Date Smarter
By: Timothy Molnar
Book: Nonfiction, 234 pages
Summary: In every area of life except for love, we accept that time, energy and intentionality are required for success. Yet, when it comes to the incredibly important question of a life partner, we’ve all heard, “It’ll happen when it happens.” It’s supposed to be magical — a fairy tale. Of course, love has its serendipitous moments, but it’s also a numbers game. Therefore, it can and should be steered by informed choices. But how, exactly? Enter dating coach Tim Molnar, who delves into the latest research in psychology, human behavior, relationship science, his own personal journey and those of his clients. From these, he has gleaned a uniquely modern approach that incorporates empirical data and encourages being proactive and strategic. His methods will help you optimize your search, give you confidence in your interactions with strangers and offer hope during the tough moments along the way. Numbers games can be daunting, but the good news is that if you understand how they work, you can find success in the end.
Author: Boulder-based author Tim Molnar is a dating coach who helps people find love using research-backed strategies and social science insights. A former Fulbright teaching fellow and university lecturer, Tim blends scholarship with practical experience to transform how people approach modern dating. His unique methods empower clients to date smarter, build confidence and create meaningful relationships.
The AI Incident
By: J.E. Thomas
Book: Middle grade, 256 pages
Summary: “The Wild Robot” meets “Restart” when Colorado’s unluckiest foster kid battles a rogue AI robot at school. Malcolm Montgomery is the new kid at Shirley Chisholm Charter Middle School. In no time at all, he’s been slapped with the weird-kid label. Is it because he’s a foster kid who’s been in nine homes? Or maybe because he burps when he gets nervous…which is often? Malcolm has a plan to finally get adopted by a forever family before it’s too late. But then, on Visiting Professionals’ Day, his school invites Dr. Alphonse Hatch, president of Hatch-ED — one of the fastest-growing artificial intelligence companies in the state — to give a presentation. Dr. Hatch brings his AI-powered robot, and events get set in motion that create…The Incident. An irresistible middle-grade novel about the role of AI in schools and in our lives and what it means to be human.
Author: J.E. Thomas grew up near Colorado’s Front Range mountains. She spent her early summers stuffing grocery bags with books at the local library, reading feverishly, then repeating the process week after week. J.E. has bachelor’s degrees in mass communications and political science, as well as a master’s degree in public communications. Her first book, “Control Freaks,” was a People Magazine Summer Must-Read and a “Best of the Best” pick by the Black Caucus of the ALA.
No Lie Lasts Forever
By: Mark Stevens
Book: Thriller, 460 pages
Summary: When a reporter dies in a familiar way, the media announces the return of the PDQ Killer. The city of Denver reels, but no one more than Harry Kugel. He is the PDQ Killer ― or was 15 years ago. And, he didn’t do this. To protect his legacy, Harry must expose the copycat, without exposing himself. Disgraced TV journalist Flynn Martin holds the key. After a botched hostage situation, she’ll do anything to revive her dying career ― even hunt down a monster who executed one of her own. Harry must convince Flynn to follow him into the heady world of a killer.
Author: Mark Stevens is the author of “No Lie Lasts Forever,” “The Fireballer” (2023) and The Allison Coil Mystery Series including “Antler Dust,” “Buried by the Roan,” “Trapline,” “Lake of Fire” and “The Melancholy Howl.” “Trapline” won the Colorado Book Award for Best Mystery.
Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal
By: Samuel Marquis
Book: Nonfiction, 384 pages
Summary: Captain William Kidd is one of history’s most notorious pirates, but was he truly a criminal or a scapegoat? In “Captain Kidd,” bestselling author Samuel Marquis (Kidd’s ninth-great-grandson) uncovers the truth: Kidd was a respected privateer, dubbed “trusty and well-beloved” by the King of England and a devoted New York husband and father. Some historians call him a “victim of a deliberate travesty of justice.” Set against a backdrop of naval warfare and political scandal, Marquis’ thrilling biography reveals Kidd not as villain but as a tragic colonial hero caught in a web of power, betrayal and shifting empires.