The Kirkus Prize, one of the richest annual literary awards in the world, has announced its list of finalists for 2024. The award is given to three titles that received a starred review from Kirkus on publication. A panel of bright book people and Kirkus editors select the finalist pool, and... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2024-08-28 13:50:46 UTC ]
Former nun Catherine Coldstream shares the story of her 12 years at a Carmelite monastery in a debut memoir out this month, 'Cloistered' (St. Martins), which earned a starred review from PW. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
Apostol, whose latest novel 'Bibliolepsy' earned a starred review from Publisher Weekly, will appear in conversation with librarian Jenna Rae Cabrera from the San Francisco Public Library on Tuesday, February 1, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Registration is free! Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-01-21 05:00:00 UTC ]
A starred review for the powerful story of forgiving a murderer; eminent historian Garry Wills looks at the Catholic Church under Pope Francis. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
Test-driving the Chocolate Sweetheart Madeleines from Rose Levy Beranbaum’s 'The Baking Bible,' which we called, in our starred review, a "worthy tome" and a "must-have gem." Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
A starred review for Rob and Kristen Bell's new book on marriage; the best examination to date of Pope Francis, who he is, and what to expect. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
A starred review for Rowan Williams' exploration of Christian essentials; Lysa TerKeurst offers advice on making decisions. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
PW talked to the editor of Lily King's buzzed-about new novel, which bowed on June 3 and received a starred review from PW and may be adapted into a feature film. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
Starred review for a historian's thoughtful, humorous memoir of his Mormon missionary youth; Christian pastor Bill Hybels offers strategies for simplifying life. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
A lyrical memoir about spiritual refueling; a starred review for an examination of the lives of LGBTQ Catholics. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
Jim Martin's book about Jesus gets a starred review; Kerry Weber's first book takes mercy to the streets. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
The top three titles on Sweden’s fiction list in April were all in new positions, including Kristina Ohlsson’s Hostage. Ohlsson published her first book in the U.S. in February 2012 with Atria—Unwanted, a mystery cited for “superior prose, plotting, and characterization” in its starred review... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2012-05-18 00:00:00 UTC ]