I will follow Sarah Langan down the darkest corners and the twists and turns of A BETTER WORLD had me gripping the pages. She somehow manages to be boI will follow Sarah Langan down the darkest corners and the twists and turns of A BETTER WORLD had me gripping the pages. She somehow manages to be both razor-sharp and thoroughly humane. There is a real family at the heart of this blistering world, and Langan never forgets them, even as she takes us to school about the lurking—and not so lurking—horrors of our compromised world. Come for the satire, the incisive social commentary, and the deliciously bizarre. Stay for the realistic and loving portrait of marriage, mothering, and resilience. ...more
Sarah Tomlinson takes us behind the scenes of the craft of ghost-writing, and gives us a memorable portrait of a woman struggling to find her own voicSarah Tomlinson takes us behind the scenes of the craft of ghost-writing, and gives us a memorable portrait of a woman struggling to find her own voice amidst the intrigues and personalities of a famous rock band, their legendary muse, and the long shadows of scandal and tragedy. A fabulous story of ambition, betrayal, power, and the treacherous lines between knowing the truth, and telling the truth. Brava....more
An evocative and beautifully imagined portrait of a woman caught in occupied Bruges during WWI. Gian Sardar balances a throughly gripping plot, full oAn evocative and beautifully imagined portrait of a woman caught in occupied Bruges during WWI. Gian Sardar balances a throughly gripping plot, full of suspense and intrigue, with finely drawn characters and gorgeous prose. Readers of literary fiction, historical fiction, and romance will find much here to savor. A perfect choice for book clubs....more
J Ryan's best novel to date—a story told with his signature care, but bringing new depths of compassion and integrity to the concerns of his people. IJ Ryan's best novel to date—a story told with his signature care, but bringing new depths of compassion and integrity to the concerns of his people. I can't wait for his fans and new readers to discover this beautiful book....more