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Stephen King has said, "Books are the perfect entertainment: no commercials, no batteries, hours of enjoyment for each dollar spent." So books also make wonderful gifts-they're an affordable, easy-to-use luxury and there's something for every taste on your list!
Each year, we design gift guides to help ease your holiday shopping stress. This year's gift guides include nonfiction from Prometheus Books as well as crime fiction from our new Seventh Street Books imprint, and science fiction and fantasy from Pyr. Each title listed will be available in both print and ebook editions.
Please enjoy this, our second guide of the season. If you missed last month's gift guide, check it out here.
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MYSTERIES and THRILLERS
from Seventh Street Books™:
The Cold Cold Ground:
A Detective Sean Duffy Novel
(The Troubles Trilogy, Book One)
Calling it "the ultimate page-turner," Library Journal recommends The Cold Cold Ground for fans of Stuart Neville's crime novels. In it, a Catholic cop tracks a killer operating amidst the sectarian violence of the conflict in Northern Ireland. Booklist, in a starred review, says, "Everything in this novel hits all the right notes, from its brilliant evocation of time and place to razor-sharp dialogue to detailed police procedures." RT Book Reviews gave it four stars (a compelling page-turner) saying, "The protagonist is clever and funny, the interaction of the police and various factions is eye-opening and the mystery is intriguing, with an unexpected twist at the end."
The Bookseller: The First Hugo Marston Novel
"[A] fascinating adventure with enough intrigue to satisfy every reader. . . . A fantastic debut!" says RT Book Reviews. "First in what is sure to become a favorite series, this fast moving and smoothly paced thriller combines excellently drawn characters, an interesting setting and an intelligently constructed storyline," says Monsters and Critics. Oprah.com calls it "a tale of a city [Paris] that's gritty, utterly real and filled with surprises both horrifying and tender. Much like a baguette, this fabulous story is crusty on the outside, sweet on the inside, and once you've had a bit, you can't wait for more."
Skulduggery
Introducing a new line of Carolyn Hart Classics, "Skulduggery
combines a priceless archeological treasure with an evocative rendering of San Francisco's Chinatown in this surprising standalone," says Margaret Maron, author of the Judge Deborah Knott series. Publishers Weekly says, "Hart combines a treasure hunt with a tribute to San Francisco's Chinatown of the early 1980s in this diverting reissue . . . . Hart's tale deftly blends thrills with more thoughtful moments."
Dog in the Manger: An Eli Paxton Mystery
Library Journal says, "Resnick's engrossing puzzler. . . captures the essence of the antiheroic P.I." It's "a crisp, fast moving, and fully engaging story in the Sam Spade tradition," adds Critical Mass. Ed Gorman, author of the Sam McCain Mysteries, says, "I did something I rarely do these days-I read it in a single sitting. I think you'll do the same."
For MORE MYSTERIES and THRILLERS shop
Seventh Street Books™
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SCIENCE Lovers Will Want:
The Science of Consequences
"This engaging, thoroughly researched book could not be more timely or useful," says Carol Tavris, coauthor of Mistakes Were Made (but Not by Me). "Bringing the timeless contributions of B. F. Skinner into the twenty-first century, [Schneider] shows how the relationship between the brain and behavior is a two-way street, how change really happens, and why a proper understanding of consequences can improve our lives, relationships, and society." Publishers Weekly adds, "Citing a diverse collection of behavioral, biological, and mathematical modeling studies . . . this big-picture analysis is a good reminder that rewards are powerful and no behavior is without consequences and the ability to change us."
The Whole Story of Climate
"Modern geology has shown that the only constant is change," says Jerry B. Gough, emeritus professor, history of science, at Washington State University.
"[This] book-indispensable to those interested in climate change-takes the general reader on an elegantly written and engaging intellectual adventure into the history of the curious and clever ways that modern scientists have been able to construct a precise and richly detailed picture of the often-rapid variations of Earth's climate. No matter your attitude toward the climate-change controversy, this book will prove enlightening and valuable."
