The Lace Reader By: Brunonia Barry
(William Morrow)
Towner Whitney returns to Salem looking for tranquility and finds a mystery in a relative’s death.

Mistress of the Sun By: Sandra Gulland
(Touch- stone)
Gulland paints a fascinat-ing portrait of Louise de la Vallière, mistress to Louis XIV, the Sun King.

The Red Scarf By: Kate Furnivall
(Berkley Trade)
Two young women fight to survive and escape the treacherous labor camps of the Communist Revolution in Russia. Along the way they find love and freedom, and build an indestructible friendship.

Emma’s Table By: Philip Galanes
(HarperCollins)
Inspired by the life of Martha Stewart, this entertaining novel centers on  a former media darling who returns to the high life after serving time in prison.

The Romantics By: Galt Niederhoffer
(St. Martin’s Press)
A tough read about raven-haired Laura who yearns for her best friend’s fiancé over the course of their wedding weekend.

One in a Million By: Kimberla Lawson Roby
(William Morrow)
The Reverend Curtis Black creator explores what shocking surprises can do to an almost perfect marriage.

The Garden of Last Days By: Andre Dubus III
(W.W. Norton)
The House of Sand and Fog follow-up  focuses on three characters (a stripper mom, a rowdy local and a Muslim patron) after a girl goes missing.

My Custom Van By: Michael Ian Black   
(Simon Spotlight Entertainment)
These hilarious essays might not “blow your mind all over your face,” but you will get a kick out of the book.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel By: David Wroblewski
(Ecco)
After his father’s death, mute Edgar Sawtelle sees his life change in this modern version of Hamlet.

Life With My Sister Madonna By: Christopher Ciccone and Wendy Leigh
(Simon Spotlight Entertainment)
Madge’s little brother spills the beans, dishing on 47 years with the superstar.