-Titulo Original : Rather Be The Devil (a Rebus Novel, 21)-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Rebus investigates a cold case that just turned red hot. As he settles into an uneasy retirement, Rebus has given up his favorite vices. Theres just one habit he cant shake: he cant let go of an unsolved case. Its the only pastime he has left and up until now, its the only one that wasnt threatening to kill him. But when Rebus starts reexamining the facts behind the long-ago murder of a glamorous woman at a luxurious hotel - on the same night a famous rock star and his entourage where also staying there - the past comes roaring back to life with a vengeance. And as soon as Rebus starts asking questions about the long forgotten crime, a fresh body materializes. His inquiries reunite him with his old pals-Siobhan Clarke and Malcolm Fox-as they attempt to uncover the financial chicanery behind the savage beating of an upstart gangster, a crime that suggests the notorious old school crime boss Big Ger Cafferty has taken to retirement as poorly as Rebus himself. As he connects the mysteries of the past to the those of the present, Rebus learns - the hard way - that hes not the only one with an insatiable curiosity about what happened in that hotel room forty years ago, and that someone will stop at nothing to ensure that the crime remains ancient history. A twisted tale of power, corruption, and bitter rivalries in the dark heart of Edinburgh, Rather Be the Devil showcases Rankin and Rebus at their unstoppable best. Review Praise for RATHER BE THE DEVIL: Rankin is an expert at manipulating multiple plots...Along with his plotting prowess, Rankin has cultivated a fluid style that accommodates mordant cop talk, coarse gangster lingo and the occasional honest expression of compassion. Marilyn Stasio, New York Times Book Review Rather Be the Devil will not disappoint - in the last 30 pages or so, Rankin delivers so many shocking but satisfying twists I felt I might have whiplash. Tampa Bay Times Excellent. The Seattle Review of Books [A] finely crafted new entry...[Rankin] is as tireless in delivering the goods as his creation is in solving tough cases. Kirkus With its trademark blend of sharp wit and even sharper police work, this entry is yet another example of why Rankin remains in the top echelon of Scottish crime writers. Publishers Weekly One of the best things in crime fiction for years, but Rankin kicks it up several notches here. Booklist (Starred Review) This may be the authors 21st series outing, but the thrill is still fresh. Library Journal Praise for EVEN DOGS IN THE WILD: A twisty, darkly topical, and immaculately executed tale of Edinburghs underbelly. The Guardian It is sensational...this story truly sings. Vick Mickunas, Dayton Daily News Rankin is a past master of atmospheric, dark crime fiction, and in Even Dogs in the Wild, his 31st book, hes in top form. Collette Bancroft, Tampa Bay Times As always, Rankin delivers some fascinating procedural details, but the heart of the book--and its main appeal to crime-fiction readers--lies in the evolving personal relationships between the three cops and one bad guy. The switching of roles between Rebus and Clark continues to intrigue, but even better is the transformation of Fox from a behind-the-scenes guy...into a real cop working the mean streets. Booklist Its always intriguing to follow Rebus around the city and country he loves, and for those who have followed his long career the pleasures are even richer. Michele Ross, The Cleveland Plain Dealer Rankins procedurals are strong, well-constructed, page-turning mysteries, and his latest is no exception. San Francisco Chronicle About the Author Ian Rankin is a #1 international bestselling author. Winner of an Edgar Award and the recipient of a Gold Dagger for fiction and the Chandler-Fulbright Award, he lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife and their two sons...

-Titulo Original : Gods And Beasts A Novel (alex Morrow, 3)-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Its the week before Christmas when a lone robber bursts into a busy Glasgow post office carrying an AK-47. An elderly man suddenly hands his young grandson to a stranger and wordlessly helps the gunman fill bags with cash, then carries them to the door. He opens the door and bows his head; the robber fires off the AK-47, tearing the grandfather in two. DS Alex Morrow arrives on the scene and finds that the alarm system had been disabled before the robbery. Yet upon investigation, none of the employees can be linked to the gunman. And the grandfather-a life-long campaigner for social justice-is above reproach. As Morrow searches for the killer, she discovers a hidden, sinister political network. Soon it is chillingly clear: no corner of the city is safe, and her involvement will go deeper than she could ever have imagined. About the Author Denise Mina is the author of more than ten novels, including The Long Drop, winner of the 2017 McIlvanney Prize for Scottish crime book of the year, and the Garnethill trilogy, the first installment of which won the John Creasey Memorial Award for best first crime novel. Mina has twice received the Theakstons Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year Award. She lives in Glasgow...

-Titulo Original : Saints Of The Shadow Bible (inspector Rebus)-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Rebus and Malcolm Fox go head-to-head when a 30-year-old murder investigation resurfaces, forcing Rebus to confront crimes of the past. Rebus is back on the force, albeit with a demotion and a chip on his shoulder. He is investigating a car accident when news arrives that a case from 30 years ago is being reopened. Rebuss team from those days is suspected of helping a murderer escape justice to further their own ends. Malcolm Fox, in what will be his last case as an internal affairs cop, is tasked with finding out the truth. Past and present are about to collide in shocking and murderous fashion. What does Rebus have to hide? And whose side is he really on? His colleagues back then called themselves The Saints, and swore a bond on something called the Shadow Bible. But times have changed and the crimes of the past may not stay hidden much longer -- and may also play a role in the present, as Scotland gears up for a referendum on independence. Allegiances are being formed, enemies made, and huge questions asked. Who are the saints and who the sinners? And can the one ever become the other? Review PRAISE FOR STANDING IN ANOTHER MANS GRAVE: Rankin bangs out a rich, rowdy prose...Rebus has become one of the great modern cops, a kind of Scottish cousin to Michael Connellys Harry Bosch. Patrick Anderson, Washington Post John Rebus remains one of crime fictions crankiest, most interestingly complex figures....We can rejoice in Rebuss return--the mean streets of Edinburgh are better for it. Adam Woog, Seattle Times Absorbing....Rankin is a master of the mystery universe. Carole E. Barrowman, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Rebus remains as fascinatingly complex and gruffly engaging as ever. Retirement will not suit him, or Rankins readers. Dan DeLuca, Philadelphia Inquirer PRAISE FOR SAINTS OF THE SHADOW BIBLE Longtime fans of the series will savor every nuance in the subtle interplay between characters here, but Rankin doesnt forget the thriller plot, either, corkscrewing the narrative into a surprising and satisfying conclusion. Hats off to a writer who can keep a long-running series fresh by upsetting our expectations and rummaging ever deeper into the rag-and-bone shop of his characters hearts. Booklist [There is] real joy in watching Fox and Rebus dance around each other, acknowledging a burgeoning respectful rapport in spite of themselves, while the ace Siobhan Clarke - more please, Mr. Rankin! - shoulders new responsibilities. Boston Globe Ian Rankin is such a practiced and successful writer...If anything, he is at the top of his game, and Saints of the Shadow Bible is one of the best novels he has produced. BookReporter Rankin shows no signs of losing steam with John Rebus...his interaction with Malcolm Fox works to build empathy for both characters, as fans discover a side of Fox not seen before...Rankins gift with dialogue, his wit and raw examination of human nature continue to intensify, resulting in a resonant reading experience for both seasoned series devotees and new Rebus recruits. Shelf Awareness This might be the best detective novel of the year. Dayton Daily News About the Author Ian Rankin is a #1 international bestselling author. Winner of an Edgar Award and the recipient of a Gold Dagger for fiction and the Chandler-Fulbright Award, he lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife and their two sons...

-Titulo Original : Resurrection Men (a Rebus Novel, 13)-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Inspector John Rebus has messed up badly this time, so badly that hes been sent to a kind of reform school for damaged cops. While there among the last-chancers known as resurrection men, he joins a covert mission to gain evidence of a drug heist orchestrated by three of his classmates. But the group has been assigned an unsolved murder that may have resulted from Rebuss own mistake. Now Rebus cant determine if hes been set up for a fall or if his disgraced classmates are as ruthless as he suspects. When Detective Sergeant Siobhan Clarke discovers that her investigation of an art dealers murder is tied to Rebuss inquiry, the two-protege and mentor-join forces. Soon they find themselves in the midst of an even bigger scandal than they had imagined-a plot with conspirators in every corner of Scotland and deadly implications about their colleagues. With the brilliant eye for character and place that earned him the name the Dickens of Edinburgh, Ian Rankin delivers a page-turning novel of intricate suspense. About the Author Ian Rankin is a #1 international bestselling author. Winner of an Edgar Award and the recipient of a Gold Dagger for fiction and the Chandler-Fulbright Award, he lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife and their two sons...

