• NONFICTION

    "MOST BLESSED OF THE PATRIARCHS"

    APRIL 13, 2016

  • FICTION

    JOURNEY TO MUNICH

    MARCH 29, 2016

FICTION

JOURNEY TO MUNICH

by Jacqueline Winspear

Winspear elegantly balances Maisie’s emotional turmoil and dogged patriotism with the growing tensions of a Europe on the... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    THE SUMMER BEFORE THE WAR

    MARCH 22, 2016

FICTION

THE SUMMER BEFORE THE WAR

by Helen Simonson

Aficionados of Downton Abbey and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society will sigh with pleasure. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    MILLER'S VALLEY

    APRIL 5, 2016

FICTION

MILLER'S VALLEY

by Anna Quindlen

There are familiar elements in this story—the troubled brother, the eccentric aunt, a discovery that hints at a forbidden... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    LAB GIRL

    APRIL 5, 2016

NONFICTION

LAB GIRL

by Hope Jahren

Jahren transcends both memoir and science writing in this literary fusion of both genres. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • FICTION

    THE LAST PAINTING OF SARA DE VOS

    APRIL 5, 2016

FICTION

THE LAST PAINTING OF SARA DE VOS

by Dominic Smith

This is a beautiful, patient, and timeless book, one that builds upon centuries and shows how the smallest choices—like the... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    DISRUPTED

    APRIL 5, 2016

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

DISRUPTED

by Dan Lyons

An exacting, excoriating takedown of the current startup “bubble” and the juvenile corporate culture it engenders. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    THE RAINBOW COMES AND GOES

    APRIL 5, 2016

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

THE RAINBOW COMES AND GOES

by Anderson Cooper & Gloria Vanderbilt

Entertaining and thoughtful moments exchanged between a mother and son who have spent much of their lives in the spotlight. Full review >

FULL REVIEW >
  • NONFICTION

    BECOMING GRANDMA

    APRIL 12, 2016

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

BECOMING GRANDMA

by Lesley Stahl

A welcome guide for new grandparents and their children looking to savor the joys and navigate the pitfalls of... Full review >

FULL REVIEW >

More Book Lists

The Magazine: Kirkus Reviews

Featuring 346 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children’s and YA books; also in this special Indie Issue: a celebration of the rich diversity of indie publishing, interviews with indie authors, and more

subscribe
  • kirkus star
  • The Kirkus Star

    One of the most coveted designations in the book industry, the Kirkus Star marks books of exceptional merit.

  • kirkus prize
  • The Kirkus Prize

    The Kirkus Prize is among the richest literary awards in America, awarding $50,000 in three categories annually.

Great Books & News Curated For You

Be the first to read books news and see reviews, news and features in Kirkus Reviews. Get awesome content delivered to your inbox every week.

Thank you!

Close Quickview