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FEATURED AUTHOR: ADRIANA TRIGIANI
This June, beloved women's fic on author Adriana Trigiani released Kiss Carlo, a domes c drama where Italian families clash in post-World War II Philadelphia. Although best known for her series and trilogies—including one for young adults—Trigiani has recently forayed into standalone novels set in the early twen eth century. Make sure your library has these Trigiani favorites on hand and recommend to readers who enjoy Elena Ferrante's My Brilliant Friend and Jonathan Franzen's The Correc ons. Kiss Carlo (2017) All the Stars in the Heavens (2015) The Supreme Macaroni Company (2013) The Shoemaker's Wife (2012) Viola in the Spotlight (2011) Don't Sing at the Table: Life Lessons from My Grandmothers (2010) Brava, Valen ne (2010)
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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Dazzle Ships nonfic on picture book by Chris Barton and Victo Ngaiintroduc on of dazzle ships in an Allied effort to throw off the aim of the crews on torpedo-carrying German U-boats.
But if you're like me, you never even heard of dazzle ships un l rela vely recently.
Your first exposure to them may have come through my new book Dazzle Ships: World War I and the Art of Confusion, illustrated by Victo Ngai. Or your introduc on may be occurring right now as you read this. Read more →
BOOKLIST ONLINE EXCLUSIVE REVIEWS
Adult — Nonfic on Journalism & Publishing A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Informa on Age, by Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman
Religion
Confessions, by Augus ne
The Crucible of Islam, by G. W. Bowersock
Holy Spokes: The Search for Urban Spirituality on Two Wheels, by Laura Evere
Ka e Luther: First Lady of the Reforma on, by Ruth A. Tucker
Why I Le , Why I Stayed: Conversa ons on Chris anity between an Evangelical Father and His Humanist Son, by Tony Campolo and Bart Campolo
Social Sciences
Human Scale Revisited: A New Look at the Classic Case for a Decentralist Future, by Kirkpatrick Sale
In Search of the Lost Chord: 1967 and the Hippie Idea, by Danny Goldberg
The Jewish Wedding Now, by Anita Diamant
Managing the Digital You: Where and How to Keep and Organize Your Digital Life, by Melody Condron
Prisons in the United States, by Cyndi Banks
Business
Business Bou que: A Woman's Guide for Making Money Doing What She Loves, by Christy Wright
Fully Connected: Surviving and Thriving in an Age of Overload, by Julia Hobsbawm
Ins tu onal Intelligence: How to Build an Effec ve Organza on, by Gordon T. Smith
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The Leadership Gap: What Gets between You and Your Greatness by Lolly Daskal
"She uses simple language, simple ac ons, and simple recommenda ons to explore the seven different personas of leaders—and each one’s an thesis: the opposite of hero, for example, is the bystander; the rebel, imposter." read more→
One Minute Mentoring: How to Find and Work with a Mentor —and Why You'll Benefit from Being One, by Ken Blanchard and Claire Diaz-Or z
One Mission: How Leaders Build a Team of Teams, by Chris Fussell and C. W. Goodyear
Survival of the Richest: How the Corrup on of the Marketplace and the Disparity of Wealth Created the Greatest Conspiracy of All, by Donald Jeffries
Victory! Applying the Proven Principles of Military Strategy to Achieve Greater Success in Your Business & Personal Life, by Brian Tracy
Science
4th Rock from the Sun: The Story of Mars, by Nicky Jenner
The Peregrine Returns: The Art and Architecture of an Urban Raptor Recovery, by Mary Hennen
The Wonder of Birds: What They Tell Us about Ourselves, the World, and a Be er Future, by Jim Robbins The Evolu on of Beauty: How Darwin's Forgo en Theory of Mate Choice Shapes the Animal World—and Us by Richard O. Prum
"While Prum’s inquiry is firmly based in scien fic research, with notes and bibliography to match, his humor and personal anecdotes make for compelling reading." read more→
Technology
