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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Available Now...................................1 Listener Favorites.............................3 December 2015................................7 January 2016.................................15 February 2016................................26 March 2016....................................33 Also Available Now.........................45 Title Index.......................................56

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JESTER, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

2ND CHANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

JUMPSTART YOUR THINKING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

SEE ME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

KILLING FOREST, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SERPENT, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

KILLING TITAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

SHUTTER MAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

KISS ME IN CHRISTMAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

SO GOOD THEY CAN’T IGNORE YOU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

LAKE HOUSE, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SOLITUDE CREEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

LAST MAN STANDING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

STEEL KISS, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

LEAGUE OF UNEXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, THE . . . . . . 54

STEP ON A CRACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

LIFEGUARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

SUZANNE’S DIARY FOR NICHOLAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

LITTLE RED CHAIRS, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

SWORD OF DESTINY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

LOST LIGHT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

SWORDS AND SCOUNDRELS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

MANNERS & MUTINY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

TEN POWERFUL PHRASES FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE. . . . 18

MARRIAGE CONTRACT, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

THIEF, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

MASTER, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

THINNER IN 30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

MOVIE FREAK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

13 TREASURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

MURDER HOUSE, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

THOMAS BERRYMAN NUMBER, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

MY KIND OF WONDERFUL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

TOO DUMB TO FAIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

NEVER HAVE I EVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

TRUE BELIEVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

1924. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

UNFORTUNATE DECISIONS OF DAHLIA MOSS, THE. . . .54

NOBODY BUT YOU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

VIP: I’M WITH THE BAND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

NYPD RED 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

VOID MOON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ONE WISH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

WALK THROUGH FIRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

OUTLIERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

WALKING THE HIMALAYAS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

OVERLOAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

WARLORDS AND WASTRELS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

OVERLOOK, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

WEDDING, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

PLAY TO WIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

WHY SINATRA MATTERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

POWER WORDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

WILD FIRE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

PRIVATE PARIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

WINTER STROLL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

RICH DAD ADVISORS: TAP INTO GREATNESS. . . . . . . 17

WITCHES, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

SEASON OF THE MACHETE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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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.

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The Guilty The Will Robie Series, Book 4 By David Baldacci Read by Kyf Brewer and Orlagh Cassidy #1 New York Times bestselling author David Baldacci returns with his next thriller.

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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.

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DAVID BALDACCI is the author of dozens of suspense thrillers, all of which have been national and international bestsellers. He was inducted into the 2011 International Crime Writing Hall of Fame and received the 2012 Barnes & Noble Writers for Writers Award.

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True Believer

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See Me

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1st to Die

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The Guardian

By Nicholas Sparks Read by Isabel Keating

By Nicholas Sparks Read by Christopher Ryan Grant

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The Wedding

By Nicholas Sparks Read by Tom Wopat

The Jeremy Marsh Series, Book 1 By Nicholas Sparks Read by David Aaron Baker

DECEMBER 8, 2015

2nd Chance

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The 4th of July

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Honeymoon

FEBRUARY 9, 2016

By James Patterson and Howard Roughan • Read by Campbell Scott and Hope Davis

The When the Wind Blows Series, Book 2 By James Patterson • Read by Hope Davis and Stephen Lang

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016

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FEBRUARY 9, 2016

Beach Road

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The Jester

MARCH 15, 2016

By James Patterson and Andrew Gross • Read by Neil Dickson

Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas

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MARCH 15, 2016

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Season of the Machete

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Lifeguard

By James Patterson and Andrew Gross • Read by Billy Campbell

By James Patterson Read by Becky Ann Baker

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The Thomas Berryman Number By James Patterson Read by Will Patton

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The Beach House

By James Patterson and Peter de Jonge • Read by Gil Bellows

A Novel By James Patterson and Peter de Jonge • Read by various narrators

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The Lake House

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Step on a Crack

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The Overlook

JANUARY 12, 2016

The Harry Bosch Series, Book 13 By Michael Connelly Read by Len Cariou

The Harry Bosch Series, Book 12 By Michael Connelly Read by Len Cariou

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DECEMBER 8, 2015

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Lost Light

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The Harry Bosch Series, Book 9 By Michael Connelly Read by Len Cariou

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The Harry Bosch Series, Book 11 By Michael Connelly Read by Len Cariou

City of Bones

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Echo Park

Chasing the Dime

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By Michael Connelly Read by Jonathan Davis

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MICHAEL CONNELLY, author of suspense thriller and detective mysteries, has written several #1 New York Times bestsellers and numerous titles that made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. He has won most every award in the mystery and thriller genres.

Void Moon

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The Collectors

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Wild Fire

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The John Corey Series, Book 4 By Nelson DeMille Read by Scott Brick

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NELSON DEMILLE is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than thirty books, including the Joe Ryker series, John Sutter series, Paul Brenner series, and John Corey series, as well as standalone novels, novellas, and nonfiction.

The Story of Success By Malcolm Gladwell Read by Malcolm Gladwell

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The John Sutter Series, Book 2 By Nelson DeMille Read by Christian Rummel

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Outliers

Last Man Standing By David Baldacci Read by Jason Culp

The Camel Club Series, Book 2 By David Baldacci Read by L. J. Ganser

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Jumpstart Your Thinking A 90-Day Improvement Plan The Jumpstart Series By John C. Maxwell Read by Chris Sorensen New York Times bestselling author John C. Maxwell shares the secrets to success in this ninety-day guide, based on his book Thinking For a Change.

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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, including: bigpicture thinking, focused thinking, creative thinking, and reflective thinking. Filled with inspiring quotes, engaging lessons, and stimulating questions, over the course of three short months you’ll make daily strides toward more effective thinking.

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JOHN C. MAXWELL, known as America’s expert on leadership, speaks to hundreds of thousands of people each year. He has communicated his leadership principles to Fortune 500 companies, the United States Military Academy at West Point, and sports organizations such as the NCAA, the NBA, and the NFL. A New York Times bestselling author, he has written more than thirty books.

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I Funny TV A Middle School Story The I Funny Series, Book 4 By James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein Read by Frankie Seratch Jamie Grimm has hit the big time in book four of the bestselling I Funny series!

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“Patterson’s tale includes twists and turns that make for an engrossing read. Readers will be on Jamie’s side all the way, cheering him on.”

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Jamie Grimm has finally accomplished his dream of proving himself the Planet’s Funniest Kid Comic, and the sky’s the limit from there. Enter a couple of TV executives with a huge plan for Jamie: 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 for the biggest show of the decade?

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JAMES PATTERSON is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous fiction series, including those featuring Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Jack Morgan, and more. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. CHRIS GRABENSTEIN is a New York Times bestselling author who has collaborated with James Patterson on numerous books, including the I Funny series and Daniel X: Armageddon. He lives in New York City.

MARKETING 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 Will appeal to readers of diary fiction, a popular middle-grade genre Topics like being handicapped, political correctness, and bullying make this a great book for discussions between educators and students and parents and children National print, television, and online advertising National media campaign, including television, print, radio, and online Social media campaign 4

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Power Words What You Say Can Change Your Life By Joyce Meyer Read by Jodi Carlisle Joyce Meyer, number one New York Times bestselling author, helps readers tap into the life-changing power of positive words and prayer to overcome everyday problems in Power Words.

“Her basic, straightforward discussion will appeal to many readers, walking them through some valuable self-examination.”

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—Publishers Weekly on Seven Things That Steal Your Joy

“Meyer’s legions of fans will appreciate this passionate discourse.”

—Publishers Weekly on Knowing God Intimately

Developing the habit of speaking God’s Word will unlock the power of transformation in listeners’ lives. 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. Joyce teaches listeners how to stop talking idly about their problems and use God’s Power Words to defeat them. JOYCE MEYER is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers. A #1 New York Times bestselling author, her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on the mind, mouth, moods and attitudes. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.

Religion / Christian Life / Personal Growth (REL012070) Unabridged • Book #bnhs 3½ hours • 3 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-6198-7 Library CD 978-1-4789-6197-0, $49.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: St. Louis Sales Territory: From True Duplicate Check, World Publishing Background: FaithWords Book ISBN: 9781455587889

MARKETING Print run: 100,000 Joyce has multiple New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books Adapted from Me and My Big Mouth, which has sold over 400,000 copies in all formats Joyce’s Enjoying Everyday Life broadcastis viewed in over 1.5 million homes monthly Will appeal to fans of Become a Better You by Joel Osteen and SpiritControlled Temperament by Tim LaHaye Also available: Making Good Habits, Breaking Bad Habits; God Is Not Mad at You; and many more CBA and ministry promotions National and Christian media campaign

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DECEMBER 15, 2015

Warlords and Wastrels The Duelists Trilogy , Book 3 By Julia Knight Read by Angéle Masters

Finally reinstated into the duelist’s guild for services rendered to the prelate, Vocho and Kacha are tasked with bringing a prisoner to justice. But this prisoner is none other than Kacha’s old flame Egimont. Soon Kacha 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. JULIA KNIGHT is married with two children and lives with the world’s daftest dog, who is shamelessly ruled by the writer’s three obligatory cats. She lives in Sussex, England, and when not writing she likes motorbikes, watching wrestling or rugby, and killing pixels in MMOs. She is incapable of being serious for more than five minutes in a row. Print run: 50,000 Will appeal to fans of Michael J. Sullivan and Scott Lynch The Duelists trilogy is to be released as three books in three months, starting in October 2015 Also available: books 1 and 2 in the series: Swords and Scoundrels and Legends and Liars Author website: www.JuliaKnight.co.uk

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DECEMBER 22, 2015

My Kind of Wonderful The Cedar Ridge Series, Book 2 By Jill Shalvis Read by Karen White

“Clever, steamy, and fun! Jill Shalvis will make you laugh and fall in love.” —Rachel Gibson, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author

“Shalvis writes with humor, heart, and sizzling heat!” —Carly Phillips, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author Bailey Moore is determined not to miss a thing: skiing in the Rockies, exploring castles in Europe, ballroom dancing in Argentina. But number one on the list comes with Hudson Kincaid: a sizzling hot six-foot-one ski god. Now he’ll just have to convince her to take a chance on her biggest adventure yet—something rare and all kinds of wonderful. Will appeal to fans of Rachel Gibson, Robyn Carr, and Brenda Novak Also available: Second Chance Summer, It Had to Be You, The Sweetest Thing, and more Author website: JillShalvis.com

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Ever After High: Fairy’s Got Talent The Ever After High Series, Book 4 By Suzanne Selfors Read by Kathleen McInerney

“Rollicking…This is a good bet for those who can’t get enough of fractured and retold tales.” —Booklist, praise for the Ever After High series When Justine Dancer is looking for a fairy to audition for a part in her new play, Faybelle Thorn is not interested—until she finds out the role is that of a wicked fairy queen. It’s the role Faybelle was born to play, and there’s no way she’s going to let some other fairy play it! With stiff competition, dark magic, and an epic fairy fail, it’s up to Faybelle to do the right thing. Print run: 150,000 The Ever After High series was a New York Times bestseller and fans will love this new series set in the same world Dedicated website, EverAfterHigh.com, features user interactivity, book previews, and regular animated webisodes Suzanne Selfors is an award-winning author with a stellar track record, including The Sweetest Spell and the Imaginary Veterinary series Ever After High is a blockbuster brand from Mattel, with an even wider reach than the highly successful Monster High line

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Juvenile Fiction / Toys, Dolls, Puppets (JUV040000) Unabridged • Book #bnhh 4 hours • 3 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-6232-8 Library CD 978-1-4789-6231-1, $55.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-6234-2, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: Washington state Sales Territory: United States and Canada Publishing Background: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Book ISBN: 9780316401432 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 11/24/15

DECEMBER 22, 2015

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The Marriage Contract The O’Malleys Series, Book 1 By Katee Robert Read by Charlotte North

“Another sexy gem by bestselling author Katee Robert—don’t miss this one!” —Jennifer Probst, New York Times bestselling author, on Chasing Mrs. Right

