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News - Book Reviews

THE DUCHESS by Danielle Steel
July 18, 2017

The latest novel by Danielle Steel has debuted on the New York Times Bestseller list for the week ending of July 16th. It debuted at number 4 on both the combined Print & E-book fiction bestseller lists. Delacorte Press published the book on June 27, 2017.

SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA by Jaroslav Kalfar
July 18, 2017

Jaroslav Kalfar’s SPACEMAN OF BOHEMIA receives a wonderful review from Michael Tate at Los Angeles of Books, who writes, “Jaroslav Kalfar’s outstanding debut novel Spaceman of Bohemia is simultaneously shocking, terrifying, wondrous, funny, and beguiling.”

THE AGE OF PERPETUAL LIGHT by Josh Weil
July 18, 2017

In a starred Kirkus review, Josh Weil’s upcoming debut collection was lauded as “a rich, often dazzling collection of short stories linked by themes while ranging widely in style from Babel-like fables to gritty noir and sci-fi.” Grove, Atlantic will publish the book on September 12, 2017.

MIDNIGHT AT THE BRIGHT IDEAS BOOKSTORE by Matthew Sullivan
June 26, 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
June 26, 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
June 26, 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.”

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

LARGE ANIMALS by Jess Arndt
June 9, 2017

Jess Arndt’s “outstanding debut” LARGE ANIMALS was reviewed in The East Bay Review. LARGE ANIMALS was also reviewed by Ingrid Rojas Contreras in KQED Arts, who writes, “Arndt’s imagination is amusing and far-flung… This is a delightful read, perfect for the burgeoning summer.” Catapult published LARGE ANIMALS on May 9, 2017.

IN THE DAYS OF RAIN: A DAUGHTER, A FATHER, A CULT by Rebecca Stott
June 5, 2017

Publisher’s Weekly lauded Stott’s “compelling memoir” IN THE DAYS OF RAIN as “affecting,” “brilliantly capturing the challenges of her family’s days” enmeshed in a Christian cult. Speigel & Grau will publish the book July 4, 2017.

FLY ME by Daniel Riley
May 19, 2017

GQ Magazine and Marie Claire both plugged FLY ME, saying of the novel, “come for the intoxicating beach imagery… stay for a moody novel of savvy babes and sunburned intrigue,” and “this is an excellent time capsule of 70s nostalgia” respectively. It was also listed as one of goop’s 16 Great Reads of the Summer, which said FLY ME is “packed with a little bit of everything,” and “you’ll be hard-pressed to put this one down.” Little, Brown will publish the book June 6, 2017....