Perseus Books Group Library Newsletter - July 2011

Our Newsletter for Librarians July 2011 Hello! I’ve got some great new books for you to discover with a little something for everyone. For the history buff or the political junkie there's a shocking and intimate look at the world of espionage as well as a riveting, timely narrative that chronicles how news industry executives made a series of flawed decisions that endangered journalistic credibility and drove their newspapers to the brink of extinction. There are two new biographies of very different men, one moved by the dream of a better world and one a designer whose works survive to the present day, yet they were both hampered by their own internal struggles. Finally, there's a wickedly brilliant crime novel and a startling portrait of a disintegrating mind from its poignant and inventive depiction of a harrowing illness to its knowing portrayal of the dark complexities of friendship. Enjoy the rest of the summer! Elenita #1 Indie Next Pick for July! The Father Obama Hardly Knew Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante A stunning first novel, both literary and thriller, about a retired orthopedic surgeon with dementia, Turn of Mind has already received worldwide attention. Earning excellent reviews in the NY Times, Washington Post, SF Chronicle and more, this debut is also a Barnes and Noble Discover selection. More The Other Barack The Bold and Reckless Life of President Obama's Father by Sally Jacobs Barack Obama was an unlikely person to father a U.S. president. Yet he was, like that son, a man moved by the dream of a better world. Now, thanks to deep research, his story is revealed. » Newsweek More Living Undercover Creating Central Park More The Interrogator An Education by Glenn L. Carle A haunting tale of sadness, confusion, and determination, The Interrogator is a shocking and intimate look at the world of espionage. » Wall Street Journal » NPR's The Takeaway More Genius of Place The Life of Frederick Law Olmsted by Justin Martin This definitive, first full-scale biography of Olmsted—famed designer of New York's Central Park—reveals him also as a brilliant political and social reformer. » Boston Globe » Wall Street Journal Merger Gone Wrong Great Review in Booklist! The Deal from Hell How Moguls and Wall Street Plundered Great American Newspapers by James O'Shea The authoritative account of a catastrophic merger that symbolizes the crisis in journalism and the challenges newspapers face in the digital age. » New York Times » USA Today More Wire to Wire by Scott Sparling Wire to Wire assembles a cast of train-hopping, drug-dealing, glue-huffing lowlifes, tells a harrowing tale of friendship and loss, and creates a stunning portrait of Northern Michigan in the late 1970s. More Stay Connected  Send Us Your Comments Check Out Our Podcasts Visit Our Library Blog Visit Our College Publishing Sign Up for Our Newsletters Visit Our Website Visit Our Websites: Perseus Books Group · Perseus Podcasts · Library Services · Perseus Academic The Perseus Books Group · 387 Park Avenue South · New York, NY 10016