André Aciman’s deeply romantic memoir of his time in Rome, ROMAN YEAR, has received THREE starred reviews! “The author of CALL ME BY YOUR NAME returns with a lush memoir of a turbulent time spent in Rome during his adolescence . . . An absorbing exploration of the challenges and slivers of beauty that formed […]
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3 Stars for MONSTROUS NIGHTS
Genoveva Dimova’s breakneck conclusion to the Witch’s Compendium of Monsters duology, MONSTROUS NIGHTS, has received THREE starred reviews! “The Witch’s Compendium of Monsters duology comes to a rousing conclusion with a confounding mystery, political conflict, issues of trust and acceptance, appearances by old friends, and more monsters. Fans of Dimova’s debut (FOUL DAYS, 2024) will […]
3 Stars for THE GREY WOLF
Louise Penny’s latest mystery, THE GREY WOLF, has received THREE starred reviews! “The story is complex and intense, and, as always, artfully constructed and lyrically delivered.”—Booklist, starred review “Penny’s follow-up to A WORLD OF CURIOSITIES plays on readers’ fears as she launches a new story arc that is completed in this installment but presents a cliffhanger. […]
3 Stars for SURVIVAL IS A PROMISE
Alexis Pauline Gumbs’s beautiful new biography, SURVIVAL IS A PROMISE, has received THREE starred reviews! “This is an elegant portrait of a revered and beloved icon and an essential addition for library collections.”—Booklist, starred review “Stars, hurricanes, and even whale songs feature in a narrative notable for lyrical prose and unabashed admiration . . . […]
3 Stars for SKY ON FIRE
Jenn Lyons’s daring new fantasy heist adventure, THE SKY ON FIRE, has received THREE starred reviews! “Charismatic characters, furious battles among dragons, masterful scheming, sexual tension, and crackling dialogue. Strap in for a great ride.”–Booklist, starred review “This novel grabs a bunch of now-classic fantasy tropes and gives them a good shake…A soaringly good read.”–Kirkus […]
3 Stars for A SORCERESS COMES TO CALL
T. Kingfisher’s A SORCERESS COMES TO CALL is a dark reimagining of the Brothers Grimm’s “The Goose Girl,” rife with secrets, murder, and forbidden magic. And now A SORCERESS COMES TO CALL has received THREE starred reviews! “Expertly blending humor with folkloric horror, this incredibly satisfying fantasy will delight Kingfisher’s fans and newcomers alike.”–Publishers Weekly, starred […]
3 Stars for GRIEF IS FOR PEOPLE
Sloane Crosley’s GRIEF IS FOR PEOPLE is a deeply moving and surprisingly suspenseful portrait of friendship, and a book about loss packed with verve for life. This poignant elegy is a story of love, loss, and the moments in-between. And now GRIEF IS FOR PEOPLE has received THREE starred reviews! “In this aching meditation on […]
3 Stars for WORM
Edel Rodriguez’s WORM: A Cuban American Odyssey is a stunning graphic memoir of a childhood in Cuba, coming to America on the Mariel boatlift, and a defense of democracy. Confronting questions of patriotism and belonging, Rodriguez celebrates the immigrants who guard and invigorate American freedom. And now WORM has received THREE starred reviews! “The comics […]
3 Stars for THE DEAD TAKE THE A TRAIN
In this darkly fantastical story, Julie has been trying to establish herself in the NYC magic scene where she’ll work the most gruesome gigs to claw her way to the top. THE DEAD TAKE THE A TRAIN: A Carrion City Novel has received three starred reviews! “Khaw’s and Kadrey’s styles are a perfect match throughout, […]
3 Stars for COSMIC SCHOLAR
In COSMIC SCHOLAR: The Life and Times of Harry Smith, music scholar and biographer John Szwed patches together, for the first time, the life of one of the twentieth century’s most overlooked cultural figures. This fascinating work has received three starred reviews! “Drawing on extensive research to fill in his subject’s emotional states, Szwed sensitively […]
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