Going Deep: John Philip Holland and the Inven on of the A ack Submarine, by Lawrence Goldstone
Child Care
The Happiest Kids in the World: How Dutch Parents Help Their Kids (and Themselves) by Doing Less, by Rina Mae Acosta and Michele Hutchison
Health & Medicine
Blinded by Hope: My Journey through My Son's Bipolar Illness and Addic on, by Meg McGuire
Gardening
Big Ideas for Small Spaces: Crea ve Ideas and 30 Projects for Balconies, Roof Gardens, Windowsills and Terraces, by Kay Maguire and Tony Woods
Cookery
Breakfast in Texas: Recipes for Elegant Brunches, Down-Home Classics & Local Favorites by Terry Thompson-Anderson
"Sidebars add a great sense of down-home culture, with highlights on the Texas Hill Country Dis llery, Brennan's of Houston, and the basics of egg cookery." read more→ Brew Your Own Big Book of Homebrewing: All-Grain and Extract Brewing, Kegging, 50+ Cra Beer Recipes, Tips and Tricks from the Pros, by Quarto/Voyager Casa Marcela: Recipes and Food Stories of My Life in the Californias, by Marcela Valladolid Earth Eats: Real Food Green Living, by Annie Corrigan Eat This Poem: A Literary Feast of Recipes Inspired by Poetry, by Nicole Gulo a Gastrophysics: The New Science of Ea ng, by Charles Spence Gumbo Love: Recipes for Gulf Coast Cooking, Entertaining, and Savoring the Good Life, by Lucy Buffe Impa ent Foodie: 100 Delicious Recipes for a Hec c, Time-Starved World, by Ele ra Wiedemann and Claudia Ficca Prime: The Beef Cookbook, by Richard H. Turner The Secrets of Master Brewers: Techniques, Tradi ons, and Homebrew Recipes for 26 of the World's Classic Beer Styles, by Jeff Alworth So Good: 100 Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours, by Richard Blais Toss Your Own Salad: The Meatless Cookbook with Burgers, Bolognese, and Balls, by Eddie McNamara Tree of Life: Turkish Home Cooking, by Joy E. Stocke Vegan Food for the Rest of Us: Recipes Even You Will Love, by Ann Hodgman Zoe's Ghana Kitchen: Tradi onal Ghanaian Recipes Remixed for the Modern Kitchen, by Zoe Adjonyoh
The Arts
Are You Anybody?, by Jeffrey Tambor Buildings of Wisconsin, by Marsha Weisiger
Charlie Chaplin's Red Le er Days: At Work with the Comic Genius by Fred Goodwins and James
"These ar cles have never been reprinted or even men oned in Chaplin literature un l now (James found the magazine in the Bri sh Library in 2013)." read more→
The Many Lives of Catwoman: The Felonious History of a Feline Fatale, by Tim Hanley
Cra s & Hobbies
Ar cula ng the Ac on Figure: Essays on the Toys and Their Messages, by Jonathan Alexandratos
Sports & Recrea on
Floa ng: A Life Regained, by Joe Minihane The Push: A Climber's Journey of Endurance, Risk, and Going beyond Limits, by Tommy Caldwell
Literature A Beau ful, Terrible Thing: A Memoir of Marriage and Betrayal, by Jen Waite Do I Make Myself Clear? Why Wri ng Well Ma ers, by Harold Evans Estranged: Leaving Family and Finding Home, by Jessica Berger Gross The History of the Future: American Essays, by Edward McPherson
Night Class: A Downtown Memoir by Victor P. Corona
"Sociologist Corona's memoir of his 'night classes' in downtown clubs tracks his evolu on from a closeted teen to a par cipant in the gli ery nightlife scene in parallel with his research into the rise and fall of some of the city's biggest stars." read more→
The Secret History of Jane Eyre: How Charlo e Brontë Wrote Her Masterpiece, by John Pfordresher Song of the Plains: A Memoir of Family, Secrets, and Silence, by Linda Joy Myers
Poetry
40 Sonnets, by Don Paterson Debths, by Susan Howe Diary of Our Fatal Illness, by Charles Bardes
On Walking On by Cole Swensen
"Swensen's phrases, glowing with incandescent imagery and searching wit, are themselves vividly real things of beauty." read more→
Geography & Travel
Canoeing with José, by Jon Lurie
History
America and the Great War, by Margaret E. Wagner Busia: Seasons on the Farm with My Polish Grandmother, by Leonard Kniffel History of a Disappearance: The Story of a Forgo en Polish Town, by Filip Springer Rising Star: The Making of Barack Obama, by David J. Garrow Warnings: Finding Cassandras to Stop Catastrophes, by Richard A. Clarke and R. P. Eddy
