“The Sea and Summer is almost the definition of what good science fiction is about.”
“God willing, the affectations will pass, unveiling a talent less fettered by ‘style.’” Sometimes the words on the back cover of a book can tell us oh so much:
“. . . the proceeds of the purchase will go to a good cause.”
“Gavin Extence has written a book that is richer, more lucid than it seems on its surface.”
“. . . an observant, deftly, and cleverly composed work.”
“. . . sometimes poignant, often funny, and generally believable.”
“The book raises questions that are left unanswered. So the reader is left to wonder.”
“Ms. Schine weaves a carefully structured story anchored in fully realized characters.”
“. . . a compelling and inspiring novel . . .”
“Greenbeard is science fiction with a sense of humor.”
“. . . a gem. Highly recommended.”
“Given the enormous appetite for television soap operas . . . should sell up a storm.”
“. . . a straightforward, beautifully written thriller . . .”
“. . . a book that stays with you long after the final page has been turned.”
“. . . exciting, suspenseful, and filled with enough action to satisfy even readers of Clive Cussler and Tom Clancy.”
“Fans of acerbic humor should enjoy Mermaid of Brooklyn.”
“Professor Nutting veers into difficult territory and unearths virgin soil.”
“The Goliath Stone is brain candy, a fast read, and surely a sci-fi fan pleaser. Good for the beach or the hammock.”
“. . . a deft narrative of madness, murder, and love against the background of the English-Dutch war.”
“. . . ultimately disappoints.”
“. . . challenging but hugely rewarding—and deeply unsettling.”
“. . . for any true Roberto Bolaño devotee it is a must have.”
“Levels of Life is heartfelt and raw . . . angry . . . witty . . . always memorable.”
“. . . outstanding on every level . . . heaven sent.”
The Hanging Garden, Patrick White’s posthumous novel, is absolutely luminous, its publication a gift.
“Americanah, an epic saga . . . offers a fresh, bold, and timely perspective on identity and race . . .”
