Read-Alikes for Fox Creek by William Kent Krueger

By Lora Bruggeman, Lesa Holstine, Sandra Knowles, and Shellie Taylor

Fox Creek by William Kent Krueger (Atria; LJ starred review), is the top holds title of the week. LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting to read this buzziest book.

Prepub Alert

By Barbara Hoffert

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Book Pulse

By Anita Mechler and Kate Merlene

This Week’s New Starred Review

Reviewed by Mary E. Butler

“A white-haired maiden flees her father’s castle as knights of the realm hunt for heretical followers of the Moon Goddess….Laced with humor and hard-hitting action, the story unfolds fast from the very first page. Teens and up will clamor for more of this epic fantasy.”

Call for Reference Reviewers

Do you like to dig into details and learn about something new? If you enjoy reference books, from grand encyclopedias to in-depth titles focused on insects, gems, movies, and more, we need you on our team! LJ is seeking reference reviewers. Please contact Sarah Hashimoto, [email protected], for more information.

Film: Fast Scans | Top Foreign & Indie Picks, Including a Faithful Adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s Jude the Obscure

By Jeff T. Dick

LJ's film columnist picks the month's top indie and foreign films, now available on DVD and Blu-ray. Add to your must-watch list with a 1970s cult classic, a film about desire, and a chilling one of psychological drama.

Film & TV: Coming Attractions | Forthcoming DVD/Blu-ray Releases, Including an Adaptation of Bill Bryson’s A Walk in the Woods

By Jeff T. Dick

Ten new and classic films and TV shows now available on DVD and Blu-ray. Make it movie night with Sidney Poitier’s directorial debut, the life of a dairy cow, and a body horror pic.

Film: Real Reels | A Tribute to Kurt Vonnegut and More Top Documentaries

By Joshua Blevins Peck

LJ’s documentary film reviewer picks four intriguing works, now available on DVD. Up this month are films about an author, fossil hunters, dangerous water, and a history of antisemitism in France.

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