Starred Reviews: June 2011
By Sarah Dinowitz & Heather McCormack Jun 16, 2011June 2011 brings 82 starred reviews from our two issues and Xpress Reviews (online-only). If you're not one for outdoor summer pursuits, you'll be in good company with the many DIY books featured here. Superlative fiction won't stop; fall is around a few corners, and don't we know it with works by known names J.G. Ballard and Chris Bohjalian as well as newcomers Jane Casey and Rebecca Coleman. Missed the scoop on BEA fall buzz books? See Prepub Alert Editor Barbara Hoffert's post on Day of Dialog 2011 and the "Librarian Shout and Share" panel, plus her ALA Galley and Author Signing Guide.—Heather McCormack
ARTS & HUMANITIES | CHRISTIAN FICTION | FICTION | MYSTERY | REFERENCE | ROMANCE | SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | SOCIAL SCIENCES
The Art of Toshiko Takaezu: In the Language of Silence. Univ. of North Carolina. 2011. 160p. ed. by Peter Held. photogs. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780807834824. $40. DEC ARTS
This is essential for readers interested in ceramics, sculpture, and women artists.
Carlsen, Spike. Ridiculously Simple Furniture Projects: Great Looking Furniture Anyone Can Build. Linden. 2011. 128p. illus. index. ISBN 9781610350044. pap. $19.95. DIY
Scattered throughout are tips and tool techniques, but the focus of this book is not tool use instruction.
Creating Keepsakes: Scrapbook Tips & Techniques. Bk. 2. Leisure Arts. 2011. 288p. illus. ISBN 9781609001636. pap. $19.95. CRAFTS
The full-color collection includes plenty of attractive scrapbook pages, and the lists of prompts and ideas will keep scrapbookers inspired.
Fons, Marianne & Liz Porter. Best of Fons & Porter: Scrap Quilts. Leisure Arts. 2011. 176p. illus. ISBN 9781609001100. pap. $24.95. FIBER CRAFTS
Even if the patterns don't pique your interest, the expert tips included throughout will help save time and effort.
Garfield, Simon. Just My Type: A Book About Fonts. Gotham: Penguin Group (USA). Sept. 2011. c.354p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781592406524. $26. GRAPHIC ARTS
Eye-opening and mind-expanding!
Lauterbach, Preston. The Chitlin' Circuit: And the Road to Rock 'n' Roll. Norton. Jul. 2011. c.320p. illus. index. ISBN 9780393076523. $26.95. MUSIC
Highly recommended to anyone interested in the seedy history of American popular music.
Ó Carragáin, Tomás. Churches in Early Medieval Ireland: Architecture, Ritual and Memory. Yale Univ. (Paul Mellon Ctr. for Studies in British Art). 2011. 400p. illus. maps. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780300154443. $100. ARCHITECTURE
Those in Irish, medieval, or architectural studies will relish the complete footnotes, bibliography, descriptive appendix of churches, and detailed research.
Santos, Brian. Painting and Wallpapering Secrets from Brian Santos, The Wall Wizard. Wiley. 2011. 240p. illus. index. ISBN 9780470593608. pap. $21.99. DIY
This is nitty-gritty do-it-yourself, with outstanding prep instruction, tool selection, well-thought-out tips and tricks, and technique photos.
Sentilles, Sarah. Breaking Up with God: A Love Story. HarperOne: HarperCollins. Jun. 2011. c.256p. ISBN 9780061946868. $22.99. REL
Those who have ever doubted, wrestled, questioned, or struggled to maintain a relationship with an elusive God, whether they are currently believers, nonbelievers, or somewhere in between, will find much that speaks to them in this touching memoir.
Sutherland, John. How Literature Works: 50 Key Concepts. Oxford Univ. 2011. 208p. index. ISBN 9780199794201. pap. $14.95. LIT
Superb! You'll never again feel paralyzed over paradigm shifts-in fact, you'll read everything with new enlightenment.
Trynka, Paul. David Bowie: Starman. Little, Brown. Jul. 2011. c.544p. photogs. discog. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780316032254. $25.99. MUSIC
This is a terrific book, and readers will be rushing to relisten to the artist's back catalog.