-Titulo Original : Fleshmarket Alley (a Rebus Novel, 15)-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: An illegal immigrant is found murdered in an Edinburgh housing scheme. Rebus is drawn into the case, but has other problems: his old police station has closed for business, and his masters would rather he retire than stick around. But as Rebus investigates, he must deal with the sleazy Edinburgh underworld, and maybe even fall in love. Review Masterful....Riveting....Gritty & haunted. About the Author Ian Rankin is a #1 international bestselling author. Winner of an Edgar Award and the recipient of a Gold Dagger for fiction and the Chandler-Fulbright Award, he lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife and their two sons...

-Titulo Original : Doors Open-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Three friends descend upon an art auction in search of some excitement. Mike Mackenzie-retired software mogul, bachelor and fine art enthusiast-wants something that money cant buy. Fellow art-lover Allan Cruickshank is bored with his banking career and burdened by a painful divorce. And Robert Gissing, an art professor, is frustrated that so many paintings stay hidden in corporate boardrooms, safes and private apartments. After the auction-and a chance encounter with crime boss Chib Calloway-Robert and Allan suggest the liberation of several paintings from the National Gallery, hoping Mike will dissuade them. Instead, he hopes they are serious. As enterprising girlfriends, clever detectives, seductive auctioneers and a Hells Angel named Hate enter the picture, Ian Rankin creates a highly-charged thriller, a faced-past story of second guesses and double crosses that keep changing the picture, right until the harrowing finish. About the Author Ian Rankin is a #1 international bestselling author. Winner of an Edgar Award and the recipient of a Gold Dagger for fiction and the Chandler-Fulbright Award, he lives in Edinburgh, Scotland, with his wife and their two sons...

-Titulo Original : The Everything Store Jeff Bezos And The Age Of Amazon-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: The definitive story of , one of the most successful companies in the world, and of its driven, brilliant founder, Jeff Bezos. started off delivering books through the mail. But its visionary founder, Jeff Bezos, wasnt content with being a bookseller. He wanted Amazon to become the everything store, offering limitless selection and seductive convenience at disruptively low prices. To do so, he developed a corporate culture of relentless ambition and secrecy thats never been cracked. Until now. Brad Stone enjoyed unprecedented access to current and former Amazon employees and Bezos family members, giving readers the first in-depth, fly-on-the-wall account of life at Amazon. Compared to techs other elite innovators -- Jobs, Gates, Zuckerberg -- Bezos is a private man. But he stands out for his restless pursuit of new markets, leading Amazon into risky new ventures like the Kindle and cloud computing, and transforming retail in the same way Henry Ford revolutionized manufacturing. The Everything Store will be the revealing, definitive biography of the company that placed one of the first and largest bets on the Internet and forever changed the way we shop and read. Review Winner of the Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year AwardChosen as a Best Book of the Year by the Washington Post, Forbes, The New Republic, The Economist, Bloomberg,and Gizmodo, and as one of the Top 10 Investigative Journalism Books by Nieman ReportsMr. Stone tells this story with authority and verve, and lots of well-informed reporting.... A dynamic portrait of the driven and demanding Mr. Bezos. -- Michiko Kakutani, New York TimesEngrossing.... Stones long tenure covering both Bezos and Amazon gives his retelling a sureness that keeps the story moving swiftly. -- New York Times Book ReviewJeff Bezos is one of the most visionary, focused, and tenacious innovators of our era, and like Steve Jobs he transforms and invents industries. Brad Stone captures his passion and brilliance in this well-reported and compelling narrative. -- Walter Isaacson, author of Steve JobsStones account moves swiftly and surely. -- New York Times Book Review, Editors ChoiceThe Everything Store is a revelatory read for everyone--those selling and those sold to--who wants to understand the dynamics of the new digital economy. If youve ever one-clicked a purchase, you must read this book. -- Steven Levy, author of Hackers and In the PlexA deeply reported and deftly written book.... Like Steven Levys In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives, and Gates: How Microsofts Mogul Reinvented an Industry -- and Made Himself the Richest Man in America by Stephen Manes and Paul Andrews, it is the definitive account of how a tech icon came to life. -- Seattle TimesStones book, at last, gives us a Bezos biography that can fit proudly on a shelf next to the best chronicles of Americas other landmark capitalists. -- ForbesStones tale of the birth, near-death, and impressive revival of an iconic American company is well worth your time. -- Matthew Yglesias, SlateAn engaging and fascinating read.... An excellent chronicle of Amazons rise.... A gift for entrepreneurs and business builders of the new generation. -- Business InsiderOutstanding.... An authoritative, deeply reported, scoopalicious, nuanced, and balanced take that pulls absolutely no punches. -- Adam Lashinsky, FortuneFair-minded, virtually up-to-the-minute history of the retail and technology behemoth and the prodigious brain behind it.... Stones inside knowledge of a company ordinarily stingy with information is evident throughout the book.... Stone presents a nuanced portrait of the entrepreneur, especially as he sketches in Bezos unusual family history and a surprising turn it took during the writing of the book. His reporting on the Kindles disruption of traditional publishing makes for riveting read...

-Titulo Original : Who Is Maud Dixon? A Novel-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Review “Who Is Maud Dixon? has enough twists and turns (really good ones!) to make you dizzy for a week. Dizzy with joy! By the end of the book you’ll start wondering if author Alexandra Andrews might be a murderer herself.” James PattersonOnce the two women land in Morocco, the sinister game of shedding identities begins and Maud and Florence begin tossing their passports back and forth like hot potatoes . . . or hand grenades. Who Is Maud Dixon? turns out to be much more than a question about authorship; indeed, it’s a question fraught with life and death consequences. Andrews’s novel is sharp, unpredictable and enormously entertaining. To say anything more would ruin the fun of reading - and being lightly appalled - by it. Maureen Corrigan, Washington PostFans of psychological thrillers like Patricia Highsmith’s The Talented Mr. Ripley will love Andrews debut novel. . . . the story is full of twists and turns that will leave you hooked. Harlan Coben, TODAY“Dark comedy meets twisty thriller . . . . Couldn’t be more fun.” People magazine“Who Is Maud Dixon? combines a rapid-fire plot with larger questions of authenticity and authorship, creating an edgy and distinct work that is as compelling as the mysterious figure at its center.” Chloe Schama, Vogue“In-jokes about the publishing industry. Check. References to Lydia Davis and Renata Adler. Check. Wicked and ambitious female Ripley-like characters. Check. Andrews’s amusingly mean-spirited thriller ticks off a lot of boxes - so much so that I basically plowed through this unexpected, high-low of a surprise.” Vulture/NY Magazine“The two women at the center of this story are complicated, to say the very least. Full of diabolical twists and turns and lush settings (Morocco, anyone?), this is one of the best thrillers out this year.” Fiona Davis, Good Morning America“In this addition to the list of reasons one should not travel to Morocco with a too-good-to-be-true new acquaintance, the dissatisfied young editorial staffer with lofty literary goals and a penchant for stealing her roommate’s yogurts falls into a dream gig assisting her mysterious favorite writer, Maud Dixon; false identities and murderous hijinks ensue. Vanity FairThe debut novel everyone will be talking about this spring is a twisty, spicy tete-a-tete that pits two very determined women against each other - but in a good way. Entertainment Weekly“Smart, slyly clever debut . . . . Andrews skillfully delves into each woman’s true personality, driving Who Is Maud Dixon? into an incisive look at ambition, greed, identity and celebrity worship. . . . Andrews’ wicked sense of humor and intelligent plotting deliver a briskly paced novel filled with inventive twists reminiscent of “All About Eve,” “Gaslight” and any Patricia Highsmith novel. Who Is Maud Dixon? establishes Andrews as an author to watch.” South Florida Sun-Sentinel“A sparkling debut that will keep you guessing.” New York PostPart Elena Ferrante, part Patricia Highsmith-themed thriller, Who Is Maud Dixon? is set to be one of the buzziest debut novels of the year. Wall Street Journal“A tense, addictive page-turner thatll make readers think twice about heroes, bosses, and other dangerous creatures.” Town & CountryA sparkling debut that will keep you guessing. New York PostDevilishly clever debut . . . At every diabolical twist and turn, Andrews impish sense of humor peeks around the corner to jack up the fun. Terrific characters, vivid settings, and a deliciously dastardly, cunningly constructed plot. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Devilishly plotted debut . . . barrel[s] full-speed towards a breathtaking series of Highsmith-style twists and a stunning conclusion. This darkly comic take on contemporary publishing may well leave readers asking, Who is Alexandra Andrews? Publishers Weekly (starred review)Identity theft takes on a new meaning in this fresh and arresting thriller. . . . Andrews’ debut is a page-turning, surprising rea...

