CHINA ROOM by Sunjeev Sahota

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CHINA ROOM by Sunjeev Sahota
Sunjeev Sahota was profiled by Publishers Weekly about his latest novel, CHINA ROOM. Sahota told the interviewer that the novel is “very much alive to questions of authorship, and storytelling, and the rights and wrongs of who gets to tell the story…If I look at my three novels, the thing that seems to connect them, to me – and this wasn’t obvious to me before – is ideas of freedom, ideas of connection, ideas of trying to find the place you call home.” Publishers Weekly also gave the novel a glowing review, noting that it is “engaging” and “well worth the time.” Viking will publish the novel on July 13, 2021.

Sunjeev Sahota was profiled by Publishers Weekly about his latest novel, CHINA ROOM. Sahota told the interviewer that the novel is “very much alive to questions of authorship, and storytelling, and the rights and wrongs of who gets to tell the story…If I look at my three novels, the thing that seems to connect them, to me – and this wasn’t obvious to me before – is ideas of freedom, ideas of connection, ideas of trying to find the place you call home.” Publishers Weekly also gave the novel a glowing review, noting that it is “engaging” and “well worth the time.” Viking will publish the novel on July 13, 2021.

THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & NEV by Dawnie Walton

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THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & NEV by Dawnie Walton
Dawnie Walton joined Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air podcast to discuss her electrifying debut novel, THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & NEV. 37 Ink published the novel on March 30, 2021.

Dawnie Walton joined Terry Gross on NPR’s Fresh Air podcast to discuss her electrifying debut novel, THE FINAL REVIVAL OF OPAL & NEV. 37 Ink published the novel on March 30, 2021.

UNWINDING ANXIETY by Judson Brewer

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UNWINDING ANXIETY by Judson Brewer
Tara Parker-Pope shared UNWINDING ANXIETY author Judson Brewer’s five-finger breathing exercise for Day 6 of The New York Times’s “Fresh Start Challenge.” She writes: “Dr. Brewer, who is also a neuroscientist, says it’s important to remember that your brain is like a computer, and it has only a certain amount of working memory. Anxiety, worry and other negative emotions can take over, giving your brain less room for other tasks that require thinking and problem solving... Dr. Brewer suggests five-finger breathing because it’s a multisensory task.” Avery published UNWINDING ANXIETY on March 9, 2021.

Tara Parker-Pope shared UNWINDING ANXIETY author Judson Brewer’s five-finger breathing exercise for Day 6 of The New York Times’s “Fresh Start Challenge.” She writes: “Dr. Brewer, who is also a neuroscientist, says it’s important to remember that your brain is like a computer, and it has only a certain amount of working memory. Anxiety, worry and other negative emotions can take over, giving your brain less room for other tasks that require thinking and problem solving... Dr. Brewer suggests five-finger breathing because it’s a multisensory task.” Avery published UNWINDING ANXIETY on March 9, 2021.

FUTURE FEELING by Joss Lake

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FUTURE FEELING by Joss Lake
Vulture named Joss Lake's debut novel FUTURE FEELING one of its "35 Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer.” They write: "When I crack open FUTURE FEELING, I’m a little worried its contents will spill out into my life and zip around, ripping little holes in the space-time continuum. That’s how much wildness Lake has packed into less than 300 pages…Underpinning FUTURE FEELING is a wry refusal to try to convince us of anything; it resists the primary rule of narrative, that everything must be believable to be believed." Soft Skull will publish FUTURE FEELING on June 1, 2021.

Vulture named Joss Lake's debut novel FUTURE FEELING one of its "35 Books We Can't Wait to Read This Summer.” They write: "When I crack open FUTURE FEELING, I’m a little worried its contents will spill out into my life and zip around, ripping little holes in the space-time continuum. That’s how much wildness Lake has packed into less than 300 pages…Underpinning FUTURE FEELING is a wry refusal to try to convince us of anything; it resists the primary rule of narrative, that everything must be believable to be believed." Soft Skull will publish FUTURE FEELING on June 1, 2021.