Adult — Fic on General Fic on
The Café by the Sea, by Jenny Colgan The Followers, by Rebecca Wait Ge ng It Right, by Karen Osborne A Girl Called Sidney: The Coldest Place, by Courtney Yasmineh
Infinite Summer by Edoardo Nesi
"The poe c portrayal of a father feeling old as he hears his son wax eloquent about his dream and of a soccer ball arching its way to an unstoppable goal offer instances of suspended vividness in this celebra on of energy." read more→
The Light We Lost, by Jill Santopolo ME, by Tomoyuki Hoshino Summer Dance, by Nan Rossiter The Summer House, by Hannah McKinnon Swimming with Bridgeport Girls, by Anthony Tambakis White Plains, by David Hicks
Crime Fic on
The Boy Who Saw, by Simon Toyne Collared, by David Rosenfelt Crimes against a Book Club, by Kathy Cooperman Every Deadly Kiss, by Steven James Fast & Loose, by Stuart Woods The Graves, by Pamela Wechsler
Imperial Valley: A Jimmy Veeder Fiasco by Johnny Shaw
"But the jokes keep coming as rapidly as the bullets, and here's the really good part—they never seem out of place, and the improbably perfect tone (a mix of Elmore Leonard, Quen n Taran no, and your favorite stand-up comic) stays spot-on all the way through." read more→
Kiss the Bricks, by Tammy Kaehler Last Seen, by J. L. Douce e The Lies We Tell, by Theresa Schwegel London Calling, by Sara Sheridan Miss Julia Weathers the Storm, by Ann B. Ross The Moscow Code, by Nick Wilkshire A Promise to Kill, by Erik Storey The Secret Room, by Sandra Block The Snatchers / Clean Break, by Lionel White Stockholm Delete, by Jens Lapidus Take Out, by Margaret Maron
Three Envelopes by Nir Hezroni
"A very fine and very dark thriller." read more→
The Watcher, by Ross Armstrong
Historical Fic on
In the Land of Eternal Spring, by Alan Howard
Kiss Carlo by Adriana Trigiani
"The short chapters switch perspec ve among the numerous characters, coalescing to create a vivid picture of the complex family and community es that bind." read more→
The Life She Was Given, by Ellen Marie Wiseman Roads, by Marina Antropow Cramer The Underground River, by Martha Conway
Westerns
Blood Oath, by Melissa Lenhardt Tales of the Last Fron er, by James D. Crownover
Romance
Blame It on the Duke, by Lenora Bell Forbidden Promises, by Katee Robert A Sky Full of Stars, by Samantha Chase Under Her Skin, by Adriana Anders
SF/Fantasy
Archangel, by Margaret Fortune The Assault, by Bill Myers, Frank Pere , and others The Black Elfstone: The Fall of Shannara, by Terry Brooks Dark Sky, by Mike Brooks Dead on Arrival, by Ma Richtel Death Shall Come, by Simon R. Green Down Sta on, by Simon Morden Godblind: The Red Gods Are Rising, by Anna Stephens The Hollow Crown, by Jeff Wheeler
Kangaroo Too by Cur s C. Chen
"An intrigue- and espionage-filled mystery set in space, with a cap va ng lead and a fast-paced plot that will fit the needs of lovers of genre fic on." read more→
Netherspace, by Andrew Lane and Nigel Foster The Reluctant Queen, by Sarah Beth Durst Soul of the World, by David Mealing Space Tripping, by Patrick Edwards Talon of God, by Wesley Snipes The Waking Land, by Callie Bates Wilders, by Brenda Cooper You Die When You Die, by Angus Watson
Graphic Novels Adult
The Spectacular Sisterhood of Superwomen: Awesome Female Characters from Comic Book History, by Hope Nicholson
Young Adult
Brik, by Adam Glass and Michael Benson and illustrated by Harwinder Singh
Knife's Edge by Hope Larson and illustrated by Rebecca Mock
"Mock's dynamic artwork in saturated tones captures energe c fight scenes, ar ul flashbacks, and expressive gestures equally well." read more→
Time Shi ers, wri en and illustrated by Chris Grine Volcano Trash, wri en and illustrated by Ben Sears
Youth Nonfic on Social Science
Lopez Lomong, by Ana Eulate and illustrated by Nívola Uyá Science
American Alligators, by Tyler Omoth American Beavers, by Alicia Z. Klepeis A Brief Illustrated History of Life on Earth, by Steve Parker and illustrated by David West Caribou, by Tammy Gagne
