In their review of LIE MACHINES, The Washington Post deems Howard “unquestionably well-placed” when it comes to discussing social media and its role in spreading political lies. They also refer to Howard’s work in clarifying the 2016 Russian strategy as “pivotal.” Yale University Press published the book on May 19, 2020.

The Gotham Center for New York History lauded Peter McGough’s memoir, I’VE SEEN THE FUTURE AND I’M NOT GOING. Jeffrey Patrick Colgan and Jeffrey Escoffier write: “[McGough’s memoir] is deeply personal, with much effort taken to demonstrate to the reader the anguish, jealousy, and sense of betrayal that McGough experienced as his romantic and artistic life unraveled before him . . . it is also historically significant: shining a light not only the dissolution of an artistic-romantic partnership but also charting the end of the Downtown Scene.” Pantheon published the book on September 17, 2019.

Bradley Garrett’s BUNKER received great praise from The Literary Review. They write: “The dark charisma of the bunker will attract readers to this book, but the energetic and gregarious Garrett keeps the story focused on people rather than buildings.” Scribner will publish the book on August 4, 2020.

In her series of portraits of cultural figures from New York’s LGBTQ+ community, photographer Kate Simon praises Peter McGough’s memoir I’VE SEEN THE FUTURE AND I’M NOT GOING alongside a photograph she took of the author in his home. She writes: “I’ve read and listened to about 10 times. It’s a masterpiece. It’s about AIDS, the 80s and the art world. He’s always been profoundly eloquent, articulate and witty.” Pantheon published the book on September 19, 2019.

AGE LATER by Dr. Nir Barzilai received a positive review from Booklist. Candace Smith writes: “In this technical but promising book, Barzilai scrutinizes the lives of centenarians to find the key factors behind their healthy longevity. Readers who enjoy learning the science behind medical theories will be fascinated.” St. Martin’s Press published the book on June 16, 2020.

The Los Angeles Review calls PERFECT TUNES “a subtle and complex meditation on motherhood and how it can throw all of our choices, and their costs, into sharp relief.” Avid Reader Press published the book on April 14, 2020.

Maxim Loskutoff’s debut novel RUTHIE FEAR has received great praise in advance of its release date. In a starred review, Kirkus hails it as “anything but predictable . . . With resonant characters and a great sense of place, this novel rarely goes where you’d expect, and is stronger for it.” Also, Publishers Weekly gave the book a starred and boxed review, calling it a “superb debut novel,” and adding that “With its humor and heart, Loskutoff’s harrowing tale offers a heroine to root for. This one hits hard.” W.W. Norton & Company will publish the book on September 1, 2020.

Publishers Weekly praised Daniel Hornsby’s forthcoming debut novel VIA NEGATIVA in a starred review. They write: “Hornsby has got the goods, and his stirring tale of self-reflection, revenge, and theological insight isn’t one to miss.” Knopf will publish the book on August 11, 2020.

Following its starred review from Publishers Weekly, Jennifer Hofmann’s debut novel THE STANDARDIZATION OF DEMORALIZATION PROCEDURES has earned another star, this time from Kirkus. They call the dark satire of Cold War-era East Germany “a remarkable first novel that reads like the work of a seasoned pro.” Little, Brown and Company will publish the book on August 11, 2020.

Gabriella Burnham’s debut novel IT IS WOOD, IT IS STONE received a stunning review in the New York Times. Critic Sarah Gerard writes: “This is a remarkable story of secrecy, discovery and self-expression, delivered by a skillful observer.” One World will publish the book on July 28, 2020.