THE FOLLOWING IS A TENTATIVE LIST OF NEW NONFICTION RELEASES FOR NOVEMBER 2013. NOTE: MOST TITLES ON THIS LIST ARE ON ORDER FOR THE LIBRARY AND CAN BE RESERVED, BUT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE RELEASE DATE. COMPILED BY STACY ALESI, WEST BOCA BRANCH LIBRARY Paul Auster, REPORT FROM THE INTERIOR (352 pgs) 11/19 Crawl inside Auster's mind as he reveals his internal workings in an autobiography that details his internal reaction to spotting the man in the moon, realizing human life's various injustices, and writing his first poem. Auster engages the senses as he recalls the smells, sounds, and tactile experiences that shaped his early life. A picture album completes the volume. “A memoir that the novelist's avid readership will find particularly compelling.” Kirkus Reviews “In this companion to an earlier memoir also written in the second person…Shadows were cast over his youthful obliviousness as he began to "catch on" to what it meant to be a Jew in America (an outsider, often induced to change his name), to understand the gulf between white and black, rich and poor…” Publisher’s Weekly

Nick Bilton, HATCHING TWITTER: A TRUE STORY OF MONEY, POWER, FRIENDSHIP, AND BETRAYAL (305 pgs) 11/5 New York Times columnist and reporter Nick Bilton takes readers behind the scenes as Twitter grew at exponential speeds. The powerful know no limits in this look at how a podcasting company grew into a business with such political and global impact. Witness the truth behind the Twitter story as internal e-mails, documents, and other sources reveal the power struggles and backstabbing that helped build the global phenomenon known as Twitter.

2 Thomas A. Bogar, BACKSTAGE AT THE LINCOLN ASSASSINATION: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE ACTORS AND STAGEHANDS AT FORD'S THEATRE (288 pgs) 11/4 The 46 actors and stagehands never planned on watching a real-life drama turn a night at the theatre into chaos on April 14, 1865. Go behind the curtain to witness what happened before, during, and after President Lincoln's assassination at Ford's Theatre. You'll also discover what became of the witnesses after the investigation. Previously unpublished sources help tell the tale.

Bob Drury & Tom Clavin, HEART OF EVERYTHING THAT IS: THE UNTOLD STORY OF RED CLOUD, AN AMERICAN LEGEND (432 pgs) 11/5 At the dawn of western expansion and the blood-red sunset of the Native American way of life, one Sioux chief took on the U.S. government in war--and won. Forced to take drastic measures to ensure peace, the U.S. government found a formidable foe in Red Cloud. Sift through the dust of years gone by to discover the orphan who grew into the warrior who would one day meet the expanding United States head-on. “A gripping narrative... This fascinating book is highly recommended to anyone interested in the history of the Old West.” Library Journal, starred review “Comprehensive...For all of our culture’s fascination with the American Indian, it’s almost impossible to believe that one of the most well-known Indians of his time, the Oglala Sioux warrior chief Red Cloud, could be largely forgotten until now. Yet that’s exactly what we discover in this illuminating account.” Publishers Weekly

Julius Erving & Karl Taro Greenfeld, DR. J: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY (448 pgs) 11/5 It's time to take off the mask. Basketball star Dr. J. reveals the personal problems that secretly plagued him during his rise to fame, also confessing to the problems for which he was personally responsible. Witness his career, his affair, and his young son's death as Dr. J comes clean about what it really means to be Julius Erving.

Jason Fagone, INGENIOUS: A TRUE STORY OF INVENTION, AUTOMOTIVE DARING, AND THE RACE TO REVIVE AMERICA (384 pgs) 11/5 They built tomorrow from scratch, preparing their cars for a race that could change the world. Follow four teams as they embark on a challenge to mass-produce a car with fuel mileage once thought impossible, with the winner to receive 3 $10 million. “This is a well-told tale of invention, tribulations, and, yes, ingenuity. Car and green enthusiasts alike, from high school nerds to old- time readers of Popular Mechanics, will find this a ripping good tale.” Library Journal “Journalist Fagone...smelled a good story, and he makes the most of it here… Fagone succeeds in making his subjects entirely relatable...A well- tooled, instructive tale of ingenuity.” Kirkus Reviews

