Three Books I Like Reviewed in the NYTBR

Krystyna Poray Goddu thinks Maile Meloy's The Apothecary  "…with its intricately constructed plot, well-paced suspense, credibly rendered fantastical elements, thoughtfully drawn characters and authentically detailed settings, satisfies on all levels."

"There's no denying it: this is one profoundly sad story. But it's also wise, darkly funny and brave, told in spare sentences, punctuated with fantastic images …. " writes Jessica Bruder about Patrick Ness's A Monster Calls.

And Chelsey Philpot t...