LJ REVIEW ALERT

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Below are links to lists of titles to be reviewed in the May 15, 2018, 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.

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.

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS: LJ is seeking summer/fall football titles for a roundup in the August 2018 issue. Please include with your submissions the following bibliographic information (author, title, publisher, pub date, ISBN, format, price) and a brief summary of the material (catalog copy will suffice). The deadline is Friday, June 1. Questions? Contact Stephanie Sendaula at ssendaula@mediasourceinc.com.

Audiobooks from Bohjalian, Darznik, Egan, Eggers, Double Messud, with PBS’s Little Women, Dolores Huerta, Education Equality, & More | Review Alert: May 15, 2018
Song is a spectacular testimony—further heightened by Mozhan Marnò’s vividly resonant narration; a highly recommended spy novel for all public libraries; be prepared for renewed interest in Messud's first novel in all formats; this new production of Little Women is fresh, energetic, and absorbing; yes, Dolores Huerta did, so why can't we?

Top Historical Fiction (Davis, Rose), Beach Reads (Colgan, Monroe, Noble), Near-Future Fantasy Debuts (Roanhorse, Edwards, Heng) | Review Alert: May 15, 2018
Evocative prose and skillful worldbuilding carry Carey's historical epic fantasy; Heng's highly imaginative debut warns us to be careful what we wish for; this fast-paced star-crossed romance will captivate Rose's many fans; Makkai's sweeping fourth novel shows the compassion of chosen families; this atmospheric novel draws in the needy and provides inspiration; Woods is pitch perfect and highly recommended

Biogs of George Sand, Atticus Finch, Robin Williams, plus Spring Poetry, Soccer Picks, Parenting for First-Timers | Review Alert: May 15, 2018
Key parenting titles to help combat decision fatigue; an unforgettable memoir filled with poignancy and humor—a must for music lovers; thematically diverse poetry from both veteran and newcomers; in time for the 2018 World Cup, these picks will engage and inform amateur and seasoned soccer fans alike; an excellent choice for popular history readers interested in women rulers; a solid introduction or supplemental guide for men wishing to try yoga

Turner Classic Sf, Foreign Policy, Marvel’s Avengers, World History, Bloomsbury Digital Resources | Review Alert: May 15, 2018
Fans of the sf genre will especially enjoy these Turner Classic Movies; eye-popping artwork and life behind the scenes at Marvel offer appeal for both seasoned fans and casual browsers; an excellent overview to history, with a place in all school and public libraries; original and beautifully designed, Bloomsbury Cultural History shows promise as a one-stop shop for cultural history reference surveys

Xpress Reviews

LJ’s free weekly web evaluations for the weeks ending April 13 and April 20, 2018. To read the most recent online-only Xpress Reviews, go to reviews.libraryjournal.com/tag/xpress-reviews/.

E-Originals from Arend, Johnson, Linde, and Porter | Xpress Reviews: April 13, 2018
Readers will want to know more about Heart Falls and the folks who live there; this series launch seems to lack a clear path or central theme; a fascinating and compelling world of vampire and human codependency; the latest in Porter’s “Love on Chance Avenue” series is her best yet

Fiction from Jennings, Jump, Kidd, Koontz, Pötzsch, Torras, and Widger, plus a Quartet of Debuts | Xpress Reviews, April 13, 2018
An eye-opening and rewarding debut; a finely tuned, knife-edge thriller with two equally unflinching women; Nora finds her place in her own life as well as within her bustling Irish Catholic family; a fine Irish feast for the literary crowd; for fans who appreciate a fierce female protagonist; for readers whose tastes range from high literary to smart urban fiction; an action-packed adventure; neither a dystopian nor sunny view of our tech-mediated future; language that’s quick and bruising, sharp-edged and relentless; complicated relationships, imperfect technology, and a semidystopian backstory

Nonfiction on Young Hitler, the Trans Generation, Sexual Offenses in Low-Wage Work | Xpress Reviews, April 13, 2018
Readers might be better served by either of Thomas Weber’s works than this one; more useful for scholars than the general public, would be relevant reading for fans of CN Lester; the pervasive sexualized violence in low-wage work and how urgent the need for both regulatory and cultural change

Graphic Novels from Arawi, Bagieu, Hiaasen & Chast, Rall, and Simone & Co. | Xpress Reviews, April 13, 2018
Seasoned fans of comedic manga will want to give this comedy with soul a look; Bagieu has created something remarkable: a fresh and joyous look at women’s history; Hiaasen and Chast combine forces to help us keep our heads clear and our feet grounded; surprisingly energized about Francis’s possibilities but without blinders to the history of the Catholic faith; soon to be released as a TV series, with Simone as executive producer

E-Originals from Edwards, Lincoln, and Meader | Xpress Reviews, April 20, 2018
This feels like a travelog of the time period, with little payoff for new readers; Lincoln’s writing is engaging—for those who love sports-based romances; readers will enjoy the family dynamics of the band-of-brothers hockey team and the women they adore

Fiction from Andrews, Roberts, Ware, and Debuter Thomas | Xpress Reviews, April 20, 2018
Mainly for Andrews’s fans; Roberts does an excellent job of creating sympathetic and relatable characters with real-life problems; Thomas writes with confident verve and a gift for expressive dialog; Ware’s fourth novel is her best yet

Nonfiction: Maps, the Politics of “Christian,” Cycle Touring, and Richard Diebenkorn | Xpress Reviews, April 20, 2018
Bonnett’s exploration of areas unmarked on any map will delight fans of geography and cartography; a ubiquitous word in American politics that is deceptively difficult to pin down; sure to inspire many cycling odysseys; an accomplished bio of an exceptional, revered American master

Graphic Novels from Ellis & Beagle and Maroto | Xpress Reviews, April 20, 2018
This series holds promise for fans of fluffy yet woke comics, with a first volume light on plot but big on love and friendship; these tales come slithering forth as nightmarish phantoms from the fetid mind of a superior horror wordsmith and a visual interpreter par excellence

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