Harrison by the Editors of Rolling Stone (Simon & Schuster $59.95)
This is the only book about the former Beatle, George Harrison, that has the full consent of the Harrison family and it’s a beauty. For fans of this legendary figure in pop culture, this is a detailed, intimate, beautifully put together celebration of his life and career. There are tributes from Mick Jagger (“We used to be drinking buddies”), Elton John (“He was the sage of the Beatles. He found something more than fame.”) and other rock luminaries, along with previously unseen photos from the personal family collection, a forward by his widow Olivia Harrison, a new essay, the stories behind the songs and news stories and interviews with the guitarist throughout Rolling Stone’s history.
A Perfect Obsession by Caro Fraser
(Michael Joseph $29.95)
Little known and vastly underestimated writer whose books breathe life into the legal world. But it’s what’s going on between everyone who works in chambers and the twist and turns of emotions, not the case work that turns this into a wickedly funny story of love and deceit, lust and longing. Read this and I bet you’ll want to track down the previous eight titles.
Coming Home by Maggie Hamilton
(Viking $29.95)
For those caught up in the madness of modern life, this book is about rediscovering inner peace and restoring balance. It is a daily guide which draws on Buddhism, Christianity and Native American beliefs with case studies, mantras and meditations.
Deadly Embrace by Jackie Collins
(Simon & Schuster $39.95)
Another fast moving, romance novel with a healthy dose of Hollywood, the mafia and steamy sex. The main character is involved in a siege, her father, who has been charged with the murder of her step-mother disappears and the half-sister she doesn’t know exists, is in terrible danger in a hotel room in Spain…and that’s just the first chapter!
The Oracle Book by George Routsis Savas
(Random House $29.95)
This is a form of bibliomancy – the answering of a question by means of randomly choosing a word or passage from a book. A handy do-it-yourself divination tool which brings together a wealth of predictions from a variety of ancient and modern divination techniques and reminds me of the days a group of friends and myself of Runes and a lot of fun we enjoyed with Runes.
Mt. Vernon Love Story by Mary Higgins Clark
(Simon & Schuster $36.95)
This biographical novel was the first published book by Mary Higgins Clark, otherwise known as America’s Queen of Suspense. Originally appearing as Aspire to the Heavens in 1969, it is a touching and sharply etched historical romance about one of America’s most famous couples, George and Martha Washington.
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