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NYT chooses the best book covers of 2024, CrimeReads selects the year’s best espionage fiction, and CBC names the year’s best Canadian nonfiction. The Bookseller analyzes over 900 titles named in the media’s best books lists this year and finds that Percival Everett’s James features most prominently. The longlists for the Porchlight Business Book Awards are revealed. Sourcebooks launches an in-house audiobook program. Plus Page to Screen and interviews with Kristin Hannah, the Colberts, and Patrick Radden Keefe.
Winter wanders in with a new resonance, ushering before it shorter days, celebrations, and moments of reflection. This issue of Audio in Depth, both in print and online, matches those moods with listens full of comfort and joy.
Audio horror, fantasy, mystery, social sciences, and more. This winter’s audiobook stars offer auditory delights across a wide range of subjects and genres.
Captivating mystery audios, showcasing octogenarian amateur detectives, intricate psychological thrillers, and a pulse-pounding installment in a beloved series.
This work aptly illustrates a lesser-known link in classical reception. It will have broad scholarly appeal between both religious history and classical studies readers.
An interactive history in which Africans and Europeans together played parts in transforming the continent in the modern age. Will appeal to students of Africa and general readers prepared for a fresh perspective.
Poetic language expertly describes the mysterious geography of Jeju as Han movingly illustrates how the massacre affected survivors as well as subsequent generations. The memory of a devastating episode that must not be forgotten is revived.
Readers who love puzzles, locked-room mysteries, and Agatha Christie’s And Then There Were None will enjoy this inaugural effort by Pliego, with its chilling conclusion.
The book is clearly directed to budding or novice scientists and loaded with advice on how to improve their scientific skills and communicate better with the general public. Recommended for all academic libraries.
This novel, which has a feel of a modern classic, is a must purchase addition for people facing grief and looking for hope and healing. It will leave readers with new insights and many questions about grief, suicide, and spirituality.
Feeney (Rock Paper Scissors) pens another superb domestic psychological thriller with plenty of twists, as her readers have come to expect. Demand will be high.
An urgent, funny, and relatable collection, interweaving keen observations of modern crises with personal reflections on family, mental health, and grace. Recommended for fans of R. Eric Thomas’s Congratulations, the Best Is Over!
Fans of Fossen (Tracking Down the Lawman’s Son) will enjoy the return to Saddle Ridge in this latest release, full of adventure, romance, and mystery. Readers of B.J. Daniels and Lynne Graham will be drawn to this title.
A gently journalistic approach to graphic memoir. Sohini’s love of New York and evolving understanding of her self within its powerful context work in concert for a radiant read.
This well-structured book with real life examples serves as a handy guide for readers wanting to work in top international development organizations to make a difference.
A violent, complicated story with links to the past. Although Cutter’s lectures can get a little wordy, readers of Victorian-set mysteries, such as Bridget Walsh’s The Tumbling Girl, will appreciate the creepy atmosphere and intricate conclusion.
Wells (Ozarks Witness Protection) spins off her “Arkansas Special Agents” series with this first of a new series featuring the cyber crime division, full of likable, well-developed characters.
Thrilling action and suspense combined with complex, well-developed characters make for a book that listeners won’t want to put down. Swanson’s fans will be shocked, horrified, and utterly captivated.
A highly detailed book about Hooke and his significant contributions to science and research; includes numerous historical illustrations, a bibliography, and references. Best for scholars.
Dougherty is one of only a few people challenging the New Thought philosophy, which has influenced current culture and thinking in the United States. Her book’s tone is conversational and integrates her personal experiences, which is an approach that will appeal to many general readers. It makes a good addition to religion and philosophy collections.
Singh (Bound by the Boss’s Baby) combines a royal romance with the sister’s-best-friend trope in the best of ways, and readers will want to snatch this one up.
Readers aspiring to obtain C-suite positions will find plenty of helpful advice, though others will discover that many of the suggestions cannot be practically implemented in their lives.
Westerson’s sequel to The Twilight Queen finds its astute jester, an expert entertainer and gossiper, once again serving as reluctant inquisitor. Fans of mysteries set during the Tudor era will appreciate the historical details that are skillfully woven into Westerson’s gripping story.
The title is perfect because there is no one trustworthy in this novel of family and secrets, and readers will find themselves hoping for everyone to get their just deserts.
Fans of Cross’s “Stay a Spell” series will be in for a treat, falling in love with new characters while still getting glimpses of old favorites. Readers new to Cross will enjoy her playful, comedic take on paranormal, fated-mates romances.
The poet ably captures and illuminates the most significant moments of the complex, often tragic, past that have shaped the present. As this book moves from ancient to modern times, poetic richness gives way to the more conventional narrative, reflecting the loss of wonder and mystery inherent in the saga itself.
This is Crews at his finest. An excellent recommendation for literary fiction readers and those who enjoy grim humor, thought-provoking characters, and compelling plots. Suggest to those who enjoyed Michael Farris Smith’s The Fighter.
Examining three generations of Vega family lore, this audiobook cleverly juxtaposes four narrative voices through moments of Mexican political turmoil, COVID days in Los Angeles, and post-2020 upheaval to weave an unforgettable must-listen. Fans of Luis Alberto Urrea’s The House of Broken Angels won’t want to miss this.
