Richard Price writing as Harry Brandt, THE WHITES

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Richard Price writing as Harry Brandt, THE WHITES
Richard Price’s new book written under the transparent pseudonym of Harry Brandt has received a great deal of press in advance of its publication. The book received rave reviews from Michicko Kakutani in the Times who called it “riveting” and “a gripping police procedural and an affecting study in character and fate” and Joyce Carol Oats who says “Price has constructed a maze of a novel that alternates between scenes of intense introspection and scenes driven by dialogue.”

Richard Price’s new book written under the transparent pseudonym of Harry Brandt has received a great deal of press in advance of its publication. The book received rave reviews from Michicko Kakutani in the Times who called it “riveting” and “a gripping police procedural and an affecting study in character and fate” and Joyce Carol Oats who says “Price has constructed a maze of a novel that alternates between scenes of intense introspection and scenes driven by dialogue.”

WHISPERING SHADOWS by Jan-Philipp Sendker

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WHISPERING SHADOWS by Jan-Philipp Sendker
Jan-Philipp Sendker’s WHISPERING SHADOWS received a starred review from Booklist, which called it a “darkly beautiful, heart-wrenching portrayal of the Cultural Revolution’s devastating social legacy.” Atria publishes the book on April 14, 2015.

Jan-Philipp Sendker’s WHISPERING SHADOWS received a starred review from Booklist, which called it a “darkly beautiful, heart-wrenching portrayal of the Cultural Revolution’s devastating social legacy.” Atria publishes the book on April 14, 2015.

THE DEEP by Nick Cutter

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THE DEEP by Nick Cutter
Wired included Nick Cutter’s THE TROOP in the list of their favorite new books for January 2015. Gallery published the book on January 13, 2015.

Wired included Nick Cutter’s THE TROOP in the list of their favorite new books for January 2015. Gallery published the book on January 13, 2015.

THE PERFECT KILL by Robert Baer

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THE PERFECT KILL by Robert Baer
Imagine‘s Brian Grazer, optioned Baer’s The Perfect Kill: 21 Laws For Assassins. Fox 21 TV Studios president Bert Salke said, “Robert Baer’s book is incredibly timely and compelling.”

Imagine‘s Brian Grazer, optioned Baer’s The Perfect Kill: 21 Laws For Assassins. Fox 21 TV Studios president Bert Salke said, “Robert Baer’s book is incredibly timely and compelling.”

A SMALL INDISCRETION by Jan Ellison

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A SMALL INDISCRETION by Jan Ellison
Jan Ellison’s A SMALL INDISCRETION was reviewed by Bustle and The San Jose Mercury News, which called it, “An impressive fiction debut...Both a psychological mystery and a study of the divide between desire and duty." Bustle said, ““A fast-paced, dramatic read… I found myself turning the pages faster and faster… A Small Indiscretion is a novel to tear through on a plane ride or on the beach.” Random House published the book on January 20.

Jan Ellison’s A SMALL INDISCRETION was reviewed by Bustle and The San Jose Mercury News, which called it, “An impressive fiction debut...Both a psychological mystery and a study of the divide between desire and duty." Bustle said, ““A fast-paced, dramatic read… I found myself turning the pages faster and faster… A Small Indiscretion is a novel to tear through on a plane ride or on the beach.” Random House published the book on January 20.

Jeffrey Eugenides, MIDDLESEX

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Jeffrey Eugenides, MIDDLESEX
Jeffrey Eugenides, MIDDLESEX was named one of the 21st century’s 12 best novels in a poll of critics conducted by the BBC Culture Blog. Farrar Straus & Giroux published the book on September 4, 2002.

Jeffrey Eugenides, MIDDLESEX was named one of the 21st century’s 12 best novels in a poll of critics conducted by the BBC Culture Blog. Farrar Straus & Giroux published the book on September 4, 2002.

GREEN ON BLUE by Elliot Ackerman

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GREEN ON BLUE by Elliot Ackerman
Elliot Ackerman’s debut novel GREEN ON BLUE is a Staff Pick by the Paris Review and was reviewed in Harper’s. The Paris Review called it “an impressive act of empathy,” while Harper’s said, “Afghan strikes against U.S. forces were called green-on-blue attacks; these are the only colors in Ackerman’s prose, besides blood.” Scribner will publish the book on February 17, 2015.

Elliot Ackerman’s debut novel GREEN ON BLUE is a Staff Pick by the Paris Review and was reviewed in Harper’s. The Paris Review called it “an impressive act of empathy,” while Harper’s said, “Afghan strikes against U.S. forces were called green-on-blue attacks; these are the only colors in Ackerman’s prose, besides blood.” Scribner will publish the book on February 17, 2015.

ONGOINGESS by Sarah Manguso

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ONGOINGESS by Sarah Manguso
Sarah Manguso’s ONGOINGNESS is a Staff Pick by the Paris Review, which said, “A bold, elegant, and honest confrontation of a diarist’s motivations and neuroses. In tight, economical prose, Manguso chronicles the pathology of her obsessive journaling and the constellation of influences—memory, motherhood, age, marriage—that fueled her writing and ultimately rendered her exhaustive recording no longer necessary.

Sarah Manguso’s ONGOINGNESS is a Staff Pick by the Paris Review, which said, “A bold, elegant, and honest confrontation of a diarist’s motivations and neuroses. In tight, economical prose, Manguso chronicles the pathology of her obsessive journaling and the constellation of influences—memory, motherhood, age, marriage—that fueled her writing and ultimately rendered her exhaustive recording no longer necessary.

10% HAPPIER by Dan Harris

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10% HAPPIER by Dan Harris
Dan’s book, about how he found self-help that actually works, debuts at #9 on the NYT Non Fiction paperback bestseller list. ITbooks published the book in paperback December 30, 2014.

Dan’s book, about how he found self-help that actually works, debuts at #9 on the NYT Non Fiction paperback bestseller list. ITbooks published the book in paperback December 30, 2014.

THE ARGONAUTS by Maggie Nelson

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THE ARGONAUTS by Maggie Nelson
Maggie Nelson’s THE ARGONAUTS received a starred review in Kirkus, which said, “A fiercely provocative and intellectually audacious memoir that focuses on motherhood, love and gender fluidity … A book that will challenge readers as much as the author has challenged herself.” Graywolf Press will publish the book on May 5,2015.

Maggie Nelson’s THE ARGONAUTS received a starred review in Kirkus, which said, “A fiercely provocative and intellectually audacious memoir that focuses on motherhood, love and gender fluidity … A book that will challenge readers as much as the author has challenged herself.” Graywolf Press will publish the book on May 5,2015.