WEALTH AND HELLNESS

Author : Adam Killpartrick

Murder is a crime. Forcing someone to live forever is something else entirely.

In this explosive new thriller, the age-old quest for immortality becomes a terrifying tool for power and global control. The sinister reality of bio-engineering explodes into public view near the Vatican, where a man survives a devastating Ferrari crash—ejected like a ragdoll, yet standing up and walking away without a single injury. This impossible regeneration is not a miracle; it is a signal. The footage is rapidly scrubbed from existence by mysterious, unseen forces.

Enter Nathan Kane, the brilliant CEO of Echelon Biotech, who built his empire on saving lives. His company, a pioneer in biometric repair and cellular modulation, makes him a threat to the shadowy organization known only as The Pact. The Pact has perfected a synthetic peptide capable of initiating wound-healing with impossible speed, reprogramming the genome to make regeneration the body’s default state. Immortality is now possible.

Nathan is in a desperate race against time to protect the only person who matters: his daughter, Sophie, who is battling an aggressive glioblastoma. The Pact needed leverage to force Nathan's hand, and they found it in Sophie, flagging her as a perfect genomic match for integration.

When Nathan realizes The Pact not only lured him to their secretive island fortress, Eterna Cay, but already exposed Sophie to the molecule, curing her cancer only to bind her to their system, the game changes. Now, Nathan and a small team of allies must dismantle everything The Pact built. The fight is personal and impossible, forcing them to seize the code—even as Nathan himself is exposed to the molecule’s unstable AI variant. They must define the very meaning of life before they are trapped in a biological system that offers them a fate far worse than death.

Never Flinch: On Football, Family, and Finding My Seat at the Table

Author : Heather Dinich

From ESPN’s longtime National College Football insider, Heather Dinich, a uniquely affecting & humorous memoir about resilience, passion, and motherhood, and how strong women can succeed in any industry, through faith, family, and the gift of failures.

Heather Dinich has blazed her own trail. No one else has covered every aspect of the College Football Playoff since its inception and reported on it through every platform, including digital, linear, radio and podcasts. No one else left their spaghetti-covered infant locked in a highchair to do a quick interview with Russell Wilson when he was the quarterback at NC State. No other female reporter sat on Bob Knight’s back porch, eating sloppy joes just days after Knight was fired in what was the biggest sports story in the nation at the time. No other female reporter grilled Joe Paterno every Tuesday about his inept offense during the worst season in school history, even as he said, "I'm not going to pay any attention to her." But Heather Dinich has made herself impossible to ignore.

NEVER FLINCH is Heather's energetic, entertaining, and emotional telling of her hard-fought professional journey, with all the faith, family, and failures that helped her along the way. Balancing motherhood and her career as an ace sportswriter, broadcaster, and football insider has given her a unique perspective on how to achieve success while combating all of life's obstacles. In her memoir, she entertains readers with stories of legendary coaches and relatable family follies; inspires anyone to relentlessly pursue their goals; and teaches everyone about what it takes to win - on and off the field. 

The Way You Lie

Author : Jaime Lynn Hendricks

A husband's secret spirals into a matter of life and death in this gripping new page-turner from the author of Their Double Lives.

Elena Hunter and her husband Liam have moved from New York City to New Jersey with the hopes of starting a family. But when she surprises Liam at work one day and sees him with his arms around a young woman, the bright future Elena envisioned quickly shatters. Blindsided by his deception, Elena becomes fixated on learning everything about Melanie, the interloper, even going so far as to befriend her under a fake name.

Liam is determined to keep his relationship secret from his wife, and does everything he can to keep things under wraps. But when a shady business deal unravels and someone ends up dead, Melanie becomes embroiled in the scandal and Liam finds he’s in deeper than he thought. As the carefully built house of lies implodes, it turns out secrets aren’t the only thing they share.

TMI: Memoirs of a Go-Go

Author : Jane Wiedlin

A riveting behind-the-scenes look at life as the rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and co-founder of the all-female, multi-platinum selling band, the Go-Go’s, both on and off the stage.

