• Lost and Found by Jayne Ann Krentz (Putnam; $23.95). Ms. Krentz's romantic thriller finds Cady Briggs, an art and antiques expert, falling for Mack Easton, the owner of a company that tracks down collectibles (some lost, others stolen) for wealthy clients. She turns to him for help when her aunt, owner of an art gallery, dies under odd circumstances. But is their relationship a tad too convenient? Signings: 1 p.m. Saturday, Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Edwards and Madison roads, Norwood, 396-8960; 7 p.m. Friday , Books & Co., 350 E. Stroop Road, Kettering (937) 298-6540.

        • Ice Bound: A Doctor's Incredible Battle for Survival at the South Pole by Dr. Jerri Nielson (Talk Miramax Books; $23.95). Doctor stationed in the South Pole finds a lump in one of her breasts. Performs her own biopsy. Discovers she has breast cancer. Is stranded. Helps administer her own chemotherapy. Is finally rescued. This true story is recounted by Dr. Nielsen in a book that is a sure-fire best seller. Signings: 7 p.m. Monday , Barnes & Noble, 7800 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, 794-9440; 7 p.m. next Tuesday, Books & Co., 350 E. Stroop Road, Kettering (937) 298-6540.

        • Chyna: If They Only Knew by Chyna and Michael Angeli (Regan Books; $26). Fellow World Wrestling Federation wrestlers Mankind and the Rock already hit best-seller lists with their autobiographies, so why not Chyna? Her tell-all arrives in stores today. It's a tale of growing up abused and lonely, and struggling to find the right occupation (and right breast-implant size). Lots of photos. Lots of juicy WWF gossip. Lots of copies in the first printing (300,000). Oh, and in case you were wondering, Chyna's real name is Joanie Laurer.

        • Darkness Before Dawn by Sharon M. Draper (Atheneum/Simon & Schuster; $16; ages 12 and up). The Cincinnati writer wraps up her award-winning Hazelwood High trilogy (Tears of a Tiger, Forged by Fire) with the story of Keisha, a senior reeling from the suicide of her ex-boyfriend. As in the previous books, Ms. Draper (a former Cincinnati high school teacher) confronts real-life issues head on. These are stark, gritty young adult novels, but they are full of hope in the form of strong friendships.

        — Sara Pearce

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