Kirkus Reviews
WEBFeaturing 273 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children’s, and YA books; also in this special Food Issue: interviews with Adib Khorram, Stanley Tucci, Marc Aronson, and Alexis Castellanos; and much more. One of the most coveted designations in the book industry, the Kirkus Star marks books of exceptional merit.
THE WOMEN - Kirkus Reviews
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · THE WOMEN. A dramatic, vividly detailed reconstruction of a little-known aspect of the Vietnam War. A young woman’s experience as a nurse in Vietnam casts a deep shadow over her life. When we learn that the farewell party in the opening scene is for Frances “Frankie” McGrath’s older brother—“a golden boy, a wild child who could make ...
Book Reviews & Recommendations - Kirkus Reviews
WEBAt Kirkus Reviews, discover the hottest new books, from bestsellers you love to writers you didn't know you'd love. Be the first to be in the know!
IT ENDS WITH US - Kirkus Reviews
WEBAug 2, 2016 · The relationships are portrayed with compassion and honesty, and the author’s note at the end that explains Hoover’s personal connection to the subject matter is a must-read. Packed with riveting drama and painful truths, this book powerfully illustrates the devastation of abuse—and the strength of the survivors. 923.
Best Books of 2021 for Beginning Readers - Kirkus Reviews
WEBSep 14, 2021 · Book List. Best Books of 2021 for Beginning Readers. CHILDREN'S. SEPT. 14, 2021. bookshelf. CHILDREN'S. SEE THE DOG. by David LaRochelle ; illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka. See this book fly off the shelves.
REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES - Kirkus Reviews
WEBMay 3, 2022 · REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES. A debut novel about a woman who befriends an octopus is a charming, warmhearted read. A lonely woman discovers that sometimes humans don’t have all the answers. Tova Sullivan’s best friend is an octopus. A giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus, to be precise, and he is that—the novel opens …
THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO | Kirkus Reviews
WEBJun 6, 2017 · Packed with riveting drama and painful truths, this book powerfully illustrates the devastation of abuse—and the strength of the survivors. 923. Pub Date: Aug. 2, 2016. ISBN: 978-1-5011-1036-8. Page Count: 320. Publisher: Atria. Review Posted Online: May 30, 2016. Kirkus Reviews Issue: June 15, 2016.
Best Teen & YA Mystery & Thriller of 2022 | Kirkus Reviews
WEBApr 5, 2022 · An edge-of-your-seat page-turner; the strongest yet from a master of the genre. Full review >. A thrilling, thought-provoking, and ultimately deeply satisfying series conclusion. Full review >. A bold, unflinching, and utterly enthralling novel. Full review >. A complex and layered campus mystery that explores pernicious stereotypes.
Best Teen & YA Coming-of-Age Novels of 2022 | Kirkus Reviews
WEBApr 5, 2022 · Episode 392: Best October Books With Betsy Lerner. Episode 391: Rumaan Alam. Episode 390: Garth Greenwell. Episode 389: Devika Rege. The Magazine: Kirkus Reviews. Featuring 306 industry-first reviews of fiction, nonfiction, children’s, and YA books; also in this issue: interviews with Mary L. Trump, Tony Tulathimutte, and David Almond; …
‘New York Times’ Reveals Its Best Books of 2021 - Kirkus Reviews
WEBNov 29, 2021 · The New York Times Book Review unveiled its list of the 10 best books of the year, with titles by Honorée Fannone Jeffers, Patricia Lockwood, and Clint Smith among those making the cut.. Jeffers was honored for her debut novel, The Love Songs of W.E.B. Du Bois, which was a finalist for this year’s Kirkus Prize and longlisted for the National …