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Colson Whitehead and Matthew Desmond Awarded the 2017 Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction By Eugenia Williamson
The Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction were announced tonight at the American Library Association's Midwinter Conference in Atlanta. The winners are The Underground Railroad, by Colson Whitehead, for excellence in fiction, and Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City, by Matthew Desmond, for excellence in nonfiction. Read the Booklist reviews of the winners below. >>read more
RUSA Book and Media Awards By Eugenia Williamson
On Sunday, the ALA’s Reference and User Services Association awarded the Carnegie Medals for excellence in fiction and nonfiction— but they weren’t the only adult titles recognized. Here are three others RUSA honored this weekend at its annual Book and Media Awards ceremony, linked to their Booklist reviews when available. >>read more
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Adult - Nonfiction Journalism & Publishing
Printer's Error: Irreverent Stories from Book History, by J. P. Romney and Rebecca Romney
Philosophy & Psychology
Miracle Mindset: A Mother, Her Son, and Life's Hardest Lessons, by JJ Virgin
The Sensational Past: How the Enlightenment Changed the Way We Use Our Senses, by Carolyn Purnell
Religion
The Genius of Judaism, by Bernard-Henri Lévy
Social Sciences
Aging in America, by Robert L. Scardamalia
Always a Bridesmaid (for Hire): Stories on Growing Up, Looking for Love, & Walking Down the Aisle for Complete Strangers, by Jen Glantz
War against War: The American Fight for Peace 1914-1918, by Michael Kazin
Language
What Language Do I Dream In?, by Elena Lappin
Science
Birds Art Life: A Year of Observation, by Kyo Maclear
Black Hole Blues and Other Songs from Outer Space, by Janna Levin
"Though readers will marvel at the intellectual genius of those responsible for this feat, Levin delivers them as complete and complex personalities, sometimes congenial, sometimes prickly, sometimes just odd!"
The Telomere Effect: A Revolutionary Approach to Living Younger, Healthier, Longer, by Elizabeth Blackburn and Elissa Epel
Technology
Amazing Stories of the Space Age: True Tales of Nazis in Orbit, Soldiers on the Moon, Orphaned Martian Robots, and Other Fascinating Accounts from the Annals of Spaceflight, by Rod Pyle
Health & Medicine
100 Things You Can Do to Stay Fit and Healthy: Simple Steps to Better Your Body and Improve Your Mind, by Scott Douglas
The Endurance Diet: Discover the World's Greatest Athletes' 5 Core Habits to Look, Feel, and Perform Better, by Matt Fitzgerald
Gardening
The Chinese Kitchen Garden: Growing Techniques and Family Recipes from a Classic Cuisine, by Wendy Kiang-Spray
Cookery
101 Chilies to Try Before You Die, by David Floyd Eating Korea: Reports on a Culinary Renaissance, by Graham Holliday
"Holliday uncovers pockets of the typical Korean food he remembers—spicy with the fiery kick of gochujang (the country's ubiquitous red-pepper paste), stinky with the fermented funk of kimchi (soured cabbage), and all washed down with too much soju (potato liquor)."
Iconic Chicago Dishes, Drinks, and Desserts, by Amy Bizzarri
An Irish Country Cookbook, by Patrick Taylor
Mouthfeel: How Texture Makes Taste, by Ole G. Mouritsen and Klavs Styrbaek
My Sweet Kitchen: Recipes for Stylish Cakes, Pies, and Cookies, by Linda Lomelino
Share: Delicious and Surprising Recipes to Pass around the Table, by Chris Santos and Rick Rodgers
The Arts
I Hate Everyone, Except You, by Clinton Kelly
Crafts & Hobbies
The Joy of Lettering: A Creative Exploration of Contemporary Hand Lettering, Typography & Illustrated Typeface, by Gabri Joy Kirkendell and Jaclyn Escalera
Sports & Recreation
Fearless: The Amazing Underdog Story of Leicester City, the Greatest Miracle in Sports History, by Jonathan Northcroft
A Season for the Ages: How the 2016 Chicago Cubs Brought a World Series Championship to the North Side, by Al Yellon
The United States of Soccer: MLS and the Rise of American Soccer Fandom, by Phil West
Literature
Rosalind: Shakespeare's Immortal Heroine, by Angela Thirlwell
The Writer's Reader: Vocation, Preparation, Creation, edited by Robert Cohen and Jay Parini
Poetry
The Heronry, by Mark Jarman
Geography & Travel
Songs of the Baka and Other Discoveries: Travels after Sixty-Five, by Dennis James
History
The Private Lives of the Tudors: Uncovering the Secrets of Britain's Greatest Dynasty, by Tracy Borman
Adult - Fiction
General Fiction
The Evenings, by Gerard Reve The Finishing School, by Joanna Goodman
Forever Is the Worst Long Time, by Camille Pagán
The Good Daughter, by Alexandra Burt
Good for Nothing, by Brandon Graham
"Graham's deliciously satirical first novel will charm readers with its hapless but oddly appealing protagonist, Flip Mellis."