-Titulo Original : Barefoot A Novel-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: About the Author Elin Hilderbrand lives on Nantucket with her husband and their three young children. She grew up in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and traveled extensively before settling on Nantucket, which has been the setting for her five previous novels. Hilderbrand is a graduate of Johns Hopkins University and the graduate fiction workshop at the University of Iowa. From marriage, infidelity, and the mayhem of motherhood to scandal, tragedy, and illness-three women seek peace and comfort in Nantucket as they cope with lifes challenges.Three women-burdened with small children, unwieldy straw hats, and some obvious emotional issues-tumble onto the Nantucket airport tarmac one hot June day. Vicki is trying to sort through the news that she has a serious illness. Her sister, Brenda, has just left her job after being caught in an affair with a student. And their friend Melanie, after seven failed in vitro attempts, is pregnant at last-but only after learning that her husband is having an affair. They have come to escape, enjoy the sun, and relax in Nantuckets calming air. But into the house, into their world, steps twenty-two-year-old Josh Flynn. Barefoot weaves these four lives together in a story with enthralling sweep and scope-a novel that is as fun and memorable and bittersweet as that one perfect day of summer...

-Titulo Original : Halfway Home Race, Punishment, And The Afterlife Of Mass Incarceration-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Review Recommended by Jamila Michener on The Ezra Klein Podcast“The imprint of incarceration on Miller’s life allows him to see and understand things other ethnographers often miss or overlook when they study the caging of citizens. He writes not only as a brilliant scholar, but also as a credible witness.” Efren Paredes, Jr.“I have read dozens of books about mass incarceration, but I had never read one quite like Reuben Jonathan Miller’s Halfway Home: Race, Punishment, and the Afterlife of Mass Incarceration. Scholars have long attempted to prove the rigor of their work by demonstrating their “objectivity”- Miller demonstrates that his proximity to the issue of incarceration better equips him to write about it. It’s a simple yet profound insight that gives the book a valuable richness.” Clint Smith, The Atlantic“In Halfway Home, Miller wants us to understand incarceration’s “afterlife”. The book is the culmination of Miller’s research in Chicago and Detroit… it’s also deeply informed by his own personal experiences with the carceral system...Hearts and minds, in this sense, have little to do with people’s feelings. Miller, with this powerful book, implores us to try.” Jennifer Szalai, New York Times“Miller writes about criminal justice with the expertise of a legal scholar, but his life experiences and training as a social worker endow his analysis with a vividness and empathy that elude some other critiques of mass incarceration. And he tells stories with a plaintive lyricism that reminded me that Black folks in Chicago were primary creators of the American musical tradition known as the blues.” Paul Butler, Washington Post“Impressive…Miller writes in prose that is at once powerful and engaging...This seminal work tracks the path of how we got here.” NPR.org“Through vivid stories and evidence of this afterlife…Miller describes “a new kind of prison”…in heartbreaking prose.” National Book ReviewFor incarcerated persons in the United States, release does not equal freedom. Miller’s first book is an important, harrowing ethnographic study that reads like a keenly observed memoir, which, in part, it is. His own father and brothers having been imprisoned, Miller, a chaplain at the Cook County Jail in Chicago, is candidly close to his research on mass incarceration and its after effects. This is essential reading for all who care about justice in contemporary America.” Library Journal, starred reviewStriking a unique balance between memoir and sociological treatise, this bracing account makes clear just how high the deck is stacked against the formerly incarcerated. Publishers Weekly, starred review“Reminiscent of Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy, Miller’s well-argued book delivers a scarifying account of law gone awry.” Kirkus, starred review“Halfway Home is a vital and compelling account of the entangled legacies of racism, crime, and punishment in America. Miller shows how the nation’s experiment with mass incarceration harms those far removed from the prisons bars. Family members with incarcerated brothers and husbands confront confusing regulations that place restrictions on their loved ones and face impossible choices between caring for family members locked-up or those at home. This persuasive and essential work weaves together moral philosophy, in-depth interviews, legal theory, and personal history, reckoning with the meaning of justice and redemption in an unjust society.” ? Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted“As this beautifully written, stunning, and deeply painful reckoning with our nation’s carceral system makes clear, we have not remotely yet grasped what drives it, nor how devastating is its reach. As Miller shows so powerfully, the damage done by this system has been so insidious, and so comprehensive, that certain Americans are always, in effect, doing time and, thus, to undo this crisis, and for most incarcerated Americans to truly ever be able to come “home,” will mean doing a wh...

-Titulo Original : This Is The Fire What I Say To My Friends About Racism-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: In this vital book for these times (Kirkus Reviews), Don Lemon brings his vast audience and experience as a reporter and a Black man to todays most urgent question: How can we end racism in America in our lifetimes? The host of CNN Tonight with Don Lemon is more popular than ever. As America’s only Black prime-time anchor, Lemon and his daily monologues on racism and antiracism, on the failures of the Trump administration and of so many of our leaders, and on America’s systemic flaws speak for his millions of fans. Now, in an urgent, deeply personal, riveting plea, he shows us all how deep our problems lie, and what we can do to begin to fix them.Beginning with a letter to one of his Black nephews, he proceeds with reporting and reflections on his slave ancestors, his upbringing in the shadows of segregation, and his adult confrontations with politicians, activists, and scholars. In doing so, Lemon offers a searing and poetic ultimatum to America. He visits the slave port where a direct ancestor was shackled and shipped to America. He recalls a slave uprising in Louisiana, just a few miles from his birthplace. And he takes us to the heart of the 2020 protests in New York City. As he writes to his young nephew: We must resist racism every single day. We must resist it with love. Review A forthright, historically supported examination of the racial divisions that have plagued our nation.” Wesley Lowery, New York TImesLemon brings a searing power and persuasiveness to his arguments and views. In his eloquence and candor, Lemon is a lyrical and ardent advocate for what is decent, just, and long overdue. His dismay and anguish are laid bare with a fervor that is authentic and hard-won. Lemons call-to-action is a soaring examination of the causes of racist violence and injustice past and present, and he expresses his commitment to asking tough questions and seeking demanding answers that he hopes will kindle the fire this time to constructively confront racism in all its forms. BooklistAstutely diagnoses our nation’s greatest malady. . . . Throughout, the author demonstrates an impressive ability to loop it all together and make it stick. He puts 2020 in context and gives it the language to sing a quietly outraged song. Long on context and analysis, this is a vital book for these times. Kirkus Reviews About the Author Don Lemon anchors CNN Tonight with Don Lemon, airing weeknights at 10pm. Based out of the networks New York bureau, Lemon joined CNN in September 2006.A news veteran of Chicago, Lemon reported from Chicago in the days leading up to the 2008 presidential election, including an interview with then-Rep. Rahm Emanuel on the day he accepted the position of Chief of Staff for President-elect Barack Obama. He also interviewed Anne Cooper, the 106-year old voter President-elect Obama highlighted in his election night acceptance speech after he had seen Lemon’s interview with Cooper on CNN.Lemon has reported and anchored on-the-scene for CNN from many breaking news stories, including the shooting of unarmed teenager Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO (2014), the George Zimmerman trial (2013), the Boston marathon bombing (2013), the Philadelphia building collapse (2013), the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting (2012), the Colorado Theater Shooting (2012), the death of Whitney Houston, the Inaugural of the 44th President in Washington, D.C., the death of Michael Jackson (2009), Hurricane Gustav in Louisiana (2008) and the Minneapolis bridge collapse (2007).Lemon has also anchored the networks breaking news coverage of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, the Arab Spring, the death of Osama Bin Laden and Joplin tornado. Lemon reported for CNN’s documentary Race and Rage: The Beating of Rodney King, which aired twenty years to the day of the beating. He is also known for holding politicians and public officials accountable in his No Talking Points segment.In 2009, Ebony named...