"The Marriage Contract by Katee Robert is dark, dirty, and dead sexy. I want a Teague O’Malley of my very own!” —Tiffany Reisz, bestselling author of the Original Sinners series When his father orders him to marry Callista Sheridan to create a “business” alliance, Teague O’Malley is about to refuse. But then he meets his new fiancée, sees the bruises on her neck and the fight still left in her, and vows he will protect her. But Callie’s keeping a dark secret—and what Teague doesn’t know could get him killed. New York Times and USA today bestselling author Will appeal to fans of Julie James and Jennifer Probst

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Also available: Wrong Bed, Right Guy; Chasing Mrs. Right; and Two Wrongs, One Right

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DECEMBER 29, 2015

Thinner in 30 Small Changes That Add Up to Big Weight Loss in Just 30 Days By Jenna Wolfe, with Myatt Murphy Read by the Author

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 in the long run. JENNA WOLFE spent twelve years as a sportscaster before joining the Today show, where she serves as the lifestyle and fitness correspondent. A self-proclaimed daredevil and thrill seeker, Wolfe is also a certified personal trainer. Wolfe is the very first Today show lifestyle and fitness correspondent A personal trainer and fan favorite, Jenna has the know-how and the following to break this book out An accessible, extensively tested program; anyone can incorporate these small changes and see results

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Health & Fitness / Weight Loss (HEA019000) Unabridged • Book #bnha 5 hours • 5 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-6208-3 Library CD 978-1-4789-6207-6, $76.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-6210-6, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Grand Central Life & Style Book ISBN: 9781455533992 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/8/15

Will appeal to fans of The Shift by Tory Johnson and Naturally Thin by Bethenny Frankel and Eve Adamson

DECEMBER 8, 2015

Body of Truth How Science, History, and Culture Drive Our Obsession with Weight—and What We Can Do about It By Harriet Brown Read by Karen Saltus

“Brown tackles the myths and realities of the ‘obesity epidemic,’ exposing the biggest lies driving the rhetoric of obesity.” —Philadelphia Tribune

“A well-researched and cogent argument…A solid general overview of the scientific and cultural issues surrounding fatness and weight loss.” —Library Journal Over the past twenty-five years, our quest for thinness has morphed into a relentless obsession with weight and body image. Through interviews, research, and her own experience, Brown not only gives us the real story on weight, health, and beauty but also offers suggestions for how each of us can sort through the lies and misconceptions and make peace with and for ourselves. Body of Truth has received enormous praise from major publications and websites

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Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / General (HEA048000) Unabridged • Book #bo37 7 hours • 6 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-4690-6225-9, $69.99 MP3 CD 978-1-4690-6226-6, $29.99 Retail CD 978-1-4690-6227-3, $30.00 Sales Territory: From XLSX Import Publishing Background: Da Capo Lifelong Books Book ISBN: 9780738217697 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 11/17/15

Online marketing Will appeal to fans of The Beauty Myth by Naomi Wolf and Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes

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Buddhism for Couples

A Calm Approach to Relationships By Sarah Napthali Read by Karen Saltus Surely a happy marriage for a normally adjusted couple is a simple matter of give-and-take. 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.

“Buddhism for Couples should be required reading for couples contemplating long-term relationships.”

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DECEMBER 8, 2015

—Joseph Emet, award-winning author of Buddha’s Book of Sleep

Fiction / Crime (FIC050000) Unabridged • Book #bnh9 10½ hours • 10 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-6204-5 Library CD 978-1-4789-6203-8, $89.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-6206-9, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: Glasgow Sales Territory: From True Duplicate Check, From True Duplicate Check Publishing Background: Little, Brown and Company Book ISBN: 9780316380546 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 11/10/15

Blood, Salt, Water An Alex Morrow Novel The Alex Morrow Series, Book 5 By Denise Mina Read by Cathleen McCarron A businesswoman disappears from her Glasgow home without a trace. Tracing the woman’s cell phone, detective Alex Morrow discovers a call made at an unlikely location. But when a connection to someone close to Morrow surfaces, the case gets more personal than she could have imagined.

“A stunning portrait of transcendent bleakness…Grim but compelling.”

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—Booklist on Still Midnight

Fiction / Fantasy / Epic (FIC009020) Unabridged • Book #bnhe 13 hours • 11 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-6220-5 Library CD 978-1-4789-6219-9, $105.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-6222-9, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Sales Territory: From True Duplicate Check, From True Duplicate Check Publishing Background: Orbit Book ISBN: 9780316389709 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 11/10/15

Sword of Destiny The Witcher Series, Book 1.5 By Andrzej Sapkowski Translated by David French Read by Peter Kenny Geralt is a witcher, a man whose magic powers have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless assassin. Yet he is no ordinary murderer: his targets are the monsters that attack the innocent. Join Geralt as he battles monsters, demons, and prejudices alike.

“Sapkowski revitalizes the genre with energetic and compelling writing. A breath of fresh air in a well-worn genre. Don’t miss it!”

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—Dreamwatch, praise for the series 9

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VIP: I’m With the Band The VIP Series, Book 1 By Jen Calonita Read by Tara Sands

Twelve-year-old Mackenzie “Mac” Lowell is an official tour member of her favorite band. Between a tour stops and pranks-gone-wrong, they become more like brothers to Mac. But the boys’ differences start to drive them apart. Can Mac remind them why they’re perfect together?

“Cute boy banders? Backstage drama? And a butt-kicking comic book heroine? VIP: I’m With the Band is an all-access pass to fun!”

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—Megan McCafferty, New York Times bestselling author

Great Americans in Sports: Drew Brees

The Great Americans in Sports Series By Matt Christopher Read by Alden Ford 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 writer young readers turn to.”

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—York Observer (York, SC), praise for the author

Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation (JNF007100) Unabridged • Book #bnhw 3 hours • 3 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-6259-5 Library CD 978-1-4789-6258-8, $49.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Sales Territory: From True Duplicate Check, From Delta Feed Publishing Background: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Book ISBN: 9780316296632

Great Americans in Sports: Blake Griffin

The Great Americans in Sports Series By Matt Christopher Read by Alden Ford 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. (MAY NOT BE FINAL ART)

“Christopher can always be counted on for plenty of tense sports action plus a plot twist or two.”

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—Kirkus Reviews, praise for the author

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NYPD Red 4 The NYPD Red Series, Book 4 By James Patterson and Marshall Karp Read by Edoardo Ballerini and Jay Snyder An audacious jewel heist … a murdered actress … a killer case for NYPD Red.

“America’s #1 storyteller.”

—Forbes, praise for the author

NYPD Red is the elite task force called in only when a case involves the rich, famous, and connected. Detective Zach Jordan and his partner, Kylie MacDonald, are the best of the best, brilliant and tireless investigators who will stop at nothing to catch a criminal, even if it means antagonizing the same high-flying citizens they’re supposed to be helping. When a glitzy movie premiere is the scene of a shocking murder and high-stakes robbery, NYPD Red gets the call. Traversing the city’s highs and lows, Zach and Kylie have to find a cold-blooded killer—before he strikes again. NYPD Red 4 is the next sensational thriller by James Patterson, the #1 bestselling crime writer of all time. JAMES PATTERSON is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous fiction series, including those featuring Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Jack Morgan, and more. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. MARSHALL KARP has written and produced numerous television shows, plays, and movies. He is the author of the Lomax and Biggs book series.

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Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense (FIC030000) Unabridged • Book #bs3t 9 hours • 8 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1137-1 Library CD 978-1-4789-1135-7, $109.99 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-1136-4, $39.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: Palm Beach, Florida Publishing Background: Little, Brown and Company Book ISBN: 9780316407069

MARKETING Print run: 500,000 NYPD Red 2 was a #1 New York Times bestseller and has shipped over 300,000 copies since its publication in March 2014 Will appeal to fans of Breakdown by Jonathan Kellerman and The Gangster by Clive Cussler James Patterson is one of the most successful authors of all time The series has already sold over 1.5 million copies since NYPD Red was released in 2012 National television, radio, print, and online advertising and media campaign Social media outreach via social networks, blogs, and author app Author websites: www.JamesPatterson.com and www.KarpKills.com

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JANUARY 19, 2016

Even Dogs in the Wild The Inspector Rebus Series, Book 20 By Ian Rankin Read by James Macpherson Even Dogs in the Wild brings back Ian Rankin’s greatest characters in a novel that explores the darkest corners of our instincts and desires.

“Distinctive characters…make the book memorable. ‘The good guys are never all good and the bad ones never all bad,’ says Rebus…himself, willful, determined, and droll.”

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—Publishers Weekly (starred review), on Saints of the Shadow Bible

“Rankin shows no signs of losing steam with John Rebus… [his] gift with dialogue, his wit, and raw examination of human nature continue to intensify, resulting in a resonant reading experience for both seasoned series devotees and new Rebus recruits.”

—Shelf Awareness, praise for the author

Detective Inspector Siobhan Clarke is investigating the death of a senior lawyer that occurred during a robbery. The case becomes more complex when a note is discovered, indicating that this may have been no random attack. When local gangster Big Ger Cafferty receives an identical message, Clarke decides that the recently retired John Rebus may be able to help. Together the two old adversaries might just stand a chance of saving Cafferty’s skin. But a notorious family tailed by a team of undercover detectives has also arrived in Edinburgh. There’s something they want, and they’ll stop at nothing to get it. As the cases collide, it’s a game of dog eat dog—in the city as in the wild.

Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Police Procedural (FIC022020) Unabridged • Book #bs3n 11 hours • 10 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-6485-8 Library CD 978-1-4789-6483-4, $109.99 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-6484-1, $44.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: Edinburgh, Scotland Sales Territory: From Update Publishing Background: Little, Brown and Company Book ISBN: 9780316342513

IAN RANKIN, a #1 international bestselling author, is the recipient of an Edgar Award, a Gold Dagger for fiction, and a Chandler Fulbright Fellowship. He lives in Edinburgh with his partner and their two sons.

MARKETING New York Times bestselling author Rankin’s last Rebus novel, Saints of the Shadow Bible, was nominated for the 2015 Best Novel Edgar Award Will appeal to fans of Make Me by Lee Child and Down among the Dead Men by Peter Lovesey Over 600,000 copies of Rankin’s novels have been sold in the US Ten-city author tour planned Author website: www.IanRankin.net

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Rich Dad Advisors: Tap Into Greatness How to Stop Managing, Start Leading, and Drive Greater Interest The Rich Dad Advisors Series By Sarah Singer-Nourie Read by the Author Noted performance coach and educator Sarah Singer-Nourie reveals the key truths of having outsized impact, influence, and power.

“[In] this spirited…how-to guide…Singer-Nourie keeps the energy level high…It is, however, a very effective motivational tool for managers.”

—Publishers Weekly

“[A] spirited…how-to guide…A very effective motivational tool for managers.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Sarah is changing people, creating the leaders and organizations of the future.”

—Brandon Dawson, president of Hopwater, praise for the author

It turns out that most of us aren’t leading. We’re simply managing. We’re getting things done, but we’re not inspiring others to excel beyond what’s expected. Great leaders know better. They know leadership isn’t magic. It’s not just something you’re born with. Leadership is learnable. In this engaging hands-on book, Singer-Nourie provides tools that she has developed over twenty years of work with corporations, schools, and nonprofit organizations, with methodology based on how people best learn. People who put these tools into practice inspire teammates to go beyond the call of duty and create teams that make better decisions, even when the leader isn’t in the room.

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Business & Economics / Motivational (BUS046000) Unabridged • Book #bsam 6 hours • 5 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1003-9 Library CD 978-1-4789-1002-2, $54.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Ripple Press, LLC Book ISBN: 9780977651832

SARAH SINGER-NOURIE coaches leaders and teams in Fortune 500 corporations, start ups, school systems, and community organizations. Over the last twenty years, her work has sparked breakthroughs for teams at some of America’s most dynamic companies, including Target, American Eagle Outfitters, Ulta, and Limited Brands.

MARKETING Author is a trainer, facilitator, and coach with twenty years’ experience with Fortune 500 corporations, school systems, community organizations, and nonprofit agencies worldwide Singer-Nourie is a co-author of several other books as well Will appeal to readers of all of the Rich Dad Advisors series and to fans of Hug Your Customers by Jack Mitchell and books by Brian Tracy

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JANUARY 5, 2016

Ten Powerful Phrases for Positive People By Rich DeVos Read by Peter Berkrot Your decision to live with a positive attitude can change your life, your community, even the world. Start today with one small phrase: You can do it.