Newt Gingrich, BREAKOUT: PIONEERS OF THE FUTURE, PRISON GUARDS OF THE PAST, AND THE EPIC BATTLE THAT WILL DECIDE AMERICA'S FATE (256 pgs) 11/4 Could a new era of greatness be just around the corner for America? Gingrich claims that a renaissance could give America a brighter tomorrow, so long as lobbyists, bureaucrats, and special interest groups get out of the way. He focuses on how the technology behind driverless cars and 3D printing could launch the country into a new age of possibility. He also explores medicine and genetic breakthroughs, the 'app store' business model, and more.

John Heilemann & Mark Halperin, DOUBLE DOWN: GAME CHANGE 2012 (512 pgs) 11/5 From the authors of the number one New York Times bestseller Game Change, an explosive account of the 2012 presidential election, pulling back the curtain to reveal the exhilarating, newsbreaking story behind the headlines. Hundreds of people take you inside the Big Top as you watch the campaign for the 2012 American Presidency play out like a circus. Interviews inform this look at the Republican Party's struggle to take back the White House and Obama's march to his second term in office.

Jodie Elliott Hansen & Laura Hansen, NOVEMBER 22, 1963: ORDINARY AND EXTRAORDINARY PEOPLE RECALL THEIR REACTIONS WHEN THEY HEARD THE NEWS (304 pgs) 11/5 An extensive collection of intimate accounts from average citizens and celebrities alike, reflecting on John F. Kennedy’s assassination for the fiftieth commemoration of the tragic event. A six-year project reveals celebrities' and everyday people's reactions to the John F. Kennedy assassination in this collection of letters about the tragedy, featuring such writers as Michael Crichton, Bob Hope, Mary Tyler Moore, Julia Child, and Marilyn Manson.

4 David Finkel, LETTERS TO AN INCARCERATED BROTHER: ENCOURAGEMENT, HOPE, AND HEALING FOR INMATES AND THEIR LOVED ONES (432 pgs) 11/5 Convicts find hope through encouraging letters from activists, educators, and entertainers who encourage incarcerated inmates to soldier on through the daily hardship of what their lives have become.

Ann Hood, KNITTING YARNS: WRITERS ON KNITTING (304 pgs) 11/11 Twenty-seven writers tell stories about how knitting healed, challenged, or helped them to grow. Barbara Kingsolver describes sheering a sheep for yarn. Elizabeth Berg writes about her frustration at failing to knit. Ann Patchett traces her life through her knitting, writing about the scarf that knits together the women she’s loved and lost. Knitting a Christmas gift for his blind aunt helped Andre Dubus III knit an understanding with his girlfriend. Sue Grafton writes about her passion for knitting. Also included are five original knitting patterns. “Poignant, funny, and moving, Knitting Yarns is sure to delight knitting enthusiasts and lovers of literature alike.” Bookreporter

Anjelica Huston, STORY LATELY TOLD: COMING OF AGE IN IRELAND, LONDON, AND NEW YORK (272 pgs) 11/19 Celebrities often visited the Irish estate where Anjelica grew up, but her years in 1960s London would change her life forever. After running into such greats as Fleetwood Mac and the Rolling Stones, 17-year-old Anjelica found anguish when a car crash took her mother's life. Anjelica then became a New York model for a troubled older photographer. Follow Anjelica's journey to the start of her life in Hollywood in this first volume. “Actress Huston achieves some moments of ringing clarity in this memoir of her youth, especially as regards her famous director father, John Huston, whom she was both terrified and in awe of…a brave account” Publishers Weekly

