Laura Purcell's The Silent Companions is this week's starred fiction selection. "In inviting us into her eerie Gothic world, Purcell masterfully attends to every atmospheric detail—from the dirty hems of skirts to the slanting light of dawn. Her novel is reminiscent of the work of all the greats, particularly Shirley Jackson and Daphne du Maurier, but Purcell has a style all her own. A must for all lovers of Gothic literature." And They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us, an examination of contemporary America through the lens of pop culture by poet, essayist, and music critic Hanif Abdurraqib (The Crown Ain't Worth Much), is this week's starred nonfiction title. "Highly recommended for all public and academic libraries. Readers don’t have to be familiar with the celebrities and artists mentioned to appreciate Abdurraqib’s cultural commentary." And M.K York's Hard Bitten is this week's starred e-original. "York’s debut novel, Necessary Medicine, focused too much on introspection by the main character and the burn almost fizzled out. Here, York hits the right blend of building the relationship, adding in character backgrounds and issues, and wrapping it up with a bang."

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