Bunn, Davis. Lion of Babylon. Bethany. Jul. 2011. c.384p. ISBN 9780764209932. $22.99; pap. ISBN 9780764209055. $14.99. CF
Bunn's exciting, action-packed thriller features a strong sense of place in its depictions of the people and politics of the Middle East.
Hatcher, Robin Lee. Belonging. Zondervan. (Where the Heart Lives, Bk. 1). Sept. 2011. c.288p. ISBN 9780310258087. pap. $14.99. CF
Featuring an eye for detail and a strong female heroine, this wholesome romance marks a good start to this new inspirational historical series.
Higley, T.L. Pompeii: City on Fire. B&H. (Lost Cities, Bk. 2). Jun. 2011. c.320p. ISBN 9781433668579. pap. $14.99. CF
This follow-up to Petra is sure to please readers who enjoyed the history, adventure, and suspense of that first novel, as well as fans of Bodie Thoene's historical fiction.
Love, Dorothy. Beyond All Measure: A Hickory Ridge Romance. Thomas Nelson. Jun. 2011. c.320p. ISBN 9781595549006. pap. $15. CF
With well-drawn characters and just enough suspense to keep the pages turning, this winning debut will be a hit with fans of Gilbert Morris and Lauraine Snelling.
Adler-Olsen, Jussi. The Keeper of Lost Causes. Dutton. Aug. 2011. c.464p. tr. from Danish by Tiina Nunnally. ISBN 9780525952480. $25.95. F
Far from being just another morose Nordic crime writer, Adler-Olsen creates a detective whose curiosity is as active as his soul is tortured.
Ballard, J.G. Millennium People. Norton. Jul. 2011. c.304p. ISBN 9780393081770. $25.95. F
Important Briticisms may be lost on American readers, but no library should pass on this last quirky take on the problems of the new century from one of the great virtuosos of 20th-century fiction.
Banks, Russell. Lost Memory of Skin. Ecco: HarperCollins. Oct. 2011. c.432p. ISBN 9780061857638. $25.99. F
Multiaward winner Banks (Affliction) has written a disturbing contemporary novel that feels biblical in its examination of good and evil, penance and salvation, while issuing a cri de coeur for penal reform.
Bauermeister, Erica. Joy for Beginners. Putnam. Jun. 2011. c.269p. ISBN 9780399157127. $24.95. F
Bauermeister (The School of Essential Ingredients) has created a cast of textured and nuanced characters who individually and as a group speak to what makes women interesting and enigmatic.
Block, Stefan Merrill. The Storm at the Door. Random. Jun. 2011. c.368p. ISBN 9781400069453. $25. F
Taking a true story and building an imagined world of love, mental illness, and the quiet evil of a weak man with power, Block demands a reader's full attention so as not to miss a single, searing moment.
Bohjalian, Chris. The Night Strangers. Crown. Oct. 2011. c.400p. ISBN 9780307394996. $25. F
Bohjalian (Secrets of Eden) has crafted a genre-defying novel, both a compelling story of a family in trauma and a psychological thriller that is truly frightening.
Casey, Jane. The Burning. Minotaur: St. Martin's. Sept. 2011. c.336p. ISBN 9780312614171. $24.99. F
Told from the perspective of both Maeve and the victim's enigmatic best friend, Casey's excellent series debut features sophisticated plot development and intriguing characters.
Close, Jennifer. Girls in White Dresses. Knopf. Aug. 2011. c.304p. ISBN 9780307596857. $24.95. F
Close's debut novel will appeal to both fans of contemporary women's fiction with a hip vibe and readers who enjoy old-school chick lit.
Coleman, Rebecca. The Kingdom of Childhood. Mira: Harlequin. Oct. 2011. c.352p. ISBN 9780778312789. pap. $15.95. F
Coleman's debut novel is a disturbing yet enthralling read that attempts to illustrate why a teacher might decide to begin a sexual relationship with a student.
de la Cruz, Melissa. Witches of East End. Hyperion. Jun. 2011. c.288p. ISBN 9781401323905. $23.99. F
Rich with archetypes, powerful gods, and strong women, this great summer read will leave you eager for the next installment!
Diffenbaugh, Vanessa. The Language of Flowers. Ballantine. Sept. 2011. c.336p. ISBN 9780345525543. $25. F
Fans of Janet Fitch's White Oleander will enjoy this solid and well-written debut, which is also certain to be a hit with book clubs.
