Starred Reviews for Andrew Sean Greer, Barry Walters, Imani Thompson, Claudette Zepeda, and More!

“Disguised as a frothy, farcical romp, Greer’s novel is a heartfelt and poignant tribute to the mysterious process of growing up. Highly recommended for all fiction collections.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Thomson debuts with the scintillating tale of a disillusioned Cambridge University PhD student who goes on a killing spree…adds intriguing layers to the sordid thriller plot, such as accessible descriptions of the complex sociological theories of Saidiya Hartman and Stuart Hall, and the story includes a shocking revelation about the origin of Yrsa’s killer instinct. There’s a staggering level of depth to this pitch-perfect satire.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Highly recommended for fans of Idolfire, as well as those who love fantasy mysteries, mythic retellings, and historical-tinged fantasy.”
—Library Journal, starred review

“Refreshing, timely, and well developed, this exploration of the idea of home reminds readers that the world is so much bigger than our living rooms.” —Booklist, starred review

“Perfect for fans of Shelby Van Pelt’s Remarkably Bright Creatures or Emily Habeck’s Shark Heart who are looking for the same immersiveness, heartbreak, and comfort those novels evoked.”
—Library Journal, starred review

“This intense yet thoughtful novel pulses with mystery and secrets, and its two time periods are perfectly detailed. Fader explores women’s rage across generations..” —Booklist, starred review

“Timely and necessary, this book is an encyclopedic manifesto of the radical joy and defiance that LGBTQIA+ artists continue to bring.”
—Library Journal, starred review

“A highly recommended must-read, with great insights into American history and ideology.” —Library Journal, starred review

“Zepeda’s cookbook brings the culture and cuisine of the Mexico-United States border to readers’ kitchens. A must for every collection.”
—Library Journal, starred review

“Despite Cunningham’s early warning that “any story… is an approximation of the unsayable—that which we all know but can’t express in language,” he expresses his knowledge with confidence and depth. This is a treasure.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Hough writes with searing insight into the human condition. This is just as much of a journey inward as it is outward.”
—Library Journal, starred review

“This improbable story of how impossible machines reshaped modern warfare and technology itself is highly recommended for readers of military history, aviation, and American innovation.” —Library Journal, starred review

“David George Haskell combines meticulous research with irresistible enthusiasm to ‘put flowers back where they belong, at the center of the story about how our world came to be.’” —BookPage, starred review