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News - Book Reviews

A HUNDRED BILLION TRILLION STARS by Seth Fishman, illustrated by Isabel Greenberg

Publishers Weekly reviewed the children’s book, calling it “a book that encourages readers to observe the world with wonder and curiosity.” School Library Journal also reviewed, whose verdict was “an imagination stretcher for younger audiences who enjoy marveling at mind-bending numbers.” Greenwillow books will publish the picture book on September 12, 2017....

PARTY GIRLS DIE IN PEARLS by Plum Sykes

Perfect for summer reading, this Oxford Girl Mystery has been hailed by Vogue as, "A rollicking murder mystery. . . . a wildly entertaining romp. . . . Laugh? I died." Harper published the hardcover May 9, 2017.

THE DARK DARK by Samantha Hunt

Samantha Hunt’s collection of stories THE DARK DARK received a positive review from NPR Books. The reviewer Carmen Maria Machado says “Like the best short story collections, THE DARK DARK chews on some delicious, evergreen themes in extraordinary ways.” She also says that Hunt is “at her best when her stories seem to almost get away from her, crescendoing into feverish, manic beauty. Horror and strangeness are her allies.” FSG Original published the book on July 18, 2017.

THE DUCHESS by Danielle Steel

The latest novel by Danielle Steel has debuted on the New York Times Bestseller list for the week ending of July 16th. It debuted at number 4 on both the combined Print & E-book fiction bestseller lists. Delacorte Press published the book on June 27, 2017.

SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA by Jaroslav Kalfar

Jaroslav Kalfar’s SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA receives a wonderful review from Michael Tate at Los Angeles of Books, who writes, “Jaroslav Kalfar’s outstanding debut novel Spaceman of Bohemia is simultaneously shocking, terrifying, wondrous, funny, and beguiling.”

THE AGE OF PERPETUAL LIGHT by Josh Weil

In a starred Kirkus review, Josh Weil’s upcoming debut collection was lauded as “a rich, often dazzling collection of short stories linked by themes while ranging widely in style from Babel-like fables to gritty noir and sci-fi.” Grove, Atlantic will publish the book on September 12, 2017.

MIDNIGHT AT THE BRIGHT IDEAS BOOKSTORE by Matthew Sullivan

The New York Times reviewed MIDNIGHT AT THE BRIGHT IDEAS BOOKSTORE, saying, “I couldn’t resist Matthew Sullivan’s MIDNIGHT AT THE BRIGHT IDEAS BOOKSTORE, an appealing first novel . . . The oddball characters and layered plot make this puzzle mystery both charming and challenging.”

A HUNDRED BILLION TRILLION STARS by Seth Fishman, illustrated by Isabel Greenberg

Kirkus has given the picture book a glowing first review, calling it “insightful, awe-inspiring” and “an auspicious primer on some very big numbers.” Greenwillow Book will publish the book on September 12, 2017.

FLY ME by Daniel Riley

The New York Times reviewed FLY ME, noting that “Riley has a stylish grasp of setting as the axis of place and time, writing about the era with captivating authority, palpable texture and a sure-footed knack for rebuilding a moment out of its pop detritus. Enthusiasts of ’70s music and literature will tumble into delightful pockets of nostalgia….Ultimately, Riley’s vividly realized setting and Suzy’s firecracker spirit collide in a surprising whiplash climax.”

AN ECHO OF THINGS TO COME by James Islington

Publishers Weekly reviewed AN ECHO OF THINGS TO COME, saying of the book that “epic fantasy fans will enjoy this dense, suspenseful adventure.” RT Book Reviews also gave a review, saying “this is an exciting novel with multiple storylines. Readers will look forward to the third book in the trilogy.” Orbit will publish the novel August 22, 2017.