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BIOGRAPHY and HISTORY readers will like:
Young Thurgood
"Gibson succeeds in making Marshall's story immediate and vital," says Publishers Weekly. Kirkus Reviews calls it a "well-researched and engaging biography and a fine addition to Marshall scholarship." Booklist says, "Gibson highlights Marshall's youthful influences and the racial injustices that spurred him to be a passionate advocate for equality as he took on the lawsuits and campaigns that eventually led to the Brown decision. . . . [A]n insightful portrait of a complex man."
Decided on the Battlefield
"Historians will appreciate this excellently researched book for its level of insight, while casual readers will enjoy Johnson's deft narrative management of battles and strategy," says Publishers Weekly. Library Journal adds, "An engaging narrative, solid research, and command of detail all do great credit to the significance of this topic in Civil War historiography. Highly recommended to all devotees of Civil War history."
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YOUNG ADULT FICTION adults can also enjoy (from PyrŪ):
Apollo's Outcasts
The National Space Society says it's "a book for young adults about living on the Moon that gets the science right and that includes an engrossing, well-crafted story."
Escape Pod says this story "is accessible not only to the YA audience but to an adult one as well.... [A] strong sci-fi adventure novel with a lot of good science." Night Owl Reviews says, "I'd recommend it for anyone who loves space travel, political stories, or has a love for science fiction in general."
London Eye (Toxic City Book One)
"This is the first title in what promises to be a gripping series depicting a near-future England in the throes of a postapocalyptic disaster," says School Library Journal. "Readers really come to inhabit Lebbon's destroyed, scary world. A great read," says RT Book Reviews. Wired.com's "Geek Dad" says, "If you've got a YA reader who is looking for a good action adventure with a solid dose of mystery and mutations, they're sure to enjoy London Eye."
The Lazarus Machine
(A Tweed & Nightingale Adventure)
"This story grabs readers immediately and propels them along the streets of London in what is an alternate 1895. Automatons, computers and steam engines give this book a feel both futuristic and fantastical. . . . Even those readers who do not embrace the steampunk genre will love the pacing and mystery of this story. Highly recommended," says SWON Libraries' ROYAL Reviews. Blogcritics says it's "full of fast-paced action, gripping adventure, and an addicting mystery. . . . [Recommended] to lovers of the steampunk genre and Sherlock Holmes. . . a fantastic book."
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Gifts for the CRITICAL THINKER:
The Real Story of Risk 
Booklist says, "Lucid and full of fascinating examples, [this book] sheds much-needed light on the psychological underpinnings of our contradictory attitudes toward danger." Publishers Weekly says it's "intelligent, often fascinating, and never pedantic" and "compels its reader to turn the page not through suspense, but through identification with the material. Anyone could find his or her own vices and peculiarities regarding risk here and discover they are shared among much of humanity." New Scientist says, "[Croston] uses fascinating stories and studies that firmly back up his points." Bullspotting 
"With. . . in-depth probes into birther theories, the risks of alternative medicine, vaccine denialists, historical revisionism, and armchair lawyers, this is a valuable aid to detecting false information amid rumors running wild," says Publishers Weekly. What Makes Your Brain Happy and Why You Should Do the Opposite "Will change the way you think about thinking," says New Scientist. "An enjoyable manual to your psyche that may change your life." |
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We hope these suggestions help you find just the right gifts for the readers on your list, or inspire you to give yourself the gift of a good book!
Don't see the ideal title here? Check out last month's holiday gift guide here or browse online at prometheusbooks.com, seventhstreetbooks.com, and pyrsf.com for more great options.
We hope our gift guides and online catalogs help you find just the right books for the readers on your list, or inspire you to give yourself the gift of a good read!
Happy holidays and thank you for reading!
From all of us at Prometheus Books
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