Nonfiction
Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention, by Manning Marable. Of the great figures in 20th-century American history, perhaps none is more complex and controversial than Malcolm X. Constantly rewriting his own story, he became a criminal, a minister, a leader and an icon, all before being felled by assassins’ bullets at age 39. From the publisher
Physics of the Future: How Science Will Shape Human Destiny and Our Daily Lives by the Year 2100, by Michio Kaku. It will take longer for machines to attain self- awareness and become smarter than us, writes the author, but it’s inevitable. Kirkus Reviews
Red, by Sammy Hagar. “The Red Rocker” began his music career in Southern California during the late ’60, then rocketed into fame as a solo star and a key member of several top bands, most notably Van Halen. Barnes & Noble
Rawhide Down, by Del Quentin Wilber. A minute-by-minute account of the attempted assassination of Ronald Reagan, to coincide with the 30th anniversary. From the publisher
Fiction
Alice in Zombieland, by Lewis Carroll and Nickolas Cook. In this adapted adventure, “There’s something else troubling poor Alice: Her skin is rotting and her hair is falling out. Can Alice escape Zombieland before the Dead Red Queen catches up to her?” From the publisher
Paperback
Fifteen Minutes Outside, by Rebecca Cohen. This book’s susbtitle says it all: “365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect With Your Kids.”
From the publisher
The Sea Captain’s Wife, by Beth Powning. This is a compelling historical novel with a strong female protagonist and an exciting plot. Library Journal