Wil S. Hylton, VANISHED: THE SIXTY-YEAR SEARCH FOR THE MISSING MEN OF WORLD WAR II (288 pgs) 11/5 Eleven men and their families faced the unknown when the American bomber seemingly vanished off the face of the earth. Join the men for their final days and learn how the government searched for the 11 airmen who disappeared over a Pacific archipelago in September of 1944. “The book is both the tale of an exciting scientific expedition and a little-known 5 WWII story. Recommend this one to readers who enjoyed Carl Hoffman's Hunting Warbirds and Mitchell Zuckoff's Frozen in Time.” Booklist “Hylton's story traces the decade-long quest to find [missing aircraft] while highlighting many different and important aspects of the search for America's lost military personnel and recreating the lives, training, and combat experience of the young crewmen who manned the lost aircraft. Hylton also describes the physiological and emotional impact that MIA status has on the surviving families of the lost men, and he details the extensive research necessary to locate the remains of the aircraft; the active role of the military's Joint MIA/POW Accounting Command; and the patience and time necessary to achieve success.” Publishers Weekly

Paul Johnson, MOZART: A LIFE (176 pgs) 11/14 Only the harp stood unmastered by Mozart; the man knew how to play many instruments. Debunked myths and a focus on music reveal the truth behind the famous composer's relationships, religion, wealth, and health. “Impassioned...Johnson captures the depth of Mozart’s achievement with a scholarly fan’s...enthusiasm....A compact and knowledgeable portrait of genius.” Kirkus Reviews “Johnson packs a great deal of information into these pages in this chronological narrative, and his grasp of Mozart's musical output is astounding, his descriptions of Mozart's works comprehensive and enlightening.” Publishers Weekly

Leander Kahney, JONY IVE: THE GENIUS BEHIND APPLE'S GREATEST PRODUCTS (320 pgs) 11/14 Jony Ive’s designs have not only made Apple one of the most valuable companies in the world; they’ve overturned entire industries, from music and mobile phones to PCs and tablets. But for someone who has changed the world as much as he has, little is widely known about Apple’s senior vice president of industrial design. Unlike his former boss and creative partner Steve Jobs, Ive shuns the spotlight. Naturally shy and soft-spoken, he lets his work speak for itself and concerns himself only with his craft. Meet the man behind the designs that changed an industry as you learn about Apple's chief designer and his influence on the music, PC, tablet, and mobile phone industries.

Jon Katz, SECOND-CHANCE DOG: A LOVE STORY (288 pgs) 11/12 Facing a dog that could rip his throat out, and may very well want to, Jon Katz finds new hope in a lonely woman and her dog after a divorce and a breakdown make him shed his old life to be reborn. An artist named Maria is about to change 6 Jon's life, but only if Jon can convince her former junkyard dog, Frieda, that Jon is worthy of Frieda's best friend and companion. Together, Jon, Frieda, and Maria might all get a second chance at hope. “Best-selling author Katz (Going Home: Finding Peace When Pets Die, 2012, etc.) brings readers the intimate story of falling in love with a woman and her extremely protective pet dog… Bittersweet in its telling, Katz reminds readers of the importance of human and animal connections.” Kirkus Reviews

Brian Kilmeade & Don Yaeger, GEORGE WASHINGTON'S SECRET SIX: THE SPY RING THAT SAVED THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (288 pgs) 11/5 Among the pantheon of heroes of the American Revolution, six names are missing. Robert Townsend, an unassuming and respected businessman from Long Island, who spearheaded the so-called Culper Spy Ring that covertly brought down the British, before they, or anyone else, could discover their names. “The narrative should please enthusiastic fans of the upheaval surrounding the founding of the United States. In a slim, quick- moving book, the authors bring attention to a group that exerted an enormous influence over events during the Revolutionary War.” Kirkus Reviews

Shirley MacLaine, WHAT IF...: A LIFETIME OF QUESTIONS, SPECULATIONS, REASONABLE GUESSES, AND A FEW THINGS I KNOW FOR SURE (272 pgs) 11/12 Imagine hope as a dangerous emotion and try to picture a world in which frogs sprout wings. These and other musings, ranging from the supernatural, to everyday life, to McLaine's thoughts on her personal life, reveal the actress's thoughts on various hypothetical 'what ifs.' “Fun and thoughtful by turns and told in MacLaine’s fiesty, funny voice, this should appeal to fans and doubters alike.” Booklist

