawn to a musical career that could compromise her autonomy. 75,000 first printing.
The other Emily
by Dean R. Koontz

Haunted by the unsolved disappearance of the love of this life a decade earlier, writer David Thorne visits her suspected killer in prison before meeting a woman who uncannily resembles the person he lost.
The Bounty
by Janet Evanovich

Straitlaced FBI agent Kate O'Hare and international con man Nick Fox reluctantly team up with the fathers who taught them everything they know to prevent a shadowy international organization from claiming a fortune in Nazi gold. 250,000 first printing.
Eternal
by Lisa Scottoline

An aspiring writer, an athlete from a professional cyclist family and a mathematics prodigy find their bond tested by a love triangle and the spread of anti-Semitism and fascism in 1937 Italy. By the Edgar Award-winning author of Someone Knows.
The Consequences of Fear : A Maisie Dobbs Novel
by Jacqueline Winspear

Entreated by a witness nobody believes to investigate a murder, Maisie Dobbs uncovers a conspiracy with devastating implications for Britain’s war effort during the Nazi occupation of Europe. By the award-winning author of The American Agent. 100,000 first printing.
The Palm Beach murders
by James Patterson

Three stories from the world’s best-selling author include the tale of a pair of divorcees who begin a strangely intense game of make-believe and a popular advertising exec who notices the people around him are being murdered. 30,000 first printing.
Danger in numbers
by Heather Graham

Investigating a ritualistic murder in a small north Florida community, an agent from the State police reluctantly partners with an FBI cult specialist to uncover dark local secrets and the violent activities of a doomsday prep group. 125,000 first printing.
Every vow you break : a novel
by Peter Swanson

A bride’s dream honeymoon with her beloved millionaire groom is upended by the appearance of an obsessive one-night stand who would claim her for himself. By the award-winning author of The Kind Worth Killing. 75,000 first printing.
The sweet taste of muscadines : a novel
by Pamela Terry

Returning to her Southern hometown in the wake of a tragedy, Lila and her brother uncover details surrounding their domineering mother’s suspicious death, who had been in the care of their third sibling. A first novel.
Win
by Harlan Coben

A high-suspense follow-up to the best-selling The Boy from the Woods is presented from the viewpoint of Myron Bolitar’s fan-favorite sidekick, Windsor Horne Lockwood III. 750,000 first printing. TV tie-in. Tour.
Big time : stories
by Jen Spyra

A debut collection by a Late Show with Stephen Colbert staff writer shares dark, satirical tales starring such protagonists as a desperate bride who enrolls in an unconventional weight-loss program and a lonely snowman who comes monstrously to life.
2034 : a novel of the next world war
by Elliot Ackerman

Two former military officers and award-winning authors present a near-future geopolitical thriller that depicts a naval clash between America and Asia in the South China Sea of 2034. Co-written by the National Book Award-nominated author of Waiting for Eden.
Fast ice : a novel from the Numa files
by Clive Cussler

Investigating the disappearance of a NUMA colleague on the icebergs of Antarctica, Kurt Austin and Joe Zavala are confronted by a radical environmentalist who would use a Nazi-era weapon to usher in a new Ice Age.
Everything after
by Jill Santopolo

Helping troubled students navigate personal losses, a university psychologist is forced to reckon with her own painful past when a tragic event compels her to reevaluate her goals, passions and sense of identity.
The Windsor knot : a novel
by S. J. Bennett

The award-winning author of Love Song presents a crime series debut that finds 90-year-old Elizabeth II turning detective when MI5 bungles the murder case of a young Russian pianist at Windsor Castle. 75,000 first printing.
Sarahland : stories
by Sam Cohen

A debut story collection spans the biblical era through a fantastical, concluding future, imagining the remarkable lives of women, nearly all named Sarah, who are forged, defined or liberated by their search for self. 25,000 first printing.
Infinite
by Brian Freeman

Surviving the accident that killed his wife, Dylan begins experiencing bizarre hallucinations of himself before encountering an unfamiliar psychiatrist who claims they have been engaging in parallel-universe hypnotherapy treatments. By the award-winning author of Spilled Blood.
Vera : a novel
by Carol Edgarian

Narrowly surviving the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, a bordello proprietor’s daughter bonds with an unlikely new family, from a Chinese clan and an orphan caregiver to tenor Enrico Caruso and tabloid celebrity Alma Spreckels. 75,000 first printing.
The postscript murders
by Elly Griffiths

Detective Sergeant Harbinder Kaur investigates the seemingly unsuspicious death of a 90-year-old woman with a heart condition who had a very extensive collection of crime novels, each one dedicated to her and each containing a mysterious post-script. 35,000 first printing.
Nonfiction
Out of many, one : Portraits of America's Immigrants
by George W. Bush

