Books: New and noteworthy
daniel silva, brad taylor, charlie wilson, lori lansens
USA TODAY's Jocelyn McClurg scopes out the hottest books on sale each week.
1. The English Spy by Daniel Silva (Harper, fiction, on sale June 30)
What it's about: After a British princess is killed in a mysterious yacht explosion, spy/art restorer Gabriel Allon hunts for the murderer.
The buzz:The Heist, the last book in Silva's Gabriel Allon series, hit No. 2 on USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books list last year.
2. I Am Charlie Wilson by Charlie Wilson (37 Ink/Atria, non-fiction, on sale June 30)
What it's about: A memoir by the R&B/soul singer-songwriter (There Goes My Baby) with riffs about overcoming addiction and cancer.
The buzz: "Inspiring," says Publishers Weekly.
3. The Mountain Story by Lori Lansens (Simon & Schuster, fiction, on sale June 30)
What it's about: The author of The Girls returns with the harrowing story of four unprepared hikers lost on a mountain.
The buzz: A "suspenseful, psychologically rich tale," says Booklist.
4. The Oregon Trail: An American Journey (Simon & Schuster, non-fiction, on sale June 30)
What it's about: The author, his brother, three mules and a dog cross 2,000 miles of the American West in a restored covered wagon.
The buzz: "Hilarious… emotionally touching, and deeply informative," says Kirkus Reviews.
5. The Insider Threat by Brad Taylor (Dutton, fiction, on sale June 30)
What it's about: In the eighth Pike Logan thriller, the Vatican is eyed for a terrorist attack by ISIS, using a group of Americans called "The Lost Boys."
The buzz: Taylor's books have been growing in popularity; his last Logan thriller, No Fortunate Son, landed at No. 21 in January.