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HITS (High Interest Title Selections) is a hand-selected list of titles that we predict will be of great interest to your customers.
Nonfiction
From motivating autobiographies to examinations of the state of the world, this month brings many powerful nonfiction works to the forefront.
Permission Slips--Covering topics such as "It’s Jesus or Jail," "Marriage, the Hard Way," "Children: The Gift You Can't Give Back," and "All the Things I Don't Know . . . And All the Things I Definitely Do," stand-up comedienne, actress, and ABC’s The View co-host Sherri Shepherd comically chronicles her struggles to keep up with the many roles women must play in today’s world.
A Heart to Serve--Former Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist shares his unique experience as a heart transplant surgeon and U.S. senator in an effort to inspire people to make a difference by helping others, risking failure, challenging the status quo, and above all, having a heart to serve.
Shadow Government--In an age of security cameras, spy chips hidden in consumer products, and an ultra-secret global elite, Grant R. Jeffrey reveals the biblical description of Satan’s global conquest and identifies the tools of technology that the Antichrist will use to rule the world.
The Smart Stepmom--Exploding the myth of achieving a blended family, Ron L. Deal provides seven effective, achievable steps toward building a healthy marriage and a workable and peaceful stepfamily.
2012, the Bible, and the End of the World--Bible teacher Mark Hitchcock provides a fascinating survey of both the historical past and the prophetic future. Readers can discover how to effectively counter baseless speculation with biblical fact.
Living with Confidence in a Chaotic World--In the New York Times bestseller What in the World Is Going On?, Dr. David Jeremiah summarizes 10 prophetic clues that are coming true. Now looking through the lens of the same verses that speak of Christ’s return, the author points out how to live with hope during uncertain times.
Grace Notes--Collecting 366 powerful daily readings from Philip Yancey’s writings, including some never before published, this resource communicates his understanding of God, the world, and faith.
The Power of Respect--Bestselling author and journalist Deborah Norville researches the importance of respect in our daily lives and in society as a whole. Covering essential issues that surround this easily overlooked and forgotten virtue, she reminds readers that respect is key to a successful life.
Stock Car Racing Bible-NIV--For fans of stock car racing, this Bible is a must-have. It features commentary and testimonies from some of racing’s most famous figures, as well as full-color action photos of some of racing’s most well-known stars.
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Fiction
Fall seems custom-ordered by fans of reading. The season is ideal for cozying into a favorite chair with a book. Fiction lovers have a great selection to choose from this month.
The Sound of Sleigh Bells by Cindy Woodsmall. After Beth Hertzler discovers a large, intricately carved scene of Amish children playing in the snow, something deep inside her soul responds. Will the artist, Jonah, be able to offer Beth the sleigh ride she’s always dreamed of and a second chance at real love?
Intervention by Terri Blackstock. Barbara Covington has one more chance to save her daughter from a devastating addiction: staging an intervention. But when 18-year-old Emily disappears on the way to drug treatment and her interventionist is found dead, Barbara enters her darkest nightmare of all.
Though Waters Roar by Lynn N. Austin. Languishing in a jail cell, Harriet Sherwood has plenty of time to sift through the memories of the three generations of women who have preceded her. As each story emerges, the strength of her family--and its deep faith in God--brings Harriet to the discovery of her own goals.
Now available in paperback, The Silent Gift by Michael Landon, Jr., and Cindy Kelley. From the creator and director of the Love Comes Softly films comes a bittersweet yet heartwarming story of a mother and her son--and of the boy’s unusual gift.
Plain Promise, a Daughters of the Promise novel by Beth Wiseman. Sadie Fisher wonders if she'll ever find true love again after the death of her husband. When wealthy Kade Saunders rents her guest cottage for a month, Sadie’s world is turned upside-down. But is this man suitable for anything more than friendship?
The Last Word by Kathy Herman. Police Chief Brill Jessup must run from a death threat even as she struggles to help her pregnant daughter make decisions about her future, in this page-turner about God’s power to heal the broken.
Within My Heart by Tamera Alexander. Widow Rachel Boyd struggles to keep her ranch afloat and provide for her two young sons. When tragedy strikes, she must turn to Rand Brookston. While Rachel appreciates his help, she squelches any feelings she might have for him
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Children & Teens
For young readers, two wonderful choices for the holidays: The Christmas Baby, a retelling of the nativity written by Marion Dane Bauer and illustrated by Richard Cowdrey, is ideal for baby’s first Christmas. Read and Share The Story of Christmas by Gwen Ellis, is based on the International Children’s Bible and begins with the birth of John the Baptist and concludes with Mary, Joseph, and baby Jesus heading home to Nazareth.
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