Mary Ann in Autumn/ Armistead Maupin.After 20 years in New York, Mary Ann returns toSan Francisco and reunites with old friends and family in this multi-character, darkly comicnovel.
Mr. Toppit/ Charles Elton.The children of adeceased author must come to terms with the decades of fame they inherit after the untimely demise of their father who did not live long enough to see the success of his work.
The Wake of Forgiveness/ Bruce Machart.Turbulent relations exist between a stern, land-owning Texas father and his four motherless sons.
World and Town/ Gish Jen.A lonely widow finds her empty life filled with purpose when a troubled family of Cambodian refugees relo-cates to her New England town.
NON-FICTION:
All the Devils Are Here: The Hidden Storyof the Financial Crisis/ Bethany Mclean.Americans have felt the pain of the financialcrisis. Finally, here is a book that allows us to fully understand the combination of forces and motivations of those responsible for our current economic predicament.
Cleopatra: A Life/ Stacy Schiff.A vivid biogra-phy peels away the myth to expose history’s most famous Queen. You will never think of Cleopatra in quite the same way.
Killing of Crazy Horse/ Thomas Powers.Cultural and political misunderstandings lead to the formidable Lakota leader’s murder one year after his victory at Little Big Horn.
Life/ Keith Richards.The lead guitarist and songwriter of the Rolling Stones pens a candidand honest autobiography. With his no ruleslifestyle, you’ll be amazed he lived long enough to write his own story.