Hooman Majd, MINISTRY OF GUIDANCE INVITES YOU TO NOT STAY: AN AMERICAN FAMILY IN IRAN (272 pgs) 11/5 What would possess an Iranian-American man to take his wife and family to Tehran in the midst of such turmoil? Join Hooman Majd and his family as they spend a year in the land where Majid grew up. A warning not to write of the country while within its borders is just the start of the danger that finds the family. Through their eyes, witness the effects of the British embassy riots, the arrest of an alleged American spy, the Arab Spring, and more. “On-the-spot reporting will engage readers and spark debate beyond the usual headline news of the theocracy and the fear in the Western 7 world of potential Iranian nuclear weapons.” Booklist “The author offers useful suggestions on finding an apartment, navigating the reconfigured currency, setting up Internet and TV connections, securing a steady liquor supply and finding his wife's organic baby goods, among other essentials.” Kirkus Reviews “Majd manages to offer insightful glimpses of the complex Iranian character.” Publisher’s Weekly

Daniel Menaker, MY MISTAKE (256 pgs) 11/19 A mistake made is a lesson learned, and 'The New Yorker' fact checker-turned-editor Daniel Menaker has learned a lot. Witness his rise journey through the unknown as he recalls the obstacles that shaped his life and reveals how such challenges taught him about publishing, losing a parent, and more. Menaker also speaks on the sudden loss of his brother. A wry, witty, often tender memoir by a former New Yorker editor, magazine writer, and book publisher who offers great tales of a life in words. “A well-known editor’s funny and thoughtful memoir of wrong turns, both in and out of publishing...Menaker doesn’t just recount experiences; he digs away at them with wit and astute reflection, looking for the pattern of a life that defies easy profit-and-loss lessons.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Menaker examines a life lived well if not perfectly. He’s bold enough to explore his years at The New Yorker, where he stayed for 26 years despite discouragement from William Shawn, and the perpetual self-doubt that has dogged him, particularly owing to his role in his brother’s inadvertent death. Certainly of interest to memoir fans and literati.” Library Journal

Adam Minter, JUNKYARD PLANET: TRAVELS IN THE BILLION-DOLLAR TRASH TRADE (304 pgs) 11/12 Your trash could be worth $250 billion. Discover how junkyards turn trash into treasure as you travel the world to follow where our trash grows and discover the negative effects that recycling can have on the environment. “Minter successfully resists oversimplifying the issue China currently faces—with a growing middle class demanding more raw materials for new construction, the options are living with the pollution caused by recycling or the environmental consequences of mining for raw materials…Minter concludes that the solution is in the first word in the phrase, ‘Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.’” Publishers Weekly

Oliver North, AMERICAN HEROES ON THE HOMEFRONT: THE HEARTS OF HEROES (272 pgs) 11/5 Meet the heroes birthed from tragedy as you follow the US soldiers, marines, airmen, and others who preserved America's protection in Iraq and Afghanistan. Interviews 8 reveal a closer look at those who battle radical Islamic terrorism.

Ann Patchett, THIS IS THE STORY OF A HAPPY MARRIAGE (320 pgs) 11/5 Sometimes you have to walk through the desert before you can find your oasis. Essays reveal the trials and tribulations that Ann Patchett overcame, revealing how writing also led her from the wrong marriage to the right one. Discover how her writing carried her around the world, making friends and learning from the battles that made the writer who she is today. “This is the story of how best-selling novelist Patchett became a writer… A self-described "workhorse" who has even opened an independent bookstore, Patchett is a commanding and incisive storyteller, whether her tales are true or imagined. Booklist, starred review “A well- organized collection of a beloved, award-winning writer's nonfiction essays about her personal and literary lives… Readable and candid, Patchett's collection is a joyful celebration of life, love and the written word. Wise, humane and always insightful.” Kirkus Reviews