-Titulo Original : Festival Days-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: A searing and exhilarating new collection from the award-winning author of The Boys of My Youth and In Zanesville,who “honors the beautiful, the sacred, and the comic in life” (Sigrid Nunez, National Book Award winner for The Friend).A New York Times Notable BookA New York Times Book Review Editors’ ChoiceA Boston Globe and LitHub Best Book of the YearWhen “The Fourth State of Matter,” her now famous piece about a workplace massacre at the University of Iowa was published in The New Yorker, Jo Ann Beard immediately became one of the most influential writers in America, forging a path for a new generation of young authors willing to combine the dexterity of fiction with the rigors of memory and reportage, and in the process extending the range of possibility for the essay form. Now, with Festival Days, Beard brings us the culmination of her groundbreaking work. In these nine pieces, she captures both the small, luminous moments of daily existence and those instants when life and death hang in the balance, ranging from the death of a beloved dog to a relentlessly readable account of a New York artist trapped inside a burning building, as well as two triumphant, celebrated pieces of short fiction. Here is an unforgettable collection destined to be embraced and debated by readers and writers, teachers and students. Anchored by the title piece--a searing journey through India that brings into focus questions of mortality and love-Festival Days presents Beard at the height of her powers, using her flawless prose to reveal all that is tender and timeless beneath the way we live now. Review “Ferocious… Beard [is] a towering talent… Perhaps instead of an essayist we should think of her as a poet-naturalist, wedding intuition and observation, and forming from this union something unaccountably yet undeniably real… a book as forceful as it is fine, leaving us both awed and unsettled.” Leah Hager Cohen, New York Times Book Review“Beautiful… Beard’s power comes from phrasings and insights that aren’t just screaming for likes. Few writers are so wise and self-effacing and emotionally honest all in one breath… Over the course of nine beguiling pieces-which seamlessly meld observation and imagination-she effects an intimacy that makes us want to sit on the rug and listen.” Sara Lippmann, Washington Post“[Beard’s] books are worth the wait. A master of sensory details, she also writes with humor, melancholy and a love of animals that never borders on saccharine… In her work, even everyday moments gleam with significance.” Michele Filgate, Los Angeles Times“A master of creative nonfiction, Beard explores life’s most salient moments through facts that she sometimes fractures.” Amy Sutherland, Boston Globe“Intimate, intelligent, intense-and ultimately comforting… Like a hot water bottle for grief, these honest, beautiful essays and stories take on the death of a beloved animal, a friend’s illness, getting dumped by a partner and other tragedies few escape.” People (Book of the Week)“Charged with fine detail… Beard is so good at what she does… In Beards book, writing works like compound interest, each experience building on the last, which built on the one before.” Ellen Akins, Minneapolis Star-Tribune“A book so good you have to put it down, then pick it back up… The most indelible stories in Festival Days observe just as unflinchingly as Beard’s characters face the extremities of life and death. I can’t think of a writer who puts words to our most difficult moments as adroitly as Beard-who so steadfastly refuses to cut away when things get tough.” Dan Kois, Slate“Beard’s syntax is immortalizing… An acute quality in Beard’s work makes the stories feel lived, even alive, as if they are still happening. Sometimes, as writers, we see things for real only once we are writing them, and Beard’s title essay distills this fact beautifully.” Rachel DeWoskin, Los Angeles Review of Books“Beard shows her dazzling skill at f...

-Titulo Original : A Registry Of My Passage Upon The Earth Stories-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Review “A collection of stories with themes of class division, the artist’s role in society and our need for love and belonging, reflecting a prowess with language and a mastery of the short form.” 2021 Pulitzer Prize CommitteeUnique and beguiling... Masons first short story collection is a treasure trove of lush scene setting in faraway times and places, from the wilds of England to the Malay Archipelago... A perfect and fitting pick for these seemingly endless days when science, our understanding of reality and a faint longing for human connection are so irrevocably intertwined. Alexis Burling, San Francisco ChronicleWhat Ive found most remarkable about Masons fiction is the quality of his revelations, his ability to unveil temperaments, habits, natures. His stories are mysteries, albeit not in the genre sense... In all of the stories, you can see Mason figuring out new strategies to get closer to the people he is writing about. Each is a portrait, each a deep dive into an individuals nature, each rooted in history. Wyatt Mason, New York Times Magazine“A Registry of My Passage upon the Earth is itself something of an aesthetic miracle of found material, an extraordinarily rich and varied collection in which Masons erudition shimmers with insight and deep feeling.” Northern California Book Award Committee“Mason is particularly strong at depicting the state of mind a character works himself into when struggling with fear, uncertainty or even impostor syndrome… the subjects and settings provide a pleasing unity. The grand pleasures of fiction are all here: rich, cushioning detail; vivid characters delivering decisive action; and a sense of escape into a larger world.” John Self, The GuardianMason conveys more in a short story than many authors manage in an entire novel. Christian Science Monitor“The characters in these robust short stories, set mostly in the nineteenth century, struggle as captains of their destinies.” The New YorkerA wonderful set of period tales that offer a welcome transportive escape... conjuring a vivid world of scientific endeavor and human isolation in myriad settings. Mariella Frostrup, BBCDaniel Mason is a masterful storyteller, and these stories---the attention to history and science and all that is unknown---are nothing short of brilliant. With exquisite, mesmerizing language, he transports us to places far beyond the realm of our realities and then lands us in ways wholly intimate and moving. A Registry Of My Passage Upon the Earth is a marvel and a journey not to be missed. Jill McCorkle, New York Times bestselling author of Life After LifeAn enchanting cabinet of curiosities and wonders... Mason is one of our best historical novelists, creating panoramas of rich detail, propulsive plot, and artful character development... In his first story collection, he shows how quickly and completely he can immerse readers in a foreign place and time... Nine tales of human endurance, accomplishment, and epiphany told with style and brio. Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A Pulitzer Prize Finalist: This collection of moving short stories is “a treasure trove of lush scene setting in faraway times and places” (Alexis Burling, San Francisco Chronicle).On a fateful flight, a balloonist makes a discovery that changes her life forever. A telegraph operator finds an unexpected companion in the middle of the Amazon. A doctor is beset by seizures, in which he is possessed by a second, perhaps better, version of himself. And in Regency London, a bare-knuckle fighter prepares to face his most fearsome opponent, while a young mother seeks a miraculous cure for her ailing son.At times funny and irreverent, always moving and deeply urgent, these stories-among them a National Magazine Award and a Pushcart Prize winner-cap a fifteen-year project. From the Niles depths to the highest reaches of the atmosphere, from volcano-racked islands to an asylum on the outskirts of Rio d...

-Titulo Original : The Matchmaker A Novel-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: In this moving story about losing and finding love again, a woman sets out to find the perfect matches for those closest to her. Forty-eight-year-old Nantucketer Dabney Kimball Beech has always had a gift for matchmaking. Some call her ability mystical, while others, her husband, celebrated economist John Boxmiller Beech, and her daughter, Agnes, who is clearly engaged to the wrong man, call it meddlesome. But theres no arguing with her results: With 42 happy couples to her credit and all of them still together, Dabney has never been wrong about romance.Never, that is, except in the case of herself and Clendenin Hughes, the green-eyed boy who took her heart with him long ago when he left the island to pursue his dream of becoming a journalist. Now, after spending twenty-seven years on the other side of the world, Clen is back on Nantucket, and Dabney has never felt so confused, or so alive.But when tragedy threatens her own second chance, Dabney must face the choices shes made and share painful secrets with her family. Determined to make use of her gift before its too late, she sets out to find perfect matches for those she loves most. Review “Hilderbrand has crafted another of her delectable beach reads, complete with a fairy-tale romance. . . . Delicious.” Booklist“Charming, poignant…Hilderbrands narrative is thoroughly readable, with likable heroes and believably despicable antagonists…Hilderbrands story is an engaging read.” Publishers WeeklyThe odd thing about The Matchmaker is that I fell for it, not because of the love triangle or Dabney’s matchmaking skills, but because it’s a loving portrait of an island. Hilderbrand has an ear and an eye for the people of Surfside and Siasconset . . . It’s like renting a cottage on Nantucket for the weekend - breezy and sad when you come to the end. The Matchmaker gives you a taste of island life without having to invest in oceanfront property.” Boston Globe“My favorite read of the summer so far.” Detroit Free Press “With the idyllic island setting and her eye for details, her books make you want to plan a trip to Nantucket even before you’ve turned the last page. Her stories are always chockfull of relatable characters and situations, sprinkled with a little bit of escapist fantasy for good measure. Like a good summer barbeque, there’s something for everyone here….So get a nice comfy chair in a shady place and dive in!” The Book Reporter“If the beach isn’t on your agenda this summer, the novel will transport you to Nantucket’s picturesque seaside in no time. Elin, who lives on the island, delivers an emotional story about a married woman with a knack for matchmaking.” Hello! Magazine“The queen regent of the easy-breezy summer read.” New York Post About the Author Elin Hilderbrand has lived on Nantucket for twenty years. She runs every morning, delivers her children to their sporting events, and frequents the front row at the Chicken Box. The Matchmaker is her thirteenth novel...

