Between the Stacks

What do Dan Brown, Philippa Gregory, James Patterson, and Harlan Coben have in common with the Whitehall Community Library? They all have new titles out on the New Book Shelf! Dan Brown’s long awaited “Origin” deals with hero Robert Langdon as he discovers the truth behind a scientific discovery that will rock the world forever.

“The Last Tudor” by Philippa Gregory delves into the tragic story of Lady Jane Grey, who was Queen of England for only nine days before she was arrested and beheaded. The historical novel is written from Lady Jane’s point of view and is a story of a young girl used to further her family’s ambitions.

“The History of Bees” by Maja Lunde is a fascinating novel about three people throughout history who work with bees or do the work bees did. The novel takes place in 1852, 2007, and 2098 in England, the United States, and China. The book deals with each life and the effect they have on the future, a future without bees to pollinate the plants.

Detective Michael Bennett returns this year in James Patterson’s “Haunted”. The Bennett family escape to a small town in order to heal from a terrible family tragedy only to discover they have walked into a nightmare.

“Don’t Let Go” is Harlan Coben’s latest suspense thriller dealing with family secrets, lies, and murder. Coben fans will delight in this twisting tale but will have a hard time putting it down at night.

Young Adult fans will be happy to see the new Sarah J. Maas series, A Throne of Glass, on the shelves. She is the author of the Court of Thorn and Roses series, as well as “The Assassin’s Blade”. Fantasy fans will enjoy her heroine, Celaena Sardothien as she survives challenge after challenge in battling the forces trying to conquer her world.

Look for these as well as new books by J. A. Jance, Sandra Brown, John Le Carre, Allison Brennan and Nelson Demille; all available at the Whitehall Community Library!