Save a spot on your shelves for these forthcoming titles with multiple starred reviews:
IN EXTREMIS: The Life and Death of the War Correspondent Marie Colvin
by Lindsey Hilsum
2019 Carnegie Medals Longlister
FOUR starred reviews!
“This intense biography is highly recommended for everyone, including journalism junkies, history buffs, and casual readers.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review
“A rip-roaring life rendered extremely well.”— Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“This is riveting personal and professional history, told with skill and sincerity…Hilsum has created something truly worthy of her subject, a biography that reads like high adventure, a masterwork that will draw well-deserved attention to a heroic witness.” — Booklist, starred review
“This unputdownable account will inspire future journalists, especially women, and should find wide audiences among those interested in global crises and international affairs.”— Library Journal, starred review
THE BEST BAD THINGS
by Katrina Carrasco
Two starred reviews and a November 2018 Library Reads pick! 1887—Former Pinkerton Women’s Bureau agent Alma Rosales is tasked with searching for stolen opium in Washington Territory and uncovering a thief while going undercover as a man. “Breath-catching pacing, tantalizingly rough-and-tumble characters who are somehow both distasteful and deeply relatable, palpable erotic energy, and powerful storytelling make this a standout.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
KINGDOM OF THE BLIND: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel
by Louise Penny
Two starred reviews and a November 2018 LibraryReads Hall of Famer! “Penny is a master at blending the modern evils affecting the big city and the hidden secrets of the almost mythical village of Three Pines. Well-known characters return and new faces add richness to a narrative that will keep readers intrigued until the last page. Highly recommended for all collections.”—Library Journal, starred review
WOMEN ROWING NORTH: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing As We Age
by Mary Pipher
Two starred reviews and a Library Journal Fall 2018 Editors’ pick! From the New York Times bestselling author of REVIVING OPHELIA, a guide to wisdom, authenticity, and bliss for women as they age. “While a must-read for its target audience of women moving into old age, Pipher’s engaging book is an ought-to-read for their daughters and sons as well, as it sets forth the universal message that ‘happiness is a choice and a set of skills.’” — Publishers Weekly, starred review
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