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Author: Laurence Leamer Book: WARHOL'S MUSES: The Artists, Misfits, and Superstars Destroyed by the Factory Fame Machine Publishing: ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons (May 6, 2025) Synopsis (from the Publisher): ONE OF “12 NEW NONFICTION BOOKS YOU NEED TO READ IN 2025”—THE OBSERVER A “MUST-READ” BOOK OF SPRING 2025 – TOWN & COUNTRY ONE OF “25 […] The post LAURENCE LEAMER – WARHOL'S MUSES: The Artists, Misfits, and Superstars Destroyed by the Factory Fame Machine appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Amor Towles Book: TABLE FOR TWO: Fictions Publishing: Penguin Books (April 8, 2025 – Paperback Edition) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A New York Times Bestseller “This may be Towles' best book yet. Each tale is as satisfying as a master chef's main course, filled with drama, wit, erudition and, most of all, heart.” —Los […] The post AMOR TOWLES – TABLE FOR TWO: Fictions appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Robert K. Tanenbaum Book: THAT DAY IN DALLAS: Lee Harvey Oswald Did NOT Kill JFK Publishing: Regnery (May 20, 2025) Synopsis (from the Publisher): That Day in Dallas: Lee Harvey Oswald Did Not Kill JFK is best described as a prosecution by Robert K. Tanenbaum of those corrupt, unscrupulous government and unelected agency officials, […] The post ROBERT K. TANENBAUM – THAT DAY IN DALLAS: Lee Harvey Oswald Did NOT Kill JFK appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Co-Authors: Rick Jackson & Matthew McGough Book: BLACK TUNNEL WHITE MAGIC: A Murder, a Detective's Obsession, and '90s Los Angeles at the Brink Publishing: ‎ Mulholland Books (March 4, 2025) Listen to the full 4-part interview here: BUY THE BOOK! Synopsis (from the Publisher): Detective Rick Jackson, a decorated LAPD detective and a key inspiration […] The post RICK JACKSON & MATTHEW McGOUGH – BLACK TUNNEL WHITE MAGIC: A Murder, a Detective's Obsession, and '90s Los Angeles at the Brink appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Co-author: Tom Lange (& Robert Souza) Book: THE DIRTY BUSINESS OF MURDER: The Inside Story of Homicide Investigation in the City of Angels Publishing: Independently published (October 22, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): The book comprises some (24) compelling murder investigations in Los Angeles that were handled by the writers, or in which they played […] The post TOM LANGE – THE DIRTY BUSINESS OF MURDER: The Inside Story of Homicide Investigation in the City of Angels appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Judy Henderson Book: WHEN THE LIGHT FINDS US: From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed Publishing: Worthy Books (April 15, 2025) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of a mother's love, this story of a wrongfully incarcerated woman's fight for freedom and her family will […] The post JUDY HENDERSON – WHEN THE LIGHT FINDS US: From a Life Sentence to a Life Transformed appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Joseph Finder Book: THE OLIGARCH'S DAUGHTER: A Novel Publishing: Harper (January 28, 2025) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “Any new novel by Joseph Finder is a ticket to reading pleasure, and this one is hands down his best ever.”—Stephen King “This is Finder at his finest—a perfect everyman-in-peril story, first building an ominous drumbeat of menace, […] The post JOSEPH FINDER – THE OLIGARCH'S DAUGHTER: A Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: C.J. Box Book: BATTLE MOUNTAIN: A Joe Pickett Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (February 25, 2025) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Outlaw falconer Nate Romanowski is off the grid and out for revenge in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C. J. Box. The campaign of destruction that Axel Soledad and […] The post C.J. BOX – BATTLE MOUNTAIN: A Joe Pickett Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Steve Berry Book: THE MEDICI RETURN: A Cotton Malone Novel Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (February 11, 2025) Synopsis (from the Publisher): From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry comes the latest installment in his wildly popular Cotton Malone series—now in development as a streaming series. The Medici Return takes Cotton to Italy to solve […] The post STEVE BERRY – THE MEDICI RETURN: A Cotton Malone Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Dr. Cristina LePort, MD Book: CHANGE OF HEART (A Miner & Mulville Medical Thriller) Publishing: Bancroft Press (February 4, 2025) Synopsis (from the Publisher): In the bustling heart of New York City, a young medical student's life is tragically cut short, though her heart continues to beat, holding the promise of life for another. […] The post CRISTINA LEPORT, MD – CHANGE OF HEART (A Miner & Mulville Medical