“Fear not November’s challenge bold—
We’ve books and friends,
And hearths that never can grow cold: These make amends!”
Alexander L. Fraser
Have I mentioned how I love this time of year! One of the best things about the fall, besides the weather and the colors that explode all around us, is the abundance of books that come out. I am always amazed at the genre, variety and all the authors who have books coming out this time of year.
Looking at the new book list, I see Mike Lupica has taken over Robert B. Parker's Spenser series. Little back info: At the family’s request, Ace Atkins took over writing Robert B. Parker’s Spenser series after Parker died in 2010. It’s not easy taking over for such an iconic author, I liked Mr. Atkins and how he stayed true to Spenser. Mr. Atkins wrote ten Spenser books between 2012-2022. Check out Ace Atkins other series, one with
Mississippi Sheriff Quinn Colson, the other is Nash Bridges. If you’re looking for a new author, give Mr. Atkins a try, I highly recommend them. Mike Lupica takes over the Spenser books now, I’m looking forward to seeing how he does.
Michael Connelly brings back his Lincoln Lawyer with Resurrection Walk. I've been a fan of Mickey Haller since he was first introduced, I'm glad to see him back.
I'm glad to see Michael Cunningham back with a new book. His book Day is one I'm looking forward to reading.
If you've been reading Charles Cumming BOX 88 series, here is the third book, Kennedy 35. While I haven't read this series, I did like his book A Spy By Nature.
Need a new author? There are several on the November list to choose from.
One of my favorite websites to go to check out upcoming spy, mystery, espionage novels, is The Real Book Spy. Ryan Steck is the Book Spy and his site is fantastic. He gives reviews, interviews authors, writes his own spy novels… if this is your favorite genre, check him out: therealbookspy.com. Right now he's previewing thrillers for 2024.
FYI: When possible I order the large print copy of upcoming books as soon as I can. Unfortunately not all large print comes out when the regular print. Sometimes it takes a lot longer than I like, so I understand folks' disappointment.
November at its best—
with a delightful menace in
the air.
Anne Bosworth Greene
Keep An Eye Out For:
Little Liar by Mitch Albom
Baumgartner by Paul Auster
The Edge by David Baldacci
Proof of the Pudding by Rhys Bowen
Sister of Starlit Seas by Terry Brooks
Olympian Affair by Jim Butcher
Tom Clancy Command and Control by Marc Cameron
Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly
Uhtred’s Feast by Bernard Cornwell
Unnatural Death by Patricia Daniels Cornwell
Kennedy 35 by Charles Cumming
Day by Michael Cunningham
Clive Cussler the Corsican Shadow by Dirk Cussler
Watchmakers Hand by Jeffery Deaver
Blood Lines by Nelson DeMille
Iwo, 26 Charlie by Peter T. Deuterman
Vamp by Loren D. Estleman
Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen
Murder in Williamstown by Kerry Greenwood
Ghosts of Honolulu by Mark Harmon
Assassin’s Mark by Ward Larsen
Robert B. Parker’s Broken Trust by Mike Lupica
Betrayal by Phillip Margolin
Past Lying by Val McDermid
A Very Inconvenient Scandal by Jacqueline Mitchard
Alex Cross Must Die by James Patterson
Inheritance by Nora Roberts
Ball of Versailles by Danielle Steel
Little info: My hours at the library are now Monday-Thursday until 4pm.
I will not be at the library from November 22nd to December 12th.
November Reading Challenge begins November 1st. Sign up begins at 10 am
Literary Cafe November 10th at 10 am
This Sunday, November 5th at 2 pm, join us and come listen to Shiloh. Before the crazy season starts, come on down, relax, enjoy and listen to some beautiful music at 2pm.
"Good mashed potatoes are one of
the great luxuries of life."
Lindsey Bareham
(I concur)
I wish all of you a Happy, Healthy, Wonderful Thanksgiving.
Be well.
Happy Reading!
Bev @Mattituck-Laurel Library
631-298-4134 X 104