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I Was a Teenage Slasher
Even those well versed in slashers and their tropes will be surprised by the directions Jones takes. Readable both as representative of slasher films and book and as an exploration of the rules of the genre, this novel will have wide appeal to readers who are new to Jones’s work as well as established fans. Recommended as a contrast for fans of recent “final girl” books like the ones by Grady Hendrix and Riley Sager and readers who enjoyed The Pallbearers Club by Paul Tremblay.
The Goodbye Process: Stories
Short story fans might just discover their new favorite author in this arresting collection, a must-have.
That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America
Jones’s deeply personal account of her battle to regain her reputation and combat intolerance in libraries is essential reading and ultimately a clarion call for others to help defend intellectual freedom and democracy.
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Loaded: The Life (and Afterlife) of the Velvet Underground
A captivating audio, following the evolution and devolution of a seminal rock band. It is a must-listen for fans of the Velvets and for those who are just becoming acquainted with the band’s groundbreaking surge of sound.
The Angel of Indian Lake
If this book and the trilogy are Jones’s love letter to the slasher genre, it could just as easily make other readers fall in love with it too.
The Cleopatras: The Forgotten Queens of Egypt
Llewellen-Jones’s extensive research on all seven of these intriguing Cleopatras is expertly presented. Highly recommended.
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Matrescence: On Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood
A fascinating and worthwhile read, this book for mothers is steeped in research that is both validating and illuminating.
Read-Alikes for ‘The Familiar’ by Leigh Bardugo | LibraryReads
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
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The Unicorn Woman
Jones (The Birdcatcher) rambles somewhat aimlessly, like Buddy, offering a character that should have been more compelling and a story that plods along.
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