New releases for week of Oct. 14

  For fans of "Wicked" author Gregory Maguire, the third installment in the "Wicked Years" series hits shelves this week.
  In “A Lion Among Men,” The New York Times best-selling author known for his twists on fairy tales returns to the land of Oz, this time expanding on the story of the Cowardly Lion, introduced as a cub in “Wicked.”
  While war looms in Oz, the Cowardly Lion, whose name is Brrr, is in search of information from an oracle named Yackle about the Wicked Witch of the West, Elphaba Thropp. During his quest, Brrr discovers details of his own mysterious past.
  Also out this week is Michael Connelly's "The Brass Verdict." You can find a review of the novel here at The Book Nook. Connelly will be in town this week to discuss his book. Catch the author at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Barnes & Noble, 8915 W. Charleston Blvd.
  Also hitting shelves: “Fire” by Katherine Neville; “I See You Everywhere” by Julia Glass; “Daily Readings from Become a Better You: 90 Devotions for Improving Your Life Every Day” by Joel Osteen; "Love Your Life: Living Happy, Healthy, and Whole" by Victoria Osteen; “Two to the Fifth (Xanth, Book 32)” by Piers Anthony; “Deadville” by Ron Koertge; “Catcall” by Linda Newbery; and “Captives” by Todd Hasak-Lowy.