Books in the National Media
August 2025
 
 
Fiction

Coded Justice: A Thriller
by Stacey Abrams

Avery Keene is back! The fan-favorite former Supreme Court clerk has finally gone out on her own, securing a prestigious position at a high-end law firm in Washington, D.C., where she is about to earn real money and get her life in order after a tumultuous run working as a clerk on the Supreme Court. With her reputation preceding her, Avery is quickly tasked at her new job with becoming a corporate internal investigator. Her new client is Camasca--a mega-tech firm that's on the forefront of developing anew integrated AI system poised to revolutionize the medical industry, particularly by delivering vastly improved health care to veterans. The AI potential is breathtaking, but some disturbing anomalies have plagued Camasca in early testing--including the mysterious death of a Camasca engineer. Avery and her colleagues, Jared, Ling, and Noah, find themselves on a journey to determine whether the anomalies are mere technical glitches, or something much more concerning. Featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live. 
King of Envy
by Ana Huang

Supermodel Ayana Kidane is the object of scarred billionaire Vuk Markovic's obsession, and she increasingly finds herself drawn to him despite her engagement to his oldest friend—torn between loyalty and desire, he might just risk it all to have her. Featured on Today. 
Immortal Consequences
by I. V. Marie

Six students at Blackwood Academy, an enigmatic boarding school located at the edge of the afterlife, must compete for the once-in-eternity chance to change their fate--or risk remaining at Blackwood forever. Featured on Good Morning America. 
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
by Jenny Han

What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them...all at once? Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean Song keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her. They aren't love letters that anyone else wrote for her; these are ones she's written. One for every boy she's ever loved--five in all. When she writes, she pours out her heart and soul and says all the things she would never say in real life, because her letters are for her eyes only. Until the day her secret letters are mailed, and suddenly, Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control. Featured on CBS Mornings. 
We Are All Guilty Here: A Novel
by Karin Slaughter

When two girls vanish on fireworks night in North Falls, Officer Emmy Clifton races to uncover their secrets and redeem her past failure, only to find the town—and those closest to her—harbor darker truths than she ever imagined. Featured on Good Morning America. 
My Other Heart
by Emma Nanami Strenner

Seventeen years after Mimi Truang's toddler daughter disappears in 1998 in Philadelphia, best friends Kit and Sabrina make plans in Chestnut Hill, Pennsylvania, before starting college—but when Mimi, Kit, and Sabrina come face to face, they will confront the people they truly are. Featured on Today. 
The First Gentleman: A Thriller
by Bill Clinton

The President of the United States is up for reelection. Her husband is on trial for murder. Is the First Gentleman a killer? A pair of brilliant investigative journalists set out to answer that burning question about the NFL star-turned-political spouse. Featured on The View. 
  
Nonfiction
The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir
by Griffin Dunne

A memoir and coming-of-age story chronicling the successes and disappointments, wit and wildness of Dunne and his multigenerational family of larger-than-life characters. Featured on Fresh Air. 
King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion and Ctastrophic Miscalculation
by Scott Anderson

This is the revelatory narrative history of how dictator Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's blindness to the disdain of his subjects and the stupidity of the American government led to a world-shattering event—the Iranian Revolution. Featured on Fresh Air. 
Coming Up Short: A Memoir of America
by Robert B. Reich

The former Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton tracks decades of political, economic and cultural shifts and attacks rising inequality, corporate power and democratic decline while offering a hopeful vision for a more just and inclusive American future. Featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. 
My Next Breath: A Memoir
by Jeremy Renner

The gripping and inspiring story of acclaimed actor Jeremy Renner's near-fatal accident, and what he learned about inner strength, endurance and hope as he overcame insurmountable odds to recover, one breath at a time. Featured on The View. 
Keep it Zesty: A Celebration of Lebanese Flavors & Culture from Edy's Grocer
by Edy Massih

With personal anecdotes, stunning photos of food and lovingly preserved family pictures, the beloved chef and owner of Edy's Grocer shares 115+ recipes for traditional Lebanese fare with a modern twist—and that are dedicated to the women in his life who shaped Edy along the way. Featured on Today. 
Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run
by Peter Ames Carlin

Marks the album's 50th anniversary with an exploration of the creation of the iconic album through exclusive interviews and detailed song histories, revealing the emotional, artistic, and technical struggles that shaped one of rock music's most enduring statements. Featured on Fresh Air. 
The Can-Do Mindset: How to Cultivate Resilience, Follow Your Heart, and Fight for Your Passions
by Candace Parker

One of the most decorated and celebrated women's basketball players of all time breaks down her ultimate recipe to success, using her own deeply inspiring journey to teach readers how to live bravely, unapologetically, and with purpose. Featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live. 
The Devil Reached Toward the Sky: An Oral History of the Making & Unleashing of the Atomic Bomb
by Garrett M. Graff

Combines archival research with firsthand accounts from political leaders, scientists, soldiers, and survivors to chronicle the development and use of the atomic bomb, examining its ethical, military, and human consequences during the final months of World War II and the start of the Cold War. Featured on Book TV. 
Trailblazer: Perseverance in Life and Politics
by Carol Moseley-Braun

Recounts the author's groundbreaking career as the first Black woman elected to the Senate and U.S. Ambassador to New Zealand, sharing stories of overcoming adversity, making history, and advocating for civil rights and justice. Featured on Book TV. 
Semi-Well-Adjusted Despite Literally Everything: A Memoir
by Alyson Stoner

The former Disney Channel star offers a telling memoir—from family and eating issues to religious trauma— that begins in Hollywood but has a chilling relatability that will impact anyone navigating identity, purpose and mental health. Featured on Good Morning America. 
Karen: A Brother Remembers
by Kelsey Grammer

The author's sister was kidnapped and murdered at age eighteen, and he poignantly remembers her and the impact her loss had on his life and family, exploring with raw honesty the devastation after her death and the long and arduous journey toward healing. Featured on Tamron Hall. 
Cudi: The Memoir
by Scott Mescudi

Across a trailblazing career, he's turned pain into poetry with anthems like "Day 'N' Nite," "Pursuit of Happiness," and "Mr. Rager." His music gave voice to the unheard and hope to the unseen. But while he was ascending to cultural dominance, he was quietly unraveling. Written during a time of deep self-discovery, Cudi is a story of survival--through depression, addiction, isolation, and doubt. In his own words, Scott charts the journey back to himself, offering hard-earned lessons on vulnerability, reinvention, and the courage to keep going. Featured on CBS Mornings. 
I'll Have What She's Having
by Chelsea Handler

At ten years old, Chelsea opened a lemonade stand and realized she'd make more money if the drinks were spiked. So she added vodka to her recipe and used her earnings to upgrade herself to first-class on a family vacation-leaving her parents and siblings in coach. At nineteen, she moved to Los Angeles and got fired from her temp job when she admitted she didn't know how to transfer calls. She played pickleball with the scions of an American dynasty. She sexted a governor. She shared psychedelics with strangers in Spain. When she accidentally ended up at dinner with Woody Allen, she decided she wouldn't leave the table without asking him a very pointed personal question. She went on national television and talked about having threesomes. Chelsea Handler has never been one to hold back. But this life of adventure and absurdity is only part of her story. Chelsea's truest calling is showing up for her family-canine and human, biological and chosen. She's come to embrace spending time with herself, meditating, remaining open to love, and ending relationships with grace when that's what's called for. She is a sister to the many women who rely on her. Featured on The Jennifer Hudson Show. 
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