GOODBYE, VITAMIN by Rachel Khong

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GOODBYE, VITAMIN by Rachel Khong
Rachel Khong’s GOODBYE, VITAMIN was included in this roundup at The New Yorker, which praises the novel’s “beautiful quotidian details… [and] magical, visual approach.” Henry Holt published GOODBYE, VITAMIN on July 11, 2017.

Rachel Khong’s GOODBYE, VITAMIN was included in this roundup at The New Yorker, which praises the novel’s “beautiful quotidian details… [and] magical, visual approach.” Henry Holt published GOODBYE, VITAMIN on July 11, 2017.

bone by Yrsa Daley-Ward

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bone by Yrsa Daley-Ward
Yrsa Daley-Ward’s poetry collection bone has been included in a number of roundups, including Signature Reads’ 12 Essential Books Celebrating Women Writers of the African Diaspora and Shondaland’s Poetry Collections That Will Teach You To Love Poetry. Yrsa Daley-Ward’s bone is included in a Signature Reads article on understanding politics through poetry. Tobias Carroll praises Yrsa’s “powerful narrative energy” and “precision with language.” Penguin Books published September 26, 2017.

Yrsa Daley-Ward’s poetry collection bone has been included in a number of roundups, including Signature Reads’ 12 Essential Books Celebrating Women Writers of the African Diaspora and Shondaland’s Poetry Collections That Will Teach You To Love Poetry. Yrsa Daley-Ward’s bone is included in a Signature Reads article on understanding politics through poetry. Tobias Carroll praises Yrsa’s “powerful narrative energy” and “precision with language.” Penguin Books published September 26, 2017.

DON’T COSPLAY WITH MY HEART by Cecil Castellucci

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DON’T COSPLAY WITH MY HEART by Cecil Castellucci
Kirkus has reviewed DON’T COSPLAY WITH MY HEART, saying, “this authentically geeky and feminist romance nails the con scene.” Scholastic will publish the book January 2, 2018.

Kirkus has reviewed DON’T COSPLAY WITH MY HEART, saying, “this authentically geeky and feminist romance nails the con scene.” Scholastic will publish the book January 2, 2018.

A HUNDRED BILLION TRILLION STARS by Seth Fishman

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A HUNDRED BILLION TRILLION STARS by Seth Fishman
Cory Doctorow has reviewed this picture book on boingboing, calling it “a delight of a science book, a marvel of a picture book.” Greenwillow published the book on October 3, 2017.

Cory Doctorow has reviewed this picture book on boingboing, calling it “a delight of a science book, a marvel of a picture book.” Greenwillow published the book on October 3, 2017.

THE DARK DARK by Samantha Hunt

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THE DARK DARK by Samantha Hunt
Samantha Hunt’s THE DARK DARK was reviewed in The New Yorker’s “Briefly Noted” section this week, where they write of it: “Each of the stories in this collection harbors a surreal twist… Hunt lingers over such moments just long enough to suggest that the phantasmagorical can be found in any situation, no matter how banal.” Farrar, Straus & Giroux will publish the book on July 18, 2017.

Samantha Hunt’s THE DARK DARK was reviewed in The New Yorker’s “Briefly Noted” section this week, where they write of it: “Each of the stories in this collection harbors a surreal twist… Hunt lingers over such moments just long enough to suggest that the phantasmagorical can be found in any situation, no matter how banal.” Farrar, Straus & Giroux will publish the book on July 18, 2017.

LARGE ANIMALS by Jess Arndt

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Jess Arndt’s “striking” story collection LARGE ANIMALS is one of Read it Forward’s 6 Sensational Short Story Collections. Catapult published LARGE ANIMALS on May 9, 2017.

Jess Arndt’s “striking” story collection LARGE ANIMALS is one of Read it Forward’s 6 Sensational Short Story Collections. Catapult published LARGE ANIMALS on May 9, 2017.

SOUTH AND WEST by Joan Didion

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SOUTH AND WEST by Joan Didion
The Guardian published an excerpt from SOUTH AND WEST, along with an interview with the author. In addition, Dana Spiotta interviewed Joan Didion & her nephew Griffin Dunne about the forthcoming Netflix documentary “Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold.” Knopf published SOUTH AND WEST on March 7, 2017.

The Guardian published an excerpt from SOUTH AND WEST, along with an interview with the author. In addition, Dana Spiotta interviewed Joan Didion & her nephew Griffin Dunne about the forthcoming Netflix documentary “Joan Didion: The Center Will Not Hold.” Knopf published SOUTH AND WEST on March 7, 2017.

STICKY FINGERS: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine by Joe Hagan

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STICKY FINGERS: The Life and Times of Jann Wenner and Rolling Stone Magazine by Joe Hagan
Booklist gave a starred review to Joe Hagan’s forthcoming biography of Jann Wenner. The review says: “Hagan has fashioned a fascinating biography of a controversial figure and the iconic publication he started.” Knopf will publish the book on October 24, 2017.

Booklist gave a starred review to Joe Hagan’s forthcoming biography of Jann Wenner. The review says: “Hagan has fashioned a fascinating biography of a controversial figure and the iconic publication he started.” Knopf will publish the book on October 24, 2017.

FRESH COMPLAINT by Jeffrey Eugenides

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FRESH COMPLAINT by Jeffrey Eugenides
FRESH COMPLAINT, the first short story collection by Jeffrey Eugenides, received a positive review in The Guardian. The review praises the author as a “fine exponent of the satisfying denouement” and says the collection offers “fleeting visits from characters with whom you’d like to spend a little time.” Farrar Straus & Giroux will publish the book on October 3, 2017.

FRESH COMPLAINT, the first short story collection by Jeffrey Eugenides, received a positive review in The Guardian. The review praises the author as a “fine exponent of the satisfying denouement” and says the collection offers “fleeting visits from characters with whom you’d like to spend a little time.” Farrar Straus & Giroux will publish the book on October 3, 2017.

HEDY’S FOLLY by Richard Rhodes

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HEDY’S FOLLY by Richard Rhodes
HEDY’S FOLLY: THE LIFE AND BREAKTHROUGH INVENTIONS OF HEDY LAMARR, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD by Pulitzer-prize winning author, Richard Rhodes, will be adapted for a television miniseries that will star and be produced by Diane Kruger. “I am fascinated by Hedy Lamarr,” said Kruger in a statement.

HEDY’S FOLLY: THE LIFE AND BREAKTHROUGH INVENTIONS OF HEDY LAMARR, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL WOMAN IN THE WORLD by Pulitzer-prize winning author, Richard Rhodes, will be adapted for a television miniseries that will star and be produced by Diane Kruger. “I am fascinated by Hedy Lamarr,” said Kruger in a statement.