various narrators

“Kenneth Johnson has written a novel that would make Conan Doyle proud. Clever, tight plots, fresh dialogue, and a take on Holmes that should not only be embraced by those delightful fans of Sherlock…but general readers who want a book that they won’t forget are guaranteed to become fans of the Great Detective.” —Strand Magazine

“A witty, honest debut that shines a light on some very real issues.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Finding danger and humanity in their characters, the short stories of Boys, Beasts and Men marry emotional epiphanies with violence, resulting in imaginative, stirring meditations on LGBTQ+ struggles and acceptance.” —Foreword (starred review)

“A luminous ensemble brings this delectable audiobook to life…The narrators are consummate professionals, creating a rich and rewarding listening experience. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile

“Children of all ages love the classic and iconic character Winnie-the-Pooh in many forms, and here is a fully engaging audiobook…Beautifully narrated by Barbara Rosenblat, this collection of short stories will linger in the hearts and minds of all listeners. She masterfully delights in and embodies wonder, innocence, and imagination. Rosenblat’s tender performance is paced perfectly for young children as they sit cross-legged on the floor or curl up next to their loved ones at bedtime. Winner of an AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile on Winnie-The-Pooh

“[An] ambitious anthology…These stories feature a wide spectrum of intersectional diversity, providing varied representation.” —Publishers Weekly

“One of Us Is Dead is a binge-worthy escape into the privileged and pampered elite of Buckhead. Secrets, betrayals, and scandal rock a small community and you won’t be able to turn the pages fast enough to reach the explosive conclusion.” —Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish 

“In our times of anxiety and isolation, King writes stories to curl up in.” —New York Times Book Review

“Exceptionally well written, organized, and presented…An extraordinary and welcome contribution to community, college, and university libraries.” —Midwest Book Reviews

“We all need a plain language book for the complex issue and the diverse topics engendered by climate change and the struggle for climate justice. No Planet B presents that and more.” —Peggy M. Shepard, executive director and cofounder, WE ACT For Environmental Justice

“A fine collection by fifteen noted authors.” —Booklist

“Bova gets better and better, combining plausible science with increasingly complex fiction.” —Los Angeles Daily News

“This book made me glad I don’t know how to read.” —Chris P. Critter

"The Beadworkers is a feast of wit and storytelling. I read it once to see where Piatote would go next. Twice to savor the emotional, cultural, and structural resonance of this wonderful work.” —Louise Erdrich, New York Times bestselling author

“This audiobook is a pleasure to listen to. An ensemble of English narrators escorts the listener into the marvelous imaginings of Wells. Among the many auditory delights, James Gillies’s nuanced performance of ‘The Magic Shop,’ Greg Wagland’s almost incantatory treatment of ‘The Door in the Wall,’ and Nigel Patterson’s heart-stopping yet subtle rendition of the science fiction gem ‘The Star’ excel. This audiobook collects a fine blend of Wells as fantasist (‘The Man Who Could Work Miracles’), satirist (‘Mrs. Winchelsea’s Heart’), and futurist (‘The Land Ironclads’). The narrators capture his fine ear for language and eye for detail throughout this collection of short fiction written from the late nineteenth to early twentieth centuries.” —AudioFile

“This valuable guide, both informative and moving, promotes endometriosis awareness for young women and those around them.” —School Library Journal

“The stories in this anthology are moving and illuminating. I believe in the power of story to educate and demystify, to demolish fear and shame, to generate conversation and connectedness. To humanize. It is through stories like these that we begin to understand people living with Alzheimer’s, and maybe—through empathy and compassion—we can heal what can’t yet be cured.” —Lisa Genova, New York Times bestselling author

“Rather than the gothic castles of Europe, these feature witch trials and dark and foreboding forests. The colonial period was truly the birthplace of American horror, as these stories point out.” —News-Gazette (Illinois)

“The twenty-six stories in this connoisseur’s compilation, all published between 1830 and 1908, are a testament to the role that women writers played in shaping early fantasy and horror fiction. Davis has done thoughtful literary excavation, and the stories he has selected are a trove of fantastic gems.” —Publishers Weekly

“The Rivals of Sherlock Holmes…features exploits of both the great detective’s predecessors…and his numerous literary progeny.” —Washington Post

“Each story is earnest and engrossing, holding surprising depth for tales so compact.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Provides the definitive thinking on how business leaders can address environmental issues.” —Michael E. Porter, professor, Harvard Business School, on Green to Gold

“Ann Patchett, Daniel Mendelsohn and Laura van den Berg, among others, meditate on how attributes both physical and spiritual tie us to and distance us from our elders.” —Washington Post

“Complete Stories is a remarkable book, proof that she is one of the true originals of Latin American literature.” —New York Times Book Review

“This is our greatest writer’s greatest book.” —Martin Amis, New York Times bestselling author

“A master storyteller at her best. I’ve been a fan of Jane Yolen and fractured fairy tales for years and this collection doesn’t disappoint.” —Chanda Hahn, New York Times bestselling author

“To read Ruth Prawer Jhabvala is to regard the human heart through a magnifying glass.” —O, The Oprah Magazine

“These delightful retellings of favorite stories will captivate newcomers and fans of Yolen as she once again delivers the magic, humor, and lovely prose that has attracted readers for years.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“Hilarious, good fun.” —Huffington Post

“Filled with love, sorrow, and beauty—from the cover to the final sentence.” —Elle (Germany)

“Andre Dubus, one of the twentieth century’s most gifted short story writers…like Raymond Carver, became a master of the form.” —New York Times

“Andre Dubus, one of the twentieth century’s most gifted short-story writers…like Raymond Carver, became a master of the form.” —New York Times

“Full of sly humor and teasing misdirections, rich in chilling insights into human nature and characters that leap off the page, these stories are bon-bons to be lingered over.” —James Melville, Hampstead & Highgate Express

“Entertaining…This volume contains something for every fan of the Baker Street sleuth.” —Publishers Weekly

“Eleven stories that fuse the banality of the everyday with dreamlike elements of fantasy.” —Time

“Fans of Thomas Pierce and Amy Hill Hearth will appreciate Schwille’s spare, poetic prose and her willingness to examine both the picturesque and the unsavory sides of small-town life. A deeply thought-provoking novel.” —Booklist

“We, the Jury has what most legal thrillers lack—total authenticity, which is spellbinding.” —James Patterson

“With the discovery of its vast differences from Dracula, [Powers of Darkness] will have a lasting effect on the world of vampire studies.” —New York Times Book Review

“Just the right amount of drama and sweet romance that will make readers fall in love with the people of Echo Ridge.” —InD’Tale Magazine Review

“A sensitive, evocative exploration of how the past threads itself through our lives, reemerging in unexpected ways. Kim Fu skillfully measures how long and loudly one formative moment can reverberate.” —Celeste Ng, New York Times bestselling author

“A sensitive, evocative exploration of how the past threads itself through our lives, reemerging in unexpected ways.” —Celeste Ng, New York Times bestselling author

“Boggs gives voice to all classes of soldier and Sioux, to the desperation of Custer’s command, and the determination of their foe.” —Historical Novels Review

“If you own only one anthology of classic science fiction, it should be The Science Fiction Hall of Fame: Vol. 1, 1929–1964. Selected by a vote of the membership of the Science Fiction Writers of America, these twenty-six reprints represent the best, most important, and most influential stories and authors in the field.” —Amazon.com, editorial review

“Silber’s quietly brilliant novel Improvement weaves an intricate, zigzagging pattern out of the lives of a dozen people, and six well-chosen narrators provide the voices… The multiplicity of voices in this production gives a wonderful aural dimension to the weave of inadvertently interlocked lives.” —Washington Post (audio review)

“Lovely…the lyrical prose takes full advantage of the richness of Russian mythology…Likitalo’s emotional and lyrical dark fairy tale will give readers plenty to think about.” —Publishers Weekly

“I could feel the salt air, the sand between my toes, the crackle of secrets, lies, omissions, and later, the uncertainty of tragedy. Gorgeously written and fully immersive.” —Kate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author

“[Bova is] the science fiction author who will have the greatest effect on the world.” —Ray Bradbury, praise for the author

“By turns rambunctious, lively, strange, and at times melancholy in the best ways, Leena Likitalo’s wonderful novel marks the debut of a major new talent.” —Jeff VanderMeer, New York Times bestselling author

“Stories are narrated by different readers, who are all excellent tonal matches for the individual work they read. The narrators demonstrate an emotional connection to their characters and express themselves through distinct voices and vocal deliveries.” —Booklist (starred audio review)

“In this candidly informative memoir, Freddy recounts first-hand the highly entertaining and emotionally touching story behind his decades-long roller-coaster ride through the music business, to the top of the charts, and his inspiring struggle in recent years battling Parkinson’s disease, all while his legacy endured through generations of fans. An inherently compelling read from beginning to end.” —Midwest Book Review

“Using multiple narrators is the perfect way to tell this story. Each actor employs slightly different voicings, which reveal subtle interpretations of character. The performers lend variety to the long passages of dialogue in which characters discuss their visions of the society they’re building…Energetic and passionate performances.” —AudioFile

“San Francisco’s grittier next-door neighbor gets her day in the sun in sixteen new stories in this tightly curated entry in Akashic’s Noir series. The hardscrabble streets of Oakland offer crime aplenty…Thompson and Muller have taken such pains to choose stories highlighting Oakland’s diversity and history that the result is a volume rich in local culture as well as crime.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The Shamus Award–winning Pronzini delivers a masterly stand-alone novel.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“High Plains award winner Pritchett links her characters in a seamless tale of uneasy lives poised for change in one Colorado mountain community. A pitch-perfect story from a superb writer.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“[Bova is] the science fiction author who will have the greatest effect on the world.” —Ray Bradbury, praise for the author

“Each is a root from which a whole literature has developed…Where was the detective story until Poe breathed the breath of life into it?” —Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, praise for the author’s detective stories

“Cory Doctorow straps on his miner’s helmet and takes you deep into the caverns and underground rivers of pop culture, here filtered through SF-colored glasses. Enjoy.” —Neil Gaiman, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“There is much to please lovers of Sherlock Holmes in this second collection of short stories that relate to the great detective. Six performers narrate eighteen stories by different authors, a conceit that works well for the most part. While some stories are better than others, most are excellent…The narrators are an able bunch, and the device of changing voices highlights the variation among the stories. Included are a wonderful piece about what happens to characters when their authors die; an argument between Holmes and Conan Doyle; and the intrepid wit of a twenty-first-century girl who is inspired by ‘The Man.’ It’s all good fun.” —AudioFile

“Larry pursued the difficult. He worked hard, innovated, took risks, and served God and his family—all the things that are at the heart of the American people.” —Mitt Romney

“In this audio performance, there’s not a weak link to be found. Each narrator in the group brings something unique and enjoyable to the production…Each narrator voices a person whose life pulses within those walls, and each does so with a distinctive personality and a vocal quality that adds to Murphy’s intense characterizations. Thought-provoking, precise, complex, and real, Christodora’s narrators are a glorious reflection of the novel itself. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile

“Sixteen stories show off their Mississippi settings and both writers’ and narrators’ capacities to deliver the hallmark of American noir: the cold-blooded character’s devastating effect on others…The narrators also turn in performances that enhance the characters and plots. Some stories are performed by just one narrator, always well chosen for the particular tale, while others feature a pair of narrators working together to ramp-up the rising tide of foreboding. Accents, pacing, and tonal variations are strikingly authentic and varied to make each story a fully voiced—and fully captivating—experience.” —AudioFile

