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NEW RELEASES | OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2015 • Over 10,000 titles • 150+ new releases a month • 20+ sole source titles a month • Newest titles from Hachette, HarperCollins, Harlequin, and christianaudio • Prices as low as $35 (see p. 78) • Free replacements & digital processing (see p. 79) • New partnership with OCLC (see p. 48) including MARC Records and Worldcat integration www.BlackstoneLibrary.com TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO THE NEW AND IMPROVED BLACKSTONE AUDIO • Over 10,000 Audiobooks • 150+ New Releases a Month • 20+ Sole Source Titles a Month • Superior Content by Acclaimed Authors • Award-winning Narrators • CDs, MP3 CDs, and Digital Downloads 2 James Patterson 4Drop-Ins 12 Marvel’s Black Widow 13October 14 Wild Sky 31 Orson Scott Card 32 Mark Twain 33November 35 Patricia Highsmith 48 OCLC and Worldcat Partnership 50 Blackstone Paperback Books 55 Stephanie Laurens 56December 57 Thich Nhat Hanh 67 Patrick Modiano 68 Young Adult & Children’s 78 SOP Plans 80 Digital Processing 81 Order Forms 87Index 89 Movie Tie-ins • Introducing Four Ordering Seasons a Year • Now Offering CD5 SOP Plan! All titles are unabridged unless otherwise specified “I love Blackstone Audio and their outstanding collection of titles. The new website is great! Order placing is simplified and efficient.” —Donna Arment, Librarian and Audio Selector for Durango, CO Library CD L MP3 CD N Playaway Blackstone Audio, Inc. 31 Mistletoe Rd. Ashland, OR 97520 Toll free: 1-800-621-0182 [email protected] www.BlackstoneLibrary.com Digital downloads available from Powered by JAMES PATTERSON THE ALEX CROSS SERIES IS THE #1 US DETECTIVE SERIES OF THE PAST TWENTY-FIVE YEARS, WITH MORE THAN 81 MILLION COPIES SOLD. Cross Justice The Alex Cross Series, Book 23 Read by Ruben Santiago-Hudson and Jefferson Mays When his cousin is accused of a heinous crime, Alex Cross returns to his North Carolina hometown for the first time in over three decades. As he tries to prove his cousin’s innocence in a town where everyone seems to be on the take, Cross unearths a family secret that forces him to question everything he’s ever known. Chasing a ghost he believed was long dead, Cross gets pulled into a case that has local cops scratching their heads and needing his help: a grisly string of socialite murders. Now he’s hot on the trail of both a brutal killer and the truth about his own past—and the answers he finds might be fatal. • Print run 800,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling author • The previous book in the Alex Cross series, Hope to Die, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list and has shipped over 550,000 copies FICTION / THRILLERS / SUSPENSE • (bnhi) 9 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6134-5 $89.99 L 978-1-4789-6135-2 $29.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/23/15 JAMES PATTERSON was selected by readers across America as the Children’s Choice Book Awards Author of the Year in 2010. He is the internationally bestselling author of the highly praised Middle School books and the popular I Funny, Maximum Ride, Witch & Wizard, Confessions, Daniel X, and Alex Cross series. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide, making him one of the bestselling authors of all time. He lives in Florida. ALSO AVAILABLE IN THE ALEX CROSS SERIES AVAILABLE 10/20/15 Violets Are Blue Four Blind Mice The Alex Cross Series, Book 7 Read by Daniel Whitner and Kevin O’Rourke The Alex Cross Series, Book 8 Read by Peter J. Fernandez and Michael Emerson When two joggers are found slain in a manner that suggests a macabre ritual, Alex Cross takes on the case and plunges into a netherworld full of poseurs and playactors—and someone demented enough to have crossed the line from dark ritual to real blood. FICTION / THRILLERS • (aaw7) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3817-0 $75.99 L 978-1-4789-3818-7 $29.99 Detective Alex Cross knows he can’t refuse this case. His partner John Sampson has a friend who has been framed for murder. As a new woman in Cross’ life brings him hope, Cross and Sampson go up against codes of honor and silence and three ruthless killers. But a bigger threat lies in wait. FICTION / THRILLERS • (aafx) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3808-8 $75.99 L 978-1-4789-3809-5 $29.99 The Big Bad Wolf London Bridges Across the country, men and women are being kidnapped in broad daylight and then disappearing completely. And it looks like a shadowy figure known as the Wolf is behind it. A lone wolf himself, Alex Cross must track the Wolf and rescue some of the victims while they are still alive. When a huge bomb detonates over a small Nevada town, the Russian supercriminal known as the Wolf claims responsibility. Major cities are threatened with total destruction, and Alex Cross must fight his way through false leads and foreign agents before he gets to the heart of the crimes. The Alex Cross Series, Book 9 Read by Peter J. Fernandez and Denis O’Hare The Alex Cross Series, Book 10 Read by Peter J. Fernandez and Denis O’Hare FICTION / THRILLERS • (aaj8) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3811-8 $75.99 L 978-1-4789-3812-5 $29.99 FICTION / THRILLERS • (aapm) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3805-7 $75.99 L 978-1-4789-3806-4 $29.99 Mary, Mary The Alex Cross Series, Book 11 Read by Peter J. Fernandez, Melissa Leo, and Michael Louis Wells A well-known actress has been shot outside her home in Beverly Hills. Alex Cross quickly learns that this is not an isolated incident—and the killer plans to strike again. Is this the plan of an obsessed fan or a spurned actor, or is it part of something much more frightening? “NO ONE GETS THIS BIG WITHOUT AMAZING NATURAL STORYTELLING TALENT—WHICH IS WHAT JAMES PATTERSON HAS IN SPADES. THE ALEX CROSS SERIES PROVES IT.” —LEE CHILD, PRAISE FOR THE AUTHOR FICTION / THRILLERS • (aajq) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3814-9 $75.99 L 978-1-4789-3815-6 $29.99 “PATTERSON BOILS A SCENE DOWN TO THE SINGLE, TELLING DETAIL, THE ELEMENT THAT DEFINES A CHARACTER OR MOVES THE PLOT ALONG. IT’S WHAT FIRES OFF THE MOVIE PROJECTOR IN THE READER’S MIND.” —MICHAEL CONNELLY Visit BlackstoneLibrary.com for more information LATEST DROP-INS The Prize A Novel by Jill Bialosky Read by Tom Taylorson Influenced by his father, a brilliant Romantics scholar, Edward has always been more of a purist than an opportunist. But when a celebrated artist controlled by her insecurities betrays him—and another very different artist awakens his heart and stirs up secrets from his past—Edward will find himself unmoored from his marriage, his work, and the memory of his beloved father. And when the finalists of an important prize are announced, creating desperate maneuvering among artists seeking validation, Edward soon learns that betrayal comes in many forms, and he may be hurtling toward an act that challenges his own notions about what comprises a life worth living. “A compulsively readable novel about art: both that on the canvas and that of finding one’s home in another.” —Elizabeth Berg, New York Times bestselling author • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Meg Wolitzer’s The Interestings and Helen Schulman’s This Beautiful Life • Major review coverage targeting fiction/literary outlets and print and radio interview campaign SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/15/15 FICTION / LITERARY • (bpm8) 9 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6331-1 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-6332-8 $29.95 The Greatest Game Ever Played Harry Vardon, Francis Ouimet, and the Birth of Modern Golf by Mark Frost Read by Robertson Dean Francis Ouimet and Harry Vardon came from different worlds and different generations, but their passion for golf set them on parallel paths that would collide in the greatest match their sport had ever known. A young Massachusetts native, Francis was only three years removed from his youthful career as a lowly caddie. Harry was twice his age, the greatest British champion in history, and innovator of the modern grip and swing. When the two men finally came together in their legendary battle at the 1913 US Open, its heart-stopping climax gave rise to the sport of golf as we know it today. “The most compelling sports book since Laura Hillenbrand’s bestselling Seabiscuit…Genuinely exciting, a marvelous re-creation of a signature moment in golf history.” —Booklist (starred review) • The Greatest Game Ever Played received enormous praise from major publications and reviewers alike • Mark Frost also wrote and produced a film version of The Greatest Game Ever Played, which hit theaters in 2005 • Will appeal to fans of Francis and Eddie by Brad Herzog and Miracle at Merion by David Barrett AVAILABLE 8/18/15 SPORTS & RECREATION / GOLF • (booc) 18 hours • 14 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs 978-1-5046-5858-4 $123.00 L 978-1-5046-5859-1 $44.95 4 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com LATEST DROP-INS Trigger Mortis The James Bond Series by Anthony Horowitz With original material by Ian Fleming Reader to be announced The world’s most famous spy, James Bond, has just returned victorious from his showdown with Auric Goldfinger in Fort Knox. Meanwhile, the struggle for superiority between the Soviet Union and the West is escalating. In an attempt to demonstrate Soviet strength, SMERSH plans to sabotage an international Grand Prix in the hot zone of West Germany. Bond must play a high-speed game of cat and mouse to stop them, but when he observes a secretive meeting between SMERSH’s driver and a notorious millionaire, it becomes clear that this is just the infamous organization’s opening move. “A master of edge-of-your-seat writing.” —Booklist, praise for the author • Print run: 100,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Original material by Ian Fleming and is authorized by the Fleming Estate • Will appeal to fans of Solo by William Boyd and Carte Blanche by Jeffery Deaver SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/8/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / ESPIONAGE • (bm2x) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4829-5 $59.99 White Dresses A Memoir of Love and Secrets, Mothers and Daughters by Mary Pflum Peterson Read by Mary Pflum Peterson As a successful television journalist at Good Morning America, Mary Pflum is known as a polished and highly organized producer. It’s a persona at odds with her tortured childhood, where she watched her vulnerable mother, Anne, fill their house with teetering piles of assorted “treasures.” But one thing has always united mother and daughter: their love of white dresses. From the dress worn by Mary’s mother when she became a nun to graduation dresses and christening gowns, these dresses embodied hope and new beginnings. Through the white dresses, pivotal events in their lives were celebrated—even as Mary tried in vain to save Anne from herself. “Peterson’s generous homage to her mother offers an empathetic look at a baffling, frustrating mental illness. A candid, moving memoir about the many complexities of family.” —Kirkus Reviews • Mary Pflum Peterson is a two-time Emmy Award winner • National online advertising, including Facebook and Goodreads • Will appeal to fans of Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra and Dirty Secret by Jessie Sholl SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/15/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / PERSONAL MEMOIRS • (boob) 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5717-4 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-5718-1 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 5 LATEST DROP-INS The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson Read by Maggie Nelson Maggie Nelson’s The Argonauts is a genre-bending memoir, a work of “autotheory” offering fresh, fierce, and timely thinking about desire, identity, and the limitations and possibilities of love and language. At its center is a romance: the story of the author’s relationship with the artist Harry Dodge. This story, which includes Nelson’s account of falling in love with Dodge, who is fluidly gendered, as well as her journey to and through a pregnancy, is an intimate portrayal of the complexities and joys of (queer) family-making. Nelson’s insistence on radical individual freedom and the value of caretaking becomes the rallying cry of this thoughtful, uncompromising book. “A superb exploration of the risk and the excitement of change…An exceptional portrait both of a romantic partnership and of the collaboration between Nelson’s mind and heart.” —New Yorker • The Argonauts has received enormous praise from major publications, including starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus Reviews • National publicity and advertising campaign • Will appeal to fans of Citizen by Claudia Rankine and The Folded Clock by Heidi Julavits AVAILABLE 8/4/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / PERSONAL MEMOIRS • (bpgz) 4.5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6081-5 $49.00 L 978-1-5046-6082-2 $19.95 In the Heart of the Sea: Young Reader’s Edition The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick Read by Taylor Mali In the Heart of the Sea brings to new life the incredible story of the wreck of the whaleship Essex. In a harrowing page-turner, Nathaniel Philbrick restores this epic story to its rightful place in American history. • A New York Times bestseller • Winner of the 2000 National Book Award for nonfiction • Soon to be a major motion picture starring Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, Ben Wishaw, and Brendan Gleeson, and directed by Ron Howard • Title has been highly praised by critics and readers “Nathaniel Philbrick has taken one of the most horrifying stories in maritime history and turned it into a classic…One of the most chilling books I have ever read.” —Sebastian Junger, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Storm AVAILABLE 9/15/15 TRANSPORTATION / SHIPS & SHIPBUILDING / HISTORY • (bo3w) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5577-4 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-5578-1 $29.95 6 The Diet Myth Why the Secret to Health and Weight Loss Is Already in Your Gut by Tim Spector Read by Gildart Jackson What should we eat? It’s a fundamental question that still bewilders us. Drawing on the latest science and pioneering research, The Diet Myth explores the hidden world of the microbiome and demystifies the common misconceptions about fat, calories, vitamins, and nutrients. • Reveals breakthrough conclusions on the age-old question of how to manage our diets • Tim Spector is a widely respected writer and scientist and is director of the Department of Twin Research & Genetic Epidemiology at King’s College • Will appeal to fans of The Big Fat Surprise by Nina Teicholz and Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes “A fascinating and original look at the impact of food on our bodies, underpinned by cutting-edge research.” —Dr. Michael Mosley, #1 New York Times bestselling author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/8/15 HEALTH & FITNESS / DIET & NUTRITION / GENERAL • (bozr) 11.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5985-7 $100.00 L 978-1-5046-5986-4 $29.95 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com LATEST DROP-INS The Girl in the Spider’s Web A Lisbeth Salander Novel, Continuing Stieg Larsson’s Millennium Series The Millennium Series, Book 4 by David Lagercrantz Read by Simon Vance Mikael Blomkvist receives a phone call from a trusted source claiming to have information vital to the United States. The source has been in contact with a young female super hacker resembling someone Blomkvist knows all too well. But Blomkvist must turn to Lisbeth Salander for help. Big Magic Creative Living beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert Read by the author Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. • Print run: 500,000 • Print run: 500,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling series • Will appeal to fans of Gone Girl by Gillian Flyn and Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen “The most original heroine to emerge in crime fiction for many years.” • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz and The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle “An empathetic and inspiring guide to mustering the courage to live a creative life.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) —Independent, praise for the series SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/1/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / SUSPENSE • (br47) 13.5 hours • 11 CDs 978-0-553-55069-6 $60.00 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/22/15 SELF-HELP / MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRATIONAL • (br48) 5 hours • 4 CDs 978-1-61176-468-0 $60.00 Come Rain or Come Shine After You by Jojo Moyes Read by Anna Acton The Mitford Years Series, Book 11 by Jan Karon Read by John McDonough Over the course of ten Mitford novels, fans have kept a special place in their hearts for Dooley Kavanagh. Now, Father Tim Kavanagh’s adopted son has graduated from vet school and opened his own animal clinic. Since money will be tight for a while, maybe he and Lace Harper, his once and future soul mate, should keep their wedding simple. A piece of cake, right? • Print run: 600,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Love Letters by Debbie Macomber and Buying Father Tim by Tom Robertson Jojo Moyes wasn’t going to write a sequel to Me Before You. But for years, readers kept asking and Jojo kept wondering what Lou did do with her life. In the end the idea came, as they sometimes do, at 5:30 in the morning, leaving Jojo sitting bolt upright in her bed and scrambling for her pen. • Print run: 500,000 • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of One Day by David Nicholls and All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doer “A hilarious, heartbreaking, riveting novel…I will stake my reputation on this book.” “Hits the sweet spot at the intersection of your heart and your funny bone.” —People on Me before You —USA Today on Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/22/15 FICTION / FAMILY LIFE • (br4b) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs 978-1-61176-456-7 $60.00 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/29/15 FICTION / CONTEMPORARY WOMEN • (br49) 14 hours • 12 CDs 978-1-61176-476-5 $60.00 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 7 LATEST DROP-INS The Good, the Bad, and the Smug Hard to Be Good The Hard Ink Series, Book 3.5 by Laura Kaye Reader to be announced A Novel beyond Good and Evil by Tom Holt Read by Ray Sawyer Mordak isn’t bad, as far as goblin kings go, but when someone—or something—starts pumping gold into the human kingdoms, it puts his rule into serious jeopardy. Suddenly he’s locked in an arms race with a species whose arms he once considered merely part of a calorie-controlled diet. • A great gift for anyone who likes comic fiction with a twist • Will appeal to fans of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett • Online advertising Hard Ink Tattoo owner Jeremy Rixey has taken on his brother’s stateside fight against the enemies that nearly killed him and his Special Forces team a year ago. When Charlie Merritt is drawn into the investigation, temptation flashes hot between them. • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Maya Banks’ KGI series and Julie Ann Walker’s Black Knight series • Also available: books 1–4 in the Hard Ink series • Author has been highly praised by peers and readers • National publicity campaign “Holt achieves near-perfection in his new comic fantasy…A must-read for those who grew up in awe of The Phantom Tollbooth.” “If you’re looking for danger, gritty action, and sizzling passion, then Kaye has just the book and series for you.” —RT Book Reviews, praise for the series —Publishers Weekly (starred review) SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 7/28/15 FICTION / FANTASY / HUMOROUS • (bpgx) 13 hours • 11 CDs 978-1-4789-3669-5 $108.99 1920 The Year That Made the Decade Roar by Eric Burns Read by Christopher Lane The Roaring Twenties is the only decade in American history with a widely applied nickname, and our fascination with this era continues. From prohibition to immigration, the birth of jazz, and the rise of expatriate literature, 1920 was truly a year like no other. • A history of one of the most influential and misunderstood years in American history • A great gift for history buffs • Will appeal to fans of 1913 by Florian Illies and Last Call by Daniel Okrent “A fascinating work about a remarkable year…In this delightfully readable book, the author expertly shows how those affected by the Great War linked together, nourished each other and really did change the world.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 5/15/15 HISTORY / UNITED STATES / 20TH CENTURY • (bidd) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4830-8511-1 $105.00 L 978-1-4830-8512-8 $29.95 8 AVAILABLE 8/25/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / GAY • (boo3) 5 hours • 4 CDs 978-1-5046-5756-3 $49.99 The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet The Lizzie Bennet Diaries, Book 2 by Kate Rorick and Rachel Kiley Read by Mary Kate Wiles When a vlog turns the Bennet sisters into Internet sensations, younger sister Lydia basks in the attention. But not all attention is good. When her ex takes advantage of Lydia’s fame and destroys her online reputation, she must work to win back her family’s trust and respect. • The Lizzie Bennet Diaries is a groundbreaking multiplatform winner of an Emmy Award • Will appeal to fans of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and the Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot • National television, radio, and print publicity • Also available from Blackstone: The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet “Jane Austen would, like, totally approve.” —People on The Secret Diary of Lizzie Bennet SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/29/15 FICTION / CONTEMPORARY WOMEN • (bpiy) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6283-3 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-6284-0 $29.95 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com LATEST DROP-INS The Uninvited The Last Season A Novel by Cat Winters Reader to be announced A Father, A Son, and a Lifetime of College Football by Stuart Stevens Reader to be announced From the award-winning author of In the Shadow of Blackbirds comes a stunning new novel—a masterfully crafted story of love, loss, and second chances. Set during the fear and panic of the Great Influenza of 1918, The Uninvited is part gothic ghost-story and part psychological thriller. In the fall of 2012, Stuart Stevens realized that he and his ninety-five-year-old father had spent little time together for decades. His solution: a season of attending Ole Miss football games together, as they’d done when college football provided a way for his father to guide him through childhood. • Cat Winters’ debut YA novel, In the Shadow of Blackbirds, received many starred reviews and citations, including a Best Book of 2013 from School Library Journal and an ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults • National print advertising in the Atlantic, New York magazine, Oxford American, and BookPage • Will appeal to fans of The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield or The Vanishing by Wendy Webb • National media appearances, including PBS, CNN, Fox News, ESPN, NPR, and print features • Also available: In the Shadow of Blackbirds and The Cure for Dreaming • Outreach to Ole Miss alums, NCAA football fans, and SEC fans “A mesmerizing story of life and death in one of America’s darkest periods.” “It’s Ole Miss, it’s nuts, it’s outrageous, it’s got depth and emotion, and it’s one of the best father-son books I’ve read in years.” —Megan Shepherd, author of The Madman’s Daughter —Pat Conroy, #1 New York Times bestselling author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 8/11/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / HISTORICAL • (boo0) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-5672-6 $59.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/15/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / PERSONAL MEMOIRS • (bp0y) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5120-2 $69.00 L 978-1-5046-5137-0 $29.95 Captive The Untold Story of the Atlanta Hostage Hero by Ashley Smith, with Stacy Mattingly Read by Ashley Smith MOVIE TIE-IN In March 2005, Ashley Smith made headlines around the globe when she miraculously talked her way out of the hands of alleged courthouse killer Brian Nichols after he took her hostage for seven hours. In this moving, inspirational account, Ashley shares the details of her traumatic ordeal and expands on how her faith and the bestselling book The Purpose-Driven Life helped her survive and bring the killer’s murderous rampage to a peaceful end. Juxtaposing the minute-by-minute tale of her experience with the tragedies and triumphs of her own life, Captive is a riveting story that will leave no reader untouched. “Smith’s revelations offer a new wrinkle to a story that…captivated the country.” —Newsweek • Soon to be a major motion picture staring Kate Mara and David Oyelowo • Ashley’s experience captivated the nation on news outlets everywhere • Will appeal to fans of Heroes among Us by Jim Ryun and Paper Towns by John Green SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 8/18/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / PERSONAL MEMOIRS • (boo2) 5.75 hours • 5 CDs 978-1-5046-5676-4 $49.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 9 LATEST DROP-INS A Fighting Chance The Consultant When Adeline Kendrick heads to a casino resort for a friend’s bachelorette weekend, she runs into Brendan Quinn—the one who got away. Brendan won’t be shaken by running into his ex. In fact, he plans to take advantage of their still-sizzling chemistry. There’s something strange about Mr. Patoff, the quirky gentleman who arrives to supervise CompWare’s business practices. Eventually he’s running the whole company, and the employees of CompWare must fight for more than just their jobs. by Shannon Stacey Read by Tatiana Sokolov by Bentley Little Reader to be announced • New York Times and USA Today bestselling author • Bram Stoker Award–winning author • Will appeal to fans of the Love between the Bases series by Jennifer Bernard and One Night More by Mandy Baxter • Bentley Little is regarded as one of the greatest living authors of horror fiction “The perfect contemporary romance!…Will leave you itching to get your hands on more of Stacey’s romances!” • Will appeal to fans of The Dark by Jason Brant and Summer of Night by Dan Simmons “The horror poet laureate.” —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on Undeniably Yours SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/28/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY • (bp0p) 3.5 hours • 3 CDs 978-1-5046-5989-5 $39.99 —Stephen King SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/29/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / SUSPENSE • (boka) 13 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5553-8 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-5554-5 $29.95 The Boy Who Went Away The Power Brokers During the warm summer days of 1967, Denny Graubart’s childhood innocence is lost forever in showers of napalm on TV and his mother’s affair, plus the departure of his older autistic brother, Fad, which looms on the horizon for September. In The Power Brokers, Jeremiah Lambert maps the complex interaction between private, investor-owned electric utilities and government regulators. A Novel by Eli Gottlieb Read by Chris Patton The Struggle to Shape and Control the Electric Power Industry by Jeremiah D. Lambert Read by Joe Barrett • Winner of the American Academy’s Rome Prize for fiction • A nationally recognized energy lawyer, Lambert is uniquely qualified to discuss the political aspects of the energy industry • A New York Times Book Review Book of the Year • A fascinating inside look at America’s energy industry • Will appeal to fans of Mockingbird by Kathryn Erskine and Rules by Cynthia Lord • Will appeal to fans of Energy: A Beginner’s Guide by Vaclav Smil and Oil 101 by Morgan Downey “This intense coming-of-age novel oozes with allusions to late-1960s politics and culture.”—Booklist AVAILABLE 9/4/15 FICTION / LITERARY • (bonx) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5681-8 $69.00 L 978-1-5046-5682-5 $29.95 • A great gift for legal buffs SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/4/15 POLITICAL SCIENCE / LABOR & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS • (bpcu) 13 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6033-4 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-6035-8 $29.95 Midnight Fire “I Am a Man” Summer Redding thought the blindingly handsome CIA veteran who’d loved and left her had been killed, but he shows up alive and hungry for her. When Jack uncovers a government cover-up, he is primed for revenge. In 1877, Ponca Indians were forcibly relocated from Nebraska to Oklahoma. “I Am a Man” chronicles what happened when Standing Bear began a six-hundred-mile walk to return the body of his son to their traditional burial ground. The Midnight Series by Lisa Marie Rice Reader to be announced Chief Standing Bear’s Journey for Justice by Joe Starita Read by Armando Durán • A great gift for fans of romance novels • “I Am a Man” won the 2011 One Book—One Lincoln Award • Will appeal to fans of Susan Stoker and Julie Ann Walker • Starita’s The Dull Knifes of Pine Ridge was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize and won the Mountain and Plains Booksellers Association Award • Author website: www.LisaMarieRiceBooks.com • Also available: Heart of Danger and other titles in the Ghost Ops series “Lisa Marie Rice…never disappoints!…One of my favorite authors.” —Maya Banks, New York Times bestselling author AVAILABLE 9/21/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY • (bnmx) 7 hours • 6 CDs 978-1-5046-5195-0 $49.99 10 “The painful, moving, inspiring, and important story of Chief Standing Bear has found a worthy chronicler in Joe Starita.” —Ian Frazier, New York Times bestselling author AVAILABLE 9/29/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / NATIVE AMERICANS (bpb5) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5178-3 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-5183-7 $29.95 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com LATEST DROP-INS Beneath This Ink • A USA Today bestseller The Beneath Series, Book 2 by Meghan March Reader to be announced Slumdog Millionaire • Beneath This Ink has received enormous praise from readers Originally published as Q & A by Vikas Swarup Read by Christopher Simpson • Will appeal to fans of The Hurricane by R. J. Prescott and A Stone in the Sea by A. L. Jackson Ram Mohammad Thomas is under arrest for correctly answering twelve questions on the Indian television show Who Will Win a Billion? Con always knew Vanessa was too good for him, but that didn’t stop him from wanting her. And then, finally, he had her for one night—a night he doesn’t remember. Con figured he’d blown his shot. But now Vanessa has walked back into his life, and this time Con has the upper hand. • Author website: MeghanMarch.com “An inspired idea…A broad and sympathetic humanity underpins the whole book.” “Absolutely loved it!” —Sunday Telegraph (London) —Kendall Ryan, New York Times bestselling author AVAILABLE 3/24/09 AVAILABLE 9/30/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY • (bni9) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5915-4 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-5916-1 FICTION / LITERARY (b1n3) 11 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6009-9 $29.95 $29.95 The Christmas Cradle Mr. Huston / Mr. North The Seasons of the Heart Series, Book 6 by Charlotte Hubbard Read by Susan Boyce Life, Death, and Making John Huston’s Last Film by Nat Segaloff Read by the author Lena defied her strict family and their judgmental beliefs to run away with Josiah and have his baby. But she’s starting to wonder if he can prove as responsible as he is passionate. The Psychology of Discovery and Invention by Mihály Csíkszentmiháli Read by Lloyd James In 1987 a group of notable stars gathered to film Mr. North. After more than a quarter century, the full story of these famous egos struggling to finish their movie is revealed. “Exceptional…a nostalgic, edifying, and very enjoyable book.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on Harvest of Blessings —David Macklin, actor and author, on Sonnets & Sunspots AVAILABLE 9/29/15 FICTION / CHRISTIAN / ROMANCE (bpja) 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6268-0 $29.95 978-1-5046-6267-3 $105.00 $49.00 L 978-1-5046-6769-2 Waterlogg Classic Literature Pack This collection provides over five hours of dramatizations of some of the greatest literature ever written. “Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg…have a fine flair for drama, satire, and comedy.”—Audiobook-Heaven.com AVAILABLE 8/4/15 —Library Journal (starred review) PSYCHOLOGY / CREATIVE ABILITY $19.95 (bpej) 15.5 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-4690-3349-5 $44.99 In That’s Not English, the seemingly superficial differences between British and American English open the door to a deeper exploration of a historic and fascinating cultural divide. $118.99 by Michael Mascolo Foreword by Babette Rothschild Read by Walter Dixon The eight keys presented in this book will help parents feel good about themselves, take initiative, have a strong moral compass, and raise self-directed children who are active learners. “Eminently readable, clever (in the sincerely-intended American sense), and thought-provoking.” “An enlightening, engaging, and informative guide to parenting.” —Publishers Weekly —Dante Cicchetti, PhD, University of Minnesota AVAILABLE NOW FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / PARENTING LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / LINGUISTICS $55.00 978-1-4690-3348-8 8 Keys to Old School Parenting for Modern-Day Families Britishisms, Americanisms, and What Our English Says about Us by Erin Moore Read by Marguerite Gavin AVAILABLE NOW FICTION / CLASSICS 978-1-5046-6017-4 “This thought-provoking mixture of scholarly and colloquial will enlighten inquisitive…readers.” That’s Not English Stories by William Shakespeare, Anton Chekhov, Stephen Crane, and O. Henry Produced and directed by Joe Bevilacqua Performed by Joe Bevilacqua, Lorie Kellogg, and a full cast (bpdq) 5.5 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6018-1 $29.95 The classic study of the creative process from the national bestselling author of Flow AVAILABLE NOW PERFORMING ARTS / FILM & VIDEO / DIRECTION & PRODUCTION • (bq6q) 4 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6768-5 $100.00 $89.95 Creativity “The story line flows evenly and is believable. Hubbard writes Amish stories with style and grace.” SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/29/15 978-1-5046-6011-2 N 978-0-7927-6601-8 (bq6z) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-4690-3340-2 $29.99 978-1-4690-3339-6 $55.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com (bmb6) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-4690-3343-3 $29.99 978-1-4690-3342-6 $69.99 11 Natasha Romanof f is one of the world’s most lethal assassins. Trained from a young age in the arts of death and deception, Natasha was given the title of Black Widow by Ivan Somodorov, her brutal teacher at the Red Room, Moscow’s infamous academy for operatives. When children all over Eastern Europe begin to go missing, Natasha suspects her old teacher has returned—and that Ava Orlova might be the only one who can stop him. To defeat the madman who threatens their future, Natasha and Ava must unravel their pasts. Only then will they discover the truth about the dark-eyed boy with an hourglass tattoo who haunts Ava’s dreams. • Print run: 150,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of the Hawkeye series by Matt Fraction and the Ms. Marvel series by G. Willow Wilson “Cinematic, thrilling and absolutely spectacular” —Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Legend series SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE / GENERAL (bpfh) 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6049-5 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-6050-1 $29.95 Visit BlackstoneLibrary.com for more information OCTOBER NEW RELEASES Career of Evil The Cormoran Strike Series, Book 3 by Robert Galbraith Reader to be announced When a mysterious package is delivered to Robin Ellacott, she is horrified to discover that it contains a woman’s severed leg. Her boss, private detective Cormoran Strike, is less surprised but no less alarmed. There are four people from his past who he thinks could be responsible—and Strike knows that any one of them is capable of sustained and unspeakable brutality. With the police focusing on the one suspect Strike is increasingly sure is not the perpetrator, he and Robin take matters into their own hands and delve into the dark and twisted worlds of the other three men. But as more horrendous acts occur, time is running out for the two of them. “Astutely observed, well paced… The Silkworm thoroughly engages as a crime novel.” —People on The Silkworm • New York Times bestselling author • The Cuckoo’s Calling was one of the greatest publishing successes of 2013, with more than a million copies sold • Will appeal to fans of The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins and Very Good Lives by J. K. Rowling SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS • (bony) 17.5 hours • 14 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-0872-2 $123.99 L 978-1-4789-0873-9 $49.99 Winter Stroll by Elin Hilderbrand Read by Erin Bennett Christmas on Nantucket finds Winter Street Inn owner Kelley Quinn and his family busily preparing for the holiday season. Though the year has brought tragedy, the Quinns have much to celebrate: Kelley has reunited with his first wife, Kevin and Isabelle have a new baby, and Ava is finally dating a nice guy. But when Kelley’s estranged wife shows up on the island, along with Kevin’s devious ex-wife Norah, the Inn is suddenly overrun with romantic feuds. With jealousy, passion, and eggnog consumption at an all-time high, it’s going to take a whole lot more than a Christmas miracle to get the Quinns—and the Inn—through the holidays intact. • Print run: 150,000 “The holidays wouldn’t be complete without a little family dysfunction, and Hilderbrand writes it well.” —Library Journal on Winter Street • National media campaign, including television, print, radio, and online • Will appeal to fans of The Guest Cottage by Nancy Thayer and Summer Secrets by Jane Green • Also available: Winter Street, The Matchmaker, and The Tailgate SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 FICTION / CONTEMPORARY WOMEN • (bnfi) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3596-4 $69.99 L 978-1-4789-3597-1 $29.