One gets the sense that there are two or three possible books vying for space inside this one packed tome that critiques public displays in the U.S. An important work for students of sociology of place and religion.
A complex, atmospheric mystery that will keep listeners engaged, searching for clues, and thinking about the plight of others. This is an essential purchase for most libraries.
Helm unfolds another Hudson sibling romance in this sixth book of the series (after Cold Case Protection). This is family drama at its best, and readers will take comfort in the return of previous characters as they come to love the newest couple.
With strong voice acting, this dark fantasy debut is sure to be well-received by fans of books like Adalyn Grace’s “Belladonna” trilogy. Listeners will be eager for more from this talented writer.
A psychological case study of secondary trauma, the first graphic memoir by illustrator and graphic designer D’Andrade (coauthor of The Type Project Book) offers a gripping plot while illustrating how to cope with mental anguish that leaves long-term emotional scars.
This inspirational book illuminates and encourages readers to see their roles as leaders and bearers of hope. A must for readers (educators, administrators, and scholars) seeking to infuse their academic vocation with renewed purpose, faith, and hope..
The space opera’s mercantile empire setting creates plenty of rapacious villains and provides endless backdrops for the never-ending chaos, while the madcap romance is perfect for readers of Valerie Valdes, K.B. Wagers, Rachel Bach, or Cat Rambo, this time with elements of Martha Wells’s “Murderbot Diaries” series.
This attractive and enlightening work is further enhanced by a bonus section of additional film stars, a thoughtful foreword by Jane Fonda, and excellent notes and bibliographic material. A must for film aficionados and historians.
Allen (Becoming the Earl’s Convenient Wife) presents a charming Regency romance with a dash of rom-com cuteness. Perfect for readers seeking a playful story that is more sweet than steamy.
Readers will appreciate the attentive artistic details of this part makeup-design chronicle/part biography, and in it, will learn more about fashion and makeup history along with details of Chanel’s life.
The third outing for Butcher’s troubled magical protagonist (after Long Past Dues) continues to provide answers and also ask more questions. Solid action and quippy dialogue will keep readers engaged for the long haul.
Lalande relies heavily on speculation tinged with Freudian analysis, yet his conclusions about the enduring power of these performances are well worth reading. This is a valuable exploration of these cinematic legends’ impact on film and popular culture.
Readers fascinated with the pocket worlds of Brenda Peynado’s Time’s Agent or the costly approach to poorly placed colonies in Edward Ashton’s Mickey7 will find much to ponder in Thompson’s (The Word) adult fiction debut.
The novel is beautiful and full of complex characters. It is a love story, not only between Charlie and Vivian but also between the novel and the Midwest, as the characters journey between Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls, and Spooner, WI, along with Minneapolis and Chicago. Fans of Butler and of romance will be delighted with this novel.
An engrossing and accessible primer for general readers curious about bats. By the end of the book, readers will likely develop an appreciation, and possibly affection, for these much-maligned beings. The photos are absolutely adorable.
Readers who are looking for diversion might find the novel’s historical aspects appealing, but those who enjoy cleverly devised mysteries with well-observed characters should look elsewhere.
Herrera caps off her mighty “Las Leonas” series (following An Island Princess Starts a Scandal) with a heartbreakingly timely showcase of love triumphing in a world full of dangerous injustices. Recommended for readers who are craving emotionally fulfilling and steamy historical romances that do not shy away from the realities of the era.
Shandell deftly uses a 21st-century lens to identify specific plays with progressive thought. Theater professors, students, and enthusiasts should take note.
Perfect for readers who like their literary fiction with an edge of psychological mystery. This further solidifies Walker’s reputation for writing realistic character-driven fiction that just so happens to take place in fragmented, fractured worlds verging on the fantastical and fatalistic. Give to readers who enjoyed Jennifer Cody Epstein’s The Madwomen of Paris and to fans of Emily St. John Mandel.
Robin writes another queer space opera (a sequel to The Stars Undying) that showcases complex characters inspired by ancient history and set in the stars. This science-fiction interpretation of Mark Antony and Cleopatra’s relationship is woven together in a tight plot of false gods, technology, and legacy.
A fast-paced novel that integrates elements of mystery, social critique, and literature in ways that will make readers question what their own inner narratives say about the stories they tell about themselves and others. Fans of Sulari Gentill’s The Woman in the Library will find this mesmerizing novel just twisty enough to keep them guessing.
Shields’s fans will particularly enjoy this engaging and down-to-earth memoir. It is also an inspirational and reassuring reminder to all women that even the famous must come to terms with aging.
Oliver (Her Unforgettable Knight) begins her “Disreputable Marsden Brothers” series with this intriguing opposites-attract Victorian romance. The steamy story pairs passion with adventure to create an altogether engaging read.
Lee (Almost a Scot) begins her “Daring Debutantes” duet with this steamy Regency romance. The bold heroine and her adventurous spirit make for an erotic and enchanting read.
Fans of gothic literature who don’t mind gruesome deaths will savor watching Winifred go beyond simply eating the rich in this seemingly by-the-book gothic story that subverts some of the genre’s conventions. It already has a film adaptation in the works.