It’s not only the start of a new month, but it is also the beginning of a new year full of new books! Below are some titles that you can look forward to borrowing from the Livingston Library this month. Please note that descriptions are taken from the publisher.
Holmes is Missing by James Patterson | January 5th
In Holmes is Missing, PI Brendan Holmes has committed the perfect crime—he’s made himself disappear.
Shattering Dawn by Jaye Anne Krentz | January 7th
An unsettling investigation teaches two deeply suspicious people how to trust in the next thrilling novel of the Lost Night Files trilogy by New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz.
Never Say Never by Danielle Steel | January 7th
#1 New York Times bestselling author Danielle Steel’s deeply moving novel is the story of a woman who finds her life turned upside down while living temporarily in the French countryside.
The Stolen Queen by Fiona Davis | January 7th
From New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis, an utterly addictive new novel that will transport you from New York City’s most glamorous party to the labyrinth streets of Cairo and back.
The Life of Herod the Great by Zora Neale Hurston | January 7th
A never before published novel from beloved author Zora Neale Hurston, revealing the historical Herod the Great—not the villain the Bible makes him out to be but a religious and philosophical man who lived a life of valor and vision.
The Big Empty by Robert Crais | January 14th
Elvis Cole and his enigmatic partner, Joe Pike, race to find a terrifying, unidentified killer in this twisting, unpredictable thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Robert Crais.
More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova | January 14th
A breathless, riveting novel about a young woman diagnosed with bipolar disorder who rejects the stability and approval found in a traditionally “normal” life for a career in stand-up comedy.
Grave Danger by James Grippanado | January 14th
Bestselling author James Grippando’s legendary criminal defense attorney Jack Swyteck is back to defend a single mother accused of kidnapping her own child in a perilous case involving politics and international diplomacy that will test his legal expertise and his marriage.
The Texas Murders by James Patterson | January 14th
In this thrilling novel from a #1 New York Times bestselling author, the great Texas Rangers go on a no-holds-barred pursuit of the most dangerous killer ever to terrorize Texas.
Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney | January 14th
The million-copy bestselling Queen of Twists Alice Feeney returns with a gripping and deliciously dark thriller about marriage and revenge
Presumed Guilty by Scott Turow | January 14th
Rusty is a retired judge attempting a third act in life with a loving soon-to-be wife, Bea, with whom he shares both a restful home on an idyllic lake in the rural Midwest and a plaintive hope that this marriage will be his best, and his last. But the peace that’s taken Rusty so long to find evaporates when Bea’s young adult son, Aaron, living under their supervision while on probation for drug possession, disappears. If Aaron doesn’t return soon, he will be sent back to jail.
Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix | January 14th
There’s power in a book…
Bourne Vendetta by Brian Freeman | January 14th
The hunt for a trove of secret information forces Bourne to decide who lives – and who dies – in this latest installment in the #1 New York Times bestselling series.
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros | January 21st
After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty.
The Crash by Frieda McFadden | January 28th
A brand new psychological thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden! The nightmare she’s running from is nothing compared to where she’s headed.
The Oligarch’s Daughter by Joseph Finder | January 28th
From the New York Times bestselling author of House on Fire, a breakneck thriller that marries the dynastic opulence of Succession with the tense and disorienting spycraft of The Americans.
Which of these new books are you looking forward to reading the most? We hope to see you at the Library soon!
-Jessica, Head of Adult Services & Acquisitions