The biography of Paul Simon from the acclaimed biographer of Johnny Cash was named one of the Best Books of the Month by Amazon in the Biography & Memoir category. Simon & Schuster will publish the book on May 8, 2018.

The debut novel by Joanna Cantor was named one of the Best Books of the Month by Amazon in the Literature & Fiction category. Bloomsbury Publishing will publish the book on May 8, 2018.

BEARSKIN has received a second starred review, this time from Kirkus, which wrote of the novel, “Told in spare prose and portraying the authentic mechanics of hunting, combat, and psychological defense, the novel dares the reader to root for this damaged antihero but convinces us that he's worth it. An intense, visceral debut equal to the best that country noir has to offer.” Ecco Press will publish the book on June 12, 2018.

Kirkus has given NORTHLAND a starred review, saying of the book, “Richly populated with fascinating northlanders, Native Americans, and many border patrol agents, this is highly entertaining and informative travel literature.” Norton will publish the book July 3, 2018.

THE BOOK OF ESSIE is an IndieNext pick for the month of June. Liv Stratman, of Books Are Magic, said of the novel, “I couldn’t stop turning the pages to see what would happen to Essie and Roarke, the boy Essie’s mother has decided she will marry in a primetime, live-televised wedding. Weir proves herself to be a brilliant new talent with a sensitive but unflinching take on child exploitation and life in the public eye. A must-read!” Knopf will publish the book June 12, 2018.