Recent Releases

Summer is always a great time to read and relax. By now, you have undoubtedly devoured your favorite author's newest book and need something to fill the void until his or her next book comes out. Here are a few suggestions to get you started:

Rude Awakening of a Jane Austin Addict by Laurie Viera Rigler
Austin character Jane Mansfield wakes up in the body of a 21st century Los Angelino who happens to be a die-hard Jane Austin fan. Find out how this Regency era character adjusts to the LA of today. This is a sequel to Confessions of a Jane Austin Addict where the die hard fan wakes up in 1813 in the body of Jane Mansfield. However, you don't have to read them in order. This is also suggested for teen fans of Jane Austin.

High Bloods by John Farris
Fans of Jim Butcher's Harry Dresden series or Kat Richardson's Greywalker series may be interested in this new series set in the near future where 60% of the population has succumbed to a werewolf epidemic and the main character must keep the peace.

The Lost Throne by Chris Kuzneski
Recommended for fans of Robert Ludlum and Steve Barry, and everyone waiting anxiously for the Da Vinci Code sequel to be released.

Six Suspects by Vikas Swarup
An Agatha Christie-like mystery set in modern India by the author of the book on which the movie Slumdog Millionaire was based.

Cherry Bomb by J.A. Konrath
Like Jeffrey Deaver and Ridley Pearson? Try this new suspense novel set in Chicago.

The Lacemakers of Glenmara by Heather Barbieri
A young woman travels to Ireland to recover from a recent break-up and ends up in a little bed-and-breakfast where the ladies in the local lace-making guild take her into their group. For readers of Maeve Binchy and Rosamunde Pilcher.

Seen the Glory: A Novel of the Battle of Gettysburg by John Hough Jr.
A tale of two brothers who joined the Union Army and the realities of being in the middle of a country at war.

Something Missing by Matthew Dicks
If you liked Mark Haddon's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time about an autistic amateur sleuth or are a fan of Monk, the TV detective with OCD, perhaps you would like to read about Martin Railsback who has both autism and OCD and is a professional criminal.

Happy reading! Jodie

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