The Go-Go’s were the first all-woman rock group to write all their own material and land at the top of the Billboard charts. As their guitarist, songwriter, and lyricist, Jane Wiedlin was a revolutionary and her memoir promises to be an evocative portrait of an era. Rising from the early punk scene in Los Angeles, the Go-Go's first hit the public consciousness with “We Got the Beat.” They reached the pinnacle of rock success, only to splinter apart in a haze of touring, drugs, sex, and mayhem that would put the Rolling Stones to shame. Jane Wiedlin’s memoir will capture all of this and more in a memoir that’s as candid as it is inspiring.

When The Go-Go's first hit the scene, the idea of an all-woman rock band was greeted with everything from amazement to withering condescension. The rock press frequently dismissed them as a novelty act, even as indelible, exquisitely crafted hit singles like "Our Lips Are Sealed" and "Vacation" burned up the charts. A quintessential tale of rock and roll excess, Los Angeles style, deeply rooted in the punk scene they'd quickly outgrow for pop stardom, Wiedlin also shares her stories of struggles with mental illness, drug abuse, ad self-doubt. She tells about her time working in a BDSM dungeon, how she became ordained as the world's first atheist minister, and how she learned to become a songwriter and musician with no training whatsoever. Jane Wiedlin's memoir vividly captures the wild ride with insight, candor, humor, and a tough vulnerability befitting of the pluckiest member of The Go-Go's.

Bulletproof Angel

Author : CJ Perry and Blake Northcott

A high-octane spy thriller from the international bestselling author of Arena Mode and The North Valley Grimoire

Reagan Ashe—a young CIA operative on her first undercover assignment in Russia—poses as the girlfriend of a ruthless mafia boss. Her mission: shut down a multi-billion dollar arms deal that could lead to a terror group acquiring next-gen military tech… weaponry so advanced it would shift the balance of power on a global scale.

When a firefight erupts, the code to unlock a superweapon known as the “Skeleton Key” is destroyed, but not before Reagan uses her photographic memory to capture every line. With her cover blown, Reagan is hunted through Moscow’s icy streets: no backup, no exit strategy, nowhere to hide . . . and the world’s deadliest weapon trapped in her mind.

Disavowed and left for dead, her time is running out, until a legendary spy comes out of retirement for an unauthorized extraction: a woman she hasn’t spoken to in years . . . her mother, Bex. The unlikely duo are forced to work out their differences as one navigates the harsh realities of life on the run, and the other has to reconcile with a dark past she thought she’d left behind.

Another gripping story from Blake Northcott, Bulletproof Angel is a well-shaken cocktail of blistering action, double-crosses, and a treacherous cat-and-mouse game—all leading to an explosive climax that lands like a missile strike.

Hand Taste: Cook Like a Korean Grandmother

Author : Esther Choi

The hotly anticipated debut cookbook from star chef Esther Choi: 100 recipes that add extraordinary flavor to everything you touch, just like a Korean grandmother

We all know cooks whose fingertips seem to infuse every meal with deliciousness. In Korean, that magic touch is called sohn-mat, or “hand taste”—but you don’t have to be born with it. Esther Choi picked hers up from her halmoni, or grandmother, who used her hands for everything from smearing cabbage with pepper paste to make kimchi to crumbling tofu for mandu (dumpling) filling and tossing vibrantly flavored noodles for japchae.

Hand taste starts with seasoning but ultimately describes a way of cooking rooted in heritage, intuition, and heart. Here, Choi offers delicious entry points to Korean and Korean-American cuisine, with foundational techniques alongside quick weeknight recipes and show-stopping traditional spreads. Hand Taste is as instructive as it is expressive, with recipes like Kalbi Jjim, Japchae, Kimchi Mac & Beef, Halmoni’s Jeon, and Korean Fried Chicken Wings. There’s something for everyone—whether you know Choi from her beloved restaurants Mokbar and Ms. Yoo, her presence on Food Network, or her infectious online personality.

So much more than a guide to mastering Korean cooking, Hand Taste teaches you to trust your gut and cook with curiosity and joy.

THE PLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

Author : Kate Stewart

From the internationally bestselling author of The Ravenhood Trilogy, a heartwarming, hilarious, un-EX-pectedly spicy, second chance holiday romance with all the feels for readers of Meghan Quinn, Julie Murphy, and Tessa Bailey!

The last three weeks of my life have been riddled with humbug—another breakup, a broken toe, an office promotion I didn’t get—and I’m not at all in the mood to celebrate nor have the happiest Christmas EVER.

