Starred Reviews for Chukwuebuka Ibeh, Mateo Askaripour, Marcela Fuentes, Emily Henry, and more!

“Chukwuebuka Ibeh enters the literary world with a searing debut about self, family, and community… Blessings is gripping, multifaceted, and poignant.” —Booklist, starred review

“A stunning and compelling work of social justice speculative fiction from Askaripour.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Both strong women prevail through the power of comadrazgo (sisterhood) in this triumphant novel that lyrically portrays the costumbres (customs) of a border culture starkly different from the one seen on today’s news.” —Booklist, starred review

“In a book that begins with such incomprehensible violence, Rushdie’s new memoir is a restorative antidote; that Rushdie himself narrates adds gravitas, yes, but also a surprising layer of utter charm.” —Booklist Starred Review

“Whelan expresses the story’s sorrow,
grief, love, and humor with precision and grace. This is a performance listeners won’t soon forget. Highly recommended for fans of Whelan and Henry.” —Booklist Starred Review

“Hanif Abdurraqib’s latest book is a transcendent feat of poetry, memoir, and–well, magic. His narration is as breathless and beautiful as his prose; this book is epic in every sense of the word.” —AudioFile Earphones Award Winner