Mark Ribowsky, LAST COWBOY: A LIFE OF TOM LANDRY (720 pgs) 11/4 It doesn't take a loud voice to change the game of football. Credited with initiating football's shift from brute force to a chess match, Tom Landry was a Christian man who collected first editions of books, was well-versed in wine, and joined the Rev. Billy Graham on-tour. Learn more abut Landry's life and legacy as you meet the man behind the stoic face. “[Ribowsky] recounts Landry’s life honestly, avoiding both distortion and hagiography while portraying a stoic, flawed man of honor…A triumph of extensive research and interviews. It will be welcomed by all football fans.” Library Journal, starred review “In Ribowsky’s authoritative biography, Landry appears more stoic king than coach, his ever-present fedora serving as a crown…Ribowsky’s thorough examination of a surprisingly complicated man offers original reporting, which serves here as merely a complement to this impressively researched work…An eloquent, honest tribute to a football genius.” Publishers Weekly, starred review “Fascinating…Readers looking for a recap of one of football’s greatest innovators and coaches will be enthralled.” Booklist

Beau Riffenburgh, PINKERTON'S GREAT DETECTIVE: THE AMAZING LIFE AND TIMES OF JAMES MCPARLAND (400 Pinkerton's National Detective Agency was no stranger to controversy; it seemed to follow James McParland everywhere he went. Recently released archives reveal the story behind the case that launched operative James McParland to stardom 9 and landed him alongside Sherlock Holmes in one of Doyle's stories. McParland hunts down the Molly Maguires murderers, sets out after Butch Cassidy, and investigates a former Idaho governor's assassination. “Colorful biography of a towering figure in American history will be appreciated by those interested in the American West and the American labor movement” Library Journal

Roger Rosenblatt, BOY DETECTIVE: A NEW YORK CHILDHOOD (272 pgs) 11/5 In the wake of war, the city teemed with magic. Rosenblatt recounts a childhood spent walking the streets of post-war Manhattan in vignettes that take readers to the New York of yesteryear. “Rosenblatt's writing is honest, yet it produces a magical world unto itself” Publisher’s Weekly, starred review “With the beautiful, lyrical writing and thoughtful reflection for which he is known, Rosenblatt offers beautifully rendered memories of childhood and ongoing curiosity about the city he so obviously loves.” Booklist

Gus Russo, Harry Moses & Tom Brokaw, WHERE WERE YOU?: AMERICA REMEMBERS THE JFK ASSASSINATION (416 pgs) 11/5 Get a glimpse of what might have been and learn how the JFK assassination changed lives in a collection of responses that reveals reactions and predictions from those who witnessed the fateful shooting. Paul McCartney, Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, and others share memories of where they were when it happened and how they view the tragedy today. “These intense episodes of remembrance make for a gripping collection that most people with an interest in JFK will want to read.” Library Journal, starred review

Ari Shavit, MY PROMISED LAND: THE TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY OF ISRAEL (464 pgs) 11/19 The everyday heroes may be found in the events that keep Israel going during the Zionist century. Shavit highlights key leaders and moments as he reveals the lives of immigrants, scientists, pioneers, and other leaders who changed the course of Israel's history and paved the road that brought the country to where it is today. “Shavit's case for a more inclusive 21st- century Israel will interest all those following Israel's struggles.” Library Journal “A masterful portrait of contemporary Israel” Booklist “Thoughtful, sobering reflections on a seemingly intractable conflict” Kirkus Reviews

10 John Shaw, THIS LAND THAT I LOVE: IRVING BERLIN, WOODY GUTHRIE, AND THE STORY OF TWO AMERICAN ANTHEMS (290 pgs) 11/5 The next time you sing along with a Fourth of July patriotic favorite, think about where that anthem came from. Discover the story behind two odes to America as you learn the stories behind Woody Guthrie's 'This Land is Your Land' and Irving Berlin's 'God Bless America.' “Simply retells the well-known story that Woody Guthrie wrote his epic ‘This Land Is Your Land’ as a rejoinder to Irving Berlin's ‘God Bless America.’” Publishers Weekly

