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Relatable characters, humor, and a dash of flannel make Fenske’s latest a joy to read; Sharma’s novel is highly recommended for fans looking for more romances with a bit of Bollywood sparkle and melodrama

Punch-in-the-face powerful with a bittersweet ending, this leading Spanish novelist’s first English-language outing is a masterpiece; a close-as-skin understanding of what it’s like to suffer torture and dislocation while remaining human and hopeful; quietly affecting; of current interest

February 2018 to date as identified by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO

The newly formed Summer Scares committee announces its selections for an annual booklist and slate of programs promoting and celebrating horror and dark literature for all ages.

This informative and exquisitely designed volume isn’t mainstream, but it's a solid reference for art history collections; masterpieces from the Metropolitan Museum of Art serve as a strong base for further research

February 2019 to date as identified by GOBI Library Solutions from EBSCO

Fans of the “Delta Squad” books are the most likely to pick this up; fans will welcome this novella that revisits the Leigh family decades later while enjoying the emotionally satisfying love story; if the bumps get ironed out, this could be an intriguing series for readers

The cliff-hanger endings are sure to commit readers to the whole series; experienced sf readers will catch some winks at other series; purchase only where Margolin fans clamor for more; this impressive debut is highly recommended for fans of Gillian Flynn; a must for mystery shelves

Learning about women in culinary history; nurture vs. nature; an excellent introduction to Samuel Johnson and his world; sound strategies for new moms; the intersection of crime and literature; for readers who enjoy pop technology titles; for libraries serving policy analysts; remembering Merce Cunningham; for fans of Shange’s work