News in June 2017

News in June 2017

OUR LITTLE RACKET by Angelica Baker
26th June, 2017

Angelica Baker was on The Leonard Lopate Show to discuss her debut novel, OUR LITTLE RACKET, on the day of publication. The National Book Review included OUR LITTLE RACKET on its list of 5 Hot Books, calling Angelica “wry and perceptive.” Elle also named OUR LITTLE RACKET a “grand debut…ambitious” in its summer book round-up. Angelica also had interviews with both Nylon and Paste Magazine to commemorate her debut. OUR LITTLE RACKET is also a Catapult staff pick. Ecco published OUR LITTLE RACKET on June 20, 2017.

MIDNIGHT AT THE BRIGHT IDEAS BOOKSTORE by Matthew Sullivan
26th June, 2017

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
26th June, 2017

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
26th June, 2017

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.”

GOODBYE, VITAMIN by Rachel Khong
26th June, 2017

Rachel Khong’s GOODBYE, VITAMIN is one of Elle’s 22 Best Books to Read This Summer & The Hollywood Reporter’s Hot Summer Books. Henry Holt will publish GOODBYE, VITAMIN on July 11, 2017.

DEAR CYBORGS by Eugene Lim
26th June, 2017

Eugene Lim’s DEAR CYBORGS, “the most delightful read you’ll find all summer,” is one of The Village Voice’s Ten Books To Read This Summer. FSG Originals published DEAR CYBORGS on June 6, 2017.

AN ECHO OF THINGS TO COME by James Islington
26th June, 2017

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.

BLUETS by Maggie Nelson
19th June, 2017

Maggie Nelson’s BLUETS has just been published in the UK, where The Guardian wrote that it was “full of wisdom and beauty” in a rave review. Jonathan Cape published the book in the UK June 1, 2017. Wave Books publishes it in North America.

STEPHEN FLORIDA by Gabe Habash
19th June, 2017

Powell’s City of Books selected STEPHEN FLORIDA as its 67th selection for Indiespensable, its first edition club, for which Gabe signed over a thousand copies. Excerpts of STEPHEN FLORIDA were featured on Buzzfeed and on Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading, with an introduction by Garth Greenwell. The book also received a rave review from NPR Books.

FLY ME by Daniel Riley
19th June, 2017

Town & Country included FLY ME in their list of 13 Best Books to Read This Summer. In addition, The Millions sat down with Daniel Riley for a lengthy interview about FLY ME, California in the 70s and USC football. Little, Brown published the novel June 6, 2017.

THE ADDRESS by Fiona Davis
19th June, 2017

Town & Country included THE ADDRESS in their list of 13 Best Books to Read This Summer. Dutton will publish the book on June 20, 2017.

OUR LITTLE RACKET by Angelica Baker
19th June, 2017

Town & Country included OUR LITTLE RACKET in their list of 13 Best Books to Read This Summer. Ecco will publish the book on June 20, 2017.