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 13 SUZANNE BROCKMANN AND MELANIE BROCKMANN “Like an excellent chocolate, a Brockmann book never disappoints.” —RT BOOK REVIEWS, PRAISE FOR SUZANNE BROCKMANN SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/01 WILD SKY The Night Sky Series, Book 2 Reader to be announced Destiny has chosen Skylar, and now it might destroy her. Skylar Reid is slowly adjusting to the powers that make her a Greater-Than; it’s the rest of her “normal” life that’s too hard to handle. Her boyfriend, Milo, is distant, and her mentor is obsessed with rescuing her sister from the producers of the Destiny drug. Then a secret Destiny lab pops up in Skylar’s town, and her best friend Calvin is accidentally injected. After spending years in a wheelchair, the drug gives Calvin the ability to walk—but could cause him to lose his mind. Can Skylar master her abilities to protect her friends before the danger she attracts destroys them? SUZANNE BROCKMANN and her daughter, MELANIE BROCKMANN, have been creative partners, on and off, for many years. Suzanne is a New York Times bestselling author of more than fifty books and is widely recognized as one of the leading authors of romantic suspense novels. Her work has earned her numerous awards, including the Romance Writers of America’s #1 Favorite Book of the Year, two RITA Awards, and several awards from RT Book Reviews. When she’s not writing, her daughter, Melanie, plays clarinet and saxophone, sings in a wedding band, runs seven-minute miles, and is one of Sarasota, Florida’s, most sought-after personal trainers. JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES & DETECTIVE STORIES “A gripping page-turner from first to last.” (bjoz) 13 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD K 978-1-5046-3666-7, L 978-1-5046-3667-4, —KIRKUS REVIEWS (STARRED REVIEW) ON NIGHT SKY $105.00 $29.95 ALSO AVAILABLE: MARKETING • • Set in the same world as Brockmann’s bestselling romance Born to Darkness, this series has a compelling blend of suspense, romance, humor, and paranormal elements that give it great crossover potential • Suzanne Brockmann, author of more than fifty books, has been featured in top media outlets nationwide • Will appeal to fans of Kresley Cole’s Poison Princess, Endless Knight, and Dead of Winter • NIGHT SKY Suzanne Brockmann is a New York Times bestselling author with two RITA Awards, numerous RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards, and RWA’s #1 Favorite Book of the Year for three years running Blackstone offers many titles by Suzanne Brockmann, including Dangerous Destiny, Night Sky, and books 1–16 in the Troubleshooters series The Night Sky Series, Book 1 Read by Melanie Brockmann JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES & DETECTIVE STORIES (bd53) 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD K 978-1-4815-0328-0 L 978-1-4815-0329-7 $118.00 $29.95 Skylar Reid’s world has been turned upside down. Sasha, the little girl Skylar babysits, is kidnapped, and Dana, a girl with extreme abilities, roars into town claiming Sasha has been taken because of a hormone in her blood that gives her special abilities. To top it all off, Dana says Skylar has the hormone too. The teens must race to rescue Sasha— before it’s too late. OCTOBER NEW RELEASES See Me by Nicholas Sparks Read by Christopher Ryan Grant Colin Hancock is giving his second chance his best shot. The last thing he’s looking for is a serious relationship. But when Maria Sanchez crosses paths with him, his plans are upended in a way that will rattle the foundations of his carefully structured life. Before the couple has a chance to envision what a life together might look like, however, menacing reminders of events in Maria’s past begin to surface. And as the threat of violence begins to shadow her every step, she and Colin will be tested in increasingly terrifying ways. Will demons from their past destroy the tentative bonds they have forged, or will their love protect them, even in the darkest hour? • #1 New York Times bestselling author “Nicholas Sparks’ blockbuster novels are like hot buttered Orville Redenbacher for the soul: highly consumable [and] comforting.” —Entertainment Weekly, praise for the author • More than 100 million copies of Sparks’ books are in print in over fifty languages • Will appeal to fans of Where We Belong by Emily Griffin and Keep Quiet by Lisa Scottoline • Many of Sparks’ books have become popular films, including The Notebook SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / GENERAL • (bnf2) 13 hours • 11 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3549-0 $109.99 L 978-1-4789-3550-6 $29.99 Nine Lives The Lily Dale Mysteries, Book 5 by Wendy Corsi Staub Reader to be announced After the death of her husband, Bella Jordan and her son need a fresh start. But on their way to Chicago, they stop in Lily Dale, New York, and a storm forces them to spend the night. Lily Dale is just the kind of quirky little town Bella’s late husband always talked about settling down in. So when the local hotelier, Leona, passes away, Bella agrees to step in and help temporarily. The longer she and Max stay there, the more Lily Dale starts to feel like home. But for Bella, finding a home means finding danger too. Leona was murdered, and it’s up to Bella to track down the killer before her new sanctuary comes crashing down. “An entertaining tale…Succeeds as an engrossing, suspenseful thriller.” —Booklist • Print run: 75,000 • Wendy Corsi Staub is an award-winning New York Times bestselling author • Over 170,000 books by Wendy Corsi Staub have been sold to date • Will appeal to fans of Mary Higgins Clark SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / WOMEN SLEUTHS • (bn4v) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4455-6 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-4456-3 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 15 OCTOBER NEW RELEASES Rosemary The Hidden Kennedy Daughter by Kate Clifford Larson Reader to be announced Joe and Rose Kennedy’s beautiful daughter Rosemary attended exclusive schools, was presented as a debutante to the queen of England, and traveled the world with her sisters. Yet she was intellectually disabled—a secret fiercely guarded by her family. Rosemary draws on family diaries, letters, and exclusive interviews to bring Rosemary to life as a girl adored but left far behind by her competitive siblings. It reveals both the sensitive care her parents gave to Rosemary and then, as the family’s standing reached an apex, the often duplicitous arrangements they made to keep her away from home. “The author presents a well-rounded portrait of Rosemary before the lobotomy, a beautiful young woman full of spunk and love…A well-researched, entertaining, and illuminating biography.” —Kirkus Reviews • Print run 75,000 • Includes scores of unseen Kennedy family letters and hours of interviews with Kennedy family members • Will appeal to fans of J. Randy Taraborrelli’s After Camelot and Allen Shawn’s Twin SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / HISTORICAL • (bjov) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4274-3 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-4275-0 $29.95 N 978-1-5046-6431-8 $59.99 Jonas Salk A Life by Charlotte DeCroes Jacobs Reader to be announced In the first complete biography of Jonas Salk, Charlotte DeCroes Jacobs unravels Salk’s story to reveal an unconventional scientist and a misunderstood and vulnerable man. Despite his incredible success in developing the polio vaccine, Salk was ostracized by his fellow scientists, who accused him of failing to give proper credit to other researchers and scorned his taste for media attention. Driven by an intense desire to aid mankind, Salk was initially oblivious and eventually resigned to the personal cost— as well as the costs suffered by his family and friends. And yet Salk remained, in the eyes of the public, an adored hero. “Engrossing, humane, and, like its subject, valorously modest.” —Booklist (starred review) • The first full account of Jonas Salk’s life ever published • Based on unprecedented access to Salk’s sealed archives and hundreds of personal interviews conducted by the author • Will appeal to fans of Polio by David M. Oshinsky and Splendid Solution by Jeffrey Kluger AVAILABLE 10/6/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / MEDICAL • (bpi3) 19 hours • 15 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs 978-1-5046-6307-6 $123.00 L 978-1-5046-6308-3 $44.95 16 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com OCTOBER NEW RELEASES Sidney Sheldon’s Reckless The Truth An Uncomfortable Book about Relationships by Neil Strauss Reader to be announced A Tracy Whitney Novel by Tilly Bagshawe Created by Sidney Sheldon Reader to be announced Neil Strauss gained worldwide fame as the author of The Game, which allowed him to have what every man wants: the ability to date almost every woman he met. His world became a constant parade of sex and opportunity—until he met the woman who forced him to choose between herself and the parade. Only one clever and ruthless woman is capable of tracking down a mysterious terrorist: Tracy Whitney. But as she discovers, the truth proves as elusive as her target. Hampered by corruption, Tracy will be pushed to the brink. • Print run: 100,000 • Print run: 200,000 • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of The Liar by Nora Roberts and Gray Mountain by John Grisham • Handpicked by the Sheldon estate, Tilly Bagshawe has successfully carried on Sheldon’s entertaining tradition • This is Strauss’ biggest and most personal book since his blockbuster New York Times bestseller The Game • Will appeal to fans of Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jetha’s Sex at Dawn and Matthew Hussey’s Get the Guy • National broadcast and print media campaign “The master of the storytelling game.” “Strauss is a superstar.” —People, praise for Sidney Sheldon SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 FICTION / THRILLERS • (bn94) 13 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4555-3 $59.99 —Times (London) SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / LOVE & ROMANCE • (baz8) 13 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-4830-0475-4 $59.99 Some Like It Scot The Generals The Scandalous Highlanders Series, Book 4 by Suzanne Enoch Read by Flora MacDonald Patton, MacArthur, Marshall, and the Winning of World War II by Winston Groom Reader to be announced Celebrated historian Winston Groom tells the intertwined and uniquely American tales of George Patton, Douglas MacArthur, and George Marshall—from the World War I battle that shaped them to their greatest victory: leading the allies to victory in World War II. Catriona has fled to the Highlands to escape an unwanted wedding and wants no part of any man, but Munro “Bear” MacLawry turns out to be an unexpected complication. • A New York Times bestselling series • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Paula Quinn and Julianne MacLean • From the author of Forest Gump and Conversations with the Enemy, a Pulitzer Prize finalist • Also available: Rogue with a Brogue and Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid • Will appeal to fans of Ian Kershaw’s To Hell and Back and Thomas E. Ricks’ The Generals • Author website: SuzanneEnoch.com • Groom’s reputation for both history and storytelling ensures that this book will stand as an important account for years to come “One of my very favorite authors.” —Julia Quinn, #1 New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author “Groom has an artist’s eye for detail.” —Washington Times, praise for the author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 HISTORY / MILITARY / WORLD WAR I • (bj8t) 16.5 hours • 13 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs 978-1-5046-3587-5 $118.00 L 978-1-5046-3588-2 $44.95 N 978-1-5046-6424-0 $94.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL / SCOTTISH • (9750) 11.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-3650-6 $100.00 L 978-1-5046-3651-3 $29.95 N 978-1-5046-6428-8 $74.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 17 OCTOBER NEW RELEASES A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms The Secret Chord A Novel by Geraldine Brooks Read by Paul Boehmer The Song of Ice and Fire Series by George R. R. Martin Read by Harry Lloyd The Secret Chord provides new context for some of the best-known episodes of King David’s life. We see David through the eyes of those who love him or fear him—from the prophet Natan, voice of his conscience, to his wives Mikal, Avigail, and Batsheva, and finally to Solomon, the late-born son who redeems his Lear-like old age. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms compiles the first three official prequel novellas to George R. R. Martin’s ongoing masterwork. These never-beforecollected adventures recount an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed. • Print run: 350,000 • Print run: 300,000 • Pulitzer Prize–winning and New York Times bestselling author • #1 New York Times bestselling author • The Song of Ice and Fire series, including HBO’s Game of Thrones, has become a cultural phenomenon “Martin makes a triumphant return to high fantasy… [with] superbly developed characters, accomplished prose, and sheer bloodymindedness.” • Will appeal to fans of The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman and The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood “Brooks evokes time and place with keenly drawn detail… Ambitious and psychologically astute.” —Publishers Weekly —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on A Game of Thrones SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC • (br44) 10 hours • 8 CDs 978-0-14-752635-9 $60.00 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 FICTION / LITERARY • (br45) 13 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-61176-477-2 $60.00 Rogue Lawyer A Banquet of Consequences by John Grisham Reader to be announced A Lynley Novel The Inspector Lynley Series, Book 19 by Elizabeth George Reader to be announced Sebastian Rudd is not your typical street lawyer. He works out of a customized bulletproof van and carries a gun. Sebastian defends people other lawyers won’t go near. Why? Because he believes everyone is entitled to a fair trial, even if he, Sebastian, has to cheat to secure one. Sebastian Rudd is one of John Grisham’s most colorful, outrageous, and vividly drawn characters yet. • Print run: 1,000,000 As Inspector Thomas Lynley investigates the London angle of an ever more darkly disturbing case, his partner, Barbara Havers, is looking behind the peaceful façade of country life to discover a twisted world of desire, deceit, and murder. • Print run: 250,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Michael Connelly and David Baldacci “Edge-of-your-seat drama, sophisticated plotting, and plenty of spunk.” —Chicago Sun-Times on Theodore Boone: The Activist • #1 New York Times bestselling author • A complex, character driven mystery in the tradition of her most popular Lynley novels “Riveting tale of love, passion, and betrayal…series fans will enjoy following Lynley and Havers on their first investigation outside the UK.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Just One Evil Act SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / LEGAL • (br4c) 12 hours • 6 CDs 978-0-553-39982-0 $60.00 18 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / TRADITIONAL BRITISH • (br43) 21 hours • 17 CDs 978-1-61176-366-9 $60.00 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com OCTOBER NEW RELEASES If Someone Says You Complete Me, RUN! Keep Moving And Other Tips and Truths about Aging by Dick Van Dyke Read by Dick Van Dyke Whoopi’s Big Book of Relationships by Whoopi Goldberg Read by the Author Beloved Hollywood icon Dick Van Dyke celebrates his ninetieth birthday in December 2015, yet he still keeps busy entertaining America on television, in movies, on the stage, and on social media. So how does he do it? For the first time, Van Dyke shares his secrets and tips on old age. Whoopi Goldberg has been an electrifying, envelope-pushing public figure of many stripes. Now Whoopi speaks openly about why marriage isn’t for everyone, how being alone can be satisfying, and how what’s most important is understanding who you are and what makes you happy. • Print run: 100,000 • Van Dyke’s first memoir was a New York Times bestseller • Print run: 200,000 • Will appeal to fans of Carol Burnett’s This Time Together and Diane Keaton’s Then Again • New York Times bestselling author and a major public figure • Dick Van Dyke is a beloved Hollywood legend and is still hard at work at the age of 89, so his secrets on aging should be well received “It’s hard not to like Dick Van Dyke—but this will make you admire him.” —Playbill on My Lucky Life in and out of Show Business SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMING ARTS (bly3) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-3547-9 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-3548-6 $29.95 N 978-1-5046-6425-7 $64.99 • Will appeal to fans of Seriously … I’m Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres and Still Foolin’ Em by Billy Crystal • National publicity campaign, including Good Morning America, The View, the New York Times, and Essence “Book is funny…Irreverent, scathing, and terribly uninhibited.” —Chicago Tribune SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 HUMOR / GENERAL • (bnfs) 7.5 hours • 7 CDs 978-1-4789-3616-9 $76.99 A.D. 33 Dynasty A Novel The A.D. Series, Book 2 by Ted Dekker Read by Ellen Archer The Rise and Fall of the House of Caesar by Tom Holland Reader to be announced Maviah is an outcast, but when she meets a man named Yeshua, he opens her eyes. Because of his teachings, she has gathered her own traveling kingdom of outcasts deep in the desert. But when her growing power threatens the rulers around her, they set out to crush all she loves. Dynasty continues where Rubicon ended: with the murder of Julius Caesar. This is the period of the first and perhaps greatest Roman emperors—from the rise of Augustus to the death of Nero. Holland’s expansive history features five wonderfully vivid emperors. • Print run: 100,000 • Will appeal to fans of Richard Alston’s Rome’s Revolution • New York Times bestselling author • Also available: Lord of the Dead and In the Shadow of the Sword • Dekker has received a Reviewer’s Choice Award from RT Book Reviews and a 2014 Christy Award • A documentary series based on the book will premiere in the UK • Will appeal to fans of the Seer series by Rachelle Dekker and The Confession by Whitlow • National print features “The reigning king of Christian thrillers…kicks down the door of biblical fiction.” • National media appearances “Elegantly written…A veritable tour de force.” —Wall Street Journal on In the Shadow of the Sword —Publishers Weekly on A.D. 30 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 FICTION / HISTORICAL • (bnfo) 13 hours • 11 CDs 978-1-4789-3609-1 $109.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 HISTORY / ANCIENT / ROME • (bntk) 16 hours • 13 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5364-0 $118.00 L 978-1-5046-5365-7 $29.95 N 978-1-5046-6430-1 $94.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 19 OCTOBER NEW RELEASES The Power of I Am Empire of Self Two Words That Will Change Your Life Today by Joel Osteen Read by the Author I I AM. What follows these two words will determine the course of your life. When you speak about yourself, what do you say? The direction you’ll follow in life begins with these two simple words. If you have a powerful I AM, you will carry yourself with a quiet confidence. It’s time to stop criticizing yourself and instead discover your unique abilities that will make you prosper with self-assurance and success. With insightful advice and a list of I AMs to declare everyday, The Power of I Am will transform your self-image, help you invite the right things into your life, and redirect your life’s course onto the road of confidence, assurance, and success. • Print run: 500,000 A Life of Gore Vidal by Jay Parini Reader to be announced The product of thirty years of friendship and conversation, Jay Parini’s Empire of Self probes behind the glittering surface of Gore Vidal’s colorful life to reveal the complex emotional and sexual truth underlying his celebrity-strewn life. Provided with unique access to Vidal’s life and his papers, Jay Parini crafts Vidal’s life into an accessible, entertaining story that looks behind the scenes at the man and his work in ways never possible before his death. This is the biography Gore Vidal has long needed. • The first biography of Vidal to be written after his death in 2012 and thus the first afforded the freedom to tell the whole and complicated truth of his life. • Jay Parini is a top-drawer biographer with the unique qualification of a thirty-year friendship with Vidal. • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Osteen’s books have sold over 21 million copies combined “[Osteen] is compelling, enthusiastic, and forceful.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on the audiobook I Declare SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIFE / INSPIRATIONAL • (bnfl) 8 hours • 7 CDs 978-1-4789-3603-9 $76.99 “A book of greatly astute literary understanding, prepared with a vitality that perfectly suits Vidal’s fast-paced, vivid life.” —Booklist, starred review SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LITERARY • (br8n) 15.5 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-7134-7 $118.00 L 978-1-5046-7135-4 $29.95 Demon Storm Ancillary Mercy The Imperial Radch Series, Book 3 by Ann Leckie Reader to be announced The Belador Series, Book 5 by Dianna Love Reader to be announced Things seem to be under control for the soldier known as Breq—until her enemy arrives, the insane Anaander Mianaai. Breq could take her ship and flee, but that would leave everyone at Athoek in danger, so she forms a plan. The odds aren’t good, but that’s never stopped her before. With Treoir Island in shambles after a Medb attack, there is one hope for Belador: Evalle Kincaid, whose recent transformation has turned her into an even more formidable warrior. But first she has to locate Storm, the Skinwalker who she believes can find the missing Belador queen. • Print run: 75,000 • New York Times bestselling author • Ancillary Justice won the Hugo, Nebula, Arthur C. Clarke, and BSFA awards, the first novel in history to do so • Dianna Love has a passionate fanbase and consistently receives great reviews from readers • Will appeal to fans of James S. A. Corey and Iain M. Banks • Will appeal to fans of Sherrilyn Kenyon, J. R. Ward, and Christine Feehan • New York and San Diego Comic-Con promotion “Fans of space operas will feast on its richly textured, gorgeously rendered world-building.” “Meticulous plotting and thorough world-building add up to a whole lot of interesting characters.” —RT Book Reviews on Blood Trinity —Entertainment Weekly on Ancillary Sword SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / SPACE OPERA • (bnfx) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-4789-3628-2 $109.99 20 AVAILABLE 10/13/15 FICTION / FANTASY / PARANORMAL • (bq3f) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6548-3 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-6549-0 $29.95 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com OCTOBER NEW RELEASES An Uncommon Bond Tall, Dark, and Wicked by Jeff Brown Read by Ray Chase This intimate and revealing account is told through the eyes of Lowen as he experiences the heights and depths that come with meeting his beloved, Sarah. In this remarkably engaging story, we walk beside the lovers as they touch the divine and struggle to ground their love in daily life. From sexuality to human foible, they ultimately have to choose: surrender to this love or shrink back to mediocrity, work through their emotional baggage or flee the connection, open to the next portal of possibility or postpone it until the next lifetime. Shaped in love’s cosmic kiln, Sarah and Lowen become a symbol of our own longing for wholeness in the presence of another. • An Uncommon Bond has earned enormous critical praise from both readers and the author’s peers • A unique romance novel that teaches couples how to form a truly conscious relationship The Wicked Trilogy, Book 2 By Madeline Hunter Reader to be announced A well-known barrister and son of a duke, Ives confines his passionate impulses to discreet affairs. But a twist of fate has him looking for a new lover right when a fascinating woman shows up in his chambers asking him to help save her father from the gallows. Unfortunately, he has already been asked to serve as the prosecutor in the case, which only ensures close encounters with Miss Padua Belvoir. And every encounter increases his desire to tutor her in pleasure’s wicked ways. Having always been too tall, too willful, and too smart to appeal to men, Padua is shocked when Ives shows interest in her. She had hoped he might be her father’s salvation. Instead, he is her worst adversary—and biggest temptation. • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Meredith Duran and Elizabeth Chadwick • Blackstone will produce all three books in this proposed trilogy “Jeff Brown weaves powerful teachings and wisdom into a vulnerable tale of love, pain, and truth.” —Kelly McNelis, founder of Women for One AVAILABLE 10/6/2015 FICTION / ROMANCE • (bpyv) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6488-2 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-6489-9 $29.95 “Excellent…The romance and suspense are balanced perfectly.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on His Wicked Reputation SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL • (bi3t) 14 hours • 11 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-3611-7 $109.00 L 978-1-5046-3612-4 $29.95 Everything She Forgot I’ll Be Home for Christmas A Novel By Lisa Ballantyne Reader to be announced A Twilight, Texas Novel The Twilight, Texas Series, Book 6 By Lori Wilde Reader to be announced After being rescued from the worst pile-up in London history, Margaret Holloway feels that something’s wrong. Flashbacks are dredging up lost childhood memories. And somehow, Margaret knows that it’s got something to do with the man who saved her life. It’s Christmas in Twilight, Texas, and Joe—a hometown guy with a restless heart—is dreaming about the woman he wants to kiss most. As the season draws Joe and Gabi together, the gift of love is the only one worth giving. • Print run: 100,000 • Ballantyne’s debut novel, The Guilty One, was an Edgar Award nominee for Best Paperback Original and an international bestseller sold in more than twenty countries • Will appeal to fans of Gillian Flynn and Alice Sebold “Both moving and suspenseful; richly detailed, yet with the eerie simplicity of a parable.” —Joyce Carol Oates, New York Times bestselling author, on The Guilty One • Print run: 300,000 • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Emma Cane’s Sleigh Bells in Valentine Valley and Candis Terry’s Sweet Cowboy Christmas “Wilde uses her gift with words to bring to life her entirely delightful characters, in an emotional and warmhearted story.” —RT Book Reviews (4_ stars) on A Cowboy for Christmas SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / SUSPENSE • (bn8p) 15 hours • 12 CDs 978-1-5046-4525-6 $59.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY • (bn8t) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4533-1 $59.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 21 OCTOBER NEW RELEASES Cold-Hearted Rake The Lost Daughter by Lisa Kleypas Reader to be announced by Elena Ferrante Translated from the Italian by Ann Goldstein Reader to be announced Kathleen knows better than to trust a ruthless scoundrel like Devon Ravenel. But the fiery attraction between them is impossible to deny—and from the first moment Devon holds her in his arms, he vows to do whatever it takes to possess her. Leda, a middle-aged divorcée, is alone for the first time in years when her daughters leave home to live with their father. Her initial, unexpected sense of liberty turns to ferocious introspection following a seemingly trivial occurrence. • Print run: 600,000 • Lisa Kleypas has over 40 books on the New York Times bestseller list • New York Times and internationally bestselling author • Author’s novels are consistently rated as Top Picks by RT Book Reviews • Ferrante is one of Italy’s most compelling and important writers • Will appeal to fans of Jennifer Ashley and Suzanne Enoch • Will appeal to fans of Elizabeth Berg and Barbara Taylor Bradford “Elena Ferrante will blow you away.” “Wonderfully entertaining, lusciously sensual historical romance.” —Alice Sebold, New York Times bestselling author —Booklist on Mine till Midnight SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL / VICTORIAN • (bn8l) 13 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4517-1 $59.99 AVAILABLE 10/6/15 FICTION / GENERAL • (bjpa) 4 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-3658-2 $49.00 L 978-1-5046-3659-9 $19.95 Intentional Living Wilkie Collins Every major accomplishment started with a first step. In Intentional Living, John Maxwell will help you take that step, and the ones that follow, on your personal path through a life that matters. This gripping short biography of Wilkie Collins follows the beloved author from his childhood to his struggling beginnings as a writer, his years of fame, and his lifelong friendship with Charles Dickens. Choosing a Life That Matters by John C. Maxwell Read by the Author A Brief LIfe by Peter Ackroyd Reader to be announced • Print run 150,000 • Award-winning author • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Andrew Lycett’s Wilkie Collins and The Man Who Created Sherlock Holmes • Will appeal to fans of Go Pro by Eric Worre and How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie “Thought-provoking and encouraging.” “Ackroyd’s appraisal of his subject—that ‘he breathed upon facts and kindled them into life’—is applicable to his own achievement here.” —Publishers Weekly on Good Leaders Ask Great Questions —Publishers Weekly (starred review) SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / PERSONAL SUCCESS • (bnfm) 8 hours • 7 CDs 978-1-4789-3605-3 $89.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LITERARY • (bjow) 6.5 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-3674-2 $55.00 L 978-1-5046-3675-9 $29.95 N 978-1-5046-6426-4 $54.99 Razzle Dazzle • Razzle Dazzle has received advanced praise from major publications and celebrities alike The Battle for Broadway by Michael Riedel Read by Peter Berkrot • Michael Riedel is one of the most influential theater critics alive today In the 1970s New York’s Shubert Organization was losing theaters to make way for parking lots. With wit and passion, Michael Riedel tells the stories of the Shubert Organization and the shows that rebuilt a city, revealing backstage drama that often rivaled what transpired onstage. • Will appeal to fans of Judy & Liza & Robert & Freddie & David & Sue & Me… by Stevie Phillips and The Untold Story of Broadway by Jennifer Ashley Tepper “A love letter to Broadway...a wonderful account of how art gets made.” —Hugh Jackman SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 PERFORMING ARTS / THEATER / HISTORY & CRITICISM • (bq1g) 16 hours • 13 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6472-1 $118.00 L 978-1-5046-6473-8 $29.95 22 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com OCTOBER NEW RELEASES V Wars: Night Terrors PT-109 New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Maberry and his team of ace storytellers bring you all-new tales of horror, heroism, pain, delight, despair, and courage. On August 2, 1943, US patrol boat PT-109 was struck by a Japanese destroyer. Captain John F. Kennedy led his battered crew on a harrowing swim to a tiny island chain where they survived until being rescued. New Stories of the Vampire Wars Edited by Jonathan Maberry Stories by various authors Read by various narrators JFK’s Night of Destiny by William Doyle Reader to be announced • This anthology includes stories from numerous award-winning New York Times bestselling authors • Print run: 200,000 • The first volume, V Wars, won an AudioFile Earphones Award • Will appeal to fans of Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand and Jack Kennedy by Chris Matthews • Will appeal to fans of World War Z and The Walking Dead • New York Times bestselling author “Jonathan Maberry reigns supreme.” “A truly inspirational story.” —Brad Thor, #1 New York Times bestselling author —Huffington Post on A Soldier’s Dream AVAILABLE 10/6/15 FICTION / HORROR • (bd55) 15.5 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-1632-4 $118.00 L 978-1-5046-1633-1 $29.95 N 978-1-5046-3093-1 $69.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / PRESIDENTS & HEADS OF STATE (bjbn) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-1134-3 $59.99 Falling into Bed with a Duke The Witches After a night of passion, the handsome Duke of Ashebury draws Miss Minerva Dodger into an affair, hoping to prove that their night together is only the beginning. It began in 1692 when a minister’s daughter began to scream and convulse. It ended less than a year later, but not before nineteen men and women had been hanged. The Hellions of Havasham Series, Book 1 by Lorraine Heath Reader to be announced Salem, 1692 by Stacy Schiff Reader to be announced • Print run: 200,000 • Print run: 300,000 • New York Times bestselling author • Pulitzer Prize winner of Cleopatra • Will appeal to fans of Lisa Kleypas and Suzanne Enoch • Will appeal to fans of Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson and Plain, Honest Men by Richard Beeman “Wonderfully entertaining…Heath adeptly juggles numerous new and familiar characters .” ”A book we’d miss if it didn’t exist.” —Wall Street Journal on Cleopatra —Publishers Weekly SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / REGENCY • (bn8q) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4527-0 $59.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 HISTORY / UNITED STATES / COLONIAL PERIOD • (bnfj) 14 hours • 12 CDs 978-1-4789-3599-5 $118.99 Walk through Fire Bouncing Forward Millie Cross knows what it’s like to burn for someone. Twenty years later, her chance run-in with her old flame sparks a desire she just can’t ignore. And this time, she won’t let him ride off. The uplifting science of posttraumatic growth presents groundbreaking research and proven methods to survive and thrive in the face of challenges. In Bouncing Forward, twelve inspiring role models share their profound insights on how they emerged from hardship. Transforming Bad Breaks into Breakthroughs by Michaela Haas, PhD Read by Carrington MacDuffie The Chaos Series, Book 4 by Kristen Ashley Reader to be announced • Print run: 50,000 • New York Times bestselling series • The author’s previous book, Dakini Power, received enormous praise from readers and the author’s peers `“A story that will stay with the reader long after the final page is turned.” “Michaela Haas’ latest book, Bouncing Forward, breaks through our great confusion around how to be happy.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Fire Inside —Sharon Salzberg, author of Lovingkindness SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 FICTION / CONTEMPORARY WOMEN • (bnfw) 18 hours • 16 CDs 978-1-4789-3624-4 $123.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / INSPIRATION & PERSONAL GROWTH (bq7e) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6911-5 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-6912-2 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 23 OCTOBER NEW RELEASES Aunt Sass Christmas Stories By P. L. Travers Foreword by Victoria Coren Mitchell Reader to be announced • First publishing—never before commercially available P. L. Travers wrote with a signature blend of sugar and spice; her characters, including Mary Poppins, are endearing, outsized, and cozy. Her talent for capturing the perspective of children shines through in Aunt Sass: Christmas Stories. Each of the stories in this book was written as a holiday gift, sent to her friends and family. Now her millions of readers and generations of filmgoers will recognize how she used her life story to inform her fiction. Whether it is Aunt Sass herself, the Chinese cook whose “heathen” ways show the narrator the path to salvation, or the ex-jockey whose life work is not at all what it appears, the characters are unforgettable. • From the author of the beloved Mary Poppins • Will appeal to fans of The Christmas Wish by Lori Evert and The Carpenter’s Gift by David Rubel “Beautiful and charming.”—Independent (London) SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 FICTION / HOLIDAYS • (bng2) 4 hours • 4 CDs 978-1-4789-3648-0 $49.99 No Mission Is Impossible Closer to God Each Day No Mission Is Impossible depicts major battles, raids in enemy territory, and death-defying commando missions conducted by the Israeli Special Forces. In order to lead a fulfilling life, you have to make time daily for what’s most important—your relationship with God. In Closer to God Each Day, you’ll be inspired each day to make better decisions, live more effectively, and lead the joyful life God has planned for you. The Death-Defying Missions of the Israeli Special Forces by Michael Bar-Zohar and Nissim Mishal Translated by Michael Bar-Zohar and Nathan K. Burstein • Read by Assaf Cohen 365 Devotions for Everyday Living by Joyce Meyer Read Jodi Carlisle • An in-depth look at some of Israel’s most daring raids and missions • Print run: 200,000 • Michael Bar-Zohar is one of Israel’s foremost experts on espionage • #1 New York Times bestselling author “Fantastic episodes in the history of Israeli intelligence operations around the world.”—Publishers Weekly on Mossad • Will appeal to fans of Joel Osteen and Paul Kent “Meyer’s legions of fans will appreciate this passionate discourse.” —Publishers Weekly on Knowing God Intimately SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 HISTORY / MIDDLE EAST / ISRAEL & PALESTINE • (bq7h) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6792-0 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-6793-7 $29.95 Our Presidents & Their Prayers Duplicity With excerpts taken from speeches, journals, and other public records, this book features prayers from every US president, as well as their background stories and personal feelings on religion. Politician and bestselling author Newt Gingrich teamed with novelist Pete Earley to create Duplicity, an action thriller that takes listeners into Washington politics and to Mogadishu, Somalia. Proclamations of Faith by America’s Leaders by Rand Paul, with James Randall Robison Reader to be announced • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of American Gospel by Jon Meacham and The Presidents Club by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duff y “The senator speaks…with conviction we all admire.” —Judge Andrew P. Napolitano, senior judicial analyst for Fox News Channel on The Tea Party Goes to Washington SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 RELIGION / PRAYER • (bnf7) 4 hours • 3 CDs 978-1-4789-3560-5 $49.99 24 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIFE / DEVOTIONAL • (bnfn) 11 hours • 9 CDs 978-1-4789-3607-7 $55.99 A Novel by Newt Gingrich, with Pete Earley Read by Robert Fass • Gingrich is a prolific fiction writer, with eight New York Times bestselling historical fiction novels • Gingrich has a strong social media presence with 1.5 million Twitter followers • Will appeal to fans of Brad Thor and David Baldacci “A veritable feast.” —Publishers Weekly on Gettysburg SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 FICTION / POLITICAL • (bj64) 11 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-4789-0637-7 $105.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com OCTOBER NEW RELEASES An Ex to Grind in Deadwood The Deadwood Mysteries, Book 5 by Ann Charles Read by Caroline Shaffer Something has gone foul in the Black Hills, something gravely unnatural. Leave it to Violet Parker to stumble into the middle of it. Violet swears to keep her nose out of police business this time. But when her son is linked to a murder victim, she returns to the scene of the crime. • The first book in this series won the 2010 Daphne du Maurier Award and the 2011 Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Award Hog Fever, Episodes 1–5 by Richard La Plante, Terence Stamp, and Kevin Godley Produced by Escargot Books and Music Performed by a full cast • Will appeal to fans of the Missing Pieces Mysteries by Joyce and Jim Lavene and the Miss Fortune mystery series by Jana DeLeon “A wickedly funny paranormal mystery romance with clever surprises at every twist and turn. Get ready for another hilarious and spooky read from Ann Charles.” Hog Fever is one man’s comedy of errors as he embarks on a tattooand-testosterone-fueled quest to find himself. “A genuine piece of biker lit…Good stuff for chopper pilots.”—Booklist on Detours —Chanticleer Book Reviews AVAILABLE 10/15/15 • AUDIO THEATER AVAILABLE 10/20/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL • (bpyx) 13 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6464-6 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-6465-3 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / PERSONAL MEMOIRS (booa) 3.5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5710-5 $19.95 $29.95 978-1-5046-5709-9 A Lady of Resources After the Civil War Carrying Albert Home A Steampunk Adventure Novel The Magnificent Devices Series, Book 5 by Shelley Adina Read by Fiona Hardingham The Heroes, Villains, Soldiers, and Civilians Who Changed America by James Robertson Reader to be announced The Somewhat True Story of a Woman, a Husband, and Her Alligator by Homer Hickam Reader to be announced James Robertson examines how the Civil War transformed American society, exploring the seventy key figures who would come to shape the country during the postwar years. Lizzie is awarded an enormous honor. But is she ready to be separated from her twin sister and become the woman she was meant to be? “Extensively researched and well written.” “Adina is a literary master in her field.” —New York Times on Rocket Boys AVAILABLE 10/6/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / STEAMPUNK (bpzc) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6481-3 $29.95 Carrying Albert Home is the funny, sweet, and sometimes tragic tale of a young couple and a special alligator on a crazy 1000-mile adventure. “Thoroughly charming…Hickam builds a story of overcoming obstacles that is worthy of Frank Capra.” —Library Journal on Stonewall Jackson —BookLoons, praise for the author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 HISTORY / UNITED STATES / CIVIL WAR PERIOD 978-1-5046-6480-6 $76.00 (bj8v) 13 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-3556-1 $29.95 Government Zero —Publishers Weekly on Abuse of Power The End of Average How We Succeed in a World That Values Sameness by Todd Rose Reader to be announced The rising star of the new field “science of the individual” draws from the latest research to show that success is found in individual strengths. —Library Journal on Widows Wear Stilettos —Booklist on Square Peg (bnfv) 8 hours • 7 CDs (bhru) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-1624-9 $29.95 978-1-5046-1623-2 $55.00 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / PERSONAL SUCCESS (bn9c) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs White Hot Extinction Evolution The Hidden Legacy Series, Book 2 by Ilona Andrews Reader to be announced The Extinction Cycle, Book 4 by Nicholas Sansbury Smith Read by Bronson Pinchot Nevada Baylor’s new case pits her against the forces that almost destroyed Houston once before, bringing her back into contact with Connor “Mad” Rogan. But now the stakes are even higher. Central Command is gone, the military is fractured, and the doomsday clock continues to tick. But despite overwhelming odds, Dr. Kate Lovato has developed a new weapon to defeat the Variants—a weapon that could end the war sweeping the globe. 978-1-5046-4571-3 • Will appeal to fans of World War Z by Max Brooks and The Remaining by D. J. Molles • Also available: Extinction Horizon, Extinction Edge, and Extinction Age “A brilliantly entertaining postapocalyptic thriller.” —Publishers Weekly on Burn for Me —W. J. Lundy, author of Only the Dead Live Forever, on Extinction Horizon FICTION / ROMANCE / PARANORMAL 978-1-5046-4605-5 $59.99 $59.99 • Author’s Orbs series was met with wide acclaim “Andrews serves up a refreshing new magical society.” SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/15/15 $59.99 “Both a memoir and a manifesto…[an] upbeat and accessible book.” BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / INSPIRATION & PERSONAL GROWTH $76.99 978-1-5046-4511-9 “This is a book about hope, and women will want to read it and share it with others.” SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 978-1-4789-3562-9 (bn8i) 10.5 hours • 9 CDs A collection of stories from women who overcame intense odds. SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 POLITICAL SCIENCE / COMMENTARY & OPINION $105.00 Advice, Encouragement, and Expert Suggestions for Getting You (or Someone You Love) through the Toughest Times by Carole Brody Fleet Reader to be announced In Government Zero, Michael Savage sounds the alarm about how progressives and radical Islamists are working to destroy Western civilization. “Sure to score a bull’s-eye with its target audience.” FICTION / LITERARY 978-1-5046-3555-4 When Bad Things Happen to Good Women The Inside Story of the Progressive/ Islamic Takeover by Michael Savage Read by Barry Baer (bn9t) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs $30.00 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/19/15 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / APOCALYPTIC & POST-APOCALYPTIC • (bozu) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5969-7 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-5970-3 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 25 OCTOBER NEW RELEASES • Jes M. Baker is the author of the popular blog The Militant Baker Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls A Handbook for Unapologetic Living by Jes M. Baker Read by the author With smart and sassy eloquence, veteran blogger Jes M. Baker calls on women to be proud of their bodies, fight against fat-shaming, and embrace a body-positive worldview to change public perceptions and help women maintain mental health. The Wrong Bride • Jes M. Baker is a leading voice in the fight against fat shaming L 978-1-5046-6042-6 A Nation in the Making, 1890 to the Present By Glenda Elizabeth Gilmore and Thomas J. Sugrue Reader to be announced Glenda Elizabeth Gilmore and Thomas J. Sugrue, acclaimed historians of American politics and society, forge the panoramic and the personal into an absorbing, authoritative narrative of twentieth-century America. —Christina Dodd, New York Times bestselling author FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL (bn9p) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs $29.95 These United States “Gayle Callen writes one dazzling gem of a book after another.” SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 SELF-HELP / MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRATIONAL • (bpdr) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $69.00 Bundled off to the Highlands by a burly Scot, Riona is livid. The stubborn laird refuses to believe he’s kidnapped the wrong woman. Instead, he embarks on a campaign of slow-burning seduction. • Will appeal to fans of Fat Girl Walking by Brittany Gibbons and Beautiful You by Rosie Molinary Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls is an invitation for all women to reject fat prejudice, learn to love their bodies, and join one of the most progressive and life-changing revolutions in the world. 