It’s July, and it’s time to be brimming with summer novels. This week, we are introduced to the new book North Woods Author Daniel Mason, people of the countryEmmeline Atwood’s highly anticipated debut novel, a real animalAnd the sequel to Irvine Welsh Trainspotting, men in love. And many more. Read the full list below, and welcome to a hot and literary summer!
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Daniel Mason, people of the country
(random House)
“Wonderful – full of joy – and exactly the kind of reading experience we could all want right now…the book of the summer.”
–mick herron
Rachel Aviv, You Won’t Get Free From This: Stories of Mothers and Daughters
(knopf)
“Both intellectually and empathetically astute, examining the uncomfortable complexity of the dynamics of a defining relationship.”
-Kirkus
emmeline atwood, a real animal
(slingshot)
“Emeline Atwood’s a real animal This is a strange and surprising and completely original book, full of light, wild and dark with tenderness.
–Elizabeth McCracken
David Thomson, Sudden Flicker of Light: A Revisionist History of the Movies
(Simon & Schuster)
“Thomson is considered a leading film critic and historian, and this much-needed, indispensable book shows us why.”
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angelica glass, Scavenging Beauty: A Memoir in Walk
(Riverhead)
“This is beautiful nature writing, juxtaposed with depth and insight into trauma, forgiveness, and especially love. This book is as fascinating as it is inspiring.”
–Anne Lamott
Jessica Noll, helpless
(Scribner)
“Knoll’s intriguing tale of psychological mystery, exploring subtle relationships with elements of submission and control, will get readers talking.”
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Mark B. Smith, Exit Stalin: The Soviet Union as a Civilization 1953–1991
(WW Norton)
“In-depth information…an important book for anyone wishing to understand modern Russia.”
-The Sunday Times
Irvine Welsh, men in love
(Pegasus)
“It’s a marvel of energy, characterization and evocation of place.”
-Library Journal
Sophia Smith Geller, How to Kill a Language: Power, Resistance, and the Race to Save Our Words
(Crown)
“(A) moving, beautiful and important book.”
-financial Times
Lisa Owens, Natural disaster
(small brown)
“Comes out of the gate and doesn’t stop galloping until the last page.”
-Marie Claire
Kathleen Rooney, man Overboard!
(gallery)
“An absolutely original work of existential wonder. Funny, sad, playful and, in the end, simply resonant.”
–daniel cross
Jacqueline Harpman, trans. By Russ Schwartz, we were forbidden
(transit)
“Another astonishing missive from the harpman’s repertoire.”
-Kirkus
Ian Bogost, Small Talk: How to Live a More Satisfying Life
(atria)
“I loved this profound, funny and quietly revolutionary book.”
–oliver berkman
mac crane, Employee
(dial press)
“Beautifully strange and deeply, messyly human, Employee It’s the kind of collection that sticks to your ribs.”
–Kristen Arnett
Victoria Chang, Tree of Knowledge: Poems
(FSG)
“Readers will enjoy the excellent balance achieved by each poem.”
-Publishers Weekly
Shannon Sanders, great anywhere
(Holt)
“Simply put, this book is a delight and a treasure. Funny and intelligent, wise and charming, heartbreaking and heartwarming.”
–tayari jones
jason stone, beauty of yesteryear
(Atlantic Monthly Press)
“Beautifully written, thoroughly researched.”
–dennis mccarthy
Erin Singer, Dangerland!
(meeting)
“Written with passion and poignancy, thanks to Erin Singer’s keen talent, superb comic timing and gift for creating completely unforgettable characters. A true original!”
–Claire Vaye Watkins
Roshan Sethi, The Sump
(Simon & Schuster)
“An intense, literary page-turner that offers timely commentary on race and a look at the lives of the Hollywood elite.”
-Library Journal
David Heska Wanbli Weeden, corner of wisdom
(Echo)
“Moving, thoughtful and poignant, this is another standout in an important series.”
-Los Angeles Times
Emily Ruskovich, Nightja
(random House)
“Ruskovich’s prose is lengthy, the relationships between his characters are thorny, complex and spellbinding, and the shapes of his stories constantly surprise.”
–kelly link
