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My Body Is Paper Gil Cuadros. City Lights, $17.95 trade paper (164p) ISBN 978-0-87286-909-7 This blazing collection of unpublished stories and poems by City of God author Cuadros (1962-1996) portrays [...]

Paper Soldiers: How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World Order Saleha Mohsin. Portfolio, $30 (304p) ISBN 978-0-593-53911-8 The U.S. dollar has become a tool for manipulating other countries, [...]

Tawada continues the globe-trotting, yarn-spinning, and wordplay of Scattered All Over the Earth in her inventive latest, the second in a planned trilogy set in the near future. Hiruko, the [...]

Under the Paper Moon Shaina Steinberg. Kensington, $27 (304p) ISBN 978-1-4967-4780-8 Screenwriter Steinberg's fizzy debut balances quick-witted romance with colorful bursts of two-fisted action. Beautiful socialite Evelyn Bishop has retired [...]

Pinko cartoonist Brager's eye-opening graphic memoir debut recounts their wealthy Jewish family's escape from Nazi Germany. The heavyweight of the title refers to Brager's greatgrandfather, boxing champion Erich Levi, as [...]

Customizable Pop-Up Paper Spheres: 15 Paper Projects from Novice to Advanced Seiji Tsukimoto, trans, from the Japanese by Kevin Wilson. Schiffer Craft, $29.99 trade paper (128p) ISBN 978-0-7643-6617-8 Paper artist [...]

A Book of Days Patti Smith (Random House) $28.99 Poet, musician, and National Book Award-winning memoirist Smith adds another line to her resume: Instagram creator. Beginning with the image from [...]

Angel and the Paper Trail Makenzie Hice, illus. by Natasja Home. Clavis, $18.95 (32p) ISBN 978-1-60537-732-2 An anonymous note leads a quiet new kid to a whole ctew of pals. [...]

The Girl from the Papers Jennifer L Wright. Tyndale, $26.99 (368p) ISBN 978-1-496-47756-9 The gritty realities of the Great Depression force a woman into a life of crime in the [...]

Soul and Substance: A Poet's Examination Papers Jay Wright. Princeton Univ., $29.95 (464p) ISBN 978-0-691-24596-6 These impenetrable reflections by poet Wright (Thirteen Quintets for Lois) meditate on the nature of [...]

* The Petroleum Papers: Inside the Far-Right Conspiracy to Cover Up Climate Change Geoff Dembicki. Greystone, $27.95 (256p) ISBN 978-1-77164-891-2 The petroleum industry is guilty of a Big Tobacco-style public [...]

Paper Planes Jennie Wood, illus. by Dozerdraws. Mad Cave Studios, $14.99 paper (216p) ISBN 978-1-952303-54-8 Following a dangerous incident at a party, two 14-year-olds spend their summer at a camp [...]

Paper Roses on Stony Mountain Diana Stevan. Island House, $17.95 e-book (358p) ISBN 978-1-988180-09-0 Stevan wraps up the Lukia's Family Saga trilogy (after Lilacs in the Dust Bowl) with an [...]

* The Paper Man Billy O'Callaghan. Godine, $28.95 (248p) ISBN 978-1-56792-785-6 Irish author O'Callaghan (Life Sentences) brings to life 1930s Austria and 1980s Ireland in this mesmerizing tale of love, [...]

The Fight for the Hidden Realm (Paper Dragons #1) Siobhan McDermott. Delacorte, $18.99 (384p) ISBN 978-0-59370-6-114 Via a vividly realized plot set against a backdrop of Cantonese mythology and taking [...]

* The Freaks Came Out to Write: The Definitive History of the 'Village Voice,' the Radical Paper That Changed American Culture Tricia Romano. PublicAffairs, $35 (608p) ISBN 978-1-5417-3639-9 Former Village [...]

Mr. Perfect on Paper Jean Meltzer. Mira, $15.99 trade paper (352p) ISBN 978-0-7783-8616-2 Meltzer (The Matzah Ball) lovingly highlights Jewish Modern Orthodox life using rom-com tropes people of all faiths [...]

Liliane Tardio-Brise. Stackpole, $32.95 trade paper (168p) ISBN 978-0-81-177069-9 Ceramist Tardio-Brise debuts with a master class on working with paper clay. She begins with a thorough overview of the minerals [...]

Kate S. Simpson. Union Square Kids, $16.99 (256p) ISBN 978-1-4549-4383-9 An inquisitive 12-year-old moves into a house of antiquities after her parents disappear in this speculative middle grade fantasy by [...]

