Author: Liberty Hardy

The new year promises to be an excellent one for readers of all varieties. Here are 38 titles to look for at your local library...

“Hausfrau” by Jill Alexander Essbaum “Hausfrau” is the perfect Valentine’s Day antidote: Anna is a restless American housewife living in Switzerland with her banker husband...

Local bookworm Liberty Hardy guides us through the top 10 most anticipated new books coming out in the month of June, including new titles by Mary Roach, Annie Proulx, and Yaa Gyasi, and others.

A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson Atkinson’s astounding book, “Life After Life,” followed Ursula Todd as she lived and died over and over during...

French Concession, by Xiao Bai Chinese writer Bai is making his English language debut with this thrilling literary noir set in 1930s Shanghai. Hseuh, a photographer,...

“Let’s Go Crazy: Prince and the Making of Purple Rain” by Alan Light The title alone was enough to make me read the book, but...

“Get in Trouble: Stories” by Kelly Link Brace yourself for unabashed fangirling: Kelly Link is one of the most amazing writers working today, and hopefully...

Liberty Hardy guides us through the most anticipated books coming out this month.

American Housewife: Stories by Helen Ellis These 12 dark tales of domestic housewives who have turned Serial Mom are simply fantastic! Think Donna Reed with...

“Viper Wine” by Hermione Eyre It’s 17th-century London with a twist of the 21st century in Eyre’s postmodern tale about beauty and aging. The ladies...

“Smaller and Smaller Circles”  by F.H. Batacan Two Jesuit priests investigate a serial killer in Manila who is murdering poor, young boys living on the...

In the Country: Stories by Mia Alvar Several countries are represented in this dazzling debut collection of stories that explore borders both real and imagined. A...

“Almost Famous Women” by Megan Mayhew Bergman Mayhew Bergman’s second fantastic collection of stories revolves around lesser-known historical women, including Edna St. Vincent Millay’s sister,...

Some of the new titles coming out in April seem particularly timely in light of the current national discourse. Here’s our guide to the top 10 most anticipated books scheduled for publication this month.

A number of spellbinding works of fiction and nonfiction are set for publication during the month of August. Here’s a roundup of some of the most anticipated new titles coming soon to a bookstore near you.

The shortest month of the year brings no shortage of compelling, engrossing, and often mystifying new books. Here are 10 of the most anticipated highlights slated for publication in February.

The New Year begins with a new batch of books, including novels, short stories, memoirs, and a couple of stunning debuts. Here are 10 highlights slated for publication in the month of January.