“Simple phrases speak volumes. Rich DeVos shows how a few well-chosen, positive words wield powerful messages we all need to hear—and say.”

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—Harvay Mackay, New York Times bestselling author

“A great book by one of the wisest men I know. Rich’s book gives ten invaluable phrases we ought to keep on the tips of our tongues.”

—Chuck Colson, New York Times bestselling author and founder of Prison Fellowship

“Rich DeVos has given us simple and elegant advice on being positive and supportive…Take heed!”

—David J. Stern, former commissioner, National Basketball Association

Rich Devos, successful businessman, philanthropist, and motivational speaker, has learned the value of maintaining a positive attitude and offering encouragement to others. Now with the knowledge and wisdom he has gained from his experiences and the influential people he has met, he reveals the powerful potential of ten ordinary yet life-changing phrases. Simply by adding these phrases to your daily conversations, you can help motivate achievement, instill confidence, and change attitudes in your work and family life. DeVos delivers a message of hope that resonates in the heart of every human being.

Self-Help / Motivational & Inspirational (SEL021000) Unabridged • Book #bsan 3½ hours • 3 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1005-3 Library CD 978-1-4789-1004-6, $49.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Center Street Book ISBN: 9781599950983

RICH DEVOS is a businessman, cofounder of Amway, owner of the Orlando Magic NBA basketball team, and author or coauthor of several books, including Simply Rich. PETER BERKROT, a forty-year veteran of stage and screen, was the director of narration for the Emmy-nominated The Truth about Cancer. He has voiced over one hundred audiobook titles, winning three Earphones Awards and a 2012 Audie nomination.

MARKETING National publicity campaign Social media campaign including blogs and shareable graphics Author is a renowned, in-demand motivational speaker DeVos has numerous influential business and personal connections for significant promotional and sales potential Author has received the Norman Vincent Peale Award for Positive Thinking and the Alexander Hamilton Award for Economic Education Will appeal to fans of The Power of I Am by Joel Osteen and The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth by John C. Maxwell, as well as the classic evergreens: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey, Your Erroneous Zones by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, and The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale

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JANUARY 26, 2016

Fresh Start The New You Begins Today By Joel Osteen Reader to be announced Bestselling author Joel Osteen offers practical insight and encouragement for a new beginning with God—essentials about who he is, who we are, and how with him we can fulfill our destiny.

“Hopeful ‘can-do’ messages…With warm encouragement, he urges [listeners] not to settle for anything less than God’s peace.”

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—AudioFile on Living in Favor, Abundance, and Joy

“Osteen…focuses on…the affirmations we make each day that define us…Speak health and wholeness, and these will become realities for you.”

—Publishers Weekly on The Power of I Am

God loves to give people fresh starts. He wants everyone to see his blessings in new ways so we can reach our full potential and achieve extraordinary levels of success. In this truly one-of-a-kind guide, Joel Osteen encourages growing Christians with a “How to Study the Bible” and “Bible Promises” feature to help everyone find the courage to start over and live their best lives now. In Fresh Start, listeners learn what it takes to rise to a new level of honor, a new level of influence, and a new level of favor.

Religion / Christian Life / Inspirational (REL012040) Unabridged • Book #bts8 4½ hours • 4 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-4789-6619-7, $49.99 Author’s Home: Houston, Texas Sales Territory: World Publishing Background: FaithWords Book ISBN: 9781455591527

JOEL OSTEEN is the pastor of Lakewood Church, the largest church in America. He is the author of numerous #1 New York Times bestsellers, including Your Best Life Now and Every Day A Friday. Under his leadership, Lakewood Church has grown in every area of ministry, more than quadrupling in size. He currently lives in Houston, Texas, with his family.

MARKETING Print run: 400,000 A #1 New York Times bestselling author Osteen’s books have sold over 21 million copies Will appeal to fans of Joyce Meyer, Max Lucado, and Beth Moore Osteen’s Lakewood Church broadcast is seen in over 200 million households on networks that include ABC Family Channel, TBN, Daystar, Discovery, and Lifetime Osteen hosts arena events in major cities across the US throughout the year

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Deep Work Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World By Cal Newport Read by Jeff Bottoms

“Advice and examples that will help you bypass the disillusionment and get right to work building skills that matter.” —Daniel Pink, New York Times bestselling author, on So Good They Can’t Ignore You

“Written in an optimistic and accessible tone, with clear logic and no-nonsense advice.” —Publishers Weekly on So Good They Can’t Ignore You In Deep Work, university professor and popular blogger Cal Newport explains how to systematically train the mind to focus and reorganize one’s work life so that deep work is at the core. He explains why this shift is crucial in a complex information economy and that developing a deep work practice is one of the best decisions we can make in our distracted world. Author has major online following: with over two-million followers on his blog, he is the go-to voice on personal development and business success Will appeal to readers of the New York Times bestsellers in business books, including The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss, Linchpin by Seth Godin, and Drive by Daniel H. Pink

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Business & Economics / Time Management (BUS088000) Unabridged • Book #bs3o 8 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1000-8 Library CD 978-1-4789-0999-6, $75.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: Washington, DC Sales Territory: United States and Canada Publishing Background: Grand Central Publishing Book ISBN: 9781455586691

JANUARY 5, 2016

So Good They Can’t Ignore You Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love By Cal Newport Read by Dave Mallow

“Advice and examples that will help you bypass the disillusionment and get right to work building skills that matter.” —Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“This book changed my mind…and that is why I am giving each of my three young adult children a copy of this unorthodox guide.” —Kevin Kelly, senior maverick, Wired magazine What you do for a living is much less important than how you do it, says Cal Newport in this eye-opening account that debunks the belief that “follow your passion” is good advice. His clearly written manifesto is a blueprint for anyone fretting about what to do with their life or frustrated by their current job situation and eager to find a new way to take control of their livelihood. Perfect gift for college students Will get new attention now that the author’s new book, Deep Work, is being released in January 2016

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Business & Economics / Careers / Job Hunting (BUS037020) Unabridged • Book #amro 6½ hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Library CD 978-1-4789-1006-0, $69.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1007-7, $35.00 Author’s Home: Washington, DC Sales Territory: , From Import Publishing Background: Business Plus Book ISBN: 9781455509126 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/15/15

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If You’re Reading This, It’s Too Late The Secret Series, Book 2 By Pseudonymous Bosch Read by a full cast

“Laugh-out-loud funny…Bosch creates sufficiently quirky, wellrounded protagonists.” —School Library Journal

“Lemony Snicket with a little Monty Python.” —LA Weekly, praise for the author Dangerous secrets lie between the pages of this book. But if you think I’ll give anything away, you’re wrong. I’m not going to remind you of how we last left our heroes as they awaited initiation into the Terces Society, or the fight against Dr. L and Ms. Mauvais. I certainly won’t tell you about the mysterious creature born in a bottle over five hundred years ago. Oh, blast! I really can’t help myself, now can I? Let’s face it —if you’re reading this, it’s too late. New York Times bestselling series Will appeal to fans of the All the Wrong Questions series by Lemony Snicket and the Treasure Hunters series by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein The author’s real identity is shrouded in mystery, piquing the interest of children and adults alike

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Juvenile Fiction / Mysteries & Detective Stories (JUV028000) Unabridged • Book #bs49 6½ hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1033-6 Library CD 978-1-4789-1032-9, $59.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1035-0, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Book ISBN: 9780316113670 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/22/15

Series website: www.TheSecretSeries.com

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Always Hungry? Conquer Cravings, Retrain Your Fat Cells, and Lose Weight Permanently By David Ludwig, MD, PhD Read by David Ludwig, MD, PhD, with Dawn Ludwig

“[Ludwig’s] focused, incisive, impeccable, and irrefutable research has broken the code on why we are facing an overwhelming epidemic of obesity and chronic disease. His voice needs to be heard by all and heeded by all.” —Mark Hyman, MD, New York Times bestselling author Groundbreaking new research shows that it’s your fat cells that are to blame for causing excessive hunger and increased weight. By eating the wrong foods, our fat cells are triggered to take in too many calories. Now, David Ludwig, MD, PhD, offers an impeccably researched diet that will turn dieting on its head, teaching listeners to reprogram their fat cells, tame hunger, boost metabolism, and lose weight—for good. Offers a paradigm-shifting approach—a weight loss strategy that debunks the calorie myth

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Health & Fitness / Diets (HEA006000) Unabridged • Book #bs3p 9 hours • 8 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-3766-1 Library CD 978-1-4789-1001-5, $109.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Grand Central Life & Style Book ISBN: 9781455533862

Will appeal to fans of The Blood Sugar Solution by Mark Hyman and Grain Brain by David Perlmutter This is a seminal book from a highly revered weight-loss expert from Harvard Medical School Inspired by the recent New York Times op-ed that topped all metrics for popularity, resulting in major media coverage

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Best Friends Forever By Kimberla Lawson Roby Reader to be announced

“Engrossing…the writing is cinematic and the juicy plot moves quickly…Roby has a talent for underscoring the universal challenges of people of faith, and more often than not, that strength carries the story.”

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—Publishers Weekly on The Reverend’s Wife Celine’s marriage is at a crossroads. The situation turns devastating when Celine is diagnosed with breast cancer. As her relationship deteriorates, Celine worries that she’ll be left to navigate the difficult process of cancer treatment alone. But comfort and support come in the form of Celine’s best friend, Lauren, who vows to help by any means necessary. But will it be too late? KIMBERLA LAWSON ROBY is an award-winning author whose work has been on numerous bestseller lists, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, and Essence. She lives in Illinois with her husband. New York Times bestselling author Will appeal to fans of Luxe by Ashley Antionette and My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout The author’s novels are known to deal with very real issues, including corruption, infidelity, and domestic violence, to name just a few

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Fiction / African American / Contemporary Women (FIC049020) Unabridged • Book #bs45 5½ hours • 5 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1017-6 Library CD 978-1-4789-1016-9, $55.00 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1019-0, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: Rockford, Illinois Sales Territory: From Update Publishing Background: Grand Central Publishing Book ISBN: 9781455526086 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/15/15

JANUARY 5, 2016

The First Order The Sam Capra Series, Book 5 By Jeff Abbott Read by Kevin T. Collins

“Abbott’s Sam Capra series represents some of the finest writing on the market…as his who’s-who string of awards can attest to.” —J. T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author

“[In] his outstanding fourth Sam Capra novel…Abbott injects enough of Sam’s back story to make his intricate plot believable.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on Inside Man The darkest day of Sam Capra’s life was when he watched his brother, Danny, being executed by extremists in an online video. But now, evidence has surfaced that Danny is alive, leading a secret, hidden life, and plotting a murder that could change history: assassinating the Russian president. Determined to stop him, Sam goes undercover on a mission to save the world—and his brother. Previous novel in this series, Inside Man, was a Summer Book Pick by O, The Oprah Magazine and a Best Beach Reads Pick by USA Today Three of his novels have been optioned for film, including the first Sam Capra novel, Adrenaline

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Fiction / Thrillers (FIC031000) Unabridged • Book #bs46 14 hours • 11 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1021-3 Library CD 978-1-4789-1020-6, $118.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1023-7, $40.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: Austin, Texas Sales Territory: From Update Publishing Background: Grand Central Publishing Book ISBN: 9781455558414 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/15/15

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After the Crash A Novel By Michel Bussi Translated by Sam Taylor Read by Daniel Philpott

“Riveting…Psychological suspense at its finest…This book is worth it!” —Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Riveting…Psychological suspense at its finest.”

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—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling author A night flight from Istanbul bound for Paris plummets into the Swiss Alps. The sole survivor is a three-month-old girl—thrown from the plane onto the snowy mountainside before fire rages through the aircraft. But two infants were on board. Is the miracle baby Lyse-Rose or Emilie? Both families step forward to claim the child— one poor and one powerful, wealthy, and dangerous. Winner of the 2012 Prix Maison de la Presse, one of France’s most prestigious book prizes Will appeal to fans of Stieg Larsson, Paula Hawkins, Harlan Coben, S. J. Watson, and other suspense giants

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Unabridged • Book #bs4c 12 hours • 10 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1045-9 Library CD 978-1-4789-1044-2, $109.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1047-3, $40.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Sales Territory: From Update Publishing Background: Hachette Books Book ISBN: 9780316309677 Retail per Carton: 36 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/15/15

JANUARY 26, 2016

Too Dumb to Fail How the GOP Betrayed the Reagan Revolution to Win Elections (and How It Can Reclaim Its Conservative Roots) By Matt K. Lewis Read by the Author

“One of my favorite columnist/reporters.” —Sean Hannity, media host and New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author

“An influential conservative writer.”

