Hardcover Fiction
December 21, 2008
Scarpetta The forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta takes an assignment in New York City.
The Christmas Sweater A boy learns from his disappointment with his mother’s gift.
Cross Country Alex Cross chases the leader of a lethal teenage gang.
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle A mute takes refuge with three dogs in the Wisconsin woods after his father’s death.
Arctic Drift In his 20th adventure, Dirk Pitt searches for a crucial element that will help reverse global warming.
Just After Sunset A collection of short stories that blend fantasy and psychological realism.
The Hour I First Believed A man reconstructs five generations of family history.
The Host In this first adult novel by the author of the Twilight series for teenagers, aliens have taken control of the minds and bodies of most humans, but one woman won’t surrender; originally published in 2008.
The Charlemagne Pursuit The former Justice Department operative Cotton Malone searches for the truth about his father’s death on a secret submarine mission to the Antarctic; an underground city, Nazis and an artifact from Charlemagne’s tomb are involved.
Your Heart Belongs to Me A man is stalked by a woman who resembles the donor of the heart he received in a transplant operation.
Divine Justice Members of Washington’s Camel Club rally to save their leader, who is hiding out in the town of Divine, Va.
The Lucky One A Marine returning home sets out to track down the woman whose photo he found in Iraq.
A Mercy In 17th-century America, a slave mother urges a Northern farmer to buy her daughter so that she can have a better life.
The Private Patient Cmdr. Adam Dalgliesh investigates the murder of a journalist who had been a patient at a private clinic.
The Gate House In a sequel to “The Gold Coast” (1990) a tax attorney and his ex-wife explore a reconciliation.
Hardcover Nonfiction
December 21, 2008
Outliers Unexpected factors that explain why some people succeed, such as upbringing, timing and 10,000 hours of deliberate practice.
Dewey The tale of a book-drop mascot. (Ages 4 to 8)
American Lion Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, in the White House, by the editor of Newsweek.
Multiple Blessings A couple has sextuplets.
A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity The Fox News commentator on his upbringing and career.
Too Fat to Fish Humorous memories from the comedian, a member of the cast of “The Howard Stern Show.”
Why We Suck Sardonic essays from the actor and comedian, currently the co-creator and star of the TV series “Rescue Me.”
The Snowball The life of Warren Buffett.
Do the Right Thing A campaign memoir and statement of principles from the former Republican presidential aspirant.
Hot, Flat, and Crowded How a green revolution can renew America, by the New York Times columnist.
Call Me Ted The entrepreneur’s personal story.
The American Journey of Barack Obama Photographs and essays, starting with Obama’s birth in Hawaii.
Letter to My Daughter Reminiscences, appreciations and poems.
The Ascent of Money A financial history of the world, stressing the link between politics and economics.
Annie Leibovitz at Work Memorable photographs, and a text — part memoir, part commentary — based on conversations with the book’s editor.