978-1-5046-6041-9 The Highland Weddings Series, Book 1 by Gayle Callen Reader to be announced • Sugrue’s The Origins of the Urban Crisis won the Bancroft Prize, six additional literary prizes, and was chosen by Princeton University Press in 2005 as one of the 100 most influential books of the past century • Will appeal to fans of Ecstatic Nation by Brenda Wineapple and Year Zero by Ian Buruma “Gilmore presents her research with clarity and vigor.” 978-1-5046-4597-3 $59.99 Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs The Astounding Interconnectedness of the Universe by Lisa Randall Reader to be announced Physicist Lisa Randall weaves the history of the cosmos with our own history, illuminating the relationships that are critical to our world. “Randall’s calm authority and clarity of explanation are exemplary.” —New Scientist —Kirkus Reviews on Gilmore’s Gender and Jim Crow SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/19/15 HISTORY / UNITED STATES / 20TH CENTURY • (booe) 22 hours • 17 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs 978-1-5046-5867-6 $123.00 L 978-1-5046-5870-6 SCIENCE / EARTH SCIENCES / GEOLOGY (bn8m) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs $44.95 $59.99 Bread, Wine, Chocolate Sacrifice The Abbey The Slow Loss of Foods We Love by Simran Sethi Reader to be announced A Celtic Adventure by Philip Freeman Reader to be announced A Story of Discovery by James Martin Reader to be announced Simran Sethi explores the cultural importance of our favorite foods and provides a wake-up call to the homogenization that is threatening the diversity of our food supply. In a time when Celtic druids roamed ancient Ireland, young Sister Deirdre rushes to hunt down the brutal serial killer targeting her beloved monastery. At the Abbey of Saints Philip and James, an unlikely trio will discover the answers they seek—a miracle that bears witness to the power of God to bring healing to our lives. “Maps emerging movements…that all of us…need to know about.” “A strong atmosphere and absorbing, well-drawn characters.” “With wit and wisdom and elegant prose, Martin has written a powerfully moving novel.” —Alvin Toffler, New York Times bestselling author, on Ethical Markets —Library Journal (starred review) on Saint Brigid’s Bones —Mary Karr, New York Times bestselling author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/15/15 SOCIAL SCIENCE / AGRICULTURE & FOOD (bn8k) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs 978-1-5046-4515-7 $59.99 (blzd) 11 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-3492-2 $29.95 978-1-5046-3491-5 FICTION / RELIGIOUS $100.00 Animal 4 The Dragon Lords of Valdier Series, Book 7 by S. E. Smith Reader to be announced Last Rites The Animal Series, Book 4 by K’wan Produced by Buck 50 Productions Reader to be announced FICTION / EROTICA / SCIENCE FICTION, FANTASY & HORROR 978-1-5046-3698-8 $90.00 (bn98) 7 hours • 6 CDs 978-1-5046-4563-8 $49.99 • #1 Essence bestselling author Twin Dragons AVAILABLE 10/6/15 (bli5) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-3699-5 $29.95 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / HISTORICAL Melina Franklin and her grandfather were kidnapped and sold to a mining asteroid in deep space. Mistaken for a young boy, she lives in fear of being found out.When twin brothers and dragon warriors Calo and Cree Aryeh discover two humans on an asteroid mine, their dragons insist that Melina is their true mate. They discover Mel is really Melina, but she refuses to have anything to do with either of them. Can they convince her to give them a chance at happiness? 26 978-1-5046-4519-5 • Online promotions, features, and advertising campaign Animal, the gentle and kind-hearted family man, is still infamous for turning at any moment into a coldblooded killer. Is there anything that could push you to the breaking point of murder? • Will appeal to fans of Eric Jerome Dickey’s Thieves’ Paradise and the works of Teri Woods • National publicity campaign “K’wan is the man for urban fiction, and his fans will be clamoring for this one.” —Library Journal (starred review) on Animal SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 FICTION / AFRICAN AMERICAN / URBAN LIFE • (bo2x) 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5475-3 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-5476-0 $29.95 N 978-1-5046-6429-5 $74.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com OCTOBER NEW RELEASES 50 Years, 50 Moments: The Plays That Made Super Bowl History Celebrating America’s Greatest Game by Jerry Rice and Randy Williams Reader to be announced In 50 Years, 50 Moments, Super Bowl MVP Jerry Rice, joined by sports journalist Randy O. Williams, has compiled his list of the most iconic, strategic, and record-breaking moments in football history—from the Super Bowl’s inception to today. • Print run: 150,000 The Searcher A Novel The Solomon Creed Series, Book 1 by Simon Toyne Reader to be announced • Jerry Rice is regarded as the greatest wide receiver to ever play the game and holds every significant career receiving record In the first novel in this mesmerizing new series a man with no memory of his past must save a lost soul in a small Arizona town. • Will appeal to fans of Bill Parcells’ Parcells and Michael Holley’s War Room “A gripping, intricate story of religious and political intrigue.” —Booklist (starred review) on The Key SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 SPORTS & RECREATION / FOOTBALL • (bn8c) 10.5 hours • 9 CDs 978-1-5046-4499-0 FICTION / THRILLERS / SUSPENSE (bjc0) 12 hours • 10 CDs $59.99 CRACK99 The Takedown of a $100 Million Chinese Software Pirate by David Locke Hall Reader to be announced When Xiang Li began selling everything from aviation simulation to design software for mere pennies on the dollar, the hunt for an elusive pirate began. 978-1-5046-1160-2 $59.99 Shattered Killing Titan The LOST Series, Book 3 by Cynthia Eden Reader to be announced The War Dogs Series, Book 2 by Greg Bear Reader to be announced In Cynthia Eden’s latest novel featuring the Last Option Search Team (LOST), one agent is forced to face her past as she uncovers secrets about the man who may be the key to her future. Through a dangerous series of operations, Master Sergeant Michael Venn returns to Mars to further his investigation into the Drifters—ancient artifacts suddenly reawakened on the red planet. “A rollicking true tale of high-level undercover cyberespionage…in a word, sensational.” “Cynthia Eden writes smart, sexy and gripping suspense. Hang on tight.” “Packed with adventure and incident…and conveyed with gritty realism.” —Retired FBI Special Agent Robert K. Wittman, author of Priceless —Cindy Gerard, New York Times bestselling author —Kirkus Reviews on War Dogs SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/19/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / SUSPENSE TRUE CRIME / GENERAL (bn5q) 11 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4772-4 $29.95 978-1-5046-4771-7 $100.00 (bn93) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs Creedence Clearwater Revival is one of the most important and beloved bands in the history of rock, and John Fogerty wrote, sang, and produced their instantly recognizable classics. Now he reveals how he brought CCR to number one in the world, eclipsing even the Beatles in 1969. Fortunate Son takes listeners from Fogerty’s Northern California roots, through Creedence’s success and the retreat from music and public life, to his hard-won revival as a solo artist who finally found love. When an enemy from Maggie’s past strikes, Viscount Marwood makes an all-too-tempting proposal. And as Maggie’s inhibitions loosen, Cam intends to unlock her secrets. “Eva Leigh’s Wicked Quills are simply divine!” —Tessa Dare, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the series FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL 978-1-5046-4551-5 $59.99 978-1-4789-3618-3 $89.99 L 978-1-4789-3619-0 • Fogerty has been named one of the 100 Greatest Singers and one of the 100 Greatest Guitarists by Rolling Stone • Will appeal to fans of My Cross to Bear by Gregg Allman and Life by Keith Richards • National radio and online advertising $29.99 Sunfail Rethinking the Dharma for a Secular Age by Stephen Batchelor Reader to be announced by Steven Savile Produced by Buck 50 Productions Reader to be announced • The second collaboration between Prodigy and Steven Savile • Blends crime fiction with street lit As dogs howl in the streets and birds fall dead from the sky, all signs point to the end times. And then the power goes out. Everywhere. Jake Quinn, a subway electrician, finds himself dragged into a world of conspiracy and danger by one of the few people with answers. By articulating a broad vision of Buddhist theory and practice, After Buddhism presents a framework for understanding the spread of Buddhism in today’s globalized world. • Will appeal to fans of Miasha, Sister Souljah, and K’wan • Also available: H.N.I.C. and My Infamous Life “A moving and thoughtful book that does not fear to challenge.” “Savile’s in a league of his own.” —Guardian (London) on Confession of a Buddhist Atheist —Jeremy Duns, author of Free Agent RELIGION / BUDDHISM / SACRED WRITINGS (bjia) 10.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-3580-6 $29.95 978-1-5046-3579-0 $100.00 $89.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / COMPOSERS & MUSICIANS • (bnft) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD After Buddhism SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 978-1-4789-3636-7 • Print run: 100,000 My Life, My Music by John Fogerty Read by the Author The Wicked Quills of London Series, Book 2 by Eva Leigh Reader to be announced (bn92) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs $59.99 Fortunate Son Scandal Takes the Stage SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 978-1-5046-4553-9 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE (bnfz) 9 hours • 8 CDs SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/1/15 FICTION / THRILLERS • (9302) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4829-8793-5 $90.00 L 978-1-4829-8794-2 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com N 978-1-4830-8382-7 $64.99 27 OCTOBER NEW RELEASES • New York Times bestselling author The Devil’s Chessboard Allen Dulles, the CIA, and the Rise of America’s Secret Government by David Talbot Reader to be announced • Shines a light on the dark, littleknown recesses of America’s secret government America’s greatest untold story is the United States’ rise to power under the guile of Allen Welsh Dulles, the longest-serving director of the CIA. Drawing on new materials, Talbot reveals the underside of one of America’s most powerful and influential figures. by Boris Strugatsky and Arkady Strugatsky Translated by Josh Billings Introduction by Jeff VanderMeer Reader to be announced • Will appeal to fans of No Place to Hide by Glenn Greenwald and The Brothers by Stephen Kinzer When Inspector Peter Glebsky arrives at a remote ski chalet, he hadn’t counted on the discovery of a corpse. “Bracing…Full of shocking moments and juicy tidbits.” “There’s enough dry humor to spark kindling… Delightful and melancholy by turns.” —Los Angeles Times on Brothers —New York Times Book Review AVAILABLE 10/6/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 POLITICAL SCIENCE / INTELLIGENCE & ESPIONAGE • (bn9b) 23.5 hours • 19 CDs 978-1-5046-4569-0 The Dead Mountaineer’s Inn FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL (bpct) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6026-6 $29.95 $89.99 $76.00 The Devastators Flyboys Primed to Perform The Matt Helm Series, Book 9 by Donald Hamilton Read by Stefan Rudnicki A True Story of Courage by James Bradley Read by the Author Afterword read by Robert Petkoff How to Build the Highest Performing Cultures through the Science of Total Motivation by Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor Reader to be announced On a lonely heath in northern Scotland, the body of an agent is recovered. Somewhere on the moors is a half-crazed scientific genius who could kill millions, and it is Helm’s job to get him. This acclaimed bestseller brilliantly illuminates a hidden piece of World War II history as it tells the harrowing true story of nine American airmen shot down in the Pacific. “A powerful, compelling look at a tragic time in our history.” “A real world with a real character.” —Tom Clancy, praise for the series Neel Doshi and Lindsay McGregor explain the counter-intuitive science behind great cultures, building on over a century of academic thinking. “Doshi and McGregor provide numerous real-world recommendations…invaluable to leaders.” —Joel Klein, CEO of Amplify —W. E. B. Griffin, author of the Brotherhood of War series AVAILABLE 10/13/15 AVAILABLE 10/6/15 (blwz) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-3532-5 $29.95 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 HISTORY / MILITARY / WORLD WAR II FICTION / THRILLERS / ESPIONAGE 978-1-5046-3531-8 $76.00 (bnfk) 14.5 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-4789-3602-2 $44.99 The Dresden Manuscripts 978-1-4789-3601-5 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / MANAGEMENT $118.99 (bn90) 12 hours • 10 CDs What to Think About Machines That Think Unearthing an 18th Century Musical Genius by David Wilson Read by Stefan Rudnicki 978-1-5046-4547-8 $59.99 A Blossom of Bright Light The Jimmy Vega Mysteries, Book 2 by Suzanne Chazin Reader to be announced Human Ideas on the Age of Intelligent Machines by John Brockman Reader to be announced The Dresden Manuscripts chronicles David Wilson’s thirty-year quest to locate, reconstruct, and perform the music of Johann Adolf Hasse. When a body is found in Lake Holly, New York, Detective Jimmy Vega needs the help of his girlfriend to gain people’s trust and to expose an evil that threatens the town. Provocative, enriching, and accessible, What to Think About Machines That Think may just be a practical guide to the not-so-distant future. “Dr. Wilson takes us on an emotional and fascinating journey into the life of this genius and shows how even one person’s passion can make a difference.” “Fascinating…Scientific work that will appeal to a variety of readers, no matter their background.” “This is everything a great suspense novel should be…First rate and highly recommended.” —Vivica Genaux, world-acclaimed mezzo soprano —Publishers Weekly on This Idea Must Die —Lee Child on Land of Careful Shadows AVAILABLE 10/13/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 MUSIC / GENRES & STYLES / CLASSICAL (bokc) 7.5 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5546-0 $29.95 978-1-5046-5545-3 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 SCIENCE / COGNITIVE SCIENCE $69.00 (bnun) 17.5 hours • 14 CDs FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / POLICE PROCEDURAL 978-1-5046-5306-0 Swords and Scoundrels Why Sinatra Matters The Duelists Trilogy , Book 1 by Julia Knight Reader to be announced by Pete Hamill Reader to be announced $79.99 (bok9) 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5562-0 $29.95 FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE (bnfy) 11 hours • 9 CDs 978-1-4789-3632-9 $105.99 $105.00 • Will appeal to fans of The Sinatra Treasures by Charles Pignone and Mr. S by George Jacobs • National media campaign, including print, radio, and online • Author website: www.PeteHamill.com “The most intimate and thoughtful eulogy for ‘the Voice’…Hamill’s concise, eloquent musings leave you wanting...to listen again to Sinatra’s best songs.” —Entertainment Weekly SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 978-1-5046-5561-3 • New York Times bestselling author In this unique homage to an American icon, Pete Hamill evokes the essence of Sinatra— examining his art and his legend from the inside, as only a friend of many years could do. With a new introduction by Hamill, this is a rich and touching portrait that lingers like a beautiful song. Vocho and Kacha are champion duelists. Or at least they used to be—until they were thrown out of the Duelist’s Guild. As a last resort, they turn reluctant highwaymen. After barely besting three armed men and a powerful magician, Vocho and Kacha make off with an immense locked chest, and the contents will bring them much more than they’ve bargained for when they soon find themselves embroiled in a dangerous plot to return an angry king to power. 28 978-1-5046-6025-9 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMING ARTS • (bng3) 6 hours • 5 CDs 978-1-4789-3652-7 $55.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com OCTOBER NEW RELEASES • Will appeal to fans of Chasing Francis by Ian Morgan Cron and The Same Sweet Girls by Cassandra King Two Steps Forward A Story of Persevering in Hope The Sensible Shoes Series, Book 2 by Sharon Garlough Brown Reader to be announced By the time Sheila Hamilton comprehended her husband’s mental illness, it was too late. This riveting memoir details one family’s descent into the world of mental illness. • Also available: Sensible Shoes • Author site: SensibleShoesClub.com “Like Sensible Shoes, this book is a gift and blessing to all who long for Emmanuel.” “A brave and honest memoir of mental illness and the many people it can affect.” — Rebecca Konyndyk DeYoung, author of Glittering Vices —Kirkus Reviews SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/4/15 RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIFE / SPIRITUAL GROWTH • (bo0r) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $90.00 L 978-1-5046-5486-9 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / PERSONAL MEMOIRS (bihz) 8.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-3604-9 $29.95 $29.95 Bandersnatch An Invitation to Explore Your Unconventional Soul by Erika Morrison Reader to be announced Contemporary Christianity seems to be suffering from an epidemic of sameness, yet God, out of the abundance of his own creative force, made each one of us unique. So why so much pressure to conform? Bandersnatch explores this by inviting listeners on a journey of liberation. • The poetic beauty of Calvin Miller meets the idiosyncrasy of Anne Lamott $69.00 L 978-1-5046-4628-4 978-1-5046-3603-2 $90.00 Notorious RBG The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik Reader to be announced • Patheos Book Club promotion • Will appeal to readers of The Artisan Soul by Erwin Raphael McManus and Death by Living by N. D. Wilson Notorious RBG offers a rich, intimate, unprecedented look at the Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and how she changed the world. “Bandersnatch is the transfiguration of Christ for an unbelieving generation.” “Ruth Bader Ginsburg is not only still on top of her game, she might be at the height of her game right now.” —Emily T. Wierenga, author of Atlas Girl —Rachel Maddow SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIFE / WOMEN’S ISSUES • (bn9w) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4627-7 Chasing the Chaos of Mental Illness by Sheila Hamilton Read by the author • A great gift for fans of Christian fiction The women from Sensible Shoes are taking their next steps in the spiritual formation journey. But sometimes life feels like two steps forward and one step back. Find your own spiritual journey in the lives of four women and discover the way forward. 978-1-5046-5485-2 All the Things We Never Knew BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LAWYERS & JUDGES $29.95 (bn8x) 7 hours • 6 CDs Miracles The Claire Codella Mysteries, Book 1 by Carrie Smith Reader to be announced The Miracles devotional draws from five of Karen’s most inspiring books, helping listeners begin each week of the year encouraged by a true story of God’s miraculous power. “[Kingsbury] delivers…genuine emotional punch.” —Publishers Weekly $49.99 Weapons of Mass Destruction Silent City A 52-Week Devotional by Karen Kingsbury Reader to be announced 978-1-5046-4541-6 by Margaret Vandenburg Reader to be announced Billy Sinclair joins the Marines following the death of his friend, but his faith falters when his platoon is forced to attack equivocal targets in Fallujah. The world of New York City school politics takes a deadly turn when a local principal is murdered. Detective Claire Codella catches the case, her first since taking leave to battle cancer. “Touching and realistic.” “This compelling debut kept me up all night...Carrie Smith belongs at the top of your to-be-read pile!” —Publishers Weekly on The Home Front —Wendy Corsi Staub, New York Times bestselling author AVAILABLE 10/13/15 978-1-4789-3621-3 $69.99 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / WOMEN SLEUTHS FICTION / WAR & MILITARY (bn4x) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4440-2 $29.95 (bn5u) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4748-9 $29.95 978-1-5046-4439-6 $90.00 Foolproof In the Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe Why Safety Can Be Dangerous and How Danger Makes Us Safe by Greg Ip Reader to be announced Classic Tales of Horror, 1816–1914 Edited by Leslie S. Klinger Stories by Ambrose Bierce, Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu, Theodor Gautier, and many others Reader to be announced In Foolproof, Greg Ip presents a macro theory of human nature and disaster that explains how we can keep ourselves safe in our increasingly dangerous world. A collection of horror fiction by widely acclaimed authors whose contributions to the genre have been lost in the shadow of Poe “Foolproof is the rare book you’ll be thinking about long after you’ve turned the final page.” 978-1-5046-4747-2 $69.00 • Klinger is an Edgar Award–winning author • Includes stories from some of literature’s most beloved authors • Will appeal to fans of classic horror, Tales for a Winter’s Night, and Classic Horror Stories to Chill Your Bones “Annotator Les Klinger is the man you want to have by your side as you explore the Lovecraftian Darkness.” —Daniel H. Pink, New York Times bestselling author —Neil Gaiman on The New Annotated H. P. Lovecraft SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/15/15 FICTION / HORROR • (blzb) 11 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / INVESTMENTS & SECURITIES (bpgw) 10 hours • 9 CDs SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/31/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIFE / DEVOTIONAL (bnfu) 6.5 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-4789-3622-0 $29.99 978-1-4789-3665-7 $99.99 978-1-5046-3499-1 $100.00 L 978-1-5046-3500-4 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 29 OCTOBER NEW RELEASES Love Is the Reason for Living They Sought Love The Pnume AVAILABLE 10/19/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/19/15 AVAILABLE 10/13/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL (bneh) 4 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $49.00 978-1-5046-4947-6 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-4948-3 (bneg) 4 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $49.00 978-1-5046-4955-1 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-4956-8 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE Moonlight and Diamonds & The Vampire’s Fall At Blade’s Edge by Michele Hauf Reader to be announced The Goddess with a Blade Series, Book 4 by Lauren Dane Reader to be announced SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/26/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / PARANORMAL FICTION / ROMANCE / PARANORMAL (bp0z) 14 hours • 11 CDs 978-1-5046-6001-3 (bnne) • (Runtime and CD count available soon at BlackstoneAudio.com) 978-1-5046-5229-2 (Prices TBA) by Barbara Cartland Produced by Made for Success Read by Anthony Wren $59.99 Ready for Marriage FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY When Secrets Strike The Watcher in the Dark Series, Book 2 by Marta Perry Reader to be announced SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / SUSPENSE $59.99 The New Adventures of Michael Shayne, Vol. 1 A Hollywood 360 collection Full-cast productions by the Mutual Radio Network Starring Jeff Chandler / Audio Theater AVAILABLE 10/1/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE (bgam) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $55.00 978-1-5046-3706-0 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-3707-7 The Natural How to Effortlessly Attract the Women You Want by Richard La Ruina Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 11/17/15 (br4j) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-6993-1 $59.99 There Is a River FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY (bnn8) 14 hours • 11 CDs 978-1-5046-5217-9 $59.99 (bnnc) 7.5 hours • 6 CDs 978-1-5046-5225-4 $49.99 The Groom Who (Almost) Got Away The Sheikh’s Christmas Conquest AVAILABLE 10/20/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 by Carla Neggers and Cathy Gillen Thacker Reader to be announced The Bond of Billionaires Series, Book 2 by Sharon Kendrick Reader to be announced FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY (bnn9) 21 hours • 17 CDs 978-1-5046-5219-3 (bnnd) 6 hours • 5 CDs 978-1-5046-5227-8 $89.99 The Iron Hand of Mars The Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries, Book 4 by Lindsey Davis Read by Simon Prebble AVAILABLE 10/6/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / HISTORICAL $49.99 Night Beat, Vol. 1 A Hollywood 360 collection Full-cast productions by NBC Radio Starring Frank Lovejoy Audio Theater AVAILABLE 10/1/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL (bm6z) 11.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $100.00 978-1-5046-3934-7 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-3935-4 (bgan) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $55.00 978-1-5046-3619-3 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-3620-9 Union Signal Radio Theater Collection The Emperor of Sound by Doug Bost, Jeff Ward, and Anthony Ellis Compiled by Joe Bevilacqua Performed by a full cast by Timbaland, with Veronica Chambers Reader to be announced SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/17/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / COMPOSERS & MUSICIANS AUDIO THEATER (bq8p) 3.5 hours • 3 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $30.00 978-1-5046-6784-5 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-6785-2 (bn9h) 7 hours • 6 CDs 978-1-5046-4581-2 Jesus Uncovering the Life, Teachings, and Relevance of a Religious Revolutionary by Marcus J. Borg Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 7/1/15 AVAILABLE 12/8/15 BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / PARAPSYCHOLOGY / ESP RELIGION / CHRISTIAN THEOLOGY / CHRISTOLOGY (bpec) 14.5 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $118.99 978-1-4690-3345-7 $44.99 L 978-1-4690-3346-4 30 $59.99 by Thomas Sugrue Introduction by Mitch Horowitz Read by Mitch Horowitz The Story of Edgar Cayce AVAILABLE 10/13/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / SUSPENSE AVAILABLE 10/6/15 FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / LOVE & ROMANCE by Diana Palmer Reader to be announced SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 AVAILABLE 10/6/15 (bnms) 10 hours • 8 CDs 978-1-5046-5185-1 Diamond Spur The Appaloosa Pass Ranch Series, Book 1 by Delores Fossen Reader to be announced FICTION / ROMANCE / SUSPENSE $59.99 (bm05) 4.5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $49.00 978-1-5046-3746-6 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-3747-3 Lone Wolf Lawman A Fatal Series Novel The Fatal Series, Book 9 by Marie Force Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 10/13/15 (bnng) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-5233-9 The Tschai, Planet of Adventure Series, Book 4 by Jack Vance Read by Elijah Alexander Fatal Frenzy by Debbie Macomber and Marie Ferrarella Reader to be announced (bnn6) 14 hours • 11 CDs 978-1-5046-5213-1 by Barbara Cartland Produced by Made for Success Read by Anthony Wren (br4h) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-6988-7 $59.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com $49.99 “Orson Scott Card made a strong case for being the best writer science fiction has to offer.”—Houston Post Gatefather THE MITHER MAGES SERIES, BOOK 3 Danny North is the first Earth-born Gate Mage in nearly two thousand years to survive and claim his power, for families of Westil in exile on Earth have a treaty requiring the death of any suspected Gate Mage to avoid future wars among themselves. Because a Gate Mage could give his own family a terrible advantage over all the others by building a Great Gate back to Westil. And if the families didn’t kill them, the Gate Thief would—that mysterious mage who destroyed every Great Gate before it could be opened. But Danny battled the Gate Thief and won. What he didn’t know at the time was that the Gate Thief had a very good reason for closing the Great Gates. SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 FICTION / FANTASY / CONTEMPORARY • (bncn) 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4899-8 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-4900-1 $29.95 N 978-1-5046-5883-6 $74.99 The Lost Gate The Gate Thief THE MITHER MAGES SERIES, BOOK 1 THE MITHER MAGES SERIES, BOOK 2 Danny North knew from early childhood that his family was different—and that he was different from them. While his cousins learn how to create magic, Danny worries that he will never show talent—but he’s wrong. In this sequel to The Lost Gate, Orson Scott Card continues his fantastic tale of the mages of Westil, who live in exile on Earth. Gatemage Danny North has become too powerful for the Families to control, so they are determined to kill him. • New York Times bestselling author • Card won a Hugo and a Nebula Award two years in a row for Ender’s Game and its sequel AVAILABLE NOW FICTION / FANTASY / CONTEMPORARY • (6059) 12½ hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4417-7163-6 $118.00 L 978-1-4417-7165-0 $29.95 N 978-1-4417-7168-1 $84.99 • Author’s prolific writing in the SF and fantasy genres gives him a large fan base AVAILABLE NOW FICTION / FANTASY / CONTEMPORARY • (7277) 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4708-3996-3 $105.00 L 978-1-4708-3993-2 $29.95 N 978-1-4708-8240-2 $74.99 MARK TWAIN (1835–1910), ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR AND INFLUENTIAL AUTHORS AMERICA HAS EVER PRODUCED, HAS BEEN CALLED THE GREATEST HUMORIST OF HIS AGE AND THE FATHER OF AMERICAN LITERATURE. AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MARK TWAIN, VOL. 3 Edited by Benjamin Griffin, Harriet Elinor Smith, and other editors of the Mark Twain Project Read by Grover Gardner When the first volume of Mark Twain’s uncensored Autobiography was published in 2010, it was hailed as a crucial document for our understanding of the great humorist’s life and times. This final volume crowns and completes his life’s work, chronicling his inner and outer life through a series of daily dictations that go wherever his fancy leads. • The first volume of this autobiography was an instant New York Times bestseller • Grover Gardner won an Earphones Award for his narration of the first volume • This uncensored version of the beloved author’s autobiography includes embargoed, personal texts only now free to be published SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/15/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LITERARY • (6423) 27 hours • 21 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs $140.00 978-1-5046-3714-5 L 978-1-5046-3715-2 $44.95 N 978-1-5046-6423-3 $99.99 ALSO AVAILABLE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MARK TWAIN, VOL. 1 AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MARK TWAIN, VOL. 2 Edited by Harriet Elinor Smith, and the editors of the Mark Twain Project Read by Grover Gardner Edited by Benjamin Griffin, Harriet Elinor Smith, and other editors of the Mark Twain Project Read by Grover Gardner AVAILABLE NOW BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LITERARY (bqzl) 25 hours • 20 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs AVAILABLE NOW BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LITERARY (6422) 26.5 hours • 21 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs 978-1-5046-6210-9 $140.00 L 978-1-5046-6211-6 $44.95 N 978-1-4417-7847-5 $94.99 978-1-4829-2837-2 $140.00 L 978-1-4829-2838-9 $44.95 N 978-1-4829-4870-7 $84.99 The Complete and Authoritative Edition Visit BlackstoneLibrary.com for more information and more titles by Mark Twain NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES The Guilty The Will Robie Series, Book 4 by David Baldacci Reader to come shortly When Will Robie receives word that his father—who he hasn’t spoken to in years—has been arrested for murder, Robie immediately heads home to investigate. His hometown is a remote, economically depressed small town where everyone still remembers him as a high school sports star who left one night and was never seen again. Dan Robie is a local judge, and he’s suspected of murdering a man who appeared before him in court. Robie and his father have never seen eye-to-eye, and he pushes Robie almost to the point of leaving town. But when another murdered victim shows up, Robie realizes that there may be more to the story than just his father’s vigilante justice. “Brilliant use of language… vivid supporting characters and numerous sudden and unexpected plot twists…[Baldacci] doesn’t let the action sag at any point.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on The Target • Print run: 600,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child and the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/17/15 FICTION / THRILLERS • (bnhk) 13 hours • 11 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6140-6 $109.99 L 978-1-4789-6141-3 $44.99 Whispers in the Reading Room The Chicago World’s Fair Mysteries, Book 3 by Shelley Gray Reader to be announced Just months after the closure of the Chicago World’s Fair, librarian Lydia Bancroft finds herself fascinated by a mysterious dark-haired patron. He has never given her his name; all she knows is that he loves books as much as she does. Only when he rescues her in the lobby of the Hartman Hotel does she discover that his name is Sebastian Marks, that he lives at the top of the hotel, and that most everyone in Chicago is intrigued by him. The two form a fragile friendship, but when she discovers that he is the proprietor of an infamous saloon and gambling club, she is shocked. Lydia insists on visiting the club one fateful night and is suddenly a suspect in a murder. Is Sebastian everything her heart believes him to be? “[Gray] is a skilled storyteller who reminds the reader through her characters that faith can help us survive the ups and downs in life.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on Secrets of Sloane House • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Deeanne Gist’s It Happened at the Fair and Elizabeth Camden’s Against the Tide • Included in romance and historical advertising campaigns SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/10/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / HISTORICAL • (bmta) 11.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4116-6 $100.00 L 978-1-5046-4117-3 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 33 NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES The Crossing The Harry Bosch Series, Book 20 by Michael Connelly Reader to be announced Detective Harry Bosch has retired from the LAPD, but his half-brother, defense attorney Mickey Haller, needs his help. The murder rap against his client seems ironclad, but Mickey is sure it’s a setup. Though it goes against all his instincts, Bosch takes the case. With the secret help of his former LAPD partner Lucia Soto, he turns the investigation inside the police department. But as Bosch gets closer to discovering the truth, he makes himself a target. • Print run: 550,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling author “One of the best crime writers in the business…Connelly has the magic touch.” • Connelly’s most recent novel, The Burning Room, spent thirteen weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, his longest run ever —Associated Press, praise for the author • Amazon Studios released the first season of Bosch, a television series based on the books, in February 2015 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / SUSPENSE • (bnhj) 12 hours • 11 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6137-6 $109.99 L 978-1-4789-6138-3 $44.99 Crimson Shore The Pendergast Novels, Book 15 by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Read by René Auberjonois Special Agent Pendergast takes on a private case in Exmouth, Massachusetts— a quaint village on the coast north of Salem—to investigate the theft of a valuable wine cellar. He travels to the seaside town with his ward, Constance Greene, where they quickly discover something far more sinister: a bricked-up niche in the wine cellar that holds the remains of a man, tortured and then entombed alive 150 years ago. But why? The puzzle is compounded when they discover a murdered body—covered with mysterious symbols—in the salt marshes behind Exmouth … the place where, legend has it, the real witches of Salem took refuge after fleeing the 1692 witch hunts. “Sherlock Holmes fans will relish Preston and Child’s…novel featuring eccentric FBI agent Aloysius Pendergast…One of their best in this popular series.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on White Fire • Print run: 250,000 • New York Times bestselling authors • Will appeal to fans of James Patterson and Stephen King • Preston and Child have an extraordinarily enthusiastic fan base SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/10/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / SUSPENSE • (bnhl) 14 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6143-7 $118.99 L 978-1-4789-6144-4 $44.99 34 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com (1921–1995) was the author of more than twenty novels, including Strangers on a Train, The Price of Salt, and The Talented Mr. Ripley, as well as numerous short stories. THE GLASS CELL THE BLUNDERER Rife with overtones of Dostoyevsky, The Glass Cell, first published in 1964, combines a quintessential Highsmith mystery with a penetrating critique of the psychological devastation wrought by the prison system. Walter Stackhouse has been a faithful and supportive husband to his wife, Clara, but he finds himself harboring gruesome fantasies about her demise. When Clara’s dead body turns up at the bottom of a cliff, Walter finds himself under intense scrutiny. Reader to be announced MOVIE TIE-IN Reader to be announced • Soon to be a major motion picture • Highsmith’s portrayal of the American prison system is still relevant forty years after the book’s original publication “Highsmith’s novels are peerlessly disturbing…bad dreams that keep us thrashing for the rest of the night.” “A penetrating and absorbing study…the reader hangs spellbound.” —New Yorker —Boston Herald AVAILABLE 10/13/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL • (bpi1) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6299-4 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-6300-7 $29.95 AVAILABLE 10/27/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / SUSPENSE • (bpi4) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6419-6 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-6420-2 $29.95 A SUSPENSION OF MERCY A DOG’S RANSOM With deadpan accuracy, Patricia Highsmith delighted in creating true sociopaths in the guise of the everyday man or woman. In A Suspension of Mercy, Highsmith revels in eliciting the unsettling psychological forces that lurk beneath the surface of everyday contemporary life. Highsmith turns our next-door neighbors into sadistic psychopaths, lying in wait among white picket fences. In A Dog’s Ransom, Highsmith blends savage humor with brilliant social satire in this dark tale of a highminded criminal who kidnaps wealthy couple’s beloved poodle. Reader to be announced Reader to be announced “For eliciting the menace that lurks in familiar surroundings, there’s no one like Patricia Highsmith.” “A curious and absorbing novel.” —New York Times Book Review —Time, praise for the author AVAILABLE 11/3/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / SUSPENSE • (bphy) 11.