"Every Bone Tells a Story" by Jill Rubalcaba. The authors offer an engaging account of the discovery of four early hominids, and the laboratory deductions that scientists made in learning more about them. In the process, the reader will discover the very specialized aspects of the field of archaeology, and how new technology can change both scientists’ theories and the way we view the past.

Knitters! Here are four new titles to inspire your winter projects, or get you started if you are a novice. "More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts" by Joelle Hoverson presents 30 new projects for all levels of knitters. The Knitter’s Year by Debbie Bliss has 52 original hand-knit projects, while "Simple Stitches Knitting" by Val Pierce caters to the new knitter. Finally, "Head to Toe Knits" by Bronwyn Lowenthal provides a variety of fashion -forward designs.

"Lost In Shangri-La" by Mitchell Zuckoff. On May 13, 1945, twenty-four American servicemen and WACs took a plane for a sightseeing trip over "Shangri-La". But the pleasure tour became an unforgettable battle for life when the plane crashed. This is the story of how three survivors endured through the jungles of Dutch New Guinea.

"The Fine Life" by Eva Marie Everson. Mariette Puttnam has just graduated from boarding school, and is at a loss as to what to do next in her privileged existence. How could she know that she would find the answer waiting for her in the narrow stairwell of her father’s apparel factory, exactly between the third and fourth floors?

"Tigerlily’s Orchids" by Ruth Rendell. This psychologically thrilling novel features the eccentric inhabitants of a London terrace--about the secrets they keep, and what they will do to hide them. Ruth Rendell has won numerous awards, including three Edgars, the highest accolade from Mystery Writers of America.

"Quinn" by Iris Johansen. Former Navy SEAL turned cop, Joe Quinn, never expected to fall in love with Eve Duncan, a woman determined to bring her missing daughter home, and reveal the truth of her disappearance, no matter how devastating it may be.

"Lock Artist" by Steve Hamilton. Michael is an orphan that has survived a horrendous act of violence that has left him unable to speak. As he reaches adulthood, he discovers a unique gift; he can open any lock, door, or safe. He’s a hot commodity working for the criminal world, until one job goes bad. With nothing to lose, Michael returns home to find the one person he ever loved and face his biggest secret.