Did you miss these titles? You can still order copies, although the books won’t arrive until 2025. Order them now through the Webstore. Deb Lewis from The Poisoned Pen Bookstore reviewed all these books that were published in October or November.
Pony Confidential by Christina Lynch (Berkley, Nov)
Is there anything more special than the love between a girl and her pony? Follow the incredible journey as Pony, separated from his grown mistress, Penny, sets out to find her and clear her name when she is wrongfully charged with murder. Do ponies talk? Yep. Do ponies manipulate their owners? You betcha. Do you want a pony on your side? After reading this you will! Funny, fierce, heartwarming and totally original. https://tinyurl.com/yc66k4xw
Tooth and Claw by Craig Johnson (Viking, Nov)
The perfect stocking stuffer for any Criag Johnson fan, this short novel fills in the chronological gap for young Walt and Henry after they have returned from fighting in Vietnam and before they become our favorite sheriff and bar owner in Wyoming. The Alaskan cold and a corrupt oil company is no match for these two. https://tinyurl.com/4n5daz7m.
Karla’s Choice A John leCarre Novel (Viking, Oct)
Harkaway captures his late father’s voice, giving us one more time with fan favorite characters master spy George Smiley and his Soviet counterpart, Karla. An unexpected delight for long-time fans of the series or a shorter treat for newbies wanting to read about spycraft as a skill, soaked in 1960’s atmosphere. https://tinyurl.com/h9spdbb9.
Into The Uncut Grass by Trevor Noah (One World, Oct)
Beloved comedian and author of BORN A CRIME delights us all with a gorgeously illustrated fable that follows a boy’s journey into the uncut grass to discover the secrets of sharing and compromise. A perfect holiday gift to read to the grands! https://tinyurl.com/25b2wy36.
Framed by John Grisham and Jim McClosky (Doubleday, Oct)
Bestselling author John Grisham has delivered a powerful work of nonfiction, his first in many years. Co-written with the founder of nonprofit Centurion Ministries, it outlines 10 cases that will shock you: 10 Americans who were innocent but found guilty. A powerful look at the courts and systems that are decked against the wrongly found guilty, this call to arms is written in Grisham style, and is a fascinating and disturbing read. https://tinyurl.com/3wmhmpr8
Like Mother, Like Mother by Susan Rieger (Random House, Nov)
This novel blurs the line between reality and fiction in a way that will have you stopping and Googling at the end of each chapter: did that really happen? Are these characters real or fiction? Follow the lives of three very different generations as these powerful, witty and wonderful women live, love and lie. Was Zelda committed to an asylum or did she run away and leave her kids with her abusive husband? How do you mother when you have no mother of your own? Be prepared to fall in love with the sparkling dialogue and bigger than life characters here. https://tinyurl.com/56pz846y