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6355-7 $100.00 L 978-1-5046-6356-4 $29.95 AVAILABLE 12/8/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL • (bpi0) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6275-8 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-6276-5 $29.95 ALSO AVAILABLE Carol is an upcoming film based on the novel The Price of Salt, starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, to be released December 18, 2015. Strangers, an upcoming motion picture directed by David Fincher and starring Ben Affleck, is based on this novel. Visit BlackstoneLibrary.com for more information This collection features the novels The Price of Salt and Strangers on a Train, as well as a trove of short stories NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES The Emmaus Code Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox How Jesus Reveals Himself through the Scriptures by David Limbaugh Reader to be announced Reprogram Your Body for Rapid Weight Loss and Amazing Health by William Davis, MD Reader to be announced In the 2014 New York Times bestseller Jesus on Trial, David Limbaugh made a case for the Gospels as hard evidence of the existence of God. Now Limbaugh looks deeper into the scriptures and discovers that Jesus Christ’s very being reveals itself in a close reading of the sacred texts. Through Wheat Belly, millions have improved their health by removing wheat from their daily diets. Now Dr. Davis provides a simple ten-day grain detox plan with carefully designed meal plans that include everything needed to fully eliminate wheat and related grains. • Print run: 175,000 • New York Times bestselling author • Wheat Belly was a #1 New York Times bestseller • Will appeal to fans of Killing Jesus by Bill O’Reilly and What’s So Great about Christianity by Dinesh D’Souza • Will appeal to fans of Grain Brain by David Perlmutter and Good Calories, Bad Calories by Gary Taubes • Also available: Jesus on Trial • National print features and reviews • Author website: www.DavidLimbaugh.com “Fascinating, compelling, and more than a little entertaining.” “Clear and convincing, powerful and persuasive.” —Dana Carpenter, author of 500 Low-Carb Recipes, on Wheat Belly —Lee Strobel, New York Times bestselling author, on Jesus on Trial SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/9/15 RELIGION / CHRISTIANITY / HISTORY • (bm01) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4150-0 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-4151-7 $29.95 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/10/15 HEALTH & FITNESS / DIET & NUTRITION / GENERAL • (br3n) 7.5 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-7013-5 $69.00 L 978-1-5046-7014-2 $29.95 The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty Planetfall by Emma Newman Reader to be announced The Sleeping Beauty Series, Book 1 by Anne Rice, writing as A. N. Roquelaure Read by Samantha Prescott In bestselling author Anne Rice’s retelling of the classic fairy tale, the prince reawakens Beauty, not with a kiss, but with sexual initiation. His reward for ending the hundred years of enchantment is Beauty’s complete and total enslavement to him. • A New York Times bestseller • Anne Rice is an award-winning and bestselling author, and her Vampire Chronicles is one of the bestselling series of all time • Will appeal to fans of E. L. James’ Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy and Sylvia Day’s Bared to You • Newman was nominated for two British Fantasy Society Awards for her historical urban fantasy novel Between Two Thorns • New York Comic-Con promotions • Will appeal to fans of John Scalzi, Jo Walton, and William Gibson • Advertising in science fiction/fantasy publications “The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty…puts much of today’s erotic fiction to shame with it’s super spicy heat level!” “Think Interstellar, think Prometheus…an unfolding alien mystery and complex, utterly believable characters. You will want to believe.” —RT Book Reviews —Stephen Baxter, Philip K. Dick Award–winning author AVAILABLE 11/10/15 FICTION / EROTICA • (amc1) 9 hours • 8 CDs 978-1-5046-4657-4 $59.99 36 More than twenty years have passed since Ren and the rest of the faithful followers of Lee Suh-Mi established a colony at the base of an enigmatic alien structure. But Ren continues to perpetuate the lie forming the foundation of the colony, and the truth could tear it apart. SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 (18-25) FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / GENERAL • (bq2b) 11 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6564-3 $100.00 L 978-1-5046-6565-0 $29.95 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES Always The Time of Our Lives by Lynsay Sands Reader to be announced Collected Writings by Peggy Noonan Reader to be announced Bastard daughter to the king, Rosamunde was raised in a convent and prepared to take the veil … until King Henry declared she would wed Aric, one of his most valiant knights. The handsome warrior’s mastery in seduction was quickly melting her resolve—and capturing her heart. Peggy Noonan is one of the most influential political thinkers and writers of our time. The author of five bestselling books, her column in the Wall Street Journal is a must-read for millions of Americans. Now, for the first time, the best of Noonan’s writing is collected in one indispensable volume. • Print run: 400,000 • New York Times and USA Today bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Julia London and Julianne MacLean • Author website: www.LynsaySands.net • Also available: The Countess, The Heiress, and many other books by Lynsay Sands “Lynsay Sands has just the right touch of humor and the perfect amount of mystery to hold you in her grasp.” —RT Book Reviews, praise for the author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL • (bn8f) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4505-8 $59.99 • Print run: 150,000 • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Arguably by Christopher Hitchens • Noonan reaches nearly twenty million readers weekly in her column for the Wall Street Journal “Her take on life and world events is refreshingly different from the usual political commentary…Unpretentious and warm, she lays out her soul for the world to see.” —Publishers Weekly, praise for the author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 POLITICAL SCIENCE / ESSAYS • (bnhn) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-4789-6148-2 $105.99 Death Wave The Rogue Not Taken In Ben Bova’s New Earth, it was revealed to Jordan Kell that a deadly wave of radiation is headed toward Earth. Now, when Kell and his team return to Earth many years after their departure, he must convince Earth’s new rulers that the human race is in danger of extinction. When she finds herself the target of very public aristocratic scorn, Sophie Talbot flees. Unfortunately, the carriage in which she stows away isn’t saving her from ruin … it’s filled with it. Kingscote, Marquess of Eversley, has never met a woman he couldn’t charm. When he discovers stowaway Sophie, the journey becomes anything but boring. The Star Quest Trilogy, Book 1 by Ben Bova Reader to be announced by Sarah MacLean Reader to be announced • Ben Bova is a six-time Hugo Award winner • Print run: 250,000 • National advertising campaign • New York Times and USA Today bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of The Goliath Stone by Larry Niven and Shipstar by Gregory Benford and Larry Niven • No Good Duke Goes Unpunished won the 2014 RITA Award for Best Historical Romance • Also available: New Earth • Will appeal to readers of Suzanne Enoch and Stephanie Laurens “I believe that by far the science fiction author who will have the greatest effect on the science fiction world, and the world as a whole, is Ben Bova.” “For a smart, witty, and passionate historical romance, I recommend anything by Sarah MacLean.” —Lisa Kleypas, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author —Ray Bradbury, praise for the author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/17/15 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / GENERAL • (bd4w) 13.5 hours • 11 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4305-4 $109.00 L 978-1-5046-4306-1 $29.95 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / REGENCY • (bn9l) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4589-8 $59.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 37 NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES The Golem of Paris Destiny and Power by Jonathan Kellerman and Jesse Kellerman Read by John Rubinstein It’s been more than a year since LAPD detective Jacob Lev learned the remarkable truth about his family, and he’s not coping well. When he comes across the file for a gruesome unsolved murder, finding the killer will take him on a dangerous search for truth that plunges him into the past. • Print run: 150,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling authors • Will appeal to fans of James Patterson and David Baldacci “An extraordinary work of detection, suspense, and supernatural mystery.” —Stephen King on The Golem of Hollywood The American Odyssey of George Herbert Walker Bush by Jon Meacham Read by Paul Michael Based on rigorous research, hours of private interviews, and extraordinary access to George H. W. Bush’s diaries and to his family, Destiny and Power paints a vivid and affecting portrait of the distinctive American life of a man from the Greatest Generation: his heroic service in World War II and his storied rise in politics from congressman to fortyfirst president of the United States. • Print run: 400,000 • Pulitzer Prize–winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of Being Nixon by Evan Thomas and Regan by H. W. Brands “Fascinating and insightful…a vivid portrait.” —Associated Press on Thomas Jefferson SIMLUTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / CRIME • (br42) 18 hours • 14 CDs 978-1-61176-460-4 $60.00 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/10/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / PRESIDENTS & HEADS OF STATE (br46) 27 hours • 22 CDs 978-1-101-92296-5 $60.00 The Pharaoh’s Secret Tricky Twenty-Two The NUMA Files, Book 13 by Clive Cussler and Graham Brown Reader to be announced Kurt and Joe tangle with the most determined enemy they’ve ever encountered when a ruthless powerbroker schemes to build a new Egyptian empire. A devastating weapon at his disposal may threaten the entire world: a plant extract known as the black mist, discovered in the City of the Dead and rumored to have the power to take life from the living and restore it to the dead. The Stephanie Plum Novels, Book 22 by Janet Evanovich Reader to be announced Stephanie Plum is a bounty hunter who often runs into trouble on the job, but she has family, friends, and several men to help her out of sticky situations. Stephanie faces her toughest case yet in the twenty-second installment in this blockbuster #1 New York Times bestselling series. • Print run: 1,000,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Print run: 500,000 • Will appeal to fans of John Grisham and James Patterson • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of David Baldacci and Brad Thor “The closest yet to a flat-out James Bond adventure. Another solid entry in the NUMA Files series.” “[Janet Evanovich’s] novels are the true definition of a guilty pleasure.” —Associated Press, praise for the author —Associated Press on Ghost Ship SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/17/15 FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE • (br4a) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-61176-461-1 $60.00 38 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/17/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / WOMEN SLEUTHS • (br4d) 6 hours • 5 CDs 978-0-385-36684-7 $60.00 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES All of Us and Everything A Novel By Bridget Asher Reader to be announced Life as Augusta Rockwell knows it changes once she unearths a box of old letters written by her estranged husband, Nick Flemming, the love of her life and the father her three children have never known. She’s told her daughters that their absent father was actually a spy, which is why he couldn’t be part of their lives. But the letters reveal that Nick has secretly been keeping tabs on his family all these years from afar—a discovery that, while shocking, has the potential to mend the fractured and wayward lives of the three Rockwell sisters. • Bridget Asher’s novels are consistently praised by publications and readers alike “Asher…brings an abundance of warmth and wisdom to this tale of lostand-found love.” —Publishers Weekly on The Pretend Wife • Social media campaign • Will appeal to fans of The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty and He’s Gone by Deb Caletti • Also available: The Pretend Wife SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 FICTION / FAMILY LIFE • (bmbu) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4134-0 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-4135-7 $29.95 The Lincoln Lawyer A Darkness More Than Night The Mickey Haller Series, Book 1 by Michael Connelly Read by Adam Grupper The Harry Bosch Series, Book 7 by Michael Connelly Read by Richard M. Davidson Mickey Haller is a Lincoln Lawyer, a criminal defense attorney who operates out of the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car. When someone close to him is murdered, Haller discovers that his search for innocence has brought him face-toface with evil as pure as a flame. Terry McCaleb is asked by the LAPD to help them investigate a series of murders that have them baffled. Horrifyingly, the suspect is someone McCaleb has known and worked with in the past: LAPD homicide detective Harry Bosch. • A #1 New York Times bestseller • Will appeal to fans of John Grisham and David Baldacci • A New York Times bestseller • A film adaptation of The Lincoln Lawyer starring Matthew McConaughey was released in 2011 • Connelly’s most recent novel, The Burning Room, spent thirteen weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, his longest run ever “Connelly’s first legal thriller has gotten virtually universal raves for its courage, plotting, and humor—and those qualities also make the audio version a triumph.” —Publishers Weekly • Will appeal to fans of the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child and the Will Robie series by David Baldacci “You can’t lose with this chilling tour de force.” —Kirkus Reviews AVAILABLE 11/17/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / LEGAL • (aasi) 11 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3824-8 $105.99 L 978-1-4789-3825-5 $44.99 AVAILABLE 11/17/15 FICTION / THRILLERS • (aaaw) 12.5 hours • 11 CDs 978-1-4789-3822-4 $109.99 L 978-1-4789-3823-1 $44.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 39 NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES Night Fall Jerry on Jerry Out over the ocean, TWA Flight 800 suddenly explodes with 230 victims on board, the terrible blast illuminating the sky. The government’s verdict is mechanical failure, but a videotape may tell another story—if it can be found. These never-before-published interviews with Jerry Garcia reveal his thoughts on religion, politics, his past and personal life, his creative process, and more. The John Corey Series, Book 3 by Nelson DeMille Read by Scott Brick The Unpublished Jerry Garcia Interviews By Dennis McNally Foreword by Trixie Garcia Read by Jerry Garcia, Dennis McNally, and Trixie Garcia • A #1 New York Times bestseller • 2015 is the fiftieth anniversary of the founding of the Grateful Dead • Will appeal to fans of David Baldacci and Brian Haig • Foreword is by Jerry’s daughter, Trixie Garcia • Author website: www.NelsonDeMille.net • Will appeal to fans of the Grateful Dead and biographies such as Deal by Bill Kreutzmann and Rock Scully’s Living with the Dead “This real-life tragedy hands DeMille perhaps his finest plot ever.” — Kirkus Reviews AVAILABLE 11/17/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE • (aakp) 15 hours • 13 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3826-2 $117.99 L 978-1-4789-3827-9 $44.99 “Entertaining and well-written.”—Publishers Weekly on A Long Strange Trip SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / COMPOSERS & MUSICIANS (bnhr) 12 hours • 11 CDs 978-1-4789-6156-7 $109.99 The Christmas Train The Camel Club On a train ride to Los Angeles, cash-strapped journalist Tom Langdon encounters a ridiculous cast of characters, unexpected romance, and an avalanche that changes everyone’s Christmas plans. This audiobook includes the bonus short story “Bullseye.” The Camel Club consists of four members who work to discover the truth behind the country’s actions. Their efforts bear little fruit—until they are embroiled in a far-reaching conspiracy. by David Baldacci Read by Tim Matheson • A New York Times and USA Today bestseller • Baldacci has fifteen #1 New York Times bestsellers to date • Will appeal to fans of Michael Connelly and Sandra Brown “The narrative is loaded with cool train lore and plenty of romance and good cheer…Baldacci’s fans will snap it up as the Yuletide treat it is.” The Camel Club Series, Book 1 by David Baldacci Read by Jonathan Davis • Baldacci’s novels have been translated into over forty-five languages and sold in more than eighty countries • Over 110 million copies of Baldacci’s books are in print worldwide “Baldacci is a master at building suspense, and the conclusion of [The Camel Club] will leave [listeners] breathless.” —Booklist —Publishers Weekly AVAILABLE 11/17/15 FICTION / GENERAL • (aaq8) 7 hours • 6 CDs 978-1-4789-3829-3 $69.99 L 978-1-4789-3830-9 $29.99 AVAILABLE 11/17/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / ESPIONAGE • (b7x0) 16 hours • 13 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3820-0 $117.99 L 978-1-4789-3821-7 $44.99 To the Stars Sons Knox Alexander swore to Harlow Evans that he would wait for her to turn eighteen, but Harlow’s heart belonged to someone else. When Knox returns, will Harlow ever let him into her heart? Wang Lung is on his deathbed in the house of his fathers, and his three sons stand ready to inherit his hard-won estate. But with revolution sweeping through China, only one is destined to be a leader. The Thatch Series, Book 2 by Molly McAdams Reader to be announced The House of Earth Trilogy, Book 2 by Pearl S. Buck Reader to be announced • Print run: 75,000 • Pulitzer Prize–winning and USA Today bestselling author • New York Times bestselling author • The first book in the trilogy, The Good Earth, is regarded as a timeless masterpiece • Will appeal to fans of All Lined Up by Cora Carmack and Beautiful Oblivion by Jamie McGuire “The romance is unbelievably hot and sweet…McAdams does it again.” “[With Sons] Buck has enriched her wide canvas.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on Letting Go —New York Times SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/17/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / NEW ADULT • (bn9r) 13.5 hours • 11 CDs 978-1-5046-4601-7 $59.99 40 • Will appeal to fans of William Andrews and Laila Ibrahim AVAILABLE 11/10/15 FICTION / CLASSICS (bq6a) • (Runtime and CD count available soon at BlackstoneLibrary.com) 978-1-5046-6832-3 (Prices TBA) L 978-1-5046-6833-0 (Prices TBA) Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES Tightrope The Raging Skillet by Simon Mawer Read by Kate Reading The True Life Story of Chef Rossi by Rossi Reader to be announced The Raging Skillet is Chef Rossi’s heartfelt story of cooking her way through some of the most unlikely kitchens in New York City—at a “beach” in Tribeca, an East Village supper club, and a makeshift grill at Ground Zero in the days immediately following 9/11. This captivating historical thriller brings back Marian Sutro, ex–special operations agent, and traces her romantic and political exploits in post–World War II London, where the Cold War is about to reshape old loyalties. • New York Times bestselling author • Rossi is one of the most sought-after caterers in the United States • Trapeze was an Amazon Book of the Month for May • Will appeal to fans of Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain and Tender at the Bone by Ruth Reichl • Will appeal to fans of Robert Olen Butler’s The Star of Istanbul and Sarah Helm’s A Life in Secrets “A moving, witty memoir.” —Nigella Lawson, English journalist, broadcaster, and food writer SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/10/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / CULINARY • (bpzd) 7 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6448-6 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-6449-3 $29.95 “Gripping and moving…Marian’s story is unforgettable.” —Spectator on Trapeze SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / ESPIONAGE • (blm4) 11 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-3571-4 $100.00 L 978-1-5046-3572-1 $29.95 WEST 57 Noble House Julie Chavan is trying to rescue the legendary New York publishing house WEST 57, but everyone else in her life is trying to rescue Julie. The smart thing would be to say goodbye to New York. But before Julie can decide where she’s going, she has to decide what she really wants. Hong Kong, 1963. These are days of high adventure—yet they are also days filled with all the mystery and romance of Hong Kong, rich in every trade … money, flesh, opium, power. By Brian Freeman Reader to be announced The Epic Novel of Modern Hong Kong The Asian Saga, Book 5 by James Clavell Reader to be announced • Internationally bestselling author • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Brian Freeman’s Spilled Blood won the 2013 ITW Thriller Award for Best Hardcover Novel • Clavell’s novels have become modern classics • Will appeal to fans of John Sandford and James Grippando • Will appeal to fans of David Kirk and P. T. Deutermann “Extravagantly romantic…a book that you can get lost in for weeks.” —New York Times AVAILABLE 11/1/15 FICTION / CONTEMPORARY WOMEN • (bq5q) 9 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6816-3 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-6817-0 $34.95 AVAILABLE 11/12/15 FICTION / HISTORICAL • (bhdu) 57 hours • 36 CDs • 3 MP3 CDs 978-1-5046-3325-3 $160.00 L 978-1-5046-3326-0 $59.95 Women Destroy Science Fiction! When Nietzsche Wept Lightspeed Magazine Special Issue Edited by John Joseph Adams Guest-edited by Christie Yant Stories by Seanan McGuire, Charlie Jane Anders, N. K. Jemisin, and others Reader to be announced Women Destroy Science Fiction! contains eleven original science fiction short stories, flash fiction, and more. A Novel of Obsession by Irvin D. Yalom, MD Reader to be announced Unable to find a cure for his ailments, philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is on the brink of suicide. Psychoanalyst Josef Breuer agrees to treat him and unexpectedly finds solace in their sessions. • Internationally bestselling author • Features some of the most influential female science fiction authors writing today • Yalom’s many works have received high critical and popular acclaim • Will appeal to fans of Long Hidden, edited by Rose Fox and Daniel José Older, and Octavia’s Brood, edited by Adrienne Maree Brown and Walidah Imarisha • Will appeal to fans of Richard Dawkins and Milton H. Erickson “The reigning king of the anthology world.” —Barnes&Noble.com, praise for John Joseph Adams AVAILABLE 11/18/15 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / GENERAL • (bpyw) 16 hours • 13 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6532-2 $118.00 L 978-1-5046-6533-9 $29.95 • Author website: www.Yalom.com “An intelligent, carefully researched, richly imagined novel.” —Boston Globe AVAILABLE 11/3/15 FICTION / LITERARY • (bnuq) 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5467-8 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-5468-5 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 41 NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES Me and My Big Mouth Twain & Stanley Enter Paradise Does your mouth seem to have a mind of its own? Me and My Big Mouth will show you how to train your mouth to speak words that will help you accomplish all God wants for you. Twain & Stanley Enter Paradise follows famed nineteenth-century journalist-explorer Henry Stanley, his wife, the painter Dorothy Tennant, and Stanley’s long friendship with Mark Twain. The manuscript—in the works for decades—was found by Hijuelos’ widow after his death. Your Answer Is Right under Your Nose by Joyce Meyer Reader to be announced By Oscar Hijuelos Reader to be announced • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Print run 50,000 • Will appeal to fans of Joel Osteen and Paul Kent • Hijuelos received the Pulitzer Prize for his novel The Mambo Kings Play Songs of Love • Author website: www.JoyceMeyer.org “Her basic, straightforward discussion will appeal to many [listeners], walking them through some valuable self-examination.” —Publishers Weekly on Seven Things That Steal Your Joy AVAILABLE 11/17/15 RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIFE / GENERAL • (bnho) 4 hours • 3 CDs 978-1-4789-6150-5 $49.99 “A fine and wonderful novel, and surely among the best books Oscar ever wrote.” —Paul Auster, bestselling author of The New York Trilogy SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / HISTORICAL • (bnhm) 17.5 hours • 15 CDs 978-1-4789-6146-8 $123.99 At the Bottom of Your Heart We Are All Stardust When a renowned surgeon falls to his death, Ricciardi and Maione begin an investigation that will reveal the most torrid and conflicting of human passions. The world’s best-known scientists reveal what they still hope to discover—and how their work entwines with their lives outside the lab. Inferno for Commissario Ricciardi The Commissario Ricciardi Series, Book 7 by Maurizio de Giovanni Translator to be announced Read by Grover Gardner Scientists Who Shaped Our World Talk about Their Work, Their Lives, and What They Still Want to Know by Stefan Klein Translated by Ross Benjamin Reader to be announced • I Will Have Vengeance was short-listed for the 2012 Crime Writers’ Association International Dagger Award • From award-winning science journalist Stefan Klein, author of The Survival of the Nicest and the #1 international bestseller The Science of Happiness • Will appeal to fans of Andrea Camilleri and Donna Leon • Will appeal to fans of Carl Sagan, Steve Paulson, and Brian Greene “De Giovanni has created one of the most interesting and well-drawn detectives in fiction.”—Daily Beast, praise for the series SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / POLICE PROCEDURAL (bq2c) • (Runtime and CD count available soon at BlackstoneLibrary.com) 978-1-5046-6556-8 (Prices TBA) L 978-1-5046-6557-5 (Prices TBA) “An extremely well-written, easy-to-read, and expertly researched book.” —Nature on The Science of Happiness SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 SCIENCE / PHILOSOPHY & SOCIAL ASPECTS • (bpm6) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6379-3 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-6380-9 $29.95 Missing Person Tomorrow’s Too Late Guy Roland is a detective without a past. Leads to his former life are few, but through diligence he at last lays hold of a thread that will lead him through the maze of his own existence. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Nicole Edwards presents the fourth installment in the steamy Sniper 1 Security series. by Patrick Modiano Translated from the French by Daniel Weissbort Reader to be announced The Sniper 1 Security Series, Book 4 by Nicole Edwards Reader to be announced • Author won the 2014 Nobel Prize in Literature • New York Times and USA Today bestselling author • Winner of the Prix Goncourt, France’s premiere literary prize • More that half a million copies of Edwards’ books have sold in the US • Will appeal to fans of Journey by Moonlight by Antal Szerb and Blood Brothers by Ernst Haffner • Will appeal to fans of J. R. Ward, Maya Banks, and Lora Leigh “[Edwards] writes characters that are so lovable, complex, and sexy.” —New York Times —Battery Operated Book Blog, praise for the author AVAILABLE 11/3/15 FICTION / LITERARY • (bp0u) 5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6323-6 $49.00 L 978-1-5046-6324-3 $19.95 42 • Blackstone offers many other Nicole Edwards titles “The best place to fling oneself into Mr. Modiano’s oeuvre.” SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/1/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / SUSPENSE (9887) • (Runtime and CD count available soon at BlackstoneLibrary.com) 978-1-5046-4041-1 (Prices TBA) L 978-1-5046-4042-8 (Prices TBA) Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES The Last Love Song • Tracy has been writing nonfiction for many years and has been published in the New Yorker, McSweeney’s, the Georgia Review and other places. Joan Didion is well known for her literary journalistic style in both fiction and nonfiction. Some of her most notable work includes Slouching Towards Bethlehem, Run River, and The Year of Magical Thinking. In The Last Love Song, Daugherty takes listeners on a journey back through time, following a young Didion in Sacramento through to her adult life as a writer. • Daugherty’s Hiding Man was a New York Times Notable Book. A Biography of Joan Didion by Tracy Daugherty Reader to be announced • Scholars, Hollywood, the media, and literary fans of all ages and persuasions are fascinated by Didion and her accomplishments. “An eloquent work on the life of Joan Didion, fashioning her story as no less than the rupture of the American narrative…[a] wonderfully engaging biography.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) AVAILABLE 11/10/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / LITERARY • (br8o) 25 hours • 20 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs 978-1-5046-7233-7 $140.00 L 978-1-5046-7234-4 $44.95 Act One Legends and Liars Moss Hart’s Act One is a glorious memorial to a bygone age filled with all the wonder, drama, and heartbreak that surrounded Broadway in the early twentieth century. Ever since Vocho and Kacha were thrown out of the Duelist’s Guild, it seems everyone wants them dead. What’s more, the sinister magician whose plans they thwarted is rumored to have returned, and he’s determined to put a stop to Vocho and Kacha permanently. An Autobiography by Moss Hart Read by Jim Meskimen The Duelists Trilogy, Book 2 By Julia Knight Reader to be announced • Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright • A legendary memoir in the world of theater • Print run 50,000 • Will appeal to fans of The Season by William Goldman and Dazzler by Steven Bach • National publicity campaign “The ultimate Broadway memoir by the master who raised the bar for all of us.”—Julie Andrews AVAILABLE 11/3/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMING ARTS (bm5c) 23 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4387-0 $123.00 L 978-1-5046-4388-7 • The Duelists trilogy is to be released as three books in three months, starting in October 2015 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/10/15 FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE • (bnh7) 11 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-4789-6190-1 $105.99 $44.95 Sweetest Scoundrel If You Dare The Maiden Lane Series, book 9 By Elizabeth Hoyt Reader to be announced When prim and thrifty Eve Dinwoody agrees to control the purse strings of Harte’s Folly, London’s premier pleasure garden, she butts heads with the infuriating Asa Makepeace. But the harder Eve tries to manage him, the harder it is to ignore his seductive charm. The Deanna Madden Novels, book 3 By A. R. Torre • Reader to be announced The rules are the same. Deanna can’t open the door. She can’t leave. She can’t kill anyone. The only difference is she doesn’t set the rules anymore, guards in grey uniforms do. Deanna writes from a prison cell, her home for the next twenty to thirty years. That’s the going term for murder. • Print run 50,000 • New York Times bestselling author • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of How the Scoundrel Seduces by Sabrina Jeffries and Four Nights with the Duke by Eloisa James • Will appeal to fans of Jeff Lindsay’s Dexter series and Elizabeth Haynes’ Human Remains • Also available from this author: Wicked Intentions, Dearest Rogue, and Darling Beast SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL • (bng4) 11 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-4789-6158-1 $105.99 “If you enjoy your thrillers intensely raw, dark and unusual, look no further. Torre is captivating.”—RT Book Reviews, praise for the series SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/10/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / WOMEN SLEUTHS • (bngq) 8 hours • 7 CDs 978-1-4789-6174-1 $76.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 43 NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES The Truth Is out There • New York Times bestselling author The X-Files Series, Book 2 Edited by Jonathan Maberry Stories by Rachel Caine, David Wolverton, and others Reader to be announced • This volume contains stories from some of today’s top storytellers Fox Mulder and Dana Scully are back in a chilling collection of all-new tales of dark secrets, alien agendas, and terrifying monsters. The Truth Is out There features original stories by bestselling authors Rachel Caine, David Wolverton, Kelley Armstrong, and many others. • Will appeal to fans of The Twilight Zone and Kevin J. Anderson • Blackstone offers numerous other Jonathan Maberry titles “Every so often you discover an author whose writing is so lyrical that it transcends mere storytelling. Jonathan Maberry is just such an author.” —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author $69.00 L 978-1-5046-4227-9 FICTION / CHRISTIAN / SUSPENSE Take Me All the Way Young Orson The Coral Cove Series, Book 3 by Toni Blake Reader to be announced The Years of Luck and Genius on the Path to Citizen Kane by Patrick McGilligan Reader to be announced Tamra Day is aching for a connection. Unfortunately, Coral Cove’s most eligible bachelor is the man who’s made a habit of annoying Tamra. But more infuriating is the fact that she can’t help noticing how sexy he is. SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY (bn95) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4557-7 With new insights and revelations, Young Orson is a fascinating look at the creative development and influences that shaped this legendary genius. “The front rank of film biographers.” “A book by Toni Blake is truly special.” $59.99 White River, Arkansas, 1980. In a secret lab, top-level medical scientists work together to harness the power of a revolutionary new DNA manipulation technique. But when the project finally comes to fruition with the birth of a specially “designed” baby, it just as abruptly comes to a bloody halt. Nearly forty years later, the small town awakens one morning to find itself ground zero of a joint UN–US terrorist training exercise. Outraged citizens fight back, but it soon becomes clear that something evil has arrived in White River—a darkness unleashed on an unsuspecting world. (bq2a) 15 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6573-5 $29.95 $29.95 —Lori Foster, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author by J. W. Brazier Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 11/2/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 2/1/16 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / GENERAL • (bhak) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4226-2 The Arrival —Washington Post, praise for the author 52 Challenges to Put Your Faith into Action by O. S. Hawkins Reader to be announced Bestselling author of The Joshua Code and The Jesus Code, O. S. Hawkins is back with a new book that is all about putting your faith into action. Practical, personal, and actionpacked—and straight from one of the most popular books of the Bible—The James Code challenges listeners to give feet to their faith. Hawkins gives applicable truth from the book of James, emphasizing that an effective Christian life is not about faith and works but about faith that works. SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/10/15 978-1-5046-6057-0 (bn9y) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4612-3 $29.95 $140.00 L 978-1-5046-6058-7 $44.95 CLAIRE NORTH is the pseudonym for Catherine Webb, a Carnegie Medal–nominated author whose first book, Mirror Dreams, was written when she was just fourteen years old. She went on to write numerous other young adult novels, and has also penned several successful fantasy novels for adults in the Matthew Swift and Magicals Anonymous series under the pseudonym Kate Griffin. $118.00 The James Code SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/17/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMING ARTS • (bpfo) 27 hours • 21 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs 978-1-5046-6572-8 RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIFE / DEVOTIONAL 978-1-5046-4611-6 $90.00 • North’s novel The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August is the basis for an upcoming film from the producers of Best Exotic Marigold Hotel • Will appeal to fans of other unusual and thought-provoking thrillers like Justin Cronin’s The Passage and Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl The Thief of Bangkok The Master of the House The Gamehouse Series, Book 1 by Claire North Reader to be announced The Gamehouse Series, Book 2 by Claire North Reader to be announced The Gamehouse Series, Book 3 by Claire North Reader to be announced In seventeenth century Venice, there exists an establishment known as the Gamehouse, where fortunes are made and broken. But some may be invited to compete in the higher league—a league where the games played are of politics and empires. Not everyone proves worthy, but one woman who is about to play may just exceed everyone’s expectations. The Gamehouse is an unusual institution. Many know it as the place where fortunes can be made and lost through games of chess, backgammon—every game under the sun. But a select few are picked to compete in the higher league … and now the ultimate player is about to step forward. In the Gamehouse, fortunes are made and broken. But in the higher league, the games played are of politics and empires. One woman who is about to play may just exceed everyone’s expectations. The Serpent of Venice SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE • (bnh2) 3.5 hours • 3 CDs SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE • (bnh3) 3.5 hours • 3 CDs SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE • (bnh4) 3.5 hours • 3 CDs 978-1-4789-6244-1 978-1-4789-6248-9 978-1-4789-6252-6 $39.99 $39.99 $39.99 “An astonishing reinvention of the time travel narrative. Bold, magical, and masterful.” —Mike Carey on The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August 44 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES • Courtney is a bestselling author and a trusted expert in Christian family topics for more than a decade Rest Assured A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls by Vicki Courtney Reader to be announced Women are overcommitted, overconnected, overburdened, and overwhelmed. They are aching for a bold challenge that will bring rest to their weary souls. Rest Assured is for the daring women who truly want to disrupt their current patterns and see lasting change. The Evolution of Everything How New Ideas Emerge by Matt Ridley Reader to be announced • Robust speaking schedule at events As compelling as it is controversial, authoritative as it is ambitious, Ridley’s stunning perspective will revolutionize the way we think about our world and how it works. • Will appeal to readers of Mark Buchanan’s The Rest of God and Shauna Niequist’s Cold Tangerines “A wild ride, almost too thought-provoking to read for long stretches but difficult to put down.” “The author’s approach is sufficiently biblical to satisfy Christian conservatives and is endearingly unassuming enough to please other readers as well.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) —Library Journal on Move On SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/17/15 RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIFE / WOMEN’S ISSUES • (bn9v) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4635-2 $69.00 L 978-1-5046-4636-9 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / GENERAL (bn9e) 12 hours • 10 CDs $29.95 You Have Infinite Power The Constitution The Constitution is a lively introduction to the supreme law of the United States, covering the Constitution’s history and meaning in clear, accessible terms. by G. K. Chesterton Reader to be announced Considered by many to be Chesterton’s masterpiece, this book declares his comprehensive view of world history as informed and fulfilled by the Incarnation. Increase your self-awareness and transform your life forever! “A highly accessible and scholarly but lively look at the nation’s guiding document.” “[You Have Infinite Power] provides a wealth of insights on improving your life.” —Booklist —Jack Canfield, bestselling author of Chicken Soup for the Soul “I read Chesterton’s Everlasting Man and for the first time saw the whole Christian outline of history set out in a form that seemed to me to make sense.” —C. S. Lewis AVAILABLE 11/3/15 AVAILABLE 11/3/15 AVAILABLE 11/3/15 BODY, MIND & SPIRIT POLITICAL SCIENCE / CONSTITUTIONS 978-1-4690-6216-7 $118.99 (bp5h) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-4690-6220-4 $29.99 978-1-4690-6219-8 (bpyy) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6513-1 $29.95 The Perkins & Tate Mysteries, Book 1 by Marian Babson Reader to be announced The Stanley Hastings Mysteries, book 20 By Parnell Hall Reader to be announced Nashville’s Bart and the Cousins have a chart-topping song. But what’s really going on among them is a shocker … and even a spin doctor can’t cover-up its deadly consequences. A young woman found naked and stabbed to death in her apartment is the type of case that should be perfect for Stanley Hastings. Instead, it’s his nightmare. The woman was the girlfriend of Hasting’s boss, Richard Rosenberg, and the hotshot lawyer is charged with killing her. “Babson has a coolly amused, ironic voice…[The characters’] antics are reason enough to enjoy this fast-paced mystery.” AVAILABLE 11/3/15 (bq60) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6825-5 $29.95 978-1-5046-6824-8 $55.00 $76.00 • Hall has been nominated for both the Shamus and Edgar Awards • Will appeal to fans of Tarquin Hall, Lisa Lutz, Marshall Karp, and Chris Grabenstein • The author’s background as a private investigator lends authenticity to his Stanley Hastings stories SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/15/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS • (blzc) 11 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4166-1 $100.00 Answers to Your Questions about Heaven by David Jerimiah Read by Bob Souer We all have questions about what heaven will be like. Fortunately, scripture is filled with helpful information about our future home. L 978-1-5046-4167-8 $29.95 Heartsong Cottage • Print run: 150,000 The Eternity Springs Series, Book 10 by Emily March Reader to be announced • New York Times and USA Today bestselling author When Daniel Garrett’s world falls apart, he returns to Eternity Springs hoping for some of the town’s fabled healing. Shannon O’Toole isn’t looking for romance, but she can’t deny the spark between her and Daniel. Will the magic of Eternity Springs give them a second chance? “David Jeremiah unashamedly examines and explains the biggest global trends of our day.” • Will appeal to fans of Robyn Carr and Sherryl Woods • Previous books in the series earned starred reviews from big publications “A heartwarming tale of courage and redemption.” —Joel C. Rosenberg, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author —Publishers Weekly on Miracle Road AVAILABLE 11/1/15 RELIGION / INSPIRATIONAL 978-1-5046-5054-0 978-1-5046-6512-4 “Stanley’s cases have going for them some of the deftest and trickiest puzzle-plotting in the field today.”—Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, praise for the series —Publishers Weekly (bloz) 1.5 hours • 2 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5055-7 $19.95 RELIGION / CHRISTIANITY / CATHOLIC $76.99 A Fool for a Client Cover-Up Story FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL $59.99 The Everlasting Man Ultimate Success through Energy, Passion, Purpose & the Principles of Taekwondo by Chris Berlow, Paul Melella Jr., Nick Palumbo, and Rick Wollman Read by Chris Berlow, Paul Melella Jr., Nick Palumbo, and Rick Wollman An Introduction by Michael Stokes Paulsen and Luke Paulsen Read by Walter Dixon (bngu) 14.5 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-4690-6217-4 $44.99 978-1-5046-4575-1 $28.00 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY • (bokf) 10.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5586-6 $100.00 L 978-1-5046-5589-7 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 45 NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES • Will appeal to fans of Rita Mae Brown and Diane Kelly Yappy Hour The Roundup Crew Mysteries, Book 1 by Diana Orgain Reader to be announced Every Friday night, the Roundup Crew, a group of dog-loving friends, meets at a neighborhood wine bar for Yappy Hour. When the owner mysteriously leaves town and asks her sister to run the bar in her absence, things get complicated fast—particularly after two dead bodies turn up. Tied Up in Knots How Getting What They Wanted Has Made Women Miserable by Andrea Tantaros Reader to be announced • Online and social media promotion, including through author’s Facebook and website Women today have more choices and options than ever. So why are they so stressed out? In a covetous quest to attain what men have, women have been told we should work like men, behave like men, and have sex like men. There’s just one problem: women aren’t men. Instead of feeling at peace with their newfound freedoms, females are finding themselves tied up in knots. With scathing wit and insight, Tantaros calls out those sending the wrong messages to American women, and praises those who get it right. • Library marketing campaign • National print publicity “It may be a dog-eat-dog world, but Orgain will have you laughing out loud…a hilarious new series.” —Kate Carlisle, New York Times bestselling author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / COZY • (bhah) 10.