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News - Book Reviews

THE THEFT OF MEMORY by Jonathan Kozol

Jonathan Kozol’s new book about his father’s struggles with Alzheimer’s disease received a starred review in Booklist which called it “a beautifully written love letter.” Crown will publish the book on June 2, 2015.

THE DORITO EFFECT by Mark Schatzker

THE DORITO EFFECT received a starred review in Booklist which called the book “a provocative new take on American eating.” Simon and Schuster published the book on May 5th 2015.

GIRL UNDERWATER by Claire Kells

GIRL UNDERWATER is “your first must-read beach book of the summer,” according to Oprah.com. The website listed it first in its picks of Books to Read Over a Long Weekend. Dutton published the hard cover 3/31/15.

HOLD STILL by Sally Mann

Sally Mann’s acclaimed memoir received a positive review in the Guardian. The review called the book “seductive” and says that “another surprise of this volume is learning what a good critical mind Mann has. Not all artists possess, as she does, the ability to articulate her vision in clear language.” Little Brown published the book on May 12, 2015.

ONE WAY OR ANOTHER by Elizabeth Adler

ONE WAY OR ANOTHER by Elizabeth Adler recently received a starred review from Publisher’s Weekly, which praised the novel as a “brilliantly executed and constantly surprising” thriller that might possibly be Elizabeth Adler’s “best book yet”. ONE WAY OR ANOTHER will be published in hardcover by St. Martin’s Press on July 7, 2015.

THE WRIGHT BROTHERS by David McCullough

David McCullough’s new biography was reviewed in the May 10th edition of the New York Times Book review. The reviewer, Daniel Okrent says, “The Wright Brothers” is merely this: a story, well told, about what might be the most astonishing feat mankind has ever accomplished….On its own terms, “The Wright Brothers” soars.” The author also appeared on WNYC’s The Leonard Lopate Show. Simon and Schuster published the book on May 5, 2015.

HOLD STILL by Sally Mann

Sally Mann’s memoir received a positive review in May 10th's edition of The New York Times Book review. The reviewer, Francine Prose, calls it “wonderfully weird and vivid.” Sally Mann was also interviewed in May 14th’s New York Times and in a recent segment on NPRs Fresh Air. Little Brown published the book on May 12, 2015

BRIGHT LIGHTS, DARK NIGHTS by Stephen Emond

Kirkus has given BRIGHT LIGHTS, DARK NIGHTS a starred review, stating that “Most impressive in this emotionally charged novel is the way each of the characters is fully imagined; they emerge as complex individuals who are shaped by a variety of factors and are not portrayed as simple heroes or villains. Readers will be left with plenty on their minds and in their hearts.” Roaring Brook Press will publish the novel on August 11, 2015.

THE WRIGHT BROTHERS by David McCullough

THE WRIGHT BROTHERS received rave reviews in the New York Times & The Wall Street Journal. In the Times, Janet Maslin called it a “concise, exciting and fact-packed book” and the Wall Street Journal says “David McCullough has etched a brisk, admiring portrait of the modest, hardworking Ohioans who...solved the mystery of flight.” The author was also interviewed on Thursday, May 7th's edition of The Charlie Rose Show. Simon & Schuster published the book on May 5, 2015.

THE CHINA COLLECTORS by Karl E. Meyer and Shareen Blair Brysac

“THE CHINA COLLECTORS is a racy, panoramic read; a cultural adventure story with serious diplomatic implications.” Says The Economist.
Palgrave Macmillan published the hardcover March 10, 2015.