New releases for week of Dec. 29

  Here are some of the new books coming to stores this week. Make way for the self-help! There’s plenty of new stuff available for those making resolutions.
   “Sizzle” by Julie Garwood: Film student Lyra Prescott’s final school assignment, a documentary, turns into a horror film after she captures a shocking crime on camera. Fearing for her life, Lyra turns to her best friend, whose connections ultimately lead Lyra to FBI agent Sam Kincaid. As danger mounts, Sam and Lyra come to depend on each other, and with that trust, their relationship deepens.
  In “Altar of Eden” by James Rollins, the best-selling writer takes a break from his Sigma Force series with this thriller that combines science, history and a secret tied to the Book of Genesis.
  Also hitting shelves: “The Belly Fat Cure: Discover the New Carb Swap System and Lose 4 to 9 lbs. Every Week” by Jorge Cruise; “Cook This, Not That! Kitchen Survival Guide” by David Zinczenko; “Days of Gold” by Jude Deveraux; “Deeper than the Dead” by Tami Hoag; “Fired Up: Book One of the Dreamlight Trilogy” by Jayne Ann Krentz; “Food Rules: An Eater’s Manual” by Michael Pollan; “The Honor of Spies (Honor Bound Series No. 5)” by W.E.B. Griffin; “I, Sniper” by Stephen Hunter; “Shades of Grey” by Jasper Fforde; “The Skinnygirl Dish: Easy Recipes for Your Naturally Thin Life” by Bethenny Frankel; and “The Spark: The 28-Day Breakthrough Plan for Losing Weight, Getting Fit, and Transforming Your Life” by Chris Downie.