“. . . [an] exciting and emotional read. . . . a gritty tale told with honesty and compassion.”
“. . . both the author and the illustrator share their wisdom and empathy.”
Picture books are not just for children.
“Bring ’em Back Dead is the perfect introduction to both a forgotten hero and a great writer.”
“a multifaceted story . . . plenty of surprises . . . And what an ending!”
“. . . a parable for modernized, globalized, restless identity.”
Beggar’s Feast, by its title alone, introduces a wry tone.
“Mr. Halperin’s answer: . . . the lessening of overt discrimination and exclusion has come at a price. Gays have become too like heterosexuals: conventional and boring.”
“. . . a story of self-discovery, of friendship lost and reclaimed, . . . both compelling and real.”
“. . . perceptive storytelling and bracing honesty . . . subtle but meaningful”
“You will find poetry in objects. . . . The layering of the storytelling is as rich as a frosted cake.”
“Håkan Nesser is a fine writer; however, in the final analysis, Münster’s Case is just not one of his better efforts.”
“Invariably, when the author has this much fun, the reader benefits.”
Bodies, seemingly killed by wild animals, have been showing up in Sherlock Holmes’ London.
“Dark and compelling, The Devil’s Madonna is Sharon Potts’ best work to date.”
“. . . a magical, thought-provoking expedition.”
“Mr. Lodge writes beautifully . . . irresistible . . .”
“Those Greeks and their family dynamics certainly showed that modern life doesn’t have a lock on irrational behavior.”
“The writing is all too coy, too precious, too studied . . . Still, there is talent here, undeniable talent . . .”
“. . . fiendishly funny. . . . Dante himself would probably applaud.”
“Dark. Comic. Bleak. Menacing—it’s all between these pages.”
St. Petersburg Noir is the latest anthology of international crime stories from Akashic Books.
“. . . daring . . . a story of the Promethean folly of human beings. . . . visceral . . . grueling . . .”
Chase Novak’s newly born Breed is not cute.
“. . . the life Mr. Schlink assiduously documents brims with hope.”
“. . . ranks among the best in an already exceptional series.”
“. . . glimpses of insight and understanding . . . ”
It is hopeful that Belfast Girls is a prelude to greater things to come.
“Did you know . . . Archie and his friends recently attended their friend Kevin Keller’s wedding . . . to another man?”
“. . . filled with wonderfully zany characters Agatha Christie would have killed for.”
“. . . realistic . . . rendered in a quiet prose that speaks volumes . . .”