Horror Under Wraps | The Reader's Shelf
By Becky Spratford

Help your readers navigate the scariest season with a few recent under-the-radar titles that are sure to be crowd pleasers.

Book Pulse
By Neal Wyatt

Today in Book Pulse: Curious About Western Gothic or Cyberpunk? There's a Genre Guide for That.

 

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What history and diaspora can teach us about North and South Korea today

"Theodore Jun Yoo has written a fascinating, deeply informed contemporary history of the Koreas."—Bruce Cumings, author of The Korean War: A History 

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Prepub Alert
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Neal Wyatt Named Reviews Editor of Library Journal
By LJ

Wyatt has been part of LJ's team for well over a decade as a freelance contributor and most recently, creator of the Book Pulse daily book news bulletin. She is also co-editor of Reference and User Services Quarterly’s (RUSQ) RA column and has served as president of the American Library Association’s Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) and chair of the Collection Development and Evaluation Section (CODES).

Two Books on The Kennedys | Biography Reviews
By LJ

Gabler explores the life and legacy of Ted Kennedy. Logevall writes a masterful first volume on the lasting influence of John F. Kennedy.

Daughter of the Serpentine | Featured SFF Review
By LJ

"Highly recommended as a crossover for adults and YA readers drawn to fantasy novels with dragons and the women who ride them. Start with the first in the series or just dive right into this perfect adventure tale."

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Indie Author Triumph for Rising Star Jacqui Castle

This year’s winner talks about creating community and The Seclusion.The Indie Author Project partners with curators and libraries across the U.S. and Canada to find the best indie-published books each year.

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Aria | Featured Historical Fiction Review
By LJ

"Exploring motherhood and personal relationships as well as the chaotic upheavals in revolutionary Tehran, this debut offers a powerful lead character in Aria. But its minor characters are just as memorable, with the narrative revealing how their circumstances have shaped their personalities. Highly recommended, especially for book groups."

Murder on Cold Street | Featured Mystery Review

By LJ
"The brilliant characterizations complement this smart and clever murder mystery that will keep readers guessing to the very end. This magnificent locked-room case is a dazzling holiday gift for fans of the series."

Apollo's Arrow | Featured Science Title
By LJ

"This is the first pandemic in which social media has been a factor in spreading misinformation and distrust of science. Also explored is eventual immunity and how it may become a factor in hiring, housing, and immigration; and what the postpandemic future may look like in various areas of life. An excellent overview of the pandemic thus far, this work will be of interest to those seeking a full explanation of how we got where we are in terms of the virus and the direction we might be going."

The Daughters of George III | Featured History Review
By LJ

"This fascinating look at the lives and times of the six daughters of George III and Queen Charlotte delivers an engaging read for enthusiasts of the royals and British history."

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