Dugoni, Robert. Murder One. Touchstone: S. & S. Jun. 2011. c.384p. ISBN 9781451606690. $24.99. F
Tight plotting and well-developed characters push Dugoni to the head of the legal thriller pack in what is probably his finest book to date.
Fantastic Women: 18 Tales of the Surreal and the Sublime from Tin House. Tin House. Aug. 2011. c.280p. ed. by Rob Spillman. ISBN 9781935639107. pap. $18.95. F
These stories will delight a range of readers-even those who have declared themselves allergic to the genres of fantasy, sf, and magic realism-and will challenge devotees of domestic realism to take a walk on the wild side.
Giraldi, William. Busy Monsters. Norton. Aug. 2011. c.224p. ISBN 9780393079623. $24.95. F
Charlie's last name is no coincidence as here we have a seriocomic picaresque that references everything from the Odyssey to medieval romances to Don Quixote and Moby-Dick.
Harstad, Johan. Buzz Aldrin, What Happened to You in All the Confusion? Seven Stories. Jun. 2011. c.480p. tr. from Norwegian by Deborah Dawkin. ISBN 9781609801359. $30. F
An expertly crafted and emotionally complex novel-a work of considerable power and beauty.
Hart, John. Iron House. Thomas Dunne: St. Martin's. Jul. 2011. c.432p. ISBN 9780312380342. $25.99. F
Hart continues to build his legacy as one of the brightest stars in crime fiction.
Hilderbrand, Elin. Silver Girl. Reagan Arthur: Little, Brown. Jun. 2011. c.416p. ISBN 9780316099660. $26.99. F
Hilderbrand, a Nantucket native, has an insider's knack for making the reader feel like a neighbor on the island.
Hill, Reginald. The Woodcutter. Harper: HarperCollins. Jul. 2011. c.528p. ISBN 9780062060747. $25.99. F
The epic scope of this riveting psychological thriller resembles Jeffrey Archer's "Kane and Abel" series and is highly recommended for serious mystery readers.
Horlock, Mary. The Book of Lies. HarperPerennial: HarperCollins. Jul. 2011. c.320p. ISBN 9780062065094. pap. $14.99. F
A great read for book club members who will appreciate the 1980s pop culture references mixed with World War II history lessons.
Johnson, Denis. Train Dreams. Farrar. Sept. 2011. c.128p. ISBN 9780374281144. $18. F
Fans of the literary end of historical fiction (with a dash of magical realism), American West/Pacific Northwest settings, or authors like Bret Harte or Cormac McCarthy should appreciate this one.
Krueger, William Kent. Northwest Angle. Atria: S. & S. Aug. 2011. c.320p. ISBN 9781439153956. $24.99. F
Mystery readers, especially Krueger followers, will appreciate this fascinating adventure interwoven with folklore.
MacManus, James. The Language of the Sea. Thomas Dunne: St. Martin's. May 2011. c.304p. ISBN 9780312648473. $24.99. F
This novel ponders the ecological balance we share with the sea and how we have repeatedly violated this resource without really understanding the ramifications.
McCaffrey, Anne & Todd McCaffrey. Dragon's Time: Dragonriders of Pern. Del Rey: Ballantine. Jul. 2011. c.352p. ISBN 9780345500892. $26. FANTASY
SF grand master McCaffrey and her son Todd combine their prodigious storytelling talents to craft a complex tale of desperation and sacrifice, love and loss.
Morgenstern, Erin. The Night Circus. Doubleday. Sept. 2011. c.384p. ISBN 9780385534635. $26.95. F
Debut novelist Morgenstern has written a 19th-century flight of fancy that is, nevertheless, completely believable.
Oz, Amos. Scenes from Village Life. Houghton Harcourt. Oct. 2011. c.192p. tr. from Hebrew by Nicholas de Lange. ISBN 9780547483368. $22. F
Knit into a whole, these stories approach the surreal but don't pass the line; in exquisitely controlled prose, renowned Israeli author Oz (Rhyming Life and Death) reminds us of the creepy unsureness that underlies all "village" life, rural or urban-and not just in Isreal.
Pierre, DBC. Lights Out in Wonderland. Norton. Aug. 2011. c.336p. ISBN 9780393081237. $25.95. F
Cleverly detailed and skillfully written, this British novel is enjoyable and penetrating.