—Salon, praise for the author

A leading voice among young conservatives criticizes the Republican Party’s shortterm focus and argues for a return to its historic values. Criticizing candidates with a “no experience required” mentality, Lewis highlights visionaries who understood nuance and deep ideology and urges conservatives to embrace wisdom, humility, qualifications, and inclusion—or face extinction. Lewis is popular among a younger, more inclusive, and digitally-savvy generation of conservatives Author is a prominent columnist listed by Business Insider as one of “50 Pundits You Need to Pay Attention To” With 35,000+ Twitter followers, Lewis has a robust online presence

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Political Science / Commentary & Opinion (POL046000) Unabridged • Book #bs4b 7 hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1041-1 Library CD 978-1-4789-1040-4, $75.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1043-5, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: Alexandria, Virginia Publishing Background: Hachette Books Book ISBN: 9780316383936 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/5/16

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Hammerhead Six How Green Berets Waged an Unconventional War Against the Taliban to Win in Afghanistan’s Deadly Pech Valley By Ronald Fry, with Tad Tuleja Reader to be announced

In 2003, Special Forces soldiers entered one of the most dangerous areas of Afghanistan. By illustrating the Afghan proverb: “I destroy my enemy by making him my friend,” they were seen as welcome guests rather than invaders. Hammerhead Six finally reveals how cultural respect, hard work, and the occasional machine gun burst were more than a match for the Taliban and al-Qaeda. CAPTAIN RONALD FRY, a third-generation veteran, served in the Eighty-Second Airborne Division and as a Special Forces team leader in Afghanistan. He has completed the military’s Survival School and the Ranger, Pathfinder, Jumpmaster, and Combat Diver trainings. Fry lives with his family near San Jose and works in sales management. Print run: 75,000 Fry’s narrative mixes the warcraft of Lone Survivor with the cultural finesse of Three Cups of Tea, making it a unique entry into this category Of interest as the drawdown of troops from Afghanistan continues; it recounts a unique, successful mission in this long war

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History / Military / Afghan War (HIS027190) Unabridged • Book #bs4a 7½ hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1037-4 Library CD 978-1-4789-1036-7, $75.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1039-8, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Hachette Books Book ISBN: 9780316341431 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/29/15

Will appeal to fans of Outlaw Platoon by Sean Parnell and The Outpost by Jake Tapper

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1924 The Year That Made Hitler By Peter Ross Range Reader to be announced

“Peter Ross Range tells all at a torrid clip, and if you aren’t familiar with the case, then the discovery of the murderer in the yoga store will defy your best guess.”

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—Amazon.com, editorial review, on Murder in the Yoga Store Adolf Hitler spent 1924 behind bars in a prison near Munich. He passed the year with deep reading and intensive writing while working feverishly on his book Mein Kampf. Until now, no one has devoted an entire book to the single, dark year of Hitler’s incarceration following his attempted coup. Here Peter Ross Range richly depicts this year that bore to the world a monster. The first new edition of Mein Kampf in seventy years will be in German bookstores in 2016 Will appeal to fans of Lost in Shangri-La by Mitchell Zuckoff and The Coming of the Third Reich by Richard J. Evans Fluent in German and formerly posted to Berlin, Range is steeped in the subject matter and traveled to Germany to access archives and locations for 1924

History / Europe / Germany (HIS014000) Unabridged • Book #bs42 9 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1009-1 Library CD 978-1-4789-1008-4, $89.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1011-4, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Little, Brown and Company Book ISBN: 9780316384032 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/5/16

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Big Girl How I Gave Up Dieting and Got a Life By Kelsey Miller Read by the Author

“Reading Big Girl is like spending time with your utterly authentic and devastatingly articulate new friend.” —Kelsey Osgood, author of How to Disappear Completely After fighting her un-thin body since childhood, Kelsey Miller finally hit bottom. But with the help of an Intuitive Eating coach and fitness professionals, she learned how to eat based on her body’s instincts and exercise sustainably. Big Girl chronicles Kelsey’s journey into self-loathing and disordered eating—and out of it. This is a memoir for anyone who’s tried and failed and felt like a big, fat loser. So, basically, everyone. Body image is a hot topic right now, with body-positive messages flooding social networks and news outlets Author was named one of Huffington Post’s 11 Body Image Heroes of 2013 Will appeal to fans of Things No One Will Tell Fat Girls by Jes Baker and Fat Girl Walking by Brittany Gibbons

Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs (BIO026000) Unabridged • Book #bs47 8½ hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1025-1 Library CD 978-1-4789-1024-4, $89.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1027-5, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Sales Territory: From Update Publishing Background: Grand Central Publishing Book ISBN: 9781455532636 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 12/15/15

Author website: www.KelseyMiller.com

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JANUARY 26, 2016

Duke of My Heart The Season for Scandal Series, Book 1 By Kelly Bowen Reader to be announced

“A sexy and sparkling Regency gem…Don’t miss out!” —Julia London, New York Times bestselling author, on A Good Rogue Is Hard to Find Captain Maximus Harcourt has returned home from his latest voyage to find a naked earl—quite inconveniently deceased—tied to his missing sister’s bed. Now he’s at the mercy of the captivating Miss Ivory Moore of Chegarre & Associates, known for smoothing over the direst of scandals. Her dark eyes are too wide, her mouth is too full, her cheekbones too sharp. Yet together, she’s somehow … flawless. Kelly Bowen is a bright new talent who will appeal to longtime fans of the historical romance genre Will appeal to fans of No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean and If Wishes Were Earls by Elizabeth Boyle Author has a strong presence on social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter Author website: www.KellyBowen.net

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Fiction / Romance / Regency (FIC027070) Unabridged • Book #bs48 11 hours • 9 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1029-9 Library CD 978-1-4789-1028-2, $109.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1031-2, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Forever Book ISBN: 9781455536795 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/5/16

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Death of a Nurse The Hamish Macbeth Mysteries, Book 31 By M. C. Beaton Read by Graeme Malcolm M. C. Beaton’s New York Times bestselling Hamish Macbeth series continues with a new mystery featuring Scotland’s most quick-witted but unambitious policeman.

“Longing for escape? Tired of waiting for Brigadoon to materialize? Time for a trip to Lochdubh, the scenic, if somnolent, village in the Scottish highlands where M. C. Beaton sets her beguiling whodunits featuring Constable Hamish Macbeth.”

—New York Times Book Review, praise for the series

“Hamish Macbeth is that most unusual character, one to whom the reader returns because of his charming flaws. May he never get promoted.”

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Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Cozy (FIC022070) Unabridged • Book #bs3r 5½ hours • 5 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1056-5 Library CD 978-1-4789-1054-1, $54.99

—New York Journal of Books, praise for the series

James Harrison has recently moved to a restored hunting lodge in Sutherland with his gorgeous private nurse Gloria Dainty. When Hamish visits Mr. Harrison to welcome him to the neighborhood, the old man treats him very rudely. Gloria apologizes for her employer’s behavior, and Hamish takes the plunge and invites her out for dinner. Hamish waits for Gloria at the restaurant, but she never shows up. Four days later, Gloria’s body washes up on the beach near Braikie. Now without a date and without his former policeman Dick Fraser (who left the force to buy a bakery), Hamish must find out who killed the beautiful new resident of Sutherland, and why, before the murderer strikes again.

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M. C. BEATON has won international acclaim for her bestselling Hamish Macbeth mysteries and Agatha Raisin mysteries. She has also written more than one hundred romance titles and romantic suspense novels. GRAEME MALCOLM has performed on Broadway as Pharaoh in Aida and as Sir Edward Ramsay in The King and I. His television credits include Law & Order, Against the Law, Criminal Intent, and Guiding Light. He has narrated hundreds of audiobooks.

MARKETING #1 New York Times bestselling author M. C. Beaton is one of the most prolific writers of our time, and the Hamish Macbeth series has a devoted following Will appeal to fans of the Tea Shop Mysteries by Laura Childs and the Maisie Dobbs series by Jacqueline Winspear Author website: www.MCBeaton.com/us

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Eat Fat, Get Thin Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health By Mark Hyman, MD Read by the Author A revolutionary new diet program based on the latest science showing the importance of fat in weight loss and overall health, from #1 bestselling author Dr. Mark Hyman.

“Dr. Hyman offers a ten-day energy-boosting weight loss program that will transform your health and vitality.”

—Dr. Oz on The Blood Sugar Solution 10-Day Detox Diet

Many of us have long been told that fat makes us fat, contributes to heart disease, and generally erodes our health. Now a growing body of research is debunking our fat-phobia, revealing the immense health and weightloss benefits of a high-fat diet rich in eggs, nuts, oils, avocados, and other delicious super-foods. In his new book, Dr. Mark Hyman introduces a new weight-loss and healthy living program based on the latest science and explains how to “eat fat, get thin,” and achieve optimum wellness along the way. Offering practical tools, meal plans, recipes, and shopping lists, as well as step-by-step, easy-to-follow advice, Eat Fat, Get Thin is the cutting edge way to lose weight, prevent disease, and feel your best.

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Health & Fitness / Diet & Nutrition / General (HEA048000) Unabridged • Book #bs3q 10 hours • 9 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1053-4 Library CD 978-1-4789-1052-7, $99.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Little, Brown and Company Book ISBN: 9780316338837

MARK HYMAN is an internationally respected physician, researcher, educator, activist, and author. His New York Times bestselling books The Blood Sugar Solution: The UltraHealthy Program for Losing Weight, Preventing Disease, and Feeling Great Now! and The UltraMind Solution: The Simple Way to Defeat Depression, Overcome Anxiety, and Sharpen Your Mind were both made into PBS specials. Hyman is the medical editor at the Huffington Post and serves on the board of many distinguished medical organizations. He is also responsible for introducing the Take Back Your Health Act of 2009 and continues to work in Washington on health reform.

MARKETING #1 New York Times bestselling author Over 775,000 copies of Hyman’s books have been sold in all formats Will appeal to fans of Why We Get Fat by Gary Taubes and Grain Brain by David Perlmutter Dr. Hyman is a constant presence on national media, and has appeared on The Dr. Oz Show, CBS This Morning, and The View Publication has been timed to coincide with the author’s next PBS pledge drive special

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FEBRUARY 2, 2016

The Killing Forest The Louise Rick/Camilla Lind Series, Book 6 By Sara Blædel Reader to be announced

“Sara Blædel is a force to be reckoned with…She’s a remarkable crime writer who time and again delivers a solid, engaging story that any reader in the world can enjoy.”

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—Karin Slaughter, praise for the author

“Sara Blædel is at the top of her game. Louise Rick is a character who will have readers coming back for more.” —Camilla Läckberg, bestselling author of The Ice Princess, praise for the series Following The Forgotten Girls, #1 Danish bestselling author Sara Blædel, Denmark’s “Queen of Crime,” returns with a new thriller featuring investigator Louise Rick. Print run: 75,000 The Forgotten Girls, the previous book in the series, was #1 on the Danish bestseller list with over one hundred thousand copies sold

Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense (FIC030000) Unabridged • Book #bs4h 7½ hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1068-8 Library CD 978-1-4789-1067-1, $118.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Grand Central Publishing Book ISBN: 9781455581542

Sara Blædel, referred to as the Danish Queen of Crime, has sold over one million of her books in a country of 5.5 million people This series will appeal to fans of Phantom by Jo Nesbø and The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler

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FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Play to Win The Risky Business Series, Book 3 By Tiffany Snow Reader to be announced

“The opening of Snow’s Risky Business series combines a suspenseful, deceptive mystery with a fun and spirited love triangle, and pulls off both with impressive aplomb.”

