Recent Reviews

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“a fun immersion into the lives of a loving, well-meaning, smart, and interesting set of people who readers will want to root for.”

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“Unlike your cousin’s famous and always mushy kugel recipe, this book’s tasty enough to keep reheating—that is, re-reading.”

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Luis Buñuel—the great Spanish Mexican film director—brought to the big screen the lives of homeless, derelict kids in Los Olvidados (The Forgotten). The movie was released in the US as

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“this is not a balanced and academic book, but it does provide a vibrant narrative for those already skeptical of the tech industry.”

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“This is a case with haunting memories for Eve Dallas, for in another life, she could have been the victim.”

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“Moss’ fans will enjoy this story, and no doubt be anticipating the next in the Cheese Shop Mystery series.”

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“’Whether it’s “God Bless America” or blessing God in synagogue, Shulem is always singing.’”

Everyone has a story. . . .

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In her debut novel, Blue Light Hours, Bruna Dantas Lobato, a translator whose short stories have been widely published in notable publications, tells the story of a young, relatively poor

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“many fans of Old West banditry will overlook the book’s weaknesses and enjoy its rehashing of oft-told tales.”

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“Chomsky’s lifetime of activism and critique culminates in this volume, offering readers both a summary of his long-standing positions and a call to action.”

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“Mariana Enriquez’s wild imagination, narrative mastery, and compassion for her haunted characters make A Sunny Place for Shady People consistently engrossing.”

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“Readers and fans of Smiley and Le Carré will find out that Harkaway can, indeed, use his father’s recipe to write an engaging, compelling spy novel . . .”

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