"Kurson, the New York Times bestselling author of Shadow Divers, takes his knowledge of the underwater world and applies it to the Golden Age of Piracy, 1650-1720, and, specifically, to the search for the sunken pirate ship Golden Fleece and its booty. Per the request and with the backing of treasure hunter Tracy Bowden, John Chatterton and John Mattera, treasure hunters themselves, take on the task of trolling the wild waters and small islands of the Dominican Republic's north coast. . . Kurson. . .thrillingly [details] the highs and lows of chasing not just gold and silver but also history." - Booklist

"The sequel to Crazy Rich Asians plunges readers back into the opulent lifestyles and torrid love affairs of the fabulously wealthy Chinese expats Kwan introduced in her debut. History professor Nick Young defies his mother, Eleanor, to marry his American girlfriend, Rachel Chu, but Eleanor surprises everyone when she shows up at their secret wedding with Rachel's birth father in tow. After meeting her father for the first time, Rachel is surprised to learn she has a younger half brother, Carlton, and she and Nick are soon swept up in Carlton's chaotic life, as well as that of his super-rich, trendsetter girlfriend, Colette. . ." - Booklist
 

". . .A multidimensional portrait of two 80-something widows in New York's Chelsea neighborhood venturing outside their comfort zone to take an art class. Simone and Marie, both French survivors of WWII, have been friends since meeting as young mothers on a Brooklyn playground. Neighbors, family, art students, and school administrators provide a supporting cast whose hopes and disappointments, routines and crises, pleasures, and fears converge to form an ode to New York City, a riff on aging, and a discourse on living with a vague fear of impending catastrophe. . .offers a penetrating look at New York and the world. . . " - Publishers Weekly
 

Carolyn was a normal American herself once, before she and the others were taken in by the man they called Father, raised according to his ancient customs. They've studied the books in his Library and learned some of the secrets of his power. And sometimes, they've wondered if their cruel tutor might secretly be God. Now, Father is missing -- perhaps even dead -- and the Library that holds his secrets stands unguarded. And with it, control over all of creation. As Carolyn gathers the tools she needs for the battle to come, fierce competitors for this prize align against her. . .

 Hardcover; $26.00

Perhaps the most compelling beginning to a fantasy series I've read since Name of the Wind, Uprooted is a satisfyingly new take on Polish folktales, with its progressive, realistic heroine Agnieszka, whose talent for spell-casting lands her in the company of the Dragon, a powerful -- and abrasive -- immortal wizard. But they must work together to confront the terrifying evil corruption of the perilous Wood. Darkly enchanting, emotionally resonant, and addicting in all the best ways, this is the kind of story that will stand up to many rereads. I was pulled into its world -- and so was Neé!