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4234-7 $100.00 L 978-1-5046-4235-4 SOCIAL SCIENCE / WOMEN’S STUDIES (bn9q) 10 hours • 8 CDs $29.95 978-1-5046-4599-7 The Whispering City The Girl’s Still Got It The Greatest A Novel by Sara Moliner Reader to be announced Take a Walk with Ruth and the God Who Rocked Her World by Liz Curtis Higgs Reader to be announced by Timbaland, with Veronica Chambers Reader to be announced Barcelona, 1952. As Ana Martí Noguer, an eager young journalist, investigates the death of a wealthy socialite, she discovers evidence that points to corruption and conspiracy among the city’s elite. “Liz Curtis Higgs is one of the most amazing teachers of God’s Word that I have ever experienced.” —Marc Pastor, internationally bestselling author of Barcelona Shadows —Priscilla Shirer, New York Times bestselling author AVAILABLE 11/1/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/15/15 RELIGION / BIBLICAL BIOGRAPHY / OLD TESTAMENT FICTION / LITERARY (blze) 13.5 hours • 11 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4159-3 $29.95 978-1-5046-4158-6 $109.00 World-renowned producer Timbaland has been a fixture on the pop charts, with more top-ten hits than Elvis or the Beatles. Yet this celebrity is a uniquely private man who shuns parties, stays out of gossip columns, and rarely gives interviews. Completely uncensored and totally honest, he reveals the magic behind the music and the layering of sounds that have created dozens of number-one hits. The Greatest showcases this master’s artistry and offers an extraordinary glimpse inside a great musical mind. The Girl’s Still Got It is a novel approach to Bible study that leaps from past to present, gleaning timeless truths that speak to the heart. “A vivid and forensic dissection of an era cloaked in a tyranny of silence.” (blro) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5053-3 $29.95 978-1-5046-5052-6 $55.00 $59.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/17/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY (bn9h) 7 hours • 6 CDs 978-1-5046-4581-2 $49.99 The Match of the Century Make ’Em Laugh • Print run: 150,000 Marrying the Duke by Cathy Maxwell Read by to be announced Short-Term Memories of Longtime Friends by Debbie Reynolds Reader to be announced • New York Times bestselling author Every debutante aspires to snag a duke. Elin Morris has had one reserved since birth. But Elin begins to wonder how she will marry Gavin Baynton when she cannot forget his brother, The beloved Hollywood star and bestselling author of Unsinkable continues her intimate chat with fans in this entertaining collection of anecdotes, stories, jokes, and random musings from a woman who has seen it all—and done most of it. • Reynolds received the SAG/AFTRA Lifetime Achievement Award and has been nominated for numerous awards, including an Oscar for Best Actress Benedict. “Maxwell is a master at combining poignancy and charming characters with humor” “[Reynolds is] indisputably a grand dame of show business.” —RT Book Reviews, praise for the author —NPR, praise for the author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL (bn9j) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4585-0 $59.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/10/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMING ARTS • (bn8v) 9 hours • 7 CDs 978-1-5046-4537-9 $59.99 Black Wolves The Spinster’s Guide to Scandalous Behavior The Black Wolves Trilogy, Book 1 by Kate Elliott Reader to be announced The Seduction Diaries, Book 2 by Jennifer McQuiston Reader to be announced The Hundred, once ruled by a tainted religion and demon court, is now a place of prosperity, but treachery still waits in the shadows. Once the captain of the elite Black Wolves, Kellas finds himself standing at a crossroads where he must decide whom to serve and whom to betray. Lucy Westmore has been left a cottage in Cornwall. Unfortunately, Lord Thomas Branston knows the real value of the cottage, and he has no intention of letting Lucy get her hands on it. “McQuiston explores class, friendship, and family ties in this…charming romance.” FICTION / ROMANCE / REGENCY 46 • Will appeal to fans of Robin Hobb and Jim Butcher —Jacqueline Carey, author of the Kushiel’s Legacy series SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 978-1-5046-4591-1 • The Golden Key was a World Fantasy Award finalist “Black Wolves is a sweeping tale of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and intrigue, impelled by the mysteries that lie at its heart.” —Kirkus Reviews, praise for the series (bn9m) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs • King’s Dragon, the first novel in the Crown of Stars series, was a Nebula Award finalist $59.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE • (bnh1) 18 hours • 15 CDs 978-1-4789-6178-9 $123.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES • Print run: 75,000 Hubris The Tragedy of War in the Twentieth Century by Alistair Horne Reader to be announced In Greek tragedy, hubris is excessive human pride that challenges the gods and ultimately leads to downfall. 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SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/17/15 HISTORY / MILITARY / GENERAL • (bm3d) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4849-3 A Life in Two Worlds by David Good Reader to be announced BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / CULTURAL HERITAGE $59.99 (bn9n) 10.5 hours • 9 CDs Untimely Death A Just and Generous Nation A Shakespeare in the Catskills Mystery The Shakespeare in the Catskills Mysteries, Book 1 by Elizabeth J. Duncan Reader to be announced Abraham Lincoln and the Fight for American Opportunity by Harold Holzer and Norton Garfinkle Reader to be announced In this series debut, a Catskills resort’s production of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet takes a wicked turn when the leading lady is killed. A Just and Generous Nation reestablishes Lincoln’s legacy as the protector not just of personal freedom but of the American dream. “Sure to appeal to fans of M. C. Beaton and Agatha Christie.” “One of the country’s leading independent Lincoln scholars.” —Library Journal on A Brush with Death —Adam Gopnik, New York Times bestselling author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/10/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / COZY (bn4w) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4448-8 $29.95 978-1-5046-4447-1 $90.00 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / PRESIDENTS & HEADS OF STATE 978-1-5046-4202-6 $90.00 (blqc) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD The Thoughtless Series, Book 5 by S. C. Stephens Reader to be announced The one thing that fame hasn’t brought bassist Griffin Hancock is the spotlight. But just as the recognition he seeks is finally within reach, the person he loves most could be slipping away. “No one writes a sexy rock star better than S. C. Stephens. 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But reuniting with the man she loves is proving to be the hardest thing she’s ever fought for. 978-1-4789-6162-8 $29.95 The Max and Angela Series, Book 1 by Ken Bruen and Jason Starr Reader to be announced All Falls Down The White Lines Novels, Book 3 by Tracy Brown | Produced by Buck 50 Productions | Read by Allyson Johnson $59.99 Untamed Bust White Lines III Constantine has been lacking adventure—until he has an opportunity to save his kind again. He will have to make a choice: to save the dragons or the woman he comes to love. “A seamless blend of Bruen’s dead-on Irish underworld and Starr’s hellish vision of the Big Apple, Hard Case’s latest release is smart, trashy fun.” “Filled with raucous humor and spirited dialogue.” —Publishers Weekly on The Truth about Leo —Publishers Weekly (starred review) AVAILABLE 11/24/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/17/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 FICTION / CRIME FICTION / URBAN LIFE (bjpb) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4267-5 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-4203-3 978-1-5046-4593-5 978-1-5046-4266-8 $76.00 (bq48) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6648-0 $29.95 The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta FICTION / ROMANCE / PARANORMAL 978-1-5046-6647-3 $76.00 (bngo) 11 hours • 10 CDs Tenacity A Thriller The Dan Lewis Series, Book 1 by J. S. Law Reader to be announced The Persian Challenge The Yale Library of Military History Series by Paul A. Rahe Reader to be announced An officer hangs himself in the engine room of naval submarine HMS Tenacity. A woman’s murder bears disturbing similarities to an old case. Facing an obstinate ship’s company, Danielle “Dan” Lewis grasps for the truth—before it submerges in the gray waters of the English Channel. 2,500 years ago, the Persian army was defeated. Sparta was perhaps the most essential player in this victory. “Many scholars and serious readers will find this essential reading” 978-1-4789-6166-6 $105.99 • J. S. Law’s experience in the Royal Navy makes him uniquely qualified to write a thriller based on a submarine • Paints a portrait of life in the British Navy • Will appeal to fans of Pride Runs Deep by R. Cameron Cooke and Ghosts of Bungo Suido by P. T. 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WorldCat, operated by OCLC, is the world’s largest online library catalog. Connecting your WorldCat account allows you to see your library’s catalog record displayed within our online order module. A record of any title you have entered into WorldCat will display on the product page, regardless of whether the title was purchased from Blackstone. Learn more at BlackstoneLibrary.com, or contact a representative for details. BLACKSTONE PUBLISHING ANNOUNCES PRINT & E-BOOK EDITIONS Blackstone is now publishing high-quality print and e-book editions of contemporary and classic titles. We are launching this initiative with a collection of classic Westerns and will be adding more titles and genres in the months to come. THE BLOOD FLAG by James W. Huston While traveling through Germany, FBI agent Kyle Morrissey and his family encounter neo-Nazis perpetuating the evil philosophy he thought his father’s generation had ended once and for all. Kyle soon discovers that tens of thousands are ready to raise the swastika once more. Baffled and furious, he embarks on a personal mission to bring down the movement. But how? In trying to understand the history of Nazism, Kyle learns that the key to his success is the Blood Flag, a mysterious Nazi relic last seen in 1944. From DC to Argentina, the Blood Flag leads Kyle on a worldwide race in an attempt to end international Nazism for good. • New York Times bestselling author • National ad campaign in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, and more • Huston has earned starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and Publishers Weekly AVAILABLE 11/10/15 • Film rights for Huston’s Balance of Power were sold to Jerry Bruckheimer and Disney • Will appeal to fans of John Grisham and Tom Clancy FICTION / THRILLERS / SUSPENSE • (bpz9) • 244 pages K Hardcover Print Book 978-1-5046-6962-7 $24.99 K Library eBook 978-1-5046-7053-1 $20.99 James W. Huston is the New York Times bestselling author of eight thrillers, including Balance of Power and Secret Justice. A graduate of TOPGUN, he served as a Naval flight officer in F-14s on the USS Nimitz with the Jolly Rogers. He is currently a trial lawyer for the international law firm of Morrison Foerster and has been involved in numerous high-profile cases. He lives in San Diego. BLACKSTONE P U B L I S H I N G VISIT BLACKSTONELIBRARY.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE 11/2/15 A MAN CALLED TRENT A Western Story by Louis L’Amour A Man Called Trent opens on nester Dick Moffitt lying dead where he was killed by King Bill Hale’s riders. His son Jack and adopted daughter Sally, who witnessed the murder, go for safety to a cabin owned by a man called “Trent,” an alias for Kilkenny, who is seeking to escape his reputation as a gunfighter. “L’Amour is the kind of storyteller who makes the wolves come out of the woods to listen.” —People, praise for the author FICTION / WESTERNS • (bg7h) • 154 pages K Paperback Print Book 978-1-5046-1197-8 $14.95 K Library eBook 978-1-4815-2852-8 $20.99 THE RIDER OF LOST CREEK A Western Story by Louis L’Amour Lance Kilkenny is the fastest gun in the West, but once the gunfight is over, he disappears. Most folks don’t even know what he looks like. Some time back, Mort Davis saved Kilkenny’s life. Now Davis needs Kilkenny’s help with a pair of feuding ranchers both claiming his property. “L’Amour’s painstaking attention to detail and realism shine through as always, creating a vivid glimpse of struggle and survival on the harsh frontier.” —Bookwatch FICTION / WESTERNS • (bg7e) • 148 pages K Paperback Print Book 978-1-5046-1196-1 $14.95 K Library eBook 978-1-4815-2854-2 $20.99 THE WATER HOLE A Western Story by Zane Grey In 1925 Elijah Winters brings his daughter to a remote trading post in Arizona, but ranch life bores her. To awaken her to a new, healthier way of life, Elijah colludes with a young archaeologist searching for an ancient kiva of a primitive Indian tribe that disappeared centuries before. “Zane Grey epitomized the mythical West that should have been.” —True West, praise for the author FICTION / WESTERNS • (bg7f) • 248 pages K Paperback Print Book 978-1-4830-8421-3 $14.95 K Library eBook 978-1-4815-2848-1 $20.99 SILVERMANE A Western Quartet by Zane Grey This collection of four short stories from Zane Grey is a must-have for Western fans. With such characters as mustangers and outlaws to prospectors and schoolmarms, the tales included here reveal the very essence of the American West. Stories include “Silvermane,” “Tappan’s Burro,” “Cañon Walls,” and “From Missouri.” “Zane Grey was a literary giant. He had the knack of tying his characters into the land and the land into the story.” —Erle Stanley Gardner, creator of Perry Mason, praise for the author FICTION / WESTERNS • (bg7g) • 176 pages K Paperback Print Book 978-1-5046-3878-4 $14.95 K Library eBook 978-1-4815-2862-7 $19.99 Hardcover dimensions: 7” x 9” / Paperback dimensions: 5.5” x 8.5” NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES A Lady of Spirit • An Amazon.com bestselling series The Midwife of Hope River A Steampunk Adventure Novel The Magnificent Devices Series, Book 6 by Shelley Adina Read by Fiona Hardingham • Shelly Adina is a RITA Award–winning author A Novel of an American Midwife The Hope River Series, Book 1 by Patricia Harman Read by Anne Wittman Lizzie and Maggie travel to Cornwall to meet Lizzie’s grandparents. But the more time Maggie spends there, the more she realizes that something is not right, and the events surrounding her own mother’s death are more mysterious than anyone suspects. • Will appeal to fans of the Immortal Empire series by Kate Locke and the Clockwork Empire series by Steven Harper intimate to let anyone in. “A brave and talented author who looks at the darkness as well as the light.” “Midwives are warriors in this beautifully sweeping tale.” —Mary Jo Putney, New York Times bestselling author —Kirkus Reviews SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/10/15 AVAILABLE 11/17/15 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / STEAMPUNK • (bq5i) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6639-8 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-6640-4 FICTION / HISTORICAL (amp8) 12 hours • 10 CDs $29.95 The Phenomenon That Reimagines Space and Time—and What It Means for Black Holes, the Big Bang, and Theories of Everything by George Musser Reader to be announced “Its lucid explanations ensure that even an idiot will emerge with an ear for the strange music of reality.” —New Scientist on The Complete Idiot’s Guide to String Theory 978-1-5046-4193-7 “This book is worth the price for the table of contents.” —John Piper, author of Desiring God, on The Dude’s Guide to Manhood $90.00 (bn9x) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4620-8 $29.95 978-1-5046-4619-2 “[Donald Hamilton’s] stories are as compelling, and probably as close to the sordid truth of espionage, as any now being told.” —New York Times, praise for the author AVAILABLE 11/24/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / ESPIONAGE RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIFE / LOVE & MARRIAGE SCIENCE / PHYSICS / QUANTUM THEORY Matt Helm finds himself in Hawaii, trying to uncover a plot of unrivaled viciousness. When an agent turns bad, someone has to finish him—fast. This won’t be a relaxing Pacific holiday. Popular pastor and chaplain Darrin Patrick offers simple, practical advice on how to be a great husband and make a marriage strong. SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 $76.00 (blx0) 5.5 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4187-6 $29.95 Poseidon’s Gold Planet of Adventure $59.99 The Matt Helm Series, Book 10 by Donald Hamilton Read by Stefan Rudnicki The Ten Skills Every Husband Must Develop to Love His Wife Well by Darrin Patrick and Amie Patrick Reader to be announced A mind-bending voyage to the frontier of modern physics 978-1-5046-4659-8 The Betrayers The Dude’s Guide to Marriage Spooky Action at a Distance (blqd) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4194-4 $29.95 Midwife Patience Murphy works in the hardscrabble conditions of Appalachia during the Depression— and the secrets she keeps are far too The Tschai, Planet of Adventure Series by Jack Vance Reader to be announced The Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries, Book 5 by Lindsey Davis Reader to be announced Adam Reith discovers Tschai is inhabited by both warring alien cultures and by human slaves. He must find a way off the planet to warn Imperial gumshoe Marcus Didius Falco becomes the prime suspect in a murder when he tries to clear his dead brother’s name. 978-1-5046-4186-9 $55.00 Alone on the Wall by Alex Honnold, with David Roberts Reader to be announced Alex Honnold pushes the limits of free soloing beyond anything previously attempted. If he falls, he dies. Alone on the Wall recounts the seven most astonishing achievements of his career. Earth of Tschai’s deadly existence. “Dazzlingly inventive, utterly delightful, and absolutely, unequivocally essential.” “Great stuff…A classic hard-boiled, smart-mouth detective who happens to live in ancient Rome.” “Impressively seamless and straightforward. A tale of action.” —Los Angeles Daily News —Boston Globe on Alone on the Ice —Kirkus Reviews AVAILABLE 11/3/15 AVAILABLE 11/10/15 (bm02) 21 hours • 17 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs L 978-1-5046-4143-2 $44.95 978-1-5046-4142-5 $123.00 (bm71) 11.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4126-5 $29.95 978-1-5046-4125-8 SPORTS & RECREATION / MOUNTAINEERING $100.00 Cast of Characters The Van Cliburn Story Wolcott Gibbs, E. B. White, James Thurber, and the Golden Age of the New Yorker by Thomas Vinciguerra Reader to be announced by Howard Reich Reader to be announced “Vinciguerra…lets us visit with the giants and see them at work, home, and play.” LITERARY CRITICISM / GENERAL 978-1-5046-5875-1 $100.00 $90.00 • Howard Reich has won numerous awards for his journalism • Van Cliburn was one of the most famous pianist of the last century • Will appeal to fans of The Van Cliburn Legend by Abram Chasins and The Great Pianists by Harold C. Schonberg —Publishers Weekly SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/9/15 978-1-5046-4395-5 “The most moving part of the book…is the account of Cliburn’s love affair with the Russian people at the height of the Cold War.” —P. J. O’Rourke, New York Times bestselling author (bood) 11.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5876-8 $29.95 (bn5o) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-4396-2 $29.95 When a lanky young Texan took Moscow by musical storm in 1958, it launched a sensational career that would span over four decades. Winning the Soviet-sponsored Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition immediately thrust Van Cliburn into political and artistic pressures. Vinciguerra revisits the early years of the New Yorker, revealing the uniquely colorful personalities who created not just a magazine but a movement. 52 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/9/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / HISTORICAL FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / GENERAL AVAILABLE 11/10/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / COMPOSERS & MUSICIANS • (bmtb) 14 hours • 11 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4363-4 $109.00 L 978-1-5046-4364-1 $29.95 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES Lone Star • International bestselling author Chimera A Novel by Paullina Simons Reader to be announced • National online advertising campaign The Parasitology Series, Book 3 by Mira Grant Reader to be announced Chloe is just weeks away from college when she embarks on a European adventure with her boyfriend and two best friends. Their destination is Barcelona, but the lifelong bonds Chloe and her friends share are about to be put to the ultimate test—and their lives will never be the same. • Will appeal to fans of The Kiss of Deception by Mary E. Pearson and Confess by Colleen Hoover The implanted tapeworms have turned their human hosts into a mindless mob. Sal and her family must find a way to compromise before everything humanity has built is destroyed. • National print media campaign “Readers with strong stomachs will welcome this unusual take on the future.” “A love story both tender and fierce.” —Kirkus Reviews on Parasite —Publishers Weekly on The Bronze Horseman SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 FICTION / HISTORICAL • (boo4) 19 hours • 15 CDs 978-1-5046-5752-5 FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE $79.99 (bngp) 16 hours • 14 CDs 978-1-4789-6170-3 $123.99 Controlled Burn Breaking Bailey’s Rules Cast in Honor The Westmoreland Series, Book 26 by Brenda Jackson Reader to be announced The Chronicles of Elantra , Book 11 by Michelle Sagara Reader to be announced The Boston Fire Series, Book 2 by Shannon Stacey Reader to be announced Rule number one for Bailey Westmoreland: never fall for a man who would take her away from her family. So why is she following rancher Walker Rafferty all the way to Alaska? Called in to investigate a triple murder in a quiet part of town, Kaylin Neya and her companions are soon embroiled in a case that is anything but routine. Jessica Broussard is unprepared for the hot firefighter who lives upstairs, and their sizzling chemistry is quickly becoming too strong to resist. “Jackson’s series starter proves once again that she rocks when it comes to crafting family drama.” —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!) on A Brother’s Honor AVAILABLE 11/3/15 $49.99 —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on Undeniably Yours SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC 978-1-5046-5235-3 “Will leave you itching to get your hands on more of Stacey’s romances!” —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!), on Cast in Flame AVAILABLE 11/24/15 FICTION / AFRICAN AMERICAN / ROMANCE (bnnh) 6 hours • 5 CDs “Sagara brilliantly weaves these threads together, developing emotional resonance that intermingles with the unfolding danger.” (bnnt) 16.5 hours • 13 CDs 978-1-5046-5259-9 $59.99 (bnnu) 13 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-5261-2 Heart of Stone Hold Me Close The Hawk’s Way Family Series by Joan Johnston Reader to be announced The Long, Tall Texans Series, Book 33 by Diana Palmer Reader to be announced by Megan Hart Reader to be announced In The Headstrong Bride, Callen Whitelaw has a surefire way to soften up a rugged rancher. And in The Disobedient Bride, Zach Whitelaw’s “convenient” wife refuses to get pregnant. A businessman and a rancher, Boone Sinclair has it all—except for Keely Welsh. When he spots her on his property, he’s determined not to let her get away from him. Hawk’s Way: Callen & Zach “A tense, sensual, and conflicted love story set against an epic family drama.” —Kirkus Reviews on Sinful “The popular Palmer has penned another winning novel, a perfect blend of romance and suspense.” —Booklist on Lawman AVAILABLE 11/3/15 AVAILABLE 11/3/15 (bnnm) 10 hours • 8 CDs 978-1-5046-5245-2 $59.99 (bnni) 7 hours • 6 CDs 978-1-5046-5237-7 —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!) on Tear You Apart FICTION / EROTICA $49.99 (bnns) 13 hours • 10 CDs The Appaloosa Pass Ranch Series, Book 2 by Delores Fossen Reader to be announced by Josh Lanyon Read by Aaron Landon Jefferson Blythe, Esquire is about getting lost, getting found, getting drunk, and being mistaken for an international criminal—a normal summer vacation when you’re in your twenties. Two years ago, sheriff Jericho Crockett’s attraction to Laurel Tate became a brief but intense affair—until an unsolved murder made them enemies. Now, with their son’s life at risk, the Texas lawman must put aside the pain of Laurel’s long-held secret in order to keep the little boy safe. “Comfortably unpretentious…An exciting read… Lanyon is a writer to pay attention to.” 978-1-5046-5257-5 $59.99 • Fossen has written over fifty novels with millions of books in print worldwide • RITA and Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice award–winning author • Will appeal to fans of Jill Shalvis and Brenda Novak “Action packed, but it’s the relationship and emotional drama (and the sexy hero) that will reel readers in. Fossen’s latest story lives up to its interesting premise.” —Rainbow Reviews on The Dark Farewell FICTION / ROMANCE / GAY (bp0t) • (Runtime and CD count available soon at BlackstoneLibrary.com) 978-1-5046-5995-6 (Prices TBA) “Hot sex scenes combined with deft prose make this a fantastic story that will stick with readers.” Taking Aim at the Sheriff Jefferson Blythe, Esquire SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/16/15 Abused by the same man, Effie and Heath turned to each other for comfort. But when a new crisis arises, Effie struggles against her desire to return to the one man who understands her. AVAILABLE 11/24/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY FICTION / CONTEMPORARY WOMEN $59.99 — RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on Rustling Up Trouble AVAILABLE 11/17/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / SUSPENSE • (bnnq) 7 hours • 6 CDs 978-1-5046-5253-7 $49.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 53 NOVEMBER NEW RELEASES The Memory House The Way to Yesterday & Shades of a Desperado Where Secrets Sleep by Sharon Sala Reader to be announced The Watcher in the Dark Series, Book 4 by Marta Perry Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 11/17/15 AVAILABLE 11/3/15 AVAILABLE 11/10/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY FICTION / ROMANCE / PARANORMAL FICTION / ROMANCE / SUSPENSE (bnno) 13 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-5249-0 (bnnk) 17 hours • 14 CDs 978-1-5046-5241-4 (bnnn) 13 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-5247-6 The Honey Ridge Series, Book 1 by Linda Goodnight Reader to be announced $59.99 $79.99 The Whistler, Vol. 2 Nothing but the Dead and Dying They Found Their Way to Heaven A Hollywood 360 collection CBS Radio productions Performed by Bill Forman and a full cast by Ryan W. Bradley Read by Elijah Alexander and Tamara Marston by Barbara Cartland Produced by Made for Success Read by Anthony Wren AVAILABLE 11/1/15 AVAILABLE 11/13/15 AVAILABLE 11/16/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL FICTION / SHORT STORIES FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL (bgak) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $55.00 978-1-5046-4251-4 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-4250-7 (bozx) 4.5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $49.00 978-1-5046-5953-6 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-5954-3 (bnee) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $69.00 978-1-5046-4971-1 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-4972-8 The Wizard of Oz Learning to Love The Adventures of Ellery Queen The Oz Novels, Book 1 by L. Frank Baum Read by Jon Koons, Danielle Manente, Joe Bevilacqua, and Lorie Kellogg by Barbara Cartland Produced by Made for Success Read by Anthony Wren AVAILABLE 11/16/15 The Ellery Queen Mysteries by Ellery Queen Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 11/1/15 AVAILABLE 11/3/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL JUVENILE FICTION / CLASSICS (bnef) 4 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $49.00 978-1-5046-4963-6 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-4964-3 (b4ab) 5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $49.00 978-1-62460-407-2 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-4280-4 (bqyx) 5 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $55.00 978-1-5046-6841-5 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-6842-2 The New Adventures of Ellery Queen Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, Vol. 2 The Classic Radio Collection A Hollywood 360 collection CBS Radio productions Produced and directed by Jack Johnstone Performed by Bob Bailey and a full cast The Ellery Queen Mysteries by Ellery Queen Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 11/1/15 AVAILABLE 11/1/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL (b4bk) 5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $49.00 978-1-62460-409-6 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-4285-9 (bgao) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $55.00 978-1-5046-4242-2 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-4243-9 Grandma Says: Wake Up World! The Wisdom, Wit, Advice, and Stories of “Grandma Aggie” The Legacy of the First Nation, Voices of a Generation Series By Taowhywee, Agnes Baker Pilgrim, the Oldest Living Member of the Takelma Tribe Spoken by Taowhywee, Agnes Baker Pilgrim, the Oldest Living Member of the Takelma Tribe In an amazing recording, one of the most important voices of the First Nation and the world speaks about her childhood and tribal life and contemporary issues such as bullying, teen suicide, drugs, President Obama, climate change, and more. • Grandma Aggie has been honored as a “Living Cultural Legend” by the Oregon Council of the Arts • She is the founder of the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers • She is a renowned speaker and travels worldwide AVAILABLE 11/3/15 BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / SPIRITUALISM • (bm5b) 7.5 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4787-8 $69.00 L 978-1-5046-4788-5 $29.95 Visit BlackstoneLibrary.com for complete listings 54 $59.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com a New York Times bestselling author, began writing as an escape from the dry world of professional science. Her hobby quickly became a career, and she has been writing historical romance novels for more than twenty years. Currently living outside Melbourne, Australia, with her husband and two cats, she spends most of her days writing new stories in her signature “Errol Flynn meets Jane Austen” style. The Lady’s Command The Adventurers Quartet, Book 1 Reader to be announced The instant Captain Declan Frobisher lays eyes on Lady Edwina Delbraith, he knows she’s the woman he wants as his wife. Even before they tie the knot, Edwina shatters the illusion that her character is as delicate as her appearance suggests. Far from adhering to orthodox mores, she and her ducal family are even more unconventional than the Frobishers. So when Declan is required to sail to West Africa, Edwina knows she must accompany him. A secret mission with unknown villains flings unexpected dangers into their path as the newlyweds discover that making an unconventional marriage work requires something they both possess: bold and adventurous hearts. “Stephanie Laurens plays into readers’ fantasies like a master and claims their hearts time and again.” —RT Book Reviews, praise for the author • Laurens is a beloved author in the romance genre • Will appeal to fans of Lisa Kleypas, Johanna Lindsey, and Mary Balogh • Also available: Mastered by Love and other books by Stephanie Laurens SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/29/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / REGENCY • (9864) 12½ hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5778-5 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-5779-2 $29.95 ALSO AVAILABLE The Cynster Series DECEMBER NEW RELEASES The Fall The Strain Trilogy, Book 2 by Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan Read by Daniel Oreskes The vampiric virus has taken over New York City. It is spreading and soon will envelop the globe. Amid the chaos, Eph Goodweather leads a band out to stop these bloodthirsty monsters. But it may be too late. A war erupts between old and new world vampires, each vying for control. At the center of the conflict lies a book—an ancient text that contains the vampires’ entire history … and their darkest secrets. Whoever finds the book can control the outcome of the war and, ultimately, the fate of us all. With the future of humankind in the balance, Eph and his team must combat a terror whose ultimate plan is more terrible than anyone has imagined—a fate worse than annihilation. “I cannot wait to see where del Toro and Hogan take us next.” —James Rollins, New York Times bestselling author • A New York Times, Publishers Weekly, USA Today, and Los Angeles Times bestseller • The series has been adapted into a television series based on the books, with the pilot episode written and directed by Guillermo del Toro AVAILABLE 12/1/15 FICTION / THRILLERS • (adzv) 11.5 hours • 9 CDs 978-1-5046-5325-1 $59.99 Dead to the Last Drop The Coffeehouse Mysteries, Book 15 by Cleo Coyle Read by Rebecca Gibel Clare’s new village blend DC is struggling to earn a profit—until it attracts a highprofile fan, the college-age daughter of the president. Clare’s stock rises as the first lady befriends her, but she soon learns a stark lesson: Washington can be murder. First she finds a dead body in a back booth. Then the president’s daughter goes missing. Is she a runaway bride or is something more sinister in play? After another deadly twist, Clare is on the run with her NYPD detective boyfriend. Branded an enemy of the state, she must piece together clues and uncover the truth before her life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness come to a bitter end. “Highly recommended for all mystery collections.” —Publishers Weekly, praise for the series • New York Times bestselling series • Will appeal to fans of Susan Wittig Albert’s China Bayles mysteries and Laura Childs’ Tea Shop mysteries • Also available: books 1–14 in the series SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / WOMEN SLEUTHS • (bmbv) • (Runtime and CD count available soon at BlackstoneLibrary.com) 978-1-5046-5650-4 (Prices TBA) L 978-1-5046-5651-1 (Prices TBA) 56 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com Making Space Reconciliation Creating a Home Meditation Practice Read by Edoardo Ballerini Healing the Inner Child Read by Edoardo Ballerini Designed to be an inspirational guidebook for those new to mindfulness practices, Making Space offers easy-to-follow instructions for transforming any space into a place of peace and calm. Learn how to set up a breathing room; perform sitting, breathing, and walking meditations; and more. • Thich Nhat Hanh has been praised by publications, readers, and even historical figures like Martin Luther King Jr. AVAILABLE 9/30/15 RELIGION / BUDDHISM / RITUALS & PRACTICE • (bj5x) 1 hour • 1 CD • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5802-7 $20.00 L 978-1-5046-5803-4 $19.95 Reconciliation focuses on meditations and exercises to acknowledge and transform the hurt that many of us experienced as children. Hanh shows how anger, sadness, and fear can become joy and tranquility by learning to breathe with, explore, and speak about our strong emotions. • Thich Nhat Hanh is a bestselling author and Nobel Peace Prize nominee AVAILABLE 10/31/15 SELF-HELP / INNER CHILD • (bj5u) 4 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-2358-2 $55.00 L 978-1-5046-2359-9 $29.95 “A glass of water in the desert for those interested in both Buddhism and the world.” —San Francisco Chronicle on Being Peace Happiness The Energy of Prayer Essential Mindfulness Practices Reader to be announced How to Deepen Your Spiritual Practice Read by Edoardo Ballerini Each day we perform the tasks of everyday life without thought or awareness. But if we remain truly aware of our actions, no matter the task we’re performing, we can stay engaged in our lives and improve our outlook through mindfulness. • Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the best-known and respected Zen masters in the world AVAILABLE 11/30/15 RELIGION / BUDDHISM / ZEN • (bj5v) 5.5 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-3595-0 $55.00 L 978-1-5046-3596-7 $29.95 Prayer is not about asking some external force for what we need, but about creating an internal environment in which it is easier to get what we want. Prayer is a way to satisfy the basic human need to make a connection with something larger than our everyday self. • Will appeal to fans of Buddhist and Zen philosophy AVAILABLE 12/31/15 RELIGION / PRAYER • (bj5w) 3 hours • 3 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4218-7 $30.00 L 978-1-5046-4219-4 $19.95 Also Available Visit www.BlackstoneLibrary.com for more titles DECEMBER NEW RELEASES The Poacher’s Daughter by Michael Zimmer Reader to be announced In 1885 young Rose Edwards, widowed and penniless but fiercely independent, begins an odyssey to revisit the land of her childhood. But the old ways are disappearing, and Rose becomes a reluctant hero of an indigenous population as she pushes back against the invading aristocracy. The Day of the Dead The Autumn of Commissario Ricciardi The Commissario Ricciardi Series, Book 4 by Maurizio de Giovanni Translated by Antony Shugaar Read by Grover Gardner Commissario Ricciardi is investigating the death of one of the many street urchins who live in the dark alleys of 1930s Naples. His sixth sense is no help to him this time. Has his unwelcome gift finally faded? Or is something more sinister at work? • Winner of the 2015 Western Heritage Wrangler Award for Outstanding Western Novel • Author has received praise from Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, and the New York Times • Will appeal to fans of James D. Crownover and Patrick Dearen • Advertising on crime and mystery web sites • Author website: www.Michael-Zimmer.com • Will appeal to fans of Angelica’s Smile by Andrea Camilleri and By Its Cover by Donna Leon • The Poacher’s Daughter has received strong praise from major publications “Think of Luke Short for action and Ernest Haycox for his sweeping style. All westerns should be this good.” —Booklist (starred review) AVAILABLE 12/8/15 FICTION / WESTERNS • (bnul) 16.5 hours • 13 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs 978-1-5046-5740-2 $118.00 L 978-1-5046-5741-9 $44.95 • Blackstone also offers other books in the Commissario Ricciardi series “De Giovanni’s slashing wit cuts deeply into his cameo portraits of the high and mighty.” —New York Times Book Review AVAILABLE 12/8/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / POLICE PROCEDURAL (biio) 10.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4830-9816-6 $100.00 L 978-1-4830-9817-3 $29.95 Happy Gut The Cleansing Program to Help You Lose Weight, Gain Energy, and Eliminate Pain by Dr. Vincent Pedre Reader to be announced Dr. Vincent Pedre understands gut problems firsthand. He suffered from IBS for years before becoming an expert in functional medicine and learning how to heal his body from the inside. Dr. Pedre used his own experience to develop The Gut CARE Program—an approach that draws from both Western and Eastern methodologies, combining integrative and functional medicine—that has a proven success record in his private practice in New York. Now for the first time, Dr. Pedre makes his revolutionary plan for health and wellness available to everyone. Complete with recipes, meal plans, and yoga postures to promote digestion, Happy Gut will help you feel better and eliminate gut issues for life. Following the success of the bestselling Clean Gut and Wheat Belly comes this essential guide to improving digestive health from an expert in functional medicine. • Print run: 75,000 • Dr. Pedre has appeared on numerous television and radio shows • Will appeal to fans of The Microbiome Diet by Raphael Kellman, MD, and Happy Healthy Gut by Jennifer Browne SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/29/15 HEALTH & FITNESS / DIETS • (bnum) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-5303-9 $59.99 58 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com DECEMBER NEW RELEASES The Collapse of Parenting The Song of Hartgrove Hall How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them like Grown-Ups by Leonard Sax, MD, PhD Reader to be announced A Novel by Natasha Solomons Reader to be announced Harry Fox-Talbot, now a celebrated composer, reels from the death of his adored wife, Edie. But his connection with his four-year-old grandson—a piano prodigy—propels him back into life. Acclaimed parenting expert Leonard Sax argues that the rising levels of obesity, depression, and anxiety among young people can all be traced back to a corresponding decline in adult authority. • Dr. Sax has appeared on CNN, PBS, Today, Fox News, NPR, and many other national television programs • Dr. Sax’s previous titles have received enormous praise from readers, publications, and peers • Will appeal to fans of How Children Succeed by Paul Tough and Teach Your Children Well by Madeline Levine, PhD “Essential reading for parents and teachers, and one of the most thought-provoking books on teen development available.” • New York Times bestselling author • Stories set in the estates of the English countryside are perennial bestsellers • Will appeal to fans of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows • Also available: The House at Tyneford “Packed with beautiful writing and marvelously conceived characters…Natasha Solomons is a writer after my own heart.” —Beatriz Williams, author of A Hundred Summers —Library Journal on Girls on the Edge SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/29/15 PSYCHOLOGY / DEVELOPMENTAL / CHILD • (blho) 9 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5850-8 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-5851-5 $29.95 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/29/15 FICTION / LITERARY • (bl83) 13 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-4258-3 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-4259-0 $29.95 Tom Clancy: Commander-in-Chief Jumpstart Your Thinking The Jack Ryan Series Created by Tom Clancy by Mark Greaney Reader to be announced A 90-Day Improvement Plan The Jumpstart Series by John C. Maxwell Reader to be announced In Jumpstart Your Thinking, John C. Maxwell provides the wisdom and inspiration you need to become a better thinker and achieve your dreams by mastering the eleven types of successful thinking. • Print run: 50,000 • Maxwell is a New York Times bestselling author and he has sold over twenty-four million books worldwide • Derived from Thinking for a Change, which has sold over 440,000 copies in all formats “I can’t think of anyone better at distilling decades of leadership experience into practical, approachable principles.” —Dave Ramsey, author of The Total Money Makeover, on The 5 Levels of Leadership Abandoned by other international leaders, Jack Ryan alone counters the threat posed by Russian president Valeri Volodin. This isn’t the first time that the dictator has threatened world peace, but this time he’s playing a very nuanced game, isolating Ryan from the international community. • Print run: 1,000,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling author • Tom Clancy is one of the most recognizable names in military suspense fiction “Greaney delivers a story reminiscent of the older Clancy novels…A taut storyline with familiar characters facing new challenges.” —Kirkus Reviews on Full Force and Effect SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/15/15 BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / MOTIVATIONAL • (bnht) 2 hours • 2 CDs 978-1-4789-6199-4 $49.