-Titulo Original : Homeland Elegies A Novel-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: This beautiful novel . . . has echoes of The Great Gatsby: an immigrant father and his son search for belonging-in post-Trump America, and with each other (Dwight Garner, New York Times).One of the New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year One of Barack Obamas Favorite Books of 2020A Best Book of 2020 * Entertainment Weekly * Washington Post * O Magazine * New York Times Book Review * Publishers Weekly * NPR * The Economist * Shelf Awareness * Library Journal * St. Louis Post-Dispatch * SlateFinalist for the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in FictionA deeply personal work about identity and belonging in a nation coming apart at the seams, Homeland Elegies blends fact and fiction to tell an epic story of longing and dispossession in the world that 9/11 made. Part family drama, part social essay, part picaresque novel, at its heart it is the story of a father, a son, and the country they both call home.Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ayad Akhtar forges a new narrative voice to capture a country in which debt has ruined countless lives and the gods of finance rule, where immigrants live in fear, and where the nations unhealed wounds wreak havoc around the world. Akhtar attempts to make sense of it all through the lens of a story about one family, from a heartland town in America to palatial suites in Central Europe to guerrilla lookouts in the mountains of Afghanistan, and spares no one-least of all himself-in the process.Passionate, disturbing, unputdownable. -Salman Rushdie Review An unflinchingly honest self-portrait by a brilliant Muslim-American writer, and, beyond that, an unsparing examination of both sides of that fraught hyphenated reality. Passionate, disturbing, unputdownable. Salman RushdieAn urgent, intimate hybrid of memoir and fiction, Homeland Elegies thrusts us into the heart of a father-son relationship and, in the process-improbably-does nothing short of laying bare the broken heart of our American dream turned reality TV nightmare. The books dissection of the deeply human desire to aspire and dream, and its illumination of the quest for success, brilliantly captures how we got to this exact moment in time and at what cost. Stunning. A. M. Homes, author of This Book Will Save Your Life and Days of Awe At the core of this flashing, kinetic coil of a story -- part 1001 Nights, part Reality TV -- is a passionate, wrenching portrayal of Americans exiled into otherness. Jennifer Egan, author of Manhattan Beach and A Visit From the Goon SquadWith Homeland Elegies, Ayad Akhtar has found the perfect hybrid form for his exuberant, insightful, and wickedly entertaining epic about Muslim immigrants and their American-born children. A deeply moving father-and-son story unfolds against tumultuous current events in a book that anyone wanting to know how we as a nation got where we are today -- and into what dark wood we might be heading tomorrow -- should read. Sigrid Nunez, author of The FriendHomeland Elegies is the astonishing work of an absolutely brilliant writer. With exquisite prose and lacerating honesty, Ayad Akhtar reveals the intersections of art, finance, race, religion, academia, and empire, and in the process, shows us a troubled reflection of our country in the twenty-first century. Phil Klay, author of RedeploymentA triumph. Akhtar rages, he sings, he indicts, he falls in love, he sorrows, he dreams, he mourns, he transcribes!-and finally, he transmutes injustice into the sublimest art. Joshua Ferris, author of The Dinner Party and Then We Came to the EndAyad Akhtar offers up his heart and life with an honesty that astonishes. Never have I experienced such a reading thrill. I put down this novel trembling at the courage it took to write it, and determined to be a better American for having read it. Maria Semple, author of Whered You Go, BernadetteHomeland Elegies is urgent, lacerating writing of the first order from one of our finest playwrig...

-Titulo Original : How The One-armed Sister Sweeps Her House A Novel-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: In the tradition of Zadie Smith and Marlon James, a brilliant Caribbean writer delivers a powerful story about four people each desperate to escape their legacy of violence in a so-called paradise. In Baxter’s Beach, Barbados, Lala’s grandmother Wilma tells the story of the one-armed sister. It’s a cautionary tale, about what happens to girls who disobey their mothers and go into the Baxter’s Tunnels. When she’s grown, Lala lives on the beach with her husband, Adan, a petty criminal with endless charisma whose thwarted burglary of one of the beach mansions sets off a chain of events with terrible consequences. A gunshot no one was meant to witness. A new mother whose baby is found lifeless on the beach. A woman torn between two worlds and incapacitated by grief. And two men driven into the Tunnels by desperation and greed who attempt a crime that will risk their freedom - and their lives.How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House is an intimate and visceral portrayal of interconnected lives, across race and class, in a rapidly changing resort town, told by an astonishing new author of literary fiction. Review An Amazon Best Book of February 2021:How the One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House is the story of a fateful encounter between the haves and the have-nots in a Barbados resort town. It’s also about a woman who is the have-not in every role: daughter, wife, and mother. This allegorical tale of race, class, and patriarchy--with its vibrant, stunning prose--is a can’t-look-away winner. -Vannessa Cronin, Amazon Book Review Review About a group of disparate characters in Barbados, all drawn together by a murder. The island may appear, at first glance, to be a near-paradise, but Jones’s forensic prose reveals a society riven by hardship, betrayal and inequality. It is a novel of great elegance and verve - hard to believe it’s a debut. Maggie O’Farrell, author of Hamnet“This book is heavy. And yet through debut novelist Cherie Jones’ poetic sensibility, it radiates a kind of breathtaking light, too . . . tough if luminous . . . through playful prose [she] invites the reader in. She never lets us lose sight of the heart-beating, wounded, alive-of tragic heroes.” David Canfield, Entertainment Weekly“Dazzling . . . in Jones’s capable hands, tension builds without diversion. The storytelling is far from breathless, but it will leave you that way: The effect is of a horrific opera in which ugliness is inevitable, but no less gutting when it appears. And in this opera, there are no minor characters. Each one, carefully and vividly crafted, has a crucial part to play.” Deesha Philyaw, New York Times Book Review“Stunning . . . The novel pulses with brutality and runs high with emotions, offering a searing and unforgettable portrait of generational trauma, a colonialist past, and a capitalist present. Refinery 29“This transporting novel set in Barbados reveals the way even the most disparate lives are interconnected. It delves into wealth and class, love and crime - and the emotional turmoil that roils in a rapidly gentrifying area and the people who live there.” Good HousekeepingThe novel’s a stunner . . . Jones’s evocation of Barbados is exquisite, her brushwork assured, as she portrays pink sands and gated villas, decrepit hospitals and 24-hour convenience stores. . . . Jones’s prose is supple, often luxuriant, but the structure of her novel is even more impressive as she bobs and weaves through the aftermath of two mysterious crimes. The pieces snap together, one by one, exposing the consequences of dreams deferred. Here’s the launch of a stellar literary career. Hamilton Cain, Washington Post“Harrowing . . . A compelling […] story of lives defined by trauma generation after generation.” Kirkus Reviews“Intense . . . Rich characters and pulsing backstories add a great deal of flavor to the drama. Jones is off to a strong start.” Publishers Weekly“The haves and have-nots clash...