An evocative collection of 50 full-color oil portraits by the former 43rd President honors the immigration experiences of men and women from all walks of life, from a Dallas-based Mexican CEO to a North Korean human rights advocate. Illustrations.
Tiger Girl and the Candy Kid : America's original gangster couple
by Glenn Stout

The author of Young Woman and the Sea presents the story of Jazz-Age gangsters Margaret and Richard Whittemore, describing how their murderous pursuit of the American Dream was shaped by historical events and tabloid sensationalism. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
Everything will be okay : life lessons for young women (from a former young woman)
by Dana Perino

The Fox News co-host and best-selling author of And the Good News Is… draws on her personal boundary-breaking experiences to counsel readers on how to find inspiration and motivation in today’s world. 300,000 first printing. Tour.
The gun, the ship, and the pen : warfare, constitutions, and the making of the modern world
by Linda Colley

Reconfigures the rise of a modern world through the advent and spread of written constitutions.
Plunder : a memoir of family property and Nazi treasure
by Menachem Kaiser

A young writer documents the story of his effort to reclaim his Holocaust-survivor grandfather’s family apartment building in Poland, detailing his grandfather’s firsthand experiences as a slave laborer and his own confrontations with Nazi treasure hunters. 30,000 first printing. Illustrations. Maps.
Remember : the science of memory and the art of forgetting
by Lisa Genova

The Harvard-trained neuroscientist and best-selling author of Still Alice presents an exploration of the intricacies of human memory that distinguishes between normal and concerning memory loss while explaining the profound roles of sleep, stress and other contributing influences.
Your time to thrive : end burnout, increase well-being, and unlock your full potential with the new science of microsteps
by Marina Khidekel

The experts from Arianna Huffington’s Thrive Global offer science-based advice for how to establish small, healthy habits for sleep, nutrition and other self-care practices to counter burnout, reduce stress and unlock personal potential. 100,000 first printing.
The loneliest Polar bear : A True Story of Survival and Peril on the Edge of a Warming World
by Kale Williams

An Oregonian science and environmental reporter shares the heartbreaking but hopeful story of abandoned polar bear cub, Nora, discussing the efforts of dedicated zookeepers, veterinarians and conservationists who are working to rescue the species from extinction. Illustrations. Maps.
Fulfillment : winning and losing in one-click America
by Alec MacGillis

The award-winning ProPublica senior reporter and author of The Cynic examines how Amazon’s trillion-dollar network of delivery hubs, data centers and corporate campuses reflects the company’s increasing influence over local and federal governments. 75,000 first printing. Index.
The energy paradox : what to do when your get up and go has got up and gone
by Steven R Gundry

The best-selling author of The Longevity Paradox expands upon previous discussions about gut, microbiome and mitochondrial health, linking immune malfunctions to the physical and mental symptoms of fatigue while outlining recommendations for bolstering energy and brain stamina. 150,000 first printing.
The zoologist's guide to the galaxy : what animals on earth reveal about aliens--and ourselves
by Arik Kershenbaum

Using universal laws that govern life on Earth, a noted Cambridge zoologist presents an engaging, scientifically sound exploration of what life may be like on other planets and in space, discussing such speculative topics as supersonic animals and alien emotions. Illustrations.
Already toast : caregiving and burnout in America
by Kate Washington

Despite feeling profoundly alone while providing care to her sick husband, a writer discusses how she discovered she was one of millions of exhausted and stressed unpaid caregivers in America and argues that more should be done to support them.
Your brain is always listening : tame the hidden dragons that control your happiness, habits, and hang-ups
by Daniel G. Amen

The “Brain Warrior’s Way” podcaster and best-selling author of The End of Mental Illness presents a metaphorical guide to recognizing and managing strong emotions to avoid self-sabotage, overcome unhealthy behaviors and promote more fulfilling relationships.
Useful delusions : the power and paradox of the self-deceiving brain
by Shankar Vedantam

The Hidden Brain podcaster and the co-author of A Brief History of Creation share counterintuitive, provocative insights into the role of deception in human longevity, successful relationships and cultural endurance. Media tie-in. Illustrations.
Women in white coats : how the first women doctors changed the world of medicine
by Olivia Campbell

Documents the true stories of three pioneering women who defied Victorian-era boundaries to become the first women doctors, discussing how they banded together to support each other and advocate for women’s health in a male-dominated field. 50,000 first printing.
Made in China : a prisoner, an SOS letter, and the hidden cost of America's cheap goods
by Amelia Pang

An award-winning investigative journalist reveals the labor-camp practices behind many of the home goods and economy fashions sold through major retailers, sharing the story of an engineer whose spiritual views rendered him a political prisoner. 50,000 first printing.