Thriller) appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: TJ Klune Book: THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN Publishing: Tor Books (February 4, 2025) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A spine-tingling standalone novel by #1 New York Times bestselling author TJ Klune―a supernatural road-trip thriller featuring an extraordinary young girl and her two unlikely protectors on the run from cultists and the government. There's nothing […] The post TJ KLUNE – THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Maria van Lieshout Book: SONG OF A BLACKBIRD Publishing: First Second (January 21, 2025) Synopsis (from the Publisher): FOUR STARRED REVIEWS! “This is essential, illuminating reading.” ―R. J. Palacio, bestselling author of Wonder Fight hate. Make art. In 1943 Amsterdam, Emma Bergsma's world changes when she witnesses Jewish families being forcibly deported to concentration […] The post MARIA VAN LIESHOUT – SONG OF A BLACKBIRD appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Marcia Clark Book: TRIAL BY AMBUSH: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case of Barbara Graham Publishing: Thomas & Mercer (December 1, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): In this dramatic true account about the power of sensationalized crime, one woman's case is exposed for its sexism, flagrant disregard for the truth, and, ultimately, […] The post MARCIA CLARK: TRIAL BY AMBUSH: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case of Barbara Graham appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Robin Cook Book: BELLEVUE: A Novel Publishing: ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons (December 3, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): From the bestselling author and “master of the medical thriller” (The New York Times), Robin Cook, comes a new tale of suspense-horror about a first-year resident whose life-shattering visions reveal the truth behind some of the […] The post ROBIN COOK – BELLEVUE: A Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Amy Sarig King Book: ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES Publishing: Scholastic Press (September 3, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Award-winning author Amy Sarig King takes on censorship and intolerance in a novel she was born to write. Attack of the Black Rectangles joins the Scholastic Gold line, which features award-winning and beloved novels. Includes […] The post AMY SARIG KING – ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Sharon Virts Book: THE GRAYS OF TRUTH Publishing: Flashpoint (October 29, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): From bestselling historical true-crime author Sharon Virts comes a gripping tale of murder and deceit.  In Reconstruction-era Baltimore, members of the city's elite keep turning up dead. Below the polished surface of high society, there are illicit affairs, […] The post SHARON VIRTS – THE GRAYS OF TRUTH appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: David Baldacci Book: TO DIE FOR: A 6:20 Man Thriller Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (November 12, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): From a #1 New York Times bestselling author, the 6:20 Man returns, this time sent to the Pacific Northwest to aid in a complicated FBI case—and he's about to come face-to-face with his […] The post DAVID BALDACCI – TO DIE FOR: A 6:20 Man Thriller appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Erika Engelhaput Book: GO TO HELL: A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations Publishing: National Geographic (August 13, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): You can go to hell and back with the help of this one-of-a-kind illustrated travel guide to real-life underworld destinations around the globe. Full of intrigue, lore, and plenty of […] The post ERIKA ENGELHAUPT – GO TO HELL: A Traveler's Guide to Earth's Most Otherworldly Destinations appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Tim Matheson Book: DAMN GLAD TO MEET YOU: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches Publishing: Hachette Books (November 12, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “I found myself underlining and highlighting things to remember for my own career. It's also entertaining—a great combination. Tim's words encourage you to keep dreaming.”