FLYOVER LIVES by Diane Johnson

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FLYOVER LIVES by Diane Johnson
Diane Johnson’s, FLYOVER LIVES received a positive review in the New York Review of Books. The reviewer, Francine Prose, says that “What gives her memoir its charm and makes it so consistently beguiling is not so much the events it describes….as the tone in which Johnson relates her recollections, reflections and discoveries.” Viking published the book January 16, 2014.

Diane Johnson’s, FLYOVER LIVES received a positive review in the New York Review of Books. The reviewer, Francine Prose, says that “What gives her memoir its charm and makes it so consistently beguiling is not so much the events it describes….as the tone in which Johnson relates her recollections, reflections and discoveries.” Viking published the book January 16, 2014.

LET HIM GO by Larry Watson

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LET HIM GO by Larry Watson
Larry Watson’s LET HIM GO has won the 2013 Montana Book Award. The annual award recognizes literary or artistic excellence in a book written or illustrated by someone who lives in Montana, is set in Montana, or deals with Montana themes or issues. Judges said, “In Let Him Go, Watson is at his storytelling finest.” Milkweed Editions published the book on September 3, 2013.

Larry Watson’s LET HIM GO has won the 2013 Montana Book Award. The annual award recognizes literary or artistic excellence in a book written or illustrated by someone who lives in Montana, is set in Montana, or deals with Montana themes or issues. Judges said, “In Let Him Go, Watson is at his storytelling finest.” Milkweed Editions published the book on September 3, 2013.

KIND OF KIN by Rilla Askew

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KIND OF KIN by Rilla Askew
Rilla Askew’s KIND OF KIN was an Editors’ Choice in the New York Times Book Review on February 2, 2014 and was listed in the Sunday Book Review’s Paperback Row, saying, “The fraught issue of illegal immigration divides an Oklahoma clan and their town in Askew’s heartfelt novel.” Ecco published the paperback edition of the book on January 21, 2013.

Rilla Askew’s KIND OF KIN was an Editors’ Choice in the New York Times Book Review on February 2, 2014 and was listed in the Sunday Book Review’s Paperback Row, saying, “The fraught issue of illegal immigration divides an Oklahoma clan and their town in Askew’s heartfelt novel.” Ecco published the paperback edition of the book on January 21, 2013.

YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS by Robert Wagner & Scott Eyman

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YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS by Robert Wagner & Scott Eyman
An excerpt from Robert Wagner’s new memoir, YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS: Life and Style in Hollywood’s Golden Age, appears in the March 2014 issue of Vanity Fair. Penguin will publish the book on March 11, 2014.

An excerpt from Robert Wagner’s new memoir, YOU MUST REMEMBER THIS: Life and Style in Hollywood’s Golden Age, appears in the March 2014 issue of Vanity Fair. Penguin will publish the book on March 11, 2014.

"SNOW" by Shelley Jackson

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"SNOW" by Shelley Jackson
Shelley Jackson's "Snow," a story in progress written entirely in snow, grabbed media attention with the live debut of its Instagram account (@snowshelleyjackson). Slate said, "Shelley Jackson has another way for you to enjoy the snow without braving the cold.” In addition to some beautiful and impressive handwriting, the story itself is both thematically apt and quite lovely." Gothamist said, "At least someone is turning all of this snow into an opportunity."

Shelley Jackson's "Snow," a story in progress written entirely in snow, grabbed media attention with the live debut of its Instagram account (@snowshelleyjackson). Slate said, "Shelley Jackson has another way for you to enjoy the snow without braving the cold.” In addition to some beautiful and impressive handwriting, the story itself is both thematically apt and quite lovely." Gothamist said, "At least someone is turning all of this snow into an opportunity."

CHANCE by Kem Nunn

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CHANCE by Kem Nunn
CHANCE by Kem Nunn is a Publisher Weekly pick for the week of February 17, 2014. PW calls the book a “brilliant and cerebral psychological thriller.” Scribner will publish the book on February 18, 2014.

CHANCE by Kem Nunn is a Publisher Weekly pick for the week of February 17, 2014. PW calls the book a “brilliant and cerebral psychological thriller.” Scribner will publish the book on February 18, 2014.

ALL OUR NAMES by Dinaw Mengestu

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ALL OUR NAMES by Dinaw Mengestu
Dinaw Mengustu’s ALL OUR NAMES is a Top 10 Literary Fiction Pick by Publishers Weekly, saying, “Mengestu portrays the intersection of cultures experienced by the immigrant with unsettling perception.” The book will be published by Knopf on March 5, 2014.

Dinaw Mengustu’s ALL OUR NAMES is a Top 10 Literary Fiction Pick by Publishers Weekly, saying, “Mengestu portrays the intersection of cultures experienced by the immigrant with unsettling perception.” The book will be published by Knopf on March 5, 2014.

JOHN WAYNE: THE LIFE AND LEGEND by Scott Eyman

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JOHN WAYNE: THE LIFE AND LEGEND by Scott Eyman
The February 10, 2014 issue of Publishers Weekly gives JOHN WAYNE: THE LIFE AND LEGEND a starred review. “In this compulsively readable biography, Eyman examines closely Wayne’s major films, from The Searchers and The Shootist to Sands of Iwo Jima and True Grit to depict the actor who ‘came to symbolize the American man throughout the world, whether he was wearing a soldier suit or a cowboy hat.’” Simon and Schuster will publish the book on April 1, 2014.

The February 10, 2014 issue of Publishers Weekly gives JOHN WAYNE: THE LIFE AND LEGEND a starred review. “In this compulsively readable biography, Eyman examines closely Wayne’s major films, from The Searchers and The Shootist to Sands of Iwo Jima and True Grit to depict the actor who ‘came to symbolize the American man throughout the world, whether he was wearing a soldier suit or a cowboy hat.’” Simon and Schuster will publish the book on April 1, 2014.

EXTREME MEDICINE by Kevin Fong

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EXTREME MEDICINE by Kevin Fong
Kevin Fong was interviewed on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross about EXTREME MEDICINE, which was also excerpted in Wired and reviewed in the March issue of Discover Magazine. Discover said, "Fong...weaves firsthand, nail-biting ER experiences with gripping historical narrative...He offers tantalizing ideas about surviving long-term space travel and other possibilities that await us in our relentless quest to explore." The book was published by Penguin on February 6, 2014.

Kevin Fong was interviewed on NPR’s Fresh Air with Terry Gross about EXTREME MEDICINE, which was also excerpted in Wired and reviewed in the March issue of Discover Magazine. Discover said, "Fong...weaves firsthand, nail-biting ER experiences with gripping historical narrative...He offers tantalizing ideas about surviving long-term space travel and other possibilities that await us in our relentless quest to explore." The book was published by Penguin on February 6, 2014.

THE KEPT by James Scott

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THE KEPT by James Scott
James Scott was interviewed on WNYC's the Leonard Lopate show for his debut novel THE KEPT. The book was published by Harper on January 7, 2014.

James Scott was interviewed on WNYC's the Leonard Lopate show for his debut novel THE KEPT. The book was published by Harper on January 7, 2014.