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Large Print News from Our Editors April 2019 LARGE PRINT NEWS FROM OUR EDITORS What’s Inside: In the Spotlight! Instant Classics 2 OUTER ORDER, INNER CALM: Editors’ Picks 3 – 4 Declutter & Organize Young Adult Seletions 5 to Make More Room for LibraryReads 6 – 8 Happiness by Gretchen Rubin (9781432863739) Has spring cleaning Indie Next Picks 9 – 11 or the Kondo-craze made you New Christian Fiction 12 – 14 want to conquer your own clutter? Read-Alikes 15 – 16 #1 New York Times bestselling Bestsellers 17 – 18 author Gretchen Rubin has written another easy-to-read but hard-to-put-down book, with more than 150 short, concrete clutter-clearing ideas. With both a sense of humor and a clear idea of what’s realistic for most people, here are dozens of manageable steps for creating a more serene, orderly environment. “Why this instead of what’s become the iconic decluttering tome [Kondo]? There’s no guilt attached,” said the starred Booklist review. Library Journal said, “Rubin’s many fans will flock to To order or for more information about the this title, as will anyone seeking a quick and easy fix to titles featured visit us at gale.com/thorndike the persistent problem of clutter.” or call: 1.800.223.1244, Ext 4. (Lifestyles — 4/17/2019) © 2019. Gale, Cengage Learning, and Thorndike Press are registered trademarks used herein under license. Actual large print covers may be different from those appearing in newsletter. Prices and release dates may change according to original publisher’s schedule and are subject to change without notice. Instant Classics Available in Large Print THE FALL OF MILKMAN GONDOLIN by Anna Burns by J. R. R. Tolkien, edited (9781432863296) by Christopher Tolkien Winner of the 2018 Man with illustrations Booker Prize. In an unnamed by Alan Lee city, middle sister stands (9781432863265) out for the wrong reasons. In the words of #1 New York She reads while walking, Times bestselling author for one. And she has been J. R. R. Tolkien, this was ‘the first real story taking French night classes downtown. So of this imaginary world’ and, he regarded when a local paramilitary named Milkman it as one of the three ‘Great Tales’ of the begins pursuing her, she suddenly becomes Elder Days. The city of Gondolin, beautiful “interesting,” the last thing she ever wanted. but undiscoverable, was built and peopled Milkman is a story of the way inaction can by Noldorin Elves who, when they dwelt in have enormous repercussions, in a time Valinor, the land of the gods, rebelled against when the wrong flag, wrong religion, or their rule and fled to Middle-earth. Turgon even a sunset can be subversive. Told with King of Gondolin is hated and feared above all ferocious energy and sly, wicked humor. his enemies by Morgoth, who seeks in vain to “There is a touch of James Joyce’s Stephen discover the marvellously hidden city, while Dedalus in the narrator’s cerebral reticence the gods in Valinor in heated debate largely . the narrator of this claustrophobic refuse to intervene in support of Ulmo’s but strangely buoyant tale undergoes an desires and designs.“[This] gives readers a unsentimental education in sexual politics. final glimpse at the author’s brilliance . This is an unforgettable novel,” said the . This work is a fitting end to Christopher starred, Publishers Weekly review. Tolkien’s labors as the steward of his (Basic 6 — 4/3/2019) father’s beloved works, and is likely to be cherished by Tolkien’s many fans,” said the starred review from Publishers Weekly. Our large print edition includes full color illustrations. (Wheeler Hardcover — 4/3/2019) 2 Editors’ Picks for April THE EDITOR LESSONS FROM LUCY: by Steven Rowley The Simple Joys of an Old, (9781432863272) Happy Dog by Dave Barry From the bestselling author (9781432856328) of Lily and the Octopus Pulitzer Prize-winning and comes a new Indie Next Pick New York Times bestselling about a struggling writer author and humorist Dave who gets his big break, with Barry returns with essays a little help from the most about midlife obstacles famous woman in America. After years of and the lessons he’s learned from his best trying to make it as a writer in 1990s New dog, Lucy, about how to live his best life. York City, James Smale finally sells his novel From “Make New Friends” (an unfortunate to an editor at a major publishing house: fail when he can’t overcome his dislike none other than Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. for mankind) to “Don’t Stop Having Fun” Jackie — or Mrs. Onassis, as she’s known in (validating his longtime membership in a the office — has fallen in love with James’s parade marching unit), Lucy teaches Dave candidly autobiographical novel. But when how to live in the present and