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Books for Holiday Giving Biographies & Memoirs Abington Public Library 2012 Books for Holiday Giving Biographies & Memoirs Adams, John Quincy John Quincy Adams (by Harlow Giles Unger) Alcott, Louisa May Marmee & Louisa: Untold Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Mother (By Eve LaPlante) Curtis, Edward Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher… Life and Immortal Photographs (by Timothy Egan) Custer, Gen. George Custer (by Larry McMurtry) - Illustrated Deford, Frank Over Time: My Life as a Sportswriter Douglas, Michael Michael Douglas: a Biography Grant, Ulysses The Man Who Saved the Union: Ulysses Grant in War and Peace (by H.W. Brands) Hampton, Dan Viper Pilot: A Memoir of Air Combat by One of America’s Deadliest F-16 Aviators Jefferson, Thomas Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power (by Jon Meacham) Kennedy Family Capturing Camelot: Stanely Tretick’s Iconic Images of the Kennedys (by Kitty Kelley) L’Engle, Madeleine Listening for Madeleine (by Leonard S. Marcus) Marshall, Penny My Mother Was Nuts: A Memoir McGrory, Brian Buddy: How a Rooster Made Me a Family Man (by Boston Globe Columnist) Rogers, Kenny Luck or Something Like It: A Memoir Russo, Richard Elsewhere: A Memoir (Russo’s Empire Falls received the 2002 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) Shadid, Anthony House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East Streisand, Barbra Hello, Gorgeous: Becoming Barbra Streisand (By William J. Mann) Young, Neil Waging Heavy Peace Worth, Jennifer Call the Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times (PBS hit based on book) Zevin, Dan Dan Gets a Minivan: Life at the Intersection of Dude and Dad Fiction Alcott, Kate The Dressmaker – Seamstress survives the Titanic but struggles in media frenzy aftermath Child, Lee A Wanted Man –Jack Reacher hitches a ride that ties him to a massive conspiracy Coplin, Amanda The Orchardist - Devastating results of childhood loss and abuse in 1800s Washington State Feldman, Ellen Next to Love – Lives of three young couples are irrevocably changed after World War II Flynn, Gillian Gone Girl – Nick has plenty to hide when his wife disappears on their 5th wedding anniversary Goodwin, Daisy American Heiress – Rich American beauty is expected to marry a British aristocrat Harris, Joanne Peaches for Father Francis - Woman works with French priest to reverse local changes Isaacs, Susan Goldberg Variations - Which grandchild deserves to inherit aging beauty tycoon’s business? Landay, William Defending Jacob – Massachusetts D.A. is blindsided when his son is charged with murder Lehane, Dennis (editor) Boston Noir 2: The Classics (Short stories by established writers) Macomber, Debbie Inn at Rose Harbor – Inn’s first guests bring surprises to proprietor’s life Mayle, Peter The Marseille Caper – Romp through the south of France by the author of A Year in Provence Pavone, Chris The Expats - Young mom and covert CIA agent suspects buddies are assassins Ryan, Hank Phillippi The Other Woman – Reporter discovers links between her story and serial killer Sandford, John Mad River- Virgil Flowers joins an army of police to capture crime spree killers Semple, Maria Where’d You Go, Bernadette? - Bee searches world for her notorious, agoraphobic mother Shapiro, B. A. The Art Forger – Artist agrees to forge stolen Gardner painting in return for gallery show Abington Public Library 2012 Books for Holiday Giving Holiday Fiction Alexander, Victoria What Happens at Christmas – Plans to ensnare a prince are thwarted by a former suitor Carlson, Melody The Christmas Pony - Strangers cause Lucy to think her Christmas wish may come true Kingsbury, Karen The Bridge - It will take a miracle to keep historic town’s bookstore afloat Macomber, Debbie Angels at the Table – Shirley, Goodness, and Mercy take on an apprentice angel Mallery, Susan A Fool’s Gold Christmas – Injured dancer returns to estranged family Roberts, Sheila Merry Ex-Mas – Daughter wants her father, Cass’s ex, to walk her down the aisle Nonfiction Advice & Inspiration Chopra, Deepak God: A Story of Revelation Holt, Jim Why Does the World Exist? An Existential Detective Story (Philosophy) Klam, Julie Friendkeeping: A Field Guide to the People You Love, Hate, and Can’t Live Without Rubin, Gretchen Happier at Home: Kiss More, Jump More, Abandon a Project… White, Kate I Shouldn’t Be Telling You This: Success Secrets Every Gutsy Girl Should Know (Business) Wolf, Steven Comet’s Tale: How the Dog I Rescued Saved My life Cooking Bastianich, Lidia Lidia’s Favorite Recipes: 100 Foolproof Italian Dishes - Basic Sauces to Irresistible Entrees (Chew Kitchen) The Chew: Food. Life. Fun. (As seen on ABC) Dispirito, Rocco Now Eat This! Italian: Favorite Dishes from the Real Mamas of Italy Fisher, Teri Lyn Tiny Food Party! Bite-Size Recipes for Miniature Meals Garten, Ina Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust King, Kathleen Tate’s Bake Shop: Baking for Friends - Over 120 Scrumptious Recipes Perelman, Deb The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook: Recipes and Wisdom from an Obsessive Home Cook Ray, Rachel My Year in Meals: More Than 