–Reba McEntire “Tim was a […] The post TIM MATHESON – DAMN GLAD TO MEET YOU: My Seven Decades in the Hollywood Trenches appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Robert Dugoni Book: BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT Publishing: Thomas & Mercer (October 22, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A master manipulator accused of murder. An attorney sworn to defend her. Keera Duggan returns in a riveting novel of suspense by New York Times bestselling author Robert Dugoni. When Jenna Bernstein, disgraced wunderkind CEO of a […] The post ROBERT DUGONI – BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Dinesh D'Souza Book: VINDICATING TRUMP Publishing: Regnery (October 8, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Donald Trump is unquestionably the most unique and charismatic figure in American politics in a generation. Yet despite his familiarity on the public stage, he remains an enigmatic, mysterious figure. Not since Lincoln has a man drawn such intensely opposite […] The post DINESH D'SOUZA – VINDICATING TRUMP appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Patricia Cornwell Book: IDENTITY UNKNOWN: A Scarpetta Novel Publishing: ‎ Grand Central Publishing (October 8, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Autopsies can reveal the secrets of the dead. And this victim is sending Scarpetta a message… Summoned to an unnerving, abandoned theme park to retrieve a body, Dr Kay Scarpetta is devastated to learn that […] The post PATRICIA CORNWELL – IDENTITY UNKNOWN: A Scarpetta Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Ira Chaleff Book: TO STOP A TYRANT: The Power of Political Followers to Make or Brake a Toxic Leader Publishing: Wonderwell Press (September 3, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Amazon Bestseller in Democracy, Political Freedom, Radical Thought, and Fascism It is a sad fact that the world is awash in political tyrants. So is […] The post IRA CHALEFF – TO STOP A TYRANT: The Power of Political Followers to Make or Brake a Toxic Leader appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Jessica Pishko Book: THE HIGHEST LAW IN THE LAND: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy Publishing: Dutton (September 17, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Shortlisted for Columbia Journalism School's J. Anthony Lukas Prize A Publishers Lunch NonFiction Buzz Book| Named Most Anticipated by Los Angeles Times A leading authority on sheriffs investigates […] The post JESSICA PISHKO – THE HIGHEST LAW IN THE LAND: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Aaron Fischman Book: A BASEBALL GAIJIN: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back Publishing: ‎ Sports Publishing (June 18, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Like many American boys, Tony Barnette yearned to one day make it to “The Show,” playing baseball professionally. The Arizona State pitcher was drafted in 2006 by the in-state Diamondbacks. […] The post AARON FISCHMAN – A BASEBALL GAIJIN: Chasing a Dream to Japan and Back appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Solomon Schmidt Book: LEGAL GLADIATOR: The Life of Alan Dershowitz Publishing: Skyhorse (August 20, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): The only biography of America's most controversial lawyer. Legal Gladiator is the story of perhaps the greatest lawyer in American history. It is the story of a poor, failing high schooler from Brooklyn who became […] The post SOLOMON SCHMIDT – LEGAL GLADIATOR: The Life of Alan Dershowitz appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Rosanne Parry Book: A HORSE NAMED SKY Publishing: Greenwillow Books (August 29, 2023) Synopsis (from the Publisher): An instant New York Times bestseller! A stand-alone companion to the national bestsellers A Wolf Called Wander and A Whale of the Wild. Exiled from his band, a young, wild horse must find his way across treacherous terrain to reunite with […] The post ROSANNE PARRY – A HORSE NAMED SKY appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Paul M. Sparrow Book: AWAKENING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA: FDR's War of Words with Charles Lindbergh – and the Battle to Save Democracy Publishing: Pegasus Books (June 4, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): A powerful new work of history that brings President Roosevelt, his allies, and his adversaries to life as he fought to […] The post PAUL M. SPARROW – AWAKENING THE SPIRIT OF AMERICA: FDR's War of Words with Charles Lindbergh – and the Battle to Save Democracy appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Peter Heller Book: BURN: A Novel Publishing: ‎ Knopf (August 13, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): From the best-selling author of The Dog Stars and The Last Ranger, a novel about two men—friends since boyhood—who emerge from the woods of rural Maine to a dystopian country racked by bewildering violence Every year, Jess and […] The post PETER HELLER – BURN: A Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Ellen Hopkins Book: SYNC Publishing: Nancy Paulsen Books (August 27, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): From #1 NYT bestselling author Ellen Hopkins comes a new heartbreaking young adult novel in verse about twins separated in the foster care system and the different paths their lives take. Seventeen-year-old twins Storm and Lake have always been […] The post ELLEN HOPKINS – SYNC appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: M.P. Woodward Book: TOM CLANCY SHADOW WAR: A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (August 20, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Surviving a helicopter crash in the Vietnamese Highlands is only the start of the challenges facing Jack Ryan, Jr., in the latest propulsive thriller of this #1 New York Times bestselling series. […] The post M.P. WOODWARD – TOM CLANCY SHADOW STATE: A Jack Ryan Jr. Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Pedro Domingos Book: 2040: A Political Satire Publishing: BookBaby (August 20, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “I told you not to read books like this.” ―Your Mom When AI and the culture wars collide, hilarity ensues. The 2040 presidential election is unlike any in US history. The Republican candidate is an AI named PresiBot, […] The post PEDRO DOMINGOS – 2040: A Silicon Valley Satire appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Steve Wiegand Book: THE UNCOMMON LIFE OF DANNY O'CONNELL: A Tale of Baseball Cards, “Average” Players and the True Value of America's Game Publishing: Bancroft Press (July 30, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): In “The Uncommon Life of Danny O'Connell,” the author explores the life of Danny O'Connell, a player often overlooked in the […] The post STEVE WIEGAND – THE UNCOMMON LIFE OF DANNY O'CONNELL appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Brian Freeman Book: Robert Ludlum's THE BOURNE SHADOW: A Jason Bourne Novel Publishing: G.P. Putnam's Sons (July 16, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): When secrets from Bourne's past come to light, he may be the next thing that's buried in this latest entry in the legendary New York Times bestselling series. It's been over […] The post BRIAN FREEMAN – Robert Ludlum's THE BOURNE SHADOW: A Jason Bourne Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: K.A. Cobell Book: LOOKING FOR SMOKE Publishing: Heartdrum (June 4, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): In her powerful debut novel, Looking for Smoke, author K. A. Cobell (Blackfeet) weaves loss, betrayal, and complex characters into a thriller that will illuminate, surprise, and engage readers until the final word. A must-pick for readers who enjoy […] The post K.A. COBELL – LOOKING FOR SMOKE appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Ruth Bonapace Book: THE BULGARIAN TRAINING MANUAL Publishing: CLASH Books (June 4, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): The Bulgarian Training Manual is a comic novel that tells the story of Tina in her quest to find her true parents and jeans that fit. With the help of a mysterious book with magical powers, Tina […] The post RUTH BONAPACE – THE BULGARIAN TRAINING MANUAL appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Mark Greaney Book: SENTINEL Publishing: Berkley (June 25, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): An African coup may force Josh Duffy to choose between his mission and his family in this intense thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Gray Man series. Josh Duffy and his wife Nikki are both working […] The post MARK GREANEY – SENTINEL appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Salah Bachir Book: FIRST TO LEAVE THE PARTY: My Life with Ordinary People who Happen to be Famous Publishing: Signal (October 17, 2023) Click HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER A marvelous and compulsively readable collection of stories from the life of Salah Bachir — philanthropist, art collector, […] The post SALAH BACHIR: FIRST TO LEAVE THE PARTY: My Life with Ordinary People who Happen to be Famous appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Joanna Ho (Illustrated by Amanda Phingbodhipakkiya) Book: WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS: An Anthem for Asian America Publishing: Orchard Books (April 16, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): From the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author, Joanna Ho, comes an uplifting call to action that highlights Asian American history, paired with vibrant and colorful illustrations […] The post JOANNA HO – WE WHO PRODUCE PEARLS: An Anthem for Asian America appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Lexi Blake Book: MY ROYAL SHOWMANCE: A Park Avenue Promise Novel Publishing: Blue Box Press (June 4, 2024) Click HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): From New York Times bestselling author Lexi Blake, discover The Park Avenue Promise Series… Three young women make a pact in high school— to always be […] The post LEXI BLAKE – MY ROYAL SHOWMANCE: A Park Avenue Promise Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Robin Peguero Book: ONE IN THE CHAMBER: A Novel Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (March 26, 2024) Click HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): On Capitol Hill, they work you to