ABUNDANCE by Jakob Guanzon

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ABUNDANCE by Jakob Guanzon
In a piece for The Guardian, SHUGGIE BAIN author Douglas Stuart calls Jakob Guanzon's ABUNDANCE "phenomenal," and Guanzon "an incredibly exciting new voice." He later followed the recommendation with a personal Twitter shout-out: "While I’m on here talking about books I love, here’s another shout for this brutal and brilliant gem ABUNDANCE by Jakob Guanzon. The last few chapters set my pulse RACING. I can’t believe this is a debut. Don’t miss it." Graywolf Press published the book on March 2, 2021.

In a piece for The Guardian, SHUGGIE BAIN author Douglas Stuart calls Jakob Guanzon's ABUNDANCE "phenomenal," and Guanzon "an incredibly exciting new voice." He later followed the recommendation with a personal Twitter shout-out: "While I’m on here talking about books I love, here’s another shout for this brutal and brilliant gem ABUNDANCE by Jakob Guanzon. The last few chapters set my pulse RACING. I can’t believe this is a debut. Don’t miss it." Graywolf Press published the book on March 2, 2021.

YES, DADDY by Jonathan Parks-Ramage

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YES, DADDY by Jonathan Parks-Ramage
Jonathan Park-Ramage’s debut novel YES, DADDY was featured on Goodreads' list of “9 Books that Goodreads Editors Highly Recommend.” Managing Editor Danny Feekes writes: “All is not what it seems and this book quickly becomes a heart-racing and heartbreaking thriller." Houghton Mifflin Harcourt published the novel on May 18, 2021.

Jonathan Park-Ramage’s debut novel YES, DADDY was featured on Goodreads' list of “9 Books that Goodreads Editors Highly Recommend.” Managing Editor Danny Feekes writes: “All is not what it seems and this book quickly becomes a heart-racing and heartbreaking thriller." Houghton Mifflin Harcourt published the novel on May 18, 2021.

THE 22 MURDERS OF MADISON MAY by Max Barry

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THE 22 MURDERS OF MADISON MAY by Max Barry
Max Barry’s THE 22 MURDERS OF MADISON MAY received a glowing review from Kirkus. They write: “[Barry is] endlessly inventive and entertaining… A very clever, unpredictable little murder mystery with some bittersweet tones about the things we do for love.” G.P. Putnam’s Sons will publish the book on July 6, 2021.

Max Barry’s THE 22 MURDERS OF MADISON MAY received a glowing review from Kirkus. They write: “[Barry is] endlessly inventive and entertaining… A very clever, unpredictable little murder mystery with some bittersweet tones about the things we do for love.” G.P. Putnam’s Sons will publish the book on July 6, 2021.

SIDECOUNTRY by John Branch

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SIDECOUNTRY by John Branch
Tattered Cover will be hosting a virtual launch event on June 7th at 6:30pm MT for John Branch’s SIDECOUNTRY. The book was also featured on Apple Books' list of most-anticipated books for this summer. W.W. Norton & Company will publish the book on June 1, 2021.

Tattered Cover will be hosting a virtual launch event on June 7th at 6:30pm MT for John Branch’s SIDECOUNTRY. The book was also featured on Apple Books' list of most-anticipated books for this summer. W.W. Norton & Company will publish the book on June 1, 2021.

BECOMING A WRITER, STAYING A WRITER by J. Michael Straczynski

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BECOMING A WRITER, STAYING A WRITER by J. Michael Straczynski
Booklist calls BECOMING A WRITER, STAYING A WRITER by J. Michael Straczynski "[a] funny and candid guide to the writing life." BenBella Books will publish the book on June 1, 2021.

Booklist calls BECOMING A WRITER, STAYING A WRITER by J. Michael Straczynski "[a] funny and candid guide to the writing life." BenBella Books will publish the book on June 1, 2021.

GOLDEN GATES by Conor Dougherty

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GOLDEN GATES by Conor Dougherty
GOLDEN GATES by Conor Dougherty is a nonfiction finalist for the 90th Annual California Book Awards. Award Jury Chair Peter Fish writes: “We think this year’s finalists are especially timely, innovative, and thought-provoking…[the finalists] demonstrate the extraordinary diversity of California literature.” Penguin Press published the book on February 18, 2020.

GOLDEN GATES by Conor Dougherty is a nonfiction finalist for the 90th Annual California Book Awards. Award Jury Chair Peter Fish writes: “We think this year’s finalists are especially timely, innovative, and thought-provoking…[the finalists] demonstrate the extraordinary diversity of California literature.” Penguin Press published the book on February 18, 2020.