“Featuring a baker’s dozen of original stories, plus one ‘poetic interlude,’ this new entry in Akashic’s globetrotting anthology series explores, as editor Phillips, author of The Ice Harvest, tells us in his introduction, the ‘collision of high and low’ that makes St. Louis so interesting to crime writers…The stories here are uniformly strong…tightly written, tightly plotted, mostly character-driven stories of murder and mayhem, death and despair, shadow and shock.” —Booklist

“The…heroic adventures and profiles of the children who inspired them add up to a project that’s inspiring and moving on multiple levels.” —Publishers Weekly

“Hoover knows rural life, its unforgiving reality, and its people so well…Poignant, powerful, and hypnotically readable.” —Jenna Blum, New York Times bestselling author

“One of the most ambitious YA novels I’ve ever read. Equal parts fantasy and science fiction…it’s got something to offer just about every reader. Those of us who’ve been waiting for the next Cloud Atlas have finally found it.” —Tommy Wallach, New York Times bestselling author

“The reigning king of the anthology world.” —Barnes&Noble.com, praise for John Joseph Adams

“Brilliantly funny and full of fascinating information.” —Cedric Charles Dickens, Charles Dickens’ great-grandson

“Cory Doctorow straps on his miner’s helmet and takes you deep into the caverns and underground rivers of pop culture, here filtered through SF-colored glasses. Enjoy.” —Neil Gaiman, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Realistic, smart, and helpful. Its wisdom will be of great benefit to teenagers and young adults who are trying to figure out dating, sexual attraction, and, well, sexuality itself.” —Eleanor J. Bader, truth-out.org

“This story collection is composed of twelve gothic dramas delivered by five narrators. Their accomplished portrayals capture the straitlaced manners and mores of the Victorian era…Cassandra Campbell’s polished portrayal of Bedford, the stately butler in ‘The Mysterious Key,’ is also memorable. The mature and spirited portrayal of Maurice’s rehabilitation in ‘The Abbot’s Ghost,’ a Christmas tale of intrigue, is especially engaging. Together, the accomplished narrators invoke intrigue, suspense, and provocative themes, none of which are what most listeners expect in the work of Alcott.” —AudioFile

“A pleasing sampling of stories, all showing the range found even within a subgenre like hard sf.” —Library Journal

“The king of alt comedy…expands his reign with this absurd collection of tirades, rhyming verse, and tips on how to avoid getting an embarrassing tattoo.” —O, The Oprah Magazine

“Lovecraft opened the way for me, as he had done for others before me.” —Stephen King

“Alice Hoffman’s writing is spellbinding and not simply because of her touches of magic realism: Her unembellished prose and primary-colored descriptions recall the directness of fairy tales.” —Wall Street Journal

“Far Futures is the kind of science fiction that got me reading SF in the first place. These stories have all the dazzling sweep of Golden Age SF, combined with the sensitive characterizations and complex moralities of a genre finally grown up. Not to be missed.” —Nancy Kress, Nebula Award–winning author

“This harrowing reprint anthology of twenty-two apocalyptic tales reflects the stresses of contemporary international politics, with more than half published since 2000. All depict unsettling societal, physical, and psychological adaptations their authors postulate as necessary for survival after the end of the world. Keynoted by Stephen King’s “The End of the Whole Mess,” the volume’s common denominator is hubris: that tragic human proclivity for placing oneself at the center of the universe, and each story uniquely traces the results.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“[A story] about two men and two women in a time-machine safari through this and other universes. But describing The Number of the Beast thus is like saying Moby-Dick is about a one-legged guy trying to catch a fish.” —National Review

“Memorable…Deliciously read…Clever… (The readers) have attractive, soothing voices that make the entire volume a pleasure.” —Audiofile

“Lovers of SF romance and adventure will welcome Hugo-winner Ben Bova’s The Sam Gunn Omnibus, which collects all the tales featuring his iconoclastic astronaut hero.” —Publishers Weekly

“This sequel to the outstanding Streams of Babel more than lives up to its predecessor’s standard. A taut read, it’s hard to put down, with characters readers will care about and plenty of momentum. Humor is deftly woven into both character development and dialogue, lightening the mood at just the right spots. A must-read, all-too-contemporary page-turner.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Fleischman creates stories of deceptively simple design…that resonate with grace and beauty. His distinctive style has seldom been more effective than in this powerful and poignant account of the first major battle of the Civil War…The novel relies on individual voices to give a human face to history. The result is at once intimate and sweeping, a heartbreaking and remarkably vivid portrait of a war that remains our nation’s bloodiest conflict…This is a tour de force that should not be missed.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A gift for hearts of all ages, this gentle, timeless story will delight anyone in need of a sprig of inspiration.” —Amazon.com, editorial review

“Complex and rewarding, this is a stellar addition to a consummate writer’s body of work.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Definitive…A series of introductions and afterwords offering Card’s thoughts on his life and his writing are as absorbing as the stories.” —Publishers Weekly

“This surreal novel can’t be described; it has to be experienced in all its crazed glory.” —Stephen King, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Alcazar AudioWorks provides a delightfully directed full-cast reading of Baum’s seventh novel set in Oz…Without using any sound effects, the cast brings the characters and Baum’s story to life…Listeners of all ages will enjoy this whimsical fantasy.” —AudioFile

“Only Lewis Carroll has shown us the world upside down as a child sees it, and has made us laugh as children laugh.” —Virginia Woolf

“Beautifully curated, killer anthology of today’s best thriller writers at the top of their game.” —Glenn Cooper, internationally bestselling author of Library of the Dead

“A fun and educational read…The narrative is easy to follow. The layout feels minimalist (in line with its objective of reducing carbon footprint). The main points are backed up with credible evidence.”  —San Francisco Book Review

“DJ Michelle really knows how to ‘show up’ and keeps me forever young!” —Wyclef Jean

“A richly imagined collection from a stellar group of writers. Do not miss it!” —Jason M. Hough, New York Times bestselling author of The Darwin Elevator and Instinct

“A novel full of sudden twists and sharp turns, written with the boldness and confidence of a seasoned novelist who is not afraid to display real vulnerability. Truly ambitious and surprising.” —Tom Perrotta, author of The Leftovers and Tracy Flick Can’t Win

“Having the actual character adapt to modern times is a fresh take on the detective. Johnson nails Holmes’s voice…his story is fun and engaging. Fans of the original adventures of Sherlock Holmes will enjoy.” —Library Journal

“Told via multiple points of view and a hilarious group chat, this atypical prom tale is humorous and dramatic in equal parts. A fun read, perfect for anyone who is (or has ever been) a teen.” —Booklist

“Miller’s debut story collection gathers together…[stories] of longing, heartbreak, and the deep desire for, but great difficulty of, love. Highly recommended for any reader interested in speculative fiction that concerns itself with queer themes, particularly messy or emotional ones.” —Booklist (starred review)

“This family saga is at its core an exploration of love, forgiveness, loss, and faith.” —Today Show

“A resplendent narration and enchanting sound effects make this edition of Grimm’s 1812 fairy tale quite irresistible. Georgia Lee Schultz’s warm voice is ideal for the portrayal of Snow White, particularly when she talks to her birds. Most impressive is Mary Ellen Herder’s Evil Queen; her harsh voice and disturbing cackle are spot-on. First-rate sound effects add atmosphere…When Snow White runs away, she meets the dwarves, whose chirpy voices and offbeat humor add fun. The comforting sound of the Prince brings a happy ending when he weds Snow White, bringing peace to their kingdoms.” —AudioFile on Snow White

“[In] this collection of stories about superpowered teens…Varian Johnson’s ‘The Knight’s Gambit’ is particularly powerful…[and] Sarah MacLean’s ‘Fire That Lasts’ provides a standout setting…The collection as a whole satisfies, with a wide range of lived experiences represented.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Secrets, backstabbing, deceit and revenge rule the day in a group of wealthy Buckhead social climbers…until one of them turns up murdered. Scandalous and explosive, One of Us Is Dead is a devilishly fun romp.” —Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of My Darling Husband

“A masterful, enchanting collection of stories illuminating the spectrum of human love.” —People

“With a sense of unbound curiosity, narrator Robert Petkoff narrates this fascinating account…[And] a 1772 judgment by the Earl of Mansfield [is] voiced with perfect British authority by Simon Jones…Essential listening. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile

“Young people are the great leaders in the climate fight, and this fine volume captures their voices with clarity, insight, and power. A must-read!” —Bill McKibben, New York Times bestselling author

“Introducing their fifth ever more wide-ranging collection, the editors indicate the principal originality of this one: the authors are all ‘not previously known to be friends of Holmes.’ This promise is paid off in spades…No fewer than four of these tales are set in California. Will a surfer Holmes be next? Dude!” —Kirkus Reviews

“The author’s excellence at combining hard science with believable characters and an attention-grabbing plot makes him one of our most accessible and entertaining storytellers.” —Library Journal

“I looked for this book everywhere, but I couldn’t find it.” —Brooke Lynn Bridge

“A collection that gives voice to what is so often left unsaid.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“Raconteurs Audio LLP in conjunction with publisher Spoken Realms has produced three volumes of H.G. Wells’ short stories—hours upon hours—and I’m happy to report all with excellent result. The pacing is excellent throughout, as is the choice of stories. While many of these titles have been widely available for a long time by various other voices, this is a particularly welcome constellation. The individual performances throughout are nuanced and suitably dramatic but with no overacting. The talent pool includes BAFTA nominees, award-winning narrators, established voice-over artists and actors, as well as ITV and BBC personalities and documentarians…Definitely worth your time.” —Charles Keller of the H. G. Wells Society

“An important guide for young women—and yes, men—that belongs in every public and school library.” —Booklist

“This anthology is terrific. It is the perfect read for those who have or have had the Alzheimer’s experience. The stories are heartfelt and real, and will make a difference in the lives of many. Another excellent piece of work from Marita Golden!” —Goldie S. Byrd, Alzheimer’s researcher and director, Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity, Wake Forest School of Medicine

“This important anthology reveals how the religious beliefs, historical events, and folktales of the colonial period influenced the writerly imaginations that led to the evolution of the modern horror genre.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“A slice of women’s history, an examination of the evolution of horror, and an anthology of entertaining, creepy reads. Famous names in the collection will attract attention, like Louisa May Alcott, but it is the compelling and uneasy work of little-known authors like Eliza Lynn Linton or Mary E. Wilkins Freeman that will captivate readers.” —Booklist

“Davis’s collection offers the pleasure of undiscovered countries.” —Booklist

“A Better Planet offers new approaches to the world’s most pressing environmental problems. It’s a timely and urgently needed volume.” —Elizabeth Kolbert, author of The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History

“An engrossing anthology of twenty-five delightfully diverse personal essays.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune

“The Complete Stories is bound to become a kind of bedside Bible…for readers of Lispector, both old and new.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Bellow’s gift for delineating the American scene…remains unrivaled.” —New York Times

“Fans will be delighted with the story notes and poems that cap off [Yolen’s] fantastic collection of fairy-tale retellings and fractured legends.” —Booklist

“What surely gives Jhabvala’s work its rare gleam: the undeceived clarity of the eternal outsider, immersed yet apart.” —New York Times Book Review

“These highly entertaining retellings are perfect for teen fans of fairy tales and classic literature.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