When Mom insisted that we all gather at my grandparents’ ancient cabin for a family Christmas, I fully intended to get into the holiday spirit with the help of the three wise men: Johnnie Walker, Jack Daniels, and Jim Beam. But those boys did nothing to offset the shock of seeing my EX on our doorstep the first day. Apparently, Santa missed the memo, and this elf is pissed.

Stuck for a week with the man who obliterated my heart nearly two decades ago, I did the only thing I could do and put on my game face, thankful for the home advantage.

I knew better than to drink that last cup of eggnog.

I knew better than to get tongue tangled beneath the mistletoe with the only man to ever break my heart.

I knew better than to sleep with Satan’s wingman on the eve of the Lord’s birthday.

I could blame the nog. I could blame the deceitful blue eyes, angelic hair, and panty-evaporating smirk . . . but mostly, I blame Eli because he always knew exactly which of my buttons to push. I foolishly thought I might turn my inner Scrooge around, but this year’s festivities went up in flames. Leave it to the ghost of my Christmas past to be the one to light the match.

Fa la la la la, la FML.

The Plight Before Christmas is a full-length, second-chance Christmas romance filled with Kate Stewart’s distinctive humor and heart—and most definitely on SANTA’S NAUGHTY LIST!

Crying Out Loud: A Path Through Grief into a Life Reimagined

Author : Laura Berman Ph.D.

A compassionate guide to navigating the complex journey of grief, from New York Times bestselling author, therapist, and grief expert Dr. Laura Berman.

AN OPEN FIELD PUBLICATION FROM MARIA SHRIVER

Grief doesn’t like to be quiet. It doesn’t care for euphemisms, small talk, or polite avoidance. It wants to be felt—fully, honestly, and out loud.

In Crying Out Loud, renowned therapist and bestselling author Dr. Laura Berman draws from decades of clinical experience and the devastating loss of her own son to show us that grief is not just pain—it is a portal. When met directly, it becomes a path of transformation that burns away what is not essential, expands your heart, and connects you more deeply to life and love.

Blending grounded therapeutic tools with spiritual insight, this book helps you:

• Process overwhelming emotions and mental fog
• Reconnect with your body to release stored pain
• Channel grief into creativity, growth, and renewed purpose
• Build meaningful connections with both the living and the departed

With simple practices for every level of emotional energy, Crying Out Loud is a wise, healing companion. This is not about “getting over” loss. It’s about moving through it with support, and emerging more whole, more grounded, more empowered, and more deeply connected to the love that continues.

Beyond the Graves Waits Mist and Sea

Author : Kathleen Kaufman

A marine biologist’s search for an undiscovered species of octopus leads her to an isolated island where long-buried memories rise like specters from the deep, intent on dragging her darkest truths to the surface…

From the author of The Entirely True Story of the Fantastical Mesmerist Nora Grey, this hauntingly evocative novel is perfect for fans of Emilia Hart’s The Sirens, Sarah Penner’s The Amalfi Curse, and Adrienne Young.

Twenty nautical miles off the coast of Boston lies Bell Island, shrouded in fog, mystery, and legend. Historically a refuge for women fleeing the hysteria of the Salem Witch Trials in the 1600s and a way station on the Underground Railroad for runaway slaves in the 1800s, the island is isolated and rumored to be haunted by spirits and . . . other things.

It is to Bell Island that microbial biologist Harper Hafdóttir ventures in search of evidence of a new species of octopus, Thalassa, possibly lurking below the swirling water’s surface. Along with her equipment, and her luggage, Harper carries with her the burden of past trauma and vivid, recurring dreams.

Swept up in unexplained phenomena ranging from increased seismic activity and a boat-capsizing rogue wave to encounters with island creatures that defy explanation, Harper looks to the island’s venerated if mysterious mayor for answers. Lady Loreana Bell comes from a single matriarchal line that has ruled the island for 400 years—and seems to have been expecting Harper’s arrival.

It is within the walls of Bell Manor—its gothic grandeur matched only by the intensity of Harper’s deja vu—that she discovers the 1690 journal of a young woman in the grips of a religious cult. As a tsunami threatens the island, Harper finds herself on the verge of a revelation that will ultimately unlock the mystery of her haunted dreams and disclose her true purpose on Bell Island . . .

