News - Book Reviews

News - Book Reviews

CREATION by Adam Rutherford
July 12, 2013

Adam Rutherford’s CREATION was reviewed on the front page of the Wall Street Journal’s Books section, calling him an “expert storyteller” and saying, “Mr. Rutherford takes an informed stand against the unthinking opponents of genetic engineering…His arguments are clear and compelling but not easily summarized in abbreviated form.” Penguin published the book on June 13, 2013.

WINNERS by Danielle Steel
June 28, 2013

Publishers Weekly praised Danielle Steel’s WINNERS, saying, “Steel skillfully weaves the strands of the Matthews and Thomas families together in a layered story about loneliness and companionship...” Delacorte Press will publish the book on October 29, 2013.

FIRST SIGHT by Danielle Steel
June 28, 2013

Booklist says, “Steel is one of the world’s most popular authors, and this poignant romance is sure to thrill her many loyal fans and reach many new readers, too.” Delacorte Press will publish the book on July 16, 2013.

SAFE KIDS, SMART PARENTS by Rebecca & Elizabeth Bailey
June 28, 2013

SAFE KIDS, SMART PARENTS by Jaycee Dugard’s personal therapist and leading family psychologist, Rebecca Bailey and her sister Elizabeth Bailey, was reviewed in Publishers Weekly, which declares that "Bailey's communication strategy suggests a proactive approach and will help parents build the kind of trust that will encourage kids to speak up." The book contains a preface by Jaycee’s mother, Terry Probyn. Simon & Schuster published the book on June 11, 2013

ECSTATIC NATION by Brenda Wineapple
June 28, 2013

ECSTATIC NATION by Brenda Wineapple is featured in Publishers Weekly. Wineapple is interviewed on her the process of writing her book, a “sweeping work of American history, chronicling a period of immense change through the era’s monumental events and the diverse American personalities behind them.” HarperCollins will publish the book August 6, 2013.

MY EDUCATION by Susan Choi
June 28, 2013

MY EDUCATION by Susan Choi has been featured in the July issues of Self, Vanity Fair, Cosmopolitan, and Marie Clarie. The book has also been positively reviewed in the Los Angeles Times, which declares that ” What Choi…is after is the elusive territory of experience, the way people and events imprint us when we're young and then linger, exerting a subtle pressure over how we live our lives.” A review in Entertainment Weekly, also raves that: “In Choi's hands, intimacy is every bit as compelling as war and displacement.” Viking will publish the book on July 3, 2013.

CREATION by Adam Rutherford
June 21, 2013

Adam Rutherford’s CREATION was reviewed by Smithsonian Magazine, which says that, “Rutherford is careful not to get too starry-eyed about any of the people or experiments he depicts...But even through Rutherford’s eminently sensible lens, it’s hard not to get excited.” Penguin published the book June 13, 2013.

A HUNDRED SUMMERS by Beatriz Williams
June 21, 2013

Beatriz Williams’ A HUNDRED SUMMERS is featured in July’s O Magazine as well as on Vanity Fair’s website. Vanity Fair praised Williams’ book as “masterfully done.” Putnam published the book May 30, 2013.

WISE MEN by Stuart Nadler
June 21, 2013

Stuart Nadler’s WISE MEN was reviewed in AudioFile magazine, which said, “Narrator Bernard Clark characterizes both voices with so much contrast that there's no doubt the two men are polar opposites. The sarcastic and pessimistic Hilly stands out perfectly against the exuberant and bombastic Arthur… Nadler's story of opportunities lost and found is well crafted, and Clark is a wonderful storyteller.” Reagan Arthur Books published the book February 5, 2013.

MEN IN MIAMI HOTELS by Charlie Smith
June 21, 2013

Charlie Smith’s MEN IN MIAMI HOTELS received a starred Booklist review, saying, “With his murderously charismatic protagonist calming himself by quoting Virgil’s Georgics, Smith turns a rogue gangster’s tale into a glimmering, sharply faceted, hauntingly philosophical tragedy of cosmic flaws, stunning betrayals, and bloody revenge.” Harper Perennial will publish the book on July 2, 2013.