-Titulo Original : The Gift Of Fear-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Protect yourself by learning how to trust - and act on - your instincts with the empowering #1 bestseller from personal safety expert Gavin de Becker (Boston Globe). A carjacker lurking in a shopping mall parking lot. An abusive husband pounding on the door. A disgruntled employee brandishing a gun. These days, no one is safe from the specter of violence. But according to Gavin de Becker, everyone can feel safer, act safer, be safer - if they learn how to listen to their own sixth sense about danger.De Becker has made a career of protecting people and predicting violent behavior. His firm handles security for many of the leading figures in Hollywood and Silicon Valley, and his computerized risk-assessment system helps analyze threats to members of Congress and the Supreme Court. Now, in this unprecedented guide, de Becker shares his expertise with everyone. Covering all the dangerous situations people typically face - street crime, domestic abuse, violence in the workplace - de Becker provides real-life examples and offers specific advice on restraining orders, self-defense, and more. But the key to self-protection, he demonstrates, is learning how to trust our own intuitions. For everyone whos ever felt threatened, this book is essential reading. Review A how-to book that reads like a thriller...provocative...empowering. Boston GlobeDe Becker has a lot to say about crime and the fear of crime, and he says it persuasively...His blend of empathy, reassurance, and common sense wows readers. NewsweekThe Gift of Fear offers the gift of survival. Read it. Linden Gross, author of To Have or to Harm“Superb and compelling, bringing into focus the complexity of human response to real or perceived danger. De Becker redefines the parameters of fear and challenges the basis of a fear response. This book is for everyone who has ever feared.” Ann Wolpert Burgess, Professor of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania“This book can save your life…It should be read by everyone who wants to triumph over fear.” Scott Gordon, former Chairman of the Los Angeles County Domestic Violence Council“The ability to protect oneself from violent behavior, largely through one’s own intuition, is the central premise of de Becker’s book-thus, fear is a gift. The book taps the anxieties of an era.” New York Times“Gavin de Becker’s book is the first to explain that our powers of intuition are the best protection we have against violence.” Daniel M. Petrocelli, lead counsel for plaintiffs in Fred Goldman v. O. J. Simpson“A tour de force…Riveting, instructive, a book that dissects the phenomenon of violence, unravels its mysteries, and shows us how to prevail.” Erika Holzer, author of Eye for an Eye“Should be required reading for women and their loved ones. It offers potentially life-saving information in a style that is compelling. It is by far the best book I have read on how to handle violence, and I recommend it to one and all.” Theresa Saldana, actress and founder of Victims for Victims“Gavin de Becker’s brilliant insights and encyclopedic familiarity with the minds of criminals have made powerful contributions to the successful prosecution of many cases, including mine, and now he shares that knowledge with his readers.” Marcia Clark, prosecuto...

-Titulo Original : Talking To Strangers What We Should Know About The People We Dont Know-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Malcolm Gladwell, host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Outliers, offers a powerful examination of our interactions with strangers, and why they often go wrong-now with a new afterword by the author.A Best Book of the Year: The Financial Times, Bloomberg, Chicago Tribune, and Detroit Free PressHow did Fidel Castro fool the CIA for a generation? Why did Neville Chamberlain think he could trust Adolf Hitler? Why are campus sexual assaults on the rise? Do television sitcoms teach us something about the way we relate to one another that isn’t true? Talking to Strangers is a challenging and controversial excursion through history, psychology, and scandals taken straight from the news. In it, Malcolm Gladwell revisits the deceptions of Bernie Madoff, the suicide of Sylvia Plath, and the death of Sandra Bland-throwing our understanding of these and other stories into doubt. Something is very wrong, Gladwell argues, with the tools and strategies we use to make sense of people we don’t know, and the resulting conflict and misunderstanding have a profound effect on our lives and our world. Now, with Talking to Strangers, Malcolm Gladwell brings us a gripping guidebook for troubled times. Review Talking to Strangers is a must-read... I love this book... Reading it will actually change not just how you see strangers, but how you look at yourself, the news-the world... Reading this book changed me. Oprah Winfrey, O, The Oprah MagazinePowerful advice on truly getting to know others...Gladwell brilliantly argues that we should stop assuming, realize no ones transparent and understand that behavior is tied to unseen circumstances. People, Book of the WeekGladwell has again delivered a compelling, conversation-starting read...At a time when the world feels intractably polarized, a book examining the varying ways we misinterpret or fail to communicate with one another could not feel more necessary...With a mix of reporting, research and a deft narrative hand, Gladwell illuminates these examples with the page-turning urgency of a paperback thriller. Chris Barton, Los Angeles TimesMr. Gladwells towering success rests on the moment when the skeptic starts to think that maybe were wrong about everything and maybe, just maybe, this Gladwell guy is onto something...Talking to Strangers is weightier than his previous titles. Amy Chozick, New York TimesGladwell uses compelling real-world examples to show the how and why behind our interactions with folks were trying to understand. Rhett Power, ForbesGladwells case studies are thrilling...Chock-full of gripping anecdotes from the recent and forgotten past. He uses these riveting stories to offer up bite-size observations about how we engage with strangers. Maggie Taft, BooklistAnother Gladwell tour de force...intellectually stimulating...Readers expecting another everything-you-think-you-know-is-wrong page-turner will not be disappointed. Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Both fascinating and topical...A thoughtful treatise...Gladwell writes in his signature colorful, fluid, and accessible prose. Publishers WeeklyGladwell interviews brilliant people, generates powerful insights, writes like an angel, and has earned a massive and admiring audience. He has a keen eye and a witty flair and hes one of the best observationalists of a generation. Gladwell is a big-picture thinker who helps us make sense of the human condition. Bob Brisco, WebMD MagazineAs always, with his narrative gift and eye for the telling detail, Gladwell peppers his work with unforgettable facts... He has immense gifts--a probing, original, questioning mind, an ability to dig up information others havent considered and tie it to a broader point. He has a narrative skill nonpareil. Stephen Galloway, Hollywood ReporterEngaging...Mr. Gladwell [presents] a mountain of quirky anecdotes and interesting research about our blunders with...

-Titulo Original : What Happens In Paradise (paradise, 2)-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Spend your winter on sunlit shores in the New York Times bestselling follow-up to Winter in Paradise, as secret lives and new loves emerge under the bright Caribbean sky. A year ago, Irene Steele had the shock of her life: her loving husband, father to their grown sons and successful businessman, was killed in a helicopter crash. But that wasnt Irenes only shattering news: hed also been leading a double life on the island of St. John, where another woman loved him, too.Now Irene and her sons are back on St. John, determined to learn the truth about the mysterious life-and death-of a man they thought they knew. Along the way, theyre about to learn some surprising truths about their own lives, and their futures.Lush with the tropical details, romance, and drama that made Winter in Paradise a national bestseller, What Happens in Paradise is another immensely satisfying page-turner from one of Americas most beloved and engaging storytellers. Review Youll be counting the days until you can return to the Virgin Islands with these characters in the concluding volume of the trilogy. Print the bumper sticker-Id Rather Be Living in an Elin Hilderbrand Novel. Kirkus (starred review)Once again, Hilderbrand demonstrates her mastery of immersive escapism with a carefully deployed pineapple-banana smoothie or the blue tile of an outdoor shower. . . .The absolute pleasure of the reading experience combined with a cliff-hanger ending will have readers anxiously awaiting the conclusion to the trilogy. Booklist (starred review)PRAISE FOR WINTER STORMS:[Hilderbrand] expertly meshes everything together so that peace exists within each character and within the family dynamic...The queen of the romance novel is on top of her game, and she wont let you down. Vivian Payton, Book ReporterA series only works when the characters are worth following over the long haul, and Hilderbrand is a master, making for a satisfying conclusion to her Christmas at the Inn story. KirkusPRAISE FOR WINTER STROLL:Hilderbrand juggles an ensemble cast and successfully weaves together many bittersweet story threads, tying up just enough of them to keep readers anticipating another sequel. Kathleen Gerard, Shelf Awareness PRAISE FOR WINTER STREET:A holiday package filled with humor, romance, and realism. Jocelyn McClurg About the Author Elin Hilderbrand is the mother of three three-sport athletes, an aspiring fashionista, a dedicated jogger, a world explorer, an enthusiastic foodie, and a grateful three-year breast cancer survivor. She spends part of every winter writing on St. John. What Happens in Paradise is her twenty-fourth novel....

