1. Bob Duffy’s review of The Immortalists: A Novel by Chloe Benjamin. “In the siblings’ tales, author Benjamin shines a subtle light on the bonds of kinship and familial love, counter-balanced by the freedom, or willingness, to choose one’s own path. The Immortalists is a rich and rewarding novel, sure to rank among the very best of 2018’s crop, and one to be re-read and savored for years to come.”


2. The 2018 Washington Writers Conference Agent Page. Folks have high hopes for their book ideas, and they spent lots of time pondering which three of the 16 industry pros coming to this year’s conference they’d most like to pitch. (Ready to register? Click HERE.)


3. Jenny Ferguson’s review of Elmet: A Novel by Fiona Mozley. “Elmet is a novel to read for the pleasure of sharp details and of painting a complete picture of an uncommon life. However, once the novel begins to unravel the main conflict, and Daniel’s sister and father are set to defend what they see as wholly theirs, there will be blood in this story of British rural class conflicts and irreconcilable worldviews.”


4. Y.S. Fing’s review of Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover. “And yet, everybody in every family (even in the best of circumstances) has the challenge of establishing a singular identity against a lacerating background. This book has what modern memoir promises (a cut, a scab, and the endless compulsion to pick at it) but, in the end, that formula doesn’t guarantee resonance.”


5. Philip K. Jason’s review of Cut You Down: A Wakeland Novel by Sam Wiebe. “As Wakeland moves closer to exposing the hidden truths, he also exposes himself to greater risks. The missing-person case turns into a murder case, Wakeland becomes a target, and the pulse of the narrative climbs to higher and higher peaks of suspense. It’s easy to see why Sam Wiebe, still early in his career, has already received accolades and awards. This thriller really thrills.”

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