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| We Own the Sky by Luke AllnuttWhat it's about: A child's cancer diagnosis tests the relationship between his loving parents, who cope with his devastating illness in starkly different ways.
Why you might like it: Emotional and heart-rending, this debut is narrated by five-year old Jack's father, Rob, who in anguish turns first to vodka and then to his camera.
About the author: Luke Allnutt began writing this book while facing his own cancer diagnosis and treatment. |
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Overkill : an Alex Hawke novel
by Ted Bell
"Putting it all on the line to rescue his kidnapped son pits counterspy Alex Hawke against Russian President Vladimir Putin in this action-packed thriller from New York Times bestselling author Ted Bell. On a ski vacation in the Swiss Alps high above St.Moritz, Alex Hawke and his young son, Alexei, are thrust into danger when the tram carrying them to the top of the mountain bursts into flame, separating the two. Before he can reach Alexei, the boy is snatched from the burning cable car by unknown assailants in a helicopter. Meanwhile, high above the skies of France, Vladimir Putin is aboard his presidential jet after escaping a bloodless coup in the Kremlin. When two flight attendants collapse and slip into unconsciousness, the Russian leader realizes the danger isn't over. Killing the pilots, he grabs a parachute, steps out of the plane. and disappears. Hawke has led his share of dangerous assignments, but none with stakes this high. To save his son, he summons his trusted colleagues, Chief Inspector of Scotland Yard Ambrose Congreve, former U.S. Navy SEAL Stokley Jones, Jr., and recruits a crack Hostage Rescue Team--a group of elite soldiers of fortune known as "Thunder & Lighting." Before they can devise a rescue plan, Hawke must figure out who took his boy--and why. An operative who has fought antagonists around the globe, Hawke has made many enemies; one in particular may hold the key to finding Alexei before it's too late. But an unexpected threat complicates their mission. Making his way to "Falcon's Lair," the former Nazi complex created for Hitler, Putin is amassing an impressive armory that he intends to use for his triumphant return to Moscow. Only one man can smash the Russian president's plan for domination--a master counterspy who will cross every line to save his son. and maybe save the world itself in the bargain"
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Robert B. Parker's old black magic : a Spencer novel
by Ace Atkins
"Iconic, tough-but-tender Boston PI Spenser delves into the black market art scene to investigate a decades-long unsolved crime of dangerous proportions. The heist was legendary, still talked about twenty years after the priceless paintings disappeared from one of Boston's premier art museums. Most thought the art was lost forever, buried deep, sold off overseas, or, worse, destroyed as incriminating evidence. But when paint chips from the most valuable piece stolen, Gentlemen in Black by a Spanish master, arrives at the desk of a Boston journalist, the museum finds hope and enlists Spenser's help. Soon the cold art case thrusts Spenser into the shady world of black market art dealers, aged Mafia bosses, and old vendettas. A five-million-dollar-reward bythe museum's top benefactor, an aged, unlikable Boston socialite, sets Spenser and pals Vinnie Morris and Hawk onto a trail of hidden secrets, jailhouse confessions, and decades-old murders. Set against the high-society art scene and the low-life back alleys of Boston, this is classic Spenser doing what he does best"
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| Not That I Could Tell by Jessica StrawserWhat it's about: A friendly night around a neighborhood fire pit ends in mystery when one guest and her children go missing. Her soon-to-be ex-husband is quickly under police scrutiny, while her neighbors struggle to understand what clues they missed.
Is it for you? Leisurely paced and with relatable characters, this novel is about the relationships among those left behind and how they deal with personal issues. If you're looking for a domestic suspense novel á la Gone Girl, try the recently published The French Girl, by Lexie Elliott. |
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The Cactus
by Sarah Haywood
For Susan Green, messy conditions don't fit into the equation of her perfectly ordered life. She has a flat that is ideal for one, a job that suits her passion for logic and an "interpersonal arrangement" that provides cultural and other, more intimate, benefits. But suddenly confronted with the loss of her mother and the news she's about to become a mother herself, Susan's greatest fear is realized. She is losing control.
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Weddings (Royal or Otherwise)
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| Royal Wedding by Meg CabotWhat it is: The first Princess Diaries novel for adults -- Mia's now planning her wedding to longtime boyfriend Michael, which is beset by problems big and small.
Why you might like it: If you watched Mia grow up (starting with The Princess Diaries) you'll be right at home with the family quirks -- including meddling Grandmére and a family secret -- as well as the breezy humor, entertaining dialogue, and lovable, anxious Mia herself.
Reviewers say: "Royally perfect from start to finish" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica MorganStarring: practical American Bex Porter, who unexpectedly falls in love with crown prince Nick while attending Oxford.
Why you might like it: Less about dizzying romance and more about the hassles of dealing with the publicity (and tabloid scrutiny) that comes with marrying into the royal family, this debut novel offers charming characters and plenty of humor.
Book buzz: With The Royal We inspired by Prince William and Kate Middleton, fans of Prince Harry will note the similarities to the fictional Prince Freddie. |
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| The People We Hate at the Wedding by Grant GinderStarring: cynical Paul and snarky Alice, siblings who have reluctantly agreed to attend their half-sister's over-the-top wedding in England.
What it's about: That neither of them is in a successful relationship (Paul's boyfriend feels unfairly restricted by monogamy, while Alice is having an affair with her married boss) fuels their long-standing resentment of Eloise's privilege and their anger towards their mother, Donna.
Why you might like it: Narrated by multiple members of this dysfunctional family, this sardonic tale has bite -- and plenty of drama. |
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| Beautiful Day by Elin HilderbrandWhat it's about: The wedding of a happy young couple is threatened by family dysfunction, tangled relationships, a family wedding manual referred to as "the notebook," and a severe food allergy.
Why you might like it: Multiple narrators -- including asides from the wedding guests and excerpts from "the notebook" -- provide a varied perspective on the not-so-blissful event. The author's sense of humor makes this Nantucket-set novel a great beach read. |
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| The Supremes Sing the Happy Heartache Blues by Edward Kelsey MooreThe opening scene: A famous blues man returns home to Plainview, Indiana, to play the wedding of the local strip-club owner to the town's most fundamentalist Baptist. And that guitarist turns out to be the father who abandoned Odette Henry's husband when he was just a boy.
Series alert: Odette and her two best friends, Clarice and Barbara Jean, first appeared in The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat; their return here is sure to please fans of optimistic, insightful novels centered on small-town friendships. |
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