David Welky’s polar epic A WRETCHED AND PRECARIOUS SITUATION is on shelves next week, and it’s already received raves from reviewers and booksellers alike! Read on below:
Archive for the ‘nonfiction’ Category
Advance Praise for WRETCHED
Monday, October 24th, 2016
ARLA’s Top Ten Father’s Day Books
Thursday, June 16th, 2016Father’s Day approacheth, one of the biggest book-giving holidays of the year. To mark the occasion, we composed a list of our top ten books with Serious Father Issues.
Brandow Has Critics Howling With Delight
Friday, October 31st, 2014
“This snarky look at the purebred-dog industry is a must-read for all dog lovers,” says Booklist in their starred review of Michael Brandow’s A MATTER OF BREEDING, forthcoming from Beacon Press. More advance praise after the jump! (more…)
It May Not Be A Writing Manual, But It Is A Must-Read, According To SLJ!
Thursday, December 12th, 2013
We’re delighted to tell you that School Library Journal has praised Kerri Majors’ THIS IS NOT A WRITING MANUAL as “an honest, serious, readable chronicle that teens will appreciate for the raw truth and emotional connection to a fellow writer” and “a must-read for serious aspiring writers.” We couldn’t agree more — and think the book would make a perfect present for that young writer on your list!
Erdreich Nominated For Ridenhour Book Prize
Thursday, November 7th, 2013
We’re thrilled to tell you that GENERATION ROE has been long-listed for the 2014 Ridenhour Book Prize. Awarded annually by The Nation Institute and the Fertel Foundation in honor of Ron Ridenhour, the journalist and Vietnam veteran who exposed the infamous massacre at My Lai, the prize seeks to recognize books that defend the public interest, advance or promote social justice, or illuminate a more just vision of society. Congratulations, Sarah! We’re very proud to represent such a fierce advocate for women’s rights!
This Is A Roundup Of Great Reviews!
Monday, July 29th, 2013We were thrilled to see THIS IS NOT A WRITING MANUAL featured in the Boston Globe this weekend! They say that Kerri Majors “manages to combine the best of two publishing genres — memoir and advice — in a highly readable book.” Look after the jump for more great reviews and interviews with Kerri!
Kerri Majors Kicks Out The Jams!
Tuesday, July 9th, 2013Today’s the official publication day of THIS IS NOT A WRITING MANUAL, and the celebration is already underway! Look after the jump to read all about it! (more…)
Booklist Has Some Major Love For Majors!
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013Booklist calls THIS IS NOT A WRITING MANUAL “highly readable” and “great reading for anyone interested in the biz, thought-provoking for those looking at any career, and good for folks wanting a pleasant nonfiction read.” They also declare its author, Kerri Majors, to be “friendly, savvy, hip, easy to identify with, and definitely in touch with her teenage writer-self.” We couldn’t agree more!
Read the full review here.
Publishers Weekly Praises Majors For Her “Candid, Honest Advice”
Monday, May 20th, 2013We’re pleased to tell you that Publishers Weekly featured Kerri Majors’ THIS IS NOT A WRITING MANUAL in their writeup of exciting new writing books for children, praising the book for its “candid, honest advice and reflection from a writer who’s been there.”
Kirkus Praises Kerri Majors’ “Upbeat And Honest Guide” For Young Writers
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013It may not be a writing manual, but, according to Kirkus, YARN editor Kerri Majors’ forthcoming book is an “upbeat and honest guide for teens already considering writing careers.” They declare, “Clearly, Majors knows what she’s talking about, and readers will recognize they’re getting advice from someone who knows.”
Look for THIS IS NOT A WRITING MANUAL in July from Writer’s Digest! In the meantime, check out more advance praise after the jump! (more…)