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—RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on Power Play

“Action, suspense, and a wild love triangle…A fast-paced read.” —RT Book Reviews (4 stars) on Out of Turn There’s something off about the mysterious woman who’s come to Ryker and Parker for help. Sage knows firsthand how hard it is for the two former Marines to resist a damsel in distress, but something just doesn’t feel right. And now there’s a danger closing in, and Sage intends to do everything she can to protect Parker and Ryker— even at the risk of losing them both. This bestselling, prolific e-book author has sold over 300,000 copies of her Kathleen Turner series

Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Unabridged • Book #bs4i 10 hours • 8 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1072-5 Library CD 978-1-4789-1071-8, $99.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Forever Book ISBN: 9781455532902

The author has garnered support from #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Armentrout, as well as other A-list authors, who will all spread word of release to their massive social media audience This series will appeal to fans of Hotshot by Julie Garwood and Ride Steady by Kristen Ashley

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Bad Luck The Bad Magic Series, Book 2 By Pseudonymous Bosch Read by Aaron Landon

“From The Tempest and Lord of the Flies to shows like Gilligan’s Island and Lost, cultural allusions abound as Clay tries to understand the island’s many mysteries and meets his fellow campers.” —Publishers Weekly on Bad Magic At Earth Ranch, things can get a little magical (some might say strange). Intrepid readers will discover a runaway boy, a fishy cruise ship, strange cave paintings, dragon-like footprints, and other mysteries that Clay and his friends need to solve. Danger, adventure, mischief, mystery, llamas, and a delightfully irreverent and hilarious narrator make bestselling author Pseudonymous Bosch’s anticipated new novel irresistible. New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Fans of the Secret series will delight in seeing the return of old friends and foes

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Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic (JUV037000) Unabridged • Book #bs3s 6½ hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1058-9 Library CD 978-1-4789-1057-2, $69.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Book ISBN: 9780316320429

Will appeal to fans of Lemony Snickett’s Series of Unfortunate Events series Social media campaign, including Facebook and Twitter Series website: BadMagicBooks.com Author website: TheNameOfThisWebsiteIsSecret.com FEBRUARY 9, 2016

13 Treasures The 13 Treasures Trilogy, Book 1 By Michelle Harrison Reader to be announced

“First-time novelist Harrison writes with great assuredness, creating a seductive setting and memorable, fully developed characters.”

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—Publishers Weekly (starred review) Tanya is special. She can see evil fairies who cast spells on her and cause trouble. At wit’s end with her daughter’s inexplicable behavior, Tanya’s mother sends her to live with her grandmother. There is plenty to explore there, as long as Tanya stays away from Hangman’s Wood where a girl vanished fifty years ago. As Tanya learns more, she finds herself close to vanishing into the fairy realm forever. Promotions at San Diego Comic-Con Fairies are perennial, and this story explores a darker fairy world that will intrigue older middle-grade readers Will appeal to fans of the Septimus Heap series by Angie Sage and Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones

Juvenile Fiction / Fantasy & Magic (JUV037000) Unabridged • Book #bs4m 9 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1084-8 Library CD 978-1-4789-1083-1, $89.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1086-2, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Little, Brown books for Young Readers Book ISBN: 9780316041485 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/19/16

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Best Served Cold By Joe Abercrombie Read by Stephen Pacey

“Highly recommended—a funny, finely-wrought, terrifically energetic work of high fantasy. Seek it out.” —Joe Hill, Brahm Stoker Award–winning author of Heart Shaped Box Grand Duke Orso is locked in a vicious struggle with the League of Eight, and between them they have bled the land white. War may be hell, but for Monza Murcatto, it’s a damn good way of making money too. But her victories have made her a shade too popular and her enemies number the better half of the nation. And now the most dangerous man in the world has been dispatched to hunt her down The author creates vividly realistic characters who don’t simply fit into the stereotypes of good and evil. Readers will want to root for heroes, villains, and everyone in between The author’s first mass market novel—and his first standalone—will make this his best selling publication yet Will appeal to fans of works by George R. R. Martin and Patrick Rothfuss, as well as The Sopranos and Kill Bill

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Fiction / Fantasy / Epic (FIC009020) Unabridged • Book #bs4k 26½ hours • 21 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1080-0 Library CD 978-1-4789-1079-4, $139.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1082-4, $65.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Sales Territory: From True Duplicate Check, From Delta Feed Publishing Background: Orbit Book ISBN: 9780316044967 Retail per Carton: 28 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/26/16

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

Kiss Me in Christmas The Christmas, Colorado Series, Book 6 By Debbie Mason Reader to be announced

“Christmas, Colorado, will get you in the spirit for love all year long.” —Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the series In Christmas, Colorado, actress Chloe O’Connor is still remembered as a shy, awkward schoolgirl. And there’s no one she dreads (and secretly wants) to see more than her high school crush, Easton McBride. After an injury ended his military career, the last thing Easton needs is his quiet solitude shattered by a high-maintenance temptress who isn’t anything like the sweet Chloe he misses. Print run: 75,000 The series will appeal to fans of feel-good romances by New York Times bestselling authors Brenda Novak, Robyn Carr, and Jill Shalvis Author website: www.AuthorDebbieMason.com

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Debbie Mason is poised to break out as a bestselling author writing heartof-the-market contemporaries readers will love

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Shutter Man The Kevin Byrne / Jessica Balzano Series, Book 9 By Richard Montanari Read by Scott Brick

“Montanari weaves a mesmerizing tale.” —Lisa Gardner, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author

“A master storyteller. Be prepared to stay up all night.”

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—James Ellroy, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author

“[A] thrilling read…Montanari’s expertly woven tale unfolds beautifully and smartly.” —Examiner (London) on The Doll Maker Billy is an excellent killer, even though plagued with a rare disease that prevents him from recognizing faces, except by a photograph he carries with him. Meanwhile, Detective Kevin Byrne and Assistant DA Jessica Balzano are assigned to a case that takes them close to Byrne’s childhood neighborhood. What they discover there could make Byrne the next target on Billy’s hit list. Author’s novel Deviant Way won the Online Mystery Award for Best First Mystery

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Publishers Weekly praised the author’s creation of in-depth characters Detective Byrne and DA Balzano

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Honky Tonk Samurai The Hap Collins and Leonard Pine Mysteries, Book 11 By Joe R. Lansdale Read by Christopher Ryan Grant

“A terrifically gifted storyteller with a sharp county-boy wit.” —Washington Post, praise for the author

“Hap Collins and Leonard Pine are two of the unlikeliest but most likable amateur detectives in crime fiction.” —Booklist, praise for the series An uneventful stakeout is coming to an end when the Hap and Leonard witness a man abusing his dog, so Leonard takes matters into his own fists. One week later, a woman drops by their new PI office with a proposition: find her missing granddaughter, or she’ll turn in a video of Leonard beating the dog abuser. The pair agrees to take on the cold case and soon discover a mystery that goes deeper than they imagined. Bouchercon promotion A TV series based on Hap and Leonard starring Michael K. Williams will premiere in early 2016

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Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense (FIC030000) Unabridged • Book #bs4e 10½ hours • 9 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1060-2 Library CD 978-1-4789-1059-6, $105.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1062-6, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: Nacogdoches, Texas Publishing Background: Mulholland Books Book ISBN: 9780316329408 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/12/16

Will appeal to fans of The Maid’s Version by Danial Woodrell and Robert B. Parker’s Wonderland by Ace Atkins Honky Tonk Samurai reunites Hap and Leonard, beloved characters from the author’s well-known series

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Heroines of Mercy Street By Pamela D. Toler, PhD Reader to be announced

Heroines of Mercy Street tells the true stories of nurses at the Mansion House of Alexandria, Virginia, a mansion turned war-time hospital and setting for the new PBS drama Mercy Street. It follows the lives of women like Dorothea Dix, Mary Phinney, Anne Reading, and many more—revealing their personal contributions to this astounding period in the advancement of medicine. PAMELA D. TOLER is a writer with a PhD in history from the University of Chicago and a fascination with historical figures who step outside the constraints of their time. She has written for many national publications on culture and history and is the author of Mankind: The Story of All of Us and The Everything Guide to Understanding Socialism. She lives in Chicago. National airing of the PBS show Mercy Street with an award-winning cast will provide much publicity and on-air publicity Will appeal to fans of We Band of Angels by Elizabeth M. Norman and Home before Morning by Lynda Van Devanter Pamela D. Toler is regularly published in national journals specializing in history and culture

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Biography & Autobiography / Medical (BIO017000) Unabridged • Book #bs4d 9 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1049-7 Library CD 978-1-4789-1048-0, $89.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1051-0, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Little, Brown and Company Book ISBN: 9780316392075 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 1/26/16

A great gift for history buffs and biographical narrative fans Author website: www.PamelaDToler.com

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Movie Freak My Life Watching Movies By Owen Gleiberman Reader to be announced

Like millions of us, Gleiberman loves movies, and in this frank and funny memoir he not only reveals the details of how he became a critic but attempts to show why we find cinema so defining as a society. Gleiberman explains why he, and so many others, equate film with life. Readers will revel in the juicy details of the behind-the-scenes life of a critic, and cheer as he lifts the curtain on life along the red carpet. OWEN GLEIBERMAN is an American film critic. He wrote for the Boston Phoenix and is best known as the founding movie writer for the then-startup Entertainment Weekly, where he was the lead critic for twenty-four years. Today Gleiberman continues to write for BBC.com and lives in New York City with his wife Sharon and two daughters. While at EW, Gleiberman became their most widely-read and provocative writer and connected with celebrities across all media Movies speak to Americans like no other entertainment as they define decades in our cultural consciousness Will appeal to fans of Life Itself by Roger Ebert and Talking to Girls about Duran Duran by Rob Sheffield

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Biography & Autobiography / Entertainment & Performing Arts (BIO005000) Unabridged • Book #bs4n 9 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1088-6 Library CD 978-1-4789-1087-9, $89.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1090-9, $89.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Hachette Books Book ISBN: 9780316382960 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 2/2/16

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Private Paris The Private Series, Book 11 By James Patterson and Mark Sullivan Read by Jay Snyder, Jean Brassard, and Dion Graham Paris is burning—and only Private’s Jack Morgan can put out the fire.

“America’s #1 storyteller.”

—Forbes, praise for the author

“Patterson has written a brilliant story of the horrors that occurred in Berlin during the time of the Cold War and how it impacted the people of Berlin before and after the taking down of the Berlin Wall.”

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“Full of plot surprises and featuring a balanced mix of intrigue, hard action, and angst, the novel…grips from start to finish.”

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When Jack Morgan stops by Private’s Paris office, he envisions a quick hello during an otherwise relaxing trip. But Jack is quickly pressed into duty after a call from his client Sherman Wilkerson, asking Jack to track down his young granddaughter who is on the run from a brutal drug dealer. Before Jack can locate her, several members of France’s cultural elite are found dead—murdered in stunning, symbolic fashion. The only link between the crimes is a mysterious graffiti tag. As religious and ethnic tensions simmer in the City of Light, only Jack and his Private team can connect the dots before the smoldering powder keg explodes.

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—USA Today on Private Berlin

—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Big Bad Wolf

JAMES PATTERSON is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous fiction series, including those featuring Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Jack Morgan, and more. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. MARK SULLIVAN is the author of several bestselling thrillers, including Private Games, which he cowrote with James Patterson. He is an Edgar Award finalist and the winner of the W. H. Smith award for Best New Talent. Sullivan’s debut novel, The Fall Line, was named a New York Times Notable Book. Sullivan lives in Montana with his family. DION GRAHAM, from HBO’s The Wire, also narrates The First 48 on A&E. An Audie Award–winning and critically acclaimed actor and narrator, he has performed on Broadway, off Broadway, internationally, in films, and in several hit television series. His performances have been praised as thoughtful and compelling, vivid and full of life.

MARKETING Patterson has had more New York Times bestsellers than any other writer, according to Guinness World Records Since Patterson’s first novel won the Edgar Award in 1977, his books have sold more than 300 million copies Will appeal to fans of Michael Connelly and David Baldacci Time magazine called Patterson “the man who can’t miss” Author was named one of the “50 Most Influential People Who Make Our Days a Little Brighter” by AARP the Magazine

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MARCH 8, 2016

The Steel Kiss The Lincoln Rhyme Series, Book 12 By Jeffery Deaver Reader to be announced

“This is Deaver at his very best and not to be missed by any thriller fan.”

