In reviews that offer insight, invitation, and illumination, these four LJ reviewers showcase the life-affirming work of reading and writing about books.
By Melissa DeWild In reviews that showcase his enjoyment and knowledge of speculative fiction, Matthew accurately and expressively describes plot details and thoughtfully conveys the reading experience, along with offering apt comparisons and read-alikes.
Climate Justice is a bracing challenge to status quo thinking on the ethics of climate change that clearly frames what's at stake and lays out the moral imperative: Wealthy nations, which have disproportionately benefited from greenhouse gas emissions, are obliged to address the social cost of carbon.
By Sarah Hashimoto She has a wonderful talent for situating books within larger contexts and discourses, allowing librarians to understand how different works might fit within their communities.
By Becky Spratford Nat Cassidy is a playwright of off-off-Broadway speculative works and an established actor of stage and television, where he usually plays monsters and villains. He is also the author of the horror novels Mary, Nestlings, and the forthcoming When the Wolf Comes Home.
By John Charles, KC Davis, Chris Markley, and Cynthia Price Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes by Alyssa Cole, Paula Hawkins, and Darby Kane for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.
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