The Housekeeper, by Suellen Dainty
The News from the End of the World, by Emily Jeanne Miller
Tell Me How This Ends Well, by David Samuel Levinson
Thirteen Shells, by Nadia Bozak
Crime Fiction
The Drifter, by Christine Lennon
"Inspired by the actual Gainesville Ripper murders, Lennon (formerly an editor at W, Vogue, and Harper's Bazaar) delivers a terrific suspense novel, with a spot-on 1990s campus feel."
El Niño, by Mercedes Lambert
Rat Run, by Caro Ramsay
The Return of the Raven Mocker, by Donis Casey
Swiss Vendetta, by Tracee de Hahn
Tenderloin, by Court Haslett
The Vanquished, by David Putnam
Historical Fiction
Feast of Sorrow, by Crystal King
The Insurrectionist, by Herb Karl
Stars over Sunset Boulevard, by Susan Meissner
"Meissner's use of a Hollywood golden age setting will attract readers who will enjoy movie-star cameos even as they discover that this isn't just another wannabe-actress story but rather a tale of deep friendship between two very different women."
The White Russian, by Vanora Bennett Westerns
North of Forsaken, by Matthew P. Mayo
Romance
A Million Little Things, by Susan Mallery
Mogul, by Joanna Shupe
Wild Fire, by M. L. Buchman
"With a spectacularly satisfying ending, this will thrill Buchman's many fans and all action-romance readers."
SF/Fantasy
The Book of Etta, by Meg Elison
Fields of Fire, by Marko Kloos
The People's Police, by Norman Spinrad
The Shadow of What Was Lost, by James Islington
"The plot twists are unexpected, the world building is fascinating, and the fledgling love story is a charmer."
Youth - Nonfiction
Social Science
How Cities Work, by Lonely Planet and illustrated by Gulliver Hancock James
Malala: Activist for Girls' Education, by Raphaële Frier and illustrated by Aurélia Fronty
"The story covers Malala's early activist years, the shooting, her recovery, her speech at the UN, and subsequent efforts to speak up for girls around the world since she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize."
Science
1 Big Salad: A Delicious Counting Book, written and illustrated by Juana Medina
Falcons in the City: The Story of a Peregrine Family, by Chris Earley and illustrated by Luke Massey
Fault Lines and Tectonic Plates: Discover What Happens When the Earth's Crust Moves, by Kathleen M. Reilly and illustrated by Chad Thompson
Narwhal: Solomon, by Awa Lim Hwei Night Sky, by Howard Schneider
Geography, Travel, & Culture
Ultimate Mapping Guide for Kids, by Justin Miles
History
Famous Fails: Mighty Mistakes, Mega Mishaps & How a Mess Can Lead to Success!, by Crispin Boyer
Youth - Fiction
General Fiction
Ballet Cat: What's Your Favorite Favorite?, written and illustrated by Bob Shea
Big & Little Questions (According to Wren Jo Byrd), by Julie Bowe
The Bolds to the Rescue, by Julian Clary and illustrated by David Roberts
The Catawampus Cat, by Jason Carter Eaton and illustrated by Gus Gordon
Cleo Edison Oliver in Persuasion Power, by Sundee T. Frazier and illustrated by Jennifer L. Meyer
Dalmatian in a Digger, written and illustrated by Rebecca Elliott
Ella and Penguin: A Perfect Match, by Megan Maynor and illustrated by Rosalinde Bonnet
Everything's Changed, by Julie Sternberg and illustrated by Johanna Wright
Georgie's Best Bad Day, written and illustrated by Ruth Chan
Gone Camping, by Tamera Will Wissinger and illustrated by Matthew Cordell
Good Morning, Grizzle Grump!, written and illustrated by Aaron Blecha
He Who Dreams, by Melanie Florence
"This is a compelling, highly original story of one boy's experience of wanting to be part of his cultural heritage despite not looking the part."
