Harford County Public Library: Books in the National Media: September 2024

Fiction

Colored Television
by Danzy Senna

A dark comedy looks at second acts, creative appropriation and the racial identity–industrial complex. Featured on Fresh Air.

The Accomplice: A Novel
by Curtis Jackson

The first Black female Texas Ranger, Nia Adams goes up against a Vietnam vet turned thief who steals secrets of the rich and powerful and blackmails them for millions, working to expose him and the criminal enterprise he works for, putting her life and career on the line as the body count rises. Featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Shadow of Doubt: A Thriller
by Brad Thor

When a plot to destroy the United States is uncovered, the lives of a shadowy Russian defector, a beautiful Norwegian intelligence officer and a deadly American spy are intertwined as, in the fog of war, friends can appear as enemies and enemies as friends—and when in doubt, there is no doubt. Featured on The Today Show.

Swan Song
by Elin Hilderbrand

When a 22-million-dollar summer home is purchased by the mysterious and overly extravagant Richardsons, social mayhem ensues in the tight-knit Nantucket community, but when their house burns to the ground and their most essential employee goes missing, the entire island must save the day—and their way of life. Featured on CBS Mornings.

The Night We Lost Him: A Novel
by Laura Dave

As Nora and her estranged brother Sam form an uneasy alliance to unravel the mystery of their father's death, they start putting together the pieces of their father's past and uncover a family secret that changes everything. Featured on Good Morning America.

Guide Me Home
by Attica Locke

Facing a potential indictment a Texas Ranger must investigate his mother's dubious tale of a missing Black college student while balancing his quest for truth, in the third novel of the series following Heaven, My Home. Featured on Tamron Hall.

Vilest Things
by Chloe Gong

When Anton Makusa's first love, the beautiful, explosive Otta Avia, awakens from a yearslong coma and reveals a secret that threatens the monarchy's authority over Talin, chaos erupts. Featured on Tamron Hall.

Nonfiction

JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography
by RoseMarie Terenzio

Sharing never-before-told stories and insights, JFK Jr.'s closest friends, confidantes, lovers, classmates, teachers and colleagues paint a vivid portrait of one of the most notable figures of the 20th century, revealing how the boy who saluted became the man America came to know and love who still captures public imagination 25 years after his tragic death. Featured on Good Morning America.

Lovely One: A Memoir
by Ketanji Brown Jackson

In this unflinching account, the first Black woman to ever be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court pulls back the curtain to marry the public record of her life with what is less known, chronicling her extraordinary path to become a jurist on America's highest court. Featured on CBS Mornings.

Mind Your Manners: How to be Your Best Self in Any Situation
by Sara Jane Ho

The founder of a global etiquette school and star of her own Netflix series imparts a lifetime's worth of lessons, pro-tips, and FAQs on social and digital etiquette, helping us feel the deep comfort that comes from connection, inclusion and presenting our best self in any situation. Featured on The Drew Barrymore Show.

Just Add Water: My Swimming Life
by Katie Ledecky

In this candid and inspiring memoir of a true competitor, a three-time Olympian, a seven-time gold medalist and a world record-holder in individual swimming events charts her life in swimming, from discovering the joy of the pool to developing a champion's mindset that has allowed her to persevere. Featured on CBS Mornings.

Big Heart Little Stove: Bringing Home Meals & Moments From the Lost Kitchen
by Erin French

The author of The Lost Kitchen cookbook and the New York Times best-selling memoir Finding Freedom shares over 75 of her favorite hospitality signature dishes, including Golden Tomato & Peach Soup, Pickle-Brined Roast Chicken and Wednesday Night Fish Fry. Featured on The Drew Barrymore Show.

Selling Sunshine: Surviving Teenage Motherhood, Thriving in Luxury Real Estate, and Finally Finding My Voice
by Mary Bonnet

A star of Netflix's hit reality series Selling Sunset recalls her life in and out of the spotlight, as she faced adulthood at a young age and survived painful trauma, she continued to move forward with grace and resilience. Featured on Good Morning America.

The Art of Power: My Story as America's First Woman Speaker of the House
by Nancy Pelosi

The first woman to ascend to the most powerful legislative role in our nation, passing laws that save lives and livelihoods, tells the story of her transformation from housewife to House Speaker, becoming a prophetic voice on the major moral issues of the day who's not afraid of a good fight. Featured on The View.

Our Kindred Creatures: How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals
by Bill Wasik

This fascinating history of the moral revolution on behalf of animals and the battles it sparked in American life discusses the leaders of the reform as well as those caught in the movement's crosshairs and challenges us to consider the obligations we still have to all our kindred creatures. Featured on Book TV.

Does This Taste Funny?: Recipes Our Family Loves
by Stephen Colbert

American comedian, political commentator and television host Stephen Colbert and his wife Evie share their favorite recipes from their South Carolina roots with humor and heart including Popovers, Salt-and-Pepper Wings and Chess Pie. Featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Indulge: Delicious and Decadent Dishes to Enjoy and Share
by Valerie Bertinelli

The actress and New York Times best-selling author returns with 100 recipes aimed at nourishing both the body and soul with the taste of indulgence including Fancy Tea Sandwiches, Baby Kale with Crispy Garlic and Sausage and Olive Cheese Bites. Featured on The Drew Barrymore Show.

Trump in Exile
by Meridith McGraw

A behind-the-scenes account of Mar-a-Lago as former president Donald Trump regroups from an election defeat that he refuses to acknowledge and plots his return is filled with deep insights and never-before-seen details. Featured on Book TV.

I Don't Want to Go Home: The Oral History of The Stone Pony
by Nick Corasaniti

This oral history of the Asbury Park, New Jersey music venue features interviews with Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny and other legendary musicians and the role it has played in the rise, fall and rebirth of the city. Featured on Fresh Air.

In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face-to-Face With the Idea of An Afterlife
by Sebastian Junger

The New York Times best-selling author shares the story of how a near-death experience led him to question his own atheism and undertake a scientific and philosophical examination of mortality and what happens after we die. Featured on Book TV.