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 FICTION / THRILLERS • (br4e) 20 hours • 16 CDs 978-0-14-752018-0 $60.00 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 59 DECEMBER NEW RELEASES The Closers In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist Harry Bosch returns to the LAPD after three years. Working with his former partner, he is assigned to a sensitive case involving the 1988 murder of a sixteen-year-old mixedrace girl. Meanwhile Harry’s nemesis, Deputy Chief Irving, is watching him, compelled by vengeance. Isaac Markowitz moves to Israel and meets Mustafa, a devout Muslim deformed at birth. When Mustafa finds an ancient shard of pottery, he brings it to Isaac in friendship. That gesture sets in motion a series of events that lands Isaac in the company of Israel’s worst criminal riff raff. The Harry Bosch Series, Book 11 by Michael Connelly Read by Len Cariou by Ruchama King Feuerman Reader to be announced • A New York Times bestseller • A 2013 National Jewish Book Award Finalist • Connelly has won nearly every major award given to mystery writers • In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist has received enormous praise from numerous publications and peers • Will appeal to fans of John Grisham and James Patterson “One of the richest characters in the genre.” —Booklist (starred review) AVAILABLE 12/8/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / HARD-BOILED • (aaqb) 12 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6329-5 105.99 L 978-1-4789-6330-1 44.99 “A sophisticated and engaging book that treats an endlessly tangled topic…with intelligence and originality.”—Wall Street Journal AVAILABLE 12/8/15 FICTION / LITERARY • (br3y) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-7093-7 $69.00 L 978-1-5046-7094-4 $29.95 1st to Die 2nd Chance Four women who share a drive to stop a killer form a group dubbed the Women’s Murder Club. Working together, they hunt down this most terrifying killer before a shocking conclusion in which everything they knew turns out to be devastatingly wrong. Detective Lindsay Boxer calls in the Women’s Murder Club to discover if there is a link between the brutal killings that have rocked San Francisco. But they must tread lightly, because there will be no second chance. The Women’s Murder Club Series, Book 1 by James Patterson Read by Suzanne Toren • The Women’s Murder Club is the most popular detective series of the past decade, selling over 55 million copies worldwide The Women’s Murder Club Series, Book 2 by James Patterson, with Andrew Gross Read by Melissa Leo and Jeremy Piven • A #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today bestseller • James Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer according to Guinness World Records • Will appeal to fans of Janet Evanovich and Catherine Coulter “James Patterson does everything but stick our finger in a light socket.” “Patterson’s richest, most engaging novel since When the Wind Blows.” —New York Times —Publishers Weekly AVAILABLE 12/8/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / WOMEN SLEUTHS • (aaai) 9 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6315-8 $89.99 L 978-1-4789-6316-5 $29.99 4th of July The Women’s Murder Club Series, Book 4 by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro Read by Carolyn McCormick While awaiting trial for charges of police brutality, Lt. Lindsay Boxer escapes to the peaceful town of Half Moon Bay. When a string of murders leaves the community reeling, she calls in the Women’s Murder Club to find the killers. AVAILABLE 12/8/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / WOMEN SLEUTHS • (aaak) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6318-9 $75.99 L 978-1-4789-6319-6 $29.99 City of Bones The Harry Bosch Series, Book 8 by Michael Connelly Read by Peter J. Fernandez A dog finds a bone in the Hollywood Hills—and unearths a murder committed twenty years before. It’s a cold case, but Detective Bosch can’t let it go. As the investigation takes him deeper into the past, no warning prepares him for the explosions when the case takes hard turns. • A New York Times and USA Today bestseller “A rousing fourth installment of the Women’s Murder Club series… Heroic super-sleuthing, a steadily gripping plot line, and 146 snappy chapters add up to suspense fiction euphoria for Patterson’s legion of fans.” —Publishers Weekly • Will appeal to fans of David Baldacci and Brad Thor “Hard-boiled cop fiction at its most gripping.” —Booklist (starred review) AVAILABLE 12/8/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / WOMEN SLEUTHS • (aaan) 7 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6321-9 75.99 L 978-1-4789-6322-6 29.99 60 • City of Bones won both the Anthony Award and Barry awards for Best Novel AVAILABLE 12/8/15 FICTION / THRILLERS • (bfop) 11 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6324-0 99.99 L 978-1-4789-6325-7 29.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com DECEMBER NEW RELEASES Last Man Standing The Collectors by David Baldacci Read by Ron McLarty The Camel Club Series, Book 2 by David Baldacci Read by L. J. Ganser, Richard Mover, and Aimee Jolson It took ten seconds for Web London to lose everything: his friends, his team, his reputation. Now coping with the blame-filled words of anguished widows and the suspicions of colleagues, Web must discover why he was the one man who lived through the ambush. • A #1 New York Times bestseller • Baldacci has fifteen #1 New York Times bestsellers to date • Will appeal to fans of Michael Connelly and Sandra Brown “Another exciting thriller…there’s a newfound maturity of tone here, a somber acceptance of the suffering that necessarily attends human life.” As the Camel Club races to stop a man from auctioning off America to the highest bidder, the most gifted con artist of her generation is plotting a scam against one of the most ruthless businessmen on earth. • A New York Times and USA Today bestseller • Will appeal to fans of Brad Taylor and James Patterson • The reaction to Baldacci’s Camel Club series has been incredible and the character Oliver Stone has become a fan favorite “Engaging…Baldacci delivers crisp, economical prose.” —Publishers Weekly AVAILABLE NOW FICTION / THRILLERS / ESPIONAGE • (aail) 22.5 hours • 20 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6312-7 139.99 L 978-1-4789-6313-4 44.99 —Booklist AVAILABLE NOW FICTION / THRILLERS • (aaqc) 13 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6310-3 105.99 L 978-1-4789-6311-0 44.99 Meditations on Intention and Being Power Words In this much-anticipated follow-up to his beloved first book, Meditations from the Mat, acclaimed yoga practitioner Rolf Gates delves even deeper into the essential role of meditation in yogic practice. In this compact derivative of her bestselling book Me and My Big Mouth, Joyce Meyer draws from personal experience and Scripture to illustrate how prayer and positive words can be used to overcome every challenge that stands in the way of fulfillment. Daily Reflections on the Practices of Yoga, Mindfulness, and Healthy Living by Rolf Gates Reader to be announced What You Say Can Change Your Life by Joyce Meyer Reader to be announced • Rolf Gates is one of the preeminent yoga practitioners in the US • Print run: 100,000 • Will appeal to fans of Nischala Joy Devi’s The Secret Power of Yoga and Ian Gawler’s Meditation • Joyce has multiple New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books “A wonderful book.” —USA Today on Meditations from the Mat SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/8/15 HEALTH & FITNESS / YOGA • (blnf) 15 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5701-3 $118.00 L 978-1-5046-5702-0 $29.95 • Will appeal to fans of Joel Osteen and Tim LaHaye “Meyer’s legions of fans will appreciate this passionate discourse.” —Publishers Weekly on Knowing God Intimately SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIFE / PERSONAL GROWTH • (bnhs) 4 hours • 3 CDs 978-1-4789-6197-0 $49.99 The Twelve Deaths of Christmas Lying on the Couch by Marian Babson Reader to be announced A Novel by Irvin D. Yalom Reader to be announced With a denouement of surprising humanity and redemptive faith, Lying on the Couch exposes the many lies that are told on and off the psychoanalyst’s couch and gives listeners a tantalizing glimpse at what their therapists might really be thinking during their sessions. • Original print run: 75,000 • Will appeal to fans of Between Therapist and Client by Michael Kahn and On Being a Therapist by Jeffrey A. Kottler “[Dr. Yalom] raises important questions about truth-telling.” —New York Times Book Review AVAILABLE 12/1/15 FICTION / LITERARY • (bnur) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5609-2 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-5610-8 $29.95 As the Christmas holidays begin at Maude Daneson’s rooming house, unsuspecting lodgers receive a most unwelcome present from the person responsible for a series of senseless and bizarre murders, a killer much more cunning than they had suspected. • Babson was awarded the Crime Writers’ Association Dagger in the Library award in 1996 for her body of work • Babson has a strong following of devoted fans • Will appeal to fans of Murder Fantastical by Patricia Moyes and The Muder at Sissingham Hall by Clara Benson “A top-notch thriller…The identities of the murderer and the twelve victims come as a stunner.”— Publishers Weekly AVAILABLE 12/8/2015 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / COZY • (bq62) 5.5 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6857-6 $55.00 L 978-1-5046-6858-3 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 61 DECEMBER NEW RELEASES Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet • Dr. Petrucci is a regular guest on Dr. Oz Sword of Destiny The 21-Day Plan to Lose Weight and Lose Wrinkles by Dr. Kellyann Petrucci Reader to be announced • The bone broth diet is the latest dieting craze among celebrities In Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet, Dr. Petrucci couples delicious bone broth recipes with a groundbreaking intermittent fasting plan, helping you achieve spectacular weight loss and more youthful looking skin in just twenty-one days. • Will appeal to fans of The Bone Broth Miracle by Ariane Resnick and Nourishing Broth by Sally Fallon Morell and Kaayla T. Daniel The Witcher Series, Book 4 by Andrzej Sapkowski Translated by David French Reader to be announced In Sword of Destiny, a collection of short stories following the hit collection The Last Wish, join Geralt as he battles monsters, demons, and prejudices alike. “Like Miéville and Gaiman, Sapkowski takes the old and makes it new.” —Foundation, praise for the author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/8/15 HEALTH & FITNESS / DIET & NUTRITION / GENERAL • (bozt) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5977-2 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-5978-9 FICTION / FANTASY / EPIC (bnhe) 11 hours • 10 CDs $29.95 My Kind of Wonderful Bailey Moore’s skiing adventure in the Rockies comes with a sizzling hot six-foot-one ski god. But Hudson Kincaid isn’t the type of guy to love and let go, and she’s not planning to stick around. The House of Earth Trilogy, Book 3 by Pearl S. Buck Reader to be announced A Novel by John Schulian Reader to be announced On the eve of a popular rebellion, the Chinese government starts to crack down in cities across the country. Unprepared for the social upheaval, Wang Yuan is torn by the tensions between old traditions and new ways. Broke and unemployed, Nick Pafko has little choice but to work security for a massage parlor. But when threats mount, can Nick continue to protect Jenny, the parlor’s top masseuse? Can he protect himself? “Clever, steamy, and fun! Jill Shalvis will make you laugh and fall in love.” “A House Divided is built around China in revolution…a rich and illuminating book.” —Rachel Gibson, praise for the author —New York Times SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/22/15 (bnhc) 8 hours • 8 CDs SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/4/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / CRIME FICTION / CLASSICS 978-1-4789-6211-3 $89.99 (bq6b) 8 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6904-7 $29.95 A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding A Novel by Jackie Copleton Reader to be announced “A mesmerizing, heart-wrenching story of love.” —Robin Oliveira, New York Times bestselling author 978-1-5046-6903-0 $76.00 Small Changes That Add Up to Big Weight Loss in Just 30 Days by Jenna Wolfe Reader to be announced “A stunning portrait of transcendent bleakness…Grim but compelling.” $90.00 (bnh9) 9 hours • 8 CDs Today show correspondent Jenna Wolfe’s famous thirty-day fitness challenge was wildly successful because of its unprecedented and simple approach to health and fitness. In Thinner in 30, Wolfe takes her fool-proof program to the next level, giving listeners the tools and motivation they need to achieve their wellness goals. Using her trademark humor and roots as a personal trainer, she will guide listeners through easy (and fun!) steps to fitness and health. SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/29/15 FICTION / CRIME 978-1-5046-5658-0 HEALTH & FITNESS / WEIGHT LOSS 978-1-4789-6203-8 On Cats Dark Tides by Charles Bukowski Edited by Abel Debritto Reader to be announced by Chris Ewan Reader to be announced $89.99 (bnha) 7.5 hours • 6 CDs “One of those writers whom each new reader discovers with a transgressive thrill.” 978-1-4789-6207-6 • The Huffington Post named Ewan one of America’s favorite British authors • Will appeal to fans of James Patterson and Linwood Barclay • National print publicity “Ewan has become a master storyteller.” —Library Journal, praise for the author —Ann Cleeves, Duncan Lawrie Dagger–winning author, praise for the author AVAILABLE 12/1/15 LITERARY COLLECTIONS / LETTERS (bn8y) 4 hours • 4 CDs 62 978-1-5046-4543-0 $49.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/8/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL • (bi3c) 15 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5843-0 $118.00 L 978-1-5046-5844-7 $76.99 • From the #1 bestselling author of Safe House When Claire Cooper is fourteen she’s befriended by five teenagers who mark every Halloween with a prank. One year things go terribly wrong, tearing the friends apart. Six years later, one of them is killed on Halloween in an apparent accident. But Claire, now a cop, has her doubts. Felines touched a vulnerable spot in Charles Bukowski’s crusty soul. For the writer, there was something majestic and elemental about these inscrutable creatures he admired. $90.00 Thinner in 30 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 FICTION / LITERARY 978-1-5046-6259-8 The Alex Morrow Series, Book 5 by Denise Mina Reader to be announced —Booklist on Still Midnight SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 (bpjb) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6260-4 $29.95 Blood Salt Water A woman disappears from her Glasgow home, and Alex Morrow investigates. But when a connection to someone close to Morrow surfaces, the case gets personal. When a man claiming to be her grandson shows up at her door with a collection of sealed private letters, Amaterasu Takahashi is forced to confront the secrets she left behind. (bmaa) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5659-7 $29.95 “Schulian can flat-out write.” —Chicago Tribune, praise for the author AVAILABLE 12/8/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY $105.99 A Better Goodbye A House Divided The Cedar Ridge Series, Book 2 by Jill Shalvis Reader to be announced 978-1-4789-6219-9 $29.95 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com DECEMBER NEW RELEASES The Age of Napoleon A History of European Civilization from 1789 to 1815 The Story of Civilization, Book 11 by Will Durant and Ariel Durant Read by Stefan Rudnicki The Age of Napoleon surveys the chain of events that wrenched Europe out of the Enlightenment and into the age of democracy. Listeners will encounter the French Revolution and its leaders, Napoleon’s rise and fall, and the birth of Romanticism. • Will and Ariel Durant won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 1968 for Rousseau and Revolution This biography explores J. I. Packer’s life and legacy through a detailed accounting of his life, personal anecdotes, and an exploration of key themes that shaped his ministry. • Volumes 1–10 are also available “Offers distinctive insights into the humanity and ministry of a life lived well, with grace abounding and wisdom from above.” —Library Journal —Timothy George, founding dean, Beeson Divinity School SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/31/15 AVAILABLE 12/1/15 HISTORY / MODERN / 19TH CENTURY • (8524) 30 hours • 19 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs $123.00 L 978-1-5046-5819-5 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / RELIGIOUS (blrp) • 14 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs L 978-1-5046-6865-1 $44.95 $44.95 The Boy Born Dead A Story of Friendship, Courage, and Triumph by David Ring, with David Wideman and John Driver Introduction by Mike Huckabee Reader to be announced In 1953, a baby boy was born—dead. Now, sixty years later, that boy leads an internationally known ministry. “ I don’t know anyone who’s become more successful by overcoming more challenges than David Ring.” —Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / RELIGIOUS (bpds) • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6864-4 $29.95 978-1-5046-6863-7 $76.00 “A wild, remarkably vulgar, and very funny ode to mindless violence, drugs, down-anddirty sex, and self-delusion.”—Booklist AVAILABLE 12/22/15 A Mystery by Grant Bywaters Reader to be announced (Runtime and CD count available soon at BlackstoneLibrary.com) (bmu3) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5635-1 $29.95 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS L 978-1-5046-5812-6 (Prices TBA) A Brief History of Creation 978-1-5046-6663-3 $69.00 (bnfr) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5763-1 $29.95 978-1-5046-5758-7 $76.00 How We Learn to Eat by Bee Wilson Reader to be announced In First Bite, Bee Wilson draws on the latest research from food psychologists, neuroscientists, and nutritionists to reveal that our food habits are shaped by a whole host of factors. “One part science, one part history, and a generous dash of fun.” —Good Housekeeping on Consider the Fork SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 SCIENCE / LIFE SCIENCES / NEUROSCIENCE $90.00 (bm4h) 11 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5771-6 $29.95 978-1-5046-5770-9 $100.00 • New York Times bestselling author The 50th Law Dukes Prefer Blondes by 50 Cent and Robert Greene Read by Robert Greene by Loretta Chase Reader to be announced Hip hop and pop culture icon 50 Cent (aka Curtis Jackson) joins forces with Robert Greene, bestselling author of The 48 Laws of Power, to write a “bible” for success in life and work based on a single principle: fear nothing. Lady Clara Fairfax is desperate to be something more than ornamental. Oliver Radford’s never been part of fashionable society, and the blonde beauty, though not entirely bereft of brains, isn’t part of his plans. But Clara overwhelms even his infallible logic, and when wedlock looms, all he can do is try not to lose his head over her. “For anyone interested in how to succeed in business and the game of life.” 978-1-5046-5634-4 First Bite Science and the Search for the Origin of Life by Bill Mesler and H. James Cleaves II Reader to be announced The very existence of God has often seemed to hinge on whether life can—or cannot—spring from nonlife. From the discovery of microbes to the defense of divinity, astonishing discoveries have been driven by our obsession with this enduring mystery. A Brief History of Creation beautifully narrates the stories of those who dared to address the most challenging question of all. SCIENCE / LIFE SCIENCES / BIOLOGY / GENERAL (bq46) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6664-0 $29.95 $123.00 Newly-minted private investigator William Fletcher is having trouble finding clientele. Stuck without any viable alternative, he takes a case from an old criminal acquaintance, Storm. His only client assures him that the job is simple—locate his missing daughter, Zelda, no questions asked. But when Fletcher starts knocking on doors, he sets off a catastrophic chain of events that turns New Orleans into a bloody battleground between two rival syndicates. With Zelda’s safety at stake, the unlikely PI finds himself saddled with a lot more than he bargained for. SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 HEALTH & FITNESS / YOGA • (bm4i) SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/7/15 FICTION / CRIME • Loretta Chase is a RITA Award–winning author. • Will appeal to fans of How to Master Your Marquis by Juliana Gray and Sweetest Scoundrel by Elizabeth Hoyt • Also Available: Lord of Scoundrels “Two refreshingly original, superbly matched characters clash with splendidly sexy results in the always inventive Chase’s latest deliciously witty and satisfying romance.” —Library Journal —Booklist (starred review) on Don’t Tempt Me AVAILABLE 12/8/15 SOCIAL SCIENCE / POPULAR CULTURE (adu9) 8.5 hours • 7 CDs The Red Storm Yoga, Food, Attitude; Healthy Solutions for Real Life by Lauren Imparato Reader to be announced SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/29/15 Slide Max Fisher used to run a computer company; Angela Petrakos was his assistant and mistress. Now Max is a crack dealer, and Angela is back in Ireland. Will their paths cross again? 978-1-5046-6866-8 Retox Too many health gurus promise a “new you” built around selfdeprivation, bodily purity, and dietary restrictions. But let’s get real; sometimes you just need a hangover cure that actually works, a yoga pose you can do at your desk, or a way to debloat what feels like an alien baby in your abdomen. In Retox, health expert Lauren Imparato offers a no-nonsense approach to health for the life you already live—working hard, playing hard, and renewing your balance and energy so you can do it all again. 978-1-5046-5810-2 (Prices TBA) The Max and Angela Series, Book 2 by Ken Bruen and Jason Starr Reader to be announced An Evangelical Life by Leland Ryken Reader to be announced • Will appeal to readers of Napoleon by Frank McLynn and The Reign of Napoleon Bonaparte by Robert Asprey “Carefully researched, beautifully written.” 978-1-5046-5818-8 J. I. Packer 978-1-5046-5323-7 $59.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/29/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL • (bnup) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-5311-4 $59.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 63 DECEMBER NEW RELEASES • New York Times and USA today bestselling author The Marriage Contract The O’Malleys Series, Book 1 by Katee Robert Reader to be announced The Insanity of God A True Story of Faith Resurrected by Nik Ripken, with Gregg Lewis Reader to be announced • First in a brand new series When his father orders him to marry Callista Sheridan to create a “business” alliance, Teague O’Malley is about to refuse. Then he meets Callie, sees the bruises on her neck and the fight still left in her, and vows he will protect her. But the closer they get, the more trouble they’re in. • Will appeal to fans of Julie James and Jennifer Probst • Also available: Wrong Bed, Right Guy; Chasing Mrs. Right; and more ”The Marriage Contract by Katee Robert is dark, dirty, and dead sexy. I want a Teague O’Malley of my very own!” How does anyone live an abundant Christian life in our world’s toughest places? The Insanity of God tells the remarkable story of the Ripkens’ pilgrimage into some of the toughest places on earth along with sobering and insightful stories of remarkable people of faith. Their stories serve as a powerful course of revelation for anyone who wants to know whether God truly is enough. —Tiffany Reisz, bestselling author of the Original Sinners series AVAILABLE 8/1/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/22/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY • (bnhd) 10 hours • 9 CDs 978-1-4789-6215-1 RELIGION / CHRISTIAN MINISTRY / MISSIONS (bn79) 11.5 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6992-4 $29.95 $99.99 Turn Your Mate into Your Soulmate The Essential Drucker The Best of Sixty Years of Peter Drucker’s Essential Writings on Management by Peter F. Drucker Reader to be announced “There is an undeniably upbeat sweetness to Ford’s new age guide to finding love.” —Amazon.com, editorial review —USA Today on The Soulmate Secret AVAILABLE 12/8/15 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/29/15 (boo6) 12 hours • 10 CDs (bnuo) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-5750-1 $59.99 Ravensdale’s Defiant Captive The Ravensdale Scandals Series, Book 1 by Melanie Milburne Reader to be announced 978-1-5046-5308-4 $59.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 Burk Parsons and eighteen other Reformed pastors and scholars reveal that Calvin was humble and caring. “This is a good way to meet John Calvin: in the holy hearts of humble servants of Christ.” —Dr. John Piper, Desiring God Ministries (bno2) • (Runtime and CD count available soon at BlackstoneLibrary.com) AVAILABLE NOW RELIGION / CHRISTIANITY / CALVINIST (bo18) • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6861-3 978-1-5046-5277-3 (Prices TBA) L 978-1-5046-6862-0 FICTION / ROMANCE / FANTASY Honeymoon The Verdict by Patrick Modiano Translated by Barbara Wright Reader to be announced by Nick Stone Reader to be announced “Brooding, philosophically rich.” • Will appeal to fans of John Grisham and James Grippando • Outreach to mystery outlets and book bloggers • Online promotion “A terrific legal thriller…the writing is vivid and energetic, and Stone has John Grisham’s flair in the court scenes.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) —Guardian (London) AVAILABLE 12/1/15 FICTION / LITERARY (bp0v) 4 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6004-4 $19.95 64 978-1-5046-6003-7 $76.00 $29.95 • ITW and Macavity Award–winning author Terry Flynt is a struggling legal clerk when he is given the biggest opportunity of his career: to help defend a millionaire accused of murder. The only problem is that the accused man is not only someone he knows but someone he loathes. This case could potentially make Terry’s career, but how can he defend a former friend who betrayed him? Jean B. spends his days recounting the lives of Ingrid and Rigaud, a refugee couple he met more than twenty years ago. Little by little, their story takes on more reality than Jean’s own existence. $49.00 AVAILABLE 12/15/15 FICTION / THRILLERS / LEGAL • (blzg) 17 hours • 14 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs 978-1-5046-5725-9 $123.00 $49.99 A Heart for Devotion, Doctrine, & Doxology Edited by Burk Parsons By various authors Foreword by Iain H. Murray Reader to be announced —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on Back to You $49.99 978-1-5046-5251-3 John Calvin —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on The Valquez Seduction 978-1-5046-5255-1 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY (bnnp) 6 hours • 5 CDs The Lost Lake Series, Book 1 by Lauren Dane Reader to be announced “Full of the kind of raw emotion and sensuality that has made this series such a winner.” (bnnr) 6 hours • 5 CDs —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on The Last Kolovsky Playboy Diablo Lake: Possessed “Full of risqué action, melding well-placed humor, and dark sensibilities.” FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY “A heartwarming story about taking a chance and not letting the past destroy the future.” The very scent of Katie Grady sharpens Jace Dooley’s canines. She won’t be coddled, but if he plays his hand just right she might be convinced to become his. Holly Perez is reluctant housekeeper for handsome CEO Julius Ravensdale, who finds Holly an irresistible temptation. SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 Daniil Zverev is supremely ruthless but sinfully seductive tycoon. And beautiful ballet teacher Libby Tennent is getting dangerously close. SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 SELF-HELP / MOTIVATIONAL & INSPIRATIONAL BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / MANAGEMENT by Carol Marinelli Reader to be announced It’s one thing to fall in love and get married. It is quite another thing to have a marriage you love. “Indispensible…Drucker’s now-established ideas take on a surprising new relevancy.” $100.00 The Price of His Redemption A Practical Guide to Happily Ever After by Arielle Ford Reader to be announced The Essential Drucker is an invaluable compilation of essential materials from the works of a management legend. 978-1-5046-6991-7 L 978-1-5046-5726-6 $44.95 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com DECEMBER NEW RELEASES • USA Today bestselling author Beneath These Chains The Beneath Series, Book 3 by Meghan March Reader to be announced Lord was raised on the streets, so he knows things are rarely as simple as they appear—especially when some rich girl shows up at his pawnshop and demands a job. She’s the most tempting thing Lord has ever seen, and he’ll be damned if he can make her leave. Lost Light The Harry Bosch Series, book 9 by Michael Connelly Read by Len Cariou • Meghan March has a passionate following of fans, and her previous titles have received enormous praise Michael Connelly received the Maltese Falcon Award from the Maltese Falcon Society of Japan for Lost Light, which was judged the best private eye novel published in Japan in the previous year. • Will appeal to fans of The Hurricane by R. J. Prescott and A Stone in the Sea by A. L. Jackson “Absolutely loved it!” “Despite some shockingly sunny developments in his personal life, Bosch wears his depression like armor, making him the perfect hero for our paranoid age.” —Kendall Ryan, New York Times bestselling author, on Beneath This Ink — New York Times AVAILABLE 12/8/2015 AVAILABLE 12/1/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / ADULT • (bnia) 9 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5901-7 $76.00 L 978-1-5046-5902-4 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / HARD-BOILED (aajd) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-4789-6327-1 $29.99 $29.95 Body of Truth Buddhism for Couples How Science, History, and Culture Drive Our Obsession with Weight— and What We Can Do about It by Harriet Brown Read by Karen Saltus A Calm Approach to Relationships by Sarah Naphtali Read by Karen Saltus “A well-researched and cogent argument…with an excellent starter bibliography.” —Library Journal AVAILABLE 12/8/15 (bo37) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-4690-6226-6 $29.99 Christianity is facing great opposition. No one is being thrown to the lions, but many followers of Christ face persecution because of their beliefs. At the very least, most know how it feels to end up on the wrong side of a politically correct conversation. More than ever before, we need believing and behaving disciples, men and women who are ready to stand up and stand together to change the world as early Christians did: one righteous choice at a time. Buddhism for Couples should be required reading for couples contemplating long-term relationships.” —Joseph Emet, award–winning author of Buddha’s Book of Sleep AVAIALBLE 12/1/15 SELF-HELP / PERSONAL GROWTH / HAPPINESS 978-1-4690-6225-9 $69.99 (bp6x) 6.5 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-4690-6223-5 $29.99 Warlords and Wastrels 978-1-4690-6222-8 RELIGION / CHRISTIAN LIFE / SPIRITUAL GROWTH $69.99 (bpla) 4.5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6252-9 $19.95 Finally reinstated into the duelist’s guild for services rendered to the prelate, who has found himself back in charge, Vocho and Kacha are tasked with bringing a prisoner to justice. But this prisoner is none other than Kacha’s old flame Egimont. The prelate wants him alive and on their side. However, the more they discover of Egimont and his dark dealings with the magician, the more Kacha’s loyalties are divided. Soon she must choose a side—the prelate or the king, her brother or her ex-lover. The fate of Reyes is balanced on a knife-edge. SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/15/15 Hoping to find the murderer of a Roman playwright, Falco—spy for Emperor Vespasian—joins a traveling theater group, putting his dramatic and detective skills to the test. In this long-overdue biography, historian Kate Clifford Larson gives Harriet Tubman the powerful and detailed life she deserves. “Larson freshly identifies many of the escapees as she delineates the solid role of free and enslaved blacks.” “A delightful adventure that’s charming, witty, intriguing, and clever.” —Publishers Weekly —Booklist AVAILABLE 12/1/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / CULTURAL HERITAGE 978-1-4789-6227-4 $105.99 $49.00 The Marcus Didius Falco Mysteries, Book 6 by Lindsey Davis Reader to be announced Harriet Tubman, Portrait of an American Hero by Kate Clifford Larson Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 12/1/15 FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE 978-1-5046-6251-2 Last Act in Palmyra Bound for the Promised Land The Duelists Trilogy, Book 3 by Julia Knight Reader to be announced (bnhg) 11 hours • 10 CDs How Living Your Beliefs Every Day Can Change the World by Brad Wilcox Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 12/8/15 HEALTH & FITNESS / DIET & NUTRITION $99.99 The 7-Day Christian Buddhism for Couples explains how to apply Buddhist teachings to your relationships to patch things up, hold things together, and scale the heights of relationship happiness. Our quest for thinness has morphed into an obsession with body image. Brown offers suggestions for how we can make peace with ourselves. 978-1-4789-6326-4 (bo23) 14.5 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5602-3 $29.95 978-1-5046-5601-6 The Art of the Engine Driver Bane by Steven Carroll Reader to be announced The Westmoreland Series, Book 27 by Brenda Jackson Reader to be announced The Art of the Engine Driver is an elegant and resonant story of change and the loss of innocence set in postwar Melbourne. This is the story of one evening in the lives of the residents of a suburban neighborhood. (bm70) 14 hours • 11 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5663-4 $29.95 $118.00 $109.00 • New York Times and USA Today bestselling author After five years, Navy SEAL Brisbane Westmoreland is back home on his ranch and ready to reclaim the woman he left behind. But when he tracks her to Dallas, he’s in for a shock. But Crystal Newsome isn’t ready to forgive Bane for saying he loved her then vanishing from her life. “Subtle, true, and profoundly touching” 978-1-5046-5662-7 • Will appeal to fans of the Cavanaugh Island Novels by Rochelle Alers and the Lawsons of Louisiana series by Donna Hill. • Author website: www.BrendaJackson.net “Jackson’s Westmoreland series stars some of the sexiest alpha cowboys around, and Zane is no exception…get ready for the sparks to fly.” —Le Monde (Paris) —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars) on Zane AVAILABLE 12/1/15 FICTION / HISTORICAL (bmsx) 9.5 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-5643-6 $29.95 978-1-5046-5642-9 $90.00 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY • (bnnx) 6 hours • 5 CDs 978-1-5046-5267-4 $49.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 65 DECEMBER NEW RELEASES Things Good Girls Don’t Do The Rock Canyon, Idaho Series, Book 1 by Codi Gary Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 12/15/15 Good Girls Don’t Date Rock Stars The Rock Canyon, Idaho Series, Book 2 by Codi Gary Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 12/15/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY FICTION / ROMANCE / NEW ADULT (boo8) 11.5 hours • 9 CDs 978-1-5046-5746-4 (boo9) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-5748-8 $59.99 $59.99 Bad Girls Don’t Marry Marines The Rock Canyon, Idaho Series, Book 3 by Codi Gary Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 12/15/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / NEW ADULT (boo7) 11 hours • 9 CDs 978-1-5046-5744-0 Shelter in a Soldier’s Arms by Susan Mallery and Christine Rimmer Reader to be announced Delaney’s Desert Sheikh, Stone Cold Surrender, & Riding the Storm No Room for Error A Lexi Carmichael Mystery The Lexi Carmichael Mysteries, Book 7 by Julie Moffett Reader to be announced FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY The Westmoreland Series by Brenda Jackson Read by Sean Crisden (bnnv) 23 hours • 18 CDs 978-1-5046-5263-6 AVAILABLE 12/8/15 • FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY (bnny) • (Runtime and CD count available (bnnz) 18 hours • 14 CDs 978-1-5046-5271-1 978-1-5046-5269-8 (Prices TBA) AVAILABLE 12/1/15 $89.99 Queens Full Three Novelets and a Pair of Short Stories The Ellery Queen Mysteries by Ellery Queen Reader to be announced AVAILABLE 12/1/15 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL (b4a0) 5.5 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $55.00 978-1-62460-415-7 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-5823-2 AVAILABLE 12/7/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / CONTEMPORARY soon at BlackstoneLibrary.com) $79.99 Calendar of Crime by Ellery Queen Reader to be announced Q.B.I. AVAILABLE 12/1/15 Queen’s Bureau of Investigation The Ellery Queen Mysteries by Ellery Queen Read by Gwen Hughes FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL AVAILABLE 12/1/15 (b48t) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $76.00 978-1-62460-411-9 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-5836-2 FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / GENERAL (b49y) 5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $49.00 978-1-62460-413-3 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-5829-4 Journey to Happiness A Kiss in the Desert Saint Thomas Aquinas AVAILABLE 12/21/15 AVAILABLE 12/21/15 AVAILABLE 12/1/15 FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL FICTION / ROMANCE / HISTORICAL BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / RELIGIOUS (bned) 4 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $49.00 978-1-5046-5626-9 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-5627-6 (bnec) 5.5 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $55.00 978-1-5046-5614-6 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-5615-3 (bpyz) 4 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $49.00 978-1-5046-6504-9 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-6505-6 Judy Canova Classic Radio’s Greatest Shows, Vol. 2 Classic Radio’s Greatest Comedy Shows, Vol. 2 The Classic Radio Collection A Hollywood 360 collection Featuring various performers The Classic Radio Collection A Hollywood 360 collection Featuring various performers AVAILABLE 12/1/15 AVAILABLE 12/1/15 by Barbara Cartland Produced by Made for Success Reader to be announced Singin’ in the Corn! by Ben Ohmart Read by Diana Canova AVAILABLE 12/8/15 • BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / ENTERTAINMENT & PERFORMING ARTS (br4q) 5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 $49.00 978-1-5046-7021-0 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-7022-7 by Barbara Cartland Produced by Made for Success Reader to be announced The Dumb Ox by G. K. Chesterton Reader to be announced PERFORMING ARTS / RADIO / GENERAL PERFORMING ARTS / RADIO / GENERAL (bipe) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $55.00 978-1-5046-5786-0 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-5787-7 (bipf) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD $55.00 978-1-5046-5794-5 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-5795-2 George Bettinger’s Mom & Pop Shop Interviews & Variety Mystery Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes Ghost Stories and Other Creepy Tales AVAILABLE 12/1/15 • PERFORMING ARTS / COMEDY AVAILABLE 12/8/15 • AUDIO THEATER FICTION / MYSTERY & DETECTIVE / TRADITIONAL BRITISH AVAILABLE 12/8/15 • AUDIO THEATER FICTION / HORROR Box Set by George Bettinger • Featuring interviews with various entertainers • Performances by George Bettinger (br6i) 4 hours • 2 CDs • 1 MP3 $28.00 978-1-5046-7045-6 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-7046-3 A Quintet Collection of Short Stories by Pennie Mae Cartawick • Performed by Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg (br4p) 4 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 $49.00 978-1-5046-7029-6 $19.95 L 978-1-5046-7030-2 A Joe Bev Audio Theater by Pennie Mae Cartawick • Produced by Joe Bevilacqua • Performed by Joe Bevilacqua and Lorie Kellogg (br4o) 8 hours • 7 CDs • 1 MP3 $76.00 978-1-5046-7037-1 $29.95 L 978-1-5046-7038-8 Visit BlackstoneLibrary.com for complete listings 66 $59.