death. Cameron Leann is new to Washington, D.C. An Iowa farm boy without a penny to his name, Cam has joined […] The post ROBIN PEGUERO – ONE IN THE CHAMBER: A Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: James Comey Book: WESTPORT: A Crime Novel Publishing: Mysterious Press (May 21, 2024) Click HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): Former FBI director James Comey takes readers into the world of high finance and corporate espionage in this riveting thriller. A red canoe sits abandoned on Seymour Rock, right where the […] The post JAMES COMEY – WESTPORT: A Crime Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Heather Gudenkauf Book: EVERYONE IS WATCHING: A Novel Publishing: Park Row (March 26, 2024) Click HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): “Big Brother meets Clue in this utterly original and incredibly tense locked-room mystery.” —May Cobb, author of A Likeable Woman A mysterious high-stakes game proves life-threatening in this twisty thriller […] The post HEATHER GUDENKAUF – EVERYONE IS WATCHING: A Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Jennifer Donnelly Book: BEASTLY BEAUTY Publishing: Scholastic Press (May 7, 2024) Click HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): From New York Times bestselling, award-winning author Jennifer Donnelly comes a revolutionary, gender-swapped retelling of Beauty and the Beast that will forever change how you think about beauty, power, and what it really […] The post JENNIFER DONNELLY – BEASTLY BEAUTY appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Caroline Cleveland Book: WHEN CICADAS CRY: A Novel Publishing: Union Square & Co. (May 7, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): In this stunning debut by a South Carolina attorney, Zach Stander, a lawyer with a past, and Addie Stone, his indomitable detective and lover, find themselves entangled in secrets, lies, and murder in a […] The post CAROLINE CLEVELAND – WHEN CICADAS CRY: A Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Mike Papantonio (with Christopher Paulos) Book: SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: A Legal Thriller Publishing: Arcade (March 19, 2024) Click HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): Suspicious Activity is an epic drama of intrigue, suspense, thrills, and legal combat—torn out of today's headlines. “The purpose of the lawsuit is to fully expose the bank's […] The post MIKE PAPANTONIO – SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY: A Legal Thriller appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Philip Cioffari Book: NIGHT AND ITS LONGINGS Publishing: Livingston Press (March 26, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): Jake Garrett, a writer living in New York's Greenwich Village, is paid a surprising late-night visit from the husband whose wife, Vera, Jake had an affair with ten years earlier. Even more surprising: the husband asks Jake […] The post PHILIP CIOFFARI – NIGHT AND ITS LONGINGS appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Lisa Gardner Book: STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE: A Novel Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (March 12, 2024) Synopsis (from the Publisher): An instant New York Times bestseller! My name is Frankie Elkin, and finding missing people is what I do. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Gardner comes a harrowing locked-room style thriller set on a […] The post LISA GARDNER – STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE: A Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Ann E. Burg Book: FORCE OF NATURE: A Novel of Rachel Carson Publishing: ‎ Scholastic Press (March 5, 2024) CLICK HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): A beautiful and hopeful story of how a young impassioned naturalist grows up to change the world. For everyone who cares about our fragile planet. […] The post ANN E. BURG – FORCE OF NATURE: A Novel of Rachel Carson appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: Steve Berry Book: THE ATLAS MANEUVER (A Cotton Malone Novel) Publishing: Grand Central Publishing (February 20, 2024) CLICK HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): From celebrated New York Times bestselling author Steve Berry comes the latest Cotton Malone adventure, in which Cotton unravels a mystery from World War II involving a legendary lost […] The post STEVE BERRY: THE ATLAS MANEUVER (A Cotton Malone Novel) appeared first on KSCJ 1360.

Author: C.J. Box Book: THREE-INCH TEETH: A Joe Pickett Novel Publishing: ‎ G.P. Putnam's Sons (February 27, 2024) CLICK HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): Wyoming game warden Joe Pickett faces two different kinds of rampaging beasts—one animal, one human—in this riveting new novel from #1 New York Times bestseller C.J. Box. […] The post C.J. BOX – THREE-INCH TEETH: A Joe Pickett Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.