The Abundance of Nothing
The Lorain County Community College professor and Pulitzer Prize finalist illuminates the lingering pain from his year of service during the Vietnam War in his 13th book of poetry. Emotional scenes depict moments of battle and encounters with Vietnamese locals, while other pieces focus on his struggle with the recovery process and guilt he feels as strangers on the street resemble lost companions. Each verse weaves a beautifully tragic path through his haunted mind. // Kelsey Husnick
Win, Place, or Die
In the 17th book in Roberts' mystery series, this whodunit again follows protagonist Milan Jacovich, a Slovenian-American private investigator and former cop. This time readers are off to the races as Jacovich and up-and-coming partner Kevin O'Bannion work to solve the possible murder of a wealthy horse owner. You can bet on vivid descriptions of some of Cleveland's most notable hot spots, but what will keep you reading is the tale of competition and greed on the track. // Drew Parker