Rodale, Maya. A Tale of Two Lovers. Avon. May 2011. 370p. ISBN 9780061922997. pap. $7.99. HISTORICAL ROMANCE
Rodale has pulled off another rapturous story of enterprising women and the men who try to tame them. The battle of the sexes has never been more fun.
Rosen, Leonard. All Cry Chaos. Permanent. (Henri Poincaré Mystery). Sept. 2011. c.332p. ISBN 9781579622220. $29. M
Weaving fractals and chaos theory into an international mystery that also confronts great moral and theological questions, Rosen crafts a literate, complex tale in this first of a series; a prequel will be next.
Sandford, John. Buried Prey. Putnam. May 2011. c.400p. ISBN 9780399157387. $27.95. F
Sandford fans as well as thriller buffs will appreciate the throbbing cadence of Sandford's prose and his crisp dialog.
Savage, Sam. Glass. Coffee House, dist. by Consortium. Sept. 2011. c.210p. ISBN 9781566892735. pap. $15. F
Reading like an intersection between Samuel R. Delany's The Motion of Light in Water and Marlen Haushofer's The Wall in its take on the overriding truth of memory and the heroic task of solitude, this is an original and compelling book.
Schuster, Marc. The Singular Exploits of Wonder Mom & Party Girl. Permanent. Jun. 2011. c.280p. ISBN 9781579622084. pap. $28. F
This is an amazing read; truly funny, genuine, and compelling. It's gut-wrenchingly intimate, showing the realistic detail of a decaying life as filtered through a likable but unreliable narrator.
Tobar, Héctor. The Barbarian Nurseries. Farrar. Oct. 2011. c.432p. ISBN 9780374108991. $27. F
Tobar's superb multilayered novel defines the social divide of Southern California, emphasizing in a complex and human way that there are no black-and-white answers in the immigration debate.
Winslow, Don. The Gentlemen's Hour. S. & S. Aug. 2011. c.352p. ISBN 9781439183397. $25. F
It's a thoughtful cultural commentary about an iconic coastal community with too much money, constant sunshine, and terminal greed.
Carter, Maureen. A Question of Despair. Crème de la Crime: Severn House. Jul. 2011. c.216p. ISBN 9781780290003. $28.95. M
This is just the ticket for readers captivated by human depravity.
Fowler, Earlene. Spider Web: A Benni Harper Mystery. Berkley Prime Crime. May 2011. c.306p. ISBN 9780425240984. $25.95. M
This entry can easily be read as a stand-alone, but many will be captivated by the author's ability to fold in history and current events with her quilt-based stories.
Olsen, Jimmy. Poison Makers. Hoffman House. Jun. 2011. c.354p. ISBN 978098083542. $19.95. M
EJ has more lives than Indiana Jones, and you'll be hand selling Olsen's (Things in Ditches) second mystery as soon as you've finished it yourself.
Upson, Nicola. Two for Sorrow. Harper: HarperCollins. Aug. 2011. c.488p. ISBN 9780061451584. pap. $13.99. M
This excellent entry in this highly recommended series provides all the classic detective components with a contemporary kick.
The American Economy: A Historical Encyclopedia. rev. ed. 2 vols. ABC-CLIO. 2011. 1257p. ed. by Cynthia L. Clark. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781598844610. $195. Online: ABC-CLIO eBook Collection REF
A well-written, thoroughly documented resource recommended for both students and adults researching the ups and downs of the American economy.
Celebrating Women in American History. 5 vols. Facts On File. 2011. 1280p. ed. by Elizabeth Rholetter Purdy. illus. index. ISBN 9780816078783. $315. Online: Infobase eBooks REF
A welcome highlight of many under-recognized figures in U.S. history, especially suitable for high school, public, and academic collections.
Balogh, Mary. The Secret Mistress. Delacorte. Aug. 2011. c.320p. ISBN 9780385343312. $24. HISTORICAL
With exceptional insight and uncommon flair, Balogh holds readers in thrall as she takes a staid, dutiful nobleman, pairs him with an impulsive, fun-loving heroine with an outrageous sense of style (especially when it comes to bonnets), and proves, quite definitively, that opposites do attract.