This document provides a list of upcoming manga releases from various publishers, covering a range of genres including fantasy, romance, thriller, and supernatural. Notable titles include "Orisha" by Huzayfa Umar, which follows an African teenager with superhuman powers, and "I Ship My Rival X Me" by PEPA and Qualia, a manhua adaptation of a boys'-love novel. The document also includes manga guides, such as "How to Be a Manga Artist" by Balthazar Pagani, Asuka Ozumi, and Silvia Vanni, offering tips on creating manga. This resource offers library patrons interested in manga a diverse selection of upcoming releases and resources for exploring different genres and cultural perspectives. [Extracted from the article]

Sophie Longhurst. White Owl, $22.95 trade paper (144p) ISBN 978-1-5267-8466-7 Florist Longhurst offers a first-rate guide to creating beautiful, realistic paper flowers in her standout debut. She starts by covering [...]

This document is a list of 138 self-published books in various genres, including fiction, nonfiction, and children's literature. Each book is accompanied by a description provided by the author and a list of retailers where it can be purchased. The summaries aim to give readers an idea of the plot or subject matter of each book. [Extracted from the article]

This document provides a list of 69 self-published books in various genres, including fiction, poetry, mystery/thriller, and science fiction/fantasy/horror. The books cover a wide range of topics and themes, and the authors range from newcomers to established writers. Some highlighted titles include "The Rochdale Yeast" by Rik de Mora, a thriller about a spiked brewing yeast supplied to nuclear submarines; "Spirit Quest (Shadow World #1)" by Tim McRae, a fantasy novel about a sorceress on a quest for love and adventure; and "The 7 Pillars of Successful Caregiving: Things No One Tells You" by Eboni Green, a nonfiction book exploring caregiving. The list also includes books in genres such as romance/erotica, nonfiction, religion/spirituality, and children's/YA. [Extracted from the article]

In this impressive collection, Anappara and Soomro bring together deeply personal essays from authors of color on the craft of writing. The selections interrogate the ways in which the 'tenets [...]

This document provides a list of 63 self-published books across various genres, including fiction, mystery/thriller, science fiction/fantasy/horror, and nonfiction. Each book is accompanied by a brief description and a list of retailers where it can be purchased. The books cover a wide range of topics and themes, such as a tech CEO's secret fraud and a family's experience with a haunted house. Additionally, the list includes books on topics like giving and philanthropy, grief, public policy, human rights, cancer, spirituality, relationships, and children's literature. These self-published titles offer diverse perspectives and insights, making them valuable resources for library patrons conducting research or seeking personal enrichment. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a list of upcoming graphic novels for young adults, covering a variety of genres and themes such as romance, fantasy, and post-apocalyptic settings. The novels are targeted at different age groups, ranging from 12 to 18 years old, and offer diverse perspectives. Some notable titles include "Ash's Cabin" by Jen Wang, "Ditching Saskia" by John Moore and Neetols, and "Girlmode" by Magdalene Visaggio and Paulina Ganucheau. The list includes titles from various publishers, ensuring a wide range of interests are catered to. [Extracted from the article]

In an uplifting tale from Galligan (the Baby-Sitters Club graphic novel series), the Eight Bitz dance crew seeks to make the most of their eighth grade year before splitting up [...]

Corobca frames her hilarious and poignant Englishlanguage debut as a series of letters regarding a notebook kept over the course of five months in 1974 by a Romanian bureaucrat. A [...]

Beck (Courage. My Love) delivers a bittersweet tale inspired by two women who helped rescue Jewish refugee children from the Nazis and the French police. In 1942, Swiss nurse Rosli [...]

Kim excavates the complexities of a mother and daughter's relationship in her excellent debut. The unnamed narrator, a widow who works at a nursing home in South Korea, expresses a [...]

This document features a list of 79 self-published titles available for purchase on various online platforms. The books cover a range of genres, including fiction, mystery/thriller, and poetry. The authors consist of both established writers and newcomers who have chosen the independent publishing route. Each book is briefly described, providing potential readers with an understanding of the content and themes explored in each work. The document aims to be concise, culturally sensitive, and respectful of diverse perspectives, allowing library patrons to quickly determine if a particular book aligns with their research interests. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a list of upcoming romance novels from various publishers. It includes brief descriptions of the plot and characters of each book, covering a range of subgenres such as fantasy, historical, contemporary, and paranormal romance. The list aims to provide readers with a diverse selection of romance novels to choose from. [Extracted from the article]

Elisa Shua Dusapin and her translator, Aneesa Abbas Higgins, won the 2021 National Book Award for Translated Literature with Dusapin's debut, Winter in Sokcho. The novel 'follows a young French [...]

Former molecular biologist Holm imagines a pandemic much worse than Covid-19 in Child Zero (Mulholland, May; reviewed on p. 37). Was this book conceived before the current pandemic? Yes. I [...]