Deborah Solomon, AMERICAN MIRROR: THE LIFE AND ART OF NORMAN ROCKWELL (512 pgs) 11/5 Anguish paints innocence as readers discover artist Norman Rockwell's obsessive personality and his reliance on storytelling to brighten a dark life. Unpublished papers reveal the real Rockwell through the lens of his therapy sessions with psychotherapist Erik Erikson. “An excellent overview of the period, with a touching portrayal of the man behind the images that cheered a nation.” Library Journal “[Solomon’s] substantive narrative captures the abundant complexities of this unusual artist, and reclaims him as a master storyteller.” Publisher’s Weekly

Roger Stone, MAN WHO KILLED KENNEDY: THE CASE AGAINST LBJ (424 pgs) 11/1 Some people will do anything to seize more power. Witness the case against Lyndon Baines Johnson as Roger Stone draws on documents and his own knowledge to present how and why LBJ masterminded President John F. Kennedy's assassination.

Trista Sutter, HAPPILY EVER AFTER: THE LIFE-CHANGING POWER OF A GRATEFUL HEART (264 pgs) 11/26 Forget the television cameras, the elaborate wedding, and the over 26 million wedding guests. Trista Sutter insists that the real key to this first 'The Bachelor' winner's happiness is so much simpler. Sutter shares stories about her family, friends, and experts to show readers that gratitude and grace are all it takes to find one's 'happily ever after.'

11 James Tobin, MAN HE BECAME: HOW FDR DEFIED POLIO TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY (384 pgs) 11/12 The vice that nearly killed might have saved his life. Discover how President Franklin Delano Roosevelt's fight against polio transformed him into the man who would guide the nation through the Great Depression and World War II. “Tobin's balanced and detailed approach offers a well-rounded look at a slice of F.D.R.'s life generally obscured from popular accounts, and it makes for fascinating reading.” Publisher’s Weekly, starred review “Tobin does a fine job... in this rich narrative carpet.” Kirkus Reviews

Mike Tyson, UNDISPUTED TRUTH (592 pgs) 11/12 A bare-knuckled, tell-all memoir from Mike Tyson, the onetime heavyweight champion of the world—and a legend both in and out of the ring.What does a man who's addicted to everything do when he loses it all? Tyson reveals how he lost $400 million and battled back to live a happy life, now enjoying his role as father and husband after finding stability in the wake of losing everything.

Buddy Valastro, FAMILY CELEBRATIONS WITH THE CAKE BOSS: RECIPES FOR GET-TOGETHERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR (336 pgs) 11/5 Desserts aren't the only delectable delights this Cake Boss can whip up in the kitchen. Besides cakes, cookies, and other desserts for various occasions, you'll find the Cake Boss's take on dinners and appetizers. Baking and decorating tips also help you plan your favorite get- togethers.

Lamar Waldron, HIDDEN HISTORY OF THE JFK ASSASSINATION (400 pgs) 11/12 Did the Mafia kill JFK? Exclusive interviews with the Kennedys' associates reveal Mafia godfather Carlos Marcello's role in the President's assassination. Additional recent sources, not released to Congress, reveal more about the infamous plot to kill Kennedy.

Sam Wasson, FOSSE (736 pgs) 11/5 There was more to cultural icon Bob Fosse than sex appeal and jazz hands. Lovers and collaborators reveal the wounds, appetites, and lifestyle of the man who acted as screenwriter, dancer, choreographer, and director. “Scintillating...There's an enormous amount of scholarship here, yet the story never 12 drags, so adroitly does [Wasson] blend his material into a fluent narrative around evocative scenes where character emerges novelistically.” Publishers Weekly, starred review “Here's something you can't say about many celebrity biographies: at nearly 750 pages, it feels like it ends too soon...A pure joy to read, cover to cover.” Booklist, starred review “Lushly researched...[Wasson] has amassed a mountain of data about Fosse but has sculpted it into something moving and memorable...Graceful prose creates a richly detailed and poignant portrait.” Kirkus, starred review “A thoroughly researched and fascinating look at Fosse, viewed through the relationships and work that defined him. Highly recommended for theater or movie aficionados, aspiring performers, and fans of engrossing biography.” Library Journal, starred review