Newly Published, From Mortal Angst to Domestic Reinvention
A selection of recently published books.
Book Review: ‘The Labors of Hercules Beal,’ by Gary D. Schmidt, and ‘The Storyteller,’ by Brandon Hobson
In new novels by the National Book Award finalists Gary D. Schmidt and Brandon Hobson, adolescent boys navigating parental loss find strength in ancient mythology.
9 New Books We Recommend This Week
Suggested reading from critics and editors at The New York Times.
Book Review: ‘Blue Skies,’ by T.C. Boyle
“Blue Skies,” by T.C. Boyle, considers life in a coastal America made increasingly untenable by climate change.
'The East Indian' imagines the life of the first Indian immigrant to now-U.S. land
Brinda Charry aims to recover, reclaim, and reframe the little-known, barely footnoted history of the earliest Indian immigrant on record to what is now the United States.
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Sometimes, Academic Writing Hits Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Emotionally
“Those works are labors of love too,” says the author, whose new novel is “Chain-Gang All-Stars.” “I like work that moves me, makes me see things anew, asserts humanity, cares enough to really look. That can be emotional or intellectual and usually (almost always) it’s both.”
Stepping Into Big Shoes, Anne Hillerman Walked in a New Direction
Tony Hillerman’s daughter had her own dreams for one of the stars of his novels. Now she carries on the family tradition, with a few twists.
Book Review: ‘A Line in the Sand,’ by Kevin Powers
Kevin Powers brings together a military thriller and police procedural in his new novel, “A Line in the Sand.”
DELICIOUS MONSTERS
Uncovered review by Collette Jones, ACLS
Egg Harbor City Branch, Manager
DELICIOUS MONSTERS by Liselle Sambury is a haunted house novel that tackles generational abuse and the silencing of black women to protect those in power. The story follows Brittney and Jayden, two college students who create an internet series about the supernatural under the umbrella of Torte, a media company. They decide to investigate the “Miracle Mansion,” which promises transformation for some but death for others.
The mansion was inherited by Grace Odlin, who moved there with her daughter Daisy, after a difficult breakup. The house quickly becomes a successful Airbnb, but strange occurrences and the haunted house’s ghosts cause Daisy’s mental health to deteriorate, leading to a series of assaults and deaths. A decade later, Brittney and her mother have a strained relationship, and Brittn
DELICIOUS MONSTERS is a bone-chilling novel that masterfully constructs
flawed, hurting characters trying to find redemption. The book is nearly
impossible to put down, and the author’s depictions of the characters as
eminently relatable people make them easy to care about. The story balances
moments of levity to prevent the horrors of Miracle Mansion from overwhelming
the reader, but it still manages to shake your soul. The novel is perfect for
fans of THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE and SADIE and is a
mind-bending psychological thriller that navigates the treacherous past of a
mysterious mansion ten years apart.
'Warrior Girl Unearthed' revisits the 'Firekeeper's Daughter' cast of characters
In this gripping follow-up to Angeline Boulley's much-lauded debut, we return to Sugar Island and meet the next generation of girls in the Firekeeper family.
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How to Compost, According to Gardening Experts
Don’t get hung up on how long it should take or how many citrus peels are too many. As one longtime composter put it, “My rule is: Don’t worry about it.”
Book Review: ‘When the Heavens Went On Sale’ by Ashlee Vance
Ashlee Vance’s “When the Heavens Went on Sale” chronicles a new competition striving for escape velocity.
Book Review: ‘The Guest,’ by Emma Cline
In “The Guest,” a 22-year-old traipses through the rarefied spaces of Long Island, N.Y., where she will never be fully welcome.
Book Review: ‘Paved Paradise,’ by Henry Grabar
“Paved Paradise,” by Henry Grabar, examines the country’s obsession with parking, from its effects on urban sprawl to the violence it sometimes provokes.
When art you love was made by 'Monsters': A critic lays out the 'Fan's Dilemma'
Do geniuses get a "hall pass" for their behavior? Or, do we "cancel" the art of artists who've done "monstrous" things? That's the question Claire Dederer tackles in her new book.
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Book Review: ‘Small Mercies,’ by Dennis Lehane
Lehane’s new novel, “Small Mercies,” sets a crime story against the backdrop of the city’s school busing battles of the 1970s.
Book Review: ‘Walking With Sam,’ by Andrew McCarthy
In “Walking With Sam,” the actor and travel writer Andrew McCarthy looks back on an epic adventure.
Book Review: ‘The Lost Sons of Omaha: Two Young Men in an American Tragedy,’ by Joe Sexton
In “The Lost Sons of Omaha,” the journalist Joe Sexton investigates a saga of death that occurred in Nebraska during the racial unrest after the killing of George Floyd.
Book Review: ‘Retrospective,’ by Juan Gabriel Vásquez
“Retrospective,” a novel by Juan Gabriel Vásquez, takes the film director Sergio Cabrera as its subject.
Book Review: ‘Professor Schiff’s Guilt,’ by Agur Schiff
In “Professor Schiff’s Guilt,” an Israeli novelist becomes embroiled in a case involving his slave-trading ancestor.
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