Liz French

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Pockets: An Intimate History of How We Keep Things Close

Hannah Carlson | HISTORY, Sep 22, 2023

This erudite, enjoyable book about pockets delivers.

National Native American Heritage Month | 10 Books To Add to the Collection and Share with Readers

Liz French, Sep 05, 2023

In 1990 Congress officially passed a joint resolution signed into law by President George H.W. Bush, designating a National American Indian Heritage Month. Since 1994, this monthlong celebration, often referred to as Native American Heritage Month or National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, has been observed during the month of November. With a mix of literary fiction, mystery, history, and even a cookbook, this booklist recognizes the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples and marks their cultures and accomplishments.

Screen Style

Marnie Fogg | PERFORMING ARTS, Sep 02, 2023

Perceptive observations and a vast fashion vocabulary that may have even die-hard fashionistas scrambling for their dictionaries are perfect accessories. This amazing title will enhance readers’ watching and rewatching experiences.

The Secret Hours

Mick Herron | MYSTERY, Sep 01, 2023

This novel, filled with acid wit, political pokes, and a veritable basketful of “Slough House” Easter eggs, will thrill longtime Herron fans and delight newcomers and aficionados of cracking-good spy fiction.

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Mingus

Flavio Massarutto | GRAPHIC NOVELS, Jul 28, 2023

For Mingus fans especially, and those who know the legend and the stories. People who are less familiar with the complicated jazz master will want to delve into the works mentioned in the discography, bibliography, and videography provided by Massarutto.

The Second Murderer

Denise Mina | MYSTERY, Jul 07, 2023

Fans of the original books (and movies) starring Marlowe will appreciate his return; those who like re-creations of classics, such as the HBO Perry Mason series starring Matthew Rhys and Juliet Rylance, will enjoy this outing and hope for more Marlowe and Riordan adventures from Mina.

Prom Mom

Laura Lippman | MYSTERY, Jul 01, 2023

This exquisitely crafted tale of triangulation and treachery builds slowly to a shocking ending. It’s a future COVID classic that pairs well with Lippman’s long-form essay The Summer of Fall and other love and revenge stories such as those in her 2021 collection Seasonal Work.