STRANGE RITES by Tara Isabella Burton has received great praise following its June publication. The Washington Free Beacon calls it an “excellent new book . . . well worth the read,” while Ricochet writes: “If you truly want to understand what drives Woke SJWs, why Cross-Fitters often act like cultists, and why Harry Potter, Star Trek, or Riverdale fans sometimes seem like religious acolytes, and battle as fiercely as evangelists, then I cannot recommend Strange Rites highly enough.” Burton has also appeared on a handful on podcasts to discuss her book, including Crackers and Grape Juice, The Tikvah Podcast, Braver Angels, The David Pakman Show, and The American Interest. PublicAffairs published the book on June 16, 2020.

Rutger Bregman’s HUMANKIND has recently been featured in Inc. Magazine’s “Books That Just Might Change Your Life and Work,” Ted.com’s “Great Books by Ted Speakers,” and The Christian Science Monitor’s “10 Best Books of June.” Little, Brown and Company published the book on June 2, 2020.

AGE LATER by Dr. Nir Barzilai received a positive review from Booklist. Candace Smith writes: “In this technical but promising book, Barzilai scrutinizes the lives of centenarians to find the key factors behind their healthy longevity. Readers who enjoy learning the science behind medical theories will be fascinated.” St. Martin’s Press published the book on June 16, 2020.

The Los Angeles Review calls PERFECT TUNES “a subtle and complex meditation on motherhood and how it can throw all of our choices, and their costs, into sharp relief.” Avid Reader Press published the book on April 14, 2020.

Maxim Loskutoff’s debut novel RUTHIE FEAR has received great praise in advance of its release date. In a starred review, Kirkus hails it as “anything but predictable . . . With resonant characters and a great sense of place, this novel rarely goes where you’d expect, and is stronger for it.” Also, Publishers Weekly gave the book a starred and boxed review, calling it a “superb debut novel,” and adding that “With its humor and heart, Loskutoff’s harrowing tale offers a heroine to root for. This one hits hard.” W.W. Norton & Company will publish the book on September 1, 2020.

Publishers Weekly praised Daniel Hornsby’s forthcoming debut novel VIA NEGATIVA in a starred review. They write: “Hornsby has got the goods, and his stirring tale of self-reflection, revenge, and theological insight isn’t one to miss.” Knopf will publish the book on August 11, 2020.

Following its starred review from Publishers Weekly, Jennifer Hofmann’s debut novel THE STANDARDIZATION OF DEMORALIZATION PROCEDURES has earned another star, this time from Kirkus. They call the dark satire of Cold War-era East Germany “a remarkable first novel that reads like the work of a seasoned pro.” Little, Brown and Company will publish the book on August 11, 2020.

The American Booksellers’ Association has named Jessica Cluess’ HOUSE OF DRAGONS one of their Summer 2020 Kids’ Indie Next Great Reads. They write: “Cluess has created a sweeping start to a series that is sure to enthrall fans everywhere.” It was also previously praised by Kirkus Reviews for its “well-rounded characters who face complex moral issues,” BookPage for its “world building and high-stakes conflict,” and the School Library Journal for being “[a] wonderful adventure book for teens that challenges ideas of right and wrong.” Random House Books for Young Readers published the book on May 12, 2020.

YA author Jennifer Dugan was featured on PublishersWeekly.com for “Six Interviews with LGBTQ Children’s and YA Authors.” When asked about the inspiration for her most recent YA contemporary romance, Dugan said, “I wanted to feature two bi/pan kids in a relationship, particularly one who could appear heteronormative to outsiders . . . Unfortunately, biphobia is something that runs rampant not just in the world at large, but also within queer spaces. It was important to me to show bi/pan teens that it’s okay! You are still valid.” G.P. Putnam’s Sons for Young Readers published the book on April 21, 2020.

Richard Hasen appeared on the news program All In, With Chris Hayes to discuss voting issues in Georgia. His book, ELECTION MELTDOWN, published February 4, 2020 from Yale University Press.