-Titulo Original : The Power-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: Product Description In this stunning bestseller praised as our eras Handmaids Tale, a fierce new power has emerged and only women have it (Washington Post). In The Power, the world is a recognizable place: theres a rich Nigerian boy who lounges around the family pool; a foster kid whose religious parents hide their true nature; an ambitious American politician; a tough London girl from a tricky family.But then a vital new force takes root and flourishes, causing their lives to converge with devastating effect. Teenage girls now have immense physical power: they can cause agonizing pain and even death. And, with this small twist of nature, the world drastically resets. From award-winning author Naomi Alderman, The Power is speculative fiction at its most ambitious and provocative, at once taking us on a thrilling journey to an alternate reality, and exposing our own world in bold and surprising ways.Captivating, fierce, and unsettling...I was riveted by every page. Aldermans prose is immersive and, well, electric. New York Times Book Review Review Praise for THE POWER: Electrifying! Shocking! Will knock your socks off! Then youll think twice, about everything.?Margaret AtwoodMagnificent. Im agog. Im several gogs. Smart and scary and sad but true. Its a classic, in the way that its hard to imagine it ever wasnt there.?Joss WhedonAlderman has written our eras Handmaids Tale, and, like Margaret Atwoods classic, The Power is one of those essential feminist works that terrifies and illuminates, enrages and encourages....This book sparks with such electric satire that you should read it wearing insulated gloves.?Ron Charles, Washington PostNarratively complex, philosophically searching, and gorgeously rendered.?Lisa Shea, ElleFierce and unsettling...Through immersive prose and a riveting plot, Alderman explores how power corrupts everyone: those who gain it, and those resisting its loss.?Radhika Jones, New York Times Book ReviewRichly imagined, ambitious, and propulsively written.?Sophie Gilbert, The AtlanticAldermans writing is beautiful, and her intelligence seems almost limitless. She also has a pitch-dark sense of humor that she wields perfectly.?Michael Schaub, NPRAldermans tilted dystopia is a smartly layered place of slippery slopes and moral ambiguities, a fitting folktale for strange times.?Leah Greenblatt, Entertainment WeeklyI was riveted by every page. Aldermans prose is immersive and, well, electric, and I felt a closed circuit humming between the book and me as I read.?Amal El-Mohtar, New York Times Book ReviewAn instant classic of speculative fiction... Smart, readable and joyously achieved.?Justine Jordan, GuardianBold and disturbing...its not just a book of the moment. The Power is a major innovation in the overlapping genres of feminist dystopia/utopia, science fiction, and speculative fiction.?Elaine Showalter, New York Review of BooksFans of speculative fiction (see also: Margaret Atwood and Ben Marcus) about empowered youth will be struck by Aldermans speedy and thorough inhabitation of a world just different enough from ours to jolt the imagination. Mothers, lock up your boys.?Sloane Crosley, Vanity FairAlderman has the daring and good sense to eschew go-girl uplift in favor of terrifying and complex dystopia.?Boris Kachka, Vulture/ New York MagazineA suspenseful thrill ride filled with deep, contrasting female leads on a scaffolding of philosophical questions about how different men and women are at heart....Reminiscent of the work of Aldermans mentor Margaret Atwood, The Power is perfect for book clubs, where readers will undoubtedly debate the finer points of nature versus nurture.?Jaclyn Fulwood, Shelf AwarenessThe Power is stupendous. Its gorgeously written, endlessly exciting, fun, and frightening.?Ayelet Waldman, author of A Really Good DayThe Hunger Games crossed with The Handmaids Tale.?CosmopolitanWhat starts out as a fantasy of ...

-Titulo Original : Set The Night On Fire Living, Dying, And Playing Guitar With The Doors-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: One of AARP’s Nine New Music Memoirs and Biographies for Rock and Blues FansIn his tell-all, legendary Doors guitarist, Robby Krieger, one of Rolling Stone’s “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time,” opens up about his band’s meteoric career, his own darkest moments, and the most famous black eye in rock ‘n’ roll. Few bands are as shrouded in the murky haze of rock mythology as The Doors, and parsing fact from fiction has been a virtually impossible task. But now, after fifty years, The Doors’ notoriously quiet guitarist is finally breaking his silence to set the record straight.Through a series of vignettes, Robby Krieger takes readers back to where it all happened: the pawn shop where he bought his first guitar; the jail cell he was tossed into after a teenage drug bust; his parents’ living room where his first songwriting sessions with Jim Morrison took place; the empty bars and backyard parties where The Doors played their first awkward gigs; the studios where their iconic songs were recorded; and the many concert venues that erupted into historic riots. SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE is packed with never-before-told stories from The Doors’ most vital years, and offers a fresh perspective on the most infamous moments of the band’s career.Krieger also goes into heartbreaking detail about his life’s most difficult struggles, ranging from drug addiction to cancer, but he balances out the sorrow with humorous anecdotes about run-ins with unstable fans, famous musicians, and one really angry monk. SET THE NIGHT ON FIRE is at once an insightful time capsule of the ‘60s counterculture, a moving reflection on what it means to find oneself as a musician, and a touching tale of a life lived non-traditionally. It’s not only a must-read for Doors fans, but an essential volume of American pop culture history. Review “Set the Night on Fire is always warm, often funny, and frequently revelatory…an intimate and honest look inside one of the most compelling outfits in music. It towers above the piles of other Doors documents as a powerful reminder that the truth can be more fascinating than the myth.” People“Doors guitarist Krieger riffs melodiously through the discordant and harmonious measures of his life and times with the band in this galloping, episodic debut.” Publishers Weekly“Krieger [is] just as compelling as a writer as he is with his vast carousel of Gibsons…But besides the treasure trove of new Doors anecdotes in his memoir, the guitarist and singer-songwriter candidly reveals many other personal stories about living and dying. Vulture“Set the Night on Fire is the best memoir by a band member of one of the era’s most unique-and mythologized-groups.” Houston Press“Everyone remotely connected to [The Doors] have written reminiscences of the Lizard Kingdom, but this is one of the very best…[Robby] Krieger relays untold anecdotes and he’s ribaldly funny…A well-told classic tale.” Mojo Magazine About the Author Robby Krieger is the guitarist for the legendary rock band The Doors and the songwriter behind some of the band’s biggest hits, including “Love Me Two Times,” “Touch Me,” “Love Her Madly,” and their #1 smash, “Light My Fire.” The Doors have sold over a hundred million albums worldwide, inspired a major feature film, been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Grammy®, and been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Robby, meanwhile, has also become a Grammy®-nominated solo artist, and was listed among the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time” by Rolling Stone. He is also an accomplished painter and the co-founder of the annual Medlock-Krieger Rock & Roll Golf Classic & All-Star Concert.Jeff Alulis is the co-author of the New York Times best-seller NOFX: The Hepatitis Bathtub and Other Stories. He holds an MFA from USC’s Graduate Screenwriting Program, he has directed several award-winning music-based documentaries, and he has toured as the vocalist for seminal punk bands Dead Kennedys and...

-Titulo Original : Peach Blossom Spring A Novel-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: A beautifully rendered novel about war, migration, and the power of telling our stories, Peach Blossom Spring follows three generations of a Chinese family on their search for a place to call home (Georgia Hunter, New York Times bestselling author).Within every misfortune there is a blessing and within every blessing, the seeds of misfortune, and so it goes, until the end of time.It is 1938 in China and, as a young wife, Meilin’s future is bright. But with the Japanese army approaching, Meilin and her four year old son, Renshu, are forced to flee their home. Relying on little but their wits and a beautifully illustrated hand scroll, filled with ancient fables that offer solace and wisdom, they must travel through a ravaged country, seeking refuge.Years later, Renshu has settled in America as Henry Dao. Though his daughter is desperate to understand her heritage, he refuses to talk about his childhood. How can he keep his family safe in this new land when the weight of his history threatens to drag them down? Yet how can Lily learn who she is if she can never know her family’s story?Spanning continents and generations, Peach Blossom Spring is a bold and moving look at the history of modern China, told through the story of one family. It’s about the power of our past, the hope for a better future, and the haunting question: What would it mean to finally be home?A BOOK OF THE MONTH CLUB PICKLeft me pondering how the stories we choose to pass down have the power not only to define us, but to buoy us.” -Georgia Hunter, author of We Were the Lucky OnesI absolutely adored this novel . . . During moments of deep sadness and loss, there is also beauty.” -Christy Lefteri, author of The Beekeeper of AleppoInspired by her father’s real-life experiences, Melissa Fu has gifted us with a timely, moving, and universal novel.” Nguy n Phan Qu Mai, author of The Mountains Sing“Expansive, atmospheric, and affecting. Peach Blossom Spring shows just how much the human heart can hold.” -Susie Yang, author of White Ivy Review Fus accomplished first novel documents Henrys diligent attempts to put down roots in New Mexico, but its strength lies in its portrayal of the many places-Changsha, Chonquing, Shanghai, and points in between-where his mother, Meilin, sought refuge with her only child. New York Times Book Review“Magical, and powerful, Peach Blossom Spring brings to life the costs of wars and conflicts while illuminating the spirit of human survival. Inspired by her father’s real-life experiences and her determination to comprehend her family’s past, Melissa Fu has gifted us with a timely, moving, and universal novel.” Nguyen Phan Que Mai, author of The Mountains SingA beautifully rendered meditation on the trials and triumphs of a family torn apart by war, Peach Blossom Spring left me pondering how the stories we choose to pass down have the power not only to define us, but to buoy us-to help us persevere through the most challenging of times.” Georgia Hunter, New York Times bestselling author of We Were the Lucky Ones“Expansive, atmospheric, and affecting. Peach Blossom Spring shows just how much the human heart can hold, and it left me breathless.” Susie Yang, New York Times bestselling author of White Ivy“I absolutely adored this novel about love and war, migration and belonging. . . . During moments of deep sadness and loss, there is also beauty - the beauty of enduring love, of identity, of hope. Melissa Fu portrays the time, the culture, the place and the struggles of this family so vividly, with nuance and color and life. Her writing is subtle and powerful, it stays with you, it follows you like the smell of the peach blossoms, it evokes emotions and questions and enlightens you. This is such a stunning achievement!” Christy Lefteri, author of The Beekeeper of AleppoRichly described . . . deeply compassionate . . . a haunting tribute to immigrant families and a gorgeous meditation on ho...