Chase, Loretta. Silk Is for Seduction. Avon. (Dressmakers, Bk. 1). Jul. 2011. c.384p. ISBN 9780061632686. pap. $7.99. HISTORICAL
Carefully wrought personnae, beautifully handled sensuality, and lusciously seductive descriptions of the gowns-and everything else-make this another sparkling winner for the much-beloved, peerless Chase.
Bohn, Yvonne, M.D., & others. The Mommy Docs' Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Birth. Da Capo Lifelong. 2011. c.544p. ISBN 9780738214603. pap. $15.95. HEALTH
A great resource for anyone seeking information on pregnancy, childbirth, and the first weeks after birth.
Callahan, Peter with Raquel Pelzel. Bite by Bite: 100 Stylish Little Plates You Can Make for Any Party. Clarkson Potter: Crown Pub. Group. Aug. 2011. c.256p. photogs. index. ISBN 9780307718792. $35. COOKING
An essential purchase for fans of tapas, mezes, dim sums, and other small bites.
Dunnett, Nigel & others. Small Green Roofs: Low-Tech Options for Greener Living. Timber. 2011. 256p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781604690590. pap. $24.95. GARDENING
Highly recommended for gardeners and environmentalists and anyone interested in greening up.
Fate, Tom Montgomery. Cabin Fever: A Suburban Father's Search for the Wild. Beacon, dist. by Random. Jun. 2011. c.224p. illus. ISBN 9780807000960. $24.95. NAT HIST
A leisurely and meditative read sure to inspire truth seekers of all types; essential for Thoreau fans.
Glasser, Ronald J., M.D. Broken Bodies/Shattered Minds: A Medical Odyssey from Vietnam to Afghanistan. History Pub., dist. by Midpoint. Jun. 2011. c.272p. index. ISBN 9781933909479. pap. $17.95. MED
Glasser writes with a passion that challenges those who might wish to avoid confronting the harsh medical and social costs of current warfare.
Hanson, Thor. Feathers: The Evolution of a Natural Miracle. Basic Bks: Perseus. Jun. 2011. 352p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780465020133. $25.99. SCI
Highly recommended for birders and science buffs.
Jacobsen, Rowan. Shadows on the Gulf: A Journey Through Our Last Great Wetland. Bloomsbury, dist. by Macmillan. 2011. 232p. photogs. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781608195817. $25. NAT HIST
This engrossing work will be of great interest to researchers, students, and general readers; an excellent resource for all library collections.
Koenig, Leah (text) & Lucy Schaeffer (photos). The Hadassah Everyday Cookbook: Daily Meals for the Contemporary Jewish Kitchen. Universe: Rizzoli. 2011. 224p. photogs. index. ISBN 9780789322210. $34.95. COOKING
Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, present another coffee-table cookbook with beautiful photographs sure to inspire those new to Jewish cooking.
McFadden, Christine. Pepper: The Spice That Changed the World; Over 100 Recipes, Over 3,000 Years of History. Absolute, dist. by Trafalgar Square. Aug. 2011. 256p. photogs. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781904573609. $35. COOKING
Like Mark Kurlansky's Salt: A World History, this book effectively presents a wealth of information and history and provides readers with an appreciation of the subtle complexities that a simple yet essential ingredient evokes in food.
O'Connell, Jeff. Sugar Nation: The Hidden Truth Behind America's Deadliest Habit and the Simple Way To Beat It. Hyperion. Aug. 2011. c.320p. bibliog. ISBN 9781401323448. $24.99. HEALTH
O'Connell questions many established guidelines and bases his own logical assertions on research.
Zeranski, Laura & Peter Zeranski (text) & Matthew Aron Roth (photogs.). Polish Classic Recipes. Pelican. 2011. c.96p. photogs. index. ISBN 9781589809611. $16.95. COOKING
A high-quality, affordable book on a rarely covered cuisine.
Chesler, Phyllis. Mothers on Trial: The Battle for Children and Custody. 2d ed. Lawrence Hill: Chicago Review, dist. by IPG. Jul. 2011. c.512p. bibliog. ISBN 9781556529993. pap. $18.95. LAW
Heavily documenting her book with legal precedent, expert input, and studies, Chesler makes her case with all of her zeal intact.
Fradkin, Philip L. Everett Ruess: His Short Life, Mysterious Death, and Astonishing Afterlife. Univ. of California. Sept. 2011. c.332p. photogs. maps. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780520265424. $24.95. BIOG
Highly recommended not just to those interested in Ruess but to a wide variety of readers from academics to armchair historians.