Hiding Heidi, written and illustrated by Fiona Woodcock
The Homecoming, by Stacie Ramey
I Am (Not) Scared, by Anna Kang and illustrated by Christopher Weyant
Jack & Louisa: Act 3, by Andrew Keenan-Bolger and Kate Wetherhead
Lessons in Falling, by Diana Gallagher
Lines, Squiggles, Letters, Words, by Ruth Rocha and illustrated by Madalena Matoso
Lola Gets a Cat, by Anna McQuinn and illustrated by Rosalind Beardshaw
Mr. Postmouse Takes a Trip, written and illustrated by Marianne Dubuc
No Man's Land, by Sherilyn Fenn and illustrated by Monica Armino Monica
Nope!, written and illustrated by Drew Sheneman
Not Quite Narwhal, written and illustrated by Jessie Sima Outward Blonde, by Trish Cook
Princess Posey and the First Grade Play, by Stephanie Greene and illustrated by Stephanie Roth Sisson
Princess Tales around the World: Once upon a Time in Rhyme with Seek-and-Find Pictures, by Grace Maccarone and illustrated by Gail de Marcken
"Fantastical illustrations combine with beautifully rhymed poetry in this collection of princess stories from all over the world."
The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!, by Carmen Agra and illustrated by Yelchin Eugene Deedy
Take the Key and Lock Her Up, by Ally Carter
The Thing Lou Couldn't Do, written and illustrated by Ashley Spires
Watersong, by Tim McCanna and illustrated by Richard Smythe
We Love You, Rosie!, by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Linda Davick
Well, That Was Awkward, by Rachel Vail
When the Rain Comes, by Alma Fullerton and illustrated by Kim La Fave
"Large-scale illustrations highlight the sudden change from sunshine to rain, with first vertical and then diagonal streaks through the colors demonstrating the rain's ferocity."
Where Are the Words?, by Jodi McKay and illustrated by Denise Holmes
Action/Adventure
Audacity Jones Steals the Show, by Kirby Larson
Deadpoint, by Nikki Tate
The Eagle's Quill, by Sarah L. Thomson
The Palace of Memory, by Julian Sedgwick
Mystery
Dial Em for Murder, by Marni Bates
Inspector Flytrap in The Goat Who Chewed Too Much, by Tom Angleberger and illustrated by Cece Bell
"The relationship between the animated inspector and the deadpan, ever-nibbling Nina develops in touching ways, and many familiar characters return to enrich this witty, wacky romp of a mystery."
Vampires on the Run: A Quinnie Boyd Mystery, by C. M. Surrisi
William Heads to Hollywood, written and illustrated by Helen Hancocks Historical Fiction
Be True to Me, by Adele Griffin
"As much sociology, and sometimes satire, as romance, the story is a compelling one that will surely have widespread appeal."
Counting Sheep: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet, by Jacqueline Kelly and illustrated by Jennifer L. Meyer
A Crack in the Sea, by H. M. Bouwman and illustrated by Yuko Shimizu
"Despite the novel's magical elements (like sea krakens and time travel), Bouwman weaves together these stories of freedom and escape with a deep sense of respect and emotion, bringing the reader directly into each family's search for a safety that transcends both time and space."
Mad Miss Mimic, by Sarah Henstra
Through the Wire, by Brian Crawford
Wait for Me, by Caroline Leech
SF/Fantasy
Above, by Jason Chabot
The Body Market, by Donna Freitas
The Cartographer's Daughter, by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
"Readers who like their fantasies mixed with everyday emotions will appreciate this, and an especially appealing cover will draw kids in."
The Dark Days Pact, by Alison Goodman
The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart, by Stephanie Burgis
Dragons and Marshmallows, by Asia Citroa and illustrated by Marion Lindsay
Drawn Away, by Holly Bennett
The Great Pursuit, by Wendy Higgins
Iris and the Tiger, by Leanne Hall
"Fantasy fans will delight in the wackiness, the surprising plot, and the family secrets revealed." Leo da Vinci vs. the Furniture Overlord, by Michael Pryor and illustrated by Jules Faber
Poison's Kiss, by Breeana Shields
Quest for the Golden Arrow, by Carrie Jones
Revenge of the Evil Librarian, by Michelle Knudsen
The White Road of the Moon, by Rachel Neumeier
Zoid, by Paul Stewart and illustrated by Chris Riddell
Scary Stories
The Doll's Eye, by Marina Cohen
The Mesmerist, by Ronald L. Smith
Audio
Adult
Cooking for Picasso, by Camille Aubray and read by Mozhan Marno
Damaged, by Lisa Scottoline and read by Rebecca Lowman
The End: The Defiance and Destruction of Hitler's Germany, 1944-1945, by Ian Kershaw and read by Sean Pratt
Fates and Traitors, by Jennifer Chiaverini and read by Christina Moore
"Moore's narrative flexibility is an excellent complement for this title. She portrays the vernacular and speech patterns of the North and South as well as British, French, and German accents."
First Comes Love, by Emily Giffin and read by Emily Foster
The Gustav Sonata, by Rose Tremain and read by Derek Perkins
The Wonder, by Emma Donoghue and read by Kate Lock
Youth
Spontaneous, by Aaron Starmer and read by Alex McKenna
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