The marriage of convenience trope gets a fresh spin in Riley's outstanding final Rogues and Remarkable Women Regency romance (after An Earl, the Girl and a Toddler), which sees a [...]

This hypnotic, riveting collection of new and previously published stories from MacArthur Fellow Rivera Garza (Grieving: Dispatches from a Wounded Country, essays) takes on love, migration, and violence. The narrators [...]

'The worst single day in the history of life on Earth' came 66 million years ago when a space rock slammed inro Earth and subsequently wiped out about 75% of [...]

The surprising and provocative works of Brazilian cult favorite Abreu (1948-1996) appear in English for the first time in this vivid translation from Lobato. Chronicling the counterculture scenes of the [...]

This article provides a comprehensive list of poetry collections and anthologies that cover a wide range of themes and perspectives. It includes works like "Blues in Stereo: The Early Works of Langston Hughes" and "Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology" that celebrate the legacy and diversity of poets. The article also mentions upcoming releases that tackle themes like loss, queer love, and the connections between modernism and motherhood. These books offer a diverse range of perspectives and explore topics such as identity, grief, and social issues. [Extracted from the article]

This document is a comprehensive list of 66 self-published books in a variety of genres, such as fiction, poetry, mystery/thriller, romance/erotica, and nonfiction. Each book is accompanied by a short description and information on where it can be purchased. The authors range from emerging writers to established ones, and the books cover a wide range of topics and themes. The summaries provide a glimpse into the content and themes of each book. [Extracted from the article]

This article from Publishers Weekly provides a comprehensive list of upcoming adult comics and graphic novels that cover a wide range of topics and genres. Some notable titles include "All Princesses Die Before Dawn," which explores family dynamics and gender in the context of Princess Diana's death, and "Einstein in Kafkaland," which delves into the lives of Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka in Prague. Other works tackle themes such as therapy, grief, social media, and the Arthurian legends. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on new titles from self-publishers, showcasing 50 books with descriptions provided by the authors and a list of retailers selling each book. Topics include a diverse range of genres such as fiction, mystery/thriller, SF/fantasy/horror, romance/erotica, and nonfiction, covering themes from cultural landscapes and adoption trauma to herbal remedies and FF1600 racing.

With this stellar debut, de Cadenet thoughtfully explores the complexities of interracial dating and the impact of mental health on relationships. When Black app developer Vanessa Noble walks into white, [...]

This document is a list of 83 self-published books across various genres, including fiction, nonfiction, romance/erotica, and memoirs. Each book is accompanied by a brief description provided by the author and information on where it can be purchased. The summaries aim to give library patrons an overview of each book's subject matter and themes, allowing them to decide if they want to explore the books further. The document is concise, culturally sensitive, and respectful of diverse perspectives, providing readers with a range of options to choose from. [Extracted from the article]

This article provides a comprehensive list of upcoming religion and spirituality books for the fall of 2024. The titles cover a diverse range of topics, including Christian nationalism, karma, the history of the Bible, and living unselfishly. Notable books mentioned include "Aflame: Learning from Silence" by Pico Iyer, "The Bible: A Global History" by Bruce Gordon, and "Circle of Hope: A Reckoning with Love, Power, and Justice in an American Church" by Eliza Griswold. The article also highlights fiction books in the religious genre, such as "What I Left for You" by Liz Tolsma and "Across the Ages" by Gabrielle Meyer. This resource offers library patrons a preview of upcoming books that explore various aspects of faith, spirituality, and religion, catering to a wide range of interests and research needs. [Extracted from the article]

This article presents a collection of middle-grade comics and graphic novels that cover a wide range of topics. It includes titles like "Amazing Grapes" by Jules Feiffer, which follows three siblings in a magical dimension, and "Dear Dad" by Jay Jay Patton, which explores the bond between a child and an incarcerated parent. The article also mentions graphic novels that delve into themes such as grief, podcasting, and magical visions. Additionally, it highlights upcoming children's graphic novels categorized by themes and age groups, aiming to showcase diverse stories and characters, including Indigenous protagonists and characters from various cultural backgrounds. [Extracted from the article]

"A Christmas Eve Love Story" by Ginny Baird is a spellbinding time loop romance novel that follows Annie Jones, an orphan who hopes for a perfect Christmas Eve. Working as an assistant window designer at Lawson's Finest department store, Annie encounters hunky security guard Braden Tate and faces disappointment when staff cuts are announced instead of a promotion. However, Annie wakes up the next morning to relive the same Christmas Eve twelve times, each with a slightly different twist and longer encounters with Braden. Baird's novel captivates readers with a fated connection between Annie and Braden, a charming supporting cast, and genuine humor, making it a heartwarming and clean romance. [Extracted from the article]