-Titulo Original : The Vanishing Point A Novel-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: At Rye Adler’s funeral, they didn’t bury his body - or the rivalry of his closest enemy. A gripping literary thriller by the author of the “wrenching and exhilarating” All Things Cease to Appear (Wall Street Journal). Julian Ladd and Rye Adler cross paths as photography students in the exclusive Brodsky Workshop. When Rye needs a roommate, Julian moves in, and a quiet, compulsive envy takes root, assuring, at least in his own mind, that he will never achieve Rye’s certain success. Both men are fascinated with their beautiful and talented classmate, Magda, whose captivating images of her Polish neighborhood set her apart, and each will come to know her intimately - a woman neither can possess and only one can love. Twenty years later, long after their paths diverge, Rye is at the top of his field, famous for his photographs of celebrities and far removed from the downtrodden and disenfranchised subjects who’d secured his reputation as the eye of his generation. When Magda reenters his life, asking for help only he can give, Rye finds himself in a broken landscape of street people and addicts, forcing him to reckon with the artist he once was, until his search for a missing boy becomes his own desperate fight to survive. Months later, when Julian discovers Rye’s obituary, the paper makes it sound like a suicide. Despite himself, Julian attends the funeral, where there is no casket and no body. This sudden reentry into a world he thought he left behind forces Julian to question not only Rye’s death, but the very foundations of his life. In this eerie and evocative novel, Elizabeth Brundage establishes herself as one of the premiere authors of literary fiction at work today. Review Ms. Brundage, author of the superb All Things Cease to Appear (2016), has written another remarkable literary thriller…in this emotionally powerful work [she] leads us to an unforgettable truth, through scenes of searing intensity and luminous prose. Tom Nolan, Wall Street JournalA dark and moody literary mystery, centered on three photographers caught in a love triangle, Brundage’s stylish novel probes the relentless demands of real-world problems on artists and their work. The New York Times Book ReviewAn ambitious, literary novel, The Vanishing Point is distinguished by its characterizations, its pervasive air of melancholy, and its beautiful style. Not surprisingly, there is a great deal of thought-provoking attention given to the meaning and aesthetics of photography, and, like great photography, the novel is ultimately a work of memorable art. Booklist (starred review)Elizabeth Brundages The Vanishing Point proves that shes one of the very best novelists writing today. It touches on crises that are politically immediate, of the moment, from climate change to income inequality to drug addiction. It gifts the reader with wisdom and insight. The novel brings into the sharpest focus how precious this thing is called life. Adam Ross, author of Mr. PeanutIn this dark-toned mystery, Brundage develops an engrossing story about a love triangle involving three photographers. . . . The first half of the novel brilliantly dissects the competitive and erotic entanglements that mark the characters, and Brundage is particularly good at using photographic theory to describe how each sees the world. Publishers WeeklyThe interwoven lives of artists, failed and successful. . . . Brundage’s characters are convincing . . . well-written and affecting. Kirkus Reviews“A novel about what is seen, but also what remains unseen in our lives. The interplay between the two is what makes great photography, a great story, and what makes The Vanishing Point a beautiful work of art.” Elliot Ackerman, author of Red Dress in Black and WhitePraise for All Things Cease to AppearA 2016 Thriller of the Year (Wall Street Journal)Lyrically written, frequently shocking and immensely moving . . . It was, perhaps, for such extraordinar...

-Titulo Original : The Hotel Nantucket-Fabricante : Back Bay Books-Descripcion Original: “The queen of beach reads” (New York Magazine) delivers an immensely satisfying page-turner in this tale about a summer of scandal at a storied Nantucket hotel.Fresh off a bad breakup with a longtime boyfriend, Nantucket sweetheart Lizbet Keaton is desperately seeking a second act. When she’s named the new general manager of the Hotel Nantucket, a once Gilded Age gem turned abandoned eyesore, she hopes that her local expertise and charismatic staff can win the favor of their new London billionaire owner, Xavier Darling, as well as that of Shelly Carpenter, the wildly popular tastemaker who can help put them back on the map. And while the Hotel Nantucket appears to be a blissful paradise, complete with a celebrity chef-run restaurant and an idyllic wellness center, there’s a lot of drama behind closed doors. The staff (and guests) have complicated pasts, and the hotel can’t seem to overcome the bad reputation it earned in 1922 when a tragic fire killed nineteen-year-old chambermaid Grace Hadley. With Grace gleefully haunting the halls, a staff harboring all kinds of secrets, and Lizbet’s own romantic uncertainty, is the Hotel Nantucket destined for success or doom? Filled with the emotional depth and multiple points of view that characterize Hilderbrand’s novels (The Blue Bistro, Golden Girl) as well as an added dash of Roaring Twenties history, The Hotel Nantucket offers something for everyone in this compelling summer drama. Review Hilderbrand is the absolute queen of the beach reads, and her latest offering is dishy and fun, as a classic Nantucket hotel attempts to reinvent itself with a new billionaire owner. It might look glamorous on the outside, but behind closed doors, there is plenty of dysfunction among the staff, drama on the guest side, and a bad reputation the place can’t shake from a tragic fire in 1922. Mackenzie Dawson, New York PostHilderbrand, who has perfected the romantic beach read, returns with a summer scandal at a Nantucket hotel, where fresh off a bad breakup, general manager Lizbet Keaton struggles to revive the storied but struggling business-and to write her own second act.” Barbara VanDenburgh, USA TodayThe Hotel Nantucket has lots to love: great food, juicy gossip, secrets and scandals, and that special something that Hilderbrand delivers novel after novel. Sarah Gelman, Business InsiderIt doesn’t feel like summer unless I read an Elin Hilderbrand book, which I’ve done every year for almost a decade....They’re full of secrets and romantic drama and beaches. I’ve read my fair share of novels involving magic and dragons, but fancy New England island living often feels more fantastical to me than anything from George R.R. Martin.” Gilbert Cruz, The New York TimesBring on the fresh-baked gougeres and the hydrangea-blue cashmere throws: A classic fictional setting-the grand hotel-gets the Hilderbrand treatment. The beloved beach novelist’s 28th book is another tour de force...Honestly, who needs Nantucket. It could hardly be more fun than this book. Kirkus ReviewsIts not officially summer until Elin Hilderbrand drops her annual page-turner. In this one, novelist Vivi dies in a hit-and-run and ascends to the Beyond, where she learns she has three nudges to influence events on earth. In this touching, scenic story, we learn what it is to let go and let life go on. Good Housekeeping (on GOLDEN GIRL)I like Elin Hilderbrand. You should, too. Her latest is “The Hotel Nantucket” (Little Brown, $29), and like Stephen King, she brings knowing confidence to an abused genre. Christopher Borrelli, The Chicago TribuneIts almost summer, which means Hilderbrands legions of fans will be anxious for her latest. . . . This is classic Hilderbrand. . . . hopefully, she has many more Nantucket tales in store. Booklist (on GOLDEN GIRL)PRAISE FOR 28 SUMMERS:Summer on Hilderbrands Nantucket is never dull. This time she focuses on former lovers who now lead s...