ANNE LAMOTT’S LOVING memoir of her grandson’s first year of life (written with his dad and mom) melts the heart.

THE END OF THE HAWAI’IAN monarchy and the rise of the “sugar kings” come alive in this fascinating history.

MARVELOUSLY ABSORBING SPACE opera, set in an artificial solar system. Lots of action! Last of 5 in a series.

“MIAMI’S OLDEST DETECTIVE,” 87-year-old Harry Lipkin, is the star of this witty, warmhearted gumshoe tale.

INCISIVE, DEEPLY PERSONAL reflection on the impact of AIDS and gentrification on New York’s queer avant-garde.

KEENLY DRAWN PORTRAIT of a mother pushed beyond rationality by the sudden death of her young daughter. Chilling!

METICULOUSLY CRAFTED NOVEL explores the appeal of technology, difficulty of love in modern and Victorian times.

THOUGHT-PROVOKING MEMOIR combined with in-depth reportage on troubled Colorado nuclear facility Rocky Flats.

DELIGHTFULLY CATTY TALE of two English journalists caught up in a clash of generations, feminisms, and ethics.

SHANGHAI POLICE INSPECTOR Chen’s vacation is marred by murder and environmental skulduggery. Appealing mystery!