Brackett Books

Law of Innocence by Michael Connelly The Lincoln Lawyer is back in his sixth novel, this time as the defendant. When Mickey Halley is pulled over he never expected a body of a former client to be in his trunk. Now, he must build a defense for himself behind bars.

Walk the Wire by David Baldacci Amos Decker, the Memory Man, is on the case in the town of London, ND. When Irene Cramer is found dead, Decker and his partner Alex Jamison dig into the case as coincidences begin to mount. As Decker and Jamison attempt to discover who Irene Cramer was, they are introduced to more familiar faces.

Game of Thrones by GRR Martin In a world where seasons can last for years, we are introduced to a wide variety of various characters with different backgrounds. A different type of fantasy book, be prepared for the unexpected to happen. Now a hit HBO show

Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien A fellowship of men, elves, dwarves, wizards, and hobbits come together to destroy the one ring, forged in secret. Bonds of friendship are formed as great evil rises in Mordor in this classic fantasy novel.

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin Elizabeth Bennett and Fitzwilliam Darcy prove that first impressions are not always correct, and gallantry can be found amongst even the proudest of men. Reimagined in many ways, Lizzie and Darcy continue to fascinate readers today.

The Great Gatsby by F Scott Fitzgerald No one has epitomized the elusiveness of the American dream quite like F Scott Fitzgerald in The Great Gatsby. While set nearly a hundred years ago, many of the themes of the novel persist in the US today. As the copyright on this novel goes out, there is no telling how the novel will be viewed for future generations. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Delia Owens debut novel has now spent over 120 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List. The novel provides a lush background for a romance and murder mystery all at once. Owens has created a moving story of a young girl, isolated from the outside world and scorned by the local town.

The Walking Dead by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore Now a blockbuster tv show, The Walking Dead presents a world overran with zombies, exploring the lengths we would go to protect ourselves from danger. Now a popular AMC show.

The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer.

When her mother disappears, Enola Holmes runs away to London in the hopes she can find her mother. With her famous brother, Sherlock Holmes, on her tail, Enola will have to be clever and quick as she stumbles into her own private detective agency. Now a Netflix Movie.

Now Entering Addamsville by Francesca Zappia

When a deadly fire burns down the home of the school janitor and he dies, the town of Addamsville, Indiana blames outcast Zora. With no one believing her or supporting her since her father was thrown in jail, Zora must catch the real killer to clear her name, especially in such a superstitious town as Addamsville.

Harry Potter & the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter is a boy who learns on his eleventh birthday that he is the orphaned son of two powerful wizards and possesses unique magical powers of his own. He is summoned from his life as an unwanted child to become a student at Hogwarts, an English boarding school for wizards. There, he meets several friends who become his closest allies and help him discover the truth about his parents' mysterious deaths.

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien

Follow the quest of home-loving Bilbo Baggins, the titular hobbit, to win a share of the treasure guarded by Smaug the dragon. Bilbo's journey takes him from light-hearted, rural surroundings into more sinister territory.

Matilda by Roald Dahl

'Matilda' is about a very smart girl who is ignored by her parents. Matilda learns she has a special power and uses it to help teachers and students at her school.

To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Scout, a young girl with an adult vocabulary tells the story of a falsely imprisoned and tried African-American. Her father, an attorney, takes on the case to save him - steadfastly ignoring the negative reaction from his southern town folk.

A Madness so Discreet by Mindy McGinnis

When Grace Mae, a young woman from a prominent family, is forced into an insane asylum to cover up her out of wedlock pregnancy. After befriending a fellow inmate who notices the sharpness of her mind Grace manages to escape and moves to Ohio where she takes up a life solving crime.

March by John Lewis

March is a vivid first-hand account of John Lewis’ lifelong struggle for civil and human rights, meditating in the modern age on the distance traveled since the days of Jim Crow and segregation. Book One spans John Lewis’ youth in rural Alabama, his life- changing meeting with Martin Luther King, Jr., the birth of the Nashville Student Movement, and their battle to tear down segregation through nonviolent lunch counter sit-ins, building to a stunning climax on the steps of City Hall.