“This is bite-size comedy you’ll devour.” —Booklist

“Distinguished German journalist Würger, who broke some bones boxing for a year at Cambridge, offers a powerful and provoking story.” —Library Journal

“Dubus is good—so good in fact that if [this is] your introduction to his work, you’re apt to wonder where he’s been hiding.” —Washington Post

“The short story never rested in more honest hands than when Dubus wrote it.” —New Criterion, praise for the author

“King and Klinger have commissioned fourteen new stories that make up their wildest, weirdest crop yet.” —Kirkus Reviews

“At face value, the stories are fun and funny to read, but weightier questions lurk below the surface.” —New York Times

“Quietly contemplative and affecting…[A] modern-day Winesburg, Ohio.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Who says the legal thriller is gone? Obviously someone who has not read this little gem. Cleverly told, with a different kind of ticking clock, the drama is tough as nails, the chemistry enticing. It’s both believable and evocative. You must read it.” —Steve Berry, New York Times bestselling author of The Malta Exchange

“Powers of Darkness is a completely new look at this classic text that fans of the book and genre won’t want to miss.” —San Francisco Book Review

“A multilayered exploration of how class and culture inform the girls’ actions and alliances during the trip, and how the trip then affects their relationships and choices in adulthood. Fu…is a propulsive storyteller, using clear and cutting prose to move seamlessly through time.” —New York Times

“A multilayered exploration of how class and culture inform the girls’ actions and alliances during the trip, and how the trip then affects their relationships and choices in adulthood. Fu…is a propulsive storyteller, using clear and cutting prose to move seamlessly through time.” —New York Times

“Boggs writes from the heart, almost as if he is channeling each person.” —News-Gazette (Champaign, Illinois)

“The first definitive modern anthology of top science fiction stories.” — Newark Sunday News

“Six narrators turn a mix of nationalities and genders into a masterful listening experience…The talented narrators switch between various points of view as the listener gets another piece of the puzzle…Each new voice holds the listener’s interest throughout.” —AudioFile

“[A] cleverly dark family whodunit, narrated from multiple points of view…The wonderful, salty Nantucket atmosphere and a cast of entertainingly questionable characters populate a fast-moving and spare plot.” —Library Journal

“Likitalo has crafted each character very distinctly and with a deft hand.” —RT Book Reviews (4½ stars, Top Pick!)

“The full cast of narrators captures the dread and shock listeners might well expect, but they aren’t afraid to explore the humor, heart, and humanity present in each story as well, making for a collection that is both chilling and oddly charming.” —AudioFile

“Powers’ name stands alongside some of country music’s most enduring classics.” —Austin Chronicle

“The darker the hour, the better the moment for a rigorously imagined utopian fiction. Walkaway is now the best contemporary example I know of, its utopia glimpsed after fascinatingly extrapolated revolutionary struggle. A wonderful novel: everything we’ve come to expect from Cory Doctorow and more.” —William Gibson, New York Times bestselling author

“This is a psychological novel dressed up in a thriller suit, which means the teeth are showing, and Pronzini’s skill keeps things moving. Another satisfying tale from a crime master.” —Booklist

“Boldly lyrical…The narrative flows seamlessly from love story to love story, and Pritchett finds some texture by writing variously in first, second, and third person…In this elegant book, there’s an appealing verisimilitude in the way the characters are variously, tentatively connected.” —Publishers Weekly

“Technically accurate and absorbing.” —Kirkus Reviews on Mars

“Poe constantly and inevitably produced magic where his greatest contemporaries produced only beauty.” —George Bernard Shaw, praise for the author

“Just as Heinlein, Asimov, and Clarke were at the vanguard of the genre in the ’50s, ‘60s and ‘70s, Doctorow explores revolutionary—and visionary—territory with every new novel and short story he publishes. Other authors may be considered at the cutting edge of the genre: Doctorow is the cutting edge.” —Barnes&Noble.com

“A most enjoyable and intriguing book.” —Washington Times

“Larry was an important inspiration to me on this level: be who you are and learn how to feel more comfortable with it.” —David Stern, former NBA commissioner

“A real New York narrative with an absorbing story line and a gallery of characters fit for a twenty-first-century Manhattan mural.” —George Hodgman, New York Times bestselling author

“Some of my favorite writers have woven their webs between these covers.” —Greg Iles, New York Times bestselling author

“St. Louis gets a turn to show its dark side in Phillips’ collection of thirteen dark tales and a poetic interlude…Phillips’ collection eschews the professional: readers will search in vain for flatfeet, gumshoes, or other traditional noir heroes. Just plain old folks being plain old ornery in this spirited, black-hearted collection.” —Kirkus Reviews

“For a child with cancer, feeling like a hero can be a healing prospect. Through the Anything Can Be Project, children with cancer are given individual stories that reflect their dreams for heroic adventure—with each story being written, on order, by a bestselling author. Here, twenty-one of those stories are given narrations as diverse as the narrators who deliver them. Each narrator provides a delivery crafted to enhance the featured hero’s exploits: A mermaid accepts legs to bring her friends to safety, a youngster musters the courage to rescue her stuffed animal friends from a railroad track, and a would-be debutante fortuitously finds a note to a pirate crew. Listeners are also urged to take a look at the print book, which contains powerful photographs of real-life kids in the costumes of their heroes.” —AudioFile

“A mystery wrapped in isolation and ethnic fear…[An] atmospheric and engaging tale, which turns out to be as much about sibling rivalry as about mistrust and oppression.” —Minneapolis Star-Tribune

“Peevyhouse does not spoon-feed her readers; instead she challenges them to bring their critical thinking skills to bear to adequately appreciate the work…This thoughtful, idea-driven read will be appreciated by those who like their dystopian fiction to be a bit more literary.” —School Library Journal (starred review)

“It’s more than just an extra-large and particularly great issue of an already good magazine. It’s a master class on all the ways in which women are writing—and have written—some of the best science fiction available…In destroying it, women are creating a larger space for themselves within science fiction, one filled with their voices, dreams, experiences and realities.” —NPR

“Professor Elliot Engel is quite possibly the most insightful, personable, and entertaining academic lecturer to come out of academia in the last fifty years.” —Wisconsin Bookwatch

“Doctorow is rapidly emerging as the William Gibson of his generation.” —Entertainment Weekly

“A science fiction anthology that strikes a balance between radical scientific ideas and grounded human emotion…Hard-core sci-fi fans will gobble this up, and readers newer to the genre should give it a chance, too.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A deft blend of silliness and ridicule, mirth and rage: salt augmenting sweetness.” —Barnes&Noble.com

“You need to read him—he’s where the darkness starts.” —Neil Gaiman

“The stories of Blackbird House are sharp and imbued with magic. Hoffman peels away layers of time, painstakingly sifting through two centuries to expose all that can occur by one field of pink sweet peas at the end of the world.” —USA Today

“Most notable about all of these oft-apocalyptic novellas—excluding their common acceptance that organic life is destined to be superseded—is their essential vivacity. This volume presents five glorious adventures bound to delight anyone with an abiding curiosity about the distant future.” —Publishers Weekly

“The end of the world never sounded so engaging and interesting as it does in this audio production. With an all-star cast of narrators, it provides hours of listening for those looking to settle in to a story of the apocalypse. With some two dozen tales, this anthology proves an entertaining, if dark, listen. The works range from tragic to silly, but each provides a rich and vibrant vision of life after the world ends. Though the production has many narrators, Stefan Rudnicki delivers the largest share of the stories, and his deep and gravelly voice proves perfect for an imaginative look at the future.” —AudioFile

“[Has a] charming finale.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Done with an engaging degree of humor. Sam’s boundless energy is quite endearing. More importantly, behind it all there is Bova’s grand design laid out…This old-fashioned, yet likeable, volume is a great encapsulation of Bova’s writings over the past thirty years or so. Written in a style likely to appeal to fans of Heinlein or possibly John Varley, it can perhaps be seen as an entertaining alternate history these days...A lot of fun.”  —SFFWorld.com

“An outstanding cast.” —Audiofile

“Through the alternating viewpoints of sixteen characters from various walks of life, readers gain insight into the first battle of the Civil War and into the nature of war in general. Poignant, dramatic cameos seamlessly woven together make for compelling historical fiction.” —School Library Journal

“Each character springs to life, complete with attitudes, prejudices, and opinions, and as the viewpoints shift, Fleischman shows how the different members of a multi-ethnic urban neighborhood overcome the barriers of language and background to enrich one another and forge new connections. The characters’ vitality and the sharply delineated details of the neighborhood make this not merely an exercise in craftsmanship or morality but an engaging, entertaining novel as well.”   —Booklist

“The story as a whole and the inner sense of self that Brent achieves through his experiences are mesmerizing. The language of the whirligig stories gleams and soars: a metaphor of movement, dance, laughter, and irrepressible life.” —Booklist

“The award-winning author of Ender’s Game, Speaker for the Dead, and the Alvin Maker series demonstrates his talent for shorter fiction in this collection of 46 stories that range from fantasy and SF to horror and theological speculation…Detailed introductions and afterwords reveal insights into the thought processes of one of the genre’s most convincing storytellers. An important volume; for most libraries.” —Library Journal on the anthology

“A display of novelistic mastery and as devastating a reading experience as you are likely ever to encounter.” —Time

“Pure pleasure in prose.” —Amazon.com, editorial review

“A crisp and clever marriage of music and mystery.” —Kirkus Reviews

“As a busy mom, it is so nice to be able to open up a book and think, Wow—not only is my family going to love this, but it’s also going to be good for the environment too.” —Kayna Whitworth, Good Morning America and ABC News Live correspondent

“Michelle is a born entertainer and skilled musician with the gifts that keep giving! It is a pleasure to watch this turntable angel grow and continually bless all our souls!” —DJ Q*bert

“Barry Lyga is a master storyteller capable of blending the unique with the universal…A mighty feat from a stellar writer.” —Lamar Giles, author of The Getaway

“Johnson clearly knows and respects his source material…The game is definitely afoot…Winslow’s plummy narrative voice is a satisfying imitation of Dr. Watson’s; additional pleasures of this confection come from Doyle-inspired updates…Splashy Holmes redux executed with skill and style.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Reminiscent of the comedic hijinks of Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, Miller creates a diverse cast of likable characters who are immediately relatable and who possess all of the awkwardness that ensues when the best laid plans run wildly amok.” —School Library Journal

“This is the collection you are looking for. Explosive, careening, shape-shifting tales…Haunting and defiantly tender.” —Ben Loory, author of Tales of Falling and Flying

“Anyone with a family will find themselves in these pages." —Luis Alberto Urrea, award-winning author

“Sublimely bitchy.” —Kirkus Reviews

“These are stories of outsiders finding their people, of new perspectives…[from] one of our great short-story writers.” —Vogue

“Goodrich blends meticulously researched history with imaginatively rendered scenes and conversations…[in] a fascinating narrative about lesser-known events that sparked the American Revolution.” —Blueink (starred review)

“This isn’t your grandparent’s environmental movement. A generation is on the move. Climate justice is young, queer, Black, Indigenous, and militant af. No Planet B demonstrates it is inexorably linked to racial justice, decolonization, and abolition. There’s no turning back.” —Red Nation magazine

“A sharp, affectionate, light-footed collection.” —New York Times, praise for Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger’s Sherlock Holmes series