Darwin and the True Story of the Dinosaurs by Luca Novelli
"This slim, deligh ul romp of a biography should make Mr. Darwin and his theory of evolu on by natural selec on a lot more accessible and enjoyable for young readers." read more→
Li le Kids First Big Book of Weather, by Karen de Seve Mountain Lions, by Christa C. Hogan Muskox, by Allen Niptana ak and illustrated by Kagan McLeod
Technology
All about 3D Prin ng, by Tracy Abell Up! Up! Up! Skyscraper, by Anastasia Suen and Ryan O'Rourke
Arts
A Brief Illustrated History of Art, wri en and illustrated by David West
Health & Medicine
Yawning Yoga by Laurie Jordan and illustrated by Diana Mayo
"The detailed illustra ons combine acrylic paint, pencil, and found collaged textures, and are a deligh ul way to show happy children exploring the world through peaceful yoga techniques." read more→
Sports & Recrea on
The Girl Who Ran: Bobbi Gibb, the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon, by Frances Pole and others
Geography, Travel, & Culture
50 States: Our America, by Time for Kids A Brief Illustrated History of Explora on, by Clare Hibbert and illustrated by David West
History
King Louie's Shoes, by D. J. Steinberg and illustrated by Robert Neubecker
Youth Fic on General Fic on 7 Ate 9: The Untold Story, by Tara Lazar and illustrated by Ross MacDonald A ercare Instruc ons, by Bonnie Pipkin A Band of Babies, by Carole Gerber and illustrated by Jane Dyer A Cat Is Be er, by Linda Joy Singleton and illustrated by Jorge Mar n Clemen ne Loves Red, by Krystyna Boglar and illustrated by Bohdan Butenko Dragons Love Tacos 2: The Sequel, by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri Duck and Hippo in the Rainstorm, by Jonathan London and illustrated by Andrew Joyner
Early Sunday Morning by Denene Millner and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley-Newton
"Effec vely balancing themes of family and community, childhood and church, dedica on and delight, this upli ing story celebrates courage and love." read more→
Elly and the Smelly Sneaker: A Riches to Rags Story, by Leslie Gorin and illustrated by Lesley Vamos Found Dogs, wri en and illustrated by Erica Siro ch Haunt Me, by Liz Kessler Hug This Book!, by Barney Saltzberg and illustrated by Fred Benaglia I Got a New Friend, wri en and illustrated by Karl Newsom Edwards If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don't!, wri en and illustrated by Elise Parsley I'm Smart!, by Kate McMullan and illustrated by Jim McMullan Louise Trapeze Will Not Lose a Tooth, by Micol Ostow and illustrated by Brige e Barrager
Love and Other Alien Experiences by Kerry Winfrey
"This is a charming take on high school—the friendships, the romance, and the snubs—that also tenderly explores mental illness and the s gmas that accompany it." read more→
Mallory Makes a Difference, by Laurie Friedman and illustrated by Jennifer Kalis Midnight at the Zoo, wri en and illustrated by Faye Hanson Mine!, wri en and illustrated by Jeff Mack Mrs. White Rabbit, wri en and illustrated by Gilles Bachelet One Shadow on the Wall, by Leah Henderson The Queen's Handbag, wri en and illustrated by Steve Antony Rolling Thunder, by Kate Messner and illustrated by Greg Ruth Skyfishing, by Gideon Sterer and illustrated by Poly Bernatene Super Manny Stands Up!, by Kelly DiPucchio and illustrated by Stephanie Graegin Superstar, by Mandy Davis This Bear's Birthday, by Alyssa Sa n Capucilli and illustrated by Lorna Hussey Thousand Star Hotel, by The Okee Dokee Brothers and illustrated by Brandon Reese Two Roads from Here, by Teddy Steinkellner
Words on Bathroom Walls by Julia Walton
"Told in journal entries to his therapist, Adam's wi y voice will resonate with adolescents, punctuated by moments of humor that add a spin of posi vity to Adam's struggles with his mental illness." read more→
Ac on/Adventure
The Gauntlet, by Karuna Riazi No Good Deed, by Kara Connolly The Quest to the Uncharted Lands, by Jaleigh Johnson Umberland, by Wendy Spinale
Mystery
