You may remember Mischa Berlinski as the National Book Award-nominated author of FIELDWORK. Now he’s back with his daring, eagerly anticipated second novel, PEACEKEEPING. It’s about Terry, a former deputy sheriff and failed politician, who takes a job in Haiti helping to train the police. There he befriends an American-educated judge & convinces him to […]
Tag: starred reviews
Happy Fat Tuesday #BookBday (2/9/16)
It’s a Fat Tuesday #BookBday! THE HEART by Maylis de Kerangal Two starred reviews for this audacious novel about the twenty-four hours surrounding a heart transplant told in multiple perspectives. “With its incredibly precise and exacting language as well as its dedication to challenging form, THE HEART shimmers and sears at the same time.” — […]
It’s a Groundhog #BookBday!
Happy Groundhog Day! Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow, so that means we’re getting warmer weather soon. Until then, cozy up with these new books: THE YID by Paul Goldberg A February 2016 Indie Next pick and two starred reviews! “In this fantastical (and fantastic) debut novel by reporter and writer Goldberg, who immigrated to […]
Happy #BookBday & Happy Birthday, Anne!
Happy #BookBday to these new titles that hit shelves yesterday: ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY by Charlie Jane Anders A February 2016 Indie Next pick, a Kirkus Reviews’ Most Anticipated Book of 2016, and two starred reviews for this stunning SF debut in which a friendship between two adolescent misfits is the catalyst for […]
Stars for AN UNRESTORED WOMAN
If you were lucky enough to be at ALA Midwinter’s AAP/LibraryReads Debut Authors panel, then you know all about Shobha Rao‘s exceptional talent. Born in India but raised in Indiana, Rao was treated like an outsider and spent most of her time in the school library alone, deeply grateful that the librarians let her just “be.” The […]
For Your Consideration: April 2016 LibraryReads Titles
Download, read, and nominate your favorite titles for the April 2016 LibraryReads list! Nominations are due February 20! Click here for the full list of 2016 deadlines. THE LAST PAINTING OF SARA DE VOS by Dominic Smith Two starred reviews for this novel that deftly bridges the historical and the contemporary, tracking a collision course […]
Thriller Thursday (1/21/16 Edition)
Happy #ThrillerThursday, mystery lovers! We’re basking in the Edgar nominations glow and loving these new books: ORPHAN X by Gregg Hurwitz A February 2016 Indie Next pick! Two starred reviews for the best thriller since THE BOURNE IDENTITY, starring Evan Smoak: a legendary figure with skills, resources, a personal mission to help those with nowhere else […]
2016 Edgar Nominees & Starred Mysteries
The 2016 Edgar Award nominations were announced earlier this week and Macmillan has 4 contenders: Best Novel NIGHT LIFE by David C. Taylor Best Critical/Biographical THE LOST DETECTIVE: Becoming Dashiell Hammett by Nathan Ward Mary Higgins Clark Award A WOMAN UNKNOWN by Frances Brody THE MASQUE OF A MURDERER by Susanna Calkins The winners will […]
Starred Review Roundup
Save a spot on your shelves for these upcoming books that have received multiple starred reviews: ALL THE BIRDS IN THE SKY by Charlie Jane Anders A February 2016 Indie Next pick and a Kirkus Reviews’ Most Anticipated Book of 2016! A friendship between two adolescent misfits is the catalyst for an apocalyptic reckoning in […]
Sneak Peek: January 2016 Indie Next List
The January 2016 Indie Next list includes 3 Macmillan titles! ROSALIE LIGHTNING by Tom Hart Eisner-nominated cartoonist Hart’s beautiful and touching graphic memoir about the untimely death of his young daughter, Rosalie, is also a Winter 2016 Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers pick and has THREE starred reviews. “ROSALIE LIGHTNING is a masterpiece—and […]
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