Joby Warrick, LaToya Watkins, Katy Simpson Smith, and more: 20 new books out today!
August zooms on, or trickles on, depending on how you look at it. We’re reaching a quieter moment of the publishing cycle: a few weeks of slowness and peace before the onslaught of September. But until then, enjoy the numberous
August brings a quieter publishing season, offering a brief respite before the flurry of September releases. In this August edition, readers can look forward to several notable works. Joby Warrick delves into the life of Carlos, the "Jackal," with his biography "The Jackal: The Rise and Fall of Carlos, the World’s First Super-Terrorist."
David McCloskey calls it "a riveting portrait of the larger-than-life man who invented the role of celebrity terrorist—and of the journalists, ideologues, spymasters, and dictators who helped elevate him to prominence." LaToya Watkins' "The Book of Chuck" (Tiny Reparations) promises a "transcendent reading experience that reveals life's darkest corners while transmitting a surprising amount of hope," according to Kirkus.
Katy Simpson Smith's novel "The Maltese Version" (FSG) offers a fresh twist on the Mediterranean psychological thriller, described by Téa Obreht as "a lush, finely textured, riveting dive into lives tangled by language and time." Dorthe Nors' novel "Range," translated by Caroline Waight (Graywolf), is hailed by Kirkus for its "brilliant" narrative, balancing intellectual depth with grounded reality.
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