A critical look at the Second Amendment + an envisioned path toward overcoming injustices + a bold perspective on foreign policy + a guide for middle-aged white men who are suddenly awakening to race and racism + an in-depth look at the U.S. Coronavirus response = this nonfiction round-up. THE SECOND: Race and Guns in […]
Tag: Booklist
Debut Spotlight (6/8/21)
Today we’re spotlighting debuts with a sweeping family story set in seaside Maine, a dystopian thriller in a world run by artificial intelligence, and an accomplished photographer framed for murder. HAVEN POINT by Virginia Hume “Hume’s debut follows three generations of Demarest women against the backdrop of an upscale summer community on the Maine coast…Fans […]
Thriller Thursday (6/3/21)
This thriller Thursday features a life-or-death chase, a gripping case bridging Long Island and Ireland, and Evan Ryder’s return to Washington D.C. with a secretive past and an unimaginable enemy. DEAD BY DAWN by Paul Doiron 2 starred reviews! “Doiron builds tension by alternating between his lead’s battle to survive and the inquiry into Chamberlain’s […]
Author Spotlight: Alex Michaelides (6/1/21)
Alex Michaelides shocked readers everywhere with the mind-blowing twists and turns of his debut, THE SILENT PATIENT. His second novel, THE MAIDENS, doubles down on the spellbinding psychological suspense with more murder, more obsession, and more Greek mythology. THE MAIDENS 2 starred reviews, a LibraryReads pick, and an Indie Next pick! “The intelligent, cerebral plot […]
Thriller Author Spotlight: David Housewright (5/27/21)
Edgar award winner David Housewright has captivated readers with his McKenzie series for 17 mysteries. Now the 18th adventure has McKenzie shot and in a coma, ready and waiting for the police and friends to find out who tried to kill him. WHAT DOESN’T KILL US: A McKenzie Novel “Rushmore McKenzie gets shot. He’s not […]
Author Spotlight: Nora Roberts (5/26/21)
Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 230 novels. LEGACY is her newest story of family, tragedy, love, and suspense. LEGACY “Once again, Roberts (HIDEAWAY, 2020) effectively parlays her literary superpower into creating compelling, all-too-human characters and crafting plots composed of realistic domestic details and unflinching suspense. LEGACY is […]
YA Spotlight (5/24/21)
This YA spotlight features a romance that is Crazy Rich Asians meets The Princess Diaries, a Grease-inspired romcom about one girl choosing between the guy of her dreams and her female summer fling, and the start to a new trilogy about twin witches. TOKYO EVER AFTER by Emiko Jean 2 starred reviews! “Izumi, a Japanese […]
Genre Friday: Sci-Fi/Fantasy (5/21/21)
We’re spotlighting sci-fi and fantasy with a special investigator in the bustling and magic-filled streets of Egypt, the latest in the Chorus of Dragons series, a near-future story of the fight to stay alive, and the reissue of a sweeping romance with a dash of magic. A MASTER OF DJINN by P. Djèlí Clark 3 […]
Author Spotlight: Elizabeth Warren (5/19/21)
The inspiring and influential senator and bestselling author is back again with a passionate plea for political transformation. Elizabeth Warren’s new book is a deeply personal and powerful call to action that will inspire people to fight for what they believe. PERSIST “This is Warren in depth, up close, and very personal, and a must-read […]
Fiercely Female (5/18/21)
Today we’re spotlighting fiercely female books with a girl on the run with her four-year-old niece, a genre-bending story of a pregnant woman fleeing for the woods, and a richly imagined life of the world’s first feminist. THE NEWCOMER by Mary Kay Andrews An Indie Next pick and a LibraryReads pick! “Andrews (HELLO, SUMMER, 2020) […]
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