Starred Reviews for A. Rushby, Mark Z. Danielewski, Ian McEwan, Ben Passmore, and more!

“A fiercely feminist take on gothic fiction that is tailor-made for fans of Caitlin Starling’s The Death of Jane Lawrence and Elizabeth Kostova’s The Historian.” —Library Journal, starred review

“The rare classic that not only has stood the test of time but also continues to leave its fingerprints on stories across the horror and psychological suspense landscape, from Paul Tremblay to Silvia Moreno-Garcia to Gillian Flynn.” —Library Journal, starred review

“While this is clearly for fans of vampire stories, Stoker’s novel could also sink its fangs into those who enjoy epistolary horror such as Craig DiLouie’s Episode Thirteen and Rachel Klein’s The Moth Diaries.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Shelley confronts the disastrous mix of ego, folly, disregard, and privilege in this essential work that lays bare a calamitous aspect of human nature.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Wilder’s stunning follow-up to Will They or Won’t They tackles the complexities of mental health, sexuality, and what love can become when given the chance. Perfect for readers who enjoy romances that reflect the realities of small-town life.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Serrano has written an intelligent, witty novel, featuring a fresh, lifelike character on a quest for happiness and contentment.” —Library Journal, starred review

“A tremendous novel that merits rereading in order to absorb the suspenseful plot and appreciate its intricate construction. Fans of Danielewski’s House of Leaves will clamor for his first major stand-alone novel in 25 years.” —Library Journal, starred review

“McEwan (Lessons) has crafted a story at once nostalgic and foreboding that will appeal to readers of A. S. Byatt’s Possession with its archival romance elements while offering a futuristic dystopian world that feels as inevitable as Margaret Atwood’s “MaddAddam” trilogy.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Written in 1998 and first published in English in 2003, this reissued novel is representative of Tokarczuk’s “constellation novels,” in which scattered fragments are beautifully tied together to form a unified whole.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Greenlaw (The Woodsmoke Women’s Book of Spells) keeps the excitement, suspense, and romance building throughout to a shocking end, leaving readers eagerly anticipating future installments. Perfect for romantasy readers who love dark academia, such as Elise Kova’s Arcana Academy, Leigh Bardugo’s Ninth House, or Harper L. Woods’s The Coven.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Carlsson (Under the Storm) has a knack for psychological procedurals, as his latest proves, with numerous characters and motives to keep readers guessing. A must for Nordic noir and psychological mystery fans.” —Library Journal, starred review

“This comprehensive work is a big whirling glitter ball of disco fun and frenzy.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Readers who want to learn from a great culinary superstar will benefit from Colicchio’s wit and wisdom, whether they choose to follow recipes or muscle through techniques until they can layer their own flavors and textures in ways worthy of Top Chef.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Sure to be popular, this cookbook is a must-buy for any collection.” —Library Journal, starred review

“This is an essential work of uncompromisingly political graphic nonfiction that is provocative, funny, devastating, and rich with historical insight. A standout for fans of March, Wake, and David F. Walker’s The Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History and a must for all libraries’ social justice collections.” —Library Journal, starred review

“A highly recommended, well-researched biography that brings Woodhull and her achievements to life.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Mamet’s vulnerable and empathetic essays will resonate with fans of Girls and readers struggling with self-worth, eating disorders, or mental illness.” —Library Journal, starred review

”Emily Rankin’s performance is so subtle that she disappears completely into this novel. Michelle Huneven’s family saga combines tenderness, sadness, joy, and grief with exquisite prose and psychological insights.” — AudioFile Earphones Award Winner

”A former newspaper journalist and Pulitzer Prize winner, Sack plumbed enormous numbers of scholarly accounts and primary texts to create this masterful history of endurance, which is brought forth by DeMeritt with somber resonance and emotional intensity.” — AudioFile Earphones Award Winner

”Endres’s multifaceted voice is perfect for this thoughtful, hilarious audiobook.” — AudioFile Earphones Award Winner

”Watt expertly steers the story as the many threads come together and reveal themes of family, kindness, identity, belonging, and redemption.” — AudioFile Earphones Award Winner

”A lush and wildly captivating story that is further enhanced by Lowman’s excellent narration. Recommended for listeners who appreciate atmospheric, folklore-inspired tales such as Khadija Abdalla Bajaber’s The House of Rust.” —Library Journal, starred review

”A steamy hockey romance with depth and heart, this will enhance any audio romance collection. This second book in Khabra’s “Off the Ice” series can be read as a stand-alone and is sure to attract fans of Tessa Bailey, Elle Kennedy, and Peyton Corinne.” —Library Journal, starred review

”This brilliant production brings 1920s Harlem vividly to life.” —Library Journal, starred review

”This layered and highly original thriller is sure to appeal to mystery lovers of all backgrounds and will keep listeners guessing until the very end. This could very well be one of the best mystery audios of the year, perfect for fans of Lucy Foley or Alice Feeney.” —Library Journal, starred review

”Whether listeners are revisiting this modern classic or experiencing it for the first time, Bomer’s performance will leave them utterly captivated and emotionally transformed.” —Library Journal, starred review

”Essential listening. Wheeler’s lively delivery ignites Baker’s vital and effervescent memoir.” —Library Journal, starred review

”Fans of the MeatEater podcast or TV series or Rinella’s “American Histories” audio originals will be rapt. This engaging and informative book is unputdownable.” —Library Journal, starred review

”Perhaps Hendrix’s best work so far, the story of Fern and the other young mothers casts a powerful spell.” —Library Journal, starred review

”This partly fictional, partly factual account is a must-listen for anyone who enjoyed playing with Barbie or is intrigued by the history behind the doll.” —Library Journal, starred review

”This incisive and haunting novel about memory, experience, and reality will leave listeners wanting more.” —Library Journal, starred review