“Ben Bova was my primary gateway to science fiction, and so many of these stories have been dear to me for as long as I’ve been a serious fan of science fiction—and they’ve remained so after twenty years of being an editor. This volume is an ideal introduction to the works of this science fiction legend!” —John Joseph Adams, Hugo Award–winning editor of Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy and Lightspeed magazine

“My book was upside down so I had to read it standing on my head.” —Ann Idyott

“Marvelous…The Beadworkers is an intricate and poignant set of meditations on how to move forward with identity and hope intact while reconciling with loss, both collective and personal.” —Salon

“An empowering, pro-women look at an often misdiagnosed condition that can cause infertility and devastating pain.” —Booklist on The Doctor Will See You Now

“Alzheimer’s can be isolating and terrifying, but when we share powerful stories like these, we begin to tear down the walls that keep it in the shadows. The powerful voices in this book shine a light full of humanity, heart, and healing to a disease that has affected so many.” —Lauren and Seth Rogen, founders of Hilarity For Charity

“A well-curated collection of creepy, spooky, and downright weird pieces by a core group of American authors…[An] excellent example of true American horror.” —Booklist

“The chronologically arranged stories in the volume are of keen literary interest. They helped pave the way for the likes of Daphne du Maurier, Shirley Jackson, and Joyce Carol Oates. A fine reminder that even when literally and/or figuratively corseted, women could express themselves by putting pen to paper.” —Diabolique Magazine

“A welcome addition to early English detective fiction anthologies. Solid entries will be new to many.” —Publishers Weekly

“Sustainability represents the overarching challenge of our day, which must be met with a commitment to a spirit of progress across the global community. A Better Planet offers an array of ideas for helping to deliver the ecological transition that is now an imperative.” —Emmanuel Macron, President of France

" Apple, Tree is a sweet, smart collection, and—it has to be said—a perfect gift for a parent you love.” —NPR

“A feast…One of the most rewarding collections of the year.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“Beautifully curated selection of some of her most celebrated writing…[that] feel as contemporary as great literature always does.” —Washington Post

“A brilliant example of short-form storytelling by one of the treasures of the science fiction community.” —Brandon Sanderson, New York Times bestselling author

“A timely, beautifully paced novel…Würger cycles between each character’s voice to brilliantly evoke the medieval unreality of Cambridge and the almost comical wealth of the students. There is much to dissect in this concise and dramatic tale.” —Booklist

“This is a stunning vision of loss, domination, and redemption, and Andre Dubus is a wonderful writer.” —Boston Globe

“In each surprising tale, Dubus, equally empathic in portraying women and men, tackles with supreme candor precision, artistry, and valor the full emotional and moral weight of love, marriage adultery, friendship, parenthood, ambition, selfishness, and loneliness, subtly critiquing the social mores versus questions of self and faith.” —Booklist (starred review) on We Don’t Live Here Anymore

“Laurie R. King and Leslie Klinger continue to breathe new life into Sherlockian tales.” —Literary Hub

“A whimsical story collection from a gifted writer with a keen eye and a playful sense of humor.” —Kirkus Reviews

“What Luck, This Life is an astonishing work of literary talent, surprising at every turn. The characters are wild and desperate, but they are also us. For we are all cast out, looking for a return. From the tattered remains of disaster, Schwille creates a glimmering constellation of humanity, a flash of heavenly light. Just thinking about this book makes me feel more alive.” —Elaine Neil Orr, author of Swimming Between Worlds

“The best legal thriller this year. Rotstein’s insight into the insidious nature of jurors and jury trials blew me away. A masterpiece of voice, character, and points of view. Get it. Buy it. And become part of We, the Jury.” —Robert Dugoni, #1 Amazon, Wall Street Journal, and internationally bestselling author of My Sister’s Grave

“Powers of Darkness is an entertaining story, and during the read, it is easy to forget what it’s supposed to be—a translation—and think of it as an entirely new novel…To quote from the original: ‘There are mysteries men can only guess at, which age by age they may solve only in part.’ Powers of Darkness does exactly that, while offering new mysteries in their place.” —New York Journal of Books

“Maps the journey from girlhood to womanhood, radiating both nostalgia and hope.” —Hala Alyan, author of Salt Houses

“Startling and clear-sighted…The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore is a thoroughly compelling story, and Kim Fu is an assured and intelligent guide.” —Arna Bontemps Hemenway, author of Elegy on Kinderklavier

“Most of us are familiar with the Battle of the Little Big Horn…Do we need another retelling? Listeners to Boggs’ version will give a resounding yes. A group of nine narrators inhabits the forty-seven characters, and their memorable performances immerse listeners in compelling first-person accounts from both the army’s and Native Americans’ points of view…The evenhanded examination of what went right and wrong on both sides and the haunting voices that tell their own tales make this engrossing western-set novel an example of historical fiction at its best.” —Booklist (starred audio review)

“Not for years has there appeared a collection of stories so remarkable, so profoundly enjoyable, so full of that marvelous ‘remember when’ quality, and, for the absolute beginner, so rewarding and informative a reading experience.” —National Review

“The subtle ripple effects of individual choices and actions are eloquently portrayed through Silber’s penetrating eye in this elegant and thought-provoking novel.” —Library Journal

“A light read as comfortable as a worn-in couch at a beach cottage.” —Booklist

“A fantasy landscape both familiar and otherworldly comes to life in this absorbing, imaginative tale.” —Publishers Weekly

“This stellar collection…showcases the breadth of zombie literature, from the disturbing and the gross-out to the touching, thought-provoking, and even funny. This is a collection by masters at the top of their games, but it is also a tribute by fans to the man who inspired them to become writers.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Anybody that don’t like Freddy Powers, I put ’em under immediate suspicion.” —Merle Haggard

“Is Doctorow’s fictional utopia bravely idealistic or bitterly ironic? The answer is in our own hands. A dystopian future is in no way inevitable; Walkaway reminds us that the world we choose to build is the one we’ll inhabit. Technology empowers both the powerful and the powerless, and if we want a world with more liberty and less control, we’re going to have to fight for it.” —Edward Snowden, surveillance disclosure specialist

“A truly prismatic view of many conflicts that have divided the troubled community.” —Kirkus Reviews

“[A] piercing novel in stories…An original meditation on sex, love, and death.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Certain of Poe’s tales possess an almost absolute perfection of artistic form which makes them veritable beacon lights in the province of the short story…Poe’s weird tales are alive in a manner that few others can ever hope to be.” —H. P. Lovecraft, praise for the author

“This collection shows a stunning talent coming into his own, balancing good storytelling and contemporary technology near perfectly…These stories reflect a wicked sense of humor, clear knowledge of contemporary problems, and an understanding of the way good SF works.” —Booklist (starred review)

“A rich variety of entries.” —Publishers Weekly

“The lessons I learned years ago from Larry completely changed the trajectory of my career. He was willing to take a risk when many other people weren’t.” —Adam Edmunds, entrepreneur and founder of Allegiance

“An intricate and powerfully plotted novel…it is at its heart a love story.” —Library Journal

“In these stories, from Biloxi to Hattiesburg, from Jackson to Oxford, the various crimes of the heart or doomed deeds of fractured households are carried out in real Mississippi locales…A devilishly wrought introduction to writers with a feel for Mississippi who are pursuing lonely, haunting paths of the imagination.” —Associated Press

“An inspiring anthology of well-told short stories.” —School Library Journal

“Immensely readable…Bottomland is alive with secrets, hard choices, and the acute costs of independence.” —Daphne Kalotay, author of Russian Winter and Sight Reading

“Five interconnected novellas feature five teens and five narrators, with each novella moving farther and farther into the future. Delivering both fantasy and science fiction, the cast of narrators engages listeners with the individual characters and the dilemmas they face…Each story is told with an urgency that pulls the listener more deeply into the time-twisting situations. An intriguing must-listen is enhanced by the unique voice that delivers each story.” —AudioFile

“This collection grew out of a special project of Lightspeed magazine that drew submissions from more than a thousand women. The audio edition is composed of fictional stories written for the project or selected for reprint. This impressive group of professional narrators has styles as diverse as the stories. Most present more than one story; a number of them combine to form the casts for two pieces. The narrators are well matched to their stories—whether they tell the tale of a sculptor in a spaceship, a genetically modified soldier, a futuristic burglar, or some other character in a unique world and situation.” —AudioFile

“This collection shows a stunning talent coming into his own, balancing good storytelling and contemporary technology near perfectly…These stories reflect a wicked sense of humor, clear knowledge of contemporary problems, and an understanding of the way good SF works.” —Booklist (starred review)

“The first humor collection from comedian Odenkirk is—to quote Forrest Gump—like a box of chocolates. That is to say, its thirty-four offerings are small, diverse, and consistently delicious…Whip-smart and laugh-out-loud funny.” —Publishers Weekly

“[Lovecraft has exerted] an incalculable influence on succeeding generations of writers of horror fiction.” —Joyce Carol Oates

“Hoffman does everything right in these lyrical stories, rich with metaphor and meaning.” —Orlando Sentinel

“Five novellas by veteran authors of hard SF focus on imaginary far futures and explore the death of the universe, the end of time, and the evolution of human consciousness….These selections challenge the boundaries of the imagination. A strong addition for most libraries’ SF collections.” —Library Journal

“The twenty-two stories in this end-of-days anthology run the gamut from nuclear devastation to environmental debacle to the Second Coming…This title belongs in most sf or short fiction collections.” —Library Journal

“Bova has ambitiously and deftly created a three-in-one narrative that satisfies any and all readerly desires to see the life of his signature rogue assembled into coherent form…Bova has successfully added to the storehouse of a particularly American folklore. Sam Gunn is Mike Fink and Paul Bunyan (although their opposite in size), Rockefeller and Carnegie, Sam Slick and Penrod, the plucky protagonists from Horatio Alger and the irreverent ones from Mark Twain. His exploits…are new manifestations of an eternal archetype in the American psyche.” —SciFi Weekly

“The compelling characters, dramatic situations, and page-turning pace of this thriller will keep readers enthralled right up to the climax.” —School Library Journal

“A superb symphony of twelve voices will both delight and move the listener in this marriage of evocative text and remarkable characterizations…The occasional crack of gunfire or lyric of a Civil War melody dresses up the compelling reading…[A] remarkable book.” —AudioFile

“A heartwarming story.” —School Library Journal

“Though Whirligig has linear movement, it impresses readers more with its sense of interconnected spiraling…There is enormous vitality and hopefulness expressed in this brief masterwork.” —School Library Journal

“One of those strange, exquisite, and astonishing experiences that literature offers us only once in a very long time.” — El País

“At once a biting social and political satire sufficiently complex to satisfy the most sophisticated adult and a delightfully whimsical fairy tale to capture the fancy of the imaginative child.” —Masterpieces of World Literature

“Hard-charging [and] crowd-pleasing.” —Shelf Awareness

“This issue is so near and dear to my heart. We’re a proud composting family. What I like about this book is that you can open it to any page and the way it’s written is so user-friendly that there’s a nugget of wisdom anywhere you go, so you don’t have to read straight through.” —Sara Haines, cohost of The View

“She has that fire that will make her one of the greats. The future of turntablism is in good hands with Michelle! Mad love and respect.” —DJ Craze

“An out-of-control hearse with one busted headlight, blood on the grille, a madman at the wheel, and laughter pouring out of the open windows…Climb in, buckle up, and go for a ride.” —Joe Hill, New York Times bestselling author of Horns and Heart-Shaped Box, on I Hunt Killers

