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BRIGHT LIGHTS, DARK NIGHTS by Stephen Emond
May 14, 2015

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.

BEAUTY’S KINGDOM by A.N. Roquelaure
May 8, 2015

BEAUTY’S KINGDOM, the 4th novel in the Sleeping Beauty trilogy by Anne Rice writing as A.N Roquelaure, will debut at number 12 on the New York Times Hardcover Fiction bestseller list. Viking published the book on April 21, 2015.

THE WRIGHT BROTHERS by David McCullough
May 8, 2015

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.

HOLD STILL by Sally Mann
May 8, 2015

HOLD STILL: A Memoir with Photographs by Sally Mann received a rave review from in the New York Times. In his review, Dwight Garner says “The best quality of “Hold Still” — a book that strikes me as an instant classic among Southern memoirs of the last 50 years — is its ambient sense of an original, come-as-you-are life that has been well lived and well observed. It’s a book that dials open the aperture on your own senses.” An excerpt from the book was also recently featured in the New York Times Magazine. Little Brown will publish the book on May 12, 2015.

THE ARGONAUTS by Maggie Nelson
May 8, 2015

Maggie Nelson’s THE ARGONAUTS was reviewed in Flaunt, Electric Literature, the Huffington Post, the AV Club, Lambda Literary, Vulture, and the Volta. The Hairpin hosted a roundtable discussion of THE ARGONAUTS and Nelson’s previous book, BLUETS, and Bustle listed it in their Mother’s Day reading list. Nelson was interviewed in Tin House, The Rumpus, Atlas Review, and Literary Hub. Graywolf published the book on May 5, 2015.

THE CHINA COLLECTORS by Karl E. Meyer and Shareen Blair Brysac
May 8, 2015

“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.

THE DORITO EFFECT by Mark Schatzker
May 8, 2015

Mr. Schatzker’s new book reveals the surprising truth about the link between nutrition and flavor. His insights are causing quite a stir. Simon & Schuster published the hardcover book on May 5, 2015.

THE ARGONAUTS by Maggie Nelson
May 8, 2015

Maggie Nelson’s THE ARGONAUTS was reviewed by NPR, which said, “Nelson's vibrant, probing and, most of all, outstanding book is also a philosophical look at motherhood, transitioning, partnership, parenting, and family — an examination of the restrictive way we've approached these terms in the past and the ongoing struggle to arrive at more inclusive and expansive definitions for them.”Graywolf published the book on May 5, 2015.

10% HAPPIER by Dan Harris
May 8, 2015

Dan’s true story of how he tamed the voice in his head, reduced stress without losing his edge, and found self-help that actually works is now New York Times #11 in paperback nonfiction. IT books published the book in paperback December 30, 2014.

A GIRL AND HER GREENS by April Bloomfield
May 8, 2015

April Bloomfield’s lovely illustrated cookbook shares her recipes for her true love – vegetables. The New York Times notes, “There are no extra ingredients or unnecessary steps in her recipes, but she is unabashedly fussy about each component.” Ecco published the hard cover 4/21/15.