Bookstores get a lot of what the trade calls "advance reader copies." We're trying to put ours to good use by farming them out to customers in return for a few words about the book. We post these "Citizen Reviews" on the blog (read them all here), include them in the newsletter, and even put … Continue reading What You’re Reading
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Citizen Review: Shanghai Girls
We're back with another M&Q customer review. This week, Jess Horowitz recommends a summer novel you won't be embarrassed to be seen reading.Shanghai GirlsLisa See’s latest novel, Shanghai Girls, begins in 1937 and follows the adult lives of Pearl and May Chin, sisters who work as “beautiful girls,” epitomizing the modern, Western lifestyle to sell … Continue reading Citizen Review: Shanghai Girls
Citizen Reviews: When to Go in the Water
We continue our occasional series of customer reviews with Ben Paulson's thoughts on the new novel from Larry Sutin. Larry will be at Magers & Quinn to read from his book on Saturday, June 6. See our events page for all the details.When to Go in the Water by Lawrence SuttinYou won’t be sure, but … Continue reading Citizen Reviews: When to Go in the Water
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