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News - Book Reviews

TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE by Philippe Girard

The Times Literary Supplement reviewed TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE, calling it, “by far the best account of Louverture’s whole-hearted embrace of French culture and reverence for the classical world,” and “more than a straightforward biography.” Basic Books published the book on November 22, 2016...

GRACE NOTES by Katey Sagal

Booklist gave GRACE NOTES a rave, saying of the memoir, “What elevates Grace Notes is Sagal’s honesty and wonderfully conversational tone—the woman loves an exclamation point—which make it accessible and readable without being gossipy or simple. Chapters on parenting and getting older, especially as a woman and actress, arestandouts. You don’t have to be a fan to enjoy this one.” Gallery will publish the book on March 21, 2017.

SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA by Jaroslav Kalfar

Jaroslav Kalfar’s SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA received a rave from Publishers Weekly, which called it a “wonderfully jubilant and touching debut novel.” Booklist also reviewed SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA, writing “Cutting to memorable scenes set in small-town Czechoslovakia and, later, in Prague, Kalfar’s absurdist debut eloquently explores the crushing burden of having to carry your father’s sins and its effects on a man whose sole ambition was to live an ordinary existence....”

STORM IN A TEACUP by Helen Czerski

“Like having a friendly physicist giving you a personal fireside chat… An ideal gift for any scientifically inquisitive person” writes John Gribbin for the Wall Street Journal in a strong review of STORM IN A TEACUP by Helen Czerski. In addition, the author was interviewed by NPR On Point to discuss Antarctic ice shelves and global dynamics in a far-ranging, fascinating interview. W.W. Norton published the book on January 10, 2017.

FIND ME by JS Monroe

FIND ME received a starred review in Publishers Weekly, which said of the thriller: “Pacing is crisp and the plot is credible, but it’s the cast of expertly crafted, psychologically ambiguous characters that rivets.” Booklist and Kirkus also reviewed the book positively, saying “smart, well written, and tangled in unpredictable twists—a top-notch psychological thriller,” and “fast-paced, satisfying, and, ultimately, life-affirming” respectively. Mira Books publishes the novel on March 21, 2017...

GRACE NOTES by Katey Sagal

Kirkus gave GRACE NOTES a glowing review, saying, “While this book is sure to please the author’s many fans, its thoughtful, no-regrets honesty will no doubt also appeal to readers of Hollywood memoirs seeking substance that goes beyond gossip and name-dropping. A candid, reflective memoir.” Gallery will publish the book March 21, 2017...

TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE by Philippe Girard

TOUSSAINT LOUVERTURE was given a full page review in the New York Times, which called the book “Superb… New facts turn up by the spadeful… [a] sophisticated and anti-mythological biography.” Basic Books published the book November 22, 2016...

LITTLE HEAVEN by Nick Cutter

LITTLE HEAVEN has recently earned several rave reviews. From Shelf Awareness: “Little Heaven is a sprawling horror epic comparable to Stephen King's It.” Kirkus said, “he story is gripping and the language often poetic… be ready for a few sleepless nights” and Publishers Weekly declared that “horror fans yearning for the days of over-the-top stomach-churning gorefests will be darkly delighted.”

FIND ME by J S Monroe

Kirkus reviewed FIND ME, calling it “exciting read that combines the thrill of a spy novel and the intimacy of a coming-of-age tale. Fast-paced, satisfying, and, ultimately, life-affirming.” Mira Books will publish the novel on March 21, 2017.

THE LOW BIRD by David L. Robbins

"After reading the latest novel from best-selling Richmond author David L. Robbins, I feel as if I’ve experienced firsthand the G-force of a barrel roll, the impenetrable Southeast Asian humidity, and the gut-churning terror of hearing light footsteps just yards away from my leafy hiding place” reports JEREMY GLOVER of the Richmond Times-Dispatch Thomas and Mercer published the paperback on November 8, 2016.