LJ REVIEW ALERT
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Below are links to lists of titles to be reviewed in the September 1, 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.

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 REVIEWERS: LJ is seeking reviewers in the following areas: Video (Blu-ray capable; contact blfox@mediasourceinc.com); Thrillers (especially military technothrillers and psychological suspense) and Historical Fiction (contact wwilliams@mediasourceinc.com); Performing Arts (contact efrench@mediasourceinc.com); Technology (contact ssendaula@mediasourceinc.com); Political Science (contact amastrull@mediasourceinc.com); and Reference (especially social sciences, science, pop culture; contact mdar@mediasourceinc.com). For reviewer guidelines and to fill out an application, go to ow.ly/ygsA30eEDi8.
LJ Media | Review Alert, September 1, 2017
Jon Hamm reads Whitman’s Life and Adventures of Jack Engle; not only relevant, An American Sickness is a must-listen; the life of Emily Dickinson was led in Quiet Passion; On the Way to School will be especially useful for social studies collections owing to the insights into each family’s life
LJ Fiction | Review Alert, September 1, 2017
A tension-filled tour de force of suspense and human emotions from debuter Nelson; Snow’s action-packed, erotic series concludes with a scintillating Rule Changer; Remender and Murphy turn in one of the most fully realized graphic works of the last decade; the latest from Nobel Laureate Modiano, Latin American sensation Gamboa, best-selling Israeli author Nevo, and more; Massey’s fans and historical fiction lovers will enjoy this original outing
LJ Nonfiction | Review Alert, September 1, 2017
A journey well worth taking, Hirschfeld's world traverses Moscow, Paris, and Hollywood; entertaining and exhilarating, Schlesinger will appeal mostly to historians but also be enjoyed by popular history readers; six new titles to aid in the fight against breast cancer; Soonish technology that is decidedly nonacademic in the best way
LJ Reference | Review Alert, September 1, 2017
The Ancient World will be helpful to high school and undergraduate students; a terrific starting point for anyone wanting to learn more about The Vietnam War; for adult fans of all things werewolf, there's The Werewolf Filmography; plus six databases and websites that will be of use to academic and public libraries
Xpress Reviews
LJ’s free weekly web evaluations for the weeks ending August 4 and August 11, 2017. To read the most recent online-only Xpress Reviews, go to reviews.libraryjournal.com/tag/xpress-reviews/.
Xpress Reviews: E-Originals | August 4, 2017
Readers who enjoy quick, steamy, sexy books should like this one; Galen keeps the suspense high and outcomes in doubt in this gritty romance; don’t miss this first installment in Holt’s new series; readers looking for M/M titles that focus on an FBI partnership as well as a central love affair will be rewarded with delicious, angst-filled energy
Xpress Reviews: Fiction | August 4, 2017
This fascinating piece of history should appeal widely; Barber weaves a twisty tale that will grip readers; Billingsley has written another engrossing page-turner; Carlino writes a bittersweet, funny story; Holahan gets better with each novel; a nod to W.E.B. Dubois’s essay “The Talented Tenth”; for someone looking for a new historical mystery; an enjoyable tale of finding oneself and starting afresh; Rushdie should garner even more readers with this cautionary tale; debut author Wolas’s work is breathtaking
Xpress Reviews: Nonfiction | August 4, 2017
For law students studying the constitutional sector; animal lovers, students of zoology, and photography fans; will also appeal to general readers who enjoy Brooks’s poetry; the science hidden beneath the surface of their lives; those intrigued by entomology and zoology; excellent for STEM education and lots of other disciplines; Reid’s original voice is sure to capture all readers interested in the West; Weber brings new insights on the life and work of a cultural dynamo
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | August 4, 2017
For anyone who appreciates whimsical melancholy and bright, energetic illustration; mature readers and fans of Django-style Westerns will relish this elaborate short story; not quite popular press but not quite academic
Xpress Reviews: Audiobooks | August 4, 2017
For those interested in World War II and German life; highly recommended for the foreign and Jewish-themed collections; this will certainly interest film enthusiasts; an awkward kid–turned–polished swan, Kelly handles narration duties as if to the microphone born; highly recommended for all mystery collections; every global citizen with an interest in superb literary fiction will want to open this intriguing Door
Xpress Reviews: E-Originals | August 11, 2017
You don’t need to be from Texas to conquer the heart of a good woman; a great choice for anyone who enjoys suspense with a love story; a romance featuring two shy types makes for engaging reading; Moon creates a strong sense of home and a convincing romance; highly recommended for romantic comedy lovers
Xpress Reviews: Fiction | August 11, 2017
Ben-David knows Mossad to its core; longtime readers will be lining up for Coben’s new stand-alone; a surprisingly subtle exploration of sexual ethics; realism with a touch of magical realism; a moving coming-of-age story with a noir twist; Alderman is not recommended
Xpress Reviews: Nonfiction | August 11, 2017
Stories of Goliath, Boo, Doc, Ghost, Coolwhip, Zoom, and others successfully bring readers into the mushing world, where they learn about the rewards and challenges of raising these dogs
Xpress Reviews: Graphic Novels | August 11, 2017
A complex story told in a thoughtful, moving manner; a valuable addition, embodying the many strengths that make the format an exceptional medium for modern storytelling; the high level of beautiful and terrifying work ensures that readers will revel in these tales from the first through final page
Xpress Reviews: Audiobooks | August 11, 2017
Despite engrossing true-life experiences, Lee’s work ultimately disappoints, though the book was much better received
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