New Release Tuesday — or Monday for James Patterson fans — is a highlight of the week for all book lovers, and the excitement is reflected in the Baldwin Public Library’s Best Seller Club. The program allows patrons to automatically reserve upcoming titles by their favorite bestselling authors, ensuring they are among the first to read new releases. According to the library’s patron reserve database, the following five books are the most anticipated upcoming titles in the Baldwin community this month.
“Cross & Sampson: An Alex Cross & John Sampson Thriller” by James Patterson
“Cross & Sampson,” the latest novel in James Patterson’s Alex Cross and John Sampson thriller series, will be published Feb. 9. In the book, detective partners Alex Cross and John Sampson are sent to separate locations to investigate two serious crimes in Patterson’s newest thriller. Patterson’s thrillers remain among the most frequently borrowed titles at Baldwin Public Library, and staff say many patrons are already looking forward to the latest installment featuring longtime partners Cross and Sampson, due to the library’s Best Seller Club program. With a new season of the television adaptation also arriving this winter, library readers are expected to add the novel to their must-read lists as colder weather drives demand for fast-paced crime fiction.
“Jigsaw: An Alex Delaware Novel” by Jonathan Kellerman
“Jigsaw” is the 41st installment in Jonathan Kellerman’s Alex Delaware series that was published earlier in the week on Feb. 3. Baldwin Public Library patrons can look forward to another puzzling case, as two seemingly connected murders raise the stakes and challenge psychologist Alex Delaware and Detective Milo Sturgis like never before. As the case unravels, Delaware and Sturgis navigate unexpected leads and hidden motives that complicate what first appeared to be an open-and-shut investigation. The long-running series blends psychological insight with complex investigations that keep readers guessing until the final pages.
“More Than Enough” by Anna Quindlen
“More Than Enough” is Anna Quindlen’s latest novel and will be published Feb. 24. Baldwin readers can expect Quindlen’s trademark warmth, humor and insight into the power of love and hope in a story that explores family, friendship and personal discovery. The novel follows a high school English teacher whose life is upended after an ancestry test connects her to a stranger, prompting her to question what family truly means as changes also threaten the close-knit book club that anchors her life. With themes of identity, relationships and unexpected life turns, the novel is likely to resonate with Baldwin Public Library patrons, particularly book club readers drawn to character-driven stories that reflect everyday life.
“The Heir of Whitestone” by Catherine Coulter
“The Heir of Whitestone,” to be released Feb. 24, is Catherine Coulter’s new Victorian-era romantic mystery. Set amid the intrigue and danger of 1840s London, the novel follows brilliant young innovator Alex Ivanov, who is forced to confront the secrets of his past when attempts on his life resume years after he was rescued from the Thames with no memory of his identity. When the sharp-witted Lady Camilla Rohman enters his life, romance quickly gives way to danger as the newlyweds face deadly attacks while racing to uncover the truth behind Alex’s mysterious past. Blending romance, suspense and historical intrigue, Coulter’s latest novel offers daring escapes, unexpected twists, witty humor and memorable characters, providing readers with a fast-paced escape filled with adventure and mystery.
“Cold Zero: A Thriller” by Brad Thor
“Cold Zero,” the newest thriller from Brad Thor, co-written with Ward Larsen, will be published Feb. 10. The novel follows the disappearance of a state-of-the-art airliner over the North Pole, where surviving passengers become stranded amid sabotage, espionage and a global race among superpowers to secure a piece of technology capable of shifting the balance of world power. As CIA operative Kasey Sheridan and pilot Brett Sharpe fight to escape across the Arctic ice, rising international tensions threaten to turn the region into a new front in global conflict. Blending survival drama with high-stakes espionage, the novel is likely to appeal to Baldwin Library patrons who enjoy fast-paced political thrillers and page-turning adventures, offering a read filled with suspense and global intrigue.
