HONEY & LEON TAKE THE HIGH ROAD by Alan Cumming, Illustrated by Grant Shaffer

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HONEY & LEON TAKE THE HIGH ROAD by Alan Cumming, Illustrated by Grant Shaffer
Alan Cumming was interviewed on BUILD, a live interview series, about HONEY & LEON TAKE THE HIGH ROAD. In this second installment to The HONEY & LEON Series, the world-traveling dogs are back, and off to Scotland. Random House Books for Young Readers published the book on April 30, 2019.
Alan Cumming was interviewed on BUILD, a live interview series, about HONEY & LEON TAKE THE HIGH ROAD. In this second installment to The HONEY & LEON Series, the world-traveling dogs are back, and off to Scotland. Random House Books for Young Readers published the book on April 30, 2019.

BEARSKIN by James A. McLaughlin

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BEARSKIN by James A. McLaughlin
BEARSKIN received the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for the Best First Novel by An American Author. Ecco published the book on June 12, 2018.
BEARSKIN received the Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for the Best First Novel by An American Author. Ecco published the book on June 12, 2018.

THE OLD DRIFT by Namwali Serpell

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THE OLD DRIFT by Namwali Serpell
For The Atlantic, Lily Meyer writes that Namwali Serpell’s debut novel THE OLD DRIFT is a “sprawling epic that unfolds with the wild detail of a Bosch painting,” and notes its sharing of a “provocative core idea: that colonialism was a massive invasion of privacy, and that technology is on track to rival it." Hogarth published the book on March 26, 2019.
For The Atlantic, Lily Meyer writes that Namwali Serpell’s debut novel THE OLD DRIFT is a “sprawling epic that unfolds with the wild detail of a Bosch painting,” and notes its sharing of a “provocative core idea: that colonialism was a massive invasion of privacy, and that technology is on track to rival it." Hogarth published the book on March 26, 2019.

EXHALATION by Ted Chiang

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EXHALATION by Ted Chiang
Ted Chiang’s forthcoming EXHALATION has already received 5 starred reviews ahead of publication. Now The Verge has picked his new collection as one of the “10 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out in May.” The Verge writes that “Ted Chiang is one of the best science fiction writers working right now.” Knopf will publish the book on May 7, 2019.
Ted Chiang’s forthcoming EXHALATION has already received 5 starred reviews ahead of publication. Now The Verge has picked his new collection as one of the “10 new science fiction and fantasy books to check out in May.” The Verge writes that “Ted Chiang is one of the best science fiction writers working right now.” Knopf will publish the book on May 7, 2019.

NECESSARY PEOPLE by Anna Pitoniak

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NECESSARY PEOPLE by Anna Pitoniak
Anna Pitoniak’s forthcoming NECESSARY PEOPLE is one of Woman’s Day’s Best Fiction of 2019. Little, Brown will publish the book on May 21, 2019.
Anna Pitoniak’s forthcoming NECESSARY PEOPLE is one of Woman’s Day’s Best Fiction of 2019. Little, Brown will publish the book on May 21, 2019.

WILD CARD by Stuart Woods

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WILD CARD by Stuart Woods
The latest Stone Barrington novel by Stuart Woods made its debut on the New York Times Beststeller list. The book debuted at number 4 on the Combined Print & E-book Fiction list and number 8 on the Hardcover Fiction list. G.P. Putnam Sons published the book on March 26, 2019.
The latest Stone Barrington novel by Stuart Woods made its debut on the New York Times Beststeller list. The book debuted at number 4 on the Combined Print & E-book Fiction list and number 8 on the Hardcover Fiction list. G.P. Putnam Sons published the book on March 26, 2019.

RIOTS I HAVE KNOWN by Ryan Chapman

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RIOTS I HAVE KNOWN by Ryan Chapman
Ryan Chapman’s debut novel RIOTS I HAVE KNOWN received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, which called the book “dazzling… Supremely mischievous and sublimely written, this is a stellar work,” as well as a positive review from Kirkus, which called it “fitfully funny and murderously wry.” Both the LA Times and Esquire call RIOTS I HAVE KNOWN one of the most anticipated debut novels coming this spring. Simon & Schuster will publish the book on May 21, 2019.
Ryan Chapman’s debut novel RIOTS I HAVE KNOWN received a starred review from Publishers Weekly, which called the book “dazzling… Supremely mischievous and sublimely written, this is a stellar work,” as well as a positive review from Kirkus, which called it “fitfully funny and murderously wry.” Both the LA Times and Esquire call RIOTS I HAVE KNOWN one of the most anticipated debut novels coming this spring. Simon & Schuster will publish the book on May 21, 2019.

RECKONINGS by Mary Fulbrook

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RECKONINGS by Mary Fulbrook
Mary Fulbrook’s RECKONINGS has been shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize. "Quoting many moving accounts from victims of the extreme cruelty perpetrated by the Nazis," say the judges, "Fulbrook moves through generations to trace the legacy of Nazi persecution in postwar Germany. A masterly work which explores the shifting boundaries and structures of memory." The winner will be announced on May 7. Oxford University Press published the book on October 2, 2018.
Mary Fulbrook’s RECKONINGS has been shortlisted for the Wolfson History Prize. "Quoting many moving accounts from victims of the extreme cruelty perpetrated by the Nazis," say the judges, "Fulbrook moves through generations to trace the legacy of Nazi persecution in postwar Germany. A masterly work which explores the shifting boundaries and structures of memory." The winner will be announced on May 7. Oxford University Press published the book on October 2, 2018.

AWAYLAND by Ramona Ausubel

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AWAYLAND by Ramona Ausubel
The New York Times selected Ramona Ausubel’s AWAYLAND for their Paperbow Row feature in the Book Review and online, writing that “The pieces in this collection touch on everything from leaving home to mortality, all with a zany undertow.” Riverhead published the book on March 6, 2018.
The New York Times selected Ramona Ausubel’s AWAYLAND for their Paperbow Row feature in the Book Review and online, writing that “The pieces in this collection touch on everything from leaving home to mortality, all with a zany undertow.” Riverhead published the book on March 6, 2018.

SAVAGE NEWS by Jessica Yellin

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SAVAGE NEWS by Jessica Yellin
Former CNN White House correspondent Jessica Yellin’s debut novel SAVAGE NEWS received a great review from Publishers Weekly, which calls the book “[a] feisty debut… Fans of comic heroines like Stephanie Plum will find plenty to like in this sharp and funny satire.” Jessica and SAVAGE NEWS were additionally profiled, interviewed, or covered in the Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and Oprah Magazine. Mira published the book on April 9, 2019.
Former CNN White House correspondent Jessica Yellin’s debut novel SAVAGE NEWS received a great review from Publishers Weekly, which calls the book “[a] feisty debut… Fans of comic heroines like Stephanie Plum will find plenty to like in this sharp and funny satire.” Jessica and SAVAGE NEWS were additionally profiled, interviewed, or covered in the Wall Street Journal, Vanity Fair, and Oprah Magazine. Mira published the book on April 9, 2019.