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13 New Books Coming in February

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 11:21am
By Joumana Khatib
A salty historical romp, two deep dives into the entertainment industry, a handful of memoirs and Salman Rushdie’s much-anticipated new novel, “Victory City.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


5 YA books this winter dealing with identity and overcoming hardships

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 7:01am
By Caitlyn Paxson

The pale daylight and early darkness of winter create a space for stories — in particular for stories that ask the reader to mull themes and ideas that can sometimes be difficult.

(Image credit: Meghan Collins Sullivan/NPR)

Source: NPR Book Reviews


Three Young Girls Went Into the Woods. Two Came Out.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 6:34am
By Sarah Lyall
Kate Alice Marshall’s new novel, “What Lies in the Woods,” is elevated by unexpected plot twists, deep psychological perspicacity, and an endlessly interesting dance between past and present.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘Victory City,’ by Salman Rushdie

Wednesday, February 1, 2023 - 5:00am
By Michael Gorra
His new novel is about a kingdom that is founded on pluralism but fails to live up to its ideals.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘Hell Bent,’ by Leigh Bardugo

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 - 2:44pm
By Sarah Lyall
In “Hell Bent,” Leigh Bardugo continues the fantastical journey she began in “Ninth House.”
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Move Over, Pablo Neruda. Young Chileans Have a New Favorite Poet.

Monday, January 30, 2023 - 2:09pm
By Ana Lankes
Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American to win a Nobel Prize for literature, was long considered staid. A new generation is reclaiming her as an anti-establishment icon.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


The Fourth Monkey

Monday, January 30, 2023 - 9:11am

unCovered Review by Debbie Brahmi, Librarian, ACLS Pleasantville Branch

First of all, J.D. Barker is no relation to Clive Barker (I checked!) but if you enjoy a “horrific” read now and then, pick up THE FOURTH MONKEY. Even though this book is basically a crime story, classic cop vs. serial killer, be prepared for graphic violence and a deep dive into the mind of a seriously evil human being. This is an intense, dark, and disturbing story, not everyone’s cup of tea.

The Four Monkey Killer has been terrorizing the people of Chicago for five years until his body is found at the scene of an accident.  It appears the deceased has thrown himself into the path of a bus. The body holds several clues as to the identity of the killer, including a diary, which Det. Sam Porter hopes will help him and his team unravel the mystery and find the last missing victim before she dies.

Meanwhile, Sam Porter is battling a few demons of his own…

Barker’s fast-paced writing style keeps you interested from the very beginning. This is a book you will literally not want to put down. Fans of SE7EN and THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS will thoroughly enjoy THE FOURTH MONKEY, and the thrills keep coming in the 4MK sequels THE FIFTH TO DIE and THE SIXTH WICKED CHILD. 

Source: UnCovered Reviews


Review: ‘Maame,’ by Jessica George

Sunday, January 29, 2023 - 5:00am
By Elisabeth Egan
In “Maame,” a young woman strives for independence while carrying the weight of her family’s world.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ‘The Faraway World,’ by Patricia Engel

Saturday, January 28, 2023 - 5:00am
By Leigh Newman
The characters in “The Faraway World” seek connection in a disconnected world. Patricia Engel provides it in her own clever way.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


Book Review: ’The Sense of Wonder,’ ‘Vintage Contemporaries,’ ‘All the Beauty in the World’

Friday, January 27, 2023 - 12:00pm
By Tobias Carroll
“The Sense of Wonder,” “Vintage Contemporaries” and “All the Beauty in the World” take on the many dramas of Gotham.
Source: NY Times Book Reviews


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