—Publishers Weekly (starred review) on The Kill Room

“Devious, diabolical, and devilish…One of Deaver’s best books.”

—New York Times Book Review on XO

Amelia Sachs is hot on the trail of a killer. She’s chasing him through a department store in Brooklyn when an escalator malfunctions. The stairs give way, with one man horribly mangled by the gears. Sachs is forced to let her quarry escape as she jumps in to try to help save the victim. She and famed forensic detective Lincoln Rhyme soon learn, however, that the incident may not be an accident at all, but the first in a series of intentional attacks. They find themselves up against a brilliant killer who turns common products into murder weapons. As the body count threatens to grow, Sachs and Rhyme must race against the clock to unmask his identity—and discover his mission—before more people die. JEFFERY DEAVER is a New York Times bestselling author who has written more than thirty books. His work has been nominated for an Anthony Award, a Gumshoe Award, and seven Edgar Awards. In 2004 he won the Steel Dagger Award. Deaver has also won three Ellery Queen Reader’s Awards. He currently lives in North Carolina.

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Fiction / Thrillers (FIC031000) Unabridged • Book #bs3v 15 hours • 13 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1142-5 Library CD 978-1-4789-1140-1, $118.99 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-1141-8, $44.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: North Carolina Setting: New York Publishing Background: Grand Central Publishing Book ISBN: 9781455536344

MARKETING New York Times bestselling author Following The Skin Collector, this novel marks the return of Lincoln Rhyme, Deaver’s most popular character Will appeal to fans of Extreme Prey by John Sandford and Breakdown by Jonathan Kellerman All of Deaver’s full-length novels are huge bestsellers here and around the world Author website: www.JefferyDeaver.com

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Overload How to Unplug, Unwind, and Unleash Yourself from the Pressure of Stress By Joyce Meyer Reader to be announced #1 New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer shows readers how to become free from the burden of stress so that they can achieve God’s best for their lives.

“A good survey of biblical texts referring to the central place of joy in the believer’s life…[Meyer’s] straightforward discussion will appeal to many readers, walking them through some valuable self-examination.”

—Publishers Weekly on Seven Things That Steal Your Joy

As technology increases your accessibility, it becomes harder to mute the background noise of your life and receive God’s guidance. Joyce Meyer calls this Overload, when the demands of your busy life become allconsuming and overwhelming. But to experience the joyful life God has planned, you must make time to focus on His Word. Then you’ll receive His healing calmness and gain the strength to take on life’s challenges. Through the practical advice and scriptural wisdom in this book, you’ll learn how to free yourself from burdens that weigh you down. You’ll gain simple, effective tips for better rest and stress management and discover the fulfilling life you were meant to lead.

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Religion / Christian Life / Inspirational (REL012040) Unabridged • Book #bs3w 6½ hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1144-9 Library CD 978-1-4789-1143-2, $69.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: St. Louis Publishing Background: Faithwords Book ISBN: 9781455559831

JOYCE MEYER is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers. A #1 New York Times bestselling author, her books have helped millions of people find hope and restoration. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches on a number of topics with a particular focus on the mind, mouth, moods and attitudes. Her candid communication style allows her to share openly and practically about her experiences so others can apply what she has learned to their lives.

MARKETING New York Times bestselling author Joyce Meyer has over 12 million social media followers The author’s brand includes a publication issued eight times a year, with a circulation of 575,000 and the Enjoying Everyday Life broadcasts are viewed in over 1.5 million homes monthly Monthly visits to her website average 4.75 million The author addresses a felt need among readers, helping them find freedom from stress as she has done Author website: JoycMeyer.org Will appeal to fans of Live, Love, Lead by Brian Houston

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The Breaks of the Game By David Halberstam Reader to be announced One grim season in the life of the Bill Walton-led Portland Trail Blazers in the New York Times bestselling The Breaks of the Game, now with a new introduction, by Pulitzer Prize winner David Halberstam.

“Mr. Halberstam strides authoritatively through locker room, front office, and network suite and casts an unsparing wide-angle lens upon the power struggles implicit in this big-money, fierce, TV-dominated enterprise.”

—New York Times Book Review

“Halberstam is not afraid to ask much tougher questions than most NBA reporters. And obviously people answer him.”

—Sports Illustrated

David Halberstam remains one of this country’s most respected journalists and revered authorities on American life and history in the years since WWII. His work has stood the test of time and has become the standard by which all journalists measure themselves. The tactile authenticity of Halberstam’s knowledge of the basketball world is unrivaled. Yet he is writing here about far more than just basketball. This is a story about a place in our society where power, money, and talent collide and sometimes corrupt, a place where both national obsessions and naked greed are exposed—all presented in a way that puts the reader in the room and on the court.

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Sports & Recreation / Basketball (SPO004000) Unabridged • Book #bs3x 21 hours • 19 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1146-3 Library CD 978-1-4789-1145-6, $109.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Hachette Books Book ISBN: 9781401309725

DAVID HALBERSTAM graduated from Harvard and went on to work at several newspapers before joining the New York Times, where he won the Pulitzer Prize in 1964 for his early reports from Vietnam. Halberstam has also received every other major journalistic award and is a member of the Society of American Historians.

MARKETING New York Times bestseller This title is a classic, both a compelling portrait of one coach and one team, and a startlingly effective look at leadership Will appeal to fans of Fathers & Sons & Sports by Mike Lupica and The Book of Basketball by Bill Simmons A new and compelling introduction by Bill Simmons and an authorbranding package ideal for combined book display The author has a well-known and revered reputation for sports journalism Special markets outreach to relevant venues and distributors National trade publicity and media mailing

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For a Little While By Rick Bass Reader to be announced

“Rick Bass is a national treasure.” —Carl Hiaasen, New York Times bestselling author, praise for the author

“Remarkable…[for the] powerful lyricism of his exquisitely wrought prose…Extraordinary, transcendent stories.” —Joyce Carol Oates, New York Times bestselling author Here is the definitive collection of stories, new and old, from Rick Bass, called “an American classic” by Newsweek and considered one of the most gifted practitioners of the short story. These stories reveal men and women living with passion and tenderness at the outer limits of the senses, each attempting to triumph against fate, and they showcase a gifted storyteller at his peak. Only Alice Munro and Lorrie Moore have had as many stories reprinted in Best American Short Stories as Bass over the last quarter century National media campaign, including print, radio, and online Reading group guide and book club outreach

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Fiction / Short Stories (FIC029000) Unabridged • Book #bs43 11 hours • 9 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1013-8 Library CD 978-1-4789-1012-1, $105.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1015-2, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Little, Brown and Company Book ISBN: 9780316381154 Retail per Carton: 52 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 2/9/16

Will appeal to fans of Honeydew by Edith Pearlman and Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner

MARCH 1, 2016

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Walking the Himalayas By Levison Wood Reader to be announced

“Thoughtful, informative, and [an] extremely good book.” —Daily Mail (London) on Walking the Nile Following in the footsteps of the great explorers, Levison Wood recounts the beauty and danger he found as he and his trusted guides trekked 1,700 grueling miles through the treacherous foothills of the Himalayas over a six month period. Packed with action and emotion, Walking the Himalayas is the story of one intrepid man’s travels in a world poised on the edge of tremendous change. Wood’s Walking the Nile was a London Sunday Times bestseller Author’s work has featured in publications worldwide, including National Geographic and Discovery Channel Magazine and on CNN, Animal Planet, and the BBC Will appeal to readers of Walking the Amazon by Ed Stafford and The Nile by Toby Wilkinson Wood has been elected a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and the Explorer’s Club Wood’s trek along the Nile was featured in the 2015 book The World’s Most Extreme Challenges by Paul Moore

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Travel / Asia / India (TRV003040) Unabridged • Book #bs44 9 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1100-5 Library CD 978-1-4789-1099-2, $89.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1102-9, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: London Publishing Background: Little, Brown and Company Book ISBN: 9780316352420 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 2/9/16

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Nobody but You A Cedar Ridge Novel The Cedar Ridge Series, Book 3 By Jill Shalvis Reader to be announced

“Fall in love with Jill…my go-to read for humor and heart.” —Susan Mallery, New York Times bestselling author

“Sassy, funny, and down-to-earth sexy, this lively romance is one readers won’t be able to resist.” —Library Journal (starred review) on Second Chance Summer After an overseas mission goes wrong, Army Special Forces officer Jacob Kincaid knows he must go back home. All he needs is fresh mountain air, a lakeside cabin, and quiet solitude. But what he discovers is a gorgeous woman living on a boat at his dock who has nowhere else to go. Neither one wants to give any ground … until they realize the only true home they have is with each other. Print run: 200,000 New York Times bestselling author Will appeal to fans of The Homecoming by Robyn Carr and Until We Touch by Susan Mallery

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Fiction / Romance / Contemporary (FIC027020) Unabridged • Book #bs4t 9 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1112-8 Library CD 978-1-4789-1111-1, $89.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1114-2, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Grand Central Publishing Book ISBN: 9781455586806 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 3/8/16

The series has a fast release schedule to keep up with reader demand The author’s Lucky Harbor series has over one million copies in print

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MARCH 15, 2016

The Heroes By Joe Abercrombie Read by Steven Pacey

“Lord of the Rings as directed by Kurosawa”

—Wall Street Journal

“Magnificent, richly entertaining.”

—Time

Black Dow has killed many men and clawed his way to the throne of the North. The jealous King of the Union will not stand by any longer. The orders have been given and the armies are toiling through the northern mud. Thousands of men are converging on a forgotten ring of stones, on a worthless hill in an unimportant valley —and they’ve brought a lot of sharpened metal with them. JOE ABERCROMBIE is the New York Times bestselling author of Red Country and the First Law trilogy: The Blade Itself, Before They Are Hanged, and Last Argument of Kings. He is a full-time writer and freelance film editor who lives in Bath, England, with his wife and three children. New York Times bestselling author Will appeal to fans of George R.R. Martin, Patrick Rothfuss, and Brent Weeks Joe Abercrombie is an outstanding talent amidst a new generation of fantasy writers who are turning the genre on its head

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Fiction / Fantasy / Epic (FIC009020) Unabridged • Book #bs4w 23 hours • 18 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1124-1 Library CD 978-1-4789-1123-4, $139.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1126-5, $65.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Orbit Book ISBN: 9780316044981 Retail per Carton: 28 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 2/23/16

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Dear Emma A Novel By Katie Heaney Reader to be announced

“Katie Heaney is so hilariously fun to read that you may not notice right away how insightful she is.” —Emily Gould, author of And the Heart Says Whatever, on Never Have I Ever

“Astute and tremendously witty.” —Rebecca Harrington, author of Penelope, on Never Have I Ever College junior Harriet, imparts weekly wisdom to the students around her in her Dear Emma advice colum. When she learns that Keith her radio crush is dating Remy, the girl she shares a shift with at the library, she sees her new coworker as the enemy. But as Harriet warms up to Remy, she ponders the power her column holds and the worth of a great new friendship. KATIE HEANEY is a writer and blogger whose writing has appeared on BuzzFeed, Outside Magazine online, New York magazine’s culture blog Vulture, Hairpin, Awl, and Glamour.com, among other places. She lives in New York City. Print run: 75,000

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Fiction / Coming of Age (FIC043000) Unabridged • Book #bs4r 8½ hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1104-3 Library CD 978-1-4789-1103-6, $89.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1106-7, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Grand Central Publishing Book ISBN: 9781455534609 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 2/9/16

Never Have I Ever has over 53,000 copies in print and is in its fifth printing Author website: www.KatieHeaney.com

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MARCH 1, 2016

Never Have I Ever My Life (So Far) without a Date By Katie Heaney Read by Sarah Franco

“Anyone who’s ever swooned over a boy whose name she didn’t even know or overanalyzed a text message from a crush will see herself in Katie Heaney.”

