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I’ve written jackets for hundreds of books in genres ranging from “cozies” and gay vampire novels to scholarly anthologies and exhibition catalogs.

a Dance with Dragons by george r.r. martin

In the aftermath of a colossal battle, the future of the Seven Kingdoms hangs in the balance once again—beset by newly emerging threats from every direction. In the east, Daenerys Targaryen, the last scion of House Targaryen, rules with her three dragons as queen of a city built on dust and death. But Daenerys has three times three thousand enemies, and many have set out to find her. Yet, as they gather, one young man embarks upon his own quest for the queen, with an entirely different goal in mind.

To the north lies the mammoth Wall of ice and stone—a structure only as strong as those guarding it. There, Jon Snow, 998th Lord Commander of the Night’s Watch, will face his greatest challenge yet. For he has powerful foes not only within the Watch but also beyond, in the land of the creatures of ice.

And from all corners, bitter conflicts soon reignite, intimate betrayals are perpetrated, and a grand cast of outlaws and priests, soldiers and skinchangers, nobles and slaves, will face seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Some will fail, others will grow in the strength of darkness. But in a time of rising restlessness, the tides of destiny and politics will lead inevitably to the greatest dance of all. . . .

Dubbed “the American Tolkien” by Time magazine, George R. R. Martin has earned international acclaim for his monumental cycle of epic fantasy. Now the #1 New York Times bestselling author delivers the fifth book in his spellbinding landmark series—as both familiar faces and surprising new forces vie for a foothold in a fragmented empire.

The last coyote by michael connelly

Harry Bosch’s life is on the edge. His earthquake-damaged home has been condemned. His girlfriend has left him. After attacking his commanding officer, he’s been forced to turn in his L.A.P.D. detective’s badge. Now, suspended indefinitely pending a psychiatric evaluation, he is obsessed with investigating an unsolved crime from 1961: the brutal slaying of a prostitute who happened to be his own mother. Even after three decades, Harry’s questions generate heat among L.A.’s top politicos. And as the shocking truth begins to emerge, the fallen cop gets closer to an enemy who is very powerful, cunning . . . and deadly.

official guide to the smithsonian

The Smithsonian Institution, the largest museum complex in the world, holds more than 142 million artifacts and specimens in its trust. This colorful guide to the Smithsonian’s museums and galleries and the National Zoo includes an enormous amount of pertinent information, ensuring a rewarding visit. Detailed sections present the histories of the museums and offer fully illustrated, gallery-by-gallery tours. All the practical information—location, hours, phone numbers, public transportation, services, tours, dining, gift shops, special attractions for children, website addresses—is included.

the cat dancers by P.T. Deutermann

THRILL SEEKER
Dangling silently in front of a cave 80 feet down the cliff’s edge, the man snaps a picture of the enraged mountain lion. The furious beast lunges. . . . but the man is gone, back up the rope.

JUSTICE DEALER
When a judge releases two unrepentant killers on a legal technicality, North Carolina police Lieutenant Cam Richter knows facing the victims’ grieving families is going to be tough. But when Killer #1 turns up on the Internet riding a homemade electric chair―followed a few days later by Killer #2―Cam thinks despair may have turned to vigilante justice.

MAN EATER
But it doesn’t add up―especially when Cam becomes a target. It looks like these vigilantes may also be cops, and he’s quickly running out of people to trust. The answers lay deep in the North Carolina wilderness, where Cam must track down this mysterious group of adrenaline-driven “Cat Dancers” . . . and risk losing everything he has left.

Big Papi: My Story of Big Dreams and Big Hits by david ortiz and Tony Massarotti

Feared by pitchers and loved by baseball fans of all stripes, David "Big Papi" Ortiz wields a big bat, a huge smile, and an even bigger heart. In this blockbuster biography, Ortiz tells his tale: Growing up poor in the Dominican Republic, struggling through the minor leagues in an unfamiliar country, and ultimately finding success as a late-inning hero for the Boston Red Sox . . . . and helping his team make the greatest comeback in sports history by winning the 2004 World Series. In 2006 he broke the team record with 54 home runs and started the All-Star game for the third straight year in 2007.

Along the way he shares his hard-won wisdom, sidesplitting laughs from the clubhouse, thoughts about his famous teammates and opponents, and some remarkably candid opinions. Big Papi is an unforgettable story about a sports hero that will have readers cheering with every page.