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com Patrick MODIANO 2014 Nobel Prize Winner in Literature “The best place to fling oneself into Mr. Modiano’s oeuvre.” —New York Times, on Missing Person “A beautiful example of Modiano’s fluid storytelling.” —Booklist, on Honeymoon Patrick Modiano is a bestselling novelist and the winner of some of the most prestigious literary awards in France, including the Prix Goncourt and the Prix Mondial Cino Del Duca for lifetime achievement. In 2014 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for “the art of memory with which he has evoked the most ungraspable human destinies and uncovered the life-world of the occupation.” • Modiano’s books consistently receive enormous praise from major publications • Will appeal to fans of Journey by Moonlight by Antal Szerb and Blood Brothers by Ernst Haffner Missing Person Honeymoon Translated from the French by Daniel Weissbort Reader to be announced Translated from the French by Barbara Wright Reader to be announced For ten years Guy Roland has lived without a past. His current life and name were given to him by his recently retired boss, Hutte, who welcomed him, a one-time client, into his detective agency. Guy makes full use of Hutte’s files—directories, yearbooks, and papers of all kinds going back half a century—but leads to his former life are few. Could he really be that person in a photograph, a young man remembered by some as a South American attaché? Or was he someone else, perhaps the disappeared scion of a prominent local family? He interviews strangers and is tantalized by halfclues until, at last, he grasps a thread that leads him through a maze of his own repressed experience. AVAILABLE 11/3/15 FICTION / LITERARY • (bp0u) 5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6323-6 $49.00 L 978-1-5046-6324-3 $19.95 Jean B. is submerged in a world where night and day, past and present have no demarcations. Having spent his entire adult life making documentary movies about lost explorers, Jean suddenly decides to abandon his wife and career and takes what seems to be a journey to nowhere. He spends his solitary days recounting or imagining the lives of Ingrid and Rigaud, a refugee couple he met more than twenty years ago. Little by little, their story takes on more reality than Jean’s existence, as his excavation of the past slowly becomes an all-encompassing obsession. AVAILABLE 12/1/15 FICTION / LITERARY • (bp0v) 4 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6003-7 $49.00 L 978-1-5046-6004-4 $19.95 Suspended Sentences Translated from the French by Mark Polizzotti Read by Bronson Pinchot, Sean Runnette, and Arthur Morey Each novella in this volume represents a sterling example of the author’s originality and appeal, while Mark Polizzotti’s superb translations capture not only Modiano’s distinctive narrative voice but also the matchless grace and beauty of his prose. Though originally published separately, these novellas also form a single, compelling whole. AVAILABLE NOW FICTION / LITERARY • (bi3l) 6½ hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4830-8149-6 $55.00 L 978-1-4830-8150-2 $29.95 “[Modiano is] direct and precise but also gently melancholy, like the squeezed essence of passing time. Mark Polizzotti’s translation expertly catches the timbre of his voice.” —Luc Sante, award-winning writer and critic YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S Drop-Ins Secrets of Neverak The Tale of Light and Shadow Series, Book 2 by Jacob Gowans Read by Shaun Grindell Henry Vestin always believed he could lead his friends to safety. He was wrong. The second volume in the Tale of Light and Shadow series follows Henry and his friends after the disastrous battle at the Iron Pass. Crippled and broken, Henry must rely on his friends more than ever. • Will appeal to fans of J. Scott Savage and Philip Pullman • A YA romance theme is mixed with strong subplots involving the nature of friendships, testing one’s limits, finding courage through challenges, and taking control of your fate • Extensive outreach to sci-fi and fantasy bloggers for reviews and author interviews “Combines the right amounts of love, adventure, and friendship into a page-turning masterpiece.” —Salt Lake City Deseret News Fires of Invention The Mysteries of Cove Series, Book 1 by J. Scott Savage Read by Kirby Heyborne Trenton Colman is a creative thirteenyear-old boy, and Kallista Babbage is the daughter of the notorious and deceased Leo Babbage. Working together, Trenton and Kallista learn that Leo was developing a secret project—one that may threaten every truth their city is founded on. • A popular middle-grade author with a loyal fan base, J. Scott Savage is known for his fast-paced mysteries and adventures • Will appeal to fans of Angie Sage’s Septimus Heap series and Sarah Prineas’ Magic Thief series • Author school tour and mechanical dragon book promotion traveling exhibit at BEA and regional Comic-Cons “An amazing adventure that will grab hold of you and never let go. With each surprising turn, the story builds a powerful story of courage, adventure, and friendship.” —Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author AVAILABLE 8/25/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (bpl6) 18.5 hours • 15 CDs • 2 MP3 CDs 978-1-5046-6339-7 $123.00 L 978-1-5046-6340-3 $44.95 Westly A Spider’s Tale by Bryan Beus Read by Ramón de Ocampo Westly is a caterpillar destined to be a Monarch butterfly. But when he emerges from his cocoon, Westly is nothing like he expected. He’s a spider! Now he must figure out his place in the world. Yet he is determined to become who he was born to be. • Will appeal to fans of Brian Jacques’ Redwall series, Kathryn Lasky’s Guardians of Ga’Hoole series, and Urchin of the Riding Stars by M. I. McAllister • A unique mash-up of fantasy and fable genres and told through the animal characters, the story will appeal to a wide age range • Has positive values in empowering children to be the hero of their own stories and be resourceful in overcoming obstacles • Outreach to fantasy bloggers SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/29/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (bpl5) 10.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6291-8 $100.00 L 978-1-5046-6292-5 $29.95 Between Us and the Moon by Rebecca Maizel Read by Luci Christian Ever since Sarah was born, she has lived in the shadow of her beautiful older sister, Scarlett. But this summer on Cape Cod, she’s determined to finally grow up. Then she meets gorgeous college boy Andrew. He sees her as the girl she wants to be: a girl who’s older than she is—like Scarlett. • Rebecca Maizel’s previous books have received enormous praise from readers • Extensive online promotion and blogger outreach • Will appeal to fans of Stephanie Perkins and Jenny Han “The romance between Sarah and Andrew is what first love is meant to be. A fine summer fling for a satisfying summer read.” —Kirkus Reviews SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 9/29/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (bpl7) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6387-8 $55.00 L 978-1-5046-6388-5 $29.95 68 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 6/30/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL ISSUES / DATING & SEX • (bonz) 9.75 hours • 8 CDs 978-1-5046-5670-2 $59.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S October Wild Sky The Night Sky Series, Book 2 by Suzanne Brockmann and Melanie Brockmann Reader to be announced Skylar Reid is slowly adjusting to the powers that make her a Greater-Than; it’s the rest of her “normal” life that’s too hard to handle. Her boyfriend is distant, and her mentor is obsessed with rescuing her sister from the producers of the Destiny drug. Then a secret Destiny lab pops up in Skylar’s town, and her best friend Calvin is accidentally injected. After spending years in a wheelchair, the drug gives Calvin the ability to walk—but could cause him to lose his mind. Can Skylar master her abilities to protect her friends before the danger she attracts destroys them? “Like an excellent chocolate, a Brockmann book never disappoints.” —RT Book Reviews, praise for the author • Suzanne Brockmann is a New York Times bestselling author with two RITA Awards, numerous RT Reviewers’ Choice Awards, and RWA’s #1 Favorite Book of the Year for three years running • Set in the same world as Brockmann’s bestselling romance Born to Darkness, this series has a compelling blend of suspense, romance, humor, and paranormal elements that give it great crossover potential SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES & DETECTIVE STORIES • (bjoz) 13 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-3666-7 $105.00 L 978-1-5046-3667-4 $29.95 Endgame: Sky Key The Favorite Endgame is here. Earth Key has been found. Two keys—and nine players— remain. The keys must be found, and only one player can win. Sky Key is next. And the nine remaining players will stop at nothing to get it. Told from Marlee’s point of view, this all-new sixty-four-page story returns to the fateful Halloween when Marlee and Carter were discovered and reveals how that night—and Prince Maxon— changed their lives forever. A Novella The Selection Series by Kiera Cass Reader to be announced The Endgame Trilogy, Book 2 by James Frey and Nils Johnson-Shelton Reader to be announced • Print run: 300,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling series • James Frey is an international bestselling author • The Selection series has received consistent praise from readers, publications, and bestselling authors • Featured at 2015 San Diego and New York Comic-Cons • Twentieth Century Fox has won the rights to the Endgame series. Films will be produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen, the producers behind the Twilight Saga, The Fault in Our Stars, and The Maze Runner “This book is fantastic. On every level. Please just go read it and try and disagree with me. I dare you.” —Guardian (London), on Endgame: The Calling • Will appeal to fans of Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard and The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins • Also available: The Selection, The Elite, and more “A real page-turner…Romance, royalty, and revolution in a reality-show format serve Cass’ boldly rendered heroine well in her quest for justice and love.” —Booklist on The One SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE / SURVIVAL STORIES (bn8o) 4 hours • 4 CDs 978-1-5046-4523-2 $49.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / LOVE & ROMANCE • (bn9f) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4577-5 $59.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 69 YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S October The Rest of Us Just Live Here Confessions: The Murder of an Angel by Patrick Ness Reader to be announced The Confessions Series, Book 4 by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro Read by Lauren Fortgang Tandy Angel is losing her mind—or so she thinks. Even as she’s forced to fight for the family company, she’s imagining new dangers in every shadow. And as her detective prowess is called into question, she has to face the possibility that her stalker could be all in her head. • Print run: 250,000 • The first two books in the Confessions series were #1 New York Times bestsellers What if you aren’t the Chosen One, destined to fight zombies or souleating ghosts? What if you’re like Mikey, who just wants to go to prom before someone blows up the high school? Sometimes you just have to find the extraordinary in your ordinary life. • Print run: 150,000 • Ness is a highly celebrated author who won the prestigious Carnegie Medal in both 2011 and 2012 • Fox has purchased television rights for a Confessions series • Filming has begun on the feature film adaptation of A Monster Calls, starring Liam Neeson and Sigourney Weaver • Patterson’s other YA series has sold over thirteen million copies • Will appeal to fans of Scott Westerfeld and Neal Shusterman “A fast-breaking thriller by the master of the genre.” —Barnes & Noble, editorial review, on Confessions: The Private School Murders • National print and online advertising “Patrick Ness is an insanely beautiful writer.” —John Green, praise for the author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/26/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES & DETECTIVE STORIES • (bnfp) 5 hours • 4 CDs 978-1-4789-3611-4 $49.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / BOYS & MEN • (bn9k) 11 hours • 9 CDs 978-1-5046-4587-4 $59.99 Ice like Fire The White Rose The Lone City Series, Book 2 by Amy Ewing Reader to be announced The Snow like Ashes Trilogy, Book 2 by Sara Raasch Reader to be announced Violet is on the run—from the Jewel, from a lifetime of servitude, and from the Duchess of the Lake, who bought her at auction. With Ash and Raven traveling with her, Violet will need all of her powers to get her friends, and herself, out of the Jewel alive. When the Winterians unearth Primoria’s lost chasm of magic, the king of Cordell orders Theron and Meira on a mission across Primoria to discover the chasm’s secrets. Meira plans on keeping the chasm shut. But can she do so without endangering the people she loves? • Print run: 75,000 • Print run 75,000 • The Jewel was a BEA YA Buzz Book • Snow like Ashes, the first book in the trilogy, received enormous praise from readers and publications alike • Will appeal to fans of Lauren Oliver’s Delirium and Kiera Cass’ The Selection • Blogger outreach and social media campaign • Cross-promotion through author’s website and social media profiles “Plentiful action, complex characters, and mix of science and magic help avoid predictability.” • Will appeal to fans of Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas • Online consumer advertising “The plot and writing are superlative.” —School Library Journal on Snow like Ashes —Kirkus Reviews SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE / GENERAL • (bn9o) 11 hours • 9 CDs 978-1-5046-4595-9 $59.99 70 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (bn8s) 16.5 hours • 13 CDs 978-1-5046-4531-7 $59.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S October Blood Passage The League of Unexceptional Children The Dark Caravan Cycle, Book 2 by Heather Demetrios Reader to be announced When Nalia arrives in Morocco to fulfill Malek’s third and final wish, she’s not expecting it to be easy. Though Nalia is free of the bottle and shackles that once bound her, she’s in more danger than ever. • Will appeal to fans of Laini Taylor’s Daughter of Smoke and Bone series and Leigh Bardugo’s Grisha Trilogy • Cross-promotion through author’s website and social media profiles “The world-building is superb; the jinn inhabit an intoxicating, richly realized realm of magic, politics, spirituality, and history.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on Exquisite Captive SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/6/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (bn8g) 16.5 hours • 13 CDs 978-1-5046-4507-2 $59.99 The League of Unexceptional Children Series, Book 1 by Gitty Daneshvari Reader to be announced The League of Unexceptional Children is a covert network that uses the nation’s most average, normal, and utterly unexceptional children as spies. They are the forgotten ones—until now! • Gitty Daneshvari has written two successful middle grade series: School of Fear and Monster High Ghoulfriends • BEA, BookCon, San Diego Comic-Con, and New York Comic-Con promotions “Daneshvari’s fast-paced, twisty story is chock-full of clever humor.” —Publishers Weekly SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/20/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES & DETECTIVE STORIES • (bng1) 6 hours • 5 CDs 978-1-4789-3644-2 $55.99 The Immortal Heights SandRider The Elemental Trilogy, Book 3 by Sherry Thomas Reader to be announced The TodHunter Moon Trilogy, Book 2 by Angie Sage Reader to be announced Iolanthe, Titus, and their friends have always managed to remain one step ahead, but now they are running out of time and options. They decide to act now and deliver a final blow to the Bane that will end his reign of terror for good. Alice TodHunter Moon has mastered the UnSeen charm, which will come in handy when she sets out with her friends to retrieve the Egg of the Orm from the Desert of the Singing Sands. • Print run: 100,000 • RITA Award–winning and USA Today bestselling author • New York Times and USA Today bestselling author • The Burning Sky is a multi-award-winning and bestselling novel • Will appeal to fans of the Five Kingdoms series by Brandon Mull and The Iron Trial by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare • Will appeal to fans of Cinda Williams Chima and Kristin Cashore “A wonderfully satisfying magical saga.” “Packed with quirky details, rich settings, and lovable characters.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review), praise for the series —Kirkus Reviews SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (bn9i) 14 hours • 11 CDs 978-1-5046-4583-6 $59.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (bn8h) 15 hours • 12 CDs 978-1-5046-4509-6 $59.99 A Step Toward Falling Goon Squad #2 by Cammie McGovern Reader to be announced Without Sin The Goon Squad Series, Book 2 by Jonathan L. Howard • Introduction read by Jonathan L. Howard • Read by Gabrielle de Cuir, with Nicholas Guy Smith One night Emily witnesses an attack on a classmate with developmental disabilities and she does nothing. But when Emily’s assigned community service, she starts to feel like she’s making a difference. But can she help the one person she hurt the most? Puppet Girl’s first time in the field goes horribly wrong. When it looks like her career might already be over, another member of the team stands up for her. • Print run: 100,000 • McGovern’s novel Say What You Will was highly praised by critics • A unique, text-only take on comic books • Will appeal to fans of Jennifer Nevin, Robyn Schneider, and Jandy Nelson • An ongoing story that unfolds in monthly issues “Fans of Jane Austen will appreciate this unconventional homage.” —Kirkus Reviews • Will appeal to fans of Secrets of a D-List Supervillain by Jim Bernheimer “A thrilling start to a series that hopefully won’t end anytime soon.” —Booklist on Katya’s World SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / SOCIAL ISSUES / SPECIAL NEEDS • (bn8d) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-4501-0 $59.99 AVAILABLE 10/6/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS / SUPERHEROES (blwx) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-3539-4 $55.00 L 978-1-5046-3540-0 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 71 YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S October Newt’s Emerald The Iron Warrior After Lady Truthful’s Newington Emerald is stolen, she goes to London to recover the magical gem. Disguised as a man, Truthful embarks on her dangerous journey and discovers a crook, an unsuspecting ally, and an evil sorceress—but will she find the emerald? Waking from the brink of death, Ethan Chase learns that the human world is in chaos, renewing the Forgotten Queen’s evil power. Leading her army is Ethan’s own traitorous nephew. Ethan and his girlfriend, Kenzie, must try to stop them. Magic, Maids, and Masquerades by Garth Nix Reader to be announced The Iron Fey Series, Book 5 by Julie Kagawa Reader to be announced • New York Times bestselling and award-winning author • New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling series • Will appeal to fans of Jane Austen and Sarah MacLean • Will appeal to fans Everneath by Brodi Ashton and Unearthly by Cynthia Hand • Online consumer advertising “Charming; quite, quite charming.” “Readers will be both absorbed and satisfied with the twists, turns, and gender politics.” —Gail Carriger, New York Times bestselling author —Booklist on The Iron Traitor SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/13/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / LOVE & ROMANCE • (bn8w) 10 hours • 8 CDs 978-1-5046-4539-3 $59.99 SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 10/27/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (bnnf) 12.5 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-5231-5 $59.99 The Blue Herring Mystery The Mystery of the Merry Magician Mysteries have a way of finding Djuna, and this time a missing page from an old ship’s log and the dead captain’s haunted house start the ball rolling. Djuna has learned that Captain Beekman brought a treasure from his whaling trips. Can Djuna find it? Gulliver Queen doesn’t want to be a detective. But when Gully and his new friend, Fisty Jones, investigate strange underwater noises, they suddenly find themselves deep in a mystery that Gully can’t resist tackling. The Ellery Queen Jr. Mysteries by Ellery Queen Jr. Reader to be announced • Ellery Queen’s books have sold more than 125 million copies worldwide • Will appeal to fans of Gertrude Chandler Warner’s The Boxcar Children series and Trenton Lee Stewart’s The Mysterious Benedict Society series The Ellery Queen Jr. Mysteries by Ellery Queen Jr. Read by Traber Burns • Ellery Queen’s books have sold more than 125 million copies worldwide • Will appeal to fans of Gertrude Chandler Warner’s The Boxcar Children series and Trenton Lee Stewart’s The Mysterious Benedict Society series “A fast moving adventure, colorfully told.” “Ellery Queen clearly is, after Poe, the most important American in mystery fiction.” —New York Times —Otto Penzler, editor of Best American Mystery Stories AVAILABLE 10/1/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES & DETECTIVE STORIES • (b4ah) 5.5 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-62460-489-8 $55.00 L 978-1-5046-3633-9 $19.95 AVAILABLE 10/1/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES & DETECTIVE STORIES • (b4bi) 5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-62460-491-1 $49.00 L 978-1-5046-3638-4 $19.95 The Mystery of the Vanished Victim The Ellery Queen Jr. Mysteries, Book 11 by Ellery Queen Jr. Read by Traber Burns “Katal!” As Gulliver Queen seeks out the meaning of the strange word, he is drawn into the world of international diplomacy and dangerous espionage involving a missing embassy guard. The Adventures of Bella & Harry Let’s Visit London!; Let’s Visit Paris!; and Christmas in New York City! by Lisa Manzione Read by Gabrielle de Cuir • Ellery Queen’s books have sold more than 125 million copies worldwide The Adventures of Bella & Harry is a collection of books for young listeners that chronicle the escapades of a pup named Bella, her brother Harry, and their family who travel the world. This series is an exciting way to introduce children to different countries, customs, and more. • Will appeal to fans of Gertrude Chandler Warner’s The Boxcar Children series and Trenton Lee Stewart’s The Mysterious Benedict Society series • Let’s Visit Paris! and Let’s Visit London! won the Mom’s Choice Award “Ellery Queen clearly is, after Poe, the most important American in mystery fiction.” —Otto Penzler, editor of Best American Mystery Stories AVAILABLE 10/1/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES & DETECTIVE STORIES • (b4bj) 5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-62460-493-5 $49.00 L 978-1-5046-3642-1 $19.95 72 • A great way to introduce children to other countries and cultures • Will appeal to fans of Zeynep by Julia Townsend and Bebek of the Bosphorus by Wylla Walters AVAILABLE 10/6/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / PEOPLE & PLACES • (bq7f) 1 hour • 1 CD 978-1-5046-6808-8 $20.00 L 978-1-5046-6809-5 $19.95 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S November Adventures from the Land of Stories, Boxed Set The Storybook of Legends The Mother Goose Diaries and Queen Red Riding Hood’s Guide to Royalty The Land of Stories Series by Chris Colfer • Read by the Author The Ever After High Series, Book 1 by Shannon Hale Read by Kathleen McInerney At Ever After High, the children of fairytale legends prepare themselves to fulfill their destinies as the next generation of Snow Whites and Prince Charmings … whether they want to or not. Raven Queen’s destiny is to follow in her mother’s wicked footsteps, but evil is so not Raven’s style. Mother Goose’s diary entries take listeners on a journey to learn buried secrets, and Queen Red Riding Hood gives us her take on politics, health, love, and of course, what it means to be royalty. • Print run 100,000 • A New York Times bestseller • Every book in the the Land of Stories series was an instant New York Times, IndieBound, and USA Today bestseller • Large consumer product campaign already in place • Chris Colfer is a Golden Globe winner and currently has more than 2.5 million Twitter followers. “In The Land of Stories, Colfer showcases his talent for crafting fancifully imaginative plots and multidimensional characters.” —Los Angeles Times, praise for the series SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (bnfq) 6.5 hours • 6 CDs 978-1-4789-3614-5 $69.99 • Rights already sold in over ten languages • Will appeal to fans of the Whatever After series by Sarah Mlynowski and the Dork Diaries series by Rachel Renée Russell “Gives [listeners] a terrific protagonist to root for. Magic and humor abound, and fairy-tale wordplay flies. Royal good fun.” —Kirkus Reviews AVAILABLE 11/10/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (bnh8) 6 hours • 5 CDs 978-1-4789-6194-9 $55.99 House of Robots: Robots Go Wild! Ten Thousand Skies above You The House of Robots Series, Book 2 by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein Read by Jack Patterson Sammy Hayes-Rodriguez and his “brobot” E are making new friends every day. But disaster strikes when E malfunctions just in time to be upstaged by the super-cool new robot on the block. • Print run: 500,000 • #1 New York Times bestselling author • James Patterson has had more #1 bestsellers for children than any living writer • The House of Robots YouTube mini-series has had over 1.4 million viewers “Underlying the novel’s laughs are themes of friendship, compassion, and family.” The Firebird Series, Book 2 by Claudia Gray Reader to be announced Ever since she used the Firebird to cross into alternate dimensions, Marguerite has caught the attention of powerful enemies. When her boyfriend, Paul, is attacked, she begins the hunt to rescue him. • New York Times bestselling author • Will appeal to fans of David Mitchell’s Cloud Atlas and the television series Orphan Black • Extensive blogger outreach and librarian and educator outreach • Online consumer advertising • Cross-promotion on author’s website and social media profiles “Gray effortlessly moves between the SF, historical, and contemporary aspects of her story.” —Publishers Weekly on A Thousand Pieces of You —Publishers Weekly on House of Robots SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/23/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / HUMOROUS STORIES • (bnhp) 3 hours • 3 CDs 978-1-4789-6152-9 $49.99 AVAILABLE 11/3/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION • (bn97) 14 hours • 11 CDs 978-1-5046-4561-4 $59.99 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 73 YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S November The Magic Hat of Mortimer Wintergreen by Myron Levoy Reader to be announced In 1890’s South Dakota, Amy and Joshua escape from their mean Aunt Vootch. They plan to find their grandparents in New York and manage to team up with a traveling magician, Mortimer Wintergreen, who owns a magic hat with a temperamental, mischievous mind of its own. • A film adaptation produced by and starring Johnny Depp is currently in development • Will appeal to fans of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl • The Magic Hat of Mortimer Wintergreen received rave reviews from major publications “Readers will adore this droll romp. Sure to provoke heavy and sustained laughter.” —Booklist (starred review) Hollowgirl The Twinmaker Trilogy, Book 3 by Sean Williams Reader to be announced Clair’s world has been destroyed—again. The only remaining hope of saving her friends is for her and Q to enter the Yard, a digital world. Getting inside is the easy part. Once there, she has to earn the trust of her friends, including the girl who started it all—her best friend, Libby. • #1 New York Times bestselling author • 2015 San Diego Comic-Con promotion • Will appeal to fans of The Cemetery Boys by Heather Brewer and the Incarnate trilogy by Jodi Meadows • Explores the personal and social implications of technology issues at the forefront of modern concerns “In the masterful hands of Williams, the technology, which has eerie parallels to contemporary life, provides a solid platform for great storytelling.” —Booklist (starred review) on Twinmaker AVAILABLE 11/10/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (bnkr) 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5459-3 $69.00 L 978-1-5046-5460-9 $29.95 How to Fight a Dragon’s Fury The How to Train Your Dragon Series, Book 12 by Cressida Cowell Read by David Tennant In the epic finale to the New York Times bestselling How to Train Your Dragon series, listeners will learn how tiny Hiccup the Viking became king of his people and united humans and dragonkind. AVAILABLE 11/3/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE / GENERAL • (bn8r) 17 hours • 14 CDs 978-1-5046-4529-4 $79.99 The Awakening The Vampire Diaries ,Book 1 by L. J. Smith Read by Rebecca Mozo A deadly love triangle—Elena, the girl who can have any guy she wants; Stefan, brooding and mysterious, desperately trying to resist his desire for Elena; Damon, sexy, dangerous, and driven by an urge for revenge against Stefan, the brother who betrayed him. Who will Elena choose? • Print run: 75,000 • A New York Times and USA Today bestseller • New York Times bestselling series • This series is now a hit television show on the CW • How to Train Your Dragon opened #1 at the box office in 2010, and a third film is planned for 2017 • Will appeal to fans of the Twilight Saga and Maggie Stiefvater’s Wolves of Mercy Falls series • Demonstrates leadership, animal care, tough decisions, and bullying “A goofy and exciting tale of an underdog who proves that brains can be just as important as brawn…A delightful read.” “Attractive teens; hot, but innocent, romance…dangerous adventures…all guarantee popular appeal.” —VOYA on The Secret Circle: The Divide —School Library Journal on How to Train Your Dragon SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / FAIRY TALES & FOLKLORE / GENERAL • (bnhq) 3.5 hours • 3 CDs 978-1-4789-6154-3 $49.99 74 11/17/15YOUNG (12-17) JUVENILE FICTION / PARANORMAL • (adzj) 6.5 hours • 6 CDs 978-1-5046-4655-0 $49.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S November Maximus In the Beginning, Vol. 1 Word has reached Rome of a man named Jesus, who is causing a stir in faraway Judea. General Maximus, a Roman disguised as a Jew, is sent to investigate the situation. These fully dramatized stories are performed in the style of the old time radio plays from yesteryear. This volume includes three titles: In the Beginning: Creation, In the Beginning: The Great Flood, and In the Beginning: Let My People Go. Directed by Kevin Herren Performed by a full cast by Richard L. Black Reader to be announced • An innovative rendering of the story of Christ through the eyes of an outsider • Will appeal to fans of The Robe by Lloyd C. Douglas and Sarah by Orson Scott Card • Advertising in Patheos Book Club, Library Journal, Booklist, and Charisma media “Interesting premise…Richard L. Black…has done his homework about that era and includes rich and detailed descriptions that clearly share the settings.”—Salt Lake City Deseret News AVAILABLE 11/2/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / RELIGIOUS / CHRISTIAN / HISTORICAL (bpl8) 15 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-6315-1 $118.00 L 978-1-5046-6316-8 $29.95 • Will appeal to fans of The Word of Promise Audio Bible by Thomas Nelson, Inc. • A family-friendly alternative to today’s entertainment choices • An educational tool that can be used by churches, children’s ministries, and Sunday school classes • Stays true to the original text but is easily understood by all age groups • Also available: In the Beginning: The Great Flood, and In the Beginning: Creation AVAILABLE 11/17/15 • AUDIO THEATER • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE NONFICTION / RELIGION / BIBLE STORIES / GENERAL (bo3g) 4.5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5415-9 $49.00 L 978-1-5046-5416-6 $19.95 Manners & Mutiny The Purple Bird Mystery The Finishing School Series, Book 4 by Gail Carriger Reader to be announced The Ellery Queen Jr. Mysteries by Ellery Queen Jr. Reader to be announced When a dastardly Pickleman plot comes to fruition, only Sophronia can save her friends, her school, and all of London … but at what cost? Our proper young heroine puts her training and skills to the test. What is the connection of “Fowl Relief” and an English golf-playing king? Does the nickname of Jimmy Douglas’ great-great-grandfather have any significance? Djuna must tie these answers with other clues to solve the mystery of the purple bird. • New York Times bestselling author • BEA, BookCon, San Diego Comic-Con, and York Comic-Con promotions • Ellery Queen’s books have sold more than 125 million copies worldwide • Will appeal to fans of the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer and the Stoker & Holmes series by Colleen Gleason • Will appeal to fans of Gertrude Chandler Warner’s Boxcar Children series and Trenton Lee Stewart’s Mysterious Benedict Society series “[A] delightfully madcap espionage adventure.” “Djuna finds lost valuables in a sort of pun-it-who-dun-it technique.” —Kirkus Reviews —Kirkus Reviews (starred review), praise for the series SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/3/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / STEAMPUNK • (bnh5) 9 hours • 8 CDs 978-1-4789-6182-6 $89.99 AVAILABLE 11/1/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / MYSTERIES & DETECTIVE STORIES • (b4bn) 5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-62460-495-9 $49.00 L 978-1-5046-4290-3 $19.95 Light of Day The Warden and the Wolf King When Gabby Perez is almost drugged at a night club, she takes matters into her own hands. Teaming up with a mysterious stranger known as X, she scours the seedy underworld of Miami, determined to take down a ring of pimps who are drugging and kidnapping innocent girls. Janner, Kalmar, and Leeli are ready and willing to fight, but when the Fangs invade Ban Rona, the children are separated. Monsters and villains lie between the children and their only hope of victory. by Allison van Diepen Reader to be announced • Print and online consumer advertising • Cross-promotion on author’s website and social media profiles The Wingfeather Saga, Book 4 by Andrew Peterson Read by Andrew Peterson • Andrew Peterson is a critically acclaimed singer-songwriter and recording artist • North! Or Be Eaten and other books in the Wingfeather Saga have received enormous critical praise from the author’s peers and readers alike • Will appeal to fans of Coe Booth’s Bronxwood and Gayle Forman’s I Was Here “Van Diepen has created a gritty, suspenseful, character-driven story.” —School Library Journal on Takedown SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 11/24/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / LOVE & ROMANCE • (boo5) 10.5 hours • 9 CDs 978-1-5046-5754-9 $59.99 “Totally fun! A rip-roaring fantasy.” —Donita K. Paul, author of DragonSpell, on On the Edge of the Dark Sea of Darkness AVAILABLE 11/1/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC • (blua) 14 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5056-4 $118.00 L 978-1-5046-5057-1 $29.95 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 75 YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S December Delirium The Delirium Trilogy, Book 1 by Lauren Oliver Read by Sarah Drew In an alternate United States, love has been declared a dangerous disease, and the government forces everyone who reaches eighteen to have a procedure called the cure. Living with her aunt, uncle, and cousins in Portland, Maine, Lena Haloway is very much looking forward to being cured and living a safe, predictable life. She watched love destroy her mother and isn’t about to make the same mistakes. But with ninetyfive days left until her treatment, Lena meets enigmatic Alex, a boy from the wilds who lives under the government’s radar. What will happen if they do the unthinkable and fall in love? “Artfully detailed prose…The abrupt ending leaves enough unanswered questions to set breathless readers up for volume two of this trilogy.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) • Print run: 125,000 • A New York Times and USA Today bestseller • Requiem was one of the Boston Globe’s Best Young Adult Books of the Year • Nominated for 2012 YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults AVAILABLE 12/1/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / DYSTOPIAN • (ae4f) 12 hours • 10 CDs 978-1-5046-5315-2 $59.99 I Funny TV A Middle School Story The I Funny Series, Book 4 by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein Reader to be announced Jamie Grimm has finally accomplished his dream of proving himself the Planet’s Funniest Kid Comic. Enter a couple of TV executives with a plan: a new show about Jamie and his oddball friends! But when Jamie struggles to learn the acting ropes, will it be an early curtain call? • Book one in the series, I Funny, was a #1 New York Times bestseller • Nickelodeon has signed on for an I Funny television series • This series has been James Patterson’s strongest-selling kids’ series since Middle School, with the books spending over thirty-five weeks to date on the New York Times bestseller list “The broad humor that runs throughout this story... masks personal pain, demonstrating resiliency in the face of tragedy.”—Publishers Weekly on I Funny SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/14/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / HUMOROUS STORIES • (bnhu) 3.5 hours • 3 CDs 978-1-4789-6201-4 49.99 76 Great Americans in Sports: Drew Brees The Great Americans in Sports Series by Matt Christopher Reader to be announced Drew Brees has become one of today’s best quarterbacks. This comprehensive biography shows how Drew Brees went from being a flag football player to Super Bowl MVP and modern legend, and is sure to appeal to legions of football fans. • Matt Christopher is the bestselling author of over one hundred sports books for young readers • Will appeal to fans of football and of sports biographies such as The Keeper, Young Readers’ Edition by Tim Howard and Jesse Owens by Carole Boston Weatherford • Also available: Baseball World Series, Perfect Game, and many more “Matt Christopher is the writer young readers turn to.” —York Observer (York, SC), praise for the author SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE NONFICTION / BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / SPORTS & RECREATION • (bnhv) 4 hours • 3 CDs 978-1-4789-6256-4 $49.99 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com YOUNG ADULT & CHILDREN’S December • Matt Christopher is the bestselling author of over one hundred sports books for young readers Great Americans In Sports: Blake Griffin The Great Americans in Sports Series by Matt Christopher Reader to be announced Blake Griffin is known for being a number one draft pick, Rookie of the Year, Slam Dunk Contest winner, and one of the best power forwards playing today. Learn more about the perennial All-Star in this comprehensive biography. The Power of Six • Will appeal to fans of basketball and of sports biographies such as The Keeper, Young Readers’ Edition by Tim Howard and Jesse Owens by Carole Weatherford “There’s genuine suspense…it’s easy to get lost in the world of the sweet teen from another planet.” —York Observer (York, SC), praise for the author —Chicago Tribune AVAILABLE 12/15/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / SCIENCE FICTION (ae86) 11.25 hours • 9 CDs $49.99 VIP: I’m With the Band “Funny and filled with heart. A wonderful start to a brand new series.” —Suzanne Selfors, author of the Imaginary Veterinary series SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/1/15 CHILDREN (8–12) • JUVENILE FICTION / PERFORMING ARTS / MUSIC Stella’s dreams are shattered when a freak accident renders her deaf. 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And romance fans will hang on the teens’ poetry, tears, texts, and…insights about life.” —Booklist SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE 12/15/15 AVAILABLE 12/1/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) (bnhh) 6 hours • 5 CDs (bpl9) 10.5 hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD L 978-1-5046-6348-9 $29.95 978-1-4789-6231-1 JUVENILE FICTION / LOVE & ROMANCE $55.99 978-1-5046-6347-2 $100.00 Physik Flyte Goon Squad #3 The Septimus Heap Series, Book 3 by Angie Sage Read by Gerard Doyle The Septimus Heap Series, Book 2 by Angie Sage Read by Gerard Doyle When Silas Heap unseals a forgotten room in the palace, he releases the ghost of a queen who lived five hundred years earlier—and she has a diabolical plan to give herself everlasting life. Bringing fantasy to new heights, Angie Sage continues the journey of Septimus Heap with her trademark humor and all of the clever details readers have come to love. Old Enemies The Goon Squad Series, Book 3 by Jonathan L. Howard Reader to be announced “Fans of the series will enjoy the secrets that are revealed as Physik delves deeper.” —School Library Journal “Those who have been waiting for Flyte … will not be disappointed and are likely to return for more.” —School Library Journal CHILDREN (8–12) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC 978-1-5046-5321-3 978-1-5046-5313-8 “A thrilling start to a series that hopefully won’t end anytime soon.” AVAILABLE 12/8/15 • YOUNG ADULT (12–17) JUVENILE FICTION / FANTASY & MAGIC (adeb) 11.5 hours • 10 CDs The Goon Squad has finally closed the net on the vicious career gangster Des Garbo and the arms deal he set up. What they discover, however, is not at all what they were expecting. —Booklist on Katya’s World AVAILABLE 12/1/15 • CHILDREN (8–12) AVAILABLE 12/8/15 (adi6) 12.25 hours • 9 CDs by Deborah Lytton Reader to be announced Suzanne Selfors presents a new series for middle-grade readers set in the world of Ever After High. 