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—Rachel Bertsche, New York Times bestselling author

“Every…woman will relate to at least one of the disastrous attempts at courtship in this memoir.” —Library Journal By age 25, Katie Heaney is an accomplished adult but has still never had a boyfriend … and she’s barely even been on a second date. Throughout this memoir, you will meet Katie’s loyal group of girlfriends as well as a whole roster of Katie’s ill-fated crushes. Funny, relatable, and inspiring, this is a memoir for anyone who has ever struggled to find love. KATIE HEANEY is a writer and blogger whose writing has appeared on BuzzFeed, Outside Magazine online, New York magazine’s culture blog Vulture, Hairpin, Awl, and Glamour.com, among other places. She lives in New York City. Hilarious and relatable, Katie’s writing will appeal to a large audience of women who are fans of Sloane Crosley, Mindy Kaling, Julie Klausner, Lena Dunham, and Jenny Lawson

Biography & Autobiography / Personal Memoirs (BIO026000) Unabridged • Book #bs4s 8 hours • 7 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1108-1 Library CD 978-1-4789-1107-4, $75.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1110-4, $35.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Publishing Background: Grand Central Publishing Book ISBN: 9781455544677 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 2/9/16

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Cold Barrel Zero By Matthew Quirk Read by Peter Coleman

“[His] writings drips with the kind of eye for the … detail that only a canny reporter, detective, or spy possesses…If you like Ludlum you are certain to like Quirk.” —Forbes, praise for the author When John Byrne is charged with a litany of felonies in a case of mistaken identity, he is picked up by Thomas Hayes, the man the government seeks. Hayes, a special ops commander, claims his team has been wrongly accused of terrorism and is planning a heist for crucial evidence. Byrne must decide where his allegiances lie—or he and the whole country will face the consequences. Quirk’s debut, The 500, won the Strand Award and was nominated for an Edgar and ITW Thriller Award Quirk’s bestselling first novel, The 500, is currently in development as a major motion picture

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National media campaign, including print, radio, and online interviews and advertising Will appeal to fans of Act of War by Brad Thor and The Prophet by Michael Koryta Author website: www.MatthewQuirk.com

MARCH 29, 2016

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The Little Red Chairs A Novel By Edna O’Brien Reader to be announced

“The Little Red Chairs is a daring invention set at the bloody crossroads where worlds collide: savage, tender, and true.” —John Banville, Booker Prize–winning author

“The great Edna O’Brien has written her masterpiece.” —Philip Roth, National Book Award–winning author Vlad settles in an Irish village where Fidelma McBride becomes enamored with the strange newcomer. But her world is shattered when Vlad is arrested, and his identity as a war criminal is revealed. Fidelma flees to England with a broken heart and unanswered questions. The Little Red Chairs is a book about love, the endless search for it, and the long, crooked journey home. EDNA O’BRIEN is the author of numerous books, includingThe Country Girls trilogy, A Fanatic Heart, The Light of Evening, and Saints and Sinners. She is the recipient of the James Joyce Ulysses Medal and an honorary member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Born and raised in Ireland, she currently lives in London.

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Fiction / Literary (FIC019000) Unabridged • Book #bs4q 7½ hours • 6 CDs ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-1096-1 Library CD 978-1-4789-1095-4, $75.99 Retail CD 978-1-4789-1098-5, $40.00 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: London Publishing Background: Little, Brown and Company Book ISBN: 9780316378239 Retail per Carton: 80 CDs, 50 MP3 CDs Retail Ship Date: 3/8/16

Print run: 75,000 In 2011, O’Brien was acknowledged with the most prestigious international story award, the Frank O’Connor Short Story Award

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Cuff Me The New York’s Finest Series, Book 3 By Lauren Layne Reader to be announced

“Funny, intelligent, and touching.” —Ruthie Knox, USA Today bestselling author, on After the Kiss Vincent Moretti is one of the NYPD’s top homicide detectives—and one of the most eligible bachelors in town. His family, however, thinks he should date his longtime partner, Jill—a sassy, sexy blonde who drives him crazy. When Vin sees Jill with someone else it triggers feelings he never knew he had. Now he’ll have to find a way to convince her to be his partner for life. A long-time romance reader, LAUREN LAYNE thinks the only thing better than reading about happy endings is writing them—a job she’s naturally suited for after marrying her high school sweetheart. A bit of a nomad, Lauren’s lived everywhere from Orange County to Manhattan, and currently lives in the Seattle area. Her hobbies include coffee by day, wine by night, and lots of writing in between. Lauren is blazing up bestseller lists and her Loveswept title Just One Night hit the USA Today bestsellers list

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Fans of Kristen Ashley, Lori Foster, and Maya Banks will fall hard for Layne’s alpha men in uniform Author website: LaurenLayne.com

MARCH 29, 2016

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Dragon Soul The Dragon Falls Series, Book 3 By Katie MacAlister Reader to be announced

“An instant classic!”

—RT Book Reviews, on Dragon Fall

“A humorous take on the dark and demonic.” —USA Today on The Art of Stealing Time Sophea didn’t count on falling into the arms of a dark-haired stranger who kisses like a dream when she agreed to take her client to Europe. If only he’d give up all this nonsense about Sophea being some kind of dragon. Rowan, on the other hand, can’t afford to be distracted. He’s on a mission—one that doesn’t involve a beautiful woman who literally sets him aflame every time they kiss. This series is a spin-off from one of the author’s New York Times bestselling Light Dragons series Will appeal to fans of Larissa Ione and Lynsay Sands The author has over thirty-five thousand Facebook fans and Twitter followers, with a newsletter subscription list of over thirteen thousand

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Author website: KatieMacAlister.com MacAlister’s books have hit the New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly bestseller lists 37

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Gone with the Mind A Novel By Mark Leyner Reader to be announced

“Dazzling, hilarious, heartfelt, and entirely mind-blowingly original.” —Jerry Stahl, Puschart Prize–winning author

“Leyner…demonstrates how much is still possible for the novel when tradition is left behind, proving that fiction can be robust, provocative, and staggeringly inventive, without for a moment forfeiting entertainment.” —New York Times Book Review In this utterly unconventional, autobiographical novel, Mark Leyner gives a reading in the food court of a mall—almost completely without audience. Existential, self-aware, and very much concerned with the relationship between a complicated mother and an even more complicated son, Leyner’s story—with its bold, experimental structure —is a moving work of genius.

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Will appeal to fans of Rick Moody and Will Pearson The author’s stories are generally humorous and absurd, appealing to a wide audience The author’s previous novel, The Sugar Frosted Nutsack, was widely reviewed by the New York Times, the Paris Review, and others SIMULTANEOUS RELEASE • LIBRARY EXCLUSIVE

MARCH 15, 2016

The Children of Willesden Lane Beyond the Kindertransport, a Memoir of Music, Love, and Survival By Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen Read by Mona Golabek and Lee Cohen

“A tale of one young woman’s courage…Hopeful, personal, and true.” —Los Angeles Times When the Nazis start closing in on Vienna, Jewish musical prodigy Lisa Jura is sent to London on the Kindertransport. As she makes a new life for herself, she dreams of reconnecting with the family she was forced to leave behind. The resulting tale delivers a message of the power of music to uplift the human spirit and to grant the individual soul endurance, patience, and peace. Mona Golabek also stars in a one-woman show called The Pianist of Willesden Lane, adapted from the book by Hershey Felder For fans of the classic Night by Elie Wiesel and Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline Mona Golabek is an internationally acclaimed concert pianist and is also well known in the world of radio, and her music will be woven throughout this audiobook.

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MARCH 21, 2016

Jacky Ha-Ha By James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein Read by Tara Sands

“Readers are drawn into a [deep] understanding of and compassion for the main characters.” —School Library Journal (starred review) on Middle School, the Worst Years of My Life Twelve-year-old Jacky Ha-Ha loves to make people laugh because it distracts her from thinking about not-so-funny things in her life, like her mom serving in a dangerous, faraway war, and a dad who’s hardly ever home. Her worries become inescapable though, pushing her to promise to keep her family together above her need for humorous antics. But can she stop being Jacky Ha-Ha? JAMES PATTERSON is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous fiction series, including those featuring Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Jack Morgan, and more. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. CHRIS GRABENSTEIN is a New York Times bestselling author who has collaborated with James Patterson on numerous books, including the I Funny series and Daniel X: Armageddon. He lives in New York City.

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Print run: 350,000 New York Times bestselling author

MARCH 8, 2016

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One Wish The 13 Treasures Trilogy, Book Prequel By Michelle Harrison Reader to be announced

“Harrison writes with great assuredness, creating a seductive setting and memorable, fully developed characters.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) on 13 Treasures

“Harrison is an excellent storyteller.”

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—Booklist on 13 Treasures

When Tanya and her mother arrive in the bustling seaside town of Spinney Wicket, they have no idea what’s in store for their summer vacation. Tanya soon meets Ratty, a young boy who shares her ability to see fairies. When Ratty goes missing, Tanya discovers her new friend has another extraordinary ability—an ability that has the potential to destroy them both. 13 Treasures, the highest-selling children’s debut of the year, sold over 40,000 copies, and rights for the series have sold in seventeen territories The author won the UK’s Waterstone’s Children’s Book Prize for 13 Treasures, the first book in the series Will appeal to fans of The Familiars by Adam Jay Epstein and Liesl & Po by Lauren Oliver Fairies are a perennial favorite, and this series explores a dark fairy world sure to intrigue readers

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How to Fight a Dragon’s Fury The How to Train Your Dragon Series, Book 12 By Cressida Cowell Read by David Tennant

“The hilarious farce will appeal to heroic fiction fans as much as to scaredy-cats.” —Booklist on How to Train Your Dragon

“A goofy and exciting tale of an underdog who proves that brains can be just as important as brawn…A delightful read.” —School Library Journal on How to Train Your Dragon 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. In Hiccup’s misadventures, the stakes have never been higher, as the very fate of the Viking world hangs in the balance! Print run: 75,000 New York Times bestselling series How to Train Your Dragon opened #1 at the box office in 2010, and a third film is planned for 2017

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MARCH 1, 2016

Guts & Glory: World War II The Guts & Glory Series, Book 3 By Ben Thompson Reader to be announced

“Action-packed…Thompson adopts an urgent and sometimes humorous tone that conveys infectious enthusiasm…A rousing introduction to this defining conflict that makes the history appealing and relatable.” —Publishers Weekly, praise for Guts & Glory: The American Civil War From massive aerial battles that clouded the skies with planes to deathly secret operations deep behind enemy lines, the events of World War II are some of the most awe-inspiring of all time. History buff and popular blogger Ben Thompson’s extensive research and irresistible storytelling puts readers right in the middle of the action in this third book in the unforgettable Guts & Glory series! The author’s style makes this an engaging, fun, accessible read The author’s first two adult books have sold more than a hundred thousand copies worldwide, and his website generates up to two million views every month Ben Thompson draws on his expertise from writing his college thesis on World War II for this book Will appeal to fans of Chasing Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson and the Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales series by Nathan Hale

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The Crossing The Harry Bosch Series, Book 20 By Michael Connelly Read by Titus Welliver Harry Bosch teams up with Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller in the new thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Connelly.

“This is the finest crime series written by an American.”

—Washington Post, praise for the series

“One of the best crime writers in the business… Connelly has the magic touch.”

—Associated Press, praise for the author

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. MICHAEL CONNELLY, author of suspense thriller and detective mysteries, has written several #1 New York Times bestsellers and numerous titles that made the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists. He has won most every award in the mystery and thriller genres.

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Print run: 550,000 #1 New York Times bestselling author Connelly’s most recent novel, The Burning Room, spent thirteen weeks on the New York Times bestseller list—his longest run ever Will appeal to fans of the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child and the Will Robie series by David Baldacci National media campaign, including television, print, radio, and online interviews Amazon Studios released the first season of Bosch, a television series based on the books, in February 2015 National print, online, and out-of-home advertising

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Career of Evil The Cormoran Strike Series, Book 3 By Robert Galbraith Read by Robert Glenister Career of Evil is the third crime novel by international bestselling author Robert Galbraith, featuring private detective Cormoran Strike and his assistant Robin Ellacott.

“Highly entertaining [with] a team whose further adventures the reader cannot help eagerly awaiting.”

—New York Times on The Cuckoo’s Calling

“Reminds me why I fell in love with crime fiction in the first place.”

—Val McDermid, bestselling author, on The Cuckoo’s Calling

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. ROBERT GALBRAITH is a pseudonym for J. K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series and The Casual Vacancy.