The Great Shelby Holmes Meets Her Match, by Elizabeth Eulberg and illustrated by Erwin Madrid Nate the Great and the Missing Birthday Snake, by Andrew Sharmat and Marjorie Weinman Sharmat and illustrated by Jody Wheeler
Historical Fic on
Alex & Eliza: A Love Story, by Melissa de la Cruz This Is Just a Test, by Madelyn Rosenberg
Romance
The Traitor's Kiss, by Erin Beaty
SF/Fantasy
Bad News, by Pseudonymous Bosch and illustrated by Juan Manuel Moreno The Bone Queen: Pellinor; Cadvan's Story, by Alison Croggon The Last Magician, by Lisa Maxwell The Library of Fates, by Adi Khorana Microsaurs: Tiny-Raptor Pack A ack, wri en and illustrated by Dus n Hansen
A Million Junes by Emily Henry
"The first-person narra ve supports a textured story that is an explora on of duty, family, and faith and yet doesn't forget the humor of everyday life." read more→
Once upon a Time: Regina Rising, by Wendy Toliver Reaper, by Kyra Leigh The Sign of One, by Eugene Lambert Venturess, by Betsy Cornwell
Audio Adult
Age of Anger: A History of the Present, by Pankaj Mishra and read by Derek Perkins American Sanctuary: Mu ny, Martyrdom, and Na onal Iden ty in the Age of Revolu on, by A. Roger Ekirch and read by Tom Zingarelli The Big Bad Book of Bill Murray: A Cri cal Apprecia on of the World's Finest Actor, by Robert Schnakenberg and read by Johnny Heller Cannibalism: A Perfectly Natural History, by Bill Schu and read by Tom Perkins The Heavens May Fall, by Allen Eskens and read by R. C. Bray History of Wolves, by Emily Fridlund and read by Susan Benne
Lucky Boy by Shanthi Sekaran and read by Soneela Nankani and Roxana Ortega
"Both narrators excel when expressing universally felt emo ons, par cularly painful ones, their voices rising from deep, bleeding hurt and outrage, redolent with pent-up grief that must somehow erupt." read more→
Man Overboard, by J. A. Jance and read by Karen Ziemba Overclocked: More Stories of the Future Present, by Cory Doctorow and read by various narrators A Really Good Day: How Microdosing Made a Mega Difference in My Mood, My Marriage, and My Life, wri en and read by Ayelet Waldman Rest in Power: The Enduring Life of Trayvon Mar n, by Sybrina Fulton and read by Adenrele Ojo Seven Minutes in Heaven, by Eloisa James and read by Susan Duerden Someone to Love, by Mary Balogh and read by Rosalyn Landor This Life I Live: One Man's Extraordinary, Ordinary Life and the Woman Who Changed It Forever, wri en and read by Rory Feek
Youth
Beastly Brains: Exploring How Animals Think, Talk, and Feel, by Nancy F. Castaldo and read by Charon Normand-Widmer The Careful Undressing of Love, by Corey Ann Haydu and read by Julia Whelan The Castle in the Mist, by Amy Ephron and read by Laraine Newman The Creeping Shadow, by Jonathan Stroud and read by Emily Bevan The Evil Wizard Smallbone, by Delia Sherman and read by Jesse Bernstein
Four-Four-Two by Dean Hughes and read by Kirby Heyborne
"Combat scenes are described in graphic detail; flesh, rot, and death strip away war's glamour, and Heyborne describes acts of valor in a voice choked with emo on." read more→ History Is All You Le Me, by Adam Silvera and read by Tom Picasso Holding Up the Universe, by Jennifer Niven and read by Jorjeana Marie Horizon, by Sco Westerfeld and read by Johnathan McClain Into White, by Randi Pink and read by Adenrele Ojo A List of Cages, by Robin Roe and read by Graham Halstead The Mesmerist, by Ronald L. Smith and read by Colleen Prendergast
Storm Horse by Nick Garlick and read by Mark Williams
"This is a fine pairing of narrator and text." read more→
Wish, by Barbara O'Connor and read by Suzy Jackson Ugly, wri en and read by Robert Hoge The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World, by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale and read by Abigail Revasch and Tara Sands
Vassa in the Night by Sarah Porter and read by Madeleine Maby
"Vassa recounts the story, and her common sense and sardonic nature color every moment of Maby's darkly humorous narra on." read more→
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