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Die............................................................................................................60 2nd Chance......................................................................................................60 4th of July..........................................................................................................60 The 7-Day Christian.....................................................................................65 8 Keys to Old School Parenting for Modern-Day Families..11 The 50th Law...................................................................................................63 50 Years, 50 Moments................................................................................27 1920.........................................................................................................................8 The Abbey.........................................................................................................26 Act One...............................................................................................................43 A.D. 33..................................................................................................................19 Adventures from the Land of Stories, Boxed Set......................73 The Adventures of Bella & Harry..........................................................72 The Adventures of Ellery Queen.........................................................54 After Buddhism..............................................................................................27 After the Civil War.........................................................................................25 After You................................................................................................................7 The Age of Napoleon.................................................................................63 All of Us and Everything...........................................................................39 All the Things We Never Knew.............................................................29 Alone on the Wall.........................................................................................52 Always..................................................................................................................37 Ancillary Mercy..............................................................................................20 Animal 4.............................................................................................................26 Answers to Your Questions about Heaven...................................45 The Argonauts...................................................................................................6 The Arrival.........................................................................................................44 The Art of the Engine Driver..................................................................65 At Blade’s Edge...............................................................................................30 At the Bottom of Your Heart..................................................................42 Aunt Sass...........................................................................................................24 Autobiography of Mark Twain, Vol. 3................................................32 The Awakening..............................................................................................74 Bad Girls Don’t Marry Marines..............................................................66 Bandersnatch..................................................................................................29 Bane......................................................................................................................65 A Banquet of Consequences.................................................................18 Beneath These Chains...............................................................................65 Beneath This Ink............................................................................................11 The Betrayers...................................................................................................52 A Better Goodbye.........................................................................................62 Between Us and the Moon....................................................................68 The Big Bad Wolf..............................................................................................3 Big Magic..............................................................................................................7 Black Wolves....................................................................................................46 The Blood Flag................................................................................................50 Blood Passage.................................................................................................71 Blood Salt Water............................................................................................62 A Blossom of Bright Light........................................................................28 The Blue Herring Mystery........................................................................72 The Blunderer.................................................................................................35 Body of Truth...................................................................................................65 Bouncing Forward.......................................................................................23 Bound for the Promised Land...............................................................65 The Boy Born Dead......................................................................................63 The Boy Who Went Away........................................................................10 Bread, Wine, Chocolate.............................................................................26 Breaking Bailey’s Rules...............................................................................53 A Brief History of Creation.......................................................................63 Buddhism for Couples...............................................................................65 Bust........................................................................................................................47 Calendar of Crime........................................................................................66 The Camel Club.............................................................................................40 Captive...................................................................................................................9 Career of Evil....................................................................................................13 Carrying Albert Home...............................................................................25 Cast in Honor..................................................................................................53 Cast of Characters........................................................................................52 Chimera..............................................................................................................53 The Christmas Cradle.................................................................................11 The Christmas Train.....................................................................................40 City of Bones....................................................................................................60 The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty.......................................................36 Classic Radio’s Greatest Comedy Shows, Vol. 2..........................66 Classic Radio’s Greatest Shows, Vol. 2...............................................66 Closer to God Each Day............................................................................24 The Closers.......................................................................................................60 Cold-Hearted Rake......................................................................................22 The Collapse of Parenting.......................................................................59 The Collectors.................................................................................................61 Come Rain or Come Shine........................................................................7 Confessions: The Murder of an Angel..............................................70 The Constitution...........................................................................................45 The Consultant...............................................................................................10 Controlled Burn.............................................................................................53 Cover-Up Story...............................................................................................45 CRACK99............................................................................................................27 Creativity............................................................................................................11 Crimson Shore................................................................................................34 Cross Justice.......................................................................................................2 The Crossing....................................................................................................34 Dark Matter and the Dinosaurs............................................................26 Dark Tides..........................................................................................................62 A Darkness More Than Night................................................................39 The Day of the Dead...................................................................................58 The Dead Mountaineer’s Inn.................................................................28 Dead to the Last Drop...............................................................................56 Death Wave......................................................................................................37 Delaney’s Desert Sheikh, Stone Cold Surrender & Riding the Storm.....................................................................................66 Delirium..............................................................................................................76 Demon Storm.................................................................................................20 Destiny and Power.......................................................................................38 The Devastators.............................................................................................28 The Devil’s Chessboard.............................................................................28 Diablo Lake: Possessed.............................................................................64 Diamond Spur................................................................................................30 A Dictionary of Mutual Understanding..........................................62 The Diet Myth....................................................................................................6 Dr. Kellyann’s Bone Broth Diet...............................................................62 A Dog’s Ransom............................................................................................35 Dragon Storm.................................................................................................47 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 87 INDEX The Dresden Manuscripts.......................................................................28 Dr. Kellyanne’s Bone Broth Diet............................................................62 The Dude’s Guide to Marriage..............................................................52 Dukes Prefer Blondes.................................................................................63 Duplicity.............................................................................................................24 Dynasty...............................................................................................................19 8 Keys to Old School Parenting for Modern-Day Families..11 The Emmaus Code......................................................................................36 The Emperor of Sound..............................................................................30 Empire of Self..................................................................................................20 The End of Average.....................................................................................25 Endgame: Sky Key........................................................................................69 The Energy of Prayer...................................................................................57 The Epic Adventures of Lydia Bennet.................................................8 The Essential Drucker.................................................................................64 Ever After High: Fairy’s Got Talent.......................................................77 The Everlasting Man...................................................................................45 Everything She Forgot...............................................................................21 The Evolution of Everything..................................................................45 An Ex to Grind in Deadwood................................................................25 Extinction Evolution....................................................................................25 The Fall................................................................................................................56 Falling into Bed with a Duke..................................................................23 Fatal Frenzy.......................................................................................................30 The Favorite......................................................................................................69 The 50th Law...................................................................................................63 50 Years, 50 Moments................................................................................27 A Fighting Chance.......................................................................................10 Fires of Invention..........................................................................................68 First Bite..............................................................................................................63 1st to Die............................................................................................................60 Flyboys................................................................................................................28 Flyte.......................................................................................................................77 A Fool for a Client.........................................................................................45 Foolproof...........................................................................................................29 Fortunate Son.................................................................................................27 Four Blind Mice.................................................................................................3 4th of July..........................................................................................................60 The Gate Thief.................................................................................................31 Gatefather.........................................................................................................31 The Generals....................................................................................................17 George Bettinger’s Mom & Pop Shop Interviews & Variety.66 Ghost Stories and Other Creepy Tales.............................................66 The Girl in the Spider’s Web......................................................................7 The Girl’s Still Got It......................................................................................46 The Glass Cell..................................................................................................35 Golem of Paris.................................................................................................38 Good Girls Don’t Date Rock Stars.......................................................66 The Good, the Bad, and the Smug.......................................................8 Goon Squad #2..............................................................................................71 Goon Squad #3..............................................................................................77 Government Zero.........................................................................................25 The Grand Strategy of Classical Sparta...........................................47 Grandma Says: Wake Up World!..........................................................54 Great Americans In Sports: Blake Griffin.........................................77 Great Americans in Sports: Drew Brees..........................................76 88 The Greatest.....................................................................................................46 The Greatest Game Ever Played.............................................................4 The Groom Who (Almost) Got Away................................................30 The Guilty..........................................................................................................33 Happiness..........................................................................................................57 Happy Gut.........................................................................................................58 Hard to Be Good..............................................................................................8 Hawk’s Way: Callen & Zach.....................................................................53 Heart of Stone................................................................................................53 Heartsong Cottage......................................................................................45 Hog Fever, Eps. 1–5.....................................................................................25 Hold Me Close................................................................................................53 Hollowgirl..........................................................................................................74 Honeymoon............................................................................................64, 67 A House Divided...........................................................................................62 House of Robots: Robots Go Wild!.....................................................73 How to Fight a Dragon’s Fury................................................................74 Hubris...................................................................................................................47 “I Am a Man”.....................................................................................................10 I Funny TV..........................................................................................................76 Ice like Fire.........................................................................................................70 If Someone Says You Complete Me, Run!.....................................19 If You Dare.........................................................................................................43 I’ll Be Home for Christmas.......................................................................21 The Immortal Heights................................................................................71 In the Beginning, Vol. 1.............................................................................75 In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist.......................................................60 In the Heart of the Sea: Young Reader’s Edition...........................6 In the Shadow of Edgar Allan Poe.....................................................29 The Insanity of God.....................................................................................64 Intentional Living..........................................................................................22 The Iron Hand of Mars...............................................................................30 The Iron Warrior.............................................................................................72 J. I. Packer...........................................................................................................63 The James Code............................................................................................44 Jefferson Blythe, Esquire...........................................................................53 Jerry on Jerry...................................................................................................40 Jesus.....................................................................................................................30 John Calvin.......................................................................................................64 Jonas Salk..........................................................................................................16 Journey to Happiness................................................................................66 Judy Canova....................................................................................................66 Jumpstart Your Thinking..........................................................................59 A Just and Generous Nation..................................................................47 Keep Moving...................................................................................................19 Killing Titan.......................................................................................................27 A Kiss in the Desert......................................................................................66 A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.......................................................18 A Lady of Resources....................................................................................25 A Lady of Spirit...............................................................................................52 The Lady’s Command................................................................................55 Last Act in Palmyra.......................................................................................65 The Last Love Song.....................................................................................43 Last Man Standing.......................................................................................61 The Last Season................................................................................................9 The League of Unexceptional Children..........................................71 Tel: 1-800-621-0182 • [email protected] • www.BlackstoneLibrary.com INDEX Learning to Love...........................................................................................54 Legends and Liars........................................................................................43 Light of Day......................................................................................................75 The Lincoln Lawyer.....................................................................................39 London Bridges................................................................................................3 Lone Star............................................................................................................53 Lone Wolf Lawman......................................................................................30 The Lost Daughter.......................................................................................22 The Lost Gate..................................................................................................31 Lost Light...........................................................................................................65 Love Is the Reason for Living.................................................................30 Lying on the Couch.....................................................................................61 The Magic Hat of Mortimer Wintergreen......................................74 Make ’Em Laugh............................................................................................46 Making Space.................................................................................................57 A Man Called Trent......................................................................................51 Manners & Mutiny........................................................................................75 The Marriage Contract..............................................................................64 Mary, Mary...........................................................................................................3 The Master of the House..........................................................................44 The Match of the Century.......................................................................46 Maximus.............................................................................................................75 Me and My Big Mouth...............................................................................42 Meditations on Intention and Being................................................61 The Memory House....................................................................................54 Midnight Fire...................................................................................................10 The Midwife of Hope River.....................................................................52 Miracles...............................................................................................................29 Missing Person.......................................................................................42, 67 Mr. Huston / Mr. North..............................................................................11 Moonlight and Diamonds & The Vampire’s Fall.........................30 My Kind of Wonderful................................................................................62 Mystery Chronicles of Sherlock Holmes.........................................66 The Mystery of the Merry Magician..................................................72 The Mystery of the Vanished Victim..................................................72 The Natural.......................................................................................................30 The New Adventures of Ellery Queen.............................................54 The New Adventures of Michael Shayne, Vol. 1........................30 Newt’s Emerald..............................................................................................72 Night Beat, Vol. 1...........................................................................................30 Night Fall............................................................................................................40 Night Sky............................................................................................................14 Nine Lives..........................................................................................................15 1920.........................................................................................................................8 No Mission Is Impossible.........................................................................24 No Room for Error........................................................................................66 Noble House....................................................................................................41 Nothing but the Dead and Dying......................................................54 Notorious RBG................................................................................................29 On Cats................................................................................................................62 1st to Die............................................................................................................60 Our Presidents & Their Prayers..............................................................24 The Pharaoh’s Secret...................................................................................38 Physik...................................................................................................................77 Planet of Adventure....................................................................................52 Planetfall.............................................................................................................36 The Pnume.......................................................................................................30 The Poacher’s Daughter...........................................................................58 Poseidon’s Gold.............................................................................................52 The Power Brokers.......................................................................................10 The Power of I Am........................................................................................20 The Power of Six............................................................................................77 Power Words....................................................................................................61 The Price of His Redemption.................................................................64 Primed to Perform........................................................................................28 The Prize................................................................................................................4 PT-109..................................................................................................................23 The Purple Bird Mystery...........................................................................75 Q.B.I........................................................................................................................66 Queens Full.......................................................................................................66 The Raging Skillet.........................................................................................41 Ravensdale’s Defiant Captive................................................................64 Razzle Dazzle...................................................................................................22 Ready for Marriage.......................................................................................30 Reconcilliation................................................................................................57 The Red Storm................................................................................................63 Rest Assured....................................................................................................45 The Rest of Us Just Live Here.................................................................70 Retox.....................................................................................................................63 The Rider of Lost Creek.............................................................................51 Rogue Lawyer.................................................................................................18 The Rogue Not Taken.................................................................................37 Rosemary...........................................................................................................16 Sacrifice...............................................................................................................26 Saint Thomas Aquinas...............................................................................66 SandRider..........................................................................................................71 Scandal Takes the Stage...........................................................................27 The Searcher....................................................................................................27 2nd Chance......................................................................................................60 The Secret Chord..........................................................................................18 Secrets of Neverak.......................................................................................68 See Me.................................................................................................................15 The Serpent of Venice................................................................................44 The 7-Day Christian.....................................................................................65 Shattered...........................................................................................................27 The Sheikh’s Christmas Conquest......................................................30 Shelter in a Soldier’s Arms.......................................................................66 Sidney Sheldon’s Reckless.......................................................................17 Silence.................................................................................................................77 Silvermane........................................................................................................51 Silent City...........................................................................................................29 Slide......................................................................................................................63 Slumdog Millionaire....................................................................................11 Some Like It Scot..........................................................................................17 The Song of Hartgrove Hall....................................................................59 Sons.......................................................................................................................40 The Spinster’s Guide to Scandalous Behavior.............................46 Spooky Action at a Distance..................................................................52 A Step Toward Falling.................................................................................71 The Storybook of Legends......................................................................73 Sunfail..................................................................................................................27 A Suspension of Mercy.............................................................................35 Over 10,000 titles with more added each day at BlackstoneLibrary.com 89 INDEX Sweetest Scoundrel....................................................................................43 Sword of Destiny...........................................................................................62 Swords and Scoundrels............................................................................28 Take Me All the Way....................................................................................44 Taking Aim at the Sheriff..........................................................................53 Tall, Dark, and Wicked................................................................................21 Ten Thousand Skies above You............................................................73 Tenacity...............................................................................................................47 That’s Not English.........................................................................................11 There Is a River................................................................................................30 These United States....................................................................................26 They Found Their Way to Heaven.......................................................54 They Sought Love........................................................................................30 The Thief of Bangkok..................................................................................44 Things Good Girls Don’t Do...................................................................66 Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls..........................................................26 Thinner in 30....................................................................................................62 Tied Up in Knots............................................................................................46 Tightrope...........................................................................................................41 The Time of Our Lives................................................................................37 To the Stars.......................................................................................................40 Tom Clancy Commander-in-Chief.....................................................59 Tomorrow’s Too Late..................................................................................42 Tricky Twenty-Two........................................................................................38 Trigger Mortis.....................................................................................................5 The Truth............................................................................................................17 The Truth Is out There................................................................................44 Turn Your Mate into Your Soulmate..................................................64 Twain & Stanley Enter Paradise............................................................42 The Twelve Deaths of Christmas.........................................................61 Twin Dragons..................................................................................................26 2nd Chance......................................................................................................60 Two Steps Forward......................................................................................29 An Uncommon Bond.................................................................................21 The Uninvited....................................................................................................9 Union Signal Radio Theater Collection...........................................30 Untamed............................................................................................................47 Untimely Death.............................................................................................47 V Wars: Night Terrors...................................................................................23 The Van Cliburn Story................................................................................52 The Verdict........................................................................................................64 Violets are Blue..................................................................................................3 VIP: I’m With the Band................................................................................77 Walk through Fire.........................................................................................23 The Warden and the Wolf King............................................................75 Warlords and Wastrels...............................................................................65 The Water Hole...............................................................................................51 Waterlogg Classic Literature Pack......................................................11 The Way Around............................................................................................47 The Way to Yesterday & Shades of a Desperado.......................54 We Are All Stardust......................................................................................42 Weapons of Mass Destruction.............................................................29 WEST 57..............................................................................................................41 Westly..................................................................................................................68 What to Think About Machines That Think..................................28 90 Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox.........................................................36 When Bad Things Happen to Good Women...............................25 When Nietzsche Wept...............................................................................41 When Secrets Strike....................................................................................30 Where Secrets Sleep...................................................................................54 The Whispering City....................................................................................46 Whispers in the Reading Room...........................................................33 The Whistler, Vol. 2.......................................................................................54 White Dresses....................................................................................................5 White Hot..........................................................................................................25 White Lines III..................................................................................................47 The White Rose..............................................................................................70 Why Sinatra Matters....................................................................................28 Wild Sky......................................................................................................14, 69 Wilkie Collins...................................................................................................22 Winter Stroll......................................................................................................13 The Witches......................................................................................................23 The Wizard of Oz...........................................................................................54 Women Destroy Science Fiction!........................................................41 The Wrong Bride...........................................................................................26 Yappy Hour.......................................................................................................46 You Have Infinite Power...........................................................................45 Young 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Tougias and Casey Sherman Read by Malcolm Hillgartner The Finest Hours is the gripping, true story of the valiant attempt to rescue the souls huddling inside two oil tankers that split in half during the brutal nor’easter that wreaked havoc on New England in the winter of 1952. “A rousing page-turner, a fascinating history, and an inspiring ode to the courage and professionalism of men who face bitter winds and black mountainous seas…all to do a dangerous job.” – William Martin, New York Times bestselling author AVAILABLE NOW HISTORY / UNITED STATES / STATE & LOCAL / NEW ENGLAND • (6657) 6 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4551-2922-5 $55.00 L 978-1-4551-2924-9 $29.95 N 978-1-4551-2926-3 $54.99 SECRET IN THEIR EYES Starring Nicole Kidman, Julia Roberts, and Dean Norris IN THEATERS 10/23/15 THE SECRET IN THEIR EYES A Novel by Eduardo Sacheri Translated by John Cullen Read by Mark Bramhall As retired detective Benjamín Chaparro attempts to write a book about the brutal, decades-old rape and murder of a young woman, he revisits the details of the case and recalls the beginning of his long, unrequited love for Irene Hornos, now a respected judge. “A beguiling novel…Complex and engaging.” CAROL Starring Rooney Mara, Cate Blanchett, and Kyle Chandler THE PRICE OF SALT by Patricia Highsmith Read by Cassandra Campbell A chance encounter between two lonely women leads to romance. 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Along with the Darling children, they have many adventures, including vanquishing the pirate Captain Hook. A stunning portrait of life and death in a hostile environment, Everest invites you to join a team of climbers and filmmakers as they make photographic history—and face a disaster that riveted the world’s attention. N 978-1-5046-4677-2 $64.99 BROOKLYN IN THEATERS Starring Saoirse Ronan, Domhnall Gleeson, and Michael Zegen 11/6/15 AVAILABLE NOW JUVENILE FICTION / ACTION & ADVENTURE / GENERAL (5477) 5 hours • 4 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4417-1547-0 $49.00 L 978-1-4417-1550-0 $19.95 VICTOR FRANKENSTEIN FRANKENSTEIN BROOKLYN or The Modern Prometheus by Mary Shelley Read by Simon Templeman, Anthony Heald, and Stefan Rudnicki In southeast Ireland in the early 1950s, Eilis Lacey is one among many of her generation who must leave home to find work in America. As she begins to settle into her new life and to fall in love, news from home calls her back, opening new possibilities that conflict deeply with the life she has left behind in Brooklyn. AVAILABLE NOW FICTION / LITERARY • (5341) 7.5 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-4332-9188-3 $100.00 L 978-1-4332-9191-3 $29.95 N 978-1-4332-9194-4 $59.99 IN THE HEART OF THE SEA IN THEATERS 12/11/15 IN THE HEART OF THE SEA: YOUNG READERS EDITION The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick Read by Taylor Mali In the Heart of the Sea brings to new life the incredible story of the wreck of the whaleship Essex. In a harrowing page-turner, Nathaniel Philbrick restores this epic story to its rightful place in American history. AVAILABLE 9/15/15 TRANSPORTATION / SHIPS & SHIPBUILDING / HISTORY (bo3w) 10 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-5577-4 $90.00 L 978-1-5046-5578-1 $29.95 IN THEATERS 11/25/15 Starring Daniel Radcliffe, James McAvoy, and Jessica Brown Findlay A Novel by Colm Tóibín Read by Kirsten Potter Starring Chris Hemsworth, Cillian Murphy, and Ben Winshaw Directed by Ron Howard 10/9/15 PETER PAN Mountain without Mercy by Broughton Coburn Foreword by Conrad Anker Read by Mark Peckham AVAILABLE NOW SPORTS & RECREATION / MOUNTAINEERING (bj8u) 6 hours • 5 CDs • 1 MP3 CD 978-1-5046-1681-2 $55.00 L 978-1-5046-1682-9 $29.95 IN THEATERS Starring Amanda Seyfried, Levi Miller, and Hugh Jackman An ambitious young scientist succeeds in creating a living creature, only to bring death and destruction to those he loves. This masterpiece of Gothic horror is also considered to be the first science fiction novel. 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