Tag: Backlist Book

• Notes on an Execution

  

  A gripping and atmospheric work of literary suspense that deconstructs the story of a serial killer on death row, told primarily through the eyes of the women in his life.

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  March 27, 2023

  Literary Fiction, Reviews

  2022 Release, Author: J-N, Backlist Book, Book Review, Literary Fiction, Rating: 4.5 stars

• Under the Banner of Heaven

  

  A multi-layered work of investigative journalism that explores a savage double murder within one of America’s isolated Mormon Fundamentalist communities.

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  February 26, 2023

  Biography & History, Nonfiction, Reviews, Social Issues

  Adapted Book, Author: J-N, Backlist Book, Book Review, History, Nonfiction, Rating: 3.5 stars, Religion, True Crime

• My Name is Lucy Barton

  

  A simple hospital visit becomes a portal to the tender relationship between mother and daughter, despite their complicated past.

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  February 16, 2023

  Literary Fiction, Reviews

  Author: S-V, Backlist Book, Book Review, Booker Prize, Literary Fiction, Rating: 4.5 stars

• Pines

  

  Secret Service agent Ethan Burke arrives in Wayward Pines, Idaho in search of two missing federal agents, yet soon is facing much more than he bargained for. 

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  January 29, 2023

  Fantasy & Science Fiction, Mysteries & Thrillers, Reviews

  Author: A-D, Backlist Book, Book Review, Favorite Author, Mysteries & Thrillers, Rating: 4 stars, Science Fiction

• No Second Chance

  

  When his child is taken, a father will stop at nothing to get her back.

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  January 12, 2023

  Mysteries & Thrillers, Reviews

  Author: A-D, Backlist Book, Book Review, Mysteries & Thrillers, Rating: 3.5 stars

• Green River Killer

  

  A graphic novel detailing the hunt, capture, and interviews with the Green River Killer.

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  November 21, 2022

  Graphic Novel, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Reviews

  Author: J-N, Backlist Book, Book Review, Graphic Novel, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Rating: 2.5 stars, True Crime

• Gender Queer

  

  A graphic memoir depicting one person’s journey of self-identifying as gender queer.

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  November 11, 2022

  Graphic Novel, Memoir & Autobiography, Nonfiction, Reviews, Social Issues

  Author: E-I, Backlist Book, Banned Book, Book Review, Graphic Novel, Memoir, Nonfiction, Rating: 3.5 stars

• American Kingpin

  

  The unbelievable true story of the man who built a billion-dollar online drug empire from his bedroom—and almost got away with it.

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  November 8, 2022

  Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Reviews

  Author: A-D, Backlist Book, Book Review, Investigative Journalism, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Rating: 4.5 stars, True Crime

• Vacationland

  

  A nonfiction story collection about adulthood from former The Daily Show With Jon Stewart correspondent John Hodgman.

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  October 14, 2022

  Humor, Memoir & Autobiography, Nonfiction, Reviews

  Author: E-I, Backlist Book, Book Review, Essays, Humor, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Rating: 4.5 stars

• Love, Lists, and Fancy Ships

  

  Jo who lives a fairly boring life outside of her job as a yacht stewardess. For her 29th birthday, Jo’s best friend encourages her to make a list of 30 things she would like to do before turning 30. But unexpected life events may prevent Jo from crossing every adventure off her list.

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  July 9, 2022

  Reviews, Romance

  2021 Release, Author: E-I, Backlist Book, Book Review, Contemporary Fiction, Rating: 4 stars, Romance