how to let go the book’s forthcoming publication threatens of daily grievances. “Barry turns (somewhat) to unravel already fragile relationships, Jackie serious . [his] easy, conversational tone and James develop an unexpected friendship. and sense of humor make for an effortless She pushes him to write an authentic ending, reading experience for dog lovers and Barry encouraging him to head home to confront the fans alike,” said Publishers Weekly. truth about his relationship with his mother. In (Core 5 — 4/3/2019) a starred review Publishers Weekly called this MAID: Hard Work, Low Pay, “a winning dissection of family, forgiveness, and a Mother’s Will to Survive and fame.” (Core — 4/3/2019) by Stephanie Land (9781432858926) New York Times bestseller. At 28, Stephanie Land’s plans of breaking free from the roots of her Pacific Northwest hometown to attend university and become a writer were cut short. When a summer fling turned into an unexpected pregnancy, she turned to housekeeping to make ends meet. Reminiscent of the works of Barbara Ehrenreich and Matthew Desmond, Maid explores the underbelly of upper-middle class America. (see next page) 3 Editors’ Picks (continued) The starred review from Kirkus Reviews ALL THE LIVES said, “For readers who believe individuals WE NEVER LIVED living below the poverty line are lazy and/ by Anuradha Roy or intellectually challenged, this memoir is a (9781432863173) stark, necessary corrective . An important The Man Booker memoir that should be required reading Prize nominated Roy offers for anyone who has never struggled with us a poignant and sweeping poverty.” novel set in India during (Biography and Memoir — 4/3/2019) World War II and the present-day, about a son’s quest to uncover THE ADULTS the truth about his mother. This novel is a by Caroline Hulse spellbinding and emotionally powerful saga (9781432862145) about family, identity, and love. Library In this LibraryReads and Journal called it “epic.” A starred review IndieNext selected novel, from Publishers Weekly said, “A lush and a separated couple and lyrical fusion of history and storytelling their new significant others . This mesmerizing exploration of the decide to give their young darker consequences of freedom, love, and daughter an epic Christmas loyalty is an astonishing display of Roy’s vacation. What could possibly go wrong? This literary prowess.” Highly recommended for razor-sharp novel puts a darkly comic twist on diversity collections and fans of mother/son seasonal favorites like Love Actually and The relationship fiction. Holiday and was named one of the Best Books (Relationship Reads — 4/17/2019) of the Year by Real Simple. They grit their teeth over Forced Fun Activities, drink a little too much after Scarlett’s bedtime, overshare classified secrets about their pasts . and before you know it, there’s a tearful, frightened call to the police. “. snappy writing style and changing viewpoints make the pages fly by,” said the starred Library Journal review, and Publishers Weekly said “realistic, flawed characters placed in an increasingly tense situation, resulting in a surprising, suspenseful novel,” in their starred review. (Bill’s Bookshelf — 4/3/2019) 4 Young Adult Selections We’ve listened to the feedback from our public CHILDREN OF librarians . The Literacy Bridge standing BLOOD AND BONE order is now named Young Adult. This plan by Tomi Adeyemi will offer two young adult title options each (9781432864095) month. This #1 New York Times bestseller and Indie Next Middle Reader titles will be offered in a Pick with multi-starred separate plan, with fourteen titles released in reviews has been optioned each of May and October of 2019. Ask your for film and is perfect for Thorndike Sales Consultant about the details fans of Black Panther. The first title in the and discounts. Legacy of Orïsha trilogy features 17-year- old Zélie who has a chance to bring magic back to the land of Orïsha. Horn Book SHOUT: A Poetry Memoir said, “References to Nigerian culture and by Laurie Halse Anderson geography give this fantasy a distinct flavor.” (9781432861773) “Adeyemi keeps it fresh with an all-black This New York Times cast of characters, a meaningful emphasis bestseller quickly stacked on fighting for justice, a complex heroine up eight starred reviews. saving her own people, and a brand of Anderson looks at how little magic made more powerful by the strength has changed in our culture of heritage and ancestry,” said the starred for victims of sexual assault Booklist review. (Young Adult 2 — 4/3/2019) since she published SPEAK 20 years ago. It’s a love letter to all the people with the courage Thorndike Press has licensed all three titles to say #MeToo and #TimesUp. 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