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This week highlights a mix of powerful stories, from gripping mysteries to moving histories and unforgettable real-life journeys.
You'll find brief information on 6 titles below, and you will find descriptions and reviews for all of them in our New This Week section.
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This Week's New and Notable Books |
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There are too many books published each week for you to read about them all, let alone read them all. So we do the legwork for you, scouring the publishers' catalogs and the pre-publication reviews to pick out what we believe to be among the best and most interesting. You can see them all in our “What’s New” section.
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Far from the A-List: A Novel
by Stephanie Burns
Debut Author
On sale Dec 9 from MIRA
Genre: Literary Fiction. 352 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
In this fresh, propulsive take on fame in the tabloid era of the '00s, a former child star struggles to figure out who she is beyond the characters she's played—on television and in relationships.
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Three Stories of Forgetting
by Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida
On sale Dec 9 from FSG Originals
Genre: Literary Fiction. 272 pages
Critics' Consensus: 4/5
A haunting exploration of the memories of three men and the reverberations of slavery, colonialism, and empire.
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Cape Fever: A Novel
by Nadia Davids
On sale Dec 9 from Simon & Schuster
Genre: Historical Fiction. 240 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
From award-winning South African author Nadia Davids comes a gothic psychological thriller set in the 1920s, where a young maid finds herself entangled with the spirits of a decaying manor and the secrets of its enigmatic owner.
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The Quiet Mother: A Detective Konrad Novel
by Arnaldur Indridason
On sale Dec 9 from Minotaur Books
Genre: Thrillers. 352 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
Retired detective Konrad returns to Reykjavik in The Quiet Mother by Arnaldur Indridason, "one of the most brilliant crime writers of his generation" ―The Sunday Times (UK)
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A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls: Margaret C. Anderson, Book Bans, and the Fight to Modernize Literature
by Adam Morgan
On sale Dec 9 from One Signal
Genre: Biography/Memoir. 288 pages
Critics' Consensus: 5/5
The definitive biography of overlooked queer icon Margaret C. Anderson, whose fight to publish James Joyce's Ulysses led to her arrest and trial for obscenity. Perfect for fans of The Editor and The Book-Makers.
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The Most Awful Responsibility: Truman and the Secret Struggle for Control of the Atomic Age
by Alex Wellerstein
On sale Dec 9 from Harper
Genre: History, Current Affairs and Religion. 320 pages
Critics' Consensus: 4/5
A nuclear historian gives a new, surprising account of one of the most controversial actions in history—how the United States deployed the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II—and the fallout that continues to haunt us.
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For the friend who loves cozy comfort and a touch of nostalgia, the Happy Helpers Pop-Tart Heating Pad is a sweet standout on any holiday gift list. Designed to look just like the iconic Strawberry Frosted Pop-Tart, this microwaveable cutie delivers warm, soothing relief for period cramps, sore muscles, or chilly winter days.
Perfect for your bestie, parent, sibling, or anyone who could use a little extra warmth this season. Equal parts comforting and charming, this Pop-Tart is guaranteed to be the most delightfully unexpected hit of your Secret Santa exchange!
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