Greenblatt, Stephen. The Swerve: How the World Became Modern. Norton. Sept. 2011. c.320p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780393064476. $26.95. HIST
Greenblatt's masterful account transcends Poggio's significant discovery to encompass a diversity of topics including the Roman book trade, Renaissance Florence, and the Catholic Church's attempts to deal with heresy and schism.
Guinn, Jeff. The Last Gunfight: The Real Story of the Shootout at the O.K. Corral-and How It Changed the American West. S. & S. May 2011. 374p. photogs. maps. ISBN 9781439154243. $27. TRUE CRIME/HIST
Guinn provides a thorough, thrilling account of the crime and its influence on the history of the West.
Hunt, Terry & Carl Lipo. The Statues That Walked: Unraveling the Mystery of Easter Island. Free Pr: S. & S. Jun. 2011. c.288p. illus. bibliog. ISBN 9781439150313. $26. ARCHAEOL
Readers of literature on Easter Island will delight in the authors' insights on how the statues "walked" and the plentiful rat bone finds, but most of all, they'll appreciate the book's clarity.
Kershaw, Ian. The End: The Defiance and Destruction of Hitler's Germany, 1944-1945. Penguin Pr: Penguin Group (USA). Sept. 2011. c.510p. illus. maps. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781594203145. $35. HIST
This is an essential work by a distinguished historian; valuable for all collections.
Kissinger, Henry. On China. Penguin Pr: Penguin Group (USA). 2011. 586p. illus. index. ISBN 9781594202711. $36. INT AFFAIRS
Essential for everyone with an interest in China.
Mansel, Philip. Levant: Splendour and Catastrophe on the Mediterranean. Yale Univ. 2011. c.496p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780300172645. $35. HIST
This is a rich piece of historical storytelling that will satisfy scholars, travelers, readers of travel literature, and everyone in between.
Owings, Alison. Indian Voices: Listening to Native Americans. Rutgers Univ. 2011. c.376p. index. ISBN 9780813549651. $26.95. SOC SCI
Recommended for all readers of nonfiction, and highly recommended for anyone living in or near Native communities.
Roberts, Cheryl A. Coping with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: A Guide for Families. 2d ed. McFarland. 2011. c.218p. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780786449743. pap. $39.95. PSYCH
Primarily focused on combat, this will be of great value to veterans or those in the armed services who may be experiencing PTSD and their family and friends.
Rubin, Rhea Joyce. Defusing the Angry Patron. 2d. ed. Neal-Schuman. (How-To-Do-It Manuals, No. 177). 2011. 125p. bibliog. index. ISBN 9781555707316. pap. $65. PRO MEDIA
Library staff who have public service duties will find this book invaluable in learning to deal with patron anger; it is highly recommended for all sizes and types of libraries.
Steinacher, Gerald. Nazis on the Run: How Hitler's Henchmen Fled Justice. Oxford Univ. Jun. 2011. c.400p. photogs. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780199576869. $34.95. HIST
This book will be the standard for generations of historians who wish to study the fate of Hitler's followers who evaded justice for decades or escaped it altogether.
Von Tunzelmann, Alex. Red Heat: Conspiracy, Murder, and the Cold War in the Caribbean. Holt. 2011. c.448p. illus. maps. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780805090673. $30. HIST
Von Tunzelmann's lively text and engaging style make her book suitable for all readers, scholars included. Highly recommended for all.
Warrick, Joby. The Triple Agent: The al-Qaeda Mole Who Infiltrated the CIA. Doubleday. Jul. 2011. c.304p. index. ISBN 9780385534185. $26.95. INT AFFAIRS
Warrick's straight journalistic report, without editorializing, is highly recommended both to those who follow the U.S. war on terror and to all readers of spy and espionage thrillers, whether fictional or not.
Winch, Julie. The Clamorgans: One Family's History of Race in America. Hill & Wang: Farrar. Jun. 2011. c.400p. illus. bibliog. index. ISBN 9780809095179. $35. HIST
This delightful read transcends the Clamorgan lineage and simple tales of passing to open to general readers and scholars a refreshing vista of the fluid and variable construction and meaning of whiteness and race in America.
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