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NONFICTION
Released: March 8, 2011
Kirkus Star BLOOD, BONES, AND BUTTER: THE INADVERTENT EDUCATION OF A RELUCTANT CHEF
by Gabrielle Hamilton
"After initially disdaining a career in food as one devoid of "meaning and purpose," she finds both here."
In this provocative debut, a renowned chef finds her fulfillment as a writer. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: March 8, 2011
THE TIGER'S WIFE
by Téa Obreht
"A compassionate, mystical take on the real price of war."
Young physician navigating postwar chaos in the Balkans tries to make sense of the mysterious death of her beloved grandfather.En route to a rural orphanage with plans on inoculating a group of motherless local kids, 28-year-old Natalia gets the sudden, sad news that her grandfather, a well-respected doctor, has passed away. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: March 22, 2011
Kirkus Star BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY
by Ruta Sepetys
"Sepetys' flowing prose gently carries readers through the crushing tragedy of this tale that needs telling. (maps, timeline, author's note) (Historical fiction. 12 & up, adult)"
This bitterly sad, fluidly written historical novel tackles a topic woefully underdiscussed in English-language children's fiction: Joseph Stalin's reign of terror. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Aug. 30, 2011
WILDWOOD
by Colin Meloy, illustrated by Carson Ellis
"A satisfying blend of fantasy, adventure story, eco-fable and political satire with broad appeal; especially recommended for preteen boys. (Fantasy. 10 & up)"
Fans of Meloy's indie-rock band, The Decemberists, will recognize themes running through his engaging debut celebrating the struggle of ordinary folk (including plants and animals) to throw off tyranny and shape their destinies. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 27, 2011
I WANT MY HAT BACK
by Jon Klassen, illustrated by Jon Klassen
"Cynical on wry. (Picture book. 4-7)"
Klassen's coy effort combines spare illustration, simple, repetitive text and a "payback's a bear" plot. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Oct. 4, 2011
THE APOTHECARY
by Maile Meloy, illustrated by Ian Schoenherr
"Although Janie's narration loses some of its charm and humor as the adventure escalates, its blend of history, culture and the anxiety of the time with magical "science" will keep readers just as spellbound as the characters. (art not seen) (Historical fantasy. 10-14)"
Following the paths of Neil Gaiman, Julia Alvarez and Carl Hiaasen, bestselling author Meloy (Both Ways Is the Only Way I Want It, 2009, etc.) takes a successful plunge into middle-grade fiction. Read full book review >