David Baldacci is a best-selling author of thirty novels. He has also written several children’s books. Baldacci was born in Richmond, Virginia, in 1960.
After graduating from college, he worked as a lawyer in Washington, D.C. for nine years. In 1996, he published his first novel, Absolute Power.
Here are some recommended books by David Baldacci.
11/22/63 by Stephen King
On November 22, 1963, three shots rang out in Dallas, Texas. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated, and the world would never be the same.
In Stephen King’s novel 11/22/63, time travel is used to go back and prevent the Kennedy assassination. But as Jake Epping soon discovers, the past is not always as simple as it seems.
11/22/63 is a fascinating mix of history and fiction, with a little bit of time travel thrown in for good measure. Stephen King has created a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
If you’re looking for a book that will make you think about the what-ifs of history, then 11/22/63 is definitely worth a read.
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
All the Light We Cannot See is a novel about a blind French girl and a German boy who meet during World War II. The two eventually fall in love and their story is told through the letters they exchange.
Doerr’s novel is a beautiful and heart-wrenching story about war, love, and loss. It is sure to leave readers both moved and inspired.
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
In a world where technology reigns supreme, it’s refreshing to find a novel like Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore that celebrates the power of the written word. Robin Sloan’s debut novel is a delightful blend of mystery, intrigue, and humor that will keep readers guessing until the very end.
The story follows Clay Jannon, a web designer who finds himself out of work in the wake of the dot-com bust. Desperate for a job, he takes a position at Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, where he soon discovers that there’s more to this store than meets the eye.
With the help of his friends Kat and Neel, Clay sets out to solve the mystery of what lies within the bookstore’s secret room.
Plum Island by Nelson DeMille
Nelson DeMille’s Plum Island is a heart-pounding thriller that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. When John Corey, a former New York City police detective, is hired to investigate a murder on Plum Island, he soon realizes that this is no ordinary case.
With the help of his FBI agent wife, Kate Mayfield, Corey must solve the mystery before more people are killed. Full of twists and turns, Plum Island is a page-turner that will have readers guessing until the very end.
The Cider House Rules by John Irving
The Cider House Rules is a novel by John Irving. It was published in 1985 and won the National Book Critics Circle Award. The novel follows the life of Homer Wells, an orphan who is taken in by a doctor who runs an abortion clinic.
The clinic is located in a cider house, and Homer learns the trade of cider making. He also falls in love with a woman who has been forced to have an abortion. The novel deals with themes of morality, religion, and family.
The Shetland Island Mysteries by Ann Cleeves
The Shetland Island Mysteries is a series of books by Ann Cleeves. The books follow the adventures of Detective Inspector Jimmy Perez and his team as they solve crimes on the remote Scottish island of Shetland.
The first book in the series, Raven Black, was published in 2006 and was an instant bestseller. It won the 2007 Crime Writers’ Association Gold Dagger Award for Best Crime Novel of the Year.
The second book in the series, White Nights, was published in 2008 and also won the Gold Dagger Award.
The third book in the series, Red Bones, was published in 2009 and was once again nominated for the Gold Dagger Award.
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