Blast from Indigo
NEW RELEASES, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
We have a number of new titles at Indigo this week. Here are a few notable ones.
All the Devils Are Here by Louise Penny. The newest Gamache novel finds Armand and Reine-Marie in Paris awaiting the arrival of a new grandchild, spending time with their children Daniel and Annie, and, of course, with Jean-Luc. Inspector Gamache is not in Paris for a full day before he becomes involved—personally—with the criminal world. And even though Jean-Luc left the Quebec Surete behind to move to Paris, he finds himself working alongside his mentor to investigate an attack, a murder, friends in high places, and even family.
The Lying Life of Adults by Elena Ferrante. Ferrante (author of My Brilliant Friend) once again sets her novel in Naples, Italy, a city of may faces and distinct divisions (I know—I lived there and she gets it spot on!) Giovanna’s coming-of-age story reveals the Neapolitan enigmas as well as the dizzying passage through adolescence in ANY city.
The Institute by Stephen King. King’s latest trip into dystopia is as terrifying as one would expect a King story to be. Impossible situations. Unthinkable actions. A young child as the central character. A potent mix. Paperback
The Testaments by Margaret Atwood. The sequel to The Handmaid’s Tale is in paperback.
Chaos by Iris Johansen. When the lines between right and wrong blur and scores of lives hinge upon making the “right” decision, chaos ensues. CIA officer, Alisa Flynn, embarks on a rogue mission to resolve the kidnapping of several African schoolgirls, one of whom is of particular interest to Flynn.
Twilight of the Gods; War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945 by Ian W. Toll. Following the two previous volumes (Pacific Crucible and The Conquering Tide), Toll focuses on the last year of WWII in the Pacific. Toll provides extensive coverage of that fraught year: continuing war with Japan on land and sea and in the air; MacArthur’s return to the Philippines; and the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Contains illustrations, index, notes, and bibliography.
Pete the Cat: Crayons Rock! by Kimberly & James Dean. Pete the Cat has legions of young readers who love the groovy blue cat and his stories. This newest picture book is about friendship as Pete draws his friends with unexpected results.