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City of Girls
Tart-voiced Vivian and her adventures in 20th-century Manhattan will please readers who enjoyed Kathleen Rooney’s Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk. [See Prepub Alert, 12/3/18.]
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American Pop
Wealthy white families in decline are a staple of Southern fiction, but Wright spins this familiar tale with a fresh exuberance and flair that will engage fans of Nancy Lemann and James Wilcox despite one-too-many narrative digressions and some skimpy characterization. [See Prepub Alert, 7/31/18.]
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Fall Editors' Picks
Sifting through catalogs and websites, listening to podcasts and Internet chatter, reading blurbs, and more, our staff searched for the big titles of fall.
Top Historical Fiction | Day of Dialog 2018
What is it like to be a contemporary author writing about the past? At the final panel of the day, moderated by LJ senior editor Liz French, five novelists discussed the issues and challenges of writing historical fiction.
Giving You Chills | Day of Dialog 2018
The lively “Giving You Chills” panel opened with M.C. Beaton, whose cranky, clever small-town amateur sleuth Agatha Raisin returns in her 29th adventure, The Dead Ringer. Also revealing the inspirations behind their forthcoming thrillers were Ruth Ware (The Death of Mrs. Westaway), Lisa Unger (Under My Skin), Megan Abbott (Give Me Your Hand), and Wil Medearis (Restoration Heights).
Librarians Shout 'n Share Their Show Picks | BookExpo 2018
Celebrating its tenth anniversary, Library Journal's popular Librarian Shout 'n Share panel once again took center stage on the final day of BookExpo 2018, held May 30–June 1 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan.
Prepping for BookExpo 2018 | Librarian Friendly Programs
While one LJ editor prepares for a BookExpo 2018 panel by perusing 75 books, add these library friendly events to your trade show calendar.
Remembering Sue Grafton, Honoring Mystery’s Best | In the Bookroom
The Mystery Writers of America's annual "Edgar Week" in New York City began with a memorial service honoring the late mystery author Sue Grafton at the New York Public Library and ended with the 72nd Annual Edgar Allen Poe Awards Dinner at the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
The Big Thrill | ITW Thriller Award Nominees 2018
The International Thriller Writers (ITW) have announced the nominees for the 2018 Thriller Awards. The winners will be announced at ThrillerFest XIII on July 14, 2018, at the Grand Hyatt, New York City.
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