Another week, another batch of books for your TBR pile. Happy reading, folks.
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Andrew Nette and Samm Deighan (eds), Revolution in 35mm: Political Violence and Resistance in Cinema
(PM Press)
“Andrew Nette, Samm Deighan, and their boisterous band of noteworthy collaborators serve up an impressive, breathlessly globe-trotting tour of Cold War leftwing cinemas of resistance in this beautifully appointed volume. Movie lovers will find a new trove of treasures to screen; film aficionados will dive into the debates stimulated by these provocative contributions.”
–Jonathan Kirshner
Rose Carlyle, No One Will Know
(Flatiron)
“Carlyle brings readers a thriller with various twists… [T]he story is fast-paced and will keep the reader interested until the end.”
–Booklist
Kay Chronister, The Bog Wife
(Counterpoint)
“An immersive, haunting, and compelling tale of a family being crushed by the weight of their secrets and held hostage by their traditions. It’s a lush and uneasy tale that leaves both characters and readers at the mercy of the land itself.”
–Booklist
Maxie Dara, A Grim Reaper’s Guide to Catching a Serial Killer
(Berkley)
“This debut paranormal mystery offers humor, love, and a strong cast of characters who form a found family.”
–Library Journal
Kelley Armstrong, I’ll Be Waiting
(St. Martin’s)
“[A] nail-biting thriller… Armstrong’s insightful characterization of her lead, even as it keeps readers guessing about Nicola’s reliability as a narrator, makes suspending disbelief easy. Riley Sager fans will be delighted.”
–Publishers Weekly
Lauren Ling Brown, Society of Lies
(Bantam)
“A dark and haunting debut that explores secret societies, the bonds of sisterhood, and the intricacies of privilege at an elite college . . . When Maya searches for answers about the death of her younger sister at their shared school, she must delve into secrets in her own past that are best left forgotten. I couldn’t put this twisty tale down.”
–Julia Bartz
Kate van der Borgh, And He Shall Appear
(Union Square)
“An eerie, deeply disturbing tale that is as mesmerizing as it is provocative.”
–Booklist
David McCloskey, The Seventh Floor
(W.W. Norton and Co.)
“David McCloskey has an uncanny knack for blending humor, intrigue, and authenticity into an espionage whodunit, replete with brilliant tradecraft and twists. Absolutely everything you could want in a spy novel.”
–I.S. Berry
Karen Marie Moning, The House at Watch Hill
(William Morrow)
“Moning’s world-building is extensive and inspired, and she never fails to keep the action fast and the stakes high…The heroes’ shared danger, victory, loss and turmoil translate into emotional intensity and sexual tension.”
–New York Times Book Review
Jeremy Dauber, American Scary: A History of Horror, from Salem to Stephen King
(Algonquin)
“American Scary—a rigorous history of American horrors, real and fictional—is clear-eyed, unflinching, comprehensive in scope and detail, and entertaining as hell. A remarkable achievement.”
–Paul Tremblay
