Below are links to lists of titles to be reviewed in the April 15, 2017, issue of Library Journal. These lists include pertinent publisher and bibliographic information for your convenience. Also included are links to information on titles recently reviewed as online-only Xpress Reviews and in our LJ Reviews e-newsletter.

This week’s Review Alert is also available as a downloadable PDF.

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LJ Media Reviews: April 15, 2017
Doctorow was a master of the short form, check out his Collected Stories; in the current climate of threatening immigration bans and civil rights violations, Muslim Girl is essential; a poignant yet positive film recommended for viewers interested in Los Angeles and criminal justice; Sherlock and Cumberbatch, it’s elementary

LJ Fiction Reviews: April 15, 2017
A highly recommended work for those who can accept a number of coexisting realities; Cole's new series launch sees courageous, passionate protagonists fight for justice, freedom, and the right to love; McGuire's smartly written, fairy-tale novella is everything speculative fiction readers look for

LJ Nonfiction Reviews: April 15, 2017
Otis Redding finally gets the "Respect" he deserves; Alexie's portrayals of family relationships, identity, and grief have the universality of great literature; this scrumptious entrée into six-legged cuisine is for all general science readers

LJ Reference Reviews: April 15, 2017
A much-needed 50 Events That Shaped American Indian History; a succinct, timely overview of the complex U.S. judicial system; a mix-and-match group of e-resources about geography, rock and roll, comics history, engineering failures, and scientific successes

LJ’s free weekly web evaluations for the weeks ending March 17,  and March 24, 2017. To read the most recent online-only Xpress Reviews, go to reviews.libraryjournal.com/tag/xpress-reviews/.

Xpress Reviews: E-Originals | March 17, 2017
Plenty of action and intrigue as well as a fair degree of top-shelf hanky-panky; for readers who like their romances squeaky-clean and those interested in the historical Western setting

Xpress Reviews: Fiction | March 17, 2017
Characters are as busy chewing the scenery as the moths are chewing leaves; another plus is Hunt’s vivid, pungent prose and racy dialog; Paretsky’s novels are never dull; recommended for those who enjoy Nancy Martin’s mysteries involving fashion and parties; Torjussen’s debut novel combines tightly wound suspense with an unfolding surprise ending

Xpress Reviews: Nonfiction | March 17, 2017
Geared toward physicists, chemists, and students of scientific research and may even be appreciated by curious sf fans and casual readers; recommended for readers with a general interest in outdoor recreation

Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | March 17, 2017
Graphic memoirs thrive on candid and open storytelling, and Knight seems a bit quick to close the book. This emotionally honest and personal look into reproductive challenges takes an awkward turn toward manifesto

Xpress Reviews: Audiobooks | March 17, 2017
A nonessential Jane Eyre; A surprising political/sf thriller that literally keeps you guessing until the last sentence; for public libraries with a demand for Gregory’s novels or other historical fiction; for those trying to improve their cultural literacy; recommended for readers who are experiencing a “crisis of meaning”

Xpress Reviews: E-Originals | March 24, 2017
Fans of Hall’s amazing debut, Glitterland, will demand this latest, but it is recommended for libraries where Hall is already popular; Hunting keeps her lovers an ocean apart for a good part of the novel. Yet when the two reunite, the sparks fly

Xpress Reviews: Fiction | March 24, 2017
Cutler has overwhelmed this novel with story angles; Hezroni’s thriller will delight those who enjoy the twisted world of international espionage; Kessel’s wonderfully weighty novel is speculative fiction at its finest; this warmhearted first novel celebrates the value of community (and libraries!)

Xpress Reviews: Nonfiction | March 24, 2017
Bogard’s premise doesn’t quite get off the ground; for Columbus and Thurber aficionados, this book offers the background behind the Ohioan scenes of his life and writings; an interesting take on the sports metaphor as applied to business

Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | March 24, 2017
Hill and Matz deliver a compelling tale about loyalty and revenge, as well as a thought-provoking look at gender politics in our era; Glitterbomb is a macabre tale depicting the dark side of Hollywood and fame

Xpress Reviews: Audiobooks | March 24, 2017
Recommended for die-hard Higgins fans only; two winners for Patterson fans and admirers of the “Bookshots” series; recommended for public libraries where Woods is popular

MEMOIR
Accessible and quirky essential reading for fans of Dickinson and early rock and roll and blues; Frank’s memoir should be widely read for its insights into families and the process of growing up; a marvelous memoir that will appeal to anyone who loves good stories and interesting lives; Carroll’s journey to sympathy and understanding ends on a hopeful note, but getting there is a rough ride