“Readers are taken on a fantastic journey to discover the world’s favorite detective anew—a feat only Kenneth Johnson could possibly pull off. Highly recommended.” —Gareth Worthington, PhD, Dragon Award–nominated author of It Takes Death to Reach a Star

“Sam Miller is my hero: a fearless visionary whose stories are at once vivid, electrifying, brutal, and full of heart.” —Sarah Pinsker, author of Sooner or Later Everything Falls Into the Sea

“Intimate and epic, it brims with magic and spirit.” —Deesha Philyaw, author of The Secret Lives of Church Ladies

“A twisty, gossipy romp of a thriller about the ugly side of the beautiful people, with an ending that will drop your jaw. Prepare to be wildly entertained.” —Michele Campbell, internationally bestselling author of It’s Always the Husband

“Ten shimmering stories, each one a gemlike exploration of love, loss, and grief.” —Esquire

“In concise, crisp chapters…Goodrich offers general readers an engrossing, well-written narrative history full of rich details.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Laurie R. King and Leslie Klinger continue to breathe new life into Sherlockian tales.” —LitHub, praise for Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger’s Sherlock Holmes series

“This is a great collection! I’d missed some of these.” —Larry Niven

“Do I get paid for writing this mess?” —R. L. Stine

“Gripping and utterly readable…The stories here are wide-ranging but encompass many perspectives of Indigenous people in North America.” —Literary Hub

“The book’s inspiring text is purposefully crafted so that every reader can relate and understand endometriosis not only medically, but also emotionally.” —National Pain Report on The Doctor Will See You Now

“Here is what’s so beautiful about this book: It is chock full of people sticking their necks out and telling their story. With clarity, with patience, with feeling, with faith.” —David Shenk, cohost of the podcast The Forgetting: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s, author of The Forgetting, and creator of the Living with Alzheimer’s Film Project

“Exciting. This is an anthology that is as brilliant as it is entertaining, and will appeal to anyone with a fondness for dark fiction.” —Mystery Scene Magazine

“Pressing the reset button, this book brings together refreshingly new and profoundly compelling approaches to environmental policy and action in the United States and beyond.” —Christiana Figueres, Executive Secretary of the UN Climate Change Convention, 2010–2016

“A sparkling anthology…These essays, in addition to being resonant in their own right, will also move readers to recollect stories of their own parents.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A richly enjoyable reminder of Jhabvala’s keenly observant talent.” —Sunday Times (London)

“Ever the wordsmith, Yolen dazzles with her first short story collection for adults in years.” —Booklist

“The novel’s complicated ending touches on the problem of justice and redemption: who gets it, who deserves it, and its human cost.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This audiobook is a remarkable combination of extraordinary writing and superb narrating. Dubus is a master storyteller, and the narrators who perform this collection of short stories are some of the best in the business. The result is an amazing listening experience. Each narrator is up to the task of taking on Dubus’s stories, which cover love and loss, friendships and jealousy, tragedy and other moments in life large and small. All the narrators bring depth and understanding to their performances.” —AudioFile

“This volume and We Don’t Live Here Anymore will likely do much to revive interest in Dubus’ early work.” —Kirkus Reviews

“This energetic and offbeat anthology of Sherlock Holmes–inspired works charmingly leans into twenty-first-century fandom. The fourteen unique entries include cozy and noir mysteries, with the occasional speculative twist, and a short graphic novel and a song.” —School Library Journal

“I wish I could live inside a Yukiko Motoya book. Her perception and wisdom make the everyday experience feel magical and weird and the strangest experience seem strangely familiar.” — Etgar Keret, award-winning author of The Seven Good Years

“Unexpectedly moving…[Schwille’s] characters speak from the heart; their troubles and small triumphs speak to all of us.” —Andrea Barrett, author of Ship Fever

“We, the Jury is an exceptional legal thriller that is told from multiple viewpoints during jury deliberations in a major murder case. I found myself changing my opinion on the defendant’s guilt or innocence until the surprise ending.” —Phillip Margolin, New York Times bestselling author of The Third Victim

“Stoker’s great-grand-nephew Dacre Stoker writes that he believes his uncle orchestrated the differences between his original version and the Icelandic one, which is shorter, more forceful, and more erotic since it was not subject to English censorship laws…This thoroughly documented work is recommended for Dracula scholars, but general readers of horror will also enjoy the story.” —Library Journal

“Kim Fu lovingly circles around girlhood and womanhood, following the threads that connect old traumas to new ones, and the hurts that shape us, even when we wish they wouldn’t.” —Jen Sookfong Lee, author of The Conjoined

“Stunning…I was utterly transfixed by this book.” —Katrina Onstad, author of Everybody Has Everything

“Boggs adds yet another perspective to this famous Old West fight…[and] he carries it off beautifully…The highlight is Boggs’ portrayals of Captain Frederick Benteen and Major Marcus Reno and their surviving cavalrymen…This novel contains no new historical scholarship, but it does effectively paint a grim, gory, and realistic image of Indian warfare, period racism, and the political scapegoating that usually occurs after a military disaster.” —Publishers Weekly

“Libraries can toss out worn collections of partly good/partly poor and buy this volume of the crème de la crème.” —Library Journal

“Silber’s decision to write events of great magnitude from everyday points of view lends realism and universality to her story.” —Booklist

“Zombie fiction fans can’t get enough of their favorite monsters, but this masterly collection of tales from some of today’s greatest speculative writers will sate their appetite—for a while.” —Library Journal

“One of the most creatively rambunctious artists in the history of country music.” —Saving Country Music

“Revolves around sharing, fierce debate and open-sourced best practices. It is world-as-lesson-as-world. An anti-Atlas Shrugged. An origami argument that unfolds into a novel.” —NPR

“This is the kind of book I’m always searching for and am very grateful to have found in the lyrical and heartbreaking pages of The Blue Hour.” —Christine Sneed, author of The Virginity of Famous Men

“Doctorow’s intimate knowledge of the techno-cyberculture gives his stories more credibility than a casual reader might think: it doesn’t take a hardcore SF fan to believe that zombies, invisible ants, a 3D-printer world, video-game sweatshops, and global catastrophe may be lurking just around the corner…All of the tales contain provocative scenarios and believable, nonconformist protagonists. Smart, entertaining, and at the vanguard of the genre.” —Bookmarks magazine

“Every fan will find different reasons to cheer [and] marvel at the inventive range of this salute to the greatest of all fictional detectives.” —Kirkus Reviews

“An extended perspective on the HIV/AIDS epidemic…The author is expert at inhabiting a variety of mindsets.” —Kirkus Reviews

“[The Noir series]…has produced a unique, delicious flavor of noir fiction with this Mississippi installment.” —New York Daily News

“The heroes of these tales are almost two dozen kids who are bravely battling cancer.” —Booklist

“The hatred and xenophobia that mark Hoover’s plot aren’t distant at all…As much as Bottomland evokes a grim American past with enough mastery to justify comparisons to Willa Cather, it also speaks of our present tense.” —Boston Globe

“Facing the challenge of making readers care afresh for each new narrator and their increasingly desperate plights, Peevyhouse grips you every time.” —Barnes & Noble, Teen Blog

“He sparkles! He fizzes! He does backflips and breaks the furniture! Science fiction needs Cory Doctorow.” —Bruce Sterling, award-winning author and a founder of the cyberpunk genre

“Each skit is performed enthusiastically by a talented cast of narrators. Fans of comedy writer Bob Odenkirk will appreciate that he does much of the narration himself. As graphic language and descriptions abound, sound effects and music enhance each short piece of warped humor. This sketch comedy program is very much for adults only.” —AudioFile

“[Lovecraft] and his work have become enshrined in popular culture.” —Publishers Weekly

“The stories showcase Hoffman’s own magical powers of description, demonstrated here by vivid evocations of the lush natural world that springs, almost miraculously, from the sparse and sandy soil.” —Hartford Courant

“Fictional scenarios of the remotely distant future, such as Stapledon’s classic Last and First Men, are rare in sf, perhaps because humans, at least in their current form, aren’t expected to last that long. To fill this void, editor Benford offers five novellas by leading hard-sf veterans that safeguard the human perspective while reaching ten thousand years and more into the future…A superb collection that stretches sf to its imaginative limits.” —Booklist

“A well-chosen selection of well-crafted stories, offering something to please nearly every postapocalyptic palate.” —Booklist

“Sexual tension and fragile relationships are part of the story as much as the terrorist hunt is, and the two couples’ fears about their own possible impending mortality will captivate a high school audience.” —Booklist

“Together the eight fictional accounts from Southerners and the eight from Northerners tell a whole story of pain, loyalty, and disillusionment. This unforgettable lesson encourages youngsters to approach a situation with the knowledge that there are more than two sides to each story; there are as many accounts as there are witnesses. This book will provide insight as well as fine material for student drama.” —Children’s Literature

“This is a cathartic story of redemption. Brent, filled with self-doubt, guilt, and a host of worries, is a character today’s adolescents will recognize and agonize with. Fleischman’s writing is filled with beautiful imagery, no more so than in the twirling arms of his whirligigs that remind readers that sustaining the human spirit in an imperfect world requires reaching out to others.” —VOYA

“The book explores evil with irony, without any theory or resolution, relying on storytelling alone as its saving grace…Each story is an adventure: a fresco at once horrifying, delicate, grotesque, redundant, and absurd, revealed by the flashlight of a child who stands at the threshold of a cave he will never leave.” —Liveration

“This book is a great tool to help us discover how we can erase our carbon footprint with each meal. This is such a great concept, it’s such an important thing, it’s got a great title, [Robert Downey Jr.] is making it fun. It’s a new way we can look at our food…This is all such food for thought. Pun intended.” —Drew Barrymore

“When people see Michelle play, they smile, they get in a good mood, they feel something contagious. Yes she also works hard and yes she has quickly mastered a lot of technique, but what I love the most is the way she makes people feel!” —A-Trak

“This is a novel about ideas, love, grief, and what hold the tricky narratives of history have on the violence of the present.” —Walter Mosley on The Hive

“Johnson takes a big gamble by telling such a complex tale [in The Man of Legends] invoking every genre imaginable while juggling distinct and deep characterizations. The bet pays off, resulting in a story that will be popular with book clubs and fun to discuss.” —Associated Press on The Man of Legends

“Miller’s sheer talent shines through in abundance…Boys, Beasts and Men is an outrageous journey which skillfully blends genres and will haunt you with its original, poetic voices as much as its victims, villains, and treasure trove of leading actors.” —Grimdark Magazine

“This book feels like coming home to a warm embrace, where the characters leap off the page and into our hearts.” —Kali Fajardo-Anstine, author of Woman of Light

“The story of a close-knit group of wealthy Buckhead women whose lives are connected in a web of secrets and lies, One of Us Is Dead is a compulsive, stay-up-all-night read. Where everyone is both suspect and victim and the twists keep coming, this is one of those books that is impossible to put down until the final page is turned. Author of The Perfect Marriage, Jeneva Rose has written another gripping thriller you won’t want to miss.” —Danielle Girard, USA Today and Amazon #1 bestselling author of Far Gone 

“[A] dazzling new collection…A series of beautifully written character studies brimming with insight into the human condition.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“Goodrich’s well-written, well-researched, somewhat folksy narrative history reads like a thriller…Even those who think they know the details of Franklin’s life and the seeds of the Revolutionary War will learn something new in this book.” —HistoryNet