BEHIND THE CASTLE WALLS

Author : BOB CHAPEK WITH DON YAEGER

For the first time ever, Bob Chapek breaks his silence on his tenure as the Walt Disney Company’s CEO, offering a behind-the-scenes account of the challenges he faced—from getting the job just weeks before a worldwide pandemic, to the shifting political landscape, to his ousting given Bob Iger’s apparent desire to return.

In 1993, Bob Chapek began his career at the Walt Disney Company as the marketing director for home video. After twenty-seven years of hard work, climbing the corporate ladder, and garnering respect across the wide variety of businesses that Disney has, he earned the most coveted (and scrutinized) position of all: In 2020, he was named CEO of the Walt Disney Company.

Born and raised in small-town Indiana by a World War II–veteran father, Chapek learned early in life that grit, resilience, and curiosity can take you far. These values are what got him to Disney. However, within weeks of starting at the top, the COVID-19 pandemic shut down parks, resorts, cruise ships, live sporting events, and film and television production, forcing Chapek to steer the billion-dollar empire through unprecedented times. The stakes were high, the decisions unforgiving, and the backlash often inordinate, leaving him wondering whether he had become the corporate scapegoat of it all. In 2022, he got his answer—Chapek was out, Iger was back in.

Was he really given a fair shot or was he set up to fail? What drove his ousting and Bob Iger’s return? What happened behind the scenes at Disney during COVID, and how did those decisions impact what we see today? Four years later, after reflection and healing, Chapek is ready to tell his story, sharing what he hopes will be his true legacy.

Even now, after everything, he’s still a lifelong fan, and wants the magic of Disney to endure for generations.

Behind the Castle Walls is a revealing and thrilling memoir of ambition, power, and corporate intrigue in the happiest company on earth.

Dishes from the Diner: Classic All-Day Recipes

Author : Scott Patterson

From the actor who played Gilmore Girls’ beloved Luke Danes comes a love letter to American diner fare.

For Scott Patterson, diners have always felt like home. Long before he played Luke Danes—the gruff but soft-hearted owner of Stars Hollows’ neighborhood diner on the cult-favorite television show Gilmore Girls—Scott grew up in Southern New Jersey, famously known as diner country, where no matter the time, day or night, a booth and a good meal were always waiting.

Now, in Dishes from the Diner, Scott brings those warm feelings and inviting flavors of the diner straight to your kitchen table. This cookbook features more than 90 hearty and heartwarming recipes that will leave you satisfied—and just like any good diner, the menu’s good all day long.

Start your morning with a Special Omelet or grab a Blueberry Muffin if you’re running late. You can never go wrong with classic soups, salads, and sandwiches like the Tuna Melt or a Cobb Salad, or hearty mains like Pot Roast and Lasagna. Of course, you’ll find diner fare like A Nice Plate of Chicken Fingers, which you can enjoy with Chili Fries, Extra Cheese & Onions and an Emergency Black & White Shake. Finally, for a sweet treat, curl up with a slice of all-American Cherry Pie or Chocolate Donuts for your next Gilmore Girls rewatch—and no matter what time it is or how much you’ve already had, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your coffee.

With personal stories from both the set and his childhood, Scott brings equal parts nostalgia and comfort to Dishes from the Diner, affirming that diner food is delicious and can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere.

REVERSE

Author : Kate Stewart

Star-crossed lovers are enmeshed in a scandal that reverberates across generations and threatens to snuff out a romance before it can establish its own melody in this angsty, steamy rock’n’roll romance from New York Times bestselling author Kate Stewart.

The second in the Bittersweet Symphony Duet is perfect for readers of Colleen Hoover, Penelope Douglas, and Chloe Walsh!

Thirty years ago, my father became the other half of a broken love story.

A relationship he’s kept hidden for decades.

Upon unearthing his secret through a series of emails in our paper’s archives, I began my search for the truth. Haunted by my father’s love story, and in my quest for answers, I never imagined I would discover a love of my own. Or that my love for Easton Crowne would be key in discovering the reason behind what split our parents up.

Doomed from the start and knowing the havoc our relationship would inevitably wreak on our families, I could never have prepared for the toll it would take or the cost of the truth.

But in order to find our ending, we had to go back to their beginning.

My name is Natalie Butler, and this is my star-crossed love story.