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Below are links to lists of titles to be reviewed in the December 2016 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 on our LJ Reviews e-newsletter. This week’s Review Alert is also available as a downloadable PDF.Publishers: Please remember to send us one finished copy of each book that is scheduled for review (i.e., all of the forthcoming titles listed below) if you initially submitted a galley or bound manuscript. Our reviewers are not paid, and we like to send a finished copy of the reviewed book as a thank you. Materials should be mailed to: Library Journal, 123 William Street, Suite 802, New York, NY 10038. |
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LJ Media Reviews: December 2016
Alice Hoffman is Faithful to a girl devastated by the harm she caused her dearest friend; a Palestinian man renews his love of music by becoming The Idol |
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LJ Fiction Reviews: December 2016
Most readers will enjoy Batuman's lighthearted and wry debut; it is a pure pleasure to grow older alongside Drabble; Oust blends just the right ingredients of humor, mystery, and action; it’s the flaws that make romance protagonists perfect; Six Wakes delivers the ultimate locked-room mystery with top-notch sf worldbuilding |
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LJ Nonfiction Reviews: December 2016
If you purchase one art book that will inspire, educate, and epitomize nature, this is the one to get; Coretta Scott King’s My Life, My Love, My Legacy shines a light on King’s devotion and determination; Kolan’s hopeful, struggle-against-the-odds story will find a library audience |
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LJ Reference Reviews: December 2016
This important work helps to develop community engagement in the field of ethnic studies; a multifaceted look at specters and their stories; a solid resource for African American Folklore; libraries serving serious film researchers will be interested in Alexander Street's Criterion Collection |
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Xpress Reviews: E-Originals | November 4, 2016
Joyce’s follow-up romance is a can’t-miss for series fans; much happens in five days in between sultry sex scenes in Stuart’s debut; readers will be glued to the love story between Z and Connelly while kept in suspense about the shady dealings at the club |
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Xpress Review: Fiction | November 4, 2016
An appealing and passionate love story from Grace; Hart delivers a suspenseful, gritty Ash McKenna book; Higashino has crafted an epic crime novel; a historical debut from Limburg; a Christmas tale from March; a sweetly unconventional Regency romance from Maxwell; a satisfactory debut from Moore; a holiday collection from Winterson |
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Xpress Reviews: Nonfiction | November 4, 2016
The trial story includes a strong, smart Astor; her troubled, nervous ex-spouse; their intense, hardworking lawyers; and a kindly judge; Graham looks at satellites, bombers, drones, helicopters, elevators, skyscrapers, housing, favelas, sewers, bunkers, mines, and basements—from below ground to high in the air |
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Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | November 4, 2016
Whether excerpts of larger works or self-contained stand-alones, all of the Thought Bubble pieces are smart and compelling; Black Road presents a sinewy opening that will draw in readers looking for a Dark Ages adventure |
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Xpress Reviews: E-Originals | November 11, 2016
Cullen’s latest is a spicy romance between two strong and willful characters; deWolfe’s central story is a page-turner; Seth’s overbearing nature wins out, resulting in a less-than-convincing hero and happily ever after in Grey’s latest; fans of sports romance will find a lot to like in this latest from Rider |
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Xpress Reviews: Fiction | November 11, 2016
Manaster has written a deeply human and morally saturated novel, with captivating language; while debuter Smith’s protagonists are well drawn, it’s hard to care for a relationship that seems so disengaged |
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Graphic Novels: Xpress Reviews | November 11, 2016
Fans of Elvis will relish this book; manga and graphic novel fans will reread Matsumoto’s collection for years; this retelling of Paradise Lost will be best appreciated by academic audiences; this book of biographies might make readers eager for the actual reprints of the work discussed |
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Memoir
Admirers of Oliver Sacks will want to seek this out; Leiris is to be commended for not providing easy answers, this is necessary reading for all; without judgement or sentiment, Neeman shows rather than explains the kibbutz movement in Israel |
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