“Great fun for anyone who loves crime fiction. The collection is diverting, delightful, and best taken with a cup of hot tea.” —Hallie Ephron, New York Times bestselling author, praise for Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger’s Sherlock Holmes series

“This collection of short stories features several standouts…This collection has something for all sf readers…Bova is one of the grand masters of the field, and this anthology reflects the breadth of his writing. Recommended for readers seeking an introduction to the author, and for libraries that do not own a more complete collection.” —Library Journal

“Mixes poetry, verse, and prose to form an impressive reflection on the lives of modern Native Americans…This beautiful collection announces Piatote as a writer to watch.” —Publishers Weekly

“Women…will now have the knowledge necessary to become powerful self-advocates.” —Publishers Weekly on The Doctor Will See You Now

“The narrators bring sympathetic, nuanced takes on the twenty-five writers who share their stories in this collection. Some of these stories are humorous, some sad, and all are touching in their own way…An engaging listen.” —AudioFile

“She distills to their essence broad expanses of geography, personal history, and time.” — Seattle Times

“An impressive overview of the author’s breadth and career.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The solidly yet intricately constructed short stories and novellas of Dubus vibrate with provocative intensity of place, predicament, thought and feeling. Each is an intimate, unnerving dream of the everyday conflicts between dream and reality, spirit and desire.” —Booklist (starred review)

“A blissfully surreal collection…Reality blurs with the fantastic, offering a welcome escape hatch out of a seemingly impossibly bleak world.” —Huffington Post

“This is a book full of heart and wisdom.” —Thomas Pierce, author of The Afterlives

“A gripping novel, We, the Jury offers an inside look into the judicial system and how each character reacts to a legal situation. Their own personal lifestyles and events cause them to think hard and then think again upon realizing the significance of holding someone’s life in their hands.” —New York Journal of Books

“Provides an illuminating look at an act of literary interpretation. Icelandic translator Valdimar Ásmundsson was faithful to the basic plot of Stoker’s story, but he took some liberties with its telling, including adding in new characters, having Dracula scheme with the world’s power elite to enslave the masses, and describing in lurid detail a bloody bacchanal…English translator de Roos speculates that Ásmundsson may have been working with an early draft of the novel…The translation, although pulpier than Stoker’s original, is a fascinating gloss on a literary classic.” —Publishers Weekly

“Fu is a poet and essayist, and her evocative and well-crafted writing makes The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore a quick yet deep read.” —Shondaland

“Fu is a poet and essayist, and her evocative and well-crafted writing makes The Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore a quick yet deep read.” —Shondaland

“Approaches [the Battle of the Little Bighorn] as a mosaic, using some forty-seven points of view, from the famous, such as Crazy Horse and Custer’s wife, Libbie, to such minor characters as an army trumpeter and a brash Indian teen trying to count coup…An almost unbearably intense narrative…this is an enthralling book.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Silber delivers a whirlwind narrative reminiscent of her compact story collections in novel form.” —Publishers Weekly

“Twenty authors return to the world first seen in Romero’s 1968 film, Night of the Living Dead, to explore the original zombie apocalypse in all its gory glory…The stories show zombies invading myriad settings—even outer space—and decades, from the 1960s to the present…The anthology is the perfect homage to the zombie movie that started it all.” —Publishers Weekly

“Freddy’s strongest suit, I always thought, was his rhythm guitar playing. He was a great rhythm guitar player, and he wrote some great songs with and for Merle.” —Willie Nelson

“[A] gritty yet hopeful sci-fi epic…Doctorow sticks the landing with a multigenerational saga that extends this tale of the ‘first days of a better nation’ to a thrilling and unexpected finale. A truly visionary techno-thriller that not only depicts how we might live tomorrow but asks why we don’t already.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“This is a snapshot of the new West, as seen from that most breathtaking perspective—the inside out.” —Alexandra Fuller, author of Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight

“He sparkles! He fizzes! He does backflips and breaks the furniture! Science fiction needs Cory Doctorow.” —Bruce Sterling, award-winning author and a founder of the cyberpunk genre

“A treasure.” —Newark Star-Ledger

“Varied minds and voices are realized so convincingly…and it is joyous despite its subject matter.” —New York Times Book Review

“All your favorite writers are there in the latest noir anthology…Each story is set in a distinct neighborhood or location of Mississippi.” —Deep South magazine

“There’s quality here…the worthy purpose shines through.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Part mystery, part tragedy, part coming-of-age narrative…the depth of Bottomland makes for a beautiful second novel by Hoover.” —Chicago Book Review

“[An] ambitious first novel…that keeps readers on their toes. Fans of adventurous, challenging fiction from the likes of A.S. King, David Mitchell, and Marcus Sedgwick should find this an exciting ride.” —Publishers Weekly

“Doctorow explores the benefits and consequences of online systems in this provocative collection…Readers will find much to savor.” —Publishers Weekly

“Exquisite…Hoffman captures perfectly the power of place, the pull that a land and a house can exert on the imagination and the heart.” —Times-Picayune (New Orleans)

“Excellent…A must for any fan of hard SF or good storytelling of any genre.” —Starlog

“I can’t help but give this collection the highest recommendation. I think this will be a cornerstone for most readers’ shelves.” —SFFWorld.com

“In an intricately structured novel, Fleischman skillfully connects the stories of several people to the evolution of his main character…Brent’s journey is an embracing and an edifying one.” —Horn Book

“On every page the reader marvels, hypnotized, at the capacity of this baroque writer to encompass all literary genres in a single fascinating, enigmatic story…It is a fully realized work by a pure genius at the height of his powers.” —Lire

“Within its pages, delicious recipes, expert advice, and personal insights are shared, making it a coffee table book guests will be excited to pick up. And if you’re thinking that the text’s approach to sustainable eating is just another fearmongering work to promote veganism, that’s where you’re mistaken…You don’t need to restrict yourself to a specific diet in order to highlight eco-friendly choices in your food and everyday life, and Cool Food makes that clear. It’s all approachable steps, and Downey chose a healthy eating pattern that complemented his well-being and values. We applaud him for that.” —Eating Well

“Michelle grasps techniques and concepts that take the average adult years to master, and that alone is impressive. But what I appreciate most about this young DJ prodigy is that it’s fun for her. The fun aspect of this artform is what motivated pioneers like Grandmaster Flash and Grand Wizzard Theodore to scratch and juggle on turntables in the first place.” —DJ Rob Swift a.k.a. Brolic Arm

“Extremely well written…Lyga’s legions of fans will welcome his offbeat latest, which will also appeal to readers of Scott Westerfeld’s Afterworlds (2014) and teachers looking for fresh writing-workshop material.” —Booklist

“Kenneth Johnson…knows how to make magic.” —Philadelphia Inquirer

“A nuanced and beautiful exploration of masculinity and the many faces of love, touching on romance, desire, family, and friendship.” —A. C. Wise, author of The Kissing Booth

“There are trials, yes, but also plenty of love and miracles in this beautiful chronicle of family.” —Austin American-Statesman

“Jeneva Rose has written an irresistible thriller, packed with treachery and deceit. Filled with characters you love and love to hate, this fast-paced book needs to be on your 2022 list!” —Samantha Downing, internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife and For Your Own Good

“King can make you fall in love with a character fast, especially the smart, vulnerable, often painfully self-conscious adolescent protagonists featured in several of the ten stories collected here…Full of insights and pleasures.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred reviews)

“Somersett shines a bright light on events little known but tremendously important in the formative period of our nation’s history.”  —Stephen Hornbostel, retired editor of the San Francisco Chronicle

“Satisfy your Sherlock cravings with these superb stories.” —Book Riot, praise for Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger’s Sherlock Holmes series

“This book is the work of a gifted storyteller putting on a grand display of his versatility. Bova’s fans will rejoice at this collection, and newcomers will find it a great introduction to the works of one of the grand masters of science fiction.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Piatote draws the reader in with spare and perceptive language and resonate empathy for each struggling yet resilient character.” —Booklist

“A large cast of talented narrators was well chosen to give voice to this excellent collection…The narrators suit the stories they narrate, settling us in place…These tender, fierce, clear-eyed stories…are to be savored. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile

“The short story never rested in more honest hands than when Dubus wrote it.” —New Criterion

“A diverse set of narrators skillfully delivers eleven stories about individuality, relationships, and liberation. Each narrator succeeds in portraying different characters in the collection…Flawlessly produced and narrated, this is an outstanding listen. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” —AudioFile

“The reader is given a fly-on-the-wall vantage point of how personal perceptions, biases, and time can inform a decision as serious as a guilty or not-guilty murder verdict…With complex and real-life characters whose psyches Rotstein delves into deeply, We, the Jury is a unique read and not to be missed.” —Mystery Scene magazine

“So beautifully done, so thoughtful….Each voice is so present and distinct. I would read another book just like it if I could.” —BookRiot

“So beautifully done, so thoughtful….Each voice is so present and distinct. I would read another book just like it if I could.” —BookRiot

“Silber masterfully pulls together the threads of lives in places as remote as rural Turkey and as common and close as New York City like a finely made Persian rug.” —American Booksellers Association

“The zombie phenomena originally scratched its way out of the grave in George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead, and now Romero is surrounded by his [progeny] Jonathan Maberry and many other talented-but-horrific folk to give the living dead another night in which to scare the bejeezus out of all of us.” —Chris Ryall, creative director for IDW Comics, author of Zombies vs Robots

“He’s a great a writer, and I think he’s one of the least-recognized of the great country songwriters, and doesn’t really get his credit due.” —Tanya Tucker, award-winning country music singer

“Doctorow has envisioned a fascinating world…This intriguing take on a future that might be right around the corner is bound to please.” —Library Journal

“Doctorow’s sci-fi collection explores the best and worst of the future of technology. Read by a variety of talented narrators…Most of the narrators succeed in blending Doctorow’s sf premise seamlessly with the human experiences at its core. Standouts include ‘After the Siege,’ read by Emily Woo Zeller, who conveys the anger, loss, and determination of Valentine as she goes from carefree child to war-weary teen during the siege of her city. R. C. Bray does an effectively unflappable, deadpan cop about to crack under the strain when his daughter goes missing in ‘I, Robot.’ Most sf fans will find something to enjoy in this excellent collection.” —Booklist (audio review)

“A powerhouse of a collection, sure to please even the most particular Sherlockian.” —River Heights Book Review

“One of the finest novels we are likely to encounter this year.” —Toronto Star

“These chilling stories vary in length…[but] consistently embody the ideal of noir writing with a strong sense of place.” —Shelf Awareness

“Hoover skillfully interweaves many of the Hess family members’ narratives. Her descriptions of the bleak rural landscape is chilling.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“Each novella stands alone…but when pieced together, they present an overarching mystery that builds slowly and intensifies. There are larger issues here: contemplating purpose, technology in society, the wealth gap, addiction, and desperation.” —VOYA

“Five substantial stories plus one short-short, all previously published, all computer-related and bulging with knowing SF references…The appealing characters, snappy writing and swift pace will surely tempt.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Twelve lush and lilting interconnected stories…Hoffman’s lyrical prose weaves an undeniable spell.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“[A] work of huge importance…a complex literary experience, in which the author seeks to set down his nightmares while he feels time running out.” —El Mundo

