Starred Reviews for Alison Roman, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Julian Brave NoiseCat, Peggy Townsend, and more!

By Kate McManus | August 25 2025 | Starred Reviews

With starred reviews from publications including Library Journal — your patrons will want to read these much-anticipated books that reviewers are raving about.

Fiction

“Written with a delectably deadpan sense of humor and graced with an exceptionally entertaining cast of characters, Townsend’s (The Beautiful and the Wild) latest is a blooming treat for fans of either cozy or traditional mysteries.” —Library Journal, starred review


“This contemporary romance is engaging, well-written, and realistic. With well-developed characters who have immediate, almost tangible chemistry and a well-described atmospheric setting whose details pulls readers into the landscape of Iceland, Oliver’s debut is unputdownable.” —Library Journal, starred review


Nonfiction

Classic, Clever Design to Help You Put Down Roots

“A must-purchase for libraries seeking to improve their home decor collection.” —Library Journal, starred review


“Roman comes into her own with this book; it feels confident, intentional, and both personal and widely applicable for a range of home cooks. People of all cooking capabilities will be eager to get their hands on it and try out the recipes.” —Library Journal, starred review


Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America

“Sherman’s work is essential and is recommended for those who enjoy reading cookbooks as much as cooking from them, as well as for readers interested in culinary and Indigenous history.” —Library Journal, starred review


Southern Home Cooking to Feed Your Family and Soul: A Cookbook

“Like Ree Drummond and Molly Yea, Taylor infuses her writing with a warm and welcoming tone that not only enriches her recipes with an extra layer of love but will also encourage old fans and new cooks alike to try her delicious take on Southern cooking.” —Library Journal, starred review


Black Nationalism, Reparations, and the Untold Story of Audley Moore

“An excellent, comprehensive study of an unjustly forgotten civil rights legend.” —Library Journal, starred review


“A genre-bending work of nonfiction written with immaculate composure, this book will find a broad audience in libraries everywhere.” —Library Journal, starred review


Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation

“Sorkin’s first book since the 2009 bestseller Too Big To Fail is a historical blueprint for understanding the past and present financial situations in the U.S. Highly recommended and essential reading.” —Library Journal, starred review


The Revolutionary Life of the Black Bookstore

“An excellent history that will make a fine addition to public and university libraries.” —Library Journal, starred review


Saying Yes to Love, No to Fear, and Embracing the Life-Changing Power of Ordinary Generosity

“An inspirational book about making the world better in small ways.” —Library Journal, starred review