SHELF LIFE: What to read this fall
Life Commemorative: Michael Jackson,
by LIFE Magazine
Release date: Aug. 18
For those who still mourn the death of Michael Jackson, LIFE Magazine is releasing a book containing photos from every part of his life in the public eye. The book includes some never-before-seen photos of the pop legend as a boy and as a man. Relive the life of a star through LIFE’s extensive collection.
The White Queen, by Philippa Gregory
Release date: Aug. 18
Historical fiction lovers have something to look forward to with Philippa Gregory’s “The White Queen.” The book explores the life of Elizabeth Woodville (the White Queen), who secretly marries England’s newly crowned king and then becomes royalty herself. “Queen” is the first in Gregory’s new series set during England’s Wars of the Roses.
The Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown
Release date: Sept. 15
Robert Langdon is back again in Dan Brown’s followup to his No. 1 bestseller “The Da Vinci Code.” Though details of the plot for “The Lost Symbol” have yet to be revealed, readers can look forward to seeing Langdon in action in all of the book’s 528 pages. The story of the Harvard symbologist will take place over a 12-hour period and is sure to include twists, turns and of course, symbols.
The Twilight Saga: The Official Guide,
by Stephenie Meyer
Release date: Sept. 16
Twilight fans fear not, Stephenie Meyer may be done with the series, but you can soon own the official guide to the Twilight Saga. The encyclopedia-style book includes exclusive new material, character profiles, genealogical charts, maps and other essentials for fans of the bestselling series.