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MARKETING 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 Also available: The Cuckoo’s Calling and The Silkworm

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The Murder House By James Patterson and David Ellis Read by Thérèse Plummer and Jay Snyder It has an ocean-front view, a private beach—and a deadly secret that won’t stay buried.

“Patterson has mastered the art of writing page-turning bestsellers.”

—Chicago Sun-Times

Noah Walker isn’t superstitious. But there’s one beach house in Bridgehampton with a troubling history: when Noah was a kid, No. 7 South Ocean burned down, killing the couple trapped inside. Investigators had no explanation for what happened, and many believe it was no accident. Rebuilt after the fire, the gorgeous, ocean-front property is still known by locals as the Murder House. Now, sixteen years later, a powerful Hollywood player and his mistress are found dead in the Murder House—and the police unearth proof that the couple is undeniably linked to Noah’s past. To prove his innocence, Noah must uncover the house’s dark secrets—and reveal his own. JAMES PATTERSON is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous fiction series, including those featuring Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Jack Morgan, and more. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide. DAVID ELLIS is a Chicago attorney and the author of several novels, including Line of Vision, for which he won the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and The Hidden Man, which earned him a 2009 Los Angeles Times Book Prize nomination.

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Fiction / Mystery & Detective / General (FIC022000) Unabridged • Book #bj9o 11½ hours • 9 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-3416-5 Library CD 978-1-4789-3415-8, $89.99 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3474-5, $29.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: Palm Beach, Florida Sales Territory: US, its territories, Philippines and Canada, [New Territory], US and Canada Publishing Background: Little, Brown and Company Book ISBN: 9780316410984

MARKETING New York Times bestselling author Print run: 500,000 National television, print, radio, and online advertising Social media campaign Stand-alone novel, not a part of a series It has an ocean-front view, a private beach—and a deadly secret that won’t stay buried Extensive blogger outreach National media campaign, including television, print, radio, and online

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Winter Stroll By Elin Hilderbrand Read by Erin Bennett The Quinn family celebrates their most dramatic Christmas yet in this enchanting sequel to Elin Hilderbrand’s bestselling Winter Street.

“Readers will connect with at least one of the Quinn family members and appreciate the happy reunion of this very dysfunctional, yet accepting family.”

—RT Book Reviews on Winter Street

“[Her] straightforward style pulls the reader into the minds of her characters, and all the secrets and sorrows that create the universal messiness of major family events.”

—Publishers Weekly on Beautiful Day

“The holidays wouldn’t be complete without a little family dysfunction, and Hilderbrand writes it well.”

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—Library Journal on Winter Street

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.

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ELIN HILDERBRAND lives on Nantucket with her husband and their three young children. She grew up in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and traveled extensively before settling on Nantucket, which has been the setting for several of her novels. She is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the University of Iowa’s graduate fiction workshop.

MARKETING Print run: 150,000 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 Author website: www.ElinHilderbrand.net

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Alert A Michael Bennett Novel The Michael Bennett Novels, Book 8 By James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge Read by Danny Mastrogiorgio and Henry Leyva A crippled transit system. Millions without power. A reeling city desperate for answers. New York needs Michael Bennett more than ever.

“Patterson never, and I mean never, disappoints.”

—USA Today, praise for the author

“Totally gripping and downright impossible to put down.”

—Booklist on Step on a Crack

Someone is trying to bring New York to its knees. After a series of urban disasters throws daily life into utter chaos, the entire city is on high alert. Waiting for the next deadly domino to fall, Detective Michael Bennett, along with his old pal, the FBI’s Emily Parker, have to catch the shadowy criminals who claim responsibility—but they’re as good at concealing their identities as they are at wreaking havoc. In the wake of a shocking assassination, Bennett begins to suspect that these mysterious events are just the prelude to the biggest threat of all. Soon he’s racing against the clock to saved his beloved city—before everyone’s worst nightmare becomes a reality. JAMES PATTERSON is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous fiction series, including those featuring Alex Cross, Michael Bennett, Jack Morgan, and more. His books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.

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MICHAEL LEDWIDGE is the author of The Narrowback, Bad Connection, and most recently the coauthor, with James Patterson, of The Quickie, Step on a Crack, and Worst Case. He has coauthored several New York Times bestsellers.

MARKETING Print run: 500,000 #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson is one of the most popular authors of all time Also available: Step on a Crack and other titles in the Michael Bennett series

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Solitude Creek The Kathryn Dance Series, Book 4 By Jeffery Deaver Read by January LaVoy New York Times bestselling author Jeffery Deaver’s blockbuster thriller featuring returning character Kathryn Dance.

“A master of ticking-bomb suspense.” —People, praise for the author “Deaver shows us exactly how it’s done—and makes us admire his own literary artistry.”

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—New York Times on The Sleeping Doll

A tragedy occurs at a small concert venue on the Monterey Peninsula. Cries of “fire” are raised, and panicked people run for the doors, only to find them blocked. Half a dozen people die, and others are seriously injured. But it’s the panic and the stampede that killed; there was no fire. Kathryn Dance—a brilliant California Bureau of Investigation agent and body language expert—discovers that the stampede was caused intentionally, and the perpetrator, a man obsessed with turning people’s own fears and greed into weapons, has more attacks planned. She and her team must race against the clock to find where he will strike next before more innocents die. JEFFERY DEAVER is a New York Times bestselling author who has written more than thirty books. His work has been nominated for an Anthony Award, a Gumshoe Award, and seven Edgar Awards. In 2004 he won the Steel Dagger Award. Deaver has also won three Ellery Queen Reader’s Awards. He currently lives in North Carolina.

Fiction / Thrillers (FIC031000) Unabridged • Book #bj62 14 hours • 12 CDs • 1 MP3 CD ISBN-13: Digital Library 978-1-4789-0634-6 Library CD 978-1-4789-0633-9, $109.99 MP3 CD 978-1-4789-3467-7, $44.99 Downloads: Yes DRM Required: No Author’s Home: North Carolina Sales Territory: From Delta Feed, From Delta Feed, US and Canada Publishing Background: Grand Central Publishing Book ISBN: 9781455517152

MARKETING Print run 100,000 All of Deaver’s full-length novels are huge bestsellers here and around the world This novel marks the return of Kathryn Dance, Deaver’s most popular character after Lincoln Rhyme Deaver received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2014 Bouchercon, the annual world mystery convention National television, print, and online advertising National publicity campaign and a television and radio promotion Also available: The Sleeping Doll, The Bone Collector, and many more Will appeal to fans of James Patterson and Lee Child Author website: JefferyDeaver.com

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The Witches Salem, 1692 By Stacy Schiff Read by Eliza Foss

"[Stacy Schiff] does a rare thing: She gives us a book we’d miss if it didn’t exist.” —Wall Street Journal on Cleopatra

“So well-written that it’s almost like a novel in its juicy literary flair…Wonderful.” —Daily Beast on Cleopatra 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 and an eighty-year-old man crushed to death. The Witches is Stacy Schiff’s account of this fantastical story—the first great American mystery unveiled fully for the first time by one of our most acclaimed historians. Print run: 300,000 New York Times bestselling author Will appeal to fans of Benjamin Franklin by Walter Isaacson and Plain, Honest Men by Richard Beeman

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National media campaign, including television, print, radio, and online Also available: Cleopatra, Véra, and A Great Improvisation

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Ancillary Mercy The Imperial Radch Series, Book 3 By Ann Leckie Read by Adjoa Andoh

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Aunt Sass Christmas Stories By P. L. Travers Foreword by Victoria Coren Mitchell Read by Catherine Clarke

“Beautiful and charming.”

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“The only disappointing aspect of this classic is that it doesn’t go on forever!” —Amazon.com, editorial review, on Mary Poppins P. L. Travers’ characters, including Mary Poppins, are endearing 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. First publishing—never before commercially available 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

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“The most intimate and thoughtful eulogy for ‘the Voice’… Hamill’s concise, eloquent musings leave you wanting not to read a full-blown biography but to listen again to Sinatra’s best songs.”

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—Entertainment Weekly 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. Sinatra provided an entire generation with a sense of tradition and pride belonging distinctly to them. With a new introduction by Hamill, this is a rich and touching portrait that lingers like a beautiful song. New York Times bestselling author Ties in the nationwide multimedia event “Sinatra 100,” including an HBO documentary in April 2015, focusing on his music and films in a variety of different venues 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

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Manners & Mutiny The Finishing School Series, Book 4 By Gail Carriger Read by Moira Quirk 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 in this highly anticipated conclusion of the Finishing School series.

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Walk through Fire The Chaos Series, Book 4 By Kristen Ashley Read by Kate Russell Millie Cross knows what it’s like to burn for someone. She was young and wild, and he was fierce and even wilder. Twenty years later, Millie’s 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.

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“Another Ashley winner!” — RT Book Reviews (starred review) on Sweet Dreams

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The Duelists Trilogy , Book 1 By Julia Knight Read by Angéle Masters Vocho and Kacha were champion duelists—until they were thrown out of the Duelist’s Guild. As a last resort, they turn reluctant highwaymen and make off with an immense locked chest. But the contents will bring them much more than they’ve bargained for.

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The Unfortunate Decisions of Dahlia Moss By Max Wirestone Read by Lauren Fortgang

Meet Dahlia Moss. Unemployed, broke, and on her last bowl of ramen, she’s not living her best life. But that’s all about to change. Before Dahlia can make her life any messier on her own, she’s offered a job that will lead her to a murder, an MMORPG, and possibly a fella (or two?). (MAY NOT BE FINAL ART)

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Killing Titan The War Dogs Series, Book 2 By Greg Bear Read by Jay Snyder 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. But another front in the war leads his team to make the difficult journey to Saturn’s moon Titan.

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The League of Unexceptional Children

The League of Unexceptional Children Series, Book 1 By Gitty Daneshvari Read by Amanda Philipson The League of Unexceptional Children is a covert network that uses the nation’s most average, normal, and utterly unexceptional children as spies. Why the average kids? It’s simple: people remember them, but not the unexceptionals. They are the forgotten ones—until now!

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The Serpent Gameshouse Novella 1 The Gameshouse Series, Book 1 By Claire North Read by Peter Kenny In the mysterious Gameshouse, fortunes are made and broken. But some may compete in the higher 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.

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TITLE INDEX TITLE

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1ST TO DIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DEAR EMMA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

2ND CHANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DEATH OF A NURSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4TH OF JULY, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

DEEP WORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

13 TREASURES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

DRAGON SOUL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

1924. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DUKE OF MY HEART. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

AFTER THE CRASH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

EAT FAT, GET THIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

ALERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

ECHO PARK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

ALWAYS HUNGRY?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

EVEN DOGS IN THE WILD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

ANCILLARY MERCY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

EVER AFTER HIGH: FAIRY’S GOT TALENT . . . . . . . . . . 11

AUNT SASS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

FIRST ORDER, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

BAD LUCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

1ST TO DIE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BEACH HOUSE, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

FOR A LITTLE WHILE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

BEACH ROAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

4TH OF JULY, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BEST FRIENDS FOREVER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

FRESH START . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

BEST SERVED COLD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

GATE HOUSE, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

BIG GIRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

GONE WITH THE MIND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

BLOOD, SALT, WATER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

GREAT AMERICANS IN SPORTS: BLAKE GRIFFIN . . . . 14

BODY OF TRUTH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

GREAT AMERICANS IN SPORTS: DREW BREES . . . . . 14

BREAKS OF THE GAME, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

GUARDIAN, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

BUDDHISM FOR COUPLES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

GUILTY, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

CAREER OF EVIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

GUTS & GLORY: WORLD WAR II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

CHASING THE DIME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

HAMMERHEAD SIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

CHILDREN OF WILLESDEN LANE, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

HEROES, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

CITY OF BONES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

HEROINES OF MERCY STREET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

CLOSERS, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

HONEYMOON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

COLD BARREL ZERO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

HONKY TONK SAMURAI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

COLLECTORS, THE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

HOW TO FIGHT A DRAGON’S FURY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

CROSS JUSTICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

I FUNNY TV. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

CROSSING, THE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

IF YOU’RE READING THIS, IT’S TOO LATE . . . . . . . . . . 21

CUFF ME. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

JACKY HA-HA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43