“[Cool Food covers:] School lunch. Fast food. Food waste. Farm to table. People feel lost on how we can change things in our lives, but it’s the power of the dollar and how we spend it. The biggest business in the world is the food industry. The biggest employer in the world is the food industry…America is full of some incredible farms and incredible food producers. It’s all about making those different choices, the power of the dollar.” —Chef Jamie Oliver, author of 5 Ingredients Mediterranean 

“In this breezy, upbeat account, Rasul, an award-winning DJ, looks back on her life…Bright graphics, photos, sidebars, and celebrity profiles pop up on every page; the tone is relentlessly cheerful and encouraging. There aren’t that many books for this age group about hip-hop or DJing, let alone any that highlight tween celebrities. This attractive offering fills that void nicely.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Johnson is especially effective…at introducing disparate, unrelated stories and slowly having them collide with one another throughout the course of the story.” —Pittsburgh Post-Gazette on V

“A full cast of narrators…speak English and Spanish as fluently as the family members themselves. Passages of untranslated Spanish are peppered throughout, but the narrators are so expressive that listeners will be able to sense the author’s intent, even without a translation…A glorious and sprawling tale.” —Library Journal (audio review)

“With One of Us Is Dead, Jeneva Rose has delivered the most binge-worthy thriller of the year. Mean Girls meets Desperate Housewives in this twisty, scorching, and propulsive read, and I couldn’t get enough of the gossipy, scandalous, and backstabbing socialites of Buckhead. Grab this book, mix a strong mimosa, and prepare to become obsessed!” —May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives

“Five Tuesdays in Winter moved me, inspired me, thrilled me. It filled up every chamber of my heart. I loved this book.” —Ann Patchett, New York Times bestselling author

“An eclectic but accomplished group of novelists, primarily mystery and crime writers, take some intriguingly different looks at Holmes’ legacy. The legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s work and his most famous character is on rich display here.” —Bookreporter, praise for Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger’s Sherlock Holmes series

“[The stories] are all eminently entertaining and very well-crafted, and together represent a worldview of optimism and triumph over adversity that was once considered synonymous with science fiction…A bridge between the oldest roots of SF and its twenty-first-century forms, still enjoyable and admirable.” —Paul Di Filippo, Locus

“Beth Piatote strings together stories like the intricate strands of a handmade necklace…The collected pieces of The Beadworkers explore place and identity in vibrant scenes. Throughout, Piatote reveals Native American life in contexts modern, historic and mythical.” —BookPage

“A richly captivating, revelatory, and important collection.” —Booklist (starred review)

“A welcome gathering of work by a writer always worth reading.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Changing narrators from one story to the next gives the listener an even more tangible sense of delineation than they get in print…Motoya’s unsettling stories deliver a combination of internal revelation and external malaise, and the longest story, ‘An Exotic Marriage,’ is a particular standout with Natalie Naudus’s breathless delivery.” —Paste magazine

“From the moment the judge…accidentally gives the jury incorrect instructions, things start taking interesting turns.” —Publishers Weekly

“It’s fitting that an audiobook about five girls is delivered by five diverse narrators….While the tragedy that happens there is intensified by the narration, it’s the uniqueness of the narrators’ portrayals of the lost girls that makes this vocal collaboration distinctive. There is an intellectual side to each child that is refreshingly vocalized throughout the dialogue.” —AudioFile

“It’s fitting that an audiobook about five girls is delivered by five diverse narrators….While the tragedy that happens there is intensified by the narration, it’s the uniqueness of the narrators’ portrayals of the lost girls that makes this vocal collaboration distinctive. There is an intellectual side to each child that is refreshingly vocalized throughout the dialogue.” —AudioFile

“Explores love and ambition and the way it entangles, wounds, transforms vibrant characters…a magnificent work about the complexity of human connection, full of remarkable insight and compassion.” —Karen E. Bender, author of Refund

“A freewheeling, often poignant oral history of one of the unsung heroes of Country Music, told colorfully by Powers and a cast of familiar characters who knew and loved him best.” —Stephen L. Betts, Nashville music journalist, Rolling Stone Country

“Ultimately suffused with hope.” —Booklist

“If you are a fan of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s consulting detective series, you owe it to yourself to read this collection…The reader is sure to be amazed, delighted, and entertained.” —Oklahoman

“Vividly captures the diversity and tensions within the AIDS movement…No book has made me feel so intensely not just the ravages of AIDS but also the devastating cost of activism.” —Washington Post

“The big city has no lock on misery in these sixteen portraits of dark doings in the Deep South.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Hoover’s well-formed characters propel a consistently compelling tale.” —Publishers Weekly

“Futuristic advances stand in sharp contrast to increasing economic disparity and environmental degradation, and the Other Place is not the enchanted sanctuary people hoped. Each story connects loosely with the one before…Peevyhouse’s ambitious debut offers readers plenty to ponder and will hold appeal for Marcus Sedgwick fans.” —Booklist

“Doctorow’s intimate knowledge of the techno-cyberculture gives his stories more credibility than a casual reader might think: it doesn’t take a hardcore SF fan to believe that zombies, invisible ants, a 3D-printer world, video-game sweatshops, and global catastrophe may be lurking just around the corner…All of the tales contain provocative scenarios and believable, nonconformist protagonists. Smart, entertaining, and at the vanguard of the genre.” —Bookmarks magazine

“This full-cast recording is the perfect production for Alice Hoffman’s linked stories of life on a two-hundred-year-old Cape Cod farm. The stories farthest removed from us in time are the most magical in genre…Hoffman fans should be delighted.” —AudioFile

“To say that 2666 is a novel is like calling a Beethoven symphony a collection of songs. If we must, though, this novel in five parts is without doubt Roberto Bolaño’s masterwork, epic in scope, labyrinthine, frustrating, disjointed, maybe a bit pretentious, always somewhat aloof—and brilliant.” —Bookmarks

“Food for thought, literally! Check out Cool Food by Robert Downey Jr. and Thomas Kostigen, a must-read guide to reducing your carbon footprint through the joy of eating.” —John Shegerian, cofounder and CEO of ERI 

“With The Man of Legends Kenneth Johnson has once again created a timeless tale that offers up adventure, suspense, and romance all wrapped up tightly in a supernatural mystery.” —Suspense Magazine on The Man of Legends

“Each story is powerful and indelible…Reading this beautiful debut felt like coming home.” —Good Morning America

“One of Us Is Dead is pure entertainment loaded with punchy, observant one-liners. Jeneva Rose has a rare talent for writing thrillers that deliver laughs as big as her twists. It’s Big Little Lies meets Bravo. No one is innocent in this ticking time bomb of a book that ends early for someone … but who?” —Caitlin Wahrer, Edgar Award–nominated author of The Damage

“Every fan will find different reasons to cheer. And they’ll all marvel at the inventive range of this salute to the greatest of all fictional detectives.” —Kirkus Reviews, praise for Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger’s Sherlock Holmes series

“A poignant and challenging look at the way the past and present collide.” —Kirkus Reviews

“The Indians portrayed in such stories as ‘Expiation’ and ‘The Widow’ are unforgettable…Essential reading for anyone who enjoys fiction about India, especially when the stories come from the pen of a master.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“Six narrators…take turns evenly voicing eleven unpredictable tales…With aural amplification, the mundane morphs into the bizarre, while the fantastic settles into the seemingly normal.” —Booklist (audio review)

“These scenes deal with gnarly matters of perception and interpretation, and both can be so manipulated by artful courtroom performers that the truth becomes unknowable…The drama is played out on this abstract level, making it a natural for thoughtful mystery readers who have served on a jury.” —Booklist

“Fu precisely renders the banal humiliations of childhood, the chilling steps humans take to survive, and the way time warps memory.” —Publishers Weekly

“Sharp…Readers will delight in the complicated, brash, ugly, and sincere presentation of Fu’s characters.” —Booklist

“Improvement is so crisp and resonant a novel that it made me forget the chaos of life around me.” —Lauren Groff, New York Times bestselling author

“Powerful and compelling. It feels deeply relevant even when it covers events set several decades in the past.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune

“The sixteen stories…emerge from a cauldron of sex, race, ignorance, poverty, bigotry, misunderstanding, and sheer misfortune.” —Publishers Weekly

“Hoover vividly describes the harsh realities of life on a farm, on the battlefield, and in a Chicago sweatshop through the eyes of masterfully drawn characters. A novel as poignant as it is clear-eyed.” —Booklist

“Richly intelligent…This is one of those rare gems that truly transcend the covers—readers will be left contemplating this world and many of the characters, long after they complete the book.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Cory Doctorow is just far enough ahead of the game to give you the authentic chill of the future…Funny as hell and sharp as steel.” —Warren Ellis, author of Transmetropolitan

“[A] deeply moving achievement of lyric power.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Every scene is powerful and realistic; yet the overall effect is hallucinatory and dreamlike.” —O, The Oprah Magazine

“Start the year by eating greener at home. Cool Food is a game-changing new food category and way of thinking that can help fix the climate. The engaging book shows you how to make simple choices in the supermarket, your kitchen, and the world to reduce your environmental impact.”  —North Salem Post

“A novel of Tejano plenty blooming among the literary plains of desolation…expanding with a musicality that only strengthens as it grows.” —New York Times Book Review

“With a swift pace and all the elements of a perfect thriller—scandal, drama, and of course, mimosas—One of Us Is Dead is a ‘one more chapter’ read that will keep you up all night. Don’t get too comfortable in your whodunnit, because just like everything Jeneva Rose touches, this will upend you in a shocking way you never saw coming. My jaw is still on the floor.” —Jaime Lynn Hendricks, internationally bestselling author of Finding Tessa

“Many of the stories are fascinating in their inventiveness. There’s plenty of mystery, of course, but there are also elements of fantasy and sci-fi.” —Seattle Book Review, praise for Laurie R. King and Leslie S. Klinger’s Sherlock Holmes series

“In eleven short stories, Yukiko Motoya pulls back the curtain from everyday lives, to reveal that beneath the most mundane lies a world bizarre and alien.” —Bustle

“Rotstein skillfully creates a suspenseful story told from over a dozen points of view from the participants in the murder trial…Readers will be riveted right up to the end. Highly recommended for fans of legal thrillers.” —Library Journal

“Fu’s characters are rich, real, and distinct…With rawness and objectivity, Fu depicts the women these girls become along with their struggles, both cosmic and mundane…An ambitious and dynamic portrayal of the harm humans—even young girls—can do.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Fu precisely renders the banal humiliations of childhood, the chilling steps humans take to survive, and the way time warps memory.” —Publishers Weekly

“This is a novel of richness and wisdom and huge pleasure…[A] perfectly balanced mix of celebration and wryness.” —New York Times

“[A] brilliantly sprawling period novel about New York in the age of AIDS…richly populated and delicately nuanced.” —Village Voice

“The most memorable pieces take the definition of noir beyond the expected..[and] veers into Shirley Jackson territory.” —Library Journal

“Deftly imagined and written, Hoover’s second novel offers an intriguing, modern take on a classic American landscape.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Midwinterblood meets Donnie Darko. Taut, tragic, and perfectly executed, Peevyhouse’s brilliant debut is the intertwined tale of worlds colliding in which truth becomes myth, fate becomes destiny, and tomorrow’s past must transcend yesterday’s most dreamed of future.” —Stephanie Kuehn, award–winning author of Charm & Strange

