Stephanie K. Klose

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Best Audiobooks of 2020

Best Audiobooks of 2020

Stephanie Klose & Terry Hong,  Jan 04, 2021

This year’s top audiobooks, selected by LJ’s audio editor and reviewers, represent the best recorded literature published between November 2019 and December 2020. In a year that’s been like no other, these picks moved us, provided escape, and made us think critically and reflect upon the society in which we live. We hope these lists provide a means for readers’ advisory and (socially distanced) conversation.

Best Biographies and Memoirs of 2020

Best Biographies and Memoirs of 2020

Stephanie Klose, Barrie Olmstead, Stephanie Sendaula,  Nov 30, 2020

Malcolm X, Rose Pastor Stokes, Natasha Trethewey. The best biographies & memoirs published in 2020.

Best Horror of 2020

Best Horror of 2020

Cody Daigle-Orians, Stephanie Klose, Becky Spratford,  Nov 18, 2020

Zombies, vampires, and assorted monsters stalk the pages of the best horror novels published in 2020.

The Searcher

The Searcher

Tana French | MYSTERY,  Sep 01, 2020

French’s second stand-alone novel (after The Witch Elm) is a slow-burn stunner that will keep readers turning the pages late into the night. Recommend to the author’s legions of fans, as well as those who enjoy crime fiction set in small towns like Julia Keller’s or Jane Harper’s novels.
Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin

Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin

Megan Rosenbloom | HEALTH & MEDICINE,  Sep 01, 2020

Essential for most libraries, especially where books about medical history and material culture circulate well.

One by One

One by One

Ruth Ware | MYSTERY,  Jul 01, 2020

Ware’s fans will devour this in a sitting, as will readers who love Lucy Foley’s The Hunting Party or locked-room mysteries in general. [See Prepub Alert, 2/24/20.]
See You on Sunday: A Cookbook for Family and Friends
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See You on Sunday: A Cookbook for Family and Friends

Sam Sifton | COOKING & FOOD,  Jun 01, 2020

Though large-scale entertaining is not an option as we practice social distancing, this book is equally well suited to cooks looking to stock their fridge or freezer with food that could serve for several meals over the course of a week or longer.
Emily Oster Launches Resource for Unbiased COVID-19 Facts

Emily Oster Launches Resource for Unbiased COVID-19 Facts

Stephanie Klose,  May 22, 2020

Author Emily Oster's latest project finds her teaming up with researchers and students to launch COVID Explained, a site that aims to provide unbiased, comprehensive information to help people make good decisions.

The Split
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The Split

Sharon Bolton | MYSTERY,  Mar 01, 2020

Readers will tear through Bolton’s (The Craftsman) latest to find out how the disparate threads connect. While the plot resolves tidily, some readers may be unsettled by the fact that Felicity and Joe are romantically involved after she is his patient. [See Prepub Alert, 9/30/19.]
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