500 Recipes Crafts & Fashion Chapin, Kari Grow your Handmade Business: How to Envision, Develop, and Sustain a … Business Gunn, Tim Tim Gunn’s Fashion Bible: The Fascinating History of Everything in Your Closet London, Stacy The Truth About Style – How to Dress in a Way That Celebrates Who You Are Norman, Edle Catharina Beautiful Winter: Holiday Wreaths, Garlands & Decorations for Your Home Sulcoski, Carol Sock Yarn Studio: Hats, Garments, and Other Projects Designed for Sock Yarn Culture Byrne, David How Music Works – How recording technology changed playing, performing, listening Fellowes, Jessica The Chronicles of Downton Abbey: A New Era Howe, Sean Marvel Comics: The Untold Story – An insiders’ look at the pop culture entity King, Ross Leonardo and the Last Supper - Behind-the-scenes story of one of history’s masterpieces Skinner, David The Story of Ain’t: America, Its Language, and the Most Controversial Dictionary Ever Abington Public Library 2012 Books for Holiday Giving Current Events, History & Politics Alther, Lisa Blood Feud: the Hatfields and the McCoys: The Epic Story of Murder and Vengeance Applebaum, Anne Iron Curtain: The Crushing of Eastern Europe 1944-56 Ballard, John From Kabul to Baghdad and Back: The U.S. at War in Afghanistan and Iraq Bair, Sheila Bull by the Horns: Fighting to Save Main Street from Wall Street … Wall Street from Itself Bowden, Mark The Finish: The Killing of Osama Bin Laden (Author of Black Hawk Down) Colbert, Stephen America Again: Re-Becoming the Greatness We Never Weren’t (humor) Coleman, David The Fourteenth Day: JFK and the Aftermath of the Cuban Missile Crisis Dobbs, Michael Six Months in 1945: FDR, Stalin, Churchill, and Truman – From World War to Cold War Dolin, Eric Jay When America First Met China: An Exotic History of Tea, Drugs, and Money… Eichenwald, Kurt 500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars Jones, Nigel Tower: An Epic History of the Tower of London Kozol, Jonathan Fire in the Ashes: Twenty-five Years Among the Poorest Children in America McKnight, Terry Pirate Alley: Commanding Task Force 151 Off Somalia Meyer, Dakota Into the Fire: A Firsthand Account of the Most Extraordinary Battle in the Afghan War O’Reilly, Bill Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot Puleo, Stephen The Caning: The Assault That Drove America to Civil War Rediker, Marcus The Amistad Rebellion: An Atlantic Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom Ricks, Thomas E. The Generals : American Military Command from World War II to Today Slotkin, Richard The Long Road to Antietam: How the Civil War Became a Revolution Smith, Hedrick Who Stole the American Dream? Tapper, Jake The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor (Afghanistan) Toobin, Jeffrey The Oath: The Obama White House and the Supreme Court Wolmar, Christian The Great Railroad Revolution: The History of Trains in America Woodward, Bob The Price of Politics (The struggle between the President and the Speaker of the House) Science & Technology Belicove, Mikal The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Facebook 2012 Kaufman, Kenn Field Guide to Nature of New England: The Easiest Guides for Fast Identification Lemonick, Michael Mirror Earth: The Search for Our Planet’s Twin Sacks, Oliver Hallucinations – “stories of his patients and his own mind-altering experiences” Silver, Nate The Signal and the Noise: Why So Many Predictions Fail – But Some Don’t Strogatz, Steven The Joy of X: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity Sports & Travel Hamilton, Tyler The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups… Nowlin, Bill 100 Years of Fenway Park: A Celebration of America’s Most Beloved Ballpark Sports Illustrated Football’s Greatest: The Quarterbacks, the Teams, the Rivalries, the Plays… Birnbaum, Stephen Walt Disney World for Kids, 2013: Expert Advice from the Inside Source Oswald, Michael Your Guide to the National Parks – Images, Commentary, Maps, Lodging, Activities Abington Public Library 2012 Books for Children and Young Adults Books for Early Readers Bell, Cece Rabbit and Robot: the Sleepover Fienberg, Anna Tashi Parish, Herman Amelia Bedelia, Cub Reporter Willems, Mo Let’s Go For A Drive Picture Books for the Holidays Biedrzycki, David Santa Retires Boynton, Sandra Christmas Parade Dean, James Pete the Cat Saves Christmas dePaola, Tomi The Birds of Bethlehem Dickens, Charles Quentin Blake’s A Christmas Carol Friedman, Lise & Mary Dowdle Becoming a Ballerina Keane, Michael The Night Santa Got Lost How: NORAD Saved Christmas Shea, Bob Dinosaur vs Santa Spinelli, Eileen Together at Christmas Underwood, Deborah The Christmas Quiet Book Yates, Philip A Pirate’s Twelve Days of Christmas Yolen, Jane How Do Dinosaurs Say Merry Christmas? Yolen, Jane How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah? Other Picture Books Bailey, Linda Toads on Toast Beiser, Tim Miss Mousie’s Blind Date Bingham, Kelly Z is for Moose Brett, Jan Mossy Bruchac, James & Joseph Rabbit’s Snow Dance Cole, Henry Unspoken Daly, Niki The Herd Boy Dunrea, Olivier Little Cub Falconer, Ian Olivia and the Fairy Princess Gliori, Deb What’s the Time Mr.
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