Emily Hamilton's debut novel THE STARS TOO FONDLY received a starred, rave review in Shelf Awareness: "Debut author Emily Hamilton bursts onto the scene like a supernova with THE STARS TOO FONDLY, a dazzling, heartfelt space adventure novel about chosen family and the ache of existence... With humor, sweetness, and force, Hamilton's blend of sci-fi caper and slow-burning romance conveys the importance of never giving up on one another, even when lost in space and time. THE STARS TOO FONDLY marks Hamilton as an author to watch." The novel was recommended by Burlington Free Press and Book Riot ("The Best Books We Read April-June 2024"), and indie booksellers will be highlighting THE STARS TOO FONDLY in stores throughout the fall as one of its "Indies Introduce" picks. The audiobook, narrated by Vico Ortiz, won an AudioFile Earphones Award and got a nod from Lit Hub, where it was praised as " a raucous space adventure rom-com with infectious energy" and a "lively story of friendship and queer romance [that] is full of interdimensional danger and is heaps of fun on audio." THE STARS TOO FONDLY was published by Harper Voyager in the US and Gollancz in the UK on June 11, 2024.

A review for Matt Young's debut novel END OF ACTIVE SERVICE in the Wyoming Tribune Eagle deems the book to be "profane, intense and taut, like knowing a car wreck is imminent and being powerless to stop it. Bad things will happen before good ones do, which is something to remember before you open this novel. But open it, you should. This is one book you’ll talk about." END OF ACTIVE SERVICE was published by Bloomsbury on June 18, 2024.

In a review for The Wall Street Journal, Sam Sacks called Maxim Loskutoff's OLD KING "An expert panorama…Coming on the heels of his outstanding 2020 novel, RUTHIE FEAR, OLD KING shows that Mr. Loskutoff is unmatched at evoking the contentious, transitional nature of the American West, which is roiled by changing environmental values and economic realities, a place of new and clashing mythologies." The Book Report Network hailed OLD KING as "a compelling, sometimes harrowing and occasionally sweet novel confronting emotional disconnect, the relationship between humanity and nature, and modern fears about technology, all the while giving readers characters who care deeply about each other and the world around them. This smart, captivating and provocative book is highly recommended." The novel was also featured on the front page of the Missoulian, highlighting Loskutoff as a celebrated local Montana author. OLD KING was published by Norton on June 4, 2024.

Marine biologist and debut author Jasmin Graham was featured in the New York Times, The Washington Post, and the Free Times discussing her memoir SHARKS DON'T SINK, as well as the particular challenges and triumphs of being a Black woman in shark science. Meanwhile, The Tampa Bay Times raves: "Graham has become something of a shark celebrity, talking about her work on Shark Week documentaries and YouTube. But in this uplifting memoir, the sharks and the scientists who overcome bigotry to learn about them are the stars." SHARKS DON’T SINK was one of The Root's "July 2024 Books By Black Authors We Can't Wait to Read," and an excerpt was published on Lit Hub. Graham appeared on both the Today Show and CBS Mornings to promote the book at the time of its release—one stop on her 13-city tour— and she was interviewed on NPR’s On Point and Science Friday radio shows, as well as WHYY’s The Pulse, and on the Stuff to Blow Your Mind, Just the Zoo of Us, and All Creatures podcasts. Pantheon published SHARKS DON'T SINK on July 16, 2024.

Literary Awards
WAYS AND MEANS by Daniel Lefferts has been longlisted for the Center for Fiction First Novel Prize, which honors the best debut fiction of the year. The shortlist will be announced in September, and the winner will be named in December at the Center for Fiction's annual awards benefit. WAYS AND MEANS was published by The Overlook Press on February 6, 2024.

PEARL continues to receive glowing reviews in the lead up to its publication. From A.V. Club, Oliver Sava praises: “[PEARL is] heavy material executed with a deft touch…The creative team uses symbolic imagery to boil down complex emotions into visuals that invite the reader to project their own feelings, providing a deeply personal entryway into World War II history for readers of all ages.” Caroline Carlson at Literary Hub writes: “[T]he well-calibrated balance of text, images, and white space makes PEARL a particularly powerful read.” Meanwhile, Historical Novel Society describes the book as an “underappreciated war story,” in which “Amy’s struggle with the dual facets of her nationality feels both realistic and compelling, and her efforts to survive war and understand herself are moving.” PEARL was also a featured pick for August by Amazon Books and The Children’s Book Council. Graphix will publish the book on August 20, 2024.

Rachel Khong’s instant New York Times bestselling novel REAL AMERICANS continues to receive strong press months after its publication, with Steven Whitton penning a paean for The Anniston Star. Whitton praises REAL AMERICANS in the highest terms, calling it “deeply affecting,” “extraordinarily moving,” and “nothing short of spellbinding.” Knopf published the novel on April 30, 2024.

Ryan Chapman’s novel THE AUDACITY received a terrific shoutout in a piece by Lisa Levy for The Washington Post highlighting three novels furthering the thriller genre’s interest in cults. Levy praises THE AUDACITY’S edgy takedown of late capitalism, writing: “At its core, THE AUDACITY is a satire of corporate culture — corporate culture being propaganda developed to make devotion to the company seem like it will lead to lots of money and larger fulfillment. Chapman contradicts this and floats the provocative idea that ridiculous individual wealth might be capitalism taking its last breath…Chapman’s skewering of the rich, the very rich and the ultrarich as they debate the world’s ills is as incisive as it is hilarious.” Soho Press published the novel on April 2, 2024.

Joanna Pearson’s debut novel BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK received more strong acclaim in a group review of four new novels centered around crime from The Toronto Star. Steven W. Beattie offered stunning praise: “[BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK] is character-driven and deliberately paced…[A] thoughtful slow burn of a thriller, crafted with uncommon depth.” Bloomsbury published BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK on June 4, 2024.

The cover has been revealed for this year’s THE BEST AMERICAN FOOD & TRAVEL WRITING. Mariner Books will publish the collection on October 22, 2024.