This week, we review Nghi Vo's Siren Queen, the breathtaking follow-up to her debut, The Chosen and the Beautiful, in which magic and monsters permeate the world of Old Hollywood; Bad Actors, the farcically turbulent eighth entry in the Slough House series from Mick Herron; and Family of Liars, E. Lockhart's unforgettable prequel to We Were Liars; plus much more.
With the increase in book bannings across the country, we appreciate Dave Eggers, who's protesting the Rapid City, S.Dak., school board's decision to destroy titles on the English 12 syllabus. He's partnering with a local bookstore to supply the books directly to students.
--Jennifer M. Brown, senior editor, Shelf Awareness