“Perhaps Hoffman writes so confidently about magical occurrences because her fecund and radiant creativity is itself a form of magic. It certainly seems as though her entrancing and mythological tales flow like water from a spring…As the stories leapfrog from colonial times toward the present, Hoffman, a subtle conjurer of telling details and ironic predicaments, orchestrates intense romances and profound sacrifices.” —Booklist

“[2666] is divided into five books, each read here by a different narrator, each in his way extraordinary. John Lee is especially subtle with accents, Armando Durán brings his mostly Spanish-flavored section to vivid life, G. Valmont Thomas lends ‘The Part about Fate’ a deadpan humor, and Grover Gardner gives the saga of the writer Benno von Archimboldi a compelling pace. Scott Brick[’s] characters’ voices are outstanding.” —AudioFile

“An empowering call to action that shows us how each of us, through the simple choices we make every day, can be part of the solution…The authors, Downey Jr., with his Hollywood charm, and Kostigen, with his journalist’s eye, take you on a global adventure to meet farmers, chefs, and innovators who are changing the food game. You’ll discover the unexpected benefits of meal kits, learn how to make your grocery list a weapon for good, and maybe even get brave enough to experiment with “air-fermented” foods (yes, you read that right)…Plus, your kids will love learning that they can save the Earth with avocado toast.”  —Food World News

“Shines in its depiction of South Texas and how the region has shaped Latinos over time.” —Texas Monthly

“Rose’s writing is pitch perfect when it comes to both keeping readers gripped and making them want to tear Olivia’s (beautifully done) hair out. If you enjoyed Clueless and other mean girls movies and books, this is for you.” —First Clue

“An often surreal, at times disturbing, and reliably twisted look at the hidden sides of our everyday lives.” —Nylon

“A unique, razor-sharp legal thriller—Robert Rotstein does it again!” —Nancy Allen, author of the Ozarks Mystery Legal Suspense series

“Fu…map[s] in strikingly clear and rich prose a hidden universe of girlhood and becoming.” —Michelle Orange, author of This Is Running for Your Life

“Fu’s characters are rich, real, and distinct…An ambitious and dynamic portrayal of the harm humans—even young girls—can do.” —Kirkus Reviews

“[Silver is] a master of the compression and dilation of time, what time and nothing else can reveal to people about themselves.” —Washington Post

“This sweeping tale of AIDS activists and the incredible changes they inspired is heart-wrenching, hopeful, and beautiful.” —Book Riot

“An ensemble cast narrates this haunting story…told in segments by the autocratic father and four of his children, and each portion is performed by a different narrator. Each character has a distinct perspective as the bleak story unfolds. While all five voices are well cast, Robertson Dean provides the finest performance as the patriarch, thanks to his gruff tone and starkly elegant diction.” —AudioFile

“The landscape Alice Hoffman displays in Blackbird House is its own world altogether…Here the relationship of the characters to their surroundings is seen as a kind of magical bond, expressed in language that is both eerie and beautiful.” —New York Times Book Review

“Think of David Lynch, Marcel Duchamp, and the Bob Dylan of ‘Highway 61 Revisited,’ all at the peak of their lucid yet hallucinatory powers.” —New York Times

“A passion project for the pair, the book offers advice on choosing sustainable foods that are good for the climate and the earth…Although there are also some two dozen recipes, such as an ‘avocado and refried bean burrito-style wrap,’ the meat of the book is in the message.”   —AARP The Magazine

“Filled with the rich complexities of Latinx culture…[and] captures the way people in all families have different versions of the same tale.” —High Country News

“This book is full of juicy secrets, designer clothing, and catty quips. I loved every second of it. It was like watching a combination of The Real Housewives and Big Little Lies. And even better, I never saw the ending coming! This is one of my favorite recent reads.” —Vogue for Breakfast

“The twelve hilarious fables in Yukiko Motoya’s The Lonesome Bodybuilder look at everyday life so closely they turn it inside out…Yet the way she tilts reality always interrogates something bigger…This is thrilling work.” —Literary Hub

“Stunning. Kim Fu explores the lifelong ripple effects of tragedy, writing with wit, heart, and precision. A cast of characters both flawed and fascinating. I was utterly transfixed by this book.” —Katrina Onstad, author of Everybody Has Everything

“A yarn about interconnectedness spanning countries, people, and decades…and how differently characters deal with the curve balls life throws at them.” —Chicago Review of Books

“Murphy has written The Bonfire of the Vanities for the age of AIDS…complete with a pitch-perfect deployment of period detail.” —Publishers Weekly

“An incandescent story of a family torn apart by war and loss.” —Dawn Tripp, author of Game of Secrets

“Sweet, sad, touching, and most of all, vibrantly real…Each tale stays true to Hoffman’s form, infused with descriptions of nature, rich emotion, and life’s complexity—each, like a fairy tale, mysterious, bewitching, and wonderful.” —Elle

“Should cement his reputation as a world-class novelist…Bolaño has joined the immortals.” —Washington Post

“Robert Downey Jr. is a real-life superhero, one who’s tackling climate change via plant-based and technology-driven initiatives.” —Green Matters

“[A] gloriously rich epic.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“Jeneva Rose’s new book One of Us Is Dead is another book you must read if you love fast-paced murder mysteries! This was a super fun, super quick read. The author is a fantastic storyteller, I will read anything she writes.” —All the Good Books

“An unusual but ingenious collection…Funny without collapsing into wackiness, these eccentric, beguiling stories are reminiscent of Haruki Murakami and Kafka.” —Publishers Weekly

“Kim Fu has woven a story both expansive and intimate…She writes with a fierce, unflinching clarity about the myriad small guilts, cruelties, frailties, and betrayals we all carry with us. This book is one you won’t soon forget.” —Angelica Baker, author of Our Little Racket

“Explores big questions with subtlety, humor, and compassion. Improvement is an everyday masterpiece.” —Newsday

“Activism, addiction, and the redemptive power of art feature prominently in Murphy’s perceptive novel.” —Booklist (starred review)

“Riveting…haunting…masterful.” —Los Angeles Times

“Bolaño’s true masterpiece…He writes with a horror that is both haunting and deeply humane.” —Amazon.com

“Downey teamed up with award-winning writer Thomas Kostigen, who has written numerous popular books about the environment. In Cool Food, the duo dive into what can be done to erase our carbon footprint and what changes we can all implement to make a lasting impact.” —Oprah Daily

“Portrays the family’s mix of faith, superstition, and intergenerational volatility…This is a gem.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Jeneva weaves a dark, riveting thriller that will keep you engaged in the rich cast of characters, and a perfect surprise ending!” —Lisa Renee Jones, New York Times bestselling author

“Silber’s extraordinary new novel…is kaleidoscopic as it spans decades and stretches from New York to Berlin and Turkey…She raises questions about fate and chance, power and redemption, and, finally, the universal need for connection.” — National Book Review

“Blackbird House is filled with symbols of the strongest human emotions—hope, devotion, anger, pain. And these are described as beautifully and simply as nature itself.” —San Jose Mercury News

“Bolaño grabs us by the scruff of the neck and pushes our heads into the abyss. For Bolaño, the year 2666 is the symbolic culmination of humanity’s neglect and violence, a state of being that has become our modus operandi…That, Bolaño suggests, is where it all starts: at the very spot where we stop paying attention and slip into deadened stasis.” —The Millions

“Cool Food gives ways to reduce individual climate impact through food choices.” —Shelf Awareness

“Scheming mean girls, sex and scandal, secrets and lies, all wrapped up in Buckhead privilege and opulence—what’s not to love? One of Us Is Dead is wicked, twisty, thrilling fun from the first page to last.” —Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Last Girl Ghosted

“Her diverse cast of characters never feel anything but authentic, and her prose is both precise on the sentence level and masterly in structure.” —Vulture.com

“Lush, figurative language evokes epics, ballads, odes, and fairy tales. Human destiny is determined less by individual initiative or moral choice than by fate. To survive and thrive, one must pay heed, one must be attentive to season, history, spirit.” —Boston Globe

“Bolano’s masterwork…An often shockingly raunchy and violent tour de force.” —New York Review of Books

“Blackstone Publishing, known for high-octane thrillers, detective fiction, and sci-fi, is touting an idiosyncratic forthcoming title as well: Robert Downey Jr. and Thomas Kostigen’s Cool Food: Erasing Your Carbon Footprint One Bite at a Time. If Iron Man fans didn’t know that Downey believes in environmentally sustainable eating habits and has the recipes to prove it, they will now.” —Publishers Weekly

“Big Little Lies meets Real Housewives in this juicy thriller from Jeneva Rose. With its vicious drama, characters you’ll love to hate, and witty commentary on wealth and power, One of Us Is Dead is a wickedly fun read from beginning to end.” —Megan Collins, author of The Family Plot

“There is something so refreshing and genuine about this book, coming partly from the bumpy weave of its unpredictable story and partly from its sharply turned yet refreshingly unmannered prose. A winner.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“A New England historical patchwork, a literary museum…Hoffman creates many charming and intriguing people and events to carry her tale.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“It is safe to predict that no novel this year will have as powerful an effect on the reader as this one.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“While superstardom is a fruit of his labor, Robert Downey Jr is all set to push his horizons to new possibilities with his upcoming book Cool Food…While it may look like the star wants to talk about his favorite types of cuisines, his upcoming book Cool Food is something that he has cocreated with Thomas Kostigen to save the world from overfilling the atmosphere with our carbon footprint.”  —FandomWire

“I tore through the pages of this lusciously addictive, fast-paced, incredibly fun suspense…One of Us Is Dead is the perfect binge book. Jeneva Rose is the queen of delectable thrillers!” —Samantha M. Bailey, USA Today and #1 national bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for Her

“[Hoffman’s] prose can cast a spell upon even the most stoic of souls, pulling them into [her] reality as easily as the tides claiming unwary swimmers…Storytelling doesn’t get any better.” —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“Downey Jr. serves up food that’s not just hip (as it surely is) but can also be useful in containing or even reversing climate change…A pleasure, and an education, for climate-conscious foodies.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Big Little Lies meets Real Housewives in this scandalous mystery by Jeneva Rose. One of Us Is Dead takes an insightful look at wealth and power when a group of socialites gather at an exclusive salon and one of them winds up dead. A wicked, clever, and highly entertaining read!” —Wendy Walker, bestselling author of All Is Not Forgotten

“Complex and intriguing…Hoffman’s blend of myth and local history is beguiling and uplifting.” —Baltimore Sun

“A fun yet impactful audio guide to choosing food habits that will cool the planet…Downey Jr. is an absolute riot to listen to.” —AudioFile

“Real Housewives of Atlanta meets Big Little Lies…If you enjoyed Big Little Lies, you should read this book.” —San Francisco Book Review

“A fresh new take on climate literature…The pages of this book are filled with bright colors, graphic illustrations, flavor-packed recipes, and jaw-dropping information—and there’s no shortage of Downey’s humor and Kostigen’s expertise.” —Maria Shriver’s Sunday Paper

“Glamor, backstabbing, revenge, deceit, murder, social-climbing, husband-stealing, and mimosa-fueled scandal. It’s all here. One of Us Is Dead is more fun than you can shake an Hermès Birkin bag at.” —Amazon Book Review

“A deftly crafted blend of women’s friendships, rivalries, ambitions, and suspense, One of Us is Dead is a riveting and entertaining read from first page to last.” —Midwest Book Review

“A twisty journey that is sure to entertain.” —Amazon Adviser