LJ Talks with Cassandra Khaw, author of The Salt Grows Heavy

By Becky Spratford
Cassandra Khaw is the USA Today best-selling author of Nothing but Blackened Teeth. They talk with LJ about myths, fear, video games, and language.

20 Best-Selling Horror Novels | The Most Sought-After Titles by Public Libraries

By LJ Reviews
Grady Hendrix, Victor LaValle, and Stephen Graham Jones are just some of the names topping the charts.

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Best Books of July | Starred Reviews

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Starred titles reviewed in our July 2023 print issue, spanning mystery and suspense, SF/fantasy, romance, cookbooks, gardening, and more.

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The Golden Gate by Amy Chua | Mystery Debut of the Month

By Lesa Holstine
The historical mystery debut by Yale Law School professor Chua (Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother) is a successful, compelling mash-up of California history, ghost story, family tale, and social commentary.

Starter Villain by John Scalzi | SFF Pick of the Month

By Marlene Harris
Readers of humorous fantasy; those who enjoy seeing superhero stories folded, twisted, and mutilated; and anyone wishing for a righteous villain lair surrounded by intelligent sharks are sure to love Scalzi’s latest.

Witch of Wild Things by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland | Romance Pick of the Month

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Gilliland’s adult fiction debut is a beautifully written, entrancing novel that is a must-buy for all collections.

Some of Us Are Looking by Carlene O’Connor | Mystery Pick of the Month

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Sarah Stewart Taylor’s fans will appreciate O’Connor’s dark, atmospheric Irish work of crime fiction, which offers a surprising conclusion.

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