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Below are links to lists of titles to be reviewed in the May 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: May 15, 2017
No literary fiction collection would be complete without this Selection; an indelible anthology of Mexico: Stories from Barkan; The Last Best Year, a seldom-seen jewel, features an all-star cast; Bayou Maharajah offers great music, star power, a compelling biography, and a real feel for New Orleans |
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LJ Fiction Reviews: May 15, 2017
Engrossing erotic crime from Castille, with playful writing, abundant sex, and plenty of melodrama from Wild & Bliss; Binet's latest is sensational fun for the intellectually astute; genre experts pick the top summer reads; a grim, spare, and fascinating first novel from sf's Tidbeck |
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LJ Nonfiction Reviews: May 15, 2017
Sargent's Women will be a lasting addition to arts collections; excellent new work from important poet Akbar; a breezy social history for readers interested in tales of a bygone era; those seeking pleasure reading will enjoy this caper through the cosmos |
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LJ Reference Reviews: May 15, 2017
Amplify your music collections with the Encyclopedia of Classic Rock; presenting a wide range of research, this valuable title will help those dealing with Stress in the Modern World; a useful medical research database for institutions where accessibility is valued over rigor |
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Xpress Reviews: E-Originals | April 14, 2017
Copious detailed lovemaking as well as action and suspense makes this a winning anthology; the story shines in the dialog between our protagonists but less so in the logistical sections |
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Xpress Reviews: Fiction | April 14, 2017
Chang’s eighth novel is recommended for all readers of intelligent crime fiction; Everett taps into the gossipy small-community culture; imagery of the lonely Ananke roaming the solar system will stick with readers; in this strong and assured first novel, Rio crafts an intricate story about friendship, love, and betrayal |
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Xpress Reviews: Nonfiction | April 14, 2017
The title might work better as a film and screenplay, which could have been Chaplin’s original intention; hand to readers especially looking for an intimate glimpse at Afghanistan’s history and culture; a riveting biography of an early modern engineer whose work still stands |
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Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | April 14, 2017
Worth a look for old-school fans of Doctor Who, Buckaroo Banzai, or British comics; an admirable yet unsatisfying opus; readers interested in a different perspective on social justice and the history of U.S. protests will also be intrigued |
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Xpress Reviews: E-Originals | April 21, 2017
Foodie fiction, NFL action, and steamy romance in a spicy dish that will satisfy Goodman’s readers; lovers of food trucks and San Francisco will especially get a kick out of this fun contemporary romance; readers looking for an almost innocent romance might enjoy this title |
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Xpress Reviews: Fiction | April 21, 2017
Beck keeps the pages turning with plenty of suspense; fans of Freeman’s series should enjoy this fast-paced new addition; for readers who were horse-crazy girls; novels about second chances abound, but Patrick’s second novel rises to the top; Peterson’s book has a bit of an identity crisis; a well-written novel that should appeal to fans of Tudor-era fiction |
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Xpress Reviews: Nonfiction | April 21, 2017
This book may intrigue the armchair historian with an interest in the Gold Rush; an overview of the life of John Colter (1774–1813); an essential tool for any garden library; for general readers interested in an overview of the War of 1812 |
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| Memoir An insightful and personal examination of the ways in which the caste system sanctions discrimination; Harris’s work provides a look at different artistic processes, vulnerabilities, and eccentricities; a telling account of the immense negativity surrounding body image